Abstract: This invention relates to paperboard packages or cartons suitable for distributing, marketing and heating prepared food products. Such structures of this type, generally, include a coating which is mass stable below 400.degree. F., has chloroform-soluble extractives not exceeding 0.5 mg/in..sup.2 of a food contact surface when exposed to a food simulating solvent of 150.degree. F. for two hours and is flexible enough to withstand conventional scoring in a cross-direction with a 2 point male rule and a 0.062 inch channel while sustaining a crack length ratio of no greater than 0.1 and exhibits resistance to blocking when stacked under a load at ambient conditions of 0.5 lbs/sq. in or greater.

Abstract: Paperboard lids for containers comprising of a paperboard substrate, a coating of particulate minerals, a printed layer, and a radiation cured overprint varnish wherein the overprint varnish is mass stable and heat resistant above 325.degree. F. and does not distort or stick during platen heat sealing.

Abstract: A hollow and cylindrical laminated molded product which is constituted by mutually overlapped joining of edge sides in a longitudinal direction of at least one or more elongated laminated articles formed by layered lamination of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin plates containing reinforcing fibers of not less than 30% and not more than 85% in volume content, and a method of producing the above-mentioned laminated molded product using a simple molding tool.

Abstract: A coated microcapillary column for high performance electrophoresis is disclosed. A preferred microcapillary includes a fused silica capillary column, the inner surface of the column having an interconnected polymeric coating of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based polymer covalently attached to the column wall by Si--O--Si bonds. The resulting coated microcapillary column has good hydrolytic and pH stability and minimizes electroosmotic flow and interactions between sample components and the capillary wall. Also disclosed are a method of forming a polymeric coating layer for any surface by polymerizing the appropriate organic compounds in an organic solvent and a method of forming a column with a hydrophilic polymeric coating by directly converting an attached hydrophobic polymeric coating material to a hydrophilic polymeric coating material.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises a hydrogenated NBR, zinc dimethacrylate, zinc diacrylate, or an admixture thereof, an epoxy compound and an organic peroxide vulcanizer. A hose is also provided, comprising an inner tube, a reinforcement layer and an outer tube, at least the inner tube being formed from the above rubber composition.

Abstract: A high barrier, multilayer laminate is disclosed that is suitable for forming packages that contain oxygen sensitive products. The laminate material comprises a first layer including biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate, a second layer of a high barrier oxide material disposed exterior to the first layer, and a third layer of an adhesive material disposed interior to the first layer and joining the first layer to a fourth coextruded multilayer material. The fourth coextruded multilayer material comprises from exterior to interior: i) a first layer of a polyethylene material, ii) an oxygen scavenging layer comprising a polyethylene and an oxygen scavenger material, wherein the oxygen scavenging layer is disposed interior to the first layer of the polyethylene material, and iii) a second layer of the polyethylene material disposed interior to the oxygen scavenging layer. A further laminate structure suitable for forming a package containing an oxygen sensitive product is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for use in forming an adhesive layer and a heat-transfer label including such an adhesive layer. In one embodiment, the label is designed for use on silane-treated glass containers of the type that are subjected to pasteurization conditions. The label includes a support portion and a transfer portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion. The support portion includes a sheet of paper overcoated with a release layer of polyethylene. The transfer portion includes an organic solvent-soluble phenoxy protective lacquer layer, an organic solvent-soluble polyester ink layer over the protective lacquer layer, and an acrylic adhesive layer over the ink layer. The adhesive layer is formed by depositing onto the ink layer, e.g., by gravure printing, a composition comprising a water-based acrylic resin dispersion or emulsion, isopropyl alcohol and water, and then evaporating the volatile components of the composition to leave an acrylic film.

Abstract: A hot melt carpet seaming tape and a method of installation are effective to minimize seam peaking at carpet joints. A seaming iron used in the installation has a grooved base plate and connected liquid channels which accomplish seam welding of carpet backings at the seam. As the two carpet edges come together behind the iron, the backings are seam welded by the liquid adhesive in a butt joint, adding significant strength to the seam in the carpet. The carpet seaming tape has a narrow hot melt adhesive strip, preferably less than two inches wide. When the carpet seaming tape is used in conjunction with seam welding (seam sealing), with hot melt adhesive applied between the edges of the carpet backings, the assembled carpeting when stretched will not tend to peak significantly at the seam.

