Abstract: A highly moisture vapor transmissive adhesive composite is disclosed comprising at least three layers, a polymeric backing layer, a high moisture vapor transmission layer, and a skin contacting adhesive layer. The high moisture vapor transmission layer may be made from a polymeric backing material, an adhesive material or both.

Abstract: A stretch releasing tape article useful for bundling items such as cables, wires, or the like includes a stretch releasing adhesive tape strip, a rigid base plate for attachment with the tape strip, and an elongate flexible strap attached to the base plate that can be arranged around the items and attached to itself to form a closed loop.

Abstract: A stretch releasing adhesive tape article includes an elongate length of stretch releasing adhesive tape and a segmented liner arranged on the adhesive that can be used to form a manually engageable pull tab at a selected location on a discrete strip of tape cut from the length of tape. Each segment of the liner can be individually removed from the tape. The segmented liner allows the adhesive tape to be made in any length and wound upon itself to form a roll, and allows a user to cut a strip having a selected length depending on the end use application for the strip, and further allows the user to form a manually engageable non-adhesive pull tab at any location on the strip which can be grasped and pulled by a user to stretch remove the tape from a substrate.

Abstract: Adhesive tape for the flying splice in paper finishing machines or the like having a paper backing and a water-soluble self-adhesive composition, the paper backing (2) being coated on one side with a water-soluble self-adhesive composition (3), and an edge region of the reverse face of the paper backing (2) being equipped with a double-sided adhesive tape (6) which in turn has a readily splicing paper backing (7) which is equipped on both sides with water-soluble self-adhesive composition (8 or 9) and, in addition, the other edge region of the reverse face of the paper backing (2) being equipped with a narrow strip of a double-sided adhesive tape (14) which in turn has a readily splicing paper backing (15) which is equipped on both sides with water-soluble self-adhesive composition (16 or 17).

Abstract: A multi-layer flexible insulation (I) comprises a series of layers which include a pair of closed-cell insulation sheets (10,12) made of multicellular plastic film (i.e. closed cell air bubbles or bubble-pack) and laminated on both sides of a thin white polyethylene film (14), a pair of aluminum foil layers or films (16,18) adhesively mounted on the outer surfaces of the bubble-pack insulation sheets (10,12), and a pair of thin clear polyester layers (20,22) provided on the outer surfaces of the aluminum layers. The aluminum layers (16,18) are vapor deposited on the polyester layers (20,22) and are assembled to the hot bubble-pack insulation sheets (10,12) while the latter are cooled. The bubble-pack sheets (10,12) are then adhered to the central polyethylene film (14) with a hot melt glue. If the polyester (20,22) is highly smooth, the aluminum (16,18) can be deposited thereon in a uniform state thereby providing a high reflectivity, low emissivity, laminate.

Abstract: A multi-layer material, useful as a preformed part for the inside roof lining of an automobile, with a plastic foam core which is incorporated with a partially disintegrated fiber reinforcement, and at least one top layer.

Abstract: In a reinforcing tape for a slide fastener, which comprises a transparent elastomer film and an adhesive layer superposed on the reverse side thereof, an intermediate layer (an anchor coat layer) having a thickness thinner than the thickness of the elastomer film and that of the adhesive layer is interposed between the elastomer film and the adhesive layer. In a preferred embodiment, a polyamide elastomer film or polyester elastomer film is the elastomer film, a polyester anchor coat agent is the intermediate layer, and a polyester hot-melt adhesive is the adhesive layer. The thickness of the intermediate layer is 0.5 to 10 &mgr;m, preferably 2 to 3 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A sheet for holding and protecting semiconductor wafers which can closely follow up even a wafer surface having large roughness is disclosed. The hot-melt sheet for holding and protecting semiconductor is applied to a surface of a semiconductor wafer to thereby hold and protect the semiconductor wafer in processing the semiconductor wafer. The sheet comprises a hot-melt layer A having a melting point of 105° C. or below. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer B may be formed on one surface of the hot-melt layer A. A reinforcing layer C having a melting point higher by 20° C. or more than that of hot-melt layer A may further be formed on one surface of the hot-melt layer A, provided that when the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer B is formed on one surface of the hot-melt layer A, the reinforcing layer C is formed on the opposite surface thereof.

Abstract: A dry erase member for receiving and releasably retaining a marking composition comprises a substrate coated with a layer of dry erase material on a first face thereof. In specific embodiments, the dry erase coating includes a major amount of a fluorinated polymer or a cellulose acetate based polymer, together with a minor amount of a melamine resin. The dry erase member may include a layer of adhesive on a second face of the substrate to allow for temporary or permanent mounting of the dry erase member onto a surface. In specific embodiments, the dry erase member is flexible. Also disclosed is a dust retaining strip for use with dry erase boards.

Abstract: Prepare a composite protective coating for metal substrates such as steel used in fabricating metal pipe or conduit. The coating, when applied to a flat metal surface, retains its bond to the metal through cold forming processes such as those used in making ribbed steel pipe. The coating resembles a sandwich of a reinforcing material layer between two adhesive films.

Abstract: A heat-activatable, alkali-removable labelling system comprises a support portion and a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed in contact with the article. The transfer portion comprises an optional, optionally alkali-removable, organic solvent soluble acrylic protective layer; an optionally alkali-removable, organic solvent soluble ink layer over said protective layer; and an alkali-removable, heat-activatable, organic solvent soluble acrylic adhesive layer over said ink layer.

