Abstract: A hose including at least an inner tube, a reinforcing layer and an outer cover, wherein the inner tube and the outer cover are individually composed of a thermoplastic elastomer comprising a vulcanized rubber dispersed in a thermoplastic resin, M.sub.p defined by the following formula (I) is not greater than 70 kgf/cm.sup.2, and flexural rigidity of the hose at a bending radius four times the outer diameter of the hose is 1 kgf or less: ##EQU1## wherein t.sub.1 and t.sub.2 are the thickness of the inner tube and the outer tube (mm), respectively, and M.sub.1 and M.sub.2 are stress (kgf/cm.sup.2) at 25% elongation of the inner tube and the outer cover, respectively.

Abstract: A non-woven recyclable polyester fabric suitable for use as a bale covering that is a single layer batt formed of crosslapped fiber having a structure compacted by needlepunching and calendering. A process for producing this non-woven recyclable polyester fabric that includes forming a web of fiber, crosslapping the web to form a batt, needlepunching the batt, and calendering the batt under suitable conditions.

Abstract: A device for protection against fire (G3), comprising a flexible body (A3) of material with endothermic properties, comprising a filler releasing vapor under the effect of fire.According to the invention this device comprises, on at least that face of said body intended to be directed towards the fire, at least one layer (E3) of a fabric consisting of fire-resistant fibers and impregnated with an intumescent agent.

Abstract: A multilayered material for clothing adapted to transfer moisture from the skin of the user, includes a waterproof top layer, a bottom layer constituting a lining and comprising moisture collectors extending radially between the top and bottom layers, and longitudinal drains which carry the moisture away from its source. The material can be used for gloves, sports shoes as well as garments.

Abstract: A molded, cup-shaped face mask especially useful for medical and dental personnel has a first, second and third layer. Edge portions of the layers are substantially free of adhesion to one another, and outer edges of the mask are free of any peripheral seal or the like, so that the edge portions of all three layers are movable relative to each other and present a soft, comfortable feel to the wearer. Exhalation of air through the mask is facilitated by the flexible nature of the edge portions, and during inhalation the flexible edge portions are drawn toward a position of conformed contact with the wearer's face.

Abstract: An airbag of an airbag restraint system mounted on an automotive vehicle and adapted to protect a vehicle passenger in a serious vehicle collision. The airbag is formed of a cloth which is basically constituted of warp and weft yarns made of a high melting point polymer material. Low melting point polymer yarns are woven in the cloth in a manner to extend along the warp and weft yarns. The low melting point polymer yarns are located at predetermined intervals, and have a melting point lower than that of the high melting point polymer material. The low melting point polymer yarns melt upon heating in a heat treatment so as to be welded to the high warp and weft yarns thereby securely binding the warp yarns together and the weft yarns together.

Abstract: As an article of manufacture, stable particles containing, in combination, inorganic filler material, benzoyl peroxide and a non-hygroscopic stabilizer for benzoyl peroxide; their production; and the formation of a polymeric matrix with such particulate matter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a treating composition containing 0.3 to 30% by weight of a fluoroaliphatic radical containing poly(oxyalkylene) compound, 0.3 to 30% by weight of an anti-soiling agent and 0 to 60% by weight of an environmentally acceptable water-miscible organic solvent and water for the use for imparting excellent water- and oil repellency, stain resistance and dry soil resistance to textiles, carpets, concrete, paper, leather and wool.

Abstract: The thermic protection device is obtained by winding refractory wires with plush loops and radial and reinforcement armament picots, also with refractory fibers, preferably twisted. The plush loops and the picots have a predetermined orientation and/or pitch with respect to the direction of the ablative flow in the hollow structure.Application for the embodiment of the ferrule of a ram jet engine chamber.

Abstract: The method of making a tubular pultruded member having a longitudinal axis and a substantially uniform wall thickness throughout includes providing a heated die with a mandrel extending through the forming die section and a bath of liquid polymer, simultaneously pulling continuous reinforcing fibers and at least one carrier tape with wall spacers through the liquid polymer bath around the mandrel and into and through the heated die to shape and cure the liquid polymer into a tubular pultruded member, the wall spacers having a thickness equal to the uniform distance between the outside surface of the mandrel and the inside surface of the die.

