Abstract: A motor vehicle accessory floor mat having an open top basin-like casing for receiving and retaining a removable water and dirt pervious grill therein, is provided with an additional exchangeable textile faced insert. The insert has the same engagement pattern on its underside as the grill so that it readily mates with holding means in the casing. The textile material may cover substantially all of the top surface of the insert or may be provided with a border to accommodate registration and locking engagement of the insert within the casing.

Abstract: A photoluminescent safety accessory for attachment to walls, floors, stairs, handrails, ceilings or the like located along emergency egress routes. The accessory is comprised of a nonluminescent material and a photoluminescent material integrally formed with and molecularly bonded to the nonluminescent material, the luminous material becoming illuminated upon the extinguishing of the ambient light. A coextrusion system for integrally extruding the photoluminescent safety accessory is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to floor mats, particularly to cushioned floor mats which incorporate a patterned or colored material layer. The present invention comprises a cushioned backing layer of rubber or other thermoplastic elastomer, and a substantially clear top layer of thermoplastic material such as polyvinyl chloride. The present invention further comprises an intermediate substrate layer between the backing and top layers. The intermediate layer preferably comprises a colorful or patterned substrate which is visible through the substantially clear top layer and which provides the mat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It is further preferred that the substantially clear top layer be subjected to an abrasive process, such as sand blasting, to render the surface substantially scuff-resistant.

Abstract: An FRM disc preform for manufacturing an FRM disc used as compressor rotors f aircraft engines. The FRM disc preform (1) of the present invention includes a reinforcing fiber (2) wound in a spiral shape with flat faces and a spray coating (7) of a matrix metal formed on one of the flat faces of the spirally wound reinforcing fiber (2) to hold the spiral shape by fixing the upper layer and the lower layer of the spiral. Thereby, the spiral shape is held tightly without collapsing and handling in a laminating process and a combined forming process becomes extremely simplified, and thus the manufacturing efficiency and accuracy of the FRM disc can be enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a series of protective covers and a method for attaching the protective covers to a structural substrate. The series of covers includes a temporary cover that is made from a relatively inexpensive material, and a permanent protective cover that has finished surfaces. The temporary cover has a base, removable fasteners coupled to the base, and anchors coupled to the fasteners. The permanent cover has a permanent base element and fasteners attached to the element. The temporary cover is removably attached to the structural substrate during construction of the subject building. When the structural substrate is cement, the temporary cover forms a contoured region in the cement that matches the profile of the temporary cover. After the construction of the facility is finished, the temporary cover is removed from the structural substrate, leaving the contoured region and the anchors in the structural substrate.

Abstract: A clad member is made up of a plate-like clad base material having on its surface a recessed portion, and solidified portions of a metallic material which is different in kind from the clad base material. The solidified portions are disposed in the recessed portion at a distance from each other and are bonded with the clad base material through melting. The clad member is manufactured by forming an elongated recessed portion on a surface of a plate-like clad base material. The recessed portion is filled with a comminuted metallic material which is different in kind from the clad base material. A laser beam is irradiated onto a plurality of regions which are separated from each other in a longitudinal direction of the recessed portion such that partly melted portions of the comminuted metallic material are generated to thereby bond the comminuted metallic material with the clad base material. The melted portions are solidified. The remaining non-molten portions of the comminuted metallic material are removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a memory card and its method of manufacture. The memory card has a flexible composite substrate formed from a top film, a base film, and an adhesive layer deposited between and bonding together the base film and the top film. Preferably, the thickness of such composite substrate is between 8 and 12 mils. A layer of metal is adhered to the exposed surface of the top film. A circuit layer is provided to form at least one site on the memory card which is readable by an external reading device. A protective layer is provided to overlie and protect the circuit layer of the memory card.

