Abstract: A spring coil assembly having a first row of coils arranged in a first spacing pattern and a second row of coils adjacent the first row and arranged in a second spacing pattern that is different from the first spacing pattern. The spring coil assembly can be assembled using an apparatus comprising a main conveyor adapted to convey a plurality of coils along an axis, an assembler which is operable to intertwine a plurality of coils into a spring coil assembly, and a transfer station operable to move a plurality of coils from the main conveyor into the assembler. The transfer station includes a plurality of pusher arms each of which include a gripper which is operable to grasp an individual coil, a carriage supporting the gripper arms and means for shifting the carriage axially relative to the axis so that a plurality of coils carried by the gripper arms are displaced in the direction of travel of the conveyor.

Abstract: A device has two half shells combined with each other and a connecting tab connected between the half shells. Each half shell has a wire-holding portion, a guiding portion and a gripping wing. The wire-holding portion has a semi-circular cross section, and the guiding portion inclinedly protrudes from the top side of the wire-holding portion and has a semi-circular cross section to define a guiding depression between the outer periphery of the wire-holding portion. The gripping wing is formed on the bottom side of the wire-holding portion. Accordingly, wires or cables can be easily and conveniently inserted into a tubular sheath through the device.

Abstract: The developer cartridge 24 is mounted in the holder 101 of the toner filling device 100 with the toner injecting through-hole 70 of the developer cartridge 24 on top. At this time, the axis of the developer roller 31 is vertical. The slide nozzle 110 is inserted into the toner injecting through-hole 70, such that the nozzle tip is positioned near the bottom of the toner accommodating chamber 34, and the toner expulsion device 120 injects toner into the developer cartridge 24. The toner is introduced with pressure, while the nozzle tip is gradually raised to match the amount of toner introduced.

Abstract: A fuel cut valve is disposed at a higher position than a fill up level in a fuel tank and communicates with an evaporative passage communicating between the fuel tank and a canister through an orifice. Further, a volume chamber is disposed at a higher position than the filling up level in the fuel tank and communicates with the evaporative passage downstream of the orifice. Further, a liquid level restricting valve is disposed in the vicinity of the fill up level and communicates with the evaporative passage through the volume chamber. When the liquid level of fuel reaches the fill up level at refueling, the liquid level restricting valve is closed to prevent overfilling of fuel by restricting the volume of the fuel vapor passing through the orifice. During traveling of a vehicle, fuel vapor is fed to the canister through the fuel cut valve and the liquid level restricting valve.

Abstract: A connector device is provided that permits two separately stored ingredients to be mixed in and dispensed from the same container. The connector device includes an attachment mechanism for connecting two containers together to permit combining of separately stored ingredients and another attachment mechanism for connecting a dispenser to the container containing the combined ingredients to permit dispensing of the product directly from that container. In a preferred embodiment, a stopper is included in the neck of the first container, the second container including a device for penetrating the stopper. Also disclosed is a method of intermixing products with the connector device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a medical injector and medicament loading system for use therewith. The medicament loading system includes cap for a medicament cartridge. The cap has a post for causing movement of the cartridge stopper toward the seal when the cap engages the medicament cartridge to thereby eliminate adhesion between the medicament chamber and the stopper. The medical injector according to the present invention includes the medicament loading system, i.e., a cartridge assembly, a needle free syringe assembly, and a power pack assembly.

Abstract: A method of forming a workpiece into sectioned parts using a pair of laterally translatable chipping heads and, downstream, a cutting device of the type having a plurality of rotatable cutting members mounted for rotation on a common axis which is movable and including workpiece transport means for moving the workpiece from a starting position to a final position along a path which extends first past the chipping heads and then past the cutting device.

Abstract: A process of forming a hard-soft phase, exchange-coupled, magnetic nanocomposite includes forming a dispersion of magnetic nanoparticles, separating the magnetic nanoparticles from a solvent of the dispersion so as to allow self-assembly of the magnetic nanoparticles, and removing a coating from the nanoparticles, which are disposed in a self-assembled, locally-ordered nanostructure.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a soft magnetic green compact includes mixing a magnetic powder including an iron system powder and a mixed powder including a resin powder, compressively molding the magnetic powder and the mixed powder in a mold by a powder metallurgic method in a mold to form a green compact, and applying thermal treatment to the green compact. The resin powder includes a lubrication function and a binding function. A composition amount of the resin powder assumes 0.10-3.00 weight percent relative to the total weight before the molding and assumes 0.01-0.

