Abstract: A base structure of a golf bag includes an upper frame, a lower frame, a base and a bag connected between the upper frame and the lower frame. The upper frame is provided with an outer support to support the bag and an auxiliary rod to support the outer support. The base and the lower frame have corresponding pivot holes for insertion a shaft. The lower frame and the base are pivotally connected. The lower frame can be turned an angle relative to the base. The base further has a front pivot hole for pivot connection of the auxiliary rod. The lower frame has a front oblique surface. When the bag is placed at an angle, the lower frame will be turned an angle and the front oblique surface of the lower frame leans against the base so that the golf bag is placed steady.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of a cellulosic molded body, wherein the molded body is contacted with an acid solution of a chitosan. The process according to the invention is characterized in that the chitosan has a deacetylation degree of at least 80%, a nitrogen content of at least 7 w %, preferably at least 7.5 w %, a weight average molecular weight Mw (D) of 10 kDa to 1000 kDa, preferably 10 kDa to 160 kDa, and a viscosity in 1 w % solution in 1 w % acetic acid at 25° C. of 1000 mPas or less, preferably 400 mPas or less, in particular preferably 200 mPas or less.

Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece comprises a material and at least one thread attached to said material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multiple-layer composites suitable for use as floor-coverings in the form of cut tiles or broadloom sheets, providing a durable and highly stable structure that can lay flat and remain flat with variations in temperature and humidity and provide a durable and yet soft textile face. The composite comprises a laterally-compressible fabric face bonded with an adhesive layer to a highly conformable stress-absorbing cushioning layer. The face fabric comprises closely packed looped yarns reciprocating between the top and the bottom of the fabric, protruding into the adhesive layer and emerging from the adhesive layer to the surface forming micro-spring structures. The weight, properties, density and level of penetration of adhesive are controlled to maintain lateral compressibility for the entire composite and avoid warping.

Abstract: Methods of making a composition are disclosed, which comprises: i) forming a dispersion of particles comprising: a) silica, b) a non-volatile cation, and c) water, wherein the non-volatile cation is not ammonium; ii) adding at least one organosilyl coupling agent of formula R1-(R2-O)3-Si where R1 is selected from the group consisting of a substituted alkyl and unsubstituted alkyl, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl, wherein the substituted alkyl of R1 is not aminoalkyl; iii) reacting the organosilyl coupling agent with the dispersion of particles to form a mixture comprising a silsesquioxane and an alcohol; and iv) removing the alcohol from the mixture by vacuum distillation, wherein final concentration of the alcohol is about 1% by weight or less of the total mixture. Further disclosed are compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising silsesquioxane, a non-volatile cation and an alcohol, and methods of using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides flexible binder compositions comprising one or more polycarboxy emulsion copolymer has a measured Tg of 40° C. or less, such as from ?45° C. to 25° C., and a polyol crosslinker. In one embodiment, the binder compositions comprising the polycarboxy emulsion copolymer can be used in making pultruded composites, such as sheets, for example, flexible gypsum board facing sheets, and flexible non-woven articles such as, for example, carpet backing.

Abstract: Provided is a carpet tile having a minimized tri-layer structure consisting of a fiber layer, a non-woven fabric layer, and a polyvinyl chloride resin layer. The carpet tile having excellent dimensional stability according to the present invention is characterized by comprising, starting from the top thereof, a surface treatment layer, a fiber layer, a non-woven fabric layer, and a polyvinyl chloride resin layer, wherein the non-woven fabric layer comprises a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and glass fibers.

Abstract: A carpet tile having a contrast pattern intermixed with a portion of a background pattern. The contrast pattern is positioned proximate a selected side edge of the carpet tile and has a contrast color different than the colors of the background pattern. Within a floor covering, the rotational position of the carpet tile can be varied to thereby achieve a desired visual appearance with respect to the contrast patterns of adjacent carpet tiles.

Abstract: A process for recovering waste latex material from a manufacturing plant, treating the recovered waste latex material, and subsequently utilizing the recovered and treated waste latex material in a manufacturing plant. Waste latex material is recovered and treated to provide a fine, sand-like material that is suitable for reintroduction into a latex adhesive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A tufted nonwoven with improved stitch holding, a bonded nonwoven and methods for their manufacture are described.

