Abstract: A thermal-transfer container sleeve system and method for warming, cooling, or maintaining the temperature of a fluid inside a thermally-conductive container. The thermal-transfer container sleeve is portable, is non-electric and non-fuel-burning, and is not itself a fluid container, which might not be allowed in some places or circumstances. The thermal-transfer container sleeve is easily pre-heated or pre-cooled with standard kitchen equipment. The thermal-transfer container sleeve provides high-thermal-capacitance units attached to the inside of an insulation sleeve in a way that maximizes thermal contact with the thermally-conductive container, but provides additional surface area when not mounted upon a thermally-conductive container to increase the efficiency of pre-heating or pre-cooling.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite panel for sound absorption that may absorb and block noise. The composite panel may include: a first perforated panel comprising first embosses and first perforation groups formed in a predetermined pattern, wherein the first embosses are formed by forming a plurality of cells and the first perforation groups are formed by collecting a plurality of first perforated holes; an embossed panel comprising second embosses formed by forming the plurality of cells and coupled to the first perforated panel wherein the embossed panel is laminated with the first perforated panel; and a sound absorbing and insulating material inserted between the first perforated panel and the embossed panel.

Abstract: A thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer is provided. The thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer contains repeating units, each of which has at least one thermosetting functional group in the side chain and is represented by Formula 1: where repeating units include X1, A1, and Y1 subunits, sidechain units include linking unit L and thermosetting functional group Z, and n is an integer from 1 to 4. The thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer has a low coefficient of thermal expansion and high or no glass transition temperature, stiffness, processability, heat resistance and mechanical properties. The thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer is highly soluble, wettable and dimensionally stable and is suitable for use in films, prepregs and printed circuit boards. Further provided are a thermosetting resin composition including the thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer and a printed circuit board using the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum heat insulating material. Also disclosed is a heat insulating box using the vacuum heat insulating material. The vacuum heat insulating material includes a core member and envelope members having gas-barrier properties and including heat-seal layers. The envelope members are opposed to each other in such a manner that the core member is disposed between the heat-seal layers. The envelope members are entirely heated to a temperature at which the heat-seal layers are melted, and the heat-seal layers are heat sealed to each other by applying uniform pressure to the entire envelope members from outside to inside the envelope members.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition, in particular a dispersion, which contains nanofiber material in at least one organic matrix component, said nanofiber material being pre-treated in at least one method step for adjusting the physical properties of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention describes a fire resistant building material composition, useful for example as a fire door core and to a method of making this composition where the building material of the present invention is prepared from an aqueous slurry of calcined gypsum, paper fibers, a water insoluble organic binder, fiber reinforcement and a set retarder.

Abstract: A composite structure includes a resin and a plurality of titanium dioxide fibers provided in the resin.

Abstract: An insulation product is provided comprising a sheet of randomly oriented fibers bonded by a binder. The sheet has first and second major surfaces and a pair of side portions. A facing layer is bonded to at least one of the major surfaces. A region of the sheet proximate to the facing layer is more puncture resistant than a remainder of the sheet.

Abstract: A new type of composite with wooden quality, which contains a plastic inner layer and an outer envelope is described. The plastic inner layer is crosslinked with the outer envelope, the latter of which is made up from a plastic material containing a 5-20 wt. % of wood flour.

Abstract: A sandwich structure (2) comprising a core (20) and two facings (21, 22) between which the core is placed, the core (20) being formed from a mineral-fiber-based product (1) obtained by a process involving internal centrifugation combined with attenuation by a high-temperature gas stream, characterized in that the mineral fibers are crimped.

Abstract: A method of improving shock and vibration isolation of a CGA integrated package which utilizes solder column grid arrays and that includes a substrate and a package lid, includes providing a support frame attached at an attachment point to the substrate or the package lid and at a second attachment point to the circuit board. Isolation material is provided at the attachment point of the support frame to the substrate or package lid, or at the second attachment point of the support frame to the circuit board.

Abstract: An aircraft fuselage shell is fabricated of a double-walled composite structural component, including a core element bonded and sandwiched between an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The inner cover layer forms the main load bearing fuselage inner skin, and the outer cover layer forms the fuselage outer skin which carries a smaller proportion of the loads. The core element may consist of fiber-reinforced composite material while the cover layers may consist of an aluminum alloy, another metal, or fiber-reinforced composite material. The core element is air permeable and has air flow channels extending longitudinally therethrough in at least one direction. The cover layers do not seal or enclose the core element, so the core element is ventilatable. A ventilating airflow carries moisture as water vapor out of the core element, and then the moisture is condensed and removed by a moisture management unit.

