Abstract: The invention provides low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective of infrared radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each comprise silver.

Abstract: This invention provides wallboard with a gypsum core with improved antifungal properties based on the distribution of fungicide and starch. Preferably, the wallboard has a gypsum core having a first surface and a second surface; facing sheets adhered to the first and second surfaces; a fungicide and a starch in the gypsum core; wherein the concentration of fungicide and starch is greater in portions of the core adjacent to the facing sheets than in a center of the core. Also a method for manufacturing wallboard as described above.

Abstract: A mat for simulating natural terrain for use in an indoors display is the subject of this invention. The mat comprises a sheet of water impervious resinous material, a water base latex emulsion coating applied to the resinous material and a quantity of terrain simulating particles which are adhered to the sheet by the dried coating. The particles are fixed to the sheet by a sealant which is sprayed on the particles after the coating has dried. The particles may comprise flocking, ground foam rubber or rigid solid pieces. The invention also encompasses a method of preparing a simulated natural terrain utilizing the mat as afore described. This method includes outlining desired terrain features, applying water to the outlined area, scraping the substrate to remove particles from the outlined area and then coloring the area.

Abstract: A noise reducing composite material for use in automotive applications, and methods for preparing the material, are disclosed. The composite includes a carpet layer and a noise reducing layer. The carpet layer can be a tufted carpet layer that includes a primary backing in which to position tufts of yarn, and a latex layer to lock in the tufts of yarn, or a nonwoven carpet layer with a coating of latex to lock in the fibers. The noise reducing layer is adhered to the carpet layer. The latex layer includes, as an additive, an adhesive of sufficient type and quantity to adhere the noise reducing layer to the carpet layer. Latex dispersions including such additives, which can be used to form the latex layer in the composite material, are also disclosed. Examples of noise reducing layers include heavily filled EVA, shoddy, and foam layers. For adhering shoddy and/or foam layers, the additive in the latex layer is a polyolefin, such as polyethylene.

Abstract: Secondary carpet backings woven in a flat weave construction from warp tapes and multifilament picks with 50 to about 100% theoretical coverage in the warp but less than full effective coverage and average pick counts of 10 to 20 per inch impart dimensional stability and high peel strength in carpets incorporating the backings and facilitate robust drying rates in manufacture of carpets.

Abstract: Cracks in calcinating a catalyst are inhibited from being generated in a honeycomb structure. In a honeycomb structure 1, a plurality of honeycomb segments 2 having a plurality of cells 5 partitioned by porous partition walls and functioning as fluid channels and outer walls are bonded to one another by means of via a bonding material containing a ceramic as a main component. A three-point bending strength of a bonding layer 9 formed of the bonding material is set to 5 MPa or more, and a shearing strength of a bonded portion including the bonding layer 9 and the outer walls sandwiching this bonding layer therebetween is set to 1 MPa or more.

Abstract: A flexible sleeve disposable about at least a portion of a flower pot or floral grouping is formed of a flexible polymeric material having at least a portion of one surface thereof modified to provide a textured or matte finish to the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve may also be provided with perforations at preselected areas for removing an upper portion of the flexible sleeve from a lower portion thereof. Methods for wrapping a floral grouping or packaging a plant using the flexible sleeve are also described.

Abstract: In order to impart the requisite softness and friction-resistance properties, but especially the requisite air- and water vapor-permeability properties, to a substrate having a velvet-like, fine-grained surface, in particular a shagreen having a polished surface or a synthetic velvet provided on its visible side with a dressing having a shagreened structure and made of a solidified plastic dispersion separately produced on a support having a structured surface that corresponds to the shagreened structure, the dressing comprises capillaries which extends through its entire and substantially constant thickness, and is joined to the substrate by a thin connection layer made of a solidified plastic dispersion.

Abstract: A unitary, one-piece chair mat has a substantially planar upper surface suitable for interaction with a chair support structure, a perimeter defining an outer edge of the mat, a lower surface parallel to the upper surface. The mat is divided into a plurality of areas by at least two intersecting linear separation regions. The upper surface of the chair mat, including all said areas and regions, is smoothly continuous to an outer perimeter that joins the upper surface to the lower surface. The mat is foldable in alignment with the linear separation regions to occupy an area equal to or less than one forth of the chair mat upper surface area when disposed in an unfolded planar configuration.

