Abstract: A sterile low cost disposable fabric suitable for use in making repellant breathable drapes and gowns for use in a sterile environment, said fabric comprising rudimentary discontinuous and alternating rows of entangled cellulosic and polymeric fiber rows extending in the machine direction, and having a predominantly poylmeric surface and predominantly cellulosic surface and at least said cellulosic fibers being subject to a repellant treatment, yielding a breathable repellant soft fabric with enhanced drape and enhanced frictional properties.

Abstract: A high wet strength waferboard panel is disclosed made from aspen species of wood flakes or equivalent with average specific gravity less than 0.6 and having wet strength equivalent to plywood. At least a portion of the wood wafers are oriented generally in a lengthwise direction such that the length to width strength ratio of the panel, measured as modulus of rupture, is in the range of about 1.3:1 to 2:1, the density of the waferboard panel being in the range of about 38 to 45 lb/ft.sup.3, the content of adhesive resin in the panel being in the range of about 4% to 10%, the content of wax in the panel being in the range of about 1% to 21/2% and the thickness of the panel being in the range of about 3/8 to 11/2 inches. The fully soaked panel having a moisture content of at least about 30% with an MOR lengthwise greater than about 2900 lb/in.sup.2 and an MOE lengthwise greater than about 0.9.times.10.sup.6 lb/in.sup.2.

Abstract: Particulate material is protected from dispersion during transportation by a cohesive fibrous mat comprised of the particulate material bound by cellulosic fibrous material and gelantinized starch.

Abstract: A fire-resistant sandwich core assembly, particularly for a fire door, comprises a central core layer. A protective layer of ceramic fibre board is provided on each of the main faces of the core layer to form a fire-resistant assembly. Stiles, rails, and appropriate facing may be applied to the assembly to provide a finished fire door.

Abstract: A self-contained type pressure sensitive record sheet prepared by coating a substrate with a mixture of a color acceptor and microcapsules containing a color former in the form of a single layer and drying the resulting coating, the mixture containing 40 to 200 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the microcapsules calculated as solids, of a pulp powder having a weight average fiber length of 20 to 80.mu., has well-balanced improved properties in respect of color forming ability, prevention of color smudging and printability.

Abstract: A fiber board composition and a fiber board composite formed therefrom is capable of consolidation into a variety of structural building products ranging from flat sheets and panels which may interlock for modular housing to 2.times.4's through 2.times.12's, etc. Fiber boards comprised of the fiber board composition of the present invention are characterized by high strength, fire resistance, water resistance and insect and rot resistance.

Abstract: In the fabrication of composite articles, a binder containing hydroxymethylfurfural is employed.

Abstract: A moldable fibrous mat from which a permanently rigid product of predetermined shape can be molded by the application of heat and/or pressure. The mat consists essentially of base fibers and carrier fibers and a thermosetting ingredient, with the base fibers having a substantially higher softening temperature, if any, than the carrier fibers. The fibers intertwine to resist separation. The carrier fibers are bonded to the base fibers and to each other to form connections, the thermoset remaining dormant in the making of the mat. There is also disclosed a method by which the moldable fibrous mat is made and product made from the mat, which product may be of uniform density or have areas of differing density.

Abstract: The invention is a novel covering and optical embellishing of surfaces and edges of furniture structures, particularly legs and/or portions of frames and/or bodies of seats or resting furniture, tables, cupboards, shelves, mirrors and the like. The decoration element is comprised substantially of a plurality of long strands having a constant cross sectional area, made from the core of a tropical creeper or palmyra. The ligneous, fibrous strands are free of knots and very flexible, and are arranged with most of them adjacent, parallel, and touching each other without any space, thus forming a complete optical covering on the visible surfaces and edges of the structure. The element made, for example, from "Palmyra" creepers is, because of its inner structure of small channels and absence of knots, substantially perfectly homogeneous on its entire length with respect to its structure and physio-mechanical properties.

