Abstract: The invention relates to a translucent composite and a method for producing the translucent composite. The invention includes a plurality of composite materials laid on top of one another and bonded to each other in the region of the bonding surfaces, and includes at least one light transmitting textile, which extends from one side of the composite to the other opposite side of the composite, and is embedded between the bonding surfaces with the composites firmly bonded together.

Abstract: Building board for use as a carrier for a surface cladding of ceramic tiles, a stucco, or a thin-layer trowel mortar, on or in buildings, in which on a moisture-resistant and moisture-sealed foam-material core layer, there is glued on both sides a water-resistant paper web or thin plastic web, onto which webs in each case a web of nonwoven fabric or of a knitted or loom-knitted woven fabric is glued.

Abstract: The invention provides new methods for synthesis of ClusterBoron® (B18H22). Preferred methods of the invention include generation of the conjugate acid of B20H182? and degradation of the acid in solution to produce B18H22 in high yields and high purity. The invention further provides isotopically enriched boranes, particularly isotopically enriched 10B18H22 and 11B18H22.

Abstract: Resilient flooring materials made from impregnated papers or foils and core materials are provided. As well, the methods for producing such products are provided. In particular, panels, with a layered structure, created by forming an assembly which consists of laminating a heat-activated resin impregnated decorative layer with printed graphics or a wood veneer decorative layer, a core material made up of one or more heat-activated resin-impregnated papers or other materials including linoleum, natural or synthetic rubber, cork, flexible natural fiber composites or other core materials, and a heat-activated resin impregnated paper backing layer. The heat-activated resin also acts to waterproof each of the layers and abrasion particles may be incorporated to improve wear properties. The panels may also be formed into three-dimensional products.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a composite sheet for creating a customized design. The composite sheet includes a first fabric portion, a second fabric portion, and a membrane portion disposed between the first fabric portion and the second fabric portion, where the first fabric portion is sewn with stitching to the second fabric portion. One advantage of the composite sheet and related systems and methods is that users can create customized designs conveniently on their own home printer.

Abstract: A multilayer woven industrial fabric comprises at least two layers of weft yarns interwoven with at least one system of warp yarns. At least some of the machine side (MS) weft yarns are arranged as complementary pairs, such that for each pair, the members follow mutually complementary paths, and exchange positions with each other so that, in the MS surface, the path of a pair of weft yarns appears to be that of a single yarn. The complementary weft yarns interweave only with the MS warp yarns and do not appear in the paper side. The unique MS weft yarn arrangement allows for the use of smaller yarns, while increasing fabric stiffness and dimensional stability, and is applicable to any multi-layer fabric design which includes at least two layers of weft yarns and one system of warp yarns.

Abstract: A laminate comprising aramid paper containing aramid fiber and aramid pulp and polyester film, the aramid paper and polyester film having been subjected to plasma surface treatment before laminating, wherein the aramid paper and polyester film are continuously bonded to each other. The disclosure is concerned with a process for manufacturing the laminate and an apparatus for manufacturing the laminate.

Abstract: A ornamental two-dimensional flat woven fabric collection sheet for collecting leaves, grass and or debris. The flat woven fabric sheet is constructed of biodegradable natural fiber materials. Tying of the four (4) diagonal periphery corners of the substantially square-shape design in the center, forms the flat woven fabric collection sheet into a disposable all natural fabric bag encapsulating leaves, grass and or debris within an interior compartment therein.

Abstract: A protection product has thermal and acoustic barrier characteristics such that it satisfies the requirements of the standard 14 CFR, part 25 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. The product is designed to be applied along metallic and composite structures, such as aircraft cockpits, boat hulls or the outside structures of trains or of other means of transport. The product is essentially in the form of a “mat” consisting of one or several fiber layers, preferably glass fibers, enclosed in a sheath. The sheath generally comprises at least one first support, preferably made of an organic material having sealing and anti-condensation properties, and an impregnated mica paper. The mica paper preferably has a weight per unit area of less than 50 g/m2 and comprises flakes of mica with a form factor greater than 1000.

Abstract: A hydrophobic insulation material includes a fibrous material having fibers with fiber surfaces, and a hydrophobic material on the fiber surfaces. An insulated fabric includes the fibrous material and a fabric, the insulation material being joined to the fabric at a plurality of discontinuous bonding points. The hydrophobic material is advantageously a fluoropolymer, and the fluoropolymer can be applied by submersing the fibers and/or the fabric attached to the fibers in a bath of hydrophobic imparting material. The resulting insulation material has excellent hydrophobic properties.

Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated flexible laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship, a flexible, resin coated backing layer consisting of one or more sheets, a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material and, optionally, an overlay.

Abstract: An integrated waterproofing membrane is provided which comprises a performed waterproofing material layer covered on one major face with a adherent impervious material liner, and on the other major face with an adherent porous support sheet. The integral waterproofing membrane of the present invention allows for application without releasing of a layer even using a warming source for the application on a surface to be waterproofed.

Abstract: A laminate of inorganic sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 25 mils and having an elongation at break in both the cross direction and machine direction of at least 25%.

Abstract: A wallcovering having a synthetic fabric backing. Generally, the wallcovering includes a top sheet having an adhesively bonded scrim fabric backing substrate that is chemically bonded to the top sheet by a suitable adhesive. The adhesively bonded scrim fabric backing is preferably made of 100% synthetic materials, and includes plural warp yarns crossing plural weft yarns in, either a bi-directional or tri-directional arrangement.

