Abstract: In a laminated steel plate in which steel plates are joined to both faces of a core layer, the core layer is formed of a meshed wire group formed using wires in a mesh form and a resin sheet, the wires forming the meshed wire group have a tensile strength of 601 MPa or higher, and an opening of the meshed wire group is equal to or less than ten times the thickness of the steel plates. By thus defining the tensile strength of the wires, light-weightness can be achieved compatibly with high rigidity and shock resistance, and by defining the opening of the meshed wire group, workability and shape stability after being processed can be improved.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a glove that includes discrete elements and component systems, such as, but not limited to, lights, electrical cautery, suction, and irrigation, attached to the surgical glove. The gloves produced by this method can be used as surgical gloves or for other industrial applications. In a particular application, the method includes providing a former comprising a hand-shaped portion and a first surgical system comprising a first surgical instrument, and a first switch for controlling the first surgical system. The former includes a first depression for receiving the first surgical system. The first depression is adapted to produce an interference fit with at least a portion of the first surgical system. The first surgical system can be loaded into the first depression and a polymer coating can be applied over the loaded former to form a surgical glove.

Abstract: A wire cloth includes warp wires and weft wires which cross each other and are interwoven by a weave pattern. The warp wires are formed in at least two different configurations to define warp wires of first and second types. A length of the first type of warp wires deviates from a length of the second type of warp wires in relation to a particular length unit, with pores being formed in interstices between sections of two neighboring warp wires and crossing sections of two neighboring weft wires.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel antibacterial treatment on textile materials using polymeric core-shell particles dispersing in water. These particles are prepared from a surfactant-free emulsion polymerization according to the method of U.S. Pat. No. 6,573,313 and have average particle sizes in the range of 100 to 1000 nm in diameter. When applied to a textile article, the particles form a uniform coating, which prevents the growth of bacteria and microbes. The treatment does not affect the fabric mechanical properties, hand feeling and appearance. Antibacterial activity on cotton is maintained even after 50 times of home laundering.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel antibacterial treatment on textile materials using polymeric core-shell particles dispersing in water. These particles are prepared from a surfactant-free emulsion polymerization according to the method of U.S. Pat. No. 6,573,313 and have average particle sizes in the range of 100 to 1000 nm in diameter. When applied to a textile article, the particles form a uniform coating, which prevents the growth of bacteria and microbes. The treatment does not affect the fabric mechanical properties, hand feeling and appearance. Antibacterial activity on cotton is maintained even after 50 times of home laundering.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for applying a plaster-like coating material to the decorative exposed surface of a preform workpiece. The apparatus comprises; means for mechanically advancing a workpiece along the apparatus along a straight horizontal axis over a non-continuous surface; means for engaging the bottom portion of a workpiece to constrain lateral and vertical movement as the workpiece passes along the apparatus; and means for applying a desired thickness of plaster-like coating material to a decorative surface of an advancing workpiece. Both the method and apparatus provide on a consistent basis, a smooth coating with a controlled thickness tightly bonded to the entire exposed decorative surface of a workpiece. The method and apparatus provide a simple, efficient, cost effective and reliable means for applying a plaster-like coating to the exposed decorative surface of a workpiece for use on a commercial scale in the construction industry.

Abstract: Described is a textile sheet, which in particular may be used as an interlining material in the textile industry, having a substrate based on a nonwoven fabric, woven fabric, knitted fabric, or the like. According to the invention, the substrate is provided with a mesh configuration comprising meshes of an electrically conductive material which are interlinked or interconnected in one and/or two dimensions, for example in the longitudinal and/or transverse direction. The textile sheet according to the invention is electrically conductive, and is further characterized by small thickness, low weight, high flexibility, and a very smooth textile feel. Also described is a method for manufacturing a textile sheet according to the invention, and preferred uses thereof.

Abstract: A window membrane is permeable to electromagnetic radiation, especially soft X-rays. It comprises a film (201) and a metallic reinforcement mesh (202) attached to the film (201). A preferable way of attaching the metallic reinforcement mesh (202) to the film is to use a positive-working photosensitive glue (204) and allow the reinforcement mesh (202) to act as the exposure mask.

