Abstract: Insulative compositions are prepared by agitating an aqueous mixture of aerogel and gelatin. Insulation obtained with such methods is non-toxic, environmentally safe, fire resistant with low smoke, has good handling properties, and provides low thermal conductivities. The insulation can be made in sheets, loose fill, or can be molded into particular shapes to provide particular types of insulation such as pipe insulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making and administering a blinded oral dosage form and the blinded oral dosage form therefor, used for disguising the identity of tableted medications. The method includes making a blinded oral dosage form by placing a tableted medication within a capsule have a diameter greater than its height. The blinded oral dosage form is the combination of the above-described capsule and the tableted medication.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and systems for manufacturing articles, particularly containers and packaging materials, having a highly inorganically filled matrix. Suitable inorganically filled mixtures are prepared by mixing together an organic polymer binder, water, one or more aggregate materials, fibers, and optional admixtures in the correct proportions in order to form an article which has the desired performance criteria. The inorganically filled mixtures are molded to fashion a portion of the mixture into a form stable shape for the desired article. Once the article has obtained form stability, the article is removed from the mold and allowed to harden to gain strength. The articles may have properties substantially similar to articles presently made from traditional materials like paper, paperboard, polystyrene, plastic, or metal. They have especial utility in the mass production of containers, particularly food and beverage containers.

Abstract: Titanium diboride (TiB.sub.2) is used as a thermally conductive, filler in thermally conductive materials. The TiB.sub.2 provides improved thermal conductivity in comparison to conventional thermally conductive, electrically insulative or thermally conductive electrically conductive fillers especially at low application pressures. The materials into which the TiB.sub.2 filler is incorporated includes elastomers, films and tapes.

Abstract: A water-resistant, anti-static pressure-sensitive adhesive tape suitable for use as a wafer dicing tape comprising a flexible substrate having opposing surfaces, at least one surface bearing thereon a removable, aziridine-crosslinked microparticulate adhesive comprised of microparticles having a surface bearing thereon an ionic conductive material formed from a polymer electrolyte base polymer, and at least one ionic salt selected from the group consisting of salts of alkali metals and salts of alkaline earth metals, wherein said microparticles have an average diameter of at least about 1 micrometer, said adhesive having an adhesion to steel of from about 0.5 Newtons/100 mm (N/100 mm) to about 10 N/100 mm.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for manufacturing sheets having a highly inorganically filled matrix. Suitable inorganically filled mixtures are prepared by mixing together an organic polymer binder, water, one or more inorganic aggregate materials, fibers, and optional admixtures in the correct proportions in order to form a sheet which has the desired performance criteria. The inorganically filled mixtures are formed into sheets by first extruding the mixtures and the passing the extruded materials between a set of rollers. The rolled sheets are dried in an accelerated manner to form a substantially hardened sheet, such as by heated rollers and/or a drying chamber. The inorganically filled sheets may have properties substantially similar to sheets presently made from traditional materials like paper, paperboard, polystyrene, plastic, or metal. Such sheets can be rolled, pressed, scored, perforated, folded, and glued.

Abstract: A masking tape for use in masking a part in a high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) plasma spray process. The tape is formed from a fabric which is tightly woven from yarns of aramid fibers. A silicone rubber impregnates the inner fabric layer. First and second silicone rubber layers are coated onto opposite sides of the impregnated fabric. A first silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive, which is a rare metal cured adhesive, is coated onto the second silicone rubber layer. A second silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive is coated onto the first silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive. A release liner is preferably laminated to the second pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and apparatus for manufacturing sheets having a highly inorganically filled matrix. Suitable inorganically filled mixtures are prepared by mixing together an organic polymer binder, water, one or more aggregate materials, fibers, and optional admixtures in the correct proportions in order to form a sheet which has the desired performance criteria. The inorganically filled mixtures are formed into sheets by first extruding the mixtures and then passing the extruded materials between a set of rollers. The rolled sheets are dried in an accelerated manner to form a substantially hardened sheet, such as by heated rollers and/or a drying chamber. The inorganically filled sheets may have properties substantially similar to sheets presently made from traditional materials like paper, paperboard, polystyrene, plastic, or metal. Such sheets can be cut, rolled, pressed, scored, perforated, folded, and glued to fashion articles from the sheets.

