Abstract: A beaded preform includes a plurality of adjacently positioned beads for forming a plurality of voids in an engineered material. The beaded preforms may be comprised of a filaments (single strand of beads) and mats (two-dimensional and three dimensional arrays of beads). The filaments and mats may be coated to become tows and laminates, respectively, which may then be assembled into composite materials. The preforms may be produced using novel manufacturing apparatuses and methods, and incorporated into known manufacturing processes to produce porous structures, including stress-steering structures, in any material including metals, plastics, ceramics, textiles, papers, and biological materials, for example.

Abstract: A transparent tape roll includes a plurality of windings of tape around a central core and further includes an intermediate non-transparent divider placed mid-way between the core and the outermost winding of tape such that the transparent tape is clear to the divider. The divider is placed such that the number or windings between the outermost winding and the divider, and the innermost winding and the divider is such that reflective index of the transparent material as winding layers build up is not substantial enough to effect the clarity of the transparent tape to the divider or core causing clouding.

Abstract: A label for in-mold decorating, which comprises (I) a thermoplastic resin film base layer, (II) an interlayer overlying said base layer and comprising (a) a thermoplastic resin composition, and (b) at least one antistatic agent, and (III) a heat-sealable resin layer overlying said interlayer. The label for in-mold decorating can be manufactured without developing a resin-like stain or causing roll contamination. It is free from inconveniences arising from insufficient antistatic properties in printing, cutting, blanking, and inserting into a mold, irrespective of the working environment. In addition, it exhibits a high adhesive strength upon application to a molded container.

Abstract: This invention relates to labels. In one embodiment the labels comprise a polymer facestock layer, a nano-porous layer underlying the facestock, and an adhesive layer underlying the nano-porous layer. In another embodiment, the labels comprise a polymer facestock layer, a nano-porous layer underlying the facestock, and a metal layer overlying the facestock or underlying the facestock between the facestock and the nano-porous layer. These labels can be bonded to substrates of glass, plastic, or metal using a water based adhesive which is in contact with the nano-porous layer.

Abstract: An adhesive tape having a backing and an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition is a butadiene-acrylate dispersion having a butadiene content of more than 55% in a blend with natural rubber latex and has been coated onto the backing and then dried.

Abstract: A radiation detackifiable adhesive composition comprising a (meth)acrylate copolymer including from 85 wt. % to 97.5 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate ester and from 2.5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a copolymerizable carboxylate monomer and a multi-functional urethane acrylate oligomer combined with the (meth)acrylate copolymer to provide from 25 parts to 40 parts of the oligomer per 100 parts of the copolymer. The adhesive composition becomes progressively detackified during exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Properties of adhesive compositions may be maintained at elevated temperatures, from about 115° C. to about 155° C., when they include a thermally stable free radical initiator to overcome premature adhesive detackification. The present invention further provides a clear adhesive coated sheet for supporting a silicon wafer during manufacture of semiconductor microchips. The coated sheet comprises a transparent film substrate coated with a radiation detackifiable adhesive composition.

Abstract: A peel-back, re-sealable multi-ply label in which a first portion of an upper ply is substantially coextensive with a base ply to form a two-ply panel, and in which a second portion of the upper ply extends beyond the base ply in at least one direction to form a single-ply panel. The lower surfaces of the base ply and the second portion of the upper ply are adapted to be substantially permanently attached to a container surface by a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The lower surface of the first portion of the upper ply is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive and is releasably bonded to the base ply by a release coating therebetween, enabling the first portion to be peeled back to reveal printed matter on the base ply and lower surface of the upper ply, and subsequently re-sealed.

Abstract: A self-adhering surface covering is disclosed having a substrate, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer which is disposed on the substrate and has an adhesive surface distal from the substrate, and a barrier layer disposed on the adhesive layer. In one aspect, the surface covering has substantially no tack at about 10 psi at 140° F. but has tack at about 20 psi at 75° F. In another aspect, an adhesive which is substantially non-stringing is employed in the adhesive layer. The barrier layer includes substantially non-adhesive particles which have a crush resistance of at least about 10 psi while disposed on the adhesive layer. A method of making the self-adhering surface covering includes applying an adhesive to a substrate to form an adhesive layer having an adhesive surface, and applying a barrier layer comprising substantially non-adhesive particles to the adhesive surface to form the surface covering.

Abstract: In order to provide leather with the desired cushioning properties and desirable soft handling properties, especially a grained leather with a grain structure on its upper surface, or a split leather with a surface finish, even if this leather is of minimal thickness, a foam layer is created on the non-visible underside surface of the leather. This foam layer is formed by applying a liquid plastic material containing means to create the foam and is subsequent solidified by removal of the solvent.

Abstract: A multi-layered article for establishing a seal between two substrates. The multi-layered article includes a bulk layer and an adhesive layer. The layers of the article are generally epoxy-containing, photo-activated materials. Upon photo activation, the bulk layer and the adhesive layer have different curing rates. The article is suitable for adhering and sealing two substrates together. The article is particularly useful when at least one of the substrates is glass.

Abstract: A foil-less binding tape is provided. The binding tape includes a coated backing strip, a first hot melt spine adhesive stripe coated on a coated side of the backing strip, wherein the first hot melt adhesive stripe is located away from the edges of the strip and the first hot melt adhesive stripe runs substantially from one end of the strip to the other end of the strip about the long axis of the strip; and at least two second hot melt flap adhesive stripes coated on a coated side of the backing strip wherein the second adhesive stripes are located in areas other than those covered by the first adhesive stripe.

