Abstract: A fuser member having as its outermost layer, a composite material comprising:a) a crosslinked, oxide filled, poly(dimethylsiloxane) which containsb) a non-crosslinked, non-reactive poly(dimethylsiloxane) oil having a viscosity of at least 25,000 CPS.

Abstract: Carbon fiber rovings for reinforcement of concrete are here disclosed which are obtained by sizing, with a sizing agent, strands each consisting of 100 to 1,000 monofilaments of mesophase pitch-based carbon fibers, and then bundling the thus sized 5 to 100 strands into one roving.

Abstract: An addition reaction-type dimethylsilicone composition, including a diorganopolysiloxane containing a reactive vinyl group; an organopolysiloxane containing an active hydrogen atom; and silicic acid fine powder of which surface has been treated with a fluoroalkylsilane, an alkylsilane compound, a fluorosilicone oil, a dimethylsilicone oil, or a mixture thereof, and a silane compound containing an unsaturated group having a reactivity to the organopolysiloxane containing an active hydrogen atom.

Abstract: A process for producing siloxane modified polyolefin copolymers and products comprising the copolymer with the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein: x=1 to 1000; m=2 to 100; n=0 to 1000; y=1 to 3, z=0 to 2, wherein (y+z)=3; and p=1 to 200; wherein each R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbons, phenyl, benzyl and alkylphenyl having from 6 to 12 carbons; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl and alkylphenyl having from 6 to 12 carbons; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and propyl; and Z is selected from the group consisting of O, S, NH and NR' wherein R' is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylphenyl.

Abstract: There are described an improved vacuum suction pad and a method for manufacturing such suction pads, in which, in addition to reductions of contaminant components, the material of vacuum suction pads is subjected to an improved surface treatment which prevents deposition of pad marks on work surfaces and reduces frictional resistance of suction pads on work surfaces to lessen their fatigue. Suction pads of synthetic rubber, to be connected to a vacuum source, are each formed with a thin halogenation-hardened layer at least on a sucking surfaces to be held in contact with a work surface.

Abstract: A fusing member and a method for preparing such a fusing member are disclosed. The method has the steps of conversion coating a support member; applying a base cushion of thermally insulating silicone elastomer over the conversion coating; vulcanizing the base cushion; and baking the support member and the base cushion for at least 30 minutes at a temperature in excess of the temperature necessary to vulcanize the base cushion in less than 10 minutes.

Abstract: An unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer having at least 0.03 mole, per 100 moles of the monomeric units constituting the molecule, of an alkylthio group having 12 to 16 carbon atoms, which include at least three tertiary carbon atoms, and having a sulfur atom which is directly bound to at least one of the tertiary carbon atoms; said copolymer having a Mooney viscosity of 15 to 65. This copolymer is produced by copolymerizing an unsaturated nitrile and a conjugated diene in the presence of a free-radical initiator by using as a molecular weight modifier an alkylthiol compound having the above-mentioned alkylthio group. The copolymer is used as a rubber composition having incorporated therein a sulfur-containing vulcanizer.

Abstract: A fuel hose comprising an outer rubber layer wherein polysulfide is crosslinked so that polysulfide bonding density is not less than 4.times.10.sup.-5 mol/cm.sup.3 and an epoxy compound having epoxy equivalent at not more than 300 is contained, and an inner polyamide resin layer which is laminated on the inside face of the outer rubber layer and bonded thereon by heat treatment. Since the polyamide resin powder is melted by the heat treatment and the polysulfide bonding decomposes so that the resultant residue after decomposition combines with polyamide molecules, resulting in a direct and strong bonding of the outer rubber layer and the inner polyamide resin layer. Moreover, since the special epoxy compound is mixed therein, it is possible to set up the heat treatment condition at a rather mild one.

