Abstract: A superconductor for mitigating the effects of local current disruptions in a superconducting filament. The superconductor comprises superconducting filaments covered by a medium in electrical communication with the filaments. The covering medium has anisotropic conductivity, the conductivity in a direction substantially aligned with the filaments being selected to stabilize the superconductor near the critical temperature, and the conductivity of the covering in a direction substantially perpendicular to the filaments being selected to permit controlled current sharing between the filaments, especially when a filament is compromised, while simultaneously limiting alternating current (ac) losses. In various embodiments, the covering comprises a wire mesh having longitudinal wires made of a first material having a first conductivity, and transverse wires made of a second material having a second conductivity, different from the first conductivity.

Abstract: A polypropylene film comprising 70-90 wt. % polymer (a), 2-10 wt. % polymer (b), 2-10 wt. % polymer (c) and 3-20 wt. % polymer (d) and having a haze of 8-30% (wherein the polymer (a) is a block copolymer prepared by producing a polymer part (component a1) by polymerizing in a first step monomers composed mainly of propylene in the absence of an inert solvent and producing an ethylene/propylene copolymer part (component a2) in a second step by polymerization subsequently carried out in a gas phase; the polymer (b) is an ethylene-based polymer having a density of 0.91-0.97 g/cm3 and a melt flow rate of 5-30 g/10 min; the polymer (c) is an ethylene/?-olefin random copolymer having a density of 0.86-0.90 g/cm3 and a melt flow rate of 0.3-5 g/10 min; and the polymer (d) comprises two or more propylene-based polymers different in molecular weight from each other).

Abstract: A glass container storing unit in which the bottom section of a conical first glass container is stored is supported on one base of a cylindrical motor storing unit in which a motor stored, with a rotation axis. A second glass container in the shape of a Welsh onion flower is attached to the other base of the motor storing unit. Negatively charged metallic silicon is sealed in the first glass container and second glass container. The pointed section of the first glass container is pressed against a human body by rotating the first glass container with the rotation axis.

Abstract: Multilayer film webs having a layer of an oxygen-permeable composition that is a blend of i) an organic acid or organic acid salt, ii) a copolymer of a) ethylene, b) an C3 to C8 ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and optionally c) an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate comonomer, where greater than 70% of the total acid moieties of (i) plus (ii) are neutralized to the corresponding metal salts, and iii) at least one additional ethylene-containing polymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene homopolymers and ethylene copolymers other than ethylene acid copolymers and ionomers are used to form packaging materials in a process in which a packaging structure is provided that includes the multilayer film web, a vacuum is applied to the packaging structure, and the perimeters of the film web layers are heat sealed.

Abstract: A container includes an image layer, and a main body; the main body is formed in a mold by means of carrying out an injection molding process while the image layer is held in the mold; thus, the main body will be directly joined to the image layer as soon as it is formed in the mold; the image layer includes an inner soft material layer, and it has veins formed thereon, which are deep owing to the existence of the inner soft material layer; images are printed on the image layer after the veins have been formed on the image layer.

Abstract: A reclosable packaging comprising a packaging tray that is made of a multilayer film and a lid which is made of a multilayer film. The tray and the lid are joined together in the edge area of the packaging tray via a sealing seam. The multilayer film of the packaging tray or lid is provided with a contact adhesive layer and a migration barrier layer having a thickness of preferably <2 ?m.

