Weight Per Unit Area Specified (e.g., Gms/sq Cm, Lbs/sq Ft, Etc.) Patents (Class 428/340)
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Patent number: 7824762Abstract: A laminate is disclosed that comprises at least two layers of fibrous nonwoven mats in which the majority of the fibers in at least one of the mats are glass fibers, the layers being bonded together with an adhesive, needling, stitch bonding or a mixture of two or more of these bonding techniques, one of the mats having a basis weight of at least 3 lbs. per 100 sq. ft and at least 1.5 times the basis wt. of the other mat. The laminates are especially useful in making acoustical panels for office partitions.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventor: Paul Francis Ziegler
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Publication number: 20100233523Abstract: A heat-resisting ultrafine fibrous separator of the present invention is prepared by an electrospinning process, formed of ultrafine fibers of heat-resisting polymer resin having a melting point more than 1800 C or not having the melting point, or ultrafine fibers of polymer resin capable of swelling in an electrolyte, together with the ultrafine fibers of heat-resisting polymer resin. Also, polyolefine fine particles providing a shutdown function are dispersed in the heat-resisting resin or the polymer resin capable of swelling in the electrolyte. The heat-resisting ultrafine fibrous separator of the present invention has the shutdown function, low thermal contraction, thermal endurance, excellent ionic conductivity and excellent adhesive property with an electrode, so a battery having excellent cycling characteristics, and having high-energy density and high capacity can be prepared.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Seong-Mu Jo, Dong-Young Kim, Byung-Doo Chin
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Publication number: 20100227164Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fibre-reinforced film comprising a paper-reinforced alginate film containing polyhydric alcohol. Further, the invention is directed to a process for producing the fibre-reinforced film, and the use thereof for packaging food products, particularly meat products to be cooked and smoked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Visko Teepak Belgium NVInventors: Esa Hihnala, Marko Uosukainen
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Publication number: 20100215953Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a method of manufacturing a composite (8) comprising a textile reinforcement (7) and a polymer matrix, especially a bulletproof composite. Said method characteristically comprises: a step of forming the textile reinforcement (7) by 2.5D weaving of first yarns with second yarns in a defined weave (A1/1), said second yarns being of a thermosetting polymer and said first yarns being high-performance yarns, so as to obtain an interlock fabric (7); and then a heat treatment during which said interlock fabric (7) is subjected to specified temperature and pressure conditions so as to melt said second yarns in order to form the polymer matrix, without impairing the first yarns.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Francois Boussu, Virginie Begus
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Patent number: 7776435Abstract: The present invention is an electrophotographic transfer paper where at least one side of the base paper is given a coating layer with a pigment and an adhesive agent to form coated paper and where the aforementioned adhesive contains a branched poly(meth)acrylamide copolymer having a cationic groups and/or anionic groups and also has a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 1,000,000. The electrophotographic transfer paper in the present invention has superior high-speed throughput performance despite low basis weight and a low coating weight, therefore, good for high-speed copy machine and printer properties, especially, when it contained a printability improver in the coating layer, it has a good ink adhesion property and surface strength required in offset printing.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hisahiro Omote, Jiro Yoshimura, Akio Hoshino, Masahito Suzuki, Tomoyuki Nakano
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Publication number: 20100203291Abstract: Sheet-like products are disclosed containing an additive composition that enhances various properties of the product. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an alpha-olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The alpha-olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. In one embodiment, the sheet-like product comprises a coform web containing synthetic fibers and pulp fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Thomas Joseph Dyer, Christopher Brent Fetner, Troy M. Runge, Michael A. Schmidt, Courtney E. Pate
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Publication number: 20100167018Abstract: A web comprising a layer of crosslinked cellulosic fiber overlaid on and integral with at least one layer of regenerated cellulose fiber. The crosslinked cellulosic fiber can be sandwiched between two regenerated cellulose fiber layers. The regenerated cellulose can be viscose or lyocell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER COMPANYInventors: MENGKUI LUO, DAVID George UNRAU
