Abstract: Disclosed is a film key sheet with a key top protruding from a resin film which allows a further reduction in thickness and provides a sufficient degree of clarity in visually recognizing a display portion thereof, and a method for manufacturing such a film key sheet. The film key sheet has a film removal hole piercing through the resin film, with a hole edge portion raised from the surface of the resin film being secured to the side surface of the key top. Thus, no resin film exists on the upper and bottom surfaces of the key top, so that it is possible to achieve a further reduction in thickness independently of the foldability of the resin film and drawing accuracy and to provide clarity in visual recognition of a display portion at the bottom of the key top.

Abstract: A method for sealing flexible graphite sheets formed from exfoliated graphite particles is provided. A textured surface is provided onto the graphite sheet to facilitate the infusion of a sealant into the internal pores of the sheet.

Abstract: In a soft grip element for hand-operated electric machine tools which have a machine housing (10) with a molded-on or attached handle, which has a stiff shell body (18) which is detachably placed machine housing (10) and/or the handle (11), and a coating (19) of soft elastic material which covers the shell body, to form an air reservoir under the surface of the user's hand, in the free surface of the coating (19) a host of recesses (20) is made.

Abstract: A decorative molding/casing for use in decorating a room or furniture as disclosed. The decorative molding/casing in general has a routed or lazered front surface establishing a front face section. The rear surface of the molding/casing is preferably milled to create a longitudinal groove which establishes a first interior surface and a pair of symmetric support sections. Any desired artistic design cutouts may then be routed or lazered through the front face section and through the first interior surface into the longitudinal groove. A filler material is then colored or selected. The filler material may then be positioned within the longitudinal groove between the pair of symmetric support sections. The colored surface of the filler material may then be positioned proximate to the first interior surface where the filler material may be secured to the first interior surface by any preferred means as desired by an individual.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an article of manufacture. The method includes bringing at least a portion of a heated thermoplastic sheet into contact with at least a portion of the first surface of a support having a plurality of perforations. A vacuum is formed on the second surface of the support, and portions the heated thermoplastic sheet are drawn through the perforations of the support and to the second surface side of the support. Thermoplastic attachment heads are formed on the second surface side of the support, from the thermoplastic material of the sheet that is drawn through the perforations. The thermoplastic sheet and the support are fixedly attached one to the other by means of the edges of the perforations being embedded in the thermoplastic material of the sheet drawn therethrough, and the thermoplastic attachment heads. Also disclosed are articles of manufacture, such as interior and exterior automotive body panels and components.

Abstract: One or more sheet material layers in a multi-layer laminated structure is reinforced by adhesive bridges that extend through openings in the layer and tie together the layers on either side of the reinforced layer. A plurality of openings are provided in the layer or layers to be reinforced. The openings are spaced apart and distributed over the surface of the layer. Accordingly, when the layer is incorporated into a multi-layer structure, the adhesive applied to the layer, or to the layers on either side thereof, is forced through the openings so that a continuous adhesive connection is formed between the layers on opposite sides of the reinforced layer via the adhesive bridges that extend through the openings.

Abstract: A sheet composed of multiple films for providing peel-off lids for containers comprising a first film set of films, with a film layer of aluminum, an external polythene film and an internal orientated plastic film; a second film set heat-sealed to the edge of a container to be closed, with a pre-perforated polyester film coupled, by an adhesive, to a non-perforated polythene film heat-sealed to the edge of the container; and a hot-extruded polythene layer interposed between the two film sets to couple the last polyester film of the first film set and the first polyester film of the second film set.

Abstract: A bulk modulus elastomeric element is employed in the present invention. The material from which the invention is fabricated is formed as a sheet, which has a plurality of channels that run through, or partially through it. The holes in the sheet are angled such that the remaining material may be of a parallelogram shape. The top and bottom surfaces of the particular element may be rectangular, circular, hexagonal, or other shapes, since the shape of the end surface is not important to the invention. An edge of an upper end surface is displaced from a remote edge of the lower surface so that a vertical line from one edge normal to the upper surface, is displaced from the remote edge of the lower surface, so that it preferably does not intersect any part of the lower surface when no forces are applied to the surfaces. However, in some instances, under load, a small overlap at the cross-sectional areas of the upper surface and lower surfaces, may be desirable.

Abstract: An elastic pad is formed of a protective covering, and an elastic member which is encased by the protective covering and is formed of three elastic bodies capable of expanding and springing back to their original shapes. One of the three elastic bodies is sandwiched between other two of the three elastic bodes, so as to provide the elastic pad with a good quality of elasticity.