Abstract: An improved heat shield provides for reduced noise transmission of vehicular engine components is disclosed. The heat shield has three layers; a first sheet layer, a center insulation layer, and a second sheet layer. The insulation layer is positioned between the first and second sheet layers. The first sheet layer is defined by a variable shaped periphery that is folded over the periphery of the second sheet layer to form a hem having a variable length around the heat shield. The variable length serves to reduce uneven strain in the hem area experienced during crush forming the heat shield into the final shape. Further, the variable length of the hem also serves to alter the resonate frequency of the heat shield in specific areas to reduce vibration and improve acoustical properties.

Abstract: Thermal insulation systems and with methods of their production. The thermal insulation systems incorporate at least one reflection layer and at least one spacer layer in an alternating pattern. Each spacer layer includes a fill layer and a carrier layer. The fill layer may be separate from the carrier layer, or it may be a part of the carrier layer, i.e., mechanically injected into the carrier layer or chemically formed in the carrier layer. Fill layers contain a powder having a high surface area and low bulk density. Movement of powder within a fill layer is restricted by electrostatic effects with the reflection layer combined with the presence of a carrier layer, or by containing the powder in the carrier layer. The powder in the spacer layer may be compressed from its bulk density. The thermal insulation systems may further contain an outer casing. Thermal insulation systems may further include strips and seams to form a matrix of sections.

Abstract: A heat shield suitable for motor vehicles and a method for manufacturing the heat shield is provided. The heat shield is intended to protect temperature-sensitive assemblies, components and connection lines from the direct impact of heat radiation and, possibly, acts as insulation. Moreover, the heat shield may also provide advantageous soundproofing properties. The heat shield is comprised of first and second plates that are at least partially deformable and an insulating material positioned between said plates. Preferably, at least a portion of said insulating material is in the form of compacted powder or flakes.

Abstract: A fibrous core material is disposed between and bonded to metal skins to form a structural laminate having comparable strength to steel sheets of greater weight.

Abstract: The invention relates, on the one hand, to a prismatic, especially panel-formed thermal insulation element which is enveloped in a gas-tight foil and evacuated, whereby a stable core pre-formed from a porous material is completely enveloped in a single cut sheet of the gas-tight foil; as well as a manufacturing process for same comprising the following steps: a) Manufacture of a prismatic core corresponding to the desired form of the thermal insulation element from a porous material; b) Enveloping of the principal faces of this core with a single sheet of the gas-tight foil; c) At least partial welding together of the foil which is drawn tight around the core along the face of the core; d) Folding-in of the welded seam area of the foil against the face of the core; e) Stress-free folding-together of the areas of the cut sheet of gas-tight foil projecting beyond the core, covering and in flat contact with the end surface(s) of the core; f) Welding together of the folded-together areas of foil on at least on

Abstract: A sandwich material comprising two metal plates affixed to and separated by a fibrous core, is characterised in that the core comprises a three-dimensional porous network comprising metal fibres, wherein substantially all of the fibres are inclined at an acute angle to the plates. The sandwich material is lightweight, thin and handles like a monolithic sheet. It displays high beam stiffness and is easy to weld. It as therefore particularly useful in the manufacture of aircraft and vehicle parts.

Abstract: There is provided a vibration damping structure having an inner metal skin and an outer metal skin and a damping layer secured between the metal skins, with each of said metal skins having a cut therein. The damping layer is a viscoelastic material which is capable of adhering to the metal skins. The cuts are circular, encompassing and isolating an area wherein the vibration damping structure is connected to another body. The cuts extend through the inner metal skin and the outer metal skin to the damping layer.

