Abstract: A tubular thermoplastic polyimide film manufactured by melt-extruding a novel kind of thermoplastic polyimide resin is provided. This film has a remarkably high dimensional accuracy, inclusive of the accuracy of film thickness, and is suitable for use in a variety of applications such as printer fixation belts.

Abstract: A process for preparing thermoinsulating and/or structural double-walled molded bodies, which comprises the following steps:(a) heating two sheets made of thermoplastic polymer to a temperature equal or slightly higher than their softening point;(b) inserting between the two sheets a pre-mold made of an expanded polymeric material;(c) thermoforming in a mold the two sheets on the pre-mold;(d) soldering together the two sheets on their rims by means of a pressure applied on them by the mold.

Abstract: Extrusion laminates of incrementally stretched nonwoven fibrous webs and thermoplastic films are made. A web of spun bonded fibers is incrementally stretched to provide fiber ends extending outwardly from both web surfaces for bonding with the extruded thermoplastic film and to provide a soft fibrous texture to the laminate.

Abstract: A non-woven recyclable polyester fabric suitable for use as a bale covering that is a single layer batt formed of crosslapped fiber having a structure compacted by needlepunching and calendering. A process for producing this non-woven recyclable polyester fabric that includes forming a web of fiber, crosslapping the web to form a batt, needlepunching the batt, and calendering the batt under suitable conditions.

Abstract: Orthopedic splint materials made with thermoplastic polyester, particularly poly (epsilon-caprolactone) with a molecular weight of over 5,000 and melting between 50.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. have improved properties when subjected to gamma radiation in the range from 0.5 to 30 megarads.

Abstract: A composite membrane comprises an inorganic support having interstices and porous inorganic films of sintered non-metallic particles carried by the support and bridging the interstices thereof. The support is preferably a woven metal mesh, with the films substantially coplanar with the support. The films may be formed by applying a suspenion of refractory particles in a polymer solution to bridge the interstices of the support, and heating the films to partly sinter the particles. Since the films are in compression at ambient temperature, any cracks that may be formed by damage to the composite membrane tend not to propagate.

Abstract: Composite boards made primarily from recycled waste paper and methods for production of such boards are described.

Abstract: Transparent plastic panels, particularly those used in noise-reducing barriers, are provided with bird-protecting means comprising plastic threads which are embedded by casting in the panels and are of such high-contrast that they can be seen by birds. The threads also prevent the panel from fracturing. Preferably the plastic threads are of black dyed polyamide and have a thickness of about 2 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soil release composition for application to or finishing on polyester textile that is heat set at a temperature of 375.degree. F. (191.degree. C.) or higher, said composition comprising a non-fiber forming polyester-polyether copolymer and an antioxidantly effective amount of an acid catalyzed phenol-formaldehyde condensation product of the Novolak type.

Abstract: Articles comprising a nonwoven polypropylene fabric bonded directly to a film of a heterophasic polymer composition comprising:A) a polypropylene homopolymer, or a crystalline copolymer of propylene with ethylene and/or another .alpha.-olefinB) an ethylene-propylene copolymer, andC) a copolymer of ethylene with propylene and/or another .alpha.-olefin, and optionally a diene.

Abstract: A laminated composite comprising first and second components, and a bonding interlayer interposed between the first and second components. The bonding interlayer includes a non-fluoroplastic carrier element coated with a fluoroplastic which melts under conditions of elevated temperature and pressure to effect a bond between the first and second components. The tensile strength of the carrier element is less than the combined tensile strengths of any substrates included in the first and second components.

Abstract: There is disclosed a thermally bonded spunbond web of thermoplastic filaments and a nonwoven fabric laminate comprising an internal layer of meltblown thermoplastic microfibers sandwiched between two layers of spunbond thermoplastic filaments. The spunbond web and the spunbond layers of the fabric laminate consist of thermoplastic filaments which are formed from a mixture of a thermoplastic polymer and an effective amount of a nucleating agent. The layers are bonded by thermal spot bonding. In the preferred embodiment, the thermoplastic polymer is polypropylene with a melt-flow rate of at 230 .degree. C. of or greater than 12 grams per ten minutes. Also in the preferred embodiment, the nucleating agent constitutes from about 0.1 to 0.3 percent by weight of the mixture of polypropylene and nucleating agent.

