Abstract: A mat member includes inorganic fibers, a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, an edge surface surrounding the first main surface and the second main surface, and an inorganic fiber scattering reduction unit. The inorganic fiber scattering reduction unit is provided on at least a part of the edge surface of the mat member and configured to reduce scattering of the inorganic fibers.

Abstract: A maternity napkin comprising a larger than conventional fabric area with a shape-holding flexible band along one edge, the fabric extending from the band with a plurality of pleats, folds, gathers, ruffles and/or darts. The napkin may be provided along with a drawstring pouch to allow it to be easily carried in one's purse, pocket, briefcase, luggage, etc. when dirty without spreading the dirt to other objects in the purse, etc.

Abstract: A polyester pocket with a clear front and back is provided. A spun-bonded polyester strip is positioned near the open end of the polyester pocket to prevent atmospheric contaminants from entering the polyester pocket. The spun-bonded polyester strip also allows the polyester pocket to lay flat when multiple polyester pockets are stacked upon one another. The thickness of the spun-bonded polyester can be made to roughly correspond to the thickness of documents inserted into the polyester pocket.

Abstract: The invention describes a pliable elastomeric membrane that is seamless and is prepared by mold processing. By utilizing mold processing, the ultimate membrane or sheet is several times larger in length and/or with than those elastomeric membranes or sheets as dictated by current calendaring processes. The present process provides the ability to form elastomeric sheets that can be reinforced about the perimeter, thus preventing tearing of the sheet while in use in, for example, vacuum laminators.

Abstract: A sanitary article is provided for reducing the spread of contamination between a user and an object. The article comprises a permeable layer, an impermeable layer, and an anti-bacterial gel interposed between the permeable layer and the impermeable layer. The permeable and impermeable layers may be sealed to each other to restrict the movement of the gel and to make the article unitary. The gel may at least partially diffuse through the permeable layer upon the user contacting the permeable layer while the impermeable layer impeded diffusion of the gel toward the object upon the object contacting the impermeable layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for fabricating a medium for abrasive-coated grinding material, wherein at least one continuous reinforcing element in the form of a tape or a yarn is introduced continuously during wet formation of the medium.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement system for a tubular member, comprising: a carbon fiber shell attached to the tubular member with adhesive, wherein the carbon fiber shell comprises a carbon fiber fabric sandwiched between non-carbon bidirectional fabric, wherein the carbon fiber fabric is largely unidirectional along the y-axis along the tubular member; a unidirectional or biaxial fiber reinforced polymer hoop or helical wrap connected to the carbon fiber shell, wherein the fibers of the hoop wrap are largely unidirectionally oriented in the hoop direction; and optionally a protective wrap or coating around the system is provided.

Abstract: A woven corrugator belt having a fabric body that has a base layer fabricated from a polyester material and has at least 1 layer of the polyester that runs in both the machine direction and cross machine direction of the belt. The fabric body has a first end and a second end that are joined by use of an inline seam. A material having greater hydrolysis resistance than the polyester may be woven into side portions of the belt for improved hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: An engineered flooring product having a top wear layer of solid hard wood, which is connected to a bamboo composite substrate (lower layer) therein. Each length and width has a unique tongue and groove system and results in an interlocking system on all sides. Since the substrate is made of bamboo it is environmentally friendly and stronger than hardwoods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric sail (1) which maintains a minimal surface. An elastic boundary is attached to the edges of an elastic membrane, and the edges (4) are shaped so that the membrane of the sail maintains a minimal surface configuration despite being deformed by the boundary. The sail therefore distributes strain across the sail surface and is thus free of wrinkles and creases. Points on the elastic membrane itself can be displaced but still form a minimal surface as defined by the boundary and the displaced surface connection points. In addition, strain matching allows the boundary and the elastic membrane to optimally share the strain caused by any deformation.

