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... 1. Способ изготовления фильерного и/или кардного нетканого слоя, включающий в себя следующие последовательные операции, на которых осуществляют: a) размещение по меньшей мере одного слоя (T1) волокон или микроволокон фильерного и/или кардного нетканого типа на подходящей опоре S; b) обработку слоя T1 так, чтобы получить увеличение его толщины пропусканием слоя T1 через средство утолщения, которое содержит два валика (2, 3) и по меньшей мере одну поверхность, снабженную ребрами, имеющими высоту больше 1 мм, свободную головку с контактной поверхностью для волокон или микроволокон, имеющих удлинение меньше 0,80 мм2, при этом указанные ребра распределены так, что они покрывают менее 14% указанной по меньшей мере одной поверхности. 2. Способ по п.1, в котором указанные ребра имеют высоту около 2 мм, контактную поверхность их свободных головок около 0,50 мм2 и распределение на указанной поверхности такое, чтобы покрывалось 7-9% этой поверхности. 3. Способ по п.1 или 2, в котором операцию b) выполняют ...

ПЕРВИЧНЫЙ ГРУНТОВОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ ДЛЯ КОВРА

... 1. Первичный грунтовой материал для ковра, содержащий по меньшей мере первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон, в котором оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - являются слоями нетканого материала из хаотически уложенных волокон, где линейная плотность волокон находится в диапазоне от 1 дтекс до 25 дтекс, отличающийся тем, что оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - содержат одинаковый состав по всему слою волокон, тем, что оба слоя волокон - первый слой волокон и второй слой волокон - содержат по меньшей мере два различных полимера, и тем, что по меньшей мере один полимер, содержащийся в первом слое волокон, отличается от полимеров, содержащихся во втором слое волокон.2. Первичный грунтовой материал для ковра по п.1, причем первичный грунтовой материал для ковра является термически скрепленным посредством связующего полимера, находящегося в волокнах.3. Первичный грунтовой материал для ковра по п.1 или 2, в котором различные полимеры в первом ...

ВИНИЛОВОЕ НАПОЛЬНОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ

НОВЫЕ АРМИРУЮЩИЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ, ПОДХОДЯЩИЕ ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫХ ДЕТАЛЕЙ

... 1. Новый промежуточный материал, предназначенный для соединения с термореактивной смолой для получения композиционных деталей, состоящий из однонаправленного полотна углеродных волокон, имеющего поверхностную плотность от 100 до 280 г/м, соединенного на каждой из своих сторон с тонкой пленкой термопластичных волокон, причем указанные тонкие пленки имеют, каждая, толщину от 0,5 до 50 мкм, предпочтительно от 3 до 35 мкм, причем промежуточный материал имеет общую толщину от 80 до 380 мкм, предпочтительно от 90 до 320 мкм.2. Материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что толщина промежуточного материала имеет малую изменяемость, в частности среднеквадратичные отклонения толщины не превышают 20 мкм, предпочтительно не превышают 10 мкм.3. Материал по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что однонаправленное полотно не содержит никаких уточных нитей, переплетающихся с углеродными волокнами.4. Материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что промежуточный материал является нетканым, несшитым, невязаным.5. Материал по п.1 ...

БАРЬЕРНАЯ СТРУКТУРА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ СОЗДАНИЯ

... 1. Барьерная структура, включающая:фторполимерный слой, имеющий основную поверхность, которая подвергнута С-обработке; иполимерный слой, покрывающий основную поверхность фторполимерного слоя;при этом барьерная структура является термосклеиваемой и имеет время определения прорыва при проникновении химических соединений более чем приблизительно один час для опасных химических соединений, при измерении по ASTM F739.2. Барьерная структура по п.1, у которой основной поверхностью является фторполимер, поддающийся С-обработке, включая фторированный этилен-пропилен (FEP), перфторалкокси-модифицированный PTFE, сополимер тетрафторэтилена и перфторпропилвинилового эфира (PFA) или их смеси.3. Барьерная структура по любому из пп.1 и 2, у которой полимерный материал включает поливинилхлорид (PVC).4. Барьерная структура по любому из пп.1 и 2, у которой полимерный материал включает полиуретан.5. Барьерная структура по п.1, дополнительно включающая армирующий слой, расположенный между фторполимерным слоем ...

ЛАМИНИРОВАННАЯ НЕТКАНАЯ ТКАНЬ С ВЫСОКИМ СОДЕРЖАНИЕМ ЦЕЛЛЮЛОЗЫ

... 1. Способ получения ламинированных нетканых тканей (1), содержащих- по меньшей мере, первый нетканый слой (3), состоящий по существу из натуральных целлюлозных волокон,- на обеих сторонах указанного первого слоя (3) второй нетканый слой (2) и третий нетканый слой (4), где второй нетканый слой (2) и третий нетканый слой (4) состоят по существу из спряденных из расплава волокон, причем каждый второй нетканый слой (2) и третий нетканый слой (4) имеют основную массу 12 г/мили менее, и- нетканая ткань состоит из, по меньшей мере, 50 мас.% целлюлозы,- первый слой (3) формован способом воздушного формования,отличающийся тем, что- первый слой (3) содержит натуральные целлюлозные волокна и термопластичные волокна,- по меньшей мере, один из второго нетканого слоя (2) или третьего нетканого слой (4) формуется отдельно и индивидуально, чтобы быть самонесущим холстом с отношением (среднегеометрическая влажная разрывная прочность)/(основная масса), по меньшей мере, 7 Н/м на г/м, и- три холста (2, 3, ...

ФОРМОВАННОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ ДЛЯ АВТОМОБИЛЬНЫХ ПАНЕЛЕЙ

... 1. Композитное формованное изделие, содержащее по меньшей мере один полиамидный армирующий слой, состоящий из полиамидной матрицы и армирующих волокон, отличающееся тем, что полиамидный армирующий слой является пористым вследствие консолидации матричного материала в виде волокон, порошка или хлопьев и армирующих волокон с использованием процесса с применением сжатого пара.2. Формованное изделие по п.1, в котором армирующие волокна выбраны таким образом, что динамический модуль Юнга полиамидного армирующего слоя не изменяется более чем на 20% в интервале температур от 150°C до 210°C.3. Формованное изделие по п.1 или 2, в котором плотность композита составляет от 5% до 80% объемной плотности материалов полиамидного армирующего слоя.4. Формованное изделие по п.1 или 2, в котором коэффициент потери прочности на растяжение (-) конечного изделия составляет менее чем 0,15 в интервале температур от 60°C до 210°C.5. Формованное изделие по п.1, в котором полиамидная матрица представляет собой полиамид ...

Нетканый материал с дискретными трехмерными деформирующими элементами, характеризующимися широким устьем и скрепленными в области устья с дополнительным слоем

АБСОРБИРУЮЩИЙ ЛАМИНАТ ВЫСОКОЙ ГИБКОСТИ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Ламинат, отличающийся тем, что ламинат включает водопоглощающий полимер (суперабсорбент, САП) между одним или несколькими эластичными промежуточными слоями, причем промежуточные слои состоят из плоских лент материала, которые с наружной стороны жестко соединены отдельными нитями, тяжами или лентами, и этот ламинат по существу растяжим поперек направления изготовления, а в состоянии покоя имеет складки, и эластичные промежуточные слои заключают в себе множество отдельных секций или кассет суперабсорбента и при поглощении жидкости позволяют растяжение ламината перпендикулярно плоскости изготовления и в этой плоскости.2. Ламинат по п.1, отличающийся тем, что плоскостные ленты материала состоят из гидрофильного и/или гидрофобного материала.3. Ламинат по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что плоскостные ленты материала со стороны тела состоят из гидрофобного материала, имея микроперфорацию.4. Способ изготовления обладающего высокой гибкостью, абсорбирующего ламината, состоящего из двух наружных ...

КОМПОЗИТНЫЙ ПРОДУКТ

ТЕРМОПЛАСТИЧНАЯ КОМПОЗИТНАЯ ТРУБА С МНОГОСЛОЙНОЙ ПРОМЕЖУТОЧНОЙ ПРОСЛОЙКОЙ

ПРОМЫШЛЕННАЯ ТКАНЬ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ПОЛУЧЕННЫЕ СПИРАЛЬНОЙ НАМОТКОЙ ПОЛОСЫ МАТЕРИАЛА

... 1. Техническая ткань, лента конвейера или рукав, сформированные спиральной намоткой одной или более полосы полимерного материала, при этом в качестве указанной одной или более полосы полимерного материала используют технический обвязочный материал или ленту.2. Техническая ткань, лента конвейера или рукав по п.1, которые являются основой для использования в формующей ткани, прессовой ткани, сушильной ткани, сушильной ткани для сквозной сушки воздухом (TAD), ткани башмачного пресса, транспортной ткани или ленте каландра, технологической ленте, использующейся в процессах, таких как суховоздушное формирование полотна, мелтблоун (melt blowing), спанбонд (spunbonding) или гидросплетение (hydroentangling), ткани пресса с удлиненной зоной прессования (LNP), ленте гофромашины, безусадочной ленте, дубильной ленте, формующей пульпу ленте или сжимающей пульпу ленте, сушильной ленте двухвальцового пресса (DNT) в машине, смывающей типографскую краску с макулатуры, или ленте, использующейся для обезвоживания ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПЕНОПЛАСТОВОГО КОМБИНИРОВАННОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА

... 1. Способ получения пенопластового комбинированного элемента, включающий следующие стадии:A) приготовление покрывающего слоя;Б) нанесение усилителя сцепления на покрывающий слой иB) нанесение содержащего полиуретан и/или полиизоцианурат пенопластового слоя на усилитель сцепления,отличающийся тем, что усилитель сцепления состоит, по меньшей мере, из одного соединения, выбранного из группы, включающей простой полиэфирполиол (Б.1), полимерполиол (Б.2), полимочевинную дисперсию (Б.3), сложный полиэфирполиол (Б.4) и PIPA-полиол (Б.5).2. Способ по п.1, в котором материал покрывающего слоя включает алюминий, сталь, битум, бумагу, минеральные нетканые материалы, включающие органические волокна нетканые материалы, пластмассовые плитки, пластмассовые пленки и/или деревянные плитки.3. Способ по п.1, в котором усилитель сцепления имеет гидроксильную функциональность от 2 до 8.4. Способ по п.1, в котором усилитель сцепления имеет гидроксильное число в диапазоне от 15 до 500.5. Способ по одному или нескольким ...

Saugeinlage

Saugeinlage (1) zur Aufnahme von Flüssigkeiten mit wenigstens einem Saugkern (2), welcher Superabsorber-Fasern und Zellstoff aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Saugkern (2) weiter Bikomponentenfasern mit einem inneren faserförmigen Material und einer äußeren Schicht aus thermoplastischem Material aufweist und wärmebehandelt ist.

Faserverbundwerkstoff

Die Erfindung schlägt einen Faserschichtverbundwerkstoff mit einer Mittelschicht (2) aus einem faserverstärkten Kunstharz vor, auf die beidseitig Bleche aus einer Formgedächtnislegierung (3) geklebt sind. Die Bleche sind pseudoelastisch und Fasern (4) elastisch gedehnt, so dass die Bleche unter einer Druckspannung und die Fasern (4) unter einer Zugspannung stehen. Durch Erwärmen auf oder über eine Umwandlungstemperatur der Formgedächtnislegierung (3) ziehen sich die Bleche zusammen, was die elastisch gedehnten Fasern (4) verstärken.