Abstract: An iron-based rare earth alloy magnet has a composition represented by the general formula: (Fe1-mTm)100-x-y-zQxRyMz, where T is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Co and Ni; Q is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B and C; R is at least one rare earth element substantially excluding La and Ce; and M is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr and Hf and always includes Ti. In this formula, the mole fractions x, y, z and m meet the inequalities of: 10 at %<x≦20 at %; 6 at %≦y<10 at %; 0.1 at %≦z≦12 at %; and 0≦m≦0.5, respectively.

Abstract: A cold work steel has the following chemical composition in weight-%: 1.25-1.75% (C+N), however at least 0.5 % C 0.1-1.5% Si 0.1-1.5% Mn 4.0-5.5% Cr 2.5-4.5% (Mo+W/2), however max. 0.5% W 3.0-4.5% (V+Nb/2), however max. 0.5% Nb max 0.3% S balance iron and unavoidable impurities, and a microstructure which in the hardened and tempered condition of the steel contains 6-13 vol-% of vanadium-rich MX-carbides, -nitrides and/or carbonitrides which are evenly distributed in the matrix of the steel, where X is carbon and/or nitrogen, at least 90 vol-% of said carbides, nitrides and/or carbonitrides having an equivalent diameter, Deq, which is smaller than 3.0 &mgr;m; and totally max. 1 vol-% of other, possibly existing carbides, nitrides or carbonitrides.

Abstract: A hydrogen absorbing alloy represented by the formula Ln1−xMgxNiy−aAla (where Ln is at least one element selected from rare earth elements, 0.05≦x<0.20, 2.8≦y≦3.9 and 0.10≦a≦0.25) which is used for an alkaline storage battery.

Abstract: A hardenable steel workpiece having two regions is first hardened so that both regions are of generally the same low ductility. Then only one of the regions is hot coated so as to increase the ductility of the one region while not heating and changing the ductility of the other region. The workpiece can be hardened by hot working or tempering. The hot coating can be done by dipping the one region in molten zinc.

Abstract: A compacted graphite iron brake component for use in a braking system having a final composition of: 3.0 to about 4.0 percent carbon; 2.15 to about 2.60 percent silicon; 0.40 to about 0.90 manganese; and the balance iron. The brake component having a frictionally engageable portion with a microstructure of compacted graphite disposed in a pearlitic matrix.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy material for forging obtained by a continuous casting process, the alloy comprising: a surface of which roughness is not more than Ra 35, and a segregation layer having 0.1 to 2 mm thickness and generated in the surface. The cast surface after continuous casting is smooth without peeling, a cast material can be forged without any treatment, and a segregation layer remains in a surface layer, thereby inhibiting coarsening of recrystallization grains and exhibiting superior toughness and strength.

Abstract: A method of performing manufacturing operations on a workpiece made of a high strength alloy is disclosed in which a local area of a workpiece is heated to microstructurally soften the local area. The local area of the workpiece becomes softened and more ductile. A manufacturing operation involving deformation of the heat softened area is performed with the metal in the heat softened region being more ductile and having less strength than the surrounding portions thereof. Manufacturing operations may include riveting, clinching, hydro-forming, and magnetic pulse joining.

Abstract: A multiple stage method for plastic working of a blank, comprises applying a torsional loading to the blank at a first stage in multiple steps at loading conditions selected to effect microstructure transformation; and applying a tensile or compression loading at a second stage subsequent to the torsional loading stage. An article, comprises a hollow blank with a hollow core emplaced within the blank and expanded by pressurized fluid contained within the core interior and a sheath encompassing the blank in a blank to sheath contact along a blank lateral surface that prevents the sheath and blank from displacement relative to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing nonferrous metal alloy includes a first liquid metal sodium tub, a second liquid metal sodium tub, and a carrier. The first liquid metal sodium tub stores liquid metal sodium at about 450° C., and heats the nonferrous metal alloy rapidly to put the nonferrous metal alloy in a solid solution state. The second liquid metal sodium tub stores liquid metal sodium at about 120° C., and cools the nonferrous metal alloy rapidly to suppress growth of a Guinier-Preston (G-P) zone in the nonferrous metal alloy while in the solid solution state. The carrier, such as a guide roller, carries the nonferrous metal alloy from the first liquid metal sodium tub to the second liquid metal sodium tub. Crystal structures in the nonferrous metal alloy can be miniaturized while preserving grating defects generated in crystal structures of the nonferrous metal alloy.

