Abstract: Reinforced glass produced by overlaying a coating of thin material on a surface of a plate of glass which is optionally silvered, coating a mixture of silicone and epoxy resin on another surface of the glass, and drying at ambient temperature. A layer of highly-exothermic unsaturated polyester resin is then coated on the surface of the glass and dried. The glass is placed into a mould with the uncoated surface facing downwards. A suitable amount of lowly-exothermic unsaturated polyester resin is poured into the mould. A layer of highly-exothermic unsaturated polyester resin is coated on a surface of a plate of reinforcing material and dried. Before the lowly-exothermic unsaturated polyester resin is completely dried, the reinforcing material is overlaid on the glass with the coated surface of the reinforcing material facing downwards. The resultant assembly is then pressed and dried.

Abstract: A wall covering is arranged to provide for opaque panels mounted with transparent panels, and wherein the opaque panels are arranged to include transparent windows therethrough to permit viewing of a wall surface accommodating the wall covering structure. A modification of the invention includes vertical reservoirs arranged in adjacency and coextensively relative to one another to define the panels, wherein the reservoirs are arranged for the reception and subsequent selective drainage of contrastingly colored fluids therewithin. Photochromic panel members are arranged for positioning as desired on the outer surface of the reservoirs.

Abstract: Construction and method of making a decorative cracked glass laminate in tile, panel, sheet, plate, veneer or in situ form. It comprises three layers laminated together, an inner backing layer, a substantially light-transparent outer layer, and a decoratively cracked glass intermediate layer sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer, preferably a mirror, is made of tempered glass and the outer layer is made of annealed glass. The laminate is made by laminating the inner and outer layers to the intermediate layer while it is in uncracked condition, and then causing it to crack in situ as by cutting into an exposed edge. Alternatively, the two glass layers may be laminated together and then laid in a backing material such as plastics which then forms the backing layer of the two-glass laminate.

Abstract: A polymer composition in the form of an alloy is disclosed, having hydrophilic and anti-fogging properties. The polymer alloy can be used as a coating, as an unsupported film or as a substrate having the desired anti-fogging properties.The composition can be used where hydrophilic properties are desired. Surfaces coated with the composition described herein are more readily wetted by water or aqueous fluids, and may have a coefficient of friction of 0.10 or less when in contact with water.The preferred composition contains a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol and a water-soluble polyvinyl pyrollidone polymer in a weight ratio of about 4:1 to about 1:10.A crosslinking agent comprised of a melamine, a mineral acid or a strong organic acid is included.The composition is preferably applied to a substrate, such as a lens, and cured to form the coating.

Abstract: Photographic glass plates are advantageously prepared by a process in which the functional layers are applied to the glass plate support by lamination. In a first form of this process, a multilayer-composite comprising antihalation, silver halide emulsion and protective overcoat layers is transferred from a flexible polymeric film support to the glass support. In carrying out this first form of the process, a release layer, protective overcoat layer, silver halide emulsion layer and antihalation layer are coated, in order, on a flexible polymeric film and laminated via an adhesive layer to a glass plate having suitable thickness and flatness for use as a photographic support. The release layer is designed to have greater adhesion to the flexible polymeric film than to the protective overcoat layer, whereby the film and release layer can be stripped off prior to the plate being put into use.

Abstract: A decorative inlaid sheet material comprising a sheet of flexible substrate and a plastic layer comprising birefringent particles (or flitters) dispersed in plastisol or organosol. Preferably, the plastisol or organosol is clear or translucent.

Abstract: The electrical connections for an electrically heatable windshield are sealed prior to the laminating operation to prevent gas from entering the interior of the windshield through the bus bar leads when the windshield is subjected to the elevated temperatures and pressures of the laminating operation.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing superior optically clear laminates having a sheet of semi-rigid material encapsulated in a thermoplastic interlayer between layers of rigid material such as glass. Pre-cooled laminate elements are assembled at reduced temperature, allowing positioning of the sheet of semi-rigid material in the interlayer of the assembly with minimal wrinkling, formation of air bubbles or entrapment of moisture. Thereafter, the laminate assembly is maintained under vacuum for an extended period of time, substantially eliminating wrinkling, air bubbles and moisture from between the laminate elements as well as pre-forming the semi-rigid sheet. Bonding heat and pressure is then applied, first heating the assembly to "tack" the laminate elements together, and next applying heat and pressure for bonding the laminate elements.

