Abstract: A method of manufacturing tiles from waste wood uses round crosscut wood slices, a binder, and a filler. The slices, all generally of a thickness, are placed on the flat bottom of a die within side walls. Adhesive is applied to the slices and the die is filled with a mixture of the binder and the filler. The die contents are hot pressed to achieve the required tile thickness. The tile is ejected from the die and then maintained at room temperature for not more than 72 hours. The face side of the tile is ground and the dimensions of the tile are brought within the required tolerances.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition for wet lamination of substrate layers to form a laminated article includes from about 40 weight percent to about 65 weight percent solids dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein the solids include a polymer having repeating units derived from a vinyl ester monomer and having a glass transition temperature of about −15° C. to about +15° C.; and from about 0.1 parts by weight to about 40 parts by weight of a plasticizer compound per 100 parts by weight of the polymer. A method for making a laminated article includes applying a wet layer of the aqueous laminating adhesive composition of the to a first substrate layer; covering the wet layer of adhesive composition with a second substrate layer; and drying the layer of adhesive composition to form the laminated article. A laminated article includes two substrate layers bonded together by an interposed layer of the dried adhesive composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging element comprising a paper base, one layer of biaxially oriented polyolefin sheet and at least one image layer wherein said paper base sheet has a basis weight of between 40 and 120 g/m2, and said biaxially oriented polyolefin sheet has a spectral transmission of at least 40% and a reflection density less than 60%.

Abstract: Particularly smudge-resistant ink jet images are produced with an ink jet recording material which comprises a support, at least one layer applied to the support and an agent which binds ink jet dyes in a spread- and smudge-resistant manner, wherein the agent exhibits a concentration gradient such that the further is the agent from the support, the lower is the concentration.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel polymeric coating materials for direct digital imaging by laser. More specifically the novel coating materials are thermally reactive near infrared absorption polymers designed for use with near infrared laser imaging devices. This invention further extends to the preparation and methods of use of the novel materials. The invention is particularly useful in the preparation of lithographic printing plates for computer-to-plate and digital-offset-press technologies. The invention extends to photoresist applications, to rapid prototyping of printed circuit boards and to chemical sensor development.

Abstract: A composite sheathing material comprises a first layer of paperboard having a layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, a core layer of paperboard, a first adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the first layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said first adhesive layer including a plurality of apertures therethrough, a second layer of paperboard having a second layer of a permeable resin on a surface thereof, and a second adhesive layer positioned intermediate and adhered to the second layer of paperboard and the core layer of paperboard, said second adhesive layer including a plurality of apertures therethrough.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording sheet has a recording layer comprising a hydrophilic binder, fine inorganic particles having an average primary particle diameter of 30 nm or less, and a cation type water-soluble mordant having an average molecular weight of 50,000 or less. An ink-jet recording method in which excellent water resistance is provided.

Abstract: A composite laminate suitable for preparing labels is described. The composite laminate, in one embodiment, comprises(A) a substrate sheet of paper;(B) a first coating of polyolefin film having a printable upper surface and a lower surface bonded to the upper surface of the substrate sheet;(C) a second coating of polyolefin film having its upper surface bonded to the lower surface of the substrate sheet; and(D) a third coating comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the lower surface of the second coating of polyolefin film. These composites may be used as the face of other composites such as labels, tapes, etc. These composite laminates exhibit film-like performance and paper-like strength.

Abstract: An ink jet ink comprising a carrier medium, a colorant, and thermoplastic polymeric particles; wherein said polymeric particles have a glass transition temperature between 30.degree. and 200.degree. C., and an average diameter between 10 and 1000 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new kind of veneer which has the cross grain (such as wavy grain and interlocked grain) artificially formed on the surface of straight-grained veneer cut by quarter sawing from a species of wood which should yield the cross grain but actually has no cross grain. Disclosed also herein is a method of producing the cross-grained veneer, said method comprising cutting wood into veneer of desired thickness which assumes the straight grain, by using a veneer peeling machine equipped with a knife whose cutting edge waves continuously in the lengthwise direction, and flattening the veneer having an uneven surface by means of thermal fixing or hot pressing, thereby artificially forming the cross grain on the surface of the straight-grained veneer. The knife is constructed such that the cutting edge waves in the widthwise direction of the knife and the troughs of the wave are disposed along the straight line extending in the lengthwise direction of the knife.

