Abstract: A fluid impermeable interface between a polymer hood and an elastomeric neck dam includes a film composite material having a fluid impermeable outer surface and a fibrous backing inner surface. At least one fiber-free fluid barrier channel is formed in the fibrous backing inner surface. An adhesive disposed within the at least one fiber-free fluid barrier channel bonds the elastomeric neck dam to the fibrous backing inner surface, forming a mechanical bond and a fluid barrier between the fibrous backing inner surface and the elastomeric neck dam.

Abstract: A body of heat-insulating material designed to be assembled with two half-shells made of metallic material, so as to form a section configured to produce a thermal break door or window frame, said body of heat-insulating material comprising a first plastic material having a first degree of compressibility, characterized in that it also comprises a second material with a second degree of compressibility, wherein said second degree of compressibility is greater than said first degree of compressibility.

Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing flowable materials has a container (12) having an outer wall (16) and a membrane (34) collectively defining a first chamber (18) configured to contain a flowable material. The membrane (34) extends from the outer wall (16) at an angle. The membrane (34) has a thickness and a weld seam (40), and the weld seam (40) has a thickness less than the thickness of the membrane (34).

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a sealing device comprising, a first material; and a second material, where the first material responds to energy inputs differently than the second material, and where the first and second material are operatively connected and configured to be inserted into an orifice.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a seal includes providing a seal preform comprising a polymeric material, the seal preform having an end surface adjoining a side surface to define a corner; and agitating the seal preform in a container with an abrasive media to radius the corner of the seal preform.

Abstract: A gasket rubber product made of a cured material of a fluorosilicone rubber composition containing: 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane expressed by the following average composition formula: R1aR2bR3cSiO(4-a-b-c)/2 wherein R1 indicates a trifluoropropyl group, R2 indicates a non-substituted or substituted monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, R3 indicates a non-substituted monovalent aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon group or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, provided that a, b and c are positive numbers satisfying 0.96?a?1.01, 0.002?b?0.02, 0.96?c?1.06 and 1.98?a+b+c?2.02; 5 to 100 parts by weight of a silica-based filler; and a catalyst quantity of a curing catalyst.

Abstract: Process for the creation of a seal on a component, in which on one surface of the component which may be pre-treated, a sealant material is applied using screen printing, and by means of a tool at a specific temperature, the geometry of the finished seal is imprinted into the sealant material.

Abstract: A barrier gasket (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520) uses two different materials to seal between components (22, 24). The first relatively inexpensive material (30, 130, 230, 330, 430, 530) is used for the base material and a second material (40, 140, 240, 340, 440, 540) is used to form the seal that contacts the fluid. The second material (40, 140, 240, 340, 440, 540) is compatible with and chemically resistant to the fluid with which it will come into contact. The second material (40, 140, 240, 340, 440, 540) forms a protective barrier that prevents the fluid from coming in contact with the first material (30, 130, 230, 330, 430, 530).

Abstract: A method and system for dynamically controlling a process chemistry above a substrate is described. The system for adjusting the process chemistry comprises a ring configured to surround a peripheral edge of a substrate in a vacuum processing system. The ring comprises one or more gas distribution passages formed within the ring and configured to supply an additive process gas through an upper surface of the ring to the peripheral region of the substrate, wherein the one or more gas distribution passages are configured to be coupled to one or more corresponding gas supply passages formed within the substrate holder upon which the ring rests.

Abstract: A reinforcement ring, includes an annular coil spring with a core unit arranged inside to prevent deforming or twisting of the ring under load. The core unit is formed from a chain of interlinked elements, each having a male part and a female part; the male parts of each element being engaged with corresponding female parts of an adjoining element.

Abstract: A pipe-surrounding water-sealing material, which is composed of an elastic composition, and which has an annular shape.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluororubber molded article having a fluorinated surface, wherein the fluorinated surface has a ratio of the number of oxygen atoms to the number of fluorine atoms of 0.11 or less, and a ratio of the number of C—H bonds to the number of C—F2 bonds is 1.0 or less, and wherein the fluororubber molded article shows a leak amount 3 minutes after initiation of a helium leak test of 1.0×10?12 Pa·m3/sec or less.