Abstract: Novel silicone pressure sensitive adhesives containing relatively minor amounts of oil- or organic-metal salts are disclosed which exhibit improved high temperature stability properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyurea-covered particle having a narrow particle size distribution, which comprises a vinyl polymer particle as a seed particle and a polyurea cover layer formed on the vinyl polymer particle. The present invention also provides a process for producing the polyurea-covered particle having a narrow particle size distribution, which comprises:dispersing vinyl polymer particles having a narrow particle size distribution in an aqueous medium,adding thereto a polyisocyanate compound to swell the vinyl polymer particles, andadding a polyamine compound to effect interfacial polymerization.

Abstract: A composite sheet for electromagnetic wave shield is light and excellent in laying operability and in magnetic field shielding property. The composite sheet for electromagnetic wave shield comprises a metal foil and a conductive hot melt resin layer laminated on each other. It is specifically desired that the conductive hot melt resin layer is made of a material in which vapor phase growth carbon fibers of diameters of not more than 1.0 .mu.m and lengths of not more than 50 .mu.m are dispersed in a hot melt resin. The conductive hot melt resin layer may be preferably provided at least on a part of one side of the metal foil.

Abstract: Pavement marking material comprising a top layer, an optional base sheet, and a layer of adhesive, wherein the adhesive comprises a rubber and a high loading of tackifier. Such adhesives have been found to exhibit exceptional impact shear resistance.

Abstract: This invention provides a paper based wallcovering having an optional decorative surface and coated on the back surface thereof with a moisture resistant, elastomeric barrier layer overcoated with a layer of a removable tacky pressure sensitive adhesive, the outwardly facing surface being coated with a moisture-resistant barrier coating of a synthetic resin composition having release properties. The pressure-sensitive adhesive coating and the synthetic resin are so chosen that the protective coating of the synthetic resin on the decorative surface acts as a release coat for the adhesive and the barrier layers are so chosen that the expansion and contraction of the paper substrate under the influence of environmental moisture is minimized and/or accommodated.

Abstract: Novel silicone pressure sensitive adhesives containing relatively minor amounts of oil- or organic-metal salts are disclosed which exhibit improved high temperature stability properties.

Abstract: A method for preventing cracks in bamboo canes subjected to drying comprises longitudinally cutting open the bamboo cane along its entire length, allowing the cut cane to dry to a desired residual moisture content, and sealing the resulting longitudinal gap by adhesively bonding into the longitudinal gap a multi-section filler strip. The longitudinal gap may be milled out to produce desired dimensioning and shaping. The strip may also be mechanically attached to the cane by clips, screws or dowels. The cane may be optionally chemically pretreated before drying.

Abstract: The invention provides a transfer paper which comprises a releasable base and as disposed successively thereon at least one picture printing layer, a thermosetting adhesive layer and a release layer, and a transfer process employing the above transfer paper which comprises peeling off the releasable base from the paper, transferring the printing layer and thermosetting adhesive layer as a unit to a substrate and curing the adhesive layer at a temperature of 80.degree.-170.degree. C.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is provided for use on cellulosic substrates which will not become tacky under high temperatures, lose adhesive properties due to contact with silicone oils, "block" when stacked prior to printing, or lose bond-forming ability with age. Non-thermoplastic pigment particles and a compound selected from the group consisting of a natural rubber latex, a graft copolymer of natural rubber and acrylic monomer and a blend of the natural rubber latex and the graft copolymer are mixed together to form an adhesive with a glass transition temperature in the range of -10.degree. to -78.degree. C., a dielectric constant of about 2.25 to 2.62 and a green strength of 0.05 to 0.75 p.s.i. The adhesive may also optionally contain a chloroprene-methacrylic acid copolymer latex and a vinyl-methacrylic acid copolymer latex.

