Abstract: A composite tubular assembly formed by a core or tube which is reinforced by a multitape product which is wrapped in alternate non-bonded helical wraps on the core or tube. Each tape is first formed by impregnating a fibrous strip with a resin and then such tapes are fed from spools to the core of the tube.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hollow foamed polyolefin-based resin container comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, at least one of the inner and outer layers being formed of a foamed polyolefin-based resin sheet, wherein at least a side wall part of the container has a hollow portion between the inner and outer layer and a process for produciong the same, and the like. The hollow foamed polyolefin-based resin container can be used as containers for retorted food products and other containers.

Abstract: A frustoconical matrix and a punch of a complementary shape and coaxial to the former can be brought together to shape an inserted sheet of thin paper. The matrix has a cylindrical peripheral surface along which a beading member comprising a cylindrical foil is slidable in a close running fit. A shoulder extends coaxially to the punch to define a pit having a cylindrical internal wall having a diameter smaller than the outside diameter of the beading member. Heating means are controllable to heat the shoulder to a temperature such that the pit is expanded to a diameter of close running fit between its internal wall and the beading member.

Abstract: A high performance thermoplastic hose useful as a power steering hose, the high performance thermoplastic hose comprising a high performance engineering thermoplastic such as polyurethane and a chlorine-containing polyolefin such as chlorinated polyethylene, chlorinated polypropylene, chlorinated copolymers containing ethylene and propylene, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, chlorosulfonated polypropylene, chlorosulfonated copolymers of ethylene and propylene or mixture thereof, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method for manufacturing the high performance thermoplastic hose, and a thermoplastic vulcanizate capable of resisting chemical attack and withstanding temperatures up to about 300° F.

Abstract: Metallized multilayer laminates are described which provide a bright reflective finish on deformable articles, such as impact absorbing bumpers of automobiles and also provide bright reflective surfaces on molded parts or three-dimensional shapes as an alternative to chrome plating.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding plastic articles, the method comprising the steps of injecting at least one stream of plastic material into a mold, the mold including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of said mold being used for forming at least one article, and the second portion of said article forming a sprue attached to the at least one article, and, terminating the at least one stream of plastic material in the second portion.

Abstract: A decorative element for use on a pumpkin or other like object, for example, a gourd, is provided which includes a decorative body and a fastening device capable of being attached to the pumpkin or other like body. The decorative body further includes an attachment surface and the fastening device further includes an attachment area. The attachment area is capable receiving the attachment surface.

Abstract: An optical disc includes a substrate having micro-embossments, in which flat portions referred to as lands, and track guides, referred to as hills, and which protrude from the surfaces of the flat portions are formed. A reflective layer is formed on the substrate, a dielectric layer is formed on the reflective layer, a recording layer is formed on the dielectric layer, and a protective layer is formed on the recording layer. Thus, the lands and hills on the substrate of the optical disc enable disc fabrication to more easily facilitate manufacturing of the optical disc. Accordingly, tracks of the disc can be narrowed, to thereby enhance a recording density of the optical disc.

Abstract: An optical disk substrate having excellent replication and releasability at the time of molding, little warpage and high strength. The optical disk substrate is made from a hydrogenated styrene polymer having a nuclearly hydrogenated styrene polymer unit content of 80 wt % or more and a reduced viscosity (in toluene, 0.5 dl/g, 30° C.) of 0.3 to 0.6 dl/g and has a shrinkage factor of 4.5% or less in a radial direction at the glass transition temperature of the above hydrogenated styrene polymer. The hydrogenated styrene polymer comprises 80 wt % or more of a nuclearly hydrogenated styrene polymer unit suitable for the production of this optical disk substrate and has a glass transition temperature of 130° C. or more and a relaxation spectrum at 20° C.

Abstract: An optical disk includes a first substrate provided with a first minute concaves/convexes forming a CD signal and a second substrate provided with a second minute concaves/convexes forming a DVD signal, and a wavelength selective multi-layered film is formed on the second minute concaves/convexes by laminating titanium dioxide films and silicon dioxide films approximately fifteen (15) layers. Due to the wavelength selective multi-layered film, a laser beam which reproduces the CD signal is transmitted by a transmissivity of more than 80%, and a laser beam which reproduces the DVD signal is reflected by a reflectivity of more than 80%.

