Abstract: A fiber-reinforced is medical balloon includes a cylindrical central portion. The balloon includes first and second conical portions connected to the cylindrical central portion along a central longitudinal axis extending from a first end of the balloon to a second end of the balloon. The balloon includes a plurality of first fiber strands extending from the first end of the balloon to the second end of the balloon. Each strand of the plurality of first fiber strands runs substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis through the cylindrical central portion and radially around at least a portion of the first and second conical portions. The balloon includes at least one second fiber strand extending radially around the central portion. The strands are applied as part of a single continuous fiber.

Abstract: A structured fluoropolymer film including a plurality of structures having a height at least two times a thickness of a corresponding unstructured fluoropolymer film and at least a 20% increase in displacement induction period when compared to the corresponding unstructured fluoropolymer film when measured in a biaxial tensile curve at a temperature of about 125° C. In addition, the structured fluoropolymer film has a methane permeability of less than 500 ?g*?m/cm2/min. The structured fluoropolymer film exhibits a higher resistance to strain and retain barrier properties during manufacture and/or use.

Abstract: A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a laminate surrounding the core and bonded to the core. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet, a scrim, a porous media sheet, and a polymeric film sheet bonded together via an adhesive. The laminate may include a closure flap that is configured to adhesively seal opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. The closure flap may be configured to include a curl that provides a greater closure flap adhesive seal.

Abstract: An antimicrobial interior component for a vehicle includes an interior component body having a contoured surface. The interior component also includes an antimicrobial jacket assembly having a first piece and a second piece coupled together and disposed over the contoured surface. The antimicrobial jacket assembly defines at least one touch surface disposed over the contoured surface of the interior component body. The first piece and the second piece each includes an antimicrobial metal material configured to prevent or minimize microbes from accumulating on the at least one touch surface.

Abstract: Provided is a piping system for an air conditioner installed in a vehicle that can achieve appropriate weight reduction while ensuring appropriate pressure resistance as the piping system as a whole. A circulation path that connects component devices of an air conditioner (8) in an annular shape to circulate a refrigerant (C) is formed by each pipe body extending between the component devices. At least one of the pipe bodies includes: a resin hose (2) embedded with a non-metal reinforcing material (3f) or a resin pipe (5) embedded with a non-metal reinforcing material (6f), and the resin pipe bodies (2), (5) are employed in 50% or more of a total length of each of the pipe bodies constituting the circulation path.

Abstract: Provided is a sheet for container to be used in a flexible container, the sheet for container having a plurality of films layered in the sheet for container, the sheet for container including: a first film including a first base-material layer, which is coated with a first applying-type gas barrier layer and made of a single type of material having a heat-sealing property; and a second film including a second base-material layer, which is coated with a second applying-type gas barrier layer and made of a single type of material that is a same type of material as the first base-material layer, in which: the first film and the second film are attached to each other by heat sealing; and a gas enclosing portion, which is partially non-attached and in which gas is able to be enclosed, is formed between the first film and the second film.

Abstract: A recyclable article includes 50-90 wt % of at least one polyethylene having a density in the range 0.94 to 0.97 g/cm3. The article exhibits Young's modulus less than 700 MPa; and a haze value less than or equal to 50%. The recyclable article can be included in a film or a laminate. The article can be prepared using a blown film extrusion process.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for producing a graphite-polymer composite. A composition for producing a graphite-polymer composite according to an embodiment of the present invention is prepared by comprising: a heat radiation filler comprising a non-insulating filler and an insulating filler, the non-insulating filler comprising a graphite composite including nanoparticles combined to a surface of graphite and a catechol amine layer; and a matrix forming component comprising a thermoplastic polymer compound. According to the present invention, the composition leads to an improvement in insulation property of a heat radiation member and a minimization in deterioration of heat radiation performance of the heat radiation member, so that the utilization of the composition can be improved in industries requiring both heat radiation characteristics and heat insulation performance.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate film assembly is provided, which includes at least two multilayer substrate films, each substrate film having at least a first outer layer and a second outer layer, and wherein the at least two multilayer substrate films each include at least two layers of a different class of material. In the laminate film assembly, the at least two substrate films are laminated together, preferably wherein the class of material of the first outer layer differs from the class of material of the second outer layer. The multilayer substrate films are from the same type of substrate. A standing pouch is further provided which includes a front panel, a back panel, and a bottom panel, wherein all panels are from the multilayer laminate film.

