Abstract: Laminate lanyards and methods for making the same are disclosed. The laminate lanyards may include a head formed from a reinforcing loop of yarn incorporated within a scrim. The head can be coupled to the head section of a body, which also includes a main section that forms the loop of the laminate lanyard. A gusset can be coupled to ends of the main section of the body to couple the two ends of the body together and facilitate opening and closing of the loop of the laminate lanyard. A slider may also be included in laminate lanyard for adjusting the size of the loop.

Abstract: A substrate for a magnetic recording medium having a disc shape with a central hole is provided in which the surface roughness of the principal surface of the substrate is 1 angstrom or less in terms of root mean square roughness (Rq) when a space period (L) of an undulation in the circumferential direction is in the range 10 to 1,000 ?m, and in which when a component in the vertical axis direction of a line segment Z connecting a point A with the space period (L) of 10 ?m and a point B with the space period (L) of 1,000 ?m in a curve S marked on a double logarithmic graph which is obtained by analyzing the surface roughness using a spectrum and in which the horizontal axis is set to the space period (L) (?m) and the vertical axis is set to the power spectrum density (PSD) (k·angstrom2·?m) (where k is a constant) is defined as H and a displacement at which the component in the vertical axis direction of the curve S is the maximum with respect to the line segment Z is defined as ?H, a value (P) expressed by (?

Abstract: A sandwich structure based on a composite panel made of a thermoplastic core layer connected to at least one fiber-reinforced thermoplastic layer, in particular in-situ manufactured sandwich panels, comprises a thermoplastic core, which is arranged between two cover layers, in which the core is reinforced with fiber-reinforced thermoplastic reinforcing ribs which extend between the cover layers. Preferred methods for the manufacture are also described.

Abstract: The protective cover is for a telescopic device in which the cover can be stretched to fit over the device and then released to fit snugly around the device. The protective cover acts as an insulator to protect against temperature extremes, a barrier to protect against moisture, and a shock absorber to protect against external vibrations and impacts. Tabs facilitate the installation and removal of the protective cover.

Abstract: A package structure and a package process are provided. In the package process, firstly, a first electronic component having a plurality of first conductive bumps at a bottom thereof is provided. Then, a first insulation paste is coated on the first conductive bumps. The first electronic component is disposed on a circuit substrate having a plurality of substrate pads, and the first conductive bumps are respectively situated on the substrate pads. Next, a heating process is performed to both of the first conductive bumps and the first insulation paste, wherein the first conductive bumps is reflowed to bond the first electronic component and the substrate pads, and the first insulation paste is cured.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing an electronic device having a first electronic component having a first terminal and a second electronic component having a second terminal, wherein the first electric component is electrically connected to the second electronic component by connecting the first terminal to the second terminal with solder, the method including: providing a resin layer having a flux action between the first terminal and the second terminal to obtain a laminate including the first electronic component, the second electronic component, and the resin layer, wherein a solder is provided on the first terminal or the second terminal; soldering the first terminal and the second terminal; and curing the resin layer while pressing the laminate with a pressurized fluid.

Abstract: A method/apparatus closes and finishes an open end of a product that can be fused together with heat. The apparatus includes a bending stage, a fusing stage, and a pressing/cooling stage, which all can be integrally formed, with the bending stage positioned upstream of the fusing stage, and the pressing/cooling stage positioned downstream of the fusing stage. The apparatus can further include a trimming stage positioned upstream of the bending stage for preparing the ends of a panel. The product has a pair of spaced layers with edges that form an open end. Either one or both of the layers can be heated and rolled toward the other layer while being heated so that they contact and fuse together. The layers can overlap and fuse at their contact surfaces, or the edges can abut to form a butt joint, or the edges can overlap slightly.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus for retaining a liquid-absorptive sheet includes a lower layer and an upper layer having substantially the same dimensions as the lower layer. Sandwiched between the two layers are first plurality of magnetic members arranged along the perimeter of the lower layer and a second plurality of magnetic members, opposite in polarity to said first plurality of magnetic members, arranged adjacent to the first plurality of magnetic members.

