Abstract: A method for manufacturing of a multilayer PVC semi-finished product, in particular a multilayer PVC synthetic leather or a multilayer PVC foam sheet, the method comprising the steps of: a. Coating a coated or uncoated carrier web with a PVC plastisol, whereby a carrier web coated with an ungelled plastisol layer is obtained; thereafter b. Gelling the ungelled plastisol layer, whereby a carrier web coated with a gelled plastisol layer is obtained; and thereafter c. Cooling the carrier web coated with the gelled plastisol layer; characterized in that the coating comprises coating the carrier web with at least two PVC plastisols one above the other, simultaneously or in immediate succession. A corresponding apparatus is further described.

Abstract: A modular window well insert is composed of a long fiber reinforced plastic. The modular insert has at least some fibers that are omnidirectional relative to the other fibers in the plastic. The window well insert is configured in size and shape to be attached to an existing window well, having a matching width and depth of the existing window well. In some instances, the module well insert also has a recessed section that facilitates mating the window well insert to the window well.

Abstract: A support for an equipment, where the support comprises at least one reception imprint which is concave and designed to receive at least partially the equipment and at least one coating made of waterproof elastomer designed to come into contact with the equipment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adherent resorbable matrix for use in surgical applications. The adherent resorbable matrix includes a biocompatible adherent material including chitosan.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles. An exemplary battery pack assembly process may include supporting one or more components, such as a heat exchanger plate, of the battery pack against deflection during the assembly process. Supporting the heat exchanger plate to keep the plate relatively flat during the battery pack assembly process improves the flow distribution of a thermal interface material (TIM), thereby achieving improved TIM coverage and improved heat transfer between battery cells and the heat exchanger plate of the battery pack.

Abstract: A seal includes a first elastomeric ring and a second elastomeric ring. The first elastomeric ring has an annular cavity, and the second elastomeric ring is in the annular cavity. In another embodiment, a seal includes a first elastomeric element and a second elastomeric element. The first elastomeric element has a length extending along an axis, a first surface facing radially outward with respect to the axis, and a second surface facing radially inward with respect to the axis. The second surface defines a cavity extending along the axis. The second elastomeric element is in the cavity and has a first surface facing radially outward with respect to the axis.

Abstract: A laminated foam sheet having a polyethylene resin foam layer and an antistatic polyethylene layer laminated on one or both sides thereof is produced by coextruding melts for respective layers, wherein the melt for the antistatic layer contains a polyethylene resin, an ionomer resin antistatic agent and a specific amount of volatile plasticizer blend containing an alcohol and a saturated hydrocarbon or a dialkyl ether. The antistatic layer of the obtained laminated foam sheet has specific morphology.

Abstract: A traction battery pack assembly includes, among other things, a foam section of a battery pack enclosure. The foam section provides a recessed area that at least partially receives a traction battery array. A substructure assembly is partially disposed within the foam section. An attachment point is provided by the substructure assembly. The attachment point is outside the foam section.

Abstract: An endless-fibre-reinforced plasticate is described for the additive manufacture of endless-fibre-reinforced plastic components. A plastic material is introduced via a first filling opening into a single-screw extruder and is melted. A mass flow dmF/dt of dry, endless fibre strands is introduced via a second filling opening into the single-screw extruder, impregnated with plastic melt and discharged as fibre-reinforced plasticate. Remote from the second filling opening with regard to conveying, the screw of the single-screw extruder is configured that the fibre strands are discharged substantially undamaged. The mass flow dmF/dt is kept in a first mass flow target ratio to a mass flow dmS/dt of plastic melt discharged from the single-screw extruder, or the mass flow dmF/dt is kept in a second mass flow target ratio to a mass flow dmP/dt of fibre-reinforced plasticate discharged from the single-screw extruder, the exiting endless fibre strands are substantially completely impregnated with plastic melt.

Abstract: The present application provides a structure excellent in sound absorbing performance According to the present invention, provided is a structure comprising a foam molded body and a porous skin sheet, wherein the skin sheet is integrally molded with the foam molded body; the foam molded body and comprises a wide space therein; and Sw/Ft?0.5, where Ft represents the thickness of the foam molded body at a position in which the thickness of the wide space is maximum, and Sw represents the width of the wide space.

