Abstract: A blow molding is composed of a blow molded body with a hollow interior, an ornamental strip integrally bonded therewith on the outer surface thereof, and an end cap attached to both ends of the ornamental strip, which is free from warpage or forming a gap between the ornamental strip and the blow molded body owing to the change of temperature in use. The end cap is so attached to slide longitudinally to the ornamental strip, keeping a space between its end portion and an edge surface of the ornamental strip for accommodating the molding expansion. A fixture of the ornamental strip and the end cap are embedded in the blow molded body.

Abstract: A sliding structure for high load and having high strength as well as sufficient lubricating performance, wherein a solid lubricating material is buried in a sliding surface, an oil reservoir of a predetermined capacity is formed on the reverse of the surface; oil supplying pores extend from the oil reservoir to the sliding surface; and a continuous pore material inserted into the oil supplying pore which provides a limited supply of oil to the sliding surface concerned.

Abstract: Coated abrasive material having a combination backing member. The combination backing member has as a bottom member a conventional backing member substrate used in the manufacture of coated abrasive material such as cylinder paper coated with a polymeric layer. The polymer layer provides a relatively smooth surface for application of the maker coat during manufacture of the coated abrasive material. The coated abrasive member can be used in diverse applications such as the fine finishing of particle board and offhand grinding of automobile body seams.

Abstract: The invention features a flexible protective strip having one or more longtitudinally extending inserts which provide the protective strip with greater impact resistance, greater strength and an improved locking action in the mounting member. The resilient strip preferably includes a pair of oppositely disposed, inwardly extending latch members which include inserts to provide the improved locking action. The mounting member preferably includes a web portion having a pair of oppositely disposed web-latch extensions extending across a chord of the body, substantially parallel to a tangent to the circumference of the body at its mid-line, and at least one leg member extending from the web portion away from the body.

Abstract: A novel fluorine-containing aromatic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## in which R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sub.f, is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, p is an integer of 1 to 3, q is an integer of 0 to 3, r is 0 or 1, s is an integer of 0 to 5 and t is an integer of 0 to 5,Y is X, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, andeach A is independently ##STR3## in which D is an amino, carboxyl, hydroxyl, methyl or haloformyl group, and n is an integer of 1 or 2, or ##STR4## can be used to derive various compounds, some of which are useful for preparing a fluorine-containing epoxy compound or polyimide with good properties.

Abstract: A synthetic resin pattern sheet having projecting patterns and provided at the patterns with concave surfaces variable in depth, and in the concave surfaces with different color layers comprising synthetic resin different in coloring from that forming the patterns and being variable in thickness.

Abstract: A decorative article for use on garments and the like to enhance the appearance thereof including a base with a flat central zone and an ornamental rim disposed about its periphery, and an ornamental center element sized and configured for receipt within the ornamental rim and including an exposed upper surface and a flat lower surface which is adhesively secured to the flat central zone of the base. Further, the base includes a bottom surface which may be adhesively secured to the garment, thereby providing an article which is easily assembled and implemented, and does not require special knowledge or tools.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus of and a method for inhibiting corossion of reinforcement in a reinforced structure wherein one or more anodes (3) are arranged adjacent a surface of the structure (1) to be protected and a body of ionically conductive cementitious material (6) is arranged to suround the anodes and make contact with ionically conductive cementitious material of the structure (1), said body of ionically conductive cementitious material (6) being surrounded by a cover (4) of moisture resistant substantially non-porous material to maintain said material (6) in an ionically conducting condition. Said electrodes (3) and reinforcement (2) within the body (1) can be electrically connected to cause a current to pass through said two sorts of ionically conductive cementitious material to protect the reinforcement (2) against electrolytic corrosion.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative product particularly for use in the ornamental field, in which selected organic chemical compounds are employed, which are prepared and applied in a way to confer to the same product favorable safety characteristics during use.

