Abstract: A method for manufacturing a disposable worn article of the present invention includes: a first step of applying an adhesive on at least one of a first web and a second web; a second step of sandwiching an elastic member between the first and second webs and combining the first and second webs and the elastic member together, thereby producing a combined web; and a third step of melting a portion of at least one of the first and second webs and a portion of the elastic member, thereby reducing a shrinking force of the elastic member in the melted portion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluid injecting apparatus in which an actuator oscillates a nozzle plate disposed in an injecting tank for storing a heated image forming solvent so as to inject an image forming solvent from a plurality of nozzle holes disposed in the nozzle plate. The method includes the steps of: disposing the actuator, which is formed to be smaller than a mounting space formed in the injecting tank, in a recessed manner within the mounting space; next charging an adhesive into a gap between the injecting tank and the actuator which are in a state of being heated to a temperature higher than a temperature of the heated image forming solvent; and hardening the adhesive in a heated state.

Abstract: The present invention produces a polyester resin covered metal sheet having extremely excellent formability, which can be available for uses in which severe forming is practiced such as drawing, drawing and ironing, and drawn and stretch forming as well as the composite forming consisting of drawn and stretch forming followed by ironing, and a production method thereof.

Abstract: Paper stock (e.g. about 3 mils thick) is highly calendered to form a paper label substrate having first and second faces, with indicia imaged on the first face, a coating of adhesive release material over the imaged indicia, and a pressure sensitive adhesive on the second face. The release coating may be silicone release coating, and the adhesive permanent acrylic adhesive. The paper stock label substrate desirably has a moisture content of between about 6-8%, the release coat and adhesive sealing the moisture within the paper stock. The pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to a blow molded plastic article while the article has a temperature of above 120° F. The article is cooled so that the label conforms to the surface of the article without visible flaws (such as lifted edges, air bubbles, or puckering).

Abstract: The invention is a method for curing a sealant used to affix two substrates to one another. The sealant requires curing by heat or uv photons. To overcome the shadowing caused by metal patterns, the uv light is directed in a path towards said sealant, and a light diffusion element is positioned in the optical path. The diffusion element causes a diffusion of the optical radiation so as to enable some of the diffused optical radiation to avoid the metallization features and to be incident on the sealant. If the sealant is of the dual cure type, the curing thereof is further aided by application of heat.

Abstract: A vinyl graphic marking film or label coated with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive designed to achieve high or permanent adhesion to polymeric low energy surfaces is disclosed. In addition to good adhesion to low energy surfaces, the graphic marking film or label may have microperforated or micro-rough edges which initiate tearing when removal is attempted. The article maintains flexibility and film strength for easy fabrication in graphic marking film or label manufacture.

Abstract: A resin laminated metallic sheet having excellent adhesion during forming, corrosion resistance, and impact resistance is continuously manufactured at high speed with consistent properties is constantly kept at a selected and variable traveling speed of the metallic sheet by controlling the orientation of resin film after lamination, heating the continuously traveling metallic sheet, laminating resin films on both sides of the heated metal sheet using laminating rolls, and thereafter deflecting the traveling direction of the resin laminated metallic sheet using a deflector roll disposed movably in a direction perpendicular to the direction at a right angle from traveling direction of the metallic sheet, and further, differentiating a contacting period of time in which each surface of the resin laminated metallic sheet is contacting each of the laminating rolls, or differentiating an amount of the heat of each surface portion of the resin laminated metallic sheet lost by the cooling effect due to the contact o

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying an extrudable material to a substrate, in which a concentrated light beam is directed onto the substrate before or after the application of the extrudable material. The energy of the beam is concentrated on the substrate surface, wherein it is subsequently transferred to the extrudable material deposited on its surface, thereby increasing the temperature and lowering the viscosity of the closely situated material so as to facilitate material penetration into the substrate. This method allows the use of illumination of modest energy density, of wavelengths absorbed by the extrudable material, or of such cross-sectional extent that it may not be transmitted through the extrusion device by which the extrudable material is deposited.

Abstract: A method for attaching a workpiece, for example a semiconductor die, to a workpiece holder, for example a lead frame die support, comprises the steps of interposing an uncured adhesive between the semiconductor die and the die support and preheating the adhesive from an ambient temperature to a preheat temperature of between about 150.degree. C. and about 160.degree. C. over a period of about 1.5 seconds. Next, the preheat temperature is maintained for about 1.5 seconds, then the adhesive is further heated to a temperature of between about 190.degree. C. and about 200.degree. C. over a period of about 1.0 second. The inventive method quickly cures the adhesive to secure the die to the support with acceptably low levels of voiding. An apparatus which can be adapted to perform the inventive method is further described.

