Abstract: Glass fibers are disclosed having the residue thereon of an aqueous size formulation in which the size formulation includes a film forming system which is substantially free of epoxy groups and which film forming system includes as a film forming material, a substantially fully reacted, preformed reaction product of a diglycidyl ether of a bisphenol or a partially or fully halogenated bisphenol with one or more monocarboxylic acids, one or more monohydric alcohols or mixtures thereof. The fibers are especially well adapted for producing cured polyester panels for use in greenhouses.

Abstract: Fabrics are made electrically conductive by contacting the fabric under agitation conditions with an aqueous solution of a pyrrole or aniline compound, and an oxidizing agent and a doping agent or counter ion; and then epitaxially depositing onto the surface of the individual fibers of said fabric the in status nascendi forming polymer of the pyrrole or aniline compound so as to uniformly and coherently cover the fibers with an ordered conductive film of the polymerized pyrrole or aniline compound. Individual fibers and yarns can be similarly treated and then formed into fabrics. Products made by the process are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to tubular composite constructions of a composite comprising at least one layer of a prepreg construction of continuous filaments of high modulus fiber in a resin matrix and at least one layer of a thin film of syntactic foam comprising rigid microballoons uniformly dispersed in a matrix resin cocurable with the resin matrix of the prepreg.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite synthetic resin comprising a combination of fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester resins and styrene-modified polyphenyl oxide as well as the use of these synthetic reins for manufacturing storage containers for water or substantially aqueous solutions. Further, the invention comprises a composite synthetic resin that is characterized by a fiber proportion of over 60% of the fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester resin used.

Abstract: A sausage-shaped liquid-absorbing article is provided which includes within a porous fabric fine, fibrous particles of flash-spun polyethylene, optionally particles of foamed organic polymer, and an effective amount of a wetting agent. The article is capable of absorbing oils or aqueous liquids in amounts equal to at least six times the weight of the particles.

Abstract: Composite articles comprising a matrix material and reinforcing fibres coated individually or in tows with a support layer and methods of making the same are disclosed. The support layer is capable of supporting the fibres and preventing kinking thereof when the article is deformed while the matrix material is relatively soft. Polymeric matrix and support layer materials, either thermoplastic or thermosetting, are disclosed. When the support layer comprises a thermoplastic material, it should be selected to have a softening temperature which is higher than any temperature to which the article is heated for deformation. If matrix material and support layer are thermoplastic, the materials should be selected so that the softening point of the support layer is at least 10.degree. C. higher than that of the matrix, especially at least 30.degree. C. higher. According to the disclosure, the fibres are arranged so as to deform in a trellis deformation when the article is deformed.

Abstract: Laminated composite structures for use in making fluid filters are disclosed. Such structures comprise (a) a densified high loft layer of powder bonded nonwoven fabric, rebulkable by heating, laminated to (b) a filter media or element that supplies stiffness to the laminate. Also disclosed are methods of making fluid filters, e.g., ones used to filter inlet air for internal combustion engines, from such laminates, and fluid filters containing such laminates in which the nonwoven layer has been rebulked by heating.

Abstract: Pellets for making electromagnetic wave shielding material and a method for manufacturing the same are provided in which a desired number of conductive fibers of a desired length are impregnated with thermoplastic resin oligomer to provide an integral unit and then the thermoplastic resin is coated on the outside of the integral unit. The pellets are excellent in a dispersion of the conductive fibers in the thermoplastic resin, greater in aspect ratio, and excellent for use in making a shielding material against electric and magnetic fields.

Abstract: Composite materials are in the form of particles, such as bits and short filaments, and combinations of such particles with matrix materials forming high strength, wear and corrosion resistant materials and may be shaped to define cutting tools, dies, mold components, electrodes, bearing components, finishing tools and the like. Structures include substrates and synthetic diamond particles encapsulated therein or bonded thereto have superior grinding, cutting and finishing characteristics. Particles are in the form of microbits, spheroids, single crystals, short narrow filaments and metal whiskers coated with synthetic diamond formed with a core of graphite, metal, metal compounds, metal alloys, ceramic, cermet, glass and composites thereof. Filaments and bits are coated with a lubricating film of wear resistant metal.