Abstract: A flame-retardant pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having both excellent tackiness and flame retardancy is described which comprises, as flame-retardants, (A) ethylenebispentabromobiphenyl, and (B) a brominated bisphenol and (C) antimony trioxide and, as a base polymer, (D) an acrylic polymer, said flame-retardant components (A), (B) and (C), in terms of weight ratio, satisfying the following equations: 2≦[(A)+(B)]/(C)≦6 and (B)≦(A), and said [(A)+(B)] being added in an amount of from 30 to 90 parts by weight and said (B) being added in an amount of 15 parts by weight or greater, each based on 100 parts by weight of the base polymer (D); and a flame-retardant pressure-sensitive adhesive tape using the composition and electronic parts or a transformer utilizing the tape are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wrap for a napkin, ice cream cone or similar item made up of at least two plies, including a top sheet and a base sheet, in which the two plies are laminated together releasably. Preferably, the lamination of the two plies is accomplished with a dry residue adhesive such that the adhered together surfaces of the two plies are non-tacky after the top ply is removed from the base ply. Printing may be provided on all four surfaces presented by a wrap of the invention to add value to the wrap, for example to present a game to the user or to present the user with coupons.

Abstract: Silicone primer compositions that provide excellent anchorage for phenyl-based silicone pressure sensitive adhesive prepared tape. The compositions comprise a phenyl-modified siloxane component such as a dimethyl-diphenyl siloxane component. The relative amount of phenyl substituents in the phenyl-modified primer matches the mole percent of phenyl substituents in the adhesive. One particular PSA system includes a primer composition and an adhesive which both contain a dimethyl, 5.3 mole percent diphenyl, silanol chain stopped silicone gum. Very thin layers of the primer are used between a substrate and a pressure sensitive adhesive. The primer compositions virtually eliminate all tendencies of phenyl-based silicone PSA prepared tape to delaminate.

Abstract: An adhesive tape provided on one side with a self-adhesive composition and comprising a backing material comprising a polyester film coated with a crosslinked, thermally vulcanizable polyurethane.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film having a substantially continuous, adherent coating on at least one surface, wherein the coating includes a polymeric binder and nano-scale particles. When the coating is formed on the surface of the film, the nano-scale particles form a barrier that substantially reduces the diffusion of moisture and oxygen. In preferred embodiments, the coating includes a polymeric binder and silicate particles formed on a base substrate layer that includes a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of homopolymers, copolymers, and terpolymers of propylene, ethylene, butylene, and blends thereof.

Abstract: An underlayment assembly comprising an underlayment with an upper and a lower surface, an adhesive layer disposed on the upper surface, and a release [layer] fastener disposed on the adhesive layer, optionally with an adhesive layer on the lower surface of the underlayment, is disclosed. One or more performance enhancing layers, such as foam and solid layers, can be disposed between the underlayment and the adhesive layer to modify and/or enhance various properties of the underlayment. A primary fastener comprising part of a hook and loop fastener assembly can be attached to the upper surface of the underlayment. Mechanical fasteners, such as staples, penetrate the underlayment assembly and engage a structural support member to attach the underlayment assembly thereto. Methods for installing a surface covering over a structural support member using the underlayment assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: Generally flat structural panel for building construction includes an inner insulating core such as of plastic foam and a pair of opposed outer facings, or sheets, bonded to the panel's insulating core. One of the outer facings is of gypsum composite, or gypsum fiberboard, while the other outer facing is of oriented strand board (OSB) impregnated with plastic, such as a polyisocyanurate or urethane resin. The gypsum fiberboard forms the panel's inner surface, while the plastic impregnated OSB forms the panel's outer surface. The panel's outer facings provide high tensile strength, with the gypsum fiberboard facing also affording high load bearing capacity as well as resistant to fire, the environment, and insects. The plastic impregnated OSB does not expand or contract with changes in humidity to maintain a planar configuration for the panel with a smooth, uniform surface for exterior finishing.

Abstract: Adhesive tape with adhesive front side and non-adhesive rear side and two long edges for a flying reel change, having a) a paper carrier (P1), which is coated on one side—the front side—with a self-adhesive compound (N1), b) part of the non-adhesive rear side of the paper carrier (P1) being equipped with a double-sided adhesive tape (DO) which has, on one side, a paper carrier (P2) of cleavable paper coated on both sides with self-adhesive compound (N2, N3), characterized in that c) the double-sided adhesive tape (DO) is arranged at a distance (V) of 0.5 to 15 mm from one long edge (LK) of the adhesive tape.

Abstract: A preglued underlayment assembly comprising a substantially rigid underlayment having an upper and a lower surface, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the upper surface, and a release layer disposed on the adhesive layer. A second pressure sensitive adhesive layer and another release layer are optionally provided on the lower surface of the preglued underlayment. One or more performance enhancing layers, such as foam and solid layers, can be disposed between the underlayment and the adhesive layer to modify and/or enhance various properties of the preglued underlayment. Mechanical fasteners, such as staples, penetrate the preglued underlayment assembly and engage a structural support member to attach the preglued underlayment assembly thereto. A method of installing a surface covering over a structural support member utilizing the preglued underlayment assembly is also disclosed.