Abstract: A composite cooking device particularly suitable for cooking bacon in a microwave oven comprising two multi-layered absorbent pads in a foldable carrier which will absorb the greasy by-product of cooking bacon or similar food while sandwiched between the two pads; each pad made of oil-absorbent and water-absorbent materials with an oil-impervious and water-impervious barrier film around the outside of the pads.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transfer sheet for selectively transferring a transfer layer to xerographic images on a receiving substrate such as paper. The preferred transfer sheet comprises, in successive layers, a carrier film, a metallic film and an adhesive, the adhesive containing a dispersion of 0.5 micron or larger particulate material. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprising an assembly for use in the process of making a selective transfer to xerographic images on sheet material. The assembly comprises a backing sheet, a transfer sheet and a connector (such as a length of adhesive tape) securing the backing sheet to the transfer sheet at the leading edge of the assembly.

Abstract: An extruded plastic zipper structure comprising a continuous series of predetermined length zipper sections, and hinges connecting the zipper sections together so that the sections can be fan-folded upon one another.

Abstract: A preform assembly for use with a resin transfer molding apparatus. The preform assembly includes a dry fabric preform and a thin precured fiber-reinforced resin impregnated laminate, the preform being folded about and firmly fastened to said laminate to form a preform assembly having a stiffened and stabilized preform edge, wherein the edge aids in the insertion of the preform assembly into a mold cavity or channel of a resin transfer mold apparatus. Methods for making such preform assembly and composite article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A preform assembly for use with a resin transfer molding apparatus. The preform assembly includes a dry fabric preform and a thin high density foam insert, the preform being folded about and firmly fastened to said insert to form a preform assembly having a stiffened and stabilized preform edge, wherein the edge aids in the insertion of the preform assembly into a mold cavity or channel of the resin transfer mold apparatus. Methods for making such preform assembly and composite article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A converter mechanism and method for producing a relatively narrow width and small size cushioning dunnage product of pad-like form, from sheet-like stock material. A conversion kit comprising a funnel-like chute member and a coacting elongated generally rectangular shaped (in top plan) bar former is provided for conversion of a known cushioning dunnage converter into one which can produce the relatively narrow and small size pad-like cushioning dunnage product of the invention. The bar former has its forwardmost end disposed generally adjacent the exit end of the funnel-like chute member, with its rearward end extending rearwardly of the entrance to the funnel-like chute member.

Abstract: A strip of reinforcing material is applied to an edge portion of a glass wool thermal insulation blanket. In a folded, two-layer unit, the reinforcing strip is applied to a major surface of one of the layers on an edge portion opposite the fold.

Abstract: A foldable foam mat has a longitudinal fold line extending over the entire length of the foam mat and a plurality of transverse fold lines which are arranged in pairs and extend, perpendicular to the longitudinal fold line, over half of the mat toward the edges of the mat. One of each of the transverse fold lines, which are arranged in pairs, is configured as a single fold line, and one as a double fold line. Preferably, the fold lines have an asymmetric configuration, referring to the cross section of the foam mat.

Abstract: A fire barrier material for use in building construction comprising a sandwich structure have a first and second outer layers comprising a high temperature resistant material having corrugations therein and an intermediate layer comprising a flame retardant fibrous material wherein the corrugation are positioned in the outer layers in a manner which enables the barrier material to be rolled into a bundle in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the corrugations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making an article from a thermoplastic sandwich material, the normals of at least two surfaces of said material mutually forming an angle, said sandwich material comprising a foam core of a thermoplastic foam and top layers of a thermoplastic synthetic material, which top layers are reinforced with woven fabric, knitted fabric, fibre web or unidirectionally applied fibres, comprising at least the steps of softening a portion of one of said surfaces of said thermoplastic sandwich material over a distance corresponding at least to the length of the folding line of the angle between the two surfaces, by means of a die, the impression of said die being provided at least partly in the top layer, and folding the two surfaces of said thermoplastic material, the surface that has been softened being thereby disposed on the inside of the angle.