Abstract: Disclosed are a stone-plastic floor and a method of preparing the same. The resin substrate of the stone-plastic floor of the present disclosure is prepared by using raw materials with specific components and amounts, without using any plasticizing agent, toughening agent and foaming agent and without environmental hidden dangers. The resulting stone-plastic floor has high strength, high hardness, excellent shrinkage performance and no environmental hidden dangers, and can tolerate direct sunshine, and has good stability and long service life for use safety. The method of preparing the stone-plastic floor of the present disclosure has simple processes, enabling online continuous production with high production efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a membrane electrode assembly (15) for a fuel cell (10), comprising a membrane (11) on each side of which is disposed a catalytic layer (12, 13), and on this a gas diffusion layer (30). It is provided that the gas diffusion layer (30) comprises a layer with electrically conductive particles (35), and a portion of the particles (35) is arranged directly adjacent to the catalytic layer (12, 13).

Abstract: A flooring assembly comprising a flooring unit comprising a stability core layer having a plurality of edge surfaces, two of which have an interlocking mechanism for attachment to the edge surfaces of the stability core of adjacent flooring units, and a sound attenuating acoustic layer attached to the bottom surface of the stability core layer.

Abstract: A crash pad comprises a skin including a plasticizer and a forming space. A foaming layer is foam-formed by injecting a foam liquid into the forming space and comprises a foam molecular formed by foam forming. A coating agent surrounds the foam molecular and prevents the transition of the plasticizer to the foaming layer.

Abstract: A floor covering including: a floor covering main body and a surface layer provided on the floor covering main body, wherein the surface layer contains a thermoplastic resin and a plasticizer in an amount of from 20 to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin, wherein the plasticizer contains a benzoic acid ester-based plasticizer in an amount of from 10 to 80% by mass. According to the present invention, a floor covering having excellent workability and anti-soiling property can be provided.

Abstract: Implementations of a wall appliqué are provided. In some implementations, a wall appliqué may be used to decorate and/or accent a wall or other suitable surface of a building. In some implementations, a wall appliqué may be used in lieu of traditional shoe moulding, panel moulding, ceiling moulding, door moulding, stair brackets, chair rails, and/or window moulding. In some implementations, the wall appliqué may be applied to a wall or other suitable surface with an adhesive. In some implementations, the wall appliqué comprises a body portion having a front side and a back side. In some implementations, the body portion may have a decorative shape. In some implementations, the front side may have a three-dimensional relief thereon. In some implementations, the wall appliqué may be manufactured from a flexible, polyurethane material. In this way, the wall appliqué may be applied to both flat and irregular surfaces.

Abstract: A tile that may be used as a covering on a floor, wall, or ceiling surface comprises at least a top section and a core layer may be made from a densified foam material. In most embodiments, but not all, the top section comprises a polyvinyl chloride layer, and may also comprise a wear layer and/or a decorative layer. The tile includes a plurality of sides with an exposed portion(s) formed along at least one of the sides, but in some embodiments also across a middle section of the tile. The exposed portion(s) may be formed on the polyvinyl chloride layer below the tile's top surface at a depth to closely resemble an actual grout line. The tile may further comprise an interconnecting mechanism that at least partially enables an efficient tile installation. The interconnecting mechanism may further contribute to tile's visual appeal by at least partially concealing a connector(s).

Abstract: There are provided a fluororesin thin film which is composed of a fluororesin, which has a thickness of 20 ?m or less and a Gurley's number of 300 seconds or more, and which includes no defects, such as voids and/or cracks; a method for manufacturing the fluororesin thin film in which after a fluororesin dispersion including a dispersing medium and a fluororesin powder dispersed therein is applied on a flat and smooth foil, the dispersing medium is dried, and the fluororesin powder is sintered; the fluororesin dispersion; a fluororesin composite including a porous base material and the fluororesin thin film; a manufacturing method thereof, a porous fluororesin composite formed by stretching the fluororesin composite; and a separation membrane element using the porous fluororesin composite.