Abstract: This has a plurality of nubs which incorporate preset multicolored decorative designs in their bodies, created by a machine able to apply this manufacturing process, on a multilayered monobloc composed of a base, support and seating layer and another or other upper ones, some of which are on the same level and in which cavities are formed, giving rise to the nubs which define images that change according to their three dimensional structure and different locations, alignments and possible quincunx formation, as well as the different perspective of observers and the variations in the distance of the latter.

Abstract: A dye which is durable for practical use in the field of coloring automobile seat materials for which a good light-fastness is required and a dyeing method making use of the dye is provided. In the method, a disazo dye is obtained by converting guanazole to a tetrazo compound and coupling the tetrazo with an indole derivative to form a compound which is then quaternized using e.g., an alkylating agent resulting in a red dye with superior light-fastness at high temperatures.

Abstract: A blocking device for filling a cavity in a hollow structural member includes a foamable material, and magnetic member embedded on a surface of the foamable material, the magnetic member is secured within the hollow structural member and the foamable material is foamed and expanded by the application of heat so that the cavity is filled.

Abstract: The concentration of an analyte in a sample liquid is determined on the basis of the optical density of a chemical analysis element spotted with the sample liquid according to a standard curve representing the relation between the concentration and the optical density of the analysis element which is obtained when the concentration is measured using an analysis element of a first lot. A plurality of first standard liquids containing the analyte in known levels are spotted onto analysis elements of a second lot, the concentrations of the analyte in the first standard liquids are determined according to the standard curve and a first calibration curve for correcting the concentrations of the analyte is prepared.

Abstract: A composite panel is provided which includes a resin matrix having embedded therewithin alternating layers of particulates and flexible sheeting. The composite panel is capable of supporting its own weight and exhibits impact resistance and shatter resistance. Preferably, the resin is transparent, the particulates are decorative, and the flexible sheeting becomes transparent upon curing of the resin. The composite panels are included within articles such as tables, desks, other furniture, vertical partitions, decorative panels, doors, windows and floors. Also included is a method of making the composite panels by molding layers of these materials within an open mold.

Abstract: A process of making replicas of old, time-worn majolica tiles which look and feel like the replicated works. The process includes the steps of: (a) photographing the original work; (b) printing the photograph to obtain a trial print; (c) comparing the original work with the trial print; (d) making chromatic corrections to the trial print to enhance the faithfulness of replication (d') optionally reprinting the corrected print to obtain a second final print; (3) adhesively applying the final print onto a suitable packed support; and (f) finishing the edges of the packed support with a dye composition distressing the surface of the final print, both for enhancing the faithfulness of replication of the original work in the copy thus provided.

Abstract: A composite article such as an automotive trim strip comprising a thermoplastic shell secured to the front of a supporting member. An icon is embedded in a recess in the front of the shell so that the front of the icon is substantially flush with the front of the shell. The icon is secured in the recess of the shell by an adhesive. The supporting member is made of a hot melt material and is bonded to the shell in an injection mold. The heat of the molding operation softens the thermoplastic shell sufficiently to cause the icon to form a recess in the shell and become embedded therein. The heat of the molding operation also cures the adhesive bonding the icon to the shell.

Abstract: A glass-ceramic article decorated with ceramic colorings has a first coloration layer over which at least a second coloration layer is arranged. The second coloration layer at least partially overlaps the first coloration layer. The first coloration layer can be applied as a base decor over a large area and be finely distributed on the surface of the glass-ceramic article. The base decor, for example, also protects the surface of the glass-ceramic article against scratches. The second coloration layer is colored differently and, as a marking decor, defines, for example, the cooking zones and facilitates the confusion-free recognition of the thereby individualized color function areas.

Abstract: Provided is a blow-molded article which can be readily formed with good Gloss and with substantially no surface unevenness, even without application of surface coating, and which can be used as a finished product without further treatment. The blow-molded article has a base layer and a surface layer. The base layer is formed from a thermoplastic resin material having a melt index (MI) of about 0.05-2.0 and a flexural modulus of 1,470 MPa (15,000 kgf/cm.sup.2) or more. The surface layer is formed from a colored or transparent thermoplastic resin material having an MI of about 1-30 provided that it is higher than that of the base layer, and excellent weather resistance. The thermoplastic resins used to form the base and surface layers should be resins of the same family.