Abstract: A polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer comprises one kind of unit of —[OCH((CH2)x—SOC6H5R)CH2CO]— (n=1-7)??(1) (wherein R is any one of H, halogen, CN, NO2, COOR?, SO2R? (R? is any one of H, Na, K, CH3 and C2H5; R? is any one of OH, ONa, OK, halogen, OCH3 and OC2H5), CH3, C2H5, C3H7, (CH3)2—CH and (CH3)3—C) and —[OCH((CH2)x—SO2C6H5R)CH2CO]— (n=1-7)??(2) (wherein R is any one of H, halogen, CN, NO2, COO R?, SO2R? (R? is any one of H, Na, K, CH3 and C2H5; R? is any one of OH, ONa, OK, halogen, OCH3 and OC2H5), CH3, C2H5, C3H7, (CH3)2—CH and (CH3)3—C) and at least one unit of chemical formulae (3) to (6): —[OCH((CH2)m—Rz)CH2CO]— (n=1-8) ??(3) (wherein Rz comprises a residue having either a phenyl structure or a thienyl structure), —[OCH((CH2)k—C6H11Ra)CH2CO]— (n=1-8)??(4) (wherein Ra is any one of H, CN, NO2, halogen, CH3, C2H5, C3H7, CF3, C2F5 and C3F7) —[OCH((CH2)n—CH?CH2)CH2CO]— (n=1-8), and??(5) —[OCH((CH2)n—COORb)CH2CO]— (n=1-8)??(6) (wherein Rb is any one of H, Na and K).

Abstract: The invention proposes a gliding board including a sandwich-type layered structure comprising at least one first core layer (12) made of alveolar material, a first reinforcing layer (14) connected to a first surface of the first core layer, and a second reinforcing layer (14) connected to the second surface of the core layer, characterized in that the layered structure is reinforced at least locally by at least one compressed foam layer (16) that is arranged between the first core layer (12) and the first reinforcing layer (14), and is connected to these two layers.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced core panel is formed from strips of plastics foam helically wound with layers of rovings to form webs which may extend in a wave pattern or may intersect transverse webs. Hollow tubes may replace foam strips. Axial rovings cooperate with overlying helically wound rovings to form a beam or a column. Wound roving patterns may vary along strips for structural efficiency. Wound strips may alternate with spaced strips and spacers between the strips enhance web buckling strength. Continuously wound rovings between spaced strips permit folding to form panels with reinforced edges. Continuously wound strips are helically wrapped to form annular structures, and composite panels may combine both thermoset and thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: A portable stand for supporting or holding a nebulizer mouthpiece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a generally planar closed envelope device formed from material having vapor barrier properties, which envelope comprises a base layer (1) and a cover layer (4) applied to the base layer (1) and a continuous or discontinuous seal (4) therebetween, characterized in that: a) each of the base (1) and cover (3) layers carries a fluid composition (2) containing a liquid volatile material upon a selected area of the opposed faces thereof; f) the base (1) and cover (3) layers are formed by folding over a single piece of sheet material so as to bring the selected areas of the base (1) and cover (3) layers into opposing register with one another; and g) there is separable and reformable seal (4) between the base (1) and cover (3) layers to retain them in the folded configuration. The invention also provides a method for making such a device.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a three-dimensional protective pad which is constructed from a laminate structure having a first top layer of a neoprene/nylon skin combination which is stretchable in all directions. There is a second layer of a non-stretchable neoprene adhered under the first layer. Then there is a third layer of a polyurethane foam of a viscoelastic nature adhered under the second layer. Finally, there is a fourth layer of a neoprene/nylon skin combination which is stretchable in all directions adhered under the third layer. This laminated material is now structured into a three-dimensional shape. Therefore, prior to laminating all of the layers, the second and the third layers are adhered to each other first and then a sectional cut is made through layers, the cut surfaces are then closed by cross stitching through the second layer into the third layer and the cut edges are now glued together.