Abstract: A resilient structure such as a seat cushion, mattress, furniture back or the like has enhanced resiliency and support at strategic locations due to the use of coil springs interlocked and held within a densified heat bonded low melt fiber batt used as the core or cover of the resilient structure. The densified fiber batt core includes low melt fibers which, when heated to the melting point and then cooled, intersect and interlock with the coil springs. The coil springs function as an integral part of the fiber batt, eliminating the need for lattice wires and the like to interlock the springs in the structure. The invention also increases the capability of manufacturing resilient structures in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for labeling a metallic container, such as an aluminum collapsible tube (empty and open-ended for filling by the purchaser) with a flexible label, which is especially suited to short production runs and in such a manner that the label is bonded to the container such that it is able to withstand physical abuse without peeling or breaking away from the container. Both the label and unlabeled container may be manufactured in advance and stored until needed. The container comprises an enamel coating which is bonded to the surface of the container, the coating comprising an adhesive which is activated within a predetermined temperature range, and the label comprises a transparent film having reverse printing on the lower surface thereof. The enamel coating is heated to a temperature within the activating temperature range to cause the adhesive to activate. The lower surface of the label is contacted to the heated enamel coating under sufficient pressure to cause the label to bond thereto.

Abstract: A multilayer film useful for making plastic adhesive labels for glass substrates such as glass bottles. The multilayer films contain a base layer, an adhesive layer, and optionally an intermediate layer to improve interlayer bonding between the base layer and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer comprises a heat-activated thermoplastic adhesive that is not tacky at room temperature. Films of the present invention are sufficiently non blocking at room temperature so as to not require the use of a separate release liner. The film can be utilized in conventional graphics printing operations and made into labels. Labels made from films of the present invention can be thermally adhered to glass substrates and exhibit sufficient adhesion to glass substrates to withstand washing/rinsing, filling, and pasteurization processes utilized in the bottling industry.

Abstract: A laminate of an oriented resin film and a metal sheet substrate is used in the manufacture of can stock, the intensity of orientation of the resin film being greater along the bottom of the can and lesser along the can side wall. This construction is obtained by locally cooling, during lamination, that part of the heated metal substrate which will become the bottom wall of the resultant can.

Abstract: The method of producing a cushion assembly includes bonding a foam pad to a cover material with a heat-activatable adhesive layer and an electrically conductive layer therebetween. The cover material is placed in a contoured mold with the adhesive layer and the electrically conductive layer placed thereover and in heat transfer relationship to each other. The foam pad is placed thereover and the electrically conductive layer is energized to heat and activate the heat-activatable adhesive layer to allow bonding between the foam pad, the cover material and the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: In a method of making an ink jet printhead, corrugations are formed by laser ablation in the bonding surface of a polymer nozzle plate. Adhesive is applied to the micro-cavities thus formed and the nozzle plate is pressed against the end surface of the printhead until the surface lands in the nozzle plate abut on the surface of the printhead.

Abstract: A vehicle body panel having a honeycomb sandwich structure in which a honeycomb core is sandwiched between a first and a second plate includes a subhoneycomb panel formed by adhering the first plate to one major surface of the honeycomb core beforehand. The subhoneycomb panel is pressed against the second plate which is constituted by a part of a structural panel of a vehicle body with the intermediary of an adhesive layer, the other major surface of the honeycomb core being adhered to the second plate. The connection of the subhoneycomb panel to the second plate is performed after the structural panel has been connected to a strength member of the vehicle body, e. g. after a washing stage. Such a vehicle body panel with a honeycomb sandwich structure is achievable without resorting to any substantial modification of an existing vehicle body assembly line.

Abstract: A panel assembly and method for manufacturing the panel assembly, especially adapted for use in vehicles, includes a panel of predetermined size and geometry wherein a surface of the panel to receive a gasket is primed using a material especially adapted to prepare the panel surface to bond with the gasket. The desired gasket profile is molded separately from the panel from a polymeric material. Following formation of the gasket, the panel is located thereon and pressed into intimate contact with the gasket for a prescribed period of time. The panel and attached panel are removed as an assembly. Additional or optional steps may be followed including preheating the panel and primed surface prior to bonding to shorten the cycle time and improve adhesion. Moreover, heat may be applied to the contact boundary between the panel and gasket substantially simultaneously with the application of pressure. The steps of heating and applying pressure may be repeated to insure proper adhesion.