Abstract: A method for forming a pultruded part includes collating reinforcing fibers by providing a first layer of reinforcing rovings extending in the longitudinal pultrusion direction, applying onto the first layer an intermediate layer of reinforcing fibers at least some of which include at least portions thereof which extend in the transverse direction and covering the intermediate layer with a second layer of rovings extending in the longitudinal direction. Alternatively the transverse fiber layer is formed on the inside surface of a hollow part. To the collated fibers is applied a urethane resin so as to permeate through the layers and the materials are passed through a die to form a thermo-set cross-linked poly-urethane. The transverse layer or layers are relatively thin having a weight less than or equal to 0.5 ounces per square foot and more preferably as low as 0.25 ounces or 0.1 ounces.

Abstract: An imbedded flooring product has a skeletal frame in the form of a mesh at least partially imbedded into a vinyl sheet substrate. The mesh creates a pattern visible from above the sheet.

Abstract: An armor apparatus and method according to which a transparent armor laminate is provided.

Abstract: A multiple layer fiber reinforced material and method of constructing the same including the provision of a first layer of a roll lofted glass material. Optional variants include the pre-application of plywood, OSB or fiber reinforced cement board materials prior to the first glass layer. A layer of a rolled fiber reinforced material is applied over the rolled glass material, with or without backing board material, and at least a second layer of the roll lofted glass material is applied over the rolled fiber reinforced material. A layer of a second rolled glass material is applied over the subsequent layer of the first glass material and a urethane resin syrup is intermixed with said layers of glass material and the fiber reinforced material. An application of heat and pressure results in the formation of the reinforced material. A flexural, closed cell foam material may also be applied to provide acoustical insulating properties to the multi-layer fiber material.

Abstract: An imbedded flooring product has a skeletal frame in the form of a mesh intermediate a first and second vinyl layer. The mesh creates a pattern visible from above the flooring product.

Abstract: A composite material having a polymer or a metal matrix wherein reinforcement is achieved by one or more of a net or a mesh or a screen structure. Openings in the net structure are filled with the matrix to form a good mechanical bond. High strength and high modulus wires, preferably steel wires can be used to make the net structure. Nets can be placed at a desired plane with respect to the neutral axis of the structure to optimize bending and other properties.

Abstract: A composite material having a polymer or a metal matrix is proposed where reinforcement is achieved by one or more of a net or a mesh or a screen structure. Openings in the net structure facilitates good mechanical bond with matrix. High strength and high modulus wires, preferably steel wires can be used to make the net structure. Nets can be placed at a desired plane with respect to the neutral axis of the structure to optimize bending and other properties. In a 5.6 mm thick polyester resin based matrix, placing steel wire nets at approximately 1 mm under each sides, increased bending stiffness by a factor of 2, while increasing density from 1.3 to 1.

Abstract: The invention is a tear-resistant container or bag made with a multilayer film comprising a composite structure of relatively inexpensive polymers and paper. The multilayer composite structure generally consists of an oriented polymer film layer adhered to a reinforcing scrim layer via a thermal bonding layer, to form a backing structure, and at least one paper layer adhered to the backing structure.

Abstract: A sheet material for use as a wrapping material has surface areas with a high coefficient of friction to provide anti-slip properties to the wrapper. The sheet comprises a woven or non-woven scrim with a polymer resin coating on one side and particles protruding from the coating to provide the anti-slip properties. The particles may be polymer resin affixed to the coating by a melt bond or they may be organic or inorganic particles partly embedded in the coating. The sheet material may include additional coatings of resin and paper on the side of the scrim opposite to the particles. The sheet material is made by a method which includes depositing the particles on the resin coating while it is still in a molten state and feeding the coated scrim with particles through a nip between two rollers.

