Abstract: Paperboard having a water-repellant coating which includes a polymer matrix/wax/pigment mixture and is applied to the paperboard as an aqueous formulation. The polymer matrix includes polymer chains which are ionically cross-linked through pendant carboxylic acid groups to provide, together with the wax and pigment components, a substantially continuous, water-repellant film which more readily breaks down under the alkaline conditions of repulping. The coated board also exhibits low slip and resistance to blocking, and is particularly well-suited in corrugated box constructions used in shipping containers for perishable food items such as meats, poultry, fishery products, fruits and vegetables. The pigmented or unpigmented coating formulations are also used as an overcoat over preprinted paperboard surfaces to simultaneously provide scuff and water resistance.

Abstract: A new ramp assembly for all-terrain vehicles for allowing for easy loading and unloading of an all-terrain vehicle from a pickup truck. The inventive device includes a housing dimensioned for positioning within a bed of a pickup truck. The housing has an open rear wall. A pair of support ramps are slidably received within the open rear wall of the housing. Each of the support ramps includes an inner segment and an outer segment. An outer end of the inner segment and an inner end of the outer segment have a hinge secured therebetween.

Abstract: A forming material for the fabrication of appliances for fixing, supporting, correcting and holding human bodies, characterized by a main forming material body including a quantity of granulated materials each coated with a moisture-curable urethane prepolymer contained within a water-permeable material container, the main forming material body being hermetically enclosed in a moisture-impermeable material container, wherein the moisture-curable urethane prepolymer and the water-permeable material container are unreactive with each other and have a low adhesive strength with respect to each other to provide good long term preservability and ease of operability to allow modeling and conforming the main forming material body to a desired shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated. The thermal packs also comprise a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixedly attached across the unified structure. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal packs, and to ensure child resistance, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The thermal packs, when incorporated into body wraps, pads, and the like, provide uniform heat coverage by having excellent conformity with various body forms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reusable thermal pack that comprises a bag formed of a water-permeable fabric defining a plurality of laterally adjacent compartments, and a superabsorbent polymer disposed in the bag compartments, wherein the polymer forms a gel in the presence of an aqueous solution, and the bag compartments are gel-retainable. The thermal pack of the present invention can be applied as a cold or hot compress for medicinal purposes, and also as an aid for cooling down following exercise. The thermal pack of the present invention, once hydrated in the presence of the aqueous solution, becomes cool and stays cool for several days without refrigeration, and can be made cooler if chilled in the refrigerator or freezer, or warmed if placed in the microwave, if desired.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insulation panel having an envelope made of at least two pieces, an upper portion and a lower portion, of a high gas barrier material, preferably one of which is a thin skin of liquid crystal polymer, which surrounds a thermal insulation barrier which supports said envelope, the envelope is evacuated and has sealed edges; and a "getter" material within said envelope. The present invention is further directed to a "getter" material supporting structure which comprises an air lock chamber with an opening which when open permits the gases surrounding the barrier in the envelope after evacuation access to the "getter" material.

Abstract: An interposition layer (12) is formed on the outside surface of a part (10) made of thermostructural composite material containing carbon, and a metal case is formed by casting molten metal (22) around the part provided with its interposition layer. The interposition layer has closed porosity and it is proof against the metal of the case, such that shrinkage of the metal during cooling is absorbed by compacting or collapsing the porosity of the interposition layer, thereby preserving the integrity of the metal case, and the interposition layer constitutes a diffusion barrier preventing eutetics forming by contact between the metal of the case and the composite material.

Abstract: A barrier membrane for use with articulating mechanical devices includes hinges formed along preferred folding lines. The hinges encourage the membrane to fold in a predetermined manner in response to articulation of the mechanical device. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane is composed of flexible outer thermal layers encasing rigid panels that are spaced apart from each other at the hinges.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of protecting a front surface of a semiconductor substrate by an adhesive medium, grinding a rear surface of the semiconductor substrate in a state that the front surface is protected by the adhesive medium, removing the adhesive medium from the rear surface, and heating the semiconductor substrate, after the step of removing, to a temperature higher than a thermal decomposition temperature of an adhesive provided on the adhesive medium.

