Abstract: A ceramic-matrix composite having a multilayered interfacial coating adapted to protect the reinforcing fibers from long-term oxidation, while allowing these to bridge the wake of advancing cracks in the matrix, is provided by selectively mismatching materials within adjacent layers of the interfacial coating, the materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion so that a low toughness interface region is created to promote crack deflection either within an interior layer of the mismatched interfacial coating or between adjacent layers of the mismatched interfacial coating.

Abstract: Composite wire comprising a core made of carbon steel the chemical composition of which consists, by weight, of: 0.15%≦C≦0.6%; 0.1%≦Si≦0.3%; 0.3%≦Mn≦1%; 0% V≦0.3%; the remainder being iron and impurities resulting from processing; and an outer layer made of stainless steel the composition of which consists, by weight, of 0.005%≦C≦0.05%; 0.005%≦N≦0.05%; 0.1%≦Si≦2%; 0.1%≦Mn≦5%; 5%≦Ni≦12%; 10%≦Cr ≦20%; 0%≦Mo≦3%; 0%≦Cu≦4%; the remainder being iron and impurities resulting from processing. The diameter of the wire is less than 1 mm and the tensile strength of the wire is in excess of 2000 MPa.

Abstract: A coated wire that includes an electrical conductor having an abrasion and varnish craze resistant lubricated coating. The coating is made of a ceramic particulate material dispersed in a polyamideimide binder. Ceramic particulate materials suitable for incorporation in the coatings include silicon nitride (Si3N4), aluminum nitride (AlN), and titanium nitride (TiN).

Abstract: A deodorant material which comprises, as a carrier, granular or fibrous active carbon treated by either oxidizing treatment or acid-attaching treatment, or polystyrene sulfonic acid, and a cupric ion supported on the carrier.

Abstract: Adhesives and adhesive films based on polymer resins and containing a cationic scavenger are provided for circuit materials and flat cables with metallic wiring. The cationic scavenger reduces free cations in the adhesive and prevents the loss over time of insulation and adhesive strength provided to the circuit materials.

Abstract: A continuous in-drawing line process and system for drawing stainless steel wire is provided wherein wire is (1) brushed in an inlet brush station to remove oxide film from the wire surface; (2) coated with a lubricant carrier coating which is dried then subsequently cooled; (3) drawn through a drawing machine using a lubricant; and (4) brushed to remove residual carrier compounds from the surface of the drawn wire. The system for carrying out this process includes a wire payoff; an inlet brush station having two pairs of brushes that rotate in a direction opposite to that of the wire to remove oxide film therefrom; a coating device; a dryer; a cooler; a drawing machine; first and second outlet brush stations each having two pairs of brushes that rotate in a direction opposite to that of the wire to remove residual drawing compounds therefrom; and a wire take-up device.

Abstract: An electrical winding made by winding a coated electrical conductor to form a plurality of turns, the coating comprising a polymer matrix and at least one material having non-linear resistance, according to the invention, the material having non-linear resistance is a doped or non-doped conductive polymer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a substrate for an electrical device including a coating, wherein the coating comprises an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a component for an electrical device comprising an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a microelectronic device comprising an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor.

Abstract: A security device having multiple security features is used with an item, such as a secure document, ticket, label or tag, to authenticate the item and/or encode data pertaining to the item. One example of the security device includes a carrier substrate, a metallic layer disposed on the carrier substrate, and a magnetic layer disposed on the metallic layer in substantial registration with at least a portion of the metallic layer, thereby providing both metallic security features and magnetic security features. The metallic layer and the magnetic layer also form graphic or visually identifiable indicia on the carrier substrate to provide a visual security feature. According to one method, the metallic layer is applied to the carrier substrate, the magnetic layer is applied to the metallic layer, and the layers are etched to form the graphic indicia. The magnetic layer can, in one embodiment, include a magnetic chemical resist that is printed on the metallic layer in the form of the graphic indicia.

Abstract: A formulation based on polyvinyl chloride compounds (PVC) particularly to high mechanical resistance compounds, specially with regard to abrasion. The composition does not have heavy metal based stabilizers and is used for insulation of thin wall automotive primary cable. The present invention includes a process to prepare said formulation.

