Abstract: The present invention consists of providing a drive shaft damper having a condensed radial size of most of the shaft damper insert along its length for the purposes of lowering the cost of freight and enabling easy installation of the product into the drive shaft. Parts can be inserted into a drive shaft without any radial interference, which then can expand after installation. End portions may have radial interference without compression or with minimal compression to seal the damper.

Abstract: A trim component for a vehicle interior includes first and second skin layers, a core layer sandwiched between the first and second skin layers with the core layer having first and second sides, a first thermoplastic adhesive material including a polyamide disposed between the first skin layer and the core layer to adhere the first skin layer to the first side of the core layer, and a second thermoplastic adhesive material including a polyamide disposed between the second skin layer and the core layer to adhere the second skin layer to the second side of the core layer.

Abstract: A trim component for a vehicle interior includes first and second skin layers, a core layer sandwiched between the first and second skin layers with the core layer having first and second sides, a first thermoplastic adhesive material including a polyamide disposed between the first skin layer and the core layer to adhere the first skin layer to the first side of the core layer, and a second thermoplastic adhesive material including a polyamide disposed between the second skin layer and the core layer to adhere the second skin layer to the second side of the core layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a plantable structure involves providing a substrate element, a release layer spaced from the substrate element, an adhesive layer disposed between the substrate element and the release layer, and at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer. The seed(s) is/are coupled to the substrate element through the adhesive layer. The method further comprises removing the release layer from the composite article, and adhering a remaining portion of the composite article to a secondary article. The remaining portion of the secondary article comprises the substrate element, the adhesive layer disposed on the substrate element, and the seed(s) abutting the adhesive layer. Also disclosed herein are a method of planting at least one seed with a composite article, a packaging structure, a method of forming a packaging structure, and a method of planting at least one seed.

Abstract: A method of forming a plantable structure involves providing a substrate element, a release layer spaced from the substrate element, an adhesive layer disposed between the substrate element and the release layer, and at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer. The seed(s) is/are coupled to the substrate element through the adhesive layer. The method further comprises removing the release layer from the composite article, and adhering a remaining portion of the composite article to a secondary article. The remaining portion of the secondary article comprises the substrate element, the adhesive layer disposed on the substrate element, and the seed(s) abutting the adhesive layer. Also disclosed herein are a method of planting at least one seed with a composite article, a packaging structure, a method of forming a packaging structure, and a method of planting at least one seed.

Abstract: A composite article comprises a substrate element with a first cover element spaced from the substrate element. A second cover element is disposed between the first cover element and the substrate element. A first adhesive layer is disposed between the first and second cover elements, where the first adhesive layer is configured to adhere the first cover element to the second cover element. A second adhesive layer is disposed between the second cover element and the substrate element, where the second adhesive layer is configured to adhere the second cover element to the substrate element. At least one seed abuts the first adhesive layer. The first cover layer is configured to be separated from the first adhesive layer thereby exposing at least a portion of the seed(s). Also disclosed are a method of forming a composite article, and a method of planting a seed with a composite article.

Abstract: A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system.

Abstract: A composite having a first layer including an aromatic thermoplastic polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving a device, such as a medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system.

Abstract: A composite article comprises a substrate element with a first cover element spaced from the substrate element. A second cover element is disposed between the first cover element and the substrate element. A first adhesive layer is disposed between the first and second cover elements, where the first adhesive layer is configured to adhere the first cover element to the second cover element. A second adhesive layer is disposed between the second cover element and the substrate element, where the second adhesive layer is configured to adhere the second cover element to the substrate element. At least one seed abuts the first adhesive layer. The first cover layer is configured to be separated from the first adhesive layer thereby exposing at least a portion of the seed(s). Also disclosed are a method of forming a composite article, and a method of planting a seed with a composite article.

Abstract: The invention is directed at methods, materials, and articles for sound mitigation. The article for sound mitigation is a multi-layered composite article comprising a reinforcing substrate layer and a foam layer. The reinforcing substrate layer includes a fiber phase and a polymer phase. The fiber phase preferably includes one or more natural fibers. The natural fibers may be present at a concentration of about 60 wt. % or more, based on the total weight of the reinforcing substrate layer. The polymer phase is preferably a continuous phase and preferably has a glass transition temperature sufficiently high so that the panel maintains its stiffness at elevated temperatures. The concentration of the polymer phase may be about 10 wt. % or more, based on the total weight of the reinforcing substrate layer. Preferably both the foam layer and the reinforcing substrate layer are effective in reducing the transmission of a sound.

Abstract: A sanitary cap for a sanitary end is provided. The sanitary cap includes a base which defines a central axis and has a peripheral edge. A flange extends from the peripheral edge along the central axis and a lip spaced from the base extends from the flange inwardly toward the central axis. The sanitary cap may include a crosslinked polyethylene foam or a breathable insert. A system including a sanitary hose and the sanitary cap is also provided. The sanitary hose includes a sanitary end. The sanitary cap is removably disposed on the sanitary end. The crosslinked polyethylene foam of the sanitary cap of the system is formed in the presence of nitrogen as a physical blowing agent, has a density of from 1 to 20 lb/ft3 when tested in accordance with BS ISO 7214 1998 Skin/Skin, and is a Class VI foam as defined by the United States Pharmacopeia.

Abstract: The present invention related to composited articles for a sunshade and methods for producing the composite articles. The composite article comprises a reinforcing substrate layer including a fiber phase and a polymer phase; and a cover stock layer. The fiber phase may be a discrete phase or a continuous phase and includes one or more natural fiber. The concentration of natural fibers is about 60 weight percent or more, based on the total weight of the reinforcing substrate layer. The polymer phase has a glass transition temperature of about 100° C. or more. The concentration of the polymer phase should be sufficiently high so that it forms a continuous phase. For example, the concentration of the polymer phase may be about 10 weight percent or more, based on the total weight of the reinforcing substrate layer. The reinforcing substrate layer may have a thickness of about 4 mm or less.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite article including at least one seed for planting and a method of forming the composite article. The composite article includes a substrate element and a cover element spaced from the substrate element. An adhesive layer is disposed between the substrate element and the cover element for coupling the substrate element and the cover element to one another. The composite article further includes at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer and disposed between the substrate element and the cover element. The cover element is configured to be separated from the adhesive layer for exposing at least a portion of the seed. The present disclosure also provides a method of forming the composite article and a method of planting the seed.