Abstract: Textile supports having a silicone coating, the weight of the silicone coating being reduced without correspondingly reducing the functional properties of the support obtained, are produced by a process which includes the following steps: 1) formulating a silicone composition (5), 2) applying the silicone composition prepared in step 1) onto one or both face surfaces of a textile support (4); and 3) drying and/or crosslinking the coating deposited in step 2), preferably by heating to a temperature of up to 210° C., and wherein, the application in step 2) of the silicone composition onto the textile support is carried out by transfer coating employing a coating machine that includes a coating head having at least three elements, i.e., a press roll (1), a coating roll (2) and a metering roll (3), and optionally other metering elements, only the coating roll and press roll being in contact with the textile support.

Abstract: A sheet material and construction method suitable for manufacturing boxes and other types of containment devices, and containers formed with such materials and methods. According to one aspect, the sheet material includes a kraft paper, a reflective film material laminated to a first surface of the kraft paper, a heat-activated first adhesive bonding the reflective film material to the kraft paper, a core material laminated to a second surface of the kraft paper opposite the first surface thereof, and a heat-activated second adhesive bonding the kraft paper to the core material. According to an additional aspect, a sheet material is configured to have certain geometric features that promote its conversion into a container, especially if constructed of the sheet material described above.

Abstract: The invention relates to ultrasonic gap welding of flat woven fabrics. Specifically, the invention relates to a method of ultrasonic welding the seam termination yarn ends of a fabric using a controlled gap. A mechanical stop may be employed to control the distance or gap between the horn and anvil to a predetermined level based on the depth of welding and amount of weld energy. By adding another degree of control, the ultrasonic gap welding technique of the present invention is able to achieve fabric seams that are stronger than conventional seams, and even those enhanced with gluing, and is conducive to formation of fabric seams by spot welding or along the termination yarn ends of the fabric.

Abstract: A covering sheet for being wound on a sheathed wire, includes a base sheet that has a strip shape, and an adhesive tape that has an adhesive surface formed only on one side thereof. The adhesive tape is bonded to the base sheet so as to project from one side edge portion of the base sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting mat for mounting an exhaust gas catalytic converter, which is used for purifying motor vehicle exhaust gases, in a catalytic converter housing. The mounting mat has at least three plies and is mechanically compacted by seams (6) that absorb tensile stresses. The seams (6) are made with a sewing thread (7) whose temperature resistance is lower than the temperature of the mounting mat (5) when the exhaust gas catalytic converter is in operation. According to the invention, an elastically compressible nonwoven (3) made of crimped metal filaments is placed between two outer plies (1, 1?) made of mineral fibers (2).

Abstract: An article of manufacture and method are disclosed which may include a skin including a molded groove, the skin having an exposed surface and a lower surface, the skin forming a sheet of material; a seal having an upper surface disposed adjacent to the lower surface of the skin and covering a region of the lower surface of the skin including the molded groove; at least one strand of stitching material threaded between the exposed surface of the skin and the foam backing layer; and a backing layer forming a backing for the skin and the seal, the backing layer having an upper surface secured to the skin and the seal, and a lower surface.

Abstract: A clipper seam for joining the ends of a belt, are connected by interdigitated staples which are looped about a pintle and provide barbs on their remote ends to penetrate into the material of the belt. Each end is covered by an edge strip of vinyl by radio frequency welding, and a flap is attached to one end on the low pressure side of the belt by a portion, and folded over to cover the seam on the low pressure side by means of a flap which extends beyond the seam area of the other end. A central area to each side of the seam is impregnated with polyurethane to resist abrasion which tends to concentrate in this area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire resistant barrier and open flame resistant mattresses, mattress foundations, and upholstered articles having the fire resistant barrier therein for protection. The open flame resistance of the mattresses, mattress foundations, and upholstered articles is determined under a full-scale fire test of a composite article.

