Abstract: A process for the production of a composite film for use in laminated glazing assemblies comprising at least one layer of a flexible safety film together with one layer of flexible plastic carrier film includes the steps of drawing the layers from separated feed rolls (1, 2), heating to a bonding temperature, and pressing together to form a composite film, whereby the flexible safety film is not under tension when it is pressed together with the carrier film to form the composite film.

Abstract: A labeling apparatus for applying wrap labels includes a first conveyor section and a second conveyor section aligned with the first conveyor section thereby defining a conveying surface along which a package is conveyed in a conveying direction. The first conveyor section is spaced from the second conveyor section in the conveying direction thereby defining a gap between the first conveyor section and the second conveyor section. A label conveyor is located at least partially below the conveying surface having a vertical orientation to deliver a wrap label upwardly through the gap between the first and second conveyor sections. A wiper assembly is located above and spaced vertically from the conveyor surface to define a space between the wiper assembly and the conveying surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining holograms and/or optical effects on a laminar material is provided. A die provided with an original pattern of a hologram or corresponding to a configuration that can provide an optical effect, is used by a superimposing and pressing on a lacquer layer applied on a laminar substrate, and the lacquer layer on said laminar substrate is cured. The method comprises providing the die as a continuous band on which the mentioned pattern is configured; dynamically superimposing said lacquer layer applied to the laminar substrate to said die on a support roller, and dynamically pressing the lacquer layer applied to the laminar substrate against the die on said support roller by means of a pressure roller.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for making improved carpet are disclosed comprising the use of plasma discharge units to treat carpet backing surfaces to improve the adhesion of carpet backing layers, the adhesion of carpet backing to the carpet segments and to improve the adhesion of the exterior of the carpet backing to surfaces to which the carpet is applied.

Abstract: The invention teaches a new way to make mesh bags using adhesive labels and continuous mesh tubing. Using adhesive labels on continuous mesh tubing is made possible by guiding the mesh tubing both on the outside of the tubing and the inside of the tubing so that an adhesive label does not stick to the mesh surface on the other side of the mesh tubing. As a result the invention also teaches a new type of mesh bag made with this process and a new machine used for making mesh bags.

Abstract: A decorative sheet for injection-molding and decorating a resin simultaneously, the decorative sheet containing two resin sheets laminated on each other with at least one patterned layer intervening therebetween, and the two resin sheets having a difference in linear expansion coefficient of 4×10?5/° C. (41 to 50° C.) or less. Even after subjecting to three-dimensional processing, such as vacuum molding, the decorative sheet suffers no warpage, and can be easily released from a mold for the three-dimensional processing, and even when the decorative sheet is set in a mold for injection molding, the decorative sheet does not fall off from the mold, a resin injected does not permeate a gap between the outer surface of the decorative sheet and the mold, and the decorative sheet suffers no peeling between the sheets constituting the decorative sheet.

Abstract: Apparatus for coating a metal support material with a coating material in the form of a web, having a feed device (4) for feeding the support material to a coating bay and having a coating roller (7) cooperating with a counter-pressure roller (8) in order to adhere the metal support material and the coating material in the form of a web to one another by applying pressure forces, by means of an adhesive.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition, comprising a blend of components including about 1% to about 20% by weight of a styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene (SEEPS) random block copolymer; about 10% to about 70% by weight of a first midblock tackifying resin having a softening point of at least about 85° C.; about 0 to 65% of a second midblock tackifying resin; about 5% to about 60% by weight of a plasticizer; about 0% to about 20% by weight of an end block reinforcing resin having a softening point equal to or higher than 115° C.; and about 0.1% to about 5% of a stabilizer; wherein the components total 100% by weight of the composition, and the viscosity of the composition is equal to or less than about 20,000 mPa.s at 160° C. Laminates, especially those used in disposable soft goods, and methods of making such laminates using the hot melt adhesive composition are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a composition thermoplastic elastomer structure comprising (1) a first component comprising a first elastomeric component comprising an at least partially vulcanized rubber and a thermoplastic resin, (2) an adhesive later comprising a grafted random propylene copolymer and (3) a third component comprising a polyamide or polyester. The third component is at least partially adhered to the adhesive component, which is in turn, partially adhered to the first component. The structure has superior adhesive properties between structures. Also provided are articles made from the structures, particularly automotive weather seals, glass run channels, a noise attenuating device, automotive interior part, automotive belt, automotive hose, industrial belt, industrial hose, packaging material, construction material, decorative building material, and other consumer goods.

