Abstract: A non-hydraulic damper is disclosed having spaced-apart relatively movable members and layers of pile material attached to the members with the fibers of the respective pile layers extending towards each other to interengage and provide selectable resistance to relative movement of the members.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with an article comprising an untreated polyolefin substrate and adherent thereto a vinyl addition polymer of monomers comprising at least 5% by weight a primary monomer selected from(a) monomers having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --NH-- or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.7, individually, are H, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.2 is H or an organic radical, preferably --COOH, --CONH.sub.2 or --COOR.sup.6 ;R.sup.3 is H or an organic radical, preferably methyl, other alkyl having up to about five carbon atoms, --CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.6, --COOR.sup.6 or --CH.sub.2 COOH;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, individually, are monocyclic alkyl having six or more carbon atoms, acyclic alkyl having nine or more carbon atoms, or alkaryl having nine or more carbon atoms;R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the reinforcement of flexible flat parts, especially top cloths for articles of clothing or linings for such articles, in which process said flat parts are first printed on one side with an aqueous crosslinkable dispersion paste by the photogravure printing process and then are electrostatically flocked preferably with fibrous flocks, the flocks adhering to the paste, whereupon the paste is caused to undergo a condensation reaction after prestabilizing it by heat coagulation or by predrying, while said condensation reaction is performed with substantial exclusion of incoming air, under pressure and in the temperature range from 90.degree. to 175.degree. C. The process is simple, fast to complete, and leads to non-yellowed products.

Abstract: A soft, fluffy, bulky, nonwoven fabric is disclosed which is made from bonded or at least partially fused fibers which have been needle-punctured.

Abstract: A technique for forming and applying a coated and fused flock material on an article is disclosed wherein a coating material and the flock material filaments are fused together on a predetermined surface of a substrate in order to form a decorative, low-friction, or wear-resistant surface. The flock material may be secured to the substrate and the coating applied thereto before fusing the coating material and flock material filaments simultaneously. Alternatively, the flock material may be pre-fused prior to the application of the coating material, followed by a fusing of the coating material and the pre-fused flock material. The coating material is preferably a thermosetting resin, but a thermoplastic coating material may alternatively used.

Abstract: A woven webbing for seat belts has a plurality of longitudinally extending yarn strands interwoven with transverse extending yarn strands. One or more of the edgemost of the longitudinally extending yarn strands is a flocked yarn. The flocked yarn is comprised of a carrier yarn having a multitude of flock fibers adhesively secured thereto and oriented perpendicular to the carrier yarn. The length of the flock fibers is sufficient to extend beyond the longitudinal and transverse extended yarn strands so that the flock fibers effectively soften the edge of the webbing for occupant comfort.

Abstract: A floor mat comprising: a hydrophilic flocking adhesive, flock fibers, a thin primary backing selected from nonwoven, woven and polymeric film substrates, a laminating adhesive and a foam secondary backing. The flock fibers are bonded to the primary backing with the hydrophilic flocking adhesive. The primary backing is laminated to the foam secondary backing with the laminating adhesive. The hydrophilic flocking adhesive improves the wet soil absorbency of the mat.

Abstract: A composite foil formed from at least two layers in which at least one normally water-insoluble sealing layer comprises a non-porous layer connected to at least one water soluble layer. The water-insoluble layer is soluble in a non-neutral medium and the water soluble layer is (a) water soluble or (b) water insoluble, but soluble in a non-neutral medium.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fixation insert having improved resistance to back-riveting (flash-through) and a method for the manufacture thereof, consisting of a planar textile structure of natural and/or synthetic threads and a coating, applied to the front side, of a thermally softenable adhesive compound, where the planar structure has at least on the back side a layer of fibers which extend beyond the surface of the planar structure predominantly perpendicularly, and where the fibers are elastically resilient. The fibers are elastically connected to the threads and are deposited thereon in an electrostatic field.