Abstract: Provided are a blow molded article with a surface skin, which allows the formation of a blow molded article having a desired expansion ratio and retains a required expansion ratio from the time of extruding and is free from the generation of a sink mark or a warp in a portion where the surface wall and the back wall thereof has been welded and allows the production of a blow molded article with a lightweight and highly rigid surface skin; and a method for producing the blow molded article. A panel (1) with a surface skin, which is a blow molded article with a surface skin, has a body (5) in the form of a plate having a surface wall (2) and a back wall (3), both comprising a thermoplastic plastic, and a surface skin material (6) which is integrally pasted on the surface wall (2). The body (5) in the form of a plate is in an expanded state and comprises cells having an average particle diameter of 300 ?m or less.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf ball including a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) cover and a polyurethane coating layer. The cover crosslinks with the coating layer in order to achieve improved durability, specifically improved scuff resistance. The chemical composition of the thermoplastic polyurethane material making up the cover and the chemical composition of the polyurethane coating layer may be chosen so as to be complimentary thereby promoting crosslinking between them. Methods of manufacturing these golf balls are also disclosed.

Abstract: A urethane foam member that after cutting into the desired shape from sheet urethane foam is applied with adhesive on one face of the urethane foam, an edge portion of the non-adhesive applied face at least at one side of the urethane foam member being of a low edge profile, to which permanent thermal distortion has been induced such that the thickness of the edge portion of the side is thinnest at the end portion thereof and the thickness gradually increases with distance from the end portion.

Abstract: An insulated component (1) of a household appliance, in particular of a dishwasher, comprising a substrate (10) and an insulation structure (12) applied onto a surface (13) of the substrate (10); wherein the insulation structure (12) comprises one or more layers (14) made of one or more sprayable filled polyurethane materials, wherein said one or more layers (14) comprise a layer (14a, 14d) made of elastomeric polyurethane material applied directly onto the surface (13) of the component (1) and having the following properties: a specific density comprised between 1 and 3 g/cm3; a tan delta at 20° C. and at 100-300 Hz comprised between about 0.4 and 1.6; and a tan delta at 60° C. and at 100-300 Hz comprised between about 0.5 and 2.2.

Abstract: A fire resistant composite laminate includes a thermoplastic matrix material reinforced with fibers embedded in the matrix of the composite laminate, wherein the thermoplastic matrix material of the fire resistant composite laminate includes polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).

Abstract: A co-extruded plastic film structure that has increased rigidity. The film is extruded on a three layer extrusion line with the core layer based on a foamed polymer. The outer layers comprise a polyolefin combined with non-plastic particulate. The film may be coated onto a substrate, such as paper.

Abstract: A white polyester film has a high level of whiteness, reflectivity, lightness, or thermal dimensional stability, and a surface light source that is produced with the white polyester film and has a high level of brightness characteristics. The white polyester film includes a white polyester layer (W layer) containing a polyester resin component (A) and a component (B) incompatible with the resin component (A) and having voids inside, wherein the incompatible component (B) is a cyclic-olefin resin (b) having a glass transition temperature of 110° C. or more, and the content Z of the cyclic-olefin resin (b) in the white polyester layer (W layer) is from 5% by weight to 50% by weight, based on the amount of the white polyester layer (W layer). The surface light source is produced therewith.