Abstract: Combustion plants and gas turbines have inner regions through which hot gases flow. A thermal insulation for the inner regions includes a fiber composite having a surface. A protection against destruction is disposed at the surface.

Abstract: A business form or mailer intermediate having a built-in laminated portion is provided. The form or mailer includes a base ply provided on or in one panel and a film ply provided in a second panel. When the form or mailer is folded about a fold line, the film ply adheres to the base ply with a laminating adhesive. The base ply to be laminated may be a card or label.

Abstract: A decorative emblem for a vehicle comprises an oval bezel and a transparent lens. A groove with an angled sidewall is formed in the top surface of the bezel. The sidewall forms an angle with the bottom wall of the groove between 88.degree.30' and 82.degree.30' around the oval bezel so that the sidewall overlies the bottom wall making the groove wider at its bottom than at its top to lock the lens in place. The lens covers the top surface and is formed thereon by pouring a liquid lens material on the top surface of the bezel filling the groove. The liquid lens material cures to a hardened condition and the angled sidewall locks the lens in position over the top surface. The lens is transparent so that colors and designs on the bezel are visible.

Abstract: An article comprising a medallic artwork with an embedded, decorated substrate, such as a ceramic wafer, carrying a miniaturized reproduction of two-dimensional artwork. Preferably, the two-dimensional artwork is reproduced in the form of a four-color decal that is fired onto a porcelain wafer. The medallic artwork is formed by striking, hot or cold casting, molding, or by the lost wax method and includes a depression dimensioned for receiving the wafer. The medallic artwork protects and enhances the two-dimensional artwork, and its design preferably corresponds to the artwork to create a unique, collectable work of art in and of itself.

Abstract: A decorated ceramic floor tile is disclosed, comprising a clay tile substrate, an initial glaze layer applied to the tile substrate, and a high-fired glazed decal image applied to the tile such that the decal extends substantially at least to the edges of the initial glaze layer around the entire perimeter of the tile substrate. A ceramic floor having a substantially continuous decorative image thereon, comprising a plurality of ceramic floor tiles of the invention also is disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible ornamental or protective plastic molding strip has an inserted flexible decorative cord. The flexible molding strip which serves as a base strip has an exposed outer surface that is usually smoothly contoured but can, if desired, be provided with longitudinally extending depressed or projecting surface decoration. In the exposed surface are one or more longitudinally extending grooves. Into each groove is inserted a flexible decorative cord, preferably of a color selected to provide an appealing visual effect, usually a color which contrasts with the color of the base strip itself. The decorative cord can be easily inserted into the groove by pressing it into place either at the factory or at the job site, to harmonize with the decor. The cord can be removed and replaced at any time desired, yet will be held securely in the groove by its contact with the walls of the groove during normal use.

Abstract: Presented is a segmented spherical display device including at least four embodiments. The segmented spherical body of the display device may be, but need not be, transparent, is segmented in specific ways unique to different segment configurations to provide multiple flat surface portions or facets, each defined by at least two straight edges or lines of demarcation and one arcuate edge subtending the angle defined by the two straight edges, and to which or on which facets may be detachably mounted selected visual indicia or images for visual display. In two of the embodiments, the segmented spherical bodies are each segmented to provide two bodies that are halves of a sphere, that are mirror-images of one another and interengageable to form a segmented sphere. In the other two embodiments, the respective spherical bodies are each segmented to provide four quarter-sphere segment portions or bodies that are mirror-images of one another.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer coated article includes a fluoropolymer coating layer formed on a surface of a substrate. The fluoropolymer coated article has a concave formed on a fluoropolymer coating layer side surface of the fluoropolymer coated article. The concave is inlaid with a fluoropolymer composition containing a pigment.This fluoropolymer coated article can be used in for example an inner pan of a rice cooker, in order to indicate a scale, marks or letters which is very easy to see and which is excellent in durability and in corrosion resistance, while maintaining nonadhesiveness of the fluoropolymer coating.