Abstract: A apparatus and method for effecting repair to damaged, nonstressed aircraft structure is described. A sheet of material comprised of woven glass cloth impregnated with a resin cured under temperature and pressure forms the basic patch. One side of the patch has a Tedlar.RTM. overlay attached to the sheet face in the preferred embodiment. This patch material meets the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 25.855) which is required to provide for fire resistant material on transport aircraft. A pressure sensitive film is bonded to the side opposite the Tedlar.RTM. overlay. This combination of glass sheet and pressure sensitive film is pressure bonded to the damaged structure and further held in place by mechanical fasteners which can withstand a temperature of at least 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit.One of the primary applications of this invention is in the cargo liner repair of transport aircraft.

Abstract: A wrapping material comprising a sheet of material such as paper, cellophane, foil, or man-made organic polymer film and a cling material such as polyethylene secured to a portion of the sheet of material. The cling material connects to the sheet of material and/or itself as the wrapping material is wrapped about an item thereby securing the sheet of material about the item. A method of wrapping an item such as a floral arrangement, Easter basket or a gift container by wrapping the item with the wrapping material.

Abstract: A container for cedar products having a transparent wall portion and an opaque wall portion. The transparent wall portion has high transmissivity in the visible light range and low transmissivity in the ultraviolet light range. The opaque wall portion contains a coating that prevents chemicals given off by cedar wood from diffusing into the opaque wall portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer foam heat-shrinkable tube comprising a hot-melt adhesive layer as the innermost layer, at least one non-foam layer and at least one foam layer provided on an outside surface of the hot-melt adhesive layer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a multi-layer foam heat-shrinkable tube comprising extruding a hot-melt adhesive layer as the inner most layer, at least one non-foam layer, and at least one foam layer to form a multi-layer foam tube, heating and expanding the inner diameter of the multi-layer foam tube, and cooling the expanded multi-layer tube while an inner diameter of the tube at the expanded state is maintained. The non-foam layers and foam layers can be provided in any number and any order.

Abstract: An elongated structural element having an outer tubular casing with the hollow interior space filled with a plastic binder containing a plurality of elongated parallel strands of fiber reinforcement material extending lengthwise of the element; and a method for preparing such an element by filling a preformed tubular casing with a plastic binder in liquid form dispersed in which are parallel strands of reinforcing fibrous material, and allowing the plastic binder to solidify.

Abstract: A method for manufacture of a biodegradable disposable container, which container is biodegradable and reduces generation amount of the refuse, and prevents environmental pollution. The method comprises the steps of i) mixing 40-46 weight % of fine granular sawdust powder with 29-35 weight % of albumen and agitating, ii) mixing the result mixture with 17-23% of a potato starch and 4-6% of sodium metaphosphate and agitating, iii) compression-molding the result mixture into a container by a compression mold under the pressure of about 3 Kg/cm.sup.2, iv) steaming the compression-molded container in a steaming box for about 30 minutes at a temperature in the range of about 85.degree. C.-95.degree. C. and drying, and v) applying a resin coating to inner and outer surfaces of the container and drying.

Abstract: In a high temperature-resistant masking tape comprisinga) a paper substrate,b) an impregnant in said paper substrate,c) a release coat on one surface of said paper, andd) an adhesive on the other surface of said paper,the improvement wherein the adhesive comprises a cured mixture of natural rubber and at least one of a butyl and acrylic synthetic rubber, whereby the tape is capable of withstanding high temperatures.

Abstract: In the double-side pressure-sensitive tapes (A and B) of the first embodiment of the present invention, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (2) comprising a blend of 100 parts by weight of an acrylic or rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition with from 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of a silicone polymer is formed on one side of a substrate and an acrylic or rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed as a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (3) on the other side. By this, a double-side pressure-sensitive tape in which the pressure-sensitive adhesives, even when being bonded to each other, can thereafter be easily separated is obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a longitudinally extending adhesive tape product adapted to be cut off into a plurality of tape segments by use of a transverse cutting edge. The product comprises a longitudinally extending tape wound into a roll, the tape having a first side which is adhesive free, a plurality of longitudinally separated indicia and a second side which has a corresponding plurality of longitudinally separated and transversely extending coating bands of pressure sensitive adhesive. The coating bands have leading and trailing edges and are separated by portions of the second side of the tape which are substantially adhesive free. The indicia are so located relative to the coating bands whereby when one of the indicia is aligned in a specified relation to the cutting edge and a tape segment is cut off, the cut off tape segment has a single one of the coating bands and the coating band on the cut off tape segment is located adjacent a transverse edge of the tape segment.

