Abstract: A method for producing a TPO membrane includes providing on at least a base or lower surface of the TPO membrane a primer or tie layer having a polar component or element and which allows the TPO membrane to adhere to a substrate using a water based or a low or no VOC containing adhesive. In one embodiment, the tie layer is added to an existing TPO membrane while in another embodiment, the tie layer is co-extruded with the TPO at the time the TPO membrane is manufactured. In the preferred embodiment, the tie layer is an E-VA-MAH based layer.

Abstract: A laminate may comprise a first and at least a second substrate layer. The first substrate layer may include a layer of foam and the second substrate layer may include a foam layer, plastic layer, and/or fabric layer. A heat sealable adhesive layer may bond at least a portion of the first substrate layer to the second substrate layer. A method of making a laminate may comprise providing a first substrate layer comprising a first foam layer, providing at least a second substrate layer, providing a heat sealable adhesive layer between at least a portion of the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer, and heating at least one of the first substrate layer, the second substrate layer, or the heat sealable adhesive layer to bond the first substrate layer, the second substrate layer and the heat sealable adhesive layer. The heating may be provided either directly and/or indirectly.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface protection film for protecting an exposed surfaces from harsh environments weathering may comprise coating a carrier film with a topcoat layer, extruding a polyurethane layer directly onto an exposed surface of the topcoat layer such that the polyurethane film and the topcoat layer bond together without the need to perform a separate lamination step, and applying an adhesive layer to a surface of the polyurethane layer generally opposite a side bonded to the topcoat layer. According to one embodiment, the polyurethane layer may be extruded directly onto the topcoat layer at a temperature between approximately 250-450° F. the present disclose may eliminate the need to separately laminate the topcoat and the polyurethane, thereby making the process more cost effective.

Abstract: A surface protection film for protecting an exposed surfaces from harsh environments weathering may comprise co-extruding a first resin of a polyurethane and a second resin (for example, polyester or polypropylene) through an AB feed block onto a carrier (for example, polyester, polypropylene, or polyethylene). The carrier will protect the polyurethane on a first side while the second resin will protect the polyurethane on a second side opposite the first side. Alternatively, the first and second resins may be co-extruded through an ABA block such that the polyurethane is substantially sandwiched between two layers of the second resin with the need for a carrier film. According to another embodiment, the first and second resins may be tandemly extruded. The first resin may be extruded onto a carrier film while the second resin may be tandemly extruded onto a surface of the first layer opposite the carrier film.

Abstract: A film features a base layer including an aliphatic thermoplastic urethane having substantially planar upper and lower surfaces. The upper surface includes a substantially coextensive topcoat layer while the lower surface may feature either a substantially coextensive adhesive layer (optionally with a release sheet contacting the exposed surface of the adhesive layer) or alternatively a second, substantially coextensive topcoat layer. The base layer preferably has a cross-sectional thickness of between approximately 0.0254 mm (1 mil) to approximately 5.08 mm (200.0 mil). According to one embodiment, the base layer has a cross-sectional thickness of between 0.0762 mm (3.0 mil) to approximately 0.508 mm (20.0 mil), and is particularly useful as a protective film for the exterior surfaces of objects such as automobiles, boats, houses, and the like. Alternatively, the base layer has a cross-sectional thickness of 1.016 mm (40 mil) to 5.08 mm (200.

Abstract: A thermally activated adhesive for coating and holding a multi-end band wire together through a high volume, high speed banding line which comprises a polyolefin in an amount of 2 to 98% by weight based upon the total weight of the adhesive, an acid in an amount of 1 to 20% by weight based upon the total weight of the adhesive and a rubber polymer in an amount of 1 to 20% by weight based upon the total weight of the adhesive. The adhesive activates in a temperature range of between 200° F. to 500° F. and is characterized in that it has a tensile strength of between 1,500 to 10,000 psi as determined by ASTM D638-96 and a peel strength of between 5 to 10 PLI as determined by ASTM D903-93.

