Abstract: A towable conveyor for transporting and elevating articles and a method and system for towing a conveyor and conveying articles up inclines is provided. The conveyor system has an elevating carriage and a plurality of support elements for conveying articles up the conveyor. Specifically, the towable conveyor system comprises a conveyor having a support frame, a plurality of support elements, a drive end with a motor, and an idle end; an elevating carriage having a first end interconnected to the support frame of the conveyor, a second with two or more wheels, and a support member extending upwardly from the elevating carriage; a cable system for raising the conveyor into a position of use and for lowering the conveyor into a towing position; one or more locking mechanisms; and a hitch for connecting the conveyor to a rear end of a towing vehicle.

Abstract: A thermal insulation material includes inorganic fibers and an endothermic material dispersed throughout the inorganic fibers. The endothermic material may be incorporated into the inorganic fibers during a fiber attenuation process. The endothermic material may be particles entangled within a web of the inorganic fibers or may be coated onto surfaces of the inorganic fibers.

Abstract: Nonwoven fiber mats include primarily B-glass fibers, and have a thickness of about 10 to about 700 microns and a basis weight of about 1 to 70 g/m2. The mats are generally thermally stable at temperatures of up to 650° C., and are suitable for use as battery separators.

Abstract: Fire protective compositions include colloidal silica solids, clay, a low biopersistence fiber or refractory ceramic fiber, water, and optionally a chelating agent. Methods of using the fire protective compositions include providing a polymeric foam substrate, applying the fire protective composition on the polymeric foam substrate, and allowing the fire protective composition to dry.

Abstract: Fire protective compositions include colloidal silica solids, clay, a low biopersistence fiber or refractory ceramic fiber, water, and optionally a chelating agent. Methods of using the fire protective compositions include providing a polymeric foam substrate, applying the fire protective composition on the polymeric foam substrate, and allowing the fire protective composition to dry.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.

Abstract: Fire protective compositions include colloidal silica solids, clay, a low biopersistence fiber or refractory ceramic fiber, water, and optionally a chelating agent. Methods of using the fire protective compositions include providing a polymeric foam substrate, applying the fire protective composition on the polymeric foam substrate, and allowing the fire protective composition to dry.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.

Abstract: An inorganic platelet composition for use as electrical insulation, thermal insulation and fire protection for electrochemical cells such as lithium ion cells. The inorganic platelet composition may be applied directly to the exterior surfaces of the housings of one or more individual battery cells within a battery module and/or larger battery pack, and/or to the surfaces of the battery module or battery pack housing, and/or to structure surrounding the batteries, battery modules or battery packs that would benefit from electrical insulation and fire protection. The inorganic platelet composition can minimize or prevent thermal runaway events that may originate from one battery cell or within modules of battery cells from propagating to adjacent or nearby cells, modules, packs or other structures.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inflation gas deflector for an automotive airbag assembly. The inflation gas deflector includes at least one layer of inorganic platelets or a multiple layer composite of at least one support layer and at least one inorganic platelet layer carried by the support layer. Also disclosed is an airbag cushion incorporating the inflation gas deflector and an automotive airbag assembly including the inflatable airbag cushion, the inflation gas deflector, and an inflator.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inflation gas deflector for an automotive airbag assembly. The inflation gas deflector includes at least one layer of inorganic platelets that is supported by a thin metal support, or a multiple layer composite of at least one metal support layer, at least one inorganic platelet layer carried by the metal support layer, and at least one other functional and/or support layer. Also disclosed is an airbag cushion incorporating the inflation gas deflector and an automotive airbag assembly including the inflatable airbag cushion, the inflation gas deflector, and an inflator.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate is provided for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems, such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft.

Abstract: A candle filter comprised of a hollow cylindrical tube having a wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the candle filter comprises high temperature resistant inorganic fibers, at least one binder, and optionally a secondary binder, wherein the at least one binder and optional secondary binder is substantially uniformly distributed across the thickness of the candle filter wall. Also, a method for making the candle filter having at least one binder, and optionally a secondary binder at least substantially uniformly distributed across the thickness of the candle filter wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inflation gas deflector for an automotive airbag assembly. The inflation gas deflector includes at least one layer of inorganic platelets that is supported by a thin metal support, or a multiple layer composite of at least one metal support layer, at least one inorganic platelet layer carried by the metal support layer, and at least one other functional and/or support layer. Also disclosed is an airbag cushion incorporating the inflation gas deflector and an automotive airbag assembly including the inflatable airbag cushion, the inflation gas deflector, and an inflator.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate is provided for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems, such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate is provided for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems, such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate is provided for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems, such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate is provided for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems, such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inflation gas deflector for an automotive airbag assembly. The inflation gas deflector includes at least one layer of inorganic platelets or a multiple layer composite of at least one support layer and at least one inorganic platelet layer carried by the support layer. Also disclosed is an airbag cushion incorporating the inflation gas deflector and an automotive airbag assembly including the inflatable airbag cushion, the inflation gas deflector, and an inflator.