Abstract: A decorative molding for automobiles, providing decorative trim therefor. The molding comprises a first member of polymeric material, a portion of the member being wrapped with a decorative covering of metallized plastic material and the remaining portion of the member covered with a second member of similar polymeric material to encapsulate and protect the ends of the covering. The molding is preferably formed by extruding the first member, wrapping the decorative covering in the form of a strip around a portion of the first member, and extruding the encapsulating member around an uncovered portion of the first member. It is also contemplated that a stabilizing strip be incorporated within the first member by feeding it into the extruder which forms the first member.

Abstract: An improved expansion joint material for placement between adjoining slabs of concrete. The material is a non-porous water impermeable, polymerically bound reclaimed rubber and/or foam particles. The material is treated so as to be resistant to microbes, oil and fungi.

Abstract: Composite particleboards and methods for manufacturing these particleboards are provided in which a plurality of discrete lignocellulosic particles are bonded together to form a core and then hot pressed with a plurality of reinforced strips having a thickness of less than about 6.4 mm for improving the bending strength of the particleboard structure. Both the modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity of particleboard materials are demonstrated to have been improved significantly.

Abstract: Wear resistant floor coverings have a plurality of stud-like inserts which are flush with the underside of the floor covering to prevent against wear and slippage.

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.

Abstract: A foldable plastic product, such as a floor mat (10), comprises a sheet of material including at least two panels (16, 17) having upper surfaces (11), lower surfaces (12) and sides (13) spanning the upper and lower surfaces and defining the thickness of the sheet. At least one bridge portion (18) is provided, the upper surface of which integrally connects the upper surfaces (11) of the panels (16, 17). The thickness (D) of the bridge portion (18) is less than the thickness of the sheet. At least one hinge portion (20) is provided having an upper surface (22) coincident with the bridge portion (18). The lower surface (21) of the hinge portion (20) integrally connects the lower surfaces (12) of the panels (16, 17). The hinge portion (20) is preferably formed of a material selected from the group of thermoplastic elastomers selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polyurethanes and plasticized polyvinylchlorides having a Shore A hardness of between about 65 to about 80 durometer.

Abstract: A crystallized glass article with a colored surface pattern, which comprises a crystallized glass substrate having a surface and small glass masses having a color different from the substrate and dispersed and fusion-bonded in the surface to form the colored surface pattern. The crystallized glass article is produced by depositing and dispersing small glass masses with a color on a surface of a substrate of a crystallizable glass with a different color which can precipitate crystals therein with softening and deforming by heat-treating at a heat treating temperature higher than the softening point of the crystallizable glass, then heating the substrate together with the small glass masses at the heat treating temperature.

Abstract: A protective ballistic panel includes a first-impact, front layer and a spaced rear layer each of which is made of a relatively tough, nonmetallic material. The front and rear layers are connected to one another at their respective peripheries by an intermediate peripheral strip made of an at least semi-elastic material such as formed polyurethane or rubber. The peripheral strip together with the front and rear layers define an enclosed hermetically sealed air space betweeen said front and rear layers. The front and rear layers are each of laminated construction and comprise plural plies of composite material such as Kevlar, glass fibers, ballistic nylon and graphite fibers. The protective capacity of the first-impact front layer can be increased by providing a plurality of Kevlar plies therein together with at least one intercalated ply of Mylar film, all of the plies of the front layer being connected together by a laminating compound or by rivets.

Abstract: A wear member for use in quarry chutes and the like utilizes a plurality of wear strips with a layer of resilient material therebetween. The resilient material may be a natural rubber or synthetic material as urethane. A bottom mounting plate engages a T-shaped base plate mounted to the chute to hold the wear member in an array on the chute surface.

Abstract: A composite, thermoplastic resin film comprises a matrix in the form of a film and formed of a first thermoplastic resin, and a plurality of substantially continuous tapes dispersed within the matrix film with the plane of each of the tapes being substantially parallel with the plane of the matrix film and each formed of a second thermoplastic resin different from the first resin, a portion of the tapes having a width of at least 200 times the thickness of the composite film so that the composite film has an oxygen permeation rate of 0.12-900 cc/m.sup.2.day.atm at a temperature of 20.degree. C. and a relative humidity of 65%. The thermoplastic resin film may be obtained by mixing melts of the first and second resins using a static mixer, and extruding the mixed melt through a die. The film has an excellent gas barrier property and is suitably used for the preparation of cushioning materials.