Abstract: Thermosetting compositions with improved latency are obtained by addition of a molten aromatic polyamine type curing agent to a liquid epoxy resin followed by cooling the mixture, causing the curing agent to form a suspension of fine particles in the epoxy resin by recrystallisation thereof. The compositions obtained can be used for the manufacture of prepregs with high latency for their use in processes requiring intermediate steps at 80.degree. C. over several hours.

Abstract: Woven or non-woven fabric, in particular for the manufacture of prepregs especially for the manufacture of structural components in the aviation industry, manufactured of fibers, preferably carbon fibers having an elasticity modulus in excess of 80 000 N/mm.sup.2, preferably of 200 000 N/mm.sup.2 and a specific gravity of preferably 1,5 g/cm.sup.3, and not more than 2,1 g/cm.sup.3, wherein the fibers are composed of mono-filaments, and the fibers and therefore also the fabrics have been pressed flat, preferably calendered. In order to produce a woven or non-woven fabric which is mechanically particularly strong and yet can be manufactured economically, each fiber is composed of at least 2000, preferably 3000 individual mono-filaments (3K=200 tex=200 g/1000 m). The woven or non-woven fabric is preferably used for the manufacture of prepregs and henceforth for lightweight structural components especially for the aviation industry and in particular for overhead luggage compartments.

Abstract: A material consisting of a hydrophobic material having a metallic, ceramic or glass surface which has been modified by exposing the surface to a glow discharge plasma to activate the surface, followed by exposing the activated surface to one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and irradiating the surface with gamma or electron beam radiation to induce polymerization thereon of the monomer(s) so as to form a hydrophilic polymeric coating on the surface of an article.

Abstract: The invention presents a new use for modified polypropylene films, wherein the films are cold sealable for heat sensitive packaging operations. The films comprise in the following order: a cold seal cohesive layer, a core layer, and a cold seal release layer comprising a mixture of about 1 to 80% by weight butene-propylene copolymer and about 99 to 20% by weight butylene-ethylene copolymer.

Abstract: An absorbent packet for absorbing water vapor. The absorbent packet comprises a gas permeable, multi-layered packaging material which absorbs water vapor, but does not permit liquid water within the packet from flowing back through the packaging material, wherein the packaging material preferably comprises a microporous film, a gas permeable film and a binder to bind the microporous film to the gas permeable film, and an absorbent material incorporated between the layers of the multi-layered packaging material. This absorbent packet is particularly useful for absorbing water vapor in shipping containers where changes in the atmospheric conditions result in variable relative humidity in the shipping container.

Abstract: An adhesive device, featuring a target element, absorptive of electromagnetic waves, contiguous with a heat-activatable adhesive material, shaped into an article having a mathematically smooth perimeter, will facilitate a quick, neat, easy and secure assembly of associated component pieces or manufactured articles. Exposing the device to electromagnetic waves will produce heat energy which will activate the adhesive material and result in the bonding of the associated component pieces. This adhesive device is particularly beneficial when used within or between pieces to be assembled that are substantially transparent to electromagnetic waves.

Abstract: An optically variable article comprising of a substrate and at least one non-overlapping pair of optically variable structures on the surface of the substrate, the optically variable structures having the same color at one angle of incidence and different colors at all other angles of incidence. The optically variable structures are formed from optically variable pigments, optically variable opaque foils, or optically variable multilayer thin film interference stacks.

Abstract: An insensitive composite pressure vessel for containing an energetic compound includes at least two fibers having different temperature resistance characteristics. A dynamic fiber loses a substantial portion of its tensile strength at a transformation temperature which is preferably substantially less than the combustion temperature of the energetic compound, whereas a stable fiber retains substantially all of its tensile strength at temperatures exceeding the transformation temperature. Hence, a pressure vessel formed of dynamic fibers and stable fibers has sufficient burst strength to resist operating pressures under normal conditions. The vessel loses strength and develops additional orifices to vent combustion products from the energetic compound in the event of an external fire, thereby allowing unintentionally ignited rocket motors to burn substantially in place.

Abstract: A doubly-packaged easily oxidizable article and a process for packaging the article are provided, wherein the deterioration of the easily oxidizable article during heat sterilization or storage is prevented. A hermetically sealed plastic vessel filled with an easily oxidizable article is double-packaged in a flexible packaging bag. The bag is made of a plastic layer having heat-sealing characteristics, an inorganic oxide layer and a plastic layer laminated in order from the inside to the outside.