Abstract: An article is provided and includes a fleece layer and layers of polysiloxane materials applied as a skin to both sides of the fleece layer.

Abstract: Present invention describes a patterned and coated micro- and nano-scale fibers elastomeric material for enhanced adhesion in wet or dry environments. A multi-step fabrication process including optical lithography, micromolding, polymer synthesis, dipping, stamping, and photopolymerization is described to produce uniform arrays of micron-scale fibers with mushroom-shaped tips coated with a thin layer of an intrinsically adhesive synthetic polymer, such as lightly crosslinked p(DMA-co-MEA).

Abstract: Disclosed are carpet products comprising at least one flexible substrate and at least one coating layer associated with the at least one flexible substrate. The coating layer is formed from an aqueous composition comprising: A) an emulsifier-stabilized vinyl acetate/ethylene (VAE) emulsion copolymer dispersion wherein the VAE copolymer therein comprises co-monomers which include at least vinyl acetate copolymerized with ethylene and optionally also with other additional functional and/or non-functional co-monomers; and B) at least one particulate filler material selected from particulate inorganic compounds and particulate plastic material. The vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer in the copolymer dispersion has a particle size, dw, ranging from about 50 to about 500 nm as determined by Laser Aerosol Spectroscopy. Such carpet products maintain their integrity and appearance after multiple machine washing operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous processes to make metal chalcogenide nanoparticles that are useful precursors to copper zinc tin sulfide/selenide and copper tin sulfide/selenide. In addition, this invention provides processes for preparing crystalline particles from the metal chalcogenide nanoparticles, as well as processes for preparing inks from both the metal chalcogenide nanoparticles and the crystalline particles.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved carpet products made using certain types of coating compositions to secure carpet fibers to a carpet backing or substrates and/or to secure one or more carpet scrims or other layers to carpet backing. The coating compositions, which can be in the form of either precoating or skip coating compositions, are made from latex binder emulsions based on interpolymers emulsion polymerized from vinyl esters, ethylene, and a multifunctional cross-linking co-monomer such as an unsaturated silane. Such emulsions are also stabilized with surfactant emulsifiers but are substantially free of protective colloid stabilizers. The multifunctional co-monomer alters interpolymer molecular weight, branching and/or flow properties such that films formed from such interpolymers exhibit relatively low elongation values.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyester-based fibrous substrates being surface coated at least partially with a coating composition comprising perfluoropolyethers. Processes of application of the coating compositions are also provided. The polyester-based fibrous substrates after surface coating have improved wear and/or abrasion resistance relative to uncoated fibrous substrates.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one of a surfactant, and at least one of a nonfluorinated soil resist agent, and at least one of a stain resist agent, said composition further optionally comprising an inorganic oxide; a method of imparting surface effects to substrates contacted therewith; and the resulting treated substrates.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one of a surfactant, at least one of a nonfluorinated soil resist agent, at least one of a repellent agent, and at least one stain resist agent; a method of imparting surface effects to substrates contacted therewith; and the resulting treated substrate.

Abstract: A lining and a related method for extending the period during which a line leg, such as a pipeline in a fireproofing installation, remains below a critical temperature are described. The lining includes, for example, a binding agent, endothermically degradable fillers and/or other fillers, if applicable. The method includes a wrapped line leg with the lining on both sides for wall feedthroughs and/or above the feedthrough opening for ceiling feedthroughs directly after the bulkheading of a feedthrough opening in a fireproofing installation. The heat removal from or the cooling of a line leg can be supported easily and applied on-site in such a way that even line legs with good thermal conductivity can achieve a high T-rating value in the fire test.

Abstract: A surface that is at least hydrophobic that is formed from a mixture that comprises a sol-gel that comprises an alkoxosilane precursor having a general formula of R?xSi(OR)4-x or (RO)3SiR?Si(OR)3, wherein R and R? are the same or different and comprise hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, a substituted or unsubstituted or multiple ring aryl group, or a combination thereof, and R? is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynylene, a substituted or unsubstituted or multiple ring arylene group, or a combination thereof, and x is 1 or 2. Also, the surface has a topography that decreases a contact area between the surface and a water droplet thereon.