Abstract: In production of a planar wooden decorative article used for surface covering of furnitures and home interior decorations, a resin prepregnated sheet is prepared by impregnating a material sheet with hardenable resin solution and plurality of resin prepregnated sheets are combined with small wooden pieces to form a laminated composite which is then hardened by heating under pressure. The product has a rich woody impression due to inclusion of the small wooden pieces predominant in the surface region and high toughness coming from the laminated construction.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for coating a substrate with plastisol and depositing pebbles into the ungelled coated plastisol is presented. A powder containing fusible particles compatible with the coated substrate and the pebbles is then deposited by at least one rotary silk-screen printing frame and thereafter a heat treatment is carried out in an oven or with infrared lamps at a temperature below the distortion temperature of the substrate in order to set the deposited materials.

Abstract: A decorative element particularly adapted for securing to an article of wearing apparel comprises a metal base member. A depression is formed in the base member for snug reception of a faceted gem which is secured in such depression by means of an adhesive. The undersurface of the base member is coated with a suitable adhesive for securing the base member and gem to a suitable substrate.

Abstract: An article is produced, having an inner shaped body embedded within an outer shaped body. The inner and outer bodies are formed of a base material moldable into a unitary integrally formed transparent mass. At least the base material forming the inner body has admixed within it finely ground nonsoluble matter rendering the base material at least in part translucent. As a result, the article exhibits three-dimensional regions clearly visible when viewed through the outer body.

Abstract: A decorative board has a small timber dispersed, colored, opaque resin layer in which a multiplicity of small timber pieces are dispersed, the small pieces of timber in this layer are exposed on the surface of the layer, and the surface of the layer is flat. In addition, a transparent resin layer or a glass fiber-mixed, transparent resin layer is provided on the small timber piece-dispersed, colored, transparent resin layer, or the small timber piece-dispersed, colored, opaque resin layer is provided on a substrate. Consequently, a beautiful decorative board can be provided in which the side surface of the small timber pieces exposed to the surface of the small timber piece-dispersed, colored opaque resin layer are arranged and disposed parallel with the surface of the decorative board, the figure patterns of the small timber pieces appear on the surface of the decorative board effectively without waste, and the figure patterns are thus emphasized.

Abstract: Described herein are blends of a particular poly(aryl ether), a poly(alkylene terephthalate), and a nucleating agent. These blends are suitable for molding into electrical connectors which do not blister when subjected to vapor phase reflow and infrared reflow applications.

Abstract: A semiconductor element heat-treatment member has a Si-SiC body and a SiO.sub.2 coating formed on the surface of the Si-SiC body so as to cover the Si-SiC body. The SiO.sub.2 coating has a thickness ranging between 20.ANG. and 100,000.ANG..

Abstract: The invention relates to preformed, shaped, refractory, heat-insulating articles for use in an expendable sidewall lining of a molten metal handling vessel. The lining has a face at part of which is exposed a zone of matter of high resistance to erosion by molten metal and accompanying slag. The vessel may be e.g. a tundish for use in the continuous casting of molten metal e.g. steel.

Abstract: To enable plastic articles to be produced with long fibres, closely folded or coiled inserts are incorporated into the granulates and open up later over their entire length during plastification, thus forming a dense network in the finished plastic article.

Abstract: This invention relates to insert strips for a floor covering structure for public walking areas such as in foyers of commercial buildings. The floor structure is made up of connected longitudinal sections, each section having a central longitudinal channel, a raised removable strip being disposed into each channel, to provide a walking surface and the strip having a relatively friction free underlying surface for an easy insertion into a channel and the same being arranged to be retained in the channel.

Abstract: A flexible trim strip especially useful on an automobile's exterior surface provides a decorative appearance with enhanced depth of vision. The trim strip comprises an elongated transparent of translucent core of a plastic material. A bottom surface of the core is covered with an opaque layer and an adhesive layer. A top surface of the core has a thin covering of a metal having a mirror-like appearance with selected portions removed so that a pattern of the underlying opaque layer is revealed. A transparent plastic overlay is formed over the top covering of metal. The overlay has radiused edges to give enhanced depth of vision to the trim strip.