Abstract: A composite laminate structure includes a first skin; a second skin; a core between the first skin and the second skin, the core including adjacent core sections and a Z-Y partition separating the adjacent core sections; and a plurality of distinct groupings of Z-axis fibers that extend from the first skin to the second skin through the adjacent core sections and the Z-Y partition separating the adjacent core sections.

Abstract: A material for covering a surface of a home or building is provided in the form of a flexible laminate having a fastening side comprising a sheet-form fastener component, and an opposite side formed by a sheet of paper laminated to the fastener component to increase the dimensional stability of the fastener component for covering and fastening over a wide area. The fastener component can have either hooks or loops. The laminate is particularly useful for laying flooring with low backlash between adjacent pieces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-quality multilayer thermoplastic-resin-reinforced sheet material having excellent mechanical properties and drapeability in which a thermoplastic resin excellent in recycling efficiency and shock resistance is used as a matrix; a method for efficiently producing the multilayer thermoplastic-resin-reinforced sheet material in a short time; and a thermoplastic-resin multilayer reinforced molding formed of the multilayer thermoplastic-resin-reinforced sheet material, in which the high quality and the mechanical properties are maintained.

Abstract: 1-100 nm metal ferrite spinel coatings are provided on substrates, preferably by using an atomic layer deposition process. The coatings are able to store energy such as solar energy, and to release that stored energy, via a redox reaction. The coating is first thermally or chemically reduced. The reduced coating is then oxidized in a second step to release energy and/or hydrogen, carbon monoxide or other reduced species.

Abstract: Reinforcement of sandwich structures with aid of a reinforcing device. The outer layers of the sandwich structure may primarily include a fiber-plastic composite and the core material may include a rigid polymer foam.

Abstract: A process for producing resin-impregnated laminate composite structures that comprise a closed-cell core between resin-impregnated fabric layers, and preliminary and composite structures formed by such a process. The process includes stitching a roving in a preliminary structure that includes the core so as to structurally reinforce the core. The roving passes through through-holes in the core and traverses opposite outer surfaces of the preliminary structure. The outer surfaces of the preliminary structure traversed by the roving may be defined by outer surfaces of the core, or the preliminary structure may further include two or more fabric layers on outer surfaces of the core such that the core is between the fabric layers, the roving passes through one or more fabric layers, and at least one of the outer surfaces of the preliminary structure and traversed by the roving is defined by a fabric layer.

Abstract: A fiber lamination includes a plurality of fiber layers laminated on one another. The fiber layers are at least biaxially oriented. The fiber lamination is a three-dimensional plate. The fiber lamination includes a bent portion, a first flat portion, and a second flat portion. The angle at which a connection yarn crosses the fiber layers at the first flat portion differs from the angle at which the connection yarn crosses the fiber layers at the second flat portion. Therefore, a three-dimensional fiber structure is manufactured by bending a laminated body while suppressing generation of wrinkles and distortion at the bent portion.

Abstract: A bulk, generally elastomeric and pliable, layered mat formed to permit selective trimming into size-chosen mat trims/tiles, each of which is structured to perform as a self-puncture(wound)-sealing, defined-liquid-reactive, anti-puncture-leakage coating element applicable bondedly to the outside surface of a selected wall in a container holding the defined-liquid. The mat is made by preparing it as a generally elastomeric, pliable, layered arrangement of coatings formed of self-puncture-healing, defined-liquid-reactive, anti-puncture-leakage material, or materials; and is applied for use in relation to a selected container wall by (1) trimming, from the prepared mat, one or more trims/tiles shaped for specific use on the outside surface of that wall; and (2) applying and surface-bonding the one or more trims/tiles to the outside surface of the selected wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a fiber mat adapted for use in the manufacture of a fiber-reinforced device, said fiber mat comprising at least two essentially longitudinally extending and parallel batches of fibers. Novel aspects of the method according to the invention involves that the method comprises that the batches are joined by holder means that span above or below each batch, whereby the holder means impart an influence to each batch which is essentially symmetrical about an axis situated longitudinally between the batches. A symmetrical influence about an axis longitudinally between the batches accomplishes that influence from one side is matched by influence from an opposite side. Hereby it is prevented that the batch will undulate. Simultaneously the batches are clearly separated, whereby resin is more easily conducted longitudinally of the batches.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached.

