Abstract: A fabric for use in wallcoverings, wail paneling, and ceiling tiles comprising a fabric layer comprising pigmented resin textured glass woven yarn, a stain repellant polymeric fluorocarbon face coating applied to a first side of the fabric layer, and an opaque back coating comprising an acrylic resin applied to a second side of said fabric layer, wherein the fabric is flame retardant, flexible and has substantial dimensional stability and strength.

Abstract: The improved infrared source comprises a fiber-reinforced resin matrix composite having low infrared surface reflectivity and a quarter-wave optical coating on a surface of the composite to increase the reflectivity in a portion of the infrared and provide the surface with dichroic reflection characteristics.

Abstract: A sheet of implantable patch tissue repair material comprising a layer of porous polytetrafluoroethylene sheet material laminated to a layer of mesh-type sheet material having a multiplicity of openings through the mesh-type sheet material, said openings having a mean minimum diameter of at least about 0.1 mm. The inventive patch tissue repair material offers good strength characteristics, good biocompatibility, suture retention, and flexibility.

Abstract: A fiber is coated with boron carbide by contacting the fiber with a reaction mixture of a boron source and a carbon source at a temperature of at least about 1050.degree. C. such that the boron source and carbon source react with each other to produce a boron carbide coating on the fiber. The fiber comprises aluminum oxide, SiC, or Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 and the boron carbide coating comprises up to about 40 atomic percent boron.

Abstract: A liquid-impregnated flexible sheet includes high capillarity pores for retaining the impregnated fluid. The fluid may be an oil having a boiling point and vapor pressure sufficient to promote vaporization of the oil at room temperature. The vaporizable oil can function as a corrosion inhibitor making the sheet useful for wrapping metallic articles. A surfactant may also be added to the sheet to enhance corrosion inhibition. The sheet comprises a homogenous mixture of a polyolefin-based component and an inert filler. The sheet may be used alone or as one component of a composite that includes materials that have other desirable properties. The composite may be assembled into a container, such as a gun case.

Abstract: A textile product in the form of a light versatile blanket that is warm and waterproof is disclosed. The blanket comprises a waterproof nylon layer and a soft, smooth acrylic lining layer securably attached to the waterproof layer. The outer surface of the nylon layer is coated with urethane. The waterproof layer and the lining layer are attached by a binding element stitched along the perimeters of the two layers. The blanket may be packaged in a clear or semi-transparent vinyl case.

Abstract: A bioabsorbable fiber useful for the manufacture of medical devices is obtained from a polymer containing from about 15 to about 30 mole percent glycolide in a melt spinning operation carried out under low shear conditions. The fiber is drawn at a ratio of about 1.5 to 2.7. The fiber possesses excellent tensile strength and a high level of retention of its original strength on storage.

Abstract: A forming fabric woven of synthetic continuous warp and weft filaments which is adopted for use with a papermaking machine. The forming fabric is formed with a support surface and a running surface with the running surface having abrasion resistant areas arranged along its length adjacent each of its edges. The abrasion resistant areas comprise abrasion resistant polyurethane impregnated to penetrate and bond with and about the warp and weft filament throughout the thickness of the forming fabric. The polyurethane forms protrusions on at least the running surface of the forming fabric.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a refrigeration cabinet comprising an interior liner, a foam insulation derived from an HHC blowing agent and an outer wall. The interior liner comprises a styrene-based inner layer, an adhesive layer, and a barrier layer. The adhesive layer comprises an ethylene copolymer grafted with an anhydride or carboxylic acid moiety, and a styrene-based polymer or copolymer. The barrier layer comprises an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer.

Abstract: Packaging, particularly for medical supplies and devices, is made from spunbonded olefin sheet material. At least a portion of the olefin sheet material is deformed to increase its surface area by between 4 and 60 percent, so as to create a pocket of a dimension sufficient to envelope the medical supply or device. After the medical supply is placed within the pocket, it is covered and sealed by another sheet having microbial barrier characteristics. Even though deformed, the spunbonded olefin packaging possesses the ability to allow quick passage of sterilizing gas, yet is resistant to penetration by contaminating microorganisms.

