Abstract: There is provided a fuser member having as its outermost layer, a substantially homogeneous composite comprising:a) a continuous phase of a fluorocarbon elastomer selected from vinylidene fluoride based fluoroelastomers containing hexafluoropropylene and terpolymers of vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene; andb) a discontinuous phase of a flourinated resin having a molecular weight between about 4,000 and 25,000.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) having a reduced volatile fraction content are provided by a process which comprises extracting a cured PSA with a fluid in or near its supercritical state. The process provides PSAs and articles containing PSAs which meet the volatility requirements of ASTM E-595. A silicone PSA transfer film having utility in outer space is obtained.

Abstract: The perceived softness of embossed tissue can be increased greatly while avoiding nesting when a particular pattern is embossed into the tissue. This pattern combines relatively shallow stitchlike bosses with deeper more sharply defined signature bosses. The stitchlike bosses can be rounded and arranged in wavy flowing intersecting lines. The signature bosses can be arranged in regions framed by the intersecting wavy flowing lines.

Abstract: A fuser member useful for heat-fixing an electrographic toner to a substrate. The fuser member has a core and a layer overlying the core. That layer includes a cured fluorocarbon random copolymer having subunits with the general structures: ##STR1## where x is from 30 to 90 mole percent, y is from 10 to 70 mole percent, and z is from 0 to 34 mole percent. The layer incorporates particulate filler. The filler includes aluminum oxide and a material selected from the group consisting of alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydroxides, and combinations thereof. The filler has a total concentration in the layer of from about 25 to 50 percent of the total volume of the layer. The aluminum oxide has a concentration of from 20 to 40 percent of the total volume of the layer.

Abstract: A splice means having a support means comprising a polymeric film having a major surface; and (b) a fiber reinforcement means comprising a plurality of monofilaments where the monofilaments have longitudinal axes extending in a parallel direction, one to another, across the major surface, and the monofilaments are bonded to the major surface of the support means by a fiber adhesive, where the fiber adhesive is a moisture-cured polyurethane adhesive. The invention also relates to methods and products thereof for using the splice means to form spliced flexible abrasive articles, including endless belt forms.

Abstract: A label stock includes a thermal transfer facestock and a thermal transfer ribbon that are laminated together. The face stock has a front face for receiving thermal transfer ink and a back face covered by an adhesive. The ribbon has a front face covered by thermal transfer ink and a back face covered by a release. The facestock and ribbon are laminated and wound together into a roll so that the ribbon also functions as a conventional release liner.

Abstract: A developing machine and a developer carrier therefor, for visualizing an electrostatic latent image formed on an electrostatic latent image carrier by adhesion of a developer which is carried while adhering on the surface of the developer carrier and given electric charge by triboelectricity. The developer carrier has a resin surface layer containing a charge-imparting agent selected from the group consisting of an iron complex, a basic amino acid, a polyamide fine powder, and a stearic acid salt.

Abstract: A process for the application of a releasable adhesive layer to the floor abutting surface of a ceremonial roll that can be easily unrolled and used to cover a walkway to provide a ceremonial cover therefor is described. This process employs elevated pressures and temperatures within a given time frame to laminated this adhesive layer to the floor abutting surface of the roll. This adhesive is then pressed onto the floor of the walkway itself before the roll is rolled down the aisle or walkway to be used. The adhesive will hold to the floor during the unrolling but can easily be removed by pulling up at an angle of greater than 30.degree. from the floor without being removed from the floor abutting surface of the roll. The adhesive will resist from 10 to 300 pounds of pull at angles less than this 30.degree.. The ceremonial roll may be made from a host of materials but a non-woven, fabric like materials made from long, natural and synthetic fibers are preferred.

Abstract: A strip of general admission tickets having a transferrable "body tattoo" on each ticket for transfer to the skin for purposes of identifying a person as having paid for admission. The ticket strip is divided into separable individual tickets by widthwise rows of perforations. Each ticket in the strip includes a substrate and ink indicia coated onto said substrate, which indicia are transferrable to the skin of the party paying admission by wetting with a transfer solution and pressing the ink indicia against the skin.