Abstract: A coating for paperboard includes polyethylene outer layers and a polyethylene inner layer with calcium carbonate filler. In addition to the lower cost, benefits include a surprising better heat sealing behavior compared with a coating of polyethylene alone.

Abstract: A transfer article (100) is provided. The transfer article (100) includes a release layer (110), wherein the release layer (110) comprises a metal layer or a doped semiconductor layer; a first acrylate layer (120) overlaying the release layer (110); and a function layer (130) overlaying the first acrylate layer (120); wherein a release value between the release layer (110) and the first acrylate layer (120) is from 2 to 50 g/inch.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a charging member for electrophotographic equipment capable of providing constant and excellent uniform chargeability over a long period of time from low-temperature and low-humidity through high-temperature and high-humidity environments, while suppressing bleeding. A charging member for electrophotographic equipment includes an elastic layer and a surface layer formed around the elastic layer. The elastic layer includes the following (a) through (c): (a) an ion conducting agent that is solid at room temperature; (b) an ion conducting agent that is liquid at room temperature; and (c) an electron conducting agent with an average grain diameter of 25 to 90 nm and a DBP absorption of 152 ml/100 g or below.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium secondary battery. In particular, the present invention provides an adhesive pad for a lithium secondary battery in which the adhesive pad including the substrate layer and the adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate layer is adhered to at least one surface of the exterior material through the adhesive layer, such that it is possible to reduce the danger of ignition or explosion by improving penetration safety when applying to the lithium secondary battery, and a lithium secondary battery including the same.

Abstract: A decorative sheet decorates a molded-article body in which a fiber-reinforced part, which constitutes a molded article with the molded-article body and contains a matrix resin having fibers and an epoxy group, is exposed to a surface. The decorative sheet includes an adhesive layer containing an amino-group-containing compound, the adhesive layer having an amino group that reacts with the matrix resin when bonding with the fiber-reinforced part. The decorative sheet also includes a decorative layer disposed on the adhesive layer and for decorating the surface of the molded-article body. The decorative sheet also includes a base film that is disposed on the decorative layer and has a polycarbonate-resin layer containing a polycarbonate resin and an inner-side acrylic-resin layer containing an acrylic resin. The inner-side acrylic-resin layer is disposed on the decorative layer, and the polycarbonate-resin layer is disposed on the inner-side acrylic-resin layer.

Abstract: To stably produce a laminate wherein heat resistant resin layers are laminated on both surfaces of a fluorinated resin layer, by thermal lamination.

Abstract: Provided is a development roll for electrophotography devices in which image defects are suppressed and which achieve both maintenance of high charging properties and discharging properties. The development roll is provided with a shaft member, an elastic substance layer formed on the outer circumference of the shaft member, an intermediate layer formed on the outer circumference of the elastic substance layer, and a surface layer formed on the outer circumference of the intermediate layer. The volume resistivity of the surface layer 18 is within the range of 1.0×1014 to 1.0×1020 ?·cm, and the volume resistivity of the intermediate layer 16 is within the range of 1.0×107 to 1.0×1013 ?·cm.

Abstract: Toughened poly(aryl ether sulfone)/poly(aryl ether ketone) blends. The present invention relates to polymer compositions including at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PASS) polymer, at least one poly(aryletherketone) (PAEK) polymer, and at least one impact modifier (IM). The polymer composition may optionally include at least one aromatic polycarbonate (PC) and/or titanium dioxide (TiO2), The polymer composition is particularly suitable for use in mobile electronic devices.

Abstract: A membrane composite comprising a polymeric membrane panel, an adhesive layer, and a release member, where the adhesive layer is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured, and where the adhesive layer has a thickness of at least 102 ?m.

Abstract: An improved method for molding a plastic container within a mold including an RFID tag to generate a container which leaves a mold having an RFID tag bonded between the container and a label. This method provides for an improved integrally, extrusion blow molded container, label and RFID tag combination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a coated aluminum strip, in which the aluminum strip is unwound from a coil and fed into a unilateral or bilateral extrusion coating arrangement, the aluminum strip is extrusion coated with a thermoplastic polymer and after being extrusion coated, the aluminum strip is reheated to a metal temperature above the melting point of the thermoplastic polymer. The object of providing a method for producing an aluminum strip by which an extrusion-coated aluminum strip can be produced which can be processed at high processing speeds in follow-on composite tools is achieved in that the unilateral or bilateral plastics material coating of the aluminum strip is textured, after being reheated, using rolls which have a superficial structure.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure including a base reinforcing portion, an expandable material and a localized reinforcement is disclosed. The localized reinforcement is placed within the structural reinforcement at a location of anticipated increased deformation during vehicle impact in an effort to reduce deformation and control the load distribution post-impact.