Abstract: A non-woven web made from melt blown microfibres which is formed or provided with apertures by, for example, hot needling or by passing the web between differentially speeded rolls. If the web is used for wiping, the apertures help to retain fluid and enhance the wiping properties for oil.

Abstract: A pair of similarly sized sheets of a pliant, heat resistant material such as cloth are stitched together in face to face relation. A quantity of unbound particulate material such as metal shavings or vegetable material is dispersed between the sheets. Stitching between the intermediate portions of the sheets defines a plurality of pockets so that the particulate material remains substantially dispersed over the area of the sheets. The particulate material preferably has sufficient thermal inertia so that the food warmer may be placed in an oven to heat the particulate material and thereafter wrapped about a portion of food to keep it warm during a meal.

Abstract: A wallcover backing for strippable vinyl wallcovering comprises a dimensionally stable unitary multistratum nonwoven fibrous web material that can be coated with or laminated to a vinyl layer. The backing material has a fibrous top phase adapted for secure nondelaminating engagement with the vinyl layer superimposed thereon and a fibrous base stratum integrated with the top phase and adapted for strippable adhering engagement with a wall or the like. The top phase constitutes at least 5 percent by weight of the web and has a smooth exposed surface for direct adhesion to the vinyl layer. The web includes about 15 to 45 percent by weight of a hydrophobic latex binder and contains an adhesive penetration inhibitor adapted to inhibit the migration of a wallcover adhesive into the fibrous web material and to promote uniform and full strippability of the web from the wall to which it is adhered.

Abstract: A microcapsule coated sheet for pressure sensitive copying paper, which comprises a support having provided thereon, in sequence, a first coating layer primarily comprising (1) microcapsules retaining an oil containing an electron donating color former dissolved or dispersed therein and (2) inorganic or organic solid fine particles which do not substantially form color when in contact with said electron donating color former, and a second coating layer primarily comprising an adhesive.

Abstract: An article is provided comprised of a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer having an inherently weak weld line incorporated therein which renders the article suitable for use as a breakaway part.

Abstract: A method and particle board composition which employs urea formaldehyde resin adhesive, but which is formaldehyde suppressed by adding to the formaldehyde resin, a small but suppression effective amount of a weak acid and calcium metal silicate.

Abstract: Improved liquid-barrier properties are provided to spunlaced fabrics of woodpulp and synthetic organic fibers by employing closely spaced jets in a hydraulic entanglement treatment of the fibers. Additional improvement in barrier properties is provided by a finishing step which employs multiple passes under low pressure, closely spaced jets.

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: Nonwoven wiper having improved absorbency characteristics and streak free wiping properties having a laminate construction including a relatively high basis weight middle layer of meltblown thermoplastic microfibers and, on either side, a lightweight layer of generally continuous filament thermoplastic fibers having a larger average diameter. These wipers are strong, fabric-like, and are useful for a wide variety of applications including industrial uses, food services, as well as many others. The continuous filament layers provide strength and low lint properties while the combination exhibits improved wiping characteristics. The laminate is preferably bonded by application of heat and pressure and the individual components are preferably treated with a surfactant. The preferred combination of a layer of meltblown polypropylene microfibers having on either side a spunbonded polypropylene filament layer is particularly effective as an all purpose wiper.

Abstract: The invention relates to reinforced beam sections produced by forming the cross-sectional configuration of wood particle board, e.g. such as have been provided with bonded-in reinforcing threads (4,5,6,32,48). The latter have thereby been laid in the zones (33,34,45) of the boards where the beam section configuration changes direction during the formation of the beam. Beam sections in accordance with the invention will be light, corrosion-resistant and saving on material as well as having high breaking strength, due to the reinforcement. The field of use for such beam sections is very varied, but among more obvious uses may be mentioned those as beams in housing structures and different kinds of batten in the building trade. A method of laying the reinforcing threads in predetermined zones in the boards is also embraced by the invention.

Abstract: A diaphragm for a speaker formed of a mixture of carbon fiber, pulp and polyvinyl alcohol fiber as a binder with a thermosetting resin on the diaphragm base on which a metal film is provided in the interstices between fibers and on the entire fiber surface.

