Abstract: The present invention provides a fugitive ink composition, and a process for providing a fugitive mark on fibrous material. The fugitive ink comprises a dark organic pigment comprising a complex between a polyvalent metal and tannic acid, and a binding agent that is insoluble in water at a pH of about 7 and at a temperature in the range of from 0.degree. to 100.degree. C., and has a T.sub.300 temperature in the range of from about 5.degree. to about 150.degree. C. The fugitive ink composition may further comprise a diluting agent, a dispersing agent, a wetting agent, a defoaming agent, a preservative, a basic reagent, and a viscosity controller. The fugitive ink composition of the present invention provides a dark identification mark that has the ability to withstand the vagaries of weather, yet substantially decolorizes upon being subjected to mechanical processing alone, or in conjunction with scouring and bleaching with a bleaching agent.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a process for preparing R.sub.3 'SiNH-containing metallosilazane polymer containing boron, titanium, or phosphorous by contacting and reacting chlorine-containing disilanes and certain reactive metal halides with [R.sub.3 'Si].sub.2 NH where R' is vinyl, hydrogen, or alkyl radical of 1-3 carbon atoms, or phenyl. Preferred reactive metal halides include BBr.sub.3, TiCl.sub.4, and PCl.sub.3. The metallosilazane polymers are useful as chemical intermediates to provide silicon-containing chemical compounds. The metallosilazane polymers are also useful in the formation of ceramic material. The ceramic materials may be formed by heating the metallosilazane polymer at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere or in a vacuum.

Abstract: A web treating method for treating both surfaces of a web of material, such as canvas, including treatment stations so arranged to place a coating on each side of the web; the web passing through at least one treatment station while running in one direction and through at least one other station after the direction of movement of the web has been reversed.

Abstract: A method of applying fluid paint utilizes a marking device having a fluid paint-filled reservoir, a tip comprising a spring-loaded ball and its spring, and pressure means, such as collapsible walls or a pressure device, to apply pressure to the fluid. The paint, applied to a fabric as a decoration, is an oil-in-water emulsion in which oil mixture droplets (globules) are evenly dispersed in the water phase. The oil droplets are composed of an oil mixture preferably based on an oil-modified polyurethane or oil-modified alkyd or other oil-modified resin and drying agents. The oil-in-water emulsion contains a surfactant, a gellant, and an anti-foam agent. The pigment dispersion may be in the oil droplets or in the water phase.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a pattern to a continuously advancing web with a foam containing treatment medium. The pattern may be generated in the foam prior to or after the foam is transferred to the web. In one embodiment, the pattern is generated using two foam feeding devices arranged to form a patterned layer on a revolving element positioned over the web. The forward velocity of the web and the speed of rotation of the revolving element are controlled to obtain the desired pattern effect on the web.

Abstract: At least one surface of a paper sheet of a composite paper sheet utilized to form bags is printed with a printing ink type binder. The binder is printed in the form of parallel spaced stripes extending in parallel with or crossing at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the composite sheet. After printing, the composite sheet is wrapped into a roll. Then, the printed binder bonds adjacent paper sheets together to form the composite sheet. The binder can be applied with conventional printing press.

Abstract: Highly opaque printed areas are produced on uncolored or precolored fabrics pursuant to this invention with the use of an aqueous opaque printing paste comprising a dispersion of an opacifying pigment and an aqueous curable latex polymer binder. In accordance with the invention multicolor prints with a variety of unique and visually appealing shade possibilities and color effects not heretofore possible are achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter sheet material composed of an air-permeable, flexible, especially textile supporting layer, on which there is imprinted in a certain pattern a mixture containing an adsorbent in powder form and a polymeric binding agent, the adsorbent covering up to 90% of the surface of the supporting layer. The invention furthermore relates to the use of such filter sheet materials with active carbon as adsorbent for protective clothing, and to the preparation of the material by rotary screen printing from a paste made of the powdered adsorbent and a dispersion of the polymeric binding agent.

