Abstract: A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.

Abstract: A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.

Abstract: An open coat abrasive article includes a backing having first and second opposed major surfaces, a make coat resin on at least one major surface of the backing, abrasive particles arranged on the backing at least partially embedded in the make coat resin, and a size coat resin on the first resin and the abrasive particles, wherein the shaped abrasive particles have an average peak count of no greater than about 40,000 per 24 in2. A method of abrading in a body-in-white application is also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical fiber includes a glass fiber that includes a core and a cladding and a coating resin layer that coats the glass fiber by being in contact with the glass fiber. The coating resin layer includes a cured material of an ultraviolet ray curable resin composition having a dissolved oxygen concentration of greater than or equal to 8.5 mg/L.

Abstract: A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.

Abstract: A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coating comprising prepolymer and monomers for application onto polyurethane for chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, water proof etc. Usually polyurethane is porous and does not have sufficient stain, abrasion and chemical resistance. The said coatings developed using technology of chemical grafting that involves the use of prepolymers, monomers, catalyst, graft initiator, wetting agents, fillers and other ingredients of the composition. The coating thus obtained when applied on the polyurethane allows obtaining graft polymerization, thereby forming a polymeric film chemically attached to the substrate. The polyurethane substrate is reacted with graft initiator which creates the reaction sites on the substrate via free radical mechanism.

Abstract: Fiber-containing polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) prepregs are described that include a first and second plurality of fibers. The second plurality of fibers is made from a different material than the first plurality of fibers. The PMMA prepregs also contain a polymerized resin that includes polymethyl methacrylate that has been formed from a reactive resin composition that includes methyl methacrylate. Methods of making fiber-containing PMMA prepregs are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition for an interior material of automobiles, comprising a biomass-derived resin. The thermoplastic resin composition for an interior material of automobiles uses a biomass-derived resin, which replaces a petroleum-based thermoplastic resin, so as to reduce the generation of CO2, thereby providing an environmentally friendly effect.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition for use as a vehicle interior material, including: a biomass-derived resin having biomass-derived polyethylene; and an ASTM D6866 composition having a pMC value of 35 wt %. The thermoplastic resin composition for use as a vehicle interior material uses biomass-derived resin as a replacement for petroleum-based thermoplastic resin in order to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions and have an environmentally friendly effect.

Abstract: A method of preparing a fiber with periodically spaced beads includes the steps of: coating a base fiber with a settable coating; thereafter allowing the settable coating to form periodically spaced beads on the base fiber; and stabilizing the periodically spaced beads into periodically spaced beads thus creating a fiber with beads-on-a-string morphology.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coaxial cable werein a polymer is irradiated and extruded around a metallic inner conductor and the polymer is then surrounded with a metallic outer conductor. The irradiated polymer may be irradiated, for example, via electron beam, for example, between 0.25 and 4 MRad.

Abstract: An optical fiber with a b-stageable hybrid adhesive coating includes an optical fiber and an outer jacket. The outer jacket includes at least one layer that includes a partially cured b-stageable hybrid adhesive.

Abstract: Siliconized fibrous webs are described. The siliconized webs include a fibrous web saturated with an electron beam cured silicone composition. Siliconized webs with electron beam cured silicone coating are also described. Methods of preparing both the coated and uncoated siliconized fibrous webs are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fibrous composite material using at least one epoxy resin and at least one initiator comprising one or more cationic metal olefin complexes. The invention further relates to a fiber-containing agent and to a fiber-containing composite material as such.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing elastomer covered electric wire includes a conductor, and a covering layer on a periphery of the conductor. The covering layer includes a composition including 100 parts by weight of a tetrafluoroethylene-propylene system copolymer and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a fatty acid amide.

Abstract: This invention relates to stretchable nonwoven sheets prepared by substantially uniformly impregnating a necked nonwoven substrate or an easily extensible as-made nonwoven substrate with an elastomeric polymer by treatment with an elastomeric polymer solution. The nonwoven sheet is useful in the manufacture of diapers and other hygiene articles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for applying a plaster-like coating material to the decorative exposed surface of a preform workpiece. The apparatus comprises; means for mechanically advancing a workpiece along the apparatus along a straight horizontal axis over a non-continuous surface; means for engaging the bottom portion of a workpiece to constrain lateral and vertical movement as the workpiece passes along the apparatus; and means for applying a desired thickness of plaster-like coating material to a decorative surface of an advancing workpiece. Both the method and apparatus provide on a consistent basis, a smooth coating with a controlled thickness tightly bonded to the entire exposed decorative surface of a workpiece. The method and apparatus provide a simple, efficient, cost effective and reliable means for applying a plaster-like coating to the exposed decorative surface of a workpiece for use on a commercial scale in the construction industry.