Abstract: A composite structural reinforcement device to be applied to structural members by wrapping in successive overlying layers includes a body formed of a first ply of resin impregnated high tensile strength material, a second ply of resin impregnated high tensile strength material, a magnetically detectable ply disposed and bonded between the first and second plies, an interlock means for mechanically interlocking successive layers as the device is applied to a structural member, and an alignment means for aligning successive layers of the device in overlying relation. Various alternative embodiments and various combinations of features are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is a flow guiding structure that is applied in a heat transfer apparatus which has no any driving power and it is a structure of subsystem to guide the flow direction of a fluid and it is also belonged to a passive and brought along system that can not be applied independently. The structure is comprised of at least one metal network and a working fluid. Through the symmetrical inlet and outlet for the flow paths of the fluid, the structure is connected and applied to the main system that is so-called a heat exchanging system, such as: any refrigeration, air-conditioning system, and looping heat pipe referred in the invention.

Abstract: A resin composition for a sliding member of the present invention comprises 5 to 40% by weight of barium sulfate; 1 to 30% by weight of a phosphate; 1 to 10% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyimide resin, a phenol resin-calcined product and a polyphenylene sulfone resin; and the balance of a polytetrafluoroethylene resin, and a sliding member produced from the resin composition. Such a resin composition suitable for producing a sliding member capable of exhibiting a stable low friction coefficient and an extremely low wear amount under dry frictional condition, or under oil-immersed or oil-lubricated condition.

Abstract: Highly conductive elastomeric sheet. Preferably, the conductive elastomeric sheet comprises a conductive wire mesh loaded into an elastomeric matrix from which is also loaded with a conductive particulate. Preferably, the particulate comprises carbon particulate having a sub-micron size, and is present in an amount between ten percent (10%) to twenty percent (20%) by volume. The conductive elastomeric materials are exceptionally durable and retain a high degree of conductivity well-after ten thousand (10,000) fatigue performance cycles.

Abstract: An oral adhesive preparation has a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains a medicine, and is substantially insoluble in water or absorbs substantially no water. Further, an oral adhesive sheet comprising a separator release-treated on one or both surfaces thereof and a plurality of sections for application to oral mucous membrane mounted on at least one surface of the separator in a specified 2 to 5 by 2 to 5 arrangement with a specified proportion of a minimum inner diameter, Dp, of an incircle passing a center of gravity, W, of a section to a shortest distance, Di, of an adjacent section is 1.5 to 6. The substrate is preferably cloth such as non-woven fabric. Sections containing a local anesthetic can be used in surface anesthesia in dentistry.

Abstract: A composite system capable of protecting a substrate from a jet fire including a lower layer of an active fire protective material and an upper layer of a fire protective material. The upper layer forms an open cell matrix when exposed to a jet fire to permit passage of gasses from the lower layer to ambient. The upper layer comprises a fill of refractory material and protects the system during initial exposure to a hyperthermal condition. The upper layer swells on exposure to hyperthermal conditions, but swells less than the lower layer.

Abstract: A uniformly applied monolithic roofing surface membrane at appropriate thickness and pitch is field applied upon a surface. The surface membrane may be field applied from a spray applicator foam dispenser moving between two parallel tracks. The uniform application of foam at each pass is assured, by accelerating the speed of the foam dispenser at the end of each pass, by providing continuous movement of the spray applicator upon the tracks. The monolithic roofing surface monolithic thus formed includes a spontaneously curable polymer, such as low rise polyurethane adhesive or polyurethane foam, having a mesh such as of fabric or fiberglass therein, with a silicone coating thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing damage resulting from environmental electromagnetic effects on a non-metallic surface. The method includes disposing a polymeric sheet material over the non-metallic surface and disposing a metal layer between the non-metallic surface and the polymeric sheet material. Objects which includes a substrate having a non-metallic surface, a halopolymer sheet material disposed over the substrate's non-metallic surface, and a metal layer disposed between the halopolymer sheet material and the substrate's non-metallic surface are also described. Laminates are also disclosed. One such laminate includes a metal layer having a first surface and a second surface, a halopolymer sheet material bonded or adhered to the first surface of the metal layer, and an adhesive disposed on the second surface of the metal layer.