Fußabstreiferware mit Sammelschicht

FLEXIBELE, SCHNITTFESTE UND ABSORBIERENDE FASERFOLIENMATERIALIEN

Substrat für den Inkjet-Druck zum Beschichten eines Paneels aus Holzwerkstoff

Die Erfindung betrifft ein mit Inkjet-Druck bedruckbares Substrat 2 zum Aufpressen auf Holzwerkstoffe, aufweisend ein Fasergerüst 4, das vollständig mit einem ausgehärtetem, polaren Füllmaterial 6 gefüllt ist, und das einseitig mit einem Klebstrich 12 versehen ist. Die Erfindung betrifft weiter ein Paneel aus Holzwerkstoff, mindestens abschnittsweise beschichtet mit einem Substrat 2 nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7.

Elektrisch leitfähige Laminate aus Vliesen und einer elastischen Dämmschicht

FASERVLIESS ALS UNTERLAGE UND TUFTING-TEPPICH

Harzelement und Verfahren zum Verbinden von Harzelementen

Durch die vorliegende Erfindung wird ein Harzelement bereitgestellt, das ein thermoplastisches Harz enthält und durch Ultraschallschweißen mit einem anderen Harzelement verbunden wird. Das Harzelement weist auf: einen Schmelzbeginnabschnitt, auf den während des Ultraschallschweißens ein Kontaktdruck ausgeübt wird, eine Nuteneinheit, die um einen Umfang des Schmelzbeginnabschnitts herum ausgebildet ist, und mindestens eine Wand, die derart ausgebildet ist, dass sie eine Richtung kreuzt, die sich vom Schmelzbeginnabschnitt nach außen erstreckt, und die Nuteneinheit teilt.

Aktives Verbundplattensystem und Verfahren zur Erzielung aktiver Verbundplattensysteme unter Nutzung elektroakustischer Wandler

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, ein Verbundplattensystem in Leichtbauweise mit verbesserten mechanischen und akustischen Eigenschaften, wie passive Schalldämmung und passive Schallabsorption, bereitzustellen und dieses Verbundplattensystem mit den Möglichkeiten von aktiven Systemen auf Basis der Digitalisierung zu verknüpfen und somit Active Sound Design (ASD) und Active Noise Cancellation (ANC, Antischall) und damit eine 3D-Audio-Raumgestaltung mit höchsten Ansprüchen zu realisieren.Das aktive Verbundplattensystem (1) mit einer Breite (d1) aus Fasermaterial, besteht aus mehreren parallel angeordneten und miteinander verbundenen Plattenmodulen (2a, 2b, 2c) mit jeweils einer Tiefe (d2) als Makrostrukturschichtung, wobei jedes Plattenmodul (2) aus einer Kernschicht (8) und einer Deckschicht (6) oder einer Kernschicht (8) und jeweils einer Deckschicht (6) über und einer weiteren Deckschicht (7) unter der Kernschicht (8) aufgebaut ist. Die Kernschicht (8) jedes Plattenmoduls (2) besteht ...

Verfahren zum In-Mold Foaming mit einem schäumbaren Medium und Deckschichten und dadurch erhältlicher Kunststoffformkörper

Durch Verwendung eines festen, aufschäumbaren Kunststoffes, wie beispielsweise Poly(meth)acrylimid (PMI), Polyvinylchlorid (PVC), Polyurethan (PUR), oder Poly(meth)acrylat, (PMMA) gelingt es, einen im wesentlichen homogenen Kunststoffschaumverbundformkörper herzustellen, der sich im Zuge des Aufschäumprozesses bei ca. 200 Grad Celsius mit einer Deckschicht oder mehreren Deckschichten oder mit mehreren gleichen oder unterschiedlichen Deckschichten mechanisch stabil verbindet.

Holzfenster

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Holzfenster (1) mit einem Fensterrahmen (3) aus wenigstens einem Rahmenprofil (5) und wenigstens einem Fensterflügel (2) mit wenigstens zwei Flügelprofilen (4), wobei zwischen den Flügelprofilen (4) wenigstens eine Glasscheibe (9) angeordnet ist. Auf dem Flügelprofil (4) und/oder Rahmenprofil (5) ist eine wetterfeste Deckschicht (6, 7) aus mit wenigstens einem Kunstharz imprägnierten Fasern aufgebracht, wobei der Kunstharz aushärtbar und die Deckschicht (6, 7) fest mit dem Flügel- oder Rahmenprofil (4, 5) verbunden ist.

Artikel mit Textilauflage, die mit partiell oxidiertem Polyethylen behandelt ist

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Artikel mit einem elastischen Grundkörper auf der Basis wenigstens eines thermoplastischen Elastomers oder auf der Basis eines Vulkanisates mit einer Artikeloberfläche, die mit einer Textilauflage versehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Textilauflage mit partiell oxidiertem Polyethylen behandelt ist, sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung eines solchen Artikels.

Schalldämmvorrichtung mit gesteuertem Luftflusswiderstand und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung

Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Schalldämmvorrichtung umfasst das Ablagern eines thermoplastischen Feststoffs auf einer ersten Oberfläche einer Grundschicht. Das Verfahren umfasst weiterhin, den Feststoff so zu erwärmen, dass der Feststoff zumindest teilweise schmilzt und in die erste Oberfläche der Grundschicht eindringt, wodurch die Dichte und der Luftflusswiderstand der Grundschicht in der Nähe der ersten Oberfläche so erhöht werden, dass die Grundschicht eine Flächenmasse im Bereich von 0,1 bis 1,0 kg/m·2· und einen Luftflusswiderstand im Bereich von 300 bis 5000 Nsm·-3· in der Nähe der ersten Oberfläche aufweist.

Laminated products and methods of making them

... 621,950. Compound sheet materials; agglutinated fibrous materials; coated fabrics. RAYNER, G. F. (Sylvania Industrial Corporation). July 18, 1945, No. 18389. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, Jan. 21, 1946.] [Class 140] A felt-like laminated material suitable for heat- or sound-insulation, upholstery, and shoe stiffeners, is made by commingling potentially adhesive, thermoplastic fibres and non-adhesive fibres, forming a layer of the mixed fibres on at least one surface of a layer of fabric by depositing the fibres from a suspension in air, and heating to render the thermoplastic fibres tacky so that they bind the fibres together and unite the layers. The thermoplastic fibres may be formed, as by spraying, simultaneously with the commingling of the two kinds of fibre. To assist union of the layers, the fabric may contain thermoplastic fibres, or a thin layer consisting solely of such fibres, or a thin, continuous film, which may be applied as a coating ...

Flexible illuminatable laminate

THERMOSETTING RESIN LAMINATES

... 1411635 Laminates MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS Ltd 12 July 1972 32681/72 Heading B5N [Also in Division C3] A thermosetting resin laminate intended for the formation of holes therein at normal temperatures comprises a plurality of layers formed from sheet material, e.g. paper, glass cloth, synthetic fibre cloth or a non-woven cloth produced from natural or synthetic fibres, impregnated with a cured thermosetting resin selected from phenolic resins, epoxy resins, unsaturated polyester resins, melamine resins and diallyl phthalate resins, containing titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) in an amount of 0À2-20% by weight based on the weight of the thermosetting resin. The titanium dioxide may have a particle size of less than 50 Á. The thermosetting resin may also contain as filler calcium carbonate, silica, magnesium oxide, stannous oxide, stannic oxide, aluminium oxide, lead monoxide, lead dioxide, zinc oxide, tetrabromo bisphenol A, antimony trioxide, chlorinated paraffin or tetrabromophthalic anhydride ...

Acoustic insulator with controlled airflow resistance and method making same

Formation of leather sheet material using hydroentanglement

Leather sheet material is made by hydroentangling a web (4) of mixed reclaimed leather fibres and synthetic fibres. The synthetic fibres are meltable bicomponent fibres which are heated prior to entanglement to fuse and form a supporting network for the leather fibres. A sheet of tissue paper (1a) is laid over the surface of the leather fibre web (4) and hydroentanglement jets (16) are directed through the tissue paper into the web.

PRODUCTION OF LAMINATED PRODUCTS

... 1394824 Laminating method IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 30 May 1972 [9 June 1971] 19671/71 Heading B5N A method of making a laminated product comprises the steps of introducing between two laminae a material capable of forming fibres, subjecting the fibre-forming material to conditions such that it becomes fibre-forming and adhesive to the laminae, separating the laminae to a distance such that fibres of material are formed between them and hardening the fibreforming material whilst it adheres to the laminae. The laminae may be the same or different and may be of wood, plywood, chipboard, hardboard, metal, e.g. copper, thermosetting resin, reinforced thermoplastic or thermosetting resin, natural or synthetic rubber, asbestos, leather, glass, ceramic material, regenerated cellulose, textile material, e.g. woven nylon, paper or cardboard. The fibre-forming material may be thermoplastic or thermosetting and may comprise the monomers from which a thermoplastic resin is formed. Specified ...

Fabric and method of making a fabric

Reinforced polymer composite

A composite article formed by consolidation under heat and pressure of a fabric comprising (a) fusible fabric members at least partly composed of polyaryletherketone material and (b) substantially infusible reinforcing fabric members. Curved composite articles of this kind can be fabricated using the draping ability of the fabric to conform to a suitably curved consolidation mold.

Fast Cure epoxy resins system

PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

... 1335563 Coated products PECHINEY UGINE KUHLMANN 29 Oct 1970 [30 Oct 1969] 51339/70 Heading B2E [Also in Division B5] A process for the preparation of a composite material comprises simultaneously applying to a non-adherent support, a liquid polycondensate containing free NCO groups and either a liquid hardener or a hardener in solution in an inert solvent; then applying a layer of fibres on the layer thus obtained before total hardening; then simultaneously applying to the layer of fibres a liquid polycondensate containing free NCO groups and either a liquid hardener or a hardener in solution in an inert organic solvent, then applying a second layer of fibres on the layer thus obtained before complete hardening and finally separating the material so produced from the non-adherent support. In a preferred embodiment the application of the polycondensate and the hardener and the application of the fibres are repeated until the desired thickness is obtained. The non-adherent support may be ...

FIBERS FOR NON-WOVEN FABRICS HAVING BLENDS OF POLYMERS WITH HIGH AND LOW MELT FLOW RATES

Co-mingling of particulate material and spun-blown fibers

Web forming apparatus 1000 for forming commingled web 1900 of particulate material selected from short fibres, pulp fibres and particles, and synthetic spun-blown fibres. The apparatus comprises particulate material supply system 1410 to deliver downwardly moving stream of particulate material; a polymer supply system 1210, 1310 providing polymer material to first and second multi-row spin-blowing systems comprising an array of polymer releasing orifices with cross-directionally extending rows of orifices 1225, 1325; a forming box 1100 with a particulate material inlet connected to the particulate material supply system, two spun-blown fibre inlets each connected to one of the spin-blowing systems, and a commingled web outlet; a collecting device 1600 for collecting commingled short and spun-blown fibres, adapted to move along a machine direction of the apparatus. The spin-blowing inlets are upstream and downstream of the particulate material inlet. The array of polymer releasing orifices ...