Abstract: A sectional curved article e.g. an automotive window is made by cutting a piece of glass, shaping the piece of glass, cutting the shaped piece to provide inner and outer segments. The edges of the segments are seamed, and the segments chemically tempered to provide a sectional curved automotive window having an opening in the outer segment to receive the inner segment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lagging-reinforced structure which comprises a substrate, a lining layer of a flexible and resilient material coated on the upper surface of the substrate, a plurality of laggings embedded in the lining, the laggings having an anchoring portion at the embedded end thereof, and the laggings made of a material of high hardness and high wear resistance. Due to such construction, the peeling-off of the lagging from the lining layer can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: A wear resistant lining element for a rotary grinding mill. The element, which is made of elastomeric material, is provided on its leading side with respect to rotation with a hard wear layer made, for example, of steel. The hard wear layer is backed and supported by the elastomeric material of the element to which it is secured by chemical and/or mechanical bonding. With this arrangement, the elastomeric component cushions the hard wear layer and provides damping during grinding impact and minimizes cracking of the hard layer and scrap loss.

Abstract: A stairtread facing consists essentially of a strip of friction material and a location member therefor. The strip of friction material is a co-extrusion with at least a part of the location member which rests on a stair, and both friction material and location member are made of rubber or plastics material.

Abstract: A paper product includes both means for preventing images from being copied from the paper product by use of a xerographic photocopier; and means for enabling detection of the paper product when the paper product is transported through an interrogation zone of an article surveillance system.

Abstract: A molding strip having an integrally formed insert with indicia is disclosed. The molding strip includes an elongated plastic strip having an aperture formed therein. An insert is positioned in the aperture. Indicia, such as trademarks, tradenames, insignias, logos, designs or the like, are formed on the insert. A transparent overlayer is injected onto the insert for integrally bonding and securing the insert with the elongated strip. The overlayer enables the indicia to exhibit aesthetic three-dimensional characteristics when viewed by an observer. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the present invention.

Abstract: A plastics tile has a back ply having raised areas on one face which define at least one recess and a slug of facing material bonded in the or each recess. The slug or slugs are desirably either flush with or slightly proud of the raised areas of the back ply.

Abstract: An improved plastic product that enables adjacent portions thereof to be easily folded into juxtaposed relationship. The product has at least one elongated hinge that extends between sides of the product in along the length and/or the width thereof. The hinge is formed by utilizing an angled or curved cutting tool to create a continuous slit which in a preferred configuration (when viewed in profile) is generally L-shaped so that it extends from one surface of the product to a first location that is within the products' body and then extends therein from the first location to a second location also within the thickness of the body. The slit opens onto the one surface and thereby forms a flexible bridge integral with those portions of the product adjacent thereto, the bridge permitting such adjacent portions to be flexibly folded into juxtaposed relationship.

Abstract: A decorative article is made by a process in which a substrate having an effective edge in a closed pattern on its surface receives a fluent plastic composition which is cast into an elongated area defined by the edge. Relative movement between a casting head and the substrate is effected in a direction generally parallel to the direction of elongation of the area while varying amounts of the fluent plastic composition area cast on portions of the area in relation to the widths of the portions. The fluent plastic flows to the effective edge and is then cured to form a clear plastic cap.

Abstract: A decorative emblem is formed by insertion of a decorative foil shape into a preformed bezel and encapsulating and bonding the foil to the bezel with a fluent, curable plastic material. After an initial casting of a measured amount of plastic onto the base of the bezel, the foil is inserted and seated. A second cast of plastic forms a cap contiguous with the sides of the bezel and encapsulates the foil and bonds it within the bezel. Upon curing, the plastic cap gives a lens effect to the decorative emblem. The emblem may be equipped with attachment means for fastening it to an automobile, appliance, or other object. In alternative embodiments, a decorative foil shape is placed directly onto the base of the bezel, and a fluent, curable plastic material is cast thereon. As the plastic material cures, it migrates around the edges and under the foil to at least partially encapsulate the foil and bond it within the bezel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an abrasion resistant adherend, which comprises a vulcanized rubber layer and ceramic pieces juxtaposed and embedded in the rubber layer and in which the ceramic pieces are at least partly exposed out of the rubber layer and are provided with a penetrative sintering layer in such a portion thereof as being in contact with the rubber layer.