Abstract: The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) a naphthalene condensate, (2) a lignin sulfonate, (3) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (4) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising residues of acrylic or methacrylic acid; and (b) a polyester.

Abstract: A core guide assembly for a stationery article includes a screw member with a predetermined length while externally bearing a male screw. A support member is connected to the one-sided end of the screw member while centrally bearing a support bar protruded opposite to the screw member. The support bar has a support wing protruded in the radial direction. The support wing has portions placed at the same plane, or arranged by two or more steps.

Abstract: A decorative door cover can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and themes to fit any door and provides an attractive, easy to use cover that can be used over and over again. The reusable decorative door cover is composed of a sheet of material sized to cover the face of the door to be decorated and to extend onto or around the sides thereof. The sheet has punch-outs that allow the door cover to pass over deadbolts, door locks, doorknobs and door hinges without removing the door or the hardware of the door. Elastic edging extends across the top and the bottom edges of the decorative door cover, and pockets formed in the four corners of the sheet fit over the four corners of the door. The elasticized edging, pockets, and non-elasticized sides of the sheet securely hold the door cover in place.

Abstract: The knob fitting structure is provided with a knob; an operation shaft to which the knob is to be fitted; engaging stubs provided on one of the knob and the operation shaft and supporting side walls having snap-in holes 10f provided on the other, wherein the engaging stubs, when they are inserted into the snap-in holes, after elastically deforming the supporting side walls in a direction of thickness of the engaging stubs, are engaged within the snap-in holes, and the supporting side walls are provided with a slit communicating with outside through the snap-in holes.

Abstract: The present invention provides for wood based panels (e.g., OSB or plywood) that are termite resistant, fungal resistant, or a combination thereof; and methods of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A method for forming a pultruded part includes collating reinforcing fibers by providing a first layer of reinforcing rovings extending in the longitudinal pultrusion direction, applying onto the first layer an intermediate layer of reinforcing fibers at least some of which include at least portions thereof which extend in the transverse direction and covering the intermediate layer with a second layer of rovings extending in the longitudinal direction. To the collated fibers is applied a resin so as to permeate through the layers and the materials are passed through a die to set the resin. The first and second layers are arranged to form first and second opposed surfaces of the part with the intermediate layer therebetween.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure in which the structure has a reinforced part having been loaded with a cordierite powder at least on one end surface of the frontal openings of the substrate of a honeycomb structure made of cordierite. This honeycomb structure does not decrease merits of a small pressure loss and the like as a thin-walled honeycomb structure, and is also excellent in abrasive resistance of the end surfaces of the frontal openings.

Abstract: A nonwoven material, such as a fibrous nonwoven web or a plastic film is provided, which is made by applying adhesive in a pattern on one side thereof, and then aperturing the nonwoven material.

Abstract: A foldable snow removal sheet. The sheet includes a central portion. At least one handle is provided at one end of the sheet and along each side of the sheet. The handles are integrally formed with the sheet. The sheet may be disposed over an area in advance of snow accumulation. Following the accumulation of snow on the sheet, the snow may be removed by lifting the handles to roll or move the snow off the sheet. Multiple sheets may be employed for snow removal from areas greater than the area accomodated with a single snow removal sheet.

Abstract: An adhesive patch with a patterned edge and/or cut out patterned interior to block and let sunlight through to the skin. By wearing this patch a person will develop a patterned suntan similar to a tattoo, which would show when the patch is removed.

Abstract: A laminate is claimed, having a first cover layer, a fabric with perforations as the middle layer, and a second cover layer, as are a method for its production and the use of the laminate as a fluid absorption and distribution layer made of a nonwoven fabric layer oriented in the Z direction, for absorbent hygiene articles.

Abstract: Decorative surface material having a decorative pattern in which a combination of domains of varying sizes and colors are defined by shading variations at the interfaces of adjoining domains, the decorative pattern being provided by a process in which a flowable thermosettable molding formulation having orientable particles mixed therein is divided into fragments which are mixed together, the mixture is fed into a hot mold and pressure is applied to form the solid surface material.