Abstract: A sealing-enhancing coating for a gasket or a portion of a gasket includes flaky particles of chemically exfoliated vermiculite, at least 90% by weight of the particles having a thickness of no more than 30 microns, and no dimension greater than 1 mm. The particles form 10 to 90 wt. % of the coating. The coating also includes 50 to 10 wt. % of an organic polymer binder which when formed into a film 1 mm or less in thickness and heated to 300° C. in free air for 24 hours either does not decompose or decomposes leaving a residue of at least 20% by weight of film.

Abstract: A seal has a non-woven fabric folded along lines transverse to the opposite side of the seal and secured by adhesive to fabric strips. The non-woven fabric forms elongated cells with a plurality of the cells receiving inserts to increase seal stiffness. By securing one of these strips to a stationary component of the sealing surfaces, the opposite strip may expand or collapse relative to a movable sealing surface to accommodate excursions of that surface. Multiple layers of cells may be provided in the seals. The inserts may have various cross-sectional configurations including circular, triangular or rhombic and formed of tubes, solid rods or coiled springs.

Abstract: A venting cap liner used in a pressurized container closure arrangement. The cap liner includes a multi-layer sandwich structure having a first layer and a generally flat resilient intermediate layer. The layers include at least one perforation extending through the layers to enable gas flow therethrough. The first layer has a first surface including at least one channel extending from one edge of the first layer to another edge of the first layer. The intermediate layer is responsive to a gas pressure level in the container such that, at a first selected pressure level, the perforation extending through said second layer opens to allow gas to flow through the perforation and at a second selected pressure level, the intermediate layer expands to close the perforation thereby resisting gas flow.

Abstract: Composite articles having a highly filled plastic component connected to a basic body are provided which avoid the occurrence of cracks in the plastic component under changing thermal conditions. More specifically, the plastic component is not fixed directly to the basic body but instead is fixed indirectly thereto via at least one intermediary component made of an elastic material. Preferably, the intermediary component is embedded by a frictional and/or positive connection with at least one projection in a groove or opening (28) of the plastic component.

Abstract: A plastic closure includes a closure shell having a base wall, a peripheral skirt with an internal thread for securing the closure to a container finish, and an annular lip extending from the closure skirt adjacent to the base wall and defining an inside lip surface at an acute angle to the closure base wall. A liner is compression molded in situ onto the base wall and peripherally within the lip. The liner has a liner base portion extending along the base wall and a peripheral portion extending along the inside surface of the lip. The liner has an interior surface—i.e.

Abstract: In an engine having a rocker member adapted to rock about an axis intermediate the rocker member and a pushrod extending from a lower body to an upper body and engaging an end of the rocker member, a gasket for sealing the lower body to the upper body is provided. The gasket includes a sealing portion adapted to substantially seal at least a portion of the upper body to the lower body, and a pushrod support portion extending outwardly from the sealing portion adapted to engage the pushrod. At least a portion of the pushrod support portion engaging the pushrod is constructed from a material that is softer than the material of the pushrod.

Abstract: A part for a motor vehicle intended to come into contact with hydrocarbons has a polytetrafluoroethylene coating (3) adapted to make the part (1) impermeable. Use of a polytetrafluoroethylene coating for making impermeable parts of a motor vehicle on the fuel system, in order to limit the emission of hydrocarbons through these parts.

Abstract: A cylindrical sheathing for wrapping around a lally column including a slit running along its length extending from its outside to its inside surface in forming a hinged channel, with a double sided adhesive on at least one of the opposing channel faces in wrapping around the column, with the sheathing being of a resilient closed cell foam composition.

Abstract: A fabricated tape assembly for bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.

Abstract: A component having at least one support member with a first connecting portion and at least one part with a second connecting portion is formed by activating the second connecting portion by plasma treatment and then combining the first and second connecting portions and securing their attachment to one another by a heat and pressure treatment.

Abstract: A flame retardant, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding gasket construction. The construction includes a resilient core member formed of a foamed elastomeric material, an electrically-conductive fabric member surrounding the outer surface of the core member, and a flame retardant layer coating at least a portion of the interior surface of the fabric member. The flame retardant layer is effective to afford the gasket construction with a flame class rating of V-0 under Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) Standard No. 94.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container closure, including: a metal closure shell having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top and bottom surfaces having at least one varnish coating thereon; a detachable sealing liner in contact with a portion of the bottom surface; and a print layer containing a polyester ink and interposed between the bottom surface and the liner; wherein the liner includes a PVC resin, wherein the print layer is in direct contact with the liner and the varnish coating on the bottom surface. Other embodiments include methods for making and using the closure.