Abstract: A film having one or more polyolefin layers, and a barrier coating. At least one polyolefin layer has a surface for receiving barrier coatings, and which includes a polyolefin and a hydrocarbon resin; the barrier coating is situated adjacent to this surface. The film has a WVTR, measured according to ASTM F1249-90, of less than about 0.47 gm/m.sup.2 /day.

Abstract: A security paper with a thermoshrinking polymer layer as a security feature wherein the layer of thermoshrinking polymer shrinks and distorts the security paper when heated, demonstrating its authenticity.

Abstract: The front surface of a wooden overlay sheet having a wood material on the front surface is subjected to a color treatment with a colorant. A resin-based primer is then applied to the colored front surface and a transparent resin layer is then formed on the resin-based primer.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel polymeric coating materials for direct digital imaging by laser. More specifically the novel coating materials are thermally reactive near infrared absorption polymers designed for use with near infrared laser imaging devices. This invention further extends to the preparation and methods of use of the novel materials. The invention is particularly useful in the preparation of lithographic printing plates for computer-to-plate and digital-offset-press technologies. The invention extends to photoresist applications, to rapid prototyping of printed circuit boards and to chemical sensor development.

Abstract: This invention provides an imaging element comprising paper and a biaxially oriented polyolefin sheet adhered to the upper side of said paper, wherein between the paper and the upper surface layer of said biaxially oriented polyolefin sheet, there is located at least one oxygen barrier layer having less than 8.0 cc/m.sup.2. hr. atm. oxygen transmission rate.

Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.

Abstract: The use of up to about 20 parts by weight of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of the water soluble polyalkylene glycol ethers in conventional waterborne packaging and converting adhesives provides comparable or better adhesive products with reduced environmental and health related problems.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitary disposable paper product having improved resistance to ink rub-off. Also disclosed is a sanitary disposable paper product having high color density print characteristics which exhibits improved resistance to ink rub-off. The sanitary disposable paper product comprises a fibrous sheet containing cellulose wherein the ink is applied to at least one surface of the paper.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition is provided that includes 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer and/or its hydrogenate having polymer blocks of an aromatic vinyl compound and polymer blocks of a conjugated diene compound, and from 5 to 95 parts by weight of a block copolymer having polymer blocks of an aromatic vinyl compound and/or an olefinic compound and polymer blocks having a constitutional unit derived from a (meth) acrylic compound, a laminate containing a layer of the composition, and a hot-melt adhesive that includes the composition. Because it has good melt adhesiveness, the composition of the invention can firmly adhere in melt to various polar or non-polar materials. Using the composition, it is easy to produce laminates having a layer of the composition and a layer of some other material, through melt shaping or any other melt adhesion techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photographic element comprising a method of laminating paper and biaxially oriented polyolefin sheets comprising providing a biaxially oriented polyolefin sheet and a paper, bringing said sheet and paper together and simultaneously applying at least 2 layers of adhesive between said paper and said sheet, the layer of adhesive adjacent to said paper comprises an adhesive that has a 300 grams per 5 cm peel strength to said paper, and the layer of adhesive adjacent to said biaxially oriented sheet comprises an adhesive that has a 300 grams per 5 cm peel strength to the biaxially oriented sheet.

Abstract: Packaging material for food products capable of producing fiber tearing seals when adhered together is prepared from a C1S substrate by applying a base coat to the uncoated surface of the substrate before applying a sealable, moisture barrier, food contact coating over the base coat. Precoating the substrate improves coating holdout, reduces pinholes and enhances the bond between the barrier coating and the substrate to achieve the fiber tearing seals.

Abstract: A printing medium comprising a substrate having at least one surface and a coating on the surface wherein the coating comprises: (a) binder comprising: (1) organic polymer which is substantially free of ammonium groups, (2) first cationic addition polymer consisting essentially of quaternary ammonium-containing mer units derived from addition monomer and ammonium-free mer units derived from addition monomer, and (3) second cationic addition polymer consisting essentially of secondary, tertiary, or both secondary and tertiary ammonium-containing mer units derived from addition monomer and ammonium-free mer units derived from addition monomer, wherein the binder constitutes from 20 to 90 percent by weight of the coating; and (b) finely divided substantially water-insoluble filler particles which have a maximum dimension of less than 500 nanometers, are distributed throughout the binder, and constitute from 10 to 80 percent by weight of coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for thermally bonding dissimilar polymeric layers on a paper or paperboard substrate whereby the bonding strength between the dissimilar polymeric layers is substantially increased. The method utilizes a resin of the structureA--B--A'wherein each of A and A' is selected from a hydrocarbonous material which is melt compatible with one of the polymeric layers and B is a hydrocarbonous material having characteristics compatible with the other polymeric layer in order to modify the dissimilar polymeric materials in such a manner that there is an increased thermal bonding strength between the dissimilar polymeric materials.

