Abstract: Adhesive thermoplastic composition basically consisting of:1) dynamically vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer;2) polyethylene having a density equal to or less than 0.920 g/cm.sup.3 ;3) additives.The above composition is particularly useful for being firmly bound to articles made of EPM and/or EPDM vulcanized rubbers and for binding parts of vulcanized EPM and/or EPDM to each other.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented polyolefin films comprising a core layer of propylene polymer, an intermediate layer of a non-voided, substantially non-pigmented propylene polymer on the core layer, and an outer skin layer of a polyolefin including titanium dioxide as a pigment are disclosed. Such films have good gloss.

Abstract: A film in roll form, in particular for food packaging as substitute for a film made from polyvinyl chloride, comprises from 15 to 99.6% by weight of an elastomeric styrene-butadiene block copolymer, from 15 to 99.6% of a thermoplastic polymer, from 0.1 to 10% of an antifogging agent, from 0.1 to 5% of a primary antioxidant, from 0.1 to 5% of a secondary antioxidant and from 0.1 to 50% of other auxiliaries, and shrinks perpendicularly to the direction of take-off by not more than 3% during a storage period of three months.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for surface protection which has been laminated the following three layers of:(A) a layer which contains 60-100% by weight of an elastomer, containing 100-50% by weight of a hydrogenated random copolymer consisting of 1-50% by weight of styrene and 99-50% by weight of a diene hydrocarbon and 0-50% by weight of a low-molecular-weight elastomer, and 40-0% by weight of a polyolefin;(B) a layer which contains 3-95% by weight of a hydrogenated random copolymer consisting of 1-50% by weight of styrene and 99-50% by weight of a diene hydrocarbon and 97-5% by weight of a polyolefin; and(C) a layer which has at least one layer of a polyolefin,which has good adhesion to an object to be adhered, which can be easily removed (peeled off) from an object to be adhered after exposure to carbon arc, which has also good adhesion between the respective layers and which neither stains the surface to which the adhesive sheet is adhered nor leaves any adhesion mark

Abstract: A multilayer film comprises: a first layer comprising a first homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer; a second layer comprising a polyolefin; and a third layer comprising a second homogeneous ethylene/aipha-olefin copolymer. The second layer is between the first layer and the third layer, the second layer is chemically different from the first layer and the third layer, and the multilayer film has an O.sub.2 -transmission rate of from about 500 to 50,000 cc/m.sup.2 /24 hr STP. One outer layer of the film comprises an antifog agent on the outer surface thereof. Also disclosed is a package made from the film. The film is especially suitable for the packaging of oxygen-sensitive products, such as lettuce, and resists fogging up on the inside surface of the film forming the package. Preferably, the package has printing on the outside surface of the film, with the print having good adhesion to the film.

Abstract: Multilayer thermoplastic stretch wrap film having substantial one-sided cling properties is made without the use of polymers with high levels of n-hexane extractables, dissimilar polymer chemistries, or low molecular weight tackifiers. The reverse or cling layer comprises at least one homogeneously branched ethylene polymer composition having a density of about 0.90 g/cc or less and the obverse or non-cling layer comprises an propylene or ethylene polymer composition having a density greater than 0.90 g/cc. The multilayer film is particularly useful for load palletization end-use applications.

Abstract: Methods for preparing viscoelastic compositions (e.g., adhesives such as hot melt adhesives) in which a pre-viscoelastic composition (e.g., a pre-adhesive composition) is combined with a packaging material and then polymerized.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a crack repair product, and a method of repairing a crack using the product are disclosed. The material is made by heating and softening a bulk sample of direct-fire crack sealer material. The softened material is then extruded into a strand having a predetermined diameter. An anti-adherent material such as a polyethylene film is then applied to the extruded material, and the material is drawn along its length to reduce the diameter of the material to a desired diameter. In order to repair a crack, a length of the material is selected and has a diameter corresponding to the crack width. The material is packed into and near the top of the crack, and is then melted to permanently seal and repair the crack.

Abstract: Heat shrinkable co-extruded multilayer polyolefin film having an improved heat seal resistance, comprising:A) A central layer consisting of a blend obtained by an homogeneous dispersion of an ethylene-propylene-butene terpolymer (EPB) produced by catalysis, in a linear ethylene-alpha olefin C.sub.4, C.sub.5, C.sub.6 or C.sub.8 copolymer, said blend being optionally added with a linear ethylene-alpha olefin C.sub.4, C.sub.5, C.sub.6 or C.sub.8 copolymer,B) At least two layers externally placed with respect to said central layer and constituted by an ethylene-propylene-butene terpolymer (EPB) produced by catalysis, mixed with an ethylene-propylene copolymer (EPC).

