Abstract: A multilayer structure intended for a packaging laminate with embossed appearance comprises a base layer and flexible, deformable layer disposed in planar relationship adjacent one another, with both layers adhesively bonded to one another along part surfaces of the total contact surface of each respective layer in a predetermined pattern. The flexible layer may be permanently deformed along the part surface or part surfaces that are in abutment against, but not adheringly bonded to the base layer, so that it substantially deviates from being in abutment against the base layer. Methods of producing a multilayer structure and a packaging laminate, as well as packaging containers produced from the packaging laminate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A resin composition for coating a metal sheet comprising a polyester resin (A) having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.5-2.0 dl/g, an elastomer resin (B) and a vinyl polymer (C) containing at least 1 wt % of a unit with a polar group, and having a structure wherein the elastomer resin (B) is finely dispersed in the polyester resin (A) and at least a portion of the elastomer resin (B) is capsulated by the vinyl polymer (C). Also, metal-sheet-coating resin films using the resin composition, resin-coated metal sheets coated with the resin film, and resin-coated metal containers made by molding the resin-coated metal sheets are disclosed.

Abstract: An arc-quenching composition is provided including a filler, a fiber and a binder. Preferably, the filler includes an arc-quenching compound such as melamine. The binder includes a thermosetting resin to facilitate forming of the arc-quenching composition into an arc-quenching fuse tube. In a preferred arrangement, an outer tube is formed over the arc-quenching fuse tube to provide an overall high-strength fuse tube. Also in a preferred arrangement, in order to provide a fuse tube that is capable of operation over an extremely wide current range, the inner arc-quenching tube includes a tapered bore. According to one fabrication technique, the outer tube is formed over the arc-quenching inner tube before the curing of the inner tube such that a single structure results.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a a glassy-film forming coating agent, a method of coating a substrate with the a glassy-film forming coating agent, a bottle coated with the glassy-film forming coating agent, and a coating system for coating a substrate with the glassy-film forming coating agent.

Abstract: A bag combination of: (A) a heat shrinkable film bag having a layer comprising: (a) 45-85 wt. % of a C2 copolymer (55-98° C. m.p.) of C6 or C8; (b) 5-35 wt. % of a second C2 &agr;-olefin copolymer (115-128° C. m.p.); and (c) 10-50 wt. % of a third polymer (60-110° C. m.p.) of an unmodified or anhydride-modified, EVA, EAA or copolymer of C2 and methacrylic acid or an alkyl acrylate; where a+b≧50 wt. % based on a+b+c; and the bag film has a total energy absorption≧0.70 Joule and a 90° C. shrink≧50%; and (B) a bag laminate which covers≧25% of the bag's surface; the laminate film comprising: 5-20 wt. % of (i) an ionomer; and 5-95 wt. % of (ii) a copolymer (55 to 95° C. m.p. and {overscore (M)}w/{overscore (M)}n of 1.5 to 3.5) of C2 and a C6-C8 &agr;-olefin; 0 to 90 wt. % each of (iii) a copolymer of C2 and a C4-C8 &agr;-olefin (100-125° C. m.p.); (iv) a copolymer (105 to 145° C. m.p.) of propylene and C2 or C4; and (v) a copolymer (125 to 135° C. m.

Abstract: A component having at least one support member with a first connecting portion and at least one part with a second connecting portion is formed by activating the second connecting portion by plasma treatment and then combining the first and second connecting portions and securing their attachment to one another by a heat and pressure treatment.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced thermoplastic pipe member is obtained by a novel continuous process in which the reinforcement fibers are wrapped about the outer pipe surface in an unbonded condition while the pipe member continuously moves in a linear direction and which is followed by sufficient heating of the moving fiber wrapped pipe member to cause thermal bonding between the applied fibers and the pipe member. Automated apparatus for carrying out the continuous process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyethylene molding material has a bimodal molecular weight distribution with an overall density of ≧0.948 g/cm3 and a melt flow index MFI190/5 of ≦0.2 dg/min. The molding material comprises from 35 to 65% by weight of low-molecular-weight ethylene hompolymer A having a viscosity number VNA in the range from 40 to 90 cm3/g, a melt flow index MFI190/2.16 A in the range from 40 to 2000 dg/min and a density dA of ≧0.965 g/cm3. Also included is from 35 to 65% by weight of high-molecular-weight ethylene copolymer B having a viscosity number VNB in the range from 500 to 2000 cm3/g, a melt flow index MFI190/5 B in the range from 0.02 to 0.2 dg/min and a density dB in the range from 0.922 to 0.944 g/cm3.

