Abstract: A breathable fabric laminate is formed from fabrics of differing properties, by selecting respective faces of each of two fibrous fabrics to be adhesively joined across the selected faces, raising surface fibers of at least one of the selected faces by brushing or napping the surface fibers, applying a pattern of adhesive to at least one of the selected faces, the pattern including areas of adhesive and adhesive-free areas, and then joining the selected faces to form a fabric laminate. Napping or brushing the back sides of the fabrics prior to lamination creates a spacing layer that can increase air permeability and overall laminate thickness.

Abstract: A mat assembly comprises a number of tiles adapted to be coupled together to define a substantially continuous tread surface. Each tile comprises a base 12 comprising a number of upstanding strips 14 which extend across the tile 10. Scraper strips 18 are provided in channels 16 defined between the base 12 and the upstanding strips 14, the scraper strips 18 adapted to scrape or brush material, for example, dirt, fluid and the like from the shoes of people entering a building, thereby trapping this material and preventing it from being tracked into the building.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular unit used for constructing various items, the unit being made of a deformable material and characterized in that the unit has a flat element which is co-formed with a plurality of parallel tubular elements attached to a surface thereof, wherein the tubular elements are spaced apart from each other and each tubular element has a common wall with the flat element.

Abstract: The invention discloses a composite liner for ball mills comprising an upper layer of alloy cast steel bonded on a symmetrically distributed lower rubber surface, said cast steel layer is prefabricated so as to form the desired profile on the upper surface of the said liner required for specific grinding operations. The present invention also discloses a method of manufacturing composite mill liner.

Abstract: A combination cemetery vase and flag holder adapter attaches to the mounting ring of an invertible type cemetery vase to hold the invertible vase in an upright or inverted position and has a laterally spaced smaller aperture for mounting a flagstaff and flag. The adapter has an elongate body with generally flat top and bottom surfaces, a larger aperture near a first end, and a smaller aperture near a second end. Depending lugs on the bottom surface surround the larger aperture and engage slots in the vase mounting ring secured to a gravestone surrounding an underground receptacle. Slots in the top surface and side wall of the larger aperture receive and detachably engage peripheral lugs on the base of the vase in an upright or inverted position. Slots in the top surface and side wall of the smaller aperture receive and detachably engage peripheral lugs of a collar at the bottom end of a flagstaff for supporting a flag a distance outwardly from the vase.

Abstract: A device for bridging a gap may be provided. The device may comprise a piece of material having a rectangular shape and that is of a size to cover at least a portion of a gap between a washer and a dryer, and a pair of magnets attached to the piece of material near opposite ends of the piece of material.

Abstract: A loop material for a hook and loop type fastener is a composite nonwoven. The composite nonwoven consists of a loop layer, a backing layer, and a plurality of bond regions. The loop layer may be a carded nonwoven of thermoplastic crimped staple fiber. The staple fiber may be between 1.5 to 6.0 dTEX. The loop layer may have a basis weight of between 10 and 35 g/m2. The backing layer may be a spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven having a basis weight of 5 to 30 g/m2. The loop layer may be superimposed face-to-face with the backing layer. The plurality of bond regions joins the loop layer to the backing layer and rendering said bond regions substantially air impermeable. The bond regions comprise between 35 to 55% of a surface area of the loop material.

Abstract: The interlocking of two or more sections via the insertion of one or more out-of-plane features in one section or combination of sections through a void in one or more a complementary sections can result in a reinforced ceramic matrix composite article upon securing of the sections. The sections can be secured by friction between two tightly matched sections or by the use of a pin, hook, or clamp. The sections can be constructed from one or more CMC laminate sheets. The out-of-plane feature can be a loop or a flange and the void can be an orifice or a matched loop in the complementary sheet. The securing of the sections can result in a CMC article where the delamination between sheets is inhibited.

Abstract: A floormat arranged to shed fluids has a topside and an underside. The floormat is placed where a user is expected to stand during a procedure. Fluids released during the procedure are allowed to fall onto and be shed off the floormat before being removed. The floormat may be discarded before starting another procedure. The mat is formed, at least in part, of compressible and resilient material. The topside of the mat has a spaced plurality of channels. In one instance, each of the channels has a floor sloping in opposite directions from a central peak. In another instance, the mat has a tapered apron bordering a central section that is convexly crowned to shed fluids. In other embodiments the topside of the central region is substantially flat except for the spaced plurality of channels. The floormat may be placed where an operator is expected to stand during the procedure. Fluids that fall onto the floor mat are shed therefrom and then removed. The floormat is discarded before starting another procedure.

