Abstract: A composite netting is used for wrapping bales with a baling machine. The composite netting includes a continuous netting component, and a discontinuous, breathable material component. The breathable material component is partially attached to the netting material. In some embodiments, the breathable material is attached only along the leading edge of each breathable material panel. As a result of the attaching technique the stretching properties of the netting are not transferred to the breathable material. Thus, each component of the netting retains its individual properties. Each bale is initially wrapped with about one wrapping of netting material, followed by about one wrapping of breathable material and a partially attached net that is continuous from the first section. After this, one or more additional netting layers may be applied if desired.

Abstract: An apertured material comprising a web and a plurality of apertures in the web, each aperture having at least two vertices with a convex flap of the web spanning a pair of the vertices.

Abstract: A method of marking a patient's skin before surgery. The method includes the step of providing a first tape member having first and second layers. The first and second layers each have a plurality of perforations defined therethrough. The second layer overlies the first layer. At least one of the perforations of the second layer at least partially overlaps with at least one of the perforations of the first layer, thereby forming at least one double perforation. The method further includes placing the first tape member on a portion of the patient's skin, marking the skin through at least one of the double perforations, removing the second layer from the first layer, marking the skin through at least one of the perforations of the first layer that has not previously been marked, and removing the first layer from the patient's skin.

Abstract: Microelectronic packages may be formed using the co-deposition of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes may be functionalized to have an appropriate charge so they can be combined with other materials to give suitable properties. The other materials that are co-deposited may include metals, ceramics, and polymers. The electronic package components may be formed including thermal interface materials, vias, trenches, capacitors, memories, substrates, and substrate cores, as a few examples.

Abstract: A composite thermal protection structure, for applications such as atmospheric re-entry vehicles, that can withstand temperatures as high as 3600° F. The structure includes an exposed surface cap having a specially formulated coating, an insulator base adjacent to the cap with another specially formulated coating, and one or more pins that extend from the cap through the insulator base to tie the cap and base together, through ceramic bonding and mechanical attachment. The cap and insulator base have corresponding depressions and projections that mate and allow for differences in thermal expansion of the cap and base.

Abstract: A method for producing a fiber-reinforced composite member with connecting holes, comprising boring a cured molding of prepregs of reinforcing fibers impregnated with a matrix resin to form the connecting holes, using a burnishing drill comprising two or more tapered tip blades, two or more circumferential blades extending continuously from the tip blades to a shank, and chip-discharging grooves extending from the tip blades to the shank.

Abstract: A ventilation device to be applied to items of clothing, which includes an assembly with through holes, which is composed of a band of material that is at least partially transparent and impermeable and is configured to be arranged externally. A layer is provided to be placed in view and is made of natural or synthetic fabric or natural or synthetic leather. At least one layer of adhesive polymeric material mutually joins the outer band and the layer, between which it is sandwiched. A membrane which is impermeable to water and permeable to vapor, provided to be arranged internally, is sealed at least perimetrically to the assembly on the side of the layer to be placed in view.

Abstract: A process for cutting at least one indicia adapted to be applied to an object includes providing a cutting device capable of cutting multiple depths; providing a material having an applicable layer and a supporting carrier layer; positioning the material relative to the cutting device; employing the cutting device to make at least one indicia cut through only the applicable layer of an outline of at least one indicia and at least one cavity cut through both the applicable layer and the carrier layer within the outline of the indicia to form a cavity surrounded by the indicia; and subsequent to the indicia cut, employing the cutting device to make a border cut through both the applicable layer and the carrier layer beyond the indicia to form an outline of a polygonal shape around the indicia. An indicia material made by the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A grip belt for serving a grip of which skidproof and shock-absorbing properties are required possesses large-sized air cells internally and dents on the surface thereof formed during manufacture to perform enhanced shock-absorbency, tender touch, firm feel and skidproof efficiency.

Abstract: A method of joining textile elements and an article formed by joined elements is disclosed. The method includes bonding together textile elements through the use of an adhesive element and the application of heat and pressure. The method also includes joining the bonded textile elements to another textile element to create an aesthetic functional article.

