Abstract: An elastomeric article or body having a relatively low friction layer adapted to create a surface with gross rugosities on at least a portion of a first surface of the elastomeric body when the article is exposed to a stretching force is provided. The elastomeric body has a plurality of surface-area-contact reducing particles that have substantially smooth morphology distributed over the low friction layer, which is created from a network of a silicone-modified vinyl acetate polymer. The particles further reduce friction between the first surface and another surface. The low friction layer is stable and adapted to chemically adhere particles substantially permanently to the layer, such that the layer and particles conferring a reduction in relative surface friction when donning the article.

Abstract: A composition for forming an elastomeric article is disclosed. The composition includes an elastomeric material and a film leveler, where the film leveler is present in an amount of from about 0.05% to about 5.0% by mass of the composition.

Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material, and a plurality of functionalized beads covalently bonded to the elastomeric material.

Abstract: A method for precisely applying a premetered amount of a composition into a textile substrate includes the steps of feeding a textile substrate into an application station, wherein the application station is desirably a reverse (indirect) rotogravure roll arrangement, applying a metered amount of a saturating solution to the textile substrate, while controlling the rate of speed of the substrate relative to the application station, monitoring the concentration of the solute in the textile substrate to assure a uniform level of saturation, desirably by use of an NIR evaluation, adjusting the application station to the extent necessary to assure uniform concentration of the solute on the textile substrate, and then drying the textile substrate.

Abstract: An elastomeric glove that contains a hydrogel coating is provided. The present inventors have discovered that the hydrogel coating is capable of improving donning (damp and/or dry) and also imparting certain other benefits to a wearer of the glove. Specifically, the hydrogel coating includes an active agent that is retained within a crosslinked hydrogel network. When the hydrogel coating is exposed to an aqueous environment, it swells, allowing the active agent to diffuse through pores and contact the skin of a wearer.

Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material, and a plurality of porous beads capable of containing a treatment within the pores of the beads and dispensing the treatment to an end user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for efficiently and uniformly treating articles with two or more fluids without transferring the articles from one container to another container.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the problem that with known plastic casting moulds, especially those of polypropylene, the lenses produced with these moulds have a slippery surface. The invention solves this problem through the use of polymers which are notable for their very low oxygen permeability.

Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material, and a plurality of functionalized beads covalently bonded to the elastomeric material.

Abstract: A composition for forming an elastomeric article is disclosed. The composition includes an elastomeric material and a film leveler, where the film leveler is present in an amount of from about 0.05% to about 5.0% by mass of the composition.

Abstract: An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material. The substrate body has a first surface, and a donning layer overlying at least a portion of the first surface. The donning layer is formed from a modified vinyl acetate polymer.

Abstract: A method of forming an elastomeric article includes providing a former, coating the former with a coagulant composition including zinc stearate, dipping the former into a polymer composition including an elastomeric polymer and water, curing the elastomeric polymer at a temperature above the melting point of the zinc stearate, and removing the water from the polymer composition on the former to form the elastomeric article.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomeric article, such as an elastomeric glove, for example, and a method for making the disclosed elastomeric article. The elastomeric article includes a fluorocarbon graft on the donning surface of the article. In addition, a hydrophilic lubricant including a modified siloxane displaying polar functionality may be applied to the surface of the article. In one embodiment, the modified siloxane may be an amino modified siloxane. The silicone lubricant and the fluorocarbon graft display a synergy, providing an article with improved dry slip characteristics and improved wet slip characteristics. In addition, a fatty alcohol may be applied to the surface of the article, further improving the damp slip characteristics of the article.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomeric article, such as an elastomeric glove, for example, and a method for making the disclosed elastomeric article. The elastomeric article includes a fluorocarbon graft on the donning surface of the article. In addition, a hydrophilic lubricant including a modified siloxane displaying polar functionality may be applied to the surface of the article. In one embodiment, the modified siloxane may be an amino modified siloxane. The silicone lubricant and the fluorocarbon graft display a synergy, providing an article with improved dry slip characteristics and improved wet slip characteristics. In addition, a fatty alcohol may be applied to the surface of the article, further improving the damp slip characteristics of the article.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomeric article, such as a glove, and a process for making the elastomeric articles. The elastomeric articles include a primary matrix including one or more layers of elastomeric polymer, such as a natural or synthetic latex or a block copolymer, and a polymeric coating on a surface of the primary matrix. The polymeric coating is formed of crosslinked polymers which are crosslinked with a cationic crosslinking agent such as a polyamide epichlorohydrin crosslinking agent. The polymeric coating can be a crosslinked polyarcylate, polyacrylamide, or polysaccharise, for example. In one embodiment, the crosslinking agent crosslinks the polymeric coating to the primary matrix layer of the article, forming secure attachments between the primary matrix and the polymeric coating. In one embodiment, the crosslinking agent may crosslink the elastomeric polymer as well as the polymeric coating.

Abstract: A method of adhesively bonding an adhesive coated, semi-rigid film to a substrate is reported. The method utilizes at least two alignment tools that are each positioned to substantially contact the surface of a substrate at an outer edge of the substrate. The adhesive-coated, semi-rigid film is then interposed between the first and the second alignment tools and the adhesive is brought into contact with the major surface of the substrate. The semi-rigid film is then aligned by contacting a first side edge of the semi-rigid film with a major surface of a first alignment tool and contacting a second side edge of the semi-rigid film with a major surface of a second alignment tool such that the film is aligned relative to the edge of the substrate. After alignment, pressure is applied to at least a portion of the surface area of the first side of the semi-rigid film to effectuate adhesive bonding of the film to the major surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a plurality of toner images having a charge thereon from a photoconductive member to a receptor sheet, the transferring device including a first corona generator for applying a charge to the sheet of polarity opposite to that of the charge on the corresponding toner image and for transferring the toner image from the member to the sheet, a second corona generator, located after the first corona generator, for applying a charge to the toner image on the sheet of a polarity equal to that of the charge on the toner image for increasing the charge thereof, and a grounding electrode opposite to the second corona generator for electrically grounding the opposite side of the receptor sheet.

Abstract: A system is described for transporting sheet-like material. The sheet has a powder, such as electrographic toner particles, loosely attached to it at one or both sides. The particles may be laid down in an image-wise manner by an electrophotographic or direct electrographic system, such as a printer or a copier. The sheet is transported by an endless belt or by a drum. In order to preserve the location of toner particles on the sheet, and to establish correct transportation of the sheet, electrostatic charges are applied either to the sheet or the transporting member or both. As such, the sheet suitably adheres to the transport system and electrostatically loaded toner particles may even adhere better to the sheet.

Abstract: In an apparatus and method for producing simplex prints in a single pass duplex printer, two sheets are conveyed in coinciding relationship through a common path during a print cycle. While the sheets are simultaneously conveyed through the common path, a first toner image is formed on one side of one sheet and a second toner image is formed on an opposite side of the other sheet. The toner images are simultaneously fixed on both sheets by a separate fixing station.

Abstract: A method for controlling the density of microdots produced by a binary or multilevel electrophotographic device. In one example, the toner concentration in a two-component developing system is modified as to keep the toner charge Q/M approximately constant. The toner charge is indirectly assessed. This allows to achieve consistent output densities, irrespective of the environmental parameters, such as relative humidity and temperature.