Abstract: It is to provide an embossed carrier tape and a sheet for an embossed carrier tape suitable for high-speed mounting. A sheet for an embossed carrier tape excellent in high-speed mounting properties can be obtained by making the tear strength of the sheet at least 105 N/mm as defined in JIS-K-7128-3.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating a multi-layer optical article includes grasping an outer surface of a first substrate with a first holder, whereby the outer surface of the first substrate is held to an inner surface of the first holder, grasping an outer surface of a second substrate with a second holder, whereby the outer surface of the second substrate is held to an inner surface of the second holder, arranging the inner surfaces of the holders to face one another, arranging at least one spacer element between the holders, disposing an adherent on the inner surface of one of the substrates, moving the holders together such that the holders contact the at least one spacer and the substrates contact the adherent, and at least partially curing the adherent while the inner surfaces of the holders are in a selected angular relationship.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for producing decorative panels having a variegated appearance. The system includes a painting station, a wiping station, and a curing station for creating the variegated appearance on the panel. The painting station applies paint onto a front surface of the panel and the wiping station smears the paint along the peaks while avoiding the paint in the valleys. The wiper moves laterally across the panel, i.e., from edge to edge, generally in the same lateral direction as the peaks and valleys, while the panel is advanced through the wiping station in a longitudinal direction. The panel is then passed to the curing station to cure the paint with a UV light source.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cushioning material for packing an object, such as an electrical product, kitchen utensils, an industrial machine, etc., to protect it from outside shocks. In the cushioning material of the present invention, embossments defining spaces are formed in a synthetic resin film constituting the cushioning material, and porous elastic balls are provided in the respective spaces. Thus, the cushioning material of the present invention can be wound in a roll shape while the elastic balls are pressed and reduced in volume. Therefore, a large amount of cushioning material can be loaded when being carried, thereby logistics costs are markedly reduced. Furthermore, the cushioning material of the present invention may be received in a roll casing such that a user can easily handle the cushioning material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a film, and process for making the same, that can be used as a label and which provides an etched appearance by the application of the combination of at least two layers of coarse-grained inks. A more specific form of the invention is to prepare a heat-shrink overwrap film label as disclosed and then apply it to a regular glass bottle so as to create the appearance of an all-over etched treatment or a look of etched treatment to specific areas only. According to another more specific version of the invention, a heat-shrinkable overwrap sleeve may be printed as described above with a portion of the finish gradated from a full strength coating on the main body section of the container to a lesser degree in a continuous gradation over to a narrower neck part of the bottle to be covered.

Abstract: A circuit board, having improved adhesion between its via conductor and insulating layer, is provided. The circuit board includes a first wiring layer, a second wiring layer, the insulating layer, a filler, and the via conductor. The first wiring layer and the second wiring layer are electrically insulated from each other by the insulating layer. The filler which has a favorable thermal conductivity is added into the insulating layer. The via conductor establishing electrical connection between the first wiring layer and the second wiring layer is formed in a predetermined position of the insulating layer. The via conductor is in direct contact with part of the filler added into the insulating layer.

Abstract: The writing paper with lines includes a paper area with one or many reading or writing lines wherein the paper has a main area with a first color tone and one or many lines with a second color tone, that visibly contrast the color tone of the main area. The lines have a lighter color tone than the main area. The degree of color difference between the lines and the main area, defined as delta E in (CIE)-Lab space, is in the interval 1-18, preferably 2-10.

Abstract: To provide a multi-layered film as transparent as that produced by T-die or water-cooled inflation molding, even when produced by air-cooled inflation molding, and excellent in tearing strength, impact strength, heat-sealing capacity at low temperature and interlayer strength. The multi-layered film comprises a propylene-based resin layer composed of a propylene/?-olefin random copolymer as the major component, which has a melt flow rate (MFR, determined at 230° C.) of 1 to 30 g/10 minutes, melting peak temperature (Tm) of 110 to 165° C. and Mw/Mn ratio of 1.5 to 3.5, and is produced in the presence of a metallocene catalyst, wherein the propylene-based resin layer is laminated, on each side, with a copolymer of ethylene and ?-olefin of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, having an MFR (determined at 190° C.) of 0.1 to 20 g/10 minutes and density: 0.860 to 0.925 g/cm3.

Abstract: The invention provides low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective of infrared radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each comprise silver.

Abstract: Embodiments of a composition useful for forming cellulosic products are disclosed, as well as products made using disclosed compositions. One disclosed composition comprises effective amount of dihydroxyethylene urea(s), dihydroxypropanol ureas, glycoluril(s), or combinations thereof. Such compositions can be cross linked, or not. The compositions can include other materials, such as methylol melamine; maltodextrin, where the DE of the maltodextrin can vary from about 4 to about 25, optional auxiliary additives, including a surfactant; a trialkanolamine, a preservative, a fire retardant; an aesthetic material, such as a dye that, in certain embodiments, substantially completely penetrates the cross section of the board product; a hardness enhancer; and any and all combinations of such materials.