Abstract: A multilayered flexible laminate is disclosed that includes a first lamina having a inlet channel; a second lamina having a outlet channel; the first and second laminas joined to one another about an unbonded valve region having open and closed orientations; wherein the inlet channel and the outlet channels are in gaseous communication when the valve region is in the open orientation.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing compositions in blister packages using complex aluminum substrate materials, wherein said complex aluminum substrate materials comprise an intermediate aluminum layer, and first and second outer layers, wherein the material of the first outer layer differs from that of the second outer layer, and the flexural rigidity of the first outer layer differs from that of the second outer layer by 0-30%.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (CO), a portion of the reservoir being formed by a laminated film (O; O?) defining a front face (A) and a rear face (B) and comprising a plurality of layers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 1?, 2?, 3?, 4?, 5?, 6?, 7?), a front layer (1; 1?) forming the front face (A) and a rear layer (7; 7?) forming the rear face (B), the front layer (1; 1?) being transparent and comprising a sealing material, such that the laminated film can be sealed to another element, the dispenser being characterized in that one of the layers, other than the front layer (1; 1?), is a front decorative layer (2; 2?) that is visible through the front layer (1; 1?), the fluid, and the reservoir.

Abstract: Multilayered laminate films for food packaging applications which comprise at least: (a) a layer of oriented or nonoriented polyester terephthalate or oriented or nonoriented polypropylene, (b) a layer comprising at least one metal, and (c) a layer comprising at least one additive suitable for incidental food contact which provides protection against corrosion to a layer containing at least one metal is described.

Abstract: Biodegradable aliphatic thermoplastic polyesters useful for the production of several types of articles such as films, sheets, nets, expanded molded products, and the like, and process for their production.

Abstract: An article, such as a polymeric film, sachet, purge control pad, or label, includes a sulfur scavenger. In some embodiments, an oxygen scavenger is also included. A method includes providing an article, including a sulfur scavenger and an oxygen scavenger; and subjecting the article to a dosage of actinic radiation effective to trigger the oxygen scavenger. A method of reducing the sulfur content of a package containing a food product includes either (1) providing a film including a layer including a zinc ionomer, and a layer including an oxygen scavenger; packaging the food product in the film; and storing the package for at least 24 hours; or (2) providing the food product at a temperature of ?40° F.; providing a film including a layer including a sulfur scavenger; packaging the food product in the film; and storing the package for at least 24 hours.

Abstract: A multi-layer thermoformable, translucent pharmaceutical and food packaging film consisting of a core layer of 100 to 1000 microns thickness of food grade poly vinyl chloride [PVC], devoid of plasticizers having vinyl monomer less than 1 ppm and a global migration of additives less than 60 ppm; and a metallized layer of thickness 0.02 to 2 microns provided at least on one side of the said core layer and at least one 0 to 250 microns thick food and pharmaceutical grade polymeric layer provided at least on one side of the core layer.

Abstract: A film comprising a polyethylene composition, the polyethylene composition in one embodiment comprising a high molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 50,000 amu and a low molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight of less than 50,000 amu; the polyethylene composition possessing a density of between 0.940 and 0.970 g/cm3, and an I21 value of less than 20 dg/min; characterized in that the polyethylene composition extrudes at an advantageously high specific throughput at an advantageously low melt temperature, and wherein the film has a gel count of less than 100.

Abstract: A microwave susceptible insulated packaging material includes a thermal insulating layer, which may be a fiberfill batt. The insulating layer is laminated to at least one layer of a co-extruded film which has been coated on one surface with a microwave susceptible material, such as aluminum or aluminum coated with a food-safe contacting polymer sealant. The packaging material can be used to form a container, such as a pouch, or as a label or as a lining for a container. The packaging material may be coated also with a printable coating material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavored nut formulation comprising deep fat fried/dry roasted cashew kernels/peanuts/almonds in the range of 90–98%, salt 1.5–3.0%, oleoresin 1.0–3.0% diluted with 8–12 folds of absolute ethyl alcohol and a process of preparing a flavored nut formulation.

Abstract: A multilayer packaging film, package and process for aseptic packaging applications. The multilayer packaging film includes (a) an inner sealant layer comprising a olefin polymer having a Vicat Softening Point greater than 90° C.; (b) an oxygen barrier layer; and (c) an outer layer comprising a polymeric layer selected from olefin polymers and polyester homopolymers or copolymers having a silicone or other hydrogen peroxide resistant exterior coating, said outer layer having a Vicat Softening Point greater than 90° C.