Abstract: A material for covering a surface of a home or building is provided in the form of a flexible laminate having a fastening side comprising a sheet-form fastener component, and an opposite side formed by a sheet of paper laminated to the fastener component to increase the dimensional stability of the fastener component for covering and fastening over a wide area. The fastener component can have either hooks or loops. The laminate is particularly useful for laying flooring with low backlash between adjacent pieces.

Abstract: A composite laminate structure includes a first skin; a second skin; a core between the first skin and the second skin, the core including adjacent core sections and a Z-Y partition separating the adjacent core sections; and a plurality of distinct groupings of Z-axis fibers that extend from the first skin to the second skin through the adjacent core sections and the Z-Y partition separating the adjacent core sections.

Abstract: A table pad assembly having at least one table pad end section that extends beyond the longitudinal edge of a table top. In addition to the table pad end section, the assembly includes at least two brackets each having a female attaching portion and a base portion, at least one spline having a first opening and a second opening, at least a set of legs, and an adjustable foot on each leg.

Abstract: A wear-proof plate structure for a side sheet of a container body comprises a wear-proof plate with a wavy cross-section and an angular bottom corner seal connected with the wear-proof plate. The wear-proof plate has a body part with at least 2 full waves. An upper end of the body part is of wave peak and provided with an interface slot which opens upward and is connected with a lower end of an internal sheet of the container side sheet by plug connection. A lower end of the wear-proof plate is of wave trough and extends to form a planar connection board. A bending portion at lower end of the wear-proof plate is provided with a plug-in slot which opens toward a wave trough direction and is connected with an upper end of a vertical part of the bottom corner seal by plug connection. Holes for mounting fastening screws are arranged in a connection board at the lower end of the wear-proof plate.

Abstract: The “Refrigerator Shelves and Bin Protectors come easy cleaners” are disposable semi plastic transparent material produced in three different models for domestic refrigerators and commercial freezers. These protectors come cleaners protect the refrigerator selves and bins from the spellings, food of allergies and molds. The three models 1. Grill shelves protector come cleaner, 2. Plain shelve protectors come cleaner, 3. Bin protectors come cleaners. Are designed to fit inside the refrigerator shelves and in the bins. These protectors are in built with cleaning tissue paper and cleaning gel for cleaning the shelves and the bins before fixing another new disposable bin protector come cleaner.

Abstract: A floor mat having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface; and a V-shaped retention feature. The V-shaped retention feature extends from the second surface and has first and second ramp surfaces disposed at an angle relative to the second surface.

Abstract: A coated abrasive laminate disc (100) has a backing (120) with glass (125) and woven fabrics (124) laminated with a thermoplastic adhesive (122) having a melting onset temperature in a range of from about 140° C. to 190° C. and comprising polyamide and/or polyurethane. Methods of making are the coated abrasive laminate discs (100) are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a collapsible seat suitable for forming from a sheet material. The seat includes a seat panel, a back panel linked to the seat panel along a first fold line, and a support panel linked to one side of the back panel via a first web defined by second and third fold lines. The support panel is adapted to be linked to another side of the back panel via a second web partially defined by a fourth fold line. The seat also includes a reinforcement panel having one end linked to the support panel along an eighth fold line and an opposite end. The reinforcement panel is adapted to be positioned generally horizontally and under the seat panel in use. The reinforcement panel includes twelfth and thirteenth fold lines intermediate the seventh fold line and the support panel such that the reinforcement panel is divided into first, second and third portions. The first and third portions are substantially identical in size.

Abstract: A biomedical sensor is disclosed that includes a conductive material for coupling to monitoring equipment, and a composite. The composite includes a polymeric material and a polar material that is substantially dispersed within the polymeric material. The composite has a first side that is coupled to the conductive material and has a second side that is positionable with respect to a subject to be monitored. The polar material exhibits molecular compatibility with the polymeric material such that the polar material neither blooms to a surface of the polymeric material nor crystallizes within the polymeric material.

