Abstract: A power transmission belt having a body with a length and defined by a cushion rubber layer having at least one load carrying cord embedded therein and extending lengthwise with respect to the body, and a compression section made at least partially from rubber. The cushion rubber layer has a rubber composition including an ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer capable of being cross-linked with sulfur. The rubber in the compression section is a rubber composition made from an ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer capable of being cross-linked with an organic peroxide.

Abstract: The reinforcing system (10, 70, 90) for a bond pad (12, 72, 92) includes at least one dielectric layer or stack (20, 21, 22, 76, 78, 96, 98) disposed under the bond pad (12, 72, 92). A reinforcing patterned structure (30, 80, 82, 100, 102) is disposed in the dielectric layer or stack (20, 21, 22, 76, 78, 96, 98).

Abstract: A method of making a retroreflective marking material is provided, the method has the steps of: (a) providing an enclosed-lens retroreflective sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface and comprising a cover layer and a monolayer of retroreflective elements; (b) applying a conformance layer to the bottom surface of the retroreflective sheet; and (c) laminating a configuration member to the conformance layer thereby creating first portions and second portions in the sheet, the first portions being arranged in an upwardly contoured profile and the second portions being arranged in a lower, substantially planar position. A retroreflective article made by the method is also provided.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a metallic foil and a layer made of a liquid crystal polyester resin composition comprising a liquid crystal polyester(A) as a continuous phase and rubber(B) having a functional group reactive with the liquid crystal polyester as a dispersed phase. The laminate has excellent flexibility and electric properties, and additionally is cheap, therefore, suitable as a print wiring board. The laminate comprising a metallic foil, a layer made of a liquid crystal polyester resin composition and a layer made of a fiber material of the present invention has an excellent heat resistance, a low relative dielectric constant and a low dielectric loss tangent, an excellent appearance, and additionally, the laminate can be produced in an industrially inexpensive and simple manner. The laminate can be widely used in the industrial field for electric and electronic parts, precision parts and the like.

Abstract: A sheet of paper, in particular for a sanitary paper, consists of at least one ply of absorbent, creped paper of a specific surface weight between 12-35 g/m.sup.2 evincing first and second protrusions respectively (10, 2) respectively arrayed in a first and second pattern. The first pattern is composed of pattern elements each constituted by at least one of the first protrusions (10) and is comparatively well spaced apart mutually, while the second so-called background pattern comprises the second protrusions (2) arranged in more compact manner between the pattern elements. The sheet of paper is characterized in that the pattern elements form a graphic pattern while being arrayed at a rate of at most 0.5 element/cm.sup.2 and the first protrusions (10) constituting them evince at their top a line-shaped surface with a width between 0.1-2 mm, the second protrusions (2) being arrayed at the rate of at least 30, and preferably 40, protrusions/cm.sup.2 and ensuring the essential functional features.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonded assembly characterized in that a board having a convexed portion on a jointing surface thereof and a board having, on a jointing surface thereof, a concaved portion or a through hole to be engaged with the convexed portion are jointed with adhesives. Also, the present invention relates to a bonded assembly characterized in that an adhesive is coated on the portion other than the convexed portion of the board so that the coating thickness is smaller than the height of the convexed portion, and then the board is jointed to another board having a concaved portion or a through hole, after making alignment of the boards. Further, the present invention relates to a rivet having means for fitting to and temporarily fixing to an inserting through hole, and a method of jointing boards which comprises a step for inserting, fitting and temporarily fixing the rivet having the means for temporarily fixing to the inserting through hole on the board.

Abstract: A pavement marking tape having a scrim, wherein the scrim is extensible to enable the tape to conform to irregularities in a road surface, and thereby bond more securely to that surface.

Abstract: There is provided a cavity included decorative sheet having tremendously excellent design and decorative features by the cavities formed in the plane region in which colorless or colored light transmissible uneven pattern formed as the light refracts and reflects in complicated manner, by which the cavities appear to be brilliant water bubbles.