Abstract: A heat recoverable wraparound fabric sleeve comprises 7-13 heat recoverable fibers in one direction and 4-8 fibers some of which are heat recoverable and some of which are heat stable in a perpendicular direction. This sleeve has particularly useful recovery behavior where recovery ratios are less than 40% and where an auxiliary patch is used to bond overlapping edges of the wraparound sleeve to each other.

Abstract: The semi-finished product according to the invention consists exclusively of liquid crystal thermoplastic polymers (LCP), whereof at least one first liquid crystal thermoplastic polymer (LCP) is in the form of fibers (18) and has a given melting point, and whereof at least one second liquid crystal thermoplastic polymer (LCP) (16) has a melting point below that of the first LCP. This semi-finished product is in particular a fabric. By simply heating under pressure at a temperature equal to the melting point of the second LCP, followed by cooling, a composite material with improved mechanical and physicochemical performance characteristics are obtained.

Abstract: Industrial fabrics have controlled air permeability <120 l/dm.sup.2 .times. min and a very good ageing resistance. The air permeability value does not change by more than 15% in the ageing test. This fabric can be made by adapting production conditions for weaving, wet processing, and in particular, hot air treatment. The process is particularly suited for manufacturing air bag fabrics.

Abstract: A tubular liner for lining the inner wall of a pipe such as sewer pipe made up of a flexible tubular resin-absorbent fabric to be impregnated with a thermosetting liquid resin and a tubular plastic film welded on the external surface of the tubular resin-absorbent fabric; also disclosed are the methods for making such tubular liner and for impregnating such tubular liner with the thermosetting liquid resin, and in particular the impregnation method is characterized by using a plurality of vacuum suction hoses.

Abstract: A molding material is disclosed, comprising a film (A) coated on one surface with a thermosetting resin composition containing a hollow filler, a film (B) on which no resin composition is applied, and a reinforcing fiber layer positioned between the coated surface of film (A) and film (B), wherein the reinforcing fiber layer is impregnated with the liquid component of the resin composition coated on film (A). A piled material is also disclosed, comprising the two portions of the said molding material, wherein the respective molding materials are positioned on top of the other portion in a face-to-face relationship having their respective film (A) sides facing inwardly to each other, where the respective films (A) have been stripped off prior to positioning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski stick, which comprises a hollow reinforced-plastic profile (10). In the inventive ski stick, a profile wall (11) contains at least one longitudinally extending reinforcement element (13), which is at least partially embedded in the manufacturing step of the profile (10) in the wall structure (11) as an integral part thereof. The reinforcement element (13) may extend along the entire length of the reinforced-plastic profile or partially along its length, and its cross-sectional form may be circular or longitudinal or angular, e.g. triangular.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced rubber article has a rubber body portion with a fiber reinforcement embedded therein. The fiber reinforcement includes a plurality of tubular braided cords braided by yarns. Each of the tubular braided cords is braided by more than three yarns at a braid angle in a range between 10.degree. and 35.degree., wherein said braid angle is an angle between a yarn of the tubular braided cord and the axial line of the tubular braided cord. Each tubular braided cord also has a fistulous center hole defined by the tubular braided cord.

Abstract: An improved handle grip cover formed of a knitted, braided, or woven tubular shaped material impregnated with a synthetic or natural elastomer. The grip cover is fabricated by placing a tubular shaped material, preferably elastic, over a form with a non-stick surface, and impregnating the tubular shaped material with a synthetic or natural elastomer. The tubular material is then cured, and peeled off of the form and trimmed to the desired length. The grip cover may be applied to a handle of a manual tool, a power tool, a piece of athletic equipment, or other article generally gripped by the hand.