Abstract: In a method for increasing the cover of textile fabrics yarns are used, at least part of which exhibit potential fiber-spreading properties, which can be activated by removing from said yarns, processed into a fabric, the adhesive used for the fiber bonding in the yarn by means of a suitable solvent. The selected number of warp and weft threads per unit area is so small that on the one hand an optimal fiber spreading is obtainable, but on the other hand, after activation of the potential fiber-spreading properties, sufficient cohesion of the fibers in the fabric is retained for further processing of the fabric. After obtaining the desired fiber spreading the fiber bonding, partially lost through the activation, is at least partially restored.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording method is described for producing a recorded image on an image-receiving sheet with a jet of aqueous ink, wherein an ink jet is projected onto an image-receiving sheet comprising a surface layer containing a pigment, and said surface layer is capable of adsorbing a coloring component in said aqueous ink.

Abstract: A process for developing an embossed effect on nylon pile fabric by applying the embossing agent and color to the pile, using a wet-on-wet technique to move the embossing agent toward the base of the pile, and finishing by heating the treated pile. An embossing of satisfactory depth is obtained, shrinkage of the fibers is near the base, with the embossed fibers at their exposed ends having a soft feel. Dye penetration in the fiber is commercially acceptable.

Abstract: Highly opaque printed areas are produced on uncolored or precolored fabrics with the use of an aqueous opaque printing paste comprising a dispersion of an opacifying pigment, an aqueous curable polymer binder, and a dye for coloring the polymer binder and thereby imparting a predetermined desired color to the printed area. In accordance with the invention multicolor prints with a variety of unique and visually appealing shade possibilities and color effects not heretofore possible are achieved.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant laminate is prepared by providing an ultra thin coating of mineral particles and micro crystalline cellulose on the surface of conventional printed paper, followed by impregnating the paper with a conventional laminating resin, and then using the print paper so obtained in a laminating process without the necessity of using an overlay sheet.

Abstract: Adhesive products such as label stock, labels, tapes and the like having a facestock, an adhesive layer and a removable, fibrous backing are described. The backing is provided with integral embrittled zones which crack when the adhesive product is flexed and offer gripping points for removal of the backing. The embrittled zones contain brittle, film-forming organic polymer suffused among the fibers. The presence of the polymer in the embrittled zone helps to enhance the brittleness of the zones and to reduce the transfer of residual chemical embrittling agent from embrittled zones of the backing to portions of the facestock brought into contact therewith when the adhesive product is stacked or rolled. Embrittled zones are preferably formed by applying a thickened acidic solution comprising a polymer emulsion to the backing of the adhesive product and then curing and drying the solution by heating.

Abstract: A multi-ply business form comprising a plurality of sheets in superposed relationship wherein the top sheet comprises a support bearing a localized coating comprising both microscopic pressure rupturable capsules containing a chromogenic material, and an electron acceptor material. At least one underlying sheet can comprise a support bearing a second localized autogenous coating comprising chromogen-containing microscopic pressure rupturable capsules and an electron acceptor material on its upper surface wherein the localized autogenous coatings are non-coextensive.

Abstract: A process for reconditioning used currency includes the steps of applying a stiffening compound thereto, squeezing the excess from the currency, and drying the currency. Apparatus for performing this process includes gripping and transporting mechanism for transporting the currency to various stations for performing the necessary steps. Arrangements are included for repeating the application, squeezing and drying steps to recondition the portion of the currency originally blocked from treatment by the gripping mechanism.

Abstract: A waterproofing method for an ink jet record in a method of recording images on a recording sheet by an ink jet recording method using aqueous ink, comprising forming or applying, on at least the imaged portion of the recording sheet after forming images thereon, a compound represented by the formulaM.sup.I M.sup.III (XO.sub.4).sub.2.12H.sub.2 Owherein M.sup.I represents a mono-valent metal atom or an ammonium group, M.sup.III represents a tri-valent metal atom, and X represents a sulfur atom or a selenium atom.

