Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a nanofiber composite sheet, the method including preparing a base sheet, surface-treating the base sheet, and forming a substrate layer having a nanofiber structure on the surface-treated base sheet.

Abstract: This invention relates to protective, multi-layered, breathable fabric constructs. The constructs which are flexible employ a fabric layer and a breathable coating layer applied to the fabric. Under certain preferred embodiments, the fabric constructs also employ an energy dissipating fiber material disposed opposite the coating layer. Also, the present invention teaches a method of protecting a valuable or sensitive object from damage caused by corrosion, weather, bio mass, or other environmental related conditions using the fabric material. The fabric constructs may be post-formed using heat or other methods to create shaped-to-form covers.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a flocked article is provided that includes an elastomeric film and a plurality of flock fibers on a flocked surface of the film. The flock fibers are embedded in the film.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a flocked metal plate, which has a hydrophilic nature and is excellent in water retention property and water absorbing property, and a method of producing the flocked metal plate. A flocked metal plate having a flocked layer, which is formed by implanting short fibers as short fiber bundles in a synthetic resin adhesive layer provided at least one face of a metal plate or a surface treated metal plate, wherein the synthetic resin adhesive layer is made a hydrophilic synthetic resin adhesive layer, the short fibers implanted in the synthetic resin adhesive layer are made hydrophilized short fibers, and the short fibers are implanted in the synthetic resin adhesive layer to give a flocked layer having short fiber bundles at as high density as possible, thereby giving a flocked metal plate carrying a flocked layer having been made a flocked layer which exhibits a hydrophilic nature, water retention property and water absorbing property.

Abstract: A method of modifying radar, thermal, acoustic, and visual signatures of an object includes the application of flocking to the object. The flocking may be applied by an electrostatic flocking process. The flocking material may be constructed to include a radar absorbent material to increase the efficacy of the flocking material relative to the reduction and alteration of radar signature screening.

Abstract: A narrow fabric includes an elastomeric coating on at least a portion of at least one side of the narrow fabric to provide designed, localized control and performance in the narrow fabric. Optionally, the elastomeric coating may be embedded with flock fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shaped product, particularly a shaped ceramic article or shaped glass article, having a touch-friendly surface. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such a shaped product, particularly such shaped ceramic article or shaped glass article, and also relates to its use, for example in the household, laboratory, building construction and industry fields.

Abstract: Fiber based z-directional reinforced composites having enhanced inter-laminar strength, impact toughness, transmission properties (electrical and thermal conduction) and coefficient of thermal expansion are provided. The composites include at least two substrates separated by a reinforcement zone that includes a plurality of fibers disposed in a binder resin. At least some, and in one embodiment, a majority, of the fibers are oriented so as to be substantially perpendicular to the substrates. Multi-layered composites having more than two substrate layers can also be formed. Methods for forming such composites are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actinic ray curable ink-jet ink comprising a cationically polymerizable compound including a cationically polymerizable epoxy compound and a cationically polymerizable oxetane ring-containing compound, wherein the actinic ray curable ink-jet ink contains the cationically polymerizable epoxy compound in an amount of from 35 to 95% by weight based on the total amount of cationically polymerizable compound, the cationically polymerizable epoxy compound having a solubility parameter (sp value) of from 10 to 20, and the cationically polymerizable oxetane ring-containing compound having a solubility parameter (sp value) of from 5 to 8.0, and wherein the actinic ray curable ink-jet ink has a viscosity at 25° C. of 5 to 50 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of manufacturing a cosmetic applicator in which a predetermined pattern of flocking bristles are dispensed toward the applicator and are adhered to the applicator by an adhesive. The flocking bristles can be dispensed using a flocking dispenser. The flocking dispenser is moveable in a longitudinal direction forward and backward along the sides and tip of the applicator. During or after movement of the flocking dispenser, the applicator can be rotated around its longitudinal axis. The movement of the flocking dispenser and rotation of the applicator can be controlled to provide the desired pattern of flocking bristles. The density of distribution of the flocking bristles can be controlled by varying the speed of movement and rotation of the applicator and the amount of flocking bristles which are dispensed from the flocking dispenser. For example, a high density of flocking bristles can be applied to extend radially from the tip.

Abstract: The invention concerns an applicator (1) of a powder product, comprising a support (2) at least a portion of the surface of which is covered by a mixture of coating fibers (3) and of both powder (4) said product to be applied. The invention concerns also a method for manufacturing the applicator in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing electrical conductivity between the opposing surface edges of gaps and joints in composite and metallic structures comprises fiber flocking a first and second set of conductive fibers in a direction normal to the surface edge of each side of the gap or joint. The first and second set of conductive fibers are positioned such that the conductive fibers interdigitate with respect to each other providing a compliant electrically conductive path between the opposing surface edges of the structural gaps and joints. After assembly, the defined joint or gap containing the interdigitated sets of carbon fibers may be filled with a polymer material or materials which constitute state of the art matrix materials used for conductive joints. Applications for this technology include electromagnetic shielding and low observables.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions are disclosed for bonding a hydrating cement-based overlay onto a cement-based substrate. An integral bond is created between the overlay and the substrate by maximizing capillary suction through properly preparing the substrate and designing the overlay. The integral bond has an interface strength at least substantially similar to the substrate strength. The substrate is prepared to optimize the capillary suction by cleaning and optimal water saturation. Properly designing the overlay for optimal capillary suction involves optimizing the water/cement ratio of each layer of the overlay. A low water/cement ratio is generally optimal. In addition to incorporating a low amount of water, the water to cement ratio is minimized through the use of dispersants and mixing techniques. The design of the overlay can also include silica fume to increase the strength of the interface bond.

Abstract: A process for curing a resin composition for the manufacture of plastic thin films by radiation curing with radioactive rays comprising mixing a radical-polymerizable resin with a filler, characterized in that at least a part of the filler is composed of a powdery ferromagnetic substance and in that said powdery ferromagnetic substance is incorporated in an amount of 1.5 to 998 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the radical-polymerizable resin.