Abstract: There is disclosed method and apparatus to make composite webs of record members each containing at least two circuits. The circuits can be of different types and can be contained in webs having different pitches and/or shapes but nevertheless the circuits are registered with each other and arranged in sets so that there is one set in each record member.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for producing multilayer laminates of polymeric electrolyte material incorporating one of more electrode layers. The apparatus (40) comprises an extrusion apparatus (42) for extruding a polymeric material (76) and a pair of heated rollers (46, 48) between which the material (76) and electrodes (60, 68, 72) are pressed in order to produce a continuous extrudate (80). The method may also include producing a gellable mixture comprising a crystallisable polymer and an aprotic organic liquid, forming the mixture as an elongate tape and contacting the tape with an electrode material. A compression and heating step may be present.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a plastisol composition of an organic polymer, comprising water and at least one non-crosslinked, water-soluble polyelectrolyte. The invention also covers materials obtained from said composition, the process to obtain them and uses for said materials.

Abstract: A plurality of unidirectional sheets (30a, 30b, 30c) are superposed in different directions and they are bonded together. At least one of the unidirectional sheets is made by spreading a tow so as to obtain uniform thickness, width not less than 5 cm, and a weight of no more than 300 g/m2, cohesion being imparted to the sheet so as to enable it to be handled prior to being superposed with other sheets. Advantageously, the unidirectional sheets are made of carbon fibers and are obtained by spreading out large tows.

Abstract: A sheet adhering apparatus includes an adhering device to convey a first sheet at a first conveyance speed and a second sheet at a second conveyance speed different from the first conveyance speed. The adhering device causes the second sheet to obliquely contact and adhere to the first sheet at a given adhering angle.

Abstract: A process for producing a laminate that exhibits an orange peel effect having a wavescan DOI value of 5 to 80 as determined by BYK Gardner apparatus is disclosed. The process comprise a) obtaining a carrier layer a first surface of which exhibits specifically measured roughness value and b) applying a sealing layer to the first surface, the protective layer positioned on the side remote from the carrier film. The inventive laminate is particularly suitable in automotive applications.

Abstract: A web of a first sheet material and a web of a second sheet material are laminated together by a process wherein the sheet materials are wound, in an interleaved relationship, upon a roller having a radially displaceable outer surface. The roller and webs and then subjected to heating and/or a low-pressure environment so as to complete the lamination. A body of adhesive material, such as a hot melt adhesive, may be interposed between the webs and the heating or low pressure environment can activate this adhesive. Further disposed are particular configurations of rollers with radially displaceable surfaces.

Abstract: An aircraft part manufacturing device for automated composite lamination on a mandrel surface of a tool having a rotational axis includes a mechanical supporting structure that supports multiple material delivery heads. The tool is moveable and rotatable relative to the mechanical supporting structure. The mechanical supporting structure provides for axial translation of the material delivery heads relative to the mandrel surface while the mandrel surface is rotated for laying down courses of composite material over the entire mandrel surface of the tool. The position and movement of each of the plurality of material delivery heads is individually adjustable. Arm mechanisms provide motion of each material delivery head in a direction normal to the mandrel surface; rotation about an axis normal to the mandrel surface; circumferential position adjustment in a hoop direction relative to the mandrel surface; and axial position adjustment relative to the other material delivery heads.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable wearing article, which includes a front stretchable multilayer member defining an abdominal-side front zone, a rear stretchable multilayer member defining a dorsal-side rear zone, and an absorbent body disposed to bridge between the front stretchable multilayer member and the rear stretchable multilayer member, wherein the front stretchable multilayer member and the rear stretchable multilayer member are joined together to form a waist opening. The disposable wearing article comprises at least one cutting line formed in either one of the front stretchable multilayer member and the rear stretchable multilayer member each having a first end defining the waist opening and a second end opposed to the first end, to extend between the first and second ends, and a fastening member detachably engaging between the absorbent body and the stretchable multilayer member formed with the cutting line.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a filter medium that has a PF value that exceeds 32, the PF value calculated from the pressure loss and the collection efficiency of the filter medium according to the following formula: PF=[?log(permeability (%)/100)/(pressure loss (Pa)]×1000[Formula 1] in which permeability (%)=100?collection efficiency (%). In this method, 380 ml or more of a liquid lubricant at 20° C. is added per 1 kg of a PTFE fine powder, this compound is processed into a tape shape and elongated to obtain a PTFE porous film, and an air permeable support member is heat laminated to at least one surface of the PTFE porous film.