Abstract: An injection welding material comprising: (A) 40 to 95% by weight of a polyamide copolymer comprising 2 to 25% by weight of polyamide 6 component and 98 to 75% by weight of polyamide 66 component and (B) 5 to 60% by weight of an inorganic filler; and an injection welding material comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin mixture comprising: (A1) 90 to 70% by weight of a polyamide copolymer comprising 2 to 25% by weight of polyamide 6 component and 98 to 75% by weight of polyamide 66 component and (A2) 10 to 30% by weight of polyamide 12 resin and (B) 5 to 150 parts by weight of an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming honeycomb structure from a plurality of substrate layers. The layers are bonded together by spaced, parallel, solid node strips of thermoplastic material pressed and heated above the softening temperature to bond to the substrate surfaces and form a block. After cooling, the block is expanded into a honeycomb structure. Alternatively, the solid node strips can be placed on the spaced raised crests of corrugated layers of substrate, and successive layers bonded together by pressure and sufficient heat between the crests of one layer and the corresponding depression of the successive layer, to elevate the node strips above the softening temperature. Several alternative methods and apparatuses for achieving the result are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the bonding by adhesion of a cover to a shaped padding, in particular of polyurethane foam, especially for the production of seat cushions. The process includes the step of arranging a cover (1) in a cold-shaping device (2) and fixing it thereto by means of a holding frame (3), then placing an adhesive (4) on the internal walls of the cover (1). The surface of the padding (5) intended to cooperate with the internal walls of the cover (1) is subsequently heated to a high temperature. After a predetermined temperature has been reached the heating is interrupted and the thus heated foam padding (5) is applied to the internal walls of the cover (1) coated with adhesive (4), so as to bring about instantaneous transmission of heat by direct contact with the adhesive (4) leading to extremely rapid setting thereof. The cold-shaping device (2) is then opened and the padding(5) equipped with its cover (1) is removed.

Abstract: A method for securing a pour spout fitment to a thermoplastic-coated container, wherein at least a surface of a pour spout fitment is heated remotely by a suitable heating mechanism, to a predetermined temperature. When the heated fitment surface is applied to a selected surface of an erected, thermoplastic-coated container, the heat energy is transferred to the latter surface to an extent capable of activating the thermoplastic coating thereon. Upon cooling, the fitment and the container surface are bonded together, without the need for a back-up or support mechanism, such as a mandrel or anvil.

Abstract: A method for bonding an attachment member to a substrate substantially simultaneously with the formation of a sealing member, and a panel assembly made according to the method. The method includes the steps of applying an adhesive to either the attachment member or the substrate, or both, and holding or otherwise retaining the attachment member against the substrate. A sealing member is deposited on the substrate and encapsulates at least a portion of the attachment member. Heat, generated by the polymeric material or added by an external source, causes the adhesive to cure, creating a strong secure bond between the attachment member and the substrate. The attachment member may then be used to mount the substrate to another surface and securely fixed thereto by an adhesive adapted to bond the surface and attachment member together.

Abstract: A method of producing a steel sheet coated with a fluororesin film by heat-fusing the fluororesin film onto a surface of the steel sheet, comprising heating the surface of the steel sheet to a temperature higher by 30-120 degrees C. than a melting point of the fluororesin of the fluororesin film, and contact bonding the fluororesin film onto the steel sheet surface between a pair of rolls, while a surface of a roll facing the fluororesin film, in the pair of rolls, is heated to a temperature lower by 100-210 degrees C. than the melting point of the fluororesin of the fluororesin film.

Abstract: A method of enhancing an image (11) provided by thermoplastic marking material on a substrate (4) which material can be thermally activated to take on adhesive properties. The method comprises bringing a transfer medium (7) into contact with the substrate (4) carrying the marking material, the transfer medium including a carrier (3) and a transferable layer (15, 16), the transferable layer being positioned in use between the carrier and the substrate: thermally activating the adhesive property of the marking material; and separating the carrier (13) and substrate (4) whereby areas of the transferable layer containing the activated marking material remain on the marking material, characterized in that the transferable layer exhibits or generates a visible pattern.