Abstract: A layout and manufacturing method for fiber-reinforced, laminated composite shells utilizes as a reinforcement a nested assembly of braided sleeves. The original sleeve diameters are selected individually such that, upon being deformed into the final shape, the fibers acquire angular orientations prescribed by the shell design. Shells of desired shapes are obtained either by pulling the sleeves on a rigid mandrel or, alternately, by statically defoming the nested sleeve assembly, thereby eliminating the use of mandrels. The statical means involve proper combinations of tensile edge forces and surface loads exerted, e.g., by a pressurized bladder or by spinning the assembly. In one embodiment, the sleeves are tensioned and, if necessary, vibrated prior to matrix curing so as to force the fibers to approach geodesic trajectories (isotensoid layout). By releasing the sleeve tension after curing, a favorable compressive prestress is induced in the matrix material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a phenolic resin.The resin is a liquid, contains phenol-formaldehyde, formaldehyde-urea and phenol-formaldehyde-amine condensates, and has a free formaldehyde content of less than 3%, this proportion being expressed as a percentage of the total fluid weight, and a dilutability rate in water which equals or surpasses 1,000%. Furthermore, the resin is stable when heated. Application to less-polluting sizing compositions for mineral fibers; and use of the fibers thus sized for the manufacture of insulating products and soilless cultivation substrates.

Abstract: This invention provides a shaped ceramic composite article comprising ceramic oxide fiber(s), a first coating comprising a carbonaceous matrix which includes boron nitride particles in contact therewith, and a second coating comprising silicon carbide. The inventive composite article is useful in applications requiring good heat resistance and mechanical properties, such as gas fired radiant burner tubes, gas burner nozzle liners, heat exchangers, thermowells, core busters or flame dispersers, and other gas fired furnace components.

Abstract: Composite laminated tubing with low coefficient of thermal expansion and preferably a Poisson's ratio near 0.5 is used for production tubing which is subject to substantial expansion and contraction.

Abstract: An electrical cable having a wire bundle core surrounded by a thermal and chafe protection sleeve, the thermal and chafe protection sleeve consisting of a sandwich structure having an additional outer layer of fiberglass lacing tape and a fluorosilicone fuel resistant coating.

Abstract: Provided is a laminated tube having a logarithmic decrement of at least 0.08 and a flexural modulus of at least 1,000 kg/mm.sup.2 and comprising at least 2 layers which comprise a composite material comprising a reinforcing fiber and a matrix resin. The reinforcing fibers used include an organic fiber, e.g. wholly aromatic polyester fibers and polyvinyl alcohol fiber, for at least 1 layer of the composite material layer and an inorganic fiber, e.g. carbon fiber and glass fiber, for at least 1 layer of the composite material layer.

Abstract: A nonwoven textile material useful in dissipating static electric charges containing an electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber. An amount of a synthetic fiber may be intermixed with the electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene fiber to produce the static dissipative textile material. The nonwoven static dissipative textile material may combine with a porous polymeric membrane to form nonwoven fabric laminate.The nonwoven textile material is useful as a filtration media and may be fabricated into a filter bag.

Abstract: A protective high pressure steam deflector comprising a laminate of an outer layer of woven poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) and an inner layer of aluminum is disclosed.

Abstract: A pipe cladding composition is described which is a phosphate ceramic permeating a non-woven fibrous network. The overall thickness of the sheet is between about 5 and about 20 mils. The phosphate ceramic permeates the fibrous network and extends beyond the fibrous network only up to a maximum thickness of about 3 mils across each side of the sheet. The sheets are prepared using wet reaction mixtures which produce phosphate ceramics. These reaction mixtures are mixed and pressed into the non-woven fibrous network which forms a wet sheet that is then cured to provide the cladding material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter having an outer textile fabric material laminated to a non-woven composite material. The composite material comprises an inner and an outer cover layer of a spun-bonded, non-woven web material, with at least one electrostatically charged intermediate meltblown layer sandwiched therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wick for a wet bulb, wherein the bulb is elongated with a free end and a supported end. An absorbent fabric has a portion configured as a folded over sleeve to at least partially closely surround the bulb. The sleeve has two ends, one of which is open and the other of which is closed to permit the open end of the sleeve to be slipped over the free end of the bulb and passed to the supported end until the closed end of the sleeve approaches the free end of the bulb. A plastic film lining inside the sleeve is resistant to corrosive materials to protect the bulb from corrosive materials and has a lower coefficient of friction than the fabric to ease installation over the bulb. A tail contacts a water supply to pick up water and transport it to the sleeve to wet the bulb.