Abstract: A pair of flanges are mounted on a spool of a photographic film cassette so as to come into contact with end faces or outermost convolution of a film roll wound on the spool, so that a film leader can be advanced out of the cassette shell by rotating the spool in an unwinding direction. The flanges are formed from a polyphenylene ether group resin composition, which is composed by mixing styrene group resin with polyphenylene ether resin in a weight ratio from 60:40 to 10:90, and mixing 6 to 19 parts by weight of elastomer per 100 parts by weight of said mixture of styrene group resin and polyphenylene ether resin.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided that is suitable for impregnating sheet material, including fabrics, films, paper and tapes of the type employed to form prepregs, such as tapes used to form electrical insulation layers on electrical components. The resin composition includes a solid or semi-solid epoxy resin having an epoxide functionality of at least 2.5, a metal acetylacetonate for catalyzing the epoxy resin, and an accelerator of bisphenol A-formaldehyde novolac catalyzed by an acidic catalyst and having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 120. The resin composition is essentially unreactive at room temperature and at elevated temperatures sufficient to enable permeation of the sheet material by the resin in its manufacture, is essentially unreactive at temperatures required to remove moisture and volatiles during processing of articles wrapped or taped with the sheet material, and cures at a higher temperature without adversely affecting the cure characteristics of the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pile material composed of a textile backing composed of a knit or woven and bound-in loop-forming pile yarns, the textile backing consisting of a multifilament hybrid yarn composed of a mixture of lower melting and crimped higher melting filaments, said pile material being capable of three-dimensional deformation and having a backing which can be consolidated by heat treatment. The pile material of the invention has a pleasantly soft, textile hand and can be used for example as cover for seating or for textile surface decoration of complicatedly styled contours, for example the inner surface of motorcardoors.

Abstract: An electrophotographic development apparatus capable of maintaining the surface roughness of a developer roller thereof for a long term or even for the life span of the apparatus. The developer roller includes an elastic layer, formed on a core metal shaft, and made of a rubber elastic material with additional insulating micro-powder of 30 to 200 parts having a particle diameter in a range of 1 to 50 micrometers, where the amount of the rubber elastic material constitutes 100 parts. During a printing operation, the insulating micro-powder drops from the elastic layer as the rubber elastic material is worn, so that the developer roller can maintain its surface roughness in proportion to the particle diameter of the dropped powder.

Abstract: An elastic binding devise consisting of a core of one or more latex rubber tubes covered with a woven jacket that can be elongated and contracted with the core.

Abstract: A diamond/carbon/carbon composite is provided comprising a carbon/carbon composite having a polycrystalline diamond film deposited thereon. The carbon/carbon composite comprises a preform of interwoven carbon fibers comprising vapor grown carbon fibers. The preferred method of producing the composite involves chemical vapor infiltration of the pyrolytic carbon into the interstices of the preform, followed by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition of the diamond film on the carbon/carbon composite. The resulting diamond/carbon/carbon composite is useful as an integral dielectric heat sink for electronic systems in spacecraft, aircraft and supercomputers due to its thermal management properties. Such a heat sink can be made by depositing metallic circuits on the diamond layer of the diamond/carbon/carbon composite.

Abstract: A field emission cathode for use in flat panel displays comprises a layer of conductive material and a layer of amorphic diamond film, functioning as a low effective work-function material, deposited over the conductive material to form emission sites. The emission sites each contain at least two sub-regions having differing electron affinities. The cathode may be used to form a computer screen or a fluorescent light source.

Abstract: A dual substrate, single-pass printing process prints a high basis weight substrate and a low basis weight substrate. Ink striking through the low basis weight substrate is collected and absorbed by the high basis weight substrate. The printed substrates are then separated and rewound for subsequent transport and handling.

Abstract: A method of making a low surface energy material such as a fuser member comprising providing a shaped fluoroelastomer, preparing a solvent solution of a polyorganosiloxane having reactive functionality and the formula: ##STR1## where R is an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group having less than 19 carbon atoms or an aryl group substituted with an alkyl or alkenyl group having less than 19 carbon atoms, the functional group A is epoxy, vinyl, acrylic, allylic or methacrylic and n is 2 to 350, contacting the fluoroelastomer with the solution to form at least a thin coating of the polyorganosiloxane on said fluoroelastomer and exposing the coated fluoroelastomer to a level of radiation to form a thin surface layer of the polyorganosiloxane grafted to said fluoroelastomer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to mechanisms for preventing undesirable oxidation (i.e., oxidation protection mechanisms) of reinforcement materials in composite bodies. The oxidation protection mechanisms include getterer materials which are added to the composite body which gather or scavenge undesirable oxidants which may enter the composite body. The getterer materials may be placed into at least a portion of the composite body such that any undesirable oxidant approaching, for example, a fiber reinforcement, would be scavenged by (e.g., reacted with) the getterer. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the getterer material(s) form at least one compound (e.g., at least one glassy material) which acts as a crack sealant, thereby further enhancing the oxidation protection of the composite body. One or more ceramic filler materials which serve as reinforcements may have a plurality of superimposed coatings thereon, at least one of which coatings may function as a getterer.

