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: 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: A multi-layer elastic flat-shaped article having a predefined shape, consisting of at least two outer layers made of a porous fibrous or filamentous batting, and at least one inner layer, disposed between and adherent to a pair of said at least two outer layers. The inner layer is applied as at least one adhesive skein forming a latticework configuration. The adhesive skein is formed of a thermoplast having elastic properties at room temperature, and being adapted to recover its latticework configuration after tensile loading. The resulting article flat shaped article may be elastically stretched, and return to its original configuration. A preferred method for depositing the thermoplast is a printing process, for example intaglio printing, flexoprinting or screen printing. Nozzles may also be used to extrude hot thermoplast in a pattern defined by a relative movement of the outer layer or layers and the nozzle. The pattern may be continuous or interrupted.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial article in a sheet form including a porous sheeting substrate impregnated with a water-based antimicrobial composition comprising at least one polymeric emulsion or dispersion and at least one antimicrobial component that is substantially non-leaching and free of environmental hazardous material. The antimicrobial article may further comprise an adhesive coating disposed on at least one surface of the antimicrobial article. A removable protective film may be held to the exposed surface of the adhesive coating. The invention also provides a process of manufacturing the antimicrobial article. The antimicrobial article can be used, e.g., over fiberglass pipe insulation, on air duct liners, in building wall cavities, over gypsum wallboard and other construction surfaces.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a trim part, such as an airbag cover, under low pressure conditions is disclosed. The trim part includes a skin material, a scrim material, and a substrate. A mold tool comprises a first half and a second mold half. The method comprises the steps of injecting molten substrate material into one of the mold halves and partially closing the mold halves to a predetermined distance such that the molten substrate material is properly spread within the cavity of the mold tool under low pressure conditions. The molten substrate material encapsulates the scrim material and integrally bonds the scrim material to the skin material. In one method of the invention, a frame member is placed on one of the mold halves to form a groove that pre-weakens the trim part to form an airbag door for an airbag cover in one cycling operation.

Abstract: Implosion-proof mesh tape is constructed by covering the surface of a mesh-like fabric matrix with a hot-melt adhesive and then coating it with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is thereby possible to obtain a cathode-ray tube with an implosion-proof structure wherein the surfaces of the fiber matrix directly contact with both a metal clamping band and the glass panel.

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 vacuum coated, liquid impermeable, vapor permeable laminate article and a method for making same are disclosed. The laminate may be formed of a netting material which is coated with a thin layer of vapor permeable polymer and subsequently passed over a vacuum forming drum to draw the polymer coating downward into the openings in the netting material. Vacuum coating produces thinned regions in the coating layer which provide greater vapor permeability. In laminates with sufficiently large openings in the netting material, the coating may directly contact a vacuum forming screen resulting in a plurality small indentations or cells within a single thinned region of the liquid impervious coating further increasing vapor permeability.

Abstract: A dispersible absorbent product comprises a mechanically weakened fibrous web. The dispersible absorbent product can absorb a sufficient amount of fluid without becoming overloaded and suffering from leakage, and is dispersible using a standard toilet. The mechanically weakened regions of the web enhance the dispersibility of the product. Additionally, the dispersible absorbent products may be pre-moistened with a composition. The pre-moistened products are stable in storage, easily dispersible down a toilet, and deliver cleaning, conditioning, and like benefits. Methods of making such dispersible absorbent products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A scrim is provided including a pair of sheets of non-woven warp threads separated by a sheet of non-woven crossed weft threads in which the warp threads and the crossed weft threads include cross point where they cross each other, and a binder binding the warp and weft threads together at the cross points creating adhesive points therebetween, the scrim having a performance ratio, TP, of greater than 30, the performance ratio represented by the formula TP = S T × E × C × 100 in which S is the surface area of the adhesive points in mm2, T is the fineness of the warp and weft threads in g/km, E is the mean thickness of the scrim in mm, and C is the fraction of the adhesive binder in the scrim from 0 to 1.