Process of anchoring of elastomer layer on a substrate.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FIBER LAMINATE

ELASTOMERER FLEECE LAMINATED MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION OF LEATHER-WELL-BEHAVED PLANAR FORMATION BY WATER JET TURBULENCE

SELBSTKLEBENDE KOMBINATIONSBAHN ZUR VORBEUGUNG UND SANIERUNG VON RISSEN INSBESONDERE IN ASPHALT- UND BETONFLAECHEN

SAND YIELDING CONCRETE PLATE AND PROCEDURE FOR THEIR PRODUCTION

SKIN CARE CUSHION

FACE CLOTH FROM A PAPER WEB WITH LIQUID-IMPERMEABLE, BREATHE-ABLE BARRIER LAYER

ROLL UP-CASH STRUCTURE OF TILE, PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION AS WELL AS THE USE

ENGINE SPACE DAMPING ELEMENT

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Motorraumdämmelement (1) aus einem mehrschichtigen Verbundwerkstoff umfassend zumindest eine Metallschicht (3) oder metallisierte Schicht und zumindest eine Faserschicht (4) aus Fasern (6) und einem Bindemittel (5) für die Fasern (6) sowie gegebenenfalls zumindest eine Schaumstoffschicht (2), die auf der Faserschicht angeordnet ist, wobei das Bindemittel (5) ein Wasserglas oder ein polycarbonsäurebasierter Duroplast ist. Die Metallschicht (3) oder metallisierte Schicht weist Poren (7) auf.

ZWEISCHICHTIGES NADELVLIES

WIND-IMPERMEABLE AND WATER VAPOUR-PERMEABLE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING

PARTIKULATE IN NANO-NON-WOVEN CLOTHS

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Sacks oder eines Beutels mit Kunststoffvliesmaterial sowie Sack oder Beutel, welcher Kunststoffvliesmaterial umfasst

The invention relates to a method for producing a sack or a bag, wherein the sack or the bag material at least partially comprises a plastic non-woven material. The method is characterized by the method steps: providing a flat web material (2) at least partially comprising a plastic non-woven material, forming a hose (13) of the flat web material, wherein the side regions of the flat web material are placed on each other, forming an overlap, such that the hose comprises two layers of material. The invention further relates to separating the hose into hose pieces (18) and forming a floor at at least one end of the hose piece.

GEOTEXTILE FILTER STRUCTURE

FASERVLIESS AS DOCUMENT AND TUFTING CARPET

HYDRODYNAMICALLY CARRIER COURSES AND THEIR USE SOLIDIFIED

Improved structural panel and method of manufacture

A decorative panel comprising an inductive coil

The present invention relates to a decorative panel, comprising a core layer provided with a decor layer, said décor layer comprising a substrate layer provided with at least one coating, wherein within said decorative panel at least one induction coil is located. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of such a decorative panel in indoor and/or outdoor furniture and in interior and/or exterior decoration.

Anti-stick easy-release conveyor belts

A conveyor belt includes a cover layer defining a load carrying surface, a pulley engaging layer disposed parallel to the cover layer, and a carcass containing a reinforcement layer, where the carcass disposed between the cover layer and the pulley engaging layer. The cover layer is formed by curing an admixture containing at least a cross-linkable functionalized polyethylene and polyethylene polyolefin. According to the disclosure, the cured admixture is effectively maintained within the cover layer during use of the conveyor belt. In some cases, the load carrying surface maintains a wet clay cleanability value of greater than 3, or even a wet clay cleanability value of greater than 4.4. The cross-linkable functionalized polyethylene may be a cross-linkable oxidized polyethylene. In some aspects, the cross-linkable functionalized polyethylene does not form a polyethylene film upon the load carrying surface.

Textured cleansing article

The present invention relates to dual textured treatment cleansing articles comprising first and second outer members forming first and second sides of the article. The first and second sides are both textured, although preferably the sides have different textures to provide the user with differing degrees of cleaning in a single cleansing article. For example, in one embodiment, the first side has coefficient of friction greater than 0.50, such as from 0.50 to about 0.75 and more preferably from about 0.55 to about 0.65, and the second side has coefficient of friction less than 0.50, such as from about 0.30 to 0.50 and more preferably from about 0.35 to about 0.45 ...

Hydroentangled elastic filament-based, stretch-bonded composites and methods of making same

HYDROENTANGLED ELASTIC FILAMENT-BASED, STRETCH BONDED COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME A stretch-bonded elastic nonwoven composite that is absorbent to both water and oil includes a machine-direction, elastic filament-based, stretch-bonded laminate layer and a hydrophilic fibrous layer that is hydroentangled with all layers of the elastic filament-based, stretch-bonded laminate layer. The laminate layer includes a middle elastic filament-based layer sandwiched between two inelastic nonwoven layers.

Papermaking process and paper made therefrom

Meltblown scrubbing product

Novel intermediate reinforcing material consisting of an array of spaced-apart yarns/webs

The present invention relates in particular to an intermediate material comprising, or consisting exclusively of, an array of individualized ribbons, each ribbon being composed of a mat of unidirectional reinforcing fibres and joined, by adhesive bonding, on each of the faces thereof, to a web of thermoplastic fibres, characterized in that the ribbons are arranged in successive layers, in such a way that the ribbons of two successive layers are superposed, with or without crossing but without interlacement, the bonding between one ribbon and the ribbon or ribbons with which it is superposed being provided by adhesive bonding, in that the ribbons in each layer are arranged so as to be substantially parallel to one another over at least a major portion of their length, while still being independent of one another and spaced apart, and in that the ribbons of at least two layers extend along two different directions.

Multiaxial stack rigidly connected by means of weld points applied by means of inserted thermoplastic webs

The present invention relates to a stack of fibrous materials including at least two unidirectional carbon fibre layers, each extending in different directions, wherein each one of the unidirectional layers is connected by means of at least one of the surfaces thereof to an adjacent web of thermoplastic fibres, at least one web being inserted between two consecutive unidirectional layers, characterised in that the link between each unidirectional layer and each adjacent web is provided by the web, by weld points which produce an intermittent overall weld, and in that said weld points also guarantee the cohesion of the stack, as well as the method for manufacturing same.

Netted casing for food

The present invention provides a netted casing for foods in which the net is less apt to be separated from the nonwoven fabric and which can inhibit the inclusion of foreign substances and is an inexpensive packaging material. The netted casing (X) for foods comprises nonwoven fabric (1) and a net (2). The nonwoven fabric (1) comprises thermoplastic synthetic fibers, and the net (2) comprises a thermoplastic resin or thermoplastic synthetic fibers. The nonwoven fabric (1) and the net (2) are thermally laminated to obtain the netted casing (X) for foods.

Tape-like dry fibrous reinforcement

A tape-like dry fibrous reinforcement, the 'Gapped UD reinforcement tape', providing channels or flow-paths created by inclusion of a layer of separated fiber tows held by at least one adhesive layer. Hereby, quicker wetting of fibers with matrix is obtained, whereby improved composite materials can be economically produced. A method and apparatus for producing the Gapped UD tapes are also disclosed.

Wipes with rupturable beads

Highly flexible absorbent laminate and method for the production thereof

The invention relates to a method for the continuous production of a flexible liquid-absorbing web material having two outer layers, at least one of which is formed by a textile material, between which are inserted at least two stretchable-elastic intermediate layers that are pre-stressed with respect to said layers and comprise filaments or bands arranged running in opposite directions to each other and obliquely with respect to the production direction. The intermediate layers shorten and gather the web material substantially transversely to the production direction thereof when the intermediate layers are relieved of stress. Powder-form or fibre-form inserts, which have absorbent properties for liquids, such as urine, blood, water or sweat, or resorbing properties, such as release of medicinal substances, cosmetic ingredients or for generating heat/cold, are introduced into the free spaces of the elastic intermediate layer.

Thermoplastic sheets and articles with variable lofting capacity

Certain configurations are described herein of a thermoplastic sheet or article comprising a plurality of porous layers coupled to each other. In one configuration, the thermoplastic article may comprise a core layer, a first layer disposed on one surface of the core layer and a second layer disposed on another surface of the core layer. In some instances, each of the core layer, the first layer and the second layer may comprises a web of open ceiled structures formed by a plurality of reinforcing materials bonded together with a thermoplastic material and optionally may also include a lofting agent. The lofting capacity in different layers can be selected or tuned to provide desired properties.

Multi-layer cardboard material and method for producing a multi-layer cardboard material

The invention relates to a multi-layer cardboard material (10), comprising at least one first fibrous-material layer (12), which has a cellulose-containing base material, and at least one second fibrous-material layer (14) comprising a mixture of cellulose-containing material and fine material particles, wherein a material of origin for the fine material particles is coco peat and the fine material particles have a particle size < 0.5 mm, in particular < 0.3 mm. The invention further relates to a method for producing a multi-layer cardboard material (10), in particular a multi-layer cardboard web, comprising at least one first and one second fibrous-material layer (12, 14), and the use of a fibrous-material layer comprising a mixture of cellulose-containing material and fine material particles.

Non-crimp fabric and method of manufacturing

NON-CRIMP FABRIC AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A non-crimp fabric (100) includes a non-crimp layup (102) of one or more non-crimp layers (104), each one of the non-crimp layers (104) is formed of tows (106) arranged parallel to each other, a nonwoven fabric (124) that includes a nonwoven fabric layer (110) engaged to an outer non-crimp layer (112) of the non-crimp layup (102), the nonwoven fabric layer (110) is formed of fibres (114), wherein a portion of the fibres (114) extend at least partially though the non crimp layup (102) to hold the non-crimp layers (112) and the nonwoven fabric layer (110) together.

Ventilation Duct

Abstract 10 A ventilation duct 10, the duct 10 comprising a substantially rigid, elongate tube section 12 moulded from plastics material and having a tube wall 14 comprising a plurality of layers. At least one of the layers comprises an intumescent material which acts as a fire retardant in the event of exposure to extreme heat. Figure to accompany drawings: Figure 3 d 0' ---- -- -r I-- ...

Water absorbing composite, method for preparation thereof and water absorbing article

WIDE-ORIFICE EXTRUSION DIE

Paper web having a liquid impermeable, breathable barrier layer

ABSORBENT PAD AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME

DIFFERENTIAL RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A SELF-WOUND MULTILAYER DRY PAINT DECORATIVE LAMINATE HAVING A PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE

A self-wound decorative dry paint transfer laminate includes a layer of dry paint, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry paint layer, and a release liner in releasable contact with the dry paint layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The release liner has a matte release coat layer that contacts the dry paint layer. The matte release coat releasably adheres to the dry paint layer to provide a protective function but also to transfer a decorative matte finish to the dry paint layer when the release liner is removed from the dry paint layer. The opposite side of the release liner has an adhesive release coat that contacts the pressure- sensitive adhesive when the laminate is in a self-wound form. The release liner preferentially releases from the pressure-sensitive adhesive when the laminate is unwound while maintaining adhesion to the matte release coat, and then after unwinding and application to a substrate surface, the release liner releases ...

MULTI-LAYER DRY PAINT DECORATIVE LAMINATE HAVING DISCOLORATION PREVENTION BARRIER

A decorative dry paint transfer laminate includes a layer of dry paint, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry paint layer, and a release liner in releasable contact with the dry paint layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The release liner has a matte release coat layer that contacts the dry paint layer. The release liner is released from the dry paint layer after the PSA side is attached to a surface. The matte release coat adheres to the dry paint layer to provide a protective function but also to transfer a decorative matte finish to the dry paint layer when the release liner is removed from it. The laminate includes a barrier layer to protect against significant discoloration of the color in the dry paint layer caused by migration of mono azo pigments from a painted surface.

