Abstract: A water dispersible nonwoven web is disclosed. The nonwoven web is produced in an airlaying process and contains pulp fibers mixed with water soluble fibers. The water soluble fibers may be, for instance, polyvinyl alcohol fibers. The nonwoven web may be pre-saturated with a cleaning solution. Once pre-saturated with a cleaning solution, the wiping product is particularly well suited to cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces, such as toilet seats prior to use. Because the nonwoven web is water dispersible, the wiper may be disposed of by being flushed down a toilet.

Abstract: Non-stick coatings for use on a flexible substrate include a fluoropolymer, an acrylic polymer, and a polyol and/or diol. The ratio of acrylic polymer to polyol and/or diol is between about 90:10 and about 10:90 by weight, preferably about 50:50. The ratio of acrylic polymer and polyol or diol to fluoropolymer is preferably about 100:60 by weight.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object a prefabricated sealing membrane formed by a support, coated on at least one surface, and preferably impregnated throughout, with a modified bitumen base composition, characterized in that the thermoplastic bituminous composition for coating and/or impregnation is a bituminous binder modified by a thermoplastic polyurethane having the following weight proportion: 40 to 90% bitumen, 10 to 50% thermoplastic polyurethane, 0 to 10% aromatic oil, 0 to 50% filler, 0 to 0.5% catalyst.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article having a moisture-insensitive laminate backing comprising woven glass fabric, laminating adhesive, and reinforcing woven fabric. Methods of making and using the coated abrasive article are also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of rendering telecommunication devices ineffective, by creating a substantially radio frequency radiation-free environment by providing an interference generating pattern (IGP) adjacent to the environment in a position between the environment and a source of radio frequency radiation signals so as to substantially reduce, or interfere with such signals thus preventing typical operation of the wireless telecommunications devices. The IGP is generally one that is non-conductive and is or includes a diffraction grating. The IGP is positioned adjacent the environment between the environment and a source of radio frequency radiation signals. Preferably, the IGP is provided as a support member configured in the shape of a diffraction grating, and includes a paint or coating of a non-conductive material having a high dielectric constant thereon.

Abstract: An allergen-barrier fabric and method of producing the same is provided. The fabric is formed from weaving yarns and processed such that the resulting pore size is less than approximately 1 micron. The finished fabric may also include exhibit consistent pore to pore variability. The finished fabric may exhibit an MTVR of at least 7,000 and a hydrostatic resistance of at least 10,000 mm.

Abstract: A multilayer graphic article comprising (a) a fabric matrix or support having an upper and lower surface, (b) at least one image layer disposed on the upper surface of the fabric matrix or support, (c) a protective layer disposed over the at least one image layer, and, (d) an adhesive layer adhered to the lower surface of the fabric matrix or support.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides fabrics having at least about 80% by fabric weight prior to impregnation of nylon fibers impregnated with an effective amount of an insecticide. In specific examples, the fabric includes 100% by weight nylon 6,6 fibers. In particular implementations, the fabrics are impregnated with an effective amount of permethrin, such as between about 0.30% and about 0.58% permethrin by weight of impregnated fabric. The fabric may be constructed to provide improved tactile properties, such as weight, breathability, and strength. The fabrics retain an effective amount of insecticide after being washed. In particular examples, the fabric is formed into a fly sheet, such as for horses. Also provided are methods of forming such fabrics and methods of treating dermatological conditions using such fabrics.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improvement in nonwoven products comprised of a nonwoven web of fibers bonded together with polymeric binder comprised of emulsion polymerized units of vinyl acetate, ethylene, and a crosslinking monomer. The polymer is stabilized with a surfactant having a critical micelle concentration of about 0.5 to 3% by weight. The surfactant is employed in the polymerization in an amount less than 1% by weight, based upon the total weight of polymer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shade sheet with a predetermined light transmittance includes the following steps: providing knitted fabric with a plurality of pores, dipping the fabric in coating, pressing the fabric socked by the coating, blowing off the coating within the pores to reveal the pores, and baking the fabric stuck with the coating to form and set a shade sheet. The shade sheet is of a predetermined light transmittance because it has a plurality of pores therein.

Abstract: A system and a method for identifying disposable wipes are provided. Indicia, such as scent, color coding and/or icon identification on the wipes, assist the user in identifying the categorization of the wipes. The indicia are printed on the top and bottom sides of each of the wipes. A color coded icon indicates an intended use of an uploaded wipe and/or a location of common use. In addition, the color coded icon and/or the scent of each of the types of the wipes provides a functional notification ensuring that a user does not confuse one of the types of wipes with other types of wipes. Thus, dispensers may be stacked together and/or multiple wipes may be used in the same area. Various combinations of functional wipes may be easily implemented and/or customized to fit the needs of the user.