Abstract: An igniter composition for a gas generant and a related method of igniting a gas generant are provided in which, in addition to a boron fuel component and an oxidizer component, the igniter composition additionally includes a gas-forming source of a condensable metal effective for transferring heat to the gas generant.

Abstract: An igniting agent composition substantially free of a lead compound, characterized in that it comprises a metal power and one or more selected from the group consisting of nitrate salt, basic nitrate salt, a metal oxide and a basic carbonate salt; and an igniter using the igniting agent composition. The igniting agent composition shows no delay in ignition time and no reduction in igniting capability, as compared to conventional lead-containing composition.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a tire body having a crown portion and a pair of sidewalls. At least one reinforcing belt is disposed in the crown portion of the tire. A tag is carried by the reinforcing belt. In one embodiment, the tag is disposed in the location of one of the reinforcing cords that is disposed in the reinforcing belt. In another embodiment, the tag is disposed at the splice of the reinforcing belt. An alternative version of the tire has the tag carried in a depression formed in the outer surface of the tire sidewall. The tag may be encapsulated with an encapsulation material that is also disposed in the depression.

Abstract: A tread portion has blocks that are provided with a plurality of sipes having a zigzag part. A tread rubber is formed of short fiber mixed rubber comprising 1.5 to 25 parts by weight of short fibers in 100 parts by weight of rubber component. The sipes comprise a three dimensional sipe in which each wall surface forms bumps and dips whereby the short fibers are three dimensionally arranged. The three dimensional sipe comprises the zigzag part extending from the tread face to a certain depth, while (1) gradually moving towards a direction and then the opposite direction thereto or (2) changing the length of the segments of the zigzag.

Abstract: A tyre for a vehicle wheel includes a carcass structure, a belt structure associated coaxially with the carcass structure, and a tread band extending coaxially around the belt structure. The tread band includes a relief pattern including at least one row of blocks separated by transverse grooves intersecting two circumferential grooves. Each block of the at least one row is essentially delimited by two longitudinal sides in a circumferential direction of the tyre and two transverse sides with respect to a predetermined rolling direction of the tyre. Each block of the at least one row is formed by two axially-adjacent block portions. The transverse sides of each block portion include at least two successive curvilinear portions shaped differently from each other. The transverse grooves include two branches, each branch including a widened cross-section of substantially-curvilinear shape disposed in an area substantially equidistant from ends of a respective branch.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire which comprises a tread portion with a pair of tread edges, and a tire shoulder extending radially inwardly from one of the tread edges, provided with a curved surface comprising a convex curve, wherein, on a cylindrical surface centered on the tire axis and intersecting the curved surface, the convex curve swells axially outwards and has a curvature, and the curvature gradually diminishes towards the radially inside from the tread edge. It is possible that the tread portion is provided along the tread edges with a circumferentially extending rib and/or a circumferential row of blocks. In case of circumferential rib, the rib is provided with the curved surface comprising a plurality of the convex curves and a plurality of convex curves alternating therewith so that the curved surface is waved in the tire circumferential direction. In case of blocks in a circumferential row, it is preferable that each block is provided with the curved surface comprising at last one convex curve.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is provided in the tread portion with circumferential grooves, main oblique grooves and auxiliary oblique grooves. The circumferential grooves include: a pair of axially outer grooves disposed one on each side of the tire equator; and at least one axially inner groove between the axially outer grooves, so as to divide the tread portion into at least four circumferential regions including: a pair of axially inner regions between the axially outer grooves and said at least one axially inner groove; and a pair of axially outer regions axially outside the axially outer grooves. The axially inner regions have an axial width L1 of from 0.15 to 0.25 times the critical tread width TW1. The main oblique groove extends across one of the axially inner regions so that the axially outer end is connected with the adjacent axially outer circumferential groove and the axially inner end is connected with the adjacent axially inner groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire with a rubber lump applied to the bead portion part, and more particularly, to a pneumatic tire wherein the bead portion part is reinforced by applying a rubber lump on the side surface of the lower portion of the bead with a carcass ply[[,]]. optionally together with A flipper, which provides reinforcement, can also be used. The carcass play is spirally wound through the upper, side and lower portion of said rubber lump to [[the]] an arbitrary point of the upper portion of said bead so that by minimizing the movement of the bead by means way of [[said]] the carcass ply or the flipper, the bead portion of the tire is not easily broken away from the rim when air is evacuated from [[a]] the tire which is installed on a special rim that does not have a flange, or while driving with a tire with [[of]] low air pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire with reinforced bead portion which is installed on a rim that does not have flange, and more particularly, to a pneumatic tire wherein bead portion is reinforced by applying rubber lump which is not used in the prior art, wherein said rubber lump (5) which is spirally wound together with carcass ply (3) is placed on the upper portion of two bead (1 and 1′) which are arranged in the bead portion (8), or placed as double rubber lumps and envelop the whole bead (1) so that bead portion (8) of tire is not easily broken away from bead sheet of the rim when air is evacuated from a tire while driving.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing plasterboard and a plasterboard manufacturing unit are provided, the process including feeding hydratable calcium sulphate and water into a first mixer (2) and into a second mixer (3); feeding in a facing (5); preparing a first gypsum slurry in the first mixer (2); preparing a second gypsum slurry in the second mixer (3); applying the first slurry onto the facing and forming a crude surface layer; applying the second slurry onto the crude surface layer and forming a crude core layer with a density lower than that of the crude surface layer; forming a plasterboard; hydrating and drying the board. This process allows the formation of the different layers of gypsum to be controlled independently.