Abstract: An on-line paintable insert useful for being mounted into a depression having a lateral, a longitudinal and a vertical extension, said insert comprising an optionally shaped body having a paintable surface and being attachable to the depression by an adhesive layer. The lateral extension of a bottom area of the body is essentially equal to or exceeds the minimum lateral extension of the depression over the longitudinal extension of the depression, and the body is deformable at least in the outer parts of the bottom area to allow for essentially self-centering and friction-fitting mounting of the insert into the depression. The lateral extension of an upper area of the body is less than the lateral extension of the depression at the vertical position of the upper area of the body when mounted into the depression, over the longitudinal extension of the depression which results in a gap between the upper area including the paintable surface, and the depression.

Abstract: A core component is shaped to compensate for varying widths and depths of the shell or framing of a building or structural member. The component includes two major surfaces defining respective front and rear sides of the component, and the rear side of the component is preferably the mirror image of the front side. The core component is preferably pre-formed and provided in a space or void on the interior of building or structural members, e.g., two prefabricated molded doorskins. The core component is preferably made from a composite soft board material. Processes for the production of a core component and a building member such as a composite door product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing reinforced twin-sheet thermoformed articles comprising the steps of heating first and second sheets of thermoplastic material; forming the sheets in molds; heating a reinforcing insert of thermoplastic material; placing the heated insert on the first sheet in its mold at the location to be reinforced; pressing the second sheet into contact with the heated first sheet and the heated insert to form the insert between the sheets so that a fusion of the thermoplastic sheets and the insert takes place to produce a reinforced section of the article having a desired shape and thickness. Alternative processes are disclosed wherein a heated quantity of thermoplastic liquid material is extruded or injected between the first and second sheets within the first and second molds either by inserting the liquid material before the molds are closed or by injecting it through one of the molds.

Abstract: The perceived softness of embossed tissue can be increased greatly while avoiding nesting when a particular pattern is embossed into the tissue. This pattern combines relatively shallow stitchlike bosses with deeper more sharply defined signature bosses. The stitchlike bosses can be rounded and arranged in wavy flowing intersecting lines. The signature bosses can be arranged in regions framed by the intersecting wavy flowing lines.

Abstract: A composite component is provided having at least one felt layer as reinforcement when used for crash and/or noise management applications, and preferably also including at least one reinforcement fiber layer. At least one of the reinforcement layers, preferably a felt layer, may be formed into a preform which is placed into a mold of suitable shape to form the component, along with the other reinforcement layers, with a resin/polymer being injected into the mold and then cured to form the composite component.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved container holder having a unique shape that facilitates efficient manufacturing of the holder and printing of advertising material at a predetermined location on the holder. The container holder comprises an elongate body delimited by top and bottom edges and first and second end edges. The top and bottom edges define straight lines that are parallel to each other. The body further comprises a first tab positioned at the first end edge of the body, and a second tab positioned interiorly of the body, and generally adjacent to the first tab. The tabs are positioned at an acute angle with respect to one of the top and bottom edges, and extend away from each other in opposite directions. The body further comprises a first slot positioned adjacent the second end edge, and a second slot positioned generally adjacent the first slot.

Abstract: The surface of a lining member 3 is formed with a multiplicity of uneven surfaces 3a. The entire surface of the lining member 3 is coated by an intermediate layer 4 which comprises Ni. The surface of the intermediate layer 4 is additionally coated by an overlay layer 5 which comprises an Sn alloy. The lining member 3 has a surface roughness t.sub.1, as a result of forming the uneven surfaces 3a, which is chosen to be in a range from 2 to 8 .mu.mRz, and a thickness t.sub.2 of the intermediate layer 4 is chosen to be in a range from 0.01 to 0.6 .mu.m. When a sliding bearing 1 is heated, the overlay layer 5 and the intermediate layer 4 chemically react with each other to produce an Sn--Ni compound. As the overlay layer 5 becomes abraded, the Sn--Ni compound 6 will be exposed on the sliding contact surface. However, the described choice prevents the Sn--Ni compound from being exposed across the entire region of the sliding contact surface, thus improving the anti-seizure resistance of the sliding bearing 1.

