Abstract: A nonwoven cloth 1 comprising 100% vinal filaments is bonded and fixed with microporous aromatic polysulfone resin 6 incorporating fine through-holes 5 by the steps of; impregnating the nonwoven cloth 1 with an aromatic polysulfone resinous solution 3 prepared by dissolving the aromatic polysulfone resin in an organic solvent, subsequently immersing the cloth 1 impregnated with the aromatic polysulfone resinous solution 3 in a nonsolvent 4 so as to coagulate the aromatic polysulfone resinous solution 3, afterwards washing the cloth 1 with water, and finally drying the cloth 1. The polishing cloth 7 comprises this nonwoven cloth 1 bonded and fixed with the microporous aromatic polysulfone resin 6. Therefore, as far as the polishing cloth 7 is used, the porous structure of the resin is free from being deformed by heat and pressure added to the cloth during the polishing process and clogging of the polishing particles can also be prevented.

Abstract: An article support adapted for adhering to a substrate is described. The article support preferably includes a base member, a stretch release adhesive tape adhered to that base member, and some mechanism for gripping the stretch release adhesive tape. These items are arranged so that when the base member is adhered to the substrate by the stretch release adhesive tape, the base member can be removed by pulling on the gripping means at an acute angle from the surface of the substrate. Gripping means which resist disassociation from the stretch release adhesive tape during the removal of the base from the substrate are disclosed, including handle types. The base member can be generic, suitable for attaching various types of support members via, for example, complimentary dovetail slides. In such cases, provision such as a latch can be made to temporarily lock the support member to the base member.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for manufacturing sheets having a highly inorganically filled matrix. Suitable inorganically filled mixtures are prepared by mixing together an organic polymer binder, water, one or more inorganic aggregate materials, fibers, and optional admixtures in the correct proportions in order to form a sheet which has the desired performance criteria. The inorganically filled mixtures are formed into sheets by first extruding the mixtures and the passing the extruded materials between a set of rollers. The rolled sheets are dried in an accelerated manner to form a substantially hardened sheet, such as by heated rollers and/or a drying chamber. The inorganically filled sheets may have properties substantially similar to sheets presently made from traditional materials like paper, paperboard, polystyrene, plastic, or metal. Such sheets can be rolled, pressed, scored, perforated, folded, and glued.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and apparatus for manufacturing sheets having a highly inorganically filled matrix. Suitable inorganically filled mixtures are prepared by mixing together an organic polymer binder, water, one or more aggregate materials, fibers, and optional admixtures in the correct proportions in order to form a sheet which has the desired performance criteria. The inorganically filled mixtures are formed into sheets by first extruding the mixtures and then passing the extruded materials between a set of rollers. The rolled sheets are dried in an accelerated manner to form a substantially hardened sheet, such as by heated rollers and/or a drying chamber. The inorganically filled sheets may have properties substantially similar to sheets presently made from traditional materials like paper, paperboard, polystyrene, plastic, or metal. Such sheets can be cut, rolled, pressed, scored, perforated, folded, and glued to fashion articles from the sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-adhesive nonwoven elastic composite material composed of at least one elastic composite material; and a coating of a self-adhesive material on at least a portion of at least one exterior surface of the elastic composite material so that the material is capable of being compressed in the Z-direction at least about 45 percent at a pressure of about 3 psi to a thickness of not less than about 0.035 inch. The elastic composite material may contain an elastomeric nonwoven fibrous web joined to at least one relatively nonelastic gatherable material at spaced-apart locations so that the gatherable material is gathered between the spaced-apart locations. Such an elastic composite material can be coated with a self-adhesive material on at least a portion of at least one exterior surface of the elastic composite material so that the peel strength of the self-adhesive material is less than the peel strength of the layers of the elastic composite material.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the production of ceramic substrates used in the manufacture of thin-film photovoltaic cells used for directly converting solar energy to electrical energy. Elongated ribbon-like sheets of substrate precursor containing a mixture of ceramic particulates, a binder, and a plasticizer are formed and then while green provided with a mechanically textured surface region used for supporting the thin film semiconductor of the photovoltaic cell when the sheets of the substrate precursor are subsequently cut into substrate-sized shapes and then sintered. The textured surface pattern on the substrate provides enhanced light trapping and collection for substantially increasing the, solar energy conversion efficiency of thin-film photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved polymer-pressure sensitive adhesive combinations, particularly in the form of laminates, and methods of producing same. This invention improves the bond strength of the pressure sensitive adhesive to the polymer layer by priming the polymer surface with a curable urethane primer before applying the pressure sensitive adhesive to the polymer surface. If the polymer surface is not "active" to the curable urethane primer, the polymer surface is first activated with a silicon-containing treating agent. The laminates of this invention have superior bond strength, especially longterm bond strength. Of particular interest are the embodiments of this invention wherein the polymer is a silicone foam and the pressure sensitive adhesive is either acrylic or silicone adhesive.