Abstract: A shaped synthetic polymer article having an enhanced desired function is prepared by preparing a shaped synthetic polymer article in which at least the peripheral surface portion of said article contains 0.1% or more, based on the weight of said shaped article, of a compound (A) having, per molecule thereof, at least one unsaturated radical of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 respectively denote, independently from each other, a hydrogen atom or an organic radical, and; by copolymerizing the compound (A) contained in the shaped article, with at least one compound (B) which has, per molecule thereof, at least one unsaturated radical of the above-mentioned formula (I) and at least one other functional radical capable of imparting a desired function to the shaped article.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions, suitable for printing, are described which have a high volume solids content. They comprise primary polymer particles and a secondary polymer which provides temporary adherence of the particles to a substrate before the primary polymer is fused by a heating step, in a printing process, in order to cause permanent adherence. There are advantages over the use of organic solvent-based and other aqueous compositions, such as easier cleaning, low toxicity/fire hazard and lower cost.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant laminate is prepared by providing an ultra thin coating of micro-crystalline cellulose overcoated with an ultra thin layer of mineral particles and micro crystalline cellulose on the surface of conventional printed paper, followed by impregnating the paper with a conventional laminating resin, and then using the print paper so obtained in a laminating process without the necessity of using an overlay sheet.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant laminate is prepared by providing an ultra thin coating of mineral particles and micro crystalline cellulose on the surface of conventional printed paper, followed by impregnating the paper with a conventional laminating resin, and then using the print paper so obtained in a laminating process without the necessity of using an overlay sheet.

Abstract: A color developer for use in a pressure- or heat-sensitive record material comprises a particulate amorphous hydrated silica/hydrated alumina composite in which the hydrated silica and hydrated alumina are chemically bound and in which the mean alumina content on a dried weight basis is up to 7.5%, based on the total weight of silica and alumina. The composite may be metal-modified, e.g. with copper.

Abstract: An improved dielectric printing paper and process for making the same, characterized by excellent resolution, contrast, and feel. The paper incorporates an inorganic salt such as magnesium chloride as a conductivity-providing ingredient. The dielectric coating is formed with a high loading of inorganic fillers and is applied by a dry process to form a discontinuous dielectric coating on the conductive paper substrate.

Abstract: Dye is applied to the lower surface of a dye pickup roll for transfer to the pile surface of a length of carpet, and a squeegee roll engages the dye pickup roll after the dye has been applied to the pickup roll and before the dye is transferred from the pickup roll to the carpet. The external surface of the squeegee roll is approximately cylindrical with a multiple number of depressions formed therein, and the squeegee roll can be rotated and reciprocated with respect to the dye pickup roll, so that its high spots tend to wipe or "squeegee" the liquid dye from the surface of the dye pickup roll and its depressions or low spots tend to permit the dye to pass beyond the squeegee roll on the pickup roll in a pattern and move with the pickup roll into contact with the pile surface of the carpet. When the squeegee roll is reciprocated, it tends to prevent the pattern from being repeated on the dye pickup roll and on the carpet.

Abstract: This disclosure involves periodically bumping webs such as a cigarette filter paper or the like against a shear surface disposed beyond a multi-nozzle adhesive extruder to provide longitudinally intermittent bands of adhesive coatings for the filters or the like, with optional provision for continuous marginal lines of adhesive along and between the bands for adhesion on the head and tail ends of such filters or other articles as well.

Abstract: An ink composition for heat transfer printing comprising at least one of carbinol bases of basic dyes or their derivatives, a strong base, a binder and a solvent for dissolving the binder. This ink composition is excellent in storage stability because it contains a carbinol base of a basic dye or its derivative in isolated form as a coloring agent along with a strong base. By using this ink composition, a transfer sheet having high storage stability can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for treating textile materials with finishing agents wherein a first finishing agent-containing composition is applied to a textile material and a second composition, in the form of a foam, is thereafter applied to the textile prior to fixation of the the first applied composition. The first composition may also be applied in the form of a foam if desired. The compositions may also contain reactive materials therein.

Abstract: The method of producing sheets of reinforced paper comprising printing a hot-melt adhesive at pre-selected positions onto the surface of a continuously moving web of paper. The method also includes cooling the adhesive and cutting and trimming the web into sheets of paper, the adhesive forming the reinforcement at desired positions on the paper. The hot-melt adhesive is preferably a linearic copolyester such as GRILESTA 6505 (GRILESTA is a Registered Trade Mark).

Abstract: This invention provides composite material compositions comprising wastepaper, a thermoplastic resin and/or other additive(s), said compositions having higher heat resistance, flame retardancy and mechanical strength and smaller linear shrinkage in molding than the conventional compositions of synthetic resins alone or blended with woodmeal or an inorganic filler. There is also provided a method of producing said compositions comprising a wastepaper crushing step, a step of mixing crushed wastepaper with a thermoplastic resin and/or other additive(s) while drying said wastepaper, a blend melting step, a blend kneading step and a blend granulating step. In an embodiment of this invention, scraps of moldings from the composite material compositions using wastepaper may be mixed with wastepaper, a thermoplastic resin and/or other additive(s) and similarly treated and molded into a new composition.