Abstract: A textile fabric includes a smooth surface with one or more regions having coating material exhibiting thermal expansion or contraction in response to change in temperature, adjusting insulation performance of the textile fabric in response to ambient conditions.

Abstract: Provided is a fibrous columnar structure aggregate having a high shear adhesive strength. Also provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive member using such fibrous columnar structure aggregate. The fibrous columnar structure aggregate is a fibrous columnar structure aggregate, including a plurality of fibrous columnar structures, in which the fibrous columnar structures each have a surface provided with a surface coating layer formed of a coating material having a Hamaker constant of 10×10?20 J or more.

Abstract: A recyclable permeable building membrane comprising a base layer of recycled polyester material having a gram per square meter (gsm) weight ranging from about 120 gsm to about 200 gsm and a top layer of virgin polyester material bonded to said base layer having a gram per square meter weight ranging from about 20 gsm to about 80 gsm bonded to said base layer, said membrane being an air barrier and having a permeability of at least 65 perms.

Abstract: Provided is a non-hydrolytic transparent composite composition having excellent transparency and heat resistance, and a low thermal expansion coefficient. Particularly, the transparent composite composition includes a glass filler dispersed in a crosslinked transparent resin produced by a non-hydrolytic reaction. The non-hydrolytic transparent siloxane resin is a resin having Si—O (siloxane) bonds, a resin having at least one kind of heterometal bonds, including Si—O bonds, or the resin further containing other ingredients. When the transparent siloxane resin produced by a non-hydrolytic reaction forms a composite in combination with the glass filler, the composite realizes high transparency and heat resistance, as well as a low thermal expansion coefficient. Therefore, the transparent composite composition is useful as a substrate for thin film transistor (TFT) devices, display devices and optical devices.

Abstract: The technology being at the core of the present invention relates to the use of novel fibers in the construction of reinforced elements and methods for their manufacture. The fibers effectively upgrade the inherent properties of the elements, as specified herein.

Abstract: An analytical test element is provided having a surface comprising a chemical detection layer on which a spreading net is disposed, the spreading net being configured to provide for the planar distribution of a liquid sample on the detection layer. The spreading net generally comprises a filament structure coated with a metallic layer that is oxidized at least on one or more surface portions thereof facing the detection layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal phosphonates, e.g., aluminum methyl methylphosphonate (AMMP), which can be used as a flame retardant in the formulations for application on a textile substrate. More specifically, the metal phosphonate-containing formulations can be used as flame retardant formulations for application on textile fabrics while substantially maintaining the desired characteristics (aesthetic or textural properties) of the textile. The present invention thus further provides for articles having these metal phosphonate formulations applied thereon, and of processes of applying them onto various textile substrates.

Abstract: A copolymer composition comprising monomers copolymerized in the following percentages by weight: (a) from about 20% to about 95% of a monomer, or mixture of monomers, of formula (I): CnF2n+1(CH2)x[(CF2CF2)y(CH2CH2)z]m-L-C(O)—C(R)?CH2??(I) wherein R is H, Cl, F or CH3, L is O, S, NH, S—(CH2)rO, S—(CH2)rNH, OC(O)NH—CH2CH2O, NHC(O)NHCH2CH2O, S—(CH2)rOC(O)NHCH2CH2O, or S(CH2)rNHC(O)NHCH2CH2O, and (b) from about 5% to about 80% of at least one of: (i) an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer having a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group of from about 6 to about 18 carbons; or (II) a monomer of formula (II) (R2)2N—R3—O—C(O)—C(R)?CH2??(II) wherein R is H, Cl, F or CH3, each R2 is independently a C1 to C4 alkyl; and R3 is a divalent linear or branched C1 to C4 alkylene; and wherein the nitrogen is from about 40% to 100% salinized; or (iii) a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Permeable composite fibrous catalytic sheets comprised of at least three distinct solid phases. A first solid phase is an electrically conductive phase comprised of randomly oriented electrically conductive carbon fibers. A second solid phase is a 3-dimensional porous network of a non-conductive porous ceramic material. A third phase is comprised of catalytic particles dispersed on said 3-dimensional porous network.

