Abstract: A structure and related method for forming a surface on which sports activities occur. The disclosed structure uses three basic layers to form the surface on top of a prepared substrate. The first layer is comprised of a plurality of sublayers bound together by adhesive coatings, the first of which requires deposition of resilient particles in the 3 to 6 millimeter size range. Several subsequent sublayers include smaller-sized particles which, after deposition and spreading, result in a relatively smooth and resilient latex-bound base mat. The second layer provides a cushion coating, while a slightly textured decorative finish coating results from application of the third and final top layer. A method for forming these three layers is also disclosed which method specifies both the sizes of particles and the spread rate for particles and adhesive material for each of the sublayers in the first layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to elastomeric flexible articles (e.g., film articles) that exhibit enhanced lubricity ("slip") with respect to both dry and damp surfaces, particularly skin or other tissue of the wearer, as compared to similar articles or films that are not treated as described herein. This invention also relates to processes for making such articles or films.

Abstract: Optical recording tape has a backcoat providing a surface texture designed to impart high static friction between the opposite faces of the tape to enable the tape to maintain pack integrity during storage and transport.

Abstract: A surface-roughened film and methods for fabricating same. The film has good transparency/exceptional clarity and high lubricity so that it is useful for a photoengraving material, label, packaging film, magnetic recording film, or clear film. The film has a composition including thermoplastic polyester resin (a) and a thermoplastic resin (b), such as an amorphous nylon, having glass transition temperature preferably 10.degree. C. higher than that of the thermoplastic polyester resin (a) and a critical surface tension more than 0.1 dyne/cm different from that of the thermoplastic polyester resin (a). Resin (b) further has a melt viscosity, at a temperature of 280.degree. C. and shear rate of 10.sup.2 sec.sup.-1, in the range of 500 to 50,000 poise. One or more particulate inert inorganic compound may be added and the film may be laminated to layers of other polymers with the film of the foregoing composition on at least one surface thereof.

Abstract: A water shieldable material comprising a coating layer (2) having a specific density and comprising a specific rubber binder having non-watersolubility and flexibility and a high water absorption polymer particle (4) having a specific diameter and a solid substrate (3) supporting the coating layer, and at least satisfying the following conditions.1. The density of the coating layer is between 0.65 g/cm.sup.3 and 1.00 g/cm.sup.3.2. The weight ratio of the high water absorption polymer particle and the rubber group binder in the main portion, i.e., 90% or more by weight of the coating layer, is between 50% by weight and 90% by weight for the high water absorption polymer particle and between 10% by weight and 50% by weight.3. The diameter of the particles belonging to the weight ratio of between 55% by weight and 95% by weight in the high water absorption polymer particle is between 45 .mu.m and 425 .mu.m.

Abstract: Emulsion copolymers, for use as urea formaldehyde resin modifiers, are formed from vinyl chloride monomers, softening monomers, and functional monomers. The copolymer when blended with formaldehyde resins and used as a binder yields improved wet and dry tensile strength and better tear resistance. These binders are particularly useful as glass mat binders for the production of roofing shingles.

Abstract: A bituminous composition comprising a bituminous component, a polymer which comprises at least one block of a conjugated diolefin and at least one block of an acrylic monomer such as an alkyl methacrylate and from 0.001 parts to 1 part by weight of a polyfunctional amine having at least two amino groups. An acid or anhydride functionalized conjugated diene block copolymer may be used in place of the acrylic monomer polymer.

Abstract: A laminate formed by heat fusing a heat sealable polyolefin sheet to two cured polyolefin sheets to produce a water impermeable seal between the cured polyolefin sheets. The heat sealable polyolefin sheet is preferably bonded to a porous heat resistant backing on one surface and the other surface is heat fused to the cured polyolefin sheets. The cured polyolefin sheets may typically be in juxtaposed or overlapping arrangement. The porous backing may be in the form of a fibrous sheet. The heat sealable polyolefin sheet is preferably low density polyethylene and the cured polyolefin sheets are typically cured EPDM rubber.

Abstract: A matte drafting sheet composite at least one side of which comprises a single polymeric matrix layer containing particulates to provide a matte or drafting surface and a quaternary ammonium salt of high charge density at a concentration sufficient to provide a resistivity of said matrix layer of at most about 1.times.10.sup.13 ohms/square.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride articles are chemically embossed by placing a pattern thereon with a composition of vinyl ink containing silicone oil wherein the quantity of silicone oil is from about 2.5% to 5% by weight of the composition and then top coating the article with a fluid coating of an aromatic-hydroxyl functional polyester and a multi-isocyanate curing agent which is cured in the presence of a vaporous tertiary amine catalyst to form an adherent film over said substrate and whereby the fluid coating retracts from over the siliconized ink prior to curing to form a concave pattern on the cured film which is in registry with the siliconized ink.