Abstract: A blend of two partly incompatible polymers is extruded to form a film under conditions such that the alloy in the blend comprises fibrils extending mainly in one direction, the width and thickness of each fibril having a mean lower than 5 ?m, the fibrils being formed of the polymer component having a higher melting point, and the fibrils being surrounded by a matrix of the second polymer, which has a lower coefficient of elasticity. The special morphology is achieved by providing grids in a grid chamber upstream of the exit orifice of the extrusion die, and by sequential hot stretching at a temperature at which the higher melting polymer is at least partly crystalline, and cold stretching, at which both polymers are substantially solid. The second, cold stretching step, is carried out under conditions to give an elongation at break at 20° C. of at least 25%. The films are of particular value for forming crosslaminates having high shock resistance.

Abstract: A composite material that may be used to form, among other things, sports clothing, such as jackets, gloves, boots or fishing waders, is waterproof, breathable and insulated. The composite material includes at least an insulating layer of open-cell foam a waterproof layer on one side of the insulating layer. The composite material also preferably includes a protective layer on the side of the insulating layer opposite the waterproof layer. The composite material may have additional layers on either side or both sides of the insulating layer. The open-cell foam of the insulating layer is preferably, but not necessarily, a thermoplastic that can be re-shaped through the use of a thermal forming process.

Abstract: An insulation material comprising an inorganic, porous matrix, a process for producing it and its use are described. The moldings and coatings obtained therefrom display excellent insulation against heat and cold and can be used over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: Stretch films which exhibit good puncture and impact resistance while also exhibiting resistance to defect propagation are desired. The films of the present invention have an ultimate stretch of at least 200 percent, a dart impact strength of at least about 700 gms/mil and a catastrophic failure stretch of at least 95 percent of the elongation to break value (CF of 5 or less). The films preferably comprise at least 3 layers and preferably comprise at least 50 percent by weight of polyethylene polymers.

Abstract: An active energy ray curable coating composition comprising a mixture (A) of compounds each having a (meth)acryloyl group and a colloidal silica (B), wherein the mixture (A) contains from 22 to 62% of a copolymer (A1) having (meth)acryloyl groups and obtained by reacting a specific amount of a radical polymerizable monomer (a1) having a quaternary ammonium salt group, a radical polymerizable monomer (a2) having a hydroxyl group and a radical polymerizable monomer (a3) having a lactone ring-opening addition structure. A molded product having a coating film made of a cured product of the coating composition. To form a coating film made of a cured product which provides excellent abrasion resistance, transparency and antistatic property and undergoes little decrease in the antistatic property even when kept at a high humidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially chromium-free process for passivating metallic surfaces of Zn, Zn alloys, Al or Al alloys by treating the surface with an acidic aqueous formulation which comprises at least one substantially noncrosslinked, water-soluble polymer or copolymer containing at least 50% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid units and comprises water or an aqueous solvent mixture comprising at least 50% by weight of water, and by further treating the surface with at least one water-soluble crosslinker comprising at least 2 crosslinking groups selected from the group consisting of azirane, oxirane, and thiirane groups. The invention further relates to passivating layers obtainable by means of the process and to a formulation suitable for this process.

Abstract: A method of treatment of resin impregnated manufactured paper to render the paper fire retardant, said method comprising the addition of a fire retardant compound containing borax and diammonium phosphate introduced into the paper. It is an objective of the invention that the fire retardant system ameliorates any degradation of desirable physical characteristics of the fibrous materials. In particular, the characteristics of wicking and liquid retention should not be unduly degraded when the base material is a “wickable” paper. It is a further objective that the fire retardant systems of embodiments of the present invention not be significantly degraded when the resin treated fibrous material is continuously immersed in running water.

Abstract: A tape or marking system and method is provided that includes a polymer layer having a plurality of contrasting polymer areas arranged in a side-by-side relationship.

Abstract: An adhesive tape with an antistatic release coating is provided. The release includes an antistatic additive made from a reaction product of from about 1 to 30 parts hydrophilic monomer, from about 5 to 40 parts ionic monomer, and from about 20 to 80 parts hydrophobic monomer. A release agent can also be added to the release coating. The adhesive tape does not recoil upon itself when unrolled from the tape core.

Abstract: Strong and tough synthetic fibrils of carbon nanotube and spider silk are provided. Methods for production of these synthetic fibrils and methods for their use in biomedical devices, including those requiring electroconductivity, and areas of blast and ballistic protection are also provided.