Abstract: A three-dimensional knit or woven fabric that is permeable to water vapor but impermeable to liquid water is provided. The fabric includes a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer and a yarn interconnecting the two layers. The two layers and the yarn are preferably made from a synthetic, such as a polyester or nylon. Both the first and second fabric layers have a barrier layer adhered to the outside surfaces thereof which is both impermeable to liquid water and permeable to water vapor. The fabric is imperviously sealed to prevent the infiltration of water.

Abstract: A cellular rubber body protection material having an inner layer of porous expanded PTFE. It is useful as, for example, a wet suit or orthopedic brace, offering improved wearing comfort and reducing allergenic reactions in comparison to conventional cellular rubber body protection materials.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an automotive interior component. The automotive interior component consists of a laminated structure comprising a resin core member having a certain rigidity, a high density polyurethane foam layer, and a soft surface skin member. Since the high density polyurethane foam is bonded over the reverse surface of the surface skin member which is typically lined by a soft foam layer for giving a soft feel, it is possible to bond the surface skin member over the resin core member at the same time as mold press forming the resin core member from semi molten resin owing to the heat insulation and barrier capabilities of the high density polyurethane foam layer. Since the conduction of heat from the semi molten resin to the soft foam layer of the surface skin member is avoided, and the press pressure is mitigated so that the collapsing of the foam layer during the press molding process is prevented.

Abstract: A wet frictional material comprises a fiber base material such as natural pulp fibers or organic synthetic fibers, a filler such as diatomaceous earth or cashew resin, a friction adjustment agent, thermosetting synthetic resin, and activated carbon fibers so that the wet frictional material is high in friction coefficient and superior in heat resistance.

Abstract: A water vapor-permeable, waterproof adhesive polymer and a linear polyurethane-urea polymer, are utilized to coat various textile materials. The compositions of these polymers as well as various methods of coating the textile materials are described.

Abstract: An extruded plastics net bag is formed by a tubular mesh body having a band which, on one side panel of the bag, extends longitudinally from the bottom to the mouth of the bag; the band and the bag are connected together by a weld line which defines the bottom of the bag and by the weld portions connecting the handles to the bag; the band is provided with two longitudinal folds defining a central longitudinal portion and two folded longitudinal portions superimposed on the inner side of the central portion, so that the respective free longitudinal edges of the folded portions are substantially adjacent.

Abstract: A rotating mold is fed with a flowable mixture of an inorganic filler material powder and a polyester resin for the purpose of generating or building up individual layers. By selecting the rotating speed during the layer buildup a more or less pronounced separation between resin and filler material is produced inside the layer, the value of the separation being selected in accordance with the specific application the component produced is intended to be used for. Subsequently the layer is fed cut glass fibers made to penetrate at least into the innermost resin-enriched region of the generated layer. Owing to this rotational-speed-controlled distribution of fiber material and resin inside the layers, larger values of mechanical strength may be obtained with reduced glass requirements. Any "strain-corrosion" may be avoided by using filler materials containing carbonate.

Abstract: Microporous waterproof and moisture vapor permeable products are described which are formed from a matrix having an internal microstructure which is coated with a hydrophobic material. A process is described including the steps of (1) applying to the surface of the matrix a liquid hydrophobic material, (2) allowing the liquid to penetrate into the microstructure and then (3) drying, vulcanizing or curing the product.

Abstract: A process for the production of a carbon-containing composite material part protected against oxidation. The process consists of forming a fibrous preform or blank of the part by superimposing layers of carbon-containing fibres (12), the fibres of each layer being parallel to one another and the fibres of the N outermost layers being oriented in the same plane in accordance with a first or a second direction, with N.gtoreq.2, said directions being perpendicular to one another. The preform is densified by a carbon-containing densification material. The N-1 outermost densified layers of the densified preform are chemically reacted, at a temperature above ambient temperature, with at least one chemical compound in order to form an outer coating of refractory carbonitride or carbide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat insulation product of mineral fiber wool. The curable binding agent of the product is an aqueous suspension containing water glass and slag. The slag reacts hydraulically with the alkalis or the water glass yielding water resistant bonds. During the preparation of the product, the suspension of water glass and slag is agitated before being applied onto the product. The curing of tile binding agent can be carried out immediately or at a later time. Curing may be effected at room temperature or at an elevated temperature.