Abstract: Methods for applying an antimicrobial coating to a medical device is disclosed. Generally, the methods comprise providing a medical device, dispensing an antimicrobial coating onto the device, flushing excess coating from the device, and curing the coating onto the device. In one aspect, the coating includes a UV-curable, antimicrobial composition. In this aspect, the medical device can be coated and the coating can be cured with UV light in a manner of seconds. In another aspect, the coating includes an antimicrobial solution that contains an acrylate-type polymer or copolymer. In this aspect, the medical device can be coated and the coating can be heat-cured in a manner of minutes. Both the UV-curable composition and the antimicrobial solution can also include rheological modifiers, as necessary. Additionally, the compositions include one or more antimicrobial agents, which may be selected from a wide array of agents.

Abstract: A method of printing sheer fabric is described. In accordance with the method, a supply of the sheer fabric and a supply of a release substrate having a width less than the width of the sheer fabric are provided. A low tack adhesive is applied to an endless belt. The sheer fabric and the release substrate are combined such that the edges of the fabric overhang the edges of the release substrate and the overhanging edges of the sheer fabric and the release substrate are temporarily affixed to the endless belt with the low tack adhesive. The combined sheer fabric and release substrate are conveyed on the endless belt through one or more printing stations where at least one color ink is printed on the sheer fabric. The ink is dried and the sheer fabric is separated from the release substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-layer film coated or printed on at least one side with a dye-based or pigment-based colorant, which can be transparent, metallic, or high gloss opaque. The printed, multi-layered film can be used for gift packaging in the form of sheets, ribbons, bows, and for decorative articles such as garlands and lampshades.

Abstract: The present invention relates to release articles and adhesive articles comprising a release material comprising a polymer derived from monomers comprising (a) an olefin monomer having a formula CnH2n, (b) an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer or vinyl acetate monomer, and (c) a polar monomer.

Abstract: A release article comprising a substrate having a release material thereon, wherein the release material comprises a polymer comprising an olefin and an alkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the polymer has (a) an alkyl (meth)acrylate content of about 20 to about 50 weight % based on a total weight of the release material and the alkyl (meth)acrylate has an alkyl group with a carbon number from 2 to 30 or (b) an alkyl (meth)acrylate content of about 25 to about 50 weight % based on the total weight of the release material and the alkyl (meth)acrylate has an alkyl group with a carbon number from 1 to 30, and an adhesive article incorporating the release article.

Abstract: A polymeric imaging medium comprising a receptor layer and an optional backing layer particularly useful in electrophotographic printing processes with liquid toners comprising thermoplastic toner particles in a liquid carrier that is not a solvent for the particles at a first temperature and that is a solvent for the particles at a second temperature, methods of imaging such a medium, and such an imaged medium. In one preferred embodiment, the receptor layer comprises a polymer of ethylene, n-butylacrylate, and methacrylic acid. In another preferred embodiment, the receptor layer comprises a blend of 60 to 90 percent by weight of a polymer comprising ethylene, n-butylacrylate, and methacrylic acid and about 10 to 40 percent by weight of a neutralized ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: A polymeric imaging medium comprising a receptor layer and a polyvinyl chloride backing layer particularly useful in electrophotographic printing processes with liquid toners comprising thermoplastic toner particles in a liquid carrier that is not a solvent for the particles at a first temperature and that is a solvent for the particles at a second temperature or with dry toner, methods of imaging such a medium, and such an imaged medium.

Abstract: A polymeric imaging medium comprising a receptor layer and a polycarbonate backing layer particularly useful in electrophotographic printing processes with liquid toners comprising thermoplastic toner particles in a liquid carrier that is not a solvent for the particles at a first temperature and that is a solvent for the particles at a second temperature or with dry toner, making the imaging medium in the substantial absence of ultraviolet radiation, method of imaging, and such an imaged medium which contains ultraviolet light stabilizers.

Abstract: A polymeric imaging medium comprising a receptor layer and an optional backing layer particularly useful in electrophotographic printing processes with liquid toners comprising thermoplastic toner particles in a liquid carrier that is not a solvent for the particles at a first temperature and that is a solvent for the particles at a second temperature, methods of imaging such a medium, and such an imaged medium. In one preferred embodiment, the receptor layer comprises a polymer of ethylene, n-butylacrylate, and methacrylic acid. In another preferred embodiment, the receptor layer comprises a blend of 60 to 90 percent by weight of a polymer comprising ethylene, n-butylacrylate, and methacrylic acid and about 10 to 40 percent by weight of a neutralized ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: An indicator is disclosed for providing an indication that a food item has attained a predetermined temperature. The indicator comprises a barrel having a cavity wherein a plunger is disposed in a retracted position using a retaining material. The retaining material melts when a predetermined temperature is reached releasing the plunger towards an extended position. The retaining material comprises (1) a fatty ketone and (2) at least one other organic compound selected from the group consisting of fatty amides and fatty anilides.

