Abstract: A strip fabric material such as an aircraft arrester tape includes a loop formed by securing the end of the fabric material to the body of the fabric material by a joint which includes an additional layer having a thickness which has a relationship to the thickness of the strip fabric material itself lying in the range of ratios from 2:1 to 1:2. The additional layer may be of fabric material or of a cementing adhesive and there may be one or more additional layers, particularly when a fabric material is used.

Abstract: An improved splice is provided which is useful in joining segments of a substantially flat band (e.g., a flat tow) of an acrylic fibrous material in an end to end relationship. A fabric surrounds and is sewn to an end of each band segment and extends beyond the end of the band to form a fabric extension. A pair of fabric extensions are sewn in an overlapping opposing relationship in the absence of any substantial overlap of the acrylic fibrous material of each band segment within the splice. The resulting splice is substantially flat in configuration and the band may be continuously passed in the direction of its length through the thermal stabilization zone without impairment of movement resulting from the presence of the splice. The usual exothermic heat of reaction which is evolved during the cyclization portion of the thermal stabilization reaction effectively is dissipated from within the splice without harm.

Abstract: Strapping for orthodontic headgear, wrist watch straps, identificaton straps for hospital use and other uses, comprising a core constituted by a strip of substantially nonstretchable polyester film and a wrapper constituted by a composite strip comprising a layer of polyurethane film and a layer of nonwoven polyester fabric which layers have been bonded together under heat and pressure, the composite strip being wrapped around the side edges of the core with the layer of film on the outside and having its marginal edges overlapped and fused together to form a longitudinal overlap seam by a series of discrete fused stitches, and a method of making the same involving ultrasonic stitching.

Abstract: An improved quilt construction and method for making quilted articles, such as sleeping bags, jackets and bedspreads, in which baffles are interposed between the upper and lower quilt surfaces of the article. The baffles themselves are formed from portions of the upper or lower surface itself through various patterns of folding. Pre-notched surface materials further facilitate the formation of the folds and locate the positions for the fold which are restrained in place to form compartments in which quilt filler material is positioned.

Abstract: The embroidery transfer disclosed has an embroidered pattern on one surface of a diaphanous polymeric plastic material and a layer of adhesive on the other surface. A portion of said one surface of the diaphanous material is exposed on said transfer and melts into a fabric when the transfer is applied to the fabric by heat and pressure.

Abstract: A refractory fiber blanket furnace lining module with compensation for heat shrinkage, and method of assembly of such a module, are disclosed. In the module as assembled, the refractory fiber material is in compression in horizontal planes coplanar with the hot face and also in compression in planes vertical to the hot face. Upon or after installation, the horizontal compression is removed so that the fibers may expand to compensate for heat shrinkage as such shrinkage occurs and maintain a seal in joints between adjacent modules.

Abstract: A foot tension relaxer including a base upon which is mounted three successively narrowing cushion members, with the three cushion members being spanned by a flexible cover member that is attached at its peripheral edges to the base member. The configuration imparted to the flexible cover member by the progressively narrowing juxtaposed cushion members resembles the arch of the human foot. Thus, when a user steps on the flexible cover member, the resilient cushion members react against the weight of the user to gently push upward against the arch to relieve foot tension and pain.

Abstract: This invention relates to a textile reinforcement for use in the manufacture of rubber or polymer products in which the textile elements running in both lengthwise and generally crosswise directions are not interwoven but held together by a stitching of lightweight construction and bonded by rubber or polymer material. In addition, preferably the principal textile members are ones which include only the normal "producer's" twist rather than the usual twisted cord construction.

Abstract: Disclosed are heat-transmitting, anti-friction composites useful for example to reduce sliding friction between the stationary platens and moving belts of continuous hot presses used in the manufacture of consolidated board-like products such as fiberboard. In the disclosed embodiment, the composite comprises a brass sheet perforated in such a manner as to form a multiplicity of rigid prongs projecting transversely from one of its faces. An overlay sheet comprised of polytetrafluoroethylene or other solid lubricant is impaled on the prongs and adhesively bonded to the face of the brass sheet from which the prongs project. The prongs serve to inhibit the tendency of the overlay sheet to undergo plastic flow when subjected to stresses such as are caused by a belt sliding over it. The prongs also serve as paths for efficiently conducting heat through the overlay sheet.

Abstract: A multidimensional woven, resinous impregnated, rocket nozzle structure composed of fibers running along the longitudinal axis of the nozzle and positioned radially in conformance with the general shape of the nozzle with a weaving fiber under tension and running circumferentially and radially normal to the said longitudinal axis to interlock with said longitudinal fibers in at least three directions.