Abstract: The problems caused by chemical and thermal shrinkage of hard roll covers, are reduced by the inclusion of one or more intermediate compressive layers between the metal roll substrate and the outer cover, or cover. A compressive layer has the properties of being rigid enough to allow the cover to be applied to the roll, and compressible enough to deform and absorb the stresses which occur as the cover is shrinking during processing.In one embodiment, the intermediate compressive layer comprises a three dimensional fabric that is filled preferably with a thermoset resin system which cures at lower temperature than cover. In a second embodiment, the precise amount of shrinkage in the roll is predetermined to a high enough degree of accuracy so that a depth for the fabric layer can be used to compensate for the amount of shrinkage, thereby eliminating the need for filling. In a third embodiment, the compressive layer is comprised of a meltable material wherein said material melts at cure temperatures.

Abstract: Fire-resistant structures are provided having at least a 20 minute ASTM E-152 fire test rating. The structures include glass partition walls having framing members formed from a gypsum-containing composition having a density of at least about 60 lbs/ft.sup.3, a flexural strength of at least 30 lbs (1/2 inch thick material), and a screw-holding capacity of at least about 400 lbs. The gypsum-containing composition further contains a substantially uniform distribution of solids including about 65 wt. % to about 90 wt. % set gypsum dihydrate, about 7 wt. % to about 30 wt. % paper fiber, and about 1.5 wt. % to about 35 wt. % of one or more performance boosters selected from inorganic fiber, clay, vermiculite, and binder polymer.

Abstract: A wall padding having a core of open cell, low smoke, flame resistant polychloroprene and a cover of fire retardant vinyl on the core. The total padding having a flame spread index in the range of 0 to 25 and a smoke development index in the range of 0 to 450.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing non-blocking slats of normally tacky amorphous propylene copolymers. The process entails coextruding the normally tacky amorphous propylene copolymer with a low viscosity polyolefin such as a polyethylene wax forming a core of amorphous propylene copolymer covered with a sheath of polyethylene wax. The coextruded article is cooled, cut (while exposing less than 40 percent of the core) and then coated with a non-tacky powder; thereby, forming non-blocking slats. Disclosed is also a novel amorphous propylene copolymer composition containing no more than 90 weight percent propylene and up to 70 weight percent of an alpha olefin comonomer having a needle penetration greater than 70 to less than 100 dmm at 23.degree. C. and a Brookfield Thermosel Viscosity below 1000 cP at 190.degree. C.

Abstract: A transfer composite for in-mold decoration of molded plastic or rubber articles complexing a casting substrate having a controlled release surface, and a thin discontinuously printed pressure sensitive adhesive tape-strippable pattern deposited on the casting substrate, whereby the transfer composite is suitable for inserting into a mold and adapted to resist print-distorting movement during flow of plastics or rubbers in the mold, yet capable of permanently bonding to the molded article without the use of adhesives. After removal from the mold the casting substrate and the controlled release surface are stripped from the decorated article.

Abstract: A window structure includes a first window layer including a zinc sulfide substrate coated on each side with an antireflective coating, and a second window layer including a sapphire substrate coated on each side with an antireflective coating. The two window layers are bonded together in a facing-but-spaced-apart relation by an infrared-transparent adhesive layer, preferably a silicone rubber. The window is placed into the wall of a sensor housing that contains an infrared sensor.

Abstract: On the front surface of an insulating substrate, there are formed first and second terminal electrodes at one end portion of the substrate, a third terminal electrode at the other end portion, a resistor portion connected to the first and second terminal electrodes, and a capacitor portion connected to the second and third terminal electrodes. The capacitor portion has a multilayer structure consisting of a bottom electrode, dielectric layer and a top electrode.

