Abstract: A friction material composite especially suitable for an electromagnetic clutch, includes a reinforcing fiber material, optionally an organic filler, an inorganic filler, and a friction and abrasion conditioner bonded together by a thermosetting resin binder. The reinforcing fiber material contains 25 to 35 percent by volume of staple cellulose pulp of not more than 150 .mu.m in fiber length. The organic filler contains 30 to 40 percent by weight of an organic filler material of not more than 840 .mu.m in maximum grain size. The friction and abrasion conditioner contains and 0.5 to 5 percent by volume of aluminum oxide and/or magnesium oxide of not more than 250 .mu.m in maximum grain size. The material composite has a porosity in the range of 15 to 30 percent by volume.

Abstract: A multilayer polymeric film having dead bend characteristics which are substantially planar isotropic is a laminate of at least two layers of one or more polymeric films, in which:A. each polymeric film layer is highly oriented in one direction, such that each polymeric film layer has dead bend properties with respect to bending deformations substantially normal to the direction or orientation; andB. the direction of orientation of each polymeric film layer forms an angle of at least about 30 degrees with the direction of orientation of each adjacent polymeric film layer.A method for making the multilayer polymeric film having dead bend characteristics also is provided.

Abstract: A two-step, sequential coating method is disclosed which permits the use of aqueous precursor solutions to coat water-insoluble compounds onto thermoplastic film. In a preferred embodiment, an aqueous oleic acid/ammonium oleate solution is coated onto amorphous polyester sheet which is subsequently monoaxially oriented by stretching in the machine direction, and coated with an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide, thereby forming a layer of calcium oleate in situ. The coated film is subsequently biaxially oriented by stretching in the transverse direction, and heat-set.

Abstract: Described is a way of sealing a carbon body such as monolithic graphite tooling so that it retains its vacuum integrity through numerous thermal cycles typical of thermoplastic processing. This is accomplished by (a) applying to the body surface a coating formulation composed of a carbon-filled solution of a polyamic acid formed by reaction between pyromellitic acid dianhydride and 2,2-bis[4-(aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane, and (b) heat curing the coated body to cause the polyamic acid to imidize into a thermally cured polyimide.

Abstract: Improved polymer additive concentrate compositions used in nylon film layers. The improved concentrate comprises a carrier of a nylon polymer composition and the additive material. Preferred nylons includes nylon 6; nylon 6,66; nylon 6,6; and combinations thereof. Preferred additives are antiblock agents and slip agents. The film layers may comprise a single layer nylon film, or may be part of a multiple layer composition. The films are susceptible to being used in making packaging.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layer structure having improved adhesion between its layers. The multi-layer structure has in the following order: a layer of PVC, a layer of adhesive resin, and a layer of polyamide. The adhesive resin comprises organic solvent, vinyl resin, phthalate plasticizer, and leveling agent. The vinyl resin is selected from the group consisting of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol terpolymer (VAGH), vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer (VYHH), and vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate-maleic acid terpolymer (VMCM). Electrical conductors formed from a wire conductor and the multi-layer structure have superior adhesion between layers even after the polyamide layer absorbs moisture.

Abstract: A composition of a metallic compound represented by the formula MT, and G is provided by sputtering an M.sub.x G.sub.100-x target. M is a metal selected from the group of titanium, hafnium, zirconium, and mixtures thereof. T is selected from the group of N, C, and mixtures thereof. G is a metal selected from the group of gold, platinum, and palladium. X is an integer from about 65 to about 95. Also provided are substrates coated with the composition and process for depositing the composition on substrates.

Abstract: A composite film for bar code labels comprising first and second heat-resisting non-water-absorbing synthetic resin films. On the first film of the composite film bar code can be reproduced by means of a high speed dry process electrostatic copier.

Abstract: A reinforced hydraulic cementitious composition containing a fibrous material comprising a homopolymer of acrylonitrile or a copolymer of acrylonitrile having a molar concentration of acrylonitrile monomer units in the range of from about 98 percent to about 100 percent which has a denier in the range of from about 1 to about 25 and a length of from about 0.15 inch to 1 inch.

Abstract: Disclosed are shaped articles comprising a continuous polyester phase having dispersed therein microbeads of cellulose acetate which are at least partially bordered by void space, the microbeads of cellulose acetate being poresent in an amount of about 10-30% by weight based on the weight of said polyester, said void space occupying about 2-50% by volume of said shaped article. Such articles have excellent physical properties, especially optical properties, and are useful in such applications as paper substitutes, for example.