Abstract: An optical effect material used for making shredded, flaked, die-cut and sheets of decorative materials. The optical effect material comprises an iridescent sheet and a light transmitting material connected together. Methods for using an optical effect material.

Abstract: An insulator element (10), especially destined for noise insulation in vehicles, comprises an adhesive layer which is covered by a removable protective element (12). To facilitate removal of the protective element by peeling, the outer contour of the protective element (12) projects beyond the outer contour (11) of the insulator element (10). In forming a peeling tongue (13), first a protective element layer is removed from an adhesive layer of the starting material and swung into an upright position or bent back. During the subsequent cutting or punching process to produce the insulator element (10), the area of the protective element layer which was folded back is affected in part only, thus providing the peeling tongue (13). Thereafter the hinged peeling tongue (13) is bent so as to project beyond the outer contour (11) of the insulator element (10) thus offering a big enough gripping area to peel off the protective element (12).

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive closure system for a disposable diaper, or the like, in which a pressure-sensitive adhesive fastening tab releasably attaches to a non-blocking thin diaper backsheet which has been treated to raise the surface energy and pattern printed, preferably in a polar solvent, in a discrete area with a release material. The release material prevents the backsheet from blocking in roll form and allows the pressure-sensitive adhesive fastening tab to be removed from the backsheet without destruction of the backsheet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ribbon assembly having a decorative ribbon formed on a support member wherein an elastic member having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition extends between a piece of material and the support member for substantially automatically forming the decorative ribbon.

Abstract: A laminate comprises a first substrate including a first layer of a blend of a polyolefin and an antifogging agent, and a bonding layer of polyolefin, preferably an ethylene unsaturated ester copolymer or low density polyethylene; a second substrate bonded to the bonding layer of the first substrate and comprising polyester or nylon; and a conventional adhesive between the first and second substrates; the bonding layer pre-treated by corona discharge before wind-up, and again treated by corona discharge before lamination. The laminates of the present invention exhibit much improved bond strength compared with conventional laminates.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly adapted to be mounted on a backboard that may be supported on an easel or other support structure. The dispensing assembly includes a cylindrical core; a length of sheet material in a roll coaxially around the core; and a molded plastic enclosure including an elongate front portion defining an elongate chamber having an open side, and a rear portion adapted to be mounted on a backboard. The front and rear portions include journal surface portions at their ends that journal projecting end portions of the core with the roll in the chamber, which journal surface portions are separated when the front and rear portions of the closure are separated. Edges of the portions are spaced to define an elongate opening through which lengths of sheet material can be pulled from the roll, and the sheet can be cut against a sharp edge at the opening on the front portion of the enclosure.

Abstract: A PVC building trim and a method of applying the trim to a surface by bending the PVC trim to conform to the contour of the surface. The PVC is a high impact exterior PVC which can be bent to form permanent creases at a job site insitu without cracking the PVC. In one embodiment the PVC is fastened to the surface and a PVC molding is attached to the PVC trim to cover any fasteners which may be used. The PVC trim can be provided in a coil.

Abstract: An improved absorbent mat for absorbing oil and other liquid drippings beneath a motor vehicle, comprising a first bottom impervious flexible layer to be placed upon a support surface beneath the motor vehicle. A second intermediate absorbent flexible layer is disposed upon the first bottom impervious layer. A third top permeable flexible layer is disposed upon the second intermediate absorbent layer.

Abstract: A cleaning tool which uses a disposable adhesive sheet, where the adhesive sheet which is the surface layer of an adhering roller may be peeled and torn in a simple and easy manner without causing the user annoyance or discomfort. The cleaning tool has an adhering roller with an adhesive sheet wound in layers thereon and supported rotatably about an axis. The adhesive sheet forming the surface layer of the adhering roller is peelable from the portion of the adhesive sheet forming the layer thereunder and torn at least in the direction of the width thereof. A stopper means for stopping rotation of the adhering roller is provided.

Abstract: A foam article comprising a plurality of parallel foam strips, the foam strips being integral with and secured to adjacent strips by spaced short lengths, the spacing between successive securing lengths ranging from about 80 to 260 mm. The strips are in the form of a roll, the length of the securing lengths is from about 1 to 5 mm and the width of the strips is from about 6 to 25 mm. Advantageously the strips are elliptical in cross-section, formed of polyurethane and carry a light application of adhesive of one layer of the roll to the next.

