Abstract: A synthetic material comprises a base material providing at least one tacky surface that is tacky at a temperature of less than about 80° C.; and a powder layered upon the base material which has a substantially non-tacky surface at a temperature of up to about 40° C. and exhibits adhesiveness at a temperature of greater than 120° C. The powder includes one or more correspondence components such as an epoxy resin which is either i) substantially identical to a component of the base material, or ii) the monomer or oligomer configuration of the correspondence component is substantially identical to a component of the base material but may have a greater molecular weight or longer polymer chain structure, or iii) is insubstatantially different from a component of the base material (e.g. has the same characteristics and a similar structure but a higher molecular weight).

Abstract: An absorbent article for personal care use includes a fluid intake layer, a flexible absorbent binder layer and a support layer. The flexible absorbent binder layer is formed between the intake layer and the support layer, and is bound to both layers. The flexible absorbent binder layer is formed from an absorbent binder composition which is applied in a liquid form, and which is capable of spontaneous crosslinking at about 120° C. or less. The absorbent article has a simplified structure and a simplified manufacturing method compared to conventional personal care absorbent articles.

Abstract: A formed lining for a vehicle comprises a multi-layered base member comprising a film-like hot melt adhesive on a front thereof and a top cover member comprising a web-like hot melt adhesive on a back thereof, wherein the top cover member is bonded to the multi-layered base member. The top cover member and the heated multi-layered base member are set in a forming die. The hot melt web on the top cover member is melted by heat of the multi-layered base member during a forming process. Then, the top cover member is bonded to the multi-layered base member to be formed simultaneously.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyolefin multilayer film having a skin layer having oil-absorbing porous particles is disclosed. The film has substantially a small amount of porous particles on a weight basis of the total weight of the film and yet shows substantially no visible distortion after exposure to food products such as potato chips.

Abstract: A foam article for use as a masking material when spray painting a vehicle comprises a plurality of foam strips 1a, 1b, 1c joined together by a common seam 4 along at least one side edge to form a cord 6. The cord 6 can be adapted for masking across gaps of different size in different locations by superimposing the appropriate combination of foam strips 1a, 1b, 1c to provide the required thickness of cord 6. The cord 6 may be secured by wedging in the gap or by attaching an adhesive stripe 2 on at least one of the foam strips 1a to a surface on the inside or outside of the gap. The cord 6 may also be re-used by removing any painted foam strips or by re-arranging the foam strips to conceal any painted foam strips.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the invention, a patch system and method are provided that includes rigid polystyrene foam a plug material including an adhesive backing. The patch system and method can be used to patch holes in walls, ceilings and floors.

Abstract: To realize uniform heat distribution by adhering a radiating sheet tightly to a radiating element such as a PDP glass panel, and a heat sink such as an aluminum chassis, transfer heat smoothly to the heat sink such as the aluminum, and release foams entrapped between the radiating sheet and radiating element or heat sink efficiently. The radiating sheet is composed by impregnating a radiating material selected from the group consisting of a radiating gel and a radiating grease in a radiating base material having continuous foams, and layers excellent in heat releasing properties such as a silicone gel or an luminum foil may be formed further on the radiating sheet, or cuts may be made into these layers.

Abstract: The inventive method for producing packaging materials consisting of a polyolefin foam layer (B) coated with a coating film (A) on at least one side, which packaging material is formable into self supporting packaging items, such as trays, by thermoforming or folding, comprises a coextrusion step or an extrusion lamination step in which step the bonding between the polyolefin foam layer (B) and the coating is achieved. With the extrusion lamination step, the method is as follows: In a first method step, a single-layer or multi-layer coating film (A) is produced by extrusion or coextrusion, in a second method step a polyolefin foam sheet (B) is produced by expansion and extrusion and in the third method step the polyolefin foam sheet (B) is coated with the coating film (A) by extrusion lamination, wherein a polyolefin bonding layer (30) is extruded between the foam sheet (B) and the coating film (A) and pressure is applied to the combination.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vibration dampening laminate that is lightweight and has superior sound insulation and vibration dampening properties. The vibration dampening laminate comprises a constraining layer, a viscoelastic adhesive layer, a foam spacing layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer including a release layer. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer and release layer are contoured to fit a profile of the article being soundproofed and vibration dampened.

Abstract: An inexpensive and disposable, highly absorbent pad for placement on a floor surface, directly in front of a urinal, for absorbing fluid not deposited within the confines of the urinal which would otherwise drip on the floor. Fluid absorbed by the pad is prevented from reaching the underlying floor thereby eliminating the problems associated with fluids being deposited on the floor. The pad includes a normally concealed incorporates a normally concealed, flexible, thin plastic disposal container connected to a pad removal member. The disposal container is stored in a normally concealed location, preferably beneath the pad, and automatically deploys and envelops the pad when a force is exerted on the removal member during the pad removal process.

