Abstract: An interchangeable accessory comprised of a plaque or decorative element and a housing with a cavity. Emblems, logos, indicia, or other types of decoration are displayed on the decorative element, and the decorative element is releasably mounted within the cavity of the housing. The housing can be attached to a wrist-worn band, sweat shirt strings, a key chain or the like, or it can be directly mounted on items of wearing apparel, such as shoes.

Abstract: An injection molding material that includes a renewable resin containing a combination of renewable polymers (e.g., starch and plant protein) and a plasticizer is provided. Although such compounds are normally difficult to process into thermoplastics, the present inventors have discovered that injection molding materials may nevertheless be formed by melt blending the renewable resin with a synthetic resin (e.g., polyolefin) while selectively controlling the nature of the resins and their relative concentrations. In this manner, a morphology may be achieved in which the renewable resin is present as a discontinuous phase that is dispersed within a continuous phase of the synthetic resin (e.g., “island-in-the-sea” morphology). The discontinuous and continuous phases may each constitute from about 30 vol. % to about 70 vol. %, and in some embodiments, from about 40 vol. % to about 60 vol. %.

Abstract: A composite structure mainly composed of hydratable fine fibers in the form of microfibril and a water swellable solid body, the fine fibers being obtained from cellulose or a derivative thereof, and at least part of the surface of the solid body is covered with the fine fibers. The absorbent composite can be formed in various form of, for example, particle, pellet, sheet and the like, especially of a sheet type with a supporting sheet of a non-woven fabric. The present invention further provides a method of making the composite structure.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a partly-biodegradable system, which comprises a non-biodegradable portion and a biodegradable portion wherein the non-biodegradable portion is easily separated from the biodegradable portion for disposal of the system. In certain embodiments, the system further comprises a cover layer of non-biodegradable film which adheres to the first non-biodegradable portion to form a sealed compartment for food or drink reservation.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include insulation used to insulate elongated members, such a pipe or duct, as examples. The insulation can address a number of features, including but not limited to expansion and compression of insulation material, expansion and compression of the elongated member insulated, and the ability to adapt the insulation for elongated member of different sizes and lengths. In one embodiment, the insulation is comprised of at least one plank comprised of a flexible polymeric foam configured to be wrapped around an elongated member. In order for the insulation to self-adjust to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the foam material, the plank is comprised of a plurality of flexible polymeric foam profiles. At least one flexible polymeric foam spacer may also be provided that self-adjusts to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the elongated member to prevent or reduce gaps in insulation.

Abstract: Provided is a matrix for promoting survival and differentiation of cells transplanted thereon, comprising a base matrix and a cell-made matrix thereon. Methods and means for making and using same are also provided. Also provided are conditioned media, related compositions, related methods, and related packaging products.

Abstract: A carbon-based biofilm carrier is formed of saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty alcohols. The carriers are shaped with a hollow center and have a length that ranges from bout 0.3 to about 1.5 times its outer diameter. The shape provides both maximum surface area and maximum protection during aerobic and anaerobic biological treatment of wastewater.

Abstract: A method of making a plasticized mycelium structure, including dissolving a soluble polymer in a liquid thereby forming a polymer solution of polymer particles. The polymer solution is combined with a fungal inoculum capable of growing hyphae in the presence of an aggregate. The resulting mixture is allowed to grow into a mycelium network. The mycelium network is made up of hyphae which bond with the polymer particles found in the polymer solution forming a structure substantially made up of mycelium that has a plasticizer homogenously distributed throughout the structure. The structure is cured to terminate mycelium growth.

Abstract: A method of making a molded part, including forming a liquid aggregate. A fungal inoculum and the liquid aggregate are inserted into a mold cavity. A portion of an object is inserted into the mold cavity. The fungal inoculum is grown into live mycelium that operably couples with the object. The mycelium is heated to terminate further growth and develop a composite part made of mycelium and the object.

