Abstract: A method of making a composite sandwich panel comprises the steps of (i) making a core structure, (ii) making at least one facesheet, (iii) bonding at least one of the at least one facesheets to the core structure, wherein the growth of a carbon nanotube structure is achieved during at least one of steps (i) to (iii).

Abstract: This invention is directed to a multilayered sheet comprising a release paper and an inorganic refractory layer coated onto one surface of the release paper wherein the refractory layer has a dry areal weight of from 15 to 50 gsm and a residual moisture content of no greater than 10 percent by weight. The paper comprises a blend of cellulose and cotton fibers and is hydrophilic.

Abstract: A field director assembly includes electrically conductive vanes positioned with respect to each other and to a planar support member to prevent overheating of the susceptor in an unloaded microwave oven.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate comprising in order, a polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C. for at least 10 min, an adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 2 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C. and an inorganic refractory layer.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate comprising a first polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, a first adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 2 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C., an inorganic refractory layer, a second adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 4 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C. and a second polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, wherein at least one of the first or second polymeric film layers is thermoplastic.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate for use as a flame barrier in an aircraft comprising a polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, an adhesive layer, an inorganic refractory layer and an aramid paper comprising from 50 to 90 weight percent of aramid fibers and from 10 to 50 weight percent of meta-aramid binder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a folded core structure made from paper comprising 20-85 weight percent of carbon fiber floc. The carbon fibers have a non-circular cross sectional aspect ratio of at least 1.5:1. The paper has a fiber volume fraction of at least 35%. The arithmetic mean length of the carbon fibers is at least 0.5 mm. and length weighted mean length at least 0.9 mm.

Abstract: This invention relates to a honeycomb core made from paper comprising 20-85 weight percent of carbon fiber floc. The carbon fibers have a non-round cross sectional aspect ratio of at least 1.5:1. The paper has a fiber volume fraction of at least 35%. The arithmetic mean length of the carbon fibers is at least 0.5 mm. and a length weighted mean length of at least 0.9 mm.

Abstract: A laminate useful as an allergen barrier structure, and process for making said laminate, comprising in order, a woven fabric layer having a thread count of 180 to 400; a nonwoven allergen barrier layer having a basis weight of from 6 to 10 g/m2 and consisting of fibers having average diameter of from 100 to 450 nanometers; and a tricot knit fabric layer; wherein the layers are attached by at least one adhesive distributed in discrete areas on the allergen barrier layer and penetrating into at least 70% of the thickness of that layer and also penetrating into but not through the woven and knit fabric layers. The laminate has a total basis weight of from 50 to 300 g/m2 and a filtration efficiency after 35 washings of 95 percent or greater for a 1 micrometer particle challenge of up to 1.6 liters per minute airflow.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coated fabric and a method of making the same, and laminates and articles comprising the coated fabric. The fabric comprises a woven substrate having fiber volume fraction of at least 70 percent and non-meltable, rigid rod, high strength filaments having angular cross sections created by densifying the woven substrate. The coated fabrics and laminates are especially useful in rigid armor applications.

Abstract: An allergen-barrier fabric comprising at least one porous layer of polymeric nanofibers, a fabric layer superjacent and adhered to the nanofiber layer, and optionally a fabric layer subjacent and adhered to the nanofiber layer, wherein the superjacent and optional subjacent fabric layers are adhered to said nanofiber layer such that the allergen-barrier fabric has a mean flow pore size of between about 0.01 ?m and about 10 ?m, and a Frazier air permeability of at least about 1.5 m3/min/m2.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminate of at least two layers including at least one aramid paper with at least one layer of polymer by calendering opposing surfaces of the aramid paper at different temperatures prior to laminate formation.

Abstract: A laminate of inorganic sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 25 mils and having an elongation at break in both the cross direction and machine direction of at least 25%.

Abstract: A laminate of inorganic sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 25 mils and having an elongation at break in both the cross direction and machine direction of at least 25%.

Abstract: A laminate of inorganic sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 25 mils and having an elongation at break in both the cross direction and machine direction of at least 25%.

Abstract: A laminate of aramid nonwoven sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 25 mils (0.13 to 6.4 mm) and having an elongation at break of at least 40% in both the cross and machine direction and an average tear load in excess of 1.5 pounds-force (6.7 newtons) in both the cross and machine directions.

Abstract: A laminate of aramid nonwoven sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 20 mils and having an elongation at break of at least 40% in both the cross and machine direction and an average tear load in excess of 1.5 pounds force per inch in both the cross and machine directions.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminate of at least two layers including at least one aramid paper with at least one layer of polymer by calendering opposing surfaces of the aramid paper at different temperatures prior to laminate formation.