Abstract: A bonded assembly which includes a heating element in thermal contact with the adhesive component of the bonded assembly, such that the heating element can serve to thermally degrade the adhesive so as to allow disassembly, repair and servicing of the bonded assembly. The invention is particular suited for use in an abradable shroud assembly used in the fan section of a turbomachine, such as a high bypass turbofan engine. The abradable shroud assembly includes an abradable material bonded to the fan casing with an adhesive material having a known thermal degradation temperature. Placed in thermal contact with the adhesive layer is a heating element, such that the heating element is capable of heating the adhesive to a temperature above its thermal degradation temperature.

Abstract: A label for a glass container is preprinted with inks and adhesive on a separable substrate and cured, and the printed label is then transferred to the container. The labelled container is then coated with a protective material. The label application apparatus includes a mechanism for indexing the label web in such a manner as to minimize starting and stopping of the supply and take-up reels when labels are applied to plural containers simultaneously.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for coating rigid objects made of wood or a wood fiber material with a plastic film. The plastic film is heated by a heating element emitting radiation of sufficient wavelength, whereby the temperature of the plastic film remains sufficiently low. After heating, the plastic film is lowered on the object to be coated a surface of which has been treated with a heat activatable adhesive. When the film touches the surface of the object, the adhesive is activated and adheres the film to the object. The adhesion is further enhanced by the sucking of air from between the object and the film.

Abstract: The object is applied to the glass surface by a platen assembly mounted inside the apparatus which resiliently urges the object against the glass surface. In one embodiment, the platen assembly is mounted on a resilient diaphragm within the apparatus and the application of a vacuum causes the diaphragm to move the platen assembly towards the object, thereby causing the platen assembly to urge the object against the glass surface. In a second embodiment, the platen assembly is mounted to the apparatus shell or housing and the apparatus is sealed against the glass surface by a resilient bellows. Upon application of a vacuum, the bellows compresses, thereby causing the platen assembly to urge the object against the glass surface.

Abstract: A hemming machine for simultaneously bending a flange on a first panel into engagement with an edge portion of a second panel to form a hem, and at least partially curing an adhesive located in the hem. The flange bending members and/or the top surface of the panel support nest of the present invention are heated using electric cartridge heaters, hot oil, or electric heating cables, for example. During the hemming operation the nested panels are in constant direct contact with the panel support nest, and the heated flange bending members are in direct contact with the hem for approximately 3 to 6 seconds (dwell time is dependent on whether the die blocks are heated or if the die blocks are heating in conjunction with the top surface of the panel support nest), which is generally sufficient to at least partially cure the adhesive located in the hem, thereby reducing the incidence of panel shift during subsequent transfer through the manufacturing process using conveyors, racks etc.

Abstract: A method of making an interior panel of an automotive vehicle door having an exterior surface which is to face toward the interior of the automotive vehicle when installed therein which comprises the steps of forming a bolster laminate including a textile outer layer, a flexible imperforate layer and an inner surface layer of a material which becomes tacky when heated, mounting the bolster laminate in a vacuum mold part, heating a sheet of predetermined material content presenting a vinyl surface, vacuum forming the heated sheet in the vacuum mold part so that the vinyl surface bondingly interengages the tacky material of the film inner layer of the bolster laminate, molding material between the vacuum mold part with the bolster laminate and the sheet therein and a cooperating opposed mold part to form an integrally molded panel having a content between an exterior bolster and vinyl surface and an opposed surface which includes a relatively hard substrate defining the opposed surface, a layer of sheet vinyl p

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a trim strip with hollow cavities having an elongated strip portion with at least a pair of side walls defining a valley between the side walls. A backing strip is bonded to the elongated strip portion. The trim strip is formed having a hollow cavity defined by the side walls and the backing strip.

Abstract: A label for a glass container is preprinted with inks and adhesive on a separable substrate and cured, and the printed label is then transferred to the container. The labelled container is then coated with a protective material. The label application apparatus includes a mechanism for indexing the label web in such a manner as to minimize starting and stopping of the supply and take-up reels when labels are applied to plural containers simultaneously.

Abstract: A method for making a hydropneumatic accumulator with a replaceable bladder for an active vehicle suspension comprising the steps chemically treating a resilient single layer bladder with a gas to provide imperviousness of a compressible gas through the bladder, bonding a spherical bumper to a closed end of the bladder, engaging an inward facing seal portion extending around an "open mouth" portion of the bladder with an external groove extending around a cylindrical cap to close off the "open mouth" portion, slideably mounting the cap and said bladder in the interior of an accumulator housing to divide the housing into a first sealed chamber for a hydraulic liquid and a second sealed chamber for a compressible gas; and engaging a detachable ring with a groove in the interior of the accumulator housing to retain the cover and the bladder in the housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for wrapping edges of a web around rod inserts to form closure elements or profiles on the web.