Abstract: A base textile with a camouflage pattern is subjected to hot fluid streams to create flat regions and puckered or wrinkled regions, enhancing the three dimensional characteristics of the resulting material.

Abstract: A fireproof thermally insulating barrier for a safety garment, the barrier having a front face for facing an external source of heat or radiation, and a rear face opposite from its front face. The barrier includes a plurality of perforations, each opening out to the front face and to the rear face of the barrier. A method of manufacturing such a barrier and a fireproof safety garment comprising at least one such barrier as internal thermal insulation are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system of reversibly absorbing liquid penetrations into electronic devices having a body and circuitry is described. The method and system comprises providing an absorbent sponge membrane structure in sheet-like form. The structure contains a hydrogel-forming core integrated into a blown polymer foam. The method and system includes placing the absorbent structure within the electronic device such that the hydrogel-forming core and blown polymer foam at least partly covers the electronic circuitry to be protected. A method and system in accordance with the present invention has the further advantage that due to the inclusion of the crystals into the open cells of the sponge, that structure is much easier to manufacture into various templates by punching or stamping holes where the keys and other mechanical obstructions such as bosses and supports must be accommodated.

Abstract: A fire blocking non-woven needlepunched textile structure, comprising a first fiber component containing polyacrylonitrile copolymer with a halogen containing monomer and a second fiber component. The second fiber component is selected such that it supports the first fiber component during burning, optionally including an inorganic filler as a coating for the first and second fiber components. In alternative embodiment, the present invention provides a fire blocking non-woven textile structure containing the above first and second fiber components, blended with a third binder fiber component in the form of a vertically lapped nonwoven structure.

Abstract: One or more sheet material layers in a multi-layer laminated structure is reinforced by adhesive bridges that extend through openings in the layer and tie together the layers on either side of the reinforced layer. A plurality of openings are provided in the layer or layers to be reinforced. The openings are spaced apart and distributed over the surface of the layer. Accordingly, when the layer is incorporated into a multi-layer structure, the adhesive applied to the layer, or to the layers on either side thereof, is forced through the openings so that a continuous adhesive connection is formed between the layers on opposite sides of the reinforced layer via the adhesive bridges that extend through the openings.

Abstract: A surface repair patch for closing an opening around a fixture which is adjacent to or protrudes from a surface is provided. The surface repair patch comprises a sheet having a plurality of openings which extend from the first side to the second side of the sheet. The sheet supports, positions, and reinforces a curable repair compound on a surface before the repair compound is cured. The sheet includes a removable first section which has a border defined by a first line of holes. The first line of holes is configured such that the removable first section may be removed from the sheet by applying pressure to the removable first section. The sheet of the repair patch may further include a removable second section having a border defined by a second line of holes which facilitate removal of the removable second section from the sheet. The sheet may also include a third line of holes which extend from the border of the removable first section to the periphery of the sheet.

Abstract: A decorative molding/casing for use in decorating a room or furniture as disclosed. The decorative molding/casing in general has a routed or lazered front surface establishing a front face section. The rear surface of the molding/casing is preferably milled to create a longitudinal groove which establishes a first interior surface and a pair of symmetric support sections. Any desired artistic design cutouts may then be routed or lazered through the front face section and through the first interior surface into the longitudinal groove. A filler material is then colored or selected. The filler material may then be positioned within the longitudinal groove between the pair of symmetric support sections. The colored surface of the filler material may then be positioned proximate to the first interior surface where the filler material may be secured to the first interior surface by any preferred means as desired by an individual.

Abstract: A trim panel (1) and a method of making a trim panel (1) comprising providing a formable sheet (12) having at least one layer, locating the sheet (12) adjacent to a forming surface (80), conforming the sheet (12) to the forming surface (80) so that the sheet (12) has a characterizing topography (15) and removing the sheet (12) from the forming surface (80). A substrate (40) is provided having a rear surface (45) and an opening (55) therethrough. Lastly, the sheet (12) is attached to the rear surface (45) of the substrate (40) so that the characterizing topography (15) extends through the opening (55). Alternatively, the sheet (12) may comprise at least one tab (17) and the substrate (40) may comprise at least one tab opening (57) wherein the tab (17) is inserted into the tab opening (57) to snap-fit the pieces together.

Abstract: A composite sheet comprises a hydrophobic first plastic film layer forming an upper surface of the sheet, a second plastic film layer forming a lower surface of the sheet and a hydrophobic intermediate fibrous assembly layer disposed between these two layers. The first plastic film layer includes a plurality of first plane regions spaced one from another and extending parallel one to another in one direction and sawtooth-shaped first rising regions formed along edges of the first plane regions and the second plastic film layer includes a plurality of second plane regions. Such composite sheet is breathable but liquid-resistant and suitable for use for disposable garments.