Abstract: A heat conductivity from a heating body to a user's skin is improved to provide satisfactorily warm feeling to the skin of the user. A laminated heating body has a heating body and a cover sheet covering the heating body. The cover sheet defines at least one low temperature portion formed from a material having low heat conductivity and at least one high temperature portion formed from a material having high heat conductivity. The at least one low temperature portion and the at least one high temperature portion are formed separately on a surface of the cover sheet contacting with a user's skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a fibrous web. The fibrous web includes a microencapsulated material, such as a microencapsulated phase change material, adhered to the web. Preferably, the web is prepared in a melt-blowing or spun-bonding process. In the melt-blowing process, cooling water containing the microcapsules is used to cool melt blown fibers prior to collection on a collector. In the spun-bonding process, microcapsules are applied in liquid suspension or in dry form to a heated web, for instance, after the web has been calendared. The fibrous webs thus prepared have numerous uses, and are particularly suited to the manufacture of clothing.

Abstract: The present invention is an insulating composite comprising (a) a first thermally reflective layer having a reflective surface and an opposite surface, (b) a second thermally reflective layer having a reflective surface and an opposite surface, and (c) a porous metal oxide film having a thickness of 20 &mgr;m or less that is positioned between the first and second thermally reflective layers such that there is substantially no direct physical contact (thermal bridging) between the first and second thermally reflective layers. The present invention further includes an insulating element in which the insulating composite is disposed within an air-impermeable container.

Abstract: A panel of composite material, in particular with a thermosetting or thermoplastic matrix, with edges and/or external surface protected from shocks and erosion, for any streamlining element for housings or nacelles of aeronautical motors, comprises, over all or a portion of its edges, a cladding which forms a border overlapping the two opposite surfaces of the panel. The border comprises a metallic cloth connected to the structure of the panel by an adhesive agent, diffused through the cloth. The panel is particularly applicable to aircraft.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating polar substrates. This invention particularly relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating metal foils, wherein the composition comprises an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer having a low acid content.

Abstract: Lightning protection utilizing lightweight electrically conductive coatings with a conductance of approximately 220 to 350 mhos per square co-cured or secondarily bonded to the outer surface of thin skin composite structure. Selection of either 2 to 3 ounces per square yard or aluminum mesh of 1 to 1.5 ounces per square yard, depending on corrosion compatibility, satisfy the conductance requirement and has shown superior lightning protection over heavier weight conductive coatings.

Abstract: A composite molding is formed by welding and joining a foam to a substrate made of a synthetic resin, the foam including a hard skin layer and a foamed layer formed by foaming a foamable synthetic resin in an unhardened state within the skin layer as the pressure of a cavity is decreased, wherein the skin layer includes a cover covering the foamed layer and a collar projecting outward from the edge of the cover on the substrate side while being directly welded and joined to the surface of the substrate. Therefore, the edge of the skin layer on the substrate side can be adequately hardened, thereby enabling adequate formation of the foamed layer and adequate welding between the foam and the substrate.

Abstract: A thermal insulation panel exhibits little or no warping due to temperature differences between different portions of the panel. The panel comprises insulation material and an envelope for encapsulating the insulation material. The envelope comprises a base member and a cover member. The cover member is supported by the base member in a floating and sealing engagement with the base member. The cover member can slide relative to the base member to compensate for differential thermal expansion effects on the respective base member and cover member. In an alternative embodiment the cover member is adapted to be exposed to a temperature significantly below the temperature to which the base member is exposed. The cover member is formed of a metal having a low coefficient of thermal expansion to compensate for differential thermal expansion effects in the respective base member and cover member. The cover member and the base member are joined to provide the envelope with a hermetic seal.

Abstract: The insulating cover comprises a gas and water impermeable first foil (13) which defines a first circumferential outer rim, a gas and water impermeable second foil (26) substantially coextensive with said first foil (13) and defining a second circumferential outer rim. The first (13) and second foil (26) are joined together at the first and second outer circumferential rims of the first (13) and second outer circumferential rims of the first (13) and second foils (26), to define an enclosure between the first (13) and second (26) foils. A body of insulating material (24) is inserted in the enclosure. A plurality of supporting tubular elements (20) in co-planar relationship with said first (13) and second foil (26) provide a stiffness of the insulating cover (15) in axial direction of the plurality of supporting tubular elements (20) and flexibility of the insulating cover (15) in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction.

Abstract: An improved high-density glass wool rigid panel for use in the construction of air distribution ducting in air conditioning and heating installations of the sort made of a box-shaped high-density glass wool body with optional glass fiber reinforcing mesh is disclosed. The rigid panel is formed with a step on opposite sides, covered with aluminum strips on the larger surfaces, wherein there is an overlap of said aluminum strips on step running right around its smaller side.

