Abstract: Exterior, water-repellant facing or covering for a roof or a wall. The material is in the form of plates or slabs with overlap or butt joints. The material may include a support web. To eliminate the risk of condensation and to reduce the transmission of heat, the material is formed of mineral wool and a bonding agent. The fibres of the mineral wool lie predominantly within planes which are perpendicular to the external surface of the material.

Abstract: An apparatus for allying and dispensing a masking paper wound in a roll form includes a housing accommodating the masking paper, a group of rolls for taking the masking paper out of the housing and a cutter blade for cutting the masking paper. The masking paper is a relatively thin synthetic resin film folded in a plurality of parallel pleats and a relatively thick tape disposed along a longitudinal margin of the film and having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer formed on the opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: Heat conducting laminates and laminated heat conducting devices having at least one layer of metal and at least one layer of polymer matrix composite material having low-thermal-expansion reinforcing material distributed throughout and embedded therein. The coefficient of thermal expansion and the thermal conductivity of the laminated heat conducting devices are defined by the metal in combination with the polymer matrix material and the low-thermal-expansion reinforcing material in the laminate. The coefficient of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity of a heat conducting device can be controlled by bonding at least one layer of metal to at least one layer of polymer matrix composite material having low-thermal-expansion reinforcing material distributed throughout and embedded therein. In one embodiment, the laminated heat conducting device comprises a plurality of alternating layers of aluminum and epoxy resin having graphite fibers distributed throughout the epoxy resin.

Abstract: A refractory heat-insulating graphite sheet material characterized in that the material comprises a graphite sheet.

Abstract: The method of forming a money tree or bush comprises the steps of providing at least two rod-like members; providing at least two bills of paper-like negotiable currency; accordion pleating each bill along the length thereof; pinching each pleated bill in the middle area of the accordion; securing each bill at the pinch to a rod-like member; and fanning out the accordion pleated sections of each pleated bill around the place of securement to one of the rod-like members to form a structure looking like an imitation green and white leaf or flower. The money tree or bush formed thereby includes at least two rod-like members and at least two fanned out pleated bills formed in the manner described.

Abstract: Pleated cloth made of thermoplastic resin is enhanced in its appearance by providing a film pattern section to the end of the cloth to melt a certain part of pleating. This invention relates to an improved pleated cloth and the method for producing the same, and the method for producing the improved pleated cloth includes the steps of: forming pleating on the cloth made of thermoplastic resin; melt-forming a film pattern section on the adequate area of the pleating lines by using a patterned roller and an ultrasonic generator; and erasing a certain area of the pleating lines by the provision of the film pattern section. The product as above improves over the prior art in that it eliminates the need for the sewing machine and thread used in conventional hemming.

Abstract: A dual fluted shade consisting of two parallel one-piece webs of material with deep adjacent arcuate flutes directly connected with parallel connecting strips.

Abstract: A backup board for use when drilling through a circuit board having a conductive layer therein, the backup board comprises a lamination of outer planar sheets, and an inner core of a double wall corrugated material, the outer sheets being impregnated with a thermosetting adhesive, the sheets and the core being subjected to heat and pressure to form a laminate where said corrugations fold over and bond to said outer planar sheets, to provide a backup board giving surface support by said outer sheets with a less rigid core therebetween.

Abstract: A thin, plate-shaped object, especially a door skin, and a method of manufacturing such object, comprising a resin impregnated outer layer arranged directly onto a layer of a binder impregnated wood fine chips layer acting as a forming support for the fibre sheet material.A layer of coarse wood chips acts as a reinforcing and handling characteristics defining layer for the relatively large (some m.sup.2) and relatively thin (2 to 5 millimeteres) door skin.

Abstract: A method for the production of books or bound documents from a material web (4) which comprises folding lines (6,7) or perforation lines arranged at a distance from one another and whose one side possesses a thin coating of an adhesive capable of being activated, includes printing the web (4) with the desired text and subsequently folding the web together in a folding pattern. After folding together of the web (4) the adhesive is activated so that layers with adhesive facing one another are joined together to form book-pages which can be bound together in a cover (15).

Abstract: A method of making a series of expandable tubular polygons by simultaneously pleating and joining two adjacent sheets of fabric.

Abstract: The regular packing element is formed by layers of inclined deflecting elements. The deflecting elements are arranged in criss-crossing relation to each other and provide continuous flow channels which are open at both ends. In addition, the flow channels are open laterally to the flow channels of the adjacent layers of the deflecting elements. The packing provides for an improved and accelerated mass transfer between two media flowing through the packing in countercurrent.