Abstract: A printed woodgrain pattern and a lustrous solid printed layer are formed by printing on the back surface of a transparent thermoplastic resin film to obtain a printed film. The printed film and a colored thermoplastic resin film are superposed, the printed film and the colored thermoplastic resin film are laminated to obtain a laminated structure and, at the same time, the laminated structure is embossed from the side of the colored thermoplastic resin film by a doubling embossing method with an embossing die provided with an embossing pattern of ridges and furrows to obtain a decorative sheet. In the decorative sheet, a second and a third embossed pattern each having a cross section having a smooth outline expressed by a periodic function or a pseudoperiodic function are formed in the interfaces between the colored thermoplastic resin film and the lustrous printed layer and between the lustrous printed layer and the transparent thermoplastic resin film, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonded assembly characterized in that a board having a convexed portion on a jointing surface thereof and a board having, on a jointing surface thereof, a concaved portion or a through hole to be engaged with the convexed portion are jointed with adhesives. Also, the present invention relates to a bonded assembly characterized in that an adhesive is coated on the portion other than the convexed portion of the board so that the coating thickness is smaller than the height of the convexed portion, and then the board is jointed to another board having a concaved portion or a through hole, after making alignment of the boards. Further, the present invention relates to a rivet having means for fitting to and temporarily fixing to an inserting through hole, and a method of jointing boards which comprises a step for inserting, fitting and temporarily fixing the rivet having the means for temporarily fixing to the inserting through hole on the board.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for transferring a binary data stream in a serial edge-based transmission format between a computer and a portable device such as the Timex.RTM. Data-Link.TM. watch. In the edge-based format expected by the Data-Link.TM. watch, individual data bits have first and second binary values which are represented by the presence or absence of signal edges at mark times which occur at a pre-selected bit rate. The system includes a computer having a digital output line which can be turned on and off by the computer at any time. The computer also has an internal timer which is programmed to generate timing signals at a frequency which is an integer multiple n of the pre-selected bit rate. An LED is operably connected to the digital output line so that the computer can switch the LED on and off at any time through the digital output line. An application program runs on the computer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a playing card (12) comprising a base layer (22) of a paper stock material. The base layer (22) is coated on opposite sides with opaque paper coatings (36, 38). The coatings (36, 38) are printed with graphics (18, 20). The base layer (22) is then laminated with top and bottom clear, plastic films (24, 26) on top of the printed coatings (36, 38). The films are high or medium gloss fills and provide a Tappi gloss in the range of about 85.degree. to 105.degree.. The films are mechanically embossed with embossments (48). The embossments (48) provide a static slip in the range of about 7.degree. to about 15.degree. and a Tappi gloss in the range of 50.degree. to 85.degree.. The embossments (48) reduce gloss without significant loss in ink density, color, or image distinctness.

Abstract: A fiber filler for filling voids between mated fiber plies, for example, as occurs in the preparation of a preform assembly for forming a T-shaped structural member, is disclosed. The fiber filler comprises a plurality of unidirectional fibers, shaped to conform to the shape of the void and a stabilizer intermingled with the unidirectional fibers. The stabilizer is present in an amount sufficient to hold the fibers together in the shape of the void, but below an amount which would inhibit resin flow during subsequent injection, so that the fiber filler is fully integrated into the final part.

Abstract: An embossed tissue having improved bulk and puffiness while being non-nesting by having a lattice pattern and at least two signature bosses. More particularly, one of the signature bosses is defined by embossments having a lower portion which is continuous and an upper portion which is defined by crenels and merlons.

Abstract: The perceived softness of embossed tissue can be increased greatly while avoiding nesting when a particular pattern is embossed into the tissue. This pattern combines relatively shallow stitchlike bosses with deeper more sharply defined signature bosses. The stitchlike bosses can be rounded and arranged in wavy flowing intersecting lines. The signature bosses can be arranged in regions framed by the intersecting wavy flowing lines.

Abstract: A ceramic-metal composite assembly includes a ceramic member having a stab shaft and a metallic member having a recess. The ceramic member and the metallic member are joined together by press fit, i.e., by fitting the stab shaft into the recess. The stab shaft and the recess after extraction of the stab shaft from the recess has a set relationship of 50 .mu.m.ltoreq.X-Y.ltoreq.150 .mu.m where X is an outer diameter of the stab shaft and Y is an inner diameter of the recess whilst a surface roughness Rz of the recess in the circumferential direction thereof after extraction of the stab shaft from the recess is 1.5 .mu.m or less.