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 composite structural material suitable, for example, as a replacement for wooden boards, is disclosed. It comprises a dimensionally stable core material ensheathed in a dimensionally stable, laminar covering that is adherent to the core material. The laminar covering is comprised of at least one layer of parallel cords bonded to at least one layer of a rigidified web material selected from the group consisting of paper and cloth. Suitable core materials include polyurethane foam, optionally filled with granulated rubber and/or expandable polymer beads. The parallel cords preferably are supplied in the form of a strip of polyester cloth, as the warp cords thereof. The web material preferably is kraft paper that is rigidified with an epoxy resin.

Abstract: A moisture-crosslinkable polyurethane adhesive, comprising a)70 to 95% by weight of a polyurethane prepolymer obtained by polyaddition of at least one polyol to at least one diisocyanate trimerized as isocyanurate and, b) 5 to 30% by weight of an essentially amorphous poly-&agr;-olefin, the adhesive comprising a content of free NCO groups representing 1 to 20% by weight of the adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-blocking roll of roofing membrane employing a combination of silicone rubber sealant, non-woven fiberglass scrim and pressure sensitive adhesive. The method utilizes a process by which silicone rubber sealant is applied to the top surface of the non-woven fiberglass scrim and made to penetrate 1/10 to 9/10 of the way into the thickness of the scrim, thus no silicone rubber sealant reaches the bottom or underside surface of the scrim. To the remaining {fraction (9/10)} to {fraction (1/10)} of the scrim's thickness and to the bottom surface of the scrim is applied pressure sensitive adhesive. This construction results into a self-adherent roofing membrane that can be packaged and transferred in roll form without the need to include an additional release liner sheet or non-blocking material such as talc, mica, or clay powder.

Abstract: A papermaking belt for use in making paper. The papermaking belt may be used in conjunction with a single-wire draw or twin-wire draw of a papermaking machine. The papermaking belt includes a woven reinforcing element and a patterned framework. The framework defines either or both faces of the papermaking belt. The pattern of the framework is independent of the weave of the reinforcing element.

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.

Abstract: Roofing membrane comprises reinforcing scrim fabric and a polymeric material, such as EPDM or TPO. The fabric is preferably a polyester tri-directional laid scrim fabric made from continuous yarns, which is held together by an adhesive, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) or styrene butadiene rubber (SBR), or any other suitable adhesive such as plastisol polyvinyl chloride. The polyester scrim fabric includes a central area and selvage areas on opposing edges thereof. The selvage areas of the fabric include more strands of yam than the central area, to provide additional strength along the sides of the fabric. Further, the continuous yarns that make up the selvage are not cut along the edges, so that the continuous yarns form loops along the edge portions of the selvage areas.

Abstract: A headliner (10) for use with a motor vehicle including a combination of a chopped fiber roving (22) bonded between a non-woven film layer and a urethane core (14) to eliminate warpage in the headliner (10) after the molding and forming process is complete. The combination of stiffness and mechanical bond provides this effect. The combination may also include a polypropylene non-woven material (18) combined with a polyethylene film (20) to form a laminate top (12) and bottom layer (16). The chopped fiber roving (22) is randomly disposed between the laminate (21) and a urethane matrix (44) used to form a core (14) of the headliner (10) to provide the shape stability to the headliner (1).

