Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument including staples and an implantable layer is disclosed. The implantable layer comprises fibers which have undergone a kinking process. The kinked fibers, once interwoven together, create a resilient body that can dynamically adapt to the thickness of the tissue captured within the staples.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant fabrics and safety apparel, especially yarn used for high flame resistant safety apparel fabric, the yarn uses a cheese method; the yarn is used to weave fabric. The fabric as described contains at least 60% high flame resistant modacrylic fiber, after cheese dyeing, weave the fabric, the safety apparel use this fabric will not continue to burn after leaving the fire, will no melt and will not cause the wearer secondary injury, comply with the relevant standards of the European Union, the United States, and China.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber strand (10) for an implantable supporting body (100) comprising at least two individual fibers (12). The at least two individual fibers (12) are each shorter in their longitudinal extent than the longitudinal extent (14) of the fiber strand, and in their transverse extent they are each thinner than the transverse extent (16) of the fiber strand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a high strength synthetic strength member (7) containing rope (1) capable of being used with powered blocks where such rope has lighter weight and similar or greater strength than steel wire strength member containing ropes used with powered blocks. Disclosed also is the product resulting from such method. The product includes a synthetic strength member, a first synthetic portion (9) and a second synthetic portion. The first synthetic portion is enclosed within the strength member and the second synthetic portion is situated external the strength member. At least a portion of the second synthetic portion also is situated internal a sheath (8) formed about the strength member. The second synthetic portion has a minimal of 8% at a temperature of between negative 20 and negative 15° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber strand (10) for an implantable supporting body (100) comprising at least two individual fibers (12). The at least two individual fibers (12) are each shorter in their longitudinal extent than the longitudinal extent (14) of the fiber strand, and in their transverse extent they are each thinner than the transverse extent (16) of the fiber strand.

Abstract: The invention provides a fiber-reinforced polymer composite comprising fibers derived from mammalian hair and/or feathers, wherein the fibers have been prepared by means of a process comprising the steps of: (a) subjecting mammalian hair and/or feathers to an oxidation treatment in which the hair and/or feathers (is) are contacted with a solution, which comprises a bleaching agent; (b) separating the oxidized hair and/or feathers from the solution; and (c) drying the separated hair and/or feathers. The invention further provides processes to prepare said composite, a process to prepare said fibers, and shaped polymer products comprising said composite.

Abstract: A high-strength cable is a high-strength cable that has a twisted layer 21 of non-metallic reinforcing elements in outer coatings. Reinforcing elements 41 and 42 have coating elements 50 and 60, fiber elements 51 and 61 of copolyparaphenylene-3,4?-oxydiphenyleneterephthalic amide disposed in the coating elements 50 and 60, and filling materials 52 and 62 filled between the fiber elements, respectively. The lateral compression stress of the fiber elements 51 and 61 of the copolyparaphenylene-3,4?-oxydiphenyleneterephthalic amide is 75 cN/dtex or more.

Abstract: The use for yarn coating, for the manufacture of sun canopies, of a flame-retardant plastisol including a chlorinated polymer material free of lead including at least: from 15 to 60% of a chlorinated polymer material, from 10 to 30% of a non polymer plasticizer free of orthophtalate, a flame-retardant filler free of antimony comprising of 2 to 15% metal hydrate and/or 5 to 30% of zinc salt, the percentages being calculated with respect to the total weight of the plastisol. The flame-retardant plastisol including a chlorinated polymer material free of lead including at least: from 15 to 60% of a chlorinated polymer material, from 10 to 30% of a polymer plasticizer free of orthophtalate, a flame-retardant filler free of antimony comprising of 2 to 15% metal hydrate and/or 5 to 30% of zinc salt, the percentages being calculated with respect to the total weight of the plastisol.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an aramid filament yarn provided with a finish composition comprising an organic substance, the amount of organic substance in the finish being selected so that the finish has a conductivity from 0.2 mS/cm to 200 mS/cm, measured as a 50 wt % finish composition in water at 20° C., and the amount of the finish on the yarn being selected so that the yarn has a specific electric resistance from 4×104 to 1.2×107 Ohm.cm. The invention further pertains to an ADSS cable reinforced with bundles of said aramid filament yarn, and to a method for making the ADSS cable.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant and water resistant fabric is disclosed. The fabric is particularly well suited for use in constructing luggage. The fabric, however, is also well suited for many other applications, such as use in constructing sportswear, outdoor apparel, military apparel, and the like. The fabric is treated with a chemical composition. It has been discovered that the chemical composition greatly enhances the abrasion resistance of the fabric. In one embodiment, the fabric is made from nylon multifilament yarns.