Abstract: A siphon protective thermoplastic polyurethane compound material having an intermediate fabric layer prepared from cotton, nylon, or polyester, a top covering layer of thermoplastic polyurethane film and a bottom covering layer of thermoplastic polyurethane film respectively covered on the top and bottom sides of the intermediate fabric layer, and a bonding layer prepared from alcohols having a total molecular weight below 100000 and respectively bonded in between the top and bottom sides of the intermediate fabric layer and the top and bottom cover layers of thermoplastic polyurethane film. The molecular weight of the alcohols is below 4000.

Abstract: A cleaning wipe that includes polyisobutylene (also sometimes referred to as polybutylene or as polybutene). Typically a substantial portion of the polyisobutylene has a molecular weight (MW) greater than 30,000 and in some particular applications the molecular weight is around 85,000. The polyisobutylene is generally disposed at the surface of a porous substrate, such as a non-woven or woven fabric. A method of making a cleaning wipe is provided. The method typically involves dissolving polyisobutylene in a solvent such as hexane to form a tackifier solution, soaking the substrate in the tackifier to produce a preform, and then drying the preform to produce the cleaning wipe. The cleaning wipes are typically used dry, without any liquid cleaning agent. The surface to be cleaned is wiped with a surface of the cleaning wipe at which polyisobutylene is disposed. Vigorous wiping may be used in applications where contamination is difficult to remove.

Abstract: Disclosed are a mesh cotton with a separating net on a surface thereof and a method of manufacturing the same. The mesh cotton (10) is manufactured by layering a plurality of cotton sheets (13) and adhering the layered cotton sheets to each other with an acryl binder, embossing a surface of the layered cotton sheets, and forming a transparent mesh-type separating net (11) using a dilution of a mixture of ethylene copolymers on an outer surface of the layered cotton sheets. The separating net is also formed by applying in a mesh form a dilution of a mixture of a wax or a paraffin and the mixture of ethylene copolymers to an outer surface of the layered mesh cotton, and solidifying the dilution. The separating net may further include an antioxidant and other additives. The mesh cotton is completely removed from applied wound sites by the separating net, and maintains elasticity while the layered cotton sheets are not easily separated from each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymer blends having controlled flow properties. The polymer blends can be useful in various applications including bonding systems and additive delivery systems, which can provide durable binding and/or delivery and/or affixing of additives. The polymer blends can include at least two different components, at least one being a polymer component having a higher molecular than the other of the components. When heated to an activating temperature, the resultant blend exhibits desirable flow or wet out properties without applied pressure. Despite the controlled flow properties, the blends do not exhibit blocking or fusing properties typically associated with high flow polymer materials.

Abstract: A process for making a fibrous product using a binder based on a formaldehyde-containing resin and especially for making fiberglass insulation, and to the fibrous product itself, wherein a formaldehyde scavenger is separately applied to the fibrous mat, such as by treating the fibers with an aqueous mixture consisting essentially of the formaldehyde scavenger or with a neat form of the scavenger, with the result that the fibrous product exhibits a reduced level of formaldehyde emissions.

Abstract: A salt sensitive polymeric binder for use in fibrous webs, where the binder contains a copolymer of carboxylic acid monomer units, acrylate monomer units, and N-alkyl acrylamide units. The copolymer is neutralized at least to the point where it is water soluble. The binders are particularly suitable for strengthening non-woven fibrous webs in disposable articles such as wet-wipes, personal care products, diapers, and the like.

Abstract: A kit duster pad and a cleaning composition said duster pad comprising at least one layer comprising hydrophilic non-woven fibers capable of contacting a surface to be cleaned; and at least one non-woven layer capable of being attached to a handle, wherein the at least one layer comprises at least one free end; and wherein said cleaning composition comprises a solids content at least about 0.5% by weight of the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A fabric for an advanced dewatering system having a woven fabric, the woven fabric having a paper side and a roll side. The paper side has a paper side surface and the roll side has a roll side surface; and a polymer material is deposited onto the fabric that extends above the paper side surface. The polymer material has at least one of a random pattern, a random motif, a pseudo-random pattern, a pseudo-random motif, a predetermined pattern, and a predetermined motif.

Abstract: A method of burning noble metals in high-pressure water using hydrogen and oxygen to produce noble metal micro-dispersion water in which super-fine noble metal particles are dispersed, and use the obtained noble metal micro-dispersion water to treat fiber products in order to provide high-function fiber products, typically clothes, which offer excellent health-promoting function and cleanliness-improving function.

