Abstract: Multilayer polymeric films and other optical bodies are provided. The films, which have at least three layers of different composition in the optical repeating unit, reflect light in a first portion of the spectrum while transmitting light in a second portion of the spectrum, exhibit improved reflectivities at oblique angles, and can be designed to suppress one or more higher order harmonics of the main reflection band.

Abstract: A polymer formulation of the kind including a polymer such as PVC or thermosetting polyester acrylic or epoxy and generally soft filler materials in an amount of 50-300 parts per 100 of resin, contains 0.05-5% of an abrasion-resistant additive which is silicon carbide or an &agr;-alumina selected from calcined unground alumina having a median crystallite size of at least 5.5 &mgr;m, and calcined and ground alumina having a median particle size of at least 3.0 &mgr;m, and tabular alumina. Shaped products and coating films formed from such formulations are also included.

Abstract: A composition comprising polyethylene and, for each 100 parts by weight of polyethylene, about 0.1 to about 3 parts by weight of the reaction product of (i) an aliphatic diacid anhydride or a polymer or copolymer thereof wherein the anhydride has 4 to 20 carbon atoms; and (ii) a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polycaprolactone, a polyalkylene glycol, a monoalkyl ether of a polyalkylene glycol, and a mixture of two or more of said polymers, the weight ratio of component (ii) to component (i) being in the range of about 0.05:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: A kit is provided for creating simulated photographic prints using xerographic imaging. The kit comprises a transparent carrier suitable for having a reverse reading toner image fused thereto and a reflective backing sheet, the latter of which is coated with a heat activatable adhesive material for bonding the latter to the former. The kit further includes a rigid surface of tempered glass upon which the transparent substrate is supported during bonding. An adhesive member is provided for covering the transparent carrier during the process of making prints.

Abstract: A process for forming a uniform, boron nitride coating on a boron-doped, refractory carbide body, and in particular on a sintered, boron-doped, silicon carbide fiber, where the body is exposed to a nitrogen-containing atmosphere at a temperature equal to or greater than the densification or sintering temperature. The coated fibers exhibit no loss in strength properties and show improved creep resistance.

Abstract: Extruded net with at least some strands which melt away upon the application of heat while other strands maintain elastic, or other desirable, properties. This netting is advantageously combined with a fabric in which the low melting strands function as an adhesive, while the high melting strands maintain their designed properties in the final laminate product.

Abstract: A composite nonwoven material having two external layers, formed of body fluid permeable nonwoven material, between which is arranged a synthetic fiber lap which is permeable to body fluids. The external layers are assembled between each other by thermal fusion according to a pattern forming a network of points and a central area of perforations. The composite nonwoven material can be used to make absorbent hygienic articles.

Abstract: Flame-resistant resin composition is prepared for use as a coating material and applied to electrical cables. The resin composition is not cross-linked, and contains no halogen. It is highly formable, flexible, heat-resistant and oil proof. The flame-resistant flexible resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of polymeric material including about 50 to 90 parts by weight of thermoplastic elastomer copolymer including polyolefin and rubber, about 5 to 25 parts by weight of a second copolymer including ethylene and vinyl-based compound containing at least one carbonyl group, and up to about 25 parts by weight of polyolefin having a crystallinity of at least about 55%, and about 30 to 200 parts by weight of at least one metal hydroxide a surface of which has not been treated with stearic acid.

Abstract: An organic EL device has a hole injecting electrode (2), an electron injecting electrode (3), an organic layer (5) between the electrodes, and an inorganic insulating hole injecting layer (4) between the hole injecting electrode (2) and the organic layer (5). The inorganic insulating hole injecting layer (4) consists essentially of silicon oxide or germanium oxide or a mixture of silicon oxide and germanium oxide in an average composition represented by (Si1-xGex)Oy wherein x and y are 0≦x≦1 and 1.7≦y≦1.99, as analyzed by Rutherford back-scattering. The device has the advantages of both organic and inorganic materials as well as a long lifetime, improved efficiency, low operating voltage, and low cost.

Abstract: Tin oxide nanoparticles were produced with tin in a variety of oxidation states. In particular, nanoparticles of single phase, crystalline SnO2 were produced. Preferred tin oxide nanoparticles have an average diameter from about 5 nm to about 100 nm with an extremely narrow distribution of particle diameters. The tin oxide nanoparticles can be produced in significant quantities using a laser pyrolysis apparatus. Nanoparticles produced by laser pyrolysis can be subjected to further processing to change the properties of the particles without destroying the nanoscale size of the particles. The nanoscale tin oxide particles are useful for the production of transparent electrodes for use in flat panel displays.