Abstract: An elastic nonwoven composite that contains an elastic film laminated to one or more nonwoven web materials is provided. The composite is formed by passing the film through a nip to bond the film to the nonwoven web material(s). Concurrent with bond formation, apertures are also formed in the elastic film. The apertures are of a size sufficient to provide a desired level of texture, softness, hand feel, and/or aesthetic appeal to the composite without having a significant adverse effect on its elastic properties. Aperture and bond formation are accomplished in the present invention by selectively controlling certain parameters of the lamination process, such as film content, bonding pattern, degree of film tension, bonding conditions, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medical adhesive tape or sheet having a superior texture, which can be easily cut with hands to form a good cross-section. The medical adhesive tape or sheet of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a support, which is a multi-layer laminate of non-woven fabrics having different fiber diameters and treated with a sealer, and an adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the support, wherein at least the support is perforated, the perforation forms plural pores sequenced at least in one direction, the ratio (b/a) of interval a of the perforated part and interval b of the non-perforated part in one direction is 1-1.5, and the ratio (c/d) of the tensile strength c in the longitudinal direction and the tensile strength d in the width direction is 0.8-1.7.

Abstract: Laminated steel panels which are subjected to forming and assembly operations such as welding that subject the composite construction to high temperatures in localized regions. The metal laminate structure has metal skins sandwiching one or more layers of polymeric material. The polymeric material incorporates cavity structures which are designed to accommodate the gaseous components liberated during welding and other high temperature processes.

Abstract: A faced building insulation assembly includes a first facing forming a first major surface of the assembly with a central field portion having one or more spunbond continuous polymeric filament mat layers. Preferably, the facing is fungi growth resistant and has a selected water vapor permeance rating as applied to an insulation layer of the assembly. The facing may also include one or more polymeric film layers, a fungi growth inhibiting agent, a pesticide, and/or a heat activated bonding agent that bonds the facing to the insulation layer of the assembly. The insulation assembly may also include a second facing forming a second major surface of the assembly that has a water vapor permeance rating equal to or differing from the first facing.

Abstract: A sound-proof wall made of FRP in the form of a sound-proof wall panel that includes a core and skin members made of FRP positioned on both sides of the core and whose weight per nit area is within the range of 10-60 kg/m2; and a method of producing the same. This sound-proof wall, though light in weight, has a superior sound insulation property and will never corrode because it is made of FRP. Further, it has a high degree of freedom of engineering design including sound-proof property, design, and shape, capable of producing a desired sound-proof wall with case. Further, since it has a high specific strength, it is possible to attain a drastic weight reduction while retaining the necessary strength, and facilitate working, shorten construction time, and reduce construction cost.

Abstract: The invention relates to: a label for in-mold forming having excellent suitability for delabeling which comprises a thermoplastic resin film base layer (I) and a heat-sealable resin layer (II) and in which the heat-sealable resin layer (II) has an adhesion strength as measured at 23° C. of 300 gf/15 mm or higher and an adhesion strength as measured at 90° C. of 290 gf/15 mm or lower; and a labeled resin container having the label bonded thereto.

Abstract: An article includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a slot disposed in the second surface, the slot having a bottom surface substantially parallel to the second surface, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is substantially perpendicular to the second surface and wherein the first sidewall includes a plurality of beveled edge portions in physical communication with the second surface and the bottom surface; and a plurality of passage holes extending through the substrate from the first surface to the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of passage holes are aligned within the slot such that at least one beveled edge portion is disposed between two passage holes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a probe card for imager devices, and methods of fabricating same. In one illustrative embodiment, a method of forming a probe card includes performing at least one etching process to define a plurality of light openings in a body of the probe card and forming a plurality of probe pins extending from the body. In another illustrative embodiment, a probe card that includes a body, at least one light opening formed in the body and at least one light conditioning device positioned within the at least one light opening is disclosed.

Abstract: Gas-permeable membranes comprising a microporous film and a coating on the microporous film, the coating being obtained by coating the microporous film with a liquid coating composition comprising a polymer and hollow polymeric particles dispersed in the composition, and then solidifying the coating. The gas-permeable membrane has a reduced ratio of carbon dioxide permeability to oxygen permeability.

Abstract: A cover plate of a portable electronic device has an outer plate, an inner plate, and a protective layer. The protective layer is arranged between the outer plate and the inner plate, and the protective layer is a uniform reticulated structure. The outer further includes first a plating, a second plating and a third plating. Moreover, the method for fabricating the cover plate is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An anti-rewet fabric is used for carrying a fiber web through an air press. The ant-rewet fabric includes at least one air distribution fabric layer, one air distribution fabric layer being configured for contacting the fiber web, and a perforated film layer and/or a spectra membrane, at least the perforated film layer being made of a polymeric or polyester film. At least the perforated film layer has a first film side and a second film side, the first film side being one of laminated and attached to the one air distribution fabric layer.

Abstract: A laminate membrane having an elastomer body and a contact layer applied to the elastomer body. The contact layer is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). A barrier layer configured as a permeation barrier is additionally provided, which is disposed between the contact layer and the elastomer body, or applied to the side of the contact layer that faces away from the elastomer body.