Abstract: In an ink jet head manufacturing method, a head substrate is heated, and then an adhesive sheet having an adhesive layer is placed on the head substrate so as to bring the adhesive layer in contact with one surface of the substrate so that the adhesive layer only at portions in contact with the substrate is softened by the temperature of the substrate and is transferred to the substrate as the adhesive sheet is peeled off the substrate. Then a nozzle plate is placed on the head substrate in such a manner that small holes of the nozzle plate are aligned with ink ejection openings of the substrate, whereupon the nozzle plate is reheated under pressure so as to be attached to the substrate. Since the adhesive layer is transferred to the substrate, it is possible to effectively prevent the adhesive agent from protruding into the openings and hence to improve the nozzle density. It is also not necessary to previously provide the adhesive sheet with any holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a breast prosthesis in which a two-component addition cross-linkable soft elastic silicone rubber composition is introduced into a synthetic resin film constituting the inside and the outside of the prosthesis. The synthetic resin film filled with the as yet uncross-linked silicone rubber composition is arranged in a mold and silicone rubber composition is caused to cross-link with the development of heat. In order to improve upon the known method for the production of breast prostheses that the holding members to be attached may simply be arranged on the breast prosthesis and that the finished breast prosthesis has a neat appearance, in accordance with the invention at least one holding element, preferably in the form of an adhesive strip, is applied to the inner side of the breast prosthesis, by the activation of a hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: A hot compression process for forming integral edge seals in anode and cade assemblies wherein the assemblies are made to a nominal size larger than a finished size, beads of AFLAS are applied to a band adjacent the peripheral margins on both sides of the assemblies, the assemblies are placed in a hot press and compressed for about five minutes with a force sufficient to permeate the peripheral margins with the AFLAS, cooled and cut to finished size.

Abstract: A water-curable hot melt adhesive system is disclosed. The system uses silane hydrolyzable functionality grafted onto an ethylene polymer component, and a tackifier compatible therewith. The ethylene polymer component is a copolymer of ethylene and a hydrocarbyl ester of an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and the tackifier component provides the adhesive with sufficient silanol condensation catalytic activity to accelerate water curing. The formulation is applied to a substrate surface as a hot melt at a moderate temperature, and subsequently cured by moisture or in a warm water bath. The invention also embodies structural compositions having glass, metallic or leather surfaces adhered with the adhesive and a method for making structural composites.

Abstract: A method for producing a copolyester resin film laminated metal sheet having an excellent heat resistance which comprises laminated a biaxially oriented copolyester resin film having specified characteristics on one or both sides of a metal sheet coated with a single layer of hydrated chromium oxide or a double layer consisting of a lower layer of metallic chromium and an upper layer to hydrated chromium oxide which has been heated to a temperature of Tm-50.degree. C. to Tm, where Tm represents the melting temperature of said copolyester resin film.This copolyester resin film laminated metal sheet is suitable for the materials for can stock which is reheated for curing the coated lacquer or treated with hot steam for sterilization of food after packing food in the cans, such as deeply drawn cans, drawn and redrawn cans, can ends, screwed caps and crown caps.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for laminating prepreg sheets, a plurality of heaters and a plurality of fans are installed beneath an operating table and a table temperature sensor and a room temperature sensor are provided in and above the operating table respectively. The heaters, fans, table temperature sensor and the room temperature sensor are controlled by a temperature control device. A face sheet is mounted on the operating table and the prepreg sheets are laminated while maintaining the temperature of the face sheet at a higher value than the temperature of the prepreg sheets, whereby the adhesive force of the face sheet becomes higher than that of a carrier sheet so that the prepreg sheet can be accurately bonded to the face sheet.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a filter cartridge of micro filtration membrane pleats type, by which it is possible to stably manufacture products of high quality and to reduce the manufacturing cost. In the method for manufacturing a filter cartridge of micro membrane pleats according to the present invention, an initial portion and a last portion with pleats of a micro filtration membrane are welded together to prepare an endless micro membrane, and a filter element provided with a micro filtration membrane is welded on two end plates. A thin bonding auxiliary plate made of the same material as the end plates, having an opening at its center and molten at relatively low temperature, is welded to filter element and end plates which are heated in advance.