Abstract: An air and water vapor permeable, toxic vapor absorptive fabric material comprising, in superimposed relationship,(a) a first inactive, woven or non-woven fabric,(b) a first air and water vapor permeable adhesive layer having activated carbon fiber flocking positioned on the surface thereof away from said (a), and activated carbon powder deposited in the voids formed between said flocking,(c) a second air and water vapor permeable adhesive layer and(d) a second, inactive, woven or non-woven fabric.

Abstract: This application discloses open-cell foam coating compositions and open-cell coated fabrics. The foam coating comprises a fabric substrate and a breathable fine cell foam coating adhered to the substrate wherein the foam coating is comprised of an open cell foam polymer lattice and a hydrophobic material which coats substantially all the surfaces of the polymer lattice and renders the breathable foam coating water repellant and waterproof.

Abstract: The invention discloses interlinings for stiffening parts of garments such as collars, cuffs, sleeves, shoulders and similar parts of outer garments.The interlinings are particularly intended for iron-on or sewn patches and comprise; an interlining backing material consisting of a fabric which may be woven, textile or knitted, or a fleece, or simply a plurality of fibres arranged side by side; textile flock fibres having a fibre length of 0.5 to 2.0 mm and a flock binder consisting at least in part of a polymer material which is applied to the backing material in the form of a screen like imprint.The screen like imprint may consist of a screen of dots, lines or small rods numbering from 140 to 700 per square inch. The flock binder includes micro dispersed filling materials fast to cleaning and abrasion resistant. The flocks are applied to the flock binder by an electrostatic force field of direct current with a voltage within the range 20 to 100 KV.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable floor mat with improved wet soil absorbency comprising a primary backing and flocked or tufted fibers, the bases of which are adhesively or mechanically attached to said backing. The mat is characterized in that it has a surfactant disposed thereon which improves the wet soil absorbency in the mat with limited (controlled) surfactant mobility. The controlled surfactant mobility minimizes the transfer (tracking) of the disposed surfactant onto the permanent floorings.

Abstract: Described herein is a nonwoven fabric with improved hot-press properties and a method for manufacturing the same, consisting of natural and/or synthetic fibers which are united to form an open thread structure and are coated entirely or partially with a coating of an elastic bonding agent, where the ends of short fibers protruding beyond the surface of the nonwoven fabric in nap-fashion on one or both sides are bound into the coating. The short fibers are introduced into the thread structure in an electrostatic field and may be distributed regularly or irregularly.

Abstract: A needle punched papermaking felt is described which comprises a plurality of layers of foundation fabrics formed in an endless form by joining the opposite edges of long woven form foundation fabrics or foundation fabrics woven in an endless form, laying over one or both sides of said foundation fabrics batts consisting of synthetic fibers or natural fibers or mixtures thereof, and by felting by a needle punching process to cause the component fibers to be entangled with each other. A thin layer of batts consisting of synthetic fibers, natural fibers or their mixtures, may be interposed between the adjacent layers of the foundation fabrics.

Abstract: Disclosed in an article comprising flock fibers adhesively bonded to a thin, heat stable, flexible, water-impermeable, polymeric film. The preferred article is a flocked floor mat with good water and wet soil absorbency and door clearance: a preferred mat comprises short fibers bonded, with a hydrophilic adhesive, to the thin polymeric film which in turn is preferably laminated to a thin foam secondary backing.

Abstract: The production of pile fabric, comprising the use of a compound of two or more azilidine groups or two or more blocked isocyanate groups in one molecule, with a polyurethane solution as a binding agent is disclosed. The binding strength of the binding agent is not affected by high-temperature, high-pressure jet-dyeing or the solvent used in dry-cleaning. There is no loss of quality as a result of pile fall-out during such processes.

Abstract: This invention concerns an apparatus for the industrial production of electrical conducting wires treated by flocking and coated with adhesive.

