Abstract: A honeycomb structural body with improved spalling strength includes a plurality of passages aligned in its axial direction which are defined by partition walls. In the honeycomb structural body, a ratio of L/d is in a range of 0.4-1.3, where d is a diameter of an inscribed circle of the periphery of the honeycomb structural body on a plane perpendicular to its axial direction, and L is a length along the axial direction of the honeycomb structural body.

Abstract: Decorative products made using motion picture film and a process for making the products is provided. The decorative products include a room divider, a window covering, a wall hanging, and a lamp shade. The products are comprised of a plurality of strips of motion picture film arranged in a pattern and permanently attached together. The products are made by a process that comprises the steps of cutting a plurality of strips from motion picture film, laying the strips out to form a predetermined pattern, and permanently attaching the strips together in the predetermined pattern. The process may also include the steps of applying a protective coating to the strips, and fastening the strips to a mounting device suitable for mounting the strips to a ceiling, wall, or lamp.

Abstract: An extruded panel unit for constructional purposes having two sheet-like major surfaces interconnected and spaced apart by an internal honeycomb structure which divides the space between the major surfaces into a plurality of subspaces. The extruded panel unit may also have joining flanges to allow for connection to other extruded panel units.

Abstract: We reduce core crush in honeycomb sandwich structure by using a peripheral tiedown ply, generally in combination with a scrim-reinforced barrier film, between the composite laminate and the core along the panel chamfer to prevent slipping of the barrier film and outer laminates relative to the core during curing. We produce superior panels with lighter weights, improved mechanical properties, and more predictable structural performance.

Abstract: A method of making a honeycomb structure includes the step of intermittently slitting a sheet of material such that longitudinal slits are aligned in alternating staggered rows. Each staggered row has a lateral centerline spaced substantially uniformly from adjacent row centerlines. The longitudinal slits in each staggered row have substantially uniform lateral spaces between each slit. Another step is applying continuous stripes of adhesive laterally across a top side and a bottom side of the sheet such that each stripe is spaced apart longitudinally and centered on a row of slits. The stripes alternate between the top side and the bottom side. Still another step includes pleating the sheet such that pleats run longitudinally. Each pleat has a top fold and a bottom fold aligned with a longitudinal slit. Yet another step involves gathering the pleats together in a closed stack and compressing the stack to cause the stripes of adhesive to bond the pleats together at adhesive contact points.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved components for a base rail system for the protection of fixtures such as display shelves, booths, and grocery store refrigeration cabinets. A protruding rotatable corner member rotatably engages objects that collide with the corner, reducing abrasion of the corner and of the object. In addition, the rotatable corner member redirects objects so as to reduce collision forces on the fixture protection system. Socket adapters closely receive a segmented, spheroidal rotatable member and rotatably couple the member to base rail protection members. A base rail protection member includes a single piece arcuate resilient sheath disposed over an arcuate channel member so as to form a cushioning gap therebetween for absorbing and dispersing collision forces. The arcuate sheath includes retaining grooves disposed along the length thereof for engaging tabs disposed along the arcuate channel member.

Abstract: A base form for use in making decorative baskets and other art form arrangements has a plastic grid sheet on which is sewn a series of concentric circles of loops made from narrow strips of a thin plastic film. The loops are formed with their bases abutting and the bases sewn to the plastic grid sheet. The grid sheet is formed to fit the particular application. Flowers and other decorative notions may be inserted into the grid material and loops to form a pleasing arrangement.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a load-bearing structure with a novel interlocking edge. Also provided is a method of making a load-bearing structure having an overlapping edge, in which structural members are combined so that a stepped-down lip of one structural member covers a peripheral edge of another member. Also provided is a load-bearing structure having cellular structure and which is useful with or without an overlapping edge. In addition, there is provided a molding method for making cellular, load-bearing structures.

Abstract: A method for producing a sandwich-type panel with structural and acoustic properties and formed of a core with an open cellular structure. The method includes the steps of forming first and second skins by superimposing and hot-pressing at least two fabric plies of mineral or synthetic fibers impregnated with a thermoplastic resin, of forming in one of the skins perforations with a diameter of between about 0.5 and 1.5 mm, with a vacuum proportion of empty spaces on the surface of the skin of between about 10 and 25%, of after preparation of the skins applying on one face of the skins an epoxy adhesive coating, of forming a sandwich including the open cellular structure with the two skins on its opposing faces, and then of hot-pressing the sandwich at an appropriate temperature so as to polymerize the adhesive. During hot-pressing the pressure and duration are set so as to avoid any full or partial obstruction of the perforations of the perforated skin.