Abstract: Forms utilized in constructing concrete structures and expansion joints utilized in concrete structures are formed from closed cell polymeric foam. The forms and expansion joints may comprise a single layer or multiple layers joined by heat sealing or by means or a suitable adhesive. A reinforcing layer comprising mesh or sheet material may be positioned between the layers comprising the form or expansion joint.

Abstract: A thermoformable, multilayer, co-extruded sheet comprising at least two separate foam polypropylene layers obtained by chemical foaming of two polyproplene resins having different flexural modulus, a “high modulus” polypropylene and a “low modulus” polypropylene. The presence of two different foam layers of polypropylene of different modulus allows obtaining a thermoformable sheet with the desired balance between thermoformability and stiffness.

Abstract: A composite structure, which generally includes: a. a foam sheet comprising polyolefin; and b. a coating disposed on at least one surface of the polyolefin foam sheet, the coating comprising at least one member selected from ethylene/propylene rubber, homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, and blends of the foregoing.

Abstract: A fusible quilt batt. The fusible batt includes a non-woven fibrous web and a heat sealable and releasable adhesive. The adhesive is coated on the outer surface of the web and insinuates between the fibers of the web internally. The adhesive thus binds the fibers of the web and provides a tackiness sufficient to allow the web to be applied to a backing material at an elevated temperature and removed from the backing at room temperature or an elevated temperature. After removal of the web from the backing material it may be reapplied to a backing material at an elevated temperature. The attachment, removal and reattachment process is repeatable.

Abstract: A sandwich structure does not permit the permeation of water and a sandwich structure repairing method is capable of easily repairing the sandwich structure. A sandwich structure (1) includes a core (4) formed of a closed-cell foam plastic material, and surface plates (2, 3) formed of a fiber-reinforced composite material containing hydrophobic inorganic fibers as reinforcing fibers and bonded to the opposite surfaces of the core (4). Water is unable to permeate the sandwich structure.

Abstract: A precoated skin material for an automobile interior part comprising (a) a skin material for an automobile interior part and (b) a one-pack type thermally crosslinkable polymer composition comprising (i) a thermoplastic olefinic polymer having a carboxylic acid group or an acid anhydride group, (ii) a latent curing agent, (iii) a carbonyl compound as a solvent and (iv) a tackifier, which composition is coated on the back surface of the skin material, wherein the latent curing agent is a solid polyamine having a melting point of 80 to 200° C. which form hydrolyzable reaction products by a condensation reaction with the carbonyl compound used as the solvent, or a hydrolyzable reaction product of a diamine with a carbonyl compound.

Abstract: A composite structure, which generally includes: a. a foam sheet comprising polyolefin; and b. a coating disposed on at least one surface of the polyolefin foam sheet, the coating comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of ethylene/propylene rubber, homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, and ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: A shoulder strap pad assembly is provided that includes: a top cover, a bottom cover, and a cushion filler. The bottom cover is laminated to the top cover to form an enclosure in which the cushion filler is secured. The top cover has a top fabric layer, a first adhesive web layer positioned below the top fabric layer and a first base layer positioned below the first adhesive layer on a side opposite that of the top fabric layer. The bottom cover has a second base layer, a second adhesive web layer positioned above the second base layer. The cushion filler has a cushion layer, a third adhesive web layer positioned above the cushion layer, a fourth adhesive web layer positioned below the cushion layer, and a third base layer positioned below the fourth adhesive web layer. In a preferred embodiment, the pad assembly is attached to a piece of fabric to form a channel in which a brassiere shoulder strap is positioned.

Abstract: An expandable adhesive for a structural foam insert useful for vehicular reinforcement is described. The adhesive is characterized by containing a viscosity enhancing agent such as a polymethylmethacrylate, which results in a cured adhesive having unusually small voids and unusually high Young's modulus.

Abstract: Composite bodies are provided from a shaped mineral body and a foamed polyurethane layer. Processes for their production are disclosed. The composite bodies are suitable, inter alia, as facade, floor, patio or wall panels, table tops, kitchen furniture worktops, or window sills.