Abstract: A composition comprising chlorided and non-chlorided conductive particles and polymeric material selected from the group of polymers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof wherein at least about 5 percent by weight of the particles included in the composition have been subjected to treatment such that the particles have chloride at least on their surface prior to inclusion in the composition.

Abstract: Artistic tile designs are mass produced with precut tile pieces from commercially available square tile units. An initial tile design is created with the tile pieces to serve as a pattern. Thereafter the tile designs are reproduced by placing a transparent, semi-transparent or translucent sheet-type substrate or backing over the initial design, and by securing matching tile pieces to the substrate, as viewed through the substrate. The substrate is of the type that is sufficiently rigid to substantially maintain its shape while handled. The tile design can be repeated on the reverse side of the substrate using the design on the front side as the pattern to provide a double-sided design. If an opaque substrate is to be used, the front faces of the tile pieces are temporarily secured to a readily removable substrate, and the adhesive is thereafter applied to the back of the tile pieces to be permanently mounted.

Abstract: A die-cut permanent marking article for use with an elongate object, consisting of a strip of low molecular weight heat-sensitive, transparent polymeric film having an upper and a lower surface, at least a portion of the lower surface being capable of self-adherence, at least a portion of the upper surface being imprintable, the polymeric film being fusible by the application of heat, but remaining transparent even after application of heat such that any marking placed on any portion of the article remains readable even if covered by one or more overwrapping portions of the strip.

Abstract: Decorative sheet materials, particularly inlaid sheet vinyl floor coverings, are prepared with two or more printed layers provided that at least two of the printed layers are separated by an adhesive matrix layer which contains particles. The adhesive matrix layer and the printed layer or layers overlaying the adhesive matrix layer allow the underprinted layer to show through. The underprinted layer, therefore, is visible and the decorative sheet material has exceptional visual depth.

Abstract: An ornamental panel comprising a glass plate to which a number of faceted glass stones are fixed in an ornamental arrangement, and a mirror plate.

Abstract: A decorative plaque comprising, in sequence, from the outside to the inside, a semitransparent reflecting plate, a light transmitting glass plate spaced from the semi-transparent reflecting plate having a plurality of faceted glass stones affixed to one side thereof in an ornamental arrangement facing towards the reflective surface of the semi-transparent reflecting plate, and, on the opposite side of the light transmitting glass plate and spaced therefrom, a fully reflective plate. The plaque is arranged so that it is internally illuminated, for example by ambient light. Viewing of the interior of the plaque occurs through the semi-transparent reflecting plate.

Abstract: A tile product having a substantially non-porous vinyl composition base and a multilevel embossing and gloss which has a mechanically embossed mortar-line surround and which is free of gloss defects formed by pockets of air trapped between the wear layer and embossing mold during embossing is produced by applying a vacuum to the press during embossing. Preferably, the tile is laminated in a hot press heated by RF energy and cooled in a cold press to reduce the temperature of the wear layer to below its glass transition temperature.

Abstract: A simulated leaded glass panel incorporates a glass backing sheet on which are mounted glass pieces having thin beveled edges and positioned in a desired pattern. The beveled pieces are affixed to the glass by liquid adhesive which may be activated by the application of ultraviolet light. Adhesive-backed lead strips are positioned to outline the beveled pieces and are correspondingly placed on the underside of the glass sheet to achieve the desired effect of leaded glass. Textured film pieces may be placed adjacent the beveled pieces to achieve a desired frosted glass effect.