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Publication number: 20100159168Abstract: Laminate containing a first layer and a second layer attached to the first layer, said second layer comprising high tenacity yarns, characterized in that the first layer is made out of a material selected out of the group consisting of a metal, a plywood, a solid thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer, and a composite material containing carbon fibers and/or glass fibers, and the high tenacity yarns have a tenacity of at least 0.5 GPa and are positioned in a grid structure. The laminate is damage resistance and is suitably used for the manufacture of air freight containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Dietrich Wienke, Roelof R. Marissen
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Publication number: 20100159200Abstract: Fibrous products are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises a water-soluble film forming component, a first water-soluble modifier component and a hydrophobic polymer component. In some aspects, the additive composition further comprises an additional water-soluble modifier component. The additive composition may be incorporated into the fibrous web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. In one aspect, the additive composition may be applied to the web as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. The additive composition may improve the perceived softness of the web without substantially affecting the absorbency of the web in an adverse manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Dave Allen Soerens, Frank Gerald Druecke, Cathleen M. Uttecht
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Publication number: 20100143652Abstract: A composite structure including a substrate and a fluid in contact with the substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a non-woven, a foam, or combinations thereof and is characterized by having a basis weight of 15 to 500 grams per square meter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Luther E. Stockton, Susan M. Machelski, Deidre A. Strand, Harold C. Fowler, Young-Sam Kim, Gert J. Claasen, Friederike Stollmaier, Verena M.T. Thiede, Xiaodong Zhang, Karin Katzer-Galatik
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Publication number: 20100129593Abstract: The invention relates to a novel binder system and its use for the consolidation of textile fabrics, and to products containing such consolidated textile fabrics. The materials of the invention are suitable for the manufacture of lining materials which can be used in the manufacture of sarking membranes, roofing sheets and water-proof sheetings, in particular of coated sarking membranes, roofing sheets and water-proof sheetings, or in the manufacture of carpets and PVC floorings as a textile backing or as a textile reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Elvira Rempt, Bernhard Eckert, Thomas Grassl, Stephan Groger
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Publication number: 20100129652Abstract: The present invention relates to polyethylene films, and to processes for making films. In particular the invention relates to solid state stretched films that may be monoaxially or biaxially oriented. The processes can tolerate high draw ratios and lower extrusion pressures and amperes while producing films having high tensile strength and modulus as well as low shrinkage. The polyethylene used to make the films has a density of from 0.940 to less than 0.960, a molecular weight distribution of greater than 10, a melt flow index ranging from 0.30 dg.min to 1.00 dg/min and a weight average molecular weight of 300,000 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael McLeod
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Publication number: 20100119788Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging material for corrosible metallic objects, comprised of a plastic film forming a package outer surface, an inner layer, and an adhesive layer bonding the plastic film to the inner layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a volatile corrosion inhibitor and the inner layer has a high permeability for the corrosion inhibitor on the package outer surface as compared to the plastic film. According to the invention the adhesive layer is formed by a chemically binding reaction adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Tilo Wachs, Josef Leuders, Juergen Triebert
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Publication number: 20100108367Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of an alicyclic olefin polymer (A); from 1 to 100 parts by weight of a curing agent (B); from 10 to 50 parts by weight of a salt (C) of a basic nitrogen-containing compound with a phosphoric acid; and from 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of a condensed phosphate ester (D); of which phosphorus element content is not less than 1.5% by weight. The composition can provide a molded body or composite body which excels in a moisture resistance, a flame retardancy, a smoothness of the surface, and an electric insulation property and a cracking resistance, and hardly generates a harmful substance in burning. A multilayered circuit board is obtained by molding the composition into a sheet; laminating the sheet on an inner layer board; curing the laminated sheet to form an electric insulating layer; and forming an electric conducting layer on the electric insulating layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Tomoya Furushita