Abstract: Improvements in compositions, composites, and methods for construction of weather resistant and insulated roofs are disclosed. The type of roofs to which these improvements apply are typically known as built up roofs. Built up roofs feature a substrate as an inner layer normally adjacent to and attached to the exterior of an unimproved roof surface. This invention is directed to improved foamed resin substrates used in such roof constructions. Alternating layers of hot asphalt and roofing felt are applied to the foam substrate layer. In prior art roofs, the foamed resin substrates could not withstand the direct application of hot molten asphalt to the foam surface which necessitated use of an isolation layer between the foamed resin layer and the first asphalt layer. This invention discloses compositions, composites, and methods involving direct application of hot asphalt to specially formulated and thermally resistant polyester foam resin substrate layers at temperatures up to 500° F.

Abstract: Composite sheet material comprises a core (12) formed from cellular material having a respective skin of continuous sheet material on each side thereof. Both the core and the skins are formed of thermoplastic materials and the skins are attached to the core by a thermoplastic adhesive having a fusion temperature less than that of both the core and the skins.

Abstract: A multi-layered article for establishing a seal between two substrates. The multi-layered article includes a bulk layer and an adhesive layer. The layers of the article are generally epoxy-containing, photo-activated materials. Upon photo activation, the bulk layer and the adhesive layer have different curing rates. The article is suitable for adhering and sealing two substrates together. The article is particularly useful when at least one of the substrates is glass.

Abstract: A floor defining structure reliant upon a confinement periphery around a bed of compacted free draining material on which is positioned one or more floor panel support pads. The floor itself is supported directly or indirectly by both the confinement periphery and the pads. The pads are of such a kind that will not provide any wicking upwardly of any moisture from the bed material and are heat insulating in nature. Preferably each pad comprises an insulating material above a damp coarse layer and below a structural layer to which and/or into which the floor defining panel or panels can be fixed by adhesive, nailing and/or screwing.

Abstract: A laminated product is provided which has no problems concerning hygienic safety or environment accompanying the use of solvent-based adhesives and which has been tenaciously bonded in a degree equal or superior to that attainable with conventional CR solvent-based adhesives. The laminated product is obtained by bonding a porous organic material and a cloth with an adhesive comprising, as major ingredients, a polychloroprene latex which is obtained by polymerizing 100 parts by mass of chloroprene with more than 0 part by mass and less than 2 parts by mass of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid in the presence of from 0.5 to 4 parts by mass of a polyvinyl alcohol and then adding a pH adjustor and a radical scavenger and which has a gel content in the chloroprene polymer of from 10 to 60 mass % and a pH of from 6 to 10, a tackifier resin and a metal oxide.

Abstract: Composites comprising porous polymeric membrane films meeting the following equation: 75 MPa<(longitudinal membrane tensile modulus+transverse membrane tensile modulus)/2, wherein at least a portion of the porosity of the membrane is imbibed with resin and methods for making the same. The composites have unusually high resistance to fracture and catastrophic failure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible abrasive article containing minimal releaseable amounts of physical and chemical contaminants that may be used to clean surfaces. The abrasive article is made of a foraminous substrate, at least one binder and abrasive particles. Methods of making such abrasive articles are also provided.

Abstract: Composites comprising porous polymeric membrane films meeting the following equation: 75 MPa<(longitudinal membrane tensile modulus+transverse membrane tensile modulus)/2, wherein at least a portion of the porosity of the membrane is imbibed with resin and methods for making the same. The composites have unusually high resistance to fracture and catastrophic failure.

Abstract: A muntin bar element that is adapted to be connected to at least one interior surface of opposed glass panes includes an insulating cavity. The muntin bar element has a body configuration that prevents the muntin bar element from collapsing when rolled for storage. The muntin bar element may also be attached to both panes of glass and include an accommodating element that allows the height of the muntin bar to adjust as the opposed panes of glass move toward and away from each other. The Application also discloses a spacer having insulating cavities wherein the spacer is fabricated from a foam material having a desiccant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sound absorbent thin-layer laminate consisting of at least one open-cell support layer and a second open-cell fibre layer. The support layer consists either of a first fibre layer, especially a low-density non-woven material with a mass per unit area of less than 2,000 g/m2 and a thickness of less than 50 mm, or of an open-cell foam layer, especially an ultra-light plastic foam with a density of between 16 and 32 kg/m3 and a thickness of at least 6 mm. The second fibre layer is made of melt-blown microfibres, whose fibre diameter is approximately 1 to 10 &mgr;m, especially 2 to 5 &mgr;m. The air resistance of the thin-layer laminate is in the range of 500<Rt<4,000 Ns/m3. According to the method for producing the thin-layer laminate a microfibre layer of melt-blown microfibres with a diameter of between 1 and 10 &mgr;m, preferably between 2 and 5 &mgr;m, is fixed to the support layer by means of a spray-on adhesive.