Abstract: A laminated waterproof footwear assembly. Where the footwear components are stitched together a gel-like sealant is placed on at least one surface of the footwear components to be joined together. A needle carrying a thread passes through the footwear components carrying the gel with it. The gel dams the hole and forms a waterproof seal.

Abstract: Permanent care label fabric is coated with a water-based acrylic or acrylic/urethane coating. The coating is dried and the coated fabric is fed into a standard laser printer. The permanent care instructions are laser printed on the coated fabric and the print meets the AATCC test methods 143-1992 and 61-1993.

Abstract: An anti-graffiti cover stock for vinyl face stocks which comprises a film selected from the group consisting of polyolefins and polyvinyl fluoride and a polyester based polyurethane adhesive coated on one surface of the film to form a cover stock. The cover stock is characterized in that when it is adhered to a vinyl substrate to form a laminate, the laminate meets the flex characteristics of ASTM D 2907-95.

Abstract: A molded shoe assembly having an outer sole with a heat activatable adhesive coated on one surface and absorbed in the sole surface and a release liner above the adhesive surface. The adhesvie will reactivate at a temperature of between 115 and 125 degrees F.

Abstract: A coated duct fabric for wire wound flexible ducts that is constructed from woven fabric having flat filament fill yarns and spun warp yarns woven in a 1/1 plain box weave.

Abstract: Permanent care label fabric is coated with a water-based acrylic or acrylic/urethane coating. The coating is dried and the coated fabric is fed into a standard laser printer. The permanent care instructions are laser printed on the coated fabric and the print meets the AATCC test methods 143-1992 and 61-1993.

Abstract: A sole assembly is made by placing a release film, having a heat activatable adhesive on one side, in a mold and forming a sole in the mold. The adhesive forms an integral part of the completed sole which allows handling of the molded sole without displacing the adhesive or the release film. The molded sole is used by removing the release film, activating the adhesive and bonding the sole to an upper.

Abstract: The addition of a chlorinated alkyl phosphate oil to a natural latex emulsion has enabled the formulation of water-based contact cements with the ability to instantly bond porous substrates together. The adhesives offer the user of solvent based contact cements an alternative more practical than hot melts, two-part water-based, or slower setting one-part water-based adhesives in industries where the immediate assembly of porous substrates is necessary.

Abstract: Method for waterproofing a welted footwear construction. The footwear includes an insole rib joined to an insole. The method includes applying a sealant gel to the outer surface of the insole rib and attaching a welt and an upper to the rib by stitching with a needle. The needle carries the sealing gel into and through the needle holes formed thereby forming a water impermeable seal between the welt, the upper and the rib.

Abstract: The addition of a chlorinated alkyl phosphate oil to a natural latex emulsion has enabled the formulation of water-based contact cements with the ability to instantly bond porous substrates together. The adhesives offer the user of solvent based contact cements an alternative more practical than hot melts, two-part water-based, or slower setting one-part water-based adhesives in industries where the immediate assembly of porous substrates is necessary.

Abstract: A textile coated with a clear fused resin characterized in that when the textile is stressed the resin fractures and the textile exhibits a worn look.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coated textile which exhibits a worn look when stressed. The method includes depositing a water-base resinous coating on the textile wherein the amount of coating placed on the textile is controlled such that the threads are coated but a thin film is not formed thereon. After depositing the coating on the material, the coating is passed through a first heat exchange zone to remove the water and dry the coating. Then the dried coated textile is passed through a second heat exchange zone wherein the temperature is sufficient to fuse the coating to the threads to obtain a clear coating such that when the textile is stressed the coating fractures importing a worn appearance to the stressed area of the textile.

Abstract: Method of coating woven fabric with a first latex compound having a viscosity of 18,000 to 20,000 cps, and containing a fire resistant additive. Then coating with a second latex compound to produce a hose ducting fabric which is fire resistant. The second latex compound preferably contains a fire resistant additive also, and may be of a viscosity between 20,000-30,000 cps.

Abstract: An insole rib wherein the fabric encapsulating the rib is formed of a twill weave such that the rib will lie flat when adhered to the contour of an insole without puckering or crimping.