Abstract: Compositions including a fabric layer with a water-insoluble polymer impregnated into the fabric layer to provide sheets are described. In particular, the sheet composites have a permeability to oxygen in the direction perpendicular to the sheet that is less than one-tenth the transmission rate for the fabric layer alone and less than one-fifth the transmission rate for the polymer alone without the fabric layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reinforced tape including a visually transparent backing layer, a reinforcing scrim preferably of fibers made of visually transparent material along one surface of the backing, and a layer of transparent adhesive covering but not totally wetting the reinforcing scrim so that the scrim is visible along the backing layer before the tape is applied to give a user a visual indication of the strength of the tape. The indexes of refraction of the material of the fibers in the scrim and of the adhesive are similar so that when the layer of adhesive is pressed against a substrate through the backing layer, the adhesive will more totally wet the fibers of the reinforcing scrim, causing them to become significantly less visible in the reinforced tape adhered to the substrate.

Abstract: A composite fabric for use in reinforcement, particularly tensile reinforcement, of cementitious boards and similar prefabricated building wall panels. The fabric is constructed as a mesh of continuously coated, high modulus of elasticity strands. The high modulus strands are preferably bundled glass fibers encapsulated by alkali and water resistant thermoplastic material. The composite fabric also has suitable physical characteristics for embedment within the cement matrix of the panels or boards closely adjacent the opposed faces thereof. The fabric provides long-lasting, high strength tensile reinforcement of the panels or boards regardless of their spatial orientation during handling. The reinforcement also enhances the impact resistance of the boards after installation. Included as part of the invention are methods for making the reinforcement, cementitious boards and panels including the reinforcement, and methods for manufacturing such boards and panels.

Abstract: A coating composition and process of applying the coating to a substrate are provided herein. The coating composition includes filler particles, binder and a liquid carrier, such as water. The filler particles have an average particle size in the range from about 100 to about 600 microns and preferably in the range from about 200 to about 450 microns. The coating composition comprises from about 15% to about 50% by weight liquid carrier and from about 35% to about 90% by dry solids weight filler particles. The coating composition preserves the acoustic performance characteristics of the substrate to which it is applied, while imparting a textured appearance to the substrate, making the substrate virtually indistinguishable from surrounding panels.

Abstract: A multiple layer fiber reinforced material and method of constructing the same including the provision of a first layer of a roll lofted glass material. Optional variants include the pre-application of plywood, OSB or fiber reinforced cement board materials prior to the first glass layer. A layer of a rolled fiber reinforced material is applied over the rolled glass material, with or without backing board material, and at least a second layer of the roll lofted glass material is applied over the rolled fiber reinforced material. A layer of a second rolled glass material is applied over the subsequent layer of the first glass material and a urethane resin syrup is intermixed with said layers of glass material and the fiber reinforced material. An application of heat and pressure results in the formation of the reinforced material. A flexural, closed cell foam material may also be applied to provide acoustical insulating properties to the multi-layer fiber material.

Abstract: Cement wallboards and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The wallboards comprise two scrim layers and one mat layer. The wallboards have a smooth surface, are strong, lightweight, and easy to score and snap. Tiles can be readily adhered to the boards. The wallboards can be used in general commercial and residential construction, and are particularly attractive for use in high water/moisture areas such as bathrooms and shower enclosures.

Abstract: A method of insulating ducts is described including laminating a reinforcement fabric to a fibrous insulation board, lifting at least a portion of the reinforcement fabric from the fibrous insulation board, applying a first layer of a mastic coating to the fibrous insulation board, embedding the reinforcement fabric into the first layer of mastic coating, and applying a second layer of the mastic coating to the outside surface of the reinforcement fabric. The reinforcement fabric is laminated to the fibrous insulation board using an adhesive material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparation of test bodies for analysis of porous, preferably thermally sprayed, surface layers, which are incorporated by casting in plastic. The method according to the invention is carried out by placing one or more test pieces of the surface layer in a mold introduced into a vacuum chamber, the pressure of which is lowered, pouring a ready-mixed, liquid casting resin into the mold containing the test pieces, again letting the air into the chamber, lifting the test pieces out of the casting resin and allowing the excess resin to drip from the test pieces. After that, they are placed in a mold cavity together with the test pieces with a pulverized resin, and applying pressure and heat to the mold cavity for a predetermined period of time, whereupon the test body is ready to be taken out and lapped.

