Abstract: A three-dimensional reinforced membrane is designed to be inflated and used in various structural applications. A dropstitch or double wall fabric may be reinforced with one or more coatings, such as urethane-based coatings, and may also be laminated in accordance with various disclosed embodiments.

Abstract: One example provides a composite. The composites includes a core layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and having a first and a second sides opposite to each other; a first set of two layers disposed over at least a portion of the core layer respectively on the first and the second sides, each layer of the first set including carbon fibers aligned in a first direction in a plane; and a second set of two layers disposed over at least a portion of the first set of two layers respectively on the first and the second sides, each layer of the second set including carbon fibers aligned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the plane In the plane, the composite has a length and a width, the length larger than the width and parallel to the second direction.

Abstract: A flame resistant composite fabric includes a first flame resistant fabric layer, a second flame resistant fabric layer, and a barrier layer that bonds the first flame resistant fabric layer to the second flame resistant fabric layer. The barrier layer is capable of withstanding temperature of 500° F. for at least 5 minutes without substantial change in the integrity of the flame resistant composite fabric.

Abstract: Reactive beads interact with a fluid to be treated in a treatment chamber that retains the beads in the chamber and provides a geometry which promotes the fluid flow agitation of the beads to enhance the treatment.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a non-rigid composite sheet comprising in order a first component having an areal density of from 102 to 678 gsm comprising a first fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and a UV and weather impervious first polymeric layer, a second component having an areal density of from 10 to 170 gsm comprising a flame resistant inorganic refractory layer adjacent to at least one protective polymeric layers, and a third component having an areal density of from 102 to 678 gsm comprising a second fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and an impact and scratch resistant second polymeric layer, the second fabric of the third component being adjacent to the refractory layer of the second component.

Abstract: A printing blanket construction is provided which includes a reinforcing fabric ply comprised of a weft insertion fabric or a heavy gauge fabric, where the reinforcing fabric ply provides all of the necessary tensioning properties to the blanket. The use of the reinforcing fabric ply eliminates the need for additional reinforcing fabric plies in the blanket construction, and provides high tensile strength, low stretch, and resistance to gauge loss.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a textile layer and an air permeable, moisture-vapor-transmissive, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane layer attached to said textile layer, the cover having an MVTR rating of at least 4000 g/m2/day.

Abstract: The present invention provides containment liners to protect the environment from spills and leaks at oil and/or gas production sites and other sites. The containment liner comprises a first felt geotextile layer and a polymeric barrier layer embedded partially into the felt geotextile layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing blanket for mounting on a rotating supporting cylinder of a printing machine. The printing blanket is in the form of a sheet whose ends are configured as leading edges and trailing edges that are adapted for being engaged in an axial fixing gap of the supporting cylinder. The blanket is characterized in that it has a multilayer structure consisting of film and reinforcing fibers. The invention can be used in the area of the printing machines.

Abstract: A roofing underlayment comprising a top layer, a bottom layer and a water-sealing composition layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer wherein the water-sealing composition consists essentially of at least 80 weight % of a copolymer of ethylene and at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate and vinyl acetate is disclosed. The top and bottom layers independently comprise a fabric selected from the group consisting of nonwoven polypropylene, nonwoven polyethylene, nonwoven polyethylene terephthalate, woven polypropylene, woven polyethylene, spunbond polypropylene, and spunbond polyester. The roofing underlayment may optionally comprise additional layers.

Abstract: A package comprising an article and a selectively permeable protective structure and a method for limiting damage to the article due to corrosion or mold growth, comprising wrapping or covering the article in the selectively permeable protective structure. The selectively permeable structure comprises a membrane that may have a moisture vapor permeation value of at least 800 g-mil/m2/24 h and barrier to liquid water, and optionally a supporting substrate.

Abstract: Protective laminates are provided that include (a) a layer that is breathable and highly impermeable to chemicals to a degree that is subject to reduction upon flexing of the highly impermeable layer alone; and (b) a breathable non-textile layer attached to the highly impermeable layer, the non-textile layer mitigating the reduction in the impermeability of the highly impermeable layer if the laminate is flexed. The laminates may, for example, be attached to textiles and used in protective fabrics.

