Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film suited as a substrate for magnetic recording media. The film comprises a polyester and inert particles and has at least one surface with protrusions formed by the existence of the inert particles. The surface has a parameter of surface topography .sqroot.(.beta./.sigma.) of 0.1 to 0.7. The average distance between adjacent protrusions is not more than 20 um and the coefficient of friction of the surface and the parameter of surface topography satisfies the following equations (1) and (2): ##EQU1## wherein y is the coefficient of friction, .beta. is mean flatness of protrusions and .sigma. is standard deviation of height distribution of protrusions.

Abstract: A cast simulated-stone containing flattened globules of overfilled, cured resin, which flattened globules substitute for natural stone chip additives and other such additives. The globules are formed by mixing an excess of a filler with a catalyzed liquid resin composition, the filler being added in an amount sufficient to cause the liquid to break apart into discrete, separable globules of resin composition. The globules are combined with a liquid resin composition and compressed and flattened in forming the simulated-stone.

Abstract: A film made from a weldable polymer material with projections. The projections are formed by particles which are applied, in particular sprayed, in the molten state onto the film surface. The welding factor is preferably significantly below 1.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for coating a substrate with plastisol and depositing pebbles into the ungelled coated plastisol is presented. A powder containing fusible particles compatible with the coated substrate and the pebbles is then deposited by at least one rotary silk-screen printing frame and thereafter a heat treatment is carried out in an oven or with infrared lamps at a temperature below the distortion temperature of the substrate in order to set the deposited materials.

Abstract: Decorative laminate having improved resistance against marring, abrasion, staining and crocking, and method for the preparation thereof, the laminate comprising a substrate and a decorative sheet, the decorative sheet having on the exposed surface a layer consisting essentially of a thermoset resin, substantially fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, fumed amorphous silica, and particulate abrasive material having a hardness higher than that of silica. Abrasion resistance greater than 3000 cycles (NEMA Wear) by the NEMA test LD 3-3.01 is obtained in combination with improved mar resistance.

Abstract: A marker assembly 1 comprises a support layer 2 that has a surface which is provided with a porous coating 3 of a curable material, e.g. a particulate epoxy coating. The coating may be printed on using for example an ink jet printer to form indicia 6, and may be cured after the indicia have been formed in order to render them substantially indelible. The opposite side of the support layer 2 may be provided with suitable means for supporting the maker on a surface, e.g. a layer 4 of adhesive. The marker may be formed from a dimensionally stable or dimensionally heat-recoverable material.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium having high running stability and good magnetic characteristics without causing an abrasion problem, which comprises a base film, a magnetic layer provided on one surface (i.e. the major surface) of the base film and a back coat layer provided on the other surface (i.e. the back surface) of the base film, the back coat layer comprising a binder and non-magnetic particles dispersed therein, characterized in that the non-magnetic particles comprise at least one soft inorganic pigment having a hardness of less than 5 in Mohs' scale of hardness and at least one hard inorganic pigment of not less than 5 in Mohs' scale of hardness and of not more than 0.2 .mu.m in average particle size in a weight ratio of the soft pigment to the hard pigment of 99:1 to 50:50.

Abstract: A process of forming a durable waterproof coating on a substrate comprising (a) applying to the surface of the substrate an aqueous dispersion comprising at least one film-forming polymer, pigment material including clay in an amount sufficient to improve the adhesion of the coating to the substrate, and water, the pigment volume concentration of the dispersion being greater than 15, and (b) allowing the dispersion to dry on the surface.

Abstract: A roofing adhesive particularly suited for use in connection with membrane roofing materials such as EPDM or neoprene is preferably compounded from butyl rubber, a cross-linking system for the butyl rubber and a tackifier. The tensile strength, elongation, modulus at 300% elongation and modulus at failure of the composition are adjusted within range by choice of components and concentration. The adhesive composition may preferably be formed into a tape for joining sheets of the membrane roofing material.