Abstract: A quad fold pleated material is disclosed which has excellent obscuring function and an esthetically pleasing appearance that hides the shadows of supporting structure of a lamp shade or whatever else the material is draped around.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat insulating module for use in forming a lining for a high temperature chamber. The module has a main body formed by a blanket of refractory fibers folded into pleats held compressed against one another by a pair of spaced apart tubular members traversing the opposite end portions of all except the two end layers and spaced inwardly near the cold face of the module. The ends of the tubular members are secured to the upright legs of respective L-shaped mounting members with the other legs thereof lying in a common plane generally parallel to the cold face of the module and anchorable to respective fastener studs securable to the wall of the chamber being insulated.

Abstract: A transversely pleated, longitudinally heat-shrinkable tape is made from a heat-shrinkable polymeric film. One side of the tape may be adhesive-coated, and the other side may be coated with a thermochromic paint. The tape is wrapped around a substrate, and is particularly adapted, by reason of the pleats, to be wrapped around a substrate of non-uniform cross-section, e.g. a splice in a telephone cable. On heating the tape to its recovery temperature, the pleats disappear and the tape shrinks longitudinally to tightly cover the substrate. The tape may additionally comprise integral heating means.

Abstract: A method of forming a ruffled ornament preferably comprises the steps of forming a tubular band of flexible sheet material, turning and drawing the band inwardly and together along one edge thereof to form a decorative element having a partially flattened, ruffled configuration and having a central aperture therethrough, and assembling a grommet on the decorative element so that it extends through the aperture and clampingly engages opposite surface portions of the decorative element adjacent the aperture to secure it in the partially flattened configuration. The ornament of the instant invention which is preferably formed by the method comprises a partially flattened, ruffled decorative element made from a tubular band of sheet material and a grommet which retains the decorative element in a partially flattened disposition.

Abstract: A decorative Christmas tree stand skirt comprises an elongated sheet of material which is folded into a plurality of transverse uniform pleats throughout its length. Registering holes are provided through the pleats adjacent one side edge of the material and a tie cord is inserted freely therethrough for adjustably securing the one side edge of the pleated material about the upper ring of a Christmas tree stand. A conventional two component Velcro type fastener is attached to the opposite longitudinal end edges of the material, one component on one edge of the material and the other component on the other edge of the material, for releasably fastening the opposite edges together, whereby the skirt completely encircles and hides the Christmas tree stand. The Velcro fastener may be released in order to separate the meeting radial edges of the skirt for permitting access to the tree stand water reservoir for refilling without necessitating removal of the encircling decorative skirt from the stand.

Abstract: A product formed of a plurality of unstable layers of textile fiber pleated together with both the layers and the pleats in close contact, forming a stable body the upper and lower surfaces of which are formed by the folds between the pleats.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic self-carrying bellows-body, in particular for vehicles, having been formed with ribs separated by spacings and interconnected with connecting means.The essence of the invention lies in that the thickness of the connecting means interconnecting the ribs is less on at least two opposite sides of the bellows-body, than that of the ribs and the ribs and connecting means are formed as monolithic units.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of making a decorative fan. Two types of paper are layered together, reinforced and are then pleated. The resulting pleats are gathered and are bound at one end by means of Mylar tape. A decorative disk is mounted at the gathered, tapered end to conceal the tape. The fan has a particular use as a decorative piece in front of a fireplace.

Abstract: A climbing animal barrier for tree trunks, poles, fences and walls is disclosed. A barrier wall consisting of accordion-pleated metal cloth is bounded on its exterior by a solid metal skirt element which the climbing animal cannot grip or penetrate with its claws and thus is effectively prevented from circumventing the barrier. When applied to a tree trunk, the barrier can expand automatically with tree growth. Serious loss of nut crops and the like is prevented.

Abstract: Three-dimensional preformed fabric devices for painting, dyeing, silk screening, or other surface design finishing are disclosed. One or more raised ridges or lines is formed on the surface in a predetermined geometric design. The fabric is folded and held in place by stitching. Stiffening members can be inserted in the ridges to define certain shapes or stiffen the ridges.

Abstract: The binder composition for nonwoven products comprising a vinyl chloride-ethylene copolymer emulsion and up to 25 wt %, based on emulsion solids, of a polyamine containing 5 or 6 member N-heterocyclic moieties prepared by the polymerization of at least one diallylamine of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and R' is hydrogen or a methyl group.