Abstract: A shell structure includes a composite material layer and a second material layer is provided. The composite material layer includes a woven layer and a first material layer. The woven layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first material layer is located on the first surface and has a plurality of through-holes. The second material layer is disposed on the first material layer and has a plurality of extending-portions adapted to be combined with the woven layer and fix the second material layer and the composite material layer to each other. In addition, a manufacturing method for shell structure of electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing an assembly in a supporting structure, constituted by parts (7,8) made of a fibrous material forming an elongate element that is at least partially hollow (10), with a longitudinal axis of symmetry (9), delimiting an inner area (11) and a outer area (12), characterized in that it consists of achieving the densification on the two end portions (13) of the hollow element, in order to exert, on each of the two end portions of the elongate hollow element, outward tensile forces in opposite directions to each other along its longitudinal axis in order to create an axial prestressing force having a determined value, and to maintain the elongate hollow element in this prestressed condition during the installation of the assembly in the structure. Also described are the assemblies obtained by this method and the structures using such assemblies.

Abstract: A silk product includes a hollow bamboo structure, a bamboo covering layer formed on outer surfaces of the hollow bamboo structure and a silk covering layer securely covering outer surfaces of the bamboo covering layer. With such a structure, the silk product is able to withhold load without any deformation.

Abstract: A plate member for a housing has a wood part including a plurality of wood plates that are stacked, and a resin part adhered on the wood part and including a plurality of resin sheets that are stacked. Each of the plurality of resin sheets includes a plurality of pores.

Abstract: A non-foil packaging laminate for liquid food packaging comprises a first layer of paper situated towards the inner side of the packaging laminate and a second layer of paper situated towards the outer side of the packaging laminate, with the first and second paper layers laminated to each other by a first intermediate bonding layer in a sandwich structure. The packaging laminate further comprises a gas barrier coating layer, coated onto the inner side of the first paper layer by liquid film coating of a liquid gas barrier composition onto the first paper layer and subsequent drying, the liquid composition containing a polymer binder dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous or solvent medium, and a further barrier layer towards water vapour laminated and bonded to the barrier-coated inside of the first paper layer. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the laminate, and a packaging container made from the laminate.

Abstract: Fibers (2, 14) having a plurality of colored regions printed on front and rear sides of said fiber are disclosed, wherein the colors are visible only under ultra-violet light. The regions may be in the form of stripes (4, 6, 8, 10 and 12) or may be arranged is a pseudo-random pattern (16, 18, 20, 22, 24). The regions may be differently colored. Such fibers can be incorporated into paper products as a form of counterfeit protection.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a multilayer heat shrinkable film characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability and stack sealability. The invention further is directed to a method of producing said film. The invention is further directed to the use of said film or bags and pouches made therefrom for packaging goods as for example food products. The invention also refers to tubes made with the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel collagen materials and, specifically, collagen membranes, tubes and threads. Said materials combine enhanced properties of resilience and strength. The invention also relates to a method for preparing collagen materials using acid fibrous collagen comprising coagulation and, optionally, cross-linking of the collagen in the presence of ammonia gas.

Abstract: A variety of products may incorporate cultured leather, which is produced in vitro. Examples of products that may incorporate cultured leather include footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, furniture, handbags or any other consumer or industrial product that commonly incorporates conventional leather or synthetic leather.

Abstract: A multi-layer film with barrier properties having one or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, a multi-layer packaging film including (a) an outer layer including a bio-based film, wherein the bio-based film is polylactide, (b) an adhesive layer adjacent to the outer layer and (c) a product side layer including a metalized polyolefin having barrier properties, wherein the multi-layer packaging film is a flexible film.

Abstract: Provided is a shaped body for production of sports equipment such as tennis, squash, and badminton rackets, golf clubs, hockey and ice hockey sticks and baseball bats. The shaped body includes a core of two tubular resonant bodies, running parallel to and spaced at a distance from each other and surrounded by a common covering. A spacer body with convexly curved opposed ends is arranged between the resonant bodies, whereby the mass of the resonant bodies is greater than that of the spacer body. The vibrations of the two vibrating systems, in the form of the resonance bodies, are overlaid in an advantageous manner, by means of the coupling of the resonance bodies. The invention further relates to a method for the production of the shaped body and the use of the shaped body in sports equipment.

