Abstract: This invention provides crosslinked copolyester adhesives, rigid foams, protective coating, matrices for composites and dielectric for electrical circuits, and methods for making crosslinked copolyester adhesives, rigid foams, protective coatings, matrices for composites and dielectrics for electrical circuits. Two or more adherends may be bonded together using a crosslinked copolyester adhesive by first combining at least one oligomer having carboxylic acid end groups with at least one oligomer having ester end groups, where at least one of the oligomers is branched, to form a mixture. Then, the mixture is applied to the adherends to be bonded and the mixture on the adherends is cured. Next, the adherends are positioned such that the cured mixtures contact and the contacted mixtures heated to form a bond between the cured mixtures.

Abstract: A method for adhesively bonding two surfaces, such as a handle grip to a hand-held implement, utilizing essentially non-volatile lubricous oil is provided.

Abstract: Improved adhesion to a polyolefin, especially polypropylene, of substrates of acrylic-based or other protective polymers, in the form of a plastic film, sheet, or coating or a latex or solvent-based paint, ink, or coating is achieved by use of an intermediate layer, laminate, or veneer of a blend of segmented copolymer of a polyolefin and a poly(methacrylate) which is blended with a core/shell copolymer having a crosslinked rubber core.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for bonding surfaces with isocyanate-containing prepolymers having an isocyanate group content of less than 1.8% by weight, based on the prepolymer, and an average molecular weight MW.sub.n of at least 4,500 in which (a) the prepolymers are prepared by the reaction of (i) polyester diols prepared from dodecanedioic acid and even-numbered alkane diols containing at least 6 carbon atoms and (ii) diisocyanates; (b) the prepolymer is applied as a hotmelt adhesive at a temperature of 80 to 160.degree. C. by spin-spraying onto at least one surface to be bonded; and (c) the treated surface is brought into intimate contact with a second surface to be bonded.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a resin-reinforced decorative board which comprises the steps of interposing a polymerizable gelatinous substance between a decorative veneer and a base board, pressurizing and heating the materials to permeate at least part of components constituting the gelatinous substance to the decorative veneer or both of the decorative veneer and the base board, and polymerizing the substance to laminate the decorative veneer and the base board through an adhesive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a parallel processor packaging structure and a method for manufacturing the structure. The individual logic and memory elements are on printed circuit cards. These printed circuit boards and cards are, in turn, mounted on or connected to circuitized flexible substrates extending outwardly from a laminate of the circuitized, flexible substrates. Intercommunication is provided through a switch structure that is implemented in the laminate. The printed circuit cards are mounted on or connected to a plurality of circuitized flexible substrates, with one printed circuit card at each end of the circuitized flexible circuit. The circuitized flexible substrates connect the separate printed circuit boards and cards through the central laminate portion. This laminate portion provides XY plane and Z-axis interconnection for inter-processor, inter-memory, inter-processor/memory element, and processor to memory bussing interconnection, and communication.

Abstract: The invention discloses a thermosetting imide oligomer represented by the general formula (1A) or (1B): ##STR1## Where Ar.sub.1 indicates a tetravalent aromatic group, Ar.sub.2 indicates a divalent aromatic group, Ar.sub.1 or Ar.sub.2 can be of the same or different kind, X indicates a trivalent group and it can be of the same or different kind, n is an integer selected from 1 to 15, and R is a substitution group having reactivity.The invention further discloses a method for manufacturing a heat resistant laminated sheet using the imide oligomer, which is excellent in heat resistance, hygroscopic resistance and electric properties.

Abstract: Curable adhesive compositions comprise combinations of organosiloxane MQ resins and liquid polyorganosiloxanes of specified viscosity and functionality. The compositions are substantially free of unreactive materials and are applied in the molten state. Depending upon the concentration of reactive groups on the resin and polyorganosiloxane, the compositions may also include a silane containing an average of more than two hydrolyzable groups per molecule. Preferred compositions develop excellent adhesion to a variety of organic and metallic substrates during curing under ambient conditions.

Abstract: Adhesion to polyolefin substrates of (meth)acrylic films or laminates or of coatings, inks, or paints is improved by forming a first film or sheet of a multi-stage polymer containing a crosslinked rubbery first-stage, applying the first film or sheet under heat and pressure to a polyolefin sheet or film, wherein the polyolefin is not rubber-modified, separating the two films or sheets mechanically to leave a thin tie-layer of the multi-stage polymer at or near the surface of the polyolefin sheet or film, and then laminating to the so-treated polyolefin sheet or film a (meth)acrylic sheet or film or applying a latex, paint, or ink.

Abstract: This invention relates to a proteolytic fungal enzyme food supplement composition comprising a unique combination of at least one acid protease fungal enzyme and at least one semi-alkaline protease fungal enzyme. More particularly, the invention relates to a proteolytic fungal food supplement composition comprising a unique combination of an acid protease fungal enzyme obtained from Rhizopus niveus or Aspergillus niger var. macrosporus and a semi-alkaline protease fungal enzyme obtained from Aspergillus oryzae or any species of Rhizopus including Rhizopus niveus and Rhizopus oryzae, wherein the acid protease fungal enzyme is present in an amount of at least 50 SAP and the semi-alkaline protease fungal enzyme is present in an amount of at least 25,000 HUT, the amounts being per gram of composition.