Abstract: Tape products for diverse end users are obtained by applying to a sheet backing a layer of normally tacky and pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) containing and completely surrounding resilient non-tacky hollow thermoplastic polymeric microspheres. When the PSA is permanently bonded to the backing and the exposed surface has an irregular contour, a removable and repositionable product results. When the PSA forms a continuous matrix that is strippably bonded to the backing and is 1 mm or more thick, the resultant product is a foamlike transfer tape or foam tape. Depending on the product, the PSA can contain from about 1/5 to about 2/3% of the microspheres by volume.

Abstract: A sheet coated with beads and comprising a flexible sheet substrate and a transparent bead layer formed on the surface of the substrate integrally therewith, with an adhesive layer provided therebetween. Another bead-coated sheet comprises an elastic flexible sheet substrate, a hard transparent bead layer formed over the surface of the substrate with an adhesive layer interposed therebetween, a transparent cover coat layer integrally formed on the bead layer and a transparent top coat layer integrally formed on the cover coat layer and having lower hardness than the beads. The coat layers permit the bead layer to retain surface projections provided by the beads.

Abstract: Pre-glued, coil-coated brake shoe stock is manufactured on a continuous coil coating line wherein a heavy gauge steel strip is continuously fed through abrasion and surface cleaning steps, spray treated with a phosphoric acid/alcohol solution followed by a spray of phenol-formaldehyde resin, a controlled curing step, and again coiled. Brake shoes stamped from the stock made under the particular conditions described have higher shear strength and adhesion to the brake pad or lining materials than those of the prior art and have fewer problems in manufacturing.

Abstract: A fire retardant composite roofing material comprising an upper layer of a fire retardant EPDM material and a lower layer of a non-fire retardant EPDM material, wherein this composite material is a cured sheet membrane, a vulcanizable flashing material, or non-vulcanizing flashing material.

Abstract: An improved process, particularly adapted for making that type of sheet vinyl covering materials known as inlaids by first depositing resinous particles on a wet ungelled layer of PVC plastisol or organosol and then passing the sheet between a heated, cylindrical surface and a means for gradually and uniformly increasing the contact pressure between the cylindrical surface and the coated surface of the sheet. Upon completion of the step, a substantially uniformly, gelled matrix layer is produced, with the resinous particles embedded therein, and having a smooth and firm surface of uniform thickness.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a magnetic recording medium comprising a biaxially oriented polyester film having an extremely low surface roughness and containing fine particles and specific higher aliphatic carboxylic acids and/or derivatives thereof, and a magnetic layer formed on one side of the polyester film.The magnetic recording medium exhibits a stable travelling nature even when it is not provided with a back coat layer, and is usable as a high-quality and high-density magnetic recording medium.

Abstract: A process of forming a durable waterproof coating on a substrate comprising (a) applying to the surface of the substrate an aqueous dispersion comprising at least one film-forming polymer, pigment material including clay in an amount sufficient to improve the adhesion of the coating to the substrate, and water, the pigment volume concentration of the dispersion being greater than 15, and (b) allowing the dispersion to dry on the surface.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film is provided, which has a plurality of depressions and a plurality of protrusions on at least one surface thereof, in a configuration such that at least one protrusion exists within each depression or at least protrusion exists in the area where two or more depressions are contiguous to each other depressions having an area fraction of from 1.times.10.sup.-3 to 6.times.10.sup.-1. The polyester film is useful as a substrate for magnetic recording tapes such as audio and video tapes, and the resultant magnetic recording tapes are excellent in both electromagnetic transducing characteristics and runnability.

Abstract: A sprayable matting lacquer is preferably applied to a transparent or translucent polymeric base film to provide the composite film with desired non-streaking matte properties so that such film becomes suitable for use by artists and the like. The matting lacquer includes a plastic resin film-forming agent, a soft matting agent formed of discrete uniformly spherical, smooth-surfaced polyolefin, preferably polyethylene particles having an average diameter not in excess of about 40 microns and perferably 10-40 microns and in a ratio of 1-3:3-1 to the resin, a relatively hard matting agent composed of particles of silica, calcium cabonate or the like, in a concentration of about 10% that of the soft matting agent, an organic solvent for the film-former and a plasticizer. The aqueous paint which is utilizable on the matter film includes the described soft matting agent, a resinous film-forming binder and dispersing agent, as well as a transparent coloring agent.