Abstract: A sheathing for extending members having either a rectangular cross section or a circular cross section is formed of sheathing sections wherein the sheathing sections have two positions. In a first substantially flat position the sheathing sections are convenient to stack and when stacked the surfaces of adjacent stacked sheathing sections are substantially in contact with each other. In a second folded position the sheathing sections define an enclosed hollow space for disposing an extending member therein and surrounding the extending member to protect vehicles or other objects striking the extending member. Articulating hinges are provided for transposing the sheathing sections from one of these positions to the other. The sheathing sections are provided with dove tailing interengagement for joining sections of the sheathing to each other. Inserts brace the walls of the sheathing against extending members inside the space defined by joined sections.

Abstract: A papermakers fabric is made with a woven base fabric having two ends. The base fabric includes a single layer of machine direction yarns having a system of cross machine direction yarns interwoven in a repeat pattern. At each end of the base fabric, the machine direction yarns are formed into a series of loops with an angular orientation so that the base fabric ends can be joined by intermeshing the respective end series of loops and inserting a pintle through the intermeshed loops. The angular orientation of the loops on one end of the base fabric are formed in the opposite direction from the angular orientation of the loops of the other end of the fabric when said respective end loops are intermeshed. The base fabric is heat set with the base fabric ends joined with a pintle such that both series of end loops take on a substantially vertical orientation.

Abstract: The absorbent package of this invention includes a mono-layer, flexible, nonwoven fibrous web, heat sealed to itself and an absorbent sealed within the fibrous web. The fibrous web is permeable to both gas and water. The fibrous web includes a first phase and a second phase. The first phase includes long cellulosic fibers which comprises from about 65 to about 70% of the overall fibrous web. The second phase includes synthetic and thermoplastic fibers which comprise from about 30 to about 35% of the overall fibrous web. The fibrous web further includes a plurality of pores with tortuously configured pore channels. The pores have a pore size range from a high of about 0.00466 microns to a low of about 0.00099 microns to provide absolute containment of the absorbent within the package.

Abstract: A printable paper substitute is composed of a laminated sheet having a central layer of nonwoven spunbonded polypropylene and outer layers of pigmented polypropylene. The outer layers are capable of delamination to provide evidence of tempering.

Abstract: A carton pad having a bottom portion with dimensions essentially corresponding to a base area of a carton and having several tabs which, on a respective substantially straight side thereof, are joined to the bottom portion and are otherwise free and can bend out of a plane of the bottom. The straight sides of the respective tabs are arranged substantially perpendicular to a direction in which a row of tabs extends, with the row of tabs being divided at a center thereof in the longitudinal direction, into two mutually mirror-symmetrically arranged halves. Furthermore, a gabled roof-shape support of variable gable angle is provided, with one roof edge thereof engaging in a tab from one of the halves of the row of tabs, and the other roof edge thereof engaging in a tab of the other, mirror-symmetrically arranged row of tabs, so that the roof edges are supported upon the substantially straight sides of the tabs that are connected to the bottom portion.

Abstract: A thermal insulation batt is provided which is comprised of a layer of bulk thermal insulation material; a vapor impervious thermoplastic facing sheet adhesively bonded to the layer of insulation material; paper tabs containing a fold line securely attached along each of longitudinal sides of the facing sheet or by having dual foldable paper strips enclosed within a folded back portion of the facing sheet so as to provide a deadfold characteristic for the tabs. The insulation batts are conveniently packaged with the dual tabs folded downwardly adjacent the facing sheet, and at installation the dual tabs are folded outwardly without snapback and are attached onto spaced apart structure members such as studs of a wall.

Abstract: A roll of greenhouse film consisting of slit tubular plastic film wherein the longitudinal edges of the plastic film are folded over about 180.degree. to an imaginary longitudinal line drawn substantially through the center of a surface of the film.