Abstract: A paper tube consisting essentially of one or a plurality of paper tapes formed into a tube and a blend adhesive comprising two or more aqueous adhesives different in their concentrations adhering the paper tapes, its production and a package using it. In the paper tube, the adhesive can be coated into a thin film layer even at a high concentration without reducing the initial adhesive force, and the drying process after the coating can be omitted.

Abstract: A method of adhering two substrates comprising covalently modifying a smooth surface of at least one of the substrates is disclosed. A smooth surface of a first substrate is covalently modified to present groups, which are one member of an acid-base pair (MABP groups). The covalently modified surface is contacted with a smooth surface of a second substrate. The smooth surface of the second substrate presents groups are the acid-base complement of the MABP groups (MABP complements). The interaction of the MABP groups with the MABP complements results in the formation of an adhesive bond between the smooth surface of the second substrate and the covalently modified surface of the first substrate. The MABP complements may inherently be present on the surface of the second substrate or the surface of the second substrate may be modified to present the MABP complements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improving the peel strength of copper foil laminated to polyetherimide substrates which optionally are reinforced. The improvement in process comprises coating one side of the copper foil with an adhesive composition, placing the coated side of the copper foil in contact with pre-formed polyetherimide substrate, and heat-pressing the resulting build-up to form a cured laminate of improved peel strength. The adhesive composition utilized comprises a blend of a polyvinyl butyral resin; one or more resole resins, and an organic solvent. Heat-pressing conditions comprise a temperature ranging from about 450.degree. to 550.degree. F. and pressing conditions ranging from about 100 to 700 psi. Within this temperature/pressure range, the adhesive-coated copper foil mated with the pre-formed polyetherimide substrate yields desired peel strengths without inducing excessive flow of the polyetherimide substrate, i.e. maintaining a pre-desired thickness .+-.7.5%.

Abstract: A method of producing livestock feed from potato processing waste is disclosed that uses a starch-hydrolyzing enzyme, two fermenting yeasts, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida utilis, and the yeast Saccharomycopsis fibuliger. The enzyme and yeasts are added in a particular sequence to comminuted potato waste after the potato particles have been heated and cooled to certain temperatures.

Abstract: An animal feed and water additive prepared from seaweed and a method of preparing an additive for animal consumption containing seaweed. Seaweed is dried, ground to a powder, frozen and extracted at warm temperature. A solution of elements, and an oxygen-aloe solution are added to the extract. The extract may be given to animals with their drinking water and/or food.

Abstract: A mixture for affixing dice to a substrate includes a thermoplastic polyimide, a solvent for the polyimide, and a solvent which does not dissolve the polyimide but adds thixotropicity to the mixture. The mixture is applied to the substrate, the dice are placed thereon, and the solvents are evaporated to bond the dice to the substrate. The bond is radiation hard and exhibits high shear pull strength. A poor solvent for the polyimide, sprayed over the dice and exposed portions of die attach material, causes some polyimide to precipitate out of solution in the exposed portions of die attach material to form a grid that extends between the dice and prevents the dice from "swimming together" during high temperature processing. In a solvent die-attachment method, the substrate is first coated with a mixture of die attach material, and the mixture is dried. Spraying a solvent over the die attach material causes the material to soften so that the dice applied thereto may adhere.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire tread with at least one circumferentially extending row of high stiffness blocks and one of low stiffness blocks where the low stiffness blocks are between 4 to 10% greater height than the high stiffness blocks.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a modified wood prepares a natural wood material containing more than a predetermined amount of a solvent for dissolving two different compounds which chemically react with each other to form an insoluble compound, provides a layer of each of the different compounds inside each of two opposing surfaces of the wood material, causes the different compounds to chemically react with each other within the wood material and fixes the formed insoluble compound in the wood material, whereby the fixation amount of the insoluble compound in the wood can be effectively increased.

Abstract: A ceramic fiber fabric such as an alumino-boro-silicate fabric is impregnated with a silicone elastomer to form a composite material. The fabric may be reinforced with hoops or rings to provide a free-standing insulation. The insulation is attached to the wall of a tank. The tank may be subjected to cryogenic temperatures such as during a cryostretch tank formation procedure, without cracking or spalling the insulation. The insulated tank can withstand exposure of elevated temperatures such as about 2000.degree. F.

Abstract: There is disclosed a transparent or translucent bath or shower panel, and a method of its manufacture, which comprises a laminate of two layers of resin-impregnated fibreglass which are transparent or translucent, and a non-woven tissue arranged between the fibreglass layers and provided with any desired decorative pattern which can be viewed through either one of the fibreglass layers, and yet which is protected from contact with water and water vapour by the fibreglass layers.