Abstract: A material suitable for fabricating chemical warfare protective garments comprises at least one layer of an activated woven carbon fabric plus a body-side high absorbency rayon layer interposed between said at least one woven carbon fabric layer and the wearer's body. An innermost body-side layer of a ribbed fabric such as corduroy underlays the carbon and rayon layers to channel vapor away from the material. Chemical warfare protective garments having extended use life can be fabricated from this material.

Abstract: The packing can be used for mixing or for exchange processes in exchange columns. The packing comprises at least one group of layers perpendicular to the column axis which has deflecting surfaces connected to a central connecting bridge and which are bent outwardly of the bridge in alternating fashion to define a X-shape. The adjacent layers can be provided with outer bridges which are bent around to form hook-shape portions for engaging about an adjacent layer.The packing can be produced by simple stamping and bending steps.

Abstract: A packing is constructed for an apparatus for mixing or for exchange processes. The packing includes at least two zig-zag layers each of which has a number of parallel rows of substantially rectangular deflecting surfaces with alternating gaps in the inclined flanks. Bridges connect the rows of deflecting surfaces and are disposed in the troughs and at the apices of the corrugated layer.The packing can be produced by simple stamping and bending steps.

Abstract: The packing is made up of layers each of which is deformed into a zig-zag shape. Each layer has contiguous rows of deflecting surfaces which are interconnected by bridges and with every other deflecting surface being stamped out so as to be bent out of the plane of the layer. The stamped out deflecting surfaces of adjacent rows are offset from one another by the width of one deflecting surface and are bent out of so far as to be parallel to the next flank.

Abstract: A wild bee nesting domicile comprising a strip assembly of a flexible backing sheet to which is secured a matching pleated strip, the strip assembly being rolled or wrapped about itself so that the tips of the pleats are in contact with the backing sheet to form closely spaced bee nesting bores. A backing member is secured to the roll to close one end of the nesting bores as preferred by the wild bees. The domicile may be rolled into circular or oblong form, or may comprise a stack of such strips.

Abstract: A bulletproof arrangement of woven, knitted or the like fabrics comprised of highly strong fibers comprises at least one continuous material web which forms a plurality of folds which overlap one another like fish-scales. The distances between the edges of the folds are dimensioned smaller than the caliber of a high velocity projectile impacting thereupon, so that the projectile is deflected in the bulletproof arrangement in the sense of a ricochet effect and is thereby kept off an object to be protected.

Abstract: A fiber mat for producing a three-dimensional molded molding by the dry process. The fiber mat includes a prestrengthened layer containing cellulose fibers and deformable supporting layers with which the fibrous layer is joined. The fibrous layer is arranged as the central layer between two supporting layers. The supporting layers are formed of creped, low-extension foil material and are joined to the central layer surfaces while maintaining the pulling out properties of the creping.

Abstract: A transversely pleated, longitudinally heat-shrinkable tape is made from a heat-shrinkable polymeric film. One side of the tape may be adhesive-coated, and the other side may be coated with a thermochromic paint. The tape is wrapped around a substrate, and is particularly adapted, by reason of the pleats, to be wrapped around a substrate of non-uniform cross-section, e.g. a splice in a telephone cable. On heating the tape to its recovery temperature, the pleats disappear and the tape shrinks longitudinally to tightly cover the substrate. The tape may additionally comprise integral heating means.

Abstract: A high loft, low density, nonwoven fibrous web is provided comprising a plurality of irregularly arranged, intersecting, overlapping, mechanically interengaged, loosely assembled fibers including both thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers and other fibers, segments of the thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers being heat fused at a plurality of junctures with segments of other thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers and with segments of fibers of other types, with additional binder distributed throughout the web.The web is prepared by air-laying a blend of thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers and other fibers applying heat without pressure to the air-laid blend to fuse at least some of the thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers to each other and to some of the other fibers to form a self-supporting fibrous web, introducing a latex binder into the web and drying and curing the binder.

Abstract: Packing consisting of a plurality of twisted strips stacked parallel to each other in an axially symmetrical arrangement. Twisting produces spirals rotating in the same sense. In addition, the strips are pleated to produce waves perpendicular to the axis of the spiral. When the packing is assembled from the spirals, the individual spirals are staggered in relation to each other to form continuous channels extending in straight lines in four axially symmetric directions. The axially symmetric directions are defined in that their projections in the horizontal plane form an angle of 90.degree. with each other and an angle .alpha. formed between the said axially symmetric directions and the axis of symmetry of the packing depends solely on the ratio of the widths of the spirals to their pitch.