Abstract: A recoverable article comprising a recoverable fabric, optionally with a matrix material, is provided with a closure whereby it can be retained in the wrapped around configuration. The article is suitable for environmentally protecting cables and pipes and joins therein.

Abstract: An absorptive device is disclosed as including a liquid permeable absorptive member which overlies a liquid impervious barrier member. The liquid permeable absorptive member has an outer facing layer of synthetic thermal plastic fabric and an inner backing layer with a material blend of thermal plastic and cellulosic fibers. The synthetic thermal plastic outer facing layer is ultrasonically welded to the thermal plastic fibers of the blended material inner backing layer to join the layers together while allowing liquid communication throughout the layers. The absorptive device further includes protective pockets/handles for lifting, folding and removing the absorptive device from a surface without exposure to the contents thereof.

Abstract: A package for meat products and other oily foods and similar products marketed in stores and suitable for use to heat or cook the contents by microwave radiation comprising a absorbent insert having as basic elements a cooking surface of waxed paperboard or the like and an absorbent underlay. The cooking surface on which the food is laid is provided apertures so that fats and liquids released from the food during cooking may readily pass therethrough and be captured by the absorbent underlayer.

Abstract: A pressed ceiling for use in vehicles comprising a base material of corrugated cardboard heat-press formed to a predetermined form, a surface skin material heat-pressed to the inner face of the corrugated cardboard base material thus-formed and a layer of heat melting adhesive interposed between the corrugated cardboard base material and the surface skin material, wherein the heat melting adhesive layer is made thicker at the peripheral portions of the press formed corrugated cardboard base material to restrain or prevent the spring-back of the press formed corrugated cardboard base material at its peripheral portions when it has moisture again.

Abstract: An accordion folded laminate of a fiber sheet reinforced with a thermoplastic film and bonded together with adhesive is utilized as a window shade or as a shower curtain or other end use product. In the preferred form, the thermoplastic sheet comprises polyester and the adhesive comprises a low melt polyester adhesive powder. The powder is applied uniformly to the reverse face of the fiber sheet and is heated to a temperature higher than its melt temperature, and the thermoplastic sheet is pressed over the adhesive against the polyester sheet. This laminate is subsequently formed into an accordion folded configuration, with the edges of the accordion folds being heated to a temperature higher than the melt temperature of the adhesive, causing the folds to retain a memory that enhances the appearance and function of the end use product.

Abstract: A sheet-shaped molding material, comprising carrier films having therebetween a paste-like curable material including resin, filler, and reinforcing solid material of glass fiber. The elongation percentage of the carrier films is 1% lower with respect to the tension of 20 kg per m, to remove the curvature and bending of the material caused during the winding, and also to equalize the thickness of the material.

Abstract: An adhesive composite is provided having a backing which is folded in such a way that no separate liner piece covering the adhesive is required. This invention provides an easily delivered one piece label, tape or dressing.

Abstract: A trim strip suitable for attachment to surfaces requiring highlights, such as edges of vehicle moveable closures including doors and trunk lids, is provided with a light reflective surface portion to outline the edge of the moveable closure member. A decorative continuation to the strip surface can be provided that is visible on the outer surface of the moveable closures such as doors. The strip is transversely and longitudinally deformable in order to conform to the usual radii of a door or other mounting surface, and may be of metal, or plastic or other suitable construction. The strip may embody clear protective finishes to minimize ultra-violet degradation of the colored surface. The strip can serve additionally as edge bumper protection and usually incorporates a pressure sensitive adhesive on the obverse surface thereof. However, mechanical attachment may be used, to attach the strip to the surface being highlighted.