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Publication number: 20100092762Abstract: A dispersion containing a high-surface-area, pyrogenically-produced aluminium oxide with a surface area and BET of more than 115 m2/g and a Sears number of more than 8 ml/2 g, is produced by mixing a high-surface-area, pyrogenically-produced aluminium oxide having a BET specific surface area of more than 115 m2/g and a Sears number of more than 8 ml/2 g, with water, setting a pH value of 2 to 11 (preferably 3 to 8) and dispersing the mixture by the introduction of controlled shearing forces. It can be used for the production of Inkjet media, digital imaging products and other printing medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Heinz Lach, Gerrit Schneider, Thomas Scharfe
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Publication number: 20100092715Abstract: An anti-squeak tape having a first film layer of high density polyethylene material or high molecular weight high density polyethylene material; and a second film layer comprising an acrylic or rubber based adhesive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: CHRISTOPHER S. AUTTERSON
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Publication number: 20100081057Abstract: Nanocomposite materials comprising a metal oxide bonded to at least one graphene material. The nanocomposite materials exhibit a specific capacity of at least twice that of the metal oxide material without the graphene at a charge/discharge rate greater than about 10C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Jun Liu, Ilhan A. Aksay, Daiwon Choi, Donghai Wang, Zhenguo Yang
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Patent number: 7686840Abstract: A substrate that contains an exothermic coating is provided. More specifically, the exothermic coating includes one or more components (e.g., carbon, oxidizable metal, moisture-retaining particles, etc.) that are durably adhered to the substrate. To provide the desired durability, the exothermic coating includes the combination of a certain amount of a polymer latex and polysaccharide. When appropriately selected and incorporated into the exothermic coating, the present inventors have discovered that these components may interact synergistically to improve binding capacity.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Roger Bradshaw Quincy, III, Kelly Dean Branham
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Publication number: 20100075558Abstract: A solvent-free multilayer laminated material comprises a lower substrate layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer or a mixture of thermoplastic polymers, an intermediate layer arranged thereon and comprising a flexible material, a further fibrous intermediate layer comprising plastic, which is provided with an adhesive material and an upper layer comprising metal, comprising plastic or comprising wood or wood-like materials. It does surprisingly not show any deformation even under exposure to temperatures of about 80° C. over a period of up to 40 days and can be used for the production of articles of furniture, floor coverings, wall panels or shaped articles for the electrical, construction or automotive industry.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Klaus Müller, Ines Schwarz
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Patent number: 7682690Abstract: A thermally-conductive interface interposable intermediate a first heat transfer surface and an opposing second heat transfer surface to provide a thermal pathway therebetween. The interface includes a thermally-conductive compound formed into a layer which is conformable between the first and second heat transfer surface. The compound is an admixture of: (a) a polymeric constituent forming a continuous matrix in the layer; and (b) a dispersed constituent forming discrete domains within the matrix, the domains being form-stable at normal room temperature in a first domain phase and conformable between the first and second heat transfer surface in a second domain phase, and the domains having a domain transition temperature above normal room temperature from the first domain phase to the second domain phase. The dispersed constituent may be a fusible, i.e., low temperature melting, metal or metal alloy.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Michael H. Bunyan, Kent M. Young
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Publication number: 20100068511Abstract: Object of the invention is to provide a surface-treated copper foil comprising a rust-proofing treatment layer without chromium on an electro-deposited copper foil in which the peel strength of the circuits in processing of the printed wiring board and the chemical resistance against to the peel loss and the like are excellent. To achieve the object, the surface-treated copper foil characterized in comprising a rust-proofing treatment layer and a silane coupling agent layer on a bonding surface of an electro-deposited copper foil to an insulating resin substrate wherein the rust-proofing treatment layer is prepared by forming a nickel alloy layer having a thickness by weight of 5 mg/m2 to 50 mg/m2 and a tin layer having a thickness by weight of 5 mg/m2 to 40 mg/m2 in this order, and the silane coupling agent layer is provided on the rust-proofing treatment layer is employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuhiro Matsunaga, Toshifumi Matsushima, Tetsuro Sato
