Abstract: A support structure includes a first sheet with perforations having a front surface and a back surface and a second sheet with perforation having a front surface and a back surface. Each perforation in the first sheet and the second sheet has a portion adjacent to the front surface of the sheet that is wider than a portion of the perforation that is adjacent to the back surface of the sheet. A core made of a first material is formed between the back surface of the first sheet and the back surface of the second sheet and within the perforations to anchor the first sheet and the second sheet to the core. Molded features may be disposed on the front surfaces of the sheets and integrally formed with the core through perforations in the sheets. The support structure may be used in a horizontal base or an end-of-arm tool.

Abstract: A durable colored article having fluorescent properties comprises a substantially solventless polyvinyl chloride matrix, a thioxanthene fluorescent dye, and a secondary or tertiary hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight less than about 1000 grams/mole. The invention has the advantage in that it provides a flexible polyvinyl chloride film that exhibits durable fluorescent colors.

Abstract: A method for treating wood products is provided wherein wood products are treated in an aqueous solution of a silicate, a rheology modifier, a wetting agent and, optionally, borax and/or a bacteriocide or fungicide; the aqueous solution having a pH of at least 9.0, preferably, a pH of 10-14, and most preferably, 13.0. A suitable dye can be added to the aqueous solution to color the wood product. The present invention is also directed to an aqueous solution for pressure treating wood and a wood product prepared according to the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for imparting a translucent optical effect to transparent thermoplastic polymers. The compositions comprise the thermoplastic polymer and 0.01 to 15 parts per hundred by weight (preferably 0.1 to 6, more preferably 0.2 to 5 parts by weight, even more preferably 0.5 to 2 parts by weight, and most preferably 0.5 to 1.5 parts by weight) of at least one particulate, light diffusing material in the form of powders, fibers, whiskers, platelets, flakes, aggregates, agglomerates, and mixtures of these, comprising a average maximum particle size of from about 0.1 microns to about 200 microns (preferably from about 1 to about 100 microns). A first embodiment of the invention comprises a one step method for imparting the translucent optical effect. A second embodiment comprises a two step method, including the use of a concentrate composition.

Abstract: A multi-layer composite coating composition is provided. The multi-layer composite coating composition includes an exterior-durable, organic solvent-borne base coating composition from which a durable base coating is deposited, and an aqueous top coating composition from which a top coating is deposited over at least a portion of the durable base coating. The multi-layer composite coating compositions are particularly useful as coatings for preformed, three-dimensional, multi-faced substrates employed in building construction, for example, the elongated extruded aluminum substrates used for window and door frames. Coated substrates are also provided.

Abstract: A multilayer composite plastics material, containing at least one layer (A), which consists, to an extent of least 90 wt %, based on the total weight of this layer, of ethylene homopolymers or copolymers, at least one barrier layer (B), which substantially consists of polybutylene terephthalate, and also, if desired, layers of adhesion promoter (C) serving to improve the adhesion between these layers.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium is provided with a dual layer protective overcoat system comprising an AlN corrosion barrier layer and a protective carbon layer thereon. The AlN layer effectively prevents or significantly reduces Co diffuision to the medium surface. Embodiments include magnetic recording media comprising an AlN corrosion barrier layer over a magnetic layer and a layer of amorphous hydrogenated carbon, amorphous nitrogenated carbon, amorphous hydrogen-nitrogenated carbon, ion-beam deposited carbon or cathodic-arc-deposited carbon on the AlN corrosion barrier layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-reflective material with good the stainproofing properties, wherein dust and fingerprints do not readily adhere to the surface and can be easily wiped off when adhered, the anti-reflective material being provided with a stainproofing layer having excellent durability of its stainproofing effect. In an anti-reflective material comprising a transparent substrate and a low-refractive index layer and a stainproofing layer laminated in order on the transparent substrate, the low-refractive index layer is a silica film formed by the sol-gel method, and the stainproofing layer contains at least a perfluoroalkyl ether compound.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium has a nonmagnetic substrate having applied thereon through a nonmagnetic underlayer a magnetic recording layer composed of a magnetic metal material. The nonmagnetic substrate has a smooth surface with an average surface roughness Ra of not more than 20 Å, a recesses-and protrusions-forming layer having stripe-like protrusions and recesses in the circumferential direction, formed on the substrate. A CrP or CrMoP reinforcing coat layer having a hardness higher than that of the recesses-and protrusions-forming layer is sandwiched between the substrate and the recesses-and-protrusions-forming layer.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium having little head staining and favorable dropout and error rates when recording after extended or high-temperature and -humidity storage. The medium has, on a nonmagnetic support, a magnetic layer of coated ferromagnetic metal powder containing Fe and binder. The ferromagnetic metal powder contains at least Al, Co and Y, and, respectively, has ratios of Al to Fe (Al/Fe) ranging from 5 to 15% by atom, Co to Fe (Co/Fe) from 1 to 25% by atom, and Y to Fe (Y/Fe) ranging from 0.5 to 5% by atom. Si and Nd either are absent or are each found in an amount not more than 0.01% by atom with respect to Fe. The magnetic layer contains a fatty acid and a fatty acid ester, the fatty acid ester being a fatty alkyl ester compound having an acid-hydrolytic speed not more than 0.