Abstract: Laminated decorative film providing a pearlescent appearance or effect including a layer of support material, a layer of substantially clear plastic film, and a layer of substantially transparent film having a predetermined reflection color intermediate the layer of support material and the layer of substantially clear plastic film, the layer of substantially transparent film having a predetermined reflection color having opposite surfaces one of which opposite surfaces is metalized to a predetermined thickness and adhered to the layer of support material and the other of which opposite surfaces is adhered to the layer of substantially clear plastic film.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transfer sheet for selectively transferring a transfer layer to xerographic images on a receiving substrate such as paper. The preferred transfer sheet comprises, in successive layers, a carrier film, a metallic film and an adhesive, the adhesive containing a dispersion of 0.5 micron or larger particulate material. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprising an assembly for use in the process of making a selective transfer to xerographic images on sheet material. The assembly comprises a backing sheet, a transfer sheet and a connector (such as a length of adhesive tape) securing the backing sheet to the transfer sheet at the leading edge of the assembly.

Abstract: A placemat, including multiple sheets of material connected in such manner that the sheets may be folded so as to present a different graphic designs. Each sheet is divided into two leaves, each of the leaves being attached to an adjacent leaf from an adjacent sheet of material.

Abstract: A label for transferring copies of solvent sensitive images, such as those comprised of fused toner, from one surface to another. An original image is copied on to the label by wetting the image to be copied and the label with solvent (after placing the label and the image in contact). Solvation of the image causes a likeness of the image to migrate to the label. The solvent is preferably applied by breaking solvent-filled microcapsules which are in contact with the label and/or the item which bears the original image. After solvation of the image, the label, bearing a copy of the image, can be removed from the original image bearing surface and attached to a receiving surface. The invention has particular application to the addressing of envelopes for letters printed by laser printers. In this application, a copy of the address of an intended recipient of a letter can be transferred from the letter to an envelope without destroying the original address on the letter.

Abstract: A plaque for displaying and preserving one or more selected objects. The plaque includes a glass plate on the back of which is provided a painted silk-screened design. The design provides that the central region of the plaque is not painted thereby allowing for placement therein of the object to be displayed. Once the object is in place, colored films are selectively placed over areas not painted by the silk-screened pattern. Where certain non-painted areas are selectively left open after placement of the colored films, the remaining spaces are silvered by the application thereover of a silver foil. The silver foil may also be applied to the back of the colored film. A protective backing is lastly applied over the layers of paint, the object, the film and the silver foil.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin material of tape shape having a thickness of at most 0.2 mm and a width/thickness ratio of from 25 to 200 and comprising a synthetic resin and continuous filaments contained as reinforcing material in the resin, said continuous filaments being aligned in lengthwise direction and said resin densely filling spaces among the filaments.

Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a glossy base coat/clear coat automotive paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side thereof, and a method for making such sheet materials.

Abstract: A component for window-frames has a plurality of flat glass elements bonded to a flat transparent backing pane. The flat glass elements have chamfered edges placed side by side in order to achieve the appearance of "leaded lights".

Abstract: Artistic tile designs are mass produced with precut tile pieces from commercially available square tile units. An initial tile design is created with the tile pieces to serve as a pattern. Thereafter the tile designs are reproduced by placing a transparent, semi-transparent or translucent sheet-type substrate or backing over the initial design, and by securing matching tile pieces to the substrate, as viewed through the substrate. The substrate is of the type that is sufficiently rigid to substantially maintain its shape while handled. The tile design can be repeated on the reverse side of the substrate using the design on the front side as the pattern to provide a double-sided design. If the opaque substrate is to be used, the front faces of the tile pieces are temporarily secured to a readily removable substrate, and the adhesive is thereafter applied to the back of the tile pieces to be permanently mounted.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass composed of a transparent part and a colored part formed on the periphery of the transparent part by the multi-color molding method.A method for producing a vehicle window glass by forming a colored part on the periphery of the transparent part by the multi-color molding method, characterized in that at least one cycle of injection molding for the multi-color molding is accomplished by injection-compression molding.A vehicle window glass composed of a transparent part and a peripheral colored part, characterized in that transparent part gradually thins out toward the periphery at the boundary between the transparent part and the colored part.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a heated laminated windshield construction. Initially, a transparent material to be provided as the outer layer of such a laminated windshield is selected. A transparent basecoat is applied on the inner major surface of the outer layer. A quantity of electroconductive metal is deposited onto the basecoated surface to form a metal strike coat. A portion of the metal strike coat is masked so that unmasked portions of the strike coat comprise the pattern of the electroconductive metal film runs to be formed on the inner major surface. An electroconductive metal is electroplated onto the unmasked portions of the strike coat. Portions of the strike coat onto which no metal was electroplated are removed to thereby leave on the inner major surface of the layer a plurality of spaced apart electroconductive metal film runs comprising electroplated metal and the portion of the metal strike coat beneath the electroplated metal.

