Abstract: A thermal image transfer recording medium is composed of a support and a thermofusible ink layer formed thereon, and the thermofusible ink layer contains as the main components a coloring agent, a wax component and a rubber elastomer component which is discontinuously dispersed in the form of layers in the thermofusible ink layer, or is composed of a first ink layer containing a wax component and a rubber elastomer and a second ink layer containing a coloring agent, a wax component and a binder resin, which is overlaid on the first ink layer.

Abstract: A composite material, suitable for use in a power transmission belt, having a rubber matrix and a plurality of short staple reinforcing fibers therein of methaphenyleneiso-phthalamide coated with one of a rubber latex and a rubber paste. The invention is also directed to a method of forming the composite material.

Abstract: A plurality of viscoelastic layers in the form of rubber films are sandwiched between two constraint plates in the form of iron plates via polyamide adhesive films to form an alternatingly laminated structure. Materials of the respective elements are selected so that their degrees of elasticity satisfy the relationship: constraint plate>adhesive layer>viscoelastic layer. The thickness of each rubber film is limited below a predetermined value to maintain its thermal and pressure resistance, and the rubber films are laminated up to a total thickness required for obtain a desired vibration damping property. The vibration damper, thus obtained, is excellent in vibration property, thermal and pressure resistance, and resistance against oils and solvents, and effective even under a severe environment.

Abstract: A deformable slip-free, anti-skid pad comprising: a bottom surface having a plurality of spikes slightly extending vertically from recessed areas of the bottom surface; and a top surface comprising a resilient material having imbedded therein particles of abrasive materials.

Abstract: A method for molding rubber articles having a transparent coating thereon which includes coating the outer surface of an uncured rubber article with an aqueous composition containing a preformed latex binder, an emulsifying agent, an inorganic fluoro-containing compound having a refractive index of from 1.32 to 1.49 and a thickening agent and thereafter vulcanizing the coated rubber article. The resultant coated rubber article is free of surface defects.

Abstract: Articles of protective wear are normally designed to protect a wearer against one or one group of hazardous materials such as chemical warfare agents. Such chemical warfare protective wear is normally made out of a butyl rubber as butyl rubber provides favorable impermeation protection against a wide variety of both chemical and biological warfare agents while having excellent physical properties. However, the protection provided by butyl rubber based protective wear is seriously reduced when exposed to hydrocarbons as the butyl rubber based protective wears' impermeation integrity is severely impaired. This problem is solved by using an article of protective wear which has a multilayer/multipolymer configuration so that enhanced protection against more than one type of material, such as hydrocarbons and chemical warfare agents, is provided.

Abstract: A rubber-laminated material for gaskets is disclosed in which a primer layer is formed on a one-surface or on each of opposite surfaces of a metal plate subjected to chemical conversion treatment and a rubber layer is laminated on said primer layer. The primer layer is composed of high-reactive xylene denatured phenol resin having an oxymethylene group or an acetal group and the rubber layer is composed of NBR rubber. A chromium sealing layer of a chromic (III) acid or a chromic (VI acid is formed on the chemical conversion treated surface coated with a phosphate.

Abstract: A rubber laminate comprising a rubber substrate having coated thereon a blend of a water dispersible insoluble polyurethane and a water soluble polyvinyl alcohol. The combination of water soluble and water insoluble polymers upon drying result in a film that is humidity resistant, and has good abrasion resistance but can be removed by high-pressure washing or scrubbing.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for positive product identification using tagging materials such as barium sulfate, manganese dioxide or mixtures thereof. Such materials may be employed, for example, in the dusting agent used in roofing materials, and applied to one or both sides of rubber roofing sheeting or admixed with the compounding ingredients during the preparation of the sheeting composition. The tagging materials can be detected and identified in the finished product by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.

Abstract: Method of reducing waterpenetration through civil engineering structures which comprise applying to the structures a waterproofing agent pretreatment composition including SBR latex, SBS latex, natural rubber latex, polybutadiene latex, polychloroprene latex, or combinations thereof and packages including the latex-containing waterproofing agent pretreatment compositions and waterproofing agents, and structures to which have been applied the latex-containing waterproofing agent pretreatment compositions.