Abstract: A structure and method for fastening an emblem to a molded article by inserting thermoplastic resin mounting feet, protruding from the emblem, through holes formed in the molded article and subsequent thermal deformation of the feet to establish a secure attachment.

Abstract: An article of footwear provides a dual energy management system to improve the biomechanical properties of the article of footwear. The article of footwear includes a forefoot portion, a rearfoot portion, and a sole layer. The sole layer is divided into a first area and a second area. The first area extends over the forefoot portion and comprises an elastic material. The second area extends over the rearfoot portion and comprises a viscous material.

Abstract: A support structure includes a first sheet with perforations having a front surface and a back surface and a second sheet with perforation having a front surface and a back surface. Each perforation in the first sheet and the second sheet has a portion adjacent to the front surface of the sheet that is wider than a portion of the perforation that is adjacent to the back surface of the sheet. A core made of a first material is formed between the back surface of the first sheet and the back surface of the second sheet and within the perforations to anchor the first sheet and the second sheet to the core. Molded features may be disposed on the front surfaces of the sheets and integrally formed with the core through perforations in the sheets. The support structure may be used in a horizontal base or an end-of-arm tool.

Abstract: An acoustic panel comprises a core layer of honeycomb whose opposite sides are covered by face sheets each comprising a perforated metal plate and a sheet of metal cloth such as woven wire or metal felt. The perforated metal plates are bonded to the core and the metal cloth sheets form the outer surfaces of the panel. Each metal cloth sheet has an acoustic resistance of 5 to 300 Rayls. The perforated metal plates have an open area of about 20 to 40 percent in preferred embodiments. Noise in a nozzle is suppressed by disposing a plurality of the acoustic panels in the nozzle duct with the panels oriented radially and spaced apart about a circumference of the duct.

Abstract: The invention relates to metal-plastic composites in which the coefficients of thermal expansion of the plastic structures used are similar to those of the metals used, and whose strengths and stiffnesses are superior to those of purely metallic structures.

Abstract: A composite panel includes a support layer and a facing layer. The support layer has an outer surface and cavities that open through the outer surface. The cavities enlarge inward from the outer surface to form overhanging edges. The facing layer is a cement mixture that flows around the overhanging edges to overlap the support layer so that the support layer and facing layer are mechanically interlocked.

Abstract: An improved step ladder of a type having at least one step and a corresponding number of step pads. The improvement includes each step pad being replaceably and interchangeably attached to an associated step, each step having a plurality of throughbores extending vertically therethrough, each step pad having a plurality of tits depending. therefrom that replaceably and interchangeably engage in the plurality of throughbores in the associated step, respectively, and each tit having a wide base coincident with the associated step pad, a pointed tip that facilitates entering into an associated throughbore, and a pinched waist which is releasably captured in the associated throughbore when the pointed tip passes into the associated throughbore, a distance requiring the tit to compress so as to allow the pinched waist to receive the step and then expand to releasably capture the step in the pinched waist, and as a result thereof, releasably lock the step pad onto the associated step.

Abstract: The following disclosure describes a wood-product based door or window component including a wood-product based core having opposing first and second surfaces and at least a first side edge. Overlaying at least part of the first surface is a first overlay structure that includes a resin-impregnated paper, and overlaying at least part of the second surface is a second overlay structure that includes a resin-impregnated paper. The wood product based core has an edge band attached to the first side edge, and the edge band includes a resin-impregnated paper. The edge band is attached so that a portion of the wood-product based core is between the resin-impregnated paper of the edge band and the resin-impregnated paper overlaying the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A bonding structure for synthetic resin parts that can improve bonding strength at the bonding through heat, and is not influenced by the change in ambient temperature after bonding. The bonding structure for synthetic resin parts according to the present invention comprises: a cylindrical projection formed on at least one part of two synthetic resin parts that are to be bonded with each other, the cylindrical projection to be bonded to the other part such that a closed space is formed between the cylindrical projection and the other part; and at least one opening communicating inside and outside of the closed space with each other.

Abstract: A laminated plastic and metal component is described, consisting of at least two metallic molded parts and which are connected to one another by injected thermoplastic molding composition, characterized in that in the area of the connection point of the molded parts, the molded parts form with the plastic a form closure, and in that the molded parts have no direct contact with one another, and in that the plastic forms an electrically insulating layer between the molded parts.