Abstract: A method for producing a flocked web by applying a layer of a thermosetting plastic foam onto a carrier sheet which foam penetrates into the surface of the carrier, flocking the uncrosslinked layer and then thermally hardening the layer and wherein prior to complete crosslinking of the flocked layer, the partially crosslinked flocked layer is submitted to heat pressing. In a preferred embodiment, the heat pressing can include an embossing step. The process of the present invention is not only easy to carry out, it avoids the presence of air bubbles as well as other inconsistancies in the product. The product obtained with the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to filling material composed of crimped fibers joined together at one end with a high density, and having crimps located in mutually deviating phases, while the other ends of the fibers stay free, and a process for manufacturing such filling material. The filling material exhibits superior bulkiness and thermal insulation, since the recovery force or resiliency of the crimps located in mutually deviating phases causes the fibers to spread sufficiently to contain a large quantity of air among themselves.

Abstract: The present invention is a bottom surface layer for a floor covering which includes a base and a top surface layer. The bottom surface layer includes a flat member having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is mechanically coupled to the base of the floor covering. The bottom surface layer also includes a plurality of bristles which are electrostaticly flocked onto the second second surface of the flat member and permanently bonded thereto whereby the plurality of bristles lock into a carpet on a floor and prevent lateral sliding of the floor covering when the feet of a sitting person produce downward and lateral forces on the floor covering. The flat member may be formed out of compounded tire rubber and the top surface layer has a raised design for collecting dirt and providing drainage. The flat member may also be formed out of a fabric material which is fixedly coupled to the base of the floor covering.

Abstract: An improved base fabric useful for the manufacture of embroidered lace is disclosed. The base fabric is made from a non-woven, needled fabric composed of water-soluble staple fibers which is processed under special conditions to provide one surface of a film made up of thermoplasticized and fused fiber portions.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel adhesive compositions and composite structures utilizing the same, wherein said adhesive compositions contain an elastomer, a chemically compatible ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a tackifier, an adhesion promoter, and optionally, pigments, fillers, thickeners and flow control agents which are converted from the liquid to the solid state by exposure to high energy ionizing radiation such as electron beam. A particularly useful application for such adhesive compositions comprises the assembly of certain composite structures or laminates consisting of, for example, a fiber flocked rubber sheet and a metal base with the adhesive fulfilling the multiple functions of adhering the flocked fiber to the rubber sheet as well as adhering the rubber sheet to the metal base.

Abstract: A latent pressure-sensitive sheet material, e.g., fastener or closure having a discontinuous surface is made by applying a solvent-based pressure-sensitive adhesive by means of a gravure roll onto a flocked pile surface which is adhered to a substrate by a permanent adhesive. The flocked pile surface serves as a reservoir for the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive is wicked towards the face of the flocked pile surface upon face-to-face mating of two fasteners. The reservoir of pressure-sensitive adhesive and the wicking action enables repeated fastening and unfastening of two mated fasteners without substantial loss of locking power. The fasteners are particularly useful for seaming carpets. Also, the reservoir of pressure-sensitive material in one said fastener can be a curable or crosslinkable pressure-sensitive adhesive material, e.g.

Abstract: A transferable flocked fiber design material the fibers of which are to be transferred onto a shirt to be decorated with the design material to form a desired design pattern thereon. The fibers are releasably flocked at one end to one surface of the release support base by means of the release adhesive layer applied to the one surface of the support base and applied at the other ends with the fiber transfer adhesive layer containing the hot melt adhesive.

Abstract: Fabric base compositions having a refractory coating on one side and a coating containing finely divided dielectric on the other side exhibit superior flame and heat resistance and superior dielectric properties.

