Abstract: An article for assembly with the application of heat to a selected temperature range to activate a thermoresponsive constituent, wherein the article avoids deterioration due to heating above the selected temperature range by including a thermochromatic material visibly disposed on the article. The thermochromatic material provides a visual indication in response to the thermoresponsive constituent being heated to the selected temperature range.

Abstract: Low molecular weight cyclic oligomers of formula (I) ##STR1## in which n is an integer of 2 to 20, and each C in the oligomer is a radical of formula (II): ##STR2## and each X in the oligomer is --O--R--O-- or --S--R--S--, B and D are both carbonyl groups CO, or together represent a divalent radical of formula ##STR3## in which A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3 A.sub.4, Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2 and Ar.sub.3 are selected from a variety of aromatic radicals, A.sub.1, A.sub.2, Ar.sub.3 and Ar.sub.4 also possibly being hydrogen, are useful in the production of high molecular weight, linear, polyketones, polyphthalazines and polyisoquinolines; the cyclic oligomers have low melt viscosities when heated above their softening temperatures and can be readily molded, whereafter they can be ring-open polymerized to form molded high molecular weight polymer products with excellent properties.

Abstract: The present invention features hydrophobic articles of manufacture having a composition comprising a plastic and a fluoropolymer. The plastic-fluoropolymer composition is resistant to irradiation allowing the article to maintain hydrophobic properties through standard irradiation processes.

Abstract: There is provided a highly biodegradable resin composition comprising a hydroxyalkanoate polymer and a crystallization nucleating agent. The resin composition may typically comprise a hydroxybutyrate homopolymer or a hydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate copolymer and an aromatic amino acid. There is also provided a device prepared by using such a resin composition. The resin composition of the invention is capable of undergoing a crystallization at a high speed to provide the article molded therefrom with improved properties. The resin composition is also highly degradable in an animal body or in the environment.

Abstract: A hollow profile (1) that can be used as a spacer for insulating glass panes, consists of a metal strip with a U-shaped cross section that forms, with its crosspiece (6), outside wall (2) and, with its side parts (8, 10), folded over inward, side walls (4) of the hollow profile (1). The inside wall (3) of the hollow profile (1) is formed by the crosspiece (15) of a plastic strip with a hat-shaped cross section. The plastic strip has side parts (17) which are secured, with edges (18) folded over outward, on side walls (4) by clamping them in the space between side parts (8) and inward-folded edges (10) of the metal strip. The hollow profile can be produced continuously by a roll shaping process from a metal strip and from a plastic strip.

Abstract: A chemical resistant static dissipative container liner for facilitating reuse of a metal container by providing a barrier between the metal container and a flammable liquid contained therein is comprised of a suitable polymeric composition having distributed therein an amount of conductive carbon black which is sufficient to imbue the composition with a surface resistivity of from about 1.5.times.10.sup.4 to about 1.3.times.10.sup.8 ohms/square.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulative spacer member for use between glass members, such as between panes of glass in a multiple glazed window. The present invention also relates to a multiple glazed window having at least one pair of adjacent glass panes separated by an insulative spacer in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic multilayer composite of polyamide and polyvinylidene fluoride having adhesive bonding layers and improved resistance to chemical agents such as, for example, methanol-containing fuels. The multilayer composite comprises:(I): at least one layer comprising a moulding compound of polyamide,(II): at least one layer adjacent to said layer (I) comprising a moulding compound comprising a mixture of(a) polyvinylidene fluoride, and(b) polyglutarimide,wherein the layers (I) and (II) are adhesively bonded to one another.