Abstract: An anchor-fixing capsule comprising a crushable capsule, and a hardenable resin component and a powdery or granular hardener component with which the crushable capsule is filled, said hardenable resin component being separated from said hardener component by a separation layer, wherein said hardenable resin component and said hardener component are each alternately disposed in two or more layers, which provides uniform good mixing of the hardenable resin component and the hardener component in driving an anchor, resulting in good adhesive strength of the anchor.

Abstract: A long tubular article characterized by having a smooth surface and a substantially uniform wall thickness in the circumferential direction and the longitudinal direction and by being produced by injection molding a thermoplastic resin and a method for the injection molding.

Abstract: A holographic article and method for forming permits the party producing the final document to print the holographic image directly on the final document thereby permitting such party to retain and maintain control of its own embossing shim on which the hologram has been formed and which is utilized for embossing the holographic image on the document. A film upon which a holographic image can be directly stamped upon the final document includes a layer of metal having a thickness in the range of 20 millimicrons to 100 millimicrons, a lacquer coating having a thickness in the range of 0.5 microns to 3 microns and a heat activatible adhesive. The metal layer lacquer coating and heat activatible adhesive are caused to be adhered to the substrate forming the final document during a stamping operation which releases said metal layer, lacquer coating and heat activatible adhesive from a plastic carrier film to which had initially been applied.

Abstract: A network interface device includes a weatherable enclosure having injection molded, die cast, or stamped top and bottom cap portions and a body portion which is extruded. The injection molded portions are fabricated from a polymer, such as polyvinyl chloride, with a higher melt index than the grade of polymer used to fabricate the body portion. The body portion has top and bottom openings adapted to receive the top and bottom cap portions. The network interface electrical components are enclosed within the housing.

Abstract: An article having a scuff resistant lustrous coating. The article comprises a vitreous surface with an inorganic based luster pigment layer bonded to the vitreous surface. An organic layer covers the luster pigment layer to provide the scuff resistant coating. In one specific embodiment, the article is a glass container having the scuff resistant coating of the present invention.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced composite cylindrical form formed by winding up unidirectional prepreg sheets around a mandrel according to such four patterns as to set the fiber winding angles of the resulting layers thereof at 0.degree., 90.degree., 40.degree. to 50.degree., and -40.degree. to -50.degree. with the longer direction thereof, and then heat-curing said layers of said prepreg sheets.

Abstract: A thermal transfer foil (4) on which the following layer are stacked is superimposed on one side of a base film (4a), approximately 12 .mu.m to 25 .mu.m thick, relative to a substrate (11), such as a metal plate, comprising a timepiece face plate: a separable processing layer (4b), approximately 0.02 .mu.m thick; a transparent protective coloring layer (4c), approximately 2 .mu.m thick; and a reflection layer (4d), approximately 0.03 .mu.m to 0.05 .mu.m thick; as well as a thermoplastic resin layer (4e). Then, the base film (4a) is peeled off the thermal transfer foil (4), and then heat-pressed using a mold (21). Fine relief-and-indentation patterns are provided on the pressing surface (22) of the mold (21), which are transferred to the protective coloring layer (4c), the reflection layer (4d), and the thermoplastic resin layer (4e).

Abstract: A plastic vessel has a barrier coating comprising sequentially arranged barrier layers of organic polymer and of inorganic oxides, nitrides or oxynitrides. The barrier coating preferably has at least two inorganic barrier layers. The thickness of the inorganic barrier layers lies between 2 and 300 nm and the thickness of the organic barrier layer lies between 2 and 1000 nm. The total thickness of the layer packet should not exceed 0.1 mm.

Abstract: A mineral fiber (e.g. fiberglass) thermal insulation batt is disclosed wherein a base mineral fiber layer is impregnated with a two-layer layering system so as to produce a batt which is substantially vapor impermeable with a perm vapor rating less than about one. The first layer of the layering system is of a low melt material while the second layer is of a high melt material, the first layer being sandwiched between the base insulating layer and the second layer, and functioning to bond the layering system to the base. In certain embodiments, the first layer includes quick blooming ethyl vinyl acetate (e.g. from about 10-25%) and a low density (e.g. 22-26 lbs. per cubic foot) polyethylene, and the second layer includes high density (e.g. 28-38 lbs. per cubic foot) polyethylene. The resulting insulation batt is vapor impermeable, less susceptible to cold-crack, easier to manufacture, a better fire retardant, more durable, and easier to handle.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced resin pipes and pipe fittings have a structural pipe wall formed from helically wound reinforcing fiber that is bonded together with a polymer resin. An intermediate layer is disposed around the structural pipe wall, and a fiber-reinforced layer is disposed around the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer is formed from material selected from the group consisting of impact attenuating and impact absorbing materials. The fiber-reinforced resin layer comprises layers of helically wound reinforcing fiber bonded together with a polymer resin. The materials selected to form the fiber-reinforced resin layer can be the same or different from that used to form the structural pipe wall. The pipe may comprise a single intermediate and fiber-reinforced layer disposed around the structural pipe wall, or may comprise an impact resistant jacket disposed around the structural pipe wall, wherein the jacket is made up of alternating intermediate and fiber-reinforced resin layers.