Abstract: A multitone or multicolor decorative, textured coating on a substrate comprises rigid, spheroidal polymeric beads distributed in a random pattern and embedded in a coherent coating film comprising a film-forming polymer. The beads may be colored and are of a defined size relative to the coherent coating film thickness and there is a contrast in tone or color between the coherent coating film and at least some of the beads. The coating is obtained on a substrate by applying to the substrate with a roller applicator a coating composition which contains beads of defined size.

Abstract: A polyester film for magnetic recording media having excellent flatness, slipperiness and adhesiveness of the magnetic layer thereto, said film having minute protrusions on the surface thereof including roughness units each of which consists of a minute protrusion and a recess therearound having a longer diameter of at least 3 .mu.m, wherein the number of the roughness units per square mm, A, (number/mm.sup.2), satisfies the relation (1):5<A.ltoreq.2500 (1)and wherein the proportion of the number of the roughness unit to the total number of the protrusions D (%) satisfies the relation (2):0.1.ltoreq.B.ltoreq.50 (2)and wherein the center line average roughness R.sub.2 (.mu.m) and the number of secondary interference fringes measured by the multiple interference method, H.sub.2, (number/mm.sup.2), satisfies the relation (3):R.sub.a .gtoreq.2.times.10.sup.-4.H.sub.2 +0.08 (3)wherein H.sub.

Abstract: A retouchable mat film comprising a hydrophobic support which has formed thereon a mat layer containing silicon dioxide as a matting agent is disclosed. The mat layer further includes a mixture of poly(methyl methacrylate) or a copolymer containing at least 80 wt % of methyl methacrylate and a hydrophilic polymer as a binder. This mat film withstands several retouching operations in ink.

Abstract: A medical instrument formed of a wall of flexible vinyl chloride resin and enabled to be flattened is disclosed. In this instrument, the inner wall whose opposed surfaces come into mutual contact when the instrument is flattened is made of a flexible vinyl chloride resin composition containing cross-linked vinyl chloride resin particles and, therefore, enabled to form minute protuberances and depressions in the inner wall surfaces. This instrument is useful as bags for holding medical fluids and blood.

Abstract: In a magnetic recording medium having a magnetic recording coat formed on one side of a base and a back coat on the other side, the back coat consists of a dispersion in a binder of an inorgainc pigment powder having an average particle diameter of 0.2 to 0.5 .mu.m and a Mohs hardness of not greater than 6. The binder consists of a specific copolymer, a rubber-like binder, and a polyisocyanate ingredient. The copolymer consists of vinyl chloride, a vinyl alkyl carboxylate, a monomer copolymerizable with vinyl chloride, and a saponified vinyl alkyl carboxylate and has an OH/CH absorption ratio as determined from its infrared absorption spectrum in the range of 0.2 to 0.7.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium comprising a plastic base film, a magnetic layer formed on one side of the base film and a backing layer formed on the other side of the base film, characterized in that said magnetic layer has a surface roughness of at most 0.08 .mu.m, and said backing layer is composed essentially of first particles of an inorganic pigment having an average particle size of from 0.04 to 0.5 .mu.m and a Mohs hardness of from 2 to 4 and second particles of an inorganic pigment having an average particles size of from 0.04 to 0.5 .mu.m and a Mohs hardness of from 5 to 7, dispersed in a thermoset or radiation-cured binder.

Abstract: A conformable sheet covering with high coefficient of friction, comprising a superficial layer made of a fine powder at least partially imbedded in a curable resin layer bonded to a lower support layer. The support layer is made of a thin sheet material having an elongation coefficient between 20 and 60% for a tensile force per linear centimeter less than 20N. There is a contact adhesive layer, protected by a pull off film, on the back side of the support layer. The new sheet covering is usable on three-dimensional surfaces.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium has a biaxially-oriented polyester film base which includes carbon black beads having a median diameter from 50 to 500 nm and is substantially free from beads or agglomerates more than 5 micrometers in diameter. The beads provide opacity such as is often required of the flexible recording disk of a diskette. The film base may be either a single layer, throughout which the beads are uniformly dispersed, or it may be multi-layer, e.g., a central layer containing the carbon black beads and two surface layers which are free from the beads.