Abstract: An air freshener unit having an impermeable backing sheet that is adherable to a substrate, and a facing sheet laminated to the backing sheet. Trapped between the sheets is a rupturable capsule containing a supply of a volatile fragrance. The facing sheet is formed of microporous, opaque material having good wicking properties. Printed on the rear surface of the facing sheet or on the front surface of the backing sheet is artwork that is normally blocked from view; but when the unit is activated by rupturing the capsule, the released fragrance is absorbed and exuded by the facing sheet which is made wet thereby and rendered translucent. As a result, the artwork becomes visible to a viewer. But when the exuded fragrance approaches exhaustion, the facing sheet, as it dries, reverts to its normal opacity, thereby causing the artwork to fade from view to signal to a user the need for a fresh unit.

Abstract: Transparency medium for automatic printers comprises transparent film sheet with central window area and surrounding margin area and a backer sheet bonded to the film sheet only in the margin area. Preferably, a sequence of such backer sheets, including side edges suitable for automatic feeding (such as by tractor pin holes) on a separate edge portion, are separably connected at adjoining forward and rearward edge lines to form a fan folded supply of indefinite length.

Abstract: A replaceable air freshener unit adapted to be adhered to an automobile window to suffuse the interior of the vehicle with a pleasing or stimulating aroma. The unit is constituted by a bipartite rectangular frame and a transparent film chip having artwork thereon, the film chip being mounted behind the back section of the frame. The rear surface of the chip is coated with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive whereby the unit may be attached to the window at an appropriate site. The front section of the frame is impregnated with a volatile fragrance that is thematically related to the artwork and slowly released into the atmosphere. When the fragrance is exhausted, the unit may readily be detached from the window and replaced.

Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side therof, and a method for making such sheet materials.

Abstract: An irridescent or luminescent drawing or sketching device that has a housing having a window therein, in which there is disposed a generally transparent imaging plate having an irridescent dye and disposed above an opaque pliable plastic sheet. Application of pressure will cause the opaque sheet to adhere to the imaging sheet at the points of applied pressure, causing an irridescent or luminescent image to appear at the imaging surface. Pressure is applied by a courser which is confined within intersecting slots of a pair of crossing courser arms whereby the movement of the individual courser arms along an X and Y axis causes the courser to translate accordingly. Included is an eraser disposed between the opaque sheet and imaging sheet to effect separation thereof to erase any image formed on the imaging sheet.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a laminated glass assembly comprising (1) a monolithic or laminated glass and/or plastic support having an glazed edge, and (2) a plastic sheet comprising at least one layer of polyurethane in contact with the surface having the glazed edge is disclosed. In the invention, at least one of the two contact surfaces of the glazed edge with the polyurethane layer is treated, before the assembly of the support with the plastic sheet on an area corresponding essentially to the glazed edge, by the deposit of a primer comprising a reactive mixture having free NCO groups. The free NCO groups are capable of reacting with the glazed support and with the plastic sheet and of forming cross-linking bonds with the other components of the primer at the time of the heat cycle of the subsequent assembly. The plastic sheet is the assembled with the support, and the glass undergoes a heat cycle which enables the reaction of the primer and the definitive peripheral adhesion of the glass.

