Abstract: This invention relates to stretchable nonwoven sheets prepared by substantially uniformly impregnating a necked nonwoven substrate or an easily extensible as-made nonwoven substrate with an elastomeric polymer by treatment with an elastomeric polymer solution. The nonwoven sheet is useful in the manufacture of diapers and other hygiene articles.

Abstract: Low application temperature thermoplastic hot melt adhesives are particularly useful as elastic attachment adhesives. The adhesives have a viscosity at 275° F. of less than about 8,000 cp, a yield stress of less than about than 80 psi and a creep performance for a bond made through strand coating of less than about 15%. Preferred are adhesives that have a creep performance for a bond made through spiral coating of less than about 25%.

Abstract: Adhesives comprising up to about 40 wt % of an ionomer can be applied at low temperatures and exhibit good bond strength. The adhesives are particularly useful as elastic attachment adhesives.

Abstract: This invention relates to nonwoven fabrics in which the fibers of the fabric are laid down such that a majority of the fibers have a fiber direction making an angle substantially parallel to or within an angle in a range of +/?45° of the machine direction. The invention also relates to a nonwoven fabric bonded web having bonding points in a pattern arranged along an axis perpendicular to the machine direction spaced and more widely apart than the bonding points arranged along an axis parallel to the machine direction. The resulting nonwoven having a very low elongation in the machine direction can be elongated with relatively little force in the cross machine direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to stretchable nonwoven sheets prepared by substantially uniformly impregnating a necked nonwoven substrate with an elastomeric polymer by treatment with an elastomeric polymer solution. The nonwoven sheet is useful in the manufacture of diapers and other hygiene articles.

Abstract: The invention provides an over-end take off device (OETO) for unwinding elastomeric fiber. The invention further provides a method for unwinding elastomeric fiber for downstream processing.

Abstract: A laundry-durable stretchable composite fabric, based on two nonwoven outer layers and a pre-stretched inner layer of elastomeric fibers of at least 400 decitex and at least eight threadlines/inch, and having a flat surface appearance, is provided.

Abstract: An over-end takeoff device (OETO) and a method for unwinding elastomeric fiber from a package are provided. The OETO includes a fiber guide spaced apart from the fiber package and disposed at an acute angle between 0° and 30° to the rotational axis of the package.

Abstract: The invention provides an over-end take off device (OETO) for unwinding elastomeric fiber. The invention further provides a method for unwinding elastomeric fiber for downstream processing.

Abstract: A cable cutter mounted within an elongate tubular housing includes cutter blades at a first end of the housing and operative handles at the second end of the housing to permit access to restricted areas such as in motor vehicles and the like.

Abstract: Spandex fiber made from a segmented polyurethane polymer is provided with improved resistance to chlorine-induced degradation, by the inclusion of finely divided zinc oxide particles having a purity of at least 99.4% dispersed in the fiber.

Abstract: A directional tree falling aid comprises a logging choker and a choker-elevating pole assembly designed to set the choker about the tree trunk at an elevated location. Pulling on the elevated choker while falling the tree makes possible falling the tree in the desired direction.

Abstract: A method of increasing the resistance of colored surfaces, including white, light and pastel colors, to metal marking comprises treating the surface with a finely divided, powdered material to provide an extremely thin layer of the powdered material on the surface, the treating being for a period of time sufficient to increase the resistance of the surface to metal marking.

Abstract: An incense produces, when burned, a marijuana-like scent although it does not contain a marijuana component. The incense comprises about 10 parts by weight ground alfalfa stems and leaves; about 1 part by weight ground bayleaves; and about 1.5 parts by weight powdered non-aromatic waxy maize corn starch binder. These components are mixed, about 6 parts by weight of water is added, and the total mix is then extruded, molded, coated onto bamboo sticks, cut, or otherwise formed. The formed mix is dried of substantially all moisture, and can thereafter be burned to produce a marijuana-like scent.