Abstract: Provided is a sandwich component with a core which comprises a foam material. A fibrous sheet-like material arranged in the foam material at least partially encloses a working region of the sandwich component in a sheet-like manner. At least one strut is incorporated in the foam material and extends from an entry surface of the foam material from outside the working region to at least the fibrous sheet-like material.

Abstract: Provided is an accessory for a aesthetically modifying the decklid of a vehicle. The accessory generally comprises of flexible laminated sheet or strip including a magnetic material which permits the accessory to be reversibly adhered to the decklid of the vehicle.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus for retaining a liquid-absorptive sheet includes a lower layer and an upper layer having substantially the same dimensions as the lower layer. Sandwiched between the two layers are first plurality of magnetic members arranged along the perimeter of the lower layer and a second plurality of magnetic members, opposite in polarity to said first plurality of magnetic members, arranged adjacent to the first plurality of magnetic members.

Abstract: A label assembly includes a support and a label body. The label body is configured to allow a label to be attached thereto. The support includes an upright post, and a fixing portion formed at a distal end of the post opposite to the label body. The fixing portion is configured to removably attach the label assembly to a circuit board. A circuit board supporting the label assembly is further provided.

Abstract: A textile complex to be applied on a communication panel substrate. It includes a first layer comprising a non-woven textile web, a first face of said textile web being calendered and a second face comprising loops for interaction with a self-attachment strip fitted with hooks. The textile complex further includes a second layer constituted by a printing ink deposited onto said first layer opposite the first face of the textile web.

Abstract: The invention objective is to protect Flat Panel televisions from dust, wind, fingerprints, and moisture when not in use. This is for televisions that are placed in open areas susceptible to element exposure such as on an enclosed or covered patios, sunrooms, hallways, and decks. The invention is constructed of a light-weight material that is soft on the inside with a water resistant shell. The cover is form fitted and uses a cord and grommet system to tightly secure cover around the TV.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing volatile residues from a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for removing halogen-containing residues from a substrate includes a chamber suitable for operating maintaining a vacuum therein and a heat module positioned to heat a substrate disposed in the chamber. The apparatus for removing halogen-containing residues from a substrate also includes at least one of A) a temperature controlled pedestal having a projection extending radially therefrom suitable for supporting the temperature control pedestal on a ledge of the chamber body, the projection thermally isolating the base from the chamber body; B) a pair of substrate holders that include two support flanges extending radially inward from an inner edge of an arc-shaped body, each support flange having a substrate support step that includes a sloped landing; or C) a domed window.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film comprising individual anchored filaments. More specifically, the invention relates to the female part of a hook-and-loop self-adhering support, comprising a plastic film and independent filaments which are fixed to one of the faces of the film. The invention is characterized in that part of the length of each filament is anchored to the plastic film, while the remainder thereof is disposed at a distance from the film, such as to form loops. According to the invention, the film is made from a non-elastic and non-heat-shrinkable material and the filaments have a count of less than 10, preferably less than or equal to 7.7, for example between 2 and 5 decitex.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle floor mat M to be laid on a foot space of a driver's seat, characterized in that retainer holes to be retained at retainer pins implanted on a vehicle floor side, are provided at two positions at a predetermined interval near a rear edge portion of the mat, a first retainer hole of the two position retainer holes is provided on a right rear side of the mat and in the vicinity of a rear extension portion of an accelerator pedal, a second retainer hole is provided on a rear extension portion of a brake pedal and rather on a center side of the mat than the first retainer hole, a retainer member having a rigidity is provided on an inner edge of each retainer hole, and a thickness of the retainer member is smaller than a height of the retainer pins.

Abstract: A method of forming a fastener is provided, including (a) forming, from a thermoformable material, a preform product having a sheet-form base and an array of preform stems integrally molded with and extending from the base to corresponding terminal ends; (b) heating the terminal ends of the stems to a predetermined softening temperature, while maintaining the sheet-form base and a lower portion of each stem at a temperature lower than the softening temperature; and (c) contacting the terminal ends with a contact surface that is at a predetermined forming temperature, lower than the softening temperature, to deform the terminal ends to form heads therefrom that overhang the sheet-form base. Fasteners and other methods of forming them are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a deceptive security cover to hide important electronic equipment in a transportation vehicle from view. The deceptive security cover would look like a simple or low cost radio or CD player commonly found in transportation vehicles, or other common dashboard feature.