Abstract: Hollow polyester fibers are blended with sheath/core binder fibers and bonded together in a ratio of 80 to 18 to form a support cushion. Several layers may be laminated together, the denier of the polyester fibers in at least some of the layers varying from the denier of the polyester fibers in other layers. For this purpose, the deniers of the polyester in the various layers are selected from the range including 4 to 40.

Abstract: A load bearing connective damper for service in tensile, compression, and torsion as a shock and vibration isolation mounting device. Dampers are constructed using a multidimensionally braided textile shape and a viscoelastic material disposed in the interstrand spaces of the textile shape.

Abstract: Flame retarding and fire barrier structure comprising a blend of carbonaceous fibers and natural and/or synthetic fibers. The carbonaceous fibers have a nitrogen content of 5 to 35%, an LOI value of greater than 40 and are derived from stabilized acrylic fibers.

Abstract: A fluororesin-containing composition comprising a fluororesin, a fibrous material coated by an electrically conductive oxide, an acrylic resin and a liquid medium wherein the weight ratio of the fluororesin to the fibrous material is from 95:5 to 50:50, and the weight ratio of the fluororesin to the acrylic resin is from 100:0 to 85:15. The coating formed form the composition has good heat, chemical and weather resistance and non-tackiness properties.

Abstract: Described are smooth, glossy finished fiber reinforced thermoplastic prepreg materials composed of reinforcement fibers impregnated with and surrounded by thermoplastic. Prior to consolidation, the material preferably consists of thermoplastic fibers and reinforcing fibers, intimately blended together. When heated, with the aid of pressure, the thermoplastic fibers melt, surround and impregnate the reinforcing fibers and provide a smooth, glossy finish to the reinforced article. Excellent surface appearance and the ability to accommodate high-speed processing characterize the prepreg materials of this invention.

Abstract: Particle-laden meltblown material, methods of forming such material, composite laminate fabrics using such material as a layer of the laminate, and uses of such material and/or laminate thereof are disclosed. The particle-laden meltblown material is a coform of the particles and meltblown fibers, consolidated into a meltblown material. The meltblown fibers are made of polymeric materials such that the fibers are tacky after extrusion from the meltblowing die and prior to consolidation as meltblown material; active particles (such as active carbon) are incorporated in the stream of meltblown fibers, as the fibers pass from the die to the consolidation surface, at a location where the fibers are tacky, so that the particles adhere to the surface of the fibers. The polymeric materials forming the meltblown fibers can be elastomeric materials, and/or blends of polymers.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced thermoplastic molded products, sheets, and the like, having a glossy surface are produced by intimately blending discrete reinforcing fibers (e.g. fiberglass) and thermoplastic fibers (e.g. polypropylene or polycarbonate) into a web. The web is heated to the melting point of the thermoplastic fibers while applying pressure, to eliminate air and press the web into a consolidated structure. Breakage of the reinforcing fibers is minimized by limiting the thickness of the web and limiting the pressure so as to produce a consolidated structure with minimal fiber breakage and a Notched Izod of at least one. Layering consolidated structures, some without reinforcing fibers, may be heated and pressed together to form a final structure having a thickness greater than the individual structures. The great majority of the fibers are provided so that the fibers of each type are within the range of about 0.5-5 inches.

Abstract: A belt for use on an extended nip press for dewatering a fibrous web is shown. The belt includes a base fabric having machine-direction and cross-machine direction yarns and takes the form of an endless loop. At least one of the machine-direction and cross-machine direction yarns is a spun yarns of staple fibers. The base fabric is completely coated and impregnated with a polymeric resin, such as polyurethane, to render it impervious to liquids, especially lubricating oil. The inner surface of the resulting belt slides over the arcuate pressure shoe component of the extended nip press during its operation. The outer surface of the belt is provided with grooves separated by land areas which together define channels for water pressed from the fibrous web in the press nip. The land areas are anchored to the belt by means of staple fibers from the spun yarns embedded in the coating and are not susceptible to delamination.