Abstract: A transparent film comprises: a transparent support; and a hard coat layer on the transparent support, wherein the hard coat layer is a layer which is obtained by: applying on a transparent support an applying composition comprising an ionizing radiation curable compound and at least one kind of active halogen compound; drying; and hardening by irradiation of ionizing radiation.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for neutralizing a stain on a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composition may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of the stain before being affixed to the surface. If a user desires to remove the composition from the surface, the composition is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the composition to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the composition may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: A method of preparing a reinforced silicone resin film, the method comprising the steps of impregnating a fiber reinforcement in a hydrosilylation-curable silicone composition comprising a silicone resin and a photoactivated hydrosilylation catalyst; and exposing the impregnated fiber reinforcement to radiation having a wavelength of from 150 to 800 nm at a dosage sufficient to cure the silicone resin; wherein the reinforced silicone resin film comprises from 10 to 99% (w/w) of the cured silicone resin and the film has a thickness of from 15 to 500 ?m; and a reinforced silicone resin film prepared according to the method.

Abstract: To provide a cross-linkable fluoroelastomer remarkably excellent in cross-linkability and a method for its production, a fluoroelastomer composition excellent in the cross-linked physical properties, and a cross-linked rubber. A cross-linkable fluoroelastomer having a Mooney viscosity of from 20 to 300, obtainable by heat-treating a mixture of a fluoroelastomer (A), an organic peroxide (B) and at least one additive (C) selected from the group consisting of a C12-28 higher fatty acid, a metal salt of a C12-28 higher fatty acid, an ester of a C12-28 higher fatty acid, an amide of a C12-28 higher fatty acid and a C12-28 higher aliphatic alcohol, at a temperature of from 110 to 380° C.

Abstract: A medium for the filtration of a fluid containing molecules of a Lewis acid is described, wherein the medium comprises a fluid-porous textile substrate having molecules grafted thereto, the molecules including at least one group having the properties of a Lewis base, such that the molecules of the above-mentioned Lewis acid can be retained in the textile substrate upon complexation with the grafted groups. A method for producing one such medium and a method for removing boric acid from an aqueous solution using one such filtration medium are described.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: Hydrophilic porous substrates, methods of making hydrophilic porous substrates from hydrophobic polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a crosslinked polymer is provided as well as the polymer so made, the method comprising the steps of: providing a highly fluorinated fluoropolymer, typically a perfluorinated fluoropolymer, comprising pendent groups which include a group according to the formula —SO2X, where X is F, Cl, Br, OH, or —O?M+, where M+ is a monovalent cation, and exposing said fluoropolymer to electron beam radiation so as to result in the formation of crosslinks. Typically, the method according to the present invention additionally comprises the step of: forming said fluoropolymer into a membrane, typically having a thickness of 90 microns or less, more typically 60 microns or less, and most typically 30 microns or less.

Abstract: A method of making a crosslinked polymer is provided as well as the polymer so made, the method comprising the steps of: providing a highly fluorinated fluoropolymer, typically a perfluorinated fluoropolymer, comprising pendent groups which include a group according to the formula —SO2X, where X is F, Cl, Br, OH, or —O?M+, where M+ is a monovalent cation, and exposing said fluoropolymer to electron beam radiation so as to result in the formation of crosslinks. Typically, the method according to the present invention additionally comprises the step of: forming said fluoropolymer into a membrane, typically having a thickness of 90 microns or less, more typically 60 microns or less, and most typically 30 microns or less.

Abstract: A method of coating a substrate for a high temperature superconductor material is disclosed, including loading a substrate into a first deposition chamber, routing the substrate in the first deposition chamber such that the substrate forms a helical winding in the first deposition chamber, and depositing a first buffer layer to overlie the substrate as the substrate translates along the helical winding. The buffer layer has a biaxial crystallographic texture.

Abstract: The present invention is a deposition system for the production of coated substrates that provides a first deposition process that subsequently feeds a second deposition process and where the two deposition processes are occurring concurrently. The consecutive deposition system includes two dynamically isolated deposition chambers. The substrate is helically wrapped about a cooling block within the first deposition chamber such that the tape is exposed to a deposition zone a number of times sufficient to correspond to the desired film thickness. A shielding element may be included in the second deposition chamber to limit the size of the second chamber deposition zone and thus the film thickness of the second coating layer.

Abstract: A method of treating substrates, such as wood, including the steps of applying an alkali silicate solution to one or more substrates and applying an alkali borate solution with boric oxide (B2O3) content to the substrates. Substrates that have been treated using the present method include a borate-silicate polymer within the substrate. When the present substrates are wood, wood products, or green lumber, they may be used to build structures.