Abstract: Lightning protection utilizing lightweight electrically conductive coatings with a conductance of approximately 220 to 350 mhos per square co-cured or secondarily bonded to the outer surface of thin skin composite structure. Selection of either 2 to 3 ounces per square yard or aluminum mesh of 1 to 1.5 ounces per square yard, depending on corrosion compatibility, satisfy the conductance requirement and has shown superior lightning protection over heavier weight conductive coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a heat shield and to a heat shield manufactured with this method. Heat shields of this type are particularly used in the field of the automobile industry. According to the method according to the invention, an insulating material, performed in a suitable contour and consisting of graphite, for example vermiculite, without binding agent, is inserted as an insulating plate (4) between two flat materials (2, 3), consisting of sheet metal, for example. The flat materials (2, 3) are then connected to one another at their edges in a positive or non-positive manner. The insulating material is here compressed, before or after being deposited on the flat material, to form a coherent insulating plate.

Abstract: A method for making and a thermal, acoustical and/or vibrational shield (1) which has an upper metal foil (2), a lower metal foil (3), and a thermal, acoustical and/or vibrational abatement insulation (4) disposed between the upper foil (2) and the lower foil (3). An upper periphery (5) of the upper foil (2) and a lower periphery (6) of the lower foil (3) are in vertical juxtaposition and totally enclose the insulation. At least one punched section (7) seals the upper periphery (5) to the lower periphery (6). The punched section (7) has a portion of the upper periphery (5) in an upper S-shaped configuration at each side of punched section (7) with upper laterally-extending walls (31), a portion of the lower periphery (6) in a lower S-shaped configuration at each side of punched section (7) with lower laterally-extending walls (33), and a horizontal upper wall (33) and a horizontal lower wall (34) extending, respectively, from the upper S-shaped configurations and the lower S-shaped configurations.

Abstract: A lightweight, partially evacuated load-supporting insulation panel comprising an outer gas-impermeable envelope and an inner gas-permeable envelope. The inner envelope is filled with a mixture of coarse gas-permeable granules and fine gas permeable particles, void spaces formed within and between said granules and particles containing a gas of low thermal conductivity. An intermediate gas impermeable envelope may also be used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vibration damped laminate articles having improved force (torque and/or pressure and/or stress) retention and decreased or eliminated spring back. An area defining a through hole and/or the periphery of the article is welded. Methods of making the articles and fastening assemblies including the articles are provided.

Abstract: A fibrous core material is disposed between and bonded to metal skins to form a structural laminate having comparable strength to steel sheets of greater weight.

Abstract: The invention concerns a conditioning arrangement for a product such as a food product equipped with a theft-proof marking device characterized by the fact that the theft-proof marking device is incorporated into the structure of the conditioning material during the manufacturing of said material. The invention also concerns a product contained in such conditioning as well as a process for theft-proof marking of a product in which a theft-proof marking device is incorporated into the product conditioning material during the manufacturing of that material. This applies more particularly to the theft-proof marking of products intended for distribution trade and for the manufacturing of conditioning materials.

Abstract: A loading dock bumper comprising:(a) a first rigid part for fastening to said dock(b) a second rigid part engaged with said first rigid part by at least one connecting device, said second rigid part being moveable with respect to said first rigid part between a first and a second position, and said first and said second rigid parts when engaged defining a substantially enclosed hollow therebetween; and(c) a compressible resilient material dispersed between said first and second rigid parts within the hollow therebetween,wherein said second part is moveable with respect to the first part between the first position wherein the resilient material is not compressed and the second position wherein said resilient material is compressed, wherein any load applied to said bumper moves the second part towards the second position and compresses the resilient material to provide dampening of the load applied.

Abstract: An insulation blanket including an inner core air cell made of metal and having a first side for receiving a first composite and a second side for receiving a second composite. The first composite having a first inner layer formed of a metal foil sheet, a first middle layer formed of ceramic based sheets, and a first outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiber glass sheet; and the second composite having a second inner layer formed of a metal foil sheet, a second middle layer formed of ceramic based sheets, and a second outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiber glass sheet.