Abstract: A high strength, high modulus structural fabric product and the method of manufacturing the product are disclosed. The incorporation of a specific fiber/fabric treatment coupled with a resin impregnation and coating process produces a composite material. This composite material comprises high strength and modulus fibers embedded in and linked to a matrix. The resulting fabric product is useable in the formation of seamed structures, which carry and distribute high-level loads under extreme environmental conditions.

Abstract: A convertible roofing material which includes an outer fabric layer formed at least partially of polymeric coated, core yarns such as a polyester core coated with polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A fitted and flat sheet set (with matching pillow cases) that will come in king, queen, full and twin bed sizes. The sheet sets can be constructed from a variety of fabrics, such as cotton, polyester, satin, etc. There is a plastic or bio-fiber lining sewn between layers of the above mentioned fabric for protection. Each corner of the fitted sheet is rendered stretchable by an elastic strip, whereby the fitted sheet conforms snugly to the mattress but the flat sheet is tucked under the mattress.

Abstract: This invention relates to airships, with a volume of 15 to 60 million cubic feet of Helium. More particularly, it relates to improved structural envelope/gas bags or outer covers for lighter-than-air and neutral buoyancy airships. In detail, the material is a multi-layer cloth assembly including at least two plies of fiber cloth, said cloth comprising 56 by 56 yarns/inch with a total weight of 150 to 450 g/m2, with the fiber of the individual cloth layers having a denier generally between 180 and 280 and with the fill of the individual plies at 90 degrees to each other. Preferably, the filaments should be between 200 and 215 denier. The fibers of each layer of cloth are selected from the group consisting of extended chain polyethylene polymer or a thermotropic liquid (melt spun) crystalline polymer. The extended chain polyethylene fiber is a woven modified rip stop weave architecture, while the thermotropic liquid (melt spun) crystalline polymer fiber is a 2×2 basket weave architecture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ballistic-resistant moulded article containing a compressed stack of monolayers, with each monolayer containing unidirectionally oriented reinforcing fibers and at most 30 wt. % of a plastic matrix material and with the fiber direction in each monolayer being rotated with respect to the fiber direction in an adjacent monolayer, characterized in that the density (?p) of the compressed stack is at least 98.0% of the theoretical maximum density. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the moulded article. The ballistic-resistant article may be used in, for instance, helmets, as inserts in bullet-proof vests, as armoring on military vehicles and in ballistic-resistant panels.

Abstract: Woven fabric laminates having superior resistance to penetration by ballistic projectiles, assemblies thereof, and the method by which they are made. In one embodiment, among others, a laminate of the invention is comprised of a fabric woven from a high strength, high modulus yarn, a surface coating of a low modulus elastomer and a plastic film bonded to its elastomer-coated surface.

Abstract: Bi-directional and multi-axial fabrics, fabric composites, ballistically resistant assemblies thereof, and the methods by which they are made. The fabrics are comprised of sets of strong, substantially parallel, unidirectional yarns lying in parallel planes, one above the other, with the direction of the yarns in a given plane rotated at an angle to the direction of the yarns in adjacent planes; and one or more sets of yarns having lower strength and higher elongation interleaved with the strong yarns. The fabrics of the invention provide superior ballistic effectiveness compared to ordinary woven and knitted fabrics but retain the ease of manufacture on conventional looms and knitting machines.

Abstract: A lightweight ballistic resistant rigid structural panel especially for use in aircraft interiors is disclosed. The rigid structural panel is made up of a core layer including a plurality of sheets of flexible, high-tensile strength fabric interleaved with a plurality of sheets of a thermal-fusible film adhesive, and a sheet of cushioning material adhered to the plurality of sheets of flexible, high-tensile strength fabric. Fiber-reinforced face skins are adhered to exterior surfaces of the panel core for structural strength and rigidity. The rigid structural panel is capable of resisting ballistic attack from handguns and like weapons, while maintaining a high degree of strength and rigidity.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a laminated ballistic structure having an array of layers of substantially alternating n unidirectional (UD) layers of ballistic fiber and m thermoplastic layers, excluding thermoplastic layers at the outer sides of the structure, wherein ½n≦m<n. The UD layers have 1-25 wt. % of an elastomeric material based on a dry fiber weight. Preferably, the UD layers have aramid, PBO, PBI, and/or high density polyethylene fibers and the material of the thermoplastic layers is polyethylene or polypropylene.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabproof and bulletproof panel. The stabproof and bulletproof panel includes a bulletproof panel 40 and a plurality of stabproof panels 60. The bulletproof panel 40 is comprised of a front plate 45, a plurality of high density polyethylene films 44 stacked with one on top of another for dispersing impact energy, and a rear plate 46 formed by sewing together a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics for minimizing frictional heat and deformation. The front plate 45 consists of a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 41, a felt 50 formed by forcibly inserting thin aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene fibers 52 and a shock-absorbing member 51 into a scrim woven in the form of a net using aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene yarn, and a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 43. The stabproof panels 60 are brought into tight contact with the front surface of the bulletproof panel 40.