Abstract: The invention is a coating and a method for applying coatings to fiber reinforced composite materials. A first polymeric layer, free of fibers and particulate, coats a fiber reinforced polymer substrate. The first layer joins the fiber reinforced polymer substrate to a second polymeric layer. The second polymeric layer contains a polymeric matrix and a particulate within the polymeric matrix. Finally, at least one thermally sprayed material coats the second polymeric layer to form an adherent multi-layer coating attached to the fiber reinforced.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing an oxygen-absorbing agent, wherein a resin matrix of the thermoplastic resin composition is substantially non-compatible and is composed of a blend of thermoplastic resins or elastomers, and the non-compatible thermoplastic resins and elastomers are present as a non-uniformly distributed structure in the resin matrix. The packaging container or cap of this invention suppresses the lowering of flavor retention incident to the dissolving out of the oxygen absorbing agent or its oxidation product even after retorting sterilization. The preservability of the contents and flavor retention can be achieved for a long period of time. According to a preferred embodiment, the oxygen absorbing speed can be increased. After storage for a long time, or after heat sterilization, a rugged state does not occur. There can be formed the oxygen-absorbing resin composition and the packaging container having excellent outer appearance.

Abstract: A sealing medium for composite packaging materials, in particular for packaging transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) with volatile active ingredients such as nicotine, is characterized in that it is a heat sealing lacquer which is in the form of a liquid phase for application of extremely thin sealing layers in the printing process for example to partial areas of composite packaging materials.

Abstract: A laminate for gum packaging is defined. The laminate includes a metal layer, a polymer layer, a paper layer, and an electron beam cured coating. The laminate provides as good or better barrier properties as a conventional laminate for gum packaging. However, the laminate has “reacted-in” slip agents in the electron beam cured coating, thereby avoiding the common problems of slip agent migration. Further, the laminate of the invention is more economical to produce than is the conventional laminate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealant film having at least two layers including a base layer (X) and a sealant layer (Y) as essential constituents, the base layer (X) comprising a resin composition (AA) which comprises 50 to 98% by weight of a polyolefin resin (A) and 2 to 50% by weight of a tackifier (B), the sealant layer (Y) comprising a polyolefin resin composition (BB), wherein the polyolefin resin (A) is an ethylene polymer (A1) and/or a propylene polymer (A2). Since the sealant film has an excellent balance between heat-sealing properties and easy peel properties, it does not suffer angel hair (nappy phenomenon) even at a lower sealing strength and has good appearance after peeling. The film can be favorably used for forming a food packaging container.

Abstract: A heat-reflective protective sleeve includes a substrate (10) and a sheet of reflective material (20) fixed on the substrate (10). The substrate (10) is elastically deformable from a non-operating position and the sheet (20) is pleated on the substrate (10) in the non-operating position.

Abstract: A device, and method for making same, for insertion into a hollow organ of an animal, including humans is disclosed. The device includes a first tubular member having a first diameter, a proximal portion, and a distal portion formed to include a first aperture. The device further includes a tubular access assembly comprising a proximal portion having a second diameter and formed to include a second aperture, and a distal portion having said the diameter, where that distal portion of the access assembly is continuously attached to the proximal portion of the first tubular member, and where the second diameter is greater than or equal to the first diameter. The device further includes an inflatable internal retention assembly disposed around the distal portion of the first tubular member, where that inflatable retention assembly comprises a fluorinated siloxane elastomer.

Abstract: A laminate for coffee packaging is defined. The laminate includes an inorganic gas barrier layer, a strength layer, and an energy cured coating. The laminate provides as good or better barrier properties as a conventional laminate for coffee packaging. However, the laminate of the present invention has non-migratory, “reacted-in” slip agents. Further, the new laminate is more economical to produce than is the conventional laminate.

