Abstract: An identification card equipped with an integrated circuit, in which the circuit along with its connection leads is arranged on a carrier element which is embeddedly enclosed by the card on all sides by use of the hot lamination technique. In order to protect the sensitive arrangement, the carrier element is subjected to the full laminating pressure only when one or more layers in the card construction have softened.This is achieved, for example, by providing buffer zones in the card laminate at least in the area of the arrangement in the form of cavities or layers that are easy to deform elastically. The buffer zones protect the arrangement from local pressure peaks in the initial phase of the laminating process. It is also possible to control the laminating pressure as a function of the temperature or the degree of softening of the card layers.

Abstract: A fragrance releasing sheet article comprising a resin member with patterns and/or colors thereon and a fragrance releasing member comprising a resin and perfume, the pattern member and the fragrance releasing member being integrally constituted; and a method of making such sheet article.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a floor covering which includes the steps of:(a) mixing grits of at least one abrasive substance, and of a dimension not exceeding 0.7 mm, with a thermoplastic paste;(b) applying at least one coating of the mixture to a sheet of base material ahead of a doctor knife;(c) passing the coated sheet under the doctor knife, whereby the coating is levelled;(d) then sprinkling a mixture of silicon carbide grits and colored quartz aggregate particles, each of a dimension exceeding 0.7 mm, onto the surface of said coating and(e) curing the coated sheet;(f) the grits applied ahead of the doctor knife being of a dimension which does not exceed half the thickness of the coating as levelled by the doctor knife. Preferably, the coloring of the floor covering is mainly derived from the color of the sprinkled particles of quartz aggregate, and preferably the particles of colored quartz have a dimension not exceeding 1.8 mm. The invention also provides a floor covering when so produced.

Abstract: The sculpture is created by accreting successive layers of a vitreous material under close temperature control on a core to form a solid unified mass and of depositing pellicular images on one or more of said layers; said images, which may be photographically generated, being variously sinuous, discrete, diaphanous, colored and spaced apart from each other in both radial and axial directions of the solid mass which constitutes the sculpture and which is characterized by said images apparently floating freely within the mass composing a general design, scene, display or decoration.

Abstract: A holder having a chamber that is recessed and has compartments in which indicia elements having engaging projections are received. The compartments have access openings in opposed walls of the chamber that are bendable to increase the size of the compartments for easy insertion of the indicia elements thereinto and removal of the same therefrom.

Abstract: A threaded member made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) obtained by the present invention which is characterized by having at least the threaded portion coated with a crosslinked nylon resin. Accordingly, the surface of the threaded portion is smooth, exhibiting adequate elasticity and fitness, and exhibiting excellent screwing ability to enable the smooth meshing of a nut with a bolt without jolting. Moreover, the threaded member is also excellent in weathering resistance and chemical resistance.

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

Abstract: Carbon anode blocks for use in the fused salt electrolytic process for producing aluminum, are attached to the studs or spades of an anode suspension means by an adhesive mass which is mechanically strong and a good electrical conductor at least at temperatures between 900.degree. and 1000.degree. C. The studs or spades are preheated to 30.degree.-60.degree. C. and/or the anode blocks at least in the region of the holes for the said studs or spades to 25.degree.-40.degree. C. At the latest 60 seconds after inserting the anode suspension means i.e. after immersion of the studs or spades in the cold-poured adhesive mass, the adhesive mass exceeds a temperature of 25.degree. C. The lowering of the studs or the spades is achieved in the shortest possible time by vibrating the anode blocks and/or the anode suspension means. The stabilizing of this arrangement, at least until the adhesive mix has partly hardened, is achieved preferably by spiking or wedging.

Abstract: A decorative emblem useful in customizing an automobile, said emblem being sufficiently flexible to conform to the curvature of a surface by hand pressure alone and comprising a base member and a graphic-bearing inlay, said base member being formed from a hand deformable thermosetting plastic, said inlay including a foil member having a graphic on one surface thereof and having a translucent flexible plastic cap overlaying said graphic surface and providing a lens effect thereto.