Abstract: Cured rubbery carbon black reinforced EPDM roofing membranes are joined at their primed seams by a seaming tape comprising a carbon black reinforced compounded lightly cured blend of a butyl rubber and a polyisobutylene. The tape can exhibit a peel strength of at least about 2.5 pli at about 158.degree. F.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin base film for a magnetic recording medium including a thermoplastic resin film and a discontinuous film adhering closely to at least one surface of the thermoplastic resin film. The discontinuous film has a thickness of not larger than 500 angstroms and is composed of a polymer blend containing fine particles. The polymer blend comprises a water-soluble polyester copolymer and a water-soluble polymer having at least one hydroxyl group in the recurring unit thereof. Fine protrusions are formed on the discontinuous film due to the presence of the fine particles therein. A magnetic recording medium using the base film is suitable for high density magnetic recording and has extremely excellent durability to repeated use.

Abstract: A laminated film for a super-high density magnetic recording medium, which comprises (A) a layer composed of a thermoplastic resin and (B) a layer of a thermoplastic resin containing fine particles therein. In this laminated film, the outer surface of the layer (A) has a surface roughness of less than 0.005.mu. as expressed as the Ra value, and the outer surface of the layer (B) has a surface roughness of 0.005 to 0.040.mu. as expressed as the Ra value. The outer surface of the layer (B) has either (i) a plurality of depressions and a plurality of protrusions, which are formed thereon in a configuration such that at least one protrusion exists within each depression or at least one protrusion exists in the area where two or more depressions are contiguous to each other, or (ii) protrusions on a flat plane and a covering layer (C) composed of a lubricant, which is formed on the surface of the layer (B). This covering layer (C) may be formed on the surface having the above-mentioned depressions and protrusions.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer formed on a plastic base and having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy suited for perpendicular magnetization, has a back coating formed on the rear side of the base opposite the magnetic side. The back coating is a thermoset coating cured from a thermosetting composition or a radiation-cured coating cured from radiation-curable composition containing at least one component having at least one acrylic, maleic, or allylic double bond. The back coating has an asperity in the range of 0.04 to 0.6 .mu.m. By suitably selecting the asperity the running quality and output profile are improved.

Abstract: The scuff resistance of high-pressure laminated plastic is improved by incorporating in or very near the surface thereof, finely divided polyethylene wax having a particle size of about 1-25 microns and a melting point of preferably 220.degree.-230.degree. F. The wax is incorporated as part of an abrasion-resistant coating mixture applied to the face of an unimpregnated decor paper sheet in an ultra-thin layer, which layer is dried at a temperature below the wax melting point and then impregnated with conventional melamine-formaldehyde resin. The impregnated sheet is placed onto a sheet of convention phenolic resin impregnated core sheets and consolidated in the conventional way under heat and pressure. During consolidation, the wax particles "bloom", or migrate to the surface. The finished laminate surface has greatly improved scuff resistance.

Abstract: A thin film of a ferromagnetic metal or alloy and containing oxygen is formed over the surface of an elongated polyester film, said surface being formed with worm-like or particle-like projections consisting of cured high-molecular weight compounds.

Abstract: Joining together two materials by a mechanical interlock resulting from "chips" at their interface is disclosed. The chips, composed of one of the two materials to be joined or of a third material are partially embedded into the surface of the first material when that material is formed so as to form surfaces which "overhang" the first material. Thereafter, the second material is formed against the overhanging surfaces of the chips to establish the mechanical interlock. This technique is particularly useful in anchoring a dissimilar material to a polymeric material having poor bondability and/or a high melt temperature, for example fluoropolymers, as illustrated by the forming of a liner for a pump casing, or the like, by rotational molding.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet structure having relocatable properties composed of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and non-adhesive solid particles; characterized in that the non-adhesive solid particles having a diameter smaller than the thickness of the adhesive layer and an average diameter of less than 10 .mu. are randomly but uniformly distributed over the surface of the adhesive layer, or are randomly but uniformly distributed and partially or fully embedded in the surface layer of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Bis-stearoylamide is blended into asphalt, either natural or petroleum derived, to reduce the viscosity of the asphalt while maintaining its viscosity and, hence, its saturant properties.