Abstract: A packaging device and method for absorbing and reducing moisture as well as a manufacturing process for such device. The packaging device is a container made from paperboard such as containerboards or linerboards with a corrugated medium. The paperboard is insulated with moisture absorbing additives comprising charcoal, activated charcoal, activated carbon, or substances mostly comprised of carbon. Perforations may be added in the boards to further permit moisture to reach the corrugated medium, permitting further absorption by the additives embedded within the corrugated medium in between the boards. This packaging device and method is favorable for storing or transporting objects which are sensitive to or would benefit from low moisture/humidity conditions.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a laminate is disclosed. The laminate is for forming a package having one or more windows for viewing the contents of said package. The process comprises the step of extrusion laminating, onto a first material perforated by a hole for and defining each of said windows, a heat-sealable second material. A laminate produced by the process is also disclosed. A heat-sealed package produced with the laminate is also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible diffuser membrane for diffusing gas into a liquid includes a substrate covered wholly or partially by a thin fluorocarbon elastomer coating. The coating is applied after the substrate has been fully constructed and cured. The coating is then mixed with an adhesive catalyst and applied by spraying or in another suitable manner to the substrate. The substrate and coating are then heated to a temperature such as 350° F.-800° F. adequate to form a strong chemical, molecular and adhesive bond between the coating and substrate. Perforations are formed in the membrane, the substrate may be treated with a biocide allowing the uncoated edges of the perforations to be coated with the biocide and resist biological growth.

Abstract: A composite thermal protection structure, for applications such as atmospheric re-entry vehicles, that can withstand temperatures as high as 3600° F. The structure includes an exposed surface cap having a specially formulated coating, an insulator base adjacent to the cap with another specially formulated coating, and one or more pins that extend from the cap through the insulator base to tie the cap and base together, through ceramic bonding and mechanical attachment. The cap and insulator base have corresponding depressions and projections that mate and allow for differences in thermal expansion of the cap and base. A thin coating of a reaction cured glass formulation is optionally provided on the structure to allow reduce oxidization and/or to reduce catalytic efficiency.

Abstract: An evaporative pad comprising a plurality of layers of highly absorbent slit and expanded wicking papers and at least one layer of slit and expanded non-absorbent material carrying a coating of adsorbent particles bonded to exposed surfaces of the layer of non-absorbent material disposed between a pair of adjacent wicking layers in the pad. The wicking layers and non-absorbent layer coated with adsorbent particles are disposed in parallel overlying relationship to one another and bonded together to form the evaporative pad.

Abstract: An absorbent mat includes top and bottom layers of thermoplastic material with absorbent media disposed therebetween. The top and bottom layers are bonded directly together, or to the absorbent media disposed therebetween, in spaced-apart bond sites. One or more perforations are formed as a result of bonding in the top and/or bottom layers in a peripheral portion of each bond. Each perforation is in communication with the absorbent media and provides a pathway through which liquid can pass. The top and bottom layers may be monolithic thermoplastic film with an aperture formed therethrough at each respective bond by stretching the multi-layer absorbent mat. One or more perforations are formed in the peripheral portion of each bond site thereof as a result of stretching. Each perforation is in communication with the absorbent media and provides a pathway through which liquid can pass into the absorbent media.

Abstract: A bulky sheet material having three-dimensional protrusions 10 is disclosed. The sheet material comprises a first layer 1 and a second layer 2 adjacent to the first layer 1. The first layer 1 and the second layer 2 is partly joined together at joints 3 in a prescribed pattern. The first layer 1 has a number of raised portions which are located among the joints 3. The second layer 2 comprises a material which exhibits elastomeric behavior. The bulky sheet material 10 exhibits elastomeric behavior as a whole and breathability.

Abstract: As subject of the present invention, a woven composite fabric, comprising metal elements and polymer elements is provided. The metal elements being metal wires, bundles of metal wires, metal strands or metal cords. According to the invention, the polymer elements are polymer tapes, having a substantially rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: A method of restoring a section of a composite includes the steps of removing an undesirable section of a perforated composite and depositing a repair material in the location of the removed, undesirable section. The repair material is then cured. Before completing the curing step, one or more opening are formed through the repair material to produce one or more perforations through the repair material upon completing the curing step.