Abstract: A laminated decorative tile particularly for flooring purposes, is made by forming a base layer of granulated cellulosic material in a matrix of fusible plastics, and placing on the base layer a thin decorative layer of cellulosic material with natural holes and recesses therein. After a film of fusible plastic has been applied on the decorative layer the laminate is hot pressed and then immediately cooled in a cold press. The tile obtained has a pleasing appearance because the granules of the base layer have been forced up, in the hot pressing operation, into the holes and recesses of the decorative layer, filling out these holes and recesses. In this embodiment the tile has a smooth wear resisting layer surface but this surface can be provided with a relief pattern such that it conforms to the structure of the decorative layer, if the tile after cooling is heated in a free state, i.e. without press plates.

Abstract: A moldable fibrous mat from which a product of predetermined shape can be molded by the application of heat and/or pressure. The mat consists essentially of base fibers and carrier fibers with the base fibers having a substantially higher softening temperature, if any, than the carrier fibers. The fibers intertwine to resist separation. The carrier fibers are bonded to the base fibers and to each other to form connections. There is also disclosed a method by which the moldable fibrous mat is made and product made from the mat, which product may be of uniform density or have areas of differing density.

Abstract: A slab or block for making a floor comprises a plurality of tiles placed side by side and bonded face to face to a plate of plastic material. Heat insulating shavings such as vulcanized elastomer or wood shavings are dispersed in the plastic matrix of the plate. A textile backing such as a woven textile scrim or net is bonded to the second face of the plate.

Abstract: Discontinuous cellulose fibers are treated to improve their dispersability into a matrix comprising plasticized vinyl chloride polymer. The treatment includes contacting the fibers with a mixture of an aqueous dispersion of a vinyl chloride polymer and a plasticizer so as to coat the fibers, and drying the fibers. The non-aqueous portion of the mixture is usually present in an amount of at least 25 parts per 100 parts of fibers by weight, and the weight ratio of plasticizer to vinyl chloride polymer in the mixture is from 2:1 to 25:1. The discontinuous fibers thus treated can be dispersed into a matrix comprising plasticized vinyl chloride polymer with a minimum of mixing, and the improved composites thus produced contain a minimum of clumps of undispersed fibers.

Abstract: Plate having several layers of a pressed fleece, whose outer cover layers are of preferably lignocellulose-containing slender oriented particles mixed with at least one binder material. At least in a region of the cover layer facing away from the center layer, the length of the slender particles increases with their distance from the center layer. The region may include the entire cover layer. The slender, shorter particles are homogeneously arranged in the intermediate between the region of the cover layer.

Abstract: A waferboard having at least one surface rendered water resistant and stabilized against wafer loss is disclosed. In the past heavy paper overlays have been used on panel surfaces. However, these paper overlays are specially treated non-porous paper and generally have to be specially applied by the addition of a glue. The waferboard of the present invention is formed of wood wafers bonded together in a hot press with adhesive resin and wax, and having a layer of porous paper bonded in the hot press to at least one surface of the waferboard. In one embodiment, the contours of the wood wafers on the surface of the waferboard are transmitted through the layer of porous paper.

Abstract: Sheets or moulded bodies, for example particle board, are manufactured by hot pressing a lignocellulosic material in contact with an organic polyisocyanate and a wax release agent which is a vegetable wax, a modified vegetable oil, a microcrystalline wax or a mineral wax, said wax release agent having a melting point of at least 70.degree. C. Preferably the wax release agent is applied to the lignocellulosic material in the form of a dispersion in an aqueous emulsion of the polyisocyanate. The process facilitates the release of the sheets or moulded bodies from the caul plates or platens of the press.

Abstract: A molded product formed from wood flakes intermixed with a binder and a first elongated member formed from elongated wood flakes compressed and bonded together with a binder, the wood flakes having a grain direction extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the flakes and the flakes being generally oriented in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the first elongated member. A second elongated member intersects the first elongated member and is integrally joined to it. The second elongated member is also formed from elongated wood flakes compressed and bonded together with a binder, the wood flakes being generally oriented in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the second elongated member. The wood flakes of the second elongated member intersect and are interleaved with the wood flakes of the first elongated member to thereby form an integral molded joint between the first elongated member and the second elongated member.