Abstract: An embossed tissue having improved bulk and puffiness while being non-nesting by having a lattice pattern and at least two signature bosses. More particularly, one of the signature bosses is defined by embossments having a lower portion which is continuous and an upper portion which is defined by crenels and merlons.

Abstract: The present invention is a lenticular sheet having lenticles over only a portion of the sheet. The lenticular sheet is formed by bonding a base substrate to a thermosetting polymer sheet having a lenticular array on its top surface. In one embodiment of the invention, a lenticulated image is printed on the top surface of the base substrate. In a second embodiment of the invention, the lenticulated image is printed on the bottom surface of the base substrate. In another embodiment of the invention, which can be used with either of the first two embodiments, text or other material is printed on a portion of the base substrate not underlying lenticles and not having the lenticulated image printed thereon.

Abstract: A cushioning structure which is a three-dimensional multiple woven texture formed of a surface layer portion and an intermediate layer portion, characterized in that (i) protuberances are formed on one side or both sides of the surface layer portion at least unidirectionally and have an average height of 2 to 15 mm, an average width of one side of the protuberance being 2 to 30 mm; and that (ii) said intermediate layer portion is formed of one layer or by laminating two or more layers, said layer having a plurality of communicating hollow portions which are arranged in parallel unidirectionally. This cushioning structure is excellent in air permeability, cushioning properties, durability and washability, and is therefore useful as various cushioning materials.

Abstract: Camouflage sheet material is formed by sandwiching a resilient core material between an inner and an outer layer of fabric or the like, and providing a series of irregularly spaced seams across the material to compress the resilient material along the seams and provide a three dimensional, textured appearance resembling the bark of a tree. The inner and outer layers may be a natural or synthetic fabric, and the core material may be a natural as synthetic fiber or foam material. Multiple layers of the core material may be used for greater depth in the external three dimensional texture, and/or greater insulating properties. The outer layer of material may be patterned with different colors or shadings for greater realism, and may include leaf patterns sporadically placed thereon for greater realism. The sewing process may be automated by gang sewing the seams with pattern repeats.

Abstract: A synthetic diamond wafer grown by deposition from a plasma has a smooth, substrate side face and a rough, deposition side face. The rough face is coated with a bonding agent which fills the valleys and is finished so that its surface is parallel to the substrate side face to permit photolithographic processing of the wafer. Also disclosed is a multi-wafer laminate of two or more diamond film layers bonded together with an interlayer. Smooth, flat outer faces of the layers are oriented mutually parallel. The inner, bonded faces may be rough. A filler of diamond particles in the bonding agent improves the thermal conductivity of the laminate.

Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery that the perceived softness of embossed tissue can be increased greatly while avoiding prior art nesting problems if a particular pattern is embossed into the tissue. This pattern combines relatively shallow stitchlike debossments with deeper more sharply defined signature debossments. The stitchlike debossments are rounded and arranged in wavy flowing intersecting lines. The signature debossments are arranged in regions framed by the intersecting wavy flowing lines.

Abstract: Belts used in agricultural applications and particularly in round, hay balers have inherent problems created by their usual process of manufacture. This process involves cutting a large processed sheet of elastomeric into relatively narrow strips which form the core of the belts. The belt disclosed herein utilizes a wrap of fabric affixed around each longitudinal edge of the belt core. This wrapped belt core is then further processed to create belts with improved longevity and performance characteristics.

Abstract: An embossable sheet, having at least one stress-whitening layer comprising a blend of:a) at least one heat-stable polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene and a polymethyl alkene, said alkene having from about 3 to about 7 carbon atoms,b) at least one other polymeric material immiscible therewith, andc) an effective amount of an antioxidant, said sheet exhibiting stress-whitening which is stable at 136.degree. C. for at least about 7 days.

Abstract: The invention relates to honeycomb core components having an undulating configuration reinforced with structural rods or columns which provide nesting sites for indexing with the flutes or nodes of adjacent components when assembled in stacked relation. Methods are also disclosed for producing the core components and assembling them in finished honeycomb core configuration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a deformable window strip used to separate and seal two panes of glass. More specifically, the deformable window strip of the present invention comprises a flow resistent polymeric matrix which substantially decreases the need for rheological modifiers.