Abstract: The invention is a method for manufacturing a felt belt having a support which is embedded in a fiber matrix and is made up of at least two yarn layers arranged one above another, at least one is a longitudinal yarn layer made up of longitudinal yarns extending in parallel fashion, and at least one is a transverse yarn layer made up of transverse yarns extending in parallel fashion, transverse yarns being present that are continuous over the width of the felt belt. For each longitudinal yarn layer, a first support module is manufactured, by means of a first auxiliary support web, at a width that is less than the width of the completed felt belt, the first auxiliary support web being wound in helical fashion, before, during, or after the application of yarns, to a width that corresponds to the width necessary for manufacture of the completed felt belt.

Abstract: A label and related method of manufacture that includes a fabric made of yarn. The yarn includes a fiber that has been recycled, that is recyclable, that is organic, that is biodegradable, and/or that can be derived from a material that is known to be environmentally friendly.

Abstract: Ballistic resistant fabric laminates are provided. More particularly, reinforced, delamination resistant, ballistic resistant composites are provided. The delamination resistant, ballistic resistant materials and articles may be reinforced by various techniques, including stitching one or more ballistic resistant panels with a high strength thread, melting the edges of a ballistic resistant panel to reinforce areas that may have been frayed during standard trimming procedures, wrapping one or more panels with one or more woven or non-woven fibrous wraps, and combinations of these techniques. The delamination resistant, ballistic resistant panels may further include at least one rigid plate attached thereto for improving ballistic resistance performance.

Abstract: An underlayment product comprises a fibrous mat having an upper surface and a lower surface. A rubberized asphalt coating is applied to the lower surface of the fibrous mat and extends at least partially into the fibrous mat. In one heavyweight underlayment, an oxidized asphalt coating is applied to the upper and lower surfaces of the fibrous mat generally encapsulating the fibrous mat including the rubberized asphalt coating provided on the lower surface of the fibrous mat. The oxidized asphalt layers may be coated with a release layer such as talc, granules or a polymer. In a lightweight underlayment, a split release sheet or facer segmented to provide a releasable selvedge edge and incorporating a high traction polymer on its surface is applied to the rubberized asphalt.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for fabricating an anti-fatigue mat that employs a layer of resilient gel material that exhibits a first durometer. The method employs a frame assembly that receives a flexible support sheet. The frame assembly includes an aperture that receives a layer of heated liquid gel which cools to form the layer of resilient gel material exhibiting the first durometer. In one embodiment, a barrier layer exhibiting a second durometer is situated on the gel layer that exhibits the first durometer. In one embodiment, the barrier layer prevents the flow of oils from the gel layer to a flexible base sheet disposed on the barrier layer. In another embodiment, the flexible base sheet may exhibit a second durometer. In either embodiment, the layers exhibiting the first and second durometer cooperate to influence the feel of the mat to the user.

Abstract: A kind of multi-function health care self-cleaning shoe material comprises a shoe material main body (10). The shoe material main body (10) has a peripheral contour area (11), an inner area (12) and at least a sheet-form web body (120), which is located in the inner area (12) of the main body (10). The web body (120) is fixed on the peripheral contour area (11). The web body (120) is a web-form braid having plural fibers in warp direction (12) and plural fibers in weft direction (13). Many functional particles (130) are contained in the fibers.

Abstract: A laminate material element (1) for a hook and loop closure, particularly a diaper closure, has a carrier film (2) and a textile material (3) laminated onto the carrier film (2), which has a surface structure that is suitable for forming a connection with the hooks of a hook and loop closure. The carrier film (2) and the textile material (3) are bonded together over their entire surface in an edge region that extends along the edges of the laminate material element and has the shape of a frame. A bond between the carrier film (2) and the textile material (3) that does not cover the entire surface is provided in the region within this frame.