Abstract: A paperboard slat for use in a variety of packaging and structural applications wherein a plurality of sheets of paperboard are laminated to each other and folded upon itself along a fold line with the facing sheets being adhered together. The slat is generally of extended length and has a rounded edge running along the fold line. The slat is characterized by its relatively high strength and rigidity and its substantially warp-free condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing an amorphous metal core 1 for use in a transformer. The uncut legs 7, 8 and 9 of the core 1 are covered with an adhesive impregnated substrate 10, the edges 11 of which are bent over to make contact with the core 1. A release sheet 12 and a plate 13 are placed over the adhesive impregnated substrate, the plate 13 is pressed against the core 1, and the adhesive is cured. The process is repeated with the edges on the opposite side of the core.

Abstract: Wax-base or emollient-base cosmetic compositions may be provided as samples on carrying sheets by providing the carrying sheet with a window sheet having a hole therein to expose said cosmetic composition, and a cover sheet over said window sheet to protect said exposed composition from incidental contact.

Abstract: A strip of reinforcing material is applied to an edge portion of a glass wool thermal insulation blanket. In a hinged, two-layer unit, the reinforcing strip is applied to a major surface of one of the layers on an edge portion opposite the hinge.

Abstract: An absorptive device for incontinent patients is disclosed as including a liquid permeable absorptive member having an outer facing layer of synthetic fabric and an inner backing layer of fabric having a blend of thermal plastic and cellulosic fibers, the synthetic outer facing layer being ultrasonically welded to the thermal plastic fibers of the blended material inner backing layer, and a liquid impervious barrier member underlying the liquid permeable absorptive member to restrict the flow of liquid therethrough. The ultrasonic welding is performed at intermittent locations in a predetermined configuration representing a quilt pattern. A liquid impervious side binding member overlaps and binds the free end and immediately adjacent surfaces of the absorptive and barrier members to inhibit side leakage. The liquid impervious barrier member includes a thermal plastic film of liquid impervious material sandwiched between two fabrics which are then bonded to one another.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant elastic cloth which exhibits excellent dust pickup and dust retention is disclosed. A dust mop head cover may be formed from the cloth fabric. The dust mop head cover may be secured to the mop head without fasteners.

Abstract: A wrap-around recoverable article suitable for enclosing a splice in a telecommunications cable splice comprises a fabric cover portion and closure elements at its edge regions which can be held together to maintain the sleeve in a wrapped-around configuration around the cable splice. The closure elements comprise a bundle of heat-stable filaments, preferably glass, enclosed by a loop or folded-over portion of the fabric.

Abstract: A heat shapable resin laminate sheet, composed of several heat-bonded support webs impregnated with duroplastic binders, the deformation temperature to be utilized in shaping the laminate sheet being higher than the temperature utilized in molding it, which comprises a number of individual laminations, each of which is formed separately of one or more support webs impregnated with duroplastic binders and layers of thermoplastic binders arranged between the individual laminations, the melting point temperatures of the thermoplastic binders being equal to or lower than the deformation temperature, and a process of shaping the laminate sheet.

Abstract: An insulation structure for a heat chamber, e.g., a wall or ceiling for a furnace, is now supported and linked to a frame in a manner providing for ease of repair plus simplicity of maintenance. In one embodiment a series of side-by-side ceramic fiber blankets can be maintained in snug relationship, in part by adjustable compression means. Heat loss, which can otherwise be caused by heat induced ceramic fiber shrinkage, is now substantially reduced to eliminated by the manner of supporting the insulation structure coupled with the compression exerted against such structure.

Abstract: A composite structure comprises at least one ply comprising approximately parallel unidirected twines comprising helically-configured matrix-impregnated continuous strands of filament reinforcements to provide a flanged composite cantilever spring which serves as the principal constituent of a coupling structure. An interior ply of a coupling structure body member comprises unidirected longitudinal twines configured at a body member extremity to provide a flange member connected to a cantilever spring. An exterior ply is disposed transversely of and superimposed upon the interior ply to provide the cantilever spring hinge line. The composite cantilever spring can be constructed to deflect about either a straight or curved hinge line. A preferred tubular form of the coupling structure comprises at least one end configured as a polygonal array of flanged cantilever springs which serve as the socket end of a spring-lock coupling used to connect mating flanged spigot-end structures.