Abstract: A method for the production of a multiple phase composite material, wherein the composite material includes a major phase component and at least one minor phase component. The major and minor phase components are arranged in a desired predefined morphological structure in which the major phase component and the minor phase components have predefined size and shape characteristics. The method involves supplying the major phase component to a chaotic mixer (10) in a controlled manner and supplying the minor phase components to the chaotic mixer (10) in a controlled manner. Within the chaotic mixer (10) the major phase component and minor phase components undergo mixing according to controlled parameters to controllably and progressively develop predefined desired morphologies. Resulting structures are also provided.

Abstract: A multi-layer gas- and odour-barrier film comprising a gas- and odor-barrier layer a) and at least one outer layer b) comprising a blend of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an ethylene-alkyl-acrylate or alkyl-methacrylate copolymer and from about 1 to about 15% by weight on the overall weight of the blend of a silicone elastomer.

Abstract: A gift basket stacking tray includes a generally planer formed rigid sheet. Arcuately shaped depressions are disposed on the formed sheet and raised display platforms are disposed above the formed sheet. Perforated lines traverse the formed sheet between the arcuately shaped depressions and the raised display platforms. The perforated lines allow for flexible removal of sections of the stacking tray so that the tray can accommodate and/or be stacked on top of various sizes and shapes of fruits, bottles, boxes and the like within a gift basket.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a two-side treated formed rubber article having a polymer coating on the outer surface; and a chlorinated inner surface. It is also related to a process for making gloves using a polymer as a mold release and anti-blocking agent on the outside of the glove, and a chlorination of the glove inside surface. The rubber article can be formed as a powder-free glove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating for water blocking agents to fill empty joint spaces on continuous walls comprising a composition consisting essentially of a water-absorbing resin (a), a hydrophilic binder resin (b) and a solvent (c), wherein said hydrophilic binder resin (b) has an acid value of 40 mg KOH/g to 500 mg KOH/g. The present invention also relates to a water blocking construction method using the coating for water blocking agents.

Abstract: A security article includes a light transmissive substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, with the first surface having an embossed region with an optical diffraction pattern or a holographic image pattern. A color shifting optical coating is formed on the substrate such as on the opposing second surface, with the optical coating providing an observable color shift as the angle of incident light or viewing angle changes. The security article can be used in a variety of applications and products to provide for enhanced security measures such as anticounterfeiting.

Abstract: An electrolyte tank which allows effective use of existing space of various shapes is provided. An electrolyte tank is formed by laminating one or more layers of coated fabric provided by coating a woven fabric of organic fiber with rubber or plastic and processing the laminated coated fabric to a bag-shape.

Abstract: A laminated plastic molded body of the present invention comprises a laminated plastic molded body having a layered structure portion of three-layers or five-layers in which a resin layer A and a resin layer B are alternatively laminated, wherein the resin layer A provided at least at the surface side of the layered structure portion is a mixed resin layer of a poly(ethylene terephthalate) resin and at least one resin selected from the group consisting of an amorphous polyester resin, an ethylene naphthalate-ethylene terephthalate copolymer resin and a meta-xylene group-containing polyamide resin, and the resin layer B interposed between the resin layers A is a barrier resin layer comprising at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a meta-xylene group-containing polyamide resin and an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition having excellent oxygen absorption property. This thermoplastic resin composition comprises a thermoplastic resin (A), a multilayered polymer particle (B) and a transition metal salt (C), wherein the multilayered polymer particle (B) has at least one oxygen absorption layer, the oxygen absorption layer comprises a diene polymer (B1) containing a conjugated diene monomer as a polymerization component, and the transition metal salt (C) is contained in an amount of 1 to 5000 ppm in terms of a metal element thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for molding a load-bearing element of reinforced thermoplastic material provided from a material charge including a thermoplastic matrix material of a non-permeable plastic membrane and a reinforcement material, the apparatus including a molding tool having first and second molding surfaces which are juxtaposed in a closed molding position producing at least one internal cavity having dimensions corresponding to the load-bearing element, a heater for heating the matrix material to a temperature above its softening temperature, a pressurizer for providing a pressure or vacuum force to urge the matrix material against at least one of the molding surfaces with the reinforcement material therebetween in order to urge the reinforcement material against one of the first and second molding surfaces to mold and consolidate the material charge. Methods for molding these load-bearing elements and novel load-bearing elements themselves are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a multilayer-coated substrate which has recesses and projections of an accurate shape on the surface and has high heat resistance and a high degree of integration, and further provides a process for producing the same.

Abstract: Heat exchangers which have heat exchange structures made from at least one layer of an isotropic polymer and at least one layer of a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer are particularly useful where light weight is important, such as in automobiles, trucks and aircraft.