Abstract: A laminate, which is in the form of an O-ring, a square ring, a rubber roll, a diaphragm, a rubber hose, a rubber tube or a vial stopper, comprising a layer of a perfluororubber, a layer of other rubber and an adhesive layer containing a polyfunctional compound which adheres the rubber layers by vulcanization is produced by coating a polyfunctional compound on a surface of at least one of the perfluororubber layer or the other rubber layer, laminating the layers with the coated surface facing the other layer, and vulcanizing the layers to adhere them. Thereby, the adhesion strength between the layer of perfluororubber and the layer of the other rubber is improved.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition of a carrier, such as a polymer, which is permeable to both oxygen and water or water vapor and an oxygen scavenging compound of an organic compound or salt thereof dispersed relatively uniformly throughout the polymer in an amount effective to act as an oxygen scavenger. The oxygen scavenging compound is activated for scavenging oxygen by contact with water or water vapor which permeates into or through the carrier. Also, a catalyzing agent is included in an amount sufficient to increase the rate of oxygen scavenging by the organic compound. The organic compound and catalyzing agent are preferably maintained in a dry state by freeze drying or microencapsulation until the organic compound is activated for oxygen scavenging by contact with water or water vapor.

Abstract: A plastic closure that includes a cap having a base with a peripheral skirt defining a cap interior and threads on the skirt for securing the closure to a container. A liner is secured to the interior of the cap, preferably by compression molding in situ. The liner preferably consists essentially of a blend of matrix polymer material, particulate barrier polymer material and compatibilizer material. The heat and pressure of compression forms the particles of barrier polymer material into platelets that are oriented essentially parallel to the plane of the closure base.

Abstract: A plastic closure that comprises a cap having a base with a peripheral skirt defining the cap interior and threads on the skirt for securing the closure to a container. A liner is secured to the interior of the cap, preferably by being compression molded in situ on the base. The liner consists essentially of a multiplicity of alternating layers of a matrix polymer material such as EVA and a barrier material such as EVOH to resist transmission of gas, water vapor and/or flavorants through the liner. The matrix polymer material preferably is preblended with a compatibilizer material such as a maleic anhydride grafted polymer that ties the matrix polymer material to the barrier material.

Abstract: A glass spacer, obtained by a drawing process, having an approximately polygonal bearing cross-section with at least one rectangle having the dimensions a, b, and the spacer having a height 1, the dimensions of the glass spacer satisfying the relationship of a<300 &mgr;m, 0.2 mm<1 <20 mm, and b/a<1000, and preferably b/a<200.

Abstract: Photocurable compositions and process for providing form-in-place gaskets using automated placement followed by photocuring of a pattern of a non-silicone composition comprising a liquid polyolefin oligomer, a reactive diluent, and a curative. The form-in-place gasket, after curing, has a level of total outgassing components of about 10 &mgr;g/g to about 45 &mgr;g/g. The curative responds to actinic radiation and heat, and may contain a photoinitiator. Optionally a photocurable, form-in-place gasket according to the present invention further comprises a thixotropic filler in an amount from about 8.0 wt. % to about 12.0 wt. %, and preferably comprises a fumed silica.

Abstract: A plastic closure includes a closure shell having a base wall, a peripheral skirt with an internal thread for securing the closure to a container finish, and an annular lip extending from the closure skirt adjacent to the base wall and defining an inside lip surface at an acute angle to the closure base wall. A liner is compression molded in situ onto the base wall and peripherally within the lip. The liner has a liner base portion extending along the base wall and a peripheral portion extending along the inside surface of the lip. The liner has an interior surface—i.e.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing an air-holding vehicle restraint system, wherein a textile fabric is coated on at least one side with a thermoplastic polymeric material and folded along its lengthwise direction to form a closed bottom end and two open upper ends, with the coated side of the fabric facing inwardly. The method also comprises folding a portion of each of the upper open ends of the textile fabric so that they turn outwardly to form a coated platform, and laying a sealing tape upon the coated platform. The sealing tape is then secured to the coated platform and sealed to the coated platform. The method further comprises cutting the coated textile fabric along predetermined side edges to form an air-holding vehicle restraint system of desired shape, and sealing the cut side edges of the coated textile fabric.