Abstract: The specification discloses a shell for luggage and the like comprising wood fibers, glass fibers, paper scrap, glass beads, and plastic resin. The mixture is blended with water to form a slurry, is vacuum formed and is then molded under heat and pressure.

Abstract: Composite panels are disclosed which comprise outer layers derived from cellulosic and like material conventionally employed in particle boards and an inner layer which is comminuted scrap plastic material, the various layers and the particles in them being bonded together using an organic polyisocyanate binder. Optionally the binder contains an internal release agent. The composites, in addition to representing a valuable way in which to utilize scrap plastic, also possess improved properties compared with the corresponding panels which lack the inner core. In a particular embodiment the scrap plastic used is derived from junked automobiles.

Abstract: A composition and method for forming paving and floor blocks suitable for use on industrial floors and the like in which the finished blocks are water and abrasion resistant. The composition includes wood particles and formaldehyde resin and may include paraffin base wax for increased mold release characteristics, as well as pigments for block coloration. The method includes mixing the materials of the composition, pouring the composition into a mold, compressing the composition in the mold, and baking the mold with composition therein to cure the mixture and form the block.

Abstract: The invention relates to high pressure decorative laminates containing an air-laid web of fibers, filler and resin as a core and to a method of preparing such a decorative laminate from an assembly comprising said substrate and a thermosetting resin impregnated decor sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to high pressure decorative laminates containing an air-laid web as a substrate and to a method of preparing such a decorative laminate from an assembly comprising said substrate and a thermosetting resin impregnated decor sheet.

Abstract: Cellulose fibers are treated with vinyl chloride polymer, a plasticizer and an isocyanate bonding agent. Composites are made from cellulose fibers dispersed in a matrix of plasticized vinyl chloride polymer, and bonded thereto with an isocyanate bonding agent. The composites can be molded or extruded to produce useful articles.

Abstract: Particle board contains, as a fibrous material with good structural properties, at least a proportion of chicory root particles. Preferably the chicory is mixed with bagasse fibres to provide strength to the board, and a filler in the form of coffee grounds is included. The coffee and chicory constituents are conveniently obtained as wastes from the manufacture of instant coffee.

Abstract: Flexible sheet material suitable for use in the manufacture of gaskets has a basis (85-95% by weight) of fine particles of a non-fibrous charged-layer-silicate mineral such as chlorite and includes a minor proportion (at least 2% but not more than 15% by weight of the material) of organic web-forming fibers, preferably cellulose fibers. The fine particles of the silicate mineral and the web-forming fibers are bound together with a synthetic rubber.

Abstract: An adhesive binder composition is provided for the preparation of lignocellulosic composite molded articles such as flake or particle board, made from moldable compositions which comprises an organic di- or polyisocyanate and a liquid mixture of ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate and optionally lignin, for application to the lignocellulosic material prior to the molding process to form the composite product.

Abstract: The disclosed invention includes an improved construction of structural members such as railroad crossties, highway spin posts and highway guard posts and to construction of said members from composite wood material including elongated wood flakes and to a method for making such improved structures.

Abstract: A flexible composition comprises an intimate mixture of cork granules with a liquid organic polyol plasticizer for the cork in the granules, with the cork granules being dispersed and bonded together with a flexible, plasticized polyvinyl chloride resin.

Abstract: A solid-phase immunosubstrate (14) which has a surface coating (12) composed of a water based emulsion of microdiameter sized latex polymer beads (16) and materials which act as light scattering centers (17), said surface coating (12) having an immunoreagent added thereto to form an immunoreactive immunosubstrate (27). An overcoating (28) being formed on said surface coating (12), said overcoating having a higher percentage of similarly sized latex polymer beads (16) contained therein.