Abstract: An assembly apparatus is provided for assembling two members, such as, for example a hose and a hose clamp. The assembly apparatus includes a base having first and second independently extendible members. A dispenser, joined to a third independently extendible member, is operatively connected to the base. A pneumatic or hydraulic control system actuates each of the first, second and third independently extendible members, such as pneumatic cylinders, to position the dispenser relative to the hose and hose clamp. Generally, the first and second independently extendible members extend along a first axis while the third independently extendible member extends along a second axis and the second axis is generally orthogonal to the first axis. The present invention joins the hose and hose clamp without the need to distort the generally smooth outer surface of the hose. A method of assembling the two members is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a decorative laminate, which laminate comprises an upper decorative and abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate layer and a carrying core. The upper side of the core is provided with the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate while the lower side of the core is provided with a balance layer. This balance layer has the purpose of preventing warping of said decorative laminate while at the same time having the purpose of acoustic dampening. The balance layer comprises a layer of a polymer. The balance layer and the thermosetting laminate are joined with said core by means of pressing. Said carrying core further is provided with a dampening foil of an elastomer arranged between the upper side of the core and the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate. The elastomer and thermosetting laminate are joined with each other and with the core by means of pressing. The achieved laminate is then cut into panels and provided with edges intended for joining.

Abstract: A method for producing a molded body firmly bonded to a grained molded skin by inserting a spatially conformed, elastic skin having a graining or structuring on the inside into a receiving mold open on one side of a tool bottom part. A liquid plastic film that forms the molded skin after hardening is then applied to the grained inside of the elastic skin. The molded skin is then back-foamed, the foamed plastic firmly bonding with the molded skin. Subsequently, the entire assembly of elastic skin, molded skin, and molded body is removed from the receiving mold of the tool bottom part. Finally, the elastic skin is stripped away from the molded skin that is firmly bonded to the molded body, a graining or structuring remaining on the surface of the molded skin.

Abstract: A press assembly includes multiple pressing mechanisms for pressing a composite from multiple non-parallel directions simultaneously.

Abstract: The annular workpiece (P) to be machined is positioned by one of its bases and with axial alignment onto a cylindrical base structure (1) onto which the workpiece remains secured due to the presence of a suitable adhesive (2) which for example has been previously distributed onto the said base structure. After the setting of the adhesive, the workpiece to be machined is loaded onto the machine tool, so as to be clamped by the chuck of this latter through the base structure (1) which carries it, and no more directly as in the known art. The clamping forces of the chuck are thus discharged onto the base structure (1) and they do not deform at all the workpiece (P) which can be machined with high precision and quickly, both on its inner and outer surfaces and, if required, also on its free base.