Abstract: Bottle-holder stiff back for diving activities, comprising a shell in plastic material, characterized in that pads and/or inserts of expanded or soft padding material are applied on the side of said shell turned towards the user's back.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for providing substantially planarized surfaces in the manufacture of electronic devices. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for protecting apertures in the manufacture of electronic devices.

Abstract: This invention relates to a grid structure (1) for reinforcement in road building, with crossing strands of warp and woof. The openings of the grid are traversed by longitudinal-laminar belts of textile material, leaving free passage openings.

Abstract: A composite structural article is described. The composite structural article comprises: (a) a core body fabricated from a high-strength material, said core body having a plurality of perforations; and (b) a plastics part of thermoplastic material abutting at least a portion of a surface of said core body. The core body (a) is joined to said plastics part (b) by means of joining elements which extend through at least some of the perforations in the core sheet. The joining elements form an interlocking engagement between the core body and the plastics part that is perpendicular to the plane of the core body. The joining elements and perforations are mutually dimensioned to allow reversible frictional movement between the core body and the plastics part along at least one of the x and y direction of the plane of each of the core body and the plastics part.

Abstract: A combined baffle and reinforcing assembly is provided for use within the cavity of a structural member to dampen acoustic transmissions through the cavity and provide reinforcement in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the structural member. The assembly includes a synthetic carrier which includes an interior area, marginal rim, and an attachment member preferably in the form of a clip for insertion to the corresponding hole in the wall of the structural member, and a circumscribing and continuous band of reinforcing material extending around the periphery of the carrier. The assembly may be economically manufactured by co-injection molding or insert molding of the thermally expansible material around the carrier. The marginal rim of the carrier may include base wall and a support flange for receiving the thermally expansible material thereon.

Abstract: A decorative molding/casing for use in decorating a room or furniture as disclosed. The decorative molding/casing in general has a routed or lazered front surface establishing a front face section. The rear surface of the molding/casing is preferably milled to create a longitudinal groove which establishes a first interior surface and a pair of symmetric support sections. Any desired artistic design cutouts may then be routed or lazered through the front face section and through the first interior surface into the longitudinal groove. A filler material is then colored or selected. The filler material may then be positioned within the longitudinal groove between the pair of symmetric support sections. The colored surface of the filler material may then be positioned proximate to the first interior surface where the filler material may be secured to the first interior surface by any preferred means as desired by an individual.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrically conductive composition for use in a through hole of an electric component, comprising a noble metal powder, a base metal powder and an organic vehicle, the amount of the base metal to 100 parts by weight of the noble metal is about 1 to 95 parts by weight. The composition provides baked electrodes free from structural defects, such as a discontinuity or separation due to shrinkage on calcination.

Abstract: A composite material includes five distinct layers of material: two thin outer layers or panels, a central rigid core and intermediate foam layers on both sides of the core which fill the regions between the core and outer panels. The core can be a wide variety of material but is preferably a rigid foam or wood having resin or epoxy impregnated fiber or fiber filled outer skins. An array of apertures extends through the core. During the fabrication process, the apertures facilitate cross flow of the foam and ensure even distribution thereof. As a finished product, the foam filled apertures ensure positive location and retention of the core within the foam. The foam may be any suitable injectable foam but is preferably a composition which remains resilient upon curing as such foam more readily accommodates dimensional changes between the layers due to, for example, ambient temperatures changes.

Abstract: A webstock device for providing a signaling function while being relatively camouflaged includes sheet-like webstock material, a cavity in the webstock material, a signaling device at least partly contained in the cavity, and means for retaining the signaling device at least partly in the cavity. The cavity in the webstock material is closed by respective layers of material and a cover layer can be printed with desired information, instructions, etc. The signaling device may be an accousto-magnetic signaling device, an RF device or other signaling device. The invention also includes methods and apparatus for making the webstock device and methods for using the device.

Abstract: A method for attaching fabric to a structural part. The structural part is at least partially surrounded by fabric at least on one side. The structural part, which is provided with holes, is surrounded by the fabric at least in the region of the holes on both hole-opening sides. Fabric pieces on one side are inserted through the holes and are connected to the fabric of the other side in the region of the hole openings by bonding or welding.

Abstract: A laminated substrate is prepared, the laminated substrate having two layers including a first film and a second film in tight contact with the first film, the second film being made of a material capable of being etched with synchrotron radiation light. A mask member with a pattern is disposed in tight contact with the surface of the second film of the laminated structure or at a distance from the surface of the second film, the pattern of the mask member being made of a material not transmitting the synchrotron radiation light. The synchrotron radiation light is applied on a partial surface area of the second film via the mask member to etch the second film where the synchrotron radiation light is applied and to expose a partial surface area of the first film on the bottom of an etched area.