Abstract: A printing blanket comprising: a) at least one lithographic or printing layer comprising elastomer; b) a compressible layer, c) a reinforcement layer comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of threads and fibers, wherein at least one free extremity edge has a thickness which is reduced by at least 25% in relation to the thickness of the remainder of the blanket, wherein the at least one free extremity edge having reduced thickness comprises between 5-15% of the overall surface area of the blanket, and wherein the lithographic or printing layer, the compressible layer and the reinforcement layer are continuous from one edge of the blanket to the other.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making polymer blends and copolymers by ultrasonic treatment during or after mixing the polymers. In the process of the present invention, an unexpected phenomenon occurs. The process brings about enhancement of the mechanical properties when compared with identical blends not subjected to ultrasonic treatment. The ultrasonic treatment of the blends is believed to enhance intermolecular interaction and improve adhesion between dissimilar polymers and make chemical bonds between polymers that otherwise are incompatible or immiscible with each other.

Abstract: A mouldable mass of a hypoallergenic, substantially non-memory putty-like adhesive for use in connection with an ostomy appliance, said mass comprising: a) 1 to 20% by weight of a block copolymer having a major content of di-block copolymer, b) to 5 to 60% by weight of a tackifying liquid constituent, and c) 1 to 10% by weight of a waxy constituent has superior quality with respect to cohesion, gives the mass resistance against erosion and at the same time enables the removal of the mass as an integrated unit without leaving residues at the skin.

Abstract: A protective structure for thermal insulation and impact resistance, and especially suited for bonded application to the exterior of aircraft including spacecraft to protect the craft from high temperatures generated by exhaust gases and by atmospheric re-entry. The structure includes either a single ceramic tile component with a cover component comprising a fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite encasing the tile component, or a plurality of ceramic tile components with a like single cover component encasing the plurality of tile components. Utilizing the structures as an external aircraft surface imparts a super hard exterior that functions to significantly prohibit impact and erosion damage while not compromising the desirable thermal insulation properties inherent to tile.

Abstract: An edge protector for the edges of roll shaped articles, e.g. pallets, reeled steel and paper products is made from an elongated sheet (10) of plastics material, the sheet having an indentation (11) extending longitudinally along a major surface of the sheet and extending only partially into the thickness of the sheet. The indentation (11) divides the sheet into webs (12, 13) which are folded into an L-shape.

Abstract: The present invention is a new elongate single-ply paper napkin that achieves the necessary absorbency, strength, hand feel and softness for commercial use but which is less expensive than traditional napkin products. More particularly, the invention is a single-ply napkin that contains folds running only in the transverse direction of the product, i.e. perpendicular to the length of the napkin.

Abstract: Pre-folded stock material for use in a cushioning conversion machine which converts the pre-folded stock material into a three-dimensional cushioning product. The stock material includes at least one ply having a plurality of layers at two of which are joined at a longitudinally extending fold. The stock material is preferably biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable paper and may be supplied in a roll or in a fan-folded stack.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing an optical alignment layer for aligning liquid crystals and liquid crystal displays comprising exposing polyimide layers with polarized light. The invention further describes optical alignment layers, liquid crystal displays incorporating optical alignment layers and novel polymer compositions within the class of polyimide, polyamic acids and esters thereof.

Abstract: A cushioning product having plural layers of a sheet-like stock material folded upon themselves to form a pillow-like portion. The lateral edges of the outer layer of the stock material are overlapped and connected together to maintain the geometry of the pillow-like portion. The lateral edges of the outer layers are connected together (for example, they are mechanically interlocked) separate from the central portion of the outer layer. The overlapped edges of the outer layer may form a tab portion projecting from the pillow-like portion. Alternatively, the overlapped lateral edges of the outer layer may be generally coplanar with adjacent unoverlapped portions of the outer layer. Preferably, the stock material comprises layers of paper, more preferably biodegradable, recyclable and reusable paper, and even more preferably Kraft paper.

Abstract: A cover for a flower pot, the cover comprising a sheet of material sized to substantially surround and encompass the outer peripheral surface of the flower pot and a fastener comprised of elastic or elasticized materials and forming a generally continuous loop, the fastener connectingly held to either the upper surface or the lower surface of the sheet of material. The fastener can be stretched to an extent sufficient to enable the fastener to be disposed about the outer peripheral surface of the flower pot and to hold the sheet of material applied thereabout. The invention further comprises a method for wrapping a pot with a covering such as described above, and a preformed pot cover having a fastener connected circumferentially to the interior surface of the pot cover.