Abstract: A foamed product that generates no smoke when incinerated, has a low calorific value, and achieves a desired dimension and thermal insulation performance is provided. A foamed product 1 is formed by heat-mixing, in an extruder 11, a paper pellet 7 that is a mixture of a fine paper powder having a particle diameter of 30 to 200 ?m and starch, a container recycle pellet 8 that is a mixture of polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene, foamable polypropylene 9, and water 10. A weight distribution is set so that the paper pellet 7 is 50 to 65% by weight, the container recycle pellet 8 is 13 to 25% by weight, the foamable polypropylene 9 is 10 to 30% by weight, and the water 10 is 10 to 20% by weight to these resins and other materials.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a composite foam material that is alkaline and heat resistance. The composite foam material comprises a foam layer that having a film layer attached thereto and in which at least one of the film or foam layers includes a carbon free radical scavenger agent that is dispersed therein. The carbon free radical scavengers neutralize free radicals that are generated in the polymeric material (e.g., film or foam layer) and help prevent the degradation of the foam composite material. In particular, foam composite materials in accordance with the present invention can be used in underlayment applications in which exposure to heat can degrade the underlayment. As a result, the durability and useful life of the composite sheet material can be extended. In some embodiments of the present invention provides a floor underlayment material that overcomes many of the problems discussed above.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam formulations. The formulations include a formulated polyol, a polyisocyanate, and a blowing agent such that the stoichiometric index of the polyisocyanate to the formulated polyol is above 250. The formulated polyol includes (i) from about 20 to about 60 percent by weight of an aromatic polyester polyol, (ii) from about 10 to about 30 percent by weight of a Novolac-type polyether polyol, and (iii) from about 5 to about 40 percent by weight of a polyether polyol including a sucrose- or sorbitol-initiated polyol. Components (i), (ii), and (iii) are selected so that the formulated polyol as a whole has an average functionality of at least about 2.4.

Abstract: A ceramic article having a ceramic substrate and a ceramic coating with an initial porosity and an initial amount of cracking is provided. The ceramic article is heated to a temperature range between about 1000° C. and about 1800° C. at a ramping rate of about 0.1° C. per minute to about 20° C. per minute. The ceramic article is heat treated at one or more temperatures within the temperature range for a duration of up to about 24 hours. The ceramic article is then cooled at the ramping rate, wherein after the heat treatment the ceramic coating has a reduced porosity and a reduced amount of cracking.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and a metal salt phosphorus-containing compound nucleating agent which is biaxially oriented at low transverse direction orientation temperatures to impart a degree of cavitation around the metal salt phosphorus-containing metal such that a white opaque cavitated appearance and a lower film density and improved mechanical properties are obtained. The laminate film could further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of said core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to multi-layer articles consisting of at least one layer of a foamed fluoropolymer. The article is formed by co-extrusion in which the foamed layer is coextruded as a foam, and not foamed in a secondary process. Preferably the fluoropolymer foam is a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), such as KYNAR PVDF from Arkema Inc. The article could be sized into a specific shape during the manufacturing process. Useful multi-layer articles of the invention include pipe, tube, sheet, profile, film, jacketing or any other multilayer foam-core articles are especially useful.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for separating an atelocollagen, wherein the process of ultrafiltration utilizing reusable filters and the process of diafiltration are combined, and by way of a single procedure line, atelocollagens can be extracted in a high purity from an animal tissue economically by removing impurities efficiently and conveniently.

Abstract: A label of the present invention is characterized by a three-dimensional design image printed theron on the basis of two-dimensional image data obtained by three-dimensionally correcting at least one data selected from two dimensional data (X,Y) and color data (R,G,B) to two-dimensionally convert height data (Z) among three-dimensional data (X,Y,Z) and the color data (R,G,B) obtained by actually measuring a surface of a three-dimensional model. Such a label can be provided with printed images giving three-dimensional impressions close to the three-dimensional model (real model).

Abstract: A foam product comprising a foam core having a first foam layer generally covering one side and a laminated board generally covering at least a portion of the generally opposing side, wherein the laminated board portion comprises a second foam layer, a first plastic film and a second plastic film, and wherein the first foam layer is attached to the top surface of the foam core, and the second foam layer of the laminated board is attached to the bottom surface of the foam core. In a preferred embodiment, the second plastic film is interposed between the second foam layer and the first plastic film by means of extrusion lamination to combine the second foam layer with the first plastic film.

Abstract: A layered body which includes a porous layer. The layered body having improved properties, such as adhesion between its substrate and its porous layer by the formation of a crosslinked structure; a functional laminate using the porous layer layered body; and a production processes thereof. The layered body includes a base and the porous layer on at least one surface of the base. The base is a resin film made of at least one resin material of polyimide resins, polyamideimide resins, polyamide resins, and polyetherimide resins, or is a metal foil piece, and the porous layer is made of a composition containing at least one polymer of polyimide resins, polyamideimide resins, polyamide resins, and polyetherimide resins as a main component, and a crosslinking agent. Additionally, the porous layer has fine pores having an average pore diameter of 0.01 to 10 ?m, and a porosity of 30 to 85%.

