Abstract: An elastomer-coated fabric for use as a confinement. The confinement is formed by conforming a fabric to a mold having the shape of the desired confinement, and subsequently applying a layer of elastomer to the fabric. A curing operation then cures the elastomer such that the elastomer-coated fabric retains the shape of the mold. Advantageously, the curing operation also relaxes and heat sets the fabric in order to permit a controlled amount of further stretch, even if the fabric was stretched a maximum amount when it was conformed to the mold.

Abstract: An elastomer-coated fabric for use as a confinement. The confinement is formed by conforming a fabric to a mold having the shape of the desired confinement, and subsequently applying a layer of elastomer to the fabric. A curing operation then cures the elastomer such that the elastomer-coated fabric retains the shape of the mold. Advantageously, the curing operation also relaxes and heat sets the fabric in order to permit a controlled amount of further stretch, even if the fabric was stretched a maximum amount when it was conformed to the mold.

Abstract: A multi-layer conductive article and method of making same wherein the article has a first layer of an organic polymer having a volume resistivity of between about 10.sup.7 and 10.sup.12 ohm-cm, a second layer, preferably in direct physical and electrical contact with the first layer of a conductive polyurethane having a surface resistance on the order of 100 to 900 ohms/square and a third layer in direct physical and electrical contact with the second layer of an organic polymer having a volume resistivity of 10.sup.7 to 10.sup.12 ohm-cm so that the article is capable of dissipating static electric charges which are impressed thereupon. The first and third layers are preferably formed of polyvinyl chloride, while the third layer can be expanded to a foam. Also, the article can be laminated to a fabric sheet to form a conductive fabric.

Abstract: This invention presents new water-based adhesives suitable for use in thermoforming lamination systems. More particularly, this invention presents water-based adhesive-forming compositions comprising an aromatic polyurethane in water dispersion or emulsion and a compatible cross-linking agent; also includable in the compositions are thickening agents and pigments. These new adhesives, it has been found, exhibit bonding strengths and temperature resistance far superior to the solvent and water-based adhesives currently used in industrial applications, and are useful in thermoforming lamination processes. Also disclosed is a one-step thermoform lamination edge-folding process using the adhesive.

Abstract: A solvent based contact adhesive suitable for bonding cured EPDM membranes is disclosed. The adhesive includes a crosslinked halogenated butyl rubber, a low molecular weight, high softening point, thermoplastic aliphatic-type-based hydrocarbon resin and at least one organic solvent employed as a dispersion medium for the crosslinked halogenated butyl rubber and the resin. The disclosed adhesive exhibits superior heat aging and hot water immersion properties which are significant characteristics in roof applications.

Abstract: A foamable antistatic polymer composition is provided comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an elastomeric polymer, conductive carbon black having BET surface area of at least 500 m.sup.2 /g and an amount of a blowing agent effective to expand said composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of microspheres in laminated structures, particularly in foam-backed fabric laminates useful in the manufacture of upholstered items and processes for manufacturing same.

Abstract: An adhesive for bonding cured EPDM membranes is provided comprising(A) a halogenated butyl rubber(B) a pre-crosslinked butyl rubber(C) methylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene terpolymer(D) a thermoplastic petroleum based hydrocarbon feedstock derived aliphatic monomer resin and(E) an aliphatic isocyanate.

Abstract: An adhesive for bonding cured EPDM membranes is provided comprising(A) a halogenated butyl rubber(B) a pre-cross linked butyl rubber(C) a styrene/ethylene butylene/styrene block thermoplastic rubber,(D) a thermoplastic petroleum based hydrocarbon feedstock derived aliphatic monomer resin and(E) an aliphatic isocyanate.