Abstract: Disclosed are a curable polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin composition comprising (a) a PPE resin and (b) a of a compound having a 3,4-dihydro-3-substituted-1,3-benzoxazine skeleton (DSBS compound), or a mixture of the DSBS compound and a ring-opening polymerization re-action product thereof; a cured PPE resin composition obtainable by curing the curable PPE resin composition; and a laminate structure obtained by using the curable or cured PPE resin composition. The curable PPE resin composition exhibits, after cured, excellent chemical resistance, moisture resistance, dielectric characteristics, heat resistance, flame retardancy and dimensional stability, so that it can be used as a dielectric, insulating or heat resistant material in the electrical, electronic, space and aircraft industries.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a fibrous web for making a shaped article reinforced with fibrous webbing by impregnating the web with a liquid resin and a hardener therefor, wherein said web comprises indicating means, which indicate the impregnation of the web with said liquid resin and said hardener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wide-meshed, textile lattice to provide reinforcement for bitumen-bonded layers, in particular of road surfacing, which is coated with a bonding compound having an affinity for bitumen and essentially consisting of two sets of parallel, load-bearing threads (1, 2), whereby one set of threads (1) extends in the longitudinal direction of the lattice and the other set of threads extends in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the lattice and the threads (1, 2) are of glass fibres or chemical fibres such as polymer fibres or polycondensate fibres. In order to develop a reinforcing lattice for bitumen-bonded layers which provides a better bond with a pre-prepared formation than the known lattices, the over-crossed threads (1, 2) are secured to a thin fleece (3) by Raschel-locking, whereby the binding Raschel-locking threads (5) surround the longitudinally extending threads (1) of the lattice and secure the threads (2) extending transversely.

Abstract: Composite fabric for reinforcing soil layers, including a textile lattice and a water-permeable, flat textile structure which is joined to the lattice. The invention provides a geotextile composite fabric web whose positioning not only achieves good reinforcement but also allows for the rapid and reliable consolidation of the subsoil situated beneath the textile composite fabric web. The lattice includes strips which are at least 4 cm wide, extend at distances of at least 30 cm in the longitudinal direction of the composite fabric web and have high tensile strength, and second strips which are at least 4 cm wide, extend at distances of at least 30 cm at right angles to the first strips and have high tensile strength. At the points of intersection, the second strips are joined to the first strips in a non-slip manner.

Abstract: A fabric for reinforcement of canvasses having a plastic coating includes a warp and a weft which form meshes. The meshes have a maximum dimension ranging from 5 cm to 30 cm with at least one of the warp or the weft being formed by a strip which comprises a matrix of a thermoplastic material which is adherable to the plastic coating of the canvasses. The strip includes two or more elongated metal members and has a cross-sectional average thickness ranging from 0.50 mm to 3.0 mm and a cross-sectional width ranging from 3 mm to 25 mm. The metal members provide the canvasses sufficient resistance against the cutting action of a knife or against the action of a pair of shears.

Abstract: This invention relates to a grid structure (1) for reinforcement in road building, with crossing strands of warp and woof. The openings of the grid are traversed by longitudinal-laminar belts of textile material, leaving free passage openings.

Abstract: A chopped fiberglass containing laminate for fabricating sound absorbing moldable structures, such an automotive headliner is provided. The laminate includes a nonwoven fine denier thermoplastic fiber scrim, a thermoplastic barrier film on one surface and a layer of chopped fiberglass and powder adhesive on the exposed surface of the barrier film. The laminate is combined with a foam core, fiberglass layer and decorative fabric on the fiberglass layer to provide a composite having elongation exceeding 30% in both machine and transverse directions for forming the headliner. An apparatus and method for forming the laminate are so disclosed.

Abstract: A flame-blocking fabric is disclosed that includes a nonwoven scrim and a plurality of flame resistant fibers entangled to and with the nonwoven scrim. The nonwoven scrim may be comprised of fibers that may be chosen from the groups of aramid fibers and melamine fibers. The flame resistant fibers may be chosen from the groups of aramids, polybenzimidazoles and melamine fibers. Also disclosed is an aircraft seat that includes a frame, a foam cushion, a fire-blocking fabric that has a nonwoven scrim and a plurality of flame resistant fibers entangled to and with the nonwoven scrim, and a dress cover. The fire-blocking fabric is thermally resistant enough to meet Federal Aviation Administration seat burn requirements. Also disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing the fire-blocking fabric that includes the steps of laying a web of flame resistant fibers on a nonwoven scrim and entangling the fibers to and with the scrim.