Abstract: An apparel constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with selected thermal and moisture transfer properties in order to provide improved performance characteristics. The inner layers manage the body heat of an individual by reflection and thermal retention while also providing moisture wicking and antimicrobial function. The middle layers manage thermal isolation from the external temperatures by using materials with very low thermal conductivity in combination with waterproof layers that can also be breathable. The outer layers manage external durability, water repellency and waterproofness. The apparel can be constructed with all layers made into one material and in one garment, or constructed as two garments with one being for body heat thermal function and one being for weather insulation and reflection function. The material is made to be optionally form fitting with high stretch.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for fabricating improved ceramic composite turbine shrouds with abradable seals are disclosed. A high temperature seal with an abradable coating is provided. The seal comprises a three-dimensional, high-density woven composite base structure recessed below the abradable coating, with loops incorporated in and protruding from the base structure. The abradable coating is integrally attached to the base structure via the loops. Additionally, a graded density seal is provided with a three-dimensional, low-density woven composite structure. The low-density structure is abradable. A three-dimensional, high-density woven composite base structure is recessed below the low-density structure, with the low-density structure integrally attached to the base structure via weaving.

Abstract: A process for recovering waste latex material from a manufacturing plant, treating the recovered waste latex material, and subsequently utilizing the recovered and treated waste latex material in a manufacturing plant. Waste latex material is recovered and treated to provide a fine, sand-like material that is suitable for reintroduction into a latex adhesive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A method for the production of a laminate material for hook and loop closures, particularly for diaper closures, comprises laminating a textile material onto a carrier film having a surface structure that is suitable for forming a connection with the hooks of a hook and loop closure. The textile material is not connected with the carrier film over its entire area, and the textile material forming the cover layer of the laminate material is brushed after lamination.

Abstract: A composite velour fabric garment includes a laminate consisting of an outer woven shell layer, an inner thermal layer of knit construction, and an intermediate layer disposed between and laminated to each of the shell layer and the thermal layer. The outer woven shell layer contains spandex in at least a weft direction for stretch and recovery in a width direction. The knit construction of the inner thermal layer provides stretch in at least a width direction, in harmony with the shell layer, and the inner thermal layer has a raised surface facing inwardly, away from the shell layer. The raised surface includes a plurality of discrete pillar regions of sinker loop yarn arranged in a grid or box pattern and configured to form a plurality of intersecting channels between a wearer's body and the inner thermal layer. The intermediate layer has controlled air permeability, including zero air permeability. One or more of the outer, inner, and intermediate layers include flame retardant material.

Abstract: The invention describes a velour needle-punched nonwoven material, which is produced by placing an optionally pre-strengthened nonwoven material on a brush-like stitch base and needling of the nonwoven on this stitch base. The velour needle-punched nonwoven material according to the invention is characterized in that the nonwoven material comprises a spun-bound nonwoven with filaments, wherein the filaments comprise multicomponent filaments with at least one component with a high melting point and at least one thermally activatable component with a low melting point. The velour needle-punched nonwoven material according to the invention not only has excellent mechanical properties, it is also particularly compatible with the environment and health and therefore suited for applications as a textile lining not only in the private field, but particularly in the public domain.

Abstract: A fiber-coated marine material has antifouling properties, without necessarily containing bioactive agents. At least a part of the marine material is covered by piles of fibers having a thickness of at least 50 ?m and a fiber length of at least 3 mm. The thickness-to-length ratio of the fibers is at least 0.010, and the piles of fibers have a density lower than 40 fibers/mm2. The fiber coating can be directly applied onto the marine material, such as ropes and construction parts, or can be present on sheets which can be applied on the marine equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski skin, wherein a silicon compound is applied to the reverse side of the plush skin tread and adheres to the ski by van der Waals forces.

Abstract: Disclosure is provided for benzimidazole derivative compounds that prevent, remove and/or inhibit the formation of biofilms, compositions including these compounds, devices including these compounds, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A design and process are provided in which a fully activated thermosetting adhesive layer and multi-layered thermoplastic adhesive are positioned between a flock layer and a substrate.