Abstract: A heat sensitive jacket label for a battery is disclosed. It comprises a base made of a heat-shrinking film, a metal layer provided on a back surface of the base, a heat-resistant insulating layer provided on the metal layer, and a heat sensitive adhesive on the insulating layer. The base heat-shrinks at a temperature at least 15.degree. C. higher than a temperature for effecting adhesion of the heat sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: The fuel hose of this invention is a fuel hose comprising a tubular fluororesin inner ply and, as laminated onto the peripheral surface thereof, a thermoplastic resin or rubber outer ply, the tubular fluororesin inner ply having been molded from a fluororesin with an F/C ratio, i.e. ratio of the number of fluorine atoms (F) to the number of carbon atoms (C), of not greater than 1.6 and the peripheral surface layer of the fluororesin inner ply having been modified into the following treated layer (A).(A) a layer with a distribution of oxygen atoms and having an F/C ratio, i.e. ratio of the number of fluorine atoms (F) to the number of carbon atoms (C), of not greater than 1.12 and an O/C ratio, i.e. ratio of the number of oxygen atoms (O) to the number of carbon atoms (C), of not less than 0.08.

Abstract: A fusible adhesive sheet includes a heat-sensitive substrate having a geometrical configuration of intersecting diagonal lines with diamond-shaped voids between the lines. A lattice of pressure-sensitive adhesive is positioned on the substrate and has intersecting diagonal lines with diamond-shaped voids in between the lines in a pattern different from that for the substrate. Removable release liners are provided. In another form, the lattice work of pressure-sensitive adhesive is on a solid substrate of heat-sensitive adhesive. To make the heat-fusible sheet, the heat-sensitive adhesive is fed into the nip between a gravure roller and elastic surfaced roller. The surface of the gravure roller is provided with a series of valleys. The pressure-sensitive adhesive in liquid form is applied to the surface of the gravure roller and deposited onto the heat-sensitive adhesive and cured with heat.

Abstract: The storable glass tube sealed on both sides contains the two components of a two-component adhesive and fibers or chips incorporated therein in separate sections which are in immediate contact, being located in said glass tube such that there are portions of both components present at as many as possible intersecting planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said glass tube.

Abstract: Sealable liquid-tight containers and methods for economically manufacturing such containers for storing and dispensing substances and any other purposes for which conventional sealable liquid-tight containers are utilized. The containers are readily and economically formed from mixtures of hydraulically settable binders such as hydraulic cement, gypsum and clay with water. Appropriate additives can also be added to the mixture which impart desired characteristics and properties to both the mixture and the hardened containers. The mixtures can be utilized to form containers by various methods. One method involves forming the containers without substantial mixing of the mixture, compacting the mixture and hydrating the mixture. Other methods involve molding the mixture, extruding the mixture and forming sheets from the mixture to be converted into containers. The components may also be dried, coated, lined, laminated and/or receive printing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorine-contained resin molded articles having antistatic property, and specifically, the invention relates to fluorine-contained resin molded articles which exhibit good antistatic effect while maintaining properties inherent in the fluorine-contained resin and are fouled very little, owing to the provision of an antistatic layer of a fluorine-contained resin of which the surface resistivity is adjusted to be not larger than 10.sup.13 .OMEGA. by making present the ion-exchange groups on the surface layer of a base material composed of a fluorine-contained resin which does not substantially contain ion-exchange group.

Abstract: A method of making an object wherein known sheets having a curable prim receiving coating (epoxy and polyamide particles) on one surface and pressure-sensitive adhesive on the other surface (normally used for attaching the printed and cured sheet to a wall or other surface) are wrapped around the object to be marked and the overlapping ends of the sheet are temporarily secured by an overlap bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the curable coating. Subsequent curing of the coating fixes the indicia printed thereon and cures the bond to fix the sheet in position. Preferably, the pressure-sensitive adhesive (e.g. acrylic polymer will interact with the curable coating on curing.