Abstract: A flexible lightweight drip berm comprising a pillow having an inner area which receives a hydrocarbon absorbing pad. A opening in the upper surface allows access to the pad and inner area. A retractable screen secures and protects the pad while allowing entry of hydrocarbon material. A lower pocket is provided to retain weighted material when necessary.

Abstract: A decorative film, such as a film of pigmented paint or other coating covered by a film of clear coat, has the outer (clear coat) surface protected by a removably fixed thermoformable first protective film layer. A flexible plastic film forming a second protective layer is removably fixed to the first layer. The underlying paint film may be laminated to a thin wall or thick wall thermoplastic formable sheet. The second protective layer is removed just prior to forming of the paint film or laminated decorative sheet, carrying with the protective film any surface damage marks or irregularities. Subsequent compression forming, as into a body panel or trim part, thus will not cause marking of the paint film from transfer of damage marks since the underlying first protective layer remains undamaged. The first protective layer may remain in place during assembly of the formed body panel or trim part into a vehicle, and thereafter until delivery of the vehicle by a dealer to a customer.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composite having antimicrobial characteristics that inhibit bacterial growth includes a polyester resin composition and an antimicrobial agent incorporated therein. The polyester resin composition includes a polyester resin, high modulus fiber reinforcements, a curing catalyst and a polyester resin gelcoat. The antimicrobial agent is incorporated into the amorphous zones of the molecular structure of the polyester resin composition. A method for forming the FRP composite having antimicrobial characteristics that inhibit bacterial growth is also disclosed. The antimicrobial additive is incorporated into the amorphous zones of the molecular structure of the polyester resin composition using a solubilizing agent carrier system, thereby incorporating the antimicrobial agent into the FRP composite.

Abstract: Antinoise and antifragmentation plates based on acrylic polymers containing filaments of plastic material placed at a distance comprised between 20 and 35% of the thickness with respect to the surface opposite to impact.

Abstract: A protective cover for a motor vehicle conventional floor mat comprising a removable fabric protectively enclosing the top side of the mat. An elastic strip integral with the inner rim of the cover removably engages the cover to the underside of the floor mat. The conventional floor mat has a mat irregular peripheral edge and the cover edge is custom fitted to the mat irregular peripheral edge. An elastic strip unitary with the cover inner rim allows the cover to be disengaged from the floor mat by stretching the elastic strip to a biased mode. The cover is preferably made of an uncut pile fabric such as terry cloth. A waterproofing layer is preferably attached to the interior surface of the cover.

Abstract: A puncture, pierce, and cut resistant fabric comprised of a plurality of sheets of solid objects arranged in a repeating pattern. The solid objects are connected so that they are slideable relative to one another. Each sheet is in a stacked arrangement with the other sheets and are slideably interconnected to one another. Rivets are placed through apertures formed in or between the solid objects to hold the fabric together and to provide the slideable interconnection between the sheets. An interconnecting material interconnects the sheets of solid objects. An interconnecting material of elastomer returns the sheets from a stretched position to a compressed position. The fabric is formed with a means for limiting the movement of the solid objects relative to one another a predetermined amount, such as an elastomeric material inherently stretchable to a predetermined limit. The fabric is twistable, bendable, and stretchable.

Abstract: A method of directing extruded synthetic fibers toward at least one surface of a mineral fiber insulation batt, and corresponding apparatus and resulting product. In certain embodiments, a row of extrusion heads is provided for directing extruded synthetic fibers (e.g. fibers including ethyl vinyl acetate or EVA) toward a surface(s) of the batt(s) to be impregnated with same. Optionally, extrusion heads may be provided all around the batts so as to impregnate substantially all surfaces thereof with the extruded synthetic fibers. As the fibers exit the heads, they are hit with pressurized heated air streams which cause them to go into an insipid spin which increases directional tensile strength of the resulting batt in all directions. In certain embodiments, every other batt of a plurality of batts passes over an elongated member which extends over top of the conveyor in order to more efficiently impregnate edge surfaces of the batts.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing reinforced twin-sheet thermoformed articles comprising the steps of heating first and second sheets of thermoplastic material; forming the sheets in molds; heating a reinforcing insert of thermoplastic material; placing the heated insert on the first sheet in its mold at the location to be reinforced; pressing the second sheet into contact with the heated first sheet and the heated insert to form the insert between the sheets so that a fusion of the thermoplastic sheets and the insert takes place to produce a reinforced section of the article having a desired shape and thickness. Alternative processes are disclosed wherein a heated quantity of thermoplastic liquid material is extruded or injected between the first and second sheets within the first and second molds either by inserting the liquid material before the molds are closed or by injecting it through one of the molds.