Abstract: Textured yarns which can be processed for example by deep-drawing into irreversibly highly formable woven or knitted fabrics and a process for their preparation are described. These yarns have degrees of elasticity of below 50% and contain at least as carrier component undrawn but partially oriented polyester filaments which have been improved by a heat treatment in their flow stress.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of producing self-texturing filaments that exhibit a desirable tendency to coil rather than to bend sharply or zig zag. The method comprises directing a quenching fluid at extruded hollow filaments of a liquid polymer predominantly from one side of the hollow filaments to thereby produce hollow filaments with different orientations on each side. Thereafter the temperature of the hollow filaments is raised to a temperature sufficient for the filaments to relax, but less than the temperature at which the filaments would shrink.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided thermoplastic resin compositions comprising 80-40 parts by weight of specific aromatic polyamides (A) containing 30-100 mol % of terephthalic acid component units and 20-60 parts by weight of modified polyolefins (B) graft modified with .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride or derivative thereof and having a crystallinity index of at least 35% or a glass transition temperature of at least 90.degree. C. and an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.] of 0.4-35 dl/g. With these compositions, there are prepared sliding parts such as gear and cam and electrical molding parts such as connector.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a blow molded article and an apparatus and method for blow molding the article. The article contemplated by the present invention includes a recessed lip. The apparatus includes two plates reciprocally movable toward and away from one another. A center ring member and a separating ring are fixedly and perpendicularly mounted on each plate. A mold half is mounted on each plate and is divided into two sections. One section is located on each side of the center ring member and is reciprocally movable toward and away from the center ring member. A first insert member is provided in each mold section in proximity to said center insert member. The first insert has a channel therein for receiving a second insert member. The second insert member is reciprocally movable in said channel and engages the center ring member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin laminate comprising: an outer layer formed from a linear polyethylene having a specific density; an inner layer formed from a linear polyethylene having a specific density; and an intermediate layer(s) provided between the outer layer and the inner layer, wherein at least one intermediate layer comprises a linear polyethylene having a specific density different from those of the linear polyethylenes for forming the outer layer and the inner layer; and at least one layer of the outer, inner and intermediate layers is formed from a linear polyethylene composition containing a high-density polyethylene having a specific density. Also disclosed in a container formed from the resin laminate. The resin laminate is excellent in hygienic qualities, transparency, flexibility and heat resistance. The container is hardly distorted even when subjected to a sterilization process under severe conditions, and is excellent in heat resistance, sealing strength, drop strength, transparency and flexibility.

Abstract: A fuser member is disclosed with a supporting substrate having an outer layer of a composition comprising integral interpenetrating networks of haloelastomer, titanium oxide and polyorganosiloxane.

Abstract: A fuser member is disclosed with a supporting substrate having an outer layer of a composition comprising integral interpenetrating networks of haloelastomer and titanium oxide.

Abstract: A resin composition which is a suitable component of a container which is superior in oil resistance and not deformed or swelled, even by oily filled contents in preservations. Additionally, the container made of the resin composition is superior in flexibility, squeezing capability, pressing out capability, pinch off adhesion capability, and heat sealing capability. According to this invention, there is provided a blended resin composition comprising at least one kind of a first polyester resin selected from the group consisting of amorphous polyester resins and polyester resin having a peak area of not more than 20mJ/g, which has a glass-transition temperature not less than 50.degree. C. and at least one kind of a second polyester resin which has a glass-transition temperature not more than 40.degree. C. The first polyester resin has a first peak representing a temperature dependency of tan .delta.. The second polyester resin has a second peak representing said temperature dependency of tan .delta..

Abstract: A hollow extrudate includes a long belt-shaped member produced by extrusion and having hollow portions extending in a longitudinal direction of the member wherein an outer surface of a cross-section of a wall forming the hollow portion orthogonal to the longitudinal direction has a substantially constant shape in the longitudinal direction. The member includes a solid portion extending in the longitudinal direction and interconnecting the hollow portions, the solid portion forming a reinforced portion of the member. The solid portion is formed by enlarging the walls of the hollow portion. The member also includes a first and second extruded region which are pressed together to form the hollow portion.

Abstract: Fiberballs have been prepared from mechanically-crimped fibers having both a primary crimp and a secondary crimp with specific configurations, especially amplitudes and frequencies. The fiberballs may contain a proportion of other fibers, particularly binder fibers, and used for making molded structures.

Abstract: Textile fabrics, yarns and cords are impregnated with rubber, resin and particulate materials by dipping in an aqueous dispersion comprising an aqueous rubber latex, resin and the particulate material, the dispersion further containing a very minor amount of a water-soluble silicate, such as sodium silicate. After drying, the products can be used as reinforcement for mechanical rubber goods and friction materials such as clutch facings and the like.