Abstract: A wire capable of operating at high temperatures and a method of making the same is disclosed. The high temperature wire comprises fiberglass, which surrounds the conductor. The fiberglass insulates the conductor and enables it to operative at relatively high temperatures. The fiberglass is heat-treated without any additional, or in lieu of, other chemical treatment and is sufficiently frangible to be easily removable from the conductor. The frangible fiberglass may be easily stripped away from the conductor without leaving strands which need to be individually removed.

Abstract: An electrode plate for display device includes a substrate and a multi-layered conductive film. The multi-layered conductive film includes a lower side amorphous oxide layer, a silver-based layer, and an upper side amorphous oxide layer. The lower side amorphous oxide layer and the upper side amorphous oxide layer are formed of an amorphous and amorphous-like material. The film thickness of the upper side amorphous oxide layer is not larger than 20 nm.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a substrate for an electrical device including a coating, wherein the coating comprises an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a component for an electrical device comprising an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a microelectronic device comprising an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor.

Abstract: A plastic film distinguished in corona resistant characteristic having a low cost without a low mechanical strength, which plastic film is particularly suitable for making insulated wires, coils, and electric motors capable of fully responding to demands for providing electric trains with higher running speeds and higher acceleration and deceleration. In accordance with one embodiment, the film includes a base layer and at least one thermally conductive layer having a minimum thermal conductivity of 2 W/m·K, preferably 6 W/m·K, more preferably 15 W/m·K laminated horizontally on at least one surface of the base layer. In accordance with another embodiment, the film has a minimum volume electrical resistivity of 1014 &OHgr;·cm, preferably 1015 &OHgr;·cm, and includes a base layer and at least one low-electrical-resistance layer having a maximum superficial electrical resistance of 1013 &OHgr;·cm, preferably 1012 &OHgr;·CM.

Abstract: A wire for a wire saw apparatus for slicing a material includes an element wire, a binder coated on an outside circumferential surface of the element wire, and abrasive grains dispersed in the binder. The element wire is a high tensile strength metal wire, the binder is a material such as an organic or inorganic material other than a metal, and the abrasive grains are held on a surface of the element wire by the binder. The element wire is also made by either a natural quartz glass or a high purity synthesis quartz glass.

Abstract: A pulsed voltage surges resistant enamelled wire comprises a metal conductive wire and at least one shield layer outside the wire, the at least one shield layer is provided by a coating composition comprising (a) a synthetic resin, (b) an organic solvent and (c) &agr;-form Al2O3 particles and &ggr;-form Al2O3 particles.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a substrate for an electrical device including a coating, wherein the coating comprises an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a component for an electrical device comprising an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a microelectronic device comprising an oxygen plasma resistant polymer prepared from a mixture containing a polymerization material and a polycondensation product of a partially hydrolyzed chelated metal oxide precursor.

Abstract: A luminescent material coated with a crystalline layer of a metal oxide M.sub.2 O.sub.3 wherein a metal M is chosen from the group formed by Y and Al is shown. According to this method the luminescent material is first introduced into a solution of a salt of the metal M, then a compound of the metal M is deposited on the luminescent material through homogeneous precipitation, and subsequently the luminescent material is separated from the solution, dried, and heated. It is achieved thereby that the luminescent material will absorb mercury to a low degree only, and that accordingly the color point of a low-pressure mercury discharge lamp whose luminescent layer comprises a luminescent material coated in accordance with the invention only shows a small shift as the lamp ages.

Abstract: Depositing a thermoplastic resin powder in between the individual fibers of a reinforcing continuous fiber bundle and subsequently applying a solution of a binder resin dissolved in a solvent to the resulting reinforcing continuous fiber bundle, the thermoplastic resin powder is fixed in between the individual fibers via the binder resin which concurrently works to bind the individual fibers together. Then, the solvent of the binder resin is substantially removed from the resulting reinforcing continues fiber bundle within a temperature zone not above the melting point or flow point of the thermoplastic resin powder. In the molding material produced by the method, the individual fibers of the reinforcing continuous fiber bundle, the individual fibers and the thermoplastic resin powder, and the individual thermoplastic resin powders are independently fixed together, all in a pin-point fashion via the binder resin, so the molding material substantially does not contain the solvent of the binder resin.

Abstract: A high temperature resistant colored enamel wire comprises a metal conductive wire and at least one colored coating layer outside the wire, the at least one colored coating layer is provided by a coating composition comprising (a) a synthetic resin, (b) an organic solvent and (c) an inorganic pigment. In addition to having good appearance and uniform color, the high temperature resistant colored enamel wire can provide the temperature resistance and insulation properties meeting the requirements of the art.