Abstract: Shaped articles having a substrate of a degradable synthetic polymeric material and a discontinuous liquid repellant hydrophobic and/or oleophobic surface layer.

Abstract: Coated abrasive material having a combination backing member. The combination backing member has as a bottom member a conventional backing member substrate used in the manufacture of coated abrasive material such as cylinder paper coated with a polymeric layer. The polymer layer provides a relatively smooth surface for application of the maker coat during manufacture of the coated abrasive material. The coated abrasive member can be used in diverse applications such as the fine finishing of particle board and offhand grinding of automobile body seams.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a method for transferring images from an image-bearing surface, to a moving web or sheet. The image-bearing surface is advanced in a predetermined direction, and the receptor area of the image-bearing surface is exposed to successive images. The successive images are developed using a liquid toner comprising charged pigmented particles, in a liquid hydrocarbon carrier. A porous web is transported in synchronism with movement of said image-bearing surface into position for transfer of said developed images on said receptor area successively onto said web. In one embodiment, the web is an uncoated, non-conductive porous material. The web is treated with a fluorinated or partially fluorinated hydrocarbon surfactant hold-out material in an amount effective to reduce the penetration rate of the toner carrier into the web so as to ensure that sufficient carrier is available for complete and void-free transfer.

Abstract: A sodium chloride filler for resin-based simulated stone products is disclosed, as well as a simulated stone product including the sodium chloride filler, and a method of preparing same. The product includes a resin base, a catalyst capable of polymerizing the resin and particulate sodium chloride. Pigments and other fillers may be included to yield special aesthetic effects. The method of the invention comprises the steps of mixing a quantity of the resin with catalyst and particulate sodium chloride, and perhaps pigment and other fillers. Two sodium chloride filler particle size ranges are preferred. Finally, the mixture is transferred to a mold, the mold having been coated with a gel coat, and/or a coat of resin with an alternative filler, in preparation for receiving the mixture. A kit including the foregoing ingredients and instructions for combining same is also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: A double-sided adhesive-coated foam tape particularly for bonding two adjacent rigid surfaces in which fine grooves on one or both sides of the tape facilitate air venting to minimize non-contact areas. The tape is used by affixing one side of the tape--the non-grooved side if only one side of the tape is grooved--to a first rigid surface to be adhered, removing the release liner from the grooved tape surface and pressing onto the grooved tape the second rigid surface intended for bonding. The grooves in the tape are fine enough that, once the two surfaces to be bonded are in position, the grooves largely or completely disappear.

Abstract: A laminate seam of flat rubber sheet material for roofing comprising two layers (10, 11) of the sheet material, at least one layer of which is uncured or cured, and one layer of a thermoplastic film (14) interposed between the overlapped edges (12, 13) of the two layers of sheeting material to form a seam without the use of an adhesive. A method for covering a roof comprises the steps of applying a thermoplastic film (14) to the edge (12) of at least one layer of a flat rubber sheet material (10); applying a second layer of flat rubber sheet material (11) overlapping the thermoplastic film and the edge of the first flat rubber sheet material; heating the overlapped area to a temperature slightly above the peak melt temperature of the thermoplastic film; and, seaming the overlapped area under sufficient heat and pressure to provide an acceptable seam without the use of an adhesive.

Abstract: A slippery orthopedic cast tape produced by depositing onto a substrate a layer of microencapsulated lubricating or friction-reducing material. The substrate is impregnated with a material which is hardenable upon exposure to an activating agent. The coating of each one of the microgranules is formed of a material which is removable upon the application thereto of a removing stimulus. The microencapsulated lubricious material is applied to the inner end of a rolled cast tape so that it will be adjacent the outer layers of a formed cast. In one embodiment, the microgranules are formed of a water-insoluble polymeric coating over a polyethoxylated surfactant which serves as the lubricious material, the polymeric coating being rupturable upon the application of pressure in order to release the lubricious material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating finish foils and endless edges, wherein an acid-curing aqueous coating composition, on the basis of aminoplast resin/compound containing hydroxyl groups/self-crosslinking acrylate dispersion, is applied and baked in. The coating composition used contains 5 to 20% by weight of one or more fillers of a mean particle size from 0.015 to 10 .mu.m, a maximum particle size of .ltoreq.40 .mu.m and a density of .ltoreq.2.9 g/cm.sup.3.The invention also relates to the coating compositions positions used in the process and to finish foils and endless edges produced by the process, which especially have the advantage of an extremely low formaldehyde emission, particularly as a composite with a low-formaldehyde chipboard.

