Abstract: A cylindrical filter is formed from a sheet of filter material which includes two connected layers of filter media. Opposed edges of the sheet are joined to form the cylinder by separating the media adjacent the edges and then sealing together the first of the separated layers followed by sealing the second of the separated layers. The two seals are spaced inwardly of the edges and are spaced from one another. In this way, failure of one seal does not result in failure of the cylindrical filter.

Abstract: Packing material and method in which a sheet of paper stock is folded in opposite directions along alternate parallel lines to form a series of ridges and valleys, cuts are made in the stock at intervals spaced along the ridges, and sections of the stock adjacent to the cuts are folded in a reverse direction along the fold lines at the ridges to form downwardly extending pleats beneath the ridges. The material can be crumpled for use as a dunnage material or wrapped about an item to be protected. In one disclosed embodiment, the material can be compressed for shipping and storage and expanded for use. In another, which is particularly suitable for use as a protective wrap, the folded stock is affixed to a backing sheet.

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: A method is provided for forming a corrugated structure from a fibrous web by first forming a fibrous web; alternatingly lapping the fibrous web; folding the fibrous web to form corrugations; brushing fibers from one corrugated peak to extend to an adjacent peak and bridge the gap therebetween; spraying resin on the corrugated fibrous web; heating the resin-sprayed corrugated fibrous web; or further sandwiching said fibrous web with a pair of outer webs with resin sprayed thereon and heating said sandwiched fibrous web. Another embodiment initially combines fibers of low melting point with regular fibers and heats the corrugated fibrous web after brushing, rather than spraying resin on the corrugated fibrous web.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for forming a window treatment article having opposed upper and lower sheets interconnected by transversely oriented, longitudinally spaced vanes comprising a pair of counter-rotating folding rollers oriented with respect to one another to form a nip therebetween, and a pusher bar assembly which is operative to successively advance a portion of the upper sheet into the nip between the folding rollers where it is folded and brought into contact with a lower sheet.

Abstract: The invention concerns a package padding and an apparatus for forming same. The package padding is continuous and web-like and formed of superimposed paper courses (1,2,3). On the substantial surface area of one paper course (2) has with a pair of shaping rolls (16,17) been embossed a cellular padding structure. The package padding comprises a punch joint region (5) formed with the aid of a pair of punch joint rolls (18,19), and an intact area (7) substantially free of punchings, the package padding being more bulky and fluffy in the region thereof than in the punch joint region (5). In the embossed paper course (2) have by means of the speed differential of the punching rolls (18,19) and the shaping rolls (16,17) been folded pleats (8) so that the package padding contains per unit length of the package padding a greater length of paper material of the second paper course (2) than of paper material of the first paper course (1).

Abstract: A container for holding an adhesive is frusto-conical or cylindrical in shape and has a bottom wall and a pleated side wall. The container has a twin substrate composition throughout. The first substrate is paper having a small enough caliper to allow for proper forming and to maintain the shape of the container once it is formed. The second substrate is a polyester film thin enough to allow the paper substrate to maintain its shape, but sufficiently thick to hold the adhesive or other material to be stored. The first and second substrates are glued together with a water-based or hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A building component in the form of a board-like distance plate having a lattice of horizontal and vertical ribs. Frusto-pyramid projections (3) extend from the intersections of the ribs on one side of the board and domes (4) extend from the other side of the board between the ribs and cover a larger surface area than the projections (3). The domes form cavities which are interconnected by virtue of the projections spacing the plate from a wall or other surface.

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: Cellular material formed from a plurality of component strips each comprising alternate ridge portions and groove portions interconnected by step portions, the step portions comprising a first riser, a second riser, and a furrowed step surface. The furrowed step surface has at least one indentation formed therein, preferably two oppositely-directed semicircular indentations. The resulting interconnected array of substantially identical cell units defines a sheet of cellular material exhibiting highly synclastic behavior. In an alternate embodiment, the step portion is replaced by a slope portion having at least one semicircular indentation formed therein. A method of fabrication of the novel cellular material is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to composite preforms which comprise reinforcing fiber deposited in grooves pre-formed in a metal or ceramic foil.

Abstract: A lead-free plate-shaped roof flashing material comprises a sandwich structure in which a stress damping and stabilizing layer of ductile material is completely covered on one side and at least partly covered on the other side by preferably metallic foil sheetings, e.g. of aluminum foil, designed with densely positioned flattened folded sections having such a form, e.g. closed inverted pleats, that a material layer of each folded section gets into contact with the stress damping and stabilizing layer only when the folded sections open in connection with deforming the flashing material to make it fit to the roofing.