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Patent number: 7674522Abstract: The invention relates to wood fiber insulating material boards and mats, in which the wood fibers and the binder fibers are aligned three-dimensionally. The fleece of wood fibers and binder fibers can alternatively have synthetic resin granules scattered on it. Likewise, a woven fabric or a film can be applied to one or both sides. The product obtained in this way is heated in a heating/cooling oven, calibrated and/or compacted to the desired final thickness.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Kronotec AGInventor: Cevin Marc Pohlmann
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Patent number: 7666274Abstract: The present invention relates to a durable paper or paperboard substrate containing an effective amount of synthetic fibers and having enhanced strength in the machine direction and the cross direction, as well enhanced strength through the cross section of the sheet. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Rick C. Williams, Graciela Jimenez, Ben J Skaggs
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Publication number: 20100031603Abstract: A construction board comprising a cellular body including at least one planar surface, where the cellular body includes a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate cellular structure, where the cellular structure has a density greater than about 2.5 pounds per cubic foot, an ISO index of at least 270, and where the cellular body includes at least 5.0% by weight flame retardant based on the weight of the cellular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: John Letts, Gregory Brandt
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Publication number: 20100021723Abstract: A layered product with high thermal insulation and self-extinguishing capacity, particularly for blankets and bed accessories, upholstery, coverings, items of clothing and the like, comprising a first layer constituted by a fabric obtained with a yarn provided by an intimate mix of cellulose fiber and phenolic fiber, the first layer being superimposed on an intermediate layer made of a phenolic fiber cotton wool, a second layer being further provided which is constituted by a fabric obtained with a cellulose fiber yarn associated with the intermediate layer on the opposite side with respect to the first layer, means for joining the layers being further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: Roberto Fantino
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Publication number: 20100009182Abstract: A peelable adhesive sheet is provided. The peelable adhesive sheet includes a base material and an adhesive composition layer that is provided to at least one side of the base material and that contains an acrylic resin and hollow particles. The adhesive composition layer is configured to removably adhere to another adhesive layer when at least two adhesive composition layers at least contact each other and at least pressure is applied thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATIONInventors: Atsushi KATO, Hirofumi MITSUO
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Publication number: 20100009175Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable film for advertisement. In the present invention, films, to which the biodegradable polymer is applied as a cover layer having excellent printability with respect to various solvent inks or bio inks, are used as materials for indoor or outdoor advertisement, such as banners and flexes. Therefore, the present invention can provide environment-friendly biodegradable materials for advertisement, which do not discharge harmful substances during incineration, and can be easily decomposed on landfill treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: LG CHEM., LTD.Inventors: In Kee Lee, Seong Jin Kim
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Publication number: 20090324941Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a flexible elastomeric composite polyurethane skin comprising a first and a second flexible polyurethane layer obtained by spraying a first and a second polyurethane reaction mixture onto one another. The first reaction mixture is an aliphatic polyurethane reaction mixture which is free of lead and formulated to produce a polyurethane elastomer having a flexural modulus smaller than 35 MPa. The second reaction mixture is an aromatic polyurethane reaction mixture producing a polyurethane elastomer having a smaller flexural modulus. The thickness of the aliphatic polyurethane layer could be made so small with respect to the thickness of the aromatic polyurethane layer that the composite skin has an average flexural modulus smaller than 30 MPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: RECTICEL AUTOMOBIL SYSTEME GMBHInventors: Kristof Benoit, Peter De Wilde, Geert Van Houcke, Koen Vanlandschoot, Yvan Vanluchene, Hugo De Winter