Abstract: Aramid fibrils having in the wet phase a Canadian Standard Freeness (CSF) value less than 100 ml, after drying a specific surface area (SSA) less than 7 m2/g, and a weight weighted length for particles having a length >250 ?m (WL 0.25) less than 1.2 mm, are described. A method of preparing the fibrils includes the steps (a) polymerizing an aromatic diamine and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid halide to an aramid polymer, in a mixture of N-methylpyrrolidone or dimethylacetamide and calcium chloride or lithium chloride to obtain a dope wherein the polymer is dissolved in the mixture and the polymer concentration is 2 to 6 wt. %, (b) converting the dope to fibrils by using a jet spin nozzle under a gas stream, and (c) coagulating the fibrils using a coagulation jet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber-size compositions for coating glass or other reinforcing fiber materials that are used in the manufacturing of composites. The fiber-size composition contains at least about 4% by weight of a polyvinylpyrrolidone film former, at least one lubricant and a coupling agent. The sizing composition gives the fibers desirable properties such as high strength, improved flexibility, fuzz formation resistance, and fiber smoothness and softness.

Abstract: One provides nanocrystalline diamond material that comprises a plurality of substantially ordered diamond crystallites that are sized no larger than about 10 nanometers. One then disposes a non-diamond component within the nanocrystalline diamond material. By one approach this non-diamond component comprises an electrical conductor that is formed at the grain boundaries that separate the diamond crystallites from one another. The resultant nanowire is then able to exhibit a desired increase with respect to its ability to conduct electricity while also preserving the thermal conductivity behavior of the nanocrystalline diamond material.

Abstract: The present invention is a ceramic matrix composite turbine engine component, wherein the component has a direction of maximum tensile stress during normal engine operation. The component comprises a plurality of biased ceramic plies, wherein each biased ply comprises ceramic fiber tows, the tows being woven in a first warp direction and a second weft direction, the second weft direction lying at a preselected angular orientation with respect to the first warp direction, wherein a greater number of tows are woven in the first warp direction than in the second weft direction, and wherein a number of tows in the second weft direction allows the biased plies to maintain their structural integrity when handled.

Abstract: A molded resin object including a molded substrate containing a biodegradable resin and an applied coating formed on a surface of the molded substrate is disclosed, wherein the applied coating contains a proliferation accelerating agent for accelerating proliferation of a microbe. A method of disposing of a molded resin object including a molded substrate containing a biodegradable resin, including a step of applying a coating material on a molded resin object which coating material contains a proliferation accelerating agent for accelerating proliferation of a microbe is also disclosed.

Abstract: A 100% non-volatile, one-part liquid underfill encapsulant is disclosed for application to the active side of a large wafer or integrated circuit chip. Upon coating, the encapsulant is converted to a liquefiable, tack-free solid by exposure to radiation, particularly in the UV, visible and infrared spectrum. The underfill-coated wafer exhibits outstanding shelf aging of months without advancement of cure. The large wafer can be singulated into smaller wafer sections and stored for months after which during solder reflow assembly, the wafer connects are fixed and the underfill liquefies, flows out to a fillet and transitions to a thermoset state on heat activated crosslinking.

Abstract: Composite elements having the following layer structure: (i) from 2 to 20 mm of metal, plastic or wood, (ii) from 10 to 300 mm of polyisocyanate polyadducts, (iii) from 2 to 20 mm of metal, plastic or wood, the layer (ii) containing prefabricated polyisocyanate polyadducts (x) which are adhesively bonded by polyisocyanate polyadducts (xx) to the layers (i) and (iii), and the polyisocyanate polyadducts (x) being pieces having a volume of from 4 to 1 000 cm3.

Abstract: A photocatalytic member which does not undergo heat treatment is provided. A photocatalyst layer is formed on the surface of a substrate through the intermediary of an undercoat layer. The main component of the undercoat layer is a crystalline zirconium compound, the photocatalyst layer is constituted of a crystalline phase, and the substrate has a low heat resistant element.

Abstract: The invention provides low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective of infrared radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each comprise silver.

Abstract: Silicon-containing layers that have been prepared by a sol-gel method and include sol-gel polymerization products of siloxane-containing compounds, disilanol compounds and alcohols are provided. Methods for preparing silicon-containing layers including sol-gel polymerization products of siloxane-containing compounds, disilanol compounds and alcohols are also provided. In addition, photoreceptors and image-forming apparatus including such silicon-containing layers are provided.

Abstract: A curable formaldehyde-free binding composition for use with fiberglass is provided. Such curable composition comprises a conjugate addition product of an amine and an unsaturated reactant in the form of a ?-amino-ester or ?-amino-amide intermediate. The composition when coated on fiberglass is cured to form a water-insoluble polyamide or polyimide binder which exhibits good adhesion to glass. In a preferred embodiment the fiberglass is in the form of building insulation. In other embodiments the product is a microglass-based substrate for use in a printed circuit board, battery separator, filter stock, or reinforcement scrim.