Abstract: A method for hardening a portion of a fiberglass product and fibrous product with a hardened portion are disclosed. A heated thermoplastic resinous material is applied to a fibrous product. The thermoplastic resinous material has a viscosity that allows the resin to permeate the fibrous product. THe resinous material is only applied to the portion of the fibrous product to be hardened. The resinous material is then cooled whereby the resinous material solidifies and the portion of the fibrous product permeated with the resins is substantially hardened.

Abstract: An improved continuous sheet having tear-off perforated edge portions for use with toothed driving wheels (tractor drive transfer mechanism) adapted to mesh with the perforations to advance the continuous sheet in accordance with word processing and printing equipment, said sheet having a recessed, reinforced inner edge portion adjacent to the tear-off line of the perforated edge portion.

Abstract: Low cost decorative award plaques are provided which use a plastic laminate article capable of being hot stamped with desired lettering or designs. The plaque is made by a process of repeatedly imprinting with different colors and surface effects. The process includes forming and cutting the plastic on a rigid backing, especially one simulating a fine, hardwood panel.

Abstract: A leaded came type window wherein the basic window pane is continuous, the ornamental lites are laminated to the basic pane, the ornamental lites are of substantial thickness, and the came is a channel member with its edges conformed to the marginal areas of the lamination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for continuously applying a decorative strip to a rubber profile or section, especially for use in the automobile industry, wherein the decorative strip is inserted into a corresponding groove-shaped recess formed in the surface of the rubber profile or section.

Abstract: A laminated vibration isolation pad comprising first or top rigid layer of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene material, a second layer of vulcanized elastomeric material with an additional third or bottom layer of spaced resilient vulcanized elastomeric projections. The laminated vibration isolation pad is fabricated as a unitary structure with the polyethylene layer bonded or fused to the rubber layer while being formed.

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: An improved floor mat which may be readily folded 180.degree. upon itself. The mat includes a semi-rigid plastic surface with a transversely extending plastic strip laminated into its undersurface. The plastic strip is formed of material relatively more flexible than the overlying mat material. The mat is provided with a transverse slit overlying the laminated plastic strip which preferably extends downwardly to the upper surface of the plastic strip whereby the floor mat may be readily folded along the flexible plastic strip.

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.

Abstract: A reaction injection molded article formed with threads and a method of molding same, wherein threaded members, such as threaded inserts, helicoils, etc., are positioned in the cavity of a reaction injection mold, and molding material is injected into the cavity to form the threaded members into a unitary structure with a body of the reaction injection molded article. The threaded members are securedly held in place by a surface layer of relatively high density. The molding material is a mixture of an A liquid and a B liquid, the A liquid containing 100 weight parts of polyether polyol obtained by adding alkylene oxide to various kinds of alcohol or amine, 1-5 weight parts of a reaction promoting agent (catalyst) comprising tertiary amines, tin compounds, etc.

Abstract: A molding has an elongated plastic molding body in which there is provided a longitudinally extending channel-like recess having side walls and an open top. The molding body has lips bounding at least opposite longitudinal edges of the recess at the top for reducing the area of opening of the recess. An elongated metal strip is received in the recess. The lips extend over and engage marginal zones of the outer face of the metal strip.

Abstract: A process and chemical composition for laminating a photograph or lithograph onto canvas are disclosed whereby the resulting product appears similar to an oil painting, as well as providing improved depth. The process involves stripping a photograph or lithograph from a substantial portion of its backing, followed by application of the chemical composition to the photograph. The chemical composition includes a surfactant and an optical brightener such as a fluorescent whitening agent, and can include a sensitizer and stabilizer. The treated photograph or lithograph is then bonded to a textured backing at elevated temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A material for reinforcing a panel comprises a strip of expandable material which has not yet expanded, and a sheet of resin material which has not yet hardened. The expandable material is centered onto a central portion of the resin material so that the edges of the resin material are exposed and can be bonded to the panel. One surface of the expandable material is exposed to contact the panel. The exposed surface of the expandable material is flush with the surface of the edges of the resin material.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, including a substrate provided on its top surface with an integrally formed, raised, peripheral edge providing at least a portion of a mold; and a body of substantially transparent composition received within said mold and adhered to the substrate, the composition formed into a dome shape to provide a magnifying lens effect to the top surface. A method of manufacturing an article of manufacture, including the steps of: providing a substrate on its top surface with an integrally formed, raised, peripheral edge providing at least a portion of a mold; depositing an amount of substantially transparent composition in substantially liquid form into the mold and allowing the composition to flow outwardly to the peripheral edge to form a positive meniscus; and curing the composition to harden the composition into a dome shape to provide a magnifying lens effect to the top surface.