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Patent number: 7638190Abstract: Material in web form intended in particular for use in a diagnostic strip and composed of a carrier material coated on one or both sides with an ultrathin coating varnish comprising at least one anionic surfactant based on a sulphosuccinic ester salt, the ultrathin coating varnish having, after drying, a coating distribution of from 5 to 100 mg/m2.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: tesa SEInventors: Ingo Neubert, Maren Klose
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Publication number: 20090317632Abstract: A method for the production of material plates made of chip- or fiber material, in particular of chipboard, LDF board, MDF board, HDF board, and OSB board, encompasses the following: providing dried chip- or fiber material, plasma-treating the dried chip- or fiber material, applying glue to the plasma treated chip- or fiber material, and compressing the chip- or fiber material that has glue applied into material plates. The invention also relates to such a material plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Herbert Ruhdorfer
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Publication number: 20090311458Abstract: A multilayer laminated material which comprises at least one layer of glass and which has improved thermal stability is distinguished in that it comprises a lower substrate layer of a plastic, a metal or a combination of plastic and metal, an intermediate layer arranged thereon and comprising a soft material or comprising a thermoplastic, a further fibrous intermediate layer comprising plastic, which is provided with a solvent-free adhesive material, and a top layer of glass. The multilayer laminated material is suitable for the installation of glass elements in the area of the electrical, the electronics and the automotive industry and for other industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.L.Inventor: Klaus Müller
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Publication number: 20090305034Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the modification of the surface of shaped parts made of plastic by treatment with a gas mixture which comprises fluorine and oxygen. The surface tension of the modified surface of the shaped part is more than 25 mN/m greater than that of a surface comprising non-modified plastic material. The ratio of the partial pressure of fluorine to the partial pressure of oxygen is 1:10 or lower and the shaped part has a fluorine occupancy of less than 0.5 ?g/cm2 as a result of the treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme Pour L'Etude et l'exploitationDes Procedes Georges ClauceInventors: Joachim Barbe, Rolf Van Bonn
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Publication number: 20090297834Abstract: Built-up roofing surfacing sheets that include a white, resin coated aluminum foil adhered to one side of an asphalt-impregnated fiberglass mat and sand adhered to the other side of the asphalt-impregnated fiberglass mat, the surfacing sheet being compliant with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 24 in effect as of Sep. 11, 2006, and methods of manufacturing the built-up roofing surfacing sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Daron J. Thomas, Randy Raines, John Hinds
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Publication number: 20090291326Abstract: A protective film is disclosed that is mainly composed of a tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C film) that is denser than a DLC film formed by a plasma CVD method and containing aggregate particles so reduced as to a necessary and sufficient level, to provide a method of manufacturing such a protective film, and to provide a magnetic recording medium comprising such a protective film. The film is mainly composed of a ta-C film formed by a filtered cathodic arc method using a cathode target of glass state carbon. A magnetic recording medium is disclosed which includes a substrate, a magnetic recording layer, and the protective film mainly composed of a ta-C film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naruhisa NAGATA
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Publication number: 20090280282Abstract: Multilayer structure comprising at least one couple (L1-L2) of adjacent layers (L1) and (L2), wherein: the layer (L1) comprises at least one polymer composition (C1) comprising: (i) at least one semi-aromatic polyamide, and (ii) at least one impact modifier (I1); the layer (L2) comprises at least one polymer composition (C2) comprising: (i) at least one un-functionalized polyolefin (PO2); (ii) at least one functionalized polyolefin (FPO2), the functionalized polyolefin comprising functional groups chosen from carboxylic groups, their esters, their anhydrides and their salts. Process for manufacturing such multilayer structure, which comprises co-extruding or co-blowmolding polymer compositions (C1) and (C2) so as to obtain one couple (L1-L2) of adjacent layers (L1) and (L2). Shaped article comprising such multilayer structure and process for manufacturing the shaped article.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, L.L.C.Inventors: James K. Doty, Alice Weimin Liu, Gregory Warkoski, Jean De Canniere