Abstract: An adhesive strip is usable to prepare a material roll for a flying roll change. A support strip has at least one adhesive layer or stripe on its upper surface. A further adhesive zone is provided on the undersurface of the support strip. The adhesive zone includes at least two adhesive layers which are separated from each other by a backing paper. An additional separate adhesive strip is also placed on the undersurface of the support strip, spaced from the adhesive zone and without a backing paper.

Abstract: A conduction welding apparatus and method for bonding abutted thermal plastic tubular end portions is particularly suitable for welding PFA. In a preferred embodiment, a folding weld head embraces the abutted the tubular end portions to be welded, each tubular end portion including a flange spaced from the surfaces to be joined. The weld head includes means for securing the flanges within the weld head and further include bias means. The bias means provide an inward axial bias on the adjoined tubular end portions when the tubular end portions are displaced axially outward from the weld head due to the expansion of the plastic during the weld process. The bias means in a preferred embodiment is substantially inoperative prior to the weld and provides bias, or a substantial increase in bias, when the flanges are displaced due to the expansion of the molten PFA during the weld process.

Abstract: A novel process for producing a dry preform for a composite material takes advantage of the fact that a reinforcing filament assembly, when consisting of a fiber reinforcement layer a, formed by stringing a first set of parallel strands of fiber reinforcement over a part or all of the plane within any desired shape along the straight axis 2, and a fiber reinforcement layer b, formed by stringing a second set of parallel strands of fiber reinforcement over the plane at an angle &thgr; with respect to the straight axis 2, such that 0°<&thgr;<180°, the part of the reinforcing filament assembly that consists solely of the fiber reinforcement b can be deformed as desired. According to this process, strands c of fiber reinforcement are strung using a fiber reinforcement string jig as shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B). The layers of the strung strands of fiber reinforcement are brought together by a simple means such as stitching.

Abstract: A device for application of a liquid gluing system comprising at least two components, such as a resin component and a hardener component, the device comprising at least two hollow members (11, 11′), each member being provided with a row of orifices designed to apply the respective components onto a substrate (6) below the hollow members (11, 11′), and at least two trays (2, 2′) one tray below each of the hollow members to receive surplus of the respective component not being applied onto the substrate, wherein the hollow members (11, 11′) are adapted to be placed in the respective tray (2, 2′) having the orifices below the level of the liquid in the tray. A method for avoiding plugging of the orifices in the hollow member during a stop in application is also described.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing double labels (1). Two large labels (7, 9) of different size, each of the labels being detachably applied to respective carriers (11, 13) by their adhesive surfaces (35, 37), are respectively detached from their carriers (11, 13), and are adhered together by their facing adhesive surfaces (35, 37). The two labels (7, 9) are dimensioned in such a way that, for the double label, a free end (5) of the adhesive surface of one label (2) protrudes beyond the other label (3). A device for producing such double labels (1) comprises a dispenser (25) for detaching the labels (7, 9) from their carriers (11, 13) and for assembling the labels and adhering them together. The dispenser (25) has parallel dispensing edges (27, 29). The double label (1) has a fixed element, which can be written or printed on, and a free, flexible element (5) for fixing the double label (1) to an object to be labeled or to another carrier strip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for printing specific adhesives onto articles, such as absorbent articles or release paper, using a specific transfer tool and/or a specific adhesive, having a specific peel force, viscosity, elastic loss modulus, elastic modulus, surface energy and loss tangent modulus; the invention also relates to articles comprising the specific adhesives and to specific printing rolls.

Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).

Abstract: A customizable place mat assembly capable of displaying a plurality of substantially planar objects. The place mat assembly includes a substantially continuous base sheet having a first surface and a second surface, at least one of the surfaces having an adhesive layer applied thereto for retaining the planar objects on the base sheet. The place mat assembly also includes a substantially continuous transparent cover sheet structured and arranged to sealably secure the planar objects between the base sheet and the cover sheet.