Abstract: Lightning protection utilizing lightweight electrically conductive coatings with a conductance of approximately 220 to 350 mhos per square co-cured or secondarily bonded to the outer surface of thin skin composite structure. Selection of either 2 to 3 ounces per square yard or aluminum mesh of 1 to 1.5 ounces per square yard, depending on corrosion compatibility, satisfy the conductance requirement and has shown superior lightning protection over heavier weight conductive coatings.

Abstract: A charge card is described which is made from a rubber or plastic laminate with precious metal forming the upper surface and preferably lower surface. The precious metal layers are adhered to the rubber material by means of a suitable adhesive formulation or the plastic materially a latex adhesive. The laminated card has uniquely flexible properties which render it suitable as a credit card.

Abstract: The present invention provides circuit articles which are damped and stiffened relative to resonant vibrations and shock. At least one vibration damping and stiffening member comprising a constraining member comprising a base having at least one projection and a layer(s) of vibration damping material is attached to the circuit article. These member(s) act to stiffen the circuit article and also add significant damping to the circuit article while potentially taking up only a relatively small circuit article surface area.

Abstract: The sealed shielding unit comprises a unit made of multiple layers. The layers include a top surface and a bottom surface of a material such as metal, plastic or composite or the like and a middle portion of air or insulation product. The top and bottom layer and insulation are cut into designated shapes and then positioned into the predetermined positions and then pressed into a pan shape with edges having a small upper horizontal end portion. The upper horizontal end portion is folded over and then the edges are bent inward and flattened into a moisture sealed unit.

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 lightweight multilayer heat reflective concrete cure blanket having a moisture-impervious top outer layer, a moisture impervious bottom outer layer, and the top and bottom layers sealingly connected to each other at the boundaries of the layers to form a moisture impervious chamber between the first and second layers. The chamber includes at least one insulative layer therein, and a heat reflective material is applied to an outer surface of the bottom layer to reflect heat emanating from the concrete when the blanket is placed over the concrete. A protective heat permeable layer is applied over the heat reflective material to protect the heat reflective material from chemicals and dirt in the concrete. In a further embodiment, a second heat reflective material is applied to an inner surface of the upper layer to reflect additional heat which radiates from the concrete through the insulative layer and back towards the concrete.

Abstract: A cold finger for an energy dispersive x-ray analyzer is surrounded by an insulating material which includes two layers of aluminum coated polyester and a layer of plastic netting sandwiched between the two layers of aluminum coated polyester. The material is flexible and hugs the cold finger and reduces thermal loss.

Abstract: A vacuum packaged insulating structure designed to insulate containers, pipes, and ducts. One type of insulator comprises a vacuum sealed metal foil composite plastic flexible wrap which encloses a double-walled structural frame. The flexible wrap takes the shape of the structural frame and seals the vacuum space created between the walls of the frame. The vacuum space created in the insulator surrounds the cavity to be insulated. In another type of insulator, the vacuum sealed flexible wrap encloses a compressed body of particulate insulating material shaped and formed to surround a duct shaped cavity. The evacuated insulating material prevents the flex wrap from collapsing unto itself and surrounds the cavity to be insulated providing a continuous vacuum form of insulation through the evacuated interstices among the particles of the particulate insulating material.

Abstract: The disclosure is a composite material having at least one layer of fiber web and aerogel particles, wherein the fiber web comprises at least one bicomponent fiber material, the bicomponent fiber material having lower and higher melting regions and the fibers of the web being bonded not only to the aerogel particles but also to each other by the lower melting regions of the fiber material, a process for its production and its use.

Abstract: An insulating plate element includes a heat insulating core layer (1) open to diffusion and which is coated on both sides with a diffusion-proof outer layer (4,5), the core layer (1) being divided into cells by means of diffusion-proof separating layers (3) that extend perpendicular to the diffusion-proof outer layers (4,5) and are connected thereto in a diffusion-proof manner.

Abstract: A deep ribbed sandwich panel having at least one shaped metal sheet with ribs, and a layer of insulating material consisting of mineral wool fibers, wherein the ribs are filled with at least one mineral fiber strip having a shape complementary to that of the shaped edge of the ribs.

Abstract: Improved process for evacuating the thermally insulating jacket of a dewar having an inner wall and an outer wall, with the inner space between said walls completely or partially filled with an insulating material, containing also a moisture sorbing material and a getter material, in which said moisture sorbing material is a chemical drying agent.