Abstract: There is described a filter material, in particular in the form of a flat article, for fluid media, comprising a carrier layer and an adsorption layer, wherein the adsorption layer is formed by melt adhesive threads loaded with adsorber particles. There is also described a process for producing a filter material of that kind.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing articles utilizing a composite material having a high density of small particles such as microspheres in a matrix material is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, at least first and second layers of flanking material are disposed in a generally non-parallel relationship with respect to each other and then are pulled through a die. While the flanking material layers are being pulled through the die, a composite material is injected into a space defined between the at least first and second layers of flanking material. The composite material and the at least first and second layers of flanking material are heated as they pass through the die to cure the composite material and bond the at least two flanking material layers to the composite material, thereby forming a cured article.

Abstract: A sheet material is useful as a waterproof underlayment for a roof of a structure. The sheet material has upper and lower surfaces and comprises a web of reinforcing mat comprising fire-resistant fibers and a continuous non-porous matrix of water-resistant modified bitumen saturating the web of reinforcing mat, wherein the modified bitumen is self-adhesive.

Abstract: The invention provides a finger-tearable laminate composite that is suitable for use in adhesive tapes. The composite includes a nonwoven fiber web layer, a scrim layer and a binder coated throughtout both layers. The laminate composite is readily torn by hand in both the machine direction and the cross direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of and a device for the manufacture of dimensionally stable, liquid-impermeable, flexible, elastic pressbands, particularly for use with broad-nip shoepresses of paper making machines. The method comprising pouring a flowable mixture of a prepolymer onto a substrate moved by a distance maintaining device over a cylindrical mandrel and maintained during this movement in an adjustable distance from the surface of said mandrel, and being coated during this movement by a coating device with a flowable prepolymer, wherein during this coating of the substrate threads or wires are laid down onto the substrate in the direction of rotation of the mandrel and are coated with the polymer substance.

Abstract: A papermaking belt comprises a reinforcing element and a resinous framework joined together. The resinous framework is formed by a plurality of resinous beads which mutually contact or cross-over. Super-knuckles extending outwardly from the reinforcing element are formed at points of contact. A preferred continuous process for making the belt comprises extruding, in a pre-selected pattern, a plurality of beads of a resinous material onto the forming surface thereby forming the resinous framework thereon, joining the resinous framework and the reinforcing element together, and then solidifying the resinous framework. The resinous material may comprise at least two chemically-active materials capable of cross-linking upon contact.

Abstract: An insulation blanket is disclosed that contains fire-blocking materials for preventing rapid penetration of fire into an aircraft fuselage in case of a fire outside the aircraft. The insulation blanket contains at least one layer of fiberglass or other thermal-acoustic insulation material without fire-blocking properties, and one or more layers of fire-blocking material. The fire blocking material is wider than the thermal-acoustic insulation so that it may be folded against and attached to adjacent structural frame members of the fuselage. In the alternative, a thermal-acoustic insulation material is used that has fire-blocking properties instead of the separate layers of fire-blocking and thermal-acoustic insulation materials. A method for installing insulation blankets according to the present invention is disclosed, whereby a fire-blocking insulation portion of the blanket is folded against and attached to frame members of the aircraft using attachment posts or spring clips.

Abstract: Roofing of plastic sheet (preferably very flexible polypropylene) has embedded in it reinforcing threads of a higher tenacity (preferably ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) in a narrow mounting area along a panel edge, and other threads of lower tenacity in other areas of the panel (and preferably in the mounting area as well), the threads being preferably weft-knitted with nine by nine thread count throughout.

Abstract: A reinforced shrink wrap has been developed for use in all types of environments and products or applications. The shrink wrap is tear resistant and can be prepared to withstand exposure from the sun and corrosive elements. The shrink wrap includes a layer of a shrink film and a layer of polyolefin film. In addition, a reinforcing filamentous grid in an extrusion tie layer is disposed in between the shrink film and a polyolefin film.