Abstract: This invention provides a pressure-sensitive recording material in which two color-forming components capable of forming a colored substance upon reaction with each other are formed on the surfaces of separate supports, for example paper sheets, as a transferable coated layer and a receptive coated layer respectively, said transferable coated layer being a layer of a hot-melt type coating containing one color-forming component, and said receptive coated layer being a layer having absorbent micropores and composed of microcapsules containing the other color-forming component, a fine powder and a binder. By stacking a plurality of such pressure-sensitive recording materials, they can be used as a pressure-sensitive recording business form.

Abstract: Texturized wall coverings comprising inexpensive materials such as paper pulp fibers, textile linters, and cotton threads can be made water resistant by the incorporation therein of a blend of tamarind gum, algin, and, optionally, guar gum.

Abstract: A self-contained color forming pressure sensitive record paper of the single coating type which has on one side of a support a coating layer of a mixture of color former-containing microcapsules and color developer-containing microcapsules, as well as a powdered polyolefin. The powdered polyolefin acts as capsule protecting agent and prevents the smudging due to unintentional color development caused by the rapture of the capsules.

Abstract: A liquid multi-purpose coating composition is disclosed which has significant resistance to heat transfer. The coating composition may be applied to many different types of substrates including wood, metal, concrete and other structural materials. The composition is a water-based liquid containing principally kaolin, staple fibers and a dispersing agent. The coating composition and articles coated therewith exhibit excellent insulating properties against heat and radiant energy. Considerable energy savings and various economies are obtained by the insulative compositions.

Abstract: A friction member of improved resistance to wear comprising aramid fibers impregnated with and bonded together by means of a heat-curable cement containing a vulcanizable, rubber which may be carboxylated, a water-soluble, one-step phenolic-type resin and friction modifiers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shingle having an enhanced relief effect which simulates roofing slate or roofing tile. The enhanced relief effect is provided by covering at least a portion of the underside of the shingle with a layer of particulated material such as spheres of expanded polystyrene, rubber particles, cork particles or other soft, elastic and resilient particles. The shingle further includes a stiffening layer over the layer of particulated material which tends to reduce the elasticity of the shingle.

Abstract: A water-impermeable sheet material capable of preventing formation of water drops thereon, has one or two water-impermeable layers, at least one of which layers holds, on the surface thereof, a water drop-preventing agent in the form of fine solid particles and consisting of at least one hydrophilic but water-insoluble substance, at least a portion of the water drop-preventing agent being exposed to the ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing cladding which comprises the steps of making cellulosic material in the form of particles in which about 20 to 30% of the particles comprise fine particles and the remaining percentage comprise coarse particles which have a thickness of 0.35 to 0.7 mm. A bonding resin is then added to the cellulosic material and the cellulosic material is then formed into a mat. The mat is then passed to a hot press and the press is operated in a manner to obtain rapid closure from the initial contacting of the press platens with the mat until the cladding material so formed is of required thickness. The coarse particles form a core between two layers of fine particles and the core has a void content of between 10 and 30% preferably about 25%.

Abstract: A bottom structure for containers, load-carrying platforms or the like, comprising a subjacent frame structure having longitudinal side beams and transverse beams extending therebetween, preferably in the form of pockets for lifting forks or the like, and a flooring of sheet material, preferably plywood, resting on the frame structure is provided with downwardly curved sheet-metal plates secured to the transverse beams as well as the longitudinal beams arranged between the transverse beams included in the frame structure and a load-distributing rigid filling, which supports the flooring between the transverse beams, is provided in the spaces above said plates up to the level of the upper sides of the transverse beams and the underside of the flooring.

Abstract: A urination collection pad designed to be employed between the body of a bed ridden individual and the mattress of a bed. The pad is constructed of a bottom layer which is non-liquid permeable and upon which is located a quantity of shredded material to facilitate the absorption of liquid. A top layer of material, which permits the passage of liquid therethrough, is placed upon the absorbing layer. A soft resilient layer of material is secured upon the layer of material which permits the passage of liquid therethrough.