Abstract: A pasted picture manufacturing method capable of completely omitting by using a double-coated adhesive tape such a laborious operation for pasting decorative paper such as Japan paper, which constitutes a pasted picture, on a rough sketch, and of completing a pasted picture by merely sticking Japan paper, which forms an object picture, to the upper surface of a transparent board so that the picture is aligned with the rough sketch on a rough sketch-carrying plate fixed to the lower surface of the transparent board.

Abstract: A transparent laminated window structure having high impact resistance is disclosed, wherein the window comprises a continuous inner layer of thermoplastic material, and an outer layer substantially parallel to the inner layer including at least a first course of discrete, mutually spaced glass segments, the spaces between adjacent segments containing an adhesive material. The window structure may further comprise a strip of elastomeric material compressed between the inner and outer layers so as to define a gas gap between the layers. A projectile contacting a particular glass segment in the outer layer will fracture that segment, but will not cause cracking in the adjacent, mutually spaced segments in the same course, and therefore, a high degree of visibility through the window structure will be retained after impact by the projectile.

Abstract: A tile of synthetic material which simulates a hard surface is provided. The tile includes tapered peripheral edges which define rounded upper edges of the tile. The tile includes a core part which has two layers of substantially-inextensible, flexible, synthetic material between which is interposed an intermediate separating layer. A facing sheet simulating a hard surface tile is provided on the upper face of the tile. The facing sheet is applied to the core part and has rounded marginal portions which extend to cover marginal portions of the core part and define the rounded upper edges of the tile. The marginal portions of the facing sheet cover less than the total thickness of the core part.

Abstract: Laminated decorative film including a layer of dry decorative particles residing between and adhered to opposed layers of dry adhesive residing, respectively, on opposed surfaces of a layer of support material and a layer of clear plastic film; the decorative particles are dry in the sense that they are not suspended in a solution or a mixture of adhesive including solvent and the adhesive is dry in the sense that at the time the decorative particles are applied thereto no solvent is present. Thermal die cuttable laminated decorative film is provided by providing the clear plastic film and support material from thermoplastic material and by using a thermoplastic adhesive.

Abstract: Prismatic plates are float-mounted between glass panes of a composite window by means of a spacer which is attached to the inside of a bridge which connects the glass panes. This attachment comprises a dove-tailed groove and a prismatic component which fits into the groove. This connection allows the components to be displaced in the event of thermal expansion and also permits easy assembly.

Abstract: In a decorative member having a transparent layer with a lens effect, a base having a decorative face is covered with the transparent layer with a lens effect. A chevron projection is continuously provided on the boundary between faces constituting the decorative face to emphasize the intersection of the faces.

Abstract: A replaceable air freshener primarily for use on the tiled wall of a bathroom or kitchen. The air freshener is formed by a transparent plastic face film laminated to a transparent plastic backing film to create a laminate whose dimensions match those of a standard tile. The rear surface of the backing film has a low tack, clear adhesive thereon whereby the laminate may be adhered to a selected tile on the wall or readily removed therefrom. The face film is constituted by a polymeric matrix having myriad cells dispersed therein impregnated with a volatile fragrance which is slowly released from the face film into the atmosphere of the room. Screened on the front surface of the backing film is an artwork which is visible through the face film and has a background field imparted thereto by the color of the tile onto which the laminate is adhered so that the artwork is then in harmony with the tiled wall.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of organofunctional silanes having general formula (I), as well as the use of them is disclosed.

Abstract: A replaceable air freshener primarily for use on the tiled wall of a bathroom or kitchen. The air freshener is formed by a transparent plastic film of polymeric material whose dimensions match those of a standard tile, the rear face of the film having a low tack, clear adhesive thereon whereby the film may be laminated to a selected tile on the wall or readily removed therefrom. The film is constituted by a polymeric matrix having myriad cells dispersed therein impregnated with a volatile fragrance which is slowly released from the film into the atmosphere of the room. Screened on the front face of the film is an artwork having a background field imparted thereto by the color of the tile onto which the film is laminated so that the artwork is then in harmony with the tiled wall. The emitted fragrance is thematically related to the artwork so that should the artwork be an Xmas tree, the fragrance will be that of pine.