Abstract: Adhesive tapes (e.g., duct tapes) having a backing comprising a compatibilized release composition are reported. The compatibilized release composition comprises a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material provide an acid-base interaction that compatibilizes the release composition.

Abstract: A sheet product is provided which comprises a scrim embedded in a continuous layer of a foamed resin. The sheet material is useful as a drawer liner or a shelf liner and is fabricated without need for lamination of separate layers to a scrim material.

Abstract: An imbedded flooring product has a skeletal frame in the form of a mesh intermediate a first and second vinyl layer. The mesh creates a pattern visible from above the flooring product.

Abstract: A roofing membrane includes a substrate sheet formed of a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) and a film layer of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) adhered to at least one surface of the substrate sheet. The TPV preferably includes a copolymer of ethylene and a carbonyl containing monomer dynamically vulcanized in a polyolefin thermoplastic, preferably metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene. A scrim reinforcement layer is optionally embedded in the TPV layer. When installed on a roof substrate, the membrane can be sealed by heat welding the seams of the membrane sheets.

Abstract: A structurally reinforced panel and a method of forming the panel are disclosed. The reinforcement includes a fibrous woven material in a bondable plastic matrix.

Abstract: A wide-meshed grid fabric, in particular a geogrid, in which warp thread bundles composed of multiple warp threads and weft thread bundles composed of multiple weft threads intersect and surround meshes or lattice openings. To give the grid fabric, which may also be a scrim, a greater volume, whereby, among other things, improved reinforcement of the soil may be achieved, individual threads of a thread bundle in a mesh are longer than other threads of the same thread bundle, the longer threads running in a wave pattern and forming at least one open loop or bulge per mesh; the open loop or bulge may protrude upward and/or downward from the plane of the grid fabric. A plastic coating may stiffen the grid fabric.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composite which comprises a first, liquid-permeable layer and a second layer arranged on the first layer. An antimicrobial metal in elemental form is present between the first and second layers and substantially no antimicrobial metal in elemental form is present on exterior surfaces of the composite. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A laminate for use as a headliner comprises a core having an adhesive layer provided adjacent opposing sides thereof. Basalt fiber structural reinforcement layers are provided adjacent each adhesive layer. A scrim layer is provided next to one reinforcement layer while a film barrier and covering are provided adjacent the other reinforcement layer. A method for manufacturing the laminate comprises the steps of providing a core, providing basalt fiber reinforcement layers adjacent opposing sides of the core, providing adhesive layers between opposing sides of the core and the reinforcement layers, applying a scrim layer to one reinforcement layer and a film barrier and covering to the other reinforcement layer to complete the laminate. According to a method for recycling a laminate, laminate material formed of composite materials including reinforcement fibers that have a melting point above the incineration point of the other composite materials is provided.

Abstract: A laminate for use as a headliner for an automobile comprises a core that is a mixture of basalt fibers and polypropylene binder. A scrim layer is provided adjacent a first side of the core. An adhesive layer and a covering are provided adjacent a second side of the core. The laminate can be manufactured by heating the core, providing a scrim layer adjacent the first side of the core and providing an adhesive layer and a covering adjacent the second side of the core to complete the laminate. A method for recycling a laminate comprises the steps of providing a laminate material formed of composite materials including reinforcement fibers that have a higher melting point than the incineration point of the other composite materials and heating the laminate to a temperature below the melting point of the basalt and above the incineration point of the other composite materials to reduce the other composite materials to ash without melting the basalt.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement layer for use in a laminate for a vehicle headliner comprises at least one of carbon fibers and natural fibers. A thermoplastic binder may adhere the fibers to one another. A method for manufacturing a laminate comprising a the structural reinforcement layer comprises the steps of providing a core, providing a first reinforcement layer containing carbon fibers adjacent one of opposing sides of the core, providing adhesive layers on each of the opposing sides of the core, applying a barrier film and covering to the first reinforcement layer to the first reinforcement layer. Applying a scrim mat comprising a reinforcement layer, a barrier film and a scrim layer to the other of the opposing sides of the core to complete the laminate. According to a method for recycling a laminate, laminate material formed of composite materials including carbon fibers that have a melting and/or degradation point above the incineration point of the other composite materials is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a layered structure comprising at least one metal structure comprising elongated metal elements and at least one metal sheet. The metal sheet is bonded to the metal structure by means of a polymer material. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing an article comprising a layered structure and to the use of a layered structure as structural component.