Abstract: A pultruded composite member having a longitudinal axis comprising a plurality of reinforcing fibers in a solid polymer matrix, said member having embedded at least one functional feature having been incorporated therein during its manufacture when the fiber reinforced liquid polymer was pulled through a pultrusion apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fiber blend useful in the manufacture of carpet yarn used for pile in carpet construction. The blend includes, by weight based on the weight of the total blend, about 40% to about 70% normally crimped fibers, about 5% to about 50% crimpset fibers and about 4% to about 40% high shrinkage fibers having a shrinkage value of from about 15% to about 50%. Carpets including pile yarn formed from the blends of the present invention exhibit superior resistance to watermarking as well as other desirable characteristics.

Abstract: A blend of fibers is made of about 51 to 90% by weight of base fibers (a) selected from triangular trilobal fibers having a modification ratio ranging from 2.4 to 3.4; hollow pentagonal fibers; standard trilobal fibers having a modification ratio of at least 2.6; pointed lobe trilobal fibers having a modification ratio of at least 2.6; and mixtures thereof, and about 10 to 49% by weight of accent fibers (b) selected from standard trilobal fibers having a modification ratio ranging from 1.7 to 2.4; pointed lobe trilobal fibers having a modification ratio ranging from 2.0 to 2.9; and mixtures thereof. The fibers (a) and (b) have a denier per filament within the range represented by the area enclosed by sides A, B, C, D and E of FIG. 1. Where fibers (a) and (b) are both pointed lobe trilobal fibers with the same modification ratio and denier per filament, then fibers (a) are delustered and fibers (b) are undelustered.

Abstract: A container is composed of one at least one layer of a gas-permeable polymeric material such as a polyolefin, polycarbonate or a polyester and at least one layer of a polymeric gas barrier material containing at least seven percent by weight of amine nitrogen derived from the reaction product of a polyamine and a polyepoxide.

Abstract: The enclosure assembly particularly, but not exclusively, conceived for spliced electric cables, comprises a sleeve of an elastomer material, a support whereover the sleeve is fitted in a state of elastic expansion, said sleeve being adapted to shrink about the elongate cylindrical objects upon removal of the support. The support comprises a tubular body formed of a strip of a strong flexible material wound into a helix having mutually bonded adjacent turns, the turns being separable by applying a pull force along a substantially longitudinal direction to an end portion of the strip unravelled from the adjacent turns and taken through the interior of the tubular body along a substantially axial direction and out through the opposite end of the tubular body.

Abstract: Single and multicomponent polymeric strands including a blend of a melt-extrudable polyolefin and a heterophasic polypropylene composition. The heterophasic polypropylene composition includes three polymers and is normally not melt-spinable into strands by itself. In the multicomponent strands, the blend is in one side or the sheath. Fabric made with such strands is also disclosed and has improved combinations of strength, abrasion resistance, and softness properties. Composite materials including the foregoing fabric bonded to both sides of an inner meltblown layer are also disclosed. In addition, garments made with the fabric are disclosed.

Abstract: Fiberballs based on poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate) fiber have given improved products.

Abstract: A fuser member having a core and a layer overlying the core. The layer includes: an addition crosslinked polyorganosiloxane elastomer, and tin oxide particles dispersed therein in a concentration of from 20 to 40 percent of the total volume of the layer.

Abstract: A sleeve assembly for a furniture leg. The assembly has a central bore with an open end and is preassembled with decorative members. The bore is inserted onto the leg. The decorative members are preferably lengths of bamboo which are secured to a sleeve by rawhide. A plate to support the bamboo is provided at the end of the sleeve and a fastener extends through the plate to attach the support to the leg. The plate is also used to connect the sleeve to the leg. A method of preparing a decorative furniture leg assembly using the sleeve is also presented.