Abstract: A stretchable, drapable, windproof, water resistant and water vapor permeable composite fabric including an inner layer of fabric, a first adhesive layer, a non-porous hydrophilic barrier layer, a second adhesive layer and an outer layer of fabric. At least one of the adhesive layers is of a hydrophilic material and may be continuous, and which joins the inner fabric layer to one side of the barrier layer, the second adhesive layer adhering the barrier layer to the outer fabric layer. The adhesive layers and the barrier layer are constructed to allow water vapor molecules to travel therethrough by a process of absorption-diffusion-desorption, but restrict the passage of wind and liquid water. The inner layer is formed of a hydrophobic material rendered sufficiently hydrophilic to permit wicking or formed with an inner surface formed of said material and an outer surface formed of a naturally absorbent material.

Abstract: A moisture-permeable acoustic lamina which is usable as a wall covering has a foraminous woven fabric layer adhered to a fabric backing by a discontinuous thermoplastic polymer layer. The woven fabric preferably has an embossed undulate outer surface to enhance the acoustic properties of the lamina and to impart an aesthetic textural appearance. The individual yarns of the woven fabric are preferably substantially uniformly coated with a polyvinyl chloride plastisol to impart stain and wear-resistance, inhibit the growth of molds, fungi, bacteria and the like, and to enhance the appearance of the exposed face of the lamina. The moisture-permeable lamina structure allows wall covering paste, used to adhere the lamina to a wall, to dry at an acceptable rate, yet does not allow paste to bleed through the foraminous woven fabric layer.

Abstract: A reinforcing panel and process for making the same for use in reinforcing wood structural members including laminated beams, wood I-beams, and trusses. The reinforcing panel is comprised of a plurality of synthetic fibers that are arranged parallel to one another and aligned with the longitudinal direction of the panel, and accordingly the wood structure. The panel has substantially no transverse fibers. The fibers are maintained in position by a resin encasement that completely encloses the fibers with the exception of some fibers that are closest to the surface. The surface of the reinforcing panel is treated so that those fibers closest to the surface of the panel are caused to "hair up" so that the reinforcing panel may be used with non-epoxy adhesives which are commonly used in the laminated beam industry, such as resorcinol.

Abstract: A microfibrous sorbent article is provided. The microfibrous sorbent article comprises an elongate boom having a substantially oval cross-section. The boom is formed of multiple adjacent microfibers layers, the layers being bonded to each other by entanglement of fibers between adjacent layers. Also provided is a method for making the microfibrous sorbent article.

Abstract: The semi-finished product according to the invention consists exclusively of liquid crystal thermoplastic polymers (LCP), whereof at least one first liquid crystal thermoplastic polymer (LCP) is in the form of fibers (18) and has a given melting point, and whereof at least one second liquid crystal thermoplastic polymer (LCP) (16) has a melting point below that of the first LCP. This semi-finished product is in particular a fabric. By simply heating under pressure at a temperature equal to the melting point of the second LCP, followed by cooling, a composite material with improved mechanical and physicochemical performance characteristics are obtained.

Abstract: A fiber fabric useful for flame-resistant garment is composed of yarns comprising a blend of 65 to 95% by weight of an aromatic polyamide fiber-containing fiber component with 5 to 40% by weight of a polyester fiber component; the aromatic polyamide fiber-containing fiber component comprising 50 to 100% by weight of aromatic polyamide fibers and 0 to 50% by weight of cellulose fibers and the fiber fabric having a limiting oxygen index of 26 or more.

Abstract: A sound dampener for a disk brake assembly comprising a composite of vinyl ester and glass. Preferably, the composite is comprised of a region of woven glass sandwiched between a layer of vinyl ester and another layer of vinyl ester in which random strands of glass are embedded. The composite dampens the vibrations induced by the friction associated with the disk brake assembly to eliminate brake squeal. The composite also has low rates of thermal conductivity and thermal expansion which aid in reducing break squeal.

Abstract: A substantially rigid corrugated plastic material having at least one sealed edge sealed with a seal line pattern. The seal line pattern has a series of generally parallel grooves, wherein preferably groove depth increases from the outside to the middle of the pattern.