Abstract: A surface layer of an interior article, comprising a surface layer body formed of a synthetic resin and endowed with high extensibility, and a surface skin formed on the surface layer body and having a softening temperature lower than that of the surface layer body, with an uneven pattern being formed on the surface skin. Because of its lower softening temperature, the surface skin is held in a softer condition during a forming operation, so it is possible to form a clear uneven pattern positively on the surface skin.

Abstract: An elastic strand construction comprising a plurality of spaced ribs separated by thin zones is provided. The elastic strand construction is preferred for applications in disposable garments or the like. A method of manufacturing the preferred elastic strand comprises extrusion of polymeric material through a profiled die or the like. In the alternative, a method of formation comprising extrusion between a profiled roller arrangement is described. A preferred disposable garment construction utilizing elastic strands according to the present invention is described.

Abstract: A multi-dimensional image is obtained in a substantially flat surface covering by aligning the platelets of a platey material in the optical surface of the surface covering parallel to the exposed surface of the surface covering and realigning predetermined platelets to a predetermined angle with respect to the original alignment. The platelets can be realigned by pressing a gelled transparent or translucent element into the platey material containing layer or by mechanically embossing the platey material containing layer.

Abstract: A composite beam having a constant stress geometry is provided wherein a varying fiber content in a fiber impregnated resin is employed across the beam's cross section to cause the neutral axis of the beam to shift toward the compressive side. The design provides the maximum deflection in the direction of the load before compressive failure occurs for a given size and shaped beam of equivalent stiffness.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a heat-shrinkable envelope composed of a heat-shrinkable component and a reinforcing component that is embedded in the heat-shrinkable component and has undulations or corrugations. The reinforcing component has special arrangements for stopping tears, such as the provisions of embossments or beads, the provision of holes, punctures and slots.

Abstract: A composite lead sheet product comprising a layer of lead or lead alloy having first and second surfaces. A first layer of a porous, non-metallic material is mechanically bonded to the first surface of the lead layer, and a second layer of porous, non-metallic material is mechanically bonded to the second surface of the lead layer. The method of making the composite of this invention comprises supporting a first layer of a porous, non-metallic sheet material on a heat sink. Molten lead or lead alloy is dispensed transversely across the first layer. A second layer of a porous, non-metallic sheet material is applied over the dispensed molten lead. The second layer is pressed into the molten lead, and the molten lead is pressed into the first layer with a roller, to mechanically bond the first and second layers to the lead.

Abstract: A ceramic-metal joined composite body including a ceramic member having a projection formed thereon, and a metallic member having a recess formed therein. The projection of the ceramic member is fitted into the recess of the metallic member, and a corner of a bottom of the recess has a rounded dimension such that R/D.gtoreq.0.04, in which R and D are the rounded dimension of the corner of the bottom of the recess and an outer diameter of the projection, respectively. The ceramic-metal joined composite body particularly is useful in a rotary shaft for a turbocharger rotor or a gas turbine rotor.

Abstract: A composite beam having a constant stress geometry is provided wherein a varying fiber content in a fiber impregnated resin is employed across the beam's cross section to cause the neutral axis of the beam to shift toward the compressive side. The design provides the maximum deflection in the direction of the load before compressive failure occurs for a given size and shaped beam of equivalent stiffness.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the pack is torsionally flexible. Pack of laminations comprises laminations which are connected one to another by only a single connection. The single connection is provided by a projection which projects into a depression. The projection has a height which is greater than 50% of the thickness of the lamination and the depression has a depth which is greater than 50% of the thickness of the lamination. The depression and projection are produced by a projection punch which cooperates with a die. The die has a lip which is either radiused (r) or conical (C) and the punch causes the metal of the lamination to be extruded past the lip into the die while the depression is being formed. The radiused or conical lip allows the height of the projection and the depth of the depression to be greater than the normal 50% shear stress fracture depth/height.

