Abstract: The present invention relates to an anisotropically electricity-conductive film obtainable by dispersing in an adhesive agent electrically conductive particles, the adhesive agent being a curable adhesive agent comprising as a major component at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer; a copolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate and an acrylate and/or methacrylate monomer; a copolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate and maleic acid and/or maleic anhydride; a copolymer of ethylene, an acrylate and/or methacrylate monomer and maleic acid and/or maleic anhydride; and an ionomer resin wherein molecules of an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer are linked with each other through a metal ion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laser-markable plastics whose feature is that they comprise non-lustrous pigments based on phyllosilicates which have an irregular surface.

Abstract: A resin coat piece is provided in a bearing at a fitting surface with a housing or a shaft to eliminate occurrence of creep, and this resin coat piece is composed of a base material of polyamide 66 and mineral powder and an elastomer powder which are dispersedly mixed in the base material.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a method for the electrochemical preparation of metal colloids with particle sizes of less than 30 nm, characterized in that one or more metals of groups Ib, IIb, III, IV, V, VI, VIIb, VIII, lanthanoides, and/or actinoides of the periodic table are cathodically reduced in the presence of a stabilizer, optionally with a supporting electrolyte being added, in organic solvents or in solvent mixtures of organic solvents and/or water within a temperature range of between -78.degree. C. and +120.degree. C. to form metal colloidal solutions or redispersible metal colloid powders, optionally in the presence of inert substrates and/or soluble metal salts of the respective metals.The invention further relates to soluble or redispersible colloids as well as application on substrates and immobilization thereof, in particular for the preparation of catalysts.

Abstract: A electromagnetic-power-absorbing composite, comprising a binder and a plurality of multilayered flakes dispersed in the binder. The multilayered flakes include at least one layer pair comprising one thin film crystalline ferromagnetic metal layer adjacent to one thin film dielectric layer. The multilayered flakes are preferably present in an amount in the range from about 0.1% to about 10% by volume of the composite. The composite is useful for absorbing electromagnetic power having a frequency in the range from 5 to 6000 MHz so as to produce heat.

Abstract: A granulate of wood or some other cellulose-containing material, pieces or particles of said material being at least partially esterified with 10-50% of a dicarboxylic acid anhydride and then impregnated with 2-25% of a polyol, the granulate being stable in storage and being possible to hot press or hot form later. A method for preparing the granulate by esterification at 80-160.degree. C. and, subsequently, impregnation at 150.degree. C. at most. A method for manufacturing formed articles by hot pressing or hot forming of the granulate, without the presence of a formaldehyde-containing adhesive and preferably without the presence of any other type of adhesive.

Abstract: A particulate insulating material is disclosed which includes a sound absorptive central core having a density of at least 1.0 grams/cm.sup.3, and an outer less dense thermally insulating coating provided at least partially about the core. The outer coating is selected to provide thermally insulating properties and may have either an open or closed foamed or expanded cellular structure and a density of less than 0.75 grams/cm.sup.3, with the core comprising between about 5 to 80% of the granule by volume. The high density core is chosen from a material which absorbs, reflects and/or diffracts sound waves, such as metals as well as natural and synthetic solid compositions and compounds.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel roofing composites comprising a glass-filter fiber roofing mat and a coating containing elastomeric polysulfide and crumb rubber particles distributed substantially uniformly therethrough. The invention also comprises the methods of forming such roofing composites.

Abstract: Encapsulated electroluminescent phosphor particles and method for making same. The phosphor particles are encapsulated in a very thin oxide layer to protect them from aging due to moisture intrusion. The particles are encapsulated via a vapor phase hydrolysis reaction of oxide precursor materials at a temperature of between about 25.degree. C. and about 170.degree. C., preferably between about 100.degree. C. and about 150.degree. C. The resultant encapsulated particles exhibit a surprising combination of high initial luminescent brightness and high resistance to humidity-accelerated brightness decay.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising relatively elastic and relatively inelastic materials chemically bonded together is disclosed. In one embodiment, the relatively elastic and relatively inelastic materials are arranged in such a fashion to impart flexibility to the article of footwear. In particular, plastic and rubber materials are bonded together to improve the flexibility of an outsole of an article of footwear. The invention also is directed to the fabrication of new or improved devices and elements for use in articles of footwear and their associated methods of construction such as closure mechanisms comprising relatively elastic straps bonded to relatively inelastic anchor portions and vice versa, articulating inelastic and elastic exoskeleton constructions useful in skates and ski boots, and elastic or inelastic eyelets surrounded by inelastic or elastic materials.

Abstract: A fog-resistant microporous transparent film and the method of manufacturing the same are described. The fog-resistant film is made of SiOH which can absorb water molecules by both of a polar --Si--OH functional group and microporosity, and is hence provided with excellent and stable wettability. The SiOH film is coated on a PMMA or PC substrate by ion-assisted plasma-enhanced e-beam or thermal evaporation.

