Abstract: Pultruded marking devices (29,42,45,48,50,55,57,58) made of fiber reinforcement materials (10,14,16,17) embedded in a cured polyester resin matrix that contains about 2% to 25% by weight of cellulose solid particulates. Unidirectional reinforcement materials (10) are the major portion of the reinforcement materials and form about 30% to 60% by weight of the total weight of the marking devices.

Abstract: A light stabile composition for imparting stain resistance to polyamide fiber-containing textile articles (e.g. nylon, wool or silk carpets) comprises a halogenated (e.g. brominated or chlorinated) aryl group-containing product of the condensation polymerization of a hydroxyaryl sulfonic acid (e.g., para-hydroxyphenyl sulfonic acid), a dihydroxydiaryl sulfone (e.g., dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone) and an aldehyde (e.g., formaldehyde). The polyamide fiber-containing textile articles are converted to a stain resistant product by containing the fibers with an acidified aqueous solution of the aforesaid composition.

Abstract: An aqueous solution containing at least an amido-phosphazene compound and an acid catalyst is applied to a fabric comprising cellulosic fibers so that said amido-phosphazene compound adheres to the fabric in an amount of 1-10% by weight of the fabric and then thus treated fabric is subjected to drying, curing and soaping, thereby obtaining a fabric having soft hand and low in shrinkage after repeated washings which contains less than 6% of amido-phosphazene and less than 10 .mu./g of free formaldehyde and is less than 4% in shrinkage after washings of 45 times.

Abstract: The transfer printability of fabric materials containing at least a minor proportion of cellulosic or natural proteinaceous fibers such as, for example, cotton, rayon, cellulose acetate, wool, silk, etc. is notably improved by a treatment in which said fabric material is impregnated with certain glycoside reagents. Especially preferred glycoside reagents for use in such treatment are C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl monoglucosides.

Abstract: A filter fabric comprises a needle felt substrate comprised of a non-woven air permeable fabric having spaced surfaces. An open pour air permeable plastic foam is incorporated into the substrate and extends from one surface toward the other.

Abstract: A heat-resistant fabric coated or impregnated with tetrafluoroethylene resin is baked at such a temperature for such a period of time that only the resin layer is baked without impairing the strength of the fabric substrate because the substrate is not subjected to a high temperature for a long time.

Abstract: A method of matting a pre-sensitized printing plate is disclosed. The method is comprised of electrostatically providing fine droplets of an aqueous liquid with a resin dissolved or dispersed therein on the obverse surface or reverse surface of the pre-sensitized printing plate and, thereafter, drying the fine droplets. The method is characterized in that before and/or after the attachment of the droplets the surface of the pre-sensitized printing plate is wet. The method can be continuously performed and provides a matted surface with protuberances firmly adhered to a substrate.

Abstract: A coverstock for disposable sanitary absorbent products is described. It comprises a non-woven web having a body-contacting surface and a material-contacting surface. The web is partially impregnated in selected areas with a fluid-repellent material such as a hot-melt adhesive. The penetration of the repellent material extends from the material-contacting surface, a distance toward the body-contacting surface at least 5% and not more than 95% of the thickness of the web so that the body-contacting surface is free of fluid-repellent material, and so that the material-contacting surface can be secured to the material by application of heat and without any additional adhesive material. A disposable absorbent pad made with the coverstock material, and the process for making the coverstock material and the pad are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a single-use disposable impregnated dry cloth which can be presented dry to a user for use as a hair and body shampoo and wash cloth for use when showering. It comprises a high wet-strength non-woven material impregnated with a surfactant composition. The preferred surfactant composition includes a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulphosuccinate, a foam booster, a super fatting agent and a fungicide.

Abstract: Included within an enclosure is a hanger for supporting and rotating a garment in the vicinity of spray and heater means. The spray means is provided to direct a chemical toward the garment with the heater means applying heat to the sprayed garment to cure the applied chemical thereon. Motivation means is also provided to move the spray and heater means to maintain a selected distance between them and the surface of the garment during processing. All of the functions occur in response to signals from a control unit to control, apply and cure the chemical to and on the surface of the garment.