Abstract: The elastically reexpandable sealing tape for sealing a joint comprises an elastically expanding foam strip (1) of rectangular cross section, which is held in a compressed state. This is done by means of at least one releasable seam, which extends across the sealing tape and consists of at least one thread (7), which passes through the foam strip (1).

Abstract: A washable fire-resistant fabric and a method for making a washable fire-resistant fabric comprises a lightweight pliant non-woven batt blended from two types of fire-resistant organic fibers which are non-irritating to human skin. A method for stitch bonding a pliant batt of intertwined fire-resistant fibers to form a fabric which is durable and resistant to unraveling is also provided. The fabric has fire-resistant properties wherein the fabric prevents the ignition of articles made therefrom when exposed to high heat or flame sources and further insulates a wearer of the clothing from high heat or flame sources to prevent serious burns.

Abstract: Provided is a method for molding a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material with good workability. The method enables to stably obtain articles having good quality at low cost. The method for molding a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material of the present invention includes placing, in molds (2, 3), a composite sheet (7) integrated by laminating and stitching together a reinforcing fiber (5) and a nonwoven fabric (6) composed of a thermoplastic resin and then molding by pressing and heating such that the temperature of the composite sheet (7) becomes higher than the melting point of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for fabricating an anti-fatigue mat that employs a layer of resilient gel material that exhibits a first durometer. The method employs a frame assembly that receives a flexible support sheet. The frame assembly includes an aperture that receives a layer of heated liquid gel which cools to form the layer of resilient gel material exhibiting the first durometer. In one embodiment, a barrier layer exhibiting a second durometer is situated on the gel layer that exhibits the first durometer. In one embodiment, the barrier layer prevents the flow of oils from the gel layer to a flexible base sheet disposed on the barrier layer. In another embodiment, the flexible base sheet may exhibit a second durometer. In either embodiment, the layers exhibiting the first and second durometer cooperate to influence the feel of the mat to the user.

Abstract: The present invention discloses that the relay thermal conductor being made of material having better thermal conductivity coefficient is thermal conductively coupled with the heating or cooling first thermal body at one end or face thereof, and is coupled with interface thermal conductor having higher specific heat capacity at the other end or face thereof, wherein the relay thermal conductor directly performs thermal conduction with second thermal body at another part thereof and the interface thermal conductor having higher specific heat capacity is the thermal conducting carrier between relay thermal conductor and second thermal body.

Abstract: A ballistic resistant panel which is formed from a ceramic layer and a plurality of fibrous backing layers. A first fibrous backing layer is adjacent to the ceramic layer, and a second fibrous backing layer is adjacent to the first fibrous backing layer. Each of the fibrous backing layers are formed from a network of high tenacity fibers, but the fibers of each of the backing layers have a different composition. Preferably, the first fibrous layer is stiffer than the second fibrous layer. The panel has a ballistic resistance which is substantially equivalent to or higher than the ballistic resistance of a comparable ceramic panel construction that has only a single fibrous layer of the same type of high tenacity fibers as are in the first and second fibrous backing layers, for substantially the same areal density.

Abstract: A reinforcement insert includes superposed laps of fiber which are coupled to each other by a coupling fiber which passes through the laps in order to form fiber sections wherein at least certain sections thereof are rectilinear. The fiber sections and laps are immersed in a cured resin. The total density of the fibers that make up the insert ranges from 50% to 60% of the volume of the insert and the fiber sections take up 3%-10% of the volume of the insert. A method for creating a sandwich structure includes at least one such insert.