Abstract: A method for producing a biodegradable plastic material includes: hydrolyzing starch to form a hydrolyzed starch; esterifying the hydrolyzed starch to form a hydrolyzed and esterified starch; drying the hydrolyzed and esterified starch to obtain a dried modified starch; and mixing the dried modified starch with a plastic material, such as an EVA copolymer.

Abstract: A method for producing a bio-based polymeric shoe component includes: preparing a blend from a composition including 5˜50 weight parts of a modified starch, 50˜95 weight parts of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, 5˜30 weight parts of a filler, 1˜50 weight parts of a polyolefin, 2.0˜8.0 weight parts of a foaming agent, 0.5˜3.0 weight parts of a foaming aid, 0.5˜2.0 weight parts of a lubricant, and 0.4˜1.2 weight parts of a crosslinking agent, the modified starch being obtained by hydrolyzing and esterifying a predetermined amount of a raw starch to form a hydrolyzed and esterified starch, followed by drying the hydrolyzed and esterified starch; processing the blend into a foamable product; and forming the foamable product into the shoe component.

Abstract: A cloth structure includes a cloth body including a non-woven cloth layer, a water absorbing cotton layer bonded onto the non-woven cloth layer, and a waterproof film layer bonded onto the water absorbing cotton layer. Thus, the cloth body is directly hung on the vertical wall so that the cloth structure can be used to cultivate the plants directly without having to occupy the land so as to reduce usage of the land and to save the cost of cultivation largely.

Abstract: Elastomeric film-like products such as natural latex gloves are coated with novel lubricity compositions and compositions which protect the skin of the wearer from certain undesirable medical conditions. In powder-coated gloves, the coating composition comprises rice starch, and optionally USP-grade colloidal oatmeal in pharmaceutically accepted concentration. In powder-free gloves, the coating composition comprises colloidal oatmeal enhanced water or beta glucan solution, optionally in combination with one or more other starch components. Colloidal oatmeal enhanced water, and methods of making the colloidal oatmeal enhanced water are also disclosed. In addition, beta glucan solution, and methods of making the beta glucan solution are also disclosed. A liquid referred to herein as Polycoat may also be made by mixing colloidal oatmeal enhanced water with beta glucan solution, and the resulting liquid may be applied to elastomeric articles such as gloves.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to monolayer, bilayer, and multilayer films made from fruit, vegetable or a combination thereof, which films have the thinness, strength, flexibility, and crispness to serve as alternates or substitutes for seaweed-based films such as nori, while providing the nutrition and flavor of fruits and vegetables. The films are useful for wrapping around a multiplicity of foods, and can be used to provide wrapped foods, including for example fruit and vegetable wrapped sushi and onigiri.

Abstract: A method is provided for the production of structural cylinder with a wound material shell, the method comprising: providing a extruded wood core cylinder; wrapping a flexible material about an exterior surface of the cylinder; applying an adhesive between the interior of the material and the exterior profile of the core; allowing the adhesive to cure providing a structural cylinder with a wrapped material exterior.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a fibrous polymer composite material by compounding an organic fibrous component in particulate form with a mouldable polymeric component to obtain a flowable heated paste. The paste which is formed into an artefact which is caused or allowed to set to provide a solid matrix in which the particles of the fibrous component are dispersed. The method includes, prior to the setting of the polymeric component to form the matrix, the step of colouring the fibrous particles by impregnating them with a colouring material. The invention also provides a fibrous polymer composite material which includes an organic fibrous component in particulate form dispersed in a set polymeric component which is in the form of a matrix. The fibrous particles are coloured by means of a colouring material which is impregnated therein.