Abstract: A composition for use as an electrical stress controlling layer (12) for use with cable joints and terminations has a non-linear V-I characteristic. The composition comprises a polymeric matrix filled with doped zinc oxide varistor powder. The particulate filler is sieved at 125 micrometers, calcined at 1100.degree. C., and lightly ground to maintain the spherical shape of the particles. More than 50% by weight of the particles have a maximum dimension between 5 and 100 micrometers.

Abstract: A method of forming a multi-layer polyester preform and container, particularly suitable for refillable PET carbonated beverage bottles, having an interior layer of high copolymer polyester material which resists hazing in the preform injection stage, and at least one exterior layer of a polyester to achieve enhanced strain-induced crystallization in the exterior layer during blow molding. The container can withstand higher caustic wash temperatures and exhibits reduced flavor carryover from one product to another.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to silica and/or silicate containing coatings upon particles, fibers, powders, among other substrates. The solubility of the coating can be modified by being treated with a metal chloride.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting composition containing a carrier of an oily or waxy type together with active components including at least one corrosion-inhibitor of the azole-type and a co-corrosion-inhibitor, together with optional water repellants or certain alcohols alone or in admixture. The compositions are suitable for protecting from corrosion steel wire or steel cord composed of several steel filaments.

Abstract: A pulsed voltage surge resistant magnet wire comprising a conductor, a continuous and concentric and flexible uniform coat of base insulation material superimposed on the conductor. An essentially continuous and concentric and uniform pulsed voltage surge shield overlaying the coat of base insulation material. The shield has therein an effective amount of a particulate material. The shield is superimposed on the coat of base insulation material, and has a continuous and concentric and flexible and uniform top coat of insulation material superimposed thereon.

Abstract: There is disclosed a biodegradable composite fiber comprising a first component consisting of a single component fiber produced by melt-spinning a biodegradable polymer composition consisting of a starch-based polymer, a partially hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and an unsaturated monomer containing no functional groups, an aliphatic polyester, a decomposition accelerating agent, and a plasticizer, or such a biodegradable polymer composition; and a second component consisting of an aliphatic polyester, in which the first component is present continuously in the lengthwise direction over at least a part of the surface of the fiber of the second component, and there is also disclosed a non-woven fabric, a knitted fabric, and a molded article produced from this fiber.

Abstract: An antifalsification paper having a security element in the form of a thread or band that consists of a translucent plastic film with an at least partly opaque coating. The coating has translucent areas in the form of visually and/or machine readable characters or patterns that form first information. In addition second information in the form of visually and/or machine readable characters or patterns is disposed on the plastic film, differing from the first information with respect to its size and/or visual impression.

Abstract: A composite wire made by coating a core material by solid-phase extrusion of a uniform layer of a corrosion resistant metal onto the core material. The metal includes lead and has uniform, small and longitudinally oriented grains.

Abstract: A high speed data transmission cable comprises a pair of primary cables positioned adjacent to each other along their lengths with each primary cable including a pair of generally parallel conductors coupled together and surrounded by insulation. A shield layer surrounds each primary cable along its length to isolate the primary cables from each other. The primary cables and corresponding shield layers are twisted together around a center axis and form a double helical structure, thereby providing improved transmission characteristics in the high speed data transmission cable.

Abstract: Melamine resin fibers are used for manufacturing fire-safety blankets.

Abstract: Provided is a flame-retardant fabric comprising (A) from 16 to 45 parts by weight of a halogen-containing fiber containing from 11 to 67% by weight of a halogen chemically bound to a polymer and from 4 to 30% by weight of an Sb compound not chemically bound to a polymer, (B) from 10 to 36 parts by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol fiber, and (C) from 60 to 40 parts by weight of a polyester fiber, which are compounded to total 100 parts by weight. The flame-retardant fabric of the present invention has an excellent heat resistance, an excellent processability and a high flame retardance. This fabric can improve the feeling after high-temperature processing such as transfer printing and further widen the range of application of a polyester fiber product.

Abstract: Applications of a metallized textile. The textile is activated by precipitating noble metal nucleation sites on the fibers of the textile. Immersing the activated textile in a suitably prepared solution of a metal cation, and adding a reducing agent, leads to the formation of a metal plating tightly and intimately bonded to the fibers of the textile. Exposure of the metallized textile to air oxidizes the surface of the metal plating. Applications of the metallized textile include acaricides, fungicides, bactericides, armor, electrodes, anti-static devices, RF shielding, and radar reflectors.

