Abstract: A sheet product is provided which comprises a scrim embedded in a continuous layer of a foamed resin. The sheet material is useful as a drawer liner or a shelf liner and is fabricated without need for lamination of separate layers to a scrim 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: The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a snowboard boot includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, cross country and hiking boots, along with appropriate variations for each application.

Abstract: A roofing membrane includes a substrate sheet formed of a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) and a film layer of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) adhered to at least one surface of the substrate sheet. The TPV preferably includes a copolymer of ethylene and a carbonyl containing monomer dynamically vulcanized in a polyolefin thermoplastic, preferably metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene. A scrim reinforcement layer is optionally embedded in the TPV layer. When installed on a roof substrate, the membrane can be sealed by heat welding the seams of the membrane sheets.

Abstract: Carpet backings and use thereof in tufted carpets with good tuft bind and fuzz resistance and free of inorganic and latex materials are disclosed. Backings suitable as tuftable primary backings or as secondary backings have a nonwoven fabric with thermoplastic filaments and a thermoplastic supporting fabric operatively attached as by needling, thermal calendaring or point bonding.

Abstract: A wide-meshed grid fabric, in particular a geogrid, in which warp thread bundles composed of multiple warp threads and weft thread bundles composed of multiple weft threads intersect and surround meshes or lattice openings. To give the grid fabric, which may also be a scrim, a greater volume, whereby, among other things, improved reinforcement of the soil may be achieved, individual threads of a thread bundle in a mesh are longer than other threads of the same thread bundle, the longer threads running in a wave pattern and forming at least one open loop or bulge per mesh; the open loop or bulge may protrude upward and/or downward from the plane of the grid fabric. A plastic coating may stiffen the grid fabric.

Abstract: A lightweight ballistic resistant rigid structural panel especially for use in aircraft interiors is disclosed. The rigid structural panel is made up of a core layer including a plurality of sheets of flexible, high-tensile strength fabric interleaved with a plurality of sheets of a thermal-fusible film adhesive, and a sheet of cushioning material adhered to the plurality of sheets of flexible, high-tensile strength fabric. Fiber-reinforced face skins are adhered to exterior surfaces of the panel core for structural strength and rigidity. The rigid structural panel is capable of resisting ballistic attack from handguns and like weapons, while maintaining a high degree of strength and rigidity.

Abstract: The invention relatrs to a wide-meshed fabric (1) treated with bonding agents. The inventive mesh is made up of bundles (4) consisting of several warop threads (3) and bundloes (6) consisting of several weft threads (5) surrounding the inner meshes (7). The warp threads (3) are interwoven with the weft threads (5) at intersection points (5) of the bundles (4) of warp threads and bundles (6) of weft threads (5) running at right-angles to each other. In order to firmly secure the warp threads and the weft threads, the bundles (4) of warp threads are divided into a first group (4′) of warp threads and a second group (4″) of warp threads and the first group of warp threads crosses over the second group of warp threads threads belonging to the same bundle (4) of warp threads for each mesh (7) thereby forming a half-twist. Similarly, the warp threads (3) of both groups (4′, 4″) of warp threads are interwoven with the weft threads (5), running substantially parallel to each other.

Abstract: An improved camouflaged product and method of making such a product is disclosed. A multi-layered camouflage construction may comprise a first textile substrate and a second textile substrate secured to each other along parallel lines of stitching. The second textile substrate may be cut to form lobes oriented transversely to the lines of stitching to simulate the appearance of natural objects in the terrain, such as leaves or foliage. Thread which is capable of shrinking is used to attach textile substrates to each other, and then the thread is heated to shrink the thread into the stitch, forming a hardened seam with gathering and bunching of one or more substrates along the seam. Gathering of substrate along a seam contributes to the three-dimensional visual effect of the camouflage construction.