Abstract: The invention relatrs to a wide-meshed fabric (1) treated with bonding agents. The inventive mesh is made up of bundles (4) consisting of several warop threads (3) and bundloes (6) consisting of several weft threads (5) surrounding the inner meshes (7). The warp threads (3) are interwoven with the weft threads (5) at intersection points (5) of the bundles (4) of warp threads and bundles (6) of weft threads (5) running at right-angles to each other. In order to firmly secure the warp threads and the weft threads, the bundles (4) of warp threads are divided into a first group (4′) of warp threads and a second group (4″) of warp threads and the first group of warp threads crosses over the second group of warp threads threads belonging to the same bundle (4) of warp threads for each mesh (7) thereby forming a half-twist. Similarly, the warp threads (3) of both groups (4′, 4″) of warp threads are interwoven with the weft threads (5), running substantially parallel to each other.

Abstract: A laminated fabric floor product having an encapsulated fabric scrim within a vinyl resilient flooring structure. The laminated fabric floor product structure includes a PVC calendered base, a first hot melt film, a fabric, a second hot melt film, a calendered clear film, and a high performance coating. Traditional foamed and non-foamed substrates used in the flooring industry can be used in addition to the calendered base. All types of fabrics and scrims can be encapsulated. The fabrics can be both woven and non-woven types. Open scrims can be used with base layers that are printed or have a visual pattern so that design features and colors can be seen through the open areas of the scrim. The fabric layer can be printed with a design pattern and adhered to the base layer or substrate by the first hot melt adhesive film layer. The clear layer is adhered to the fabric layer by the second hot melt adhesive layer.

Abstract: A wet-formed permeable mat composed of wet use chopped strands (WUCS), chopped roving, and potentially unidirectional roving coupled with an alkaline resistant binder are combined to create an randomly oriented open mat structure with a high degree of openness that can be used in cement backerboard applications. The cement backerboard that is subsequently formed from the wet-formed permeable mat has lower binder content, superior decorative finish, and better permeability control than known glass scrim systems and can be produced in a single continuous step.

Abstract: A composite sheet biasable into a tubular shape to form a sleeve for isolating or protecting elongated items is disclosed. The sheet has a reflective surface formed by a metal foil layer overlying a flexible polymer layer having a metalized surface. A biasable polymer netting layer is positioned overlying the flexible layer opposite the metalized surface. The netting layer is formed of elongated members that define interstices. A damping layer of non-woven material is positioned adjacent to the netting layer. An adhesive layer is positioned between the flexible layer and the netting layer to bond the netting layer and the damping layer to the flexible layer. Biasing is effected by the elongated members of the netting layer which are stiffer in the circumferential direction around the sleeve to provide radial stiffness.

Abstract: A cement panel that is reinforced with a fabric made of carbon fibers. The cement panel includes a core layer that is made of a lightweight cement composition. This core layer is covered with a layer of reinforcing carbon fabric on the top and on the bottom, each bonded to the core with a coating of cementitious material on the top and on the bottom of the core layer. On the edges of the cement panels, the fabric layers are overlapped so as to augment the strength of these edges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite sheet material that is water vapor permeable and substantially liquid water impermeable. The composite sheet material includes an outer layer, a film, and a reinforcing layer and, preferably, has an ASTM D3833 water vapor transmission rate of greater than 250 g/m2/day, and a tensile strength of at least about 100 N/5 cm when tested in accordance with ASTM D5035. The sheet material is useful as a membrane for roofing, housewrap, insulation facing and in the fabrication of protective apparel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drain-through type of designed portable work and walking surface matting, which has the size, weight and slip resistant characteristics, as well as the anti-fatigue properties which make it a more desirable surface on which to walk and work. The invention consists of the lamination of two dimensionally stable or unstable coated scrims to produce a dimensionally stable laminate. Each coated scrim has a plurality of openings extending through the scrim. The lower surface of the first coated scrim is permanently bonded to the upper surface of the second coated scrim.

Abstract: Screen ink printed film carrier having an ink screen printed electrical altering image provided on thin adhesive film carrier that is flexible and capable of deformation out of the major plane of the carrier to conform to the exterior contour presented by flat or complicated three-dimensional objects, upon which the film carrier can be affixed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drain-through type of designed portable work and walking surface matting, which has the size, weight and slip resistant characteristics, as well as the anti-fatigue properties which make it a more desirable surface on which to walk and work. The invention consists of the lamination of two dimensionally stable or unstable coated scrims to produce dimensionally stable laminate. Each coated scrim has a plurality of openings extending through the scrim. The lower surface of the first coated scrim is permanently bonded to the upper of the second coated scrim.