Abstract: Plastic deformable material web, more particularly bitumen web for use preferably in roofing applications. The material web comprises a modelling mesh as the backing material and at least one plastic deformable covering material layer such as a bitumen layer connected to the mesh. For joining the mesh (4′) to the covering material layer (2′) a thin foam web (3′) is bonded or thermally laminating to the mesh. The foam prevents detachment of the bitumen layer from the mesh due to cold flow and prevents sagging of the bitumen even at high temperatures (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A waterproof sheet fixing member for fixing a waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet on a structure to be waterproofed, includes a plate-like main member made of thermoplastic resin, and a conductive multi-aperture sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface. The conductive multi-aperture sheet has a plurality of joining apertures each communicating the upper surface with the lower surface, and is integrally provided in the main member. A method of fixing the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet includes the steps of fixing the fixing member on a surface of the structure, spreading the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet on the surface of the structure, and induction heating the conductive multi-aperture sheet via the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet to melt a portion where the main member contacts the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet. Thus, the main member is integrally welded to the waterproof thermoplastic resin sheet.

Abstract: An oral adhesive preparation has a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains a medicine, and is substantially insoluble in water or absorbs substantially no water. Further, an oral adhesive sheet comprising a separator release-treated on one or both surfaces thereof and a plurality of sections for application to oral mucous membrane mounted on at least one surface of the separator in a specified 2 to 5 by 2 to 5 arrangement with a specified proportion of a minimum inner diameter, Dp, of an incircle passing a center of gravity, W, of a section to a shortest distance, Di, of an adjacent section is 1.5 to 6. The substrate is preferably cloth such as non-woven fabric. Sections containing a local anesthetic can be used in surface anesthesia in dentistry.

Abstract: [[Object] to provide a] A flame retardant for flameproof mesh sheets which does not generate halogen gas at the time of combustion and a flameproof mesh sheet comprising the same. [[Resolution] A] Also disclosed is a flame retardant for mesh sheets comprising 1.5 to 15 wt % of red phosphorus and 10 to 70 parts by weight of an ammonium polyphosphate compound based on 100 parts by weight of the solid content of an aqueous solution of a polyolefin resin having a resin solid content of 2.0 to 45 wt % and a flameproof mesh sheet treated with this flame retardant.

Abstract: A coupling such as a socket may couple one electronic device to another and may reduce differential thermal expansion between the two coupled devices. For example, a surface mount socket may differentially expand relative to a printed circuit board. By incorporating a structure having a coefficient of thermal expansion that matches the coefficient of thermal expansion of the printed circuit board, differential thermal expansion may be lessened and the possibility of mechanical damage may be reduced.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect includes a woven mesh in which an array of parallel wires is retained in spaced relation by a transverse array of nonconducting strands, the mesh being enclosed or encased within a resilient matrix. The conductive wires are on a close pitch to yield greater current carrying capacity and achieve a lower more stable resistance. With this construction a great number of wires are in contact with each contact pad to yield greater current carrying capacity and corresponding lower resistance. The closer pitch wires also provide greater redundancy of contact points. This structure can be custom configured in as many layers or in a variety of shapes as is desirable to achieve a given electrical performance. The woven mesh can be wrapped around a shaped substrate to provide electrical connections in a desired shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material having a substrate, which contains at least one fiber layer, and a cover layer, which adjoins the substrate and which, at least adjacent to the at least one fiber layer, contains metallic fibers and/or threads. The at least one fiber layer of the substrate and the metallic fibers and/or threads of the cover layer being saturated with binder and, as a result, the substrate and the cover layer are formed together or connected. Metallic, ceramic or glass-type particles are embedded in the cover layer in the area of the metallic fibers and/or threads. Preferably, the particles may be one or more or a combination of TiC, TiN, TiAl, Fe, steel, Ni, Si, metal alloys, diamond, or glass. In addition, the invention provides a process for manufacturing a composite material and articles of manufacture comprising the composite material, especially for rotor blades or propellers.