Abstract: There is described a sheathing web consisting essentially of a waterproof-coated spunbonded of filaments of organic fiber-forming material. The sheathing web has on at least one surface a structure in the form of a weave pattern for increasing the slip resistance, this pattern having been embossed into the spunbonded in the course of its production.

Abstract: A deformable slip-free, anti-skid pad comprising: a bottom surface having a plurality of spikes slightly extending vertically from recessed areas of the bottom surface; and a top surface comprising a resilient material having imbedded therein particles of abrasive materials.

Abstract: A laminate cover for sealing an opening in a weatherproof roofing membrane includes a top sheet of a weather resistant material, preferably an uncured butyl rubber EPDM material, and a complementary shaped and sized lower sheet of a lightly cured butyl rubber having opposed tacky surfaces. A layer of a flowable sealing material such as an uncured butyl rubber sealing compound having a smaller dimension than that of the lower sheet, is trapped between the lower sheet and a bottom release coated carrier. Upon removal of the carrier, the cover is pressed over the opening to be sealed and an exposed peripheral tacky area of the lower sheet secures the cover to the membrane and traps the sealing compound therein. Applied or ambient heat will cause the sealing compound to flow into the opening to effectively seal the same, and will vulcanize the top sheet to provide abrasion and weather resistance for the cover.

Abstract: A phosphor comprising phosphor particles and a surface treating material attached or coated on the phosphor particles, wherein said surface treating material comprises zinc and a polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A method of applying a bound particulate rubber outdoor surface comprises the initial step of providing a prepared base onto which the surface is to be applied. A primer layer is applied to the base, and is composed of a mixture including water such that the layer is wet when applied and dries as the water in the mixture evaporates. A fluidized stream of particulate rubber is directed onto the primer layer before the primer layer dries so that a layer of particulate rubber is formed on top of the primer layer and settles at least partially in the primer layer. Thereafter, the primer layer is allowed to dry before application of a binder layer over the particulate rubber. The binder layer also is composed of a mixture including water. A fluidized stream of particulate rubber is then directed onto the wet binder layer so that a layer of particulate rubber is formed ont op of and settles in the binder layer.

Abstract: A lacquer coating is applied to a laminated metal composite forming a sliding element such as a plane bearing and has particles of solid lubricants incorporated therein to form islets of greater thicknesses than the surrounding film and which serve as lubricant-trapping surface formations. The particles may be of polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorinated graphite or molybdenum disulfide and the lacquer is preferably an epoxy resin-based lacquer.

Abstract: A soft, silky, cloth-like polymeric web exhibiting either patterns of microapertured or microbubbled surface aberrations, said webs further including a contrasting visually discernible pattern which imparts an embossed appearance to at least one surface thereof. Such polymeric webs may be either fluid-pervious or fluid-impervious, as desired, depending upon the particular end use. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the visually discernible pattern comprises a regularly repeating pattern which imparts an improved aesthetic appearance to the webs. Method and apparatus for producing such polymeric webs are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet is reliably repositionable by having a plurality of spaced clumps of particles uniformly distributed over at least one surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with the tips of the clumps of particles being substantially free from adhesive, which particles are smaller than the thickness of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. Preferred particles are glass beads which may be from 5 to 15 .mu.m in diameter when the thickness of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is about 25 .mu.m. Each clump preferably contains from 5 to about 100 particles. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be covered with a carrier web which has a low adhesion surface that is formed with depressions that protect the clumps of particles.

Abstract: A method of making a shaped thermoplastic article includes the following steps: mixing plastic filler particles of a maximum size of 0.7 mm to a thermoplastic material in a maximum percentage of about 15 weight percent for affecting a surface roughness of the article; processing the mixture resulting from the mixing step to obtain the shaped thermoplastic article; and maintaining the temperature of the mixture during the performance of the mixing and processing steps at a level below the melting temperature of the plastic filler particles.

Abstract: An anti-skid coating composition for coating various substrates including structural panel board surfaces, comprises a binder made of urea formaldehyde resin, polyvinyl acetate, ammonium chloride and a dispersant. The binder is used in conjunction with an aggregate, such as walnut shells. A method is also provided for coating the substrates to impart slip resistance thereto.