Abstract: A composite deposited film including (A) a polymeric film substrate; (B) a deposit of an inorganic material formed on at least one side of the polymeric film substrate (A); and (C) a water-resistant film laminated on the deposit (B) and formed from a mixture containing a polycarboxylic acid or a partially neutralized product thereof and a saccharide in a weight ratio of 95:5 to 20:80 is provided. A production process of a composite deposited film, which includes the steps of forming a deposit (B) of an inorganic material on at least one side of a polymeric film substrate (A); casting a solution of a mixture containing a polycarboxylic acid or a partially neutralized product thereof and a saccharide in a weight ratio of 95:5 to 20:80 on the deposit (B); drying the mixture to form a film; and then subjecting the resultant dry film to a heat treatment at a temperature not lower than 100.degree. C. (373 K), thereby forming a water-resistant film (C) on the deposit (B), is also provided.

Abstract: A radome structure has an outer first layer of a fiber-reinforced composite material of quartz fibers in a noncrystalline cured oligomeric cyanate ester pre-polymer. A second layer of a syntactic foam underlies and is bonded to the first layer. A third layer of the same fiber-reinforced composite material (although possibly of different thickness) underlies and is bonded to the second layer. A fourth layer of the syntactic foam underlies and is bonded to the third layer. A fifth layer of the same fiber-reinforced composite material (preferably of the same thickness as the first layer) underlies and is bonded to the fourth layer. The structure is formed by layup of the first layer inside a female mold, and successively shaping the remaining layers and tacking them to each preceding layer. The shell produced in this manner can be joined to conforming shells.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to shrink film compositions having improved properties, particularly improved shrink range, optics, toughness, (low) shrink force, (low) extractables and the like. More specifically, the improved shrink films of the present invention are directed to alloys or combinations comprising precise combinations of "narrow, substantially singular" melting point polyethylene with a higher melting point (by at least about 10.degree. C.), polyethylene.

Abstract: Containers incorporating a hydraulically settable structural matrix including a hydraulically settable binder such as cement for use in the storing, dispensing, and/or packaging of food and beverage products are disclosed. The disposable and nondisposable food and beverage articles of manufacture have high tensile, compressive, and flexural strengths, and are lightweight, insulative (if desired), inexpensive, and more environmentally compatible than those currently used. These disposable containers and cups are particularly useful for dispensing hot and cold food and beverages in the fast food restaurant environment. The structural matrix of the food and beverage containers includes a hydraulic cement paste (formed from the reaction of water with, e.g., a portland-type cement) preferably in combination with a rheology-modifying plasticizer, such as methylhydroxyethylcellulose, various aggregate materials, and fibrous materials, which provide desired properties at a cost which is economical.

Abstract: A main body of a hollow cylindrical member is formed of a wound preimpregnation sheet made of reinforcing fibers impregnated with synthetic resins. A synthetic resins layer with a metallic member is provided onto an outer periphery of the main body for reinforcing and/or decorative property. The metallic member is in the form of a thin film bonded to an outer periphery of the synthetic resins layer or a net-like metallic member embedded in the layer.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin structure comprising a thermoplastic resin and reinforcing fibers, having a ratio (Lw/Ln) of the number average fiber length (Ln) to the weight average fiber length (Lw) of the uniformly dispersed reinforcing fibers of 1.1 to 5, and having a weight average fiber length of 1.0 mm to 200 mm as well as a process and extruder for the production thereof.

Abstract: An adhesion structure in which the gel of an acrylic plastisol is strongly adhered to the metallic base material, featuring excellent resistance against corrosion and exhibiting small whitening tendency even under severe conditions for treatment with hot water such as retort processing, and a method of producing the same structure. The acrylic plastisol is applied onto the metallic base material or onto the metallic base material having an organic coating provided with a layer of a thermosetting resin which contains a bisphenol-type epoxy resin and a phenolic resin at a weight ratio of from 99:1 to 85:15, and is gelled by heating and is, at the same time, adhered to the base material via the thermosetting resin layer. The acrylic plastisol is gelled and is strongly adhered onto the thermosetting resin layer within short periods of time. The obtained adhesion structure exhibits excellent resistance against peeling, corrosion and retorting.

Abstract: A pigmented ink composition comprising a radiation curable component and a pyrrolopyrrol or isoindolinone pigment; a method for decorating a substrate with the pigmented ink compositions; and a method for decorating a substrate with hot stamping foil and the pigmented ink compositions.