Abstract: Antistatic yarns, fabrics and carpets incorporating such antistatic yarns, and fiber blends for making such antistatic yarns are disclosed wherein the antistatic yarns are formed such that at least about 35 percent by weight of the staple fibers present are conductive staple fibers, quasi-conductive staple fibers, or mixtures of conductive and quasi-conductive staple fibers. Conductive staple fibers may include metal staple fibers, metal-coated non-conductive polymer staple fibers, carbon-loaded polymer staple fibers, polymer staple fibers loaded with antimony-doped tin oxide, conductive polymer solution-coated non-conductive polymer staple fibers, inherently-conductive polymer staple fibers, and bicomponent staple fibers. Quasi-conductive staple fibers may include bicomponent quasi-conductive staple fibers. Continuous fibers and non-conductive staple fibers may also be present.

Abstract: A process for producing dyed spun cotton yarns having a reduced number of irregularities and increased luster is described. The process involves dyeing at least a portion of the cotton fibers which are to form the yarn, then combing the dyed fibers subsequent to the dyeing process. The dyed and combed fibers are then optionally blended with fibers having a visually distinct appearance, and spun into a yarn using conventional spinning methods. The resulting yarns having a dramatically reduced number of thick and thin places and improved yarn properties including improved luster and hand. Furthermore, when the thus-dyed fibers are blended with differently-colored fibers prior to the combing operation, the resultant yarns match the visual colors of like-colored yarns produced by conventional processes, while the color is more intimately blended and the yarns have a markedly increased uniformity, luster and tenacity.

Abstract: A sewing thread for a leather product composed of fibers attached with a highly water absorbing powdery material on the surface of the fibers, in a ratio of 5 weight % or more based on the weight of the fibers, and a leather product, with excellent water-proof property, prepared by using the same thread.

Abstract: The modulus of stretch af a fibrous rope is reduced by impregnating a pluity of spaced-apart segments of the rope with an epoxy plastic thereby to reduce the modulus of stretch of the segment equal to zero after curing the plastic. The overall modulus of stretch of a re-manufactured rope taken as a whole is proportional to the ratio of the length of an impregnated segment relative to a unit length of the rope.

Abstract: This invention relates to linear, water-dispersible sulfopolyesters that incorporate higher order polyalkylene glycol units. The sulfopolyesters provide improved abrasion and blocking resistances in polyester fiber sizing applications.

Abstract: Antistatic agents and their use in processing textiles or formed plastic substrates. The antistatic agent comprises a compound having a fluorocarbon moiety and an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium moiety. The antistatic composition increases the electrolytic conductivity of treated textile or plastic materials, thereby increasing the rate of electrostatic charge dissipation thereof. The antistatic agents remain effective after exposure of the treated substrate to an aqueous environment.

Abstract: A reinforcement assemblage formed at least in part of continuous monofilaments of liquid crystal organic polymer or polymers, characterized by the following features:(a) the diameter D.sub.m of the monofilaments is at least equal to 40 .mu.m and less than 400 .mu.m;(b) the tenacity T.sub.a of the assemblage is greater than 80 cN/tex;(c) the secant tensile modulus M.sub.a of the assemblage is greater than 2000 cN/tex;(d) at least one of the monofilaments is practically wound helically around an axis, the acute angle .gamma. which each monofilament makes with this axis, which is assumed rectilinear, being less than 30.degree.;(e) the twist of each monofilament on itself is less than 10 turns per meter of assemblage.Articles reinforced by these assemblages, in particular automobile tires.

Abstract: Industrial dust mop having a homogenous yarn composed of high melt staple fibers and low melt staple which has been heated to homogeneously melt the low melt fibers throughout the yarn to form a fused yarn product in the mop.