Abstract: A fire-resistant retroreflective structure having an array of rigid retroreflective elements and a method for making the structure are disclosed. The retroreflective structure is formed of an array of rigid retroreflective elements having a first side and a second side. A transparent polymeric film is attached to the first side of the array of rigid retroreflective elements. A transparent fire-resistant outerlayer is attached to the transparent polymeric film. A flame-retardant layer is placed proximate to the second side of the array of rigid retroreflective elements. A fire-resistant polymer underlayer is attached to the flame-retardant layer. The five resistant polymer underlayer can be bonded to the transparent polymeric film through the array of rigid retroreflective elements and the flame-retardant layer.

Abstract: A multilayer film characterized by having excellent oxygen permeability and thermoformable properties comprising a sealant layer and a heat resistant layer is disclosed. The sealant layer contains an ethylene based polymer or copolymer. The heat resistant layer has a melting point greater than that of the polymeric composition of the sealing layer. Internal layers also can be provided.

Abstract: A packaging material suitable for forming a heat sealable, easy-opening and reclosable package is comprised of a heat sealable base member material having a first heat sealable surface and, secured to the heat sealable surface, an elongate, heat sealable, multilayer, flexible, peelable and reclosable, preferably coextruded, strip comprised of an interior tacky adhesive layer, first and second sealant layers each comprised of heat sealable polymer, and a rupturable layer, preferably comprised of an ionomer, proximate the tacky adhesive layer. One of the strip sealant layers is secured to the first heat sealable surface of the base member. The strip enables the base member to be heat sealed along and by means of the strip to form a package whose heat seal has sufficient initial seal strength to remain closed during handling and yet can be manually readily opened and reclosed.

Abstract: A coextruded, biaxially orientated film comprising a base layer, which comprises a polypropylene or a polypropylene mixture, and at least one top layer comprising olefinic polymers. The top layer comprises a combination of inorganic and/or organic particles and tertiary aliphatic amine of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 essentially is an at least partially unsaturated alkyl radical having at least 18 carbon atoms or an essentially completely saturated alkyl radical having 8 to 26 carbon atoms andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and are R.sup.4 --CH.sub.2 OH, in which R.sup.4 is an essentially saturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl radical.The film is useful, for example, as a label or wrapping.

Abstract: A method of preventing a container from becoming colored by contents of the container in a packaging process comprising filling and sealing colored contents in a packaging container having an inner surface comprising a plastic material and then disinfecting and sterilizing the contents by heat treatment, wherein said inner surface plastic material comprises a thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature (Tg) 10.degree. C. or more higher than the temperature of said heat treatment and a coefficient of moisture permeability at 40.degree. C. and 90% RH of 2.0 g.mm/m.sup.2.24 hr or less.

Abstract: An oriented thermoplastic film, comprising at least one layer comprising a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). Films of the present invention exhibit improved memory properties compared with conventional PVC and shrink films. The films are preferably heat shrinkable, and can comprise two or more layers in a multilayer construction.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention reveals a multi-layered storage container that changes color in response to acid gases. The storage container is comprised of at least one layer of a plastic and at least one layer of a gas-barrier polymer. Furthermore, the multi-layered storage container is provided with a color-changing indicator to show the presence of acidic gases. The other aspect of the present invention reveals a diaper which, as the result of chemical and/or electrical processes, can indicate when the diaper is wet.

Abstract: Polypropylene (PP) membranes having a hydrophilic surface have been prepared by extracting a fugitive hydrophilic pore-forming agent from a gelled film prepared by evaporating the solvent from a homogeneous solution of isotactic polypropylene, functionalized polypropylene an the fugitive agent in a solvent, such as xylene. Most of the functional groups, such as --OH, --NH.sub.2 and --COOH, in the functionalized polypropylene are located on the surfaces of the membrane, including pore surfaces. The resulting membranes, especially membranes having an asymmetric structure, are useful for ultrafiltration, dialysis and/or microfiltration.

Abstract: Heat resistant, pressure sensitive adhesive labels, tapes and similar constructions are provided, and comprise a heat resistant face stock laminated to a pressure sensitive adhesive and a release liner. In one embodiment, the face stock is a crosslinked polyolefin. In another embodiment, the face stock is a unitary coextrudate of two or more layers of polymeric material, an outer layer of which is a heat resistant polymer such as nylon 6. The heat resistant constructions are useful as electrophotographically printable labels and tapes.