Abstract: A lightweight hybrid structural energy-absorbing panel having a plurality of layers of soft energy-absorbing material, such as Kevlar, disposed between facesheets with a plurality of rigid rod members extending between the facesheets through the layers of energy-absorbing material to structurally connect the facesheets, such panel to absorb the energy of ballistic projectiles.

Abstract: A roofing system incorporates a fire resistant asphalt composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer modified bitumen, a filler, a brominated diphenyl ether, antimony oxide, and zinc borate. The asphalt composition is utilized with and impregnated into at least one layer of fiberglass or polyester mat. Preferably at least two layers are utilized wherein an upper layer is a fiberglass mat and a lower layer is a polyester mat, both mat layers being impregnated with the composition. In its preferred formulation, the asphalt composition comprises, in weight percent, about 30% to 90% bitumen, about 4% to 16% sytrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer, about 10% to 40% filler, and up to about 20% each of the brominated diphenyl ether, the antimony oxide, and the zinc borate. The preferred brominated diphenyl ether is decabromodiphenyl ether.

Abstract: This invention relates to an expandable tape for use in making cables. The expandable tape comprises a carrier material carrying thermally expanding microcapsules therein or thereon. The invention also relates to the use of the tape in the manufacture of cables, and to the cables incorporating such tape.

Abstract: In a film forming method of an organic thin film for an optical information recording medium, the speed of forming the film can be increased and the quantity of the waste dust which is produced in the process of film forming can be decreased. Moreover, the ratio of the number of fluorine atoms to the number of the carbon atoms contained in the under layer is controlled to be less than 1.8, whereby the heat resistance of the under layer is improved and thermal deformation of an uneven pattern of the substrate can be prevented so that the endurance life of the optical information recording medium can be prolonged.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved forming fabric for papermaking machines having a transverse nonwoven sheet contact layer adhered to a base fabric layer, the fluid flow passageways between adjacent structural members in the nonwoven sheet contact layer being smaller than the fluid flow passageways in the adjacent base fabric layer and in fluid communication with the nonwoven sheet contact surface or the nonwoven surface adjacent to the base fabric or both. The sheet contact layer may be comprised of fibers, filaments, monofilaments, open cell foam or the like.

Abstract: A gripping stick such as penholders, toothbrushes and shaving holders, in which a skin layer whose main component is polyolefin resin is laminated on a substrate layer formed of high melting point high-density polyolefin resin, the skin layer comprising an elastomer of low melting point low-density polyolefin resin within which high melting point high-density polyolefin resin powder remains in the form of solid particles and a mat-tone or rough surface is formed on the surface of the skin layer.

Abstract: A tile composition having a unique appearance created by the use of inlaid particles over an embossed and printed pattern is disclosed. In preparing the tile product, a first layer of UV curable coating is applied over the entire upper surface of a tile base. An excess of particles or chips is then sprinkled onto the surface of the first coating layer and the non-adhering particles are removed. The first layer is subjected to curing and a second layer of UV curable coating is then applied over the particles and the first layer followed by a second curing step. In one embodiment, the second coating is obtained by a combination of coating methods, including one or more direct roll coating steps followed by a curtain coating step. The particles or chips should preferably include chips of three types: (a) pigmented base color chips of which about 77 to 100 weight percent are of a U.S. mesh size in the range of between 60 and 200; (b) clear chips of which about 77 to 100 weight percent are of a U.S.

Abstract: A heat-sealable laminated film is disclosed which comprises a heat-sealing layer formed of a copolyester and having a thickness of not less than 5 .mu.m and a base layer formed of a copolyester containing the copolymerized unit common to the copolyester of the heat-sealing layer.The film of this invention excels in heat-sealing strength, is extensively usable in applications for packaging, electric insulation, and industry in general, and has high industrial value.

Abstract: The invention relates to prepregs of fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin that have a coating comprising thermoplastic particles on one or both outer surfaces. Upon lamination of the prepregs into a composite, the layer comprising thermoplastic particles at the surface of the prepreg is formed into a discrete resin layer in the composite at the interface between fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin layers. The laminated composite materials have improved toughness and impact strength due to the thermoplastic particulate material at the interface and yet the composites still retain desired mechanical properties under hot/wet conditions.