Abstract: A reinforced structural member comprising a solid structural member of recycled plastic having a reinforcing bar inserted therein, extending inwardly from one surface. A notch is formed in the solid structural member extending inwardly with respect to the surface against which force is to be exerted. An untensioned reinforcing bar formed of a material having characteristics of resilience and compressibility different from that of the structural member is inserted and locked into the notch. The reinforcing bar is complementary in shape to the notch, and is held in place by the density of the solid structural member and fasteners such as screws. In this way, two dissimilar materials, neither of which alone has sufficient strength, rigidity, or "memory" can be combined to create a durable, inexpensive set of components which substantially exceed the mechanical qualities of either material by itself.

Abstract: A visual display of colored beads and methods for the preparation thereof. The display includes a pattern, a transparent substrate secured over the pattern, beads disposed on the substrate and a sealant that is disposed over the beads and the substrate for sealing the display so that the beads may not be accidentally dislodged or removed therefrom and a permanent display is formed. The method includes disposing sealant over the beads so that either a smooth finish is formed or so that the texture of the beads is exposed to touch and sight.

Abstract: A means to provide a cost effective anti-skid/ anti-slip stairnose in staircases is described. The means can be dimensioned to fit across various lengths of staircases. A detachable anti-skid/ anti-slip conformable tape is fixed onto the stairnoses.

Abstract: An injection molded trim strip and a method for its formation are provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing an elongate, polymeric strip having an upper surface, a lower surface which is spaced from the upper surface and first and second ends; removing material from the polymeric strip inwardly from at least one of the first and second ends so as to create a modified strip; and injection molding with a polymeric material to fill at least a portion of an area formerly occupied by the removed material to create a trim strip having an intermediate surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces formed from the injected polymeric material.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles for life saving devices at sea are described comprising a layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive made using a solvent-free hot melt process which employs as starting material a tackified non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomer. The process employs a continuous compounding device that has a sequence of alternating conveying and processing zones.

Abstract: A semiconductor protection tube is a ceramic tube with a layer of silicon carbide covering at least a portion of the tube adjacent an open front end of the tube and extending forward of the open end to form a hollow, closed-end tip. The protection tube is formed by providing the ceramic tube, inserting a mandrel through the tube to extend forward of the front end, and depositing silicon carbide by chemical vapor deposition over at least a front portion of the ceramic tube and over the forward-extending portion of the mandrel. Subsequent removal of the mandrel completes the production of the protection tube.

Abstract: A process for producing a label bearing article (10) calls for an adhesive mounting of a label (16) to an exterior surface (14) of a thin thermoplastic substrate (12), and placing the thermoplastic substrate (12) and the affixed label (16) into a mold cavity of an injection molding apparatus with the label bearing exterior surface (14) against a wall of the mold cavity. A molten thermoplastic resin is injected into the mold cavity under pressure so that the resin contacts an interior surface (15) of the thermoplastic substrate (12) to thereby firmly press the exterior surface (14) of the thermoplastic substrate (12) and the affixed label (16) against the wall of the mold cavity, thereby forming the composite article (10). Sufficient heat and pressure are provided within the mold cavity to at least partially recess the label (16) into the exterior surface (14) of the thermoplastic substrate (12) and integrally mold the thermoplastic substrate (12) to the label (16).

Abstract: An improved surface covering includes a base having a plurality of receiving grooves on one side and a plurality of working grooves on the other side. Each receiving groove includes gripping projections and is constructed to receive and grip a filler material. To assemble the surface material, the base material is flexed so that the size of the receiving grooves is enlarged thereby making insertion of the filler material easy.