Abstract: A reflective insulating material (1) with sufficient structural integrity to form and maintain a configuration of air ducts (9, 13), boxes and other structures having outer layers of reflective foil (2, 8), multiple inner layers of foam material (4, 6) and a mesh material (5) sandwiched between the layers of foam material, all adhered together by adhesive and heat. The material can be configured end to end and secured by tape (11, 18) to form air ducts (9, 13) or other structures. An optional hook lock (15, 16) is provided to help secure ends when forming substantially circular air ducts (13).

Abstract: A structurally enhanced, insulating sheathing (10) and method of sheathing a frame of the type used in constructing a building are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sheathing includes an insulating layer of material (14) attached to a structural layer of material (12) formed of a plurality of fibers (12al-12an), preferably biased in first and second directions (D1, D2) relative to a common axis, such as the longest centerline of the sheathing. The fibers form a grid (12c) having a plurality of openings (12d) that are capable of receiving an adhesive (A3) for attaching the sheathing to a stable mounting structure, such as a frame. Preferably, the adhesive is capable of penetrating at least partially into the openings to ensure that a secure, lasting bond is formed. In a second embodiment the sheathing includes a multilayer polymer film with a low melting point adhesive thereon.

Abstract: A multilayer product which comprises a first element consisting of a layer of spongy, semi-rigid polymer (A), impregnated on one or both sides with polyurethane resin (B), and inserted between two layers of glass fibre, natural fibre or a combination of glass fibre and natural fibre (C) coupled with the central layer (B) (A) (B), wherein the first element is coupled with at least a second element comprising a layer of spongy, semi-rigid polymer (A) , wherein the second element is impregnated on one or both sides with polyurethane resin (B), and wherein the second element is coupled with an additional layer of glass fibre, natural fibre or a combination of glass fibre and natural fibre (C).

Abstract: A plurality of closed metal cells is provided. Each cell encapulates a fluid or a fluid-like filler with a metal skin or cell wall. The closed cells are joined into an aggregate arrangement to form a composite material in which the bonded cell walls form a continuous metal matrix. The cell walls and the encapulated cell filler fluid or fluid-like filler provide controllable stiffness and strength as well as vibration-damping and shock-absorbing characteristics to the material. The resulting closed cell metal composite finds many advantages uses including use as a prosthetic device, a casting, or an automotive component. The component material is elastically compliant or stiff, depending on the design, as well as lightweight and resistant to buckling and crushing. The material provides desirable physical properties such as heat-capacity, thermal and electrical conductivity, vibration-damping capacity, and shock-absorbing characteristics.

Abstract: A heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet comprises: a base material; and a thermo-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing thermo-expandable microspheres, the thermo-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a surface to be adhered to an adherend, wherein the surface of the thermo-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer before subjecting to heating has a centerline average roughness of greater than 0.4 &mgr;m, and has a convex portion resulting from the thermo-expandable microspheres.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology. These co-continuous interconnecting channels are predominately occupied with a polymer and particles that control the surface properties of the composition. The polymer composition may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: Described are a fixing member formed of a sheet material equipped with a gas permeable portion covering a removing agent at a portion other than the peripheral portion of the sheet material, and an adhesion member disposed at the peripheral portion of the sheet material; an EL device using the fixing member; and a backing substrate of the EL device. Use of the fixing member contributes to a reduction in the manufacturing cost of an EL device.

Abstract: A composite material having a film operatively associated with a polyolefin foam layer and at least one metallic layer operatively associated with at least one of the foam layer and the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot melt moisture cure adhesive composition well suited for bonding porous substrates such as fabric, methods of adhesively bonding substrates and corresponding articles. The adhesive composition exhibits a combination of flexibility, high green strength, low molten viscosity and high heat resistance. In view of these properties, the adhesive is particularly amendable to hot melt adhesive application techniques wherein small individual discrete deposits of adhesive are applied to a substrate. The adhesive composition prepolymer is preferably the reaction product of at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate and at least one high molecular weight thermoplastic polyurethane lacking hard segments.

Abstract: A method for sealing graphite plates formed from mechanically processed graphite sheets of exfoliated graphite particles is provided. The graphites sheets are infused with a sealant to fill about 90 volume percent of the pores contained in the sheet. Upon curing the sealant, a substantially gas impermeable graphite plate is provides. Such a plate is useful in fuel cell construction.

Abstract: A laminate wall structure which can be used as an exterior wall in manufactured housing and site built construction is made up of a low density layer having a density of from about one-half pound to three pounds per cubic foot, a second, reinforcing layer laminated to the low density layer and, optionally, a cellulosic layer laminated to the second, reinforcing layer. The low density layer is preferably a foamed polymer layer, the second, reinforcing layer is a polymer fabric, a biaxially oriented polymeric film or a fiberglass reinforced material and the cellulosic layer can be impregnated with an adhesive and/or resin in order to strengthen the laminate structure. This laminate wall structure has a low weight and yet is strong enough to meet wind zone wall diaphragm requirements for housing construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mattress or furniture insulator pads that are placed between the coil springs and the cushioning material in mattresses or furniture, such as chair seats. Such insulator pads prevent the springs from piercing the furniture cushion and provide a bridge across the springs to more evenly distribute weight over the springs. The insulator pads according to the invention have three layers formed by sandwiching polyurethane foam between stiffening layers, preferably formed from polypropylene openmesh netting. Most preferably, a five layer insulator pad has the polyurethane foam sandwiched between stiffening layers and also has outer layers of polyurethane foam, applied adjacent to the stiffening layers, forming the top and bottom surfaces of the pad. Such outer layer foam sheets provide friction characteristics that retard relative movement between the cushion and the springs.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a polypropylene foam by mixing a high melt strength polypropylene and a blowing agent to form a melt mixture, reducing the temperature of the melt mixture at the exit of the apparatus to an exit temperature that is no more than 30° C. above the melt temperature of the neat polypropylene while maintaining the melt mixture at a pressure sufficient to prevent foaming; passing the mixture through said exit shaping orifice and exposing the mixture to atmospheric pressure, whereby the blowing agent expands causing cell formation resulting in foam formation, and orienting said foam. The foam is useful as tape backings, thermal and acoustical insulation and as a diffuse reflector for use in optical applications such as computer displays.

Abstract: A waste sheet part forming apparatus forms a waste sheet part in a weblike heat transfer recording sheet supplied from a supplying apparatus. A slit apparatus cuts the recording sheet in the longitudinal direction into plural columns, and thereafter the cut recording sheets are sent to a winding apparatus. Sheet rolls formed in the winding portion in the winding apparatus are sent to a discharging portion and cores are supplied to the winding portion. The waste sheet extending between the winding portion and the discharging portion is cut by a cutting portion. An adhesive tape on the upstream side of the waste sheet is attached to a core in the winding portion and an adhesive tape on the downstream side is attached to the outer periphery of the sheet roll in the discharging portion.

Abstract: A soft elastic cushion for use in conjunction with an orthopedic aid has a textile composite comprising at least two layers arranged on the soft elastic cushion. It is possible in this way to secure a textile cover on a soft elastic substrate such as silicone.

Abstract: A member (10), a support insert (126, 216), a method for forming member (10), and a method for stiffening a member (10) by use of support insert (126, 216). Member (10) includes a foam material (16) which is attached to the member (10) by the use of a layer of polyurea material. These layers cooperate to rigidize the member (10) and reduce the noise generation and transmission attributes of the member (10).

Abstract: An excellent laminate applicable to various uses capable of overcoming drawbacks of a foamed polyethylene resin such as weak wear resistance and weak strength, by effectively covering the surface of the foamed polyethylene resin, in which a resin layer containing a graft copolymer of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin and a vinyl chloride resin is laminated to a foamed polyethylene resin, and a resin layer containing a graft copolymer of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin and a vinyl chloride resin is interposed between the foamed polyethylene resin layer and the vinyl chloride resin layer.

Abstract: An insulated foam board system of the present invention comprises a first layer, a second layer and a central layer. The first layer is made from a material selected from the group consisting of alkenyl aromatic polymers, polypropylenes, polyethylene terephthalates, polyethylenes and combinations thereof. The second layer is made from a material selected from the group consisting of alkenyl aromatic polymers, polypropylenes, polyethylene terephthalates, polyethylenes and combinations thereof. The central layer is located between the first layer and the second layer. The second layer is bonded to the first layer and the third layer. The central layer is made from a material selected from the group consisting of crystal polystyrene, impact polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method of making a stretched, multilayer breathable film having the combination of properties of:

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin film (i) which has a degree of dimensional change through heating and cooling (a) in the range of from −2% to 2% as measured by thermomechanical analysis in the range of from room temperature to 135° C., or which has a degree of thermal shrinkage of 1.8% or lower upon heating at 130° C. for 30 minutes or longer; and a label paper employing the same. The label paper has suitability for heated-roll fixing type electrophotographic printers and is satisfactory in curling after printing.