Abstract: An improved hydrogen storage medium in the form of a fabric (124, 504, 704) comprises a yarn (300, 400) that includes carbon nanofibers or carbon nanotubes (302, 404) and elastomeric fibers (304, 402). The fabric (124, 504, 704) is volume efficient arrangement of the he carbon nanofibers or carbon nanotubes (302, 404) and is consequently characterized as a high density energy storage medium. According a preferred embodiment an hydrogen storage device (100) comprises a flexible container (104) that includes the fabric (124). The flexibility of the container (104) in combination with the flexibility of the fabric (124) allows the hydrogen storage device 100 to be accommodate in irregularly shaped spaces. According to an embodiment of the invention a battery (700) that uses the fabric (704) as a hydrogen storing anode is provided.

Abstract: A three-component laminate is disclosed which may be formed into bags and pouches suitable for packaging a variety of moisture and oxygen sensitive products, particularly dry-flow products such as resin pellets, pet food and coffee. The first component is an oriented, multilayer sealant film having an outermost layer which is sealable to itself and to the outermost surface of the third component. The second component, which is disposed between the first component and the third component, is a metallized film. The resulting laminate and bags formed therefrom exhibit excellent moisture and gas barrier properties, excellent abuse resistance and reduced package failure as compared to foil-based packages.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a polymerisable and injectable thermally insulating composition comprising at least a polyolidiene at least a polyisocyanate and at least an inert liquid filler for thermal insulation of pipes contained in a duct transferring petroleum products.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a friction welded component, and a method of manufacture for such a component, comprising a pair of upstanding tubular members (6,8) which are friction welded at their respective end cross-sections, in coaxial concentric relationship, to a surface of a thin walled member (4). A reinforcement means (10) is provided in the region between the tubular members such that loads acting on the tubular members are more evenly distributed to the thin walled member. The wall thickness of the thin walled member is substantially the same as or greater than the wall thickness of the tubular members The invention finds particular application in the fabrication of bosses to gas turbine aero-engine casings.

Abstract: A susceptor includes an absorbent substrate layer; a first susceptor layer including microwave susceptor material over the substrate layer; and a first protective overcoating layer over the first susceptor layer, where the absorbent substrate layer comprises non-woven fibers.

Abstract: A medical grade tubing that includes a layer of ultra low density polyethylene that has been let down, or drawn down, in diameter approximately 10% to about 50% in an extrusion process and an inner layer of an RF responsive material, the tubing allowing for the selective connection of the tubing to another tubing using a sterile welding device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a raw material 1 used for production of GaAs crystals by utilizing solidification of melt, wherein As 12 is accommodated in the inside of Ga 10, 11. Because As 12 is covered with Ga 10, 11, As 12 is not brought into contact with the air and can thus be conveyed without oxidizing As 12. The raw material 1 can be heated and melted as such to produce GaAs crystals by the Czochralski method.

Abstract: A storage bag for storage and transport of a material includes an internal layer, an external layer, and an intermediate layer. The internal layer defines an interior space for storing the material and is resistant to interaction with the material. The external layer is perforation resistant. The intermediate layer is positioned between the internal layer and the external layer. Each of the layers is configured as a bag with an opening. An inlet for loading and discharge of the material into and from the interior space is provided and the internal, intermediate, and external layer openings are coupled to the inlet to allow the entrance of material into the interior space. The internal layer includes four sheets of triple layer co-extruded polyethylene. The intermediate layer is a non-woven geotextile and the external layer is a non-woven geotextile of high density polyethylene.

Abstract: The invention provides a packaging film comprising a heat-shrinkable, heat-sealable polyester shrink film. The film comprises a homopolymer or copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate, preferably coated with a solvent-based, heat-seal coating, e.g., an amorphous copolyester. The film may be metallized and/or laminated to other films, e.g., ionomer films.