Abstract: A formaldehyde-free glass fiber mat for use in a building material of improved mat tensile and shingle tensile strength is disclosed. The fiber mat comprises a plurality of fibers; and a resinous fiber binder which is a styrene-acrylate dispersion modified with polycarboxylic acid, and a polyol cross-linking agent.

Abstract: An impregnated fibrous veil comprises a nonwoven fibrous veil including a prebinder and reinforcing fibers. The reinforcing fibers are selected from a group consisting of glass fibers, ceramic fibers and mixtures thereof. The nonwoven fibrous veil has at least one face impregnated with a surface finish formulation. The surface finish formulation includes about 80 to about 98 weight percent filler, about 2 to about 20 weight percent binder and about 0 to about 1 weight percent optical brightener.

Abstract: An impregnated fibrous veil comprises a nonwoven fibrous veil including a prebinder and reinforcing fibers. The reinforcing fibers are selected from a group consisting of glass fibers, ceramic fibers and mixtures thereof. The nonwoven fibrous veil has at least one face impregnated with a surface finish formulation. The surface finish formulation includes about 80 to about 98 weight percent filler, about 2 to about 20 weight percent binder and about 0 to about 1 weight percent optical brightener.

Abstract: According to the present invention, water repellant curable compositions comprise: (i) one or more polyacid; (ii) one or more polyol comprising at least two hydroxyl groups; (iii) one or more reactive waterproofing agent chosen from a C5 to C30 alk(en)yl monocarboxylate of a (poly)ethoxylated trihydric polyol, C5 to C30 alk(en)ylamine (poly)alkoxylate, C5 to C30 alk(en)yl diamine (poly)alkoxylate, C5 to C30 alk(en)ylamine (poly)alkoxylate containing an ether or thiother group in the alk(en)ylamine group, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are dilutable with water to make thermosetting aqueous binder compositions. The present invention also provides methods of treating or contacting substrates chosen from a non-woven, woven and a composite, such as glass fiber substrates, with the thermosetting aqueous binder compositions, and drying and curing, and the water resistant products produced thereby.

Abstract: A textile product having arginine impared thereto; a process for producing the product; and a method for the pretreatment of a textile product. The textile product compensates for the water-retaining function of the horny layer and enhances metabolism. It hence has the effect of keeping the skin normal.

Abstract: A process for making a fibrous product using a binder based on a formaldehyde-containing resin and especially for making fiberglass insulation products, and to the fibrous products themselves, wherein the fibrous product has a backing sheet affixed thereto and the backing sheet is coated or impregnated with a formaldehyde scavenger composition, with the result that the fibrous products exhibit a reduced level of formaldehyde emission.

Abstract: A method for forming improved composite materials using a thermosetting polyester urethane hybrid resin, a closed cavity mold having an internal heat transfer mechanism used in this method, and the composite materials formed by this method having a hybrid of a carbon fiber layer and a fiberglass layer.

Abstract: Mattresses and methods for manufacturing mattresses that have a flame resistant panel, such as a flame resistant border panel. The systems and methods include mattresses that have a flame resistant panel that, in certain embodiments, includes a fire barrier layer made of a batting material and being disposed over a thermoplastic fire barrier layer. The first and second fire barrier layers provide a fire barrier that reduces the transfer of oxygen to the mattress core, thereby reducing the presence of oxygen, which is needed to support combustion of the padding material. Additionally, the invention encompasses methods for manufacturing mattresses.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid silicone rubber coating composition, including predetermined quantities of (A) an organopolysiloxane containing 2 or more Si atom-bonded alkenyl groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane of a specific structure containing 2 or more SiH groups, (C) an addition reaction catalyst, (D) a finely powdered silica with a specific surface area of at least 50 m2/g, (E) an organosilicon compound containing an epoxy group and a Si atom-bonded alkoxy group, and (F) a titanium compound and/or a zirconium compound. The coating composition exhibits excellent adhesion to an air bag base fabric and, therefore, is useful for producing a curtain air bag having a silicone rubber coating layer including a cured product of such a composition on at least one surface of the base fabric.

Abstract: A method of making a decorative flame barrier surface covering in which a first material as a base layer is obtained. A stiffening solution is applied to the base layer, and a flame barrier coating is applied to the stiffened base layer. A second material having a decorative design thereon is obtained as a decorative layer. A functional finish is optionally applied on the decorative layer. The base layer is combined with the decorative layer to form the decorative flame barrier surface covering of the present invention. The decorative flame barrier surface covering of the present invention achieves a Class A certification under American Society for Testing and Materials standard E84-04 without an inherently flame-resistant material as the first or second material.