Abstract: An improved battery plate and method of making for an electric storage battery. The battery plate comprises a plurality of metallic fibers of a single or plural diameters randomly oriented and sintered to provide a conductive battery plate with a multiplicity of pores defined therein. The metallic fibers are formed by cladding and drawing a plurality of metallic wires to provide a fiber tow. The fiber tow is severed and the cladding is removed to form metallic fibers. The metallic fibers are arranged into a web and sintered to form the battery plate.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to mechanisms for preventing undesirable oxidation (i.e., oxidation protection mechanisms) of reinforcement materials in composite bodies. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a coated ceramic filler material adaptable for use as a reinforcing component in a ceramic matrix composite is provided with a plurality of superimposed coatings. The coating system includes a first coating in substantially continuous contact with the ceramic filler material and one or more additional or outer coatings superimposed over the underlying coating and in substantially continuous contact therewith. Zonal junctions are formed between the filler and the first coating, between superimposed coatings, and between the outer coating and the ceramic matrix. The coatings are selected so that the interfacial shear strength of at least one of these several zones is weak relative to the other zones.

Abstract: Multidimensional oligomers of the present invention are surprisingly useful for advanced composites because each generally has a use temperature greatly in excess of its curing temperature. The oligomers have essentially no arms, and comprise crosslinking phenylimide end caps condensed directly onto an aromatic hub (preferably, phenyl) through "commodity" polymeric linkages, such as amide, diimide, ether, or ester. For example, p-nadicimidobenzoylchloride can be condensed with triaminobenzene to yield a multidimensional, crosslinking amide oligomer. Short chains of ether/carbonyl aromatic chains can be included, if desired. Methods for making these high-performance oligomers with ether/carbonyl aromatic chains use an Uhlman ether synthesis followed by a Friedel-Crafts reaction.

Abstract: A stabilizer bar bushing adapted to receive a metal stabilizer bar and to be secured within a mounting assembly that is attached to a vehicle frame for cooperatively resisting excessive sway when a vehicle is turning and a method of manufacture. The stabilizer bar bushing includes an elastomeric member and a low coefficient of friction film layer. The elastomeric member has an outer diameter, an inner diameter defining a bore and a slot extending the longitudinal length of the elastomeric member from the outer diameter to the inner diameter. The low coefficient of friction film layer is adhered to the inner diameter and the slot to facilitate ease of insertion of the stabilizer bar within the bore and reduce frictional engagement of the elastomeric member with the stabilizer bar.

Abstract: A compound profile of thermoplastic plastics material and elastomeric material. The thermoplastic plastics material and elastomeric material are chemically bonded by co-vulcanization. A coupling material can be used to promote the chemical bonding.

Abstract: An insert system for repairing defects in underground conduits in situ comprises a tubular inner liner of stiff material having a generally smooth inner surface and a plurality of integral outer circumscribing ribs defining a plurality of valleys between the ribs. An outer sleeve circumscribes the inner liner and is formed of an elastomeric material. A mid-layer of reinforcing woven material is wrapped about the inner liner within the outer sleeve. A hardenable resin saturates the mid-layer and fills the valleys. The resin bonds to the inner liner to form a structural insert, and the outer sleeve provides a deformable seal against an inner surface of a conduit when the insert system is operatively positioned.

Abstract: A hollow rubber play ball is disclosed that uses a combination two or more fillers to produce desirable playing properties in a tennis ball as specified by the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ITF). The preferred play ball is a pressureless tennis ball. The specific fillers disclosed are mineral type particulate reinforcing fillers such as silicas and carbon black, polymeric fillers such as cellulose, a reaction product of grafting polyethylene with cellulose, and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. These fillers can also have surface treatments to enhance the elastomer-filler interaction. Another reinforcing filler that can be introduced with the rubber components is the non-rubber constituents in skim rubber that serve to increase the modulus of a compounded rubber.