Abstract: A curable masking material for protecting a passage hole in a metal-based substrate is formed of an extrudable resin composition. The resin composition is thermally stable at elevated temperatures, and does not serve as an adhesion site for any coatings which are applied over the masking material. In addition, the resin composition has non-Newtonian flow characteristics and is adapted to form a protrusion extending from the passage hole upon extrusion to fill the passage hole.

Abstract: A laminated plastic and metal component is described, consisting of at least two metallic moulded parts (1; 21; 31; 41) and (2; 22; 32; 42) which are connected to one another by gated thermoplastic plastic (3), characterised in that in the area of the connection point (17) of the moulded parts (1; 21; 31; 41) and (2; 22; 32; 42) the moulded parts (1; 21; 31; 41) and (2; 22; 32; 42) form with the plastic (3) a form closure, that the moulded parts (1; 21; 31; 41) and (2; 22; 32; 42) have no direct contact with one another, and that the plastic (3) forms an electrically insulating layer between the moulded parts (1; 21; 31; 41) and (2; 22; 32; 42).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a shielded automobile component and the shielded automobile component itself. The component includes a composite formed of a metal sheet which includes protrusions which extend from a surface of the metal sheet and a blow-molded thermoplastic layer formed around the protrusions which fixes the blow-molded layer to the metal sheet during the molding process. The protrusions on the metal sheet define plain polygonal areas which are free of protrusions.

Abstract: A method for temporarily protecting at least one passage hole in a metal-based substrate from being obstructed by at least one coating applied over the substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A covering material which can be plastically deformed by band and extended in at least one direction. The covering material has a substrate with openings, at least the top side of which substrate has a top coating which covers the openings. To create an economical covering material for covering the gap between a planar surface and a structured surface, in particular a highly structured roof surface, the covering material can be extended in at least one direction more than 30%, can be bent perpendicular to the direction of extension, and the entire surface of which covering material can be permanently and plastically deformed in three dimensions. The top coating is of a thin flat stock and that the coated substrate is, at least in the direction opposite the direction of extension, compressed, crepe-like, by at least 25% of its original length so that the surface of the covering material exhibits irregular little corrugations.

Abstract: A substantially acoustically transparent speaker grille is bonded or molded to a rear shelf panel located between the cabin and trunk of a vehicle. The grille is pressed into and laminated between a pair of resin impregnated sheets of fibrous material during a hot press molding operation. The grille and shelf panel is overlaid with a layer of covering fabric so as to present a smooth aesthetic appearance within the vehicle cabin.

Abstract: A structure and method for fastening an emblem to a molded article by inserting thermoplastic resin mounting feet, protruding from the emblem, through holes formed in the molded article and subsequent thermal deformation of the feet to establish a secure attachment.

Abstract: A composite molded product has a frame body (1) with a through bore that terminates at openings, and a button portion (2) with a pressing portion (3) extended through the through bore and a flange portion (4) fused to the frame body (1). A silicone resin layer (5, 24) is interposed between the frame body and the flange portion, and surrounds one of the openings. A method of manufacturing a composite molded product by molding a frame body, forming a silicone resin layer on a surface of the frame body, and simultaneously molding a button portion to a predetermined shape while fusion boding areas of the button portion contacting the frame body.

Abstract: An improved surface repair assembly for repairing a damaged portion of an exposed surface of is provided. The surface repair assembly includes a surface repair patch and a curable surface repair compound. The surface repair patch comprises a sheet which is formed from a plastically deformable inelastic polymeric material. The sheet has a plurality of openings which extend from the first side to the second side of the sheet. The openings are arranged about the sheet so that a network of strips of polymeric material is formed. Each of the strips is capable of being plastically deformed in any direction so that the sheet may be shaped to correspond to the contour of the surface being repaired. The sheet supports, positions, and reinforces the curable repair compound on the surface before the repair compound is cured. In one version of the invention, the second side of the repair patch includes an adhesive for affixing the patch to the surface to be repaired.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a new method and apparatus to enable high yielding double sided and/or multipass screening in the manufacture of multilayer ceramic packages. Also, the present invention enables the screened features to be buried partially or fully with flat surface being available for high yielding post-sinter operations.

Abstract: A composite material and method of forming such composite material is provided in which first and second layers of plastic film are laminated together and define a multiplicity of spaced apart, gas filled cavities therebetween, and a third layer of a fibrous or other suitable material is mechanically bonded to one of the first and second layers of plastic film.