Abstract: An artificial leather comprising a protective layer, a surface layer, and a fibrous substrate, successively laminated, wherein a polyurethane resin forming the surface layer is obtained by reacting a urethane polyisocyanate prepolymer (A) and a polyol component (C) containing a urethane polyol prepolymer (B), the (A) has an equivalent ratio (isocyanate groups/hydroxyl groups) of from 2.0 to 6.0, and has a number average molecular weight of from 3,000 to 30,000, the (B) has an equivalent ratio (isocyanate groups/hydroxyl groups) of from 0.2 to 0.8, and has a number average molecular weight of from 3,000 to 30,000, an equivalent ratio between the urethane polyisocyanate prepolymer (A) and the polyol component (C) (isocyanate groups/active hydrogen groups) is from 1.01 to 2.0, and a weight ratio between the urethane polyisocyanate prepolymer (A) and the polyol component (C) ((A)/(C)) is from 0.7 to 2.0.

Abstract: A multi-layer sheet material includes at least one textile substrate layer, at least one foamed layer made of polyvinyl chloride containing plasticizer, at least one cover layer made of polyvinyl chloride containing plasticizer, and at least one coating layer facing outward on the cover layer. The invention further relates to a method for producing the multi-layer sheet material and to an interior trim part made of a sheet material for a vehicle. For a reduced tendency to yellow under high-temperature aging and for greater color fastness, the polyvinyl chloride fraction in the cover layer is based at least 50 wt% on a polyvinyl chloride that was produced according to the method of suspension polymerization (S-PVC), and the composition for the cover layer comprises a calcium hydroxide stabilizer and/or a Ca/Zn stabilizer that contains 1 to 3 wt% calcium and 1 to 2 wt% zinc.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a drug delivery system and method provide a member including a combination of a drug substance and a polymer or other material, and an encapsulating layer formed in an outer surface of the member by gas cluster ion beam irradiation of the outer surface of the member, which encapsulating layer is adapted to determine one or more characteristics of the drug delivery system.

Abstract: A foamed product that generates no smoke when incinerated, has a low calorific value, and achieves a desired dimension and thermal insulation performance is provided. A foamed product 1 is formed by heat-mixing, in an extruder 11, a paper pellet 7 that is a mixture of a fine paper powder having a particle diameter of 30 to 200 ?m and starch, a container recycle pellet 8 that is a mixture of polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene, foamable polypropylene 9, and water 10. A weight distribution is set so that the paper pellet 7 is 50 to 65% by weight, the container recycle pellet 8 is 15 to 25% by weight, the foamable polypropylene 9 is 10 to 30% by weight, and the water 10 is 10 to 20% by weight to these resins and other materials.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a skin-covered foamed molded article of expanded propylene resin beads having excellent lightness in weight, mechanical properties and appearance. The present invention provides a skin-covered foamed molded article of propylene resin expanded beads, with the skin covering substantially the entire surface of the molded article of the expanded beads. The skin, within which the molded article of expanded propylene resin beads is placed, is a propylene resin hollow molded body obtained by blow molding. A base resin of which the skin is formed comprises a propylene resin having a partial heat of fusion in a temperature range between 80 and 140° C. of at least 15 J/g and a ratio of the partial heat of fusion to a total heat of fusion (partial heat of fusion/total heat of fusion) of at least 0.2 as measured by heat flux differential scanning calorimetry. The skin has a thickness in the range of 0.3 to 3.

Abstract: A process for producing an article in a flexible foamed polymer material, including treating a former with a coagulant; dipping the treated former in a latex foam mixture to form a layer of the mixture on the former that includes air cells; curing the layer to gel the foam mixture to a cross-linked open cell structure; and stripping the layer from the former; where the latex foam mixture includes a natural latex polymer as a primary polymer component, and a synthetic latex polymer as a secondary polymer component, which synthetic latex polymer is selected to enhance the evenness and/or fineness of said open cell structure.