Abstract: A composite structure comprises at least one ply comprising approximately parallel unidirected twines comprising helically-configured matrix-impregnated continuous strands of filament reinforcements to provide a flanged composite cantilever spring which serves as the principal constituent of a coupling structure. An interior ply of a coupling structure body member comprises unidirected longitudinal twines configured at a body member extremity to provide a flange member connected to a cantilever spring. An exterior ply is disposed transversely of and superimposed upon the interior ply to provide the cantilever spring hinge line. The composite cantilever spring can be constructed to deflect about either a straight or curved hinge line. A preferred tubular form of the coupling structure comprises at least one end configured as a polygonal array of flanged cantilever springs which serve as the socket end of a spring-lock coupling used to connect mating flanged spigot-end structures.

Abstract: The invention concerns a machine felt, in particular a papermaking machine felt, having the following features:(a) the machine felt comprises a support material extending over its entire length,(b) the support material is in several plies over it entire extent,(c) the individual plies consists of at least one belt of material, in particular a knit fabric,(d) the belt of material, or at least one of the belts of material, exceeds the size of the machine felt and overlaps itself forming at least two complete plies,(e) the plies of the support material are connected by at least one pinned web.

Abstract: A firewall seal in accordance with the present invention comprises a one-piece sheet of flexible fireproof material folded to form at least a two-ply seal component. Aligned openings are provided in each ply. At least one opening in each ply of the sheet is provided for passing a pipe, and a slit extends from the opening to the edge of the respective ply of the sheet, to allow assembly of the folded sheet on the pipe. The slits are staggered from one play to the other. The seal is provided on one side of the firewall only, and the folded sheet-seal components are covered by a pair of metal plates with each plate having a staggered slot for assembly on the pipe, and fastening means are provided for mounting the plates and folded sheet to the firewall.

Abstract: A packing laminate in the form of a web with thinned edge zones is manufactured by providing a wide raw material web simultaneously with a number of parallel thinned areas. The raw material web is then covered with layers of thermoplastic material, whereupon it is divided into webs of the desired width by means of cuts placed asymmetrically in the said thickness--reduced areas. As a result the finished laminate webs obtain thermoplastic-covered, thickness-reduced edge zones of different widths.

Abstract: An elongated handle which is foldable to form a package, said handle being formed from a strip divided longitudinally by a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending hinges enabling bending of the strip to provide said handle with a desired configuration, and a plurality of transversely extending hinges enabling folding of said strip to form said package.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low bulk pin-type seam for use with the flat woven fabric. The preferred fabric is woven with continuous or monofilament yarns in the machine direction. The seam is formed by interconnecting loops constructed from the machine direction warp yarns. In constructing the seam loops, a portion of the fabric is made free of cross machine direction yarns and the warp yarns are selected out as either a loop forming yarn or as binder yarns. The fabric is then folded back upon itself in hem like fashion with the selected yarns being retained as loop forming yarns and the binder yarns being drawn back through the hem portion of the fabric to bind the hem and body portion of the fabric. If desired, a stitch pattern may be added to further secure the hem area.

Abstract: An absorbing product comprising a substantially cylindrical cartridge of a web material (13) with a first inner layer (25) and an intermediate layer (24) which merge into each other at a twisted portion (19) at one end of the cartridge, and a third outer layer (27) which connects to the first layer at another twisted portion (26) at the other end of the cartridge. The inner layer defines a closed cavity between the two twisted portions. The invention also relates to method and apparatus for manufacturing the product. The apparatus has a cylindrical mandrel having two co-axially spaced elements (12A, 12B) which are individually rotatable. In one element there is provided a co-axially displaceable member (20) forming a cavity (21) open towards the other element which is tubular to receive the axially displaceable member with a surrounding gap. A pressure member (23) is axially displaceable through said other mandrel element into the cavity.