Abstract: The heat activated appliqué for providing in particular decorative elements providing contrast in texture or color including graphical images, logos, numbers and letters for apparel and other textile products, specifically but not limited to those made out of stretch fabrics (typically knit or woven fabrics) comprised of synthetic or natural fiber yarns constructed with spandex fibers and yarns. The appliqué includes an upper stretchable fabric layer bonded to a substrate by a thermoplastic adhesive. Preferably, the stretchable fabric layer is a knit or woven fabric comprised of at least 3% and preferably between 3% to 33% spandex and polyester or nylon threads and the thermoplastic adhesive is a urethane-based thermoplastic adhesive with suitable stretch and recovery characteristics. The appliqué can be layered to provide three-dimensional characteristics. The stretchable fabric layer can be embossed to provide surface characteristics to the heat activated appliqué, either prior to or during application.

Abstract: A method of coating a roll of material with a plurality of sequins comprising steps of (1) passing a roll of material with a plurality of sequins with the sequins on an upper surface of said roll of material through two wooden guards; (2) passing said roll of material with a plurality of sequins with the sequins on said upper surface of said roll of material through a coating device, (3) passing said roll of material with a plurality of sequins with the sequins on said upper surface of said roll of material through a scrapper device to ensure the evenness of said roll of material; (4) passing said roll of material with a plurality of sequins with the sequins on said upper surface of the material through a drying room; and (5) rolling said roll of material into a second roll through a roller. This method is repeated four times to ensure that the material will be able to pass the physical and mechanical tests imposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inherently flame resistant (FR) stitchbonded nonwoven fabric for mattresses, boxsprings, upholstered furniture, top-of-the-bed, office panel, transportation seating or any end use application where a FR textile material is desired. Two of the preferred forms of this invention include: 100% cotton. 100% rayon, 100% lyocell, cotton/non-FR fiber blends, rayon/non-FR fiber blends or lyocell/non-FR fiber blend battings that are stitchbonded with flame resistant fiberglass core-spun yarn. 100% cotton, 100% rayon, 100% lyocell, cotton/non-FR fiber blends, rayon/non-FR fiber blends or lyocell/non-FR fiber blend battings that are stitchbonded with FR spun yarn.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for reinforcing cellular materials (1), a reinforced sandwich construction (5) as well as a correspondingly equipped aircraft. In the method, a cellular material (1) is provided with fiber bundles (3) that are introduced into the cellular material (1) with a needle (8). In this case, the needle (8) initially pierces a through-hole (2) into the cellular material (1) from one side in order to subsequently take hold of a fiber bundle (3) situated on the other side with the needle (8) and pull said fiber bundle into the cellular material (1).

Abstract: A panel, in particular a covering panel or vehicle lining, is provided with a one-piece skin having, in the region of its exposed surface, at least one visual feature with a linear structure imitating or simulating a functional construction, such as a sewing operation. This skin is mounted on a substrate forming the panel body without significant intentional deformation of said preformed skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mat made of needle-punched strands comprising a strand made of mineral glass that has been sized by a composition comprising water, where the solids content of said composition comprises 1-30 wt % coupling agent and 30-99 wt % polyvinylpyrrolidone. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of a mat comprising a) the deposition or projection of sized strands onto a moving belt to form a blanket of said strands, which is driven by said belt, then b) the needle punching with barbed needles which pass through said blanket and move in the direction of the blanket at substantially the same speed as the blanket when they pass through it, with a punch density ranging from 1 to 25 punches per cm2.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a conductive fabric and products thereof mainly fastens a first soft base and a second soft base with a conductive yarn interposed between them with spaced dot-type fastening spots through a fastening means to facilitate fast production of the conductive fabric. The fastening means could be a needle punching apparatus to provide needle punching on an upper layer fabric and a lower layer fabric without hitting the conductive yarn interposed between them. Thus all three of them can be fastened with the spaced dot-type fastening spots. And the conductive fabric can be produced more efficiently.