Abstract: The invention provides inherently tacky PSAs that exhibit excellent adhesion to paper, corrugated board and low-energy surfaces, and comprise an acrylic emulsion polymer formed from (a) a plurality of monomers comprising, based on the total weight of monomers, (i) 9 to 40% isobornyl acrylate and (ii) 50 to 91% of one or more alkyl acrylates; (b) at least one initiator; and at least one emulsifier. In an alternate embodiment, the polymer is formed by solvent polymerization, without an emulsifier. A method for making such PSAs is also provided. In one embodiment, polymerization initiators are added to a monomer emulsion in a stepped feed.

Abstract: A method of generating reactive species which includes exposing a photoreactor composition to radiation, in which the photoreactor composition comprises a wavelength-specific sensitizer associated with a reactive species-generating photoinitiator. Also described are methods of polymerizing unsaturated monomers and curing an unsaturated oligomer/monomer mixture.

Abstract: Methods for preparing viscoelastic compositions (e.g., adhesives such as hot melt adhesives) in which a pre-viscoelastic composition (e.g., a pre-adhesive composition) is combined with a packaging material and then polymerized by transmissive energy.

Abstract: An acrylic film with a thickness of 300 .mu.m or less for acrylic-laminated injection molded articles, which comprises 0-10 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polymer (I) consisting mainly of methyl methacrylate and having a reduced viscosity exceeding 0.2 L/g; 5.5-25 parts by weight of a rubber-containing polymer (II) which is a polymer wherein a monomer consisting mainly of a methacrylic acid ester is linked with an elastic copolymer consisting mainly of an alkyl acrylate, and which has a particle size of 0.2 .mu.m-0.4 .mu.m; and 65-94.5 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polymer (III) consisting mainly of a methacrylic acid ester and having a reduced viscosity of no greater than 0.1 L/g, wherein the total of the components (I), (II) and (III) is 100 parts by weight, and the proportion of the elastic copolymer in the rubber-containing polymer (II) is 5-18 wt % of the total of components (I), (II) and (III); as well as molded articles laminated with the acrylic film.

Abstract: A release film which is a polymeric film coated with a release resin which is a water soluble copolymer containing styrene is disclosed. The release film is especially suitable for receiving a layer(s) of metal for release of the metal flakes. The released metal flakes possess enhanced optical properties.

Abstract: An elastomeric article such as a glove includes a substrate body made of an styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer, and a donning layer overlying at least one side of the substrate body. The donning layer is formed of a chlorinated styrene-isoprene, preferably having a polystyrene block content of from about 10 to about 20 percent by weight of the total copolymer weight and an end block polystyrene molecular weight of at least about 5,000. Optionally, a surfactant-containing layer may be present over the donning layer to further improve the donning characteristics. The article is preferably prepared by dip forming the article from an styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer, coating the article with a solution of the styrene-isoprene block copolymer, removing the solvent, and chlorinating the styrene-isoprene block copolymer.

Abstract: Multilayer thermoplastic stretch wrap film having substantial one-sided cling properties is made without the use of polymers with high levels of n-hexane extractables, dissimilar polymer chemistries, or low molecular weight tackifiers. The reverse or cling layer comprises at least one homogeneously branched ethylene polymer composition having a density of about 0.90 g/cc or less and the obverse or non-cling layer comprises an propylene or ethylene polymer composition having a density greater than 0.90 g/cc. The multilayer film is particularly useful for load palletization end-use applications.

Abstract: An impact resistant film suitable for making medical solution pouches and medical drainage pouches generally includes an interior layer of a polyolefin such as an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer, very low density polyethylene or blends thereof; and outer layers of a high melt flow ethylene propylene copolymer. At least one of the outer layers also includes an elastomer such as a styrene ethylene butylene styrene copolymer. A flexible copolyester can be substituted for one of the outer high melt flow polymer layers. Additional interior layers can also be incorporated in the film structure.