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Publication number: 20090269580Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging material, wherein a barrier layer, an adhesive layer and a sealant layer are laminated in this order, and the adhesive layer includes an acid-modified polyolefin resin that contains a (meth)acrylic acid ester component. The packaging material is preferably produced by forming on the barrier layer the adhesive layer including the acid-modified polyolefin resin that contains a (meth)acrylic acid ester component, and by subsequently laminating a molten sealant resin on the adhesive layer by extrusion lamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Kenjin Shiba, Takuma Yano, Masafumi Yamada, Takamasa Yoshino
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Publication number: 20090263653Abstract: The invention provides an optical laminate comprising an optically transparent base and a silica particle-containing antiglare layer, wherein the silica particles have a dielectric constant of less than 4.0, which optical laminate is provided with excellent optical characteristics and with suitable aggregation of silica particles even when silica particles are present in the antiglare layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Kana YAMAMOTO, Kiyoshi ITOH
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Publication number: 20090246491Abstract: It has been discovered that the properties of sheet or film materials or structures can be improved by co-extruding a polypropylene based impact copolymer core layer with at least a second polyolefin that may be a high density polyethylene (HDPE), medium density polyethylene (MDPE), linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), and/or low density polyethylene (LDPE). Improvements can include, but are not limited to, reduced haze and increased gloss. These sheet or film materials may be co-extruded with other resins or laminated with other materials after extrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventor: Leonardo Cortes
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Publication number: 20090239429Abstract: A shear panel building material that includes a first facing membrane, a core matrix disposed on a face of the first facing membrane, and a semi-rigid or rigid material attached to the core matrix. The core matrix can include microspheres having a size of about 200 microns to about 800 microns, sodium silicate, and ethylene vinyl acetate. In one aspect, the shear panel is substantially free from glue and cement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Michael D. Kipp, Dilworth L. Pugh, Michael D. Ridges, William T. McCarvill
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Publication number: 20090239020Abstract: This invention relates to a paper substrate useful as a universal release liner, as well as methods of making and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYInventors: Steven D. Schultz, Timothy J. Bradford, Kosaraju K. Mohan
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Publication number: 20090238984Abstract: A cushion for printing or a cushioning layer for printing plate manufactured using a cushioning material for printing having a storage elastic modulus (E?) of 1.0×108 Pa or greater at 20° C. and 1000 Hz enables high-speed printing while keeping a printing quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Yoko Tomita, Kei Tomeba, Hiroshi Yamada, Tadashi Shimura, Masaki Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20090220713Abstract: Disclosed herein are foam glasses and compositions comprising such foam glasses, which can be used, for example, in structural applications. The foam glass can have one or more properties, such as a density ranging from about 20 Ib/ft3 to about 100 Ib/ft3, a compressive strength of at least about 650 psi, and an alumina content of at least about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the foam glass. Also disclosed are methods for preparing foam glasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: World Minerals, Inc.Inventor: Bo Wang
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Patent number: 7575802Abstract: The present invention aims to provide coated printing papers having fast ink drying properties comparable to those of conventional newsprint, without stickiness, having good printability such as sharpness of printed images comparable to those of coated papers, as well as having the effect of decomposing harmful substances by exposure to light, especially when using penetration drying type news inks. A coated printing paper is provided, comprising a coating layer containing a pigment and an adhesive on a base paper, characterized in that a fine titanium oxide powder having a photocatalytic effect is contained in the coating layer and that the coated paper has an oil absorbency of 20 g/m2 or more under pressure and a Bekk smoothness of 75 seconds or less.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akinobu Chatani, Koji Okomori, Hiroshi Koyamoto, Hitoshi Nagao, Hirokazu Morii
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Patent number: 7566493Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising (i) a supporting medium, and (ii) a plurality of cellulose particles, having an average dry particle size of less than 10 ?m, dispersed in the supporting medium, excluding aqueous coating compositions adapted for application to paper. The invention also relates to a coating composition comprising (i) a supporting medium, and (ii) a plurality of cellulose particles, having an average dry particle size of less than 10 ?m, dispersed in the supporting medium in an amount of less than about 5 g/L. The coating compositions of the invention form coatings which have useful thermal properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignees: Worldwide Coatings IP Pty Ltd, Worldwide Fire Retardant IP Pty Ltd, Worldwide Thermal Management IP Pty LtdInventors: Alexander Stewart Richardson, John Andrew Smyth