Abstract: A breakaway registration pin (11, FIG. 2) comprises two sections, a first section (21) embedded in a glass art master (10) and a second section (22) bonded by a bonding agent to a top face (33) of the embedded first section (21). The bonding agent has a strength substantially less than the strength of the glass such that the registration pin (11) will break before the glass in art master (10) cracks when a force is applied to second section (22).

Abstract: An account is given of a process for making separate ornament stones with a heat-activated or thermoplastic adhesive coating, in the case of which a number of ornament stones are adhesively joined to a heat-activated adhesive foil and the single stones, with the heat-activated adhesive foil sticking to them, are freed from the compound structure made up of the separate stones and the foil.With this process single ornament stones may readily and simply be coated with a heat-activated adhesive of a true desired thickness where it is needed on the stones.

Abstract: A molded base, for example, a cabinet of a radio receiver, is molded with a synthetic resin and at least one display element made of, for example, a metal, is embedded in the molded base so as to expose one surface of the element. The surface of the display element is then covered with a finish coating to form a substantially uniformly coated layer. The coating on the surface portion of the embedded display element and further at least a portion of the surface of the display element is subjected to mechanical treatment so that the material surface portion is exposed on the display element, whereby the molded base is provided with an aesthetic and decorative display thereon.

Abstract: A decorative article, and method, wherein a shaped mass of transparent material is embodied within a block of the same material so as to provide a shaped interface. Selected regions or areas of the interface are conditioned with light reflective material so as to render visible selected portions of the otherwise invisible interface, thereby achieving a three dimensional display having a shape controlled by the shaping of the interface but whose quality or artistic content is controlled by the conditioning of the interface.

Abstract: An ornamental element adapted to be fixed to a monument which comprises a transparent body having a frontside portion and a backside portion, said frontside portion having a convex lense shape; a recess provided in the backside portion of said transparent body for receiving a desired document; and a sealing means disposed within said recess adjacent to the document for protecting the document within the ornamental element from the environment.

Abstract: A product and method for making a patterned area in a pile rug in which pile yarn is carved out and removed to form a trough-like area, and one or more fabric pattern pieces having a total area and shape coinciding with the carved out trough-like area is inserted into the trough-like area and adhesively bonded in place. The top surface of the fabric pattern piece is distinct in either color, texture, material, or pattern from the main pile surface to produce contrasting patterns in the surface of the rug. The fabric pattern piece may be a separate pile strip including its own base fabric and pile yarn of different color, texture, material, height, or other distinguishing characteristics from the pile yarn of the main body of the rug. The method is particularly adapted for forming linear patterned insert pieces along the borders of an area pile rug.

Abstract: Identification (ID) cards including a removable interleaf support to accommodate preencoding of an attached magnetic stripe element.

Abstract: A decorative material consisting of decorative elements which are arranged in a pattern on a flat backing is described, said backing consisting of a thin, wide-mesh net on which said decorative elements are arranged with the side bearing said fusion adhesive coating facing towards said backing and said fusion adhesive coating penetrating through the mesh of said backing. In particular, cut paste and small rhinestones are employed as said decorative material.The decorative elements are suitable for many different applications, in particular for adorning and embellishing textiles and articles of clothing.

Abstract: Laminated heater plate assembly is formed from a plurality of layers of glass cloth and/or glass mat and epoxy resin which are laminated together under heat and pressure. One or more thermally conductive heater members are mounted in a cut-out region(s) in a pre-cured or "C" stage laminate top portion of the assembly while a plurality of uncured or "B" stage glass mat and epoxy resin laminations are stacked, assembled under the "C" stage portion and heater portion(s), and bonded to each other into a rigid, warp-free heater plate assembly which can be repeatedly subjected to steam or hot water without damage. Preferably, the resin density after bonding in the region of the edges of the heater portion(s) and the adjacent surrounding edges of the cut-out region(s) is greater than in locations spaced further from the heater portion(s) in order to enhance the sealing of the assembly in the most critical areas thereof.