Abstract: A transparent glazing panel comprising at least one sheet of coated glazing material bears on a first sheet face 3 a first light transmitting coating 13 at least 400 nm in thickness which comprises doped tin oxide and/or doped indium oxide and reduces the emissivity of that sheet face in respect of infra-red radiation having wavelengths in excess of 3 .mu.m. On a second sheet face 1, the panel bears a second light transmitting metal oxide coating 21 which comprises at least 30% tin and at least 30% titanium calculated as weight percent of the respective dioxide in that second coating. The second coating 21 increases the reflectivity of that sheet face in respect of normally incident visible light to at least 20%, while the light absorbing properties of that second coating are such that it has a computed internal transmission factor in respect of visible light of at least 60%.

Abstract: Since only relatively small-area prism sub-plates can be manufactured in warp-free fashion, large area prism plates are formed of a plurality of sub-plates. A connection of the sub-plates must be stable and the expense for joining the sub-plates should be as low as possible. To create the large-area prism plate, adjoining sub-plates are connected to one another in two dimensions by at least one positive lock plug-type connection comprising locking projections and locking projection receptacleswhich form plug-type connections secured by latching devices which do not allow a dislocation of the joined sub-plates in a third dimension.

Abstract: This invention relates to body tattoos, and particularly adhesively applied body tattoos. In particular, the present invention relates to tattoos comprising a printed image on a translucent surface of a porous, non-woven, compacted tissue substrate with an adhesive on the back-side of the substrate. The translucent qualities of the substrate enhance the visual effect of the printed image.

Abstract: A floor tile product is manufactured with a random or non-directional tile pattern. This is accomplished by adding a hard material such as ground marble to the tile base mix. This hard material will not elongate under the pressure of the calender roll to provide a directional effect. The hard material appears in the surface of the finished tile as a dot pattern which has no smeared or directional, elongated shape.

Abstract: A wall ornament for shower and tub enclosures comprises a full scale photograph of a male or female, or other print of interest, which is die cut closely around its periphery and sealed and enclosed within a thin transparent envelope of a plastic material. A plurality of strips of pressure sensitive adhesive are spaced over and secured upon the rear of the envelope for snug and supportive engagement with the wall of a shower or tub enclosure.

Abstract: A decal assembly of the type comprising a translucent sheet with indicia thereon and having an adhesive on the back thereof protected by a backing sheet, and a separate blank clear translucent sheet having adhesive on one side and a backing sheet thereover, the separate sheet being dimensionally larger than the indicia carrying sheet and adapted after the backing sheet on both the indicia carrying and blank sheets being peeled off to be placed adhesive to adhesive with the indicia sheet centered on the blank sheet, whereby the blank sheet forms a frame thereabout and the adhesive thereon is adapted to be adhered to the inside of a window and the like, or alternatively only the indicia sheet can be directly adhered on the external side of the window upon its back sheet alone being removed.

Abstract: A heat resisting canopy which utilizes a mosaic overlay of quartz or heat resisting glass elements adhesively bonded to a transparent organic shell. A transparent adhesive bonds each mosaic element to the organic canopy shell. A plurality of metallic ribbons, egg-crated together to form a lattice, stabilizes the mosaic structure, and individual elements are retained by a metallic wire mesh which covers the mosaic layer and which is attached to the canopy shell.

Abstract: This invention relates to arrangements for the dry transfer of printed characters. Such arrangements hitherto have comprised a carrier sheet of which one face is provided with printed characters which are transferable to a receiving surface by pressure exerted on the carrier sheet. The characters are protected by a sheet of siliconized paper. However, such an arrangement is not always easy to handle because the siliconized sheet can become creased or crumpled, damaging the characters.According to the invention, the entire area of at least one of the faces of said carrier sheet is covered with a guard sheet which is attached to said carrier sheet along at least a part of its periphery, and which is provided with preformed cuts to define a frame fastened to said carrier sheet and a central portion which is intended to be removed when the arrangement is put to use.