Abstract: Tubular sleeves formed from elongated flat sheets, particularly braided sheets are disclosed. Sheet material comprised of interlaced monofilaments is cold worked by the process of drawing the interlaced monofilaments over a forming edge with sufficient force and in a direction causing permanent elongation of the molecules of material on one side of the interlaced monofilaments. The cold worked monofilaments impart a permanent bias to the sheet causing it to curl about its longitudinal axis. Sleeves so formed may be slipped over or wrapped around bundles of wires or other elongated substrates, particularly those which include terminals, plugs and connectors of irregular dimension.

Abstract: A composite for the absorption of energy comprising fibers having a breaking length of at least 80 km and an elongation at break of at least 2%, such as fibers of a linear polyethylene of ultrahigh molecular weight, and carbon fibers or glass fibers, embedded in a matrix. The first fibers are preferably arranged at obtuse angles (.+-.(45.degree. to 95.degree.)) and the carbon fibers or glass fibers are preferably arranged at acute angles (0.degree. to .+-.30.degree.) to the direction of pressure application in the matrix. The composites may be designed in the form of tubes or corrugated plates (FIG. 5).

Abstract: A single-phase composite structure of filamentary and non-filamentary semicrystalline morphology made from the same polymer, which is of a type capable of gelling in a suitable solvent and of being deformed into a high-modulus, high-strength product. Layers of the polymer in sheet form are interleaved with at least one layer, also of that polymer, made from filaments thereof. The method of making the product may involve heating a sheet of UHMWPE or other polymer gel (5% UHMWPE in 95% paraffin oil, by weight) to 125.degree. C., applying a knitted UHMWPE high modulus, high-strength structure on one side thereof, extracting the non-volatile paraffin oil therefrom with hexane, and evaporating the hexane.

Abstract: A slip cover for use with an automobile sun visor includes a deformable hollow body that has an opening through which the sun visor moves to be encased by the cover. The cover body includes portions that are heat shrinkable and portions that are stretchable. Heat from a hand-held hair dryer, or the like, is applied to the cover to shrink those heat-shrinkable portions to securely encase the sun visor. Indicia, such as advertising material or the like can be placed on the slip cover.

Abstract: A wraparound closure with closure means which can be easily re-opened, such as a zipper or Velcro-type closure, provides environmental protection for splices or branch-offs in elongate substrates, such as communications or other cables, which closure has the advantage that it can be opened and re-closed easily and quickly. The end portions of the closure are sealed around the cable substrat with a sealing material having a cone penetration value of 100 to 350 (10.sup.-1 mm) and an ultimate elongation of at least 200%. The wraparound may include a retaining means, such as a resilient plastic ring, which may be positioned to hold the wraparound closure away from the cable substrate when the closure is opened and work is being performed on the cable and may be positioned around the cable to provide support for the wraparound closure when it is in the closed position.

Abstract: An electrical coil form having a UL 1446 rating greater than 200.degree. C. is formed from either a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin material reinforced with continuous or long chopped or stretch broken aramid or glass fibers or aramid paper.

Abstract: A recoverable article comprising a recoverable fabric, optionally with a matrix material, is provided with a closure whereby it can be retained in the wrapped around configuration. The article is suitable for environmentally protecting cables and pipes and joins therein.

Abstract: A fumigant applicator for releasing therefrom a volatile substance, e.g., phosphine from a metal phosphide, at a controlled rate, thereby avoiding excessive local phosphine build-up and with complete protection of the contents against liquid water, in the shape of a sachet at least one face of which is formed from a spun-bonded, polyolefin sheet or fleece of heat and pressure bonded polyolefin fibers, which is vapor- and gas-pervious but impervious to liquid water and use, naturally water-resistant and of high tensile and tear strength, which sheet or fleece is rendered heat-weldable and is heat-sealed at its edges by a high porous coating, preferably a powder sprinkle coating, of a thermoplastic heat welding bonding layer which melts lower than the polyolefin fibers so that a heat welding seam at the edges of the sheet can form before the fibers melt so that the physical properties of the polyolefin fibers and the gas permeability thereof are substantially unaffected.