Abstract: A dewatering and thickening belt having an endless fabric woven with synthetic resin filaments, a bending-resistant element and a guide protrusion, wherein the guide protrusion is fusion-bonded to a bending-resistant portion to which the bending-resistant element has been attached so that the outer end portion of the guide protrusion is located inside the end portion of the fabric. The inner end portion of the guide protrusion is located 20 to 50 mm outside the inner end portion of the bending-resistant element.

Abstract: Laminated felt sheets, and assemblies thereof, having utility for impact absorption, ballistic resistance, penetration resistance per se, as well as in spall shields, structural composites and other applications.

Abstract: An elastic fabric cushion structure includes an elastic fabric, an inner frame and an outer frame. The elastic fabric is in the form of a net and has a circumferential portion, a first surface and a second surface. The inner frame is flexible and molded to wrap the circumferential portion of the elastic fabric. The inner frame includes a flat portion to wrap the first surface of the elastic fabric and an oblique portion and a protruding portion to wrap the second surface of the elastic fabric. The outer frame covers the inner frame and is inflexible. The present invention enhances the connection strength of the elastic fabric and the inner frame.

Abstract: A woven preform used to reinforce a composite structure which includes a central portion having a plurality of interwoven layers. The preform also includes first and second end portions having a plurality of independent woven layers that are integrally woven with the plurality of interwoven layers in the central portion and which extend along the entire length the preform. Interspersed between the plurality of independent woven layers in the first and second end portions are bias plies.

Abstract: A floor panel (1) with a coating structure (3) is described, said floor panel (1) exhibiting improved fire protection behaviour. For this purpose, a fire-resistant coating (7) is provided in the coating structure (3).

Abstract: Inorganic fiber mounting and insulating sheet materials for use in pollution control devices with at least one edge of the inorganic fiber sheet material having at least one group of two or more fibers fused together. A pollution control device comprising such a sheet material. A process for cutting at least one section from a sheet containing inorganic fiber material, where the sheet material is suitable for use in a pollution control device. The fibrous sheet material is cut so that the cut edge has at least one group of two or more fibers fused together. A laser beam can be used to cut the desired section out of the inorganic fiber sheet material.

Abstract: An adhesive device for compound or moving forms includes a pliable backing layer or shell. A cloth scrim including interlocking fibers oriented to provides elasticity in at least one direction. The interlocking fibers are straight and are arranged in a bias weave or the interlocking fibers are knitted or woven circular rings, and provide elasticity in multiple directions. The cloth scrim is laminated to the pliable backing layer or shell. An adhesive coating is applied to the cloth scrim for adhering the adhesive device to the compound or moving forms where the elasticity of the cloth scrim allows the adhesive device to conform to the compound or moving forms while minimizing wrinkling or puckering of the adhesive device.

Abstract: The doormat is fabricated from a sheet of material. An integral non-skid latex backing layer is formed on the rear surface of the material sheet. The backed material sheet forms the central section of the doormat. A separate fabric border is fabricated with mitered corners. The fabric border is folded around the edge of the backed central section and the folded fabric border is stitched to the central section. The backing layer is composed from latex foam. The foam is formed from liquid latex obtained by combining water and a solid mix comprising natural rubber with soap, filler, a thickening agent and an accelerator and then mixing the liquid latex with air. The foam is sprayed on the rear surface of the material sheet and then cured by heating the foam layer with steam and exposure to infra-red radiation to form a paste layer. The paste layer is then embossed and dried.

Abstract: A papermaker's press felt includes: a base fabric comprising: a set of top machine direction (MD) yarns; a set of bottom MD yarns; and a set of cross machine direction (CMD) yarns interwoven with the top MD yarns and the bottom MD yarns. The top MD yarns, bottom MD yarns, and CMD yarns are interwoven in a series of repeat units in which each top MD yarn forms a long MD paper side float above certain consecutive ones of the set of CMD yarns. The press felt further comprises at least one batt layer attached to the base fabric. In this configuration, the long paper side floats of the base fabric can provide a desirable balance of properties.

