Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.

Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter assembly is provided having electrodes disposed about a tubular body, wherein at least one of the electrodes includes a temperature sensing element inserted therein. The magnetic flowmeter assembly is configured to measure the flow rate of fluid flowing through the tubular body. The temperature sensing element can be inserted within an electrode such that it is well heatsinked to the electrode surface in contact with the fluid flow, thus placing the temperature sensing element in effective thermal contact with the fluid. As such, the magnetic flowmeter assembly enables simultaneous measurement of the fluid flow rate and fluid temperature.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g, are disclosed.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.

Abstract: Printed, breathable thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.

Abstract: A wetness indicating polymeric film and method of making the film is provided. The method includes feeding a polymer film into a flexographic printing apparatus; printing at least one wetness indicator ink onto a first side of the perforated polymer; and perforating the polymer film by forming a plurality of apertures or enlarged micropores that extend from the first side to the second side. The apertures or enlarged micropores permit a sufficient quantity of an aqueous liquid to pass from the second side through the perforated polymer film to the first side. Upon contact, the aqueous liquid reacts with the wetness indicator ink to cause a color change visible by an unaided human eye. In an absorbent article including the inventive film as a backsheet, the total amount of liquid that passes through the backsheet is negligible and the barrier properties of the backsheet as a whole are not compromised.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g, are disclosed.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.

Abstract: A wetness indicating polymeric film and method of making the film is provided. The method includes feeding a polymer film into a flexographic printing apparatus; printing at least one wetness indicator ink onto a first side of the perforated polymer; and perforating the polymer film by forming a plurality of apertures or enlarged micropores that extend from the first side to the second side. The apertures or enlarged micropores permit a sufficient quantity of an aqueous liquid to pass from the second side through the perforated polymer film to the first side. Upon contact, the aqueous liquid reacts with the wetness indicator ink to cause a color change visible by an unaided human eye. In an absorbent article including the inventive film as a backsheet, the total amount of liquid that passes through the backsheet is negligible and the barrier properties of the backsheet as a whole are not compromised.

Abstract: A sawing apparatus and a saw fence. The saw apparatus may include a work surface. The saw may include a rail system disposed along the edges of the work surface, for the attachment of accessories thereto. The saw may be provided with workpiece guide adapted to be attached to the rail system for guiding workpieces during the operation of the saw. The workpiece guide may also be provided with an infeed extension that rides on the rail system and is capable of supporting workpieces during the operation of the saw. The infeed extension may be adjustable relative to the work surface of the saw. The saw may further be provided with a debris collection system for the collection of debris produced by the cutting operations of the saw.

Abstract: The brake handle assembly of the invention may be retrofittable to an existing foldable wheelchair. The brake handle assembly includes a coupling member provided to a foldable wheelchair frame near a handle grip. The brake release assembly further includes a hand release lever operably coupled to the coupling member and a wheel brake mechanism. The release lever may be configured to disengage the wheel brake mechanism from a wheel of the wheelchair when depressed by a user. The brake handle assembly may also further include a friction brake actuation mechanism and a brake lockout mechanism.

Abstract: A method of printing a repeating pattern on a web of an extensible material by providing a web of an extensible material, determining an adjusted print repeat length profile for a repeating pattern to be printed on the web of material; and printing a repeating pattern on a surface of the extensible material, the repeating pattern comprising printed indicia which is repeated along the length of the web, such that the print repeat length of the printed indicia varies along the length of the web in accordance with the adjusted print repeat length profile.

Abstract: The present automatic wheelchair brake device invention includes a brake mechanism adapted to be installed on an existing collapsible wheelchair. The brake mechanism may be adapted to be operably installed on only one side of a frame of the collapsible wheelchair such that a side-to-side collapsibility of the frame of the collapsible wheelchair is significantly unimpeded by the brake mechanism. The brake mechanism may be movable between an engaged position that generally inhibits rolling movement of the wheelchair and a disengaged position permitting free rolling movement of the wheelchair in response to movement of structure on the one side of the frame of the collapsible wheel chair between a first position when the wheelchair is occupied and a second position when the wheelchair is unoccupied.

Abstract: The brake handle assembly of the invention may be retrofittable to an existing foldable wheelchair. The brake handle assembly includes a coupling member provided to a foldable wheelchair frame near a handle grip. The brake release assembly further includes a hand release lever operably coupled to the coupling member and a wheel brake mechanism. The release lever may be configured to disengage the wheel brake mechanism from a wheel of the wheelchair when depressed by a user. The brake handle assembly may also further include a friction brake actuation mechanism and a brake lockout mechanism.

Abstract: A sawing apparatus and a saw fence. The saw apparatus may include a work surface. The saw may include a rail system disposed along the edges of the work surface, for the attachment of accessories thereto. The saw may be provided with workpiece guide adapted to be attached to the rail system for guiding workpieces during the operation of the saw. The workpiece guide may also be provided with an infeed extension that rides on the rail system and is capable of supporting workpieces during the operation of the saw. The infeed extension may be adjustable relative to the work surface of the saw. The saw may further be provided with a debris collection system for the collection of debris produced by the cutting operations of the saw.

Abstract: Breathable, thermoplastic films, laminates, and methods of making films having a basis weight less than or equal to 15 gsm and a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 500 grams H2O/24-hour/m2, wherein the film has a ratio of the MD load at break to the CD load at break of less than about 10, and at least one of a machine-direction notched Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 5 g or a machine-direction notched trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 15 g.