Abstract: This application reveals a methodology for making a preserved composite wood product from wood infested with a fungus associated with a bark beetle, and the preserved composite wood product produced thereby.

Abstract: A laminated construction having a first layer having a plurality of criss-crossing foamed filaments adhered to each other and defining a net, an impermeable layer laminated to the first layer along two opposite longitudinal edges to form a sleeve, and a perforated pipe extending within the sleeve. In another embodiment, a porous membrane surrounds the layer having a plurality of criss-crossing foamed filaments adhered to each other. In another embodiment, the laminated construction forms a pipe having a first layer having a plurality of criss-crossing foamed filaments adhered to each other and defining a net, an impermeable layer laminated to the first layer along two opposite longitudinal edges to form a sleeve, and a plurality of loose fill elements are within the sleeve for passage of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: A multi-layer film with barrier properties having one or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, a multi-layer packaging film including(a) an outer layer including a bio-based film, wherein the bio-based film is polyhydroxy-alkanoate, wherein the bio-based film includes a graphic image, (b) an adhesive layer adjacent to the outer layer and (c) a product side layer including a metalized polyolefin having barrier properties, wherein the multi-layer packaging film is a flexible film.

Abstract: A multi-layer film with barrier properties having two or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, the print web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, the barrier web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, a bio-based adhesive adheres the print web to the barrier web. The bio-based film can include paper, PCR, polylactide or polyhydroxy-alkanoate. Unlike prior art petroleum-based films, the bio-based film of the present invention is made from a renewable resource and is biodegradable.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing a tray of cellulose material, includes: a compression mould including an essentially flat bottom end and surrounding sides for compression moulding and drying of cellulose pulp to a finished tray; a male mould arranged to fit into the compression mould and that includes a bottom space and lateral surfaces corresponding to the compression mould, wherein the compression mould and the male mould between themselves delimit a mould space including a base section and a side section for compression moulding of the cellulose pulp. Both the compression mould and the male mould are provided with blow and suction devices for blowing in and suction of fluid in and out of the mould space. The blow and suction devices include an inlet pipe having an inlet valve, coupled to an inlet chamber in connection with the mould space, and an outlet pipe having an outlet valve separated from the inlet pipe and coupled to an outlet chamber in connection with the mould space.

Abstract: A biodegradable environmentally friendly material, a container and method of manufacturing. The components and weight percentages of the material or the container include: plant straw powder 50-70%, melamine 20-30%. polypropylene hot melt adhesive 2-6%, polyethylene glycol 5-8%, hexamethylene tetramine 0.5-1%, talc powder 2-6%. The method of manufacturing includes: the components are mixed in proportion and blended uniformly to obtain the mixed powder. The mixed powder is put into a mold with a temperature of 140-160° C. and pressed into necessary shapes to obtain the finished products. The finished products are disinfected and packaged. The biodegradable environmentally friendly material, the container and the method of manufacturing provide good temperature resistance, good corrosion resistance, good strength, difficult to rupture, simple production process, low cost, low energy consumption and high efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double-viscosed fibrous cellulose sausage casing having a pigmented outer cellulose hydrate layer and an impregnated internal cellulose hydrate layer. The impregnation of the internal cellulose hydrate layer includes a collagen hydrolysate and the outer cellulose hydrate layer includes at least one white pigment, preferably having titanium dioxide pigments. The invention further relates to a method for producing the fibrous cellulose sausage casing and also to its use as artificial sausage casing.

Abstract: A liquid-absorbing, impact-absorbing packaging container for protecting packaged items such as bottled liquids, while providing absorbency in the event of a liquid spill. The container material is created from a mixture of an inorganic liquid-absorbing agent such as vermiculite, and a cellulosic material such as paper pulp, which mixture is then formed into a container material, for packaging an article such as a glass bottle. The containers and container materials of this invention are substantially free of dust and/or loose particles.