Abstract: A laminated elastic fabric includes a first carrier layer of non-elastic, open fabric, and a second layer which is elastic in a direction extending longitudinally of the fabric; a first outer fabric layer and a second outer fabric layer on opposing sides of the first carrier and second elastic layers, and a binder bonding the layers together. The carrier layer can be a warp knit/weft insertion fabric having knit yarns and fill yarns and oriented with the knit yarns thereof extending longitudinally of the fabric, the knit yarns being non-elastic, each of the knit yarns extending longitudinally of the fabric including a plurality of longitudinally-spaced knitted loops, and each of the fill yarns extending transversely of the fabric and through loops of the knit yarns.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drain-through type of designed portable work and walking surface matting, which has the size, weight and slip resistant characteristics, as well as the anti-fatigue properties which make it a more desirable surface on which to walk and work. The invention consists of the lamination of two dimensionally stable or unstable coated scrims to produce a dimensionally stable laminate. Each coated scrim has a plurality of openings extending through the scrim. The lower surface of the first coated scrim is permanently bonded to the upper surface of the second coated scrim.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drain-through type of designed portable work and walking surface matting, which has the size, weight and slip resistant characteristics, as well as the anti-fatigue properties which make it a more desirable surface on which to walk and work. The invention consists of the lamination of two dimensionally stable or unstable coated scrims to produce dimensionally stable laminate. Each coated scrim has a plurality of openings extending through the scrim. The lower surface of the first coated scrim is permanently bonded to the upper of the second coated scrim.

Abstract: A belt reinforcing fabric for conveyor belts including sets of longitudinal warp yarns that are woven in leno weave fashion about lateral weft yarns that are made of monofilament. For each area on the fabric including sets of warp yarns, there is also an adjacent area that does not include warp yarns. Therefore, a space or gap is created between the areas occupied by the sets of warp yarns. When the belt is cut, it can be cut along the gap so that only the monofilament weft yarns are visible along the edges and not the warp yarns, which, if exposed at the cut edges, would tend to wick moisture into the belt. The present conveyor belt is particularly useful in conveying food items because of its tendency to reduce the opportunity to pick up and spread contaminating agents such as bacteria.

Abstract: A cushioning structure effective to alleviate a blood stream trouble and loads on muscles and to prevent an outbreak of trouble caused by them such as economy-class syndrome and the like is provided. The structure includes an upper elastic member 11 composed of a three-dimensional net member formed by connecting a pair of ground knitted fabrics disposed apart from each other using connecting yarn, and a spring constant in the range of initial load during a pressurizing process is set in the range of 0.1 to 20 N/mm and, at the same time, during a restoring process, a spring constant after restoring to an amount of displacement of 20 mm or less, at the latest, to 2 mm, is set to be lower than the spring constant in the range of initial load during the aforementioned pressurizing process.

Abstract: A composite fabric structure having unique visual and physical properties is described. The composite fabric includes a textile fabric layer having a visual surface and a rear surface. A layer of diffractive or retroreflective material is secured beneath the textile fabric layer, either directly or beneath a layer of substantially transparent material. The textile fabric layer is of an open or semi-transparent construction, so that light can pass through it to reach the layer of diffractive or retroreflective material and be reflected back through the layer of textile fabric, to provide a unique appearance to its visual surface. Because fabric constructions can be provided which are extremely conspicuous, they have particular utility in the formation of safety equipment and automobile components. Furthermore, the fabrics have high durability, improved hand, and in many embodiments can be stretched as well as molded.

Abstract: Improvements in preventing heat- and moisture-shrink problems in specific polypropylene tape fibers are provided. Such fibers are basically manufactured through the initial production of polypropylene films or tubes which are then slit into very thin, though flat (and having very high cross sectional aspect ratios) tape fibers thereafter. Such fibers (and thus the initial films and/or tubes) require the presence of certain compounds that quickly and effectively provide rigidity to the target polypropylene tape fiber after heat-setting. Generally, these compounds include any structure that nucleates polymer crystals within the target polypropylene after exposure to sufficient heat to melt the initial pelletized polymer and upon allowing such a melt to cool. The compounds must nucleate polymer crystals at a higher temperature than the target polypropylene without the nucleating agent during cooling.

Abstract: The use of textile fabrics which contain at least one textured thread for attachment in front of windows or doors to protect against dusty allergens such as pollen or house dust.

Abstract: A net structure for use of both sports and leisure is mainly made up of a net body having a plurality of net yarns integrally woven into a large meshwork of coarse and three-dimensional cords wherein within each net hole of the large meshwork is interwoven a small net layer to form a net-within-net fabric structure. The large meshwork is increased in frictional resistance for barring objects caught at the net body therein; the small net layer can gather the outstretched large meshwork thereof, preventing the large meshwork from getting loose easily and permitting the net body thereof to be flexibly expanded within a certain range. The small net layer also forms a protective layer to stop objects like balls from breaking through thereof. Moreover, the net body can be integrally woven by net yarns of two or more than two different colors with the large meshwork in contrast or matching with the small net layer in different colors to verify and increase the beauty of the net body in display.