Abstract: A display support, designed to be printed, includes a coated fabric comprising a textile layer and two impregnation layers located on opposite surfaces of the textile layer. A coat of varnish, designed to be printed, is deposited on one of the impregnation layers. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer capable of being repositioned, is deposited on the impregnation layer opposite the one receiving the coat of varnish. A protective layer arranged on the adhesive layer consists of a sheet with low adherence strength relative to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: A fire blocking material is disclosed comprising a nonwoven fabric including para-aramid fibers and pre-oxidized polyacrylonitrile, and optionally, a garnett of recycled polybenzimidazole, para-aramid or meta-aramid, or combinations thereof to form a fire blocking textile meeting Federal Aviation Administration regulation FAR 25.853 and Appendix F to Part 25.

Abstract: A new method of applying fire protection coating to structures results in a new type of fire protection coating 10. Insulation layer 20, preferably a vermiculite/gypsum mixture 26, is applied such as by spraying a water slurry of the mineral particles to structural member 85. Before the free moisture can evaporate, diffusion barrier 40, such as epoxy intumescent coating 44, is applied over the moist vermiculite/gypsum mixture 26. Moisture is retained within vermiculite/gypsum mixture 26 indefinitely and is released in the event of a fire to help cool and prolong the efficacy of intumescent coating 44.

Abstract: A backerboard sheet is for moist areas and includes a core having opposing first and second major surfaces, at least one moisture-resistant face layer on at least one of the first and second major surfaces of the core; and wherein the core includes aerated concrete. The provision of aerated concrete for the core provides many key advantages over conventional backerboard sheets, such as gypsum greenboard or cementitious backerboard, for example. The at least one moisture-resistant face layer may include fibers, such as arranged in a woven mesh. The fibers may include at least one of glass, plastic, and metal. In addition, the at least one moisture-resistant face layer may further include a moisture-resistant material incorporating the fibers, such as a suitable resin, for example.

Abstract: A multi-layer woven scrim, having two or more layers made of thermoplastic tapes, has its layers attached together by means of layer-connecting tapes interwoven with mutually perpendicular tapes of adjacent layers. The points of attachment may be at spaced intervals and in the machine or cross-machine directions. The scrim is flexible, dimensionally stable and has high tensile and tear strength. It can be coated and used as an industrial fabric.

Abstract: Roofing membranes of single ply heat seamable thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) sheets are made with a metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene (MPO) blend. The membranes exhibit superior heat seam peel strengths and low temperature flexibility.

Abstract: A net-reinforced film structure includes a film layer and a netting attached to the film layer having a pattern of netting strands. The netting strands are sealed to an opposing film structure, which may be either a similar net-reinforced film or a standard sheet of film, along a linear seal area. The netting strands in the non-sealed areas of the net-reinforced film structure are free from attachment to the opposing film structure. The netting strands along the linear seal area have a wider cross-section than the netting strands at the non-sealed areas, and this wider cross-section facilitates the sealing process.

Abstract: A roof membrane and a roof system employing a EPDM membrance which is compatible with a bituminous adhesive. The membrance includes an outer layer of polymeric layer such as EPDM bonded to a polyester protective layer which is in turn bonded to a fleecy material. This can be adhered to a roof deck surface using hot asphalt or bitumen which bonds the fleecy material to the roof deck in turn holding the EPDM in place. The polyester layer prevents the asphaltic material from attacking and dissolving the EPDM with the fleecy material providing good adhesion between the polyester and the EPDM.