Abstract: The present invention is a stab-resistant material made from at least two woven fabrics joined using a polymer film. The woven fabrics are made from yarns having a tensile strength of at least 900 MPa. The polymer film joining the woven fabrics has a tensile strength of at least 10 MPa and a flexural modulus of 1500 to 4500 MPa.

Abstract: A sailcloth is constructed by laminating two layers of cloth together with a central layer of film. The cloth layers are oriented such that stretch resistant yarns in the layers run perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a penetration-resistant material having at least a double layer of fabric composed of two layers of woven fabric which are cross-plied at an angle, characterized in that the fabric is composed of a first set of threads having 3.5 to 20 threads/cm and having a linear density of at least 420 dtex, and a second set of threads having 0.5 to 8 threads/cm and having a linear density of at least 50 dtex, with the second set of threads being transverse to the first set of threads, and wherein the ratio of the linear density of the first set of threads to the linear density of the second set of threads is >4.2, more preferably >7.5. In a preferred embodiment, the first set of threads is warp threads made of p-aramid yarn and the second set of threads is weft threads of polyester yarn, and the ratio of the number of threads/cm of the first set to that of the second set is >1.

Abstract: A forming panel having board with a release barrier of a substrate and a barrier/release layer secured to the board by an adhesive.

Abstract: A lightweight ballistic resistant rigid structural panel especially for use in aircraft interiors is disclosed. The rigid structural panel is made up of a core layer including a plurality of sheets of flexible, high-tensile strength fabric interleaved with a plurality of sheets of a thermal-fusible film adhesive, and a sheet of cushioning material adhered to the plurality of sheets of flexible, high-tensile strength fabric. Fiber-reinforced face skins are adhered to exterior surfaces of the panel core for structural strength and rigidity. The rigid structural panel is capable of resisting ballistic attack from handguns and like weapons, while maintaining a high degree of strength and rigidity.

Abstract: The device of the present invention comprises a moisture-permeable base material, a water-bearing gel, and a covering material, which are laminated in this order. The base material comprises a moisture-permeable material, e.g., a cloth material made of a natural and/or artificial fiber, a polymeric film, or a polymeric sheet. The base material may be a laminate. The water-bearing gel comprises a water-absorbable polymer and water. The covering material may comprise a cloth material made of a natural and/or artificial fiber, a polymeric film, or a polymeric sheet. The device can be warmed or cooled. When it is warmed, it can evolve steam that results from water in the gel. Thus, it can be used to give moisutre to and warm up human body, or to cool down it.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabproof and bulletproof panel. The stabproof and bulletproof panel includes a bulletproof panel 40 and a plurality of stabproof panels 60. The bulletproof panel 40 is comprised of a front plate 45, a plurality of high density polyethylene films 44 stacked with one on top of another for dispersing impact energy, and a rear plate 46 formed by sewing together a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics for minimizing frictional heat and deformation. The front plate 45 consists of a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 41, a felt 50 formed by forcibly inserting thin aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene fibers 52 and a shock-absorbing member 51 into a scrim woven in the form of a net using aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene yarn, and a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 43. The stabproof panels 60 are brought into tight contact with the front surface of the bulletproof panel 40.

Abstract: A laminate is disclosed for high strength, low weight gas enclosure applications such as aerostats or airships. The laminate is formed of at least one woven fabric layer with an aggregate strength greater than 10 grams per denier. The yarns in the fabric have sufficient twist to provide the desired tensile conversion but less than the amount of twist that would produce unsatisfactory flex fatigue. The fabric has a yarn to fabric strength ratio sufficient to impart tear resistance to the fabric, but less than the coarseness ratio at which flex fatigue performance is unsatisfactory, and the fabric has the minimal number of crossing points among the woven yarns that will impart sufficient integrity for the fabric to be manufactured into the laminate. A gas barrier material is then laminated to the fabric layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a stab-resistant material made from at least two woven fabrics joined using a polymer film. The woven fabrics are made from yams having a tensile strength of at least 900 MPa. The polymer film joining the woven fabrics has a tensile strength of at least 10 MPa and a flexural modulus of 1500 to 4500 MPa.