Abstract: An inner layer, i.e. liner, for a generally tubular, multilayered dough container comprising a laminated web suitable for being helically wound into a tubular geometry and which includes a plurality of layers, the innermost of such web layers providing improved bonding characteristics for the liner, hence improved containment and sealing of the dough, and a container including such liner.

Abstract: An improved nonwoven multi-layered composite article is provided that is well amenable to pleating and service as a depth gaseous filtration medium. The components utilized to form the multi-layered composite consist essentially of polyester continuous filaments and staple fibers (as described in detail hereafter) and are mechanically secured together by needle-punching. At least one surface is lightly resin coated following the needle-punching in order to impart additional stiffness to the overall nonwoven laminated composite. The resulting article is capable of readily undergoing pleating to form a pleated filtration medium. In a preferred embodiment the resulting composite is free of any component that is capable of substantial moisture retention thereby enhancing the stability and shape retention properties of the product over a broader range of operating conditions.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing extruded, optical-quality, transparent panel units having integral flange members for joining to adjacent, similar panel units. The method includes the steps of extruding a substantially flat strip of suitable plastic material, calendering the extruded strip by pulling it in the still hot, pliable state through a calender, at least the central portion of the strip being smoothened to an optical-quality transparency and the marginal portions of the strip being provided with at least one sawtooth-like, continuous projection on at least one face of the marginal portions, controllably heating the strip at a limited zone on the one face to render the zone pliable, using bending rolls to bend the marginal portions at substantially a right angle, so as to turn them into flange members, the inside corners formed by the bending rolls between the central portion and the marginal portions being rounded, and finally, cutting the flanged panels to required length.

Abstract: An elastic film is provided with non-elastic regions and elastic regions formed from a multi-layer film of an elastomeric layer and a relatively inelastic layer (s).

Abstract: A former for supporting a layer of settable plastics material while it sets into hollow reinforcing ribs bonded to a laid up article of fibre reinforced plastics material during manufacture of said article, comprising a foraminous sheet (5) wherein the region of the sheet between each pair of neighbouring holes (6) is elevated above the plane in which the rims of the holes are disposed by means of one or more upstanding formations (7) joined to one another by a flexible web (10). The upstanding formations have rigidifying patterns (11) formed thereon. An article produced using the former is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compact cassette is provided with substantially rectangular plastic support liner(s) between tape roll(s) and cassette wall(s), having at least one longitudinal bend, and the deflections of the support liners in a defined load range should be not more than a factor of 2 greater in the case of exposure to heat at about 85.degree. C. compared with no exposure. Suitable liner materials are those having glass transition temperatures equal to or greater than 85.degree. C., for example consisting of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polyarylether ketones, polyetherimides, and/or blends and/or copolymers thereof.

Abstract: Filtration material comprising a web comprising meltblown fibers and staple, electrically charged fibers randomly dispersed among the meltblown fibers. The filtration material can be formed in planar configurations and in configurations other than planar. Non-planar configurations can extend the useful working area for a given filter element's cross-section without requiring an additional corrugating or pleating process step. The filtration material exhibits high strength and low pressure drop.

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible window covering is disclosed in which an unpleated facing fabric is attached to a pleated panel to provide a Roman shade type window covering. Transverse cells are formed by the attachment of the pleated panel and unpleated fabric which provide excellent insulation properties. A method for making such a shade is also disclosed.

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: There is disclosed a multilayered filter material comprising nonwovens made of fibers or filaments of identical or different polymers, said filter material being composed of a depth filter and a fine filter which both have a homogeneous density perpendicular to their surface and have been joined together in such a way that the area covered by the bonding dots does not exceed 75%. The depth filter is from 2 to 20 times thicker than the fine filter, and they have different densities. There is also disclosed a process for manufacturing the filter material.

Abstract: Self-supporting structures of diverse shapes are disclosed that may be collapsed down to compact bundles. Structures of this type are comprised of units which are comprised of two strips having non-parallel pleat lines. By pleating these strips according to a special pleat pattern, these structures may collapse down and expand out in a smooth manner.