Abstract: A composite is comprised of reinforcement fibers having a continuous coating with a first layer of a metal oxide wherein the metal is from the group consisting of aluminum, yttrium, titanium, zirconium, beryllium, silicon, and the rare earths, and a molten silicon infiltration formed silicon carbide matrix. The coating may have a second layer from the group consisting of rhodium, iridium, metal carbide, metal silicide, metal nitride, and metal diboride, on the metal oxide coating. The reinforcement fibers being fibers from the group consisting of elemental carbon, silicon carbide, and mixtures thereof. A process for producing the fiber reinforced composite comprises depositing on the fibers a continuous coating comprised of the first layer of the metal oxide, and the second layer. A carbonaceous material is admixed with the coated fibers so that at least 5 volume percent of the mixture is the fibers.

Abstract: The pyrolytic carbon lamellar interphase is formed on the reinforcing fibers inside a chamber in which a plurality of successive cycles is performed, each cycle comprising: injecting a reaction gas in which the pyrolytic carbon precursor is selected from alkanes, excluding methane taken as a sole component, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof; the gas is maintained inside the chamber for a first predetermined time period to form an interphase layer of controlled thickness of nanometer size; the gaseous reaction products are then evacuated during a second time period; the cycles being performed consecutively in the chamber until the thickness desired for the interphase has been obtained, thereby achieving a lamellar interphase that is highly anisotropic, whose lattice fringe texture has distorted fringes of total length (L.sub.2) not less than 4 nanometers on average with maximum values exceeding 10 nanometers.

Abstract: A multi-layer flexible article includes a first layer of natural rubber, a second layer of natural rubber, polyurethane, poly(acrylamide/acrylic acid) and polyethylene oxide and a third layer of acrylic copolymer and fluorocarbon telomer resin. The article is preferably a glove formed by the method of dipping a hand shaped mold into baths containing aqueous emulsions of the components used to form the layers. Gloves manufactured according to the method are substantially wet-hand and dry-hand donnable as compared to powdered latex gloves of similar size. The finished gloved is water washed and wet autoclaved to substantially reduce the protein content from the natural rubber and substantially remove other water extractable allergenic moieties. The washing and autoclaving renders the glove substantially hypoallergenic as compared to gloves not so treated.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-attenuating coating having fibers uniformly dispersed in a lightly loaded dielectric matrix material. The fibers are metal-coated dielectric or semi-conductive fibers such as graphite fibers and the fibers are provided in an amount of less than 1 weight % of the coating. The dielectric matrix material is a resin material such as silicone. The fiber lengths and diameters, the material of the fibers and metal coating, the thickness and tolerance range of the metal coating and the loading of the metal coated fibers in the matrix material can be adjusted depending on the frequency range to be attenuated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making nitrosamine-free silicone articles by treating the mixture of vinyl containing organopolysiloxane and filler with hindered phenols, a nitrosamine-free composition and a nitrosamine-free article made therefrom. A preferred nitrosamine-free molded article is a baby bottle nipple.

Abstract: A resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of an ethylene-base resin comprising at least 2 wt. % of linear low-density polyethylene and 0.1-30 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having an average molecular weight of at least 100,000. The resin composition can be produced by melting and kneading the organopolysiloxane together with the linear low-density polyethylene and then melting and kneading the resulting polymer blend together with the ethylene-base resin other than the linear low-density polyethylene. The resin composition may additionally comprise 0.1-100 parts by weight of a propylene-base resin. In the latter resin composition, the organopolysiloxane is contained in an amount of 0.1-30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the sum of the ethylene-base resin and the propylene-base resin.

Abstract: A thin, tacky, non-pourable film of incompatible in situ-expandable thermoplastic particles and thermosettable matrix resin that contains an essentially uniform density and thickness across the breadth of the film. The in situ-expandable mass is not pourable yet can be easily dispensed in a uniform manner within a mold and thereafter expanded to the dimensions of the mold. Composites and reinforced compositions, as well as methods of molding, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a recycable, heat-sealable plastic film for hermetically sealing plastic containers, comprising at least two layers which mutually adhere, (i) a support layer comprised of an impact resistant polystyrene resin and (ii) a sealing layer consisting essentially of: a) 20-100 weight % of a copolymer P consisting essentially of:(p1) 20-90 weight % methyl methacrylate and/or ethyl methacrylate;(p2) 10-80 weight % of at least one monomer of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents an C.sub.3-24 alkyl group; and (p3) 0-10 weight %, preferably 1-8 weight %, of a monomer which is copolymerizable with and different from the monomers (p1) and (p2); and(b) 0-80 weight % of a block copolymer containing styrene blocks.