Abstract: Mineral fibers are provided with a phosphorus-containing coating to impart high-temperature resistance without substantially affecting mechanical performance. Preferred mineral-fiber compositions according to the invention with relatively high levels of SiO.sub.2 and low levels of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 compositions may advantageously be used for insulation. Such compositions have high-temperature resistance and high biosolubility, yet have properties which allow current processes to fabricate them into insulation. Preferably, the mineral fibers have a KI value.gtoreq.40.

Abstract: A thermally conductive composite article is provided having a PTFE material or a PTFE matrix material which has disposed therein thermally conductive particles, and a phase change material.

Abstract: A zinc oxide fine particle-adhered composite material consists essentially of a substrate and zinc oxide fine particles adhered thereto. The composite material is characterized in that the zinc oxide fine particles deposited, from an aqueous medium, on the surface of the substrate are firmly adhered to the surface without using any binder and the zinc oxide fine particles are substantially exposed on the surface. The composite material is prepared by, for instance, a method which comprises the step of coming an aqueous suspension of zinc oxide fine particle in contact with a substrate to thus deposit the zinc oxide fine particles on the surface of the substrate. The composite material allows for the zinc oxide particles to sufficiently show their antibacterial, deodorizing, UV absorbing, photocatalytic, stain-proofing and purifying activities without any delay.

Abstract: All surfaces of yarn formed of polymeric monofilament fibers are coated with a layer of electroless nickel which can also include an electrolytic metal such as copper on the nickel. The yarn is passed through an electroless Ni aqueous bath under little or no tension so that the electroless Ni can coat all of the monofilament surface substantially uniformly. The nickel coated yarn then can be coated with electrolytic metal such as copper in an electrolytic metal plating step.

Abstract: A metal matrix composite material made of a fiber reinforcement having a coating of gadolinium and gadolinium boride, preferably as discrete layers, each having a thickness of 1 to 6 microns. This composite is made by coating reinforcing fibers with gadolinium using a deposition technique, further coating the fibers with gadolinium boride by a deposition technique and then consolidating the coated fibers into a metal matrix to form the metal matrix composite.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for the coating of substrates of matt surface appearance, based on thermoplastic and/or heat-curable resins such as PA, PP, polyesters and epoxy resins and containing one or a number of matting agents which are predominantly in the form of terephthalic acid dianilide or its substituted derivatives needles or flakes of average length of between 1 and 200 .mu.m and of aspect ratio of between 10 and 40.These compositions, generally in the form of powders, are employed for coating various substrates. The coatings are applied especially by dipping in a fluidized bed or by electrostatic spraying. The coated articles may be components of furnishing, of decoration or of construction.

Abstract: An optical fiber protected from degradation caused by corrosion from environmental fluids. The optical fiber includes a core-cladding assembly surrounded with a thin quasi metal oxide film (preferably .about.10 nm in depth). Over time, particularly under the influence of the elevated temperatures, the initially deposited reagents of the thin film oxidize or hydrolyze, removing the organic components, and bonding a quasi metal oxide film on the surface of the cladding. The resulting film significantly retards corrosion by blocking the environmental fluids from reacting with flaws in the cladding surface of the fiber, thus improving the mechanical performance and reliability of the optical fiber. In addition, the thin film protects the fiber against incidental abrasions.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a low tecmperture adhesive fiber, and nonwovens made of the fiber having high strength and soft feeling in spite of produced by heat treatment at a low temperature and a high-speed, and having strong adhesion with a hot melt adhesive, and an article having water absorption properties and being made of the nonwovens.A low-temperature adhesive fiber, characterized in that a textile oil of 0.1-2.

Abstract: A fire-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) formulation suitable for use as sheathing on electric wires and cables, contains 15-60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of PVC (phr) of a phosphate plasticize, 10-40 phr of a halogenated plasticize, 15-60 phr of aluminium trihydroxide, together with 5-20 phr of an additive combination of 10-90 wt% ofr antimony trioxide and 90-10 wt% of zinc stannate.

Abstract: A fiber blend of(a) from 10 to 90 parts by weight of metal-coated melamine resin fibers or a blend of uncoated and metal-coated resin fibers and(b) from 90 to 10 parts by weight of natural fibers and wovens, nonwovens, yarns, tapes or moldings formed from the blend.