Abstract: A lithographic layer for a printing blanket and the printing offset blanket incorporating same, wherein the lithographic layer is made from a thermoplastic material with a polar character providing a maximum transfer of printing ink from the blanket to the paper and is easily washable thereby resulting in a minimum ink consumption.

Abstract: A paperboard-based laminated structure for containers produced by co-extrusion coating or lamination of a polyethylene terephthalate layer as the product contact layer and a unique tie-layer on to paperboard, where the tie-layer is specifically ethylene-ethyl or butyl acrylate copolymer or terpolymer. This paperboard structure provides high temperature end-use performance required in dual-ovenable applications and cost savings.

Abstract: A wood article is submitted to a vacuum in an autoclave to remove air that it contains. Then, a solution which contains a water-soluble cross-linkable prepolymer, a polymerization initiator and optionally a wood preservative is introduced into the autoclave. Polymerization to form a polymeric network in the wood article is carried out in an atmosphere which may be substantially free of oxygen, while the optionally present preservative is chemically fixed to the wood. The result is a wood article with a permanently reduced hardness and an increased moisture content at equilibrium.

Abstract: Described are articles having an alkoxyacrylamide photochromic coating. The coatings exhibit a Fischer microhardness of from 50 to 130 Newtons per mm.sup.2 and desirable photochromic properties, i.e., the formation of darker activated colors and faster rates of photochromic activation and fade when irradiated with ultraviolet light. Also described are alkoxyacrylamide photochromic articles.

Abstract: A recording sheet for ink-jet recording comprising a support, and provided on one side of the support, an ink receiving layer, wherein the ink receiving layer contains a compound represented by the following formula I: ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 independently represent a non-metallic atomic group necessary to form an acidic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring; L.sup.1, L.sup.2, and L.sup.3 independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted methine group; M represents a cationic group; m represents an integer of 0 to 4; and n represents a number necessary to neutralize the charge of the molecule.

Abstract: A method of forming an image for transferring, to a predetermined recording medium, a toner image transported to a transfer position by a toner image support for supporting the toner image and transporting the image from a predetermined toner image forming position to a predetermined toner image transfer position, wherein the method comprises the steps of:adhering a transported toner image to the recording medium, and transferring and fixing the image under heating; andusing a recording medium which has a thermoplastic light transmissive resin layer disposed on the surface of a substrate, and in which a tensile modulus of elasticity E (N/mm.sup.2) in a cross direction (CD direction) of the substrate of the recording medium and a thickness (t) mm of the substrate satisfy the following relation (1):E.multidot.t.sup.3 .gtoreq.8(N.multidot.

Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging element comprising a laminated base comprising a layer of biaxially oriented film sheet adhered to the top surface of a base wherein said biaxially oriented polyolefin contains a photographically compatible fluoropolymer processing aid.

Abstract: Opaquely pigmented or thick filmed powder coatings for heat sensitive substrates, such as wood, wood composites, for example, medium density fiber board, and plastics, that can be fully cured, especially near the substrate, through the incorporation of a dual cure system in the powder comprising a thermal initiator, such as a peroxide, along with a UV initiator. The UV initiator cures the surface, while the thermal initiator cures at the substrate. Surprisingly, virtually no pregelation occurs during the heated melt and flow out step prior to UV curing. Consequently, the hardened film finish formed on the surface exhibits exceptional smoothness which is comparable to that of traditional UV curable powders. The hardened film finish is also fully cured throughout and exhibits exceptional adhesion to the substrate which cannot be achieved with traditional UV curable powders that have been pigmented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a polymer and wood fiber composite that can be used in the form of a linear extrudate or thermoplastic pellet to manufacture structural members. The polymer and wood fiber composite structural members can be manufactured in an extrusion process or an injection molding process. The linear extrudate or pellet can have a cross-section of any arbitrary shape, or can be a regular geometric. The pellet can have a cross-section shape having a volume of at least about 12 mm.sup.3. Preferably the pellet is a right cylindrical pellet having a minimum radius of about 1.5 mm and a minimum length of 1 mm weighing at least 14 mg. The invention also relates to an environmentally sensitive recycle of waste streams. The polymer and wood fiber composite contains an intentional recycle of a waste stream comprising polymer flakes or particles or wood fiber.