Abstract: A metal-clad laminate excellent in isotropy, appearance, bondability between a TLC polymer film and a metallic sheet, and dimensional stability is provided less costly with a first step of thermally compressing the film with the metallic sheet by passing them through a nipping region between heating rolls, and a second step of heat-treating the resultant metal-clad laminate at a temperature not higher than the melting point of the film, wherein the film has thermal expansion coefficient ?L satisfying ?L=?T+? with thickness T, thickness coefficient ? and anisotropy coefficient ? of the film; wherein the coefficient ? is within the range of ?0.08 to ?0.01; the coefficient ? is within the range of ?M+6????M+10 with thermal expansion coefficient ?M of the metallic sheet; and thermal expansion coefficient ?T of the film is within ?M?2??T??M+3 with the coefficient ?M.

Abstract: A tufted carpet includes a primary backing having a back side and a face side, and a secondary backing. The carpet includes tufts of yarn sewn through the primary backing so as to be exposed on the face side and to form a plurality of back stitches on the back side. The yarn of the tufted carpet is a thermoplastic material having a yarn melting point. The secondary backing is a thermoplastic material in the form of a fluid-impervious film or a fabric having a softening temperature that is no lower than the yarn melting point, or a laminate having an inner and an outer layer, in which the outer layer comprises a thermoplastic material having a softening temperature that is no lower than the yarn melting point.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying adhesive tape to an article having first and second surfaces to be securely joined together by the adhesive tape. The apparatus includes a gripper (11) which draws tape T from a reel R. A cutter assembly (14) is operable to cut the tape T to a required length. The length of tape is held by suction on grids (16). The grids (16) are moveable to a lowered position to enable the length of tape T to be transferred to application arms (21) and thereby be positioned adjacent the first and second surfaces. Applicating heads (30) are operable to press an area of the tape onto the first and second surfaces. Relative movement between the applicating heads (30) and the surfaces cause the tape to become adhered to and join the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mechanism for laminating profiles, such as plastic window profiles, for example, in which several profile sides, as of L-shaped or Z-shaped profiles, for example, can be laminated at the same time, by means of a single work pass, in that an adjustable slide, which establishes a glue-free zone between the laminating foils, is provided in the device for applying the bonding agent.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminate of at least two layers including at least one aramid paper with at least one layer of polymer by calendering opposing surfaces of the aramid paper at different temperatures prior to laminate formation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic green body consisting of at least two ceramic bodies that are bonded together. The invention is characterized in that the green body is produced using an adhesive tape that consists of an adhesive film located on a release liner.

Abstract: In a process involving at least two film-shaped substrates (44, 46) bonded together by means of at least one adhesive layer containing a catalyst which accelerates hardening of the adhesive, a first substrate (44) is coated with a liquid film comprising three layers viz., two adhesive layers (34, 38) and an intermediate layer (36), which is situated between the adhesive layers (34, 38) and contains a catalyst (37), using liquid film coating in the form of curtain coating or slide-coating and subsequently bonded onto the second substrate (46). The laminate (48) formed may be coated via at least one liquid film coating with a further three layer liquid film comprising two adhesive layers (134, 138) and an intermediate layer (136), which is situated between the adhesive layers (134, 138) and contains a catalyst (137), using curtain coating or slide-coating and subsequently bonded onto at least one additional substrate (50) to form an additional laminate (52).