Abstract: A composite lid closure assembly, for use with a container body, comprising a paper board central panel coated on two sides with sealable material and bonded to a semi-rigid plastic lid ring. The lid ring and central panel are ultrasonically bonded together.

Abstract: A process for the rapid bonding of lumber by surface heating is provided, which involves surface heating of a first piece of lumber to be bonded and applying an adhesive to the non-heated surface of another piece of lumber and then contacting the thus-prepared pieces of lumber and applying pressure with a cold press.

Abstract: A high-temperature resistant stacking support is composed of a, preferably self-supporting, core which at least partially is surrounded by a high-temperature resistant fiber composite made of polyimide fibers of the general formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer larger than 1 and A represents a four-valent aromatic group.The stacking support can be produced by shrinking a polyimide fiber nonwoven consisting of polyimide fibers of the general formula (I) onto the core under heat exposure.These stacking supports are particularly useful for stacking heated aluminum sections.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for laminating at least two polymer films. An intermediate assembly 40 is made comprising an adhesive film 20 and a dielectric polymer film 12. The method comprises the steps of: selecting an adhesive film 20 with a melting point T.sub.1, the adhesive film having inner and outer major surfaces 22, 24; selecting a polymer film 12, with a melting point T.sub.2, where T.sub.2 >T.sub.1, the polymer film having inner and outer major surfaces 14, 16; subjecting the inner surface 14 of the polymer film 12 to a high voltage electric discharge to form a treated inner surface; heating the polymer film 12 having the treated inner surface to a temperature greater than T.sub.1 ; aligning the inner adhesive surface 22 and the inner treated polymer surface 14 in opposed facing relationship; applying pressure to urge the films 12, 20 relatively together; and heating the pressed together films to a temperature greater than T.sub.

Abstract: A vibration-damping composite sheet steel made by sandwiching a viscoelastic material between two steel sheets. A rust proofing coating which generates no gaseous matter is formed on one surface of each of the steel sheets which is contacted with the viscoelastic material. The coating is a phosphate coating having no water of crystallization with a coating weight per unit area of 0.5 g/m.sup.2 or over, or a galvanized zinc coating including no zinc oxide.

Abstract: An improved carpet, an improved method of making a carpet, and an improved method of attaching a carpet to a motor vehicle door trim panel. The improved carpet comprises an outer woven polypropylene pile layer, an inner nonwoven polypropylene layer, and a central intermediate recycled rubber layer. The carpet is formed by extruding a melted mixture of rubber and polypropylene particles to form a hot central sheet and thereafter adhering a woven polypropylene layer to the upper face of the hot sheet and a nonwoven polypropylene layer to the lower face of the hot sheet. Carpet is attached to the lower portion of a door trim panel of a motor vehicle by heating the lower portion of the door trim panel with hot air until the panel is tacky and thereafter pressing the invention carpet downwardly against the tacky surface of the door trim panel to form a firm welded marriage as between the carpet and the panel.

Abstract: In a seat for use in an automotive vehicle, a trim cover is bonded at least at its seat base partly only to a molded polyurethane foam functioning as a seat cushion member and is not substantially bonded at its flap and side parts to the molded polyurethane foam, so that an internal defect can be easily repaired by merely stripping off a corresponding portion of the trim cover. The trim cover may consist of a cover member only, or a filler pad may be only locally bonded to the cover member. The molded polyurethane foam may be formed by foaming and molding a polyurethane resin solution or may be supplied in the form of a slab.

Abstract: Layered electronic assemblies are fabricated from a plurality of integrated circuit chips that have respective thicknesses which vary from chip to chip, and have I/O leads which are offset from one edge of the chip on which they lie by respective distancess which vary from chip to chip.

Abstract: In a laminated material comprising a polyolefin-based film bonded to a metal sheet (M), the polyolefin-based film is a multi-layer co-extruded film comprising an inner layer (B2) of a bonding resin which is an acid-modified polyolefin resin containing carboxyl or anhydride groups and an outer layer (B1) of a polyolefin or polyamide containing 0.15% to 0.5% by weight of a finely divided non-reactive low-opacity synthetic silica having an average particle size on the range 0.5 to 5 microns. Another thermoplastic film (A1,A2), such as a biaxially oriented polyester film, may be simultaneously laminated to the other surface of the metal sheet. The lamination process involves heating the laminated material to effect bonding and then quenching the laminated material rapidly and uniformly from above the melting point of the polyolefin to below its softening point.