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Publication number: 20090181249Abstract: The invention relates to paper substrates comprising vapor deposited triazine, the amount of crystalline triazine being about g/m2 or higher, and about 100 g/m2 or lower. The invention also relates to a process for making a laminate comprising at least one cured layer of melamine-formaldehyde resin and a paper, wherein a) triazine is deposited on paper with vapor deposition, to obtain a paper substrate comprising vapor deposited triazine, b) the triazine-deposited paper is either impregnated with a formaldehyde solution, or a melamine formaldehyde resin having an F/M ratio of 1.5 or higher, or the triazine-deposited paper is laid adjacent to an impregnated sheet with a melamine formaldehyde resin having an F/M ration of 1.5 or higher, or b?) one or more layers of said triazine-deposited paper are laid in a press, together with one or more other layers to have a stack of papers, and formaldehyde is injected into the press c) in such amounts that the composite F/M ratio is 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: Shahab S. Jahromi
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Publication number: 20090169878Abstract: A plaster slurry composition includes plaster, water and starch, the starch having a Brookfield viscosity of less than 60 cps at a temperature below 600 C and a Brookfield viscosity greater than 10,000 cps at a temperature of 700 C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: LAFARGE PLATRESInventors: Michel Rigaudon, Frédéric Peronnet
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Publication number: 20090169860Abstract: A high-performance foamed structure which is formed of a foamed structure having closed cells and which exhibits excellent interface adherence to an element to be sealed (i.e., a structural element to which waterproofing is to be applied) even when used for a long time in use as a waterproof sealing material, and a high-performance waterproof/watertight sealing material made of the same are provided. The closed-cell foamed rubber sheet of the present invention is characterized in that it is obtained by subjecting a foamable raw material composition composed mainly of a rubber-based resin to crosslinking treatment and foaming treatment and that it has an apparent density of from 30 to 100 kg/m3 as measured in accordance with JIS K7222 and a compression set of 60% or less as measured under the conditions of 70° C. for 24 hours in accordance with JIS K6262.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Takahashi Katsunori, Hyoudou Shunji, Shimamoto Michio, Uchida Kazuho
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Publication number: 20090151083Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for removing dye released from laundry into the wash water, and for removing limescale, comprising a substrate made of natural and/or synthetic fabric, natural and/or synthetic non-woven fabric and paper, at least one “dye scavenging” additive selected from: cationic heterocyclic polymers, proteins, chitin, chitosan, polyvinylamine (PVA), polyethylenimine (PEI), acrylic polymers, vinyl polymers, polyamine-N-oxide and at least one calcium and magnesium ion sequestrant additive selected from: polyacrylate, polyphosphonate and an EDTA salt. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining said material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Vittorio Orlandi, Andrea Agostini, Franscesco Maurizio Orlandini, Paola Curi, Raffaella Meregalli
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Publication number: 20090155612Abstract: Building panels with a homogenous decorative surface having a wear layer comprising fibres, binders and wear resistant particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Valinge Innovation Belgium BVBAInventors: Darko Pervan, Kent Lindgren, Jan Jacobsson, Niclas Hakansson, Eddy Boucke, Goran Ziegler
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Publication number: 20090155556Abstract: There is provided a sheet for food extraction using no chemical such as a chemical binder or a paper-making aid, using an adhesive composite fiber as a raw material, exerting no influence on the global environment, being excellent in safety to the human body and sanitation, and satisfying performance such as bag-making processability, heat stability, uniformity in texture, extraction properties and prevention of powder leakage, by an air-laid sheet for food extraction produced by preparing a fiber web (1), by an air-laid process, which mainly comprises a heat-adhesive composite fiber (A) having a fineness of 1.0 to 4.5 dt wherein a sheath component as a low-melting component of a sheath-core type composite fiber or a low-melting component of a side-by-side type composite fiber has a melting point of 110 to 170° C., and performing interfiber bonding by heating to achieve integration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: KINSEI SEISHI CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasuji Yasumitsu, Osamu Sannomiya, Atsuko Oishi, Yasuyuki Yamazaki