Abstract: A desensitizer composition for color developing agents which color upon reaction with colorless compounds comprising an adduct of an amine represented by the following general formula (I) with one or more alkylene oxides, said one or more alkylene oxides comprising at least 40 mole % butylene oxide: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, m represents zero or an integer from 1 to 8, and n represents an integer from 1 to 12. A method of using the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a developable surface comprising a carrier layer having thereon at least two deposits of one or more invisible inks in adjacent or overlapping relationship, said deposits in the developed state being unresolvable.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printed ceiling board facing material is disclosed in which a greige, foam-coated fabric is selectively printed with an expandable print paste or foamable plastisol. Upon heating, the expandable or foamable coating is substantially increased in size and bonded to the coated substrate. Novel and attractive architectural effects and hand are achieved while the facing meets commercial requirements of light fastness, heat stability and flame resistance. The printed fabric is useful as a ceiling board facing when a highly visible three-dimensional appearance is required.

Abstract: A method for improving the heat retention of a planar textile structure by coating at least one surface of the structure with a dispersion of liquid carrier, cross-linkable binder and metallic powder, and then cross-linking the binder and removing the liquid carrier from the coating.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording method is described comprising applying an ink-jet onto a synthetic pulp paper and then heat-treating the synthetic pulp paper to fuse synthetic pulp, to obtain an ink-jet recording having high density, water resistance, and color-reproduction properties.

Abstract: A sheet form fabric conditioner for use in a tumble dryer comprises a substrate carrying a fabric conditioning formulation exposed at the major surfaces of the sheet. The formulation forms a thin layer on each surface and the layers are embossed with channels. If these channels are visible after a drying cycle then sufficient conditioner remains for another cycle.

Abstract: A method for making a game ticket, such as for example a lottery ticket, is disclosed in which the ticket has a base sheet and a cover sheet adhesively joined together in peripheral portions of sections containing information used in the game. The cover sheet, along with other materials placed on the base sheet, conceals the information to be used in the game and prevents undetected tampering with the ticket. The ticket is formed from a base sheet on which information to be concealed is printed, and a release coating is deposited over predetermined areas of the previously printed information. Thereafter an opaque material is applied over the release coating to conceal the information in the printed areas, which opaque material is adapted to be rubbed off when the ticket is used. Thereafter the non-transparent cover sheet is adhered to the base sheet along predetermined areas surrounding the sections of the base sheet defining individual tickets.

Abstract: A water and oil repellent essentially consisting of a copolymer comprising units of (a) at least one of fluoroalkyl group-containing polymerizable compounds and of (b) at least one of 2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl acrylate and methacrylate of the formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.CRCOOCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 Clwherein R is hydrogen or methyl, which is highly resistant to laundering and dry cleaning.

Abstract: A heat transfer is disclosed which is primarily intended for application of designs to textiles. The transfer comprises a flexible carrier sheet bearing a transfer layer of a polymer composition which is rendered non-blocking at normal room temperatures by a particulate solid dispersed therein. The particulate solid is selected so that at the melting temperature of the layer it is either removed completely by sublimation or is converted to a form which does not interfere with liquid phase transfer of the design to the textile.

Abstract: This disclosure involves periodically bumping webs such as a cigarette filter paper or the like against a shear surface disposed beyond a multi-nozzle adhesive extruder to provide longitudinally intermittent bands of adhesive coatings for the filters or the like, with optional provision for continuous marginal lines of adhesive along and between the bands for adhesion on the head and tail ends of such filters or other articles as well.

Abstract: There is disclosed bonded lightweight tissue paper having improved wet and dry tensile strength and excellent softness and absorbency. The paper is produced by a process which comprises applying a binder composition to a dry web of lightweight soft and absorbent tissue paper, wherein the binder composition comprises an aqueous mixture containing a cross-linkable latex, a cross-linking agent, urea, and a specific combination of inorganic salts.

Abstract: A leather-like material with a high degree of air permeability, good abrasion resistance and resistance to cracking at low temperatures comprising a porous fibrous substrate having fibers extending from a surface thereof, and a polymer layer secured substantially exclusively along said extending fibers and forming a discontinuous polymer phase and a continuous pore phase, said leather-like material having a surface luster of the same order of magnitude as top-grain leather.