Abstract: The invention relates to embossing single-ply paper products, for example, paper towels, tissue and napkins, in which an improved embossing arrangement is used which is particularly suitable for paper products which have been processed so as to impart undulations whose axes extend in a principal undulatory direction, typically in the machine direction. The absorbent sheet typically further includes undulations which extend in the cross (transverse direction) of the web such that the absorbent sheet has a biaxially undulatory structure. The undulations may be formed by the use of an undulatory creping blade. Defined parameters accommodate: the distance at which the undulations are spaced, the total surface area of the design (embossing) elements, the width and length of the embossing elements and the aspect ratio of the elements, as well as the angular orientation of the embossing elements with respect to the undulations.

Abstract: A wet-slip resistant sheet comprises a substrate having a front surface, a back surface and a plurality of tapered protrusions, one end of each of which is bonded to the front surface of the substrate. The tapered protrusions are regularly arranged on the front surface of the substrate with a repeating pattern and each of said protrusions is surrounded with grooves which intersect each other. The wet-slip resistant sheet provides good wet-slip resistance and exhibits good clean recovery properties, and the BPN value of the sheet can be easily controlled.

Abstract: The invention describes a process and a device for coating a temperature-stable component with a thermal protection layer (15), in which the temperature-stable component has a surface (12) which is to be coated with the thermal protection layer (15) and at which there is at least one cooling-passage opening (1) which is connected to a cooling passage running inside the component.

Abstract: A multi-ply tissue paper product (10) and a method for producing same, wherein multi-ply tissue paper includes at least three embossed plies (12, 14, 16) of paper, and a first outer ply (12) has a first microstructure pattern (18) with first protuberances with a density of more than 40 protuberances/cm2. The second outer ply (14) is provided with a second microstructure pattern (22) also having a density of second protuberances of more than 40 protuberances/cm2. A middle ply (16) is sandwiched between the first outer ply (12) and the second outer ply (14) and has a third structure pattern being an embossing pattern with a density of less than 40 protuberances/cm2. All three plies are ply bonded (24) together after the first outer ply, the second outer ply and the middle ply have been structured separately.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation for treating the edge of a wood-based panel. The formulation includes an optical brightener and optional amine such that the treated edge fluoresces when illuminated with ultraviolet light. Wood-based panels treated with the sealant, and methods for making and applying the formulation to a wood-based panel are also provided.

Abstract: A finger joint architecture method and formation apparatus are disclosed, the finger joint forming apparatus including one or more cavity forming devises (rotary tool or tools for example) positionable to provide interspersed cavities at an end face of a first wood product, with projections, spaced from one another in both first and second dimensions defining the end face, defined by the cavities thus bored through the end face. A mating array of projections and cavities is formed by the apparatus at an end of another wood product to be secured to the first wood product and the two ends are glued and joined at adhesive application and joining stations.

Abstract: In a recording medium having an ink accepting layer formed on at least one surface of a base paper, the ink accepting layer is formed in the form of islands scattered on the surface of the base paper with a uniform plane density.

Abstract: An image transfer element that is capable of forming a multicolored image on a variety of substrates using a variety of imaging devices and its method of use are disclosed. The image transfer element comprises a releasable support, and an image-receiving layer over the support. The image-receiving layer comprises (1) a film-forming polymeric binder and (2) particles of a thermoplastic polymer, in which the particles have a particle size of about 1 to about 150 microns and the thermoplastic polymer has a Tm of about 50° C. to about 200° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayered film for use as in-mold label, comprising: a core layer having a first surface and a second surface, the core layer being comprised of a polymeric mixture and particulate solids dispersed in the polymeric mixture; and an ink-printable layer overlying the first surface of the core layer; the film being formed by co-extruding the core layer and ink-printable layer to form the multilayered film, hot-stretching the film at a temperature above the expected service temperature of the label to provide the film with a machine direction orientation, the density of the film being reduced by about 10% to about 25% during hot-stretching, and annealing the film at a temperature above the expected service temperature of the label; the film having a machine direction Gurley stiffness value in the range of about 30 to about 120, a machine direction shrinkage of less than about 3%, and a machine direction shrink tension at 200° F. (93.3° C.) of less than about 100 psi.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method for forming various patterns such as a metal or metal compound pattern, in which the amounts of the materials constituting the pattern which are removed during the formation step can be suppressed to the minimum. The method comprises a resin pattern forming step of forming on the surface of a substrate a resin pattern capable of absorbing a solution containing metal components, an absorbing step of dipping the resin pattern in the solution containing metal components to make the resin pattern absorb the solution containing metal components, a washing step of washing the substrate having formed thereon the resin pattern that has absorbed the solution containing metal components, and a burning step of burning the resin pattern after washing.