Abstract: To provide an aluminium composite structure having a highly airtight channel therein, including: a core material having a concave groove on a surface; a covering material made up of aluminium or aluminium alloy which covers the surface of the core material other than an inner surface of the concave groove; and a lid which is firmly fixed to the covering material to close an opening of the concave groove of the core material, forms a channel for running a heat exchange medium therein, and is made up of the aluminium or aluminium alloy, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Fibrous structures, more particularly fibrous structures comprising a region of auxiliary bonding and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a top plate for a unitary suspension device for a multi-element type bed base made with a plurality of unitary suspension devices disposed in rows and columns on a support platform, the top plate being quadrangular in shape and including in its central region fastener members for fastening to the top end of a suspension structure of a unitary device, wherein the corners of the top face of the plate are raised and define a horizontal plane situated above the face, and wherein the top plate presents around its central region a first convex surface forming a dome. Advantageously, the top face of the top plate presents in the vicinity of each of its corners a second convex surface tangential to the horizontal plane and connected to the dome via demarcation lines.

Abstract: A composite structure, and method of manufacturing it, having a specified width, length, and height defining a top and bottom the composite structure. The composite structure includes a three dimensional structural core constructed of a polymer with a first series of a geometric pattern repeated along its length. The structural core also has a second series of the geometric pattern repeated along the width thereof. The geometric patter may be a sinusoidal curve or a substantially pyramidal shape. The composite structure also includes a first reinforcement layer made of a polymer positioned above the structural core and bonded thereto. It also includes a second reinforcement layer made of a polymer that is positioned below the structural core and bonded thereto. The composite structure may also include a decorative layer above the first reinforcement layer, an acoustical batting layer positioned between the first reinforcement layer and the structural core, and may include fire retardant chemicals.

Abstract: A granular epoxy resin is made by pulverizing an epoxy resin which is solid at ordinary temperature and can exhibit excellent fluidity during molding because of its low melt viscosity in which the total content of components having a molecular weight of 500 or less among components of n1=0 in the following general formula (1) and/or components of n2=0 in the following general formula (2) is 50% by mass or more of the entire epoxy resin, or, the total content of components having a molecular weight 400 or less among components of n1=0 in the following general formula (1) and/or components of n2=0 in the following general formula (2) is 20% by mass or more of the entire epoxy resin. The content of low molecular weight compounds having a molecular weight 200 or less in the granular epoxy resin is 0.3% by mass or less.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a glass circuit board includes the steps of providing a glass substrate; forming a metal layer on a surface of the glass substrate; forming a metal connecting layer on the metal layer; patterning the metal layer and the metal connecting layer to expose a part of the surface of the glass substrate; and forming an insulation layer with at least one opening on the patterned metal connecting layer and the exposed part of the surface. A glass circuit board is also disclosed, which includes a glass substrate, a patterned metal layer, a patterned metal connecting layer and an insulation layer. The glass substrate has a surface. The patterned metal layer is disposed on the surface of the glass substrate, and a part of the surface is exposed from the patterned metal layer. The patterned metal connecting layer is disposed on the patterned metal layer.

Abstract: The facing of a faced building insulation assembly includes a central field portion with a selected water vapor permeance rating that is bonded to an insulation layer to provide the faced building insulation assembly with a selected water vapor permeance rating. The facing may have lateral tabs and may be separable longitudinally along separable locations in the insulation layer of the assembly. The field portion of the facing may include a fungi growth inhibiting agent, a pesticide, a coating to stiffen the facing and/or decrease the flame spread and smoke formation characteristics of the facing, and/or a heat activated bonding agent that bonds the facing to the insulation layer of the assembly.

Abstract: Elastic laminates and methods of making same are provided, wherein the laminate includes an elastic film laminated to at least one substrate web, and wherein the elastic film has been stretched at least twice prior to bonding the film to the substrate layer. Such laminates possess improved bond strength between the film and the substrate web and have greater elongation versus laminates made with a film that has been stretched only once.

Abstract: A floor covering characterized as having a strong noise-reducing properties for the interior trim of means of transport. The floor covering has, on the passenger side, a textile or non-textile surface, acoustically coupled through at least one microperforated sheet to a fibrous non-woven and/or foamed plastic. A microperforated sheet having a hole diameter from 0.2 to 0.5 mm and an interhole distance from 3 to 7 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet comprising a substrate comprising a nonwoven fabric and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on at least one side of the substrate, the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet having a plurality of penetrating pores which penetrate the substrate and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer so that corners of the penetrating pores are aligned in at least one direction, the penetrating pores having a flat polygonal shape, and in which, the penetration pore has, among the corners aligned in one direction, at least two corners facing each other in one direction each having an angle of less than 90°; a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet comprising a substrate comprising a nonwoven fabric and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on at least one side of the substrate, the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet having a plurality of pores aligned in at least one direction, the pores having a shape in which at least t

Abstract: An uncured composite product having a middle fibrous reinforcement, a thermosetting-resin based layer and a hardening-agent based layer for the thermosetting resin. The thermosetting-resin based layer is placed on one side of the fibrous reinforcement and the hardening-agent based layer is placed on the other side so that the fibrous reinforcement forms a physical barrier between the thermosetting resin and the hardener. When heated, the thermosetting resin and/or hardener flows across the physical barrier to provide mixing and resultant curing.