Abstract: A process for applying under pressure a coated or uncoated film onto a main surface of a lens substrate using a heat activable adhesive layer formed between a face of the coated or uncoated film and the main surface of the lens substrate, said process comprising a heating step to achieve adhesion of the coated or uncoated film to the lens substrate main surface which comprises applying a microwave energy to a microwave heatable material situated in the vicinity of the heat activable adhesive layer so that the heat activable adhesive layer is only heated by conduction of the heat generated by the microwave heatable material.

Abstract: An absorbent composite is provided including a substrate, at least a portion of which is coated with an absorbent adhesive composition. The substrate is folded upon itself to provide a plurality of panels. A personal care product including the absorbent composite is also disclosed.

Abstract: The flexible, reusable packaging container of the present invention is comprised of a packaging material. The packaging material is comprised of one or more layers of coating disposed on one or more layers of textile substrate. The coating layer may be comprised of a stiffening agent for providing support to the packaging container. The stiffening agent may provide a gas and/or liquid impermeable barrier between the contents of the container and the textile substrate. The stiffening agent may also include chemicals which impart antifungal or antibacterial properties to container. The textile substrate typically provides an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance to the outside of the packaging container, as well as providing functional attributes such as water repellence, stain resistance, and/or anti-static resistance. The resulting packaging container possesses increased strength, puncture resistance, and resistance to de-lamination over the current paper or plastic packaging containers.

Abstract: A paper substrate impregnated with an emulsion containing: (a) a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate; (b) an oil component selected from the group consisting of a dialkyl ether, a dialkyl carbonate, a glyceride, a hydrocarbon, a silicone oil, and mixtures thereof; (c) up to about 20% by weight of a humectant; (d) up to about 10% by weight of an irritation-soothing agent; (e) up to about 10% by weight of a consistency factor; (f) up to about 15% by weight of a co-emulsifier; and (g) from about 5 to 25% by weight of water, all weights being based on the weight of the emulsion.

Abstract: There is disclosed artificial leather with even imprinted texture and a method for making the same. The method includes the steps of: making a thermally imprintable polyurethane resin foil into a first substrate; providing at least one polyurethane resin layer on the first substrate in a spotted manner or by rolling or spraying; making pre-determined texture or graphics on the polyurethane resin layer by imprinting; making non-woven fabric, elastic fabric, woven fabric or ultra-fine fiber materials into a second substrate; and providing the first substrate on the second substrate by adhesion so as to form the artificial leather with even imprinted texture.

Abstract: An improved anti-bacteria wipe for cleansing and drying toilet seats in public restrooms that is biodegradable and destroys germs and bacteria on contact. The wipe is comprised of three layers. The pre-moistened first layer is infused with a quick drying anti-bacteria solution that kills germs and bacteria on contact. The second layer is an ultra thin biodegradable plastic to prevent seepage between the first and third layers. The third layer is a dry absorbent material used to remove any remaining moisture from the toilet seat. The wipe is sealed in an outer pouch to maximize shelf life. The wipe can easily and safely be flushed down the toilet following use.

Abstract: A transport belt, in particular for machines for the production of web material such as paper or paperboard, the transport belt including a web material contact side having surface depressions, such that the surface depressions are filled with filler material to provide a substantially flat web material contact surface.

Abstract: Formaldehyde-free durable press finished textiles having cross-linked polymaleate finishes are provided. The finish comprises a cross-linked polymaleate having a crosslinked adjunct selected from the group having the formula: wherein R is independently H, OH, OM, or a unit having the formula: and mixtures thereof; X is H, OH, or OSO3M, M is H, a salt forming cation, and mixtures thereof; the indices x, y, and z are each independently from 0 to about 7; x+z is greater than or equal to 1, Q is H, OH, OM but not H when both x and z are greater than or equal to 1 and the textile has a durable press rating of at least about 3.0 and a tensile strength retention of greater than 40%.

Abstract: Novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions and adhesive films formed therefrom are provided. The aqueous polyurethane dispersions are provided in solvent-free systems of a prepolymer comprising at least one polyether or polyester polyol, a mixture of MDI isomers, and a diol. The adhesive films from such dispersions can be heat-activated for bonding, lamination, and adhesion of textile fabrics, including stretch fabrics.

Abstract: A method for making a printing blanket resulting from assembling a plurality of layers employs elastomer layers which do not contain thermal cross-linking agents and are of the thermoplastic type. Such a printing blanket is useful in the field of printing machines.