Abstract: An angularity enhancement layer in a liquid crystal display, which display comprises a liquid crystal cell, wherein the angularity enhancement layer includes a negative birefringent polyimide layer comprising a plurality of structural units having pendant fluorene groups, said angularity enhancement layer being disposed on at least one surface of said liquid crystal cell. A liquid crystal display can comprise an angularity enhancement construction of the invention which comprises a polyimide layer.

Abstract: A cushioning conversion machine, converting method and dunnage product characterized by a novel connecting assembly which provides a unique interlock between overlapped portions of sheet-like stock material forming a dunnage product to prevent "unzippering" of the product. The connecting assembly includes a pair of loosely meshed stitching wheels, a first one of the stitching wheels having a plurality of radial projections protruding from a radially outer circumferential surface thereof, and a second one of the stitching wheels including a plurality of recesses for receiving the radial projections in meshed relationship upon rotation of the stitching wheels.

Abstract: A corrugated board structure including an upper layer of corrugated board, a bottom film and a middle layer of PU foam. Each side of the bottom PVC film is formed with an inward bent upright folded wall which, during the foaming and expansion procedure of the PU foam, restricts the foaming space so as to continuously produce solid foam structure. The middle PU foam makes the upper and lower layers tightly adhered to each other as an integral body. An edge of the projection on one side and an edge of one of the front and rear ends is free from any PU foam and bottom film so that two adjacent corrugated boards can be overlaid and connected.

Abstract: A doubly-packaged easily oxidizable article and a process for packaging the article are provided, wherein the deterioration of the easily oxidizable article during heat sterilization or storage is prevented. A hermetically sealed plastic vessel filled with an easily oxidizable article is double-packaged in a flexible packaging bag. The bag is made of a plastic layer having heat-sealing characteristics, an inorganic oxide layer and a plastic layer laminated in order from the inside to the outside.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover adapted to substantially enclose a toilet seat is disclosed which allows a user to quickly and easily expose a sanitary surface. The toilet seat cover comprises a base slip cover to conform to the shape and size of a toilet seat thereby providing greater protection, alignment, and security than pad type seat covers. Secondary slip covers supported by the base slip cover provide multiple layers of surfaces that can be exposed as the secondary slip covers are individually removed. Thus, the user can easily and quickly remove the outermost slip cover without disturbing or removing the remaining slip covers to expose the next successive slip cover as a fresh and sanitary surface.

Abstract: A coated polyolefin film and method for its production is disclosed. The coating comprises a synthetic fluid hectorite, a peptizer such as sodium tetrapyrophosphate and a hydrophilic air curable epoxy resin. Food pouches made from said film are also disclosed.

Abstract: A combination towel and cover for a golf club bag. The device is a flat, foldable material having a water repellant side and a water absorbing towel side. Fastening members are positioned along selected peripheral edges of the device to hold it in a folded configuration. When fully folded, it is attachable by a clamp to a golf club bag. When unfolded, it is attachable by snapping the fastening members onto the snaps built into golf club bags such that its towel side is exposed for use. When so disposed, it may be flipped over the clubs to protect them during inclement weather, but the golfer may still reach under the device to use its towel side even when it has been flipped over. Preselected edges of the towel part of the device are unattached to the water repellant side to facilitate placing hands to be dried on opposite sides of the towel.

Abstract: A seamless tube useful in making a roofing batten is extruded from a polymeric material consisting essentially of a major amount of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and a minor amount of at least one polyolefin, flattened in a vacuum sizer so as to define two plies, and milled and drawn so as to orient the tube longitudinally. As milled and drawn, the tube is oriented so as to have a tensile strength of at least about 25,000 psi in a longitudinal direction. The plies are punched so as to have holes therethrough at spaced intervals along the tube. When used to make a roofing batten to coact with conventional fasteners, such as roofing screws, the tube exhibits superior characteristics of split resistance and pull-through resistance.