Abstract: A plastic sheet, preferably of plasticized partial polyvinyl butyral, for a laminated safety glazing, having means dispersed on its surface, preferably comprising a multiplicity of spaced projections, capable of resisting adhesion to a rigid panel, such as glass, of such a glazing when the sheet is laminated to the panel, the area of the sheet surface without such dispersed means having high affinity for adhesion. The projections physically block adhesion of a dispersed area of the sheet to the panel in that the means on the sheet surface have no or weak interfacial adhesion. The multiplicity of space projections also have low or no affinity for adhesion when in blocking contact with each other or with another plasticized partial polyvinyl butyral surface and thereby increase blocking resistance.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and systems for manufacturing articles, particularly containers and packaging materials, having a highly inorganically filled matrix. Suitable inorganically filled mixtures are prepared by mixing together an organic polymer binder, water, one or more aggregate materials, fibers, and optional admixtures in the correct proportions in order to form an article which has the desired performance criteria. The inorganically filled mixtures are molded to fashion a portion of the mixture into a form stable shape for the desired article. Once the article has obtained form stability, the article is removed from the mold and allowed to harden to gain strength. The articles may have properties substantially similar to articles presently made from traditional materials like paper, paperboard, polystyrene, plastic, or metal. They have especial utility in the mass production of containers, particularly food and beverage containers.

Abstract: A paper cushioning mat for packaging and a method of producing the paper cushioning mat. The paper cushioning mat comprises two paper substrates and multiple paper cushioning pieces distributed between the substrates and adhered thereto. The paper cushioning pieces are made by cutting a coil prepared by rolling a single faced corrugated fiberboard and fixing with an adhesive crosswise to round slices of a certain thickness. Angle of cutting the coil may be inclined to the angle rectangular to the axis of the coil. The paper cushioning mat is used for packaging articles by, for example, laying the mat between the container walls and the article or by filling spaces. The mat can be reused, and easily disposed.

Abstract: An expanded cushioning material for packing or packaging is in the form of a filled cylinder. The cylinder is formed from a spiral of an essentially flexible, extended sheet material. The flexible material, in its unexpanded form, has a plurality of spaced parallel rows of individual slits extending transversely from one end of the sheet material to the opposing end of the sheet material. Each of the rows have interval spaces between consecutive slits. The slits in each row are positioned adjacent the interval space between consecutive slits in the adjacent parallel row of slits. The sheet is expanded by extending the sheet in the direction normal to the parallel to the rows of slits to form an array of openings, generally similar in shape and size. The cells include inclined land areas and legs. The land areas of adjacent spiral layers are nested and interlocked and fill the interior of the cylinder.

Abstract: A disposable, general purpose, protective, prophylactic barrier to aid in preventing cross-contamination from one operation to another. This prophylactic barrier, a visually transparent or translucent, flexible, pliable, planar, rectangular, thin-film, plastic sheet (20), provided with a coating of a low-tack pressure sensitive adhesive over a select adhesive area (22), of its object contacting backside (24), may be bulk packaged for distribution in either a pad (36), or a perforated supply roll (42) format. The sheet (20) may further be printed upon with line indicia, as a guide in identifying work areas essential to the handling and conveying of the sheet (20), with the use of but one hand (52), and also be printed with alphanumeric indicia to delineate instructions for use, advertising, trademarks, and tradenames.

Abstract: Toner fusing rolls having an oil barrier layer composed of a substrate coated with a fluorocarbon-silicone polymeric composition which is obtained by concurrently curing a fluorocarbon copolymer, a nucleophilic fluorocarbon-curing agent and a heat-curable polyfunctional poly(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)phenylsiloxane polymer.