Abstract: A process for preparing a part for a vehicle, the part having a weather sealed mirror finish decorative portion integral therewith is presented. The inventive process includes the steps of providing a sheet of relatively clear, weather resistant polymeric material having two surfaces, an external surface and an internal surface; providing a sheet of a formable substrate material having a internal surface and an external surface; metallizing a portion of at least one of the internal surfaces of the polymeric material and the substrate material, such that metallization is contained within the edge of the metallized material; adhering the internal surface of the substrate material to the internal surface of the polymeric material such that the metallization is disposed between the polymeric material and the substrate material to form a sandwich; and forming the sandwich into a vehicle part having a weather sealed mirror finish decorative portion.

Abstract: A flexible ornamental or protective plastic molding strip has an inserted flexible decorative cord. The flexible molding strip which serves as a base strip has an exposed outer surface that is usually smoothly contoured but can, if desired, be provided with longitudinally extending depressed or projecting surface decoration. In the exposed surface are one or more longitudinally extending grooves. Into each groove is inserted a flexible decorative cord, preferably of a color selected to provide an appealing visual effect, usually a color which contrasts with the color of the base strip itself. The decorative cord can be easily inserted into the groove by pressing it into place either at the factory or at the job site, to harmonize with the decor. The cord can be removed and replaced at any time desired, yet will be held securely in the groove by its contact with the walls of the groove during normal use.

Abstract: A method and non-fiber-forming, molded article-forming structure for making a non-fiber, multicomponent molded article containing a plurality of components in a predetermined spatial, non-laminate configuration, wherein the method involves feeding the plurality of respectively dissimilar fluid components, mutually separated, into the molded article-forming structure, which contains a plate flow distributor and a non-fiber-forming shaping section; wherein the flow distributor is made up of at least one distribution plate which is preferably thin and has micromachined on at least one facial surface thereof multiple distribution flow paths having a flow pattern effective to distribute and combine the plurality of components in the predetermined spatial, non-laminate configuration; directing the mutually separated components through the multiple distribution flow paths to distribute and arrange the components to form a fluid structure containing the plurality of components in the predetermined spatial, non-lamina

Abstract: A method of simultaneously vacuum forming a plastic article and integrally joining a device thereto is disclosed wherein a lock defining surface is formed on an anchoring end of the device, a heat activated adhesive is applied to the lock defining surface, and air is drawn through vacuum holes in the mold surface that defines the shape of the article and is also drawn through vacuum holes in the lock defining surface to draw a heated sheet of thermoplastic material onto the mold surface and also into interlocking relationship with the lock defining surface to form the article and to mechanically interlock and adhere the device to the formed article.

Abstract: A table top advertising display (10) includes table top (12), indicia (14), and clear polymer coming (16). The indicia (14) may include screen printed ink, or adhesively mounted pictures arranged upon uppermost surface (18) of table (12).

Abstract: Process for the production of decorative glass ceramic articles, the design being sunk entirely or partially into the surface of the glass ceramic, wherein the surface, to be decorated, of the not-yet ceramed base glass is connected as the anode of the region of its glass transition temperature Tg up to Tg+100.degree. C. and a current is allowed to flow evoking an alteration of the surface of the base glass, and wherein the current is permitted to flow until the surface has been altered to a desired depth.

Abstract: A molding having a relatively simple structure, but which provides a pleasing appearance which is adaptable to a variety of ornamental and artistic applications. The molding includes an ornamental core which varies in width along the longitudinal direction of the molding, with a trimming attached to the sides of the ornamental core. The overall width of the molding (including the ornamental core and trimming) varies along the longitudinal direction of the molding corresponding to the varying width of the ornamental core. In addition, merging portions or sections are provided at which the trimming merges together, with the ornamental core not visible or not present at such portions.

Abstract: A retroreflective article (100, 200, 300) includes a monolayer of retroreflective elements (120, 220, 320), a binder layer (110, 210, 310), and a compound comprising an aromatic bidentate moiety. The retroreflective elements (120, 220, 320) are partially embedded in the binder layer (110, 210, 310), and the compound is chemically associated with the retroreflective elements (120, 220, 320) to provide extraordinary laundering durability to the retroreflective article (100, 200, 300).