Abstract: A vaulting pole is made of five layers of fiberglass and carbon fiber. The first layer comprises a fiberglass or straight run carbon fiber material oriented such that at least half of the fibers are transverse to the longitudinal axis, the second layer comprises at least one circumference of a fiberglass or carbon fiber inner body wrap, the third layer comprises a fiberglass or carbon fiber trapezoidal sail piece, and the fourth layer comprises at least one circumference of a fiberglass or carbon fiber outer body wrap. At least one of the second, third, and fourth layers comprises carbon weave.

Abstract: A textile sleeve for protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof provides a sleeve having a wall constructed at least in part from generally round monofilaments. The sleeve wall provides a central space extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends for receipt of the elongate members. The monofilaments have a region with a permanently melted and flattened outer surface adjacent at least one of the ends. The melted and flattened region provides an increased surface area to which tape can be adhered, while also acting to reduce the potential for end fray of the filaments forming the textile sleeve.

Abstract: An anti-pinch control system is used to identify obstructions in a path of movement for a powered vehicle member, such as a vehicle window for example. A pinching area is identified for the vehicle window and at least one indicium or indicator is mounted to a vehicle structure to be in view of a camera. The indicium is positioned such that no object may pass into the pinching area without also passing between the camera and at least a portion of the indicium. The camera identifies an obstruction when any portion of the indicium is obscured. This indicium includes a plurality of predefined zones, with each zone being associated with an operational function, such as upward window movement, downward window movement, door locking, side mirror movement, etc. This eliminates the need for separate switches to perform each of these functions thereby reducing overall cost for a vehicle door system.

Abstract: The present invention is an article for protecting the surface of non-stick cookware comprising a flexible main body and a flexible border about the perimeter of said main body to protect the lower surface and side walls of cookware.

Abstract: A corner fitting and a method of forming a corner fitting including steps of providing a flat woven fabric including a first woven portion having first and second direction woven fibers, a second woven portion adjacent the first woven portion having first direction fibers and sacrificial second direction fibers and a third semi-woven portion having first direction fibers selectively engaged by the sacrificial second direction yarns. The method further comprising steps of folding the flat woven fabric in at least one direction, and removing the sacrificial second direction fibers, wherein during removal, the sacrificial second direction fibers are replaced in the second woven portion by the first direction fibers of the third semi-woven portion and form a corner fitting having continuous fibers connecting all sides.

Abstract: A stretchable fabric comprising NYCO fabric with about 2 to about 4 wt. % elastic, such as an elastane as LYCRA®, is disclosed. The stretchable fabric of the invention exhibits about 20 to about 50% fabric stretch, and is suitable for application in combat uniforms where mobility and comfort are desirable. The stretchable fabric maintains or exceeds substantially all military uniform standard requirements and exhibits characteristics such as breaking strength, tear resistance, air permeability and abrasion resistance similar to that of NYCO fabric. Also disclosed is a garment manufactured from the stretchable fabric, as well as methods for manufacturing, dying and finishing the stretchable fabric.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing the seam loops of a papermaking fabric or other industrial fabric until the fabric is ready to be installed and seamed on a machine. Stabilizing the loops prevents torque imbalance and other forces from distorting the loop alignment over time, thereby making the loops easier to connect and seam when the fabric is ready to be installed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for fabricating an anti-fatigue mat that employs a layer of resilient gel material. The method employs a frame assembly that receives a flexible sheet to form the base sheet of the mat. In one embodiment, the frame assembly includes a movable frame member having an angled aperture for controlling the geometry of the gel layer when heated gel is dispensed into the aperture. In one embodiment, the frame assembly receives another flexible sheet disposed on the gel layer to form the support sheet of the mat. In one embodiment, the frame assembly may further include a cooling channel for convective or liquid cooling of liquid gel dispensed into a gel receiving cavity formed by the aperture.