Abstract: An ornamental and protective door edge guard comprises a metal strip of generally U-shaped cross section having inner and outer legs via which the edge guard is self-retaining on the edge of a vehicle door. An insulating layer is applied to the strip to protectively insulate the interior of the strip from the door to which it is applied. Various embodiments of edge guards are disclosed with each having on at least one of the legs thereof, an insulated bead formed by reversing the extreme distal margin of the strip and insulating layer such that the insulating layer covers both that surface portion of the underlying metal bead which faces toward, and but for the insulating layer would be in contact with, the door edge as well as that surface portion which faces away from the door edge. Some embodiments have beads formed by double reversals of the strip and insulating layer.

Abstract: A method of producing a laminated, pleated fabric is provided which method comprises passing a first layer of fabric through a pleating machine to form temporary pleats and then feeding the first layer of fabric together with an adhesive material and a second layer of fabric onto a winding roller so that the adhesive layer is disposed between the first layer of fabric (which is formed with the temporary pleats) and the second layer of fabric. The three layers are substantially co-extensive in size. The adhesive material is then activated e.g. with steam or dry heat, so that the first and second layers of fabric are laminated together. The steam or heat also makes the pleats in the first layer of fabric permanent. The method can be operated as a relatively simple, continuous process to produce a laminated, pleated fabric which is visually attractive and comfortable to wear.

Abstract: An inflatable ornament suitable for hanging on a Christmas tree limb or the like is formed from a pair of flexible plastic sheets joined along their periphery to define a collapsible, substantially fluid-tight envelope. The envelope includes a reduced neck portion having a valve therein for filling the ornament with a suitable fluid such as air. The valve comprises a stem extending laterally outward from one of the sheets and a removable plug for sealing the stem. A hook member connected to the stem, or formed integral with the plug, is adapted to suspend the ornament from the limb. A reflective metal coating applied to the envelope gives the appearance of a glass ornament.

Abstract: An air freshener device mountable inside an automotive vehicle for the purpose of refreshing the vehicle air breathed by the vehicle occupants, the device including a hand-shaped container oscilated on a flexible rod attached to a suction cup mountable on the vehichel dashboard, and small dispensing openings at a top of the container so to allow a fine vapor of an air refreshing liquid being dispensed from the container.

Abstract: According to the present invention, it has been found that blended polyolefin resins containing linear low density polyethylene copolymers (LLDPE) are advantageous in the manufacturing of thermoplastic films and bags. The blended polyolefin resins are particularly well suited for making seamless-wall handled strap bags from thin tubular film consisting essentially of a homogeneous blend of HDPE, LLDPE, and ordinary branched LDPE. Superior physical properties of blown film from this blend permits the fabrication of economical carrying bags from thinner film, resulting in substantial material savings.

Abstract: A disposable coaster for use with a beverage container is characterized by a substrate of moisture absorbent material having a base panel and an upstanding side wall joined to the base panel, thereby forming an open ended shell for receiving the bottom end of the beverage container, with the upstanding side wall being characterized by folded, overlapping side wall segments defining vertically extending pleats. A film deposit of moisture impervious sealing material applied to the exterior surface of the shell strengthens the pleats, improves tear resistance and prevents leakage.

Abstract: A method of lining an interior surface of a furnace with roll-type insulation by attaching a plurality of hooks onto the interior surface to be lined, folding back portions of the roll-type insulation on themselves to create folds in the roll-type insulation, and pressing the folds onto the hooks to thereby attach the roll-type insulation to the interior surface. Each of the plurality of hooks includes a hook member for passage through portions of the roll-type insulation. Each hook member is fixedly attached to the interior surface of the furnace either by being welded directly thereto when the interior surface of the furnace is metal or by being fixedly attached to a plate member which is in turn bolted, riveted, or otherwise fixedly attached to the interior surface of the furnace. The hook member includes a leg portion having a pointed first end for passage through the roll-type insulation and having a second end.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an artificial rose bud primarily from a rectangular fabric section. With the rectangular fabric section positioned with a short side on the right, the right edge is folded down to a position near the lower edge to form a bias fold extending from the lower right-hand corner to a point on the top edge near the upper left-hand corner. The upper left-hand corner is then folded to a point near the lower left-hand corner and between that corner and the folded position of the upper right-hand corner. The lower right-hand corner is then folded to a point near the lower left-hand corner and between that corner and the folded position of the upper left-hand corner. The left and lower edges are then pleated and thereby formed into a bundle about the lower left-hand corner of the fabric section. A small diameter shaft forming a stem is preferably positioned on the fabric section before the first fold is made so that after pleating, the bundle is formed about the shaft.

