Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a frictional connection comprising a connecting element and two components, the two components being frictionally joined with the connecting element. The present disclosure further relates to a process for making said frictional connection.

Abstract: Provided is an insulation product, optionally in a tubular form, that includes a coated foam insulation layer, where the foam insulation layer has a closed-cell structure. The coating can comprise a thermoplastic elastomer that seamlessly covers and is bonded to an outer surface of the elastomeric foam layer in the absence of an adhesive bonding material to protect the foam insulation layer, e.g., during outdoor insulation applications. A pipe where the insulation product is installed is also provided, as is a method of installing the insulation product, and a method of producing the insulation product.

Abstract: A synthetic resin-made laminated peelable container, formed by blow molding a preform assembly in which an inner preform is assembled into an outer preform, includes: an outer layer body including a tubular-shaped outer mouth and a closed-bottom tubular-shaped trunk contiguous from the outer mouth; an inner layer body including a tubular-shaped inner mouth arranged on inner side of the outer mouth and a containing chamber laminated on inner surface of the trunk in peelable manner for volume reduction and deformation; and an ambient air inlet configured to introduce ambient air between the outer and inner layer bodies. The containing chamber is integrally provided with at least two thick ribs extending along axis line of the trunk to increase thickness of the containing chamber compared with remaining portions.

Abstract: A non-conductive rubber hose is provided exhibiting lower conductivity compared to conventional EPDM hose, and reduced stiffness compared to conventional non-conductive thermoplastic hose. The hose is useful for applications such as in hydraulics for boom trucks, and for coolant in plasma cutting tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastic film preferably with a thickness of 50 to 300 microns, comprising a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer, a polyether copolymer having a melting point between 100° C. and 120° C. and a layer comprising oxygen barrier polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to a discovery of a method for using atomic layer deposition (ALD) to improve the stability of refractory materials in high temperature steam, and compositions produced by the method.

Abstract: A packaging material having a core layer and inside and outside laminate portions is provided. The packaging material comprises a first area to form a first package, and a second area to form a second and adjacent package. The first area and the second area have a transversal sealing area between them, and the core layer is provided with at least one weakening portion at the transversal sealing area.

Abstract: A compact camera module that contains a generally planar base on which is mounted a lens barrel is provided. The base, barrel, or both are molded from a polymer composition that includes a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and a plurality of mineral fibers (also known as “whisker”). The mineral fibers have a median width of from about 1 to about 35 micrometers and constitute from about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of the polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a structure that improves sound absorption coefficient. The present invention provides a structure comprising: a foam resin layer formed of a foam material having a foaming ratio of 1.1 to 8 times; and a sound absorbing layer formed of a foam material having a foaming ratio of 10 to 30 times, the sound absorbing layer laminated on the foam resin layer.

Abstract: A resin frame includes frame members combined into a frame shape that includes a corner portion, and a joint portion joining a pair of the frame members which are adjacent to each other at the corner portion. The joint portion includes an entire-surface welded portion, in which end surfaces of the pair of the frame members are welded to each other over an entire surface in a thickness direction of a plate portion of the frame members, and a partial welded portion, in which the end surfaces of the pair of the frame members are welded to each other on one side of the entire surface in the thickness direction while another side of the entire surface in the thickness direction is not welded. The entire-surface welded portion and the partial welded portion are present at different portions on an outer periphery of the joint portion.

Abstract: A container may be formed from a composite material including a combination of thermoplastic resin and polypropylene-graft-maleic anhydride (PPgMA) mixed with one another, a plurality of carbon particles mixed in the combination, and a plurality of pores formed in at least some of the mixed carbon particles. In some instances, the carbon particles may include a first region having a relatively low concentration of carbon particles, and a second region having a relatively high concentration of carbon particles. In various implementations, the plurality of pores may be formed in at least some of the mixed carbon particles, the thermoplastic resin, and the PPgMA. In some aspects, at least some of the pores may be configured to be infiltrated by the PPgMA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to medical devices, such as catheters, made from a composition comprising at least one (per) fluoropolyether polymer; methods for the manufacture thereof; and their uses and applications in medicine.

Abstract: A heat shrinkable film shows a heat shrinkage rate in the direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction that is not high even at high temperature and is printable thereon. The heat shrinkable film includes a polyester resin, wherein the heat shrinkage characteristics in the direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction satisfy the following Relationships 1 and 2: ?15??T70-65?0??Relationship 1 0??T100-95?5??Relationship 2 wherein ?TX-Y is a value obtained by subtracting heat shrinkage rate of the heat shrinkable film in the direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction after the heat shrinkable film is immersed in water bath for 10 seconds at Y° C. from heat shrinkage rate of the heat shrinkable film in the direction perpendicular to the main shrinkage direction after the heat shrinkable film is immersed in water bath for 10 seconds at X° C.

Abstract: A formed article according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a cylindrical base layer containing a polyimide as a main component, a sliding layer disposed on an inner circumferential surface side of the base layer and containing a polyether ether ketone as a main component, and an outermost layer disposed on an outer circumferential surface side of the base layer and containing a fluororesin as a main component.

Abstract: A protective cover set for a medical probe that includes a joint that seals both a moisture resistant probe cover and a surrounding wrapper that provides a barrier against microbial intrusion into the space between the outer wrapper and the probe cover. The sealed joint fixes the probe cover in place in relation to the outer wrapper. In some examples, the sealed joint secures a prefabricated probe cover with a three-dimensional non-planar shape in relation to the outer wrapper.

Abstract: Provided is a used paper diaper processing apparatus in which a water absorption function of a superabsorbent polymer that absorbs water contained in excrement is lowered and water is removed by mixing the superabsorbent polymer and a chemical containing divalent metal ions in an outer tank, and in which weight is reduced by dehydration after an amount of water contained in a used paper diaper is lowered. In the apparatus, a lower portion of the outer tank can be opened and closed, so that weight reduction processing and a series of operations including taking-out are possible. Since an operator is not required to take out the used paper diaper after processing directly from the outer tank, it is possible to reduce work and hygiene burdens on the operator.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to products and methods for modifying the reflection of a light source in a fireplace and other products.

Abstract: A packaged moisture sensitive product and a method for packaging a moisture sensitive product. The packaging comprises a primary package, and a secondary 5 package comprising a composite laminate comprising at least one thermoplastic layer and at least one metallic layer.

Abstract: A package for contact lenses package having an ability to block ultraviolet and high energy visible wavelengths. The package has a transmissibility of less than 20% at wavelengths between 250 nm and 475 nm, and a transmissibility equal to or greater than 10% at the light wavelengths greater than 480 nm.

Abstract: A tubular structure including an outer tube an inner tube arranged within the outer tube and at least one chamber formed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The tubular structure additionally includes at least one self-healing material arranged in the chamber, wherein the self-healing material is configured to solidify and/or expand upon contact with a reacting material.