Abstract: Flexible, soft objects such as ostomy pouches, wound dressings, bandages, diapers, etc. can be flushed down a conventional toilet by wrapping or enclosing the article within a material that rapidly becomes slimy or exudes a slimy material on contact with the water in a toilet bowl or by adding such materials directly to the bowl.

Abstract: Sleeves formed of fabrics comprised wholly or in part from engineered plastic materials which are settable by heat to be biased to a specific sleeve geometry are disclosed. One form of sleeve illustrated involves heat-setting plastic material to a helical configuration by wrapping an elongated strip of the fabric material helically on a mandrel, heating the material while in the helical configuration, and thereafter cooling the material so that is has a permanent helical set with the side edges of the material in overlapping relation. the sleeves so formed may be collapsed into a short cylinder for packaging. In use, the compressed cylinder is allowed to expand lengthwise over an elongate object or objects to effect a jacketing of the same without additional assembly effort. A second form of sleeve disclosed involves setting the fabric material in tubular form, wherein the product is formed to have side edges abutting one another or in overlapping relation.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a weather strip for use in an automobile, the main body of which is provided in the portion thereof destined to contact sheet metal parts such as a body flange or a sash with a strip of rustproofing member. The rustproofing member comprises a core, a core coating layer, and a surface layer, the core formed of a fabric impregnated with a rustproofing agent or a rustproofing material such as of a highly absorbent polymer, the core coating layer formed of a water-diffusing material, and the surface layer formed of a flexible planar material. The planar material is furnished at least on the side thereof contiguous to the metal sheet part with a water-permeating texture.

Abstract: A fabric reinforcement for use with synthetic plastics material to produce a composite article is shaped to exhibit a tubular portion having a longitudinal axis, which can be curved, and at least one flange extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis. Using up to several interlinked tubular portions and a plurality of the flanges gives wide possibilities for the shape of the fabric reinforcing elements produced. Woven or knitted fabrics can be used.

Abstract: A presentation basket device is set forth for enabling the basket to accommodate a variety of specialized festive occasions. The basket comprises a woven container portion with an overlying handle of conventional construction with a separable partition selectively securable in a variety of orientations to effect compartmental size changes, as desired. An outer fringe is securable to a projecting rib integrally secured to the basket by an underlying "L" shaped series of brackets to enable securement about the rib of various fringes indicative of the various festive occasions for which the basket is intended.

Abstract: A cylindrical sleeve of non-woven web material comprised of partially hydrolyzed acrylic fibers useful as a dampener roll cover in lithographic printing is provided. The sleeve has excellent strength as well as improved water absorption. Methods of preparing the sleeve and of using the sleeve in lithographic printing are also provided.

Abstract: A desiccant bundle is disclosed herein having front and back sheets of porous fabric material joined about edge marginal regions and across the middle to define a plurality of sealed compartments. A multiplicity of multiple surface desiccant granules are situated in each compartment for absorbing moisture in the fabric material or passing through it. Hangers are provided for detachably securing the desiccant bundle to supporting structure in a humid or wet environment.

Abstract: A thermal insulator for sleeping bags and protective clothing and comprising silicon treated continuous filament fibers which are unquilted and unbonded, and chopped staple fibers intermixed with opposed surfaces of the continuous filament fibers and laminated to a liner or shell fabric. The silicon treated continuous filament fibers which are unquilted and unbonded have the freedom to freely move relative to each other to achieve a loft 2 or 3 times greater than has heretofore been possible in thermal insulators for sleeping bags and protective clothing.

Abstract: A refregerant transporting hose having an inner tube; an outer tube of a rubber material located radially outwardly of the inner tube; and a reinforcing fiber layer interposed between the inner and outer tubes, such that the reinforcing fiber layer and the inner and outer tubes constitute an integral tubular body, the inner tube including a resinous layer formed of a blend of modified polyolefine and polymaide resin. Alternatively, the inner tube includes a resinous layer formed of a reaction product of polyamide, and polyolefine whose molecular chain has a pair of functional groups at both ends thereof. The hose has a high flexibility as well as a high resistance to gas permeation therethrough.

Abstract: A refrigerant transporting hose having an inner tube including an inner and an outer rubber layer and an intermediate resin layer interposed between the inner and outer rubber layers; an outer tube formed of a rubber material located radially outwardly of the inner tube; and a reinforcing fiber layer interposed between the inner and outer tubes, such that the reinforcing fiber layer and the inner and outer tubes constitute an integral tubular body. The inner tube further includes a first adhesive layer for bonding the inner rubber layer and the intermediate resin layer to each other, and a second adhesive layer for bonding the intermediate resin layer and the outer rubber layer to each other. The first and second adhesive layers consist essentially of at least one elastomer, and at least one resin selected from the group consisting of phenolic resin and epoxy resin.

Abstract: A refrigerant transporting hose having an inner tube including an inner and an outer rubber layer and an intermediate resinous layer interposed between the inner and outer rubber layers; an outer tube formed of a rubber material located radially outwardly of the inner tube; and a reinforcing fiber layer interposed between the inner and outer tubes, such that the fiber layer and the inner and outer tubes constitute an integral tubular body, the inner rubber layer of the inner tube having a resistance to water permeation as high as, or higher than, that of the outer rubber layer. The inner rubber layer may be formed of a rubber material selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM), chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), epichlorohydrin rubber (CHC, CHR), chloroprene rubber (CR), chlorinated isobutylene-isoprene rubber (Cl-IIR) and ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM).

Abstract: Free-flowing plural extrudates of a polar ethylene interpolymer, and method of preparing the same. The extrudates are essentially coated with about 0.001-2 percent, by weight of the composition, fumed silica, preferably about 0.025-0.05 weight percent. The fumed silica has an average primary particle size of about 5-25 millimicrons, a surface area of about 200-250 m.sup.2 /g, and is substantially amorphous and non-porous. The interpolymer has interpolymerized therein polar monomer, such as acrylic acid, n-butyl acrylate, vinyl acetate, or the like, in an amount so that the untreated extrudates have high block. The extrudates are treated by admixture with the silica or by contact with an aqueous dispersion of about 0.01-10 wt. % silica. When the interpolymer contains .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, the extrudates are optionally surface neutralized with a base.

Abstract: The envelope incorporates a pair of sheet materials secured one to another to form a pocket enclosure. Each sheet is comprised of a plastic (e.g. polyethylene) film on one side and a fabric (e.g. polyester) layer on the other side. The two sheets are secured by heat sealing with the plastic sides facing one another and the pocket is dimensioned to accept an available x-ray cassette. In use, the fabric layer of the envelope represents the side that is in contact with the patient being examined.

Abstract: Leak resistant absorbent articles are made from a tubular casing of liquid permeable fabric wherein the casing is loosely filled with a mixture of particles of a crosslinked hydrocolloid and particles of other liquid absorbing material.

Abstract: A polished surface protective sleeve that is used for covering the electrical cord of a car wax polishing and buffing machine. The protective sleeve is formed of an elongated tubular member having an internal diameter greater than the outside diameter of the electrical cord. The outer surface of the tubular member is entirely covered by a layer of soft unabrasive material. The protective sleeve has been designed to eliminate the situation when the electrical cord is dragged across a polished car surface while buffing an adjacent area.

Abstract: Disclosed are interleafed fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites formed by introducing a ductile interleaf block copolymer layer to a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic layer. Also disclosed are methods for producing such composites. These composites are useful in numerous applications where toughness, impact strength and resistance to delamination are desirable.

Abstract: A fiber/resin composite whose resin phase is formed by at least initial actinic radiation curing of a resin composition comprising an actinic radiation curable first resin component and a second resin component which is non-cured under curing conditions effective for the first resin component. The actinic radiation exposure of the fiber/resin composition effects curing of the first resin component to immobilize the composite and impart structural integrity thereto, whereby the composite may be handled, packaged, or further processed. Filament wound, braided, and pultruded articles are described, together with associated methods for forming such articles by filament winding, braiding and pultrusion. As a specific embodiment, a solid fuel rocket motor is disclosed comprising a solid fuel body in a filament wound fiber-resin composite casing formed by filament winding of the solid fuel body with resin-impregnated filament or rovings thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wraparound closure device which includes an axially compressible, radially expansible tubular member which is made from a fabric of engineering plastic. The member is axially split to define a first and a second mating edge. Fastening means are connected to the mating edges for selectively opening and closing the member. The fastening means is fixed in length and thereby when it is connected to the tubular member, the tubular member is also fixed in length. However, the tubular member remains radially variable and expands and contracts to adapt to the shape of a substrate to be enclosed. Also disclosed herein is a method for making such a device.

Abstract: An accessory is disclosed herein for use during exercise including a layer of towel material having opposite tufted surfaces. One surface is employed for carrying a pocket having a closable end for insertably receiving personal items such as keys, money, etc. A magnetic anchor is carried on the edge marginal region of the towel midway between its opposite ends for releasably attachment to ferro-magnetic material intended to support the towel, such as an exercise stand, platform support or the like.

Abstract: An operation table cover comprises a hose of a thermoplastic foil material, and having a bottom end which is closed and an opposite head end with which it is slippable over a supporting surface of an operation table, and two strips overlapping the head end of the hose at its two sides, the hose having a predetermined width, the overlapping strips having a width which in an unstretched condition of the overlapping strips is greater than the width of the hose.

Abstract: There is provided an electric conductive resin composition formed into a pellet, which includes an electric conductive filler comprising electric conductive fibers and a low-melting point metal, and being coated on the surface thereof with a thermoplastic resin. Flux and/or a phosphorus-based antioxidant may be added to the filler. There is also provided an electromagnetic wave shielding molded product prepared by using the electric conductive resin composition mentioned above, wherein the electric conductive fibers dispersed within the molded product are fixed each other through the low-melting point metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high tenacity reinforcing fiber having improved partitioning properties selected from the group consisting of polyester, aliphatic polyamide, and combinations thereof, for reinforcing plastic composites, said fiber being coated to enhance stiffness of the fiber for cutting with(a) 3 to 12 weight percent, based on weight of fiber of carboxyl-terminated, oil-free alkyd resin which is the reaction product of at least one aliphatic glycol containing 2 to 12 carbons with a combination of aromatic di- or trifunctional carboxylic acids and, optionally, an unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid, said resin having a degree of esterification below the gel point of the resin, and(b) 0.5 to 2 weight percent vinyl chloride copolymer having a glass transition termperature of greater than about 60.degree. C.

Abstract: A high tenacity, high elongation, low shrinkage synthetic fiber is treated to enhance stiffness and interfilament coherency, then dusted with a release agent, resulting in a fiber, combined in multiple high denier bundles, which can be cut at high speed to suitable reinforcing lengths for use in reinforcing a resin matrix. The cut fiber can be used in bulk molding compounds (BMC), sheet molding compounds (TMC) and spray-up applications due to ease of cutting.

Abstract: A sleeve suitable for making a cable splice case comprises a matrix material and a recoverable fabric by virtue of which the sleeve is recoverable. The sleeve comprises recoverable weft fibres in bundles of 2-6 running circumferentially, and longitudinal heat-stable warp fibres.

Abstract: A lining material for pipelines such as gas conduits, city water pipelines, sewage pipelines, and petroleum pipelines which having a structure wherein a layer of bulky yarns is fastened to either one of the inner and outer surfaces of a tubular textile jacket and an air-impervious layer made of a rubber or a synthetic resin is bonded to the other surface of the jacket, and exhibits excellent shape-maintaining property against external pressure and earthquake-resistance after being applied to the pipelines.