Abstract: A method of producing a metal gasket includes steps of alkaline cleaning a metal plate, coating a non-rinse chemical for chromate conversion of surfaces of the metal plate and drying to form chromate films, coating an adhesive on the chromate films and drying or baking the adhesive to form adhesive layers, and coating a rubber compound of a sheet-like or an amorphous mixed compound to a predetermined thickness on the adhesive layers and heating and vulcanizing the rubber compound to form rubber coated metal plate. A metal gasket manufactured in this manner has a high bonding power of the rubber layers to the metal plate to obtain an improved durability for long use.

Abstract: Components made from at least two molded materials A and B which are firmly bonded together, and in whicha) the molded material A is composed of a matrix of polyamide or of a polyamide-containing molding composition and of a continuous, fibrous reinforcement embedded therein, andb) the molded material B is the rubber obtained after peroxidic vulcanization of a rubber composition which is applied to A, the rubber composition containing the following components:i) about 100 parts by weight of a rubber having carboxyl or anhydride functional groups;ii) about 10 to 300 parts by weight of fillers; andiii) about 1 to 10 parts by weight of peroxidic vulcanizing agents.

Abstract: Compostible compositions in the form of homogeneous mixtures containing 20-80% by weight unvulcanized, uncured C4-C6 alkadiene elastomer, e.g., natural rubber, 5-20% of modifier, e.g., casein, dextrose, starch or mixtures thereof, 1-40% filler, e.g., titanium dioxide or fibrous clay, 0-30% wax, e.g., carnauba wax, 0-40% styrene resin, e.g., polystyrene, 0-10% additive, e.g., bis-steramide, and 0-20% yeast are disclosed. Preferably such compositions are prepared as aqueous dispersions that can be converted by conventional casting procedures into thin sheets, e.g., about 1 to 10 mils, having useful tensile strength, elongation, flexibility and moisture barrier properties.

Abstract: A sanitary rubber article having an improved surface property to be useful as rubber parts of medical instruments or machines and as rubber articles for medicaments is provided. This sanitary rubber article is coated, through bridging and bonding, with a modified polysiloxane composition comprising a modified polysiloxane having at least one modifying group selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, acryloyl, vinyloxy, maleimide and phenylketone groups in the molecule.

Abstract: A method of producing a metal gasket includes steps of alkaline cleaning a metal plate, coating a non-rinse chemical for chromate conversion of surfaces of the metal plate and drying to form chromate films, coating an adhesive on the chromate films and drying or baking the adhesive to form adhesive layers, and coating rubber compound of a sheet-like or an amorphous mixed compound to a predetermined thickness on the adhesive layers and heating and vulcanizing the rubber compound to form rubber coated metal plate. A metal gasket manufactured in this manner has a high bonding power of the rubber layers to the metal plate to obtain an improved durability for long use.

Abstract: In order to obtain a particularly soft spring characteristic the rubber spring element consisting of relatively hard material having good mechanical strength is traversed by cavities and hollow channels, which intersect said cavities, in such a manner that the area of the inside cross-section of the hollow channels amounts to at least 25% of the area of the largest inside cross-section of the nearest cavity traversed by this hollow channel, while the hollow channels may directly intersect in the rubber matrix.

Abstract: A retroreflective marking material which can be secured to a substrate, e.g., a firefighter's helmet, and then readily removed when desired, even after exposure to heat and flame. The material comprises a retroreflective layer made up of a layer of retroreflective elements in a binder layer, a fire resistant fabric, and a defined fire resistant adhesive on the rear of the fire resistant fabric. The adhesive adheres strongly to polycarbonate and can be stripped from polycarbonate after being held in a forced air oven at 260.degree. C. for 5 minutes. The marking material can contain fluorescent coloring agent(s) to afford good daylight visibility.