Abstract: A two-sided adhesive tape comprising first and second single-sided adhesive tapes connected to one another by a bridge member. Each single-sided adhesive tape comprises an elongated strip of flexible material having lengthwise extending lateral edges, an adhesive side surfaced with adhesive, and a back side not surfaced with adhesive. The bridge member comprises an elongated strip of flexible material having lengthwise extending lateral edges. The single-sided adhesive tapes are positioned in edge-to-edge relationship to one another, such that their inner lateral edges are adjacent to one another with the adhesive sides of the single-sided adhesive tapes facing in opposite directions. The bridge member extends between the single-sided adhesive tapes. In one embodiment, the bridge member is adhesively joined to the adhesive sides of the single-side adhesive tapes.

Abstract: Microencapsulated materials are released by rupturing of an adhesive layer on a substrate containing the capsules. At least two sheets are secured by the adhesive layer containing the microcapsules. At least one of said two sheets has an adhesive on the outer face of said at least one sheet.

Abstract: The mica-coated adhesive tape comprises at least one sheet of mica paper and at least one backing sheet bonded to the mica paper sheet by means of a binder, the face of the mica paper sheet away from the backing sheet being coated with an adhesive. The adhesive includes an outer coating of a silicone resin.

Abstract: A paste of a glazing composition is coated on the entire surface of a ceramic substrate having a metallized metal portion, and the paste-coated ceramic substrate is sintered in a reducing atmosphere, and a glazing layer is formed on the entire surface of the metallized metal portion by utilizing the repellency of the melt of the glazing composition to the metallized metal portion. A glazing composition comprising SiO.sub.2, B.sub.2 O.sub.3, BaO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and an alkali metal oxide or a glazing composition comprising SiO.sub.2, BaO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, CaO and MgO or SrO is used. An acrylic resin syrup, especially an isobutyl methacrylate resin syrup, is used as a binder of a coating paste for forming a glazing layer.

Abstract: A process for preparing a transfer graphic article having a protective clear coat in precise registration therewith such that the graphic has rounded and sealed edges, and the article produced thereby. The edges of the underlying adhesive are sealed by the clear coat such that improved solvent resistance is achieved.

Abstract: A welding backup tape assembly includes a flexible, elongated, heat resistant ribbon, such as a metal foil strip, with a flexible, elongated, heat resistant, fibrous rope having a flexible reinforcing core, preferably metallic, attached to one major side of the ribbon, suggestedly by stitching with a glass fiber thread, to form a substantially unitary assembly. Pressure sensitive adhesive layers are applied to the ribbon on either side of the fibrous rope to allow that side of the assembly to be adhered to the weldable workpiece. In the preferred embodiment, the fibrous rope is formed by a knitted, multistrand stainless steel wire core supporting a sheath of knitted, texturized, untwisted fiberglass yarns. Untexturized, low or no twist, continuous, glass fiber thread is used to stitch the rope to the ribbon.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet according to the present invention comprises a substrate having coated on the surface thereof an adhesive layer consisting of an adhesive and a radiation polymerizable compound, said compound being a urethane acrylate oligomer having a molecular weight of 3,000-10,000, preferably 4,000-8,000. The adhesive sheet is preferably used in subjecting semiconductor wafers to dicing operation and no adhesive sticks to and remains on the back side surface of the wafer chip as picked up.

Abstract: A multi-layer film is disclosed having improved adhesion between layers and consisting essentially of the following elements:(a) a layer consisting essentially of vinylidene chloride copolymer; and,(b) a layer consisting essentially of about 5-40 wt. % of ethylene/butyl-acrylate copolymer having a melting point of about 110.degree. C. blended with about 95-60 wt. % of linear ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions having a Tg of -45.degree. to -25.degree. C. suitable for application to plasticized polyvinyl chloride comprising 30-70% by weight of a vinyl ester of a alkenoic acid; 10-30% by weight ethylene; 20-40% by weight of a di-2-ethylhexyl maleate or di-n-octyl maleate or the corresponding fumarate; and 1 to 10% by weight of a mono-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A multi-layer polymeric structure useful for packages comprises at least one protective layer of hydrophobic resin and at least one layer of water-sensitive oxygen barrier resin. This multi-layer polymeric structure is characterized by incorporating in the oxygen barrier layer at least one macromolecular compound selected from the group consisting of high polymers of a three-dimensional network structure containing hydrophilic groups and water-soluble macromolecular compounds containing ionizing groups.Optionally, the oxygen barrier layer and the protective layer may be joined through the medium of an additional layer of adhesive resin in a laminated form.