Abstract: A tracking resistant pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprising an electrically insulating film having a comparative tracking index by an tracking resistant test of the IEC method of at least 400 V, a modulus of elasticity of from 20 to 1,200 kg/mm.sup.2, and a thickness of from 5 to 150 .mu.m, and having formed on one side thereof a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented polymeric films consisting of a first layer of a propylene homopolymer having on one side thereof and coextensive therewith a second layer of a non-voided propylene homopolymer and on the other side thereof and coextensive therewith a third layer of a voided propylene homopolymer, the said second layer having a heat sealable layer thereon and coextensive therewith. Films of the invention have puncture resistance combined with good gloss.

Abstract: A printable, pressure-sensitive adhesive ("PSA") tape, particularly a self-wound tape, which comprises a polyester film substrate, a rubber base prime coat and an adhesive which can be fire-retardant. The PSA tape has high adhesive properties and a novel release mechanism which does not use any conventional release agents.

Abstract: Means for unitizing objects, e.g., packages, through the use of a stretchable, detackifiable, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. In the preferred embodiment, the tape comprises a highly extensible, substantially non-recoverable backing bearing on at least one major surface thereof a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive. This tape has the dual capability of (1) being capable of being firmly bonded to a substrate and (2) being detackified after being stretched.

Abstract: A roll of linerless, perforated, nonwoven, surgical tape including a plurality of longitudinally spaced, laterally extending, perforated separation lines defined by a series of about 0.2 to 5 mm perforations separated by about 0.1 to 1 mm connecting segments of tape where the ratio of perforation length to connecting segment length in each separation line is about 1:1 to 10:1.

Abstract: An exemplary waterproofing membrane comprises a carrier layer having a non-bituminous pressure-sensitive waterproofing adhesive, a protective layer coated on the non-bituminous adhesive, and a second waterproofing adhesive layer on the other face of the carrier to permit adherence of the membrane to a cementious surface and to permit concrete to be cast against the non-bituminous layer and protective coating and to be bonded thereto when cured. Further exemplary membranes comprise a dusted layer on the protective coating to permit foot traffic. The membranes of the invention are useful in so-called horizontal and vertical lagging installations. Methods for waterproofing between cementious surfaces, in tunnels, and on concrete decks are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive sheet that is extensible and conformable. The sheet comprises a non-creped flatback paper backing comprising cellulosic fibers and an elastomeric saturant and having an elongation at break of at least 8%; and an adhesive coating on at least a portion of at least one major surface of said backing. No mechanical means is used to generate extensibility or conformability in the backing of the adhesive sheet of the invention. The adhesive sheet combines all the advantages of a smooth flatback tape and the extensibility and conformability of a creped or microcreped tape.

Abstract: Electrically conductive elements on two substrates can be electrically interconnected by an adhesive tape containing electrically conductive equiax particles that are individually positioned in the adhesive layer in a predetermined pattern. Each particle is harder than the elements it is to interconnect, so that hand pressure causes the particles to penetrate into the elements, thus creating a reliable electrical connection. Particularly useful particles are glass beads having a metallic coating that is from 0.1 to 2 .mu.m thick.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tape for seaming together RF shielding thermal blankets of the kind used for covering the metal components of high power RF transmit and receive communications systems which are susceptible to generating passive intermodulation products, such as the high power transmit antenna boom assemblies of communications spacecraft. The tape is constructed as a composite lay-up of materials which preferably include a plastic film top or outboard layer, a metallized plastic film or metal foil middle layer, and a transfer adhesive bottom layer for securing the middle layer to the outboard layer. The transfer adhesive functions both as a substrate attaching medium and as an electrical isolator for encapsulating the metal surfaces of the middle layer.

Abstract: A 51/2" by 53/4" flat ceramic board is bonded to an aluminum frame which serves as a heat sink. The bonding agent intermediate the board and the frame is thermally conductive and comprises an epoxy containing Master Bond EP21TDCAOHT. The formed laminate or bond is capable of withstanding repeated stresses occurring through thermal cycling in temperatures from -60 degrees centigrade to +125 degrees centigrade and vibration and humidity testing.

Abstract: Articles which can be degraded and disappear in the natural environment are a degradable adhesive film which can be used for surface protection or indication after printing on the film surface and has an adhesive layer on one side of a substrate film obtained from a lactic acid base polymer such as polylactic acid and a lactic acid/hydroxycarboxylic acid copolymer having a molecular weight of 30,000-500,000, and a degradable resin composition which is excellent in weatherability and comprises 100 parts by weight of a lactic acid base polymer and 0.001-5 parts by weight of one or more additives selected from ultraviolet absorbers and light stabilizers.

Abstract: A spin blowing apparatus for producing spun fleece of thermoplastified synthetic resin provides that the spinneret plate and/or the fiber or filament blowing gap through which the blowing air/fiber mixture passes downwardly and/or the air flow resistance of the perforated belt upon which the fleece is collected can be varied in response to measured values of the specific weight and/or air permeability of the web to restore any deviation of the latter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a water-resistant, aqueous base-dispersible article which comprises a pulp-filled binder, one of which is an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylated (e.g. acrylic) polymer soluble in base, the other of which is water-resistant. Accordingly, the pulp can be water-resistant while the binder is base-dispersible or the converse can be true. Cellulosic and polymeric pulp are ideally suited for filling an base-soluble acrylic polymer. Water-soluble resins can be incorporated into the article for controlling the properties for special purposes. The method for forming such an article comprises yet another aspect of the present invention.