Abstract: Iniferter prepared release coating compositions comprising vinyl-siloxane block copolymer and blends thereof with other polymeric materials on sheet materials and the backside of adhesive tapes are provided. Controlled and predictable release is obtained through variation of the molecular weight and weight percent of the siloxane block as well as the molecular weight and composition of the vinyl block or blocks.

Abstract: Material multi-faceted as to its advantageous properties and highly versatile in use and application comprises a very light, relatively thin, sheet-like structure, a layered composite of cellular and non-woven materials. Said structure is formed of layered sheets, bonded to one another, including a thin sheet of a cellular material the face(s) of which have a very thin sheet-like overlay of a non-woven permeable reinforcing material such as, preferably, rayon or nylon. The body of the cellular sheet material, preferably of plastic such as polyurethane, polyester or polyether, is characterized by innumerable extremely small, relatively minute pockets having extremely thin elastic wall portions through which fluid may readily pass to said pockets to store therein in amounts the volume of which may be a significant multiple of that originally defined by said wall portions.

Abstract: A gas capping liner system is described which encompasses a top channeled component and a bottom perforated layer component. The top channeled component has a plurality of alternating longitudinally extending channels. The channels are of two types, (1) structural for supporting the weight of overburden clay and topsoil above the liner and (2) gas-receiving, which permit the landfill gas to be collected. The perforated layer component is positioned such that the perforations are located above the gas-receiving channels.

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 elastic material having a stress relaxation of less than about 30 percent is composed of at least one elastic sheet formed from a blend of (1) a styrene-poly(ethylene-propylene)-styrene thermoplastic elastomeric block copolymer or a mixture of styrene-poly(ethylene-propylene)-styrene and styrene-poly(ethylene-butylene)-styrene elastomeric block copolymers, and (2) a tackifying resin. The blend may also include a polyolefin and/or an extending oil. The elastic sheet is joined to at least one gatherable layer at spaced-apart locations in which the gatherable layer is gathered between the spaced-apart locations so that the composite material is elastic.

Abstract: A filter insert of nonwoven material in the form of a pleated pack is self-supporting and consists of thermally weldable nonwoven (1). Each of the two outside ends (3) of the pleated pack (2) is hemmed by the nonwoven material (1) forming the pleats, which is folded over in the same direction and at the same time is fixed in tight contact to the corresponding folded of the adjacent pleat end. At the same time the nonwoven material projects beyond the near crease of the adjacent pleat end by 0.5 to 1.5 times the pleat spacing. For manufacture, the flat filter material (1) is first pleated and then a defined pleat spacing (7) is produced by drawing it apart to a limited extent. Then the two outside edges (8) of the pleated pack are gripped between comb-like tools (9) entering pincer-wise into the pleating at top and bottom, leaving the filter material projecting beyond the tools on each side by 1.5 to 2.5 times the pleat spacing (7).

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible window covering is disclosed in which an unpleated facing fabric is attached to a pleated panel to provide a Roman shade type window covering. Transverse cells are formed by the attachment of the pleated panel and unpleated fabric which provide excellent insulation properties. A method for making such a shade is also disclosed.

Abstract: Lightweight, non-nestable packing peanuts formed of recycled newspaper of molded hollow thin wall shell form preferably of cup shaped configuration have flanges, apertures, and double wall dividers integrally molded therein. A radial flute over the vertical height of the exterior wall of the shell provides shape stability to a portion of the shell to resist physical crushing of the shell and facilitates the structural cushioning of packed fragile objects in cartons or the like for shipping purposes. The shell is rendered resilient over other portions for absorbing the energy resulting from impact forces transmitted through the fold filled towards a packed fragile object. A divider having spaced parallel walls may extend from an end of the shell at the base and include an integral transverse wall to separate the shell into two halves which may be flexed towards and away from each other, at the gap between the divider walls.

Abstract: A void filler (14, 16) especially suited for filling large volumes is made from first and second panels (18, 20), each panel having a core (26) sandwiched between face sheets (22, 24). The core is typically a corrugated honeycomb core so that the panel is stiff, strong and yet lightweight. The panels each have generally horizontal upper and lower edges (30, 32) and generally vertical first and second (34, 36) edges. The panels are connected at a hinge (44) along their upper edges. A limiter (50), attached at or near the lower edges, limits the movement of the lower edges away from one another so the panels can move from a flat, storage condition to a use condition, exhibiting a generally inverted V-shape. Two void fillers can be hingedly connected to form an M-shaped void filler assembly (2).