Abstract: Absorbent products and components for use in absorbent products are disclosed. These absorbent products comprise pressure-sensitive adhesive microfibers and thermoplastic polymer microfibers, that when incorporated into absorbent products provide good liquid transport properties, resiliency, and attachment systems; and further mask odors associated with bodily fluids.

Abstract: A heat insulating blanket with insulating media fastened at top and bottom of the blanket. The method for making the heat reflecting blanket comprises the steps of providing a first moisture-impervious outer layer having top and bottom edges, providing a second moisture-impervious outer layer having top and bottom edges, arranging at least one layer of insulating material between the first and second outer layers and in a confronting relationship therewith, folding the first and second outer layers with the insulating material therebetween into hems at the top and bottom edges, and securing the hems to form a heat insulating blanket with insulating media fastened at top and bottom. In another aspect of the invention, a heat insulating blanket with insulating media fastened at top and bottom is also described.

Abstract: A fibrous product is produced by providing a collection of fibrous material, and encapsulating the fibrous material by covering the fibrous material with a film to form an encapsulated blanket of the fibrous material. The encapsulated blanket is then needled to cause entanglement of the fibrous material, thereby producing a needled, encapsulated fibrous product.

Abstract: A pressure compensating padding device comprising a flexible envelope and a deformable composition within said envelope, wherein said composition deforms in response to continuously applied pressure; but tends to maintain its shape and position in the absence of applied pressure; said composition comprising a fluid formed from a mixture of an oil and a thickener, wherein said composition maintains its fluid characteristic.

Abstract: A method and a kit for cushioning and covering a pole is disclosed. First and second sheets of cushioning material are wrapped around a pole, with the second sheet of cushioning material being cut to fit the height of the pole. A first cover sheet is applied to the cushion sheet and is secured in place to cover a portion of the pole. A second cover sheet is applied to the cushion sheet and overlaps the first cover sheet to finish the pole, thereby providing a cushioned pole that is covered with an abrasion resistant, tough cover.

Abstract: An instrument panel top cover with a seamless break-away air bag door made as a unitary composite from multiple layers of plastics by extruding a parison with inner and outer layers of different recyclable plastics having different physical characteristics but which are from the same plastics family. The parison is injected and expanded with low pressure gas and forming dies with door scoring tools are closed thereover. The plastics will resultantly conform to the shaping surfaces of the dies to form the composite while the perimeter of the air bag door is scored. A quantity of the plastic material interior of the door score lines is removed after the top cover is removed from the dies so that a seamless or hidden door is provided that can readily break open at the peripheral scores to augment air bag operation when the air bag is triggered.

Abstract: An optically transparent article is prepared from an optically transparent first piece and an optically transparent second piece. A channel pattern is scribed into a surface of the first piece to a preselected depth. A metallic stripe pattern is deposited into the channel pattern, with the thickness of the metallic stripe pattern being less than the depth of the channel pattern. The second piece is placed over the first piece and sealed thereto at a peripheral boundary such that the second piece does not contact the metallic stripe pattern. A bus connection is optionally made to the metallic stripe, preferably from the periphery of either the first or second piece.