Abstract: A thermosensitive image transfer recording medium is disclosed, which comprises a support and a thermofusible ink layer formed thereon, comprising a thermofusible material, a coloring agent, and a filler, with the difference between the refractive index of the filler and the refractive index of the thermofusible material being 0.15 or less.

Abstract: If a member made of rubber containing carbon black and a member made of aluminium alloy come into contact with each other under existence of an electrolytic solution, corrosion of the aluminium alloy member would proceed. Such corrosion of the aluminium alloy member can be suppressed by selecting a surface resistivity (surface electric resistivity) of the rubber member at 10.sup.6 .OMEGA. or higher, and more preferably 10.sup.7 .omega. or higher.

Abstract: A rubber-metal adhesive system which contains a primer component and an overcoat component. The primer component includes a polychloroprene compound, a phenolic resin, and a metal oxide while the overcoat component preferably contains a nitroso compound, a halogenated polyolefin, and a metal oxide or salt. When applied between a metal surface and a rubber substrate under heat and pressure, the adhesive system provides a flexible rubber-metal bond which will withstand high temperature fluid environments.

Abstract: A carcass for a self-sealing pneumatic tire is constructed by starting with an extruded thin flat strip of puncture sealant both surfaces of which are detackified. The strip is place on a building drum and its upper surface is wiped clean so that an inner liner may be adhered to it. Thereafter, the carcass is conventionally completed with superimposed successive layers of belts, and tread along with bead rings, etc. The carcass is then cured in a conventional curing press so that the sealant is cured by contact with the curing bladder. The curing sealant is not restrained in any way, but does not flow. Alternatively, a laminate of the sealant is formed with the inner liner, with only the exposed surface of the sealant detackified so that it adheres neither to the building drum nor to the curing bladder. The detackifier remains on the sealant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealer material, comprising an ionizing radiation curable resin composition layer which is not flowable at a normal temperature and a sealer composition layer and optionally a substrate. Disclosed is also a method for applying the sealer material having the construction as mentioned above.By using the sealer material of this invention, easy and sure sealing can be made to the portion, to which sealing can not be made easily according to conventional methods.

Abstract: An improved elastomeric gasket comprising a silicone elastomer coated with a parylene layer is disclosed. The parylene is selected from one of the parylene C, parylene N,parylene D, and mixtures thereof and applied to reduce the surface energy of the elastomeric material.

Abstract: A multi-layered blow-molded bottle comprising at least two layers of a polyolefin resin (A), at least two layers of an adhesive resin (B) prepared by melt-reacting an olefin polymer (b.sub.1) with a rubber (b.sub.2) and an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof (b.sub.3) in the presence of an organic peroxide to obtain a product and adding a rubber (b.sub.4) to the product to melt-mix them with each other, and at least one layer of a barrier resin (C) selected from among polyamide, polycarbonate, polyester, polyvinylidene chloride and saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate polymer resins, which are laminated in the order of A/B/C/B/A.

Abstract: A vibration damper includes two materials, each being formed of a metal sheet having a rubber- or synthetic resin-base viscoelastic polymeric layer or layers formed on one or both sides, which are arranged in opposition to each other through said viscoelastic layers and bonded together with the use of a hot-melt-adhesive synthetic resin layer having a high melting point. Alternatively, one of said materials is arranged in opposition to another metal sheet through said vicoelastic layer or layers and bonded thereto with the use of said hot-melt-adhesive synthetic resin layer. A soundproofing structure using such a vibration damper is also provided.

Abstract: A wear member for use in quarry chutes and the like utilizes a plurality of wear strips with a layer of resilient material therebetween. The resilient material may be a natural rubber or synthetic material as urethane. A bottom mounting plate engages a T-shaped base plate mounted to the chute to hold the wear member in an array on the chute surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermo-sensitive transfer ink ribbon to be used for producing a dry type transfer material, which is constituted by: a ribbon substrate material; an ink layer formed on a surface of the substrate material and containing a coloring agent, a binder agent, a pressure-sensitive adhesive in the form of dispersion of fine particles; and a transfer property control layer formed on the ink layer and containing a thermo-sensitive adhesive and a tackiness agent. Further disclosed is a method of producing the thermo-sensitive transfer ink ribbon which comprises the steps of: dissolving/dispersing a coloring agent, a binder agent, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive in a predetermined solvent; applying the solvent onto a surface of a ribbon substrate material so as to form an ink layer on the surface; and coating the ink layer with a mixture in which a thermo-sensitive adhesive and a tackiness agent are mixed with each other in the form of a predetermined solution or dispersion liquid.