Abstract: A packaging material composed of cellulosic fiber, a softener, water, and, optionally, a water soluble binder. The biodegradable packaging material is prepared by a process of admixing cellulosic fiber, a softener, water and, optionally, a water soluble binder to form a slurry, and admixing a blowing agent with the slurry to form a pulp. The pulp is formed into a shaped material and dried.

Abstract: A pouch for absorbing liquids. On one embodiment, the ouch is formed from two distinct layers of sheet material--one including thermoplastic fibers for the purpose of heat sealing and the other a tearable tissue paper capable of tearing upon expansion of the water-absorbent material contained between the sheet material layers. In another embodiment, the pouch is manufactured to include a relatively weak sealed seam, e.g., formed by heat sealing adjacent sheet material layers together, that has a weaker bonding strength than one or more other sealed seams, such that upon expansion of the water-absorbent material, the relatively weak seam separates or delaminates into its separate layers to allow the absorbent to spread beyond the pouch at the relative weak seam. In both embodiments, the pouches contain an inner layer of water-insoluble, liquid-absorbing material, such as cross-linked sodium polyacrylate.

Abstract: A modular antistatic and conductive carpet tile system including antistatic and conductive carpet tiles for ESD control and a conductive releasable adhesive for releasably securing the carpet tiles, each tile has a primary backing layer including conductive filaments, a conductive support strata disposed below said primary backing layer, and tufting woven through said primary backing layer and extending at least partially into said conductive support strata forming a carpet pile above said primary backing layer; the adhesive includes a releasable adhesional substance and a multiplicity of conductive fibers suspended therein forming a conductive matrix throughout the volume of said adhesional substance.

Abstract: A method for repairing and reinforcing pressure-supporting hollow bodies, in particular deteriorated underwater pipelines, using a tape formed from a plurality of layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making and administering a blinded oral dosage form and the blinded oral dosage form therefor, used for disguising the identity of tableted medications. The method includes making a blinded oral dosage form by placing a tableted medication within a capsule have a diameter greater than its height. The blinded oral dosage form is the combination of the above-described capsule and the tableted medication.

Abstract: Provided are wrappings for foods comprising a laminated composite sheet which comprises an impermeable sheet, an absorbent fiber sheet and a hydrophobic fiber sheet, said hydrophobic fiber sheet having a water resistance of at least 5 cmH.sub.2 O and an air permeability of at least 10 c/cm.sup.2 /sec. Also provided are bags and boxed fabricated from the above wrappings.These wrappings are microwaveable and have heat insulation property.

Abstract: A sealant for use at temperatures greater than about 700.degree. F. may be formed from:(a) about 40 to 90 wt-% of a silicone having a molecular weight of about 10,000 to 10,000,000 and repeating units comprising:(i) about 1 to 20 mole-% of units having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R comprises --H, a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-5 fluoroalkyl group, a vinyl group or a phenyl group and(ii) about 99 to 80 mole-% of units having the formula: ##STR2## wherein each R independently comprises --H, a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-5 fluoroalkyl group, a vinyl group, or a phenyl group; and(b) about 1 to 10 wt-% of a thermal stabilizer;(c) about 0.1 to 2 wt-% of a curing agent; and(d) about 0 to 50 wt-% of an inorganic filler;wherein the composition remains an effective sealant at temperatures above about 700.degree. F. The sealant may be used to bond and seal a barrier film or vacuum bag to a forming tool in autoclave curing and processing of thermosetting and thermoplastic composites.

Abstract: A web of adhesive, especially a normally tacky and pressure-sensitive adhesive, is rendered electrically conductive by imparting a pattern of electrically conductive elements that extend from slightly beyond one face of the web to slightly beyond the other face of the web. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive web is sandwiched between release liners formed of uniaxially oriented film and a conductive thread stitched through both the liners and the adhesive web. The liners can be removed, tearing along the stitch lines, to create an electrically conductive adhesive web.