Abstract: An electronic circuit substrate is sealed with a sealing material made of thermoplastic resin having a thermal-expansion coefficient close to that of a ceramic substrate by a compound filler dispersedly mixed in the sealing material. The filler includes at least two of milled fiber, glass fiber, and flaked filler.

Abstract: The method is disclosed for producing a tamper respondent enclosure (10). A flexible tamper respondent laminate (32) is folded to define an inner enclosure (26) which is then potted within an outer enclosure in the form of a molding (28).

Abstract: A protective cover for a hand operated computer control device. The device includes a cover having a cavity shaped to receive a control device such that the control device is releasably held within the cavity. The cover further includes weakened sections creating a push button member oriented to be adjacent a button on the control device when the control device is positioned within the cover. The push button member is moveable into the cavity to engage and actuate a button on the control device when a user presses down on the push button member.

Abstract: A composite finishing cover for a component such as a vehicle instrument panel is provided by extruding a parison of inner and outer layers of different recyclable plastics having different characteristics but which are from the same family of plastics. The parison is injected with low pressure gas when forming dies are being closed thereover so that the plastics will fully conform to the forming surfaces of the die tooling cavity. The closing force of the dies cause the heat softened inner layers of the first plastics material to join at their interface to form a relatively thick core or substrate providing structural support for the relatively thin and flexible outer layer of the cover, also joined at their interface. The outer layer provides a finishing surface that exhibits a soft feel as when the human hand lightly contacts and moves across the surface thereof.

Abstract: A magnetic migration display panel including a dispersion liquid layer composed of a magnetic particle, a dispersion medium composed of an organic solvent, a thickening agent composed of fatty acid bis-amide with a hydroxyl group having a melting point of 120.degree. C. to 160.degree. C., and a coloring material as desired, on a substrate is provided.

Abstract: A continuous strip of generally rectangular body portion which is foam filled can be serpentinely wrapped around the handle or steering wheel of a tool or vehicle to isolate the transmission of high frequency vibrations from the user's hands. This will significantly reduce the incidence of occupational disabilities associated with the use of these tools and hand steered vehicles.

Abstract: A method and pellet for encapsulating lead frames. Prior to applying pressure to a pellet, a plastic foil is placed between the pellet and a plunger. The pellet has a body of encapsulating material (e.g. epoxy) and a plastic layer connected thereto. A device is described for manufacturing such a pellet.

Abstract: Multi-layer covering articles having a base layer adapted to yieldably conform to a surface to be covered and having properties appropriate for a particular application in which the article is to be used, and a thermoplastic surface layer bonded to a surface of the base layer and incorporating a reinforcing material to provide strength and tear resistance for the covering article. The reinforcing material permits the surface layer to function as the strength-providing member of the article, permitting the base layer to be designed solely in accordance with the requirements of a particular application without regard to its strength.

Abstract: A non-halogenated, tri-laminate fabric for automotive security shades or covers, comprising a layer of reinforcing fabric scrim juxtapositioned between at least two layers of a thermoplastic olefin film comprised of a rubber modified polyolefin compound, said layers being thermally bonded together to form a fire retardant, nontoxic tri-laminate fabric. The rubber modified polyolefin is a rubber modified polypropylene or polyethylene homopolymer and copolymer. The rubber is natural or synthetic. The preferred thermoplastic olefin film has characteristic melt peaks at temperatures ranging between about 61.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. and between about 105.degree. C. and 168.degree. C., with melt peaks forming preferably at about 86.degree. C. and 142.degree. C. Acceptable thermal lamination of the layers occurs at temperatures ranging between about 120.degree. C. and 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A table or cover plate comprises a core plate, e.g. of a wooden material, with an optionally coated top surface and an all-round edge protection formed by a plastics section, which covers the cut faces of the core plate and engages over its top and underside. The edge protection comprises two angle sections injection moulded as a closed profile, whereof an outer frame covers with a long leg the cut faces and projects over the underside of the core plate and with its other leg engages over the top coating, whereas the other, inner frame with its one leg engages on the inside of the long leg of the outer frame on its area projecting over the underside and with its other leg engages on the underside of the core plate and that the frames are interconnected at their engaging legs.