Abstract: A laminate acoustic window for sonar systems having a pair of septa sandwiching a core therebetween, the core being made of a low shear high elongation to break material, the septa being formed of a relatively low density, high modulus material. The windows of the invention are characterizied by unusual freedom from attenuation loss over a wide frequency range. The windows are further substantially self damping and avoid thereby a generation of significant quantities of deleterious noise due to self generated vibration and transmitted vibration.

Abstract: Rubber compositions are disclosed which are capable of exhibiting superior adhesion and high water resistance in bonding rubbers to brass and to organic fiber cords and also to different rubbers. Such bonding characteristics can be obtained by the use of specified amounts of a selected class of organic sulfur-containing compounds combined with sulfur-curable rubbers, silica, resorcin donors and methylene donors. Hoses are also disclosed which have these compositions applied as adhesive layers.

Abstract: A family of novel and unique synthetic alkali metal alumino-silicates (SAMS) are produced by the hydrothermal reaction between kaolin and alkali metal silicates. The integrated composition of the SAMS products is a unique entity having an overall composition ofxM.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :ySiO.sub.2 :zH.sub.2 Owhere x is the number of moles of alkali metal oxide and is an integer from 0.01 to 2.0, M is the alkali metal, y is the number of moles of SiO.sub.2 in the unique SAMS compositions and is an integer greater than 2.0, and z is the number of moles of bound water and is an integer ranging from 1.0 to 5.0. The unique SAMS compositions are structured materials in which the structure can be controlled, and are therefore useful as functional fillers, as TiO.sub.2 extenders, as silica extenders or as reinforcing agents for paper, paint, rubber, plastics and specialty products.

Abstract: An anti-seismic bearing which comprises a plurality of rigid plates and viscoelastic flexible plates laminated alternately, with at least one of the flexible plates being made of a vulcanizate of a high-loss rubber compound composed of 100 parts by weight of rubber and 3 to 40 parts by weight of phenolic resin having a softening point or melting point of 150.degree. C. or below, the vulcanizate having the properties specified below.(i) The hysteresis ratio at 100% tensile deformation at 25.degree. C. is 0.2 to 0.7.(ii) the ratio E.sub.(-10) /E.sub.(30) is 1.0 to 2.5, where E.sub.(-10) is a storage modulus at -10.degree. C. and E.sub.(30) is a storage modulus at 30.degree. C., both dynamically measured at 5 Hz and 0.01% strain.

Abstract: A sheet material for use as a vacuum bag in the vacuum laminating of printed circuit boards, to heat sinks. The material of the sheet is flexible and electrically conductive to both conform around electrical components and to prevent damage to the components due to electrostatic discharge. In addition, the material has one surface which is textured. The sheet material is formed into an enclosure to hold the circuit board and heat sink and it is the textured surface which is placed in contact with the "populated" surface of the board to permit air to be easily removed from the bag enclosure during the initial evacuation stage of the lamination process.

Abstract: A liquid-absorbing pad assembly and method of making same are provided wherein such assembly comprises a top layer, a bottom waterproof layer, an absorbent layer between the top and bottom layers, and a multiple-purpose structure disposed between the absorbent layer and the top layer, such structure providing cushioning, means enabling immediate passage therethrough of liquid from the top layer, means substantially preventing reverse wicking of liquid that has passed through the structure, and a suspension which allows air to freely associate with the underside of said top layer for drying purposes.