Abstract: A cutting cloth web having a multilayer construction comprises a generally elongate base layer of material having a first surface disposed on one side and having a second surface disposed on its side facing oppositely thereof and includes a generally elongate sheet of fabric material having a first surface disposed on one side thereof and a second surface disposed on its opposite side and facing the base layer second surface. The base layer and the fabric sheet are releasably attached to one another by holding means interposed between the second surface of the fabric material and the second surface of the base layer maintaining the two sheets in registry with one another such that a closed shape may be cut in the fabric material without disrupting the registration between the base layer and the sheet of fabric material as provided for by the holding means.

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive material includes micro-capsules dispersed in a bonding resin. The micro-capsules contains, as a filler material, a conductor and a polymerization initiator, a curing agent or a curing promotor. A wall member encapsulating the filler material is formed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting insulative resin. Therefore, if the micro-capsules in the anisotropic conductive material are broken or destroyed by pressure or both of pressure and heat, electrical connection can be established between electrode pads and electrode terminals of a wiring substrate through the conductors contained in the micro-capsules. Simultaneously, the polymerization initiator, the curing agent or the curing promotor flows out, so that the insulative bonding resin is solidified. Thus, the anisotropic conductive material has a high connection reliability, a good reproducibility, an excellent packaging workability, and excellent shelf stability.

Abstract: A biodegradable food container for holding and insulating food. The food container includes a wall structure constructed from heat-expanded grains bound together with a biodegradable bonding agent. In the preferred embodiment, the heat-expanded grains are popcorn and the bonding agent is a starch paste or other type of biodegradable bonding agent of food grade quality. The wall structure is formed by heating expandable grains to form the heat-expanded grains. The heat-expanded grains are then ground and mixed with the bonding agent to form a moldable popcorn mixture. The moldable popcorn mixture is molded to form a wall structure of a selected shape for holding and insulating food.

Abstract: Electrically conductive elements on two substrates can be electrically interconnected by an adhesive tape containing electrically conductive equiax particles that are individually positioned in the adhesive layer in a predetermined pattern. Each particle is harder than the elements it is to interconnect, so that hand pressure causes the particles to penetrate into the elements, thus creating a reliable electrical connection. Particularly useful particles are glass beads having a metallic coating that is from 0.1 to 2 .mu.m thick.

Abstract: A plate roll attached by an adhesive sheet to a printing plate made of a resin. The attached printing plate is easily detached. The adhesive sheet and remaining adhesive are easily removed after printing is finished and the efficiency of the operation of printing is enhanced. The adhesive sheet includes a photocurable adhesive, which loses adhesive ability by curing by irradiation of electromagnetic waves or an electron beam or a water swelling adhesive, which loses adhesive ability by swelling by water. Adhesive sheets for the plate roll comprise supporting sheets, removable sheets and a photocurable adhesive, which loses adhesive ability by curing by irradiation of electromagnetic waves or an electron beam or a water swelling adhesive, which loses adhesive ability by swelling by water.

Abstract: A metallized wrapping film having low water vapor transmittance and low oxygen transmittance, in which the adhesion of the metallic layer to the base film is strong, and which has heat-sealing property is disclosed. The metallized wrapping film according to the present invention comprises a plastic base film; a heat-sealing layer formed on one surface of said base film; and a metallic layer formed on one surface of said base film opposite to said surface on which said heat-sealing layer is formed, said metallic layer consists essentially of 70-99% by weight of aluminum and one or more elements selected from the elements having an atomic number of 12-30 excluding aluminum.

Abstract: There are disclosed a laminate comprising (a) a biaxially oriented film of a styrenic polymer having a high degree of syndiotactic configuration of 10 to 100 .mu.m in thickness and (b) a rubber-based self-adhesive layer of 5 to m in thickness and a self-adhesive tape comprising the above-mentioned laminate. The above laminate and self-adhesive tape are excellent in transparency, heat resistance, water resistance, moisture resistance, dispenser and hand cuttability, insulating properties and mechanical properties such as elasticity and nerve and can find a wide range of effective application.