Abstract: A drumhead lamination comprising upper and lower layers of synthetic plastic sheet materials and a layer of impregnated polyester or natural fabric sheet material sandwiched in between the systhetic plastic layers. A substance employed to impregnate the fabric, typically a liquid resin, causes the fabric to harden and stiffen to enable it to vibrate synergistically in concert with the vibrating synthetic plastic layers when the drumhead is struck by a drumstick or a similarly hard object. Laminating adhesive is used to bond the layer together. Epoxy or a similar substance is applied to the top and bottom exposed surfaces of the drumhead as a protective coating.

Abstract: The moisture transfer system includes a waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner having an inner fabric layer selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, encapsulation technology, waterproof films and an outer fabric layer. The moisture transfer system in incorporated into in-line skate as either a removable liner for a shell boot or a liner for a softboot.

Abstract: A blast resistant laminate composite container wall construction is provided for a bomb-resistant airline baggage container for withstanding gas-expansion explosives. A PVC substrate core (26) of sufficient thickness, at least about 0.5 inch, is used to provide a substantially rigid container wall. A first layer (28) of 0.02 inch thick woven roving fiberglass is on one side of the core, a second layer (30) of 0.02 inch thick woven roving fiberglass is on the first layer, a third layer (32) of 0.02 inch thick woven roving fiberglass is on the second layer, a fourth layer of 0.03 inch thick random chopped strand fiberglass is on the third layer, a fifth layer of 0.03 inch thick random chopped strand fiberglass is on the fourth layer, a sixth layer of 0.02 inch thick woven roving fiberglass is on the other side of the core, a seventh layer of 0.02 inch thick woven roving fiberglass is on the sixth layer, an eighth layer of 0.02 inch thick woven roving fiberglass is on the seventh layer, a ninth layer of 0.

Abstract: A washable cover for mattresses and like objects, that is made from textile material and includes a water vapor permeable, allergen- and waterproof barrier layer, and an outer material. The cover includes at least one additional textile fabric and a voluminous batting at least 3 mm thick. The batting is arranged between the outer material and additional textile fabric. The outer material, batting, and additional textile fabric are joined together at least pointwise by threads. The barrier layer is laminated onto the additional textile fabric at least pointwise after the latter is joined to the outer material and batting.

Abstract: Multiple resin transfer molding is the simultaneous injection of differing esins in fiber preforms with or without a separation layer. The flow of the resins is controlled by varying the permeabilities of the preforms and the separation layer. The method produces multifunctional hybrid composites made of multilayered preforms and multiple resins. A fundamental advantage of the invention is the simplification of the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A dust-proof fabric is disclosed. The fabric comprises an inner knit fabric layer, an intermediate layer of a moisture absorbent polyurethane film and a high density woven polyester fabric outer layer. The outer layer contains a first set of spaced apart conductive yarns aligned with one another in the warp direction and a second set of spaced apart conductive yarns aligned in the weft direction.

Abstract: Recording sheets are disclosed which comprise a support (I) having formed on a surface thereof an image-recording/receiving layer (II) selected from an ink-receiving layer (IIa) for receiving a water-based ink ejected by an ink-jet recording technique, a thermosensitive recording layer (IIb), a coating layer (IIc) for laser printing and a thermal transfer image-receiving layer (IId). The support (I) has a laminated structure comprising a plain weave fabric (A) and, bonded thereto with an adhesive, a water-proof stretched resin film (B) having a machine-direction Clark stiffness (S value) of from 8 to 300, a transverse-direction Clark stiffness of from 8 to 300 and a thickness of from 20 to 300 .mu.m. The image-recording/receiving layer (II) is provided on the support on the side where the stretched resin film layer (B) is present. The inventive recording sheets have a tough surface and have both excellent ink absorption and clarity of developed color.

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

Abstract: The base material can be obtained by means of the realisation, on a support made out of material or nonmaterial, of a system of two crossed orders, uniformly distributed, of rectilinear stitching carried out with a yarn having a metallic core inside. In this way, an incorporated shielding metallic screen made of metallic cores is obtained.