Abstract: A tile, made for example of leather, having a first face, a second face, side edges and a plurality of holes that bring into communication first face with second face. In a lining made with such tiles like this, the holes lead the air from below to above the tiles. To improve further the air flow through the tile, on the second face a plurality of grooves are made that extend from a central zone up to the side edges of the tile. This way, an air path is formed between the lining and the floor leading the air to holes and then into the room at the side of first face. A favorable exchange rate through a floor lining made with them is obtained, combined with a heat exchanger embedded in the floor.

Abstract: A disposable wipe-out sheet that includes a plurality of long fibers bonded to a heat-sealable base sheet by sealing lines. The long fibers include groups continuously extending between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines to form bridge-like portions and groups severed in two sections between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines so as to fluff upward on the base sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colored reinforced article of manufacture having a substantially uniform distribution of color. The colored reinforced article of manufacture comprises a fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin matrix and a non-appertured colored veil in the thermosetting resin matrix.

Abstract: Methods for forming and the intermediate greensheet products formed are provided by attaching a removable support film to a first surface of a greensheet and a frame to a second surface of the greensheet. The support film is preferably a peelable support film cast to the first surface of the greensheet for providing strength thereto. A plurality of openings are formed in the greensheet by punching into the support film, through the support film and then through the greensheet. During this process, the support film provides added strength to the greensheet therein significantly reducing embossing and deformation of such greensheet. A second support film may be attached to the removable support film using an adhesive layer, which, is extruded into the openings upon attachment. The support film(s) may be peeled off the greensheet with little or no impact on via locations as a metal frame continues to support the greensheet.

Abstract: A barrier wall (330) of a color filter includes a polysiloxane or its derivative. The polysiloxane or its derivative contains at least one siloxane unit. A manufacturing method for the barrier wall includes the steps of: providing a transparent substrate (310); forming a photoresist layer (300) on the substrate, the photoresist layer including a polysiloxane or its derivative, the polysiloxane or its derivative containing at least one siloxane unit; arranging a photomask (360) between the photoresist layer and a light source (370) and exposing the photoresist layer; and developing the photoresist layer and forming the barrier wall. A color filter includes a substrate and a plurality of sub-pixels each defined by a barrier wall. The barrier wall includes a polysiloxane or its derivative. The polysiloxane or its derivative contains at least one siloxane unit. Each sub-pixel carries a color ink (e.g., R, G, or B) therein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a reticulated web, mesh or netting the polymeric netting comprising two sets of strands at angles to each other and formed from a profile extruded three dimensional film having a first face and a second face. The profile extruded film is cut in regular intervals along the X-dimension on one or more faces or alternatively in alternating fashion on the first face and the second face. The cut film is then stretched (oriented) in the lengthwise dimension creating a nonplanar netting characterized by land portions on the top and bottom surfaces with connecting leg portions extending between the land portion on the top and bottom surfaces.

Abstract: A structural element for use in aerospace applications such as a structural element suitable as an aircraft component is described. The composite structure comprises: (a) a rib having a first end and a second end; (b) at least one member such as a face sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface; and (c) a rib-receiving member integral to the inner surface of the at least one member, wherein the rib-receiving member comprises at least one rib-receiving element having an opening therein for receiving the first end of the rib and at least one cover sheet having an opening therein for receiving the first end of the rib.

Abstract: A template assembly for use in the production of a variable depth building wall surface, which may be simulative of multiple units separated by mortar joints, such as a simulated brick, stone, tile, or mosaic surface. The template assembly is formed of a backing sheet which is releasably attached to a substrate formed of nonwoven spunbond polyester material, which may be fiberglass reinforced. The substrate is a unitary sheet having a plurality of upwardly extending strips connected by a plurality of sidewardly extending strips. The strips define a plurality of openings within which simulated building units may be formed. A first layer is applied to a wall surface, the template backing is removed and the template adhered to the first layer, and then a second layer is applied over the template. When the template is removed, those areas corresponding to the template strips will be recessed from the second layer.