Abstract: A charge roll for electrophotography wherein surface of the roll is formed from a resin layer containing BaSO.sub.4 particles coated with SnO.sub.2-x (wherein 0.ltoreq.X.ltoreq.1) is disclosed. The charge roll may comprise a roll shaft, an electroconductive elastic layer and the surface resin layer. The charge roll may further comprise an intermediate layer formed between the electroconductive elastic layer and the surface resin layer.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminated polyester film comprising a first polyester surface layer having (a1) a central line average roughness R.sub.aA of 1 to 7.9 nm, (b1) a 10-points average roughness R.sub.ZA of 15 to 400 nm and (c1) an R.sub.ZA /R.sub.aA ratio of 11-51, and a second polyester surface layer having (a2) a central line average roughness R.sub.aB which is greater than R.sub.aA and is 5 to 40 nm, (b2) a 10-points average roughness R.sub.ZB of 75 to 600 nm and (c2) an R.sub.ZB /R.sub.aB ratio of 20 or less, and satisfying the relationship between the first polyester surface layer and the second polyester surface layer, which is represented by the following expressions,R.sub.aA .times.R.sub.aB <50 (1)R.sub.ZA .times.R.sub.ZB =130 to 3,000 (2).This biaxially oriented laminated polyester film is excellent in lubricity, high-speed take-up properties, processability and electromagnetic characteristics when used for a magnetic film, and is particularly useful as a base film for a magnetic recording medium.

Abstract: Roofing components and method for roofs includes a flexible base and one or more ranks of integrally formed thin blades, vanes or fins extending outwardly from the base. The blades, fins or vanes are spaced substantially parallel to each other and overlap to shadow lower elements and to provide air circulation and between blades, which are designed to sluff-off heat and impede thermal energy being transmitted to the roof. The blades, fins or vanes are flexible and resilient so as to absorb the impact of falling material (limbs, etc.). One edge portion of the base is free of blades to provide an overlapped area for installation on a pitched roof. Various overlapping and interlocking arrangements are disclosed for sealing purposes.

Abstract: A cylindrical composite paperboard cushion core for winding a sheet material therearound without forming undesirable stepwise marks thereon, comprises a cylindrical paperboard substrate and a cushion layer formed on the cylindrical paperboard substrate from an expanded paper sheet having a density of 0.1 to 0.4 g/cm.sup.3, the expanded paper sheet being formed by forming an unexpended paper sheet containing therein a plurality of expansible microcapsules each having a volatile liquid core contained in a thermoplastic resin shell and capable of starting an expansion at a temperature of 80.degree. C. to 200.degree. C., and heating the unexpanded paper sheet at the expansion-starting temperature of the microcapsules or higher, to cause the paper sheet to be expanded.

Abstract: An insulation assembly of the invention includes a central roll of compressed, rolled insulation material and six peripheral rolls of compressed, rolled insulation material surrounding the central roll, all of the rolls having longitudinal axes in parallel, each of the rolls being individually restrained, and the entire assembly being enclosed in a wrapper.

Abstract: A label assembly comprising a carrier of flexible sheet material, and a series of labels on the carrier. Each label has a first major region for adhesive securement to a label-receiving surface, and a second major region adjacent to the first major region. Adhesive on the rear face of each label covers substantially the entire rear face of the label, including the first and second major regions. Die cuts in the carrier form a plurality of separate but closely spaced cover pieces substantially covering the rear face of one of the first and second major regions of each label. These cover pieces remain on the label when the label is peeled off the carrier, so that the rear face of the one region is rendered substantially non-adhering by the cover pieces and the rear face of the other region is adapted for adhesive securement to the label-receiving surface.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for manufacturing sheets having a highly inorganically filled matrix. Suitable inorganically filled mixtures are prepared by mixing together an organic polymer binder, water, one or more inorganic aggregate materials, fibers, and optional admixtures in the correct proportions in order to form a sheet which has the desired performance criteria. The inorganically filled mixtures are formed into sheets by first extruding the mixtures and the passing the extruded materials between a set of rollers. The rolled sheets are dried in an accelerated manner to form a substantially hardened sheet, such as by heated rollers and/or a drying chamber. The inorganically filled sheets may have properties substantially similar to sheets presently made from traditional materials like paper, paperboard, polystyrene, plastic, or metal. Such sheets can be rolled, pressed, scored, perforated, folded, and glued.