Abstract: Combinations of materials in composite form, which are thermoadhesive to themselves by treatment at temperatures not exceeding 90.degree. C. and which can be shaped in the form of a laminate at said temperature, are characterized in that they comprise an open mesh textile substrate first impregnated or coated with a first rubber-like elastoviscous constituent having a softening point not exceeding 90.degree. C. and further coated with a second, semi crystalline constituent essentially of polyester type having a fusion temperature from 35.degree. to 80.degree. C. These combinations have controlled adhesiveness and adequate fluidity for easy application by hand, particularly in do-it-yourself applications, orthopedics, sport and physiotherapy.

Abstract: A material in the form of polyamide fibers, polyester fibers, woven and non--woven fabric thereof, thermoplastic elastomer, and polyurethane sheet is coated with a silicone coating composition to a thickness of 5 to 20 .mu.m, obtaining a silicone coated base material. The silicone coating composition contains (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms, (C) an organic silicon compound having at least one hydrogen atom and at least one epoxy and/or trialkoxy-silyl group, (D) a carbon, NiO.sub.2, FeO, FeO.sub.2, Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, Fe.sub.3 O.sub.4, CoO.sub.2, CeO.sub.2 or TiO.sub.2 powder having a mean particle size of up to 20 .mu.m, and (E) a platinum catalyst. The silicone coated base material is flame resistant and fully acceptable in practical use even though the silicone coating is as thin as 5 to 20 .mu.m, namely less than about one-half of the conventional coating thickness.

Abstract: An applicator with a surface having a first wetting angle and a first surface area, which surface area has grafted thereto a layer of ion-producing gas plasma having a second wetting angle and a second surface are, wherein the second wetting angle is less than the first wetting angle and the second surface area is greater than the first surface area.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel macrocomposite bodies. More particularly, it has been discovered that the properties of a ceramic, ceramic matrix composite or metal matrix composite body may be improved by providing on at least a portion of the surface of the body a polymer-based material which serves to protect the body from damage which might occur in the absence of the polymer-based material. One particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention is a macrocomposite shaft sleeve. Another particularly preferred embodiment is a macrocomposite apex used in a hyrocyclone separator.

Abstract: A process for producing a carbon fiber reinforced carbon composite material, comprising dispersing a short fibrous bundle of carbon fibers which comprises a plurality of single fibers, preparing a sheet in which fibers are in the two-dimensional random orientation, impregnating with a resin or pitch, laminating and molding, and then applying a baking and densifying treatment, a dispersion degree of the bundle of carbon fibers being controlled based on the formula (1) expressing correlation between the dispersion degree of the bundle of carbon fibers and the mechanical strength of the carbon fiber reinforced composite material:Dispersion degree=A-B.times.coefficient of friction (1)wherein A and B are constants determined experimentally, to produce a carbon fiber reinforced carbon composite material having desired mechanical characteristic.

Abstract: Polyester resin compositions which are especially adapted for use in blow-molding or extrusion-molding of shaped hollow articles is a melt-blend of (A) polyester base resin, and (B) a styrenic copolymer having between 40 to 97% by weight of units derived from styrene, between 3 to 60% by weight of a glycidyl ester of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated acid, and optionally up to 50% by weight of units derived from an auxiliary vinylic comonomer other than styrene. The styrenic copolymer is preferably present in the compositions in an effective amount between 0.5 to 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the polyester base resin, sufficient to impart a melt tension of greater than 5.0 grams and a drawdown index of greater than 2.0 to the composition. The compositions may optionally contain up to 100 parts by weight (based on 100 parts by weight of the polyester base resin) of a fibrous, powdery or flaky filler material.

Abstract: A flexible abdominal pack for displacing organs during surgery which is nonabrasive, free of foreign bodies and which conforms to the organ being displaced. The pack is sausage shaped and the walls are formed from cured latex having a cured lubricous hydrogel coating on the surface thereof.