Abstract: The padded edge cover has a hemispherical top portion and a cylindrical bottom portion extending from the top portion, the two portions forming a core of cushioning material. Prongs extend from a rear face of the bottom core portion to insert into hollow extruded metal frame members. The padded edge cover is resilient in order to cushion physical contact of personnel with the frame members. The padded edge covers are easily removable from the frame members and can be stored on a metal bracket designed specifically for the covers. Alternative embodiments of the padded edge covers are substantially rectangular and have either prongs or magnetic members to retain the padded covers to the frame members.

Abstract: A trophy assembly having a base with an integral lower clip, a column with interior column ribs, in which the lower clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy assembly having a base attached to a lid with an integral clip, and a column with interior column ribs, wherein the clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base, the lid and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy column having an exterior column surface and an interior column surface with a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs. A plastic base for use in a trophy assembly having a base and a column, wherein the base has in integral clip adapted to engage ribs on the interior surface of the column. A figure for use in a trophy assemble having a column with ribs on the interior column surface wherein the figure has an integral clip adapted to engage the ribs.

Abstract: Stock materials for manual and/or high speed industrial automated bonding applications having a curable pre-applied adhesive or sealant compositions on the bonding surfaces wherein the curative for the pre-applied adhesive or sealant composition is contained within a carrier which prevents its premature release.

Abstract: Stock packaging materials for manual and/or high speed industrial automated package formation and/or filing and closing applications having a curable pre-applied adhesive compositions applied to one or more seams or closure surfaces wherein the curative for the pre-applied adhesive composition is contained within a carrier which prevents its premature release.

Abstract: A fastener strip for diapers has a center part that is elastic in the longitudinal direction of the strip when the fastener strip is pulled, a non-elastic end part to which a hook element is attached, and a non-elastic connector part for attachment to a diaper. The end part and the connector part are attached to the center part. The center part has a layer of an elastic spun-bonded non-woven fabric, which possesses preferred stretching properties in the longitudinal direction of the strip. The spun-bonded non-woven fabric is made of filaments that have a filament core of a thermoplastic elastomer and a filament mantle of a non-elastic thermoplastic polymer, stretched by means of stretching the spun-bonded non-woven fabric.

Abstract: A system according to the present invention includes a cabinet, a basin positioned within the cabinet to contain and thermally treat a liquid bath, and a support assembly that stabilizes a surgical scope. The support assembly may include a first support that elevates scope optics above the liquid bath within the basin, and a second support that positions the shaft of the scope within the liquid bath, but above the floor and away from the walls of the basin. The scope optics resides outside of the bath in a dry state, while the remaining scope portions are positioned within the bath so the portions can be thermally treated. The support assembly enables a user to warm selected portions of the scope, while protecting the scope, the basin, and/or a drape lining the basin from damage caused when the scope contacts the basin.

Abstract: A connection device for fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes an insertion member having first and second opposite insertion ends and an insertion member extension therebetween. An integral shank extends from the insertion member extension and is spaces from each of the first and second insertion ends. A handle member extends generally from the shank at an end of the shank that is remote from the insertion member. The handle member has first and second handle ends and a handle member extension therebetween. The shank is spaced from each of the first and second handle ends. A cellular confinement system includes first and second unitary webs of cells made from elongated plastic strips bonded together in spaced apart areas. The strips form walls of the cells and at least some of the cells define open slots. At least one open slot of a first unitary web of cells is aligned with at least one open slot of a second unitary web of cells to result in a cell overlap region.

Abstract: Composite webs having one or more polymeric structures located on a substrate, closure systems comprising composite webs, and methods of attaching articles are disclosed. The polymeric structures are formed using thermoplastic compositions and are attached to a surface of a substrate. The polymeric structures include an area that is attached to the substrate and a detached area that is not attached to a surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A method of forming a vehicle trim member is disclosed. The method includes placing a decorative element into a mold; forming a substrate and bonding the substrate to the decorative element, and demolding the vehicle trim member. The step of forming the substrate comprises the steps of introducing a first liquid resin material (e.g., isocyanate) and a second liquid resin material (polyol) to a mixhead to form a mixed resin material and introducing the mixed resin material into a mold and against the decorative element. The decorative element may be formed from aluminum, alloys, thermoplastic, thermoset, elastomer, metal, wood, leather, or fabric.