Abstract: A decorative pin having a surface made of metal for displaying a high quality color photographic image having a high degree of image resolution reproduced directly onto a metal surface and a method for reproducing a high quality photographic image directly onto a metal surface are disclosed. The decorative pin of the present invention comprises a base member made of brass having an upper surface for displaying a photographic image that is reproduced directly onto the upper surface and a lower surface having means for removably attaching the decorative pin to a garment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a novel honeycomb substrate, an extrusion die apparatus for forming the novel substrate, as well as a method for extruding the honeycomb structure. This inventive honeycomb structure possesses a matrix of straight cell walls defining a plurality of straight flow cells running generally parallel to the axis of extrusion, as well as a matrix of cross-directional or corrugated cell walls defining a plurality of flow channels some of which may be at an angle, preferably perpendicular to the axis of extrusion or to the straight flow channels. The extrusion die apparatus is generally comprised of primary and secondary feed holes and associated discharge slots and, preferably a device for causing buckling of the extrudate which exits the primary slots.

Abstract: A decorative article for displaying themes that may be used in decorating, educating, or advertising. The decorative article comprises a base, one or more frontal portions, and one or more flexible branch elements connecting each of the frontal portions to the base. The branch elements suspend the frontal elements in front of the base. Air current or other motion attributed to external forces can induce the frontal elements into a random bouncing motion on the branch elements. The base and the frontal portions have predetermined shapes and are imprinted with predetermined graphical designs. The base, frontal portions and branch elements are created from thin, flexible and preferably transparent plastic material which make the graphical designs viewable from multiple directions.

Abstract: There are provided decorative articles, and methods of making decorative articles, by applying adhesive and coloring agent to a plant, such as a dandelion, the plant having a stalk and an achene assembly, the achene assembly including a receptacle and a plurality of pappus structures; and then drying the adhesive and coloring agent. Also provided are kits for use in such methods.

Abstract: An absorbent folded hand towel having improved effectiveness at hand drying based on the weight of the towel. The towel is composed of an absorbent fibrous cellulosic web having in combination: 1) a total area of less than about 500 cm.sup.2 ; 2) a basis weight of greater than about 45 gsm; 3) a TWA of greater than about 3 g/g; and 4) a unit tensile strength of less than about 1300 meters, so that the hand towel provides a hand towel utility of less than about 5 grams per hand dry event.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel composite materials in which polypropylene is reinforced by the inclusion of bamboo fibers. Preferably the polypropylene may be maleated prior to inclusion of the bamboo fibers in order to promote bonding between the bamboo fibers and the polypropylene matrix.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for attachment to the window frame running around a window opening on a vehicle door comprises a sealing strip made of extruded plastics or rubber material and incorporating metal reinforcemet. The strip fits over a flange forming part of the window frame. The strip has a locking protrusion made of flexible material having a shoulder adjacent a hollow interior chamber. The latter enables the shoulder to flex and pivot and to pass over a re-entrant rigid lip at the mouth of a rigid channel in the frame and to lock behind this lip. The strip can thus be fitted and removed without the use of a tool. The strip also defines a channel for receiving the window glass.

Abstract: An imitation tree comprising a fluid bearing support stand and a plurality of natural boughs attached to the stand, a method of making same and a support stand for attaching boughs thereto.

Abstract: The present invention presents an improved self-sustaining, lightweight honeycomb material made from non-elastomeric, imperforate, air permeable, nonwoven polypropylene or polypropylene/polyethylene blend. The thermoplastic honeycomb material of this invention exhibits anisotropic flexing characteristics providing conformability in three dimensions when flexed. In addition, the honeycomb has improved cushioning, resiliency, squeezability and shape recovery following crush, impact or squeezing. It is energy absorptive, thermally insulative, soft, breathable, compressible, shock absorbent and has low water absorbency making it compatible with moist environments, such as perspiration.

Abstract: A thermally conductive structure for transferring heat energy transversely, relative to a heat source interconnected to the structure, is disclosed. The structure generally includes a plurality of non-metallic thermal plugs insertable into a corresponding plurality of cells of a honeycomb core. Each of the thermal plugs are primarily axially thermally conductive. The honeycomb core is sandwiched between first and second panels, the heat source being mounted on the first panel. As such, the structure with high through the thickness thermal conductivity (e.g., greater than 200 W/m .degree.K) and conductance primarily transversely transfers heat energy from the heat source to the second panel via the plurality of thermal plugs.

Abstract: A zeolite-coatable metallic foil, in particular in the form of a honeycomb body, is formed of a steel containing chromium and/or aluminum and having a surface. An oxide layer covers the surface. A ceramic washcoat on the oxide layer acts as a bonding layer for receiving a zeolite layer. A process for producing a metallic foil coated with zeolite, in particular in the form of a honeycomb body, includes oxidizing a steel foil containing chromium and/or aluminum to form a finely grained aluminum oxide layer on a surface. A ceramic washcoat acting as a bonding layer is applied to the oxide layer. A zeolite layer is applied to the ceramic bonding layer.