Abstract: An apparatus for irradiating an article, particularly a multi-layer article, with electron beam radiation is provided. The apparatus contains a window having a short unit path length and allows for controlled irradiation of an article such that upper portions of the article receive significantly higher electron beam dosages than lower portions of the article. Such differential dosage allows for modification of an article comprising a coating composition that can be modified by electron beam irradiation on a substrate that is vulnerable to degradation from electron beam radiation. A method of irradiating an article with electron beams, and products manufactured using the apparatus and method of the invention, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Coating for an optical fiber and method of manufacturing thereof, the coating comprising at least one partly crosslinked polymer having a level of crosslinking which increases according to a radial distance as one moves from the internal surface (3) of the coating (4) which interfaces with a cladding section (2) to the external surface of the coating (4). The coating comprises a single resin which is composed of a volatile, multifunctional and moderately reactive monomer dissolved in a fast curable oligomer, having a low modulus when polymerized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process, preferably a continuous process, of coating a substrate, which allows water vapor and preferably air permeation, with a hydrophobic coating. The process preferably uses a thin film vacuum condensation step to create a monomer coating which is cured in situ after the coating. The process has the benefit of allowing continuous operation and providing an alternative to existing processes for hydrophobic coating. The substrates are coated such that the water vapour permeation sites are not blocked by the coating to maintain the desired breathability. The static water contact angle on the surface of such substrates is more than 95°.

Abstract: A system and method for coating a length of material 1 with and electron-beam curable coating or an ultraviolet curable coating comprises placing a portion of the material to be coated under tension or compression and driving or pulling the material 1 through a coating system 100 whereby a liquid coating is applied. The material 1 is then exposed to electron beam radiation and/or ultraviolet radiation to cure the coating applied thereto.

Abstract: Processes for coating sewing thread using a radiation curable composition and the resultant coated sewing thread. Sewing thread is coated with a radiation curable composition, which exhibits a self sustaining cure after exposure to radiation. The composition is applied using contact coating techniques to coat and impregnate the thread with resin. The coated thread is then exposed to radiation to cure the coating. Because the cure is self sustaining, the composition more fully and completely reacts to form a coating with increased durability and reduced susceptibility to stripping or flaking during use in demanding industrial applications.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is the use of a resin composition (A) comprising A1) at least one unsaturated polyester resin, A2) at least one vinyl ether having a viscosity of less than 4000 mPa·s at 25° C., A3) if desired, at least one further polymer and/or oligomer, A4) if desired, at least one curing accelerator, A5) if desired, at least one ethylenically unsaturated reactive diluent, and A6) if desired, further customary additives, as impregnating, casting and coating compositions for electrical and/or electronic components and for carrier materials for sheetlike insulating materials. The present invention additionally relates to coating compositions suitable for this purpose which can be cured with low emissions.

Abstract: A substantially water-free, water-washable, energy-curable composition includes an epoxy oligomer and/or urethane oligomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties, at least one alkoxylated polyol monomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties and capable of being copolymerized with the oligomer, and a surface active agent capable of being integrated into the molecular structure of the cured polymer and further capable of rendering the uncured composition dispersible in water. Optionally, the composition can contain a photoinitiator. The composition is self-dispersible in water and is especially suitable for use as a coating material for a printing screen.

Abstract: Method and related system for continuous and selective addition of a colorant and/or incompatible component into a radiation-curable coating composition comprising introducing a stock coating composition (primary coating, secondary coating, ink or matrix material) comprising a radiation-curable components (e.g., reactive acrylates) into a mixing zone having a primary inlet and an outlet; selectively adding at least one colorant (dye, pigment) and/or incompatible component (crystal-forming, hydrolyzate-forming, haze-forming) to the stock coating composition upstream of the mixing zone outlet; mixing the at least one colorant and/or incompatible component and stock coating composition in the mixing zone to provide a radiation-curable finished coating composition; continuously applying the finished coating composition onto an optical fiber; and curing the finished coating composition.

Abstract: Process for producing adhesive tapes in which adhesive tapes coated on one side with an adhesive composition are subjected to radiation crosslinking, the irradiation of the adhesive tape taking place through the backing material of the adhesive tape onto the adhesive composition in such a way that the backing material and that side of the adhesive composition facing the backing material receive a dose of from 30 to 200 kGy, in particular 100 kGy, and the acceleration voltage during the irradiation being chosen such that the dose on the open side of the adhesive composition has fallen from 0 to 60 kGy, in particular from 10 to 20 kGy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support provided with super-absorbent material to be manufactured by causing suitable monomers to polymerize in the presence of a catalyst in order to obtain a polymer solution, adding a cross-linking agent to the polymer solution to obtain a pasty composition, subsequently applying the composition on or in a support and allowing the applied composition to dry and cross-link in order to obtain the support with the super-absorbent material, wherein microspheres are added to the paste.