Abstract: This invention relates to paperboard laminates for pharmaceutical blister packaging. Such structures of this type, generally, employ a hot melt adhesive and calcium carbonate (CaCO.sub.3) blend which is capable of sealing to polytrichlorofluoroethylene (Aclar.RTM.). Aclar.RTM. film is commonly used for high moisture barrier packaging in pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: An eraser for a dry surface erase is disclosed. The eraser includes a cylinder having a tangentially extending flat surface to thereby form a "b" shaped member. The cylinder is provided with a covering of felt, cloth or other substance suitable for erasing material written on a dry-erase board. The felt covering extends over approximately one-third of the external surface of the cylinder. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6B, an eraser may be comprise a half-cylinder having a tangentially extending flat surface. A cylindrical insert is inserted into the half-cylinder and is retained by friction fit or by an adhesive. The cylindrical. Insert preferably comprises a foam material suitable for erasing dry erase surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of providing a photographic imaging element having a bending stiffness between 150 and 250 millinewtons and a caliper thickness between about 0.18 mm and about 0.28 mm, comprising providing a laminated base sheet comprising a paper sheet having a Young's modulus of between about 13800 MPa to 2760 MPa in the machine direction and a Young's modulus of 6900 MPa to 1380 MPa in the cross direction, and having a biaxially oriented sheet on each side of said paper sheet having a Young's modulus of 690 MPa to 5520 MPa in the machine direction and a Young's modulus of 690 MPa to 5520 MPa in the cross machine direction and coating said laminated base sheet with photosensitive layers.

Abstract: A composition in the form of pellets comprising a thermoplastic and wood fiber composite material suitable for forming structural members as a replacement for wood in the manufacture of doors and windows. The composite has less than about 10 wt % water based on pellet weight and a Young's modulus of at least about 500,000. Structural members are typically formed from the composite in an extrusion or an injection molding process.

Abstract: A thin film with improved surface properties in terms of its ability to be lacquered, printed and laminated made of non-beater sized paper contains a pigment coating on the printing or lacquering side and is impregnated with impregnating resins starting from the side opposite the pigment coating.

Abstract: A method of printing paper by gravure printing, wherein the paper used is coated with a paper-coating slip containing a binding agent having a butadiene content of at least 74 wt %, based on the binding agent.

Abstract: A binding tape is constructed from a binding tape paper, an pressure sensitive adhesive layer formed on one side of the binding tape paper, and a release sheet stuck to the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The binding tape paper is made from a composite paper which includes a pulp at 30-70 parts by weight and synthetic resin fibers at 30-70 parts by weight, in which the synthetic resin fibers have a fineness of 0.4-3.0 deniers and a fiber length of 3-10 mm. The binding tape is formed by cutting the binding tape paper such that the machine direction of the composite paper is directed to the lengthwise direction of the respective binding tape.

Abstract: A notepad holder for a message board, including a generally flat base, a first member formed integrally with and extending substantially perpendicular to a first end of the base, and a flexible second member formed integrally with and extending substantially perpendicular to a second end of the base, the second member being opposed to the first member. The first member and the second member are separated by a distance sufficient to enable the base, the first member, and the second member to receive an appropriately sized object therewithin, the object being retained by a flexing between the flexible second member and the first member. In a preferred form, a pad of sheets of paper is retained on said notepad holder by a force applied upon the pad of sheets of paper by a relative flexing of the first member and the flexible second member.

Abstract: Recyclable and repulpable coated paper stock, preferably for use as ream wrap, comprising a substrate coated on at least one surface with a base coat and at least one additional coat over said base coat. Both coats are water based dispersions of a polymer selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, ethylene-vinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, styrene butadiene copolymers, polyvinylidiene chloride and its copolymers, or starch. The wax free coating forms a pin-hole free continuous film on the substrate which is resistant to water and water vapor. The invention also includes processes for making and recycling the invented coated paper stocks.