Abstract: Prepare a composite protective coating for metal substrates such as steel used in fabricating metal pipe or conduit. The coating, when applied to a flat metal surface, retains its bond to the metal through cold forming processes such as those used in making ribbed steel pipe. The coating resembles a sandwich of a reinforcing material layer between two adhesive films.

Abstract: A microwave susceptible insulated packaging material includes a thermal insulating layer, which may be a fiberfill batt. The insulating layer is laminated to at least one layer of a co-extruded film which has been coated on one surface with a microwave susceptible material, such as aluminum or aluminum coated with a food-safe contacting polymer sealant. The packaging material can be used to form a container, such as a pouch, or as a label or as a lining for a container. The packaging material may be coated also with a printable coating material.

Abstract: A recloseable multibag freezer bag including an inner liner bag and an outer support bag. The inner liner bag is a thermoplastic with a thickness of less than 2 mil and a specified secant modulus, has a mouth through which the interior of the inner liner bag is accessible, and is joined by a mouth seal to the throat of the support bag along the entire length of the mouth of the liner bag substantially enclosing an air space between facing walls of the inner liner bag and outer support bag. The outer support bag is a thermoplastic, and has a mouth and a throat. A recloseable mouth seal is affixed to its mouth to provide recloseable access to the interior of the liner bag through the outer bag while maintaining the enclosed air space between the inner and outer bags.

Abstract: A container for containing moisture sensitive items has at least one wall having a desiccating agent wherein the desiccating agent absorbs moisture so as to inhibit such moisture from contacting moisture sensitive items contained within the bag. The wall preferably has a durable outer layer, a moisture barrier intermediate layer, and a desiccant containing inner layer. The desiccant containing inner layer preferably comprises microporous polyolefin impregnated with silica.

Abstract: Multilayer, generally three layer films, with non-migratory slip agents in a skin or outer layer of the multilayer films are contemplated. The films may be metallized. The particle size of the non-migratory slip will generally be equal to or larger than the thickness of the skin layer of which they are a part. The films will generally be oriented, usually biaxially oriented.

Abstract: A fluid impermeable foil for use in connection with the wrapping of foodstuffs, cosmetics and other products has a plastic substrate one side of which is coated with a film of metallic material, such as aluminum. The exposed surface of the metallic film is provided with a thin protective layer which contains a wax, a resin, a lubricant and/or another organic material and shields the metallic film from scuffing, corrosion and direct exposure to air and/or moisture. The metallic material of the film is vaporized onto the one side of the substrate, and the organic material of the protective layer is vaporized onto the exposed surface of the film in one or more stages as soon as the vaporization of metallic material upon the substrate is completed.

Abstract: There are provided an oxygen absorbable laminate comprising an internal layer, an oxygen absorbable layer and an external layer, in which at least one surface of the oxygen absorbable laminate is roughened and subjected to a water incorporation treatment; and a production method thereof. The oxygen absorbable laminate can effectively exert oxygen absorbability even when used for dried foods and the like.

Abstract: A laminate package (1) for an energy storage device in the form of a supercapacitor (2) that has two terminals (3, 4). Package (1) includes an inner barrier layer (5) of polyethylene (PE) for defining a cavity (6) to contain device (2). Layer (5) has two opposed edges (9) that are sealingly engaged with each other and from between which terminals (3, 4) extend from the cavity. A sealant layer (11) of Nucrel™ resin is disposed intermediate layer and terminals (3). An outer barrier layer (12) is bonded to layer (5) and has a metal layer (13) which is aluminium.