Abstract: An over-current protection device and manufacturing method thereof are revealed. The method for manufacturing an over-current protection device comprises the steps of: (1) providing at least two polymer current-sensing elements, the at least two polymer current-sensing elements comprise flame retardant, and the switching temperatures of adjacent polymer current-sensing elements differ from each other by at least 5° C.; (2) irradiating the at least two polymer current-sensing elements; (3) annealing the at least two polymer current-sensing elements; and (4) combining a first electrode foil and a second electrode foil with the at least two polymer current-sensing elements as a laminate. The at least two polymer current-sensing elements can be irradiated of less than 50 Mrads by Cobalt 60, and be annealed 6-20 hours with a temperature between 100-120° C. Moreover, the flame retardant may be composed of magnesium hydroxide or talc.

Abstract: A method for labeling an object using a label sheet with a back sheet and a face sheet wherein the face sheet includes an adhesive side and a printable side. A first portion of the back sheet is removed from the face sheet to expose a label portion of the face sheet so that the adhesive side faces upwards. The label sheet is placed into an indexed position on an apparatus; whereupon the object is placed onto the apparatus and the label portion is resultingly transferred onto on to the object.

Abstract: A method for applying a label to an object using a label assembly with a back sheet and a face sheet includes exposing at least one hole in the face sheet by removing a first portion of the back sheet from the face sheet. The label assembly is then aligned with an applicator apparatus using the at least one hole and a corresponding locating element on the apparatus. An object is then placed onto the label assembly on the apparatus to transfer the label of the face sheet onto the object.

Abstract: A shoulder strap pad assembly is provided that includes: a top cover, a bottom cover, and a cushion filler. The bottom cover is laminated to the top cover to form an enclosure in which the cushion filler is secured. The top cover has a top fabric layer, a first adhesive web layer positioned below the top fabric layer and a first base layer positioned below the first adhesive layer on a side opposite that of the top fabric layer. The bottom cover has a second base layer, a second adhesive web layer positioned above the second base layer. The cushion filler has a cushion layer, a third adhesive web layer positioned above the cushion layer, a fourth adhesive web layer positioned below the cushion layer, and a third base layer positioned below the fourth adhesive web layer. In a preferred embodiment, the pad assembly is attached to a piece of fabric to form a channel in which a brassiere shoulder strap is positioned.

Abstract: An apparatus for bonding disc substrates is provided with a spinner which spreads adhesive placed between a first substrate and second substrate, and a curing device which radiates ultraviolet light onto the adhesive through the substrate to cure it. The curing device includes; a support mechanism which supports the first substrate and second substrate after the adhesive is spread by the spinner, a semiconductor light emitting apparatus having a plurality of light emitting semiconductor elements arranged facing a region where the adhesive is cured, and a positioning mechanism which positions the semiconductor light emitting apparatus such that the light emitting semiconductor elements are a predetermined distance away from the adhesive. The adhesive is cured or semi-cured by ultraviolet light emitted from the plurality of light emitting semiconductor elements.

Abstract: A method of laminating a structure comprises at least two layers and a photopolymerizable adhesive composition between the layers, at least one of the layers being opaque, colored, or reflective. One or both of the layers is transmissive to actinic radiation in wavelengths in the range of greater than 400 nm and up to 1200 nm. The photopolymerizable adhesive composition absorbs radiation in the identified spectral region of the radiation transmissive layer. Curing is effected by directing radiation in the identified spectral region through the radiation transmissive layer and produces a laminated structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to recycling polymeric articles, in particular plastic receptacles and can be used for reutilizing plastic receptacles made of a heat-shrinkable material. The inventive method for reutilizing plastic receptacles consists in cutting said receptacles into hole-type elements in the form of small tubes and cylinders in order to use them afterwards as heat-shrinkable elements for coating and/or connecting construction elements by heat shrinkage while producing elongated articles which are used mainly as construction and/or advertising elements.

Abstract: Method of bonding a water-activated adhesive sheet to the desired surface of an object is disclosed. The adhesive sheet is made of a backing and a layer of water-activated adhesive disposed on one side of the backing. The method of the invention comprises pressing the water-activated adhesive sheet against the desired surface without moistening the water-activated adhesive layer, and simultaneously heating the adhesive sheet. The water-activated adhesive sheet is heated at a temperature of at least 100° C. for at least 0.3 second under a pressure of at least 3.2 kg/cm2. The method of the invention is applicable to jointing wood veneer sheets which are dried to such an extent that is suitable for lamination to produce plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or other wood composite materials.

Abstract: Kit of adhesion agents for adhering substrates, wherein the kit comprises a plurality of reactive block copolymers of formula I: