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: Disclosed is a fibrous absorbent structure that is wet stable and has large void volume with a density below the critical density of the fiber employed. In one embodiment, the fibrous absorbent uses open-celled foam technologies to keep the fibrous structure expanded and bonded. In other embodiments, the resulting fibrous structure resembles an open-celled polymeric foam, with fibers serving as struts stabilized by binder material. In another embodiment, the resulting fibrous structure is filled with hydrophilic open-celled foams with the cell size substantially smaller than the fibrous pores. Such a wet-stable, high void volume fibrous absorbent can be used in a disposable product intended for the absorption of fluid such as body fluid, including extensible absorbent articles.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a foamed structure having closed cells or both closed cells and open cells can be effectively used as a waterstop sealing material. In particular, a waterstop sealing material having excellent sealing properties can be provided.

Abstract: A simple-structured and inexpensive label tape and a method of its use make it possible to roll up the label tape in the form of a roll even without a release liner, facilitate its handling and permit the label tape to be printed freely. The label tape (1) includes an elongated label base material (2) supporting a continuous row of label units having prints of a label picture. The label tape (1) has an adhesive 3 coated on the back surface. The adhesive remains unadhesive at normal temperatures but restores its adhesive force enough for adhesion when heated. Upon using the label tape (1), a length of the label tape (1), which is a label unit (9), is unrolled and cut with a blade (15) from a roll (7) of the label tape (1), then heated with a heater 3 to heat an adhesive (3) on the back surface of each cut label unit, and thereafter affixed to a product with the adhesive having restored the adhesive force.

Abstract: A flexible magnetic layer based rubberized mat of extensive area for temporarily protecting the metal roof or a metal floor of a vehicle carrying luggage and the like.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet for cleaning foreign matters away from the interior of the substrate processing equipment is provided. The cleaning sheet includes a cleaning layer having substantially no tackiness and having a tensile modulus of not lower than 0.98 N/mm2 as determined according to JIS K7127. Alternatively, the cleaning sheet includes a cleaning layer having a Vickers hardness of not lower than 10.

Abstract: An absorbent structure that includes: (1) a liquid permeable cover having a first surface area; (2) at least one layer of at least one liquid management material having a second surface area that is less than the first surface area; and (3) an adhesive system joining the liquid permeable cover and the liquid management material. The continuous layer of adhesive overlaying the permeable cover material desirably has a basis weight of 7.5 gsm or less. For example, layer of adhesive may have a basis weight of 4 gsm or 1.0 gsm or less .The absorbent structure may be mechanically post-treated. For example, the absorbent structure may be introduced into a nip and/or subjected to mechanical post treatments such as, for example, embossing, perforating, brushing, creping, aperturing and the like.

Abstract: A sealing sheet (10) assembly bondable to a construction surface comprising (a) an upper layer (14) of a first substance, the upper layer being selected fluid impermeable; and (b) a lower flexible layer (16) of a second substance, the lower flexible layer being bondable to the construction surface. The upper layer and the lower flexible layer are at least partially attached to one another, wherein a combination of the upper layer, the lower layer and the attachment or the partial attachment of the layers to one another are selected such that tensile forces resulting from constructional movements acting upon the sealing sheet result in a local detachment or relative displacement of the upper layer and the lower flexible layer, thereby the ability of the lower flexible layer of transmitting the forces onto the upper layer is remarkably reduced, resulting in improved service of the sealing cover as a whole.

Abstract: An article, such as a filter or film, has a treated laminate with an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim. The treated laminate is formed by contacting a laminate having an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim with an oleophobic treatment agent dissolved in an organic solvent. The oleophobic treatment agent is deposited onto the expanded PTFE membrane and porous support scrim as the organic solvent is removed. The oleophobic treatment agent is typically a fluoropolymer. The article can be used, for example, as a filter over a port in a housing of an electronics or other device.

Abstract: A rug gripper for preventing the lateral movement of a rug on a floor comprising a continuous non-slip, non-adhesive foam layer having a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the foam layer includes an adhesive layer for adhering the foam layer to the rug and the bottom surface of the foam layer engages the floor.

Abstract: Water-permeable, pressure-sensitive adhesives and adhesive constructions are characterized by a MVTR of at least 1,900 g/m2/day and low adhesive edge lift, even after 25 kGy gamma irradiation. The copolymers are formed from a plurality of acrylic monomers, preferably butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, and optionally N-vinyl pyrrolidone.

Abstract: A tape laminate adapted to support or locate an object along a substrate. The tape laminate comprises a support layer of strong, flexible, conformable, essentially non stretchable material having firmly attached thereto an attachment strip comprising a layer of stretch release adhesive defining an exposed major surface that is adapted to adhere the attachment strip to the substrate. In one embodiment, consisting only of the conformable support layer and the attachment strip, the tape laminate can be used to support or locate an object along a substrate (e.g., along a vertical wall) by conforming the tape laminate to the contour of portions of the object and of the wall and adhering a part of the layer of stretch release adhesive to each of those portions. In other embodiments, the tape laminate further includes means such as separable fasteners, twist ties, cable ties, elastic bands, or hooks for facilitating engagement of objects to be supported or located by the tape laminate.

Abstract: An electronic chip package is provided having a laminated substrate. The laminated substrate includes at least one conductive layer and at least one dielectric layer which is bonded to the conductive layer. The dielectric layer has a glass transition temperature Tg greater than 200° C. and a volumetric coefficient of thermal expansion of ≦75 ppm/° C. A semiconductor device is electrically attached to the laminated substrate.

Abstract: Described herein is a differentiated sandwich laminate (comprising an outer layer, an intermediate layer or “center”, and an inner layer), in which the resin used for making the outer layer is different from, and incompatible with, the resin used for making the inner layer. The inner layer and outer layer of sandwich laminate of the adjacent layers of two different sandwich laminates, made according to the invention, are made to adhere in a watertight manner to each other using mechanical-assembly means.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyolefin multilayer film having a skin layer having oil-absorbing voids is disclosed. The film has substantially a small amount of void-initiating particles in the skin layer and typically no fillers in the core layer. Yet the film shows no visible distortion after exposure to food products such as potato chips.

Abstract: A composite material is formed from a flexible porous hardening foam (e.g. polyurethane) and an adhesive composition which sets to a water-resistant film and contains a water-absorbent filler (e.g. fumed silica) in an amount such that the film is water absorbent. The adhesive reinforces the foam while preserving its porosity and absorbency. The material is suitable for shoe insoles and handgrips. The adhesive may be primarily in a surface layer e.g. of cloth (14) applied to the foam (12); or the foam (22) may be saturated with the composition prior to curing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat sealable element, which comprises a support, a heat sealing layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer which melts in the range of 50-250° C., a wax which melts in the range of 50-250° C., or combinations thereof, and an image layer which comprises at least one polymer which is capable of selectively receiving and retaining water base colorants. The present invention further relates to a process for heat sealing an image, which comprises imaging the above-mentioned heat sealable element and heating the imaged element in order to melt the imaging layer and heat sealing layer to form substantially a single layer and encapsulating the water base colorant in the single layer.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing composite thermal insulating systems using an organic adhesive or filler material serving as an adhesive for insulating boards to be attached to a facade or as a filler material for evening out facade unevenness prior to attaching the insulating boards or for producing a reinforcing layer on the attached insulating boards. The adhesive or filler material is foamed prior to its use.

Abstract: To provide a makeup sponge puff of less frictional resistance and stiffness and no surface slipperiness, particles are adhered to a surface of a substrate sponge of closed-cell foam to form the makeup sponge puff. For example, the substrate sponge comprising is a natural or synthetic rubber, the particles are a thermoplastic resin, synthetic rubber or a thermosetting resin, and the particles are adhered by an adhesive layer on the surface of the substrate sponge.

Abstract: A laminate of thermoplastic over foam is well suited for making plates to be used in a protective paint-ball vest. The vest is constructed of many such plates mounted to fabric to provide good ventilation and freedom of movement with adequate protection levels against commonly encountered hazards. The vest can be made reversible to facilitate team games and is highly suitable for use in paint ball games.

Abstract: A sound absorbing-insulating structure for vehicles includes a sound absorbing layer which contains cellulose fibers containing cotton yarns, pulp fibers, etc. and synthetic resin as principle components. The sound absorbing-insulating structure for vehicles, in which a content rate of the synthetic resin is in the range of 0.01 to 80 wt %, and a surface density is in the range of 0.2 to 3 kg/m2, is provided. This sound absorbing-insulating structure has a good sound absorbing-characteristic and is light in weight and inexpensive in cost.

Abstract: A dual-density or dual property foam sandwich with plastic foam on one side having strong tendencies to “cling” to glass or other smooth surfaces and with plastic foam on the other side having a substantially-reduced tendency to cling or bond to glass. Spacers manufactured in accordance with this invention may be produced in a single, integrated process that does not require any adhesive, other chemical bonding agents or intermediates, mechanical adhesions, or laminations.

Abstract: An IC chip bonding sheet having adhesive resin layers formed on both faces of a porous polytetrafluoroethylene layer comprising a porous polytetrafluoroethylene sheet, the porous polytetrafluoroethylene layer retaining porous voids, and the adhesive resin layers comprising a bromine-free flame retardant resin composition.

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: A double sided adhesive tape for mounting printing plates, especially multilayer photopolymer printing plates, to printing cylinders or sleeves, the carrier of the adhesive tape being a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film and self-adhesive coatings being applied to both sides of the film, wherein the surface of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film is at least partly roughened on one or both sides using a reagent and/or the surface energy of the surface of the film is increased.

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: Expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene film laminated into a laminate in the form of a strip, wherein the laminated height of the laminated strip is greater than the width, preferably with a layer for preventing fluid penetration interposed between the layers of the laminate. The sealing material in the form of tape is used in the form of a closed ring, the longitudinal beginning and end being joined, and the laminated end faces on the long side are in contact with the tightened surfaces, in such a way that the direction in which the laminated strip has been laminated is the radial direction.

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: The resistance of a composite containing a metal carrier and an expanded thermoset resin to adhesive failure may be enhanced by phosphating the surface of the metal carrier to provide a phosphate conversion coating prior to forming the composite.

Abstract: A semi-opaque cavitated multilayer plastic film suitable for packaging and labeling applications, and having at least one image applied to an outer skin surface thereof. The film includes a whitening agent in at least one layer, and preferably includes an optical brightener to enhance the lightness of the image. The controlled opacity of the film allows optimal viewing of the image in both reflected and/or transmitted light.

Abstract: Polyester based polycarbonate (meth)acrylates prepared by the reaction of a alkylene or arylene diol polycarbonate with an anhydride or its dicarboxylic acid to form a carboxyl terminated diester, reacting the diester with a diglycidyl ether and an acrylic or methacrylic acid to form an acrylate terminate polymer which is useful for radiation cured coatings which have superior adhesion and reverse impact strength when applied to plastic substrates.

Abstract: The fiber compound material contains at least one fiber component and at least two matrix components of different material classes which have different thermo-mechanical properties. In a manufacture of the compound material two matrix components can be liquefied and fiber filaments of the fiber component can be wetted by the liquefied matrix components. In this in the liquefied state the one matrix component is not soluble in the other. In a consolidation of the compound material one of the previously liquefied matrix components can be hardened out irreversibly to a duroplastic whereas the other of the previously liquefied matrix components remains meltable.

Abstract: Highly crosslinked monolithic porous polymer materials for chromatographic applications. By using solvent compositions that provide not only for polymerization of acrylate monomers in such a fashion that a porous polymer network is formed prior to phase separation but also for exchanging the polymerization solvent for a running buffer using electroosmotic flow, the need for high pressure purging is eliminated. The polymer materials have been shown to be an effective capillary electrochromatographic separations medium at lower field strengths than conventional polymer media. Further, because of their highly crosslinked nature these polymer materials are structurally stable in a wide range of organic and aqueous solvents and over a pH range of 2-12.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a wiring board, including the steps of preparing a composite sheet having an adherent sheet containing a thermosetting resin adhered to a porous film or impregnated with at least a part thereof, laminating at least the composite sheet on a wiring layer having a wiring pattern formed on an insulating layer, and heating and pressurizing the laminated product thus obtained or heating and pressurizing it after the pressurization to integrate the laminated product. The present invention provides a composite sheet for manufacturing a wiring board which is laminated on a wiring layer having a wiring pattern formed on an insulating layer and is thus used, wherein an adherent sheet containing a thermosetting resin is adhered to a porous film or at least a part thereof is impregnated therein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to composite flooring materials and methods for making the same. The composite materials have a first film adhered to a first surface of a polyolefin foam sheet and a second film adhered to a second surface of the polyolefin foam sheet. At least one edge of the second film extends beyond a corresponding edge of the polyolefin foam sheet.

Abstract: A molded fiber product is made from plant fibers containing lignin. Plant fibers ranging in size below 0.5 mm are used. Binding agents and other additives may be mixed with the fibers to enhance product or process performance. The plant fiber mixture of fibers and additives are heated at temperatures between 40 degrees C. and 300 degrees C. The heated fibers are compressed in a mold to an average density of at least 960 kg/m3. Compression pressures of at least 3.4 MPa are used. The compressed fiber product is released from the mold and the mold may be reused. A thermoset molded plant fiber product is provided having characteristics and qualities similar to engineering grade thermoplastics and thermoset plastics.

Abstract: A system for protecting the body and finish of a vehicle from colliding with the walls and posts of a garage has foam plastic padding attached to the wall and surrounding the posts. The material on the walls is a laminated polyethylene plank, with a backing of contact adhesive, so that it may be easily applied without tools. The padding for the columns is a hollow cylinder formed of the same material as the wall padding, but is formed into hollow cylindrical sheathes, with a slit along the entire major axis of the cylinder so that the sheathes may be forced onto the columns without modification. The cylindrical sheathes have an elastic memory, so that they may be deformed when inserting them onto the posts, but return to their cylindrical shape thereafter.

Abstract: A multi-layer slab insulation having an aluminum layer, a first foam layer positioned on one side of the aluminum layer, and a second foam layer positioned on another side of the aluminum layer. In one embodiment, the first and second foam layers are polyolefin foam layers such as polyethylene foam and polypropylene foam. The aluminum layer is an aluminum foil and may be provided with strengthening layers. Alternatively, the aluminum layer is a metallized film. Preferably, the various layers are laminated together. In another embodiment, a multi-layer slab insulation includes a first foam layer, and a second foam layer laminated to the first foam layer, at least one of the foam layers being provided with at least one extending lip sized to allow interlocking of the multi-layer slab insulation with an adjacent multi-layer slab insulation.

Abstract: A finely foamed pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet possessing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a fine cell size and cell wall thickness is disclosed. The tape or sheet is obtained by impregnating the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet with carbon dioxide in a liquid state or a supercritical state, and reducing the pressure to foam the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The main component of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is, for example, an acrylic resin or a rubber-based resin. The method provides a finely foamed pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or resin possessing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a fine cell structure such that an average cell size d is from 0.01 to 1000 &mgr;m, an average cell wall thickness t is from 0.01 to 2000 &mgr;m, and the ratio t/d is in the range of from 0.5 to 3.5.

Abstract: A sprayable polymeric material and a process for preparing the material which contains a fibrous material, dispersed throughout the polymeric material. A restriction free spray nozzle is provided for mixing and spraying the polymeric material having a fibrous material, the nozzle having a restriction free check valve. A reinforced structure, and a method of making the structure are provided, the structure having layers of the polymeric material (both film and foam) containing the fibrous material. A flexible liner is provided of a porous geotextile fabric and a polyurethane composition comprising the fibrous material sprayed over the geotextile fabric.

Abstract: Generally flat structural panel for building construction includes an inner insulating core such as of plastic foam and a pair of opposed outer facings, or sheets, bonded to the panel's insulating core. One of the outer facings is of gypsum composite, or gypsum fiberboard, while the other outer facing is of oriented strand board (OSB) impregnated with plastic, such as a polyisocyanurate or urethane resin. The gypsum fiberboard forms the panel's inner surface, while the plastic impregnated OSB forms the panel's outer surface. The panel's outer facings provide high tensile strength, with the gypsum fiberboard facing also affording high load bearing capacity as well as resistant to fire, the environment, and insects. The plastic impregnated OSB does not expand or contract with changes in humidity to maintain a planar configuration for the panel with a smooth, uniform surface for exterior finishing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved composite panel that is suitable for architectural and display applications and an advantageous method for making the composite panel. The composite panel comprises a foamed plastic core and two metallic skin layers bonded to the plastic core. The composite panel exhibits an effective bond strength sufficient to prevent peeling of the skin layers under normal use conditions, at least one visually flat surface substantially free of surface defects, and a stiffness to weight ratio of at least about 500 lbf-in/lbm/ft2.

Abstract: A composite polyurethane foam structure and method of preparing the composite structure, which structure includes a semirigid-rigid polyurethane foam layer having bonded, free, unreacted, ethylenically unsaturated groups like allyl or acrylic groups. The structure includes a cured, unsaturated resin composition layer which is chemically bonded to one or both surfaces of the polyurethane foam layer through the polymerization of the allyl or acrylic group in the foam surface with the polyester resin composition.

Abstract: A double-sided self-adhesive reinforced foam tape comprising a release liner having upper and lower surfaces which are release surfaces, a first layer of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the upper release surface, a layer of flexible polymeric film, preferably polyester film, applied to the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a layer of flexible foam, preferably closed cell PVC flexible foam, thermally bonded to the flexible polymeric film layer, and a second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the flexible foam layer. A length of material for use as a double-sided tape is provided, along with a method of making the length of material. An alternative embodiment, suitable for die-cutting, including a second release liner applied to the second pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The tape may be used in automobiles and other applications.

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 process for manufacturing composite thermal insulating systems using an organic adhesive or filler material serving as an adhesive for insulating boards to be attached to a facade or as a filler material for evening out facade unevenness prior to attaching the insulating boards or for producing a reinforcing layer on the attached insulating boards. The adhesive or filler material is foamed prior to its use.

Abstract: A pad (11) having a non-slip surface, the pad adapted for attachment to a substrate and for use in combination with a garment worn by a person, the pad comprising a layer of a flexible non-slip material. having a lower surface adapted to be removably attached to said substrate and an upper surface which is partially covered by a hook and loop type fastener (14) and the garment has a surface complementary to the hook and loop type fastener, such that in use the person can control the extent of engagement between the complementary surface of the garment and the hook and loop type fastener of the pad by selectively placing the garment on the pad so that the complementary surface can contact both the hook and loop type fastener and non-slip material.

Abstract: A one-pack type thermally crosslinkable polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer having a carboxylic acid group or an acid anhydride group, and a polyamine compound as a latent curing agent, which is suitably used as an adhesive to adhere a skin material to a substrate of an automobile interior parts.

Abstract: Core for a composite structural member comprises rigid, extruded, closed-cell polypropylene foam in which the surfaces are skived to provide adhesive bonding to structural skin layers. Panel made from core in accordance with the invention has shear strength of from about 60 to 200 psi at a density of 3 to 8 pcf and is suitable for use in marine craft, vehicles, and in building construction. The core is kerfed or “kiss cut” prior to application of adhesive for use in forming curved surfaces without a scrim layer.

Abstract: A laminated liner for covering a generally smooth surface. The liner includes a foam pad having opposite first and second faces, and a sheet covering permanently bonded to the pad first face. An adhesive is applied to the pad second face for adhesively attaching the liner to the surface.