Abstract: A decorative butterfly and the method and assembly of constructing the same. The decorative butterfly includes a central portion with a center line passing therethrough and a wing disposed on each side of the center line and extending from the central portion. Each of the wings has a plurality of pleats extending radially from the central portion.The method of forming the decorative butterfly includes the steps of forming a plurality of parallel and alternately oppositely folded up and down pleats in a sheet of material. The pleats are secured together at a central portion on the center line which passes perpendicularly through the pleats while allowing the pleats to fan out from the center portion on either side of the center line.

Abstract: An elastomeric element, suitable for use in a flexible coupling for transmitting torque between two relatively rotatable components, comprises an elastomeric element having an embedded reinforcement of a plurality of parallel interleaving fabric layers spaced apart by a layer of elastomeric material, each fabric layer comprising a plurality of elongate reinforcement members extending parallel to one another and the reinforcement members of successive fabric layers being angled relative to one another.

Abstract: A disposable self-pleating drape comprises an elongated sheet of expendable material. A pleating strip extends along an upper marginal portion of the sheet and is connected in face-to-face relation to the sheet at a longitudinally series of pleating locations. At least two prong receiving openings are formed between the pleating strip and the sheet at each pleating location and are spaced apart a distance substantially greater than the distance between corresponding parallel prongs on an associated drapery hook used to hang the drape.

Abstract: Method of producing fibrous or sheet structure comprising melt coextruding a laminated structure comprising an assembly of two or more layers from polymeric material laminated together in intimate adherence with one another and simultaneously or subsequently so treating the assembly as to produce a regular pattern of areas of strong bonding separated by areas of weak or no bonding between the layers of the assembly.A sheet or fibrous product comprising an assembly of three or more ribbon-like elements of polymeric material with adjacent elements bonded in face-to-face relationship at regular intervals along their length.A sheet of fibrous product comprising three or more layers of polymeric material bonded to one another into an assembly at regular intervals along the length of the assembly and in which the or at least one of the inner layers of the assembly has a shorter surface length between adjacent bonds than the outer layers of the assembly, the outer layers thus having the form of loops.

Abstract: A heat shrinkable film is laminated on a film having less heat shrinkage which can be a metal coated film with an adhesive composition having a relatively low shear strength. The heat shrinkable laminate film forms creases by heat shrinking it.

Abstract: A disposable, absorbent pad adapted to be formed into a U-shaped configuration and to be placed at least partially about the base of a toilet to absorb moisture gravitating near such base. The pad is adjustable and can be provided with a water-proof backing as well as means for adhesively bonding the same to the floor. Several embodiment of the pad are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved filter of the cartridge type having concentric inner and outer filter elements is disclosed. The elements are formed of non-woven polypropylene fibers. In a preferred embodiment the outer element is formed of a laminate including a supporting layer of a continuous filament and a filtering layer of randomly oriented polypropylene fibers. The outer element is pleated and the space between the elements is filled with particulate, activated charcoal. The axial ends of the filter components are encapsulated in plastisol end caps to secure them together, and to form a sealable working surface to be engaged by the filter housing.

Abstract: A multi-layer filter material assembly. The assembly includes a filter medium which consists of a single sheet formed of fibers of a glass having a low coefficient of thermal expansion. The filter medium is supported on each side by at least one sheet of bonded synthetic fibers and a sheet of metallic wire mesh. The two sheets of metallic wire mesh form the two outermost layers and the entire assembly is formed into a pleated configuration.

Abstract: An article such as a blade fabricated from a plurality of high-strength, reinforcing filaments embedded in a matrix material and characterized by a portion of the filaments oriented transverse to the blade longitudinal axis in a direction through the blade to enhance transverse shear strength. In one embodiment, a plurality of columnar filament cores are each wrapped with a filament sheet and bonded together laterally to form the blade primary structure. The orientation of the filaments within the sheet forms an angle with the core longitudinal axes such that at least a portion of the sheet filaments runs transverse to the blade from one aerodynamic surface to the other. In an alternative embodiment, a blade is formed of a plurality of bonded filament laminates accordian folded with the fold lines angled with respect to the longitudinal axes of the filaments, the distance between fold lines being equal to or greater than the blade thickness.