Abstract: A mold is provided with a schedule of layer materials including a gelcoat layer, a first resin layer, a second resin layer including reinforcing fibers, and at least one layer of woven fabric. The at least one layer of woven fabric including two decklayers bonded together by vertical piles, the piles woven into both decklayers thus forming an integral sandwich structure. The layer of woven fabric forming internal tubular voids when impregnated with resin. A method of producing such mold is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting mat for mounting an exhaust gas catalytic converter, which is used for purifying motor vehicle exhaust gases, in a catalytic converter housing. The mounting mat has at least three plies and is mechanically compacted by seams (6) that absorb tensile stresses. The seams (6) are made with a sewing thread (7) whose temperature resistance is lower than the temperature of the mounting mat (5) when the exhaust gas catalytic converter is in operation. According to the invention, an elastically compressible nonwoven (3) made of crimped metal filaments is placed between two outer plies (1, 1?) made of mineral fibers (2).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a pad is provided for wiping a contaminant from a contaminated surface. The pad includes a layer of non-adsorptive fabric having a first surface configured to directly contact the contaminated surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The pad further includes a layer of activated-carbon fabric attached to the second surface of the layer of non-adsorptive fabric. A decontamination liquid that is a solvent for the contaminant saturates the layer of non-adsorptive fabric and the layer of activated-carbon fabric. Such decontamination liquid is configured to adsorb the contaminant. The layer of activated-carbon fabric is configured to adsorb the contaminant from the decontamination liquid, and the layer of non-adsorptive fabric is configured to prevent direct contact of the activated-carbon fabric and any adsorbed contaminant in the activated-carbon fabric with the contaminated surface.

Abstract: A bonded structure including one or more substrates bonded together with a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition. One method of making such a bonded structure is carried out by applying a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition to one or more substrates at a temperature of about 170 degrees Celsius or lower, and joining the substrates to themselves or to one another. The bonded structure has a dynamic peel strength between about 400 and about 1000 grams per 25 millimeters. The bonding efficiency of the bonded structure renders the bonded structure suitable for incorporation into a variety of articles, including personal care products, health/medical products, and household/industrial product, for example.

Abstract: A storage phosphor plate includes: a storage phosphor layer for the storage of X-ray information; and a substrate layer onto which the storage phosphor layer is applied. The substrate layer includes a fibre composite which is made from a synthetic material reinforced with fibres in the form of a woven fabric.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyol component for polyurethane formation comprising an anionic diol (A1); and an anionic diol composition comprising said diol (A1), another active hydrogen atom-containing compound (A2), and/or a compounding ingredient (A3) selected from the group consisting of inert solvents (A31) and additives (A32), with the content of (A2) being not higher than 85 mole % based on the total number of moles of (A1) and (A2).

Abstract: A flexible insulation blanket having a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) outer layer, and a method of producing a flexible insulation blanket having a smooth, aerodynamically suitable, outer surface by infiltrating ceramic material within the outer ceramic fabric layer of the flexible insulation blanket and curing the ceramic material to form a CMC layer. The CMC layer is cured while the blanket is under compression such that the resulting CMC layer has a smooth surface.

Abstract: An internal lining of several layers having anti-microbial effect is described for an item of equipment suitable for at least temporarily covering body parts; in particular, the layers include at least one layer made from a woven fabric and/or knitted and/or non-woven fabric with an anti-microbial effect wherein the fabric contains a metal, which metal is integrated in a filament, a fiber and/or a spunbonded fiber or spunbonded yarn; and at least one other layer of a semi-permeable membrane made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and/or a polymeric laminate. The method of production of the multiple layered internal lining with an antimicrobial effect is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of producing a double-walled thermo-structural composite monolith may include assembling, by stitching, a sandwich having a core and outer fibrous armors. The stitched sandwich structure is impregnated with a viscous resin. After the resin hardens, the core is removed from the sandwich structure.

Abstract: A composite structure is provided including a first fabric and a second fabric. A substantially elongate and substantially rigid first member is spaced apart from and coupled with the first fabric via the second fabric. A resin substantially is infused into the first fabric and the second fabric, and substantially encapsulates the first member to form a unitary structure.