Abstract: The present invention is a multilayered composite comprisingan inner core layer of a crystalline polymer and a glass filler, andan outer skin layer of a crystalline polymer and a mineral filler wherein the outer skin layer surrounds the inner core layer.

Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel includes a blended wool media made up of fibers having at least two different average fiber diameters. The blended wool media includes small fibers which improve thermal performance of a vacuum insulation panel and large fibers which improve the mechanical strength of the insulating media and reduce the time required to produce a vacuum within the panel.

Abstract: The fire retarding fluid mat is formed of two layers of material sealed around the edges. At least one layer intended for exposure to burning materials is a fire layer of semiporous material which is covered on the outer surface by a semiporous coating. The second or container layer is composed of a semiporous or nonporous material. The two layers are seamed together at joints intermediate the edges to prevent a ballooning effect when the mat is filled with a fluid such as water. When burning material contacts the semiporous coating fluid is released by capillary action. Once the fire is extinguished the semiporous coating reseals to retain the fluid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing wood composition board, such as hard board, fabricated consolidating fibers or chips under heat and pressure to form an integral board material. More particularly, this invention relates to an improved method for applying a clear or pigmented prepress coating, also known as a prepress sealer, to the surface of a fibrous mat by converting the prepress sealer into foam prior to subjecting the mat to a temperature and pressure press treatment.

Abstract: The combined form and label construction has a label portion with a glue frame on the back side for securement to a shipping container. A form portion is secured to the label portion for processing through a laser printer or the like to receive information. In one embodiment, the form portion is removable from the label portion to permit the label portion to be secured along three lines of glue to a shipping carton to form a pocket therewith. The form portion is then folded and inserted into the pocket and the remainder of the label portion is then secured to the shipping carton to seal the pocket. In the embodiments, the form portion is folded under the label portion within the glue frame prior to securement of the label portion to a container. A tear strip in the label portion allows for opening of the pocket to permit removal of the form portion.

Abstract: An insulation system (10, 180) is placed in ceilings or walls of buildings which are typically exposed on one side thereof to relatively large temperature changes and on the other side to relatively small temperature changes. The insulation system (10, 180) includes a first inner layer of insulative material (18, 184) and a second outer layer of insulative material (19, 186), with an intermediate layer of phase change material (20, 182) sandwiched therebetween. The phase change material undergoes a change of phase between solid state and liquid state during the course of a typical day due to the outside temperature ranging higher and lower than the phase change temperature. When undergoing a change of phase, the phase change material maintains a constant phase change temperature, thereby moderating the temperature gradient across the inner layer of insulative material (18, 184).

Abstract: The compact disposable packing for kit that contains aiding means which are secured from any contamination comprises a back plate made of plastic material. The back plate is covered with a sheet that forms a reservoir which opens in a small duct comprising a breakage incipient area. The sheet is itself covered with a hood that delimits a housing for a member like a gauze and similar. The plate, the sheet and the hood are tightly assembled and sealed, and the breakage incipient area is arranged so that the small duct is broken in the housing upon bending the back plate for bringing a fluid contained in the reservoir to impregnate the member.

Abstract: A laminated structural material includes at least one load-bearing layer manufactured from cellulose-composite material and a protective covering layer connected thereto on at least one side. The covering layer includes a plastic foil laminated to a metal foil such as aluminum foil.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article of manufacture which minimizes odor caused by bodily fluids, i.e. perspiration, comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet; an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; and optionally, a means for supporting the article in an appropriate position to perform its absorbency and odor control function; wherein the topsheet comprises an apertured plastic film containing an effective amount of zeolite impregnated with a heavy metal ion; The articles of the present invention provide an increase in the topsheet surface area available for contact with external body fluids such as perspiration, places the antibacterial active in the closest proximity to the skin of the wearer, the active reducing the perspiration malodor by minimizing its formation.