Abstract: A main body of a hollow cylindrical member is formed of a wound preimpregnation sheet made of reinforcing fibers impregnated with synthetic resins. A synthetic resins layer with a metallic member is provided onto an outer periphery of the main body for reinforcing and/or decorative property. The metallic member is in the form of a thin film bonded to an outer periphery of the synthetic resins layer or a net-like metallic member embedded in the layer.

Abstract: Articles of manufacture fashioned from sheets having a hydraulically settable matrix are disclosed, particularly food containers, beverage containers and packaging containers. Suitable compositions are prepared by mixing together a hydraulic binder, water, and appropriate additives (such as aggregates, fibers, and rheology-modifying agents) which impart predetermined properties so that a sheet formed therefrom has the desired performance criteria. Hydraulically settable sheets are formed from the mixture by extrusion, then calendering the sheets using a set of rollers and then drying the sheets in an accelerated manner to substantially harden the sheets. The resulting hydraulically settable sheets may have properties substantially similar to sheets made from presently used materials like paper, cardboard, polystyrene, or plastic.

Abstract: Heat-reflective and protective sleeving is provided which has both an interior and an exterior convoluted profile. The sleeving includes layers of polymeric material, insulative material and reflective material which is assembled together into the convoluted profiles. A method and apparatus are provided for manufacturing the convoluted sleeving by wrapping a fabric-backed foil over a convoluted polymeric tubing while pushing the laminate into the grooves and over the crests of the convoluted profile of the polymeric tubing. In the preferred arrangement which is shown, this procedure is facilitated by the use of a plurality of worm gears that rotate substantially in unison in order to pull the convoluted polymeric tubing through an area defined by the worm gears, while simultaneously forming the convolutions in the laminate at the same time that the laminate is engaged with the external convoluted surface of the polymeric tubing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic film including at least one ethylene copolymer, which film is capable of being sealed by a high-frequency current. The film is characterized by its inclusion of a sufficient quantity of at least one N,N'-ethylenebisamide in order to obtain a high-frequency sealing time not exceeding 1 second. The films thus sealed are especially useful for packaging.

Abstract: This invention relates to paperboard packages or cartons suitable for distributing, marketing and heating prepared food products. Such structures of this type, generally, include a coating which is mass stable below 400.degree. F., has chloroform-soluble extractives not exceeding 0.5 mg/in..sup.2 of a food contact surface when exposed to a food simulating solvent of 150.degree. F. for two hours and is flexible enough to withstand conventional scoring in a cross-direction with a 2 point male rule and a 0.062 inch channel while sustaining a crack length ratio of no greater than 0.1.

Abstract: An article (2) in which at least part of a surface (8) of a polymeric element has an embossed pattern (6). The article may be either heat-recoverable or non-heat-recoverable. If the article is heat-recoverable, when heated the article recovers and the embossed surface becomes substantially smooth. The change in surface texture can be used to indicate that sufficient heat has been applied to the article to achieve adequate recovery and/or to adequately melt an attached adhesive layer (10). In another embodiment, the article (2) is in the form of a patch (14) which can be used to secure the opposing longitudinal edges of heat-recoverable article which is in the form of a wraparound sheet.

Abstract: Hydraulically settable mixtures and methods for extruding such mixtures into a variety of objects which are form-stable in the green state are disclosed. High green strength is achieved by increasing the yield stress of the mixture while maintaining adequate extrudability. Optimizing the particle packing density while including a deficiency of water yields a hydraulically settable mixture which will flow under pressures typically associated with the extrusion of clay or plastic. In addition, a rheology-modifying agent can be added to increase the yield stress of the mixture while not significantly increasing the viscosity. The desired strength properties and other performance criteria of the final hardened extruded product are controlled by adding aggregates, fibers, a hydraulically settable binder, water, and other admixtures.

Abstract: Cementitious containers which have a cementitious structural matrix for use in the packaging, storing, partitioning, and/or shipping of goods. The containers are manufactured from cementitious materials in order to be strong, durable, tough, lightweight, cushioning, insulative, inexpensive, and more environmentally compatible than those currently used in packaging, storing, and/or shipping goods. The cementitious structural matrix of the containers includes a hydraulic cement paste (formed from the reaction of water with, e.g., a portland cement) in combination with a rheology-modifying plasticizer, such as methylhydroxyethylcellulose. Preferred embodiments may also in include various aggregate materials, fibrous materials, and air voids, which add the necessary strength while making the product lightweight, and which can provide insulative properties (if desired) at a cost which is economically justified in comparison to conventional paper and polystyrene products.