Abstract: An indicator is disclosed for providing an indication that a food item has attained a desired temperature. The indicator includes an organic retainer that maintains a plunger in a retracted position until the material from which the retainer is constructed yields. When the retainer yields, a spring urges the plunger toward an extended position to indicate that the food item has attained the desired temperature.

Abstract: Pressure-activated adhesive that is a copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile. The copolymer has a single glass transition temperature of no higher than about -25.degree. C., a nitrile content of no greater than about 31%, preferably of from about 18% by weight to about 30% by weight, a Mooney viscosity of at least 95 (measured according to ASTM D1646-87 at 100.degree. C. for 4 minutes), preferably from about 120 to about 150. The copolymer is not cross-linked, and the amount of vinyl groups in the copolymer should not exceed 10% by weight. The adhesive can be used to form an adhesive layer of an adhesive tape.

Abstract: An indicating device for indicating the time and temperature history of an object. The indicating device includes a reservoir containing an indicating material that liquefies at or above a predetermined temperature mounted on a base sheet, a removable barrier impervious to the indicating material interposed between the reservoir and a wick, wherein the wick is placed in contact with the reservoir after the barrier is removed to enable the migration of the indicating material along the wick at a controlled rate. The wick is constructed of generally hydrophobic materials so that the migration rate of the indicating materials along the wick is generally independent of changes in the ambient humidity.

Abstract: Closure liner, i.e., innerseal, comprising a pressure-activated adhesive that is a copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile. The copolymer has a single glass transition temperature of no higher than about -25.degree. C., a nitrile content of no greater than about 31% by weight, preferably of from about 18% by weight to about 30% by weight, a Mooney viscosity of at least 95 (measured according to ASTM D1646-87 at 100.degree. C. for 4 minutes), preferably from about 120 to about 150. The copolymer is not cross-linked, and the amount of vinyl groups in the copolymer should not exceed 10% by weight.

Abstract: Innerseal suitable for use with containers made from glass. The innerseal of this invention comprises a facing bearing a layer of amorphous polyester on one major surface thereof. The innerseal forms a strong bond to glass and resists moisture better than do conventional innerseals.

Abstract: Tamper-resistant inner seals that bond firmly to the lips of lidded and capped glass and plastic containers. The innerseals incorporate a metallic foil having a heat-sealable adhesive applied to one surface thereof. The heat-sealable adhesive comprises a paraffin wax or blend of paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax, polystyrene or derivative thereof, rosin or derivative thereof, and at least one high molecular weight polymeric material selected from the group consisting of ethylene/acrylic acid copolymers, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/methacrylate copolymers, and ethylene/vinyl acetate/methacrylic acid terpolymers, and blends thereof.

Abstract: Tamper-resistant inner seals that bond firmly to the lips of lidded and capped glass and plastic containers. The innerseals incorporate a metallic foil having a heat sealable adhesive applied to one surface thereof. The heat-sealable adhesive comprises a parafin wax or blend of paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax, polystyrene or derivative thereof, rosin or derivative thereof, and at least one high molecular weight polymeric material selected from the group consisting of ethylene/acrylic acid copolymers, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/methacrylate copolymers, and ethylene/vinyl acetate/methacrylic acid terpolymers, and blends thereof.

Abstract: An inner seal for containers that is capable of providing a visual indication of tampering. The innerseal comprises a membrane that it at least partially translucent, a layer of heat flowable material coated on one major surface of the translucent membrane, a rupturable, non-translucent membrane overlying the layer of heat flowable material, and an adhesive or heat-sealable composition overlying the surface of the rupturable membrane that is not in contact with the heat flowable material.

Abstract: A composition for preparing a printing ink. The composition comprises(a) a vehicle or binder, which comprises at least two resins which are compatible, one of which resins is a polyvinyl acetal or a dibasic acid-modified rosin ester,(b) a release agent,(c) a solvent for the vehicle and release agent, and(d) a colorant.The ink is particularly useful for printing on a substrate of polystryrene foam. The composition may be used without the colorant, in which case it can be used for providing a release coating on a substrate.

Abstract: A tamper indicating cover has at least a portion of the top being translucent or transparent and a seal adhered to the cover and container in such a manner that relative rotation between the cover and container ruptures the seal and provides a visible indication that the container has been opened.