Abstract: A seamless tube useful in making a roofing batten is extruded from a polymeric material consisting essentially of a major amount of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and a minor amount of at least one polyolefin, flattened in a vacuum sizer so as to define two plies, and milled and drawn so as to orient the tube longitudinally. As milled and drawn, the tube is oriented so as to have a tensile strength of at least about 25,000 psi in a longitudinal direction. The plies are punched so as to have holes therethrough at spaced intervals along the tube. When used to make a roofing batten to coact with conventional fasteners, such as roofing screws, the tube exhibits superior characteristics of split resistance and pull-through resistance.

Abstract: Method for the sealing of the openings in the end surfaces of a sheet-shaped synthetic material that consists of two or more outer plates which are mainly flat and which are mounted on partitions. The partitions are spaced roughly even distance from one another and run along the total length of the material. Over every end opening a dust-proof, water-vapor permeable and ventilating non-woven first foil, e.g., of polyester fabric, is put, and on top of or under that one or more strips of a second foil, e.g. of aluminum, are put, of which the edges are beaten around and secured to the outer plates. This is done in such a way that every end opening discharges, at least partially, through a part of the first foil which is not covered by the second foil. The invention also comprises the foil material to be used, preferably consisting of two strips of foils as described, fixed against each other, before being put over the openings. An intended use is as a transparent covering for light streets.

Abstract: A thermal insulating blanket (10) containing insulation material (22) such as ceramic fibre, rock wool or fibre glass enclosed with a cloth (14), has a layer of woven metal mesh (16) surrounding the insulation material (12).

Abstract: A headlining laminate (10) is made up of a composite which includes two corrugated boards having corrugations which are arranged at right angles to each other and having a thermoplastic sheet interposed between the boards for adhesion. The board is covered with a fabric (15) and includes mounting holes. An advantage of the invention is that stretch lines do not occur on the fabric due to the corrugations of the board being at an angle to each other.

Abstract: A flexible, cushioning dunnage product producible on a converter mechanism from a roll of sheet-like stock material, such as biodegradable paper. As the stock material is pulled off the roll by the converter, the edges of the stock material are rolled inwardly to form pillow-like portions which are urged by the converter mechanism laterally inwardly with respect to one another into confronting abutting relation, with the pillow-like portions being then connected together along their engaged abutting sides by in the preferred embodiment, transversely extending coined sections extending transversely of the product and defining a generally central connecting portion running in a direction lengthwise of the product.

Abstract: Patches are provided for repairing damaged articles made of rubber or plastic. Each patch has a main element and a connecting layer applied to the underside of the main element and also extending over part of the top of the main element. For repairs, several patches can be placed over each other and next to each other partly overlapping without the necessity of prior cleaning and roughening of the sites where the connecting layers overlap.

Abstract: A sheath structure (10) for use as a backrest for a chair or as a seat, envelope, wallet, purse, handbag, panel, etc., comprising pliable sheet material (32) stretched on a frame (20)and presenting spaced-apart front and rear exterior surfaces (33, 39). The frame is made up of at least two spaced-apart front and rear frame elements (26, 24), each corresponding to the front and rear exterior surfaces (33, 39). The frame elements define an intermediate space therebetween. The sheet material (32) forms the front and rear exterior surfaces (33, 39), extends over the frame elements (26, 24), and is tucked in within the intermediate space, and tension means, such as elastics (38), cooperate with respective tucked-in portions of the sheet material (32) so as to stretch the sheet material on the frame.