Abstract: As subject of the present invention, a woven composite fabric, comprising metal elements and polymer elements is provided. The metal elements being metal wires, bundles of metal wires, metal strands or metal cords. According to the invention, the polymer elements are polymer tapes, having a substantially rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: A material is provided that is particularly suited for use in absorbent articles. The material has a base layer of a generally non-elastic material and at least two strips or regions of elastomeric material attached to the base layer material with a space therebetween such that a center region of the base layer material is bordered on at least two sides by composite regions of the elastomeric materials and the base layer material. The center region of base layer material remains generally non-extensible and the composite regions are stretchable in at least a first direction as a result of tensioning and necking-in the base layer material prior to attaching the elastomeric materials. The invention includes methods for making the material, as well as absorbent articles incorporating the materials.

Abstract: The invention concerns a porous paper machine clothing (1) for dewatering a paper web in a paper machine, having a yarn layer made up of at least one ply (2) of longitudinal yarns (3) and at least one ply (4) of transverse yarns (5, 6, 7) that cross the longitudinal yarns (3), which is characterized in that the longitudinal and transverse yarns (3, 5, 6, 7) are connected positively to one another at crossing points (8). The invention further concerns a method for manufacturing a porous paper machine clothing of this kind.

Abstract: An industrial process fabric and a method for manufacturing such a fabric. The fabric is made of material and is endless, or made endless with a seam, in the machine direction of a machine on which it is used. The fabric comprises at least one layer composed of a spirally-wound strip made of material and having a width which is smaller than the width of the final fabric. The longitudinal axis of the spirally-wound strip of material makes an angle with the machine direction of the fabric. The fabric strip of material may advantageously be a flat-woven fabric of MD and CD yarns in any weave pattern.

Abstract: A rubber-coated fabric 10 for a tire, obtained by rubber-coating a rattan blind woven stuff 14 in which wefts 11 and warps 12 made of tire cords 13 are woven into a rattan blind form. The wefts 11 have a break elongation of 4 to 30% and a break strength of 3 to 15 N.

Abstract: Single tubular woven or bifurcated prostheses are disclosed having varying diameters and tapered transitions. The prostheses comprise a seam along the tapered edges, thereby providing a substantially fluid-tight transition between sections or extents of the prostheses. The seam may be located at an edge where fabric of the prosthesis tapers from one diameter to a different diameter and/or at a point where the prosthesis splits such as a bifurcation. The seamed crotch may be used for tapered and non-tapered bifurcated grafts. The seam may be woven directly on a weaving loom or joined together after weaving is completed.

Abstract: A thermoglue binding tape to protect and decorate carpet's edges and borders with a fuse system. An adhesive is disposed at strategic locations on a tape. In one embodiment, the adhesive completely covers one surface of the tape and the tape is bent into a channel shape that adhesively captures the unfinished edge of the carpet. In another embodiment, one strip of adhesive extends along one surface of the tape adjacent one edge thereof, another strip of adhesive extends along the other surface of the tape adjacent the other edge thereof, and the tape is bent into a channel shape that adhesively captures the unfinished edge of the carpet, with a terminating portion of the tape bent under itself. In still another embodiment, one strip of adhesive completely covers one surface of the tape and another strip of adhesive extends along the other surface thereof adjacent one edge thereof.

Abstract: A doctor blade for removing water from a mating member, such as a grooved elastic belt in the press part of a papermaking machine, comprises a resin-impregnated fibrous laminate, in which at least a part of the warp of a base material in the laminate, which comes into contact with the mating member, is brush-shaped, so that the warp enters the insides of the grooves to remove water therefrom.