Abstract: A coated abrasive sheet material comprising (a) a backing substrate having at least one major surface, (b) a plurality of abrasive grains, (c) a binder bonding said plurality of abrasive grains to said at least one major surface of the backing substrate, wherein the backing substrate comprises paper having a basis weight of less than about 200 g/m.sup.2 which is essentially free of latex saturants and has on said at least one major surface with the plurality of abrasive grains, one or more extruded layers of a thermoplastic polymer, and a method of making the coated abrasive sheet material.

Abstract: A coated sheet material made by : (a) coating a porous substrate sheet material with a barrier coating composition comprising (i) a cross-linkable polymer resistant to penetration by water moisture, and (ii) a water-dispersible film-forming polymer that is resistant to penetration by grease and oil, said barrier coating composition forming a barrier layer on said substrate sheet material; and (b) coating said barrier layer with a release coating composition wherein the cross-linkable polymer and the water-dispersible film-forming polymer are different. The coated sheet material is useful in forming articles and food wrappers for use in conventional or microwave ovens.

Abstract: A message board comprising a bulletin board fixedly mounted on a backing of heavy cardboard or other substrate, and an optional dry-erase laminate fixedly mounted onto the bulletin board. A frame is fixedly secured to the edges of the bulletin board and backing. The frame is provided with a front channel and a rear channel, each adapted to receive and firmly retain a portion of a generally "C"-shaped grip. The grip may be integrally formed with various accessories desired to be attached to the frame of the message board or other similarly shaped fixed member.

Abstract: A laminate structure for containers produced using an unique extrudable adhesive tie layer which incorporates an antioxidant material. The antioxidant additive provides for the necessary and superior high temperature end-uses and stability of containers made therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photographic element comprising a paper base, at least one photosensitive silver halide layer, a biaxially oriented polymer sheet between said paper base and said silver halide layer, wherein said polymer sheet has a thickness of between 13 microns and 65 microns and a Young's modulus of between 700 and 5200 MPa wherein said base paper has a Young's modulus between 1380 MPa and 13800 MPa, a thickness between 75 microns and 200 microns, and an average roughness on the emulsion side of between 0.18 and 0.68 microns and wherein the ratio of thickness between said polymer sheet and said base paper is between 0.1 and 0.5.

Abstract: A multi-layered sheet product is provided which is useful as a release backing for pressure sensitive adhesive labels or as a liner for foodstuff containers and trays. The sheet product has a polymeric layer and a cellulosic layer laminated together and having an adhesive layer therebetween. A substantially uniform silicone coating is provided on a surface of the polymeric layer opposite the surface adhered to the cellulosic layer. The polymeric layer surface having the silicone coating thereon constitutes a smooth surface which, when the product is used as a release backing, minimizes distortion of the adhesive surface of an adhesive label upon separation of the label from the sheet product, an important feature for use with transparent labels. When used as a release liner for foodstuff containers and trays, the polymeric layer prevents absorption by the cellulosic layer of water from the foodstuff.

Abstract: Coating composition for producing heat radiation-reflecting coatings.The invention relates to a coating composition for producing heat radiation-reflecting coatings that contains a binder, pigments and solvents and/or water. One or more black pigments or specially formulated colored pigments are used as pigments. The coating composition also contains finely dispersed silicic acid. The coating composition is particularly suitable for coating metal, wood or plastics, and may for example reduce heating effects in interiors of means of transportation.

Abstract: The release liner has a flat base substrate which coated on both sides with thermoplastic polyolefin. On one side, the base substrate has a release coating which forms a release force to adhesives. On the other side, the base substrate has a polymer-bound mineral particle layer.

Abstract: Packaging material for packaging moisture-sensitive products, for example soft cheese which in some cases undergoes a maturing process in the packaging.The packaging material contains at least two functional layers,a) a first functional layer (10, 11) which exhibits mechanical strength and can take up, store and release moisture, e.g. coated paper andb) a second functional layer (12, 13) which lies on the first functional layer and exhibits permeability to gases, the said permeability varying as a function of the moisture, e.g. a plastic laminate comprising an ionomer resin and a polyamide,the first functional layer and the second functional layer being permanently joined to each other.