Abstract: Multilayer plastic pipes comprising a polyamide-based inner and outer layer, wherein the inner and outer layer are connected force-lockingly by means of at least one intermediate layer made of a mixture of a linear crystalline polyester and a polyamide, have improved stability to chemical agents and improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A fusing member and a method for preparing such a fusing member are disclosed. The method has the steps of conversion coating a support member; applying a base cushion of thermally insulating silicone elastomer over the conversion coating; vulcanizing the base cushion; and baking the support member and the base cushion at a temperature in excess of the temperature necessary to vulcanize the base cushion in less than 5 minutes.

Abstract: A process for producing a shaped porous article includes the steps of providing an extrudate of a fluoropolymer material which is capable of being stretched and bilaterally stretching the extrudate along a longitudinal axis. The stretching step is carried out under conditions sufficient to yield an article which is substantially uniformly stretched over a major portion of its length. After stretching, the material has a unique through-pore microstructure characterized by elongate nodes connected by fibrils. The stretched material is sintered while being maintained in its stretched state to produce the shaped porous article. A significant feature of the inventive process is that stretching is carried out by displacing both ends of the extruded material as opposed to known method wherein only one end of an extruded material is stretched, resulting in a microporous fluoropolymer article which are different than conventional fluoropolymer stretching/expansion processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for coating the interior surface of a cylinder with a uniform, relatively thick layer of a polymeric material. The method includes the steps of dispersing a particulate polymeric material into the interior cavity of a cylinder. Any openings in the cylinder are then closed. The cylinder is then subjected to rotational movement while at the same time subjecting the cylinder to oscillation in a vertical plane. The polymeric material is then heated to a temperature above the melting point of the polymeric material, and maintained at that temperature for a time sufficient to coat the polymeric material onto the interior surface of the cylinder. The rotation and oscillation of the cylinder is then halted and the polymeric material is cooled.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a basket liner, and a novel basket liner formed utilizing such a system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tubular section which may be constructed from a sheet having a pair of opposed edges. The opposed edges are releasably connectable such that the section may be stored in a relatively flat configuration. The screw fasteners used to connect the edges together may be restrained from rotation using for example a stringer element appropriately stabilised relative to the fasteners.

Abstract: A shaped particle for use as a loose fill material to surround and cushion an article packaged within a container includes a strip of stiff yet flexible material having a several convoluted regions for absorbing impact energy. The convoluted regions are adapted to compress together to absorb mechanical energy in response to a mechanical force such as would be encountered during an impact and act as resilient springs or bumpers to protect the article. The shaped particle has characteristics that prevents nesting and facilitates interlocking to prevent migration. The invention also provides a method for making embodiments of shaped particles according to the invention.

Abstract: Coils for use as cushioning, such as dunnage, made from spiral coils of paper that are recyclable and biodegradable, or from other thin, flexible, resilient strips. The coils are cylindrical or cylindrical with a transverse fold, and when used as dunnage are randomly oriented to provide cushioning for packaged articles.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable polystyrene tube made of a composition comprising, as main components, a block copolymer having styrene-type hydrocarbon blocks and conjugated diene-type hydrocarbon blocks, and a polymer containing a styrene-type hydrocarbon, wherein the conjugated diene-type blocks in the block copolymer constitute from 5 to 40 wt % of the entire composition.

Abstract: A resin bonded magnet including a rare earth magnetic powder and an organic resin moulded into a single body having a cylindrical form. The resin bonded magnet satisfies the condition:2 DL/d.sup.2 .gtoreq.1.56where D is the outer diameter of the magnet, d is the inner diameter, and L is the magnet's length. The rare earth magnetic powder has a coercivity between 7 kOe and 12 kOe. The magnetic powder has an average particle size, r, satisfying:1 .mu.m.ltoreq.r.ltoreq.0.1 t(t.ltoreq.1 mm)where t is the thickness of the moulded article.