Abstract: Transpiration cooled ceramic fiber seals are provided for high temperature use, said seals providing transpiration cooling by passage of a cooling medium through controlled porosity.

Abstract: An airbag (1) constituted by using a laminated cloth comprising a woven fabric (2a) of synthetic fiber multifilaments, a film (3) of a polyolefin group resin laminated on a side of the woven fabric (2a) and a nonwoven fabric (4) laminated on the film (3). The laminated cloth has a weight per unit area of 280 g/m.sup.2 or less and an air permeability of 2 cc/cm.sup.2 or less. The air bag having the constitution in accordance with the present invention has synthetically superior characteristics as an air bag for a driver's seat, a passenger's seat, or others, in a vehicle.

Abstract: Wraparound sleeves formed by weaving, knitting or braiding for the protection of elongated articles, such as cables and hoses, are disclosed. The tubes are provided with closure means comprising multifilament, bulky yarn interlaced in the sleeving material and relatively unconfined along one of its marginal edges and of Velcro brand hook tape or similar hook type elements disposed along the other marginal edge.

Abstract: A composite plastic duct structure comprised of an outer layer of fabric material impregnated with a fire-resistant resin material and an inner liner layer of chemically corrosion resistant resin material impregnated with a fabric material. The invention includes a method wherein multiple wrappings of resin impregnated material are wound on a mandrel to form the inner and outer layers.

Abstract: A gastight woven fabric sheet for air bags having no risk of burning a person due to formation of gas-permeable perforations and gas flowing out when the air bag is inflated, a high burst strength due to a reinforcing effect by adhesion, and a satisfactory feel, comprising a woven fabric composed of a plurality of warps and wefts each comprising a polyester multifilament having a yarn thickness of 200 to 550 deniers and a twist multiplier of 3,000 or less, and having a smooth surface formed by a calendering and a non-smoothed opposite surface thereof, the woven fabric having a gas-permeability function (ml/cm.sup.2 /sec) of 7.874 p to 78.74 p (wherein p is a pressure between 0 to 0.03 kg/cm.sup.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition primarily comprising polylactic acid or a copolymer of lactic acids and the other hydroxycarboxylic acids than lactic acids, industrial fabrics which can be degraded into nontoxic water and carbon dioxide within a relatively short period under the natural environment, and flexible containers, water shielding sheets and resin coated-cloth ventilation tubes which are prepared from the industrial fabrics.

Abstract: A surgical mesh of warp knit construction is fabricated from a polypropylene multifilament yarn.

Abstract: A friction material for operating in oil containing 5 to 70 wt. % of fibrillated ramie fibers with a freeness of 400 to 700 ml and a friction material for operating in oil further containing cotton pulp and/or aramid fibers in addition to said fibrillated ramie fibers. They improve the wear resistance of friction material under the conditions of high-speed and high-pressure applied and in moisture-containing oil.

Abstract: A carrying bag comprises at least one extensible panel forming at least a part of the external walls of the bag. The extensible panel is of a composite material composed of a sheet of a stretch-knit fabric and a multiplicity of elongated strips of a durable, substantially non-extensible material joined to the fabric sheet in closely spaced relation by stitching located proximate to the centers of the strips, thereby leaving portions of the fabric sheet underlying the major portions of the strips free to stretch.

Abstract: A nonwoven surface treating article suitable for treating surfaces which include calcium carbonate, such as marble floors, includes an open, lofty, three-dimensional nonwoven web of a plurality of thermoplastic organic fibers, a binder, and abrasive particles having an average particle diameter ranging from about 0.1 micrometer to about 30 micrometers. The abrasive articles of the invention do not rust, as do steel wool pads, and produce a high gloss, durable surface. A system for treating calcium carbonate-containing surfaces is also presented, the system including the articles and an acidic crystallization agent. Methods of treating calcium carbonate-containing surfaces with the system are also presented.

Abstract: A rubber hose comprising an inner tube of synthetic resin, an optional undercoat of a metal or metal compound dry plated on the inner tube, a metal thin film sputtered or ion plated on the inner tube or undercoat from zinc, copper, cobalt, titanium, or an alloy thereof, and a rubber layer on the metal thin film exhibits low gas and solvent permeability while maintaining flexibility. Also provided is a low permeable rubber hose comprising an inner tube of synthetic resin, a thin film of a metal or metal compound dry plated on the inner tube, and a rubber layer heat cured to the thin film through an adhesive.