Abstract: The method and the apparatus for manufacture of a light-proof and folded window curtain are disclosed. A plane curtain material is folded repeatedly into a plurality of folded parts of an equal width, which are subsequently joined together on the same side of the curtain to form close-knit shoulders through which the curtain holes are arranged at a predetermined position for accommodating a string. A positioning apparatus is employed to hold firmly the groove portions of the folded curtain material, so as to permit two adjacent folded parts to stay closely together. An adapting apparatus is subsequently used to form a shoulder of a predetermined width from two adjoining folded parts. A series of shoulders are formed from a plurality of groups with each containing two adjoining folded parts on the same side of the folded curtain material.

Abstract: Improved resistance of fiber filled insulation to erosion from combustion gas flow ina solid propellant rocket motor is produced by orienting the fiber direction of the grain of the fibers in the insulation to a direction in which the direction of the fiber grain is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the flow of combustion gas in the rocket motor. Unvulcanized fiber filled insulation sheet stock is folded and compacted in accordion-like style such that the fiber grain direction is reoriented eassentially 90 degrees in the roll direction of the sheet stock.

Abstract: A high efficiency air filter is described which comprises a depth filter sheet that has been formed with micropleats stabilized by application of a strip of a thermoplastic adhesive across the peaks of the micropleats and then formed into a macropleated structure with the axes of the micropleats and the macropleats being essentially parallel. The micropleats preferably have a bending radius of less than about 0.01 inch.

Abstract: Flow dividers for dividing a hot gas flow into serveral partial flows through parallel internal channels are used in heat exchangers and as catalyst carriers, and can be produced by shaping the flow divider from metallic aluminium through extrusion or winding, then converting it to hydrated aluminium oxide through anodic oxidation while it is slowly moving down into an electrolyte (4), and finally converting it to alpha-alumina through heat treatment.

Abstract: A converter mechanism and method for producing a relatively narrow width and small size cushioning dunnage product of pad-like form, from sheet-like stock material. A conversion kit comprising a funnel-like chute member and a coacting elongated generally rectangular shaped (in top plan) bar former is provided for conversion of a known cushioning dunnage converter into one which can produce the relatively narrow and small size pad-like cushioning dunnage product of the invention. The bar former has its forwardmost end disposed generally adjacent the exit end of the funnel-like chute member, with its rearward end extending rearwardly of the entrance to the funnel-like chute member.

Abstract: A foldable foam mat has a longitudinal fold line extending over the entire length of the foam mat and a plurality of transverse fold lines which are arranged in pairs and extend, perpendicular to the longitudinal fold line, over half of the mat toward the edges of the mat. One of each of the transverse fold lines, which are arranged in pairs, is configured as a single fold line, and one as a double fold line. Preferably, the fold lines have an asymmetric configuration, referring to the cross section of the foam mat.

Abstract: Single-panel pleated shades are created through an adaptation of methods used to create cellular shades. The cellular shades are created by known methods, and are then cut longitudinally to divide them into two single-panel pleated shades.Advantages of the invention include its enhanced appearance and low cost.

Abstract: The invention includes a filter element (10) having a pair of end caps (12) with pleated, corrugated filter media (14) spanning therebetween. The filter media (14) is sealed or potted into the end caps (12) with a potting material ( b 16). To ensure substantially uniform penetration of the plates of the media (14) by the potting material (16), the edges of the media (14) are configued to eliminate "linear check valve" action between pleats. Several edge patterns can be used to minimize the formation of linear check valves, including a saw tooth pattern; sine wave pattern; vertical edge corrugations; flat edge regions; and saw kerfs in the edges of the media.

Abstract: Cover with a self-adhesive finish on one side and strip-like application of adhesive, characterized in that the cover is in the form of extensible folds and only one of the outer surfaces of the folded structure carries adhesive.

Abstract: An air inflatable mattress for medical and hospital use is formed from upper and lower layers of flexible, air impervious material joined at a peripheral air impervious seam; laterally extending, elongate, spaced apart pillows extend between side edges of the mattress and are defined by lateral folds formed in the material of the upper layer; the pillows communicate at their opposed ends with longitudinally extending side plenums; the inflated pillows billow against each other in stress relieving contact effective to relieve air pressure bursting forces generated in the mattress.