Abstract: A sheet for ink jet recording that stably holds an image printed thereon without image bleeding even if the sheet is stored in a hot and humid environment for a long period of time, that has excellent resistance to ozone and prevents the recorded image from becoming discolored through time, and that has excellent resistance to light in image portions. The sheet for ink jet recording includes at least one water-soluble compound whose basic skeleton has an ionization energy of 7.0 to 9.0 eV. The water-soluble compound preferably includes at least one of a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, and a sulfonic group in a molecule, and/or preferably has an I/O value of no less than 0.5.

Abstract: A green ceramic body, in particular a green ceramic film (10) having a function layer (12) which contains platinum and is applied in at least some areas is described; this function layer (12) is photostructurable in daylight and in the presence of oxygen. In addition, a method of producing such a green ceramic body is described, including the process steps: a) making available a green ceramic starting body (10), b) applying a photostructurable paste containing platinum to the starting body (10) in at least some areas, in particular by printing, in daylight and in the presence of oxygen, and c) photostructuring the applied paste to form the function layer (12). The green ceramic body described here is suitable in particular for further processing to form a temperature sensor (5).

Abstract: A method of forming a magnetic body, alternative to a ferrite core, on a printed circuit board is provided. A printed circuit board is set in a mold and injection molding is conducted. The mold comprises a fixed plate, an intermediate plate and a movable plate. A cavity in the intermediate plate is filled with a melted material (i.e., mixture of resin and magnetic filler) supplied via a sprue and a runner. A cavity in the movable plate is also filled with the material supplied to the cavity in the intermediate plate through a hole in the printed circuit board. When a magnetic body for noise control is directly injection molded onto the printed circuit board in such a way, no gap appears between the magnetic body and the printed circuit board. As a result, the magnetic body functions well as desired.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a windowpane for a vehicle that can be used for a head-up display. The windowpane is provided with a head-up display combiner, and includes a glass plate and a reflection enhancing film formed on a surface of the glass plate. The reflection enhancing film functions as the head-up display combiner in a first region of said surface, and has a refractive index of 1.75 to 2.4 and a film thickness of 90 nm to 130 nm.

Abstract: A multi-layer coating for a transparent substrate, such as glass, plastic, or other transparent material, which increases the durability and weatherability of the substrate. The coating includes a surface-hardening layer of organo-siloxane formed over the substrate. An abrasion-resistant coating comprising a multi-layer stack of alternating layers of silicon dioxide and zirconium dioxide is formed over the surface-hardening layer. The multi-layer coating further includes a hydrophobic outer layer of perfluoroalkylsilane formed over the abrasion-resistant coating to form an outer moisture-resistant surface. This multi-layer coating configuration increases the abrasion resistance and mechanical strength of the transparent substrate on which it is formed without imparting color to the transparent substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a highly adhesive surface-coated cemented carbide which comprises a cemented carbide base material and a hard film formed on a surface of the base material, characterized in that both of the hard film at a proximate portion of an interface between the hard film and the cemented carbide base material and the cemented carbide at a proximate portion of an interface contain at least one diffusive element selected from chromium, molybdenum, manganese, copper, silicon and an iron group metal and a method for producing the same by uniformly coating at least part of a surface of the base material with a metal, an alloy, or a compound comprising at least one diffusive element selected from iron group metals, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, copper, and silicon followed by coating the surface with the hard film.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a reinforced adhesive fiber that includes a pressure sensitive adhesive component and a reinforcing material within the pressure sensitive adhesive component.

