Abstract: A sealed mat system that protects an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material is disclosed. The mat system comprises interconnected channels, seals, and a composite panel structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides high temperature compositions comprising blends of a first polymer, poly(aryl ether ketone phthalazinone)s, and a second polymer, selected from poly(aryl ether ketone)s, poly(aryl ketone)s, poly(ether ether ketone)s, poly(ether ketone ketone)s, or polybenzimidazoles, thermoplastic polyimides, polyetherimides, poly(aryl ether sulfone)s, poly(phenylene sulfide)s, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have improved high temperature characteristics, e.g., improved high temperature load capability and improved high temperature melt processibility.

Abstract: A resin composition containing: (A) a cellulose ester, (B) a styrene-based resin, and (C) a titanium dioxide, and not containing a compatibilizer between the component (A) and the component (B), in which the content of the component (A) is within a range of 95 to 50% by mass, the content of the component (B) is within a range of 5 to 50% by mass, and the content of the component (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of the sum of the amount of component (A) and the amount of component (B) is within a range of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing track membranes by penetration of working substances into and through the membrane matrix of polymer material is disclosed. The matrix is placed into holder that is inserted into one end of a tubular shell, the other end of which contains a cartridge with an explosive material and a working substance in the form of a supersaturated solution of a water-soluble salt. When the explosive material is detonated, the particles of the water-soluble salt interact with the matrix in the form of a high-speed jet with the velocity of particles in the range of 3800 to 4200 m/sec. As a result of penetrating of the particles into and through the material of the matrix, a plurality of holes is formed in the matrix. The track membranes are produced by slicing the membrane matrix after removal of the residue of the particles by washing the pierced membrane with water.

Abstract: Provided is an active bolster for a vehicle occupant, the active bolster comprising a rear panel, an internal structure, and a front panel. The internal structure is disposed between the rear panel and the front panel, and the internal structure and rear panel together forming a hollow chamber in communication with an inflation device. The hollow chamber is expandable on activation of the inflation device. The internal structure has at least one expandable element such that upon pressurization of the hollow chamber by the inflation device, at least a portion of the at least one expandable element undergoes deformation to permit inflation of the hollow chamber, thereby displacing the rear panel rearwardly to an extended position.

Abstract: Provided is a resin molded body which has excellent flame retardance, weather resistance, shock resistance and tracking resistance. The resin molded body is composed of a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin, a polycarbonate, an elastomer, and a flame retardant. By adopting this combination of components, a Charpy impact value at 23° C. measured in conformity with ISO 179/1eA is 15 kJ/m2 or more and flame retardance measured under a condition of thickness of 1.0 mm and in conformity with UL94 is V-0 or more, and a resin molded body which can be used favorably outdoors is produced.

Abstract: To provide a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition having excellent tracking resistance, mechanical strength, and low-hygroscopicity, and being flame-retarded by a non-halogen-containing flame retardant. A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition is prepared by compounding polyamide resin, an organic phosphorous flame retardant, and a nitrogen-containing flame retardant assistant into polybutylene terephthalate resin, wherein the content of the polyamide resin is not less than 1 part by mass and not more than 15 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass of the polybutylene terephthalate resin.

Abstract: Provided is an integrated molded product in which a molded resin product containing a phosphorus compound is used and an addition-reactive silicone adhesive agent is used to achieve strong bonding. The integrated molded product comprises a thermoplastic resin molded product made of a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a polybutylene terephthalate resin and a phosphorus compound, the content of the phosphorus compound being 0.5% by mass or less; an addition-reactive silicone composition; and a member; and the thermoplastic resin molded product and the addition-reactive silicone composition are brought into contact with each other. The phosphorus compound to be used is preferably a trivalent phosphorous compound.

Abstract: To provide a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition offering excellent flowability, wherein the resin composition raises the weld strength and heat shock resistance of a welded body obtained by welding together molded products obtained by molding the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition. [Solution] A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition comprising a polybutylene terephthalate resin (A) having a weight-average molecular weight of 60,000-80,000 inclusive and an inorganic filler (B). Preferably, also included is 5-20 mass parts of an elastomer (C) relative to 100 mass parts of the polybutylene terephthalate resin (A).

Abstract: Provided is a wind direction-controlling plate, which is obtained by molding a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition that has high fluidity when melted and which has excellent external appearance and mechanical properties. A wind direction-controlling plate is manufactured using a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition comprising polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin and glass fibers as starting material. The plate has a board shape in which the length in the long direction is two or more times the length in the short direction, has a thickness of 0.7 mm to 4 mm, and is obtained by injection molding the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition from an end in the long direction or a gate near same.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of safety devices to lessen injuries arising from impact in vehicles, particularly automobiles. A bolster which may be employed to reduce impact severity to passengers from either frontal or side impacts is activated by impact sensing devices. The housing of the bolster has a lateral length L. Upon activation, the bolster is inflated with an activating fluid and extends the lateral length L of bolster upon activation.