Abstract: A self-molding part in a self-molding hose formed by vulcanizing an elastomer applied as a topping layer to one surface of a heat-shrinkable woven fabric is used as a hose molding part. With the use of this self-molding part, a self-molding hose is formed without using any external pressure devices such as molding using restricting fabric and a mold, etc. Further disclosed is a continuous vulcanization method in which a continuously formed hose is heated from the inside surface of a hose, and a continuous vulcanization method in which a continuously formed hose is heated from the outside surface of a hose.

Abstract: Rubber articles subjected to ozone while under dynamic flexing conditions are protected using a novel triazine class of materials, specifically tris-(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazines. Belts, hose, air springs, roofing membranes, etc. are preferred articles of the invention.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording medium is disclosed which is improved not only in the print quality on a transferee medium of poor smoothness, but also in character quality in a high speed printing operation. The recording medium comprises a support and at least two heat softening layers provided on the support in the order of a first heat softening layer and a second heat softening layer. At least one of said first and second heat softening layers contain a colorant, and said second heat softening layer contains a heat fusible substance in an amount of from 15% to 50% by weight; a thermo-plastic resin in an amount of from 20% to 80% by weight; and a tackifier in an amount of from 5% to 35% by weight.

Abstract: An anti-seismic rubber is made by laminating a plurality of rigid plates and flexible plates having viscoelastic properties alternatively. At least one of the flexible plates A has elasticity, i.e. magnitude of the stress corresponding to an arbitrary strain in a stress-strain curve, lower than the elasticity of other flexible plates B in a low strain zone, and in a high strain zone, elasticity of the flexible plate A is higher than the elasticity of the flexible plate B.

Abstract: An elastomeric composite membrane for use in construction installations wherein the membrane is in contact with an asphaltic component. The membrane comprises upper and lower sheets bonded together. The upper exposed sheet is resistant to weathering such as to moisture and ultraviolet rays, and in some cases to corrosive chemicals as well, while the lower sheet is compatible with asphalt. Preferably, the lower sheet is comprised of nitrile rubber, and the upper sheet is comprised of a rubber compound such as EPDM.

Abstract: A structural element made up of a suitable substrate having at least one surface to which is bonded, by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive, a decorative veneer of a fiber backed reconstituted wood. The physical properties of the structural element are dictated by the substrate. The fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer contributes primarily decorative properties. The substrate can have any desired configuration but is particularly adapted for use in the formation of slats or louvers for horizontal or vertical venetian type blinds. The substrates are preferably appropriately contoured semi-rigid or rigid aluminum strips. Expanded plastic foams, plastics, softwood or hardwood or other solid substrates may also be used. Suitable fiber backed reconstituted wood veneers are any fiber backed veneers made by a process which utilizes wood, but which does not have the cellular structure of wood.

Abstract: An anti-seismic bearing made up of a plurality of rigid plates and viscoelastic flexible plates laminated alternately, said flexible plates being made of a material characterized by that the hysteresis ratio at 100% deformation at 25.degree. C. is 0.15 to 0.60, the loss tangent (tan .delta.) at 0.01% deformation, 5 Hz, at 25.degree. C. is 0.010 to 0.194, and the ratio E(-10)/E(30) is 1.0 to 3.0, where E(-10) is a storage modulus at 0.01% deformation, 5 Hz, at -10.degree. C. and E(30) is a storage modulus at 0.01% deformation, 5 Hz, at 30.degree. C. An assembly composed of low-damping anti-seismic bearings and high-damping anti-seismic bearings arranged in parallel such that the anti-seismic bearings support the vertical load and undergo elastic deformation in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A piece of furniture made of glass, wherein the floor resting edge is provided with a resting profile member comprising a rubber strip, wherein a metal foil is embedded in the rubber strip and the composite structure is affixed to the edger of the floor resting edge by means of double tack adhesive tape; thus, the resting edge is protected against chipping or cracking.

Abstract: A refregerant transporting hose having an inner tube; an outer tube of a rubber material located radially outwardly of the inner tube; and a reinforcing fiber layer interposed between the inner and outer tubes, such that the reinforcing fiber layer and the inner and outer tubes constitute an integral tubular body, the inner tube including a resinous layer formed of a blend of modified polyolefine and polymaide resin. Alternatively, the inner tube includes a resinous layer formed of a reaction product of polyamide, and polyolefine whose molecular chain has a pair of functional groups at both ends thereof. The hose has a high flexibility as well as a high resistance to gas permeation therethrough.