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: In a composite panel with a core plate (1), a cover plate (2) glued to the upper side of core plate (1), an edge strip glued to an edge (4) of the core plate (1) and a protective sheet (3) or the like glued to the underside of the core plate (1) in which a drip groove (7), running essentially parallel to the edge (4), is provided on the underside of core plate (1) at a certain distance from its edge (4), considerable production simplification and, simultaneously, a considerably improved protection from water drops running in on the underside of the composite panel are attained, by drip groove (7) being put directly into core plate (1), by the cover plate (2) being pulled around to the underside of core plate (1) and/or protective sheet (3) or the like glued to the underside being pulled into drip groove (7) as far as possible and by the area of the drip groove (7) that is not covered by the cover plate (2) and/or protective sheet (2) or the like, including the free edges of the cover plate (2) and/or the prot

Abstract: A tarpaulin or other similar protective cover of flexible sheet material is adapted to be tied down securely with the aid of a single tie-down line extending around its periphery. The periphery is edge-finished with a continuous hollow conduit laterally fluted at equally spaced intervals with identical semi-circular cut-outs deep into the hollow conduit. Each cut-out defines a hole in the conduit wall which, in use of the tarpaulin with a tie-down line loosely contained in, and longer than, the conduit, permits a length portion of the line to be pulled outwardly from the conduit in a looped configuration for anchoring attachment to a respective tie-down device. Tearing of the tarpaulin by anchoring forces exerted thereon by way of the single tie-down line is effectively resisted, notwithstanding the absence of grommets or other relatively expensive reinforcement measures.

Abstract: The invention concerns a gypsum construction board in which a gypsum core is faced with a two-layer laminate comprised of a nonwoven fiber felt and a glass fiber web of crossed glass fibers wherein the glass fiber web of crossed glass fibers is embedded in the gypsum core and the laminate is in the form of a laminate sheet which extends across the width of the board.

Abstract: A longitudinally divided cable sleeve having a strip-like sleeve member composed of thermo-plastic synthetic material having a memory shape characterized by the slot between the edges being covered by either the longitudinal edges being overlapped with respect to one another or one of the edges having an overlapping extension and with at least one of said edges having a mechanical reinforcement so that the edges are more thermally stable than the remainder of the strip when subjected to heat for shrinking the sleeve onto an object. The reinforcements may be completely embedded into the material of the strip, partially embedded or placed on outer surfaces thereof. Preferably, the reinforcements also support or provide interlocking connecting elements such as hook and catch elements for securing the edges together and the connection elements aid in taking up the shrinking force created during the shrinking operation.

Abstract: The formation of articles using an elongated strip which has on it a series of longitudinally positioned upstanding ribs to form between them a series of longitudinally positioned channels and including connectors on the strip spaced apart transversely on the strip whereby the strip can be wound helically to form an elongated object with the connectors interengated along a helical line to lock the strip in object form.

Abstract: A printing or reproducing or pressure-detecting process comprising producing on a substrate a surface consisting essentially of a colored acetylenic composition of partially polymerized monomer which has at least two triple bonds which are conjugated, and having certain substituents in the molecule; preferably 5,7-dodecadiyn-1,12-bis(p-bromophenyl urethane) monomer. When subjected to impact or pressure, these surfaces change color sharply; e.g. an orange surface comprising the above bromophenyl urethane monomer, partially polymerized, changes sharply and instantly to blue in those precise areas where struck by a typewriter letter-face.

Abstract: A splicing unit for integrally joining ends of seal strip material to form a continuous annular seal ring comprises two reinforced elastomeric ply strips with an unreinforced elastomeric gum interposed between them to form an H-section configuration, the length of the unit being substantially the width of the seal strip while the thickness of the gum between the ply strips is substantially the thickness of the seal material to be joined. The ends of the seal strip are inserted between the legs of the H-section on either side of the unreinforced gum and cured to form the integrally spliced seal ring.

Abstract: A device for fastening an object to a flat support member is disclosed. The device includes an adhesive coating of at least 0.35 mm which is applied to the support member or the object. The coating may be provided on a table plate, a sideboard or tray as a support. The coating may be applied to a foil element which may be used in different ways in providing a releasably attachable arrangement.

Abstract: A sheet of extruded material is provided with a breakaway line by positioning a pin in the extrusion die in a manner such that the pin extends into the path of the material being extruded to divide a portion of the material into two streams which rejoin each other past the pin and weld together to form an autogenous bond between the converging surfaces. In a preferred embodiment the breakaway line is present in the sides of a U-shaped channel of the type used as a duct for electrical wiring.