Abstract: A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition which is free from bleeding and other problems, and improves the flowability (melt-flowability) while maintaining the characteristics such as mechanical strength or toughness. To 100 parts by weight of a composition composed of 50 to 90% by weight of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate resin and 10 to 50% by weight of (B) inorganic filler, is blended 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of (C) a glycerin fatty acid ester being composed of glycerin and/or a dehydrated condensate thereof and a fatty acid having 12 or more carbon atoms and having 200 or more hydroxyl value determined by a method specified in the description.

Abstract: An active bolster for a vehicle is provided, wherein the bolster comprises an expansible hollow interior that is inflatable and is self-supporting in both an inflated and in an uninflated position. The bolster has an inflator module for inflating the expansible hollow interior. The bolster has an inner wall for projecting inwardly into the vehicle and away from the side of the vehicle on inflation of the expansible hollow interior. The bolster may have a relatively non-expansible component located between a first expansible chamber and a second expansible chamber. The bolster may comprise an outer wall having an attachment portion for attaching the outer wall to a portion of the side of the vehicle.

Abstract: There is provided an absorbent resin particle having an absorption rate pattern where the rate is slow in the initial stage, moderate in the middle stage, and fast in the late stage, and there is also provided an absorbent article free from problems such as skin irritation by using the absorbent resin particle. The present invention relates to an absorbent resin particle comprising a crosslinked polymer (A1) including, as an essential constituent unit, a water-soluble vinyl monomer (a1) and/or a hydrolyzable vinyl monomer (a2), and a crosslinking agent (b), wherein, in a measurement method of swelled volume per 1 g of the absorbent resin particle against physiological saline, a ratio (t2/t1) of the time (t2) until swelled volume reaches 40 ml to the time (t1) until the swelled volume reaches 5 ml is 5 to 20.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition which satisfies performances such as high durability in an environment of heating and cooling cycles and adhesion properties to an addition-reaction type silicone rubber. Specifically, provided is the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition, exhibiting excellent adhesion properties to the addition-reaction type silicone rubber, including: (A) 100 parts by weight of polybutylene terephthalate resin; (B) 5 to 30 parts by weight of a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer containing 40% by weight or less of styrene component; and (C) 20 to 100 parts by weight of glass fiber.

Abstract: Provided is a resin molded body which has excellent flame retardance, weather resistance, shock resistance and tracking resistance. The resin molded body is composed of a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin, a polycarbonate, an elastomer, and a flame retardant. By adopting this combination of components, a Charpy impact value at 23° C. measured in conformity with ISO 179/1eA is 15 kJ/m2 or more and flame retardance measured under a condition of thickness of 1.0 mm and in conformity with UL94 is V-0 or more, and a resin molded body which can be used favorably outdoors is produced.

Abstract: Provided is an insert molded article provided with a resin member, which has superior heat shock resistance, flame resistance, and hydrolysis resistance, and an insert member. The insert molded article is provided with the insert member and resin member, and a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition in which a halogenated epoxy compound (B) having a specific molecular weight, an antimony oxide compound (C), and a carbodiimide compound (D) are mixed into a polybutylene terephthalate resin (A) is used for the starting material for the resin member. The specific molecular weight of component (B) is a number average molecular weight of 2,000-20,000.

Abstract: A method of producing cementitious mixtures containing fly ash as one of the cementitious components, under air entrainment conditions is described. The method involves forming a mixture comprising water, cement, fly ash, optionally other cementitious materials, aggregate, conventional chemical admixtures, and an air entrainment agent and agitating the mixture to entrain air therein. Additionally, at least one amine sacrificial agent is included in the mixture. The cementitious mixtures and hardened concretes resulting from the method and fly ash treated with sacrificial agent, or air entrainment agent/sacrificial agent combinations, are also described.

Abstract: A construction element for erecting a structure has a first panel extending vertically to form a wall and a second panel extending horizontally to form a horizontal partition when they are arranged in an erected structure, the panels together form a three-dimensional configuration and are connected with one another so that in the erected structure they extend perpendicularly to one another and are turnable to include an angle there between to reduce a horizontal extension of the construction element for transportation purposes.

Abstract: Provided is an active bolster for a vehicle occupant, the active bolster comprising a rear panel, an internal structure, and a front panel. The internal structure is disposed between the rear panel and the front panel, and the internal structure and rear panel together forming a hollow chamber in communication with an inflation device. The hollow chamber is expandable on activation of the inflation device. The internal structure has at least one expandable element such that upon pressurization of the hollow chamber by the inflation device, at least a portion of the at least one expandable element undergoes deformation to permit inflation of the hollow chamber, thereby displacing the rear panel rearwardly to an extended position.