Abstract: A refrigerant transporting hose having an inner tube including an inner and an outer rubber layer and an intermediate resinous layer interposed between the inner and outer rubber layers; an outer tube formed of a rubber material located radially outwardly of the inner tube; and a reinforcing fiber layer interposed between the inner and outer tubes, such that the fiber layer and the inner and outer tubes constitute an integral tubular body, the inner rubber layer of the inner tube having a resistance to water permeation as high as, or higher than, that of the outer rubber layer. The inner rubber layer may be formed of a rubber material selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM), chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), epichlorohydrin rubber (CHC, CHR), chloroprene rubber (CR), chlorinated isobutylene-isoprene rubber (Cl-IIR) and ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM).

Abstract: A refrigerant transporting hose having an inner tube including an inner and an outer rubber layer and an intermediate resin layer interposed between the inner and outer rubber layers; an outer tube formed of a rubber material located radially outwardly of the inner tube; and a reinforcing fiber layer interposed between the inner and outer tubes, such that the reinforcing fiber layer and the inner and outer tubes constitute an integral tubular body. The inner tube further includes a first adhesive layer for bonding the inner rubber layer and the intermediate resin layer to each other, and a second adhesive layer for bonding the intermediate resin layer and the outer rubber layer to each other. The first and second adhesive layers consist essentially of at least one elastomer, and at least one resin selected from the group consisting of phenolic resin and epoxy resin.

Abstract: A seal member has a sealing portion, length control members and a heat activated member securing the length control members to the sealing portion. The length control members prevent excessive elongation of the sealing members during installation when the sealing member is applied by automated equipment.

Abstract: A sealing profile formed of rubber or rubber-like material is provided for sealing tunnel segments which have circumferential recesses. There is a plurality of slotted grooves running parallel in the lengthwise direction on the base side of the profile and a plurality of channels running parallel in the lengthwise direction, the number of channels being no greater than the number of slotted grooves and at least one channel being in alignment with a corresponding groove.

Abstract: A flexible fender cover adapted for covering a fender of an automobile or the like while a mechanic works on the automobile. The cover comprises an absorbent layer of a generally oleophilic melt blown microfiber material, and a non-slip layer on one major surface of the absorbent layer. The absorbent layer is bonded at spaced locations to prevent separation or linting of the fibers forming the layer. The non-slip layer is formed of generally non-slip and non-abrasive elastomeric material having a generally high coefficient of friction in a shear mode relative to the fender to grip the fender, with generally low adhesion when peeled or lifted from the fender.

Abstract: A cleated dust control mat having a rubber of rubber-like backing in which the longitudinal edges of the rubber-like backing projecting outward from the pile surface thereon is smooth and thicker than the body of the rubber or rubber-like backing material. The thicker edges are produced by using a perforated silicone pad which is narrower than the desired width and has beveled edges thereon to provide a curved transition therein between the body and the longitudinal edges of the backing material.

Abstract: The invention is a method of fabricating a fuser member by securing a generally cylindrical member of rubber around a core, the cylindrical member including metal oxides and having an outer surface with a plurality of holes that trap toner particles, typically in the 30 to 200 micron diameter range, and covering the outer surface of the cylindrical member with a layer of elastomer impregnated with metal oxides, the layer of elastomer filling a majority of the holes in the 30 to 200 micron diameter range and decreasing the number of metal oxide particles exposed on the surface of the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A mechanical part brought into contact with a member selected from the group consisting of paper, rubber, plastics, resin, ceramics, and metal, comprises a substrate of an iron series metal and a surface layer formed on a surface of the substrate and containing chromium oxide (Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3) as a major constituent. The chromium oxide (Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3) is a material converted by heating a chromium compound, and an intermediate layer containing a reaction product between the substrate and chromium oxide in the surface layer is formed at an interface between the surface layer and the substrate.