Abstract: A table cover for covering a top surface and open side areas of a table. The inventive device includes a top cover web having opposed top cover longitudinal edges thereof placable over the top surface of an associated table structure. A first side drape web is coupled to a first edge of the top cover so as to hang downwardly therefrom to cover a first open side area of the table. A second side drape web is similarly coupled to a second edge of the top cover to hang downwardly therefrom to cover a second open side area of the table. The table cover is formed by a process resulting in an inherent placement of the table cover in a folded condition for rolling into a supply roll, whereby a suitable length of the table cover can be dispensed from the roll and cut to fit a particular length of the associated table. The table cover is preferably formed of contrastingly colored webs and may additionally include a valance extending along a juncture of the first side web and the top cover web.

Abstract: A supply feedstock intended for use in a workpiece finishing machine wherein individual workpieces are successively separated and presented in a predetermined fashion to an automated loading means. The feedstock includes a plurality of individual workpieces arranged in side-by-side order in the form of a continuous belt, or bandolier, of workpieces, each of the workpieces being interconnected at head and tail portions of the workpieces by integral webs, successive workpieces being trimmed from the bandolier and presented to a loading means, while the separated webs are discharged to waste.

Abstract: A multi-layered, slip-resistant, absorbent, and disposable mat is provided for absorbing oil and other liquids while retaining a slip-resistant surface upon which to walk after the oil and other liquids have been absorbed. A first layer of the mat is a fluid impermeable sheet with a slip-resistant surface, such as biodegradable plastic, foil, or rubber material, with the slip-resistant surface facing down toward a floor surface. A second layer is a glue material applied onto the face up surface of the fluid impermeable sheet. A third layer is an absorbent material applied to the glue material. The absorbent material may be cotton fiber, polymer material, polyethylene sponge, cellulose fiber, or other suitable material or a combination thereof, and preferably shaped into spherical or cylindrical beads. A fourth layer is a non-absorbent, fluid-permeable and slip-resistant material placed over the absorbent material. The fourth layer may be a screen or mesh, preferably comprised of nylon or nylon-covered metal.

Abstract: A spiral core comprises successive convolutions of a rigidifying layer which are spaced with respect to each other and maintained in a spiral spaced relationship. Preferably, a spiral insulation layer, having convolutions intermediate the convolutions of the rigidifying layer and forming a laminate with the rigidifying layer, is also present in the spiral core. The insulation layer and the rigidifying layer are bonded together to maintain the laminate spirally wound. The rigidifying layer can be a sheet material that is bonded to the insulation layer or a bonding material that hardens to both form the rigidifying layer and bond the rigidifying layer to the insulation layer. The insulation layer is a flexible insulation material such as, fiber glass blanket, a mineral wool fiber blanket, a ceramic fiber blanket, a polyimide fiber blanket or a foam sheet.

Abstract: A printable, pressure-sensitive adhesive ("PSA") tape, particularly a self-wound tape, which comprises a polyester film substrate, a rubber base prime coat and an adhesive which can be fire-retardant. The PSA tape has high adhesive properties and a novel release mechanism which does not use any conventional release agents.

Abstract: The enclosure assembly, being particularly but not exclusively conceived for use over electric cable splices, comprises a sleeve of an elastomer material, a support whereover the sleeve is fitted in a condition of elastic expansion, said sleeve being adapted to shrink around the elongate cylindrical objects upon removal of the support. The support comprises two substantially cylindrical, tubular bodies having ends abutted coaxially with each other in mutual continuation relationship; the abutted ends are disposed at substantially inward locations of the sleeve longitudinal extension. Thus, the support removal can begin from a predetermined internal region of the sleeve; the sleeve starts shrinking over the splice within said internal region, and any axial deformations in the sleeve would leave the sleeve positioning relatively to said predetermined internal region unaffected.

Abstract: An electrostatic dissipating packaging tape is disclosed that comprises a transparent substrate, a substantially transparent adhesive layer on one surface of the substrate, and a clay coating on the opposite surface of the substrate from the adhesive. The clay is characterized by being able to provide a surface resistivity of 10.sup.14 ohms per square or less when present on a surface in amounts that are low enough to remain transparent, and the clay is present on the substrate surface in an amount sufficient to provide the coating with a surface resistivity of 10.sup.14 ohms per square or less, but less than an amount that would substantially reduce the transparent optical properties of the packaging tape.