Abstract: A laminate material having nonslip characteristics on one surface and a smooth surface on the other side is provided. The material is created by laminating together a smooth film and a plastic foam surrounding a scrim having nonslip characteristics.

Abstract: A laminate material having nonslip characteristics on one surface and a smooth surface on the other side is provided. The material is created by laminating together a smooth film and a plastic foam surrounding a scrim having nonslip characteristics.

Abstract: A structure (20) is formed of a first article (22) such as a cold finger (82), a second article (24) such as an electronic component (78) to be affixed to and cooled by the cold finger (82), and a bonding element (26) disposed between and bonding together the first article (22) and the second article (24). The bonding element (26) includes a porous metallic body (28), such as a screen, a mesh, a felt, or a foam, and a mass of resin adhesive (36) impregnated into the metallic body (28). The mass of adhesive (36) contacts and bonds to the first article (22) and to the second article (24), and the porous metallic body (28) forms a substantially continuous, high-conductivity path between the first article (22) and the second article (24).

Abstract: An EMI shielding enclosure, for an electronic assembly, comprising a ground plane of a printed circuit connected to a shaped EMI shielding cover. The cover results from thermoforming a composite sheet of several layers, including a carrier for a fibrous metal mat that has fibers substantially surrounded by a fiber-coat. Connection of the cover to the ground plane, to form the EMI shielding enclosure, requires the fiber-coat to adhere to the printed circuit in the vicinity of the ground plane.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate suitable for an electromagnetic-wave shielding filter for a PDP, which has good electromagnetic-wave shielding efficiency and light transparency, can provide distinct pictures, and can yet be easily made, is provided. The electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate is formed of two transparent base plates and an adhesive layer made of EVA in which conductive particles are dispersed and mixed. The base plates are integrally bonded together by the adhesive layer. Adjusting the particle size and the dispersed amount of the conductive particles enables the manufacture of plates having desired electromagnetic-wave shielding efficiency, in addition, good light transparency, without moire phenomenon. Using an adhesive sheet formed by mixing the conductive particles into the EVA facilitates the manufacture of the aforementioned plate.

Abstract: Thermally conductive composite sheets which comprise a silicone rubber layer which contains thermally conductive fillers and has an Asker C hardness from 5 to 50, and a porous reinforcing material layer which has pores of at least 0.3 mm in diameter and is incorporated within the silicone rubber layer. The thermally conductive composite sheets of the present invention are superior in thermal conductivity and flexibility (for contact towards the electronic parts and so on) and are suitable for mass production and for the assembly process of electronic instruments. Therefore, utilization of the thermally conductive composite sheets enables the effective production of electronic instruments wherein performance degradation caused by heat hardly occurs.

Abstract: The invention provides a glass fiber facing sheet for engineered surfaces such as cement boards which reduces the pitting associated with open mesh glass scrims. The glass fiber facing sheet comprises an open mesh glass scrim having a plurality of intersecting continuous multifilament yarns which are bonded at their crossover points to provide dimensional stability to the scrim. A melt blown polymer web is preferably joined to one face of the glass scrim and covers the mesh openings in the scrim. The opposed face of the scrim defines an exposed grid profile surface which is available for mechanical interaction between the scrim and the cementitious slurry used in cement boards. In cement boards, the glass fiber facing sheet of the present invention is preferably mechanically integrated into a surface portion of the cement core along the exposed grid profile of the scrim.

Abstract: A charge card is described which is made from a rubber or plastic laminate with precious metal forming the upper surface and preferably lower surface. The precious metal layers are adhered to the rubber material by means of a suitable adhesive formulation or the plastic materially a latex adhesive. The laminated card has uniquely flexible properties which render it suitable as a credit card.