Abstract: In order, in the case of bodies with reversibly-variable absorbence, to adjust the zone of transition from transparent to opaque or vice versa at desired goal temperatures and to give the bodies a preferred form, such as sheet form, they consist of a substantially optically transparent polymeric and/or resinous matrix material (A) and an organic substance (B) which is embedded therein as a dispersed second phase and which is at least partially insoluble therein, and which melts or congeals at the goal temperature of light-absorbence variation, and the refractive index of which, either above or below the goal temperature of the light-absorbence variation, substantially agrees with the refractive index of the matrix material.Such bodies are usable in sheet (or film) form, for example, for temperature-measuring devices, temperature-indicating devices, and slippery-ice warning devices, as well as for devices on glass windows for protection against solar irradiation.

Abstract: The method of making a ceramic article which includes forming the object in a mold, removing the object, drying, sanding and baking; the improvement which comprises the intermediate steps before drying the molded object of carving out a recessed area in the exterior of the object wall and further carving an undercut groove in the wall peripherally communicating with the recessed area throughout 360 degrees. Further steps after baking the molded object include cementing a sheet having a picture, ornament or design thereon to the wall of the object within the recessed area and filling the recessed area and undercut groove with a transparent self-drying resin.

Abstract: A reflex device has a marking or other particular distinctive feature provided on a carrier which is located behind a covering layer having a light reflectivity and a light transmission varying in response to the direction of incidence of incident light. The covering layer offers the highest reflectivity and the lowest transmission to light having a direction of incidence substantially perpendicular to said layer.

Abstract: A tubular synthetic-resin body usable as a roadway marker comprises spaced upper and lower tubular parts interconnected by thin webs formed integrally with the upper and lower parts. A middle part of contrasting color lies between these upper and lower parts and has grooves receiving the connecting webs. Such a roadway marker is made by fitting the middle part over a core of a mold, and then injecting synthetic-resin material into the mold around this sleeve so as to form the upper and lower parts and the web.

Abstract: A sheet molding material comprising (1) an interlayer containing a photopolymerizable resin and a photocuring agent for the photopolymerizable resin, and (2) a surface layer of a thermosetting resin containing a heat curing agent for the thermosetting resin on both surfaces of the interlayer (1); and a process for the production of the sheet molding material.

Abstract: A mesh electrode for a c.r.t. display device consists of a number of coplanar portions of mesh insulated from each other, and secured to a support plate by means of two layers of refractory compound. The first layer is applied to the support plate and allowed to set before the second layer is applied so as to space the mesh portions from the support plate by at least the thickness of the first layer.

Abstract: A method of making three-dimensional simulated stained glass objects from resins. A sheet of resin having the ornamental pattern of the object printed on it is preformed substantially to the shape of the object. The preform is inserted in an injection mold for being reinforced on one side or another with a thicker resin layer. Mounting flanges, bosses, ribs, interlocking joints and other mating configurations are formed with the reinforcing layer to enable combining a molded three-dimensional section with other three-dimensional sections to form more complex objects. The printing on the flat resin sheet is pre-distorted, as required, so that when it is formed to the contours of the object the printing will assume a proper undistorted form.

Abstract: There is disclosed a trophy plaque comprising a slightly flexible plastic base adapted to be supported in an upright position and having an obverse surface with a recess formed therein. A decorative member is adapted to be press-fitted into the recess, the decorative member in turn having a second recess in its front face for receiving therein an adhesive-backed indicia label covered by a lens press-fitted into the second recess.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for making intricate inlay designs in wood and other materials. The novel method of this invention uses a laser to selectively form patterns in two pieces of material by vaporizing unwanted portions thereof. One piece of material has the negative pattern of the other piece of material. Unlike previous methods of making inlays, these patterns do not penetrate completely the thickness of the pieces. A suitable adhesive is then applied to the pieces of material. The two pieces of material are then mated together so that the vaporized area of one piece mates with the raised (non-vaporized) area of the other piece. When the adhesive has set, one surface is sanded or planed until the thickness of the joined pieces is reduced to include the area where the two pieces have been mated. This area will be an intricate inlay which will be composed of both pieces.