Abstract: A glass spacer ring is prepared into a round slice from a glass tube having an outer diameter and a wall thickness corresponding to an outer diameter and a width of the spacer ring, respectively, by engraving a cutting line 7 on an inner side of a glass tube with a cutter in a direction perpendicular to a tubular axis thereof at a cutting interval corresponding to the thickness of a space ring, and heating the cutting line 7 with a burner from an outer side of the glass tube to cut the glass tube by heat shock.

Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layer, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.

Abstract: A stopper for use in a substantially cylindrical bottle opening having a substantially cylindrical shape to seal the bottle opening and including a first polymer portion and a second polymer portion, wherein the second polymer portion coaxially overlies the first polymer portion. In another embodiment, the stopper includes a third polymer portion wherein the first polymer portion coaxially overlies the third polymer portion. A method of protecting liquid in a bottle with a substantially cylindrical bottle opening including providing a stopper having a substantially cylindrical shape to seal the bottle opening and closing off the bottle by insertion of the stopper into the bottle opening. A method of producing a stopper for use in a substantially cylindrical bottle opening comprising extruding a first polymer portion through an extrusion die, coaxially coating the first polymer portion with a second polymer portion to form a body.

Abstract: A flat semi-finished product includes a filled fluoroplastics substrate in the form of a sheet, which is coated at least partially on at least one surface with a soft, thin coating of fluoroplastics. The substrate material of the sheet has a Shore-D hardness of at least 65 and the average layer thickness of the thin sheet coating is at most 20 &mgr;m. A component, in particular a flat gasket, is made from the semi-finished product. A process for the production thereof is also provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a heat sealing composition including an adhesive framework and a framework forming constituent, the adhesive constituent being a maleic vinyl-anhydride ethylene-acetate polymer or a vinyl ethylene-acetate polymer modified to have epoxy functions and the framework forming constituent being selected from among a block polyether amide, modified or not, and a block polyether ester. The composition is useful for making closure plugs.

Abstract: A multilayer, unitary gasket including at least one inner layer of expanded PTFE disposed between a first substantially air impermeable outer layer and a second substantially air impermeable outer layer, and a substantially air impermeable region bridging the first and second substantially air impermeable layers. The inventive gasket forms a substantially air impermeable seal when compressed at low stress.

Abstract: A phase-change optical information recording medium in which information can be recorded, reproduced and rewritten and which includes a first transparent substrate having a wobbling guide groove which is spirally formed thereon at a pitch; a first dielectric layer located overlying the first transparent substrate and having an optical thickness of from 80 nm to 200 nm; a phase-change recording layer located overlying the first dielectric layer and having an optical thickness of from 20 to 50 nm when the recording layer is in an erased state; a second dielectric layer located overlying the recording layer and having an optical thickness of from 10 nm to 70 nm; a reflection layer located overlying the second dielectric layer; optionally a third dielectric layer located between the second dielectric layer and the reflection layer; and a second transparent substrate located overlying the reflection layer.

Abstract: A double-sided self-adhesive reinforced foam tape comprising a release liner having upper and lower surfaces which are release surfaces, a first layer of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the upper release surface, a layer of flexible polymeric film, preferably polyester film, applied to the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a layer of flexible foam, preferably closed cell PVC flexible foam, thermally bonded to the flexible polymeric film layer, and a second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the flexible foam layer. A length of material for use as a double-sided tape is provided, along with a method of making the length of material. An alternative embodiment, suitable for die-cutting, including a second release liner applied to the second pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The tape may be used in automobiles and other applications.

Abstract: An injection moldable fluorine-containing meltable resin composition comprising 70 to 98 wt. % of a fluorine-containing meltable resin, and 2 to 30 wt. % of a needle-shape material having an average diameter of 3 &mgr;m or less, an average aspect ratio of between 10 and 100, and Mohs hardness of between 5 and 8, which composition has good sliding and sealing properties and excellent moldability, in particular, moldability of thin wall articles.