Abstract: A process for producing 100% angora rabbit hair yarn, which comprises chemically treating a natural angora rabbit hair to increase scale and crimp on the surface of the angora rabbit hair, whereby imparting spinnability that is similar to that of wool, applying a conventional softening agent and an antistatic agent, carding, gillinng, spinning and twisting under suitable conditions that meet the properties of the angora rabbit hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in puncture-resistant and medicinal treatment garments. Garments made from fibers such as KEVLAR.RTM. and designed to deter penetration of objects are subjected to an additional brushing step to enhance the fibers' abilities to prevent penetration of sharp needle-like penetrating objects. The fibers may also be coated with an abrasive material to further engage and deflect penetrating objects. In another aspect of the invention, the fibers may be coated with a disinfectant or pharmaceutical agent. The coated fibers, having the improved fiber structure resulting from the brushing step, may be used in fabrics to treat skin conditions, disinfect penetrating objects in puncture-resistant materials, or as a disinfecting prevention fabric for use in textiles in high risk infection areas such as hospitals and public facilities.

Abstract: The grippers are mounted on a doffer bar so as to disengage from both the top and bottom of the bar should a mis-alignment occur relative to a bottin tube. The removal or separation of a gripper from the bar causes a pneumatic or electrical signal to be generated which can be used to indicate the individual disturbance location. A light may also be provided at each gripper station in order to indicate a position of a disturbance.

Abstract: The aging period for chemically stabilized, adhesive activated polyester material can be reduced by contacting the material before it is substantially drawn or stretched with a composition containing a defined epoxide compound catalyzed with ions of at least one of potassium, cesium, rubidium or ammonium at a pH of between about 7.5 to about 13.0. The composition preferably also contains chloride, bromide or iodide ions which stabilizes the pH and/or an amine which improves adhesion to rubber.

Abstract: A certain process and exemplary machinery for making yarn which is particularly useful for producing mops and mats utilizes yarn generally of a mixture of cotton and certain synthetic fibers and subjects the yarn to heat and pressure. The heat melts the surface of the synthetic fibers and pressure urges the cotton fibers into engagement with the synthetic fibers. Upon cooling, the cotton fibers are mechanically bonded to the synthetic fibers and provide a mop yarn which is fluid absorbant, durable and resistant to scrubbing abrasion and maintains integrity for repeated use and washings.

Abstract: Thermally curable wet-impregnated rovings in which the fibers of the roving are impregnated with liquid polyepoxides lacking polymerizable unsaturation and having dispersed therein a latent heat-activatable epoxy curing catalyst, such as dicyandiamide. The polyepoxide dispersion has a room temperature viscosity of from 2000 to 5000 centipoises and a tack of less than about 6 on a Thwing-Albert inkometer. The rovings are produced without organic solvent using an elevated temperature which is insufficient to activate the curing catalyst and which lowers the viscosity to enable uniform impregnation in the absence of excess impregnant. The wet rovings can be stored without running in a supply package which may be cop wound, and running is also resisted in a void-free wet fiber composite so that the wet composite can be wrapped and then heated to cure the same.

Abstract: A string for a tennis racket and having a composite cross-section structure aving a central reinforcing core comprising twisted Kevlar aromatic polyamide and glass yarns or Kevlar aromatic polyamide yarns, this core layer having a peripheral protective coating of a polyamide.

Abstract: The twisted yarn is prepared by twisting (1) a single yarn comprising a water-insoluble fiber having a degree of water swelling of at least 10 cc/g or (2) a plurality of single yarns comprising a water-insoluble fiber having a degree of water swelling of at least 10 cc/g or a plurality of yarns comprising at least 50% by weight of such single yarns and water-nonswellable yarns so that the twist constant is at least 2.5.

Abstract: A fiberfill blend for making into a batt for heat-bonding of said batt to make it especially suitable for use in garments, consisting essentially of three ingredients: (a) two of the ingredients are crimped polyester staple fiber of lower denier than has commonly been used heretofore in polyester fiberfill, namely less than about 3 denier; (1) one of these polyester fiberfill ingredients is slickened with a durable coating; (2) the other of these polyester fiberfill ingredients is unslickened; each of ingredients (1) and (2) constitutes 25 to 75% of the polyester fiberfill (a); (b) the third ingredient is crimped binder fiber of a polymer having a melting point lower than that of the (a) ingredients; the binder fiber is present in amount 10 to 30% of the blend; the remaining 70 to 90% of the blend is the low denier polyester fiberfill.