Abstract: A flocked material is formed of a first layer of a thermoset acrylic copolymer cross-linking water base adhesive having polyester or rayon flock fibers extending from one surface and a second layer of an amorphous thermoplastic polymer adhesive bonded to the other surface. The polymer adhesive is a homogeneous mixture of polyester and polyurethane or of polyamide and polyurethane. When the flocked material is applied to a material with sufficient pressure and heated sufficiently that the layer of polymer adhesive becomes adhesive, the flocked material adheres to the material against which the layer of polymer adhesive is pressed. Thus, the flocked material has particular utility as a letter, numeral, design, or silk screen print product for a sport uniform or wearing apparel, for example, of any material.

Abstract: The present invention is a bottom surface layer for a floor covering which includes a base and a top surface layer. The bottom surface layer includes a flat member having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is mechanically coupled to the base of the floor covering. The bottom surface layer also includes a plurality of nylon bristles which are electrostatically flocked onto the second surface of the flat member and permanently bonded thereto whereby the plurality of nylon bristles lock into a carpet on a floor and prevent lateral sliding of the floor covering when the feet of a sitting person produce downward and lateral forces on the floor covering. The flat member may be formed out of compounded tire rubber and the top surface layer has a raised design for collecting dirt and providing drainage. The flat member may also be formed out of a fabric material which is fixedly coupled to the base of the floor covering.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A--X-- is the radical of a diazo component,X-- is ortho to the azo group and is a metallizable substituent or a substituent convertible to a metallizable group,Y is --OH or --NH.sub.2,Z is methyl or carboxy,R is hydrogen, halogen, methyl or sulpho,andB is the radical of a coupling component of the heterocyclic, acyclic active methylene or monocyclic benzene series, which coupling component of the monocyclic benzene series contains an amino and/or hydroxy group which groups may be alkylated or acylated, and--N.dbd.N--B is bound to the 3- or 4-position of ring D,which compounds contain at least one water-solubilizing group,and metal complexes thereof, with the proviso that when the compounds are unmetallized, B is other than amonocyclic benzene coupling component radical. The metal complexes are useful as dyes for the dyeing and printing of anionic dyeable.

Abstract: A flocked foam having an embossed pattern provided by a high-frequency welder is disclosed. The foam comprises a partially cross-linked foam substrate (10 to 75% gel fraction in boiling toluene for 15 hours) formed from a 1,2-polybutadiene resin or a polymer blend including a 1,2-polybutadiene resin as one component thereof, and modacrylic pile fibers or a mixture thereof with other pile fibers flocked on the surface of the foam substrate.

Abstract: A method of making a foam backed drapery fabric or the like having good textile properties, and the fabric so produced. A wet foam backing is applied to a moving web of fabric, flocking is optionally applied to the wet foam backing, and the backing is at least partially dried without significant curing. The backing is then embossed with a patterned roller, and an aqueous solution containing a release agent and a wetting agent is kiss-coated to the foam backing to penetrate the foam backing without substantial penetration of the fabric, the aqueous solution being applied at about 50 to 80% pickup on dried foam solids weight. Where a curing oven containing rollers is utilized the foam backing is then dried, and then passed to the curing oven. The final fabric has good textile-like feel, softness, drape, abrasion resistance, and appearance characteristics, and the embossed backing is capable of recovering in five seconds to one minute after 3,000 psi has been applied for five minutes.

Abstract: Fibrillatable multicomponent fibers of the matrix segment type and a process for production of fiber structures by splitting shrinkable, basically unset, multi-component fibers consisting of at least two incompatible components which in the fiber cross section are arranged in the form of a matrix and several segments, the latter accounting for about 20% to 80% of the total cross section. After having been processed into fiber structures such as staple fibers, yarns or fabrics, the multicomponent fibers are treated with a liquid or gaseous organic solvent, particularly chlorinated lower alkanes, to partially or completely split the segment filaments from the matrix component. Useful solvents are those which will reduce the zero-shrinkage temperature of the matrix or the segment polymer by at least 160.degree. C. and in which the polymer components constituting the fiber show different shrinkage behavior. Splitting may be further enhanced by the application of mechanical agitation, e.g. by ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: A flocked, foam-coated, water vapor permeable, bacterial barrier having the appearance of fabric, and being capable of filtering bacteria is disclosed. The barrier comprises a microporous plastic film coated on at least one surface with a foamed latex polymer, and flocked fibers on the exterior surface of said foamed latex polymer.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover is provided in the form of a blank consisting of at least one layer having a central opening, said layer being formed of a non-porous flexible foil such as of polyvinyl alcohol which foil is soluble in an aqueous medium, the foil being provided on one side with fibres such as of textile waste which fibres are bonded to the foil but freely exposed over part of their length. An endless chain of such covers is also provided.