Abstract: A stain resistant, oil and water repellent composition comprising a copolymer prepared from fluorinated methacrylate, carbonate methacrylate, and methacrylic acid or salt thereof, a method of providing stain resistance, oil and water repellency to substrates, and a treated substrate.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the surface finishing of materials via application of specific polymethacrylate layers. The polymethacrylate layers are composed of blends of at least two (co)polymers of polymethacrylates, and specific “reactive monomers” are present here in a polymerized mixture which forms the polymethacrylate layer. At the application temperature established, these form a chemical and, where appropriate, also a physical bond to the substrate, and therefore have adhesion-promoting action.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a friction element (1) according to which a friction lining is applied onto a support element (2), which friction lining comprises at least one resin (5) and friction-modifying particles (6) and/or fibers (7), wherein the friction-modifying particles (6) and/or fibers (7) are mixed with the at least one resin (5) prior to application onto the support element (2).

Abstract: A fiber composite material includes fibers and a resin connecting the fibers. The composite material has a high strength while reducing resin consumption and has great flexibility with respect to subsequent deformation. To achieve this, threads are used that include a plurality of individual filaments and a resin which can be crosslinked under an impact of at least one physical variable and/or one chemical substance. The resin is provided in non-crosslinked condition, but is essentially solvent-free, and holds the individual filaments in the threads together, wherein the individual filaments are arranged unidirectional to each other, and the threads form a composite by bonding together at contact surfaces of their respective external enveloping surfaces through resin bridges. The invention further relates to a fiber composite material including resin in a crosslinked state as well as a method for producing the fiber composite material.

Abstract: A composition comprising a copolymer having repeating units in any sequence of Formula I wherein Rf is a straight or branched perfluoroalkyl group which is optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom, X3 is oxygen or X1, each X1 is independently an organic divalent linking group, G is F or CF3, A is an amide, X2 is an organic linking group, Y is O, N or S, Z is H, a straight or branched alkyl group or halide, B is H or wherein Rf, X1, X3, G, and A are as defined above, and each W is independently various copolymer units.

Abstract: A method for producing back-foamed air-permeable textile products, whereas, instead of providing a film or the like to prevent the penetration of reaction products or foam to the visible face, the pressure created during the reaction is intentionally decreased so that none of the reaction products nor the foam created by the reaction of the reaction products is able to penetrate the textile product. With a product manufactured in this way, the climatic comfort is improved and a better acoustic effect can be achieved. The disclosure also relates to a device which is suitable for carrying out the method and to a corresponding back-foamed air-permeable textile product.

Abstract: A pile stripping comprising pile extending from a backing is described whereby the pile is made from pile yarns and the backing is bonded to the pile. A synthetic fiber is interlaced with the pile yarns, and the backing traps at least a part of the synthetic fiber in the backing. The stripping can further comprise a fin, whereby the fin can be located within the pile or alongside the pile. The backing and the fin may be constructed so that the backing is inserted in the fin.

Abstract: A velour fabric article consists of a fabric body having a technical face formed by a filament stitch yarn and a technical back formed by a filament loop yarn. The filament stitch yarn includes a heat sensitive material, e.g. a hot melt material or a heat shrinkable material, and/or an elastomeric material, such as spandex. The fabric body has a velour surface formed at at least the technical back. The fabric body has permeability of about 80 ft3/ft2/min, or less, under a pressure difference of ½ inch of water across the fabric body.

Abstract: Forming antenna structures having turns of wire, foil or conductive material on a an antenna substrate or in a layer of adhesive layer on a carrier substrate, transferring the antenna structures individually or many at once to corresponding transponder sites on an inlay substrate and connecting the aligned termination ends of the antenna structures to terminal areas of RFID chip modules at the transponder sites. Transferring may be performed by various means such as laminating (heat and pressure), or heating the antenna structures directly or indirectly. The antenna substrate may be in web format or sheet format. Automated manufacturing procedures are disclosed. Kits having components for manufacturing inlay substrates, inlays and secure documents are disclosed. Various features of an inlay substrate and chip module are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersions suitable for treating textle web materials, and to textile web material treated therewith, being suitable in particular as floor coverings or as belts. The vinyl acetate-ethylene-copolymer dispersions are characterized by a low ethylene unit content, relatively high glass transition temperatures, and a small particle size.

Abstract: A laminated loop tape for a hook-and-loop fastener. The tape has a nonwoven textile support layer having an inner face, printing on the inner face, an at least partially transparent knitted cover layer having an inner face bearing on the support-layer inner face and an outer face provided with loops, and adhesive between the inner faces adhering the layers to each other.