Abstract: Dielectric materials having low dielectric constant are provided, the materials comprising fabrics impregnated with thermosetting resins, at least a portion of the fibers in the fabrics being fluorocarbon fibers. Also provided is a method of manufacture of these dielectric materials. The dielectric materials are useful in the fabrication of multilayer printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A web-shaped or tubular packaging film for use in food packaging applications, particularly as a sausage casing, is comprised of a carrier layer based on fiber-reinforced celulose and a closed thermoplastic, sealable resin coating based on copolymers containing vinylidene chloride (VDC) units. To improve the kink resistance, this resin coating is built up from at least two superposed layers, the first resin coating layer adjacent to the carrier layer being composed of a VDC copolymer forming flexible films and the outer, second resin coating layer being composed of a VDC copolymer forming rigid films. The web-shaped film is suitable for the production of tubular packaging casings, in particular sausage casings, with a longitudinal seam.

Abstract: A substrate having an appearance similar to that of nubuk-leather or pile-leather, respectively, or of a textile pile consists of a textile carrier body being at least partially impregnated with a, preferably cross-linked, polymeric synthetic plastics material consisting of a foam which has open cells formed by introducing air and optionally has closed cells formed of hollow microspheres. The textile carrier body consists of a fleece or of a knitting, preferably of a crimped fleece of synthetic fibres, which is needled together with a knitting or with a fleece, strengthened by thermal embossing, in such a manner that the fibres extend through the knitting. The knitting may consist of a roughened stockinet, i.e. a stockinet having opened loops. The carrier body is ground at least at its one impregnated surface and is thus rough and can be provided with a coating.

Abstract: A method of producing breathable, conformable, elastic, pressure-sensitive, permanently tacky, adhesive bandaging material from a fabric which has been formed by interweaving essentially non-stretch filling yarns with stretch and non-stretch warp yarns, said method comprising conveying a continuous web of said fabric in a substantially relaxed condition, applying steam to the relaxed fabric, and applying an adhesive layer to the back side of the relaxed fabric.

Abstract: A method of operating a finishing machine includes impregnating all of the threads of an undivided warp formed of individual threads at full thread density with liquid sizing. All of the threads of the undivided warp are directly sprayed at full thread density with a post-treatment separating agent while the sizing is still in the liquid state. The individual threads of the warp are subsequently dried in an undivided manner at full thread density.

Abstract: A process for printing a cloth with a dye-containing ink by an ink-jet system is provided in which an ink-receiving material with a viscosity of 1000 cp or higher at 25.degree. C. is applied onto the cloth prior to the printing. The ink-receiving material may be a water-soluble resin-containing solution or a hydrophilic resin-containing solution.

Abstract: Yarn to be utilized for the manufacture of pre-softened fabric is stiffened without the use of binding agents. Only corn starch and low temperature wax are utilized as stiffeners. Fabric manufactured from such yarn is then subjected to a finishing process, in which enzymes capable of breaking down the corn starch and a wetter/rewetter are added to the fabric itself. These enzymes are activated during a subsequent soaking in water only, followed by agitation, whereby stiffness may be removed from the fabric in approximately 5 minutes. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, softeners are also added to the fabric during the finishing process. The softeners are also released during the subsequent garment washing operation. Preferably, the softeners include at least reactive silicon. This serves the additional purpose of lubricating sewing needles and cutting knives during the garment manufacturing process.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics characterized by a superior balance of strength and softness are formed utilizing an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with: 10 to 30% by weight ethylene; 15 to 40% by weight of C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; and 1 to 5% by weight of copolymerizable N-methylol containing monomer.

Abstract: A process for coating polyvinyl fluoride layers on one or both sides of a textile material in the form of a coalesced gel which is subsequently cured by heating.

Abstract: A method of imparting stain resistance to colored substrates which include a filamentary material is disclosed. A first dispersion of a polymer is applied to the filamentary material as a finish during the manufacture of the filamentary material, and a second dispersion of a polymer is applied as an overspray after the filamentary material has been formed into a colored substrate, to achieve at least 300 ppm fluorine from each application on the filamentary material (at least 600 ppm fluorine total). The dispersions are independently selected from the group consisting ofi. a first polymer comprising(a) from about 50 to about 85 parts by weight of units derived from a fluorinated monomer or mixture of fluorinated monomers having the formula ##STR1## (b) from about 15 to about 50 parts by weight of units derived from one or more monomers having the formula ##STR2## ii.