Abstract: An adhesion-promoting coating composition that contains a carboxylated hydrocarbon polymer and a thermoplastic film-forming resin and exhibits enhanced adhesion-promoting properties, especially on non-olefin, fiber-reinforced substrates.

Abstract: An anti-fog composition can be applied underwater to a transparent surface, such as the lens of a diving mask. The composition comprises at least one sodium salt of a fat, oil, or fatty acid. The composition may be conveniently applied underwater by means of an applicator comprising a tube to store the composition and a rotatable screw to drive the composition out of, or back into, the tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to method for forming a multi-layer coating, comprising sequentially applying a layer of primer coating composition, a layer of base coat composition, and a layer of clear coat composition on an automotive substrate in a wet-on-wet-on-wet manner, and simultaneously curing the applied three layers together in a single baking step. The primer surfacer comprises a film forming binder, a volatile organic liquid carrier, and pigment(s); and the binder contains about (a) 40 to 95% by weight of a caprolactone-modified highly branched acrylic polymer having a hydroxyl and/or carboxyl monomer content, all or part of which has been reacted with caprolactone, of about 1 to 65% by weight and a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to 150,000; and (b) 5 to 60% by weight of an aminoplast resin crosslinking agent. The composition is essentially free of crosslinked nonaqueous dispersion resin particles or crosslinked microgel resin particles or both.

Abstract: An improved pigment-coated paper is provided which enables the use of a non-acidic basesheet in the manufacture of a fragrance release paper. The non-acidic basesheet, compared to the conventionally used acidic basesheet, is brighter and less brittle, and therefore imparts improved visual effects and reduces the likelihood of cracking. The clay-based coating composition is mildly alkaline when wet (pH between 7.5 and 8.5) and upon drying on the basesheet, becomes mildly acidic (pH between 6.0 and 7.0). A method of making the improved pigment-coated paper using a non-acidic basesheet in the manufacture of a fragrance release paper is provided, comprising the steps of preparing the basesheet, applying the premixed pigment coating composition using rollers and blade leveling devices, and drying the pigment coating composition. A fragrance sample construction, for use in magazines, catalogs, leaflets, etc.

Abstract: This invention provides a Water Resistant coating to all types and forms of wood products. The Aluminum Oxide Micro Dust provides a water repellant matrix that resists water. The composition of the coating provides increased abrasive wear properties, that extend the life of the coating and function of the coating. The coating enhances the Structural Strength, Sound Deadening and Insect/Disease resistance properties of wood.

Abstract: A coated stainless steel strip product with a dense and evenly distributed aluminum layer on one side or both sides of said strip is provided. Said layer consists of essentially pure aluminum, the thickness of said layer is maximally 15 ?m, the tolerance of said layer is maximally +/?30% of the layer thickness, the Cr content of the steel strip substrate is at least 10%, and that the layer has such a good adhesion so that the coated steel strip can be bent 180° over a radius maximally equal to the thickness of said strip without showing any tendency to flaking or the like. The Al-coated strip product is suitable for applications in environments with high humidity or in wet conditions, such as outdoor life applications, sports and sea-life, household and personal care.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double walled metal tube comprising a tubular roll formed metal band having a brazing layer between the metal layers of the tubular roll formed metal band, wherein the brazing layer consists of a copper alloy. According to the invention, the copper alloy is a copper-tin alloy, wherein the copper-tin alloy contains 3-12 wt % tin. The invention also relates to a metal band for forming such a double walled metal tube and to a metal strip for producing such metal bands, and to a method of coating a metal band and strip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cu—Sn—O alloy plating having an oxygen content of 0.3 to 50 at %, a copper content of 20 to 80 at %, and a tin content of 10 to 70 at % in the plating. The present invention provides a copper tin alloy plating that has excellent plating adhesion and disengaging force stability and particularly a Cu—Sn—O alloy plating that has a blackish color tone without containing any controlled substances.

Abstract: Wear protecting an object by providing a metal object having a desired shape for a task and forming containers in said metal object in regions of said object that are subject to wear with use. The containers are filled with a more wear resistant material to prolong the useful life of said object. A preferred wear resistant material is a sound deposit iron based alloy.

Abstract: A brightness enhancement film is provided, which comprises a substrate with a light diffusion layer having a convex-concave structure on one side of the substrate. The brightness enhancement film of the present invention can be used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) as a light diffusion brightness enhancement film.