Abstract: A sealant for polypropylene consisting essentially of a composition comprising a high-pressure-processed low-density polyethylene (A) having a density of 910 to 930 kg/m3 and an MFR of 0.5 to 20 g/10 min; and an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer (B) having a density of 860 to less than 890 kg/m3, an MFR of 0.5 to 40 g/10 min and an Mw/Mn of 1.5 to 3, and/or a linear low-density polyethylene (C) having a density of 890 to 940 kg/m3 and an MFR of 0.2 to 30 g/10 min. In this composition, the component (A) is contained in an amount of 10 to 85% by weight, the component (B) in an amount of 50% by weight or less, and the component (B) and component (C) in a total amount of 15 to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: A collapsible metal tube, comprising: a metal body portion susceptible of plastic deformation, the body portion being sealed at one end; a shoulder portion and a mouth/neck portion connected to the other end of the body portion; and a resin film provided on the inside wall surface of the body portion, the resin film comprising a metal-adhesive thermoplastic resin layer formed by spray-coating the inside wall surface of the body portion with a dispersion of fine spherical particles consisting of a metal-adhesive thermoplastic resin and then heating to integrate the particles. The resin film formed on the inside of the collapsible metal tube is reliable because it is a dense resin film virtually devoid of pinholes, excellent in elongation at break, and free from cracking when folded or deformed, and is excellent in ability of protecting the metal body portion and the contents.

Abstract: A laminate for gum packaging is defined. The laminate includes a metal layer, a polymer layer, a paper layer, and an electron beam cured coating. The laminate provides as good or better barrier properties as a conventional laminate for gum packaging. However, the laminate has “reacted-in” slip agents in the electron beam cured coating, thereby avoiding the common problems of slip agent migration. Further, the laminate of the invention is more economical to produce than is the conventional laminate.

Abstract: Sterilisible composite film for manufacturing pouch type forms of packaging and the like for e.g. liquid, pasty or solid foodstuffs. The sterilisible composite films according to the present invention contain a barrier layer that is impermeable to water vapour and gases in the form of a metal foil. On both sides of the barrier layer is at least one functional layer.

Abstract: A balloon with four aluminum foil leaves comprises a first sheet piece, a second sheet piece, a third sheet piece, and a fourth sheet piece. Each sheet piece is made of polymer film, and a respective surface thereof is added with polyethylene lamination. The fourth sheet piece is disposed to be opposite to the first sheet piece in a way that the polyethylene laminations thereof facing to each other. The second sheet piece and the third sheet piece are folded in two halves respectively to expose polyethylene laminations thereof and are disposed oppositely between the first and the fourth sheet pieces in a way that the polyethylene laminations thereof face to the first and the fourth sheet pieces. As soon as the sheet pieces are overlapped to one another, an oval shape is formed with an elongated open end and then the overlapped sheet pieces are press-heated by a molding tool.

Abstract: A flexible non-foil-based packaging material for retort packages comprises a three-layer lamination including a layer of metallized polyester providing a gas barrier function. An outer layer of polyester is laminated to one side of the layer of metallized polyester, and an inner layer of cast polypropylene is laminated to an opposite side of the layer of metallized polyester. In another embodiment, a two-layer lamination is provided having a metallized polyester outer layer laminated to a cast polypropylene inner layer.

Abstract: A two-ply laminate is provided for production of flexible containers such as stand-up or gusseted pouches for snacks or beverages. The laminate is made from an outer web and an inner web. The outer web provides printability, stiffness and thermal resistance. The inner web is made of three layers. The outer layer may be metallized with aluminum to provide resistance to moisture migration. The middle layer provides barrier qualities for retardation of the migration of slipping agent on an inner or sealing layer. The inner layer provides a sealing quality and a low coefficient of friction to allow the laminate to slide over manufacturing machines.

Abstract: A therapeutic system for supplying active substances to the skin consists of a backing layer remote from the skin, with at least one active substance depot. The depot may consist of a fluid active substance or a fluid composition comprising an active substance delivery control matrix. There is also included an adhesive fixing device for fixing the therapeutic system on the skin. The therapeutic system is characterized in that the active substance depots (14) consist of at least one adjuvant having a supporting and distributing function by being provided with a planar textile material completely surrounded by matrix (12).