Abstract: A ballistic panel is described including a core layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the core layer including a ballistic gel. The first layer of ballistic resistant material is on the first major surface of the core layer. A second layer of ballistic resistant material is on the second major surface of the core layer.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for improving the color stability of a synthetic polymer composition by incorporating one or more inorganic phosphor dopants into the synthetic polymer. The inorganic phosphor dopants absorb UV light and emit the UV light as down-converted visible light, thereby producing a brighter appearance for the synthetic polymer composition. Methods for preparing the synthetic polymer compositions having improved color stability are additionally described.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for disinfecting surfaces using a photon-emitting inorganic phosphor-doped substrate material. Methods for preparing the photon-emitting inorganic phosphor-doped substrate materials are additionally described.

Abstract: Described herein are phosphor-containing ink compositions for disinfecting surfaces and improving the photostability of synthetic polymers. Methods for preparing the ink compositions are additionally described.

Abstract: A ballistic panel is described including a core layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the core layer including a ballistic resistant material. A first layer comprising a ballistic gel material is disposed on the first major surface of the core layer. A second layer comprising a ballistic gel material is disposed on the second major surface of the core layer.

Abstract: A fire seal end cap including a cap portion and a plug portion, wherein the plug portion protrudes from the cap portion, and wherein the cap portion and the plug portion are formed from a fire-resistant material.

Abstract: A ballistic panel is described including a core layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the core layer including a ballistic resistant material. A first layer comprising a ballistic gel material is disposed on the first major surface of the core layer. A second layer comprising a ballistic gel material is disposed on the second major surface of the core layer.

Abstract: A ballistic panel is described including a core layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the core layer including a ballistic gel. The first layer of ballistic resistant material is on the first major surface of the core layer. A second layer of ballistic resistant material is on the second major surface of the core layer.

Abstract: A method for microscale calorimeter chamber data manipulation and visualization includes receiving a dataset from a microscale calorimeter chamber. The dataset is indicative of heat release rates for a test material as a function of a temperature applied by the microscale calorimeter chamber to the test material. The method further includes generating a baseline for correcting the heat release rates for the test material based on a selected temperature interval of the dataset. The method also includes generating a modified dataset that includes modified heat release rate values for the test material based on the baseline. The method includes generating a graphical user interface and displaying, via the graphical user interface, a graphical depiction of the modified dataset.

Abstract: A containment system including a primary containment layer at least partially defining a primary containment volume, the primary containment layer including a thermal material, a secondary containment layer at least partially defining a secondary containment volume, the secondary containment layer including a gas capturing material, wherein the primary containment layer is positioned in the secondary containment volume, and a tertiary containment layer at least partially defining a tertiary containment volume, the tertiary containment layer including a ballistic material, wherein the secondary containment layer is positioned in the tertiary containment volume.

Abstract: A multifunctional fully integral panel system design, a unique material configuration, and a process for fabricating a net shape (or nearly net shape) panel in one production cycle. The panel may comprise a base facing with an outer perimeter, a decorative film applied to the exterior of the base facing, an aft facing having an outer perimeter fused to the base facing, and a reinforcement core disposed between the unfused portions of the base and aft facings, which reinforcement core also acts as acoustic insulation (i.e., a noise attenuator). Alternatively or additionally, a foam core or blanket having thermal and/or acoustic insulation properties is attached to the external surface of the aft facing. The fabrication process involves the application of different heat treatments to panel components having different forming temperature or rubbery/elastic plateaus.

Abstract: A fire seal end cap including a cap portion and a plug portion, wherein the plug portion protrudes from the cap portion, and wherein the cap portion and the plug portion are formed from a fire-resistant material.

Abstract: A multi-member assembly including a first structural member, a second structural member opposed from the first structural member, a crossover seal positioned between the first and second structural members, wherein the crossover seal defines a bore, and an end cap including a cap portion and a plug portion protruding from the cap portion, wherein the plug portion is at least partially received in the bore such that the cap portion bridges the first and second structural members.

Abstract: A composite structure includes a resin and a plurality of titanium dioxide fibers provided in the resin.

Abstract: A method for microscale calorimeter chamber data manipulation and visualization includes receiving a dataset from a microscale calorimeter chamber. The dataset is indicative of heat release rates for a test material as a function of a temperature applied by the microscale calorimeter chamber to the test material. The method further includes generating a baseline for correcting the heat release rates for the test material based on a selected temperature interval of the dataset. The method also includes generating a modified dataset that includes modified heat release rate values for the test material based on the baseline. The method includes generating a graphical user interface and displaying, via the graphical user interface, a graphical depiction of the modified dataset.

Abstract: A containment system including a primary containment layer at least partially defining a primary containment volume, the primary containment layer including a thermal material, a secondary containment layer at least partially defining a secondary containment volume, the secondary containment layer including a gas capturing material, wherein the primary containment layer is positioned in the secondary containment volume, and a tertiary containment layer at least partially defining a tertiary containment volume, the tertiary containment layer including a ballistic material, wherein the secondary containment layer is positioned in the tertiary containment volume.

Abstract: A device indicates the location of an air leak in a vacuum bag used to process composite parts. The device includes a layer of material on the inner face of the bag that changes in appearance due to an oxidation-reduction reaction in areas of the layer exposed to oxygen caused by a leak in the bag.

Abstract: A multifunctional fully integral panel system design, a unique material configuration, and a process for fabricating a net shape (or nearly net shape) panel in one production cycle. The panel may comprise a base facing with an outer perimeter, a decorative film applied to the exterior of the base facing, an aft facing having an outer perimeter fused to the base facing, and a reinforcement core disposed between the unfused portions of the base and aft facings, which reinforcement core also acts as acoustic insulation (i.e., a noise attenuator). Alternatively or additionally, a foam core or blanket having thermal and/or acoustic insulation properties is attached to the external surface of the aft facing. The fabrication process involves the application of different heat treatments to panel components having different forming temperature or rubbery/elastic plateaus.

Abstract: A multifunctional fully integral panel system design, a unique material configuration, and a process for fabricating a net shape (or nearly net shape) panel in one production cycle. The panel may comprise a base facing with an outer perimeter, a decorative film applied to the exterior of the base facing, an aft facing having an outer perimeter fused to the base facing, and a reinforcement core disposed between the unfused portions of the base and aft facings, which reinforcement core also acts as acoustic insulation (i.e., a noise attenuator). Alternatively or additionally, a foam core or blanket having thermal and/or acoustic insulation properties is attached to the external surface of the aft facing. The fabrication process involves the application of different heat treatments to panel components having different forming temperature or rubbery/elastic plateaus.

Abstract: In one aspect, a multilayer material comprises a first layer formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material, a second layer formed from a fabric and secured to a first side of the first layer, and a third layer formed from a fabric secured to a second side of the first layer. The multilayer material may be incorporated into a window shade for use in a vehicle, e.g., an aircraft or the like.