Abstract: A mat in which an element of thermoplastic resin as the base material for anchoring a name is integrated with a mat main body so as to be exposed on the surface of the mat main body. A name seal is welded on the surface of the element of thermoplastic resin. The name seal is made out of thermoplastic resin and may have coloring and design which does not impede the name display.

Abstract: A skin package according to this invention is formed by providing a backing sheet and positioning an article on the backing sheet at an appropriate point. An intermediate sheet of porous substantially inelastic material is then overlaid on the article. The intermediate sheet is then covered with a skin sheet that becomes elastic and adheres to the backing sheet at predetermined locations upon exposure to predetermined conditions. These predetermined conditions do not substantially alter the inelasticity of the intermediate sheet so that the intermediate sheet prevents the skin sheet from encapsulating the article.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for molding composite automotive trim members having a layer of a first material and a backing member made of a second thermoplastic material. The first material is introduced to the mold in the form of an elastic sheet having a show surface. This sheet is placed in the mold and the second thermoplastic material is subsequently injected into the mold cavity. This causes the second thermoplastic material to bond to one side of the sheet and forces the show surface on the opposite side of the sheet into abutting engagement with the mold surface, thereby creating the trim member. The second thermoplastic material forms a backing member that provides structural support for the sheet. The sheet forms an outer layer for the trim member. Note that the show surface on the sheet remains intact during and after injection and therefore provides a show surface for the trim member.

Abstract: A sculpture is provided having cuts extending from an exterior surface to an internal position. The cuts are then smoothed using a solvent and simultaneously dyed with an appropriate pigment. The resulting internal faces exhibit both reflectivity and translucency depending on the illumination and viewing angles.

Abstract: Preserved portraits or photographs and a method for making the same are provided. Paper substrates with portrait or photographic images are ideally preserved against the effects of sunlight, moisture and age by the method of the present invention. A plastic cap is cast upon at least one surface of the article and cured thereon. The plastic cap becomes integral to the surface of the substrate and acts to enhance the clarity and quality of the portrait or photographic image disposed on the substrate surface. Preferably, a backing layer is also provided on the substrate. More preferably, the backing layer comprises a magnetized layer allowing the preserved article to be displayed on metallic objects.

Abstract: The invention is directed to composite preforms which comprise reinforcing fiber deposited in grooves pre-formed in a metal or ceramic foil.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a document sheet or a business form formed as a single sheet or part of a continuous web of interconnected sheets where an indentation is pressed into a front surface of the sheet and an object such as a card, label or coin is releasably adhered to the sheet in the indentation, whereby recessing the object in the sheet indentation enables the simultaneous printing of both the document sheet and object.

Abstract: A sealing tape for wrapping up a cable, in particular a communication cable or the like, to be extended through a cable passageway opening, for forming a seal between the cable and the cable passageway opening, has on its inner surface facing the cable a roughened surface area that excludes axial and circumferential displacement of the sealing tape relative to the cable under influence of intervening axial and torsional loads, thereby insuring anti-skid placing of the cable in the cable passageway opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative element having a plurality of gems which are held in a carrier. The carrier comprises:a) an upper impressible layer;b) a lower impressible layer; and,c) an irreversibly deformable layer disposed between the layers. The layers are stuck together and the gems are pressed into the carrier from above in an ornamental arrangement. Optionally, the side of the carrier bearing the gems additionally bears an effect layer.

Abstract: An overlay structure is provided for resurfacing a bowling lane. The structure includes a relatively thick homogeneous laminate sheet having a print layer to simulate the appearance of a wood bowling lane. A plurality of mechanical fasteners are positioned in respective recesses in the upper surface of the sheet and extending through the sheet for securement to the lane. Plugs are force fit into the recesses to hide the mechanical fasteners. The plugs are fabricated similarly to and have the same appearance as the print layer of the sheet.