Abstract: An autogenous or sinter bond between metallic filter media and other metal components of a filter assembly is produced by joining the parts through a diffusion bonding membrane. The membrane comprises a web of small diameter metal fibrils which will sinter bond to both the filter media and the other filter parts to form a physically strong and leak-free seal.

Abstract: A method of making a pile product comprising a plurality of relatively long, thin face fibers extending from a base by molding a crosslinkable polymeric material. During the formation of the fibers, crosslinking of the polymeric material is initiated by heat activating a substance incorporated in the polymeric material which promotes crosslinking. Crosslinking imparts hot strength to the pile fibers so that the pile product, while still hot, can be removed from the mold without materially deforming the fibers. Consequently, the time it takes to mold the pile product is significantly reduced, thereby increasing productivity and lowering the cost of the product. Moreover energy is conserved because the mold is not continuously cycled between high and low extremes in temperature.

Abstract: A combat helmet cover and a method of making it. The cover provides an irregular grass-like silhouette for the helmet that eliminates both the shine and glare of the helmet and the telltale smooth lines of the helmet. The base fabric is preferably a colored elastic or power net material, such as one consisting of about 80% nylon and 20% spandex. Attached to the base fabric are grass-like silhouette disrupter elements formed by bands of flexible material, at least one edge of which has a plurality of blade-like fingers extending therefrom which curl and assume different shapes. The dimensions of adjacent fingers vary irregularly in a grass-like pattern; the grass-like pattern can be achieved by quantizing the dimensions of the fingers and then randomly selecting the dimensions of each. A variety of distribution patterns for the disrupter elements upon the base fabric are presented.

Abstract: Fine liquid particles having about the same size are provided by an atomizer tip which includes a wall member having a plurality of generally triangular conduits passing through it. Forcing liquid through the conduits under pressure causes the liquid to exit the conduits as an accurately controlled, small droplet size spray pattern. The wall member is formed from a billet including a number of concentric tubes having in their surfaces a plurality of generally V-shaped longitudinal grooves filled with complementary filler material. This billet is constrictively reduced and sliced into discs, and then the discs are domed and the filler material is removed. The thickness of the discs corresponds to the desired thickness of the wall member. Due to doming, the conduits diverge outwardly. The atomizer tip is adapted for use as a spray nozzle which provides greater uniformity in droplet size. Specifically, the atomizer tip is adapted for use in a fuel injector for an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Abradable seals for compressors and turbines are made of fibers and powders of an alloy consisting essentially of iron, nickel, chromium, aluminum, and yttrium. The alloy preferably contains 22-27 weight percent nickel, 18-22 weight percent chromium, 9-15 weight percent aluminum, 0.0005-0.05 weight percent yttrium, with the balance iron. Heat treatment of the alloy provides an aluminum rich phase which is uniformly dispersed throughout the alloy.

Abstract: Tufted carpeting has a unitary primary backing comprising a woven synthetic scrim with a backing layer of staple fibers needled onto its back surface before tufting. The tuft bases are at least partially surrounded by the fibers of the backing layer, and sizing is applied to the underside of the carpet after tufting. The resulting product has excellent dimensional stability, stiffness and flame retardance, and requires no secondary backing. In the preferred embodiment, the staple fibers are needled through the scrim to provide, in addition to the backing layer, a dyeable subface on the face side.