Abstract: In the manufacturing method of the laminated metal plate, a fluorine resin film is used as a plastic film. Prior to a flame treatment, a joint surface of the metal plate is heated with a direct flame of 900° C. to 1200° C. for 1 to 5 seconds so that the joint surface is preheated to 40° C. to 70° C. After that, the joint surface of the metal plate is heated to 250° C. to 450° C. by the follow-on flame treatment.

Abstract: The present invention includes a process for making a magnetically readable card. The process includes providing a polymeric extrudable substrate material and one or more magnetic strips. The substrate is extruded in an extruder. The magnetic strips are aligned and coextruded with the polymeric substrate in the extruder to form a continuous length of magnetic strips and polymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to for a continuous production of a web of a composite material. The process comprises the steps of: providing a web of honeycomb material; providing at least one web of face sheet material having a corrugated medium with at least one linerboard on at least one face thereof; carrying the web of honeycomb material and the at least one web of face sheet material along a production line; and adhesively applying the at least one web of face sheet material to one face of the honeycomb material while the honeycomb material is being conveyed through the production line and maintained in an expanded state. The present invention also relates to a packaging material manufactured with a process described hereinabove and an apparatus to manufacture same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a laminated porous polyolefin film, the method comprising steps of: providing a pair of tools for thermocompression bonding two resin films therebetween, laminating two films each comprising at least one layer made of a polyolefin resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin having a melt index of 0.1 g/10 min or less and 80 to 300 parts by weight of a filler to form a laminated film by piling and thermocompression bonding the films between the thermocompressing portions of the tools, wherein the surface temperature of each thermocompressing portion is adjusted to a temperature higher than the melting point of the polyolefin resin by from 5 to 25° C. during the lamination, and drawing the laminated film to form micropores therein, thereby yielding a porous film.

Abstract: A composite carpet cushion incorporating a film layer, a foam layer and a fiber layer and a process of forming the composite carpet cushion. The film layer of the composite carpet cushion is a polyethylene film having a lateral dimension in the range of about 0.4 to 3 millimeters. The foam layer is urethane in an amount ranging from about 20 to 90 grams per square foot of the composite carpet cushion. The fiber layer is comprised of natural or synthetic fibers or a combination thereof having a lateral dimension in the range of about 1/16 to 7/16 inches. The process of forming a composite carpet cushion comprises applying an uncured urethane foam mixture uniformly on a polyethylene film layer. The combination foam and film layer is applied to a fiber layer which is proximate the foam layer. The composite layers are moved through a heated press which compresses the layers and causes the foam layer to react and cure to form a bond with the fiber layer and the film layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a bi-layered carpet underlay. More particularly, the method includes bonding a layer of non-woven fibers and a layer of re-bonded foam particles together to form the bi-layered carpet underlay. The layers of the carpet underlay can be bonded together with the use of adhesives, by heating a surface of one or both layers to a soft bondable state for lamination between the layers, by applying a film having adhesive surfaces between the layers, or by other suitable bonding means. The bi-layered carpet underlay combines the soft cushioning resilience of foam with the high durability bridging ability of fiber to provide a carpet underlay that maintains its height or thickness and firmness, while imparting softness and cushioning effects over an extended period of wear.

Abstract: Device for applying adhesive tape to a position in the width direction on an adherend surface linked to a neighboring surface via a folding line. The device comprises a pressing member with a surface attached pressingly to a surface of an adherend member, and at the same time, an edge between a sloping surface and an upper surface makes line contact with the neighboring surface near the folding line, thereby defining the position of the pressing member in the width direction relative to the adherend surface. The position of an adhesive tape relative to the pressing member is defined by an upper surface of a tape guide attaching member and a lower surface of a guide bar flange. Unapplied tape is guided by the guide bar and an unapplied tape guide, and a liner separated from the adhesive tape is guided by the guide bar and a liner guide.