Abstract: A neckable nonwoven web is provided with a central region and two edge regions, the central region being selectively easier to neck than the two edge regions. The nonwoven fibers in the central region have a polymer composition and/or physical properties which differ from the nonwoven fibers in the two edge regions. The selectively easier necking in the central region causes the central region to neck to about the same extent as the two edge regions, which otherwise would experience greater necking than the central region if the starting nonwoven web were completely uniform. Necked nonwoven webs and neck-bonded laminates made using the improved neckable nonwoven web, are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to porous paper machine clothing (1, 11, 21) for de-watering a paper web in a paper machine, comprising a filament lay-up made of at least one layer (2, 12, 22) of longitudinal filaments (3, 13, 23) and at least one layer (4, 14, 24) of transverse filaments (5, 6, 7; 15; 25) which cross the longitudinal filaments (3, 13, 23), wherein the longitudinal and transverse filaments (3, 13, 23; 5, 6, 7; 15; 25) are single-component filaments, which is characterised in that the longitudinal and transverse filaments (3, 13, 23; 5, 6, 7; 15; 25) are fused at crossing points (8, 16, 27) to each other and/or to parts (17, 18, 19) joining them as a result of heating to the melting temperature which is restricted to said crossing points (8, 16, 27). The invention further relates to a method of producing porous paper machine clothing such as this.

Abstract: This invention relates to porous paper machine clothing (1, 11) for dewatering a paper web in a paper machine, comprising a filament lay-up made of at least one layer (2, 12) of longitudinal filaments (3, 13) and at least one layer (4, 14) of transverse filaments (5, 6, 7; 15) which cross the longitudinal filaments (3, 13), wherein the longitudinal and transverse filaments (3, 13; 5, 6, 7; 15) are adhesively bonded to each other via an adhesive at crossing points (8, 16). The invention further relates to a method of producing porous paper machine clothing such as this.

Abstract: A resilient mat is disclosed which provides cushioning and comfort to users standing thereon or otherwise contacting the mat. The mat includes a resilient gel inner layer surrounded by a support ring to which an upper cover member and a lower cover member are attached. The support ring exhibits stiffness greater than the stiffness of the upper and lower cover members so that adherence of the upper and lower cover members to the support ring is enhanced even after prolonged use. The upper and lower cover members can exhibit the same or different colors in particular embodiments. The upper and lower cover members also can exhibit anti-slip properties in selected embodiments.

Abstract: A windshield assembly having a windshield outer periphery and including a first transparent member, a second transparent member and a transparent interlayer disposed between the first transparent member and the second transparent member. The assembly includes an insert having a first portion and a second portion, and the insert extends a portion of the windshield assembly outer periphery. A portion of the first portion of the insert extends between the first transparent member and the second transparent member. An insert for a windshield assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: Edges, hems, patches and seams for woven fabric that has been treated for water repellency, and methods for making the same, are shown and described. In one particular embodiment of the invention, for example, a lapped seam between two pieces of water repellent fabric has an outer material at least partially overlapping an inner material, and a laminate strip positioned between the overlapping portions of the materials. The outer and inner materials, which are both oriented in the same direction, have an exterior layer of woven fabric that has been treated with water repellent and/or stain repellent chemicals, and an inner layer comprising a polymer membrane, such as polyurethane. The laminate strip has a bottom portion in contact with the outer layer of the inner material. The bottom portion has a low melt point, high flow rate adhesive system of one or more layers that penetrates and surrounds the fibers in the woven fiber of the outer layer of the inner piece of material.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a waterproof inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer. An outer opening is defined in the outer fabric layer and is selectively opened and closed by a standard zipper. A portion of the inner fabric layer extends between the edges of the outer opening and defines an inner opening. The inner opening is selectively opened and closed by a water-resistant zipper. Venting material extends between the edges of the inner opening and allows air to flow through the inner opening when both the inner and outer openings are opened.

Abstract: A molded or extruded component for forming a site seal. The molded component comprising a woven brush having a plurality of warp threads and a plurality of weft threads. The warp and weft threads being woven with one another along at least one and possibly both longitudinal edges thereof, while the weft threads extending substantially normal to the longitudinal edges of the woven brush remaining unwoven. At least one of the woven longitudinal edges of the woven brush being molded with a base material to form the molded component for in forming the site seal.