Abstract: This disclosed Self-Erecting Cargo Handling Power Drive Unit (PDU) assembly is one of several such units installed in the load area of a cargo carrier at the below floor level for the propose of facilitating cargo movement in either forward or aft direction and is intended for larger individual pieces or cargo loaded on pallet. This self-erecting power drive unit (PDU) consists primarily of a mounting base unit, reversible drive motor with self-activating brake and toothed drive sprocket assembly, hinged drive motor mount, cog (toothed) belt with teeth on one side and a smooth side opposite, idler pulleys and pivot arms for the flanged idler pulleys. The reversible drive motor with self-activating brake and toothed drive sprocket assembly power the cog belt and many be operated in either forward or aft direction by selectively energizing the reversible drive motor.

Abstract: A multi-layered laminate is described along with methods of making and/or using the same. Thus, in one aspect, a multi-layered laminate is provided comprising a first outer nonwoven fabric layer comprising thermoplastic fibers in an amount greater than 50% by weight of the first outer nonwoven fabric layer; a second outer nonwoven fabric layer comprising thermoplastic fibers in an amount greater than 50% by weight of the second outer nonwoven fabric layer; and an inner nonwoven fabric layer that is between the first and second outer nonwoven fabric layers. The laminate may be used in production of a multi-use towel, such as, e.g., a shop towel.

Abstract: The present invention provides laminate fabrics comprising two or more spunlaced fabric layers.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric treated to provide pleat retention, static control, stain-resistance, and antimicrobial efficacy for a window shade application. The stain-resistant finish does not significantly interfere with the subsequent printing, as well as the pleating and gluing of the nonwoven fabric into a window shade. A test method to determine the degree of stain resistance to common household products is also described.

Abstract: A loop component for use in a hook and loop fastening system, and methods of making same are provided, wherein a spunlaced fabric having a plurality of loop structures is formed by entangling a plurality of non-interbonded fibers in a fibrous web of material. The loop structures are configured to engage hooks from a hook component having a hook density between about 30 and 400 hooks per square centimeter, and have a peel strength of between about 50 grams and 2000 grams. The spunlaced fabric may include a backing layer.

Abstract: The disclosed supplementary sun shade is an assembly which attaches loosely to the vehicle sun visor by utilizing a strip of hooked fastening tape extending laterally across the top of the assembly which grips the sun visor fabric and maintains the selected position. The sun blocking panel of the sun shade is of a flexible material which permits the shade to hang vertically, and is generally 5 inches in the lateral dimension and 3 inches in the vertical dimension which allows blocking of the sun's direct rays while allowing minimum view obstruction of the local environment. A strip of heavier and less flexible material extends laterally across the lower edge of the supplementary sun shade for maintaining the shape of the supplementary sun shade and to aid in maintaining a vertical attitude of the supplementary sun shade while deployed.