Abstract: A grafted starch polymer solution having a lower viscosity through the incorporation of styrene into said grafted starch polymer.

Abstract: A laminated film comprising (A) a layer composed of a thermoplastic resin and (B) a layer composed of a thermoplastic resin containing fine particles therein, wherein a discontinuous skin having a height of 50 to 1,000 .ANG. is formed on the outer surface of the layer (A) and the outer surface of the layer (B) has a surface Ra value of 0.005 to 0.040.mu.. The laminated film is very valuable as a base film of a magnetic recording tape having a ferromagnetic metal thin film formed on the surface of the layer (A), especially a video tape, because it has good running properties and is excellent in electromagnetic transformation performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester film for a magnetic recording medium, which is comprised of a polyester film, a discontinuous film layer or layers adhering closely to one surface or both the surfaces of the polyester film, and fine particles present in the discontinuous film layer or layers and on the or each surface of the discontinuous film layer or layers, or on the exposed surface or surfaces of the polyester film in the portions where the discontinuous film layer or layers are not present. The discontinuous film layer or layers have a thickness of not larger than 500 angstroms and are composed mainly of a water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium has a biaxially-oriented polyester film base which includes carbon black beads having a median diameter from 50 to 500 nm and is substantially free from beads or agglomerates more than 5 micrometers in diameter. The beads provide opacity such as is often required of the flexible recording disk of a diskette. The film base may be either a single layer, throughout which the beads are uniformly dispersed, or it may be multi-layer, e.g., a central layer containing the carbon black beads and two surface layers which are free from the beads.

Abstract: The scuff resistance of a high-pressure laminate is improved by incorporating in or very near the surface thereof, finely divided polyethylene wax preferably having a particle size of about 1-25 microns and a melting point of 220.degree.-230.degree. F. The wax is incorporated as part of a coating mixture applied to the face of an unimpregnated decor paper sheet in an ultra-thin layer, which layer is dried at a temperature below the wax melting point and then impregnated with conventional melamine-formaldehyde resin. The impregnated sheet is placed onto a sheet of convention phenolic resin impregnated core sheets and consolidated in the conventional way under heat and pressure. During consolidation, the wax particles "bloom", or migrate to the surface. The finished laminate surface has greatly improved scuff resistance.

Abstract: A light-weight, roofing membrane, for application upon building roofs, formed of a fibrous sheet having one of its surfaces coated with a thin, continuous layer of asphalt bonded only to the outermost portion of the surface of the sheet, with the voids and crevices between the fibers, within the body of the sheet, being substantially free of asphalt. The membrane is made by chilling one surface of a fibrous sheet while flowing heated asphalt upon the opposite surface of the sheet and rapidly cooling the deposited asphalt so that it solidifies and bonds to the surface portion only of the sheet fibers before it flows into the body of the sheet. A layer of fine particles of silica-like sand is applied to the exposed surface of the asphalt and bonded thereto by the asphalt.

Abstract: A magnetic recording media comprises a polyester substrate having 1000/mm.sup.2 or more protrusions of polyester oligomer, and a ferromagnetic thin film of 400 .ANG. or larger thickness both formed on the surface of the polyester substrate; the recording media has substantially no squealing even at 30.degree. C. at over 80% relative humidity.

Abstract: A non-slip plastics floor material having high durability and comprising a polyvinyl chloride matrix layer having synthetic resin particles dispersed therein throughout its entire thickness. The resin particles have a softening point higher than the processing temperature of the resin composition forming the matrix layer and higher abrasion resistance than the matrix layer. Some of the resin particles are exposed from the surface of the matrix layer.

Abstract: The scuff resistance of a high-pressure laminate is improved by incorporating in or very near the surface thereof, finely divided polyethylene wax preferably having a particle size of about 1-25 microns and a melting point of 220.degree.-230.degree. F. The wax is incorporated as part of a coating mixture applied to the face of an unimpregnated decor paper sheet in an ultra-thin layer, which layer is dried at a temperature below the wax melting point and then impregnated with conventional melamine-formaldehyde resin. The impregnated sheet is placed onto a sheet of convention phenolic resin impregnated core sheets and consolidated in the conventional way under heat and pressure. During consolidation, the wax particles "bloom", or migrate to the surface. The finished laminate surface has greatly improved scuff resistance.