Abstract: A luminescent fabric includes a luminescent net and at least one filament woven onto the luminescent net. The luminescent net includes a first group of luminescent strips extending in a first direction and a second group of luminescent strips extending in a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the luminescent strips includes a body of a luminescent material and a pair of wires each including a portion embedded in the body and another portion exposed from the body for electric connection with a power supply. The luminescent net includes a first bus electrically connected in parallel with each of the luminescent strips of the first group and a second bus electrically connected in parallel with each of the luminescent strips of the second group.

Abstract: Adhesive tapes (e.g., duct tapes) having a backing comprising a compatibilized release composition are reported. The compatibilized release composition comprises a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material provide an acid-base interaction that compatibilizes the release composition.

Abstract: A composite product for use in a motor vehicle body and a method and apparatus for producing that product is disclosed. The product has a first blank with a predetermined thickness, a second blank with a predetermined thickness and dimensioned to provide the composite product with a combined thickness of the first and second blanks only in at least one required area of the composite product. A wire mesh layer is provided between the first and second blanks. An adhesive is selected to bond the first and second blanks together with the wire mesh layer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A knitted screen cloth fabric including a polymer coated, fiber-reinforced, flexible, foil-like web and method for making same are disclosed, the web including a lattice material of filaments and a polyester binding thread.

Abstract: The invention relates to, in particular, a geotextile comprising linear running warp threads (1) and linear running weft threads (2) which are essentially orthogonal thereto. Said weft threads are joined to the warp threads (1) by means of fixing threads (3) which are applied by warp knitting and whose meshes wrap around the warp threads (1) along the entire length and around the weft threads (2) in the area of crossings (4). The warp threads (1) and the weft threads (2) are arranged individually or in groups in larger intervals which result in inner widths (5) of the mesh (6). The aim of the invention is to attain an improved joining of warp threads and weft threads without requiring the use of additional fixing threads or stronger fixing threads.

Abstract: Camouflage covering fabricated by the method of attaching dyed jute strands to netting, wherein the netting is placed over an individual or object to be camouflaged. The covering may be formed as an integral garment, such as a hooded poncho, or may be attached to clothing such as a battle dress uniform (BDU) to form a ghillie suit. The covering may be draped over an object such as a weapon, vehicle, equipment, or supplies. The present invention allows for quick, cost-effective creation of realistic three-dimensional camouflage coverings and apparel that are easily portable, naturally frayed in appearance, and securely assembled without the use of loops or snaps.

Abstract: Implosion-proof mesh tape is constructed by covering the surface of a mesh-like fabric matrix with a hot-melt adhesive and then coating it with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is thereby possible to obtain a cathode-ray tube with an implosion-proof structure wherein the surfaces of the fiber matrix directly contact with both a metal clamping band and the glass panel.

Abstract: A fire resistant textile material comprising a woven faced fabric composed of fibers selected from meta-aramid, polyamideimide and mixture thereof, the fabric including a woven mesh of strengthening fibers selected from para-aramid, polyparaphenylene terephthalamide copolymer and mixture thereof.

Abstract: A shrink wrap material for protecting articles includes at least one non-woven fabric and a woven scrim defining apertures. A sufficient portion of the fibers from the non-woven fabric being forced into the apertures of the scrim such that the scrim reinforces and supports the non-woven fabric, thus increasing their strength. A shrinkable, stretchable film is intermittently bonded to at least one non-woven fabric. The material is used by placing the material around the article to be protected and then shrinking the film.

Abstract: The present invention provides wall and floor coverings based on a carrier coated with one or more layers. The carrier includes a fiberglass containing mat consolidated with a binder, a non-woven made of organic synthetic fibers bonded with the fiberglass containing mat by needling. Part of the organic fibers penetrate through the fiberglass mat, and one or more layers coated on a glass fiber side of said carrier, opposite the non-woven synthetic mat.

Abstract: Flame resistant fabrics are disclosed. In one embodiment, a flame resistant fabric includes a plurality of flame resistant body yarns that form a body of the fabric, and a plurality of relatively tough yarns provided in discrete positions within the fabric body, wherein the relatively tough yarns do not protrude beyond an outer surface of the fabric body so as to reduce the susceptibility of the relatively tough yarns to abrasion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flame resistant fabrics. In one arrangement, a flame resistant fabric is provided comprising a plurality of flame resistant spun yarns that form a body of the fabric, and a plurality of hybrid strands provided in discrete positions within the fabric body. In one embodiment, the hybrid strands can each include a flame resistant filament yarn and a flame resistant spun yarn that is combined with the filament yarn. In another embodiment, the hybrid strands can each include a flame resistant filament yarn and a plurality of flame resistant fibers that surround the filament yarn. By way of example, the hybrid strands can be arranged in a grid pattern in the flame resistant fabric.