Abstract: Composite material for magnetooptic recording, comprising a thin layer deposited on a non-magnetic solid substrate. The said thin layer is a polycrystalline layer consisting of microcrystals having a structure of a vacant-site spinel ferrite, based on iron, cobalt and transition metals. By virtue of a particular process for producing the thin layers, enabling especially the size of the crystallites to be increased, it is possible to optimize the magnetic and magnetooptic properties and to obtain thin layers having, for example, a remanent Faraday rotation and a coercive field which are greater, respectively, than 1 degree per micron for the Faraday rotation and 1000 Oe for the coercive field.

Abstract: When enveloping an electrical or an optical conductor, the method applies a radiation-reactive resin having photoinitiators with an absorption maximum onto the conductor and then the resin is cured by subjecting it to a radiation of a wavelength preferably in the wavelength range for the absorption maximum of the photoinitiators. The apparatus for enveloping includes an arrangement for applying the resin followed by a radiation source for applying the radiation of the desired wavelength that falls into the range of the absorption maximum of the photoinitiators of the resin.

Abstract: A free-radical curable polish composition is described. The composition can be applied and cured as an ultra thin film on finished surfaces to provide enhanced chemical and mar resistance. The composition comprises an aqueous emulsion including an olefin-functional polymer or an olefin-functional prepolymer, and a silicone or silicone copolymer preferably with photoinitiators for UV and EB cure. The polish/emulsion can be applied, for example, to wet the surface of nitrocellulose lacquer wood finishes. The polish wet surface is first wiped to remove excess polish and thereafter exposed to UV radiation to provide a thin, polymerized protective film.

Abstract: The specification describes processes for synthesizing vinyl ether functionalized oligomers or polymers, and methods for coating optical fibers with formulations containing these oligomers or polymers. Optical fibers coated with these formulations can be highly transparent to radiation used to write optical gratings in the optical fibers.

Abstract: A protective, impact resistant material and method, the material comprising a fabric of thermoplastic polymeric fibers having a strength of at least 0.4 GPa and an elastic modulus of at least 5 GPa and a matrix of polymeric material disposed in the interstices between the fibers, the matrix having an elastic modulus in the range 0.2 to 3.times.10.sup.6 psi. The polymeric fibers can be gel spun polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene terephthalate. In a second embodiment, the matrix is derived from the fabric.

Abstract: An improved method for manufacture of coated fiber material, for example a composite fly fishing line, is disclosed. The method includes coating fiber of a first material with a hot melt adhesive material. For fly lines, indices of refraction of the materials are preferably selected so that the finished product is substantially transparent absent addition of pigment. The coated fiber material is exposed to electron beam treatment to improve the physical profile of the coating.

Abstract: A method and related compositions for preparing a substrate for printing are described. The invention comprises coating a non-paper substrate with an adherent base coat and a hydrophilic top coat. The base coat adheres to the substrate and the top coat, which is applied to the base coat and adheres to it, provides an ink receptive surface on which ink pigment can be deposited. A base coating composition comprises a type-A gelatin and an acrylic polymer. A top coating composition comprises a type-A or type-B gelatin and a hydrophilic organic polymer. A base- and top-coated substrate of the invention is particularly suited for use with ink-jet printers that employ aqueous-based inks. Printing substrates include such materials as canvas, leather, polymeric films and sheets, and the like.

Abstract: A process of making a biocampatible porous hollow fiber that is made of polyolefine material and is coated with a biocompatible carbon material is disclosed. The biocompatible hollow fiber produced can be used as exchange material, diaphragms and/or semipermeable membranes within devices which will contact blood or plasma outside of the living body. The coated fiber is produced by introducing a preformed porous hollow fiber into an atmosphere of gaseous monomer vinylidene chloride and subsequent induction, e.g. by gamma radiation, of a graft-polymerization reaction to form an uniform polyvinylidene chloride layer. The ultimate coating is formed after a dehydrochlorination reaction in which hydrogen chloride is removed from the layer. The dechlorination reaction is typically performed by treating the fiber with hot concentrated aqueous ammonia solution. The reaction can be continued to reduce the chlorine content of the coating to less than 6% of its original value.

Abstract: A method for forming electrographic imaging elements comprising a uniform dielectric layer is disclosed. The method comprises coating a conductive coating composition containing polymerizable precursors onto a base, curing the composition to form a conductive layer, and coating a dielectric layer on top of the conductive layer. The elements can be used to produce images have higher image density, reduced background, reduced grain, reduced mottle, reduced overtoning, and greater small-scale uniformity than comparable images formed on electrographic imaging elements produced by other methods. The elements are particularly useful for forming large size colored images, such as are required for posters, displays, other indoor advertising.

Abstract: The biocompatibility of polymeric and metallic articles used in contact with blood can be substantially improved by coating the articles as described. The coating materials are triblock copolymers of the polylactone-polysiloxane-polylactone type. Optimum biocompatibility is provided by a coating of optimum surface concentration. Porous membranes can be coated as described, providing improved biocompatibility of blood oxygenators, hemodialyzers and the like.