Abstract: A super high density magnetic recording medium is provided, which comprises a polyester film and a discontinuous film formed on at least one surface of the polyester film. The discontinuous film has a thickness of smaller than 500 angstroms and is composed mainly of a water-soluble polymer, a silane coupling agent, and if desired, a silicone resin. A high density magnetic recording medium is also provided, which comprises a ferromagnetic metal thin film formed on the discontinuous film layer of the polyester base film. The polyester base film is especially suitable for formation of a metallized video tape, and this tape is excellent in the slip characteristics and abrasion resistance and advantageous in that noises and drop-out are reduced.

Abstract: A polyester film characterized by having many uneven units on its surface, each of said uneven units being composed of a fine projection and a depression existing therearound, and a process for producing aforesaid polyester film, which comprises pre-heating an unstretched polyester film containing internal particles attributed to an inert additive having an average particle diameter of 0.05 to 5 .mu.m and/or a catalyst residue to a temperature of 80.degree. to 120.degree. C.; stretching the film in a first axial direction to 2.6 to 3.5 times at a temperature of 110.degree. to 145.degree. C.; thereafter, stretching the film in a second axial direction at right angles to the first axial direction to 3.0 to 4.0 times at a temperature of 100.degree. to 150.degree. C.; and then heat-setting the stretched film at a temperature of 160.degree. to 240.degree. C.

Abstract: The wear resitance and other properties of a lacquer are improved by incorporation therein of particles of a high molecular, inert, wear-resistant plastics material having a diameter of 2 to 200 microns. Such a lacquer is particularly useful for application to metals and may be stored after application.

Abstract: A non-slip place mat is disclosed which comprises a web such as a paper sheet, and a composition coating comprising a blend of water, a water-soluble salt, a wax and a polymeric material, which both coats and impregnates the web, e.g. the paper sheet, whereby said sheet is rendered substantially hydrophobic and it and items placed on it are rendered substantially slip-resistant when resting on a tray or table which may be subject to sudden movement. The non-slip place mat is particularly useful for airline serving trays. The present place mat is characterized by the provision of a generally rectangular planar flexible web, which is indented along two opposed edges. The web is multi-layered, i.e. coated, and the four corners of the web are rounded off, so that each corner is defined by a curved periphery. A plurality of place mats in a roll and arrayed in tandem, i.e.

Abstract: Window weather stripping for sealing a gap between a movable glass and a window frame having less frictional sliding resistance and longer life time at relatively lower manufacturing cost. The window weather stripping according to the present invention comprises at least one microscopically rough surface on which the window glass slides, the rough surface being formed by applying a colloidal paint thereon. The colloidal paint is prepared by mixing a synthetic resin paint with a solvent the solubility of which is smaller than that of the synthetic resin or by mixing the colloidal paint obtained as described above with a non-colloidal paint. The synthetic resin is vinyl chloride, urethane-based resin, acryl-based resin, nylon-based resin, polyolefine chlorination-based resin, etc., and the poor solvent is isopropyl alcohol or methanol.

Abstract: An improved method and material for securing a thin-edged deformable structure, such as a honeycomb core, so that the structure may be machined while it is in a generally stabilized condition. The material is a laminate which is bonded to one side of the structure to be machined. The laminate is then secured by vacuum and the structure is then machined in a desired manner. The laminate includes a first stabilizing layer formed from a mesh of fiberglass, nylon or the like and having relative large openings. The mesh is impregnated with a suitable epoxy or phenolic resin which acts as an adhesive to secure the mesh to the structure. A fabric of nylon or the like is applied over the mesh and bonded thereto. A third and final layer includes a non-porous plastic sheet which permits the laminate to adhere by suction to a vacuum chuck. After machining, the fabric and non-porous layers are removed, leaving the open mesh layer fixed to the structure to stabilize it.