Abstract: The cover for a gas bag module comprises as its main part two layers of a fully vulcanized polyolefinic material, which are formed into a composite structure. This material consists of fully cross-linked rubber particles, which are distributed in a continuous matrix of thermoplastic material. The first layer is relatively hard with a hardness of approximately 32 to 43 Shore D and is essentially responsible for providing the desired structural strength. The second layer is relatively soft with a hardness of approximately 45 to 80 Shore A and ensures a pleasant, soft feeling when touched. It bears a coating of a two-component urethane lacquer system having a high scratch and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Non-PVC multi-layer film (1) containing an outer layer (2), a supporting layer (4) together with at least one interposed central layer (3), characterized in that the outer (2) and supporting (4) layers contain polymers having Vicat softening temperatures of above approximately 121.degree. C. and that at least one central layer (3) contains polymers having softening temperatures of below approximately 70.degree. C. The non-PVC multi-layer film (1) is particularly suitable for the production of medical bags, in particular multi-chamber bags, as the materials of the individual layers (2-4) are selected in such a manner that the film is transparent and flexible, but in particular also heat-sterilizable, fusible and heat sealable. The film is moreover completely recyclable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf ball comprising a core 1 composed of a center 1a and an outer shell 1b, and a cover 2 covering said core 1, wherein a specific gravity of said center 1a is 0.2 to 1. The golf ball has excellent flying distance and satisfies other performances of golf balls.

Abstract: A comolded multi-layered polymer blend system, comprising:at least two layers, each layer having a continuous polymer network of an optionally hydrogenated block copolymer which comprise at least two terminal polymonovinylaromatic blocks and at least one central polyconjugated diene block, and at least one of said layers comprising the continuous polymer network of the block copolymer further comprises a co-continuous rigid polymer phase consisting of a homopolyalkylene or a copolymer of alkylenes having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms;wherein the two layers are in intimate contact with each other;wherein the layers have different contents by weight of the block copolymers; andwherein an extender is present in each polymer network such that the final weight ratio of the block copolymer and the extender in each layer is the same.This comolded multi-layer polymer blend system is used to make air bags for automotive safety systems.

Abstract: An improved coated paperboard or plate stock useful for forming substantially rigid food containers such as plates, bowls, trays and the like and a process from producing the improved coated paperboard are provided. A base coat comprising a styrene acrylic latex and a pigment is applied directly to the paperboard, and a top coat comprising a styrene acrylic polymer latex and a pigment is applied directly to the base coat to form the coated plate stock. The improved coated plate stock is characterized by improved grease, oil and cut resistance, improved varnish gloss, enhanced smoothness, and improved printing quality.

Abstract: A transparent, coextruded mutilayered polyolefin film which can be sealed on both sides and having a base layer essentially comprised of a resin-modified propylene polymer and top layers essentially comprised of sealable olefin polymers. At 120.degree. C., the multilayered film has a shrinkage in the longitudinal direction of more than 7% and a shrinkage in the transverse direction of more than 5%. The base layer of the film is essentially comprised of a peroxidically degraded propylene polymer, with the degradation factor A being in the range of 3 to 10, and it contains 5 to 25% of a hydrocarbon resin. The top layers of the multilayered film are essentially comprised of a random ethylene/propylene copolymer having an ethylene content of 2 to 8% by weight, a distribution factor V.sub.F of more than 8, and a thermooxidation temperature T.sub.OX of more than 230.degree. C. The film exhibits a surface gloss (angle of measurement 20.degree.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a multi-layer golf ball which comprises a core with one or more layers; at least one cover layer; and one or more mantle layers disposed between the core and cover layer, wherein the mantle layer comprises thermoplastic polyetherester, thermoplastic polyesterester dynamically vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer, functionalized styrene-butadiene elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane, metallocene polymer or blends thereof and thermoset materials. Further, the present invention is directed to a ball having a core, a coverlayer and a mantle layer therebetween wherein the mantle layer has a flex modulus of less than 10,000 psi and the cover has a flex modulus greater than 80,000 psi.

Abstract: Described is a weather-resistant, plasticizer-free, deep-drawable film based on a semicrystalline ethylene/propylene/diene terpolymer and a homo- and/or copolymer of an alkene plus stabilizers and optional fillers, lubricants, pigments, and other ordinary additives. This film is characterized by the fact that the mixture of the semicrystalline ethylene/propylene/diene terpolymer and the homo- and/or copolymer of the alkene contains:70-30 wt % semicrystalline ethylene/propylene/diene terpolymer (A) with approximately 56-76 wt % ethylene, approximately 15-30 wt % propylene, and approximately 9-14 wt % third component,while the terpolymer (A) has a melt-flow index MFI (230/2, 16) of approximately 5-15.0 g/10 min,and 70-30 wt % homo- and/or copolymer (B) of ethylene and/or propylene,while the homo- and/or copolymer has a melt-flow index MFI (230/2, 16) greater than 2.5 g/10 min. This film is especially suited for the interior covering and fittings of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A two-component, heat reactive patch particularly useful for sealing gage and drain holes in automobile bodies which comprises an ionomer component and an olefinic/elastomeric component. The ionomer component contains an ionomeric copolymer of ethylene and an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically-unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 carboxylic acid, a metallic coagent and a filler and, optionally, a non-ionomeric copolymer of ethylene. The olefinic/elastomeric component contains an uncrosslinked elastomer, a multifunctional acrylic monomer, and a free-radical curing agent.