Abstract: A transfer is made by a process which includes applying a first adhesive to a base sheet, applying flock fibers to the adhesive for temporary retention thereby on the base sheet, then applying a second layer of adhesive to exposed ends of the flock fibers with the second layer being formed of a composition including an emulsion or solution, preferably an aqueous emulsion, of an adhesive polymer in a carrier liquid together with a large number of minute solid particles of a thermoplastic polymer resin intermixed intimately with the emulsion or solution before application of the composition to the fibers, and with the composition preferably being pressed against the fibers so that upon evaporation of the carrier liquid the second layer remains adhered to the fibers in integrated form with at least some of the particles received between the fibers.

Abstract: A shoe insert in the form of an envelope which is air impervious and sized to fit within the shoe of a wearer and which is composed of an upper surface and a lower surface interconnected by a side surface and a pad arranged in spanning relation within the envelope, the pad being of cushioning material and preferably having a plurality of holes arranged in a pattern extending through the pad but not through the envelope. In one preferred embodiment the envelope is closed and some air withdrawn from the envelope before it is closed to provide an air cushion. In a second preferred embodiment, the envelope has a hole through it to create an air pump and circulation effect in the shoe of a wearer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel adhesive compositions and composite structures utilizing the same, wherein said adhesive compositions contain an elastomer, a chemically compatible ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a tackifier, an adhesion promoter, and optionally, pigments, fillers, thickeners and flow control agents which are converted from the liquid to the solid state by exposure to high energy ionizing radiation such as electron beam. A particularly useful application for such adhesive compositions comprises the assembly of certain composite structures or laminates consisting of, for example, a fiber flocked rubber sheet and a metal base with the adhesive fulfilling the multiple functions of adhering the flocked fiber to the rubber sheet as well as adhering the rubber sheet to the metal base.

Abstract: A flocked, foam-coated, fibrous-reinforced, water vapor permeable, bacterial barrier having the appearance of fabric, and being capable of filtering bacteria is disclosed. The barrier comprises a microporous polyolefin film coated on at least one surface with a foamed latex polymer, flocked fibers on the exterior surface of said foamed latex polymer, and a web of spunbonded fibers on the exterior surface of the flocked, foamed latex polymer.

Abstract: A fiber sheet for forming comprising a low softening point fiber and/or a high stretchability fiber and a high softening point fiber.

Abstract: A mat formed of a web comprising a resilient three-dimensional network of polymeric material which has been flocked throughout and adhered to a support backing.

Abstract: A transferable flocked fiber design or sticker material which comprises a releasably flocked fiber base including fibers releasably flocked at one end to one major surface of a release support base sheet in upright position by means of a release adhesive layer; and a thermoplastic and pressure-sensitive synthetic resin layer applied to the other end of the flocked fibers. The entire area of the fiber-flocked surface of the release support base sheet is colored or printed or a selected area of the surface is colored or printed in a desired design or pattern and hot melt resin in the form of particles or pellets is sprinkled over the colored or printed surface of the release support base sheet. A method for preparing the releasably flocked fiber base in which a release adhesive layer is formed on one major surface of a release support base sheet, fibers are releasably flocked to the adhesive-applied surface of the release support base sheet and the adhesive-applied surface is colored or printed.