Abstract: Laminate containing a first layer and a second layer attached to the first layer, said second layer comprising high tenacity yarns, characterized in that the first layer is made out of a material selected out of the group consisting of a metal, a plywood, a solid thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer, and a composite material containing carbon fibers and/or glass fibers, and the high tenacity yarns have a tenacity of at least 0.5 GPa and are positioned in a grid structure. The laminate is damage resistance and is suitably used for the manufacture of air freight containers.

Abstract: A conventional thin membrane of aerogel, although achieving a low refractive index, retains some difficulty when it is to be applied to display apparatuses or the like, because of its low strength. Membranes produced by other methods are difficult to simultaneously achieve low refractive index and sufficient strength. The present invention provides an anti-reflecting membrane which is formed at least on one side of a plate transmitting visible light, is composed of fine inorganic oxide particles and a binder, contains a number of pores inside, and has an arithmetic average surface roughness (Ra) below 6 nm. The present invention also provides preferred embodiments of the display apparatuses provided with the membrane.

Abstract: A polymeric foam article has at least two thermoplastic polymer foams in layered orientation, each of the thermoplastic polymer foams having an adjoining surface that contains a polymer skin, a thickness dimension perpendicular to the adjoining surface, perforations that are less than one millimeter in diameter that penetrate through the adjoining surface to a depth less than the thickness dimension of the foam, where the adjoining surface of one thermoplastic polymer foam is adjacent and adhered to the adjoining surface of another thermoplastic polymer foam with an adhesive thereby affixing the thermoplastic polymer foams to one another.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integral skin molded article used for vehicle internal parts, which enables good production efficiency and cost reduction and has good external appearance, and a method of preparing an integral skin molded article, and also provides a laminate with a skin comprising the integral skin molded article and a core material, and a method of preparing a laminate with a skin. Disclosed are an integral skin molded article obtained by injecting a polyurethane foam for a skin into a die after injecting a high density polyurethane resin for a core, containing a high density polyurethane resin for a skin, containing a polyol component, 1-methyl-3,5-diethyl-2,4-diaminobenzene and/or 1-methyl-3,5-diethyl-2,6-diaminobenzene, and a blowing agent into the same die; and a method of preparing a laminate with a skin comprising a skin molded article and a core material.

Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, a heat shrinkable foamed sheet has a foamed layer (2) constituting a core layer, and a non-foamed layer (3) constituting a surface skin layer integrally formed on the formed layer. The non-foamed layer (3) is less than about 1.55 ?m in maximum surface smoothness measured in accordance with ISO8791-4. Alternatively, by regulating various dimensions of foam cells formed in the foamed layer (2) so as to fall within predetermined ranges, a heat shrinkable foamed sheet excellent in surface smoothness and printing nature can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet-like construction element composed of composite material, comprising two metallic outer layers, a rigid polyurethane foam layer, and a compact polyurethane layer which comprises microcapsules with a capsule core composed of latent-heat-accumulator material, and also to a process for its production, and to its use.

Abstract: This invention relates to sprayable polyurethaneurea compositions, composite articles comprising at least one layer of these polyurethaneurea compositions and at least one layer of a polyurethaneurea foam forming composition, and to a process for the production of these composites.

Abstract: Multilayer foam-film composite structures in which the cells of at least one foam layer have an anisotropic orientation exhibit at least one enhanced property of toughness, tear resistance and puncture resistance in comparison with a foam-film composite structure alike in all aspects except for the anisotropic orientation of the cells of at least one foam layer.

Abstract: Building materials formed from synthetic polymer materials have an appearance which simulates natural woods. The building materials may be used in the construction of fences, sheds, decking materials, indoor/outdoor furniture, railings and numerous other products. The faux wood material is constructed to include reinforcing fibers and voids for weight reduction. The aesthetic appearance of the finished product can be enhanced by applying a color wash which includes a polymer component and a color component adhering to the surface of the material.