Abstract: Thermoplastic articles such as splash guards, in particular polyethylene splash guards, are decorated using a heat-activated decorative which includes a layer of a compatible thermoplastic adhesive which bonds an intermediate support sheet to the surface of the article. An indicia layer is then bonded to the support sheet. The support sheet is either a nonwoven web, a metal film, or a metalized cloth. The indicia layer can be an outer reflective or polymeric film bonded to the polyester nonwoven web using a compatible adhesive such as a linear alkyl polyester. If the support sheet is a metal film or metalized cloth, it can provide the indicia without a separate layer. However, a clear protective film may be required. This material remains tightly adhered to the surface of the article, even splash guards subjected to road conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides a fiberboard, as well as its manufacturing method, which comprises lignocellulose long fibers with a fiber length 50 mm or more and resin. The fiberboard of the invention has high mechanical strength and superior dimensional stability. Since lignocellulose-base materials of long fibers are utilized, the fiberboard can save the consumption of precious wood resources.

Abstract: Provided is a ribbon assembly having the functional capability of providing break-out of ink coated or colored outer primary coated optical glass fibers from the ribbon assembly. The ink coating or colored outer primary coating is formulated from a benzophenone compound and at least about 1 wt. % of a homolytic photoinitiator to provide a level of adhesion between the ink coating or colored outer primary coating and matrix material which is less than the level of adhesion between the ink coating or colored outer primary coating and an adjacent underlying coating. Also provided are ink coating and colored outer primary coating compositions adapted to form ink coatings and colored outer primary coatings suitable for use on optical glass fibers contained in a ribbon assembly.

Abstract: Carbon fiber balls which enable quantitative, consistent supply into, for example, an extruder and also facilitate uniform dispersion of carbon fibers in the matrix of a resin by use of, for example, an extruder; as well as a process for the manufacture of the carbon fiber balls. The carbon fiber balls are constructed of short carbon fibers and a binder, and have a bulk density of 0.05-0.15 g/cm3. The process includes the steps of filling a mixer with short carbon fibers, the mixer having a hollow cylindrical container which is disposed substantially horizontally and a plurality of flat blades and a plurality of rake-shaped vanes disposed therein for rotating about the axis of the cylindrical container; rotating the flat and rake-shaped vanes simultaneously for a predetermined time; adding a binder to the contents of the mixer; and then rotating the flat blades for a predetermined time.

Abstract: Carbonaceous particles and carbonaceous fibers whose surfaces are covered with a boron nitride thin film, wherein the atomic concentration of boron C(B), the atomic concentration of carbon C(C) and the atomic concentration of nitrogen C(N) satisfy the following inequalities: 0.05<C(B)/(C(B)+C(C)+C(N))<0.3 0.05<C(N)/(C(B)+C(C)+C(N))<0.3 in the surface region as measured by photoelectron spectroscopy. Also, lithium secondary batteries which employ these carbonaceous particles and carbonaceous fibers as negative electrode active materials.

Abstract: An alkaline emulsion detergent composition with improved phase stability, useful viscosity and excellent soil removal properties can comprise in an aqueous phase, an emulsion comprising a source of alkalinity, a nonionic surfactant blend, a water conditioning agent and an alkyl polyglucoside. The improved stable emulsions can be used in laundry applications or other soil removal processes. The compositions are typically prepared by forming an alkaline nonionic blend combining the blend with a water conditioning agent and the alkyl polyglucoside and shearing the resulting aqueous mixture to form an emulsion characterized by a preferred particle size and viscosity.

Abstract: In a fusing assembly for fixing toner to a receiver and having a fuser roller and a pressure roller forming a fixing nip, a metering roller, a polymeric release agent is applied to the metering roller and a release agent donor roller for receiving polymeric release agent from the metering roller and applying it to the surface of the fusing roller, the release agent donor roller comprising an outer layer including a silicone material selected so that its swelling in 1000 cts poly(dimethylsiloxane) is less than 6% by weight.

Abstract: A pulsed voltage surges resistant enamelled wire comprises a metal conductive wire and at least one shield layer outside the wire, the at least one shield layer is provided by a coating composition comprising (a) a synthetic resin, (b) an organic solvent and (c) &agr;-form Al2O3 particles and &ggr;-form Al2O3 particles.

Abstract: A spray-dried amorphous alkali metal silicate compound which provides multiple-cycle washing performance. The silicate compound has a molar ratio of M2O to SiO2 of 1:1.5 to 1:3.3 wherein M represents an alkali metal. The compound contains 0.5 to less than 30% by weight of anionic surfactant and has an absorption capacity for liquid components which is at least 20% higher than that of the same quantity of the alkali metal silicate compound which is free from anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A flexible insulating tape (16) contains a flexible backing (18) and a mica or mica-like silicate matrix (20) with insulating resin (17) and intercalated metal ions (12) between the matrix (2) where the resin (17) and the ions (12) are intimately disposed next to the mica (20).