Abstract: The pyrolytic carbon lamellar interphase is formed on the reinforcing fibers inside a chamber in which a plurality of successive cycles is performed, each cycle comprising: injecting a reaction gas in which the pyrolytic carbon precursor is selected from alkanes, excluding methane taken as a sole component, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof; the gas is maintained inside the chamber for a first predetermined time period to form an interphase layer of controlled thickness of nanometer size; the gaseous reaction products are then evacuated during a second time period; the cycles being performed consecutively in the chamber until the thickness desired for the interphase has been obtained, thereby achieving a lamellar interphase that is highly anisotropic, whose lattice fringe texture has distorted fringes of total length (L.sub.2) not less than 4 nanometers on average with maximum values exceeding 10 nanometers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to chopped strands of carbon fibers in which 0.3-5% by weight of carbonaceous spherules are present between filaments of carbon fibers. The chopped strands of carbon fibers can be used in spinning. During production, the chopped strands include water, or an organic medium, in which 1-15% by weight of carbonaceous spherules are dispersed. The chopped strands of carbon fibers show no fusion of filaments together, are excellent in separationability and easily disperse in a matrix while maintaining excellent bundling properties.

Abstract: A composite structure of elastic and viscoelastic components in which dynamic loads are effectively damped by repeated transmission through viscoelastic layers. Multiple viscoelastic layers and stiff segmented elastic layers are formed on the outside of a tubular layer of soft elastic material, to provide the damping effect without having to form additional layers inside the tubular layer of soft elastic material. The transition temperatures above which the viscoelastic layers become substantially less stiff may be selected to be different for each layer, to provide increased damping efficiency over a broadened operative temperature range.

Abstract: A lift bag includes a plurality of independently inflatable chambers for controlling lifting of objects. Each chamber is defined by an upper surface sheet and a lower surface sheet, the upper surface sheet of one chamber positioned below an adjacent chamber being securely attached to the lower surface sheet of an adjacent chamber. The lift bag can be operated at pressures of about 15 psig at specified heights which allows greater flexibility compared to conventional, single-chambered lift bag which operate at pressures of about 7 psig. Preferably, all seams, reinforcements, and fittings are vulcanized in place using uncured rubber coated fabric. Grommets or other securing means may provide further stability to the lift bag.

Abstract: A fibrous electrically-conductive filler herein provided comprises fibrous aluminum borate as a core material provided thereon with, in order, an optional titanium oxide intermediate layer and an antimony-free tin oxide layer. The fibrous electrically-conductive filler can be prepared by a method which comprises the steps of optionally forming an intermediate layer of titanium oxide by depositing titanium oxide hydrate on the surface of the core material and then calcining the titanium oxide hydrate layer; then forming a coating layer of tin oxide hydrate on the surface of the titanium oxide-coated fibrous aluminum borate or the fibrous aluminum borate as a core material and then calcining the coating layer at a temperature ranging from 150.degree. to 600.degree. C. in an inert gas atmosphere or a reducing atmosphere to form an antimony-free tin oxide layer.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced composite that includes at least one tow in a metal matrix. The tow includes a plurality of continuous ceramic fibers held together by a carbonaceous matrix.

Abstract: Polymeric fibrids containing embedded activated carbon are useful as adsorbents.

Abstract: A fuser member having a core and a layer overlying the core. The layer includes: an addition crosslinked polyorganosiloxane elastomer, and tin oxide particles dispersed therein in a concentration of from 20 to 40 percent of the total volume of the layer.

Abstract: A fusing member and a method for preparing such a fusing member are disclosed. The method has the steps of conversion coating a support member; applying a base cushion of thermally insulating silicone elastomer over the conversion coating; vulcanizing the base cushion; and baking the support member and the base cushion at a temperature in excess of the temperature necessary to vulcanize the base cushion in less than 5 minutes.

Abstract: An elastic fixing roll having an elastic, compliant body material and release surface material is disclosed. The body material comprises porous silicone rubber, fluorosilicone rubber, or fluorocarbon rubber foam, or a porous synthetic polymer foam reinforced with silicone rubber, fluorosilicone rubber, or fluorocarbon rubber. The release surface material is formed of porous polytetrafluoroethylene film containing silicone rubber, fluorosilicone rubber, or fluorocarbon rubber and is bonded to the body material by a non-continuous layer of adhesive.