Abstract: An image-receiving sheet for melt thermal transfer recording is disclosed, including: a support (I) comprising (i) a substrate layer (A) made of a stretched film having microvoids formed therein, said stretched film of substrate layer (A) is obtained by stretching a propylene resin film comprising a propylene resin in an amount of from 65 to 95% by weight and inorganic fine powder having a specific surface area of from 10,000 to 40,000 cm.sup.2 /g and an average grain diameter of from 0.5 to 2.3 .mu.m in an amount of from 5 to 35% by weight, (ii) a surface layer (B) made of a stretched propylene film comprising a propylene resin in an amount of from 35 to 65% by weight and inorganic fine powder having a specific surface area of from 25,000 to 300,000 cm.sup.2 /g and an average grain diameter of from 0.07 to 0.9 .mu.

Abstract: An extrudable adhesive composition is provided which is useful for bonding a layer of a polystyrene resin to a layer of a second resin. The extrudable adhesive composition comprisesA) an ethylene polymer fraction at between about 35 and about 65 wt percent relative to the total of A) plus B), the ethylene polymer fraction comprising an ethylene polymer, copolymer or mixture of ethylene polymers and copolymers, each ethylene polymer or copolymer being formed from at least about 60 weight percent ethylene monomers, balance other copolymerizable monomers, and the ethylene polymer fraction A) being formed, in total, of at least about 65 weight percent ethylene monomers, balance, other copolymerizable monomers, andB) between about 35 and about 65 wt %, relative to total of A) plus B), of a styrene/aliphatic/styrene triblock elastomer, between about 20 and about 60 wt % of said triblock elastomer comprising styrene monomers.The MI.sub.2(SB).sup.2 /MI.sub.2(PE) is about 1.0 or above.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filler paste comprising polyurethane resin, chlorinated polyolefin, filler and/or extender, and organic solvents. The filler paste may also include physically drying binders, pigments, and/or rheological additives. Also disclosed is a basecoat containing the filler paste. The basecoat containing the filler paste may be applied directly to polyolefin substrates. After a flash-off period, a basecoat that does not contain the filler paste may be applied on top of the first basecoat layer. After a flash-off period for the second basecoat layer, a clearcoat may be applied and subsequently the applied layers may be cured together, with heating.

Abstract: Olefin thermoplastic elastomers which comprise a partially crosslinked thermoplastic elastomer comprising a crystalline polyolefin resin (A), a block copolymer (B) which is composed of a polymer block of styrene or its derivative and a specific isoprene polymer block, and an olefin rubber (C), and thermoplastic elastomer laminates, having a substrate formed from a specific olefin thermoplastic elastomer or a crystalline polyolefin resin and a skin layer formed from the above-mentioned olefin thermoplastic elastomer, which are excellent in mechanical strength, heat resistance, heat aging resistance, weathering resistance and scratch resistance have been provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A laminated multilayer film substrate for use in the production of banknotes includes a first layer comprises (a) a first layer having inner and outer sides, comprising at least about 50 weight percent of a high density polyethylene having a density of at least about 0.94, said first layer being oriented in the transverse direction (TD) to a degree which is at least three times greater than the degree of orientation present in the machine direction (MD);(b) a second layer having inner and outer sides, comprising at least about 50 weight percent of a high density polyethylene having a density of at least about 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminated film or sheet comprising poly-4-methyl-1-pentene laminated on a paper layer. By using poly-4-methyl-1-pentene having a low melting point, formation of cracks and other defects in the resin layer is prevented and the oil and fat impermeability is improved. If an intermediate layer of a specific polymer is formed in addition to the poly-4-methyl-1-pentene layer, the oil and fat impermeability is further improved. A box-shaped vessel (carton) and a release paper for an artificial leather can be prepared from this laminated film or sheet.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The composition includes a halogenated resin, a polyol, a surfactant, and an amine. It is suitable for coating a variety of substrates including polyolefinic substrates such as polypropylene, and operates without aromatic organic solvents.