Abstract: A polyester film made of a mixture comprising a thermoplastic polyester (A) as a matrix component and a thermoplastic polyamide (B) having a glass transition temperature higher than the thermoplastic polyester (A), as a dispersed component, or a laminated film having a surface layer made of said mixture, wherein the film surface has fine protuberances formed with said thermoplastic polyamide (B) as nuclei.

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 transfer recording medium comprising a substrate and a plurality of image forming elements bonded thereto by a binder is provided. The surface of each image forming element at least partially protrudes out of the binder. Such transfer recording medium may be prepared by applying the binder onto the substrate in a prescribed thickness, disposing the image forming elements in excess on the binder, and then removing the excess of the image forming elements. The thus prepared transfer recording medium provides an image having a high density and a faithfully reproducible color.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a coarse surface on a plastic article, comprising preparing a dispersion of fine crystalline material in a solution of a polymer from which the plastic article is made. The article is immersed into the dispersion, causing a partial solvation and softening of the surface layer coated by the dispersion. Upon removal of the solvent component of the dispersion from the article surface, the fine crystalline material is embedded into the surface of the article so as to create a textured surface suitable for gripping and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides decorative, inlaid sheet materials which incorporate a matrix layer of discreet, low aspect ratio resinous particles embedded in a resinous coating. The use of printed patterns which are visible beneath the adhesive matrix containing the particles constitutes a preferred embodiment of the invention. The sheet materials of this invention are real through-patterned inlaids which no not lose their pattern due to wear in use, and which offer unique design advantages and flexibility, as well as superior properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyimide resin laminate of one layer of a polyimide resin film and one or more layers of activated fluorine resin films, wherein undulations of 0.03-5 .mu.m are formed on the outer surface of the fluorine resin films. According to the present invention, the slidability of the laminate is improved, trouble in the course of taping due to poor slidability is prevented, the taping workability is markedly improved and an improved quality of polyimide laminates is provided.

Abstract: A process of contacting two photographic elements by juxtaposing the elements and drawing a vacuum between them is described wherein at least one of the elements has been exposed and processed and comprises a support having thereon, as the outermost layer facing the other element, a matte layer comprising matte particles and a polymeric binder. This process is improved by utilizing as the matte layer a layer comprising less than about 1.08 g/m.sup.2 of binder and having matte particles that are present in an amount sufficient and have a mean diameter great enough so that the outermost layer has a roughness measurement, R.sub.a as defined by ANSI Standard B46.1 1985, of greater than about 1.00 microinches.

Abstract: A biaxially-oriented polymer film having dual-sided appearance, i.e., the color of each side is chromatically different. Also a method for making such films.

Abstract: An improved forming fabric for papermaking has discrete projections on the sheet forming side to improve fines retention and on the machine contact side, for improved resistance to wear.

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, optionally treated with a phosphoric acid/alcohol solution and then followed by application of a phenol-formaldehyde resin, a controlled curing step, and again coiled. The phenol-formaldehyde resin may have incorporated in it solid particles which will improve the dimensional stability, thermal properties and vibration and sound-dampening characteristics of the brake shoes. 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: Synthetic mineral compositions, methods and articles are provided in which both high polishability and flame retardancy are achieved, by encasing a particulate flame retardant such as alumina trihydrate with a resin having like polishing characteristics to the synthetic organic polymers of the synthetic mineral.

Abstract: The invention relates to prepregs of fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin that have a coating comprising thermoplastic particles on one or both outer surfaces. Upon lamination of the prepregs into a composite, the layer comprising thermoplastic particles at the surface of the prepreg is formed into a discrete resin layer in the composite at the interface between fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin layers. The laminated composite materials have improved toughness and impact strength due to the thermoplastic particulate material at the interface and yet the composites still retain desired mechanical properties under hot/wet conditions.

Abstract: An elastic roller having a layer of foam silicone rubber formed around a roller core and having a skin layer coated with fine silicon resin powder. The elastic roller is fabricated by wrapping a masticated foaming silicone rubber stock containing a foam producing ingredient around a roller core in a foaming silicon rubber stock layer, coating the surface of the foaming silicone rubber stock layer with fine silicone resin powder, placing the roller core coated with the foaming silicone rubber stock layer in the cavity of a mold with its center axis in alignment with that of the cavity, and heating and foaming the foaming silicone rubber stock layer in the mold. The elastic roller is suitable for use on, for example, an electrophotographic apparatus, printers, facsimile terminal equipments and the like as a fixing pressure roller, photoconductive drum cleaning roller, a toner feed roller, a lubricating roller or a transfer roller.