Abstract: A double eyelid forming tape or string that can form an eyelid with a clear fold easily and safely in a simple manner, and a method of manufacturing the same. An article of manufacture for forming a fold in an eyelid of a user is constructed by applying an adhesive layer on a narrow tape member, which is resiliently stretchable so as to return to its original unstretched state after being stretched, and providing holding portions having no adhering property on the surfaces at both ends thereof for holding by fingertips of the user. A fold in the eyelid of the user is formed by pressing the stretched tape member on the position of the eyelid where the user wants to form a fold in a state where both ends thereof are held and stretched, adhering the tape member thereon with the adhesive layer, and releasing the stretched tape member. Therefore, when the tape member under a tension resiliently contracts, it breaks into the eyelid and forms an eyelid having a fold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for repairing damaged painted surfaces, wherein the material includes a paint layer which is capable of deformation and which is made of microcapsules held together by a binder. The paint is contained in the microcapsules in the form of paint droplets or powdered paint particles. The microcapsules and/or the binder are preferably made from a material that becomes tacky under the action of heat.

Abstract: A composite label (1) including a first layer (5) of printed polyester for displaying information at a first major surface (2) of the label and a second layer (7) including material having a density less than the polyester for presenting information at a second major surface (3) of the label, the second layer including a removable portion (8) arranged to be separated from the label and secured to another object. Preferably, the material of the second layer comprises polypropylene and includes an adhesive (40) on one side thereof for securing the removable portion to the first layer and the first layer includes a release coating (38) to facilitate removal of the portion therefrom, the adhesive and release coating providing a release strength factor of between 17 grams force/50 mm and 30 grams force/50 mm.

Abstract: Adhesive constructions are provided. In general, the adhesive constructions include first and second fields pressure sensitive adhesive. The amount of adhesive or coverage of adhesive in the two fields differs to advantage. A particular preferred adhesive construction is provided which includes a flexible substrate defining an outer perimeter edge and having on a side thereof an adhesive pattern which includes at least two adhesive fields, preferably arranged as: an outer perimeter adhesive field adjacent to the outer perimeter edge; and an inner adhesive field spaced from the outer perimeter edge and completely surrounded by the outer perimeter adhesive field.

Abstract: There is provided a composite magnetic tape which can be easily applied irrespective of the inside or outside of an electronic equipment, prevent radiation of undesired electromagnetic waves from the inside of the equipment and reflection into the inside of the equipment, and shield electromagnetic noise from the outside of the equipment. The tape may be in the form of an adhesive tape or a self-welding tape. The tape is constituted of a composite magnetic layer formed by dispersing soft magnetic powder into an organic binding agent. Alternatively, it may have a stacked structure of a composite magnetic layer and a conductor layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multilayer decorative sheet comprising: (a) an outer heat resistant carrier first carrier sheet, (b) a clear coat, which in one embodiment, comprises a blend of a fluorocarbon polymer and an acrylic or methacrylic resin, coated on the carrier sheet, (c) a tie coat layer on the clear coat layer, (d) fade print coat on the tie coat layer, (e) an optional back coat on the print layer, (e) a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and (f) a second carrier sheet adhered to the pressure-sensitive adhesive. When used on a vehicle the graphic has an opaque portion, such as a metallic finish, at the topside of the vehicle and the opacity fades over the graphic to clear, thereby revealing the vehicle's color under the decorative sheet. The fading occurs across the width of the graphic. In one embodiment, the fade is gradual and reveals little stark changes in opacity.

Abstract: A composite reverse osmosis membrane is described, which includes a polyamide skin layer on a porous support, with a contact angle between the polyamide skin layer surface and water of 45° or less. The composite reverse osmosis membrane has a high salt rejection and also a high water permeability. This composite reverse osmosis membrane is produced by forming a polyamide skin layer on a porous support having the steps of: forming a layer on the porous support by coating a solution A including one or more compounds having at least two reactive amino groups; contacting the layer with a solution B comprising one or more polyfunctional acid halide compounds; and subsequently, contacting the layer with a solution C comprising the polyfunctional acid halide compound of a higher concentration than the solution C. The concentration of the polyfunctional acid halide compound in the solution C is preferably at least 1.2 times of the solution B.

Abstract: Provided is a porous film which is excellent in a tear strength and has a low heat shrinkage. Such film is produced by subjecting to heat treatment on specific conditions, a porous film comprising a resin composition comprising: (a) a polypropylene base resin blend comprising 100 parts by weight of an ethylene-propylene block copolymer having a maximum peak temperature (Tm) of 140° C.≦Tm≦165° C. which is given by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), 3 to 40 parts by weight of low density polyethylene and 3 to 40 parts by weight of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, (b) calcium carbonate, (c) titanium oxide coated on a surface thereof with silica and/or alumina, (d) a hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight of 1500 to 4500, (e) an ethyl ester phosphorous acid or biphenylene phosphonite antioxidant, and (f) a hindered phenol antioxidant, wherein the above resin composition comprises 100 to 200 parts by weight of (b), 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of (c), 0.

Abstract: A reflective insulating material (1) with sufficient structural integrity to form and maintain a configuration of air ducts (9, 13), boxes and other structures having outer layers of reflective foil (2, 8), multiple inner layers of foam material (4, 6) and a mesh material (5) sandwiched between the layers of foam material, all adhered together by adhesive and heat. The material can be configured end to end and secured by tape (11, 18) to form air ducts (9, 13) or other structures. An optional hook lock (15, 16) is provided to help secure ends when forming substantially circular air ducts (13).