Abstract: This invention relates to splice and dead end fittings and methods for splicing together two aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable (ACCC) or terminating one composite core reinforced cable. The compression fitting uses a compressible body inside a rigid enclosure to hold the composite cores. First, the composite cores can be stripped of the aluminum conductor to provide the best bond between the compressible body and the composite core, the load-bearing member of the cable. After inserting the composite core into the compressible body, a compression implement may be used to compress the compressible body. Without the ability to expand because the rigid enclosure forces the compressible body to maintain its shape, the compressible body places compressive forces on the composite core. The compressible body holds the composite core with frictional or mechanical forces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate composite part (1) designed for forming a composite reinforcement prosthesis and comprising:

Abstract: A luminescent fabric includes a luminescent net and at least one filament woven onto the luminescent net. The luminescent net includes a first group of luminescent strips extending in a first direction and a second group of luminescent strips extending in a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the luminescent strips includes a body of a luminescent material and a pair of wires each including a portion embedded in the body and another portion exposed from the body for electric connection with a power supply. The luminescent net includes a first bus electrically connected in parallel with each of the luminescent strips of the first group and a second bus electrically connected in parallel with each of the luminescent strips of the second group.

Abstract: Adhesive tapes (e.g., duct tapes) having a backing comprising a compatibilized release composition are reported. The compatibilized release composition comprises a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material provide an acid-base interaction that compatibilizes the release composition.

Abstract: A high strength polymeric composite laminate that has enhanced design features to perform as a roofing underlayment material for use in conjunction with modified bituminous materials such as APP or SBS membranes, as well as shingles, tiles, metal and other roof coverings.

Abstract: A composite vehicle component that is capable of attenuating RFI waves, and a method for making the same, is provided. The composite vehicle component can, in turn, comprise a composite structure and a conductive mesh attached to the composite structure, such that the conductive mesh, when contacted to ground, can attenuate RFI waves.

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 thin, electromagnetic wave shielding laminate for displays, which is thin, light, excellent in flexibility, has improved resistance of its near-infrared reducing function to ultraviolet rays, heat and moisture, requires only a simple production process, easily produced, excellent in productivity and easily attached to a display, and process for producing the same, in which the thin, electromagnetic wave shielding laminate for displays with a mesh-shape electroconductive material having openings which is provided, at least on one side, with an optical film via an adhesive layer to form a monolithic structure, wherein (a) the optical film having a near-infrared reducing function is arranged on the display side from the mesh-shape electroconductive material, and (b) the openings of said mesh-shape electroconductive material or the openings and surface layer section are filled or coated with a transparent resin composition satisfying a specific optical requirement, and the process for producing the same.

Abstract: Acoustical panels and methods of making acoustical panels are provided. Isocyanate binder and scrap material are blended together to produce a mixture of recycled material. The mixture of recycled material is formed into a panel, molded to form an acoustic article having a three dimensional contour, and cured via steam. The acoustic article is subjected to trimming operations, and one or more surfaces of the acoustic article may be covered with one or more layers of material. Scrap material generated by the trimming operations are then returned to for reuse.

Abstract: A laminated sheet having electromagnetic wave shielding effects and a manufacturing method therefor are provided wherein the laminated sheet is transparent, has electromagnetic wave shielding effects and is easily manufactured, moreover, an earthing terminal can be easily connected to the laminated sheet, and post-processing such as ultrasonic adhesion and the like can be easily conducted on the laminated sheet. In the manufacturing method, a conductive mesh-like sheet and a thermoplastic resin sheet are positioned between two molding plates and heated, these sheets are integrally laminated by means of the application of pressure between molding plates. In addition, as the above-mentioned thermoplastic resin sheet, a thermoplastic resin sheet having at least one resin layer which has a thickness which is two times or greater than the thickness of the conductive mesh-like sheet and which has uniform thermal properties is used.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved electrostatic charge dissipating hard laminates by addition of a conductance-modifying component selected from inherently conductive polymers, conductive nanophase materials, or mixtures thereof, to a cellulose-based substrate and thermosetting polymer resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colored reinforced article of manufacture having a substantially uniform distribution of color. The colored reinforced article of manufacture comprises a fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin matrix and a non-appertured colored veil in the thermosetting resin matrix.

Abstract: A knitted screen cloth fabric including a polymer coated, fiber-reinforced, flexible, foil-like web and method for making same are disclosed, the web including a lattice material of filaments and a polyester binding thread.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a shell laminated structure realizing a further light weight formation of a helmet while improvement for shock absorbing characteristic is assured. There is provided a laminated structure in which either the net-like member or the sheet-like member having many holes is placed at an entire region of the shell having a reinforcing base material or between the laminated layers at a part of the shell in such a manner that the sheet-like member is extended along the layer to which its front and rear surfaces are faced, bitten into the layer and fixed. With such an arrangement as above, a further light weight formation of the shell is realized while a high safety characteristics of the helmet is assured.