Abstract: This invention is to provide an automobile interior headliner molding or forming member which has high rigidity, being excellent in heat resistance and size stability, and having excellent moldability or formability. An automobile interior headliner molding or forming member is produced using a seven-layer polypropylene foam laminate obtained by stacking, over both sides of a foamed polypropylene sheet, a glass fiber sheet laminate, which has been obtained by laminating a polypropylene sheet with both sides of a glass fiber sheet.

Abstract: A non-asbestos-based friction material for brakes, clutches or the like for automobiles, large-size trucks, railway cars and various industrial machines. The friction material has excellent friction and rust preventive characteristics, and attacks the plane it faces to a limited extent. The non-asbestos-based friction material is produced by forming and then curing the non-asbestos-based friction material composition comprising a fibrous base, binder and filler as the major ingredients. The composition contains at least one type of steel fibers selected from the group consisting of iron, special dead soft steel and dead soft steel, containing carbon (C) at 0.13% or less at specific contents, in the fibrous base at 1 to 50% by volume of the whole friction material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a soft trim component includes placing a cover for the soft trim assembly in a mold, filling the cover with a polymeric filler, heating the filler material and the cover to a temperature to partially melt at least one of the filler or cover and compressing the cover and the polymeric filler to bond the cover and filler into a soft trim assembly of desired shape. The cover preferably includes an inner layer having a melting or softening point which enhances the bond, the preferred cover being a double knit having an inner polymeric layer having a lower melting point than an outer layer. PET is the preferred material for constructing at least the inner layer of the cover.

Abstract: An input device has a flexible surface on which are formed deflection sensors. The flexible surface can be deformed against an adjacent resilient layer. The deflection sensors detect the deflection of the surface. Electronic circuits for processing signals from the deflection sensors to yield information regarding the locations and magnitudes of forces deflecting the surface may be deposited all, or in part on the flexible surface. The input device may be combined with a display to yield a touch-sensitive display suitable for use in a wide range of applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a long-time stable, hydrophobic or oleophobic surface and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The technique of the present invention includes a plurality of micro-porous granulate structures made of polypropylene comprising phase change material. The micro-porous polypropylene granulate structure absorbs and holds about 60% to 75% of a phase change material. The micro-porous polypropylene granulate structures with incorporated phase change material are free flowing, conformable powders or pellets possessing particle sizes between 0.01 millimeter and 1.0 millimeter. The phase change materials incorporated in the micro-porous polypropylene granulate structures are alkyl hydrocarbons, salt hydrates, poly-alcohols, or eutectics with melting and freezing temperatures between −10° C. and 150° C. In order to manufacture the micro-porous polypropylene granulates comprising phase change material the granulate is stirred into the liquefied phase change material.

Abstract: A resilient surface covering, including a melt-processed layer, having improved impact resistance properties is provided herein. The melt-processed layer is formed, in part, of either a non-polyvinyl chloride resin, or a blend of a polyvinyl chloride resin and a compatible polymer, such as nitrile rubber, which imparts improved toughness characteristics to the layer. The increased toughness of the melt-processed layer consequently imparts improved impact resistance to the surface covering of which it is a part as compared to a control surface covering having a control layer formed only of a conventional melt-processed polyvinyl chloride resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing particle size by the use of a supercritical fluid, generally carbon dioxide. The material is swollen by the supercritical carbon dioxide at a high pressure. After the material has been allowed to swell under a high pressure, the pressure is rapidly dropped. When the external pressure is rapidly dropped, the material explodes as the supercritical gas absorbed into the material rapidly expands outward.

Abstract: High pressure laminate can be bonded to a substrate material such as particle board using a foamed adhesive. Method finds particular usefulness in the manufacture of countertops.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of adhesive tape, comprising steps of: preparing a raw material of a biaxially drawn film or sheet; applying a release agent on a back surface of the film; applying an adhesive agent on a front surface of the film; subjecting the raw material to uniaxial drawing under heated conditions without deteriorating releasing and adhesive performance of the raw material to produce a base material of an adhesive tape having high-strength and low-elongation. The obtained adhesive tape has long and narrow bubbles elongated in the uniaxial drawing direction thereon.