Abstract: A surface for an article has an artificially producible base structure (10). The structure (12) has or develops a capillary effect at which the quotient from capillary work (K) and adhesion work (A) is larger 1. The capillary structures and their capillaries have a negative capillary rise such that liquid is forced from the capillaries, allowing for a self-cleaning effect.

Abstract: Drop cloth systems include drop cloths having edge supports extending along two opposite edges of the drop cloths for preventing folding of the opposite edges along which the edge supports extend. Extending between the edge supports is at least one spring strip having the property of being substantially straight when unwound to maintain the drop cloths substantially spread out on the surface area to be protected. Also the spring strips have the property of being windable to permit the drop cloths to be rolled up from one of the opposite edges along which the edge supports extend for easy storage and transportation when not in use.

Abstract: A structured surface of a solid body comprises a multiplicity of projections, which form a contact area which can become attached to adjacent surroundings, and a carrier layer, on which the projections are arranged, wherein properties of the projections and/or of the carrier layer are specifically variable in such a way that the attachability of the contact area is adjustable. A component which is provided with such a structured surface and a method for modifying the structured surface are also described.

Abstract: A profile gasket has a locking part below a gasket base for mounting the gasket to a target body such as a refrigerator door. The gasket also has a sealing portion and an elastic support for elastically supporting the sealing portion to the gasket base. The gasket is made of a thermoplastic resin having a preferred composition.

Abstract: A removable and reusable anti-glare film for a flat panel display. In one embodiment, the film includes a body portion including an outer surface having a matte finish that diffuses ambient light, and attachment features associated with the body portion that are adapted to attach the anti-glare film to the flat panel display, wherein the body portion overlies a display screen of the flat panel display when the anti-glare film is attached to the flat panel display.

Abstract: A building product includes a wood facing layer and a composite substrate backing layer connected to a bottom face of the wood facing layer. Cooperating tongue and groove connectors with locking teeth allow two or more building products to be interconnected in an efficient and effective manner.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising: a panel formed from two or more plies of composite material, the panel having a surface formed with a step where the thickness of the panel changes. Two or more stiffeners are attached to the surface of the panel. One of the stiffeners engages at least part of the step so as to transmit load forces in the panel.

Abstract: A composite structure (10), which may be a 2-dimensional ceramic matrix composite material, may include a first body (30) made of a composite material defining a first in-plane direction, a second body (20) made of a composite material defining a second in-plane direction wherein the first body (30) is connected with the second body (20) so that the first in-plane direction is substantially normal to the second in-plane direction. The second body (20) of the composite structure may include a first leg (24), a first bolting surface (22) extending from the first leg (24) and at least one aperture (56) formed in the first bolting surface (22) substantially normal to the second in-plane direction. A first recess (32) may be formed within the first body (30) sized to receive the first leg (24).

Abstract: A composite tie rod comprises an open lattice body formed of interlaced filaments held in a solid matrix. A pair of fittings rigidly connect rod ends with the ends of the body. The rod ends form attachment points on the tie rod.

Abstract: A flame-resistant closure includes at least one closing part having at least one two-dimensional backing fabric (14) of warp threads (10) and weft threads (12) and having functional threads (16) on the right side of the backing fabric (14). The functional threads at least partially extend through the backing fabric (14), and form the closing elements (18). The backing fabric (14) is of the non-flame-resistant type. At least some sections of the backing fabric reverse side include a substrate layer (32) with a substantially inflammable medium and/or with an active extinguishing medium. This closure meets even high demands on inflammability.

Abstract: A laminate material element (1) for a hook and loop closure, particularly a diaper closure, has a carrier film (2) and a textile material (3) laminated onto the carrier film (2), which has a surface structure that is suitable for forming a connection with the hooks of a hook and loop closure. The carrier film (2) and the textile material (3) are bonded together over their entire surface in an edge region that extends along the edges of the laminate material element and has the shape of a frame. A bond between the carrier film (2) and the textile material (3) that does not cover the entire surface is provided in the region within this frame.

Abstract: Composite webs having one or more polymeric structures located on a substrate, closure systems comprising composite webs, and methods of attaching articles are disclosed. The polymeric structures are formed using thermoplastic compositions and are attached to a surface of a substrate. The polymeric structures include an area that is attached to the substrate and a detached area that is not attached to a surface of a substrate.