Abstract: A stack formed by layers of bidimensional fabrics or layers of parallel threads extending alternately from one layer to the next in a first direction and a second direction is sewn in parallel lines by means of a thread which extends in a third direction. The layers are stacked on a support of pyrolyzable material, the stack and the support being sewn by means of the thread which extends in the third direction. The assembly thus obtained is subjected to a temperature between 800.degree. C and 1200.degree. C in a stream of gaseous hydrocarbon in order to pyrolyze the material which constitutes the support and to deposit pyrolytic carbon on the threads which form the three-dimensional fabric.

Abstract: A method of producing a reinforced sheet by feeding a layer of foam material to a stitching machine at a rate greater than that at which the stitched material is produced by the machine. The stitching in the product is thus disposed below the surface of the foam and hence is not destroyed during subsequent flame-bonding.

Abstract: An ironing pad which is substantially smaller than a standard ironing board is adapted to be placed on top of a table or other support surface for ironing. The upper surface of the pad is comprised of a heat resistant fabric. This fabric is adhesively bonded to a layer of a heat resistant foam padding. The lower surface of the pad is comprised of a layer of skid resistant material and a layer of metal foil separates the foam padding from the skid resistant layer. The metal foil prevents heat and moisture from the iron from penetrating the pad and damaging the tabletop on which the pad is placed.

Abstract: Mechanical goods made of rubber-like material, such as belts, hose, and the like, are reinforced with stitch-bonded web fabric.This invention relates to mechanical goods made of rubber-like material reinforced with a stitch-bonded web fabric.Mechanical rubber goods such as conveyor belts, hose, power transmission belts including V-belts and timing belts, snowmobile tracks, and the like, require reinforcement to achieve sufficient strength, rigidity, dimensional stability, and durability. Classically such mechanical rubber goods have been reinforced with various types of woven fabrics, mostly plain woven. More recently attempts have been made to use non-woven or scrim fabric but these generally increase the performance of one property at the expense of another. This is also true when it is attempted to use felts or spray-bonded fabric. Examples of prior disclosures of the use of non-woven fabric in rubber goods are U.S. Pat. No. 3,312,584, Charlton et al., Apr.

Abstract: This invention describes a process for applying a reinforcing or stiffening strip such as buckram or PELLON (Reg. trademark of the Pellon Corp., New York, N.Y.) to a panel of drapery material directly without the necessity of premarking, measuring, and stitching. This is accomplished by the step of adhesively securing the strip of reinforcing material to the bottom edge of a drapery panel suspended vertically from the hem end. Thereafter, the panel and the reinforcing strip adhesively secured thereto is folded over itself and the reinforcing strip, sandwiched between the two layers of drapery panel is secured thereto in the form of a reinforced heading. The step of securing the reinforcing strip in sandwiched position between the two layers of paneled material may be by means of stapling, adhesive means or by stitching.

Abstract: A lock core panel wherein a face sheet, base sheet and core are integrally joined at each web line by fiber material prior to curing. The upper face sheet comprises layers which may be angularly oriented and selected fibers or strands removed, if desired, to provide desired porosity for noise suppression purposes.

Abstract: A method of preparing articles of aetzed embroidery is provided which includes stitching embroideries on a backing of thermoplastic material to form composites, with the backing being either a continuous web or individual sheets. The composites are fed into juxtaposition with a transfer strip having a first side thereof to which the thermoplastic backing material will readily adhere. The composites and the transfer strip are pressed together and heat is simultaneously applied to bring the thermoplastic backing material to its fusing temperature so that the portion thereof covered by the embroideries adheres to the embroideries, and the excess portion of the thermoplastic backing material not covered by the embroideries fuses and adheres to the first side of the transfer strip.

Abstract: An accordion-pleated channel-shaped cover for guide tracks of machines is of single-ply material and has reinforcements of flexible but kink-resistant sheet-material sewn into the interior of its pleats along the outer edge regions thereof.

Abstract: A lock core panel wherein a face sheet, base sheet and core are integrally joined at each web line by fiber material prior to curing. The upper face sheet comprises layers which may be angularly oriented and selected fibers or strands removed, if desired, to provide desired porosity for noise suppression purposes.

Abstract: A length of insulation material is wrapped about an article to be insulated. A layer of fabric is affixed to the insulation material, one end of the fabric being of a length to overlap the opposite end thereof. Fastening means on the overlapped ends of the fabric provide a secure connection of the fabric about the insulation material.