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

Abstract: A molded container insert for providing a secure attaching point for hardware such as latches, hinges and handles. The insert includes a central portion having a rounded streamlined rear surface, a relatively large flat face and a pair of side wings spaced laterally from the central portion of the insert and which extend above the below the horizontal plane respectively defined by the top and bottom edges of the central portion.

Abstract: An IC card is disclosed, which comprises an IC pellet electrically connected to lead patterns via an anisotropically conductive adhesive layer. The IC pellet is also bonded to a print layer formed on an insulating film. A base sheet and another insulating film are laminated on the insulating film with the IC pellet sealed by resin in an IC pellet accommodation space formed in the base sheet.

Abstract: A magneto-optic memory element includes a GdTbFe recording layer sandwiched between a pair of transparent AlN dielectric layers. At least one of the pair of transparent AlN dielectric layers is extended to have a size larger than the GdTbFe recording layer so as to cover the peripheral edge of the GdTbFe recording layer, thereby protecting the GdTbFe recording layer from oxygen and moisture. An Al-Ni alloy reflection film is formed on one of the pair of transparent AlN dielectric layers in order to increase the apparent Kerr rotation angle produced by the magneto-optic memory element.

Abstract: This invention relates to the structure of footwear, and more specifically athletic shoes, but encompasses shoes in general, and pertains to the application of a tab containing identifying indicia or colors removably to various components of the shoe, whether it be the tongue, quarter portion, or side of the shoe sole, and will preferably be structured as a form of support for such indicia and which is recessed within the sides of the shoe sole; and regardless where the support is applied, it may be preferably held in position through the application of hook and pile type of fastener means so that it is readily removable and can be replaced with a support containing indicia of other terms, styles, designs, colors, and patterns.

Abstract: A method of identifying instruments, preferably surgical instruments, as belonging to a set comprises forming at least one bore in a location of each instrument belonging to the set such that said bore will neither substantially weaken the instrument nor interfere with its primary functions. The bore may be cast as part of or drilled partially or completely through each instrument. At least one colored plug of a preferably autoclavable material is then secured in the bore. The colored plug may have a distinctively-shaped head portion, or may have multiple end locks at intermittent positions, the excess of which can be cut away. Most preferably, the method of the invention comprises the step of securing the plug between a pair of differently colored washers. An instrument bearing indicia of a set comprises a colored plug inserted in a bore formed in said instrument and a means for securing said plug in said bore.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dealing with small areas such as defects in a web of material provide that pre-prepared marking plates with metal inserts are associated with each of the areas to be dealt with, the marking plates being joined to the web of material in such a way that the metal insert covers the area to identify same. The metal insert can be subsequently detected to permit the marked location to be removed from the web or otherwise processed.

Abstract: A method of applying and repairing veneers and the like comprises the following steps:sticking a sheet to the outside surface of the veneer;unsticking the veneer from its support;sticking the sheet to a substantially rigid transparent plate;repairing the veneer and then resticking it to its original support.For applying a previously made up mosaic coating, a transparent temporary support plate is used enabling the composition to be offered up for visual inspection prior to final fixing.

Abstract: An elongate trim strip comprising an elongate moulding, said moulding having a flat surface for receiving adhesive or otherwise attaching the strip to the body of a vehicle, a longitudinal channel formed in said moulding, a decorative surface in said channel and a weather-resistant and impact-resistant plastic overlay having radiused edges which provides a lens effect to the decorative surface beneath. Also a trim strip consisting essentially of an elongate decorative foil member having an upper surface and a lower surface and sharply defined peripheral edges, said upper surface having thereon a weather-resistant and impact-resistant overlay having radiused edges and providing a lens effect to said foil member, said overlay being formed by overcoating said upper surface of said foil member with a fluent clear plastic material which flows to said sharply defined peripheral edges and forms a positive meniscus and curing said plastic material.