Abstract: Wet laid webs of cellulose fibers are treated with a fiber treatment composition that includes a polysaccharide. The polysaccharide is introduced into the web using a fiber treatment composition and a process that produces a wet laid web that exhibits desirable tackiness properties between adjacent sheets and within the web. Airlaid webs produced from the wet laid webs of the present invention are useful in absorbent articles such as diapers, feminine hygiene products, and wipes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making a micaceous product capable of being impregnated preferably in the form of a mica ribbon by combining at least a support and a mica sheet. The invention is characterized in that it consists in: coating the support and the sheet with a solvent-fee resin or a mixture of solvent-free resins using several coating rollers brought to a temperature for producing the coat; combining the support with the mica sheet; subjecting them to a pressure and heat treatment.

Abstract: Paper machine clothing, especially a press felt (1), has a support (2) which has at least one layer of a thread lap (3, 4, 5, 13). The lap threads (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 38, 43, 44, 45) run parallel to one another. Spacing threads are present which run between two lap threads (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 38, 43, 44, 45) and are soluble in a solvent in which the remaining part of the paper machine clothing (1) is not soluble.

Abstract: Disclosed are laminates and coated materials, such as coated paper, and methods for making same utilizing hydroxy-phenoxyether polymers. In preferred embodiments, the laminates and coated materials of this invention are recyclable and/or are made, at least in part, from recycled materials.

Abstract: A composite structural material suitable, for example, as a replacement for wooden boards, is disclosed. It comprises a dimensionally stable core material ensheathed in a dimensionally stable, laminar covering that is adherent to the core material. The laminar covering is comprised of at least one layer of parallel cords bonded to at least one layer of a rigidified web material selected from the group consisting of paper and cloth. Suitable core materials include polyurethane foam, optionally filled with granulated rubber and/or expandable polymer beads. The parallel cords preferably are supplied in the form of a strip of polyester cloth, as the warp cords thereof. The web material preferably is kraft paper that is rigidified with an epoxy resin.

Abstract: A method for fabricating fiber-reinforced composite structures, including centrifuge rotors, by resin transfer molding (RTM) is disclosed. The method involves loading reinforcing fibers into a mold and then injecting resin into the mold to coat the fibers to form the composite structure. Two types of reinforcing fibers are used—fabric preforms at the surfaces of the structure and chopped fibers at the interior of the structure. Also disclosed is a fiber-reinforced composite structure comprising a skin layer of reinforcing fabric, chopped fibers distributed throughout the interior of the structure, and epoxy resin that binds the fabric and chopped fibers together into a fiber-reinforced composite structure. The resin transfer molding method is especially useful for fabricating composite centrifuge rotors.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for laminating a synthetic film or sheet to a fibrous web. According to the method, a heat-softenable material is combined as a sheet, film, spray or powder with a continuous fibrous web in interfacial contact with fibers of the fibrous web to form a composite. The composite is then continuously conducted through an extended nip dryer where heat and pressure are applied to the composite to effect a substantial reduction in moisture content of the composite while plasticizing the heat-softenable material so that at least a mechanical bond is formed between the material and the fibers of the web characterized by an intermingling of the fibers and the heat-softenable material.

Abstract: Articles of manufacture which comprise biodegradable fibers and fabrics made therefrom. The fibers are made from starch-based biodegradable thermoplastic polymers, which preferably include a an additional biodegradable thermoplastic polymer blended with thermoplastic starch for improved chemical and physical properties. Threads or fibers for the manufacture of these articles are drawn in a process that improves their mechanical properties, particularly their strength. These threads or fibers can be used in the manufacture of articles that have open, semi-densely packed or densely packed structures.

Abstract: A laminated board comprising an intermediate layer and two surface layers formed thereon, in which board the intermediate layer comprises a central layer made of a nonwoven glass fiber fabric impregnated with a resin composition containing a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler and upper and lower layers formed on the central layer, each being made of said resin composition containing a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler, and the two surface layers formed on the intermediate layer are made of a thermosetting resin-impregnated fiber substrate; and a process for production of the laminated board.

Abstract: Abrasion resistant laminates which are aesthetically pleasing, water-resistant/water-repellant, and flexible are formed by laminating a wear-resistant durable multi-layer top assembly to a base layer formed from an inexpensive, water resistant, polymeric substrate. The durable multi-layer wear-resistant top layer assembly comprises a wear resistant upper layer, a decorative layer, and a core layer. The polymeric base layer comprises a water resistant substrate which is positioned beneath the top layer assembly and is laminated thereto with a water resistant adhesive. This abrasion resistant laminate could be applicable in a variety of situations wherever a decorative and/or abrasion resistant product could be used and would be particularly useful in the floor covering industry.

Abstract: An aramid ballistic protection construction is disclosed with a combination of woven para-aramid fiber sheets and compressed pulp sheets. The construction exhibits improved wearer comfort and increased flexibility, with a level of ballistics protection nearly equal to that provided by an equivalent areal density of woven sheets, alone.

Abstract: A method for fabricating fiber-reinforced composite structures, including centrifuge rotors, by resin transfer molding (RTM) is disclosed. The method involves loading reinforcing fibers into a mold and then injecting resin into the mold to coat the fibers to form the composite structure. Two types of reinforcing fibers are used--fabric preforms at the surfaces of the structure and chopped fibers at the interior of the structure. Also disclosed is a fiber-reinforced composite structure comprising a skin layer of reinforcing fabric, chopped fibers distributed throughout the interior of the structure, and epoxy resin that binds the fabric and chopped fibers together into a fiber-reinforced composite structure. The resin transfer molding method is especially useful for fabricating composite centrifuge rotors.

Abstract: A fabric consisting essentially of a mixture of white pine wood fibers and fibers of another natural material derived from plant materials. The fibers of white pine wood comprise at least 20% of the mixture, and the other material is preferably cotton.