Abstract: A freeze-dried, aerated dairy or dairy-substitute composition comprising a dairy or dairy-substitute ingredient and an emulsifier are disclosed. Methods of using and making thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotating shaft coupling assembly includes a first rotating shaft defining a step at a longitudinal end. A second rotating shaft has a longitudinal end to be received against the step of the first rotating shaft such that the first and second rotating shafts form an overlapping portion. A coupler sleeve including a shape memory alloy is disposed about at least the overlapping portion of the first and second rotating shafts to couple the shafts together.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure including a base reinforcing portion, an expandable material and a localized reinforcement is disclosed. The localized reinforcement is placed within the structural reinforcement at a location of anticipated increased deformation during vehicle impact in an effort to reduce deformation and control the load distribution post-impact.

Abstract: A first reinforcing reinforcement that is formed of a fiber reinforced resin material is continuously superposed with and adhered to an inner wall surface of a front wall portion, an inner wall surface of an outer wall portion, and an inner wall surface of a rear wall portion of an outer reinforcement. A pair of superposed portions of a second reinforcing reinforcement are superposed, via the first reinforcing reinforcement, with the inner wall surface of the front wall portion and the inner wall surface of the rear wall portion of the outer reinforcement. The second reinforcing reinforcement is directly joined to the front wall portion and the rear wall portion of the outer reinforcement, and the pair of superposed portions are connected by a connecting portion.

Abstract: Described are metallized biaxially oriented polylactic acid (BOPLA) films with a novel formulation that exhibits a softer feel and quieter sound, without jeopardizing film making stability. It has been found that when these films are metallized, moisture barrier properties are surprisingly improved compared to conventional metallized BOPLA films. Specifically, the moisture barrier of the films may be 2.0 g/m2/day or less at 38° C. and 90% relative humidity. The films can be used, for example, in packaging applications. The films have characteristics that are beneficial to converting processes, are economical, and maintain bio-compostability similar to typical BOPLA films.

Abstract: A process for producing a bonded connection between first and a second parts, with a length of superposition around a longitudinal axis, these parts being subjected to forces in at least one longitudinal direction, includes producing a bonded connection having at least one interior and/or exterior adhesive joint, over the length between the parts, the joint having a cross-section around the longitudinal axis, the thickness of the joint varying from a free edge on the end-fitting side, to the other free edge on the tube side, and following the direction of forces to which the parts are subjected so as to better distribute the overstresses over at least one part of the length. At least one adhesive joint is produced, having in the longitudinal direction a large thickness facing each of two free edges relative to the thickness in a median part.

Abstract: A rigid material for heat-insulation and/or buoyancy, consisting of a mixture of: (a) a matrix of a uniform cross-linked elastomeric polymer mixture and a liquid insulating plasticizer compound and (b) hollow balls dispersed in the matrix. The insulating plasticizer compound being selected from among compounds from inorganic or vegetable oil, and being a material, the phase of which does not change at a temperature of ?10° to +150° C., the weight proportion of the insulating plasticizer compound in the matrix being at least 50%. The hollow balls, dispersed in the matrix are at a volumetric proportion of at least 35% of the total volume of the mixture of the balls with the matrix. The rigid insulating material can be used for the insulation and/or buoyancy of an underwater pipe or underwater-pipe element.

