Abstract: Extruded net with at least some strands which melt away upon the application of heat while other strands maintain elastic, or other desirable, properties. This netting is advantageously combined with a fabric in which the low melting strands function as an adhesive, while the high melting strands maintain their designed properties in the final laminate product.

Abstract: The invention is an extruded bicomponent elastomeric netting having unidirectional elasticity. Such a netting product is a non-woven article employing a non-elastic material such as polypropylene (10) in the machine direction strands and an elastic material such as a styrenic block copolymer (12) in the cross machine direction strands. The reverse arrangement, a product with “reverse strand distribution”, is also possible.

Abstract: Extruded netting having at least some elastomeric strands, the properties of which have been modified by stretch conditioning.

Abstract: Extruded net with at least some strands which melt away upon the application of heat while other strands maintain elastic, or other desirable, properties. This netting is advantageously combined with a fabric in which the low melting strands function as an adhesive, while the high melting strands maintain their designed properties in the final laminate product.

Abstract: Packaging assemblies having two side-by-side compartments are made from a tray and two cover portions. The compartments are designed to hold sheets of material. The packaging assemblies may also be provided in a kit comprising a tray blank and two cover portions or a tray blank and two cover blanks.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved implements and methods for dispensing and retrieving protective crop covering materials (PCCM) onto/from rows of crops, particularly vineyard crops, to protect the plants from nuisance birds and weather conditions which cause damage to the crops. Basically, there is disclosed herein a system for layout of PCCM from a bulk roll of PCCM onto crops, a system for retrieving the PCCM from the crops and disposing it or storing said PCCM on reusable spools and a system for layout of the PCCM from the reusable spools.

Abstract: Bicomponent elastomeric extruded netting having bidirectional elasticity is formed of one set of relatively elastic, extruded strands in one direction and another set of transverse, relatively elastic extruded strands. The strands are formed of relatively elastic resins.

Abstract: A structural body for a water-handling fixture assembly is alternatively usable as a right-hand or a left-hand body part in the assembly. A first edge of the body part is formed to orient in the assembly at an angle that is non-perpendicular in a first direction relative to a surface portion of another structural part of the assembly. A second edge, opposite the first, is formed to orient at an angle that is non-perpendicular in a second direction, opposite the first direction, relative to the surface portion. Formed as a side splash structure for a vanity top assembly of cultured stone, either of the edges of the body part can serve as a back or front edge so that, on either the left side or the right side, the large decoratively finished surface of the side splash structure can face inwardly in the vanity top assembly.

Abstract: A container for displaying and transporting a heavy product, such as a vanity top, is fabricated and assembled as an integral unit to secure the product against possible damage while permitting the product to be easily transported and viewed by prospective purchasers. Each of its pair of side wall panels has an elongated central flap section which is hinged and folded inwardly to define a generally front-facing double fold front surface for the container slanted in a front and back direction and elongated in a direction generally transverse to the top and bottom wall panels. An upper end flap hinged along an upper edge of each side wall panel is at least in part folded inwardly in spaced generally parallel relation to the side wall panel, defining a surface extending generally transverse to the top and bottom wall panels to block movement of the product toward the back panel. Central, upper and lower pairs of overlapping rounded tabs are cut in the side wall panels and in the intermediate flap sections.

Abstract: Improved wood fiber mat comprised of a mixture of thermo-mechanically processed wood fibers and synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A sorbent pad for protection against environmental damage by drums of hazardous waste is disclosed. The sorbent pad comprises sorbent fibers and, on the bottom, a barrier layer. The drum rests on the sorbent pad and any spills or condensation are sorbed by the sorbent pad. The barrier layer prevents any sorbed material from leaching through to the pallet, floor, etc. on which the drum rests.

Abstract: Improved wood fiber mat comprised of a mixture of thermo-mechanically processed wood fibers and synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A container for displaying and transporting a heavy product, such as a vanity top, that is fabricated and assembled as an integral unit to secure the product against possible damage while permitting the product to be easily transported and viewed by prospective purchasers. The container includes back, top, bottom and a pair of side wall panels. Each of the side wall panels has an elongated central flap section formed along an outer edge of the side wall panel which is hinged and folded inwardly to define a generally front-facing double fold front surface for the container slanted in a front and back direction and elongated in a direction generally transverse to the top and bottom wall panels for supporting a product in a slanted orientation opposite an elongated underside edge of the product.

Abstract: A method for making a reinforced fibrous mat having a net layer between two fibrous layers and the reinforced fibrous mat made therefrom is disclosed. The net layer improves handleability of the fibrous mat. The fibrous mat may be used as is or it may be molded to form a molded product. A thermoplastic binder such as latex or starch is used in forming the fibrous layers. A thermoset binding agent such as a phenolic resin is added to the fibers if the reinforced fibrous mat is molded.

Abstract: A product for sorbing oil is disclosed. The product comprises an absorbent fiber core encapsulated in an adsorbent sheet, the adsorbent sheet being oleophilic, substantially hydrophobic, and capable of passing oil therethrough to the absorbent core. An apparatus and a method for forming the sorbent product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A molded product is made having uniform strength throughout the product. The molded product is made by mixing together fibrous materials such as cellulosic fibers and a heat-fusible binding agent such as a phenolic resin to form an admixture. The admixture is then sprayed with a binding agent such as starch as it is dispersed to form a fibrous molding preform. Heat and pressure are applied to the molding preform to form a molded product.

Abstract: Geogrid net-like structures including compound composite reinforced strands.

Abstract: Corrugated net thermoformed in a variety of differently shaped upstanding projections disposed on opposing surfaces of the netting to provide flow channels for draining ground water.