Abstract: A method of making stretchable absorbent articles includes the steps of providing a continuous substrate layer, providing one or more streams of adhesive fibers and superabsorbent particles, shaping the one or more streams of adhesive fibers and superabsorbent particles, depositing the adhesive fibers and superabsorbent particles on the substrate layer to form a plurality of shaped absorbent cores bound to the substrate layer, and separating the absorbent cores from each other. The absorbent cores thus formed do not prevent stretching of the substrate layer. The combination of absorbent core and substrate layer can be used in a wide variety of personal care absorbent articles and medical absorbent articles.

Abstract: A belt for conveying elements in provided wherein the belt comprises a compressible layer attached to the top surface of the belt. Preferably the compressible layer is resiliently deformable to cushion the impact of items on the belt or to provide a gripping surface. The belt preferably is a link belt and the top surface of the belt comprises a bonding layer for adhering the compressible element to the belt. The bonding layer may be a thermoplastic urethane that is heat fusible with the compressible layer to adhere the compressible layer to the belt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a laminate with at least one powder layer, wherein the powder layer is continuously produced. A binder 164 is applied at least in strips to a first layer 167. The binder 164 comes to lie crosswise to a direction of movement of the first layer 167 between powder layers that are separated from one another. A second layer 169 is continuously supplied to the first layer 167 so that the first layer 167 and the second layer 169 surround the powder layer 168. Furthermore, the invention relates to an apparatus for continuously producing a laminate.

Abstract: The method of forming pleated filter media includes providing a generally planar web of filter material, folding the web to form a pleated web having a plurality of fold lines, arranging the plurality of pleats in a first spaced configuration defined by a first distance between adjacent pleat tips, applying a continuous strand of adhesive to the web, and adjusting the arrangement of the plurality of pleats into a second spaced configuration defined by a second distance between adjacent pleat tips. The web has a front face and a rear face. Each fold line is intermediate oppositely sloping first and second wall surfaces. The plurality of fold lines form a plurality of pleats having a first plurality of pleat tips and a second plurality of pleat valleys. The second distance is different from the first distance.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for forming a bonded web comprised at least in part of a polyester, a first material web and a second material web are arranged in opposed relationship with each other at least along those portions of the first and second material webs to be bonded together. At least one of the first and second material webs is comprised at least in part of the polyester. The opposed webs are transported in a machine direction to the nip of a bonding apparatus comprised of a first bonding member and a second bonding member defining the nip therebetween for passage of the opposed first and second material webs therebetween in the machine direction. A shear force is applied to the webs generally in the machine direction at the nip and the webs are mechanically bonded together at the nip while the shear force is applied to webs.

Abstract: A film laminating adhesive is formed by admixing a polyester resin and encapsulated metallic flakes. The metallic flakes are encapsulated with a silane in a hydrolyzed condition modified with a surfactant or dispersion agent. A mounting adhesive is applied to an outside surface of a first clear PET film. A silicone liner is adhered to the outside surface. A second PET film is bonded to another side of the first clear film with the film laminating adhesive containing encapsulated metallic flakes to form the spandrel glass film composite adapted for bonding to a glass surface after removal of the silicone liner.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing an electromechanical sensor element for converting mechanical forces produced by the movements and vital functions or a person into electric signals, in which method a sensor film (11) is provided with metallic electrodes (15,16) placed on either side of it, at least one of said electrodes being a signal electrode, in which method is produced by cutting off a larger amount of sensor element material, in which method in the manufacture of sensor element material the electrodes are created in a continuous roll-to-roll process, and in which method the sensor element material is produced by laminating as a continuous roll-to-roll process. At least the sensor element material consists of repeated electrode patterns and a sensor element of a desired size and/or shape is formed by cutting the material between the patterns.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method by which a material may be placed onto a moving web in a transverse orientation. At least two assemblies, which carry either a first and a second web or a single web, periodically overlap each other in an alternating fashion such that a material may be placed upon their respective carried webs in a transverse manner. The first and second assemblies translate in a direction of web movement in order to modify the velocity of the web carried upon the assembly. Thus, with the velocities of the assemblies capable of being varied, the material may be placed in a transverse manner upon the moving web along with various other orientations.