Abstract: A reinforced laminate that is consists of conventional glass mesh, TEFLON mesh, etc. with copper clad to one or both sides and a positive or negative acting photoimageable dielectric material impregnated in the mesh. This photoimageable dielectric material is a substitute for conventional dielectrics like epoxy, polyimides, etc. This laminate construction will allow for via formation using established manufacturing methods for producing vias in printed circuits with minor process variations. This product will eliminate major process steps such as mechanical drilling, laser drilling and plasma etching. It will allow most printed circuit producers the capability of producing complex multilayer circuits that currently produced by relatively few circuit manufacturers. It eliminates processes such as plasma etching and laser processing and other capital-intensive methods that are currently in development or use. A further development as a result of this product allows for producing vias of any shape e.g.

Abstract: A method for coating cloth especially fiberglass sheets with a thermosetting resin and resulting structure is provided. The coating is performed in two steps. In the first step, essentially all of the strands of the fiberglass are coated with the resin/solvent mixture while maintaining at least some of the interstices or openings essentially free of the solvent mixture. This first coating is then partially cured to between about 70% and 90% of full cure. The coated fiberglass with partially cured resin thereon is then given a second coating of either the same or different thermosetting resin mixture which coats the first coating and fills in the interstices between the fibers. This second coating is then partially cured, which advances the cure of the first coating past 80% full cure and results in an impregnated fiberglass cloth structure for use as sticker sheets.

Abstract: A covering for use on a surface is provided. The covering is removable, non-skid, and non-adhesive. The covering includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface. The substrate is non-skid coated. A decorative top sheet is adhered to the substrate.

Abstract: A covering for use on a surface is provided. The covering is removable, non-skid, and non-adhesive. The covering includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface. The substrate is non-skid coated. A decorative top sheet is adhered to the substrate.

Abstract: A method and resultant article are provided which optimize the adhesion of resin to the glass fibers in fiberglass cloth impregnated with a resin and also optimize the adhesion of the impregnated resin to metal sheets laminated to the resin-impregnated cloth. The fiberglass is treated in two or more passes. On the first pass, the fiberglass is impregnated with a first resin which is optimized for adherence to glass fibers and the coated resin is partially cured. In a last pass, the fiberglass is impregnated with a second resin, which is different from said first resin, and is optimized for bonding to metal. The second resin is then partially cured. The first and second resins are selected such that they form a bond with each other when cured.

Abstract: A method for coating cloth especially fiberglass sheets with a resin and resulting structure is provided. The coating is performed in two steps. In the first step, essentially all of the strands of the fiberglass are coated with the resin solvent mixture while maintaining the interstices or openings essentially free of the solvent mixture. This first coating is then partially cured to the extent that it will not redissolve in a second coating of the same resin solution. The coated fiberglass with partially cured resin thereon is then given a second coating of the same resin mixture which coats the first coating and fills in the interstices between the fibers. This second coating is then partially cured, which advances the cure of the first coating and results in an impregnated fiberglass cloth structure for use as sticker sheets.

Abstract: A method for coating cloth especially fiberglass sheets with a resin and resulting structure is provided. The coating is performed in two steps. In the first step, essentially all of the strands of the fiberglass are coated with the resin solvent mixture as well as most of the interstices or openings, although some of the interstices or openings have holes where the coating does not completely fill in. This first coating is then partially cured to the extent that it will not redissolve in a second coating of the same resin solution. The coated fiberglass with partially cured resin thereon is then given a second coating of the same resin mixture which coats the first coating and fills in any holes in the first coating. This second coating is then partially cured, which advances the cure of the first coating and results in an impregnated fiberglass cloth structure for use as sticker sheets. This substantially reduces pinholing.

Abstract: The disclosure describes sliding member comprising a metal mesh and a resin composition is filled and covered in the mesh and on the surface of the metal mesh, wherein the resin composition comprises 5 to 30% by weight of at least one reinforcing filler selected from the group consisting of glass fibers and wollastonite, 1 to 15% by weight of at least one phosphate selected from the group consisting of calcium pyrophosphate and calcium hydrogen phosphate, 1 to 20% by weight of barium sulfate and the balance of polytetrafluoroethylene,the total content of the reinforcing filler, phosphate and barium sulfate being not more than 60% by weight.