Abstract: Electrical conductive adhesive tapes comprising at least one carrier web having a low-adhesion face bearing thereon an adhesive layer having substantially uniform thickness and a Lap Shear Value from aluminum of at least 0.2 MPa, said tape being formed having a plurality of perforations, each perforation containing a plurality of electrically conductive particles in contact with the adhesive layer which is otherwise substantially free from electrically conductive material.

Abstract: A method of using a pressure sensitive adhesive to form a moisture resistant, water-dispersible tape is provided. The adhesive and tape are resistant to autoclavation conditions and/or moisture and body fluids during usage, and are water-dispersible when immersed in aqueous solutions. The tape may be used with cloth body coverings, such as garments such as hospital gowns, drapes, dressings, diapers and other body coverings which require cloth to cloth or cloth to skin adhesion in the presence of moisture and bodily fluids yet be dispersible from such body coverings during laundering or other aqueous alkali immersion.

Abstract: A biodegradable low density packing material, comprising an expanded wheat and starch product having high dimensional stability at high humidity and temperature ambient conditions. The invention also includes a method of preparing a low density biodegradable packaging material having a blended mix of wheat, amylose starch and amylopectin starch with approximately 1% gelatin being added after the initial mixing of the product at temperatures of 300.degree. to 350.degree. F.

Abstract: A conductive releasable adhesive and method of making same for electrostatic discharge controlled surfaces in which a multiplicity of interlacing electrically conductive fibers is suspended in a releasable adhesional substance forming a conductive matrix throughout the volume of the adhesional substance for facilitating dissipation of electrical charges.

Abstract: A coverlay film, which is used for protection of a flexible printed circuit board, is provided by the invention as being imparted with improved adhesiveness, heat-resistance against molten solder alloy, punching workability and other properties. The inventive coverlay film is characterized by the novel and unique formulation of the adhesive to form an adhesive layer on one surface of a substrate plastic, e.g., polyimide, film. The adhesive is formulated with an epoxy resin, carboxylated nitrile rubber, curing agent for the epoxy resin, curing accelerator and fine inorganic powder each of a specified type and in a specified weight proportion.

Abstract: A reinforced composite backing tape for securing adjoining straight edges of textile sheets, and particularly, but not exclusive, for interconnecting abutting edges of carpet pieces. The backing tape comprises an elongated reinforced backing sheet having opposed elongated parallel edges. A plurality of spaced apart, transversely disposed, rigid stabilizing bars are immovably retained over a top surface of the backing sheet. The bars are formed from a material capable of providing resistance to bending forces to provide resistance against the tape folding along an elongated seam defined along the abutting edges of the carpet pieces connected thereto to prevent carpet peaking along the abutting edges. A thermo-meltable adhesive material is disposed over the top surface of the tape and the bars to adhesively secure the tape to edge surface portions of backing material of the carpet pieces.

Abstract: A circuit for removing electrostatic charges from the surface of a cathode ray tube is formed by adding electrically conductive particles to an adhesive used to prevent an implosion of the tube and located between a metal clamping band and the surface of the tube. The electrically conductive particles have a particular particle size distribution and are dispersed in a particular amount.

Abstract: Electrically conductive elements on two substrates can be electrically interconnected by an adhesive tape containing electrically conductive particles, most of which are substantially uniformly spaced from their six nearest neighbors. Preferably the particles are spherical and of substantially equal diameter slightly exceeding the thickness of the adhesive layer. The adhesive tape can be made by forming a dense monolayer of the particles, covering a stretchable adhesive layer with that dense monolayer, biaxially stretching the adhesive layer to separate each particle from other particles of the monolayer, and then embedding the particles either into that adhesive layer or into the adhesive layer of another tape.

Abstract: A microwave radiation absorbing adhesive comprises dissipative particles bound in a thermoplastic or thermosetting adhesive The absorbing adhesive may be applied directly to the surface of any object, or to an irregularly shaped object, or into cracks or crevices in or between objects, including conventional absorbers. Several types of dissipative particles and adhesives may be used.