Abstract: A surface-treated steel sheet with a resin-based chemical treatment coating on the steel sheet surface, having poorly soluble chromate colloid particles finely dispersed in a matrix resin such that the mean particle size of the dispersed particles is under 1 .mu.m.

Abstract: A flowable material to isolate or treat a surface consists of a plurality of manufactured composite particles. Each composite particle includes a core, and a sealant layer at least partially encapsulating the core. The core is relatively dense compared to the sealant layer, and the composite particle has a specific gravity greater than one. The sealant layer includes a clay mineral, a pozzolanic material and/or activated carbon. A sealant layer formed of a pozzolanic material creates a hardened underwater barrier layer. The sealant layer can also include natural fibers such as cellulose or man-made fibers such as glass, carbon or plastics to mechanically improve the geotechnical properties of the layer when hydrated. The composite particles can also include a material to treat the contaminants or otherwise improve the surrounding environment.

Abstract: Described is a multi-layer, flexible transfer tape with a backing and an adhesive layer, wherein between the backing and adhesive layer a bonding agent-containing transfer layer is provided, which adheres more strongly to the adhesive layer than to the backing. With this a) the bonding agent-containing transfer layer and/or b) the adhesive layer contains fine hollow particles and a water-soluble, solid alcohol. Furthermore the invention relates to a suitable process for producing such a transfer tape as well as to special application possibilities of same, in particular in rolled-up form in a hand apparatus. In particular, when used it leads to a transferred layer in which fractures, in particular micro-cracks, are excluded, and in an improvement of the initial adhesion when the transfer tape is used again after it has been stored for a long time.

Abstract: Stable conductive polymer compositions which do not contain metal ions.The compositions comprise at least one inherently conductive polymer or copolymer chosen from polythiophenes, polypyrroles, polyacetylenes, polyphenylenes, polythiophene copolymers, polypyrrole copolymers and their water-soluble derivatives, characterized in that the inherently conductive polymer is doped with an oxidizing compound chosen from the compounds of formulae:R--NO and R--NO.sub.2,in which R is chosen from the groups HSO.sub.4, R.sup.1 SO.sub.3 and (R.sup.1 SO.sub.2).sub.2 N,in which R.sub.1 ?sic! is chosen from linear or branched alkyl radicals having 1 to 10 atoms, preferably 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and linear or branched fluoroalkyl radicals having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Application in microelectronics.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impregnated sheet. It is impregnated with a composition containing, as a mixture, a crosslinkable polymer having a glass transition temperature of between -10.degree. and 35.degree. C., used in the form of a stable aqueous dispersion, other than a styrene/ethyl acrylate/butyl acrylate copolymer, and a water-soluble binder. According to the invention, the water-soluble binder is chosen from poly(vinyl alcohol), gelatin, starches, cellulose derivatives, alginates and mixtures thereof. Application to laminated decorative coverings.

Abstract: Silver halide photographic material comprising finely divided solid spherical polymer beads having an average particle size between about 0.1 and about 10 .mu.m and having a glass transition temperature of at least 40.degree. C. The polymer beads are prepared by a one step reaction in an aqueous reaction medium whereby the polymer beads are formed by the simultaneous reaction of1) a silane monomer comprising an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated group,2) at least one .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, different from the silane monomer, capable of forming a polymer that is soluble in the monomer(s) present in the aqueous solvent mixture but which is insoluble in water,3) a free radical-forming polymerization initiator that is soluble in the aqueous solvent mixture, and4) a graft-polymerizable polymer containing hydrophilic groups, and capable of forming a graft polymer that remains soluble in the aqueous reaction mixture.

Abstract: This invention concerns an organic/inorganic composite in particulate form prepared by spray drying a solution or dispersion comprising an organic polymer and an inorganic glassy polymer precursor under such conditions that the inorganic glassy polymer precursor forms an inorganic glassy polymer to yield the particulate. Such particulates are useful as reinforcing agents for polymers and in monolithic structures prepared by compression of a plurality of said particulates.

Abstract: A 2-oxetanone sizing agent that is made from fatty acid(s) containing linoleic acid. Paper that is sized with the 2-oxetanone alkaline sizing agent does not encounter machine feed problems in high speed converting or reprographic machines, so the sizing agent is useful for paper including continuous forms bond paper and adding machine paper, processes for converting the paper into envelopes, continuous forms bond paper and adding machine paper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display screen comprising a phosphor composition of a sulphide and/or selenide-containing phosphor which is provided with a coating which comprises molybdenum (VI)-trioxide. In such display screens, the advantages of the efficient sulphide or selenide-containing phosphors can be used and said display screens remain bright and rich in contrast for a long period of time because the coating, which comprises molybdenum (VI)-trioxide, surprisingly acts as a stabilizing protective coating which limits the corrosion processes in sulphide and/or selenide-containing phosphors induced by low-energy radiation.