Abstract: A decorative fabric having first and second layers includes decorative threads between the first and second layers. A stitching filament attaches the thread to the first layer. A second layer of thermoplastic sheet material is laminated to the first layer with the thread disposed therebetween.

Abstract: A flexible insulation blanket having a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) outer layer, and a method of producing a flexible insulation blanket having a smooth, aerodynamically suitable, outer surface by infiltrating ceramic material within the outer ceramic fabric layer of the flexible insulation blanket and curing the ceramic material to form a CMC layer. The CMC layer is cured while the blanket is under compression such that the resulting CMC layer has a smooth surface.

Abstract: A method of bonding an insulation layer (26) to a CMC layer (22) by applying a compliant joining layer (24) between them in a series of steps (52-70) effective to bond the layers (22, 24, 26) with reduced differential shrinkage stresses during firing and reduced residual stresses. The CMC layer (22) and the compliant layer (24) may each be fired to an intermediate stage prior to applying the next layer (24 and 26 respectively), such that the compliant layer (24) has a remaining amount of curing shrinkage between that of the CMC layer (22) and the insulating layer (26) during a final firing stage. The insulation layer (26) may be a friable graded insulation (26F) cast as a composite of hollow ceramic spheres (26S) in a ceramic matrix (26M). The compliant layer (24) may form a checkerboard of cracks (72) oriented generally perpendicular to the layer surface that function to relax stress.

Abstract: Polyamide fiber is used for its high resistance properties, where together with the described processes for producing polyamide fiber woof, the result is a strong, resistant and versatile material. There are two main processes for producing polyamide fiber woof: 1. Substituting the fine, cotton, transversal threads in the original polyamide fibre strong, secure, transversal sustaining stitching. 2. By the process of net woofing. The invention uses as its starting material, raw and vulcanized polyamide fiber weave. This is found as refuse from the process of manufacturing tires and seat belts. Polyamide fiber woof is suitable for use in clothes, shoes, jewels, jewelry, wigs and objects of decoration and art.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inflatable fabric, and more particularly to an inflatable fabric comprising two separated fabric layers which are woven at the same time using a weaving machine, and at least one an attachment area where a single layer of fabric is formed, wherein said attachment area is formed from at least a weave pattern of at least 13 yarns selected from the group consisting of a 2/2 basket weave pattern, a satin weave pattern, a partial attaching weave of a double layer weave pattern, and a combination thereof Since the attachment area of the inflatable fabric of the present invention comprises at least 13 yarns, air leakage can be minimized during inflation. Also, because sewing is unnecessary, manufacture cost of shock-absorbing products including an airbag can be reduced. Further, with a superior weaving property and surface smoothness, the fabric of the present invention can be utilized for shock-absorbing products when coated with synthetic resins.

Abstract: Laminated fabric panels and a method of assembling such panels. A garment, for example, is made of first and second parts assembled to one another by superimposing the first part and the second part so that their inner surfaces face one another; welding the two parts along a weld line; flattening the two parts, the weld line being arranged on the outer side; applying a reinforcement strip to the welding line on the outer side of the garment.

Abstract: A stitchbonded fabric has a regionally segmented discontinuous base layer of webs of substrate material extending in the machine direction which webs are laterally separated by a region devoid of substrate material. The lateral separation in the stitchbonded fabric is formed prior to stitching by a method that includes slitting the substrate and folding the material adjacent the slits outwardly in contact with substrate material outboard of the slit, or by a method that includes slitting the substrate while applying tension.

Abstract: Fibrous stiffener (1) for making composite parts molded from an injected resin base, of the type comprising at least one layer (2) based on stiffening fibers, characterized in that the layer (2) is connected by sewing or stitching to an elastomer sheet (6) extending over one of the wide faces of the layer (2) and performing a barrier function for any resin injected on one side or the other side of this sheet (6), the said elastomer sheet (6) being associated with a non-woven material (7) on at least one of its faces, to improve the adhesion of a resin injected on this side of the sheet (6).