Abstract: graphite sheet or block anode material can be used for non-aqueous lithium secondary battery, which has the improved characteristics of battery charge-discharge, as well as a circuit substrate and a shield plate in which dopants should be intercalated. The graphite sheet or block can be made of graphitized polymer film or films and comprises: a) an electric conductive body having a surface, in which graphite crystals are oriented along the surface of the graphite sheet or block and b) interphase insertion potions uniformly distributed over the surface of the graphite sheet or block, in which graphite phases are built perpendicularly to the surface to permit dopant to be inserted into a gap between graphite phases.

Abstract: A reinforcement-containing metal-matrix composite material is formed by dispersing pieces of reinforcement material throughout a melt of a bulk-solidifying amorphous metal and solidifying the mixture at a sufficiently high rate that the solid metal matrix is amorphous. Dispersing is typically accomplished either by melting the metal and mixing the pieces of reinforcement material into the melt, or by providing a mass of pieces of the reinforcement material and infiltration of the molten amorphous metal into the mass. The metal preferably has a composition of about that of a eutectic composition, and most preferably has a composition, in atomic percent, of from about 45 to about 67 percent total of zirconium plus titanium, from about 10 to about 35 percent beryllium, and from about 10 to about 38 percent total of copper plus nickel.

Abstract: In one embodiment the article includes a metal support having a top surface, a well provided in the top surface of the support and extends downwardly into the support, the well is defined by a floor at the bottom thereof, second fibers anchored in spaced relationship in the floor of the well and extending therefrom to a level short of the top surface of the support, a diamond substrate disposed over and covering the well, the substrate is larger than the well and has portions thereof in direct or indirect contact with the support, a metal layer adhering to the substrate, first fibers anchored in spaced relationship in the metal layer and extending therefrom into the well to a level short of said well floor, the substrate being smaller than the support.

Abstract: An composite prepreg ply which can be designed to exhibit desired electrical properties without loss of structural integrity or the addition of parasitic weight, and a method of preparing the composite prepreg ply. The composite prepreg ply includes: (i) a low dielectric cloth substrate having a metal layer adherent on both sides thereon, the metal having been selectively removed from at least one portion of at least one side of the cloth, such that there is at least one area of cloth without any metal adherent thereon; (ii) a layer of encapsulant resin material adherent on the metal layer; (iii) a resistive resin layer containing a filler material dispersed in a carrier resin, the resistive resin layer adherent on desired areas the cloth without any metal adherent thereon, and (iv) an impregnating resin covering one or both outermost surfaces of the encapsulant resin material and the resistive resin layer.

Abstract: A layer of silver-metal oxide, a layer of gold or a gold alloy and, a layer of rhodium or ruthenium are electrolytically produced on a metal base, preferably in the form of a wire. The gold alloy is partially diffused into the silver-metal oxide layer by an annealing process at a temperature between 300.degree. and 900.degree. C. As a result, a low-impedance and burn-up resistant contact coated element is provided for employment in weak current relays.

Abstract: A heat-resistant combination including a substrate, a first layer, and a second layer. The first layer includes a benzisidazole-based polymer with a first face in contact with the substrate; and the second layer contains a ceramic material and is securely fixed to a second face of said first layer.

Abstract: A computer model calculates a critical aspect ratio for a discontinuous fiber composite having fibers dispersed in a matrix. The critical aspect ratio is a function of the elastic modulus and the cohesive energy of the fiber and the matrix. The composite incorporates physical features such as fiber shape features or additives in the fiber or matrix which adjust the elastic modulus and/or cohesive energy of the fiber, of the matrix or both to a value different than the corresponding value for unmodified fiber material or matrix material. These adjustments are selected so that the critical aspect ratio for the material including the modifications will be less than the corresponding critical aspect ratio for the material without the modifications. The resulting composite provides enhanced load sharing between fiber and matrix.

Abstract: An aluminum matrix composite is provided comprising a preform formed from interwoven mats of graphitized vapor grown carbon fibers. The mats comprise semi-aligned, semi-continuous vapor grown carbon fibers which have been interwoven in situ during growth. The preferred method of producing the composite includes the steps of providing a vapor grown carbon preform and infiltrating molten aluminum into the interstices of the preform by a pressure casting process. The resulting aluminum matrix composite has a thermal conductivity of between about 600 W/m-K and 700 W/m-K and is useful as a component in electronic devices, aircraft, spacecraft, and other thermal management applications.