Abstract: A flame-resistant carpet tile having low smoke values and improved flame resistance which carpet tile comprises a primary backing having a fibrous face and a fibrous back, a barrier layer adjacent to fibrous back to an acrylic polymer heavily loaded with a metallic flame-retardant salt filler material which acrylic polymer is compatible with a vinyl chloride polymer layer and a relatively thick vinyl chloride polymer backing layer adhering to the barrier layer.The method of preparing a flame-resistant carpet tile which comprises pre-coating the back of a carpet with an acrylic polymer latex containing a metallic salt flame-retardant filler material, coating the latex material with a PVC layer, thereafter laying the latex PVC coated carpet into the top surface of a liquid PVC backing layer, heating the laid-in carpet to fuse the PVC layers, cooling the carpet and cutting the carpet into carpet tile.

Abstract: The invention provides for a thixotropic coating composition comprising (1) a binder and (2) a sag control agent which is the reaction product of (a) an isocyanurate-trimer from a diisocyanate containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms and (b) an amine containing at least one primary amino group, the coating composition containing 0.1 to 30 percent by weight of the sag control agent. The invention also relates to a process for coating a substrate using said coating composition and to the coated substrate thus obtained.

Abstract: A moldable textile material and process for making a textile material partially or wholly impregnated with a variably stiffening polymer rigidifier comprising: a needled non-woven fabric substrate comprising one or more fibers selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polyacrylics, polyester, copolymers, polyacrylic copolymers, wool, cotton, consensation polymers of diamines and dicarboxylic acids, caprolactam based polymers and regenerated cellulose based polymers; and a latex impregnant comprising at least about 25 percent by weight of water, one or more fillers selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, clay and zinc oxide, and one or more stiffeners selected from the group consisting of polystyrene, styrene-acrylonitrile, styrene-acrylonitrile-butadiene, styrene acrylates, styrene butadiene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, alkyl acrylates, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene vinyl chloride and copolymer and terpolymer of these resins; the fabric substrate being needled in sheet

Abstract: A process for preparing a substrate backed with a polymer derived from an organic polyisocyanate, said process comprising the steps of(a) forming a precoat layer of a precoat reaction mixture comprising a substantially difunctional polyahl and a substantially difunctional organic polyisocyanate,(b) separately forming a capcoat layer of a capcoat reaction mixture comprising a polyahl and a polyisocyanate,(c) contacting said precoat layer with one surface of said substrate before said precoat layer is cured to a tack-free state,(d) contacting said capcoat layer with one surface of said precoat layer before at least one of said precoat layer and capcoat layer is cured to a tack-free state,(e) completing curing said capcoat and precoat layer, and(f) cooling the resulting polymer-backed substrate to a temperature less than about 35.degree. C.

Abstract: Organosiloxane-oxyalkylene copolymers in which a silicon atom of at least one organosiloxane unit has attached thereto the group--X(OR).sub.n OSiR'.sub.a (OR").sub.3-awherein X represents a divalent hydrocarbon group, R represents an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, n is an integer of at least 2, R' represents alkyl, vinyl, allyl or phenyl, R" represents alkyl or alkoxyalkyl and a has a value of 1 or 2, at least 40% of the total substituents in the copolymer being methyl.The copolymers are film forming and are particularly suitable for the treatment of textile fibres to facilitate the removal of oily stains during laundering.

Abstract: Storage-stable, aqueous polysiloxane emulsions well adopted as coating compositions to impart anti-adhesiveness/water-repellency to a wide variety of substrates, e.g., paper, are comprised of an anti-adhesive/water-repellency effective amount of (A) diorganopolysiloxane oil having the formula:HO(SiR.sub.2 O).sub.n Hwherein the symbols R, which may be identical or different, are each an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, the 3,3,3-tri-fluoropropyl radical, or the vinyl radical, at least 50% of the radicals R being methyl radicals and at most 5% vinyl radicals, and the symbol n is any number, the value of which is such that the viscosity of the oil ranges from 500 to 50,000 mPa.s at 25.degree. C.; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin comprising recurring units selected from among those of the formulae R'SiO.sub.1.5, R'.sub.2 SiO and R'.sub.3 SiO.sub.0.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics characterized by a superior balance of strength and softness are formed utilizing an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of: 30 to 50% by weight of vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid; 10 to 30% by weight ethylene; 30 to 50% by weight of C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate; and 1 to 5% by weight of copolymerizable N-methylol containing monomer; wherein the polymerization is performed using batch or semi-batch techniques.