Abstract: A porous multi-layer film favorably employable as a separator film for a nonaqueous electric battery comprises at least three united polyolefin layers, in which at least one polyolefin layer is a polyethylene layer and at least one polyolefin layer is a polypropylene layer which is placed in contact with the polyethylene layer. The polyolefin layers are combined to form a united structure with a peel strength of at least 3 g/15 mm and has a pore volume of 30-80%, a maximum pore size of 0.02-2 .mu.m, a shutdown temperature of 135.degree.-140.degree. C., and a thermal durability to maintain the shutdown condition up to at least 180.degree. C.

Abstract: The disclosed oriented, multilayer olefin polymer film comprises an olefin polymer base layer and at least one outer layer, which outer layer contains from 0.01 to 1% by weight, based on the weight of the outer layer, of approximately spherical ceramic particles. The outer layer can be heat-sealable or non-heat-sealable. The multilayer olefin polymer film is produced by a coextrusion process in which the coextruded film is biaxially stretched, heat-set, and optionally surface-treated. The resulting film is useful in packaging and as a printing surface or in laminates.

Abstract: A multilayer film generally includes a first exterior layer of polyurethane and a second exterior layer which can be formed from polyurethane, a homopolymer or copolymer of polypropylene, a blend of homopolymer or copolymer of polypropylene and elastomer, high density polyethylene, or mixtures of the foregoing. Such multilayer film is highly flexible and is advantageously used for various medical applications, such as the production of flexible pouches for the packaging and administration of medical solutions, drainage pouches, compression devices, and thermal blankets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaped laminate, particularly an internal lining part for motor vehicles. The laminate (1) has a substantially stiff supporting sheet (2) of thermoplastic material. The latter is covered on at least one and preferably both sides with a surface layer (3, 4) in the form of a nonwoven fabric. The joint between the nonwoven fabric and the plastic sheet is a thermal bond. For forming the bond the nonwoven fabric at least partly and preferably completely is made from the same type of plastic as the sheet. The invention also relates to a process and an apparatus for producing the laminate. For forming the adhesive joint the sheet is heated on at least one side to a temperature in the adhesive range of the thermoplastic material, the sheet interior being kept at a lower temperature. As a result of this procedure the nonwoven fabric structure is protected during the adhesion and shaping process.

Abstract: A composite sheet has a substrate layer, a coating layer and a flexible adhesive layer. The substrate layer is preferably a polyester film. The coating layer contains a layer mineral. The flexible adherent layer has a percentage elongation to break of greater that 150%. The composite sheet exhibits oxygen barrier properties and is suitable for use as a packaging film, particularly when laminated to a heat-sealable layer.

Abstract: A multilayer film is disclosed in which at least one layer thereof comprises a blend of:a first styrene butadiene copolymer having a butadiene content of 50 weight percent or more; anda second styrene butadiene copolymer having a butadiene content of 50 weight percent or less, wherein, the total butadiene content of the blend ranges from about 30 weight percent to about 50 weight percent. When used as an outer layer of an overwrap material, such blend provides provides an improved overlap heat seal.

Abstract: In a marine vessel having a drive shaft that extend rearwardly from its hull, wherein the drive shaft has a coupling and a bearing assembly along its length that are supported by struts, which struts are also secured to the hull of the vessel. A coupling cover encompasses the coupling and is mounted adjacent to a bearing assembly. A fairwater encompasses the coupling cover and is attached to the bearing assembly or the strut associated therewith to define a chamber and a clearance space between the fairwater and the coupling cover for directing fluids therethrough and through the bearing assembly to lubricate such bearing assembly. Vanes are located on the coupling cover or on a separate support located within such chamber to enhance the fluid flow through the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A fire-resistant retroreflective structure having an array of rigid retroreflective elements and a method for making the structure are disclosed. The retroreflective structure is formed of an array of rigid retroreflective elements having a first side and a second side. A transparent polymeric film is attached to the first side of the array of rigid retroreflective elements. A transparent fire-resistant outerlayer is attached to the transparent polymeric film. A flame-retardant layer is placed proximate to the second side of the array of rigid retroreflective elements. A fire-resistant polymer underlayer is attached to the flame-retardant layer. The fire resistant polymer underlayer can be bonded to the transparent polymeric film through the array of rigid retroreflective elements and the flame-retardant layer.