Abstract: A method for printing on textiles and the like and which employs a substantially ordered array of bubbles, each individually formed and colored, to carry the colorant to the surface being printed and to form the desired pattern on the surface.

Abstract: Method of spot coating garment interlinings comprising a suspension agent for synthetic resin powders comprising an aqueous emulsion wherein there is contained, in a concentration of about 1-7.5 percent by weight:(A) a mixture of about 95-40 molar percent of an aminoamide of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 18-19 carbon atoms,n represents an integer of between 2 and 6, andR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent alkyl groups having 1-3 carbon atoms; and(B) about 5-60 molar percent of a fatty acid or mineral acid salt of this aminoamide.

Abstract: A perfumed fireproofing composition of the type including ammonium sulphamate as fireproofing agent and a wetting agent comprising, in an aqueous medium, a perfume based on terpene, phenyl or benzyl compounds, as well as an homogenizing agent for said perfume in the form of a sorbitan ester. The composition is intended for the fireproofing on the domestic scale of all fabrics and furnishing textiles while inhibiting the evil-smell of ammonium sulphamate.

Abstract: In order to pattern a web using a method for applying a liquid to the moving web on which a cohesive liquid shroud falling on the web from above is interrupted in a pattern, a fluid medium is blown transversely against the falling shroud to displace portions thereof without affecting its cohesiveness.

Abstract: Adhesive products such as label stock, labels, tapes, and the like having a facestock, an adhesive layer and a removable, fibrous backing are described. The backing is provided with integral embrittled zones which crack when the adhesive product is flexed and offer gripping points for removal of the backing. The embrittled zones contain brittle, film-forming organic polymer suffused among the fibers. The presence of the polymer in the embrittled zone helps to enhance the brittleness of the zones and to reduce the transfer of residual chemical embrittling agent from embrittled zones of the backing to portions of the facestock brought into contact therewith when the adhesive product is stacked or rolled. Embrittled zones are preferably formed by applying a thickened acidic solution comprising a polymer emulsion to the backing of the adhesive product and then curing and drying the solution by heating.

Abstract: The invention provides on improved process for preparing a screen stencil, and a screen stencil prepared by the process. The process includes the steps of placing a porous support for a screen stencil over a mounting plate, saturating the porous support with a substantially carrier-free radiation curable composition. A backing plate is placed over the saturated porous support and rolling pressure is applied to the backing plate while allowing any excess composition to flow out from between the mounting plate and backing plate. The composition is then exposed to radiation through a positive disposed opposite the backing plate, and thereafter, uncured composition is removed from the porous support.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a protective glove, there is provided a mold having two parts interconnected to be moved into open and closed positions. There is also provided an inner glove lining, and each part of the mold is covered with it. The mold, in closed position, is dipped in a bath of protective coating material, removed therefrom, and exposed to initial draining of an excess of coating material. Thereafter, the mold is opened and the draining is completed, while portions of the coating material are retained and gelled.

Abstract: A major surface of a polymeric film such as untreated polypropylene is coated with a release agent which has the capacity to effect a weak, releasable bond with the surface of the polymeric film and a stron, non-releasable bond with the surface of metal, e.g., aluminum, which has been freshly vapor deposited; precipitating a thin, coherent stratum of the desired metal upon the coated surface of the polymeric film by vapor deposition; whereupon are applied simultaneously(1) a layer of a standard laminating adhesive to the stratum of the metal, which is then bonded thereby to the non-metallic substrate by standard laminating techniques; a composite structure having the following configuration is produced as a result: polymeric film/release agent coating/vapor deposited metal stratum/laminating adhesive layer/non-metallic substrate and(2) a coating of the release agent to the free major surface of the polymeric film; from which composite structure the polymeric film is then stripped.

Abstract: .Iadd.Described herein are methods of printing which comprise applying to an unfired silicate surface characterized by high ionizing power a substantially colorless associated salt of an arylmethane dye base characterized by a logarithmic dissociation constant below 7 and an organic sulfinic acid whereby physical contact of the associated compound and the silicate dissociates the compound to the intensely colored cation of the dye and produces color on the silicate surface. .Iaddend. .Iadd.