Abstract: Finish liquid is applied to a bundle of running filamentary material by running the bundle of filamentary material in monolayer form through a passage and conducting finish liquid under pressure through at least two side-by-side capillaries each having a diameter less than 0.06 inches. The finish liquid is discharged through outlet ends of the capillaries and onto the running monolayer of filamentary material. Preferably, the capillaries are separated by a divider wall which terminates short of the outlet ends of the capillaries, whereby those outlet ends define a slot through which the finish liquid is discharged. The slot preferably has end portions which are narrower than a center portion of the slot.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for treating a cellulosic material selected from the group consisting of cellulose, regenerated cellulose, and mixtures thereof, comprising the steps of:contacting the cellulosic material with a dispersion comprising an effective sizing or waterproofing amount of a fatty acid adduct of a 1,2,4-triazole having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having about 11 to about 21 carbon atoms and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from hydrogen or a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Amylose and high amylose starch fibrous food wrappings, including casings for meat products provide a low cost alternative to ordinary fibrous casings. The composite material consists of a cross-linked matrix of the amylose polymer coupled or bonded with the reinforcement and possesses a wet strength and elongation properties for suitable handling and stuffing without exhibiting embrittlement upon aging.

Abstract: A decorative panel and process for producing the same are provided. The panel includes a wood base substrate to which an ink imprinted decorative paper is adhered. An isocyanate solution is applied to the decorative paper and is allowed to penetrate into the paper to fortify the inks and paper. The partially completed panel then is subjected to drying to remove the solvent used to transport the isocyanate into the paper. A top coat of a photo-curable material then is applied to the panel, and the panel is subjected to appropriate radiation for curing the top coat.

Abstract: An artificial split suede leather, especially for sport or casual style shoes, is a split, needled, nonwoven material of unshrunk fibers containing at least 20% polyamide fibers by weight of the fibers having a trilobate, Y-shaped cross section. In a process of making it, only needling is used for consolidating the fibers. A spherical filler may also be used.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a new method for preparing a fibrous product containing cellulosic fibers and which is useful, in particular in lieu of asbestos, in the field of covering panels such as for instance wall and floor covering panels. Said method comprises the formation of a sheet according to a paper-making technique from an aqueous suspension comprising:slightly refined cellulosic fibers having a Schopper-Riegler degree comprised between 15 and 35, in association, if the occasion arises, with non-cellulosic fibers,an inorganic flocculating agent,an organic polymeric binder, andan inorganic filler,and the squeezing of the wet drained sheet under a linear load of 5 to 35 kg/cm, then the drying of the squeezed sheet.The sheet thus obtained is, if the occasion arises, subjected to a mechanical and/or chemical complementary treatment.The invention is also concerned with the sheet obtained according to this method, as a new industrial product.

Abstract: A stable hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride/polyethyleneoxy-containing ether-ester emulsifier composition. There is also disclosed a method for imparting water repellency to surfaces containing groups reactive to anhydrides and a method for the sizing of paper using said composition.

Abstract: A stable composition comprising a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride and a polyethylene glycol diester emulsifier. There is also disclosed a method for imparting water repellency to surfaces containing groups reactive to anhydrides and a method for the sizing of paper using said composition.

Abstract: Ammonium and amine salts of acids having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl group; R.sub.1 is alkylene or substituted alkylene; X is --S--, --SO--, or --SO.sub.2 --; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, --B--COOH or a --B--COO anion; B is a covalent bond, arylene or alkylene; Z is the ammonium or amine cation; p is the anionic charge, q is the cationic charge; and p.sub.1 and q.sub.1 are the balanced mole equivalents respectively, are provided. These salts applied in the form of aqueous dispersions or emulsions, are useful in rendering cellulosic and natural and synthetic polyamide materials oil and water repellent.

Abstract: A preoxidized fiber suitable for producing carbon fiber, comprising preoxidizing an acrylic fiber having thereon an ammonium salt of a fatty ester represented by formula [A] and [B] ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 11 to 17 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 can each be hydrogen, a lower alkyl group, a hydroxyethyl group, or an hydroxyisopropyl group; and X.crclbar. is an anion.The preoxidized fiber produced from the acrylic fiber has very little coalescence, and therefore high-strength carbon fiber can be obtained from this preoxidized fiber.