Abstract: Sealing cap for closing screw top receptacles includes a metal cap having inner and outer surfaces, a threaded insert formed of a plastic material disposed within the metal cap and rigidly fixed to the inner surface thereof, and a coating bonded to at least a portion of the inner surface of the metal cap. The coating contains plastic material in a divided state and is heat sealed to the insert.

Abstract: A plastic closure that includes a cap having a base with a peripheral skirt defining a cap interior and threads on the skirt for securing the closure to a container. A liner is secured to the interior of the cap, preferably by compression molding in situ. The liner consists essentially of a blend of a matrix polymer, a particulate barrier polymer and an compatibilizer. The heat and pressure of compression forms the particles of barrier polymer into platelets that are oriented essentially parallel to the plane of the disk.

Abstract: A substantially adhesive-free flexible multi-layer graphite based product comprising a first and second outer graphite layer and a layer intermediate to the first and second outer graphite layers, wherein said first and second outer graphite layers comprise at least about 30% flake graphite and said intermediate layer comprises between about 5% to about 20% elastomeric polymer and between about 5 to about 40% fiber.

Abstract: A pressure relief device comprises an unimpregnated graphite membrane having a gas impermeable coating.

Abstract: A closure assembly is provided that includes an outer cap with a skirt dimensioned to telescope over the open top end of the tube. An annular shoulder extends inwardly from the top end of the skirt and includes an aperture through which a needle may be directed. A laminated seal is bonded to the bottom surface of the annular shoulder of the outer cap and extends continuously across the aperture in the annular shoulder. A stopper is secured on the bottom surface of the annular seal and is dimensioned for sealing engagement in the open top of the tube. Outer circumferential portions of the bottom surface of the laminated seal between the skirt and the stopper are bonded to the open top end of the tube. The bond between the closure and the laminated seal is stronger than the bond between the tube and the laminated seal. Thus, the closure assembly retains its structural integrity after opening of the tube and can be used to reseal the tube.

Abstract: A plastic closure that comprises a cap having a base with a peripheral skirt defining the cap interior and threads on the skirt for securing the closure to a container. A liner is secured to the interior of the cap, preferably by being compression molded in situ on the base. The liner consists essentially of a multiplicity of alternating layers of a matrix polymer material such as EVA and a barrier material such as EVOH to resist transmission of gas, water vapor and/or flavorants through the liner. The matrix polymer material preferably is preblended with a compatibilizer material such as a maleic anhydride grafted polymer that ties the matrix polymer material to the barrier material.

Abstract: A Toner Cartridge Seal Assembly including a gasket, a handle integral with a gasket, and a removable seal lying over the gasket. The handle which is integral with the gasket is in, one embodiment, removable by detaching the handle from the remainder of the gasket along a series of perforations. Alternatively, in another embodiment the handle may be folded over the gasket after the seal assembly is attached to the toner cartridge. The Toner Cartridge Seal Assembly of this invention is used to contain toner in a toner hopper during the transport of a toner cartridge. The removable seal is, in the preferred embodiment, integral with a tail. The tail folds back over the seal and extends outside of the cartridge. Upon arrival at its intended destination the end user pulls the tail removing the removable seal and exposing the toner in the toner hopper to the remainder of the toner cartridge. The invention is usable in both new and rebuilt or remanufactured toner cartridges.

Abstract: A flexible and elastic puncture proof material is provided. The puncture proof material includes a layered stack of a plurality of patterned sheets. Each of the plurality of patterned sheets is cut from a first material in a first shape and has first multiple line cuts through the first material. An edge is around the first shape. Each patterned sheet of the first material has second multiple cuts through the edge of the patterned sheets to provide for elasticity and stability of the edges of the patterned sheet. The first multiple cuts do not connect to the second multiple cuts.

Abstract: An object containing pressed flowers sealed therein which is composed of a base layer, an intermediate layer of molten resin in which is sealed a pressed flower, and a surface layer of transparent film, with these three layers integrally laminated on top of the other, characterized in that the intermediate layer is formed by pressing with heating under reduced pressure from a meltable porous plastic film such that the molten plastic adheres closely to the pressed flower to seal it and also fixes the pressed flower to both the base layer and the surface layer of transparent film. It retains the natural color of the pressed flower for a long period of time without deterioration by air and moisture.