MULTI-LAYER DRY PAINT DECORATIVE LAMINATE HAVING DISCOLORATION PREVENTION BARRIER

A decorative dry paint transfer laminate includes a layer of dry paint, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry paint layer, and a release liner in releasable contact with the dry paint layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The release liner has a matte release coat layer that contacts the dry paint layer. The release liner is released from the dry paint layer after the PSA side is attached to a surface. The matte release coat adheres to the dry paint layer to provide a protective function but also to transfer a decorative matte finish to the dry paint layer when the release liner is removed from it. The laminate includes a barrier layer to protect against significant discoloration of the color in the dry paint layer caused by migration of mono azo pigments from a painted surface.

NEW COMPOSITE MATERIALS, METHOD FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND THEIR USE

New composite materials, method for their manufacture and their use the invention relates to the manufacture of new composite materials suitable in particular as materials in interior construction, for linings, constructions and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products, and a method for manucfacturing a composite material comprising the measures: a) supplying of carrier, b) application of a textile surface structure onto at least one surface of the carrier, the textile surface structure having at least one binder int B-stage state and having at least one functional material, c) lamination of the construction obtained according to step b) under the action of pressure and heat so that the binder present in the B stage receives its final hardening. d) optional application of at least one further protective layer and drying.

USE OF MACHINE DIRECTION ORIENTED FILMS IN BALLISTIC ARTICLES

Described are protective and/or ballistic resistant articles made from one or more layers of fabric bound to one or more layers of a machine direction oriented film. The described articles exhibit excellent abrasion resistance. The articles include those made using woven and/or non-woven fabrics such as unidirectional fabrics. Also described are protective and/or ballistic resistant articles wherein the matrix comprises greater than 15% by weight of the total composite. Methods for producing ballistic-resistant articles using woven and/or non-woven fabrics and machine direction oriented film are provided.

FIBER GLASS MAT, METHOD AND LAMINATE

Alkaline resistant fibrous products containing a binder comprised of a blend of urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde and having particular use in bonding to alkaline materials having a pH of about 8 or above, including cementitious boards and other shapes, to provide manufacturing aids, reinforcement, fire resistance and a smooth surface are disclosed. Laminates containing one or more of the alkaline resistant fibrous products, with fibers bonded together with melamine formaldehyde and optionally a blend of urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde binder, in contact with at least one cementitious layer are disclosed. Also, methods of making the alkaline resistant fibrous products and laminates that contain one or more layers of the alkaline resistant fibrous products are disclosed.

Grout and tile cleaning implement with replaceable member

The present invention relates to a cleaning implement for cleaning a surface, in particular for cleaning grout or the like textured surfaces. In particular, the instant invention allows for a complete cleaning of a surface with a multi-component cleaning implement having a replaceable melamine member that is held by a supporting member. To allow ease of cleaning, the supporting member further includes an abrasive film and an absorbent sponge allowing the consumer to thoroughly clean with a melamine member yet allow removal of all residual melamine and dirty water by the use of a single all inclusive cleaning implement.

Configurable pliable air ducts

In some example pliable air duct systems, inflatable ducts of various diameters and lengths are created by selectively assembling pre-existing stock pieces in different combinations. In some examples, the stock pieces include disconnectable longitudinal joints and disconnectable circumferential joints, wherein the longitudinal joints enable interconnecting multiple stock pieces to achieve a desired tube diameter, and the circumferential joints allow connecting multiple tube segments end-to-end to produce an air duct assembly of a desired length. To control the volume and/or the direction of air discharged from the duct, the duct assembly, in some examples, includes an adjustable register comprising a movable pliable sheet that overlies a discharge opening in a pliable sidewall of the duct. In some examples, the inflatable duct includes one or more cutout patterns on the duct's sidewall to provide guidance in creating a sidewall discharge opening of a proper size and location.

Sliding element and method for the production thereof

The invention relates to a sliding element comprising a metallic support layer, a metallic porous carrier layer applied thereon and a sliding layer which has the thickness D and is applied on the carrier layer, said sliding layer comprising at least one thermoplast as matrix material. The layer comprises first material containing the thermoplast matrix and a second material containing PTFE, which forms a gradient over a depth T≦D in a surface region of the first material.

Snap In Weatherstripping

A snap in weatherstripping where the backing has a plurality of alternating notched out spaces along each side to facilitate ease of insertion into a channel without the need to slide the weatherstripping longitudinally into the channel. The snap in weatherstripping can be pushed into the channel with a gentle side to side or rolling motion, thus eliminating the difficulties associated with longitudinally sliding a weatherstripping into a channel. The snap in arrangement of the weatherstripping eases replacement, and also accommodates variations in tolerance between the weatherstripping and the channel, making it desirable for replacement of existing degraded weatherstripping.

Water Vapor Permeable Shrinkable-Fabric

A shrinkable-stretchable polymeric laminated structure is made up of a shrink-stretch film on the outside and a nonwoven on the inside, with or without an adhesive. Preferably the film, nonwoven and adhesive are made from the same polymer family, including copolymers, which renders the laminate 100% recyclable. The film, nonwoven, and adhesive are modified to provide different responses to heat in addition to controlled water vapor permeability. The structure allows for water vapor permeability in one direction (inside-to-outside) and not in the opposite direction to allow wrapped article to dry or to keep wrapped articles dry and prevent corrosion related damage.

Antistaining sheet

Disclosed is an antistaining sheet including a base material sheet and an antistaining layer formed on the base material sheet. The antistaining layer includes a photocatalyst and a thermoplastic resin to be decomposed by the photocatalyst, and thus has a self-collapsing property. The antistaining layer is stronger in self-collapsing property in the surface portion thereof than in the interior portion.

Composite sound absorber

A sound absorbing material comprising a nonwoven fibrous acoustic insulation material and a flow resistive non-woven facing, wherein the flow resistive nonwoven facing is bonded to the insulation material and has an air flow resistance of from about 600 to about 1800 Rayls and a surface mass of from about 20 to about 150 g/m 2 .

Super absorber polymer felt and method for the production thereof

The invention relates to a felt material comprising at least one felt layer and an absorbing layer, to a method for producing the felt material, and to the use of the felt material in textiles, shoes, technical application or medical applications. The felt material according to the invention has the advantages of conventional felt materials regarding the warming and damping properties and is permeable to air in the dry state. Due to the special design, however, it is waterproof in the wet state and thus it is suitable for sealing many materials. The felt material according to the invention binds more humidity or binds water in a different way than common felt materials.

Machinable composite material

An assembly that includes a first part composed of a fibrous structure that includes fibers and a cured resin matrix. The fibrous structure has at least one surface and a layer that is located on the surface. The layer includes a discontinuous fiber composite that is composed of randomly oriented short fibers and a cured resin matrix wherein the layer has been machined to provide a machined surface. The assembly also includes a second part that is attached to the first part. The second part includes at least one surface that fits against the machined surface on the first part.

Reusable cleaning cloth

A reusable cleaning article comprising a base layer of microfiber cloth and a top layer of polyester material. The layer of polyester material is secured to the base layer of microfiber cloth. The reusable cleaning article also comprises a layer of foam. The layer of foam is secured between the base microfiber layer and the top polyester layer.

Reinforced Flexible Hose with High Pressure Strength and Method for its Manufacturing

A flexible hose, as viewed from the inside, includes at least one first inner layer made of a first thermoplastic polymer material, at least one reinforcement layer composed of a plurality of yarns knitted together to form a plurality of stitches of tricot type, and at least one second layer made of a second thermoplastic polymer material. At least one first yarn of the yarns that form the at least one reinforcement layer is a high tenacity fiber and at least one second yarn is a polyester fiber yarn or the like interwoven with the first yarn. A method of making such hose.

Individual package of absorbent article, wrapping sheet, and method of manufacturing wrapping sheet

Disclosed is a wrapping sheet for an absorbent article including an absorbent exhibiting at least a fluid-retaining property, the wrapping sheet includes: a first fiber layer formed by application of a high-pressure water jetting treatment, the first fiber layer including pulp fiber and chemical fiber, the pulp fiber content of the first fiber layer being 30% by mass to 70% by mass, the chemical fiber content of the first fiber layer being 70% by mass to 30% by mass, and the average fiber length of the chemical fiber being 20 mm or less; and a second fiber layer arranged by laminating the second fiber layer to the first fiber layer, the pulp fiber content of the second fiber layer being 70% by mass to 100% by mass.

Web material and method for making same

A web material containing one or more active agents and methods for making same are provided.

Covering material for water- or weather-proofing

The invention pertains to a reinforced covering material, comprising a reinforcement layer with apertures therein, and a polyurethane-based layer comprising 20-100% of thermosetting polyurethane, based on the weight of that layer, which polyurethane-based layer is arranged at least one side of the reinforcement layer and extends through the apertures. It may be used to provide weather- and water-proofing in construction materials, e.g. as lead flashings or in/on roofs, bridges and tunnels.

Laminated sheet and process for producing the same

A laminated sheet is produced by forming an adhesion layer permeable to a liquid component and contactable with a skin on at least one side of a liquid-retention layer comprising a nonwoven structural member and having an ability to absorb the liquid component. The adhesion layer comprises a nonwoven structural member comprising a fiber having a number-average fiber diameter of not more than 10 μm, and the thickness ratio of the adhesion layer relative to the liquid-retention layer is 1/4 to 1/100 as a ratio of the adhesion layer/the liquid-retention layer. The fiber of the nonwoven structural member of the adhesion layer may have a standard deviation of fiber diameter of not more than 5. The nonwoven structural member of the liquid-retention layer may comprise a fiber having a fiber diameter larger than that of the fiber of the adhesion layer. The laminated sheet has a liquid retentivity and a liquid releasability in a well-balanced manner, and has an excellent adhesion and an excellent fit to the skin in the state where the sheet is impregnated with a liquid component.

Waterproof moisture-permeable sheet with fire protection performance and fire-protecting clothing using same

A fire-protecting waterproof moisture-permeable sheet 4 of the present invention is a laminate of at least one fiber sheet 5 and a waterproof moisture-permeable film 7 . The fiber sheet 5 is selected from the group consisting of a woven fabric, a knitted fabric and a nonwoven fabric including 50 to 100 weight % of a polyetherimide fiber and 0 to 50 weight % of another flame-retardant fiber. The flame resistance, the heat resistance, and the wash resistance under ISO 11613-1999 as the international performance standards for fireproof clothing are: (1) flame resistance to be free from hole formation, dripping and melting; and to have afterflame time and afterglow time of not more than 2 seconds; (2) heat resistance to be free from firing, separation, dripping and melting; and to have a shrinkage rate of not more than 5%; and (3) washing resistance to have a shrinkage rate of not more than 3%. The fireproof clothing of the present invention includes the fire-protecting waterproof moisture-permeable sheet as an interlayer waterproof fabric for the fireproof clothing. Thereby, the present invention provides a fire-protecting waterproof moisture-permeable sheet that has excellent light resistance and heat resistance, and preferable dye-affinity and that can be produced at low cost, and fireproof clothing using the sheet.

Padding construction

A padding has a first outer layer that is made from an abrasion resistant fabric, a second outer layer that is made from a stretch fabric having a smooth surface, and a middle layer that is made from a foam material. The middle layer is positioned between the first and second outer layers. The first and second outer layers are then stitched along their peripheral edges to completely encapsulate the middle layer therebetween, and then a plurality of lines that are cut through all the layers.

Readherable, repositionable and reusable adhesive fabric paper for printing and manufacturing method of the same

An adhesive fabric paper for printing is used to color printers for personal computers, printing machines for indoor and outdoor advertising, wide format printers, plotters to print colored images. The manufacturing method includes: heating and cooling a woven fabric; preparing a first “S” coating liquid, a second “S” coating liquid and an “R” coating liquid as coating liquids to be coated on the front face of the fabric and maturing them for three days; coating twice the rear face of the fabric; coating once the rear face of the fabric; carrying out first and second “S” coating works on the front face of the fabric with the first “S” coating liquid and the second “S” coating liquid; coating twice the front face of the fabric with the “R” coating liquid; and laminating a backer coated with an adhesive to the fabric.

Outdoor wall padding apparatus and method for forming the same

A temperature compensating outdoor wall padding apparatus in one embodiment incorporates a stretch fabric into the edges of a vinyl cover to provide a tension on the vinyl cover minimizing the possibility of wrinkling of the vinyl cover due to a change in temperature. In another embodiment, the temperature compensating outdoor wall padding apparatus may employ a resilient cover, stretchable in 4 directions and pre-tensioned to provide tension on the resilient cover minimizing the possibility of wrinkling of the resilient cover due to a change in temperature. Methods for forming the same are also disclosed.

Method for Fabrication of Integrated Lightning Strike Protection Material

The invention is directed to an integrated lightning strike protection system adapted for automated placement on a composite structure having a surfacing layer consisting of an organic polymer resin, a conductive layer of an expanded metal foil, an isolation/tack layer, and a carrier paper layer. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided an integrated lightning strike protection system having an integrated lightning strike protection material consisting of an expanded metal foil encapsulated in organic polymer resin mounted on a carrier paper, and an automated placement machine suitable for placing the material on an aircraft composite part for protection of the composite part from lightning strikes. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for fabricating a composite structure with lightning strike protection.

Nonwoven Composite Including an Apertured Elastic Film and Method of Making

An elastic nonwoven composite that contains an elastic film laminated to one or more nonwoven web materials is provided. The composite is formed by passing an extrusion-coated film/nonwoven laminate through a nip to create apertures through both the film and the nonwoven. The apertures are of a size sufficient to provide a desired level of texture, softness, hand feel, and/or aesthetic appeal to the composite without having a significant adverse effect on its elastic properties. Apertures are accomplished in the present invention by selectively controlling certain parameters of the lamination process, such as film content, element pattern, degree of film tension, temperature and pressure conditions, and so forth.

Shaped body armor and method of making

This invention pertains to an article for use in body armor, comprising a plurality of discrete sheet subassemblies contoured to the shape of a female breast arranged in a stack, without bonding, such that the breast contours are positioned on top of each other, each of the subassemblies comprising at least two nonwoven layers of high tenacity yarns such as par-aramid, a binder and a resin.

Multiple Layer HEPA Filter and Method of Manufacture

A multiple layer HEPA filter media includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a first layer that includes a nonwoven synthetic fabric formed from a plurality of bicomponent synthetic fibers with a spunbond process, and having a bond area pattern of a plurality of substantially parallel discontinuous lines of bond area. The filter media also includes a second layer laminated onto the first layer. The second layer is formed from a micro-porous membrane. Further, the filter media includes a third layer laminated onto the second layer, with the third layer including a synthetic nonwoven fabric formed from a plurality of synthetic fibers. The synthetic fibers include at least two different synthetic fibers having different melting points. The third layer has a cover factor of less than about seven. In addition, the multiple layer filter media further includes a plurality of corrugations.

Ultra-resilient fabric and method of making thereof

A structure for use in industrial fabrics such as paper machine clothing and engineered fabrics is disclosed. The structure includes one or more layers of an elastic nonwoven extruded film or sheet, which is elastic, resilient, and compressible in a thickness direction, and extensible, bendable, and resilient in its length and transverse directions, and one or more layers of a plurality of substantially parallel machine direction (MD) yarns in various patterns. The structure can also include one or more layers of a plurality of substantially parallel cross-machine direction (CD) yarns attached on top of or under the MD yarns. The structure has a high degree of both compressibility under an applied normal load and excellent recovery (resiliency or spring back) upon removal of that load.

3d dusting sheet and method for manufacturing the same

A 3D dusting sheet comprising a base sheet, an electrostatic dusting sheet on the base sheet, and one or more linings disposed between the base sheet and the electrostatic dusting sheet, wherein the one or more linings bulge partially a main body of the electrostatic dusting sheet, such that a surface of the 3D dusting sheet becomes three-dimensional. Meanwhile, one or more three-dimensional spaces are formed on the surface of the 3D dusting sheet, whereby a large amount of dirt is gathered in the one or more three-dimensional spaces, and the effect of scraping and collecting the dust or dirt at the same time may be achieved by the 3D dusting sheet during cleaning.

Dry type electrical insulation

A dry type electrical insulation is provided. The insulation includes a base fiber having an outer surface and a first melting point and a binder material, coated onto the outer surface of the base fiber, having a second melting point. In this insulation, the second melting point is lower than the first melting point. A dry type insulation matrix is also provided. The insulation matrix includes a plurality of composite fibers having a base fiber having a first melting point and a binder material co-extruded therewith, having a second melting point. In this insulation matrix, the second melting point is lower than the first.

Drying mat

A drying mat having an open-hole mesh with jersey backing top layer and a terry cloth bottom layer.

Pressure members comprising cnt/pfa nanocomposite coatings

Exemplary embodiments provide a pressure member used in electrophotographic printing devices, wherein the pressure member can include a coated outermost layer containing fluoropolymers and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) each surrounded by an elastomeric material.

Ground containment liners

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

Method for producing a foam composite element

The invention relates to a process for the production of a foam composite element, comprising the steps of providing a facing, applying adhesion promoter, and applying a foam layer comprising polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate to the adhesion promoter, characterised in that the adhesion promoter consists of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol (B.1), polymer polyol (B.2), polyurea dispersion (B.3), polyester polyol (B.4) and PIPA polyol (B.5). The invention relates further to the use of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polymer polyol and polyurea dispersion as adhesion promoter in the production of foam composite elements, as well as to foam composite elements produced by the process according to the invention.

Flexible spring fastener

A connector includes a body having a helix configured to change circumferentially in response to a change in force applied to the connector, external and internal surfaces of the helix are configured to have a substantially planar contact surface, at least part of the body is hollow in an axial direction, and a portion of the internal circumference of the hollow body is tapered.

Textured wipes

A wipe formed of a base layer and a secondary layer. The wipe has an initial caliper of at least about 0.5 mm, a basis weight of less than about 55 gsm and a % DIB of about 20-95%. The base layer is formed of a non-biodegradable material such as thermoplastic polymer and the secondary layer is formed of a biodegradable material such as wood pulp, cellulose and/or regenerated cellulose. The top surface of the secondary layer generally includes a non-uniform distribution of fibers.

Hydrophilic and hydrophobic sterile barrier system for use in sterilization of surgical implements

The present invention refers to a sterile barrier system composed of: a minimum of one external 100% polypropylene SMS sheet with hydrophobic treatment (water repellent), providing a microbial barrier for bacterial and viral filtration efficiency (BFE and VFE), which meets the requirements of non aqueous propagation of microorganisms or recontamination of the packaging; and a minimum of one internal 100% polypropylene SMS sheet with hydrophilic treatment, that absorbs the excess vapor from inside the packaging and dissipates it by controlled porosity in the autoclave vacuum, under high temperature. This combined hydrophilic and hydrophobic system enhances effectively the performance of the drying cycle in the autoclave, obtaining dry packaging after the sterilization cycle, eliminating the risks of recontamination, preserving the sterility of the packages and reducing costs in the operation.

Component comprising an insert part and plastics jacketing, and process for production of the component

The invention relates to a component comprising an insert part and plastics jacketing composed of at least two plastics components, where the insert part is enclosed by a first plastics component A and there is a second plastics component B enclosing the first plastics component A, where the first plastics component A is composed of: A1: from 5 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of components A1 and A2, of at least one polyester based on aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and on aliphatic dihydroxy compounds; A2: from 20 to 95% by weight, based on the total weight of components A1 and A2, of at least one homo- or copolyester selected from the group consisting of polylactide (PLA), polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoates, and polyester derived from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and from aliphatic diols; A3: from 0.05 to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of components A1 and A2, a) of a copolymer which contains epoxy groups and which is based on styrene, on acrylate, and/or on methacrylate, b) of a bisphenol A epoxide, or c) of a fatty acid amide or fatty acid ester, or natural oil containing epoxy groups; and the second plastics component B is composed of B1: from 50 to 100% by weight of at least one semicrystalline, thermoplastic polyester based on aromatic dicarboxylic acids and on aliphatic or aromatic dihydroxy compounds and B2: from 0 to 50% by weight of at least one thermoplastic styrene (co)polymer, in each case based on the polymer content of the second plastics component B.

Adhesive tape for jacketing elongate material such as especially cable looms and jacketing method

An adhesive tape, especially for jacketing elongate material such as cable looms in a motor vehicle, having a carrier material which is provided at least on one side with an adhesive coating, characterized in that the carrier material consists of a laminate, the laminate being formed from a textile carrier in the form of a staple fiber web or a spunbonded web and from a film which is located on the underside of the textile carrier and is made preferably of polyolefins, TPU or PVC such as plasticized PVC, more preferably of polyolefins, the film having a thickness of 15 to 80 μm.

Protective film

A protective film has a soluble polyimide polymer base layer and an exterior layer directly contacting the base layer exterior surface. The base layer is less than 12 microns thick, and is at least 2 meters long. The exterior layer includes at least one of a fluorinated polymer, a dielectric layer, one or more metallic layers, a metalloid layer, or a plurality of dielectric layers where each dielectric layer has a dielectric layer thickness that varies no more than 3%. The exterior layer or the base layer can also include additives, as desired.

Thermal storage medium composition and thermal storage medium

[Object] The invention provides a thermal storage medium composition capable of forming a thermal storage medium which is free from phase separation or liquid phase bleeding and is excellent in shape retention properties even at or above the maximum crystal transition temperature of a paraffin compound and further exhibits excellent fluidity when being shaped. [Solution] A thermal storage medium composition includes 100 parts by mass of a hydrogenated diene copolymer and 50 to 4000 parts by mass of a paraffin compound, the hydrogenated diene copolymer being a conjugated diene copolymer that is obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer which includes a block (A) that contains structural units (a-1) derived from a conjugated diene compound and has a vinyl bond content of not more than 20 mol %, and a block (B) that contains structural units (b-1) derived from a conjugated diene compound and has a vinyl bond content of 30 to 95 mol %, the hydrogenation ratio with respect to the double bonds derived from the conjugated diene compounds being not less than 90%.

Functional Composite Garment Materials

Composite materials for use in garments or footwear, and a process for manufacture, and use thereof. Composite materials may have one or more functional properties including water repellency, antimicrobial function, insulation, moisture wicking, directional moisture transfer, body heat reflection, exterior heat reflection, body heat redistribution through conduction, as well as prevention of body heat loss through heat conduction.

Article of Footwear Having an Upper with a Structured Intermediate Layer

An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper is secured to sole structure and the upper is formed from three layers: a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is formed from a polymer material and molded to the first layer, but the second layer may alternately be molded to the third layer. The third layer is joined with at least one of the first layer and the second layer such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer.

Homogeneously branched ethylene polymer carpet backsizing compositions

Disclosed herein are carpets and carpet tiles comprising a primary backing material having a face and a back side; a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing material and extending from the face of the primary backing material and exposed at the back side of the primary backing material; and an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition generally comprises at least one homogenously branched ethylene polymer. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing the disclosed carpets and carpet tiles.

Silage cover

The present invention relates to silo covers comprising at least two layers, wherein an inner first layer facing the silo is a single- or multi-ply plastic film having oxygen permeability according to DIN 53380-3 at 23° C. and 50% relative humidity of no more than 500 cm 3 /(m 2 d bar) and a water vapor transmission rate according to ISO 15106-3 at 23 ° C. and 85% relative humidity of at least 5 g/(m 2 d), and in at least one ply in total contains at least 50% by weight of one or more materials from the group comprising polyamide, copolyamide, polyester, copolyester, polyethylene vinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol and mixtures thereof, and at least one second layer, which is located on top of the inner layer and is separate from the inner layer, or easy to separate therefrom, or self-separating on the silo, composed of at least 70% by weight of materials from the group comprising polyethylene, polypropylene, copolymers of ethylene and other vinyl monomers, and copolymers made of propylene and other vinyl monomers.

Cleaning sheet

Provided is a cleaning sheet in which a plurality of fiber bound materials produced by bundling a plurality of fibers is joined on a base sheet, and at least two adjacent bound fiber materials have respectively different length in the longitudinal direction of the fibers and different density, to constitute a cleaning portion and which can sufficiently wipe off even relatively large dirt particles.

Self-adhesive cloth

A self-adhesive cloth in one embodiment includes a main layer ( 10 ), an adhesive layer ( 20 ) disposed under the main layer ( 10 ), and an intermediate isolation layer ( 30 ) fastened between the adhesive layer ( 20 ) and the main layer ( 10 ) for preventing printing ink from permeating to the adhesive layer ( 20 ). The adhesive layer ( 20 ) is adapted to releasably adhere to an object. The self-adhesive cloth in another embodiment further includes an advertisement layer ( 40 ) formed on a top surface of the main layer ( 10 ).

Methods of recycling synthetic turf, methods of using reclaimed synthetic turf, and products comprising same

Disclosed are methods for utilizing reclaimed synthetic turf materials in the manufacture of various second generation floor coverings and floor covering components. Also disclosed are products manufactured by the methods.

Nylon airbrake tubing constructions

Single or multilayer tube such as for use as airbrake tubing. At least one of the layers of the tube may be formed of a long-chain polyamide such as nylon 4-10, nylon 6-10, nylon 10-10, nylon 6-12, nylon 10-12, or nylon 12-12, or an alloy thereof.

Interlaminar toughening of thermoplastics

Some embodiments herein are directed to a thermoplastic composite structure having at least one structural layer of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin and at least one toughening layer adjacent to a surface of the structural layer. The toughening layer is configured to create an interlaminar region in a composite laminate and may take the form of a polymer film, a woven or non-woven fibrous material free particles, a polymer layer or non-woven veil with toughening particles dispersed therein, metal mesh or toll.

Impact dissipating fabric

A first impact dissipating fabric system includes a first fabric layer formed using a first weave pattern, and a second fabric layer formed using a second weave pattern different from the first wave pattern. A second impact dissipating fabric system includes a first fabric layer formed with fibers having a first denier, and a second fabric layer formed with fibers having a second denier different from the first denier. A third impact dissipating fabric includes a first fabric layer formed using a first weave pattern from fibers having a first denier, and a second fabric layer formed using a second weave from fibers having a second denier. The first weave and the second weave are different types of weaves and/or the first denier and the second denier are different from one another. In each system, the first and second fabric layers are disposed on one another and coupled together.

Line for transporting a fluid containing a hydrocarbon, and method for producing such a line

The invention relates to a line for transporting a hydrocarbon. The line comprises a hollow tube having an electrically insulating outer surface, a heating layer with carbon fibers embedded in a polymer material, an electrical insulation layer arranged on the heating layer, a reinforcing layer with carbon fibers embedded in a polymer material arranged on the electrical insulation layer, and power supply means for feeding an electrical current to the heating layer for heating the tube.

Patterned air-laid nonwoven electret fibrous webs and methods of making and using same

Nonwoven electret fibrous webs including randomly oriented discrete fibers comprising electret fibers, the webs including a multiplicity of non-hollow projections extending from a major surface of the nonwoven electret fibrous web, and a multiplicity of substantially planar land areas formed between each adjoining projection in a plane defined by and substantially parallel with the major surface. In some exemplary embodiments, the randomly oriented discrete fibers include multi-component fibers having at least a first region having a first melting temperature and a second region having a second melting temperature, wherein the first melting temperature is less than the second melting temperature. At least a portion of the oriented discrete fibers are bonded together at a plurality of intersection points with the first region of the multi-component fibers. In certain embodiments, the patterned air-laid nonwoven electret fibrous webs include particulates. Methods of making and using patterned electret fibrous webs are also disclosed.

Non-woven fiber fabric, and production method and production device therefor

The present invention provides a method for producing a non-woven fiber fabric by spinning a molten polymer. Thus, a non-woven fiber fabric which is substantially free from a solvent, different from the case of spinning a polymer solution, but yet has an extremely small fiber size (diameter of 0.5 μm or less) is provided. The non-woven fiber fabric comprises an olefin-based thermoplastic resin fiber, said fiber having an average fiber size of 0.01-0.5 μm, and said non-woven fiber fabric having an average pore size of 0.01-10.0 μm and being free from a solvent component.

Composite material with coating material

A composite material includes a carrier material, wherein the carrier material is coated on a first surface with a first coating material and on a second surface with a second coating material, the composite material has links of coating material which run from the first surface of the carrier material to the second surface of the carrier material, and the links of coating material start from 1% to 90% of at least one of the surfaces of the carrier material. A method includes producing a composite material of this type.

Sponge product

A sponge product for cleaning a work surface includes an open-cell melamine foam body layer having a front wall, rear wall, first sidewall or second sidewall that is inclined and at an acute angle relative to the upper surface of the body layer. An abrasive layer is adjacent the upper surface of the melamine foam body layer forming a unitary product. The abrasive layer has at least one of the front wall, rear wall, first sidewall or second sidewall forming an obtuse angle with the lower surface of the abrasive layer, and the abrasive layer upper surface and at least one front wall, rear wall, first sidewall or second sidewall forms a working edge having an acute angle, and the working edge remains flat against the work surface when a force is applied to the sponge product.

Thermoplastic composite prepreg for automated fiber placement

An improved thermoplastic composite prepreg tape is disclosed. The prepreg tape is optimized for high-speed, high quality in-situ consolidation during automated fiber placement. Embodiments of the prepreg tape have uniform dimensions (cross section, width, and thickness), uniform energy absorption, uniform surface roughness, and sufficient resin at the surface to affect a bond between layers.

On-load tap changer

The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among winding taps of a step transformer without interruption. According to the invention, in each auxiliary current branch of the on-load tap changer, which operates with vacuum switching tubes as switching elements, additional switches are provided in series with the vacuum switching tubes and the respective winding tap. Said additional switches cause a complete galvanic isolation of the vacuum switching tubes in the auxiliary current branches in steady-state operation.

Reinforced textile support with cellulosic fiber multi-filaments, particularly for bituminous membranes

A reinforced textile support, particularly for bituminous membranes, made of at least one layer of polyester non woven web and continuous high modulus reinforcement yarns longitudinally set with respect to said layer. The reinforcement yarns consist of cellulosic fibre multi-filaments of the Lyocell type. The assembly is bound by mechanical needling or water entangling, stabilised by means of thermal treatment at a temperature of 200-250° C. and consolidated by means of a chemical binder.

Open-mesh bags and methods of production

Bags, such as L-sewn bags and multi-substrate bags, are formed at least in part from an open mesh material that includes filaments that intersect one another. At least some of the filaments are composite filaments having a carrier portion of a relatively high melting point and a bonding portion of a relatively low melting point, the bonding portion of each composite filament being thermally bonded to other filaments at points of intersection. The material may be a non-woven fabric that contains at least two layers of weft filaments that may be bordered on one or both sides by a layer of warp filaments. When compared to other open mesh materials, the open mesh material disclosed herein has a superior combination of some or all of high strength, light weight, high dimensional stability, and openness. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using such bags.

Sound attenuating device using an embedded layer for acoustical tuning

The present invention includes a layered acoustical system for sound attenuation in a vehicle including an external decorative layer; a moldable fiber backer adhesively adhered to a back side of the decorative layer, the moldable fiber backer further including an engineered fiber blend including one or more types of thermoplastic fibers and having a first density; a moldable lofted sound absorber and vibration decoupling layer including being made from another engineered fiber blend including one or more types of thermoplastic fibers and having a second density that is less than the first density of the moldable backer, a top side of the vibration decoupling layer being adhesively adhered to the second side of the moldable fiber backer; and an intermediate layer embedded in a location within the vibration decoupling layer to achieve a balance point between transmission loss and sound absorption.

Photovoltaic device with a polymeric mat and method of making the same

This invention relates to a photovoltaic device with a polymeric mat and a method of making a photovoltaic device with a polymeric mat. The photovoltaic device includes a transparent layer for receiving solar energy, and at least one photovoltaic cell disposed below the transparent layer. The photovoltaic device also includes a polymeric mat disposed below the at least one photovoltaic cell, and a backsheet disposed below the polymeric mat. The photovoltaic device also includes an encapsulant bonding the transparent layer, the at least one photovoltaic cell, the polymeric mat, and the backsheet.

Method for making housing and housing made by same

A housing includes a fiber layer, an adhesive layer, and a plastic film bonding the fiber layer by the adhesive layer. The fiber layer is made of fiber woven fabric impregnated with resin. A method for making the present resin-and-fiber composite is also provided.

Absorbent structure

The present invention relates to an absorbent structure, preferably for use in absorbent products, such as used in the food, consumer, household, building and construction, beauty and medical industry, and as used in the personal hygiene industry. The substantially cellulose free absorbent structures continuously immobilise absorbent polymer material via initial smaller pockets and subsequently larger compartments allowing excellent fluid management of the absorbent polymer material in dry, partially and fully liquid loaded state. Preferably such absorbent structure volume increases are result of temporary secondary attachment patterns made in combination with substantially permanent primary attachment grids allowing the release of bigger volumes from the initial smaller volumes by detachment of the secondary attachments. Furthermore the absorbent structure according to an embodiment of the invention non-homogeneously swells to form a liquid-managing surface structure as a result of exposing the absorbent structure to liquid. The present invention foresees in the need for improved flexible, thin, lightweight absorbent structures which overcome the absorbency problems of the prior art during absorption, distribution and retention of liquids with optimal fit.

Aircraft wing and fiber metal laminate forming part of such an aircraft wing

Fiber metal laminate ( 4 ) and an aircraft wing ( 1 ) are provided. The laminate comprises metal layers ( 5 ) and fiber reinforced plastic layers ( 6, 7, 6′, 7′; 6″, 1 ″) in between the metal layers ( 5 ) wherein the metal layers ( 5 ) and the fiber reinforced plastic layers ( 6, 7, 6′, 7′; 6″, 1 ″) are bonded together,

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive and Adhesive Tape

There is provided a pressure sensitive adhesive displaying sufficient adhesive force to the surface of PMMA under a wide range of temperatures including ambient, low, and high temperatures, and also an adhesive tape having an adhesive layer including the pressure sensitive adhesive. There is provided a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a polymer obtained by polymerizing 100 mass parts of a monomer mixture comprising: a monomer component 1 comprising an acrylate mixture selected from an aliphatic alkyl(meth)acrylate having a carbon number of 4-6 and an aliphatic alkyl(meth)acrylate having a carbon number of 7-12; a monomer component 2 comprising an amide group-containing vinyl monomer; a monomer component 3 comprising an ester of a non-tertial aromatic alcohol and (meth)acrylic acid, or an ester of a non-tertial alicyclic alcohol and (meth)acrylic acid; and a monomer component 4 comprising (meth)acrylic acid.

Aluminum alloy composite and method for joining thereof

The object of the present invention is to strongly join an aluminum alloy part with an FRP prepreg. An object obtained by subjecting an aluminum alloy to a suitable liquid treatment so as to form a surface having large, micron-order irregularities and also fine irregularities with a period of several tens of nanometers, eliminating the presence of sodium ions from the surface and additionally forming a surface film of aluminum oxide, which is thicker than a natural oxide layer, has been found to have a powerful adhesive strength with epoxy-based adhesives. By simultaneously curing an FRP prepreg which uses the same epoxy-based adhesive in the matrix, an integral composite or structure in which FRP and aluminum alloy have been united at a joining strength of unprecedented magnitude is produced.

Multi-Functional Hybrid Panel For Blast and Impact Mitigation and Method of Manufacture

This invention relates to a multifunctional structure for mitigating the effects of explosions and impeding the penetration of projectiles that is also highly effective at supporting structural (i.e. static) loads. By wrapping a tile in multiple layers of high-performance fabric, upon impact by a projectile additional tensile forces are created, aiding in the deceleration of the projectile. With added layers the tensile forces aiding projectile deceleration increase, resulting in a ballistic panel for use in multifunctional structural/armor systems having a lighter weight and greater stopping power than conventional armor systems in addition to functioning as part of a structure for supporting static loads.

Melt-blown nonwoven fabric, and production process and apparatus for the same

It is an object of the present invention to provide a stable production process for a melt-blown nonwoven fabric comprising thin fibers and having extremely few thick fibers [number of fusion-bonded fibers] formed by fusion bonding of thermoplastic resin fibers to one another, and an apparatus for the same. The present invention relates to a melt-blown nonwoven fabric comprising polyolefin fibers and having (i) a mean fiber diameter of not more than 2.0 μm, (ii) a fiber diameter distribution CV value of not more than 60%, and (iii) 15 or less fusion-bonded fibers based on 100 fibers; a production process for a melt-blown nonwoven fabric characterized by feeding cooling air of not higher than 30° C. from both side surfaces of outlets of slits 31 from which high-temperature high-velocity air is gushed out and thereby cooling the spun molten resin; and a production apparatus for the same.

Multi-layered sheet, thermal structure comprising it, and process for producing multi-layered sheet

A multi-layered sheet includes a layer of a moisture-permeable base material and a layer of a moisture-permeable resin formed on a surface of the layer of the moisture-permeable base material, wherein the moisture-permeable resin may also be found inside the layer of the moisture-permeable base material and the moisture-permeable resin includes a resin that adheres to the moisture-permeable base material and a water-insoluble powdery or granular material that generates heat by moisture absorption and that is a hydrolysate of a substance derived from a plant and/or hydrolysate of a substance derived from an animal, wherein in the total amount of the moisture-permeable resin, the amount of the resin that adheres to the moisture-permeable base material is 20 to 80 mass % and the amount of the water-insoluble powdery or granular material that generates heat by moisture absorption is 80 to 20 mass %.

Sandwich-type, structural, composite component including at least one hingedly-connected portion, cargo management system and automotive vehicle load floor utilizing the component

A sandwich-type, structural, composite component including at least one hingedly connected portion which pivots with reduced or eliminated hinge binding and a cargo management system and vehicle load floor utilizing the component are provided. Elongated first and second interior portions of the component are locally crushed by the press molding to form a living hinge having a pivot axis and an elongated depression, respectively. The component includes an elongated cut-out which extends completely through the component at the elongated depression to obtain a clearance between a first portion of the component hingedly connected to a second portion of the component by the living hinge. The living hinge and the clearance allow pivotal movement of the first portion between different use positions relative to the second portion with reduced or eliminated hinge binding during the pivotal movement about the pivot axis.

Protective covers

An enhanced protective cover includes a top and bottom textile layer and an air permeable, moisture-vapor-transmissive, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane layer located between the two textile layers. The cover exhibits an MVTR rating of at least 4000 g/m 2 /day. The protective cover also includes a top layer coating or fibre treatment of a nano-ceramic material designed to increase the durability of the cover and increase the resistance to abrasion and wear while also resisting environmental conditions including exposure to solar radiation, temperature and humidity. Alternatively, the upper layer of the protective cover may incorporate ceramic coated fibers or ceramic co-extruded fibers, or carbon nanotubes. The protective cover may also feature a fire resistant application. The top textile layer may also include a permanent, highly breathable and highly durable electro-static discharge feature added to the inside of the layer by laying down a carbon based printed pattern on the inside of the layer.

Duct liner

A duct liner includes an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, and a first and second face surfaces that extend from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is disposed on the first face surface, such that the first face surface is entirely covered by the facing. The facing is disposed on the first and second edge surfaces, such that the first and second edge surfaces are entirely covered by the facing. Two spaced apart strips of the facing are disposed on and cover a portion of the second face surface adjacent to the first and second edge surfaces, such that a portion of the second face surface between the strips is uncovered by the facing.

Vibration dampening material

A vibration reducing assembly including a flexible headgear and at least one panel of vibration reducing material secured to the flexible headgear. The at least one panel of vibration reducing material includes at least a first elastomer layer and a reinforcement layer comprising a high tensile strength fibrous material.

Multilayer Fabric Structures

A multilayer fabric structure having an insulating interlayer of non-woven fabric that is constructed in such a manner to enhance the insulating capabilities. In one embodiment, the insulating interlayer is constructed in a looped configuration to improve the insulation capabilities. In another embodiment, the insulating interlayer is constructed in a baffle configuration to improve the insulation capabilities. Methods of making a multilayer fabric structure are also described.

Filter media pack, filter assembly, and method

Disclosed are filter media packs having a single layer of a high loft filter media and a single layer of a low loft filter media, the filter media pack characterized by the absence of oil added to the filter media pack, the filter media pack capable of filtering air laden particulates from an air stream at greater than 94% efficiency at air stream flow rates of between about 100 feet per minute and 3000 feet per minute. Also disclosed are filter assemblies formed from the filter media pack, and methods of using the filter assemblies.

Oil impervious device with high water flow rate

A device or method to prevent penetration of oil and petroleum products while allowing high water flow rate is provided. Such device or method is beneficial in controlling the contamination of surrounding soil from accidental leak of hydrocarbons such as oil and other petroleum products from equipment or storage vessels containing such materials. The containment systems equipped with these devices will allow the rain water to flow through while providing barrier to oil and petroleum products.

Adhesive tape which can be used, in particular, for securing during transportation

The invention relates to an adhesive tape having a carrier, to which an adhesive compound is applied at least on one side, wherein the carrier consists of a film, on which, on the underside, there is a filament contexture or woven filament fabric which is either applied directly to the film or is joined to the film by means of a laminating adhesive compound, the adhesive compound is applied to that side of the carrier, on which the filament contexture or woven filament fabric is situated, and the filament contexture or woven filament fabric has a tensile strength in the machine direction of at least 50 N/cm and an elongation at break of less than 20%. Said adhesive tape can be used as a transport securing tape for belts which have moveable parts, for example, doors.

Enhanced ballistic protective system

A ballistic armor system comprising a metal strike face plate, a laminate composite backing material secured to the metal strike face plate and an air space provided between the metal strike face plate and the laminate composite backing material. The metal strike face plate has a predetermined defined thickness and has a plurality of slotted holes set at an oblique angle relative to the vertical orientation or axis of the metal strike face plate. The plurality of slotted holes is sufficiently small to prevent the passage of a projectile or fragment therethrough. The laminate composite backing material comprises at least one material selected from an aramid fiber material, S-glass, E-glass and UHMWPE, and is provided in combination with a polymer-based resin material. The air space provided between the metal strike face plate and the composite backing material has a depth in the range between 0-10 inches.

Flexurally rigid laminated sheets, parts molded therefrom and method of fabrication

Flexurally rigid molded parts are prepared by stacking a needled nonwoven mat of reinforcing fibers, at least one thermoplastic resin sheet and at least one surface sheet formed of a non-woven cloth comprising cloth fibers. The multilayered sheet obtained in this manner is subjected to heat and pressure followed by cooling under pressure, thereby forming a semi-finished product consisting of a consolidated laminated sheet with a porosity not exceeding 5% by volume. Upon reheating, the main body increases in thickness, thereby forming a porous laminated sheet that can be formed to a compact in a hot molding process.

Processes and structures employing silane-containing polyolefin films tenaciously adhered to substrates

Improved adhesive between a sheet material having a low free energy surface, such as a polyolefin, polystyrene, or polyethylene terephthalate film, is achieved by treating the film surface with a silane coupling agent that provides hydrolyzable groups on the surface of the film, and employing an adhesive composition comprising a polymer having reactive silyl groups (e.g., silyl-functionalized polyethers, polyurethanes and/or polyesters). Such improved sheet products can be advantageously employed as weather barriers for building construction applications, eliminating the need for, and disadvantages of, mechanical fasteners.

Elastic laminate sheet

An elastic laminate sheet with excellent elasticity while maintaining softness and favorable appearance including surface feel and the like, an article containing this elastic laminate sheet, a laminate sheet where a high elasticity laminate portion is the elastic laminate sheet, and an article containing the laminate sheet.

Easily worn and removed water sports garment

A silky waterproof material for water sports garment is provided. The waterproof material is a foamed rubber sheet sandwiched by an inner silky fabric layer and an outer fabric layer. The warp elasticity of the inner silky fabric layer is smaller than 50%, and the weft elasticity of the inner silky fabric layer is greater than 100%.

Tamper Evident Tabbed Sealing Member Having A Foamed Polymer Layer

A pull-tab sealing member for a container providing a foamed polymer layer positioned within the sealing member for effective heat sealing to the container together with a lower laminate below a tab capable of tearing to provide a tamper evident structure below the tab.

Composite laminate for a thermal and acoustic insulation blanket

A multilayer laminate for use as a flame barrier in an aircraft comprising (i) a polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, (ii) an adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 2 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C., (iii) an inorganic refractory layer, and (iv) aramid paper comprising from 50 to 90 weight percent of aramid fibers and from 10 to 50 weight percent of meta-aramid binder wherein the inorganic refractory layer of (iii) comprises platelets in an amount of at least 85% by weight with a dry areal weight of 15 to 50 gsm and a residual moisture content of no greater than 10 percent by weight.