Abstract: Fabricating roll-good fuel cell material involves laminating first and second bonding material webs having spaced apart windows to first and second surfaces of a fuel cell membrane web. First and second active regions of the membrane web are positioned within the respective bonding material windows. Third and fourth gasket material webs having spaced apart windows are respectively laminated to the bonding material on the first and second membrane web surfaces. The bonding material windows align with the respective gasket material windows so that at least some of the bonding material extends within the respective gasket material windows. Fluid transport layer (FTL) material portions cut from fifth and sixth FTL material webs are laminated to the respective first and second active regions. The FTL material portions are positioned within respective gasket material windows and contact the bonding material extending within the respective gasket material windows.

Abstract: Slitters cut through a first layer of film immediately prior to lamination of the first layer to a second layer of film to form a strip therebetween. The degree of bonding between the first and second layers is adjusted so that the strip can be removed without harming the rest of the film or destroying any barrier properties. The lamination process can utilize extrusion lamination or adhesive lamination to provide a variety of uses: removable coupons, prize disclosures, stickers, and an adhesive re-close strip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a headliner for use in an automobile interior. The method of the invention comprises applying an adhesive on a first fiber mat and a second fiber mat to form a first adhesive-containing fiber mat and a second adhesive-containing fiber mat. The first adhesive-containing fiber mat and the second adhesive-containing fiber mat are optionally dried. A multilayered structure is then assembled by positioning the first adhesive-containing fiber mat between a first fabric layer and a padding layer and the second adhesive-containing fiber mat between the padding layer and a second fabric. Finally, the multilayered structure is pressed at a sufficiently high temperature to adhere the component layers of the headliner together. The invention also provides a variation in which the fiber mats are formed using the adhesive as a binder. Finally, the invention also provide a headliner made by the method of the invention.

Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a material which can make a skeletal component as thin as possible to be contained in an insulating layer in a manufactured copper clad laminate and can securely prevent the direct contact between the nodular treatment surface of the attached copper foil and a skeletal component.

Abstract: Method for producing a multi-ply web of flexible material, such as paper and nonwoven material, comprising at least one first and one second ply which are interconnected by gluing in a plurality of discrete glue sites. The web is printed with at least one printing pattern which is in register with the glue pattern. The multi-ply web is produced by bringing a first ply in contact with a patterned glue transfer roll, transferring glue to the first ply in a glue pattern, a second ply is brought in contact with the glue applied side of the first ply in a press nip between a patterned lamination roll and an impression roll, the glue transfer roll and the lamination roll being in register with each other and having corresponding patterns.

Abstract: A method of applying fiscal indicia, such as a tax stamp, to an article wherein the article is enclosed at least in part by a film packaging material with an associated tear tape, the tear tape comprising a base film of oriented thermoplastic having a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive on one side of the film and with a coating of release agent on an opposed side of the film and wherein the tear tape carries the fiscal indicia such as a tax stamp thereon.

Abstract: A production method capable of stably producing a prepreg and a copper foil with thin insulating layer using a thin backbone material capable of securing excellent laser hole-making property.

Abstract: A process for producing an elastic composite film having a textile surface including at least one unwinding fibrous web being irreversibly extended at right angles to its direction of transport. The increase in the width of the fibrous web due to transverse extension is formed into foldlets by pulling tension acting in the direction of transport of the fibrous web. The fibrous web, which is under pulling tension and modified by transverse extension, is applied atop a transversely elastic film web of a thermoplastic elastomer and is adhered or welded thereto at contact sites which are spaced apart at right angles to the direction of transport of the webs.

Abstract: The apparatus for manufacturing a wiring substitute comprises a transporter having a circuit where a sheet is circulated; a screen printer for printing a conductive paste on the sheet; a counter for counting the number of times to print the conductive paste on the sheet; and a distributor for ejecting the sheet from the circuit when the counted number reaches a preset number. Thus, the conductive pillars having uniform properties can be formed automatically on the conductive foil with high productivity.