Abstract: A tubular band of pre-decorated heat shrinkable material is positioned over the bulbous or central portion of a seasonal ornament and the ornament-band assembly is then subjected to a heat source and the band is permanently shrunk onto the outer surface of the ornament, thus providing a surface decoration therefore.

Abstract: A transferable flocked fiber sticker material comprising a base sheet, a release adhesive layer applied to one surface of the base sheet, fibers releasably flocked to the adhesive-applied surface of the base sheet in erect position and a hot melt resin adhesive mixture layer applied to the exposed ends of the fibers.The hot melt resin adhesive mixture contains an inorganic or organic filler, a blowing agent and at least one rubber latex.

Abstract: A latent pressure-sensitive fastener having a discontinuous surface is made by spraying an aqueous pressure-sensitive adhesive onto a flocked pile surface which is adhered to a substrate by a permanent adhesive. The flocked pile surface serves as a reservoir for the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive is wicked towards the face of the flocked pile surface upon face-to-face mating of two fasteners. The reservoir of pressure-sensitive adhesive and the wicking action enables repeated fastening and unfastening of two mated fasteners without loss of locking power. The fasteners are particularly useful for seaming carpets.

Abstract: The outer surface layers of a flexible polyetherurethane foam are impregnated and dried with a latex of a flexible carboxylated styrene-butadiene type copolymer to provide a polyurethane foam having a surface which resists degradation in contact with a hot metal, e.g., steel, surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transferrable applique wherein patterns, letters and the like are formed by temporarily bonding short fibers to the surface of a base sheet, such as paper and the like, the fibers being heat-transferred to an apparel, hat, bag and the like, more particularly the invention relates to a heat-transferrable applique having a dispersive dye layer of patterns, letters and the like, printed on the surface of a base sheet by use of dispersive dyes having relatively low sublimation fastness, on said layer there being provided a short fiber layer composed of short fibers made of material dyeable by sublimation of the dispersive dyes temporarily bonded by a porous temporary adhesive layer to the base, there being provided on said short fiber layer an adhesive layer with its position substantially conformed to that of the dispersive dye layer, the surface of said adhesive layer having a granulated or pulverized heat-sensitive adhesive layer, the short fibers being dyed by a preliminary heating

Abstract: A flocked laminate useful for number markings on baseball uniforms and appliques on children's garments, bags, etc. The laminate has a layer of an adhesive composed of a polymer emulsion and a finely divided synthetic resin admixed with the polymer emulsion, having hotmelt adhering properties, and indentical or compatible with the synthetic resin providing a base layer. The laminate exhibits outstanding adhering properties and resistance to washing when placed on an article and heat-pressed.

Abstract: An improved aqueous coating substrate is obtained when water repellency is incorporated into a coating substrate finish. Show-through of an aqueous finish during coating is prevented without loss of adhesion of the cured coating to the fabric. The water repellency of the improved substrate prevents migration of the aqueous coating into the fabric, causing the coating to remain on the fabric surface.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover is provided in the form of a blank consisting of at least one layer having a central opening, said layer being formed of a non-porous flexible foil such as of polyvinyl alcohol which foil is soluble in an aqueous medium, the foil being provided on one side with fibres such as of textile waste which fibres are bonded to the foil but freely exposed over part of their length. An endless chain of such covers is also provided.

Abstract: A latent pressure-sensitive fastener having a discontinuous surface is made by spraying an aqueous pressure-sensitive adhesive onto a flocked pile surface which is adhered to a substrate by a permanent adhesive. The flocked pile surface serves as a reservoir for the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive is wicked towards the face of the flocked pile surface upon face-to-face mating of two fasteners. The reservoir of pressure-sensitive adhesive and the wicking action enables repeated fastening and unfastening of two mated fasteners without loss of locking power. The fasteners are particularly useful for seaming carpets.