Abstract: A reaction vessel for conducting a chemical or biochemical reaction, such as a polymerase chain reaction wherein at least one wall of said vessel comprises a metallic layer and an inner non-metallic layer. Reaction systems comprising combinations of vessels of the invention and apparatus for heating them, as well as particular reactions vessels are also described and claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved blend of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for producing friction-reducing tapes (anti-wear tapes) used as a friction-reducing intermediate layer in flexible fluid pipes, e.g. oil pipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible pipe comprising at least one polymer layer, and at least one armoring layer unbounded to said polymer layer, wherein at least one polymer layer is a cationic clay containing polymer layer of a polymer material comprising a polymer matrix and from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of at least one cationic clay silicate. Preferred cationic clay silicates comprise kaolinite; smectite; Illite; chlorite; and synthetic cationic clays. The cationic clay silicate may e.g. be an organo-cationic clay. The cationic clay silicate may preferably be exfoliated and/or intercalated in the polymer matrix. The polymer layer may preferably comprise an inner liner, a thermally insulating layer, an anti-wear layer and/or an outer sheath or a sub-layer thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are a medical multilayer film and use thereof. More specifically, disclosed are a medical multilayer film including: an outer layer comprising a propylene polymer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene, a propylene copolymer and a combination thereof, an intermediate layer comprising 10 to 60% by weight of a propylene polymer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene, a propylene copolymer and a combination thereof and 40 to 90% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer, and an inner layer comprising 60 to 80% by weight of a propylene polymer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene, a propylene copolymer and a combination thereof, 10 to 30% by weight of polyethylene, and 1 to 10% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer, and use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid-filled tetrahedral package having a longitudinal fin seal and having a first transverse seal on one end of the package and a second transverse seal on the opposite end of the package, wherein the first and second transverse seals are substantially perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: An element having an immersible portion for contact with an aqueous liquid, the immersible portion having a contact surface for contact with the aqueous liquid, the contact surface configured to have strong acidity, a radiation (e.g., ultraviolet radiation) source assembly, a radiation (e.g., ultraviolet radiation) source module and a fluid (e.g., water) treatment system incorporating this element applicable to any surface in contact with fluid that is susceptible to build-up of fouling materials. The embodiments obviate or mitigates the rate of accumulation of fouling on surfaces in contact with aqueous solution, such as the protective (e.g., quartz) sleeves in an ultraviolet radiation fluid treatment system, by modifying at least a portion of the surface of those sleeves in contact with fluid (e.g., water) to have an inherent strong surface acidity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a laminated sheet for packaging electronic components comprising a front surface layer, a center core layer and a rear surface layer, wherein the front surface layer and the rear surface layer each contains a rubber-modified styrenic copolymer (A) having a graft ratio of grafted rubber of 30 to 50%, a grafted rubber particle diameter of 0.1 to 0.5 ?m and a butadiene content of 5 to 25% by weight, and polyetheresteramide (B), and the center core layer contains a rubber-modified styrenic copolymer (C) having a graft ratio of grafted rubber of 70 to 90%, a grafted rubber particle diameter of 0.4 to 1.0 ?m, and a butadiene content of 5 to 15% by weight, and 5 to 50% by weight of a recycled material of this laminated sheet.

Abstract: A laminate film including a first core polylactic acid layer, a coating receiving-layer of polylactic acid, and coated on one side of the coating receiving-layer with PVOH, EVOH, a blend of crosslinked EVOH/PVOH, vinyl alcohol-vinylamine (PVAm) copolymer, anionic carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBR) emulsion, or blends thereof. This coating may be applied after the machine-direction orientation step and dried and oriented in a transverse direction orientation oven if in-line coating is desired; or applied to the film in an off-line coating method and dried in an air flotation oven. The dried coating layer can be metallized. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also optionally include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the coating receiving-layer of the core layer.

Abstract: A blow-molded PET container comprising a wall having a density of between about 1.370 g/cc and 1.385 g/cc, a heat-induced crystallinity of from about 18% to about 25%, and a strain-induced crystallinity of from about 55% to about 75%, wherein the PET container, when filled with a liquid having a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 132° C. or when subjected to a pasteurization or retort process, will not experience a change in volume of greater than 3%.

Abstract: A carbon nanopipe comprising a durable graphitizable carbon wall of tunable thickness of about 10-500 nm formed by exposing a silica fiber network to a carbon precursor vapor and thereby depositing a carbon film onto the silica fiber network at a temperature suitable for complete pyrolysis of the carbon precursor and removing the silica fibers. The atmosphere of the step of depositing is controlled by a two-stage gas manifold wherein stage 1 purges the reaction chamber with pure argon and stage 2 introduces the carbon precursor.

Abstract: A spacer for multi-pane insulating glazing, comprising a main body, which has mutually parallel abutment surfaces for panes, and an outer face and an inner face, which respectively connect the two abutment surfaces, the main body being made of plastic and having at least one metal layer on the outer face. The spacer also has a metal or a non-metal mesh, which is embedded in the main body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an unbonded, flexible pipe having a length and comprising from inside out, a tubular inner sealing sheath, at least one metal armor layer and an outer sealing sheath of a sealing material. The unbonded, flexible pipe comprises at least one stiffened length section comprising a stiffening cover partially or totally surrounding the outer sealing sheath in the stiffened length section. The stiffening cover comprises a layer of a stiffening material having a flexural modulus which is higher than the flexural modulus of the sealing material, wherein the flexural modulus is determined according to ISO 178.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multilayer stretched polyamide-based film having excellent bending resistance, thermal dimensional stability and aroma retention, whose lamination strength is measureable when a sealing layer is laminated thereon. Specifically, the invention provides a multilayer stretched polyamide-based film obtained by biaxially stretching a multilayer laminate including three layers consisting of a polyester layer (Layer A), an adhesive layer (Layer B), and a polyamide layer (Layer C), wherein Layer A contains a crystalline polyester, Layer B contains a modified polyester-based elastomer, Layer C contains an aliphatic polyamide, and Layer C has a thickness of 5 ?m or more, and wherein a sealing layer is to be laminated on Layer C by a lamination method, after biaxially stretching the multilayer laminate.