Abstract: Conductive coating (20) is produced by the process of first mixing by high shear mixing a mixture of 0.03 parts per weight of carbon black together with 0.003 to 0.01 parts per weight of wetting agent and 20 parts of solvent, and further mixing in by low shear mixing 1/2 to 1 part per weight of thermosetting resin. Prior to application this is then sprayed into place on the substrate. In this particular case, the substrate is exterior face sheet (12) of honeycomb structure (10) which may serve as part of a spacecraft, to electrically conduct away surface charges.

Abstract: Multi-ring fluorinated carbamates are disclosed which have excellent anti-soiling properties, durability and resistance to laundering. The compounds are represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a fluorinated radical. Compositions containing at least 10% of such compounds are also disclosed, as well as polyester and nylon fibers having such compounds incorporated therein.

Abstract: A backing mat for a water-permeable artificial grass having a grid-like structure consisting of elastically pliable foamed plastic sections and openings arranged therebetween. To improve the qualities of the artificial grass with regard to tread elasticity bulbous projections are formed of foamed plastic on the underside of the backing mat at the edges of the openings.

Abstract: A method for conditioning fabrics in the tumble-dryer comprises applying to the fabrics a fabric conditioner in fine free-flowing powder form and containing a substantial proportion of a water-soluble soap blend containing significant proportions of C.sub.12, C.sub.14, C.sub.16 and C.sub.18 soaps, preferably a blend of 45-85% tallow soap and 15-55% coconut soap. The powder is advantageously applied from a sprinkling device that moves freely among the fabrics.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel dithioketal derivatives of 1-(2-aryl-2-oxoethyl)-1H-imidazoles and sulfones and sulfoxides derived therefrom, said compounds being useful as antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: Described herein are disposable articles made from a water soluble polymer or a substrate made from such polymer, a surface of said article or substrate coated with a degradable water-insoluble polymer.

Abstract: Multi-ring fluorinated carbamates are disclosed which have excellent anti-soiling properties, durability and resistance to laundering. The compounds are represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a fluorinated radical. Compositions containing at least 10% of such compounds are also disclosed, as well as polyester and nylon fibers having such compounds incorporated therein.

Abstract: An improved method of treating fabrics made with natural fibers using hydroxymethylsulfonate to render the fabrics wrinkle resistant. According to the improved process, an alkylene glycol is incorporated in the sodium hydroxymethyl sulfonate padding bath used to impregnate the fabric thereby surprisingly reducing the amount of extractable formaldehyde from the dried fabrics.

Abstract: A method and chemical solutions for use in increasing the surface and volume conductivities of a cellophane substrate. The substrate can be used for dielectric copying or any other purpose for which a through-conductive substrate is required.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for fabricating electrosensitive paper with a white finish. The paper comprises a base layer of paper, a solvent-based resin coating, and a thin surface layer of aluminum, optionally including a white overcoat. A mixture of solvents may be employed having different evaporation rates, providing a white appearance of the metallized layer. The solvent mixture may include a relatively volatile true solvent, and a less volatile diluent. After application of the resin coating in solution to the paper base, the solvents may be evaporated using a three-stage drying process in which the first stage involves an elevated temperature with turbulent air flow.

Abstract: Color yield of the coloration processes for textile and like materials, more especially of sublimable dyes applied by transfer printing, is enhanced by pretreatment of the material by deposition of 1 to 10% surfactant or other amphipathic substance. Preferred substances are cationic, anionic or non-ionic surfactants, which may be applied from aqueous solution at levels of 1 to 10% on the weight of the material. The material is dried before printing. The surfactants can be accompanied by swelling agents, catalysts or cross-linking agents. Preferred dyes for the printing stage are sublimable dyes containing chelatable groups, fibre-reactive groups or cross-linkable groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for coating the outside surface of a length of tubing comprising the steps of coating the outside surface of the tubing with an initial layer of coating liquid, transporting the coated tubing along its longitudinal axis in a substantially vertically upward direction; passing the coated tubing through a constriction of predetermined width to reduce the thickness of the initial layer and form a thin layer of desired thickness on the outside of the tubing; leveling the thin layer without reducing the weight per unit area of the thin layer to form a layer of uniform thickness; and exposing the tubing to heat of a sufficient temperature to solidify the coating liquid and form an uninterrupted film of uniform thickness on the outside of the tubing.

Abstract: A coated shelter type fabric using a substrate fabric of substantially all polyester yarns. The substrate fabric is a weft inserted knit fabric which has been heat stretch and set prior to the coating operation.