Abstract: The present invention relates to a member to absorb energy, particularly impact-energy. The present invention further relates to a structure comprising the member and a method to absorb energy, particularly impact energy.

Abstract: The present teachings generally relate to a frame assembly comprising a connector device and a method for fabricating the same. The frame assembly comprises a member (12) and one or more connector devices (14A, 14B) coupled to and supporting opposing ends the member. Each of the one or more connector devices comprise a base member; a first projection extending from a first side of the base member, the projection defining a cavity; an end channel situated within the cavity and extending around a perimeter of the projection proximate the base member; a port extending from the end channel on the first side of the base member to a second side of the base member, the second side being in opposing relationship to the first side; and an adhesive, introduced via the port, situated within the end channel. Opposing ends of the member are situated within each of the cavities of two connector devices, respectively, and in contacting relationship with the adhesive.

Abstract: A heat exchange assembly comprising: (I) two or more panels; (II) a plurality of channels formed between the two or more panels; and (III) one or more reservoirs located adjacent to the plurality of channels and configured to at least temporarily store a temperature control material, wherein the plurality of channels are configured to direct a flow path of the temperature control material between the two or more panels and provide structural rigidity to the assembly.

Abstract: A two-component curable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The resin system includes an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol. The system also includes a hardener mixture containing mainly polyethylene tetraamines. The system includes one or more of i) alkali metal salts, ii) carboxylic acid-, carboxylic anhydride- or carboxylic acid ester-substituted phenol compounds, iii) an amino as a catalyst. The system has beneficial curing characteristics that make it useful for producing fiber-reinforced composites in a resin transfer molding process.

Abstract: The invention is directed at new process and systems for preparing composite materials that include a polymer phase and a fiber phase.

Abstract: A two-component curable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The resin system includes an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol. The system also includes an hardener mixture containing mainly polyethylene tetraamines. The system include triethylene diamine in specific amounts as a catalyst. The system has beneficial curing characteristics that make it useful for producing fiber-reinforced composites in a resin transfer molding process.

Abstract: The invention is directed at new process and systems for preparing composite materials that include a polymer phase and a fiber phase.

Abstract: A two-component curable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The resin system includes an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol. The system also includes a hardener mixture containing mainly polyethylene tetraamines. The system includes one or more of i) alkali metal salts, ii) carboxylic acid-, carboxylic anhydride- or carboxylic acid ester-substituted phenol compounds, iii) an amino as a catalyst. The system has beneficial curing characteristics that make it useful for producing fiber-reinforced composites in a resin transfer molding process.

Abstract: The invention is directed at new process and systems for preparing composite materials that include a polymer phase and a fiber phase.

Abstract: A two-component curable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The resin system includes an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol. The system also includes an hardener mixture containing mainly polyethylene tetraamines. The system include triethylene diamine in specific amounts as a catalyst. The system has beneficial curing characteristics that make it useful for producing fiber-reinforced composites in a resin transfer molding process.

Abstract: The invention is directed at new process and systems for preparing composite materials that include a polymer phase and a fiber phase.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an efficiency-enhanced gas filter medium comprising at least two fiber layers comprising a combination of two or more electrostatically-interacting fiber layers such that the efficiency-enhanced gas filter medium is characterizable by a gas filtration efficiency enhancement from the combination of the two or more electrostatically-interacting fiber layers, and related manufactured articles, processes and methods.

Abstract: A method for making an automobile assembly having a moulded plastics structural member and a reinforcing member in which a polymerizable adhesive is employed to bond the two members together and an automobile assembly having a bonded structural member and a reinforcing member. The assembly is suitably used as a “front end carrier” or a bumper system in an automobile.

Abstract: The invention is a composite foam structure comprising a first segment of an anisotropic thermoplastic foam part and a second foam shaped part comprising an isotropic foam wherein the anisotropic foam block and isotropic foam part intersect along at least one common surface.

Abstract: A method is provided for making an automobile assembly having a moulded plastics structural member and a reinforcing member in which a polymerisable adhesive is employed to bond the two members together and an automobile assembly having a bonded structural member and a reinforcing member. The assembly is suitably used as a “front end carrier” or a bumper system in an automobile.

Abstract: A method for making an automobile assembly having a moulded plastics structural member and a reinforcing member in which a polymerizable adhesive is employed to bond the two members together and an automobile assembly having a bonded structural member and a reinforcing member. The assembly is suitably used as a “front end carrier” or a bumper system in an automobile.