Abstract: A casing includes a main body, a silicone rubber layer, and a bonding layer. The main body is made of magnesium alloy. The bonding layer is bonded between the main body and the silicone rubber layer. The bonding layer includes about 12 to about 30 by percentage weight of silane coupling agent.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a pressure-seal cohesive and method for making and using the pressure-seal cohesive to form mailer type business forms. The disclosed pressure-seal cohesive can provide an improved cohesive sealing of the mailer forms. In particular, the pressure-seal cohesive can include at least one silane promoter admixed with at least one aqueous pressure sensitive compound formulation that contains pressure sensitive cohesive and/or adhesive compounds. The admixed silane promoter can have a concentration ranging from about 0.5% to about 2.5% weight percent of the pressure-seal cohesive to improve the compatibility of the pressure sensitive compounds, even if they are contaminated by the fuser oils (e.g., functionalized PDMS oil) during digital printing processes (e.g., on Xerox iGen3).

Abstract: Provided is a primer composition for a non-stick coating which includes a polyamide-amic acid having an acid value of 50 to 200 mg KOH/g, a Lewis base, water and at least 5 wt % of a polar aprotic solvent relative to the total weight of said composition. According to the invention, the weight ratio of PAI/polar aprotic solvent in said composition is at least 1.5. Also provided is a method for preparing such a composition, and a method for manufacturing an item comprising a metal substrate to which such a composition is applied.

Abstract: Medical device packaging, medical device packaging assemblies, and methods for preparing and packaging medical devices. An example medical device packaging assembly may include a packaging pouch including a front pouch portion and a back pouch portion. The front pouch portion may include a first sheet of material having a plurality of layers. The back pouch portion may include a second sheet of material having a plurality of layers. A medical device may be disposed in the pouch. At least one of the plurality of layers of first sheet of material and the plurality of layers of second sheet of material may include a moisture scavenging layer. In addition, at least one of the plurality of layers of first sheet of material and the plurality of layers of second sheet of material may include a barrier layer that is configured to maintain the oxygen concentration within the packaging pouch.

Abstract: A seamless can including a resin-coated steel plate. The can is a draw-ironed steel can having a resin coating formed on at least the inner surface of the can, wherein the resin coating on the inner surface of the can has a tensile strength of 160 to 360 MPa. Also disclosed is a method of producing the draw-ironed steel can.

Abstract: A packaging material for blood bags includes two laminate films (I), wherein each laminate film (I) includes a base layer (Y), an inorganic deposited layer (X) formed on top of the base layer, a layer (Z1) containing a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid compound polyvalent metal salt formed on top of the inorganic deposited layer (X), and a layer (Z2) containing a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid compound polyvalent metal salt and a vinyl alcohol based polymer formed on top of the layer (Z1), laminating the two laminate films (I) with the layers (Z2) being laminated to form a laminate film (II), and laminating a heat seal layer on top of at least either one of the base layers (Y) of the laminate film (II). The packaging material can exhibit relatively high water vapor permeation resistance and excellent transparency and stability.

Abstract: An induction heating system includes a first heating surface and an induction coil located adjacent the first heating surface. The induction heating system also includes food packaging configured to be placed on the first heating surface. The food packaging contains a current conducting material such that the food packaging is inductively heated to a temperature sufficient to heat food when the induction coil is energized.

Abstract: A self-repairing inflatable article including an inflatable component that includes an interior surface and an exterior surface, a sealed flexible package adjacent to the inflatable component, and a sealant composition disposed in the sealed flexible package. The sealed flexible package is configured to release the sealant composition upon puncture, tearing or other breach of the inflatable component.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a fire-resistant piping material that can be fire-protection measures by itself and is excellent in construction workability. A single-layered fire-resistant piping material according to the present invention is constituted of a fire-resistant resin composition containing heat-expandable graphite in an amount of 1 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride-based resin.