Abstract: A fire retarding and fire shielding structural panel for a vehicle, comprising at least one compressed composite composed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin matrix containing a multiplicity of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers.

Abstract: A process for producing an interlocked fibrous structure useful as a thermal insulating and/or sound absorbing structure comprising at least one batting of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers, by the steps comprising implanting said batting with non-carbonaceous polymeric fibers and then heat treating the structure in an inert atmosphere so as to transform said non-carbonaceous fibers into substantially permanently set carbonaceous fibers.

Abstract: A fire retarding and fire shielding structural panel for a vehicle, comprising at least one compressed composite composed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin matrix containing a multiplicity of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers.

Abstract: An apparatus for crimping and permanently heat setting a fiber or tow without stress or tension, comprising a mechanical crimping means, a conveying means which receives the crimped fiber or tow, and a heating or irradiation zone through which the conveying means and fiber or tow passes.

Abstract: An apparatus for crimping and permanently heat setting a fiber or tow without non-uniform stress or tension, comprising a conveying means having a multiplicity of openings, means for supplying the fiber or tow across the conveying means, means for inserting the fiber or tow into the openings of the conveying means whereby the fiber is retained in a non-linear shape in the openings without stress or tension, and a heating or irradiation zone through which the conveying means and fiber or tow pass.

Abstract: A thermally stable metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures, said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1 and an aspect ratio greater than 10:1.

Abstract: A primary rechargeable electrical energy storage device comprising a housing having an electrically non-conductive interior surface, at least one cell postioned in said housing, each cell comprising an anode consisting of a low melting metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, alkali metal alloy and alkali metal eutectic mixture, said anode having a barrier of lithium nitride, a separator surrounding said anode, said separator being capable of transporting ionic species and electrically isolating said anode, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte.

Abstract: A film or foam structure comprising a non-flammable non-graphitic carbonaceous film or foam having an LOI greater than 40 and at least a partially fluorinated surface.

Abstract: The invention resides in a nonlinear heat set aromatic polyamide fiber having a reversible deflection of greater than 1.2:1 at ambient temperatures, an aspect ratio of greater than 10:1, and a bending strain value less than 50%, and the method of preparing said fiber.

Abstract: A thermally stable ceramic coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1 and an aspect ratio greater than 10:1.

Abstract: An electric storage device comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte comprising a functionalized polymeric material, and a novel electrolyte.

Abstract: Flame retarding and fire barrier structure comprising a blend of carbonaceous fibers and natural and/or synthetic polymeric fibers. The carbonaceous fibers are present in the blend in an amount of from 7.5 to 92.5 percent and have a carbon content of greater than 65 percent and a LOI value of greater than 40. The structure also contains carbonaceous particles or platelets.

Abstract: Flame retarding and fire barrier structure comprising a blend of carbonaceous fibers and natural and/or synthetic fibers. The carbonaceous fibers have a nitrogen content of 5 to 35%, an LOI value of greater than 40 and are derived from stabilized acrylic fibers.

Abstract: A thermally stable metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures, said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1 and an aspect ratio greater than 10:1.

Abstract: A non-linear fire retarding and fire blocking covering for a foam seat cushion structure comprising an intimate blend of a binder and 25-75% by weight of fibers comprising heat set carbonaceous fibers having a LOI value greater than 40, said carbonaceous fibers being derived from heat treated stabilized polymeric fibers or pitch based fibers.

Abstract: A fiber product comprising a core of a flexible, non-flammable carbonaceous polymeric fibers having an aspect ratio greater than 10:1, and a non-electrically conductive fluorinated surface.

Abstract: An electric storage device comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte comprising the lithium salt of an aliphatic acid having 10 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lightweight ceramic structure comprising a set porous ceramic composition and a batting, felt or web of carbonaceous fibers within said ceramic composition in a reinforcing amount.

Abstract: A process for producing an interlocked fibrous structure useful as a thermal insulating and/or sound absorbing structure comprising at least one batting of non-flammable carbonaceous fibers, by the steps comprising implanting said batting with non-carbonaceous polymeric fibers and then heat treating the structure in an inert atmosphere so as to transform said non-carbonaceous fibers into substantially permanently set carbonaceous fibers.

Abstract: A thermally stable ceramic and/or metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures.