Abstract: A multi-layer container suitable for use in microwave cooking of food comprising a substrate layer of a thermoplastic polymer that is not suitable for contact with foods or hot foods, and an inner protective layer designed to contact the food, said inner layer comprising a blend of a styrene/maleic anhydride copolymer and a polymer selected from the group consisting of polystyrene, rubber modified polystyrene, polymethyl methacrylate, rubber modified polymethyl methacrylate, polypropylene, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A device is provided preventing the transmission of sound, the device being fabricated of polymer composition and comprising a hollow core member formed of fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin, and at least outer member formed of unreinforced thermoplastic resin which is friction fit to the core member. The core member and outer members are preferably formed by pultrusion and extrusion, respectively. Adjacently disposed devices are connected together to form a fence-like barrier through which few or no sound waves are allowed to pass. This system is advantageously used to prevent sound waves emanating from a large transportation structure such as a highway, railroad track, or airport.

Abstract: A shaped multilayer polymeric article, and a method for manufacturing said article, comprising a top layer comprised of thermoset polyester resin, a supporting layer underneath said top layer comprised of high density polyurethane foam, said supporting layer having a density and thickness at least effective to provide support to said top layer; an intermediate layer underneath at least a portion of said supporting layer comprised of low density polyurethane foam; and a bottom layer underneath at least said intermediate layer comprised of high density polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A toothed belt of the present invention comprises a back surface section and tooth sections that are made of an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer (NBR) with a hydrogenation rate of 90% or more; a tooth cloth that covers the surface of the tooth sections and tooth lands, the tooth cloth being made of an industrial nylon raw fiber with a viscosity relative to sulfuric acid of 2.45 to 2.53, a tensile strength of 5 g/denier or more, and a fineness of single fibers of 5 denier or less and being treated with resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) liquid in which resorcinol-formaldehyde resin is mixed with a hydrogenated NBR as a latex component; and core fibers with a core diameter of 0.63 to 0.85 mm, the core fibers being made of twisted bundles of glass fibers of high strength.

Abstract: A fragrant non-hollow core-in-sheath type composite staple fiber having a length of from 3 mm to 150 mm and useful for gradual fragrance-emitting textile materials comprises (1) a non-hollow core portion comprising (i) 0.1 to 5% of an essential oil and (ii) the balance consisting of an olefin polymer composition; and (2) a sheath portion covering the core portion and comprising a polyester resin, the olefin polymer composition (ii) comprising: (A) 50 to 98% by weight of an olefin polymer which is a polymerization product of at least one member selected from ethylene and .alpha.

Abstract: An electrical cable having a wire bundle core surrounded by a thermal protection sleeve, the thermal protection sleeve consisting of a sandwich structure of a laminate of silicone foam provided on both sides with an acrylic adhered layer of fiber glass, the sandwich structure having an additional outer layer of acrylic adhesive adhered silicone release liner material or fiber glass lacing tape.

Abstract: A simulator dome for a motion base simulator comprises one or more fiber reinforced outer layers, inner layers of a similar material and an intermediate core. The intermediate core is preferably a structural foam of variable density to allow selectively lowering the dome center of gravity to enhance the simulation capabilities of the motion system to simulate various flight maneuvers. By producing the dome from fiber reinforced polymer and using a core of variable density, a dome of unitary construction with no through fasteners is produced, having high strength for withstanding high G maneuvers without cracking or distortion, enhancing simulator effectiveness and increasing the accuracy of the simulated flight conditions.

Abstract: A three-dimensional fabric is disclosed that effectively weaves a solid member into the fabric. A multiplicity of warp strings that are arranged in a plurality of layers which extend in a lengthwise direction of the fabric. At least some of the warp strings are wrapped around the solid member. A multiplicity of bias threads are arranged in at least one symmetrical pair of bias thread layers. The bias threads are incline relative to the lengthwise direction of the fabric and the layers in the bias layer pair are symmetrically arranged relative to the lengthwise direction of the fabric. At least some of the bias threads are wrapped around the solid member. A plurality of vertical threads are provided that run substantially perpendicular relative to the warp string and the bias thread layers. The vertical threads couple the layers of the warp strings and the bias threads.

Abstract: A nonwoven planar preform sheet for a polymer composite consisting of 20% to 80% by weight reinforcing fibers and 20% to 80% by weight matrix resin, the reinforcing fibers being from 1/8 to 6 inches in length from 1 to 50 micrometers in diameter, and being arrayed in the composite as chips of from 2 to 5000 parallel filaments, each substantially uniformly coated with matrix resin, all of the filaments of each chip ending in a single plane orthogonal to the filament direction, where the thickness of the chips is from 1 to 50 filament diameters and the length to thickness ratio is greater than 100. The chips may be either randomly oriented or oriented in the same direction in the plane of the sheet.

Abstract: A fluorescent screen includes a substrate made of a light-scattering material and a mixture of an organic fluorescent substance and a binder dispersed therein. Since the luminescent light is scattered by the light-scattering material, the light emitted from the screen is increased to a level higher than that of a conventional fluorescent screen to enhance brightness thereof.

Abstract: A pipeline has an inner surface which comes into contact with cryogenic fluid at a temperature of 70.degree. K. The outer surface of the pipeline carries a coating of foamed polyurethane having closed cells containing carbon dioxide. The pipeline is located in an outer sleeve. The annular space defined between the pipe and the sleeve is filled with perlite powder and is able to be purged with dry nitrogen gas.In operation with the inner surface of the pipelines subjected to a temperature of 70.degree. K., the carbon dioxide in the cells of the polyurethane solidifies creating a vacuum therein. This increases the temperature difference across the polyurethane coating and enables the perlite powder to be maintained at a temperature above 77.degree. K. so that the nitrogen purgant does not condense. A relatively simple alternative to conventional vacuum insulation is thereby provided.

Abstract: A glass matrix/ceramic fiber reinforcement composite is prepared from a yarn formed by spinning glass fiber and ceramic fibers lengths together, to form a bicomponent yarn. The yarn is weavable and spinnable, and accordingly may be prepared in fabric forms, or in windings, of predetermined shape. The precursor is melted by heating to the temperature of the melting point of glass, which fused the glass into a continuous matrix, surrounding the ceramic reinforcement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped article comprising a continuous oriented thermoplastic polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a polymer which are at least partially bordered by void space, the microbeads being present in an amount of about 5%-50% weight based on the weight of said oriented thermoplastic, said void space occupying about 2%-60% by volume of said shaped article. Preferably, the microbeads are cross-linked to an extent they will be resilient and elastic at the orientation temperature, and are coated with a slip agent. The shaped article is preferably in the form of a sheet, fibers, or other molded article, and preferably has a relatively low specific gravity and whiteness.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenger comprises an oxygen absorbent composition and an oxygen permeable film covering the oxygen absorbent composition and including an asymmetric porous membrane whose outer surface portion in the thickness direction of the asymmetric porous membrane is formed as a dense skin layer. Since the dense skin layer is very thin, the oxygen permeability to the oxygen absorbent composition through the oxygen permeable film can be maintained sufficiently high. At the same time, since the dense skin layer has a sufficiently high barrier property as well as a high oxygen permeability, contact of the substances stored in a container with the oxygen absorbent composition can be surely prevented. The substances stored in the container attached with the oxygen scavenger can be prevented from deterioration due to the oxygen present in the container by a high oxygen absorption ability of the scavenger, and maintained in a good or fresh condition for a long term.

Abstract: Flexible, creased material in sheet or web form for use in the manufacture of liquid-tight packing containers of good dimensional rigidity comprises one or more base layers laminated to one another. The base layer is a mineral-filled thermoplastics material comprising between 50 and 80% calculated on the total weight of the mixture, of an inorganic, particulate mineral filler. The thermoplastics material is chosen among propylene-based polymers with a melt index of between 0.5 and 5 according to ASTM (2.16 kg, 230.degree. C.) and the base layer or base layers are provided with a pattern of crease lines which have been formed by plastic deformation in connection with or immediately after the extrusion of the base layer or base layers.

Abstract: Central is a nonstretchable, high strength thread that extends transverse to stretching, either of individual heat recoverable strands or of an embedding layer. The thread is either placed across plural heat recoverable strands, or plural threads are individually wrapped around the strands, or there is a plurality of helices on thermoplastic strings in a heat recoverable embedment, with further transverse high strength threads being interwoven with the helices.

Abstract: This invention relates to a packing used in sealing two members. As the packing material, by using a material having the surface of a flexible graphite sheet cut to a width of less than 5 mm with fibers, or a material prepared by laminating a flexible graphite sheet cut to a width of less than 5 mm with at least one of reinforcing fiber of foil material, and covering its surface with fibers, or a material prepared by impregnating a principal component composed of flexible graphite particles with at least one of short fiber, rubber, resin or lubricant to form a bar-like structure and covering its surface with fibers, a packing material which can be either twisted or braided is obtained. By fabricating a packing by using any one of such packing materials, a cord-like packing is obtained without having to produce many packings matched to the dimensions of the members.

Abstract: A resilient, low modulus, semirigid shell for use as a component of an article of luggage. The shell comprises a first nonwoven batt of thermoplastic resin fibers and an exterior material attached to the first nonwoven batt. The first batt and exterior material are thermally formed to a predetermined shape. The shell may also include one or more additional component layers selected from a second nonwoven, fibrous batt, a layer of backing material, a water impermeable film, and a lining material. In manufacturing the shell, the exterior material is attached to a first portion of a substrate material which is comprised of the nonwoven batt of thermoplastic resin fibers. A second portion of the substrate material is secured to an apparatus for thermal forming and the exterior material and substrate material are thermally formed to a resilient, low modulus, semirigid shell having a predetermined configuration.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced composite material is disclosed for use as a cable which comprises a master filament and a plurality of slave filaments disposed in surrounding relation thereto, both filaments being impregnated with a resin and thereafter coated by a knitted fiber web. The filaments are formed of a fibrous material of a selected class and have their respective tensile strength, elongation and moduli specified to achieve a desired cable quality.

Abstract: A lightweight, composite beam with a reacted core for reinforcing a vehicle door is provided. The reinforcing beam comprises a metal tube having a longitudinal cavity which is partially filled with either a reinforcing polymeric core which in one aspect includes a thermoset or thermoplastic resin-based material or a cementitious core which includes Portland cement and a filler. The reacted core is friction fit or mechanically held within the metal tube at the mid-span of the tube. The composite beam includes end pieces which are adapted to be mounted to a vehicle door panel in a door cavity by spot-welds or the like. The horizontally mounted beam provides substantially increased resistance to side impacts to the vehicle door in the event of a collision.

Abstract: A scented pole cover for covering closet poles, shower curtain poles or the like is disclosed. The pole cover is an elongate, hollow object having a slit along the entire length thereof. In operation, the slit is expanded to fit over a pole and the pole cover snaps into snug engagement about the pole. Also disclosed are extrusion methods for fabricating the pole cover of the invention.

Abstract: A gas permeable package for a preservative agent is fabricated from a material which includes a support having pores therein sufficiently large to permit passage of gas therethrough but small enough to retain a preservative agent. There is a conformal, hydrophobic and oleophobic coating on the porous support member. The coating includes a fluoroacrylate based polymer.

Abstract: A barrier foam tray contains recycled reclaim of barrier foam. The tray comprises a sheet of foamed polystyrene (PS) having laminated to it a flexible barrier film. The foamed polystyrene part can have admixed therein from 0.0001% up to 30% by weight of the flexible barrier film. The barrier film contains a barrier polymer such as ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH). The tray is made by grinding laminate scrap and extruding reclaim therefrom with virgin polystyrene.

Abstract: A gas permeable material comprising a material having continuous pores through it, in which the pore interiors are coated with an amorphous copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole.

Abstract: In a construction material comprising a flexible carrier substrate impregnated or coated with a water-hardening resin, the resin contains as an additive polyether polysiloxane polyurethanes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is lower alkyl,m is the average number of siloxane groups in the range from 5 to 25,R is ##STR2## in which X is lower alkylene,Y is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic moiety, which is unsubstituted or substituted by further ##STR3## Z is a polyether moiety based on ethylene oxide units propylene oxide units, or both with the average number of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units being in the range fro 10 to 100 andR.sup.2 is lower alkyl.

Abstract: An antifouling composition for use on nettings is comprised of a chloro isophthalic acid derivative, a benzothiazole derivative, 4,5 dichloro-2-N-octyl, isophthiazole-3-one, 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, (3-3,4 dichlorophenyl) 1,1 dimethyl urea and mixtures thereof in a water base system for controlling algae and marine organism growth on submerged netting for use in free flowing sea and/or fresh water.

Abstract: A process for producing an article of a synthetic resin material or a thermoplastic resin blend having a microcellular structure comprises dispersing in a solid thermoplastic resin matrix having hydrophilic functional groups a finely divided water-soluble material, shaping the resin matrix containing the water-soluble material into the desired article, and immersing the shaped article in water at a suitable temperature to cause the resin matrix to swell to an extent of at least about 50% by volume while wet. The immersion causes water to diffuse into the resin matrix and solvate the water-soluble material, which becomes encased in water-filled cells that have solid walls, are substantially closed, and do not form an interconnecting porous network.Articles made by this process include, among others, vascular grafts and organoids.

Abstract: A plastic container having a multilayer label applied by in-mold labeling during the blow molding of the plastic container. The label comprises a non-cellular inner layer, an intermediate cellular layer compatible with the inner layer and heat bonded to the inner layer, and an outer non-cellular plastic layer compatible with the intermediate cellular layer and heat bonded thereto. The label is positioned in a mold cavity with the outer layer in contact with the mold. When a hot plastic parison at molding temperature is expanded by fluid pressure against the walls of the mold to form a container, the non-cellular inner layer becomes bonded to the outer surface of the container by heat from the container.

Abstract: Fibers are disclosed which consist of a combination of para-aramid and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone). The fibers exhibit improved strength and greatly improved dyeability as well as improvements in several other characteristics.

Abstract: A sandwich type composite adhesive construction in a simpler form, composed of a central release liner having a permanent adhesive layer on one side thereof and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on the other side preferably separated therefrom by a release coat or member, and at least one release member on said adhesive layers but in a more complex form containing additional carrier layers or strengthening members including at least one or more support layers between two layers of permanent pressure sensitive adhesive. This adhesive construction provides a product, such as a pipe insulation that has unique properties and is cost effective.

Abstract: A composition comprising a thermoplastic electroconductive resin matrix containing a multiplicity of reinforcing carbonaceous fibers, the improvement which comprises said reinforcing fibers comprising resilient shaped reforming elongatable non-linear non-flammable conductive carbonaceous fibers, the fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1 and an aspect ratio (1/d) of greater than 10:1.

Abstract: A floatable pad including a pad body having an anticlimbing device such as a hook and/or side walls. The side walls extend a predetermined distance from and perpendicular to the top of said pad body forming a collection reservoir for collecting and holding weather precipitation such as rain and the like on top of said pad body.

Abstract: Pallet chock formed of at least two types of synthetic materials namely a compact synthetic material (6) which forms the outer layer, and a foamed synthetic material (7) which provides a filling, whereby the unit is obtained because during the manufacturing the synthetic material (7) which provides the filling is injected immediately after the compact synthetic material (6) into the matrix in which the pallet chock (4) is manufactured.

Abstract: The composite material according to the invention has carbon reinforcing fibres (2) coated with a carbon coating (6) and then a SiC coating (8), embedded in a carbon-based matrix, covered by an outer silicon carbide layer (10), sealed by a silicon carbide coating (14), then an aluminium or hafnium nitride coating (16) and finally an outer alumina coating (18). This stainless material can be used as a heat shield for space shuttles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber-reinforced belts, such as timing belts or conveyor belts, which are manufactured from a hydrogenated nitrile rubber having oxazoline functionality. Thus, the hydrogenated nitrile rubber contains less than 10 mole percent carbon-carbon double bond unsaturation and a functional group which may be identified using infrared spectroscopy by a characteristic peak between 1552 cm.sup.-1 and 1668 cm.sup.-1. The present belts are further characterized by having excellent adhesion between the fiber reinforcement and the oxazoline functionalized hydrogenated nitrile rubber.

Abstract: A process in which a blowing agent dispersion medium is used for producing poly(vinyl chloride) that is particularly well suited for use in insulation covers and the insulation covers made from the resultant poly(vinyl chloride).

Abstract: A take-up liner for uncured rubber members is a band-like laminate of inextensible reinforcing cloth, flexible foamed layer arranged thereon, extensible cloth arranged thereon and sheet-like elastomer layer adhered thereto and has a helical formed shape.

Abstract: A biodegradable shaped product comprising an expanded high amylose starch product having at least 45% by weight amylose content, said expanded product having a low density, closed cell structure with good resilience and compressibility.Another embodiment provides a biodegradable packaging material comprising an expanded, low density, closed cell starch product, the starch having at least 45% by weight amylose content and the expanded product having a bulk density of less than about 2.0 lb/ft.sup.3, a resiliency of at least about 50%, and a compressibility of from about 100 to 800 g/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A biodegradable shaped product comprising an expanded high amylose starch product having at least 45% by weight amylose content, said expanded product having a low density, closed cell structure with good resilience and compressibility.Another embodiment provides a biodegradable packaging material comprising an expanded, low density, closed cell starch product, the starch having at least 45% by weight amylose content and the expanded product having a bulk density of less than about 2.0 lb/ft.sup.3, a resiliency of at least about 50%, and a compressibility of from about 100 to 800 g/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: Synthetic microcellular paintbrush bristles are produced having a generally consistent cross-sectional shape along their length and a rough and irregular surface. The bristles comprise 15 to 40% cells on a volume basis, the cells being predominantly closed in the interior of the bristle and being open along the wall to provide the rough and irregular surface.

Abstract: A thermally stable ceramic and/or metal coated carbonaceous linear fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: An article comprising compressed particles of polyolefin microfibers is provided. The article has a solidity of at least 20% is particularly suitable as a container for shipping and storing hazardous liquid materials or a cryogenic container.

Abstract: A soft, flexible, microporous film is provided having high tensile strength and good air and water vapor transmission rates therethrough while being substantially impenetrable to liquid water. This film is prepared by stretching a casting of a composition of a polyolefin and high levels of CaCO.sub.3 or glass beads and calcium stearate in two directions from 1.5-7 times in each direction to produce a film having a Gurley porosity of from 0.1 to 85 seconds. This film is especially useful for disposable items such as feminine panty liners, diapers, bed sheets, and hospital gowns. When glass beads are substituted for the CaCO.sub.3, the film is useful for battery separators.

Abstract: A plastic container closure, such as a bottle cap liner or tamper evident seal, is formed from a coextruded multilayer foamed film. The coextruded multilayer foamed film has at least one solid film layer of a first polyolefin blend containing linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, and, optionally high density polyethylene, and at least one foamed layer of a second polyolefin blend containing linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, and optionally ethylene vinyl acetate. The multilayer foamed film may be coextruded using a blown film or cast film extrusion process under defined conditions. the coextruded multilayer foamed film may be laminated to other materials such as polyester film, thermoplastic adhesive films or metallic films and used as a plastic container closure, or may be applied as a liner to a plastic bottle cap.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoplastic polyester resin foam comprising melting a thermoplastic polyester resin, mixing the molten resin with a blowing agent and extruding the mixture into a low-pressure zone to carry out expansion molding, characterized in that a compound having two or more acid anhydride groups per molecule, optionally together with a compound of a metal of Group I, II or III elements of the Periodic Table is added to the thermoplastic polyester resin. There is also disclosed a process for producing a thermoplastic polyester resin foam comprising cooling a high-temperature foam immediately after expansion and then re-heating the foam. Further, a thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet and a food container prepared from the foam sheet are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprising a major amount of polydimethylsiloxane and a small amount of an ethoxylated long-chain alkyl alcohol provides an advantageous finish for spandex filaments.

Abstract: Preparing a composition by mixing colloidal particles selected from the group consisting of silica, tin oxide and antimony pentoxide with a polyester resin in an aqueous medium with proper neutralization to substantially encapsulate the particles in the resin. The solids ratio of particles to resin is in the range of approximately 1 to 7-10. The resulting product with encapsulated particles can be used as a textile sizing in the case of silica, or as a catalyst as in the case of tin oxide and antimony pentoxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped article comprising a continuous oriented polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a polymer which are at least partially boredered by void space, the microbeads being present in an amount of about 5-50% by weight based on the weight of said oriented polymer, said void space occupying about 2-60% by volume of said shaped article. Preferably, the microbeads are cross-linked to an extent they will be resilient and elastic at the orientation temperature, and are coated with a slip agent. The shaped article is preferably in the form of a sheet, fibers, or other molded article, preferably has a relatively low specific gravity and whiteness.

Abstract: Process for preparing heat-insulating structural elements, which comprises the steps of:(a) applying to the convex portion of a first half-shell a layer of beads made from a semi-foamed or foamed thermoplastic polymer, in order to produce a layer with an essentially constant thickness;(b) sintering the beads; and(c) applying to the so obtained composite a second half-shell capable of fitting the shape of the sintered layer.

Abstract: A reinforcement for a fiber reinforced plastic which is a mixed-woven or knitted fabric of two kinds of filaments is disclosed. One kind of filament thereof is an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene filament having tensile strength of not less than 20 g/denier and tensile modulus of not less than 500 g/denier and the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene filament material occupies 60 to 90% of the total surface area of said fabric. The filament other than the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene filament occupies 60 to 90% of the total back surface area of the fabric.