Abstract: A soft, meshed, electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is placed in a mold, and the mold is clamped. The soft, meshed electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is shaped so as to conform with the inner surface of the mold when the mold is clamped. Therefore, it is not necessary to fabricate beforehand any insert of a shape corresponding to that of the inner surface of the mold. Since the meshed, electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is impregnated with part of a resin injected into the mold to form an injection-molded resin body, the adhesion of the electromagnetic shielding textile sheet to the injection-molded resin body is improved.

Abstract: A minimum visibility seam tape and method of joining at least two substrates with the tape. The substrates joined typically are sign faces or awnings comprising a composite of thermoplastics and a woven scrim. The seam tape is a woven or nonwoven scrim embedded in or coated with a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A multi-layer elastic flat-shaped article having a predefined shape, consisting of at least two outer layers made of a porous fibrous or filamentous batting, and at least one inner layer, disposed between and adherent to a pair of said at least two outer layers. The inner layer is applied as at least one adhesive skein forming a latticework configuration. The adhesive skein is formed of a thermoplast having elastic properties at room temperature, and being adapted to recover its latticework configuration after tensile loading. Th resulting article flat shaped article may be elastically stretched, and return to its original configuration. A preferred method for depositing the thermoplast is a printing process, for example intaglio printing, flexoprinting or screen printing. Nozzles may also b used to extrude hot thermoplast in a pattern defined by a relative movement of the outer layer or layers and the nozzle. The pattern may be continuous or interrupted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a halogen-free flameproof mesh sheet for use outdoors. The flameproof sheet contains a flame retardant which does not have an increase in viscosity during storage, has excellent gloss and flexibility, and does not generate harmful halogen gas at the time of combustion. A mesh sheet woven out of a coated yarn, typically a multifilament fiber, is impregnated with the flame retardant and heat treated. The fabric is impregnated with the flame retardant such that 60-350 parts by weight of the flame retardant is contained with respect to 100 parts by weight of the mesh sheet fabric. The flameproof mesh sheet are suitable for use in building construction and is suitable for outside exposure for extended lengths of time.

Abstract: A soft, meshed, electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is placed in a mold, and the mold is clamped. The soft, meshed electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is shaped so as to conform with the inner surface of the mold when the mold is clamped. Therefore, it is not necessary to fabricate beforehand any insert of a shape corresponding to that of the inner surface of the mold. Since the meshed, electromagnetic shielding textile sheet is impregnated with part of a resin injected into the mold to form an injection-molded resin body, the adhesion of the electromagnetic shielding textile sheet to the injection-molded resin body is improved.

Abstract: A chopped fiberglass containing laminate for fabricating sound absorbing moldable structures, such an automotive headliner is provided. The laminate includes a nonwoven fine denier thermoplastic fiber scrim, a thermoplastic barrier film on one surface and a layer of chopped fiberglass and powder adhesive on the exposed surface of the barrier film. The laminate is combined with a foam core, fiberglass layer and decorative fabric on the fiberglass layer to provide a composite having elongation exceeding 30% in both machine and transverse directions for forming the headliner. An apparatus and method for forming the laminate are so disclosed.

Abstract: A reinforcing grid which advantageously includes fibers of both a first type and a second type is provided. The first type of fibers have a strength sufficient to reinforce the hardenable structural material, such as concrete, after hardening. The first type of fibers also have a higher resistance to degradation in the hardenable material than the second type of fibers. As such, the first type of fibers will continue to reinforce the hardened material in the event the fibers of the second type become corroded in the hardened material. Consequently, a less expensive type of fiber can be used as the second type of fiber and can corrode in the hardenable material without concern for the strength of the hardened structural product. According to one embodiment, the first type of fibers comprises carbon fibers and the second type of fibers comprises glass fibers.