Abstract: An article and method are provided for polishing a substrate surface. In one aspect, the invention provides polishing articles including a linear strip of backing material and a fibrous polishing material disposed on the backing material. The polishing material may be in the form of individual fibers, a mesh of fibers, a web of fibers, an interwoven cloth of fibers, or felt. The polishing material may be impregnated or coated with a polishing enhancing material. The polishing article may be disposed in an apparatus for processing a substrate on a platen. In operation, a substrate is contacted with the polishing article and relative motion is provided between the substrate and the polishing article to remove material from the substrate surface.

Abstract: A composite camouflage composition includes a substrate and a plurality of individual strips of camouflage material being spaced apart and adhered to the substrate along a bonding axis, each strip of the plurality of individual strips of camouflage material presenting a plurality of lobes adjacent the bonding axis, each strip of the plurality of individual strips of camouflage material being gathered at points along the bonding axis such that more than one layer of each strip of the plurality of individual strips of camouflage material is adhered to the substrate at such points. A garment and a method of forming the camouflage composition is further included.

Abstract: A three-dimensional knit spacer fabric for use in ballistic protective garments is provided. The fabric includes a first fabric layer made from high performance, high tenacity yarns; a second fabric layer of an open mesh construction to facilitate air circulation; and a plurality of high performance monofilament yarns interconnecting the two layers.

Abstract: In one aspect the present invention provides medical devices 10 that each include a plurality of fibers 22, substantially all of the plurality of fibers 22 each including a portion having a maximum diameter of at least five micrometers, wherein substantially all of fibers 22 form a layer on at least one external surface of medical device 10. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods of manufacturing medical devices 10, the methods including the steps of: (a) applying a layer comprising a plurality of fibers 22 to at least one surface of medical device 10; and (b) matching the value of the Young's modulus of the layer to ±35% (in some embodiments to ±20%) of the value of the Young's modulus of an animal tissue.

Abstract: A laminate composite material comprises a layer of an open weave supporting fabric having a layer of breathable resin adhered thereto by an extruded layer of a thermoplastic resin blended with a high temperature volatile particulate. The resultant composite material is substantially impervious to air and water and permeable to water vapor and having a water vapor transmission rate exceeding one (1) perm of water vapor.

Abstract: A laminated composite suitable for use in medical products such as tapes and wraps. The composite includes, for example, a first nonwoven fiber layer, an elastic layer, a melt blown adhesive fiber layer, and a second nonwoven fiber layer. A scrim layer serves as a deadstop, or stretch limit, to prevent over stretching. The non-woven fiber layer(s) and/or the scrim layer form suitable loops for a hook and loop fastening system. The scrim layer in some embodiments is employed to make the composite finger tearable. The melt blown adhesive layer, nonwoven web layer and elastic layer form a breathable, porous elastic composite. Methods of manufacturing the composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flame retardant suitable for use in mesh sheets comprising a polyolefin resin aqueous dispersion having a resin solid content of 25-75 wt %, 40 to 130 parts by weight of an ammonium polyphosphate compound based on 100 parts by weight of said polyolefin resin aqueous dispersion, and 60 to 150 parts by weight of a metal hydroxide based on 100 parts by weight of the solid content of said polyolefin resin aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A mesh structure is formed from a set of a warp strands and a set of intersecting weft strands. The warp strands are formed of a knitted synthetic material which shrinks when exposed to heat, and the weft strands pass through the weave of the warp strands at the nodes where the strands intersect. Heat is applied to the mesh structure to shrink the weave of the warp strands tightly around the weft strands at the nodes, thereby co-joining the weft and warp strands to form a high-strength mesh.

Abstract: A filter screen is made of metal or synthetic strands having reinforcing filaments regularly spaced in the cross machine and the machine directions.

Abstract: A mesh reinforced breathable plastic film combines the vapor permeability of breathable plastic films with the strength characteristics of mesh reinforced films. A plastic mesh layer having a netlike structure reinforces a breathable layer. The mesh reinforced breathable plastic film can be used to securely contain items that require vapor to escape during travel or storage.