Abstract: An implantable porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene material having a microstructure of nodes interconnected by fibrils wherein a surface of the material has been modified by the removal of fibrils from the surface so that under magnification the surface has the appearance of freestanding node portions not interconnected by fibrils but rather having open valleys disposed between the freestanding node portions. Unmodified material beneath the surface maintains the original microstructure of nodes interconnected by fibrils. The modification is preferably done by exposing the surface to radio frequency gas plasma discharge with a reactive etching gas for a lengthy amount of time such as about ten minutes. The depth of fibril removal from the surface is substantially a function of the duration and amount of energy applied to the surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a structured fiber material with a three-dimensional network structure containing non-elastic crimped short fibers (A) and three-dimensionally crimped composite fibers (B), the fibers (B) being partially interlocked with each other, in which contact portions the fibers (B) are partially heat-bonded with each other; the fibers (B) being partially wound around the fibers (A) at their contact points, in which contact portions the fibers (A) and (B) are partially heat-bonded with each other; and the material having an apparent density of 0.005 to 0.10 g/cm.sup.3. Also disclosed is a process for producing the structured fiber material.

Abstract: Pillows and other filled articles are filled with bicomponent polyester fibers that have "spiral crimp" on account of a difference in chain-branched content of the polyester polymers of the components. Such bicomponent fibers are preferably novel hollow "spiral crimp" bicomponent fibers.

Abstract: An intermediate toner transfer component is disclosed comprising a substrate and a coating comprised of integral, interpenetrating networks of haloelastomer, titanium oxide, and optionally polyorganosiloxane.

Abstract: A tooless environmental splice enclosure capable of fitting within an aerial splice case is disclosed. The environmental closure permits sealing and reentry to a cable splice region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone rubber composition for fixing roll service. More specifically, the invention relates to a silicone rubber composition for fixing roll service that is easily molded into a fixing roll as used in devices such as electrophotographic copiers, facsimile machines, and laser printers and that yields a fixing roll with an excellent mechanical strength and excellent toner release properties.

Abstract: An apparatus feed paper sheets to a photosensitive dram of an electronic copier, negatively charged toner adhering the dram. The apparatus incorporates a paper feed roller and a rubber member located adjacent the roller for supporting paper sheets in contacting relation to the roller. The robber member has a polymer, vulcanizer, vulcanization aid and filler; and at least one component selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, barium oxide, nylon short fibers, powder of nylon short fibers and nigrosine compound. The component is present in an amount of 1 to 100 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight of the polymer. The paper sheet becomes electrostatically charged negatively, when contacting the rubber member during sheet feeding by the roller, thus preventing electrostatic attraction between the paper approaching the dram and negatively charged toner on the dram.

Abstract: A plastic vessel preform includes a neck portion having an outer layer formed by an insert piece (20) which includes a thread portion (22a) and a support ring (28). The support ring (28) includes a bond reinforcing portion (36) integrally formed therein in a direction perpendicular to the axis or the preform body (34). The bond reinforcing portion (36) strengthens the radial bond in the insert piece (20) so that the mechanical strength at the neck portion (32) of the preform (30) can be greatly increased.

Abstract: A multiple-layered, translatedly rib-stiffened, composite hollow cylinder d method for fabrication thereof utilizing filament winding technique known in the art. Selective utilization of high strain-to-failure viscoelastic matrix material, without resort to secondary processing, results in improved damping characteristics in terms of dissipation of mechanical and acoustic-energy as well as improved structural characterics in terms of damage tolerance.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locally introducing fluid, such as a gas, at a predetermined location into molten resin downstream from a resin injection aperture to form a hollow part. The gas is utilized at the localized area to distribute the molten resin, to eliminated molded in stress and to prevent formation of sink marks in the part during resin solidification. An overflow reservoir outside of the mold cavity is filled with the resin during resin injection and then the gas is introduced into the reservoir through a fluid aperture and into the part. The reservoir creates a cocoon of solidified material to act as a seal to prevent gas leakage. One hollow body formed by the method and system includes a substantially endless hollow body portion with a fluid opening for communicating the interior of the hollow body portion with the locally introduced fluid. The hollow body provides an internal gas manifold and means for greater structural integrity.

Abstract: An insulated retainer (10) for a beverage container. The retainer (10) is comprised of a cylindrical sleeve (12) with an open top (16) and open bottom (18), the bottom (18) having a flexible base (14), thereby providing stability to the beverage container.

Abstract: A coated transport means comprised of a core with a coating comprised of charge transporting molecules and an oxidizing agent, or oxidizing agents dispersed in a binder.