Abstract: A transport belt and method of making a transport belt for a web-processing machine, in particular a paper machine, paperboard machine or tissue machine, is provided. The transport belt has a load-bearing carrier structure which is covered at least in sections by a polymer areal structure, as the result of which the polymer areal structure and the load-bearing carrier structure make contact with each other in sections either indirectly or directly. The contact region between the load-bearing carrier structure and the polymer areal structure comprises sections in which the carrier structure can move relative to the polymer areal structure.

Abstract: An armor composite material has been invented which contains a ballistic fabric which has been impregnated with shear thickening fluid. This invention offers a ballistic resistant material that is more flexible and less bulky than comparable, conventional ballistic fabric. The invented material offers superior ballistic performance compared to conventional ballistic fabric-based materials of equal thickness. The invented material can be applied to applications requiring armor that is compact and/or flexible, such as body armor, protective clothing and flexible protective devices and shields, and stab resistant clothing and devices.

Abstract: A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.

Abstract: Textile materials, including paper webs, treated with a polyvinylamine polymer and a second agent that interacts with the polyvinylamine polymer is disclosed. The second agent added with the polyvinylamine polymer can be, for instance, a polymeric anionic reactive compound or a polymeric aldehyde-functional compound. When incorporated into a paper web, the combination of the polyvinylamine polymer and the second agent provide improved strength properties, such as wet strength properties. In an alternative embodiment, the polyvinylamine polymer and the second polymer can be applied to a textile material for increasing the affinity of the textile material for acid dyes.

Abstract: Fluorochemical composition for rendering fibrous substrates oil repellent, water repellent, and/or stain or soil repellent. The composition comprises a dispersion or a solution of a fluorinated compound which comprises the reaction product of the following combination of reactants: (i) a fluorinated polyether according to the formula: Rf—Q—Tk ??(I) ?wherein Rf represents a monovalent perfluorinated polyether group having a molecular weight of at least 750 g/mol, Q represents a chemical bond or a divalent or trivalent organic linking group, T represents a functional group capable of reacting with an isocyanate and k is 1 or 2; (ii) an isocyanate component selected from a polyisocyanate compound that has at least 3 isocyanate groups or a mixture of polyisocyanate compounds wherein the average number of isocyanate groups per molecule is more than 2; and (iii) optionally one or more co-reactants capable of reacting with an isocyanate group.

Abstract: An ink-printed substrate web exhibiting ink rub-off resistance is disclosed. The substrate web is printed with an ink composition to form an ink film on the substrate web. The ink-printed substrate web being coated with a coating composition to form a coating film on the ink film. At least one of the ink composition and the coating composition forms a cross-linked structure within the film thereof and forms a cross-linked structure with the other composition between the ink film and the coating film. A disposable absorbent article using the ink-printed substrate web is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing resin-impregnated endless belt structures and belt structures designed for use on a long nip press on a papermaking machine and for other papermaking and paper processing applications, requires the application of a sacrificial material onto a base substrate in a predetermined pattern in droplets having an average diameter of 10? (10 microns) or more. Polymeric resin material is then deposited on the base substrate to cover all areas except those on which the sacrificial material has been previously applied. The polymeric resin material is then set by means appropriate to its composition, and the sacrificial material removed. Optionally, the polymeric resin material may then be abraded to provide the belt with a uniform thickness, and a smooth, macroscopically monoplanar surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing resin-impregnated endless belt structure and belt structure, designed for use on a long nip press on a papermaking machine and for other papermaking and paperprocessing applications, requires the application of a polymeric resin material onto a base substrate in a precise predetermined pattern in droplets having an average diameter of 10? (10 microns) or more. The polymeric resin material is then set by means appropriate to its composition, and, optionally, may be abraded to provide the belt with a uniform thickness, and a smooth, macroscopically monoplanar surface.

Abstract: A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a grafting process comprising the formation of a grafted polymeric structure having a substrate polymer in hybrid formation with one or more of the same or other polymers or monomeric subunits thereof. More particularly, the present invention contemplates a method of generating a homogenous or heterogenous grafted polymer by inducing or otherwise facilitating free radical formation to initiate polymerization of monomer units corresponding to the same or different polymers to a substrate polymer previously subjected to physical stress means. The resulting hybrid polymer may comprise a substrate polymer and a population of a second or further polymers in homogenous or heterogenous hybrid formation with the substrate polymer. A homogenous population includes a grafted population of the same polymer whereas a heterogenous population comprises a grafted population of two or more different polymers.