Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to assess a patient's computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance images for pathology and then automatically generate a prescription based at least in part on that assessment.

Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to assess a patient's magnetic resonance images or derived multiparametric maps for pathology and then automatically generate a prescription based at least in part on that assessment. The parametric maps are derived from an MRI sequence from which multiparametric maps are derivable.

Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to identify a region of pathology in a patient's magnetic resonance images and then automatically generating a prescription based on the identification of the pathology. Examples include an apparatus that identifies a region of acute infarction and prescribes additional scanning, a magnetic resonance angiographic sequence, and/or a perfusion sequence.

Abstract: A process for applying a finishing paper material on a leather or woven support material is described, comprising the steps of: first buttering of glue on a surface of the support material, positioning the finishing material on said support material, ironing, perching, second buttering of glue, and a finishing step.

Abstract: In this process of continuous manufacture of a flocked and dyed cloth backing (S) comprising successive stages of application (1) of a polymerizable resin (RP) layer to at least one surface of the cloth backing, projection (2) of white or unbleached polyester flock fibers (FF) onto said resin layer, polymerization (3) of the resin to fix the flock fibers on the cloth backing, deposition (4) of at least one sublimable dye (E) on the flocked surface of the cloth backing and sublimation (4) of the deposited dye to dye the flocked fibers, for the stage of projection (2), polyester super microfibers are used with a titer of less than 0.5 Dtex and a length of between 0.2 and 0.5 mm.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel hair dye compositions, novel leave-in conditioners, and novel leave-in conditioners with a hair coloring effect. Hair dye compositions, leave-in conditioners, and leave-in conditioners with hair coloring effect may include a styrene/vinylpyrrolidone copolymer emulsion.

Abstract: Color, pattern, design, and/or the like is applied by means of a jet dye process, or any other secondary or post pattern application process, including but not exclusively, silk screen printing, rotary printing, etc., to a bonded carpet, where the yarn in the carpet is all white (no dye applied) or light colored or where the yarn is pre-dyed with a single or multiple colors or where the yarn is treated chemically. The bonded carpet preferably has a low face weight and flat, short, dense, vertical cut pile.

Abstract: A transfer printed, flocked fabric includes a textile substrate, raised nylon fibers on the substrate, a black-pigmented adhesive adhering the nylon fibers to the substrate and disperse dye distributed in a pattern in upper portions of the nylon fibers and the upper portions of the nylon fibers being colored only by disperse dye, thereby forming a deep, dark, crock-fast, colored print.

Abstract: A process for treating a dyed, velvet fabric is disclosed wherein two-toned color effects between the pile and the fabric backing are achieved. The preferred fabric comprises a cellulosic (cotton or rayon) or synthetic fiber weave backing dyed preferably with a non-disperse dye, e.g. a direct dye, and pile composed of cellulose acetate fibers dyed with a disperse dye. The dyed fabric is contacted with a dilute caustic solution, e.g., sodium hydroxide, for a period of time sufficient to at least partially or totally hydrolyze the cellulose acetate of the pile fiber, which noticeably also reduces the color intensity of the pile while having little effect on the color intensity of the backing. This is followed by rinsing, neutralization and conditioning of the treated fabric.

Abstract: A kit includes, in a preferred embodiment, untreated, undyed woven velvet-covered shoes, handbags, belts or costume accessories are supplied with an applicator holding a measured mount of a dye plus a finishing solution and a fixer. The velvet is made substantially of cellulosic yarns and the dye is cellulose specific. The finishing solution and fixer are applied, if a sheen is desired, then the dye is applied by brushing the item with the applicator tip until the dye has saturated the item and is used up. The item is allowed to stand at room temperature for at least 24 hours for the dye to set. Bleaching the dye from the item with a reducing agent prepares it for re-dyeing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for embossing and decorating a thermoplastic velvet-like fabric. A transfer sheet supporting a thermally-activated decoration is simultaneously passed with a fabric between two rolls which are under pressure with respect to each other. At least one of the rolls is engraved so as to cause embossing of the fabric. The passing of the fabric and transfer sheet between the rolls is carried out at a temperature sufficient to activate the decoration and allow the transfer of the decoration to the embossed portions of the fabric. The fabric may be heated prior to the embossing-decorating step so that the velvet-like pile is at least partially plasticized. The fabric is then brushed to erect the pile to an erect position. If the decorating is printing, the fabric may be heated immediately before and after the embossing/printing step to transfer a sufficient amount of dye, and to penetrate and seal the dye within the fabric.

Abstract: A tool useful to plumbers and other persons who work with pipe and tubing, to facilitate gripping and applying torque to a free end of a piece of pipe or tubing includes a plug portion of cylindrical shape that is driven into the free end of the pipe for the purpose of reinforcing the wall of the pipe so that it can withstand the radial forces exerted by a wrench or over-center pliers during the application of torque to the pipe. A shoulder portion limits the depth to which the plug portion can be inserted into the pipe, and a handle portion is connected to the shoulder portion for convenience in handling the tool.

Abstract: Flock is prepared by introducing a flockmaking tow into a sleeve, subjecting it in this form to at least one treatment bath, then removing it from the sleeve and subsequently cutting it into flock.

Abstract: In a methd for producing a soft sheet material containing thinned fibers or filaments and a viscoelastic substance, the improvement comprising:(A) applying a mixture of a viscoelastic substance and a temporary filler to a sheet material containing thinnable fibers or filaments;(B) thinning the thinnable fibers or filaments forming said sheet material;(B') applying temporary filler to said sheet material or relocating said temporary filler applied previously at step (A) within said sheet material, whenever necessary;(C) applying a viscoelastic substance;(D) removing said temporary filler; and(E) napping the sheet, whenever necessary.In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to obtain a leather-like sheet material which, though soft, has good mechanical properties such as high abrasion resistance and high tear strength. A leather-like sheet material is produced which is free from deficiencies such as low abrasion resistance and tear strength even where the thickness is further reduced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flock transfer sheet comprising a base sheet, a pattern layer overlaid on said base sheet and containing a heat-sublimable or heat-vaporizable dye as a main ingredient, a thickener layer overlaid on said pattern layer, a pile layer of short fibers electrostatically overlaid on said thickener layer, and a hot melt adhesive layer formed on said pile layer. Said thickener layer has a multiplicity of gas permeable micropores for allowing the sublimated or vaporized dye to penetrate and pass therethrough while leaving the thickener layer per se undyed. The present invention also provides a flock transfer printing process wherein the aforementioned flock transfer sheet is used to heat transfer the pattern formed by said pile layer to a blank stuff, such as woven or knitted fablics.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a flocked fabric and method wherein flock is adhered by a heat-cured flock adhesive to a substrate fabric and wherein a heat-sublimable dye is contained as a component of the adhesive and/or as preprint of the substrate fabric, the adhesive having a curing time and temperature at which such dye substantially sublimes. Various examples are given to achieve different selectively available color patterns and contrasts, as well as different selectively available surface textures in the dyed product.

Abstract: A method for printing and flocking a fabric in which the fabric is moved along a path, dye is applied to the fabric in accordance with a printing pattern to print such pattern directly on the fabric itself without interrupting the moving thereof, adhesive is applied over regions of the fabric to be flocked, again without interrupting the moving of the fabric, and flocking material is applied to the adhesive regions of the fabric, also without interrupting the moving thereof.