Abstract: A multilayer skin comprising an outer layer prepared by slush molding powder of a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a polypropylene resin, a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene random copolymer rubber, a process oil, an elastomer with high oil absorption capability, and a release agent. An inner layer is bonded to the outer layer, is prepared by slush molding, and is a blend of an elastomer with high oil absorption capability, an olefinic polymer with active hydrogen, and a catalyst which promotes isocyanate reaction. There is also a multilayer skin with a different composition as well as an article made with a multilayer skin having the compositions. There is further a thermoplastic elastomer composition for a layer of a multilayer skin.

Abstract: A one-part curable epoxy adhesive composition is provided. The adhesive comprises curable epoxy resin, a latent curative system comprising (a) at least one first curative encapsulated in thermoplastic polymeric microcapsules and (b) a second latent curative admixed in the curable epoxy resin, and sufficient particulate thermoplastic polymeric material to at least partially regionally plasticize the cured epoxy resin wherein up to all of the particulate thermoplastic polymeric material may be provided by the walls of the microcapsules. A method of curing the adhesive by heating the composition is also provided. A joint made by adhering members together with the adhesive composition and a method of making the joint are also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising, (A) an aromatic polycarbonate; (B) a single rubber-free copolymer, e.g., of styrene and acrylonitrile; (C) a first graft polymer; (D) a second graft polymer; and (E) a wax, is described. The single rubber-free copolymer (B), and first and second graft polymers (C) and (D) are prepared from a specific selection of graft phases and graft bases. The graft base of the first graft polymer (C) comprises a crosslinked, particulate elastomer having an average particle diameter of 0.05 to 0.5 microns. The second graft polymer (D) has an average particle diameter of 0.6 to 20 microns. The thermoplastic compositions of the present invention are well suited for the preparation of molded articles that may be metalized over at least a portion of their surface by means of an electroless plating process. Such electroless plated articles are characterized as having improved heat resistance and adhesion of the metal plating.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film for magnetic recording media which has (1) a Young's modulus in a machine direction of 5.0 GPa or less and a Young's modulus in a direction perpendicular to the machine direction of 8.0 GPa or more, (2) a surface roughness on one side of 0.3 to 1.5 nm when measured for a measurement area of 246.6×187.5 &mgr;m and 0.1 to 3.0 nm when measured for a measurement area of 2.5×1.9 mm and a surface roughness on the other side of 0.6 to 2.5 nm when measured for a measurement area of 246.6×187.5 &mgr;m and 0.1 to 5.0 nm when measured for a measurement area of 2.5×1.9 mm, and, (3) controlled heat shrinkage factors in the machine and transverse directions at 105° C. and 150° C.

Abstract: An epoxy optical sheet having a thickness of 500 &mgr;m or less, a high thickness accuracy, a small retardation and an excellent heat resistance; and a process by which the optical sheet can be efficiently produced.

Abstract: An automobile weatherstripping includes an extrusion-formed part and a mold-formed part, the mold-formed part being welded and integrated with the extrusion-formed part. The extrusion-formed part is made of an olefin elastomer and the mold-formed part is made of a resin composition containing an olefin resin, ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer rubber, hydrogenated aromatic vinyl conjugated diene compounds block copolymer mineral oil and at least one of natural rubber and butadiene rubber in predetermined proportions. The extrusion-formed part and the mold-formed part have a sufficient level of bonding strength with no bonding agent layer being used therebetween.

Abstract: A low density highly porous laminate sheet material of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene/expanded thermoplastic. The composite sheet material comprises two or more layers of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene laminated with an expanded thermoplastic. A process to make the invention is disclosed.

Abstract: In this invention, an ultra thin layer of CoCr alloy nucleation layer is sputtered at an extremely low deposition rate above a predominantly (200) oriented Cr film followed by a CoCrPt based alloy sputtered film at higher rates and moderate temperatures. This structure creates a media which has very high Hc, and excellent PW50, low noise and excellent low TNLD values. By using this technique, the CoCrPt magnetic film achieves excellent in-plane crystallographic orientation, and high Hc is achieved with minimal amount of Pt addition to the magnetic film. The method allows very fine grain structure of cobalt to be formed which contributes to good signal to noise ratio. A fine grain structure combined with chromium segregation between the grains improve the signal to noise ratio even more. A high degree of in-plane c-axis orientation is achieved in the cobalt layer which provides very high hysteresis loop squareness which helps to improve the OW and TNLD.

Abstract: An asphalt coated structural article comprises a substrate having an ionic charge coated on one side with a layer of asphaltic material and coated on the other side with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge as the substrate. The present invention is a waterproofing barrier which may be used as a roofing underlayment for concrete files or to waterproof the basement walls of a building structure.

Abstract: A sensor assembly can detect at least one target material in an environment. The sensor assembly comprises at least one sensor and an amorphous fluoropolymer material coating disposed on a surface of the at least one sensor.