Abstract: In order to provide grease, oil and wax resistance to a paper substrate, a coating containing a binder, a filler material and calcium carbonate is used. The coating of the invention is essentially free from fluorocarbons, which are considered harmful to human and animal populations, and surfactants and other chemicals which may alter the color of the coated paper. The coated paper has a GE brightness level between approximately 50 and approximately 90, while providing superior grease, oil and wax resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular-design drum composed of a plurality of geometrically differently or equally shaped individual components, which are first fabricated as separate parts from a thermoplastic polymer and thereafter the components are assembled to the drum, wherein at least one of the components is at least partly laminated with an intermediate layer and a decorative layer, with an intermediate layer and a heat-cured outer layer or with an intermediate layer, a decorative layer and a heat-cured outer layer and to processes for the production of the modular-design drum, and to its use as inner part of tumbler dryers, washing machines, or spin-dryers.

Abstract: Composite materials comprising at least one natural fiber, at least one thermoplastic polymer, and at least one random copolymer having a molar mass Mn of up to 20,000 g/mol. The random copolymer is produced from the copolymerization of ethylene and at least one comonomer. The comonomer is selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10 monocarboxylic acids; ethylenically unsaturated C4-C10 dicarboxylic acids or their anhydrides; epoxy esters of ethylenically unsaturated C3-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (b4) comonomers of the general formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are a hydrogen or an unbranched or branched C1-C10-alkyl; R3 is identical or different and is a hydrogen, unbranched and branched C1-C10-alkyl or C3-C12-cycloalkyl, where two radicals R3 may be bonded together to form a 3-10-membered ring; X is an oxygen, sulfur or N—R4; R4 is an unbranched or branched C1-C10-alkyl; and A1 is a divalent group selected from C1-C10-alkylene, C4-C10-cycyloalkylene, and phenylene.

Abstract: A furniture bow beam structure and a manufacturing method thereof. By means of pressing, metal board materials are processed into different assembling members and connecting members. The assembling members and connecting members respectively have curvatures and configurations in conformity with different sections of the beam structure. Each assembling member has an opening that obliquely diverges to one side in width. The connecting member is connected to the opening and mated with the assembling member to form a hollow tubular support. Multiple supports are then connected with each other and rectified to form a complete beam structure with desired curvatures and shapes for connecting with other furniture components.

Abstract: A fragrant egal consists of an inner ring of aromatic material and a mass of cotton or sheep's wool wrapped around the aromatic ring. The sheep's wool and aromatic ring are then held together by tightly woven black goat's hair thread that is wrapped around the sheep's wool and long lasting fragrant material to form an endless rope like ring and worn as an adornment on the head of an individual and to hold a head scarf in place.

Abstract: Elastomeric film-like products such as natural latex gloves are coated with novel lubricity compositions and compositions which protect the skin of the wearer from certain undesirable medical conditions. In powder-coated gloves, the coating composition comprises rice starch, and optionally USP-grade colloidal oatmeal in pharmaceutically accepted concentration. In powder-free gloves, the coating composition comprises colloidal oatmeal enhanced water or beta glucan solution, optionally in combination with one or more other starch components. Colloidal oatmeal enhanced water, and methods of making the colloidal oatmeal enhanced water are also disclosed. In addition, beta glucan solution, and methods of making the beta glucan solution are also disclosed. A liquid referred to herein as Polycoat may also be made by mixing colloidal oatmeal enhanced water with beta glucan solution, and the resulting liquid may be applied to elastomeric articles such as gloves.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for making a paper material having a reduced tendency to cut human skin. The method includes providing a papermaking furnish containing cellulosic fibers and from about 0.5 to about 5.0 wt % by weight dry basis expandable microspheres, forming a paperboard web from the papermaking furnish, drying the web, and calendaring the web to a caliper of from about 11.0 to about 18.0 mils and a density ranging from about 7.0 to about 12.0 lb/3000 ft2/mil. Papers formed according to the method and articles formed therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides bionanocomposite materials comprising at least two coaxial layers of bionanocomposites, and methods for producing and using the same. The bionanocomposite materials of the present invention comprise a core structure and a shell structure encapsulating the core structure, where one of the core structure or the shell structure comprises a porous biocompatible natural-derived material and the other comprises a biocompatible biomimetic nanostructure.