Abstract: A credit card carbon copy defacer in the form of a unitary device of relatively thin, stiff material, such as plastic or metal, having a first generally rectangular flat base portion dimensioned to fit in a billfold or shirt pocket of a user and an integrally, generally rectangular, flat portion folded along one edge of the base portion to extend generally parallel to and spaced slightly from the base portion so that a carbon paper may be received between the flat portion and the base portion, the base portion having one or more openings therein and the flat portion having protrusions in alignment with the openings so that when a carbon paper is positioned between the base portion and the flat portion and the portions manually pressed together, the part of the carbon paper at the openings is defaced.

Abstract: A body for a pressure-resistant vessel comprising a spirally wound layer formed by a uniaxially stretched film of a crystalline high polymer, e.g., a can. The composite plastic cans according to this invention are useful for holding pressurized carbonated beverages.

Abstract: A thermoformed sheet 1 for a plate-type gas-gas heat exchanger of the type comprising a case in which are stacked parallel plates spaced from each other by lateral spacing means, these plates having at their ends pointed regions provided with elements for alternately closing one of the two sides of the point, the case further comprising walls connected in a fluidtight manner to the pointed portions of the ends of the plates so as to form distinct inlet and outlet conduits for the gases which circulate in a countercurrent manner in the alternating spaces formed by the plates, this sheet being characterized in that it comprises a series of identical rows of elongated patterns 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d having edge portions folded on one side or the other of the sheet, each pattern comprising two parallel longitudinal edge portions 3a, 4a; 3b, 4b; 3c, 4c, 3d, 4d by which it is connected to the adjacent patterns so as to form a row and terminating in two pointed end portions 8a, 9a; 8b, 9b; 8c; 9c; 8d, 9d by which the patter

Abstract: Thermoformable laminate structure with a retroflexed margin comprises at least one sheet of thermoplastic foam having a polymer-impregnated cloth adhered to at least one side thereof. Such laminate structure is useful in an automobile headliner assembly where hidden clips engage the retroflexed margin to hold the headliner proximate the roof without the need for garnish molding.

Abstract: Dead-folded articles are disclosed which comprise a dead-foldable fiber reinforced plastic sheet. Said sheet has a thickness from about 1 to 50 mils. The reinforcing fibers in the sheet are short and randomly oriented in two dimensions within said sheet.

Abstract: The invention concerns toilet paper as it is usually manufactured in rolls. Considering that in use the central area of the paper is particularly subject to tearing and strain, the toilet paper of this invention has a central area which is significantly thicker than its edges. The greater thickness in the central area can be achieved, for example, by having normal width or by Z-folding a paper strip such that the overlap created by the Z-fold lies on the longitudinal axis of the strip.A manufacturing method and equipment using rollers and guides particularly suited for the performance of the manufacturing method are described.

Abstract: A cover strip for at least the upper corner and front surface member of a display shelf is an integrally formed sheet of plastic having pre-formed fold lines extending widthwise. When deployed, the fold lines overlie respective right-angle corners formed by the forward facing edge of the shelf. In one embodiment the lower edge of the cover strip is folded to extend forwardly and upwardly about a flange member on the shelf to resiliently contact the underside of the shelf. The opposite end of the cover strip may include projections which extend through holes defined in the shelf to secure the cover strip in those holes. In an alternative embodiment, projections extend from opposite edges of the cover strip to engage respective holes in the support member and/or in a flange member disposed beneath the support member of the shelf, with yet another embodiment having locking tabs to overlie the rearmost edge of the flange member.

Abstract: Label construction incorporating a hidden, but purchaser accessible retail gamepiece. Such label includes a main body portion, an end portion foldable into overlying relation over a porton of the main body portion covering a retail gamepiece and forming a coplanar exposed surface that serves as a continuation of the exposed surface of the main body portion.