Abstract: An elongate, pliable, paint impermeable cover protects the floor around a doorway during painting. The cover can be folded over itself to size the cover for a smaller doorway.

Abstract: The enclosure assembly particularly, but not exclusively, conceived for spliced electric cables, comprises a sleeve of an elastomer material, a support whereover the sleeve is fitted in a state of elastic expansion, said sleeve being adapted to shrink about the elongate cylindrical objects upon removal of the support. The support comprises a tubular body formed of a strip of a strong flexible material wound into a helix having mutually bonded adjacent turns, the turns being separable by applying a pull force along a substantially longitudinal direction to an end portion of the strip unravelled from the adjacent turns and taken through the interior of the tubular body along a substantially axial direction and out through the opposite end of the tubular body.

Abstract: A tape provides a supply of doubly adhesively faced pads for individual application to a receiving surface. The tape comprises a generally elongate flexible base layer of material having one side with a first release surface, and a plurality of pads of material carried on the first release surface of the base layer arranged in succession along the length of the base layer. Each of the pads has first and second tacky faces facing in opposite directions and has the first of its tacky faces releasably adhered to the first release surface of the base layer. The base layer of material has a second side facing oppositely to the first side and has a second release surface, so that the base layer may be rolled up to bring the second release surface thereof into engagement with the second tacky faces of the pads.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer composition free of metal or metal containing compounds, such as metal, metal alloys, metal salts or metal oxide suitable for the upper layer of a fuser roll which does not require the use of mercapto functional active release agents to prevent offset is provided. The fluoroelastomer compositions contain at least 23.4 mole percent hexafluoropropylene. They can be cured by electron beam treatment, fugitive base treatment or by the use of blocked/hindered bases.

Abstract: A composite roof covering securement element is comprised of an elongated rubber membrane onto which a plastic batten strip is adhesively bonded. The membrane and strip have a range of flexibility which permitts the same to be rolled into a coil for manual prepositioning on a roof and then unrolled to lie flat upon the roof for attachment along the perimeter. When installed the composite element resists shear loads and securely retains the overlying roof covering in place.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: Coils for use as cushioning, such as dunnage, made from spiral coils of paper that are recyclable and biodegradable, or from other thin, flexible, resilient strips. The coils are cylindrical or cylindrical with a transverse fold, and when used as dunnage are randomly oriented to provide cushioning for packaged articles.

Abstract: A retroreflective article comprising a transparent base sheet having first and second broad faces, the second face being substantially planar and the first face having an array of substantially hemi-spheroidal microlenses thereon, the microlenses being wider and shorter than portions of true spheres, the shape of the microlenses and thickness of the base sheet being such that collimated light substantially orthogonally incident to the array is focused approximately at the second face, wherein the second face has a coating of a nacreous pigment composition thereon. The article can include an optional layer of adhesive over the reflective layer to permit the article to be adhered to a document as a tamper-indicating, authenticating, and protective overlay. Special images can be formed within the article to enhance the security provided thereby. Also, a method for making such base sheets, and a method for making a forming master.

Abstract: A shaped particle for use as a loose fill material to surround and cushion an article packaged within a container includes a strip of stiff yet flexible material having a several convoluted regions for absorbing impact energy. The convoluted regions are adapted to compress together to absorb mechanical energy in response to a mechanical force such as would be encountered during an impact and act as resilient springs or bumpers to protect the article. The shaped particle has characteristics that prevents nesting and facilitates interlocking to prevent migration. The invention also provides a method for making embodiments of shaped particles according to the invention.

Abstract: A fuser member comprising a core and a layer overlying said core. The layer comprises a crosslinked polydiphenylsiloxane-poly(dimethylsiloxane) elastomer having zinc oxide particles dispersed therein in a concentration of from 20 to 40 percent of the total volume of the layer.

Abstract: A fuser member useful for heat-fixing an electrographic toner to a substrate, a composition of matter and a preparation method. The fuser member has a core and a base cushion layer overlying the core. The base cushion layer includes a crosslinked poly(dimethylsiloxane-fluoroalkylsiloxane) elastomer that has tin oxide particles dispersed therein in a concentration of from 20 to 40 percent of the total volume of the base cushion layer.