Abstract: There are described a dimensionally stable laminate whose surfaces are formed by spunbonded webs and comprising at least two layers of spunbonded and at least one laid layer of reinforcing yarn, the laid layer or layers each being disposed between two layers of spunbonded and having a thread density of from 0.5 to 3 threads/cm, spunbonded and laid layers having been joined together by needling at about 20-70 stitches/cm2, a process for manufacturing this laminate, and its use for manufacturing roofing sheets and roof sealing sheets.

Abstract: A resin-impregnated endless belt for a long nip press or calender of the shoe type, or for other papermaking and paper-processing applications, has a base fabric in the form of an endless loop with an inner surface, an outer surface, a machine direction and a cross-machine direction. The base fabric has machine-direction (MD) structural elements and cross-machine-direction (CD) structural elements in an open structure wherein at least some of the MD structural elements and CD structural elements are spaced apart from one another. The MD structural elements cross the CD structural elements at a plurality of crossing points, where they are joined to one another by mechanical, chemical or thermobonding means. A coating of a first polymeric resin is on the inner surface of the base fabric. The first polymeric resin impregnates and renders the base fabric impermeable to liquids, and forms a layer on the inner surface thereof. The coating is smooth and provides the belt with a uniform thickness.

Abstract: The specification discloses a synthetic paper composite web containing a relatively smooth, dense top layer comprising synthetic pulp, a relatively soft non-woven base layer of synthetic filaments and a low density polyolefin film layer substantially continuously interbonding the top and base layers together along their interface. An advantage of the composite of the invention is that it is substantially weather resistant, strong, recyclable and compatible with a range of inks and printing systems.

Abstract: An inherently light- and heat-stabilized polyamide has at least one piperidine compound bonded to the backbone polymer chain and at least one 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine compound bonded to the backbone polymer chain. The inherently light- and heat-stabilized polyamide may be used to form articles such as, for example, fibers, carpets, yarns, and textile fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article comprising a curable resin and a filler associated with the resin. The incorporation of fillers into the casting materials of the present invention adds substantially to the strength of the cured casting material as well as to the handling properties of the uncured casting tape or bandage. The incorporation of fillers into the casting materials of the present invention also imparts air and vapor porosity to the cured casting materials. If desired articles of the present invention may also incorporate fibers (either individually, bundled, or in the form of a light-weight scrim) to provide increased cohesiveness to the uncured article. Extremely moldable casting tapes are also provided which comprise a highly-filled composite material coated on a light-weight scrim. The casting tapes of this embodiment handle like traditional plaster of Paris casts yet cure to a weight-bearing cast in less than one hour.

Abstract: Thermally conductive composite sheets which comprise a silicone rubber layer which contains thermally conductive fillers and has an Asker C hardness from 5 to 50, and a porous reinforcing material layer which has pores of at least 0.3 mm in diameter and is incorporated within the silicone rubber layer. The thermally conductive composite sheets of the present invention are superior in thermal conductivity and flexibility (for contact towards the electronic parts and so on) and are suitable for mass production and for the assembly process of electronic instruments. Therefore, utilization of the thermally conductive composite sheets enables the effective production of electronic instruments wherein performance degradation caused by heat hardly occurs.

Abstract: A breathable membrane and a method of constructing a fabric having the membrane, wherein the membrane is resistive to transport of liquid water, has a layer of breathable material and is stabilized dimensionally against distension by a force field, such as forces which may be applied to the membrane or resulting from a hydrostatic pressure, by a reinforcing matrix of nonwoven filaments extending in plural directions along the layer of breathable material to inhibit the distension. In the matrix, the filaments are arranged in a first plurality of the filaments which intersect a second plurality of the filaments to form cells. A minimum diameter of an individual one of the cells is greater by at least approximately an order of magnitude than a diameter of one of the filaments to provide open areas of the layer of breathable material which are free from obstruction by the filaments.