Abstract: A polyglycolic acid resin-based multilayer sheet, comprising: a plant substrate sheet and a biodegradable resin layer laminated by melt-adhesion onto the plant substrate sheet, wherein said biodegradable resin layer comprises one or plural layer including at least a polyglycolic acid resin layer, and the multilayer sheet includes on the substrate sheet a melt-adhesion layer comprising a biodegradable resin exhibiting a melt viscosity of 10-5.0×103 Pa·sec as measured at a temperature of 240° C. and a shear speed of 122 sec?1 and having a melting point of at most 235° C. The multilayer sheet has a laminate structure composed of biodegradable materials exerting little load to the environment at the time of disposable thereof and yet is excellent in oxygen-barrier property and moisture resistance, thus being suitable as a food container-forming material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing elongate wooden handles for floor mops and the like comprises (a) splitting a green bamboo cane lengthwise and then spreading it into the shape of a sheet, (b) planing both surfaces of the sheet to give it a substantially uniform thickness, (c) cutting the bamboo sheet into an elongate section of selected width, (d) drying that bamboo section, (e) providing an assembly comprising a pair of dowels, at least one elongate core member, said bamboo sections and an adhesive, with the bamboo section wrapped around the dowels and the core member and the adhesive disposed between the bamboo section and the dowels and core member, (f) heating that assembly under pressure so the adhesive will bond the dowels and core member to the surrounding bamboo section and thereby form an elongate pole, and (g) turning the elongate pole to a selected outer diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package of a polyolefin polymer, wherein it comprises an addition of a pro-oxidant in the form of at least one salt of a metal of the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Cu, Co, and Ni, whereby the polyolefin is provided with a filler in the form of a mineral, such as calcium carbonate, such as talc, crushed marble, chalk, including nano particles thereof, calcite, silica, and nano particle clays, a filler in the form of natural fiber such as cellulose fiber, wood fiber, powderous wood or china grass, rice spelt, and starch.

Abstract: A panel used for constructing loudspeaker enclosure is disclosed which comprises an outer layer formed by a whole sheet of a first board material, the outer layer facing the outside of the loudspeaker enclosure, and an inner layer formed by two or more closely placed pieces of a second board material flatly attached to the outer layer, the inner layer facing the inside of the loudspeaker enclosure, the area of the inner layer being approximately equal to that of the outer layer, the density of the second board material being less than that of the first board material, wherein the inner layer enhances the overall rigidity of the panel, while provides good acoustic damping to the inside of the loudspeaker enclosure.

Abstract: Provided is a shaped body for production of sports equipment such as tennis, squash, and badminton rackets, golf clubs, hockey and ice hockey sticks and baseball bats. The shaped body includes a core of two tubular resonant bodies, running parallel to and spaced at a distance from each other and surrounded by a common covering. A spacer body with convexly curved opposed ends is arranged between the resonant bodies, whereby the mass of the resonant bodies is greater than that of the spacer body. The vibrations of the two vibrating systems, in the form of the resonance bodies, are overlaid in an advantageous manner, by means of the coupling of the resonance bodies. The invention further relates to a method for the production of the shaped body and the use of the shaped body in sports equipment.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A paint for spraying on bamboo products, such as on the exterior surface of a slim tube-shaped bamboo product, is a nonaqueous acrylic-based paint including 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more flatting powders, 50 to 55 percent by weight of one or more acrylic resins, 1 to 5 percent by weight of one or more leveling agents, 13 to 16 percent by weight of one or more ester solvents, 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more alcohol solvents, and 8 to 10 percent by weight of one or more ether solvents. After application of the wet paint composition, the solvents evaporate leaving a film of the acrylic resins, flatting powders, and leveling agents.