Abstract: A batting of a type having opposing faces and a softness and a flexibility and configured for use in the formation of a quilt is disclosed. The quilt may have at least one cover to be securably attached to the batting. An adhesive provided is with the batting so that the cover can be attached to the batting during formation of the quilt. The batting with the adhesive may be sold as a commercially available product in at least one desirable size for formation of the quilt. The batting may comprise a cotton material, or a polyester material, or a cotton and polyester material. The adhesive provided with the batting may be configured to be selectively activated when applying the cover for attachment to the batting. The adhesive provided with the batting may be removed by a treatment. The commercial product may include instructions for the use of the batting.

Abstract: A fire blocking material is disclosed comprising a nonwoven fabric including para-aramid fibers and pre-oxidized polyacrylonitrile, and optionally, a garnett of recycled polybenzimidazole, para-aramid or meta-aramid, or combinations thereof to form a fire blocking textile meeting Federal Aviation Administration regulation FAR 25.853 and Appendix F to Part 25.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabproof and bulletproof panel. The stabproof and bulletproof panel includes a bulletproof panel 40 and a plurality of stabproof panels 60. The bulletproof panel 40 is comprised of a front plate 45, a plurality of high density polyethylene films 44 stacked with one on top of another for dispersing impact energy, and a rear plate 46 formed by sewing together a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics for minimizing frictional heat and deformation. The front plate 45 consists of a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 41, a felt 50 formed by forcibly inserting thin aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene fibers 52 and a shock-absorbing member 51 into a scrim woven in the form of a net using aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene yarn, and a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 43. The stabproof panels 60 are brought into tight contact with the front surface of the bulletproof panel 40.

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: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a material for an element of a power transmission-absorption assembly and the method of making such material is disclosed. The material has a pre-selected channel configuration to permit flow of a cooling medium thereacross or therethrough.

Abstract: A Wind and Sun Tolerant Mesh is disclosed which is composed of either natural or synthetic material, the generally vertical directional strands crossed by horizontal strands, some or all of which individual horizontal strands of which broaden out on one side forming as sill which projects outward at an angle away from the plane surface of the mesh in a venetian blind profile, and wind baffling effect, while simultaneously allowing release of any excess pressure from wind gusting into the opposite side due to the semi permeable nature of the mesh and as there is no restricting sill on the inside surface, thus giving better control and protection to either articles or utilities made from, and/or persons or property protected by, commodities of any various sort constructed wholly or partly from the mesh.

Abstract: To obtain a sheet capable of controlling the amount of passage of a fluid such as, to begin with wind, earth, water (including sea water) or their mixture, excellent in visibility of the sheet and endurance, also flexible, and having a good working efficiency by adopting a knitted or a woven structure obtained by arranging fiber groups A formed with slit state vacant spaces having a spacing of 0.

Abstract: Tissue products such as facial tissue, bath tissue, paper towels and the like are wet molded and dried using a through-air-drying fabric which has a three dimensional, sculptured, textured background accentuated with decorative signature patterns. The textured background is woven into the fabric. The decorative patterns are created by using a smooth polymeric substance or by yarn stitches. The decorative patterns on the through air drying fabric provide enhanced aesthetics, while the textured background provides improved properties such as absorbent capacity, absorbent rate, stretch, flexibility, drape, bulk, and hand feel when used in tissue making.

Abstract: A composite fabric for use in reinforcement, particularly tensile reinforcement, of cementitious boards and similar prefabricated building wall panels. The fabric is constructed as a mesh of continuously coated, high modulus of elasticity strands. The high modulus strands are preferably bundled glass fibers encapsulated by alkali and water resistant thermoplastic material. The composite fabric also has suitable physical characteristics for embedment within the cement matrix of the panels or boards closely adjacent the opposed faces thereof. The fabric provides long-lasting, high strength tensile reinforcement of the panels or boards regardless of their spatial orientation during handling. The reinforcement also enhances the impact resistance of the boards after installation. Included as part of the invention are methods for making the reinforcement, cementitious boards and panels including the reinforcement, and methods for manufacturing such boards and panels.

Abstract: A woven fabric reinforcement characterized by a weight of up to 190 grams per square meter, with a number of warp yarns which is at least 55% of the total number of yarns, and where the crossovers between warp yarns and weft yarns is between 200 and 315 crossovers per square centimeter. Yarn deposition is such that the sum of each yarn torsion component in warp and in weft is balanced and equal to zero. This fabric is used in laminated composite structures, in particular printed circuit boards.