Abstract: A light weight composite layer arrangement for providing protection for a metal surface from a fire for a predetermined period of time in compliance with Federal Airworthiness Regulation 25. The arrangement which may be easily installed on a metal surface, which typically is an aluminum alloy, includes a silicone rubber sealant layer that is applied to the metal surface in an uncured non-flowing state. A layer of ceramic fiber fabric is then applied to the first silicone rubber sealant layer and due to its inherent flexibility easily conforms to the contours of the underlying metal surface. A second silicone rubber sealant layer may then be applied in its uncured non-flowing state over the ceramic fiber layer to essentially embed the ceramic fabric layer between the two silicone rubber layers. The silicone rubber sealant layers may then be cured at room temperature.

Abstract: A laminae construction for an incontinent material A porous face fabric is secured to a soaker fabric. A barrier fabric is secured to the soaker fabric. The barrier fabric is of two ply construction, a film of crystalline polypropylene and a fabric substrate secured to the soaker fabric. The laminae construction can resist degradation at laundering temperatures of up to 130.degree. C.

Abstract: An ionic substance removing material for use in a super-clean room and a method of manufacturing the material are disclosed. The material includes an ion exchanger capable of an ion exchange reaction, a non-ion exchange permeable layer and an anti-dust generation layer. The material is secured by the surface of a concrete wall.

Abstract: A composite curtain is provided which is light weight and provides the desired characteristics of blocking light and providing a vapor barrier.

Abstract: A non-halogenated, tri-laminate fabric for automotive security shades or covers, comprising a layer of reinforcing fabric scrim juxtapositioned between at least two layers of a thermoplastic olefin film comprised of a rubber modified polyolefin compound, said layers being thermally bonded together to form a fire retardant, nontoxic tri-laminate fabric. The rubber modified polyolefin is a rubber modified polypropylene or polyethylene homopolymer and copolymer. The rubber is natural or synthetic. The preferred thermoplastic olefin film has characteristic melt peaks at temperatures ranging between about 61.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. and between about 105.degree. C. and 168.degree. C., with melt peaks forming preferably at about 86.degree. C. and 142.degree. C. Acceptable thermal lamination of the layers occurs at temperatures ranging between about 120.degree. C. and 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A polyimide gas separation membrane can be used to make protective cloth having good water vapor breathability as well as good resistance to permeation by noxious gases and penetration by liquid water.

Abstract: Fire-retardant barrier structures. The fire-retardant barrier structures are useful for protecting military personnel and equipment from both fire and chemical and/or biological agents. The fire-retardant barriers are multilayer structures having desirable flammability characteristics and resistance to nuclear, chemical and/or biological agents. The preferred barriers also possess favorable durability properties and are printable.

Abstract: An endless belt having an inside surface, an outside surface, a length and a width. The belt has a canvas core layer, an elastomer layer outside of the canvas core layer, a surface canvas layer that is expansible lengthwise of the belt outside of the elastomer layer, and structure applied on the surface canvas layer and exposed on the outside surface of the endless belt to resist bonding of foreign material thereto.

Abstract: A washable, sterilizable article for hospital and medical garments is disclosed. The article exhibits high resistance to the penetration of fluids, blood and viruses while exhibiting a high rate of moisture vapor transmission. The article comprises: a first layer of woven or knit fabric; a second layer of a microporous polyurethane membrane; a third layer of a woven or knit fabric; a first polyether-polyurethane adhesive joining the first and second layers together; and a second polyether-polyurethane adhesive joining the second and third layers together. The second layer has a porosity of approximately 6 billion individual pores per square inch.

Abstract: A laminate wall structure which can be used as an exterior wall in manufactured housing and site built construction is made up of a low density layer having a density of from about one-half pound to three pounds per cubic foot, a second, reinforcing layer laminated to the low density layer and, optionally, a cellulosic layer laminated to the second, reinforcing layer. The low density layer is preferably a foamed polymer layer, the second, reinforcing layer is a polymer fabric, a biaxially oriented polymeric film or a fiberglass reinforced material and the cellulosic layer can be impregnated with an adhesive and/or resin in order to strengthen the laminate structure. This laminate wall structure has a low weight and yet is strong enough to meet wind zone wall diaphragm requirements for housing construction.