Abstract: An optical recording medium, which is used as an optical disc, optical card or the like for optically recording, reproducing, erasing and the like, includes a center substrate having formed on at least one side thereof recesses and/or protrusions. Recording films are formed on both sides thereof and transparent protective plates bonded to these recording films respectively. This arrangement substantially eliminates warping of the substrates constituting the optical recording medium and exfoliation of substrates or the like even when the optical recording medium is subjected to sudden changes in temperature. This optical recording medium demonstrates enhanced optical performance and protective effect. The selecting of the transparent protective plate is simplified because the forming recesses and/or protrusions is not a factor. By producing an optical recording medium utilizing the above features, the carrier-to-noise ratio and isotropy of the medium is improved.

Abstract: A method to form a carpet tile into a configuration for use on a stair riser. This method involves measuring the stair riser and using this measurement to score the pile on the face of a tile. The tile is then bent to a 90 angle and a nose guard adhesively placed over the bent or nose portion of the title to provide a preformed product. This product then can be taken on the job, placed into position and readily tacked or glued down to provide the stairs with a tile product which is comparable to the adjacent tiled areas and readily tacked or glued down to provide the stairs with a tile product which is comparable to the adjacent tiled areas.

Abstract: An insulating polyolefin laminate paper and a method for producing such a paper in which first and second fiber paper layers are laminated to a polyolefin film layer. The fiber paper layers have an impermeability of 20 to 4000 Gurley-seconds. At least one of the fiber paper layers is mechanically deformed in such a manner that irregularities are produced having a depth of 2 to 50% of the thickness of the fiber paper layer. The mechanical deformation is accomplished prior to lamination. Before lamination, the water content of the fiber paper layers is controlled to be no more than 4%. Preferably, the thickness of the fiber paper layers is at least 30 microns. Furthermore, an electric power supply cable includes an insulating polyolefin laminate paper as an insulating layer.

Abstract: A pressed ceiling for use in vehicles comprising a base material of corrugated cardboard heat-press formed to a predetermined form, a surface skin material heat-pressed to the inner face of the corrugated cardboard base material thus-formed and a layer of heat melting adhesive interposed between the corrugated cardboard base material and the surface skin material, wherein the heat melting adhesive layer is made thicker at the peripheral portions of the press formed corrugated cardboard base material to restrain or prevent the spring-back of the press formed corrugated cardboard base material at its peripheral portions when it has moisture again.

Abstract: An article including at least one segment which is capable of being elastically shirred along at least a portion of its length subsequent to manufacture of the article, preferably by mechanical manipulation of a predetermined portion of the elastically shirrable segment. The predetermined mechanically manipulatable portion of the elastically shirrable segment preferably comprises an elastomeric monomer which is maintained in a prestretched and tensioned condition in the desired direction of shirring. The opposed ends of the elastically shirrable segment in the article are interconnected to one another through the prestretched and tensioned elastomeric member.

Abstract: The invention is a method of fabricating a fuser member by securing a generally cylindrical member of rubber around a core, the cylindrical member including metal oxides and having an outer surface with a plurality of holes that trap toner particles, typically in the 30 to 200 micron diameter range, and covering the outer surface of the cylindrical member with a layer of elastomer impregnated with metal oxides, the layer of elastomer filling a majority of the holes in the 30 to 200 micron diameter range and decreasing the number of metal oxide particles exposed on the surface of the cylindrical member.

Abstract: An aerospace structure and method for its construction composed of two elements having mutually opposed mating surfaces, at least one of which is irregular. The mating surfaces of the elements are fastened and compressed against a noncompressible cast-in-place void filler having complimentary shape to the two mating surfaces. The void filler is prepared by admixing a polymerizing matrix selected from polyesters, epoxides, polyamides, polyimides, polycarbonates, polyvinyl alcohols and organosilicone polymers and a space filling material selected from phenolic microspheres, carbon microspheres, metal coated microspheres, chopped fiberglass, alumina, fumed silica and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A thermally insulating covering is provided incorporating a synthetic resin-impregnated carrier mat of fibers and an aluminum foil layer on that entire side of said carrier mat which is to face a heat source. A layer of insulating material is preferably located in predetermined areas between the carrier mat and the aluminum foil. A process for producing such covering is also provided.