Abstract: Low cost decorative award plaques are provided which use a plastic laminate article capable of being hot stamped with desired lettering or designs. The plaque is made by a process of repeatedly imprinting with different colors and surface effects. The process includes forming and cutting the plastic on a rigid backing, especially one simulating a fine, hardwood panel.

Abstract: A method of casting decorative emblems from a polyurethane-type compound. A series of decorative discs are held flat and horizontal while the polyurethane composition is cast thereon to form a meniscus. The polyurethane composition comprises a polyether polyol component and a diisocyanate component. The cast polyurethane, when cured, gives a lens effect to the decorative discs.

Abstract: A laterally bent and longitudinally bendable extrusion product and method of making the same in which a composite metallized strip is encapsulated in a transparent sheath of molten thermoplastic and subsequently fed to a forming zone where it is laterally bent and cooled. The composite metallized strip includes a core of metallized particles sandwiched between and thermoplastically bonded to a transparent plastic substrate and a rigidifying support layer which is constructed and arranged to substantially prevent delamination, discolorization and deformation of the metallized particles.

Abstract: Color-filled debossed indicia are provided on metal substrates. Colored tape comprising a layer of resinous film and a layer of thermoset adhesive wherein the film may be colored, the adhesive may be colored, or an additional layer of acrylic paint may be provided between the film and the adhesive, is interposed between indicia dies and the metal substrate during debossing. A portion of tape corresponding to the indicia is sheared away and deposited on the surface of the indicia. The conversion of kinetic energy to heat during the debossing operation is sufficient in some applications to permanently bond the tape to the metal substrate by means of the thermoset adhesive. If necessary, the tape may be heat treated and cooled to permanently bond the tape to the metal substrate.

Abstract: The forming of an inlaid article by carving the object to be inlaid into the article with ultrasonic energy to form a recess having the same peripheral configuration as the object, and then positioning the object within the ultrasonically carved recess in the article such that upon securing the object within the recess the object forms the inlaid portion of the article.

Abstract: A flexible non-skid strip is constituted by a main body extending along the length of the strip and adapted to be secured to the tread portion of a stair, a forward edge anchoring portion coextending with the main body parallel to and spaced from the main body and adapted to be secured to the riser of the stair, a connection portion integrally connecting the main body and anchoring portion together and adapted to bend about the stair edge of said stair so as to cover the stair edge, a web member integrally secured to the underside of the main body and anchoring portion and being formed of a bendable material having rigidity, and a non-skid top surface portion on the upper surface of the main body.

Abstract: Works of art made from strips of material, preferably wooden lath strips, are mass-produced by sawing the lath strips to the desired size of the art work, painting or staining the sawed pieces to the desired color or shade, dye-stamping the stained or cut strips to their final shape, assembling the shaped pieces into the final design or picture of the art work, and fixing, by nailing, stapling, or glueing, the assembled pieces to a suitable backing. Preferably, the same strips of material are used to form the frame and side supports for the final product.

Abstract: A flexible non-skid strip is constituted by a main body portion extending along the length of the strip and adapted to be secured to the tread of a stair, a forward edge anchoring portion coextending with the main body portion parallel to and spaced from the main body and adapted to be secured to the riser of the stair, an arcuate cross-section connection portion integrally connected to the upper surfaces of the main body portion and the anchoring portion and projecting above the upper surfaces of the main body portion and the anchoring portion and so as to integrally connect the main body portion and anchoring portion together and adapted to bend about the stair edge of the stair so as to cover the stair edge, and at least one fluorescent material layer being embedded in the upper surface of at least one of the portions.

Abstract: A component comprising a plurality of gemstones containing visible faces and seating faces, said gemstones being mounted by their seating faces in a given arrangement and with a given mutual spacing therebetween in respective recesses in a support, said support being a continuous foil of fusion adhesive. The component is made in an apparatus that includes a plate with a heating chamber on one side and a vacuum chamber on the other. The stones are arranged in recesses on the plate with their seating faces outward, a sheet of adhesive foil (transparent or colored) is positioned thereover, heated into a thermoplastic state and drawn down by vacuum to surround and adhere to the seating faces. The component (foil with stones affixed) is then placed in a recessed jewelry setting with each stone in a recess, and again heated to fuse the foil to the setting.