Abstract: The invention concerns a phenolic resin.The resin is a liquid, contains phenol-formaldehyde, formaldehyde-urea and phenol-formaldehyde-amine condensates, and has a free formaldehyde content of less than 3%, this proportion being expressed as a percentage of the total fluid weight, and a dilutability rate in water which equals or surpasses 1,000%. Furthermore, the resin is stable when heated. Application to less-polluting sizing compositions for mineral fibers; and use of the fibers thus sized for the manufacture of insulating products and soilless cultivation substrates.

Abstract: An improved vibration damping handle grip having a vibration damping elastomer and a webbed, tack-free elastomer-coated tubular shaped material. The vibration damping handle grip is fabricated having a vibration damping elastomer nearest a vibration generating handle, and a webbed tack-free elastomer-coated tubular shaped material adapted to conform to the vibration damping elastomer-covered handle shape, thus providing a comfortable, substantially slip free hand gripping surface.

Abstract: A centrifugally cast plastic pipe comprised of a polymer derived from monomers polymerized in bulk is provided. A pressurized cylindrical mold provides smooth inner and outer surfaces. Pipes with a wall thickness of from 1/8 inch to 3 inches and an outer diameter of 1 inch to 12 feet are provided.

Abstract: A friction material for making brake pads or brake disks is formed by mixing metallic fiber and/or aramid fibers as a main component, a filler material and a binder agent for binding the main component and the filler. The metallic fiber includes at least copper fibers and/or copper alloy fibers. The filler includes one or more inorganic substances having a plane netlike crystal structure. The inorganic substances having the plane netlike crystal structure include mica, talc, vermiculite, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, agalmatolite, kaolin, chlorite, sericite, iron hydroxide, and montmorillonite.

Abstract: The invention relates to spin finishes which contain compounds of the formulaHO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x --RO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.y H Iin whichR is an alkylene radical which is mono- or polysubstituted by alkyl, has 2 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkylene chain and contains methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl as the alkyl substituent, andthe sum of x and y is 10 to 20, x and y being different from zero, and to a process for the spin finishing of fibers.

Abstract: A coating composition for the air bag which comprises(A) an organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 300 cSt or more at 25.degree. C. which is represented by the average composition formula (1) below;R.sub.a.sup.1 SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 (1)(where R.sup.1 denotes a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is a positive number from 1.98 to 2.01.)(B) An organosilane or a partial hydrolyzate thereof having an isocyanate group and a hydrolyzable group in the molecule.(C) An organic peroxide.(D) An organohydrogenpolysiloxane having in the molecule three or more .tbd.SiH groups.It exhibits good self-adhesiveness and gives rise to a coating film which firmly bonds to a base cloth of polyamide or polyester. The adhesion remains stable for a long period of time. In addition, the coating film is almost non-tacky because the coating composition is cured well even by an organic peroxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid sorbent article comprising at least two contiguous layers formed from a single sheet, said layers being joined at a fold in said sheet and being intermittently releasably bonded together.

Abstract: A tire ply end turn-up device comprising an inflatable first rubbery polymer bladder body, a second non-stick rubbery polymer layer on at least a portion of the surface of the bladder body, and fabric between the bladder body and the non-stick surface. The ply turn-up bladder is made by forming an uncured rubbery polymer bladder body, forming a composite of fabric calendared on one side with an uncured non-stick rubbery polymer and on the other with a rubbery polymer that will bond with the bladder body upon curing, applying the composite to at least a portion of the bladder body, and curing the bladder body and composite to form an integral turn-up bladder with a non-stick rubber surface. A rubbery polymer that will bond with the uncured bladder body upon curing is used on the fabric side that contacts the bladder body.

Abstract: The invention provides a marine fishery article of threads which is made of threads consisting essentially of polycaprolactone represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 300 to 2,000.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner filter having an outer textile fabric material laminated to a non-woven composite material. The composite material comprises an inner and an outer cover layer of a spun-bonded, non-woven web material, sandwiching at least one intermediate melt-blown layer.