Abstract: A method of forming a honeycomb panel consisting of a plurality of interconnected permanent honeycomb cells that includes in one embodiment feeding two continuous sheets toward a joining station and prior to arrival, periodically creasing both sheets entirely across at timed intervals. After joining the sheets together at the joining station along parallel join lines midway between the creases, the resulting tubular structure is further sealed and expanded with pressure rollers and an expansion chamber to form the completed honeycomb panel. In another embodiment, an uncreased tubular structure is expanded by expansion plates that are inserted into each tube and permanent creases are formed midway between join lines by heating and pressing at the edges of the expansion plates.

Abstract: Self-supporting structures of diverse shapes are disclosed that may be collapsed down to a compact bundle. In them, units are employed that are comprised of a central tapered strip bordered by two elongated strips. The tapered strip is pleated along a series of lines that cross it widthwise and each elongated strip is pleated along a series of lines that cross it widthwise. The central tapered strip is joined to each of the two elongated strips by a series of pleat lines that are connected end-to-end. When the unit is folded, each of the two elongated strips fold into a stack, and the central tapered strip folds in a zig-zag fashion, such that the planes of the tapered strip lie essentially orthogonal to the planes of the stacked elongated strips. The two stacked elongated strips fold towards each other, such that the stacks lie in line with one another.

Abstract: This invention teaches a low cost, breathable, light weight, soft, disposable elastic structure with surface properties that are characterized by a controlled irregularity of the pleats or shirrs that make up the broad surfaces of the structure. The structure is a layered structure with outer layers of low basis weight breathable material, a central elastic layer, and an adhesive layer that serves to join all the layers together to form a unitary elastic structure.

Abstract: A disposable foil grill is disclosed which consists of a corrugated and perforated sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. The corrugations allow smoke to access virtually the entire bottom surface of the food being cooked so that the desired barbecue flavor is obtained. Fat from meat being cooked drips into troughs formed by the corrugation and exits through holes in the troughs onto the coals for generation of the smoke and flame which give food a desireable barbecue flavor. Another advantage of the disclosed disposable grill cover is that the distances between adjacent troughs may be changed by a slight pull on the ends of the foils to perfectly align the troughs with the spacings between the wire grating of the grill. In this way, holes formed in the bottom of the troughs for fat drippings do not allow the drippings to come in contact with the wire grating.

Abstract: Laminated composite structures for use in making fluid filters are disclosed. Such structures comprise (a) a densified high loft layer of powder bonded nonwoven fabric, rebulkable by heating, laminated to (b) a filter media or element that supplies stiffness to the laminate. Also disclosed are methods of making fluid filters, e.g., ones used to filter inlet air for internal combustion engines, from such laminates, and fluid filters containing such laminates in which the nonwoven layer has been rebulked by heating.

Abstract: An accordion folded laminate of a fiber sheet reinforced with a thermoplastic film and bonded together with adhesive is utilized as a window shade or as a shower curtain or other end use product. In the preferred form, the thermoplastic sheet comprises polyester and the adhesive comprises a low melt polyester adhesive powder. The powder is applied uniformly to the reverse face of the fiber sheet and is heated to a temperature higher than its melt temperature, and the thermoplastic sheet is pressed over the adhesive against the polyester sheet. This laminate is subsequently formed into an accordion folded configuration, with the edges of the accordion folds being heated to a temperature higher than the melt temperature of the adhesive, causing the folds to retain a memory that enhances the appearance and function of the end use product.

Abstract: A plastic sheet is disclosed which is used as a subcarrier for insulating linings of building surfaces. The sheet is formed by parallel, alternating, dovetail-shaped channels and grooves. A coarse-meshed lattice matting, having filaments, is glued or partially fused to the backside of the plastic sheet and serves to anchor the sheet to the underlying foundation. This lattice matting stretches over the entire backside or inner surface of the sheet. The webs of the plastic sheet are expandable and can compensate for stresses occurring between the underlying foundation and the external facing material such as ceramic tile.

Abstract: A decorative pleatable material adapted for the fabrication of pleated shades is described. The material is comprised of a pleatable fabric having a decorative resin coat containing desired pigment adhered to the face of the fabric by means of a polyurethane layer embedded in the structure of the fabric. The decorative resin coat is overlaid with a top-coat that prevents blocking during pleating. A preferred top-coat is comprised of a film forming cellulose derivative containing amorphous fumed silica. A film transfer strip for producing the decorative pleatable material is also described.