Process for producing sandwich elements

The present invention relates to processes for producing sandwich elements, where the sandwich elements comprise a rigid polyurethane foam as core foam surrounded entirely or to some extent by a plastics resin comprising reinforcing-agent layers, by producing the rigid polyurethane foam on the reinforcing-agent layers and then saturating the reinforcing-agent layers in a liquid resin and hardening the resin. The present invention further relates to sandwich elements that can be produced by a process of the invention, and also to the use of these sandwich elements as wind-turbine blade, aircraft wing, wind-turbine nacelle, boat-hull, or housing for vehicles.

Biodegradable sheets

The present invention relates to sheets. The sheets include a base layer, a resin layer formed on the base layer, and a printed layer formed on the resin layer. The resin layer includes a polylactic acid (PLA) resin. The sheets are biodegradable.

Attachable grip enhancers and sports tapes for the human body

According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides attachable grip enhancers for general use, as well as in playing the game of various sports, that could be attached to an individual, and uses and methods thereof. The present invention and its embodiments can, among other things, enhance the overall performance in arm tasks conducted by the wrist, forearm and/or bicep areas, as well as hand tasks by, among other things, creating a high coefficient of friction on said areas. Embodiments can additionally benefit users to, among other things, protect an injury, and/or protect from injury, by offering embodiments with a medicated additive and/or shock-absorbing member.

Ceramic matrix composite, method of making a ceramic matrix composite, and a pre-preg composite ply

A composite, method of making the composite and a pre-pre composite ply are provided. The composite includes a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The first layer includes at least one ply of unidirectional tape. The second layer is adjacent the first layer and includes at least one composite ply. The at least one composite ply includes a thin continuous matrix ply sheet having a plurality of randomly oriented unidirectional tape segments thereon. The third layer is adjacent the second layer and includes at least one ply of unidirectional tape. The ceramic matrix composite provides about 15% to about 20% strength relative to a composite comprising all unidirectional plies and the ceramic matrix composite has a bending length of 3 cm to 25 cm based on a Shirley stiffness test.

HYPOALLERGENIC EXERCISE GARMENT AND MATERIAL

A hypoallergenic exercise garment and material is described consisting of a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers consisting of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties to produce thermoplastic resin pellets. The non-toxic thermoplastic resin pellets are mixed with additives and a blowing agent to produce thermoplastic elastomer closed-cell foam for use in exercise garments. Depending on the exercise garment application, the density of the thermoplastic elastomer foam may vary. In many exercise garment applications low densities such as less than 0.22 grams per cubic centimeters are desirable. 1. An exercise garment comprising:one or more sheets of closed-cell foam formed to cover one or more body parts of a wearer, the closed-cell foam being derived from polymerized thermoplastic resin pellets mixed with at least one foaming agent, the closed-cell foam being formed to a density of less than 0.22 grams per cubic centimeter, each of the one or more sheets of closed-cell foam having a thickness between about half a millimeter and about 2.5 millimeters and enabling movement of the one or more body parts of the wearer when covered by the one or more sheets of closed-cell foam.2. The exercise garment in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an outer fabric attached to and covering at least a portion of an outer surface of at least one of the one or more sheets of closed-cell foam.3. The exercise garment in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the outer fabric includes woven nylon.4. The exercise garment in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the outer fabric includes aramid fiber.5. The exercise garment in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the outer fabric includes spandex.6. The exercise garment in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the outer fabric includes woven polypropylene.7. The exercise garment in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an inner liner attached to and covering at least a portion of an inner surface of at least ...

Thermochromic Articles of Apparel and Methods of Production

Embodiments provide thermochromic articles of apparel and methods of production. The article of apparel may comprise a textile layer and a thermochromic portion that includes at least one set of thermochromic molecules that affixed to the textile layer. A heat protective layer may be positioned on a first surface of the thermochromic portion.

Antistatic fiber-foam shoe insoles, and a method of manufacturing the same

This document discloses antistatic shoe insoles that include a flexible foam layer and antistatic filaments of textile material interspersed throughout the foam layer and extending passed or exposed at the surface of the shoe insole and methods of making such an antistatic shoe insole. The antistatic filaments are needle punched through the foam layer. The antistatic filaments may be any suitable antistatic material blended with any felt fiber such as wool fiber, cotton fiber, polyester fiber, or the like.

CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING MULTI-LAYER GATHER STRIP ELEMENT

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at an elongate bond. The gather strip element has plural layers folded upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bond. The folded layers provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. 1. A cleaning article for cleaning a target surface , said cleaning article comprising:a nonwoven sheet; anda hydrophilic gather strip element joined to said nonwoven sheet at an elongate bond, said gather strip element comprising plural superimposed layers folded upon one another, a plurality of said layers having strips extending outwardly from said bond.2. A cleaning article according to free of tow fibers.3. A cleaning article according to free of attachment sleeves.4. A cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element comprises at least three superimposed layers.5. A cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element comprises at least two independent sheets joined together at said bond.6. A cleaning article according to wherein said at least one of said independent sheets of said gather strip element is z-folded upon itself.7. A cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element comprises three independent sheets joined together at said bond claim 4 , each of said sheets being serpentine folded.8. An elongate cleaning article for cleaning a target surface claim 4 , said cleaning article having two opposed longitudinal edges defining a width therebetween and two opposed transverse edges defining a length therebetween claim 4 , said cleaning article comprising:a nonwoven sheet; anda hydrophilic cellulosic gather strip element joined ...

SHORT FIBER NONWOVEN FABRIC, LOOP MEMBER FOR SURFACE FASTENER, AND SANITARY ARTICLE

One of challenges to be overcome is providing short-fiber nonwoven and loop component with appropriate balance of air-permeability and softness. One of solutions is loop component for mechanical fastener including top layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven and substrate layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven, wherein ratio [average fineness (denier) of the top layer] against [average fineness (denier) of the substrate layer] is 1.5-30, softness of the substrate is less than 60 mm in MD direction and less than 50 mm in CD direction by 45 degree cantilever method, and air permeability of the substrate is 10 to 100 cm3/sec*cm2 by Frajour type method. 1. Loop component for mechanical fastener including top layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven and substrate layer comprising short-fiber nonwoven , whereinratio [average fineness (denier) of the top layer] against [average fineness (denier) of the substrate layer] is 1.5-30,softness of the substrate is less than 60 mm in MD direction and less than 50 mm in CD direction by 45 degree cantilever method, andair permeability of the substrate is 10 to 100 cm3/sec*cm2 by Frajour type method.2. The loop component described in claim 1 , the substrate layer is compressed with temperature that is lower than the melting point of the surface of the short fiber in the substrate layer.3. The loop component described in claim 1 , the substrate layer is compressed with temperature that is lower than 120 degrees Celsius.4. The loop component described in claim 1 , the substrate layer is compressed with pressure of more than 7 MPa.5. The loop component of described in claim 1 , 90 degree peel strength is between 0.2N/25.4 mm and 5.0N/25.4 mm against hook component claim 1 , when loop and hook components are detached (20th detached) after repeatedly attached/detached 20 times.6. The loop component described in claim 1 , the loop layer includes fused short-fiber nonwoven.7. The loop component described in claim 6 , the short-fiber nonwoven in ...

Self-adhering therapy pack

A therapy pack system provides a reusable self-adhering therapy pack to skin. The therapy pack may be for example, an ice pack, heat pack or hot and cold pack. A sticky polymer gel is mounted onto a polymer casing of the therapy pack. The polymer gel is re-usable to attach the therapy pack to a user's skin at the site needing therapy. The polymer gel also buffers the skin from heat or freezer burn associated with applying a hot/cold pack to skin for an extended period. A chloride based compound may be added to the polymer gel to prevent the gel from freezing. In some embodiments, a non-woven fabric patch may support the polymer gel adhesive providing an additional layer of protection to the skin while simultaneously allowing the gel to self-adhere the therapy pack to the user.

METHODS FOR MAKING PATTERNED APERTURED WEBS

A method of producing a patterned apertured web is provided. The method comprises providing a web having a central longitudinal axis. The web comprises a plurality of overbonds extending substantially parallel to the central longitudinal axis. The method comprises conveying the web in a machine direction that is substantially parallel to a direction of extension of the central longitudinal axis of the web. The method comprises stretching the web in a cross-machine direction to cause at least some of the overbonds to at least partially rupture and at least partially form patterned apertures in the web. At least some of the patterned apertures have Absolute Feret Angles, according to the Aperture Test herein, of at least about 20 degrees. At least some of the patterned apertures have an Aspect Ratio, according to the Aperture Test herein, in the range of about 2:1 to about 6:1. 1. A patterned apertured web comprising:a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured web; anda plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured web, wherein at least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures;wherein the patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein;wherein the patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein, wherein the Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean, and wherein the mean is different than the median;wherein the patterned apertured web comprises at least two layers;wherein the at least two layers comprise a first layer and a second layer;wherein the second layer has a different hydrophobicity than the first layer;wherein the patterned apertured web comprises bicomponent spunbond fibers, bicomponent staple fibers, meltblown fibers, nanofibers, and/or crimped fibers;wherein the bicomponent spunbond fibers, the ...

PRE-STRAINED LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A laminate comprising a first nonwoven layer comprising a plurality of apertures and a second nonwoven layer is provided. One of the first and second nonwoven layers is a pre-strained layer and is joined to the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers. The other one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a non-pre-strained layer. The pre-strained layer and the non-pre-strained layer together form a three-dimensional laminate. 1. A diaper comprising: a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured nonwoven material; and', 'a plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured nonwoven material, wherein at least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures;', 'wherein the plurality of apertures are non-homogeneous in a repeat unit such that at least two apertures of the plurality of apertures have a different size or a different shape;', 'wherein the patterned apertured nonwoven material has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein;', a first nonwoven layer; and', 'a second nonwoven layer;', 'wherein the plurality of apertures are formed through the first nonwoven layer and the second nonwoven layer;, 'wherein the patterned apertured nonwoven material comprises, 'wherein the plurality of apertures each comprise a perimeter;', 'wherein portions of the perimeter of at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures comprise melt-fused portions;', 'wherein a first group of apertures of the plurality of apertures forms a heart shape;', 'wherein a second group of apertures of the plurality of apertures at least partially surrounds the heart shape; and', 'wherein at least one land area of the plurality of land areas is present intermediate the first group of apertures and the second group of apertures;, 'a patterned apertured nonwoven material comprising, 'a liquid permeable topsheet comprisinga liquid impermeable backsheet; ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING GARMENT-FACING LAMINATES

An absorbent article is provided. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet on a wearer-facing side of the absorbent article and a garment-facing laminate on a garment-facing side of the absorbent article. The garment-facing laminate comprises a first nonwoven layer and a second layer joined to the first nonwoven layer. The first nonwoven layer comprises a plurality of apertures. At least 3 of the plurality of apertures in a repeat unit have a different Effective Aperture Area, according to the Aperture Test herein, a different shape, or a different Absolute Feret Angle, according to the Aperture Test herein. The absorbent article comprises an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the garment-facing laminate. 1. A patterned apertured web comprising:a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured web; anda plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured web, wherein at least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures;wherein the patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein;wherein the patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein, wherein the Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean, and wherein the mean is different than the median;wherein the plurality of apertures comprise a first set of apertures defining a first shape and a second set of apertures defining a second shape;wherein the first shape is positioned within the second shape;{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures have an Effective Aperture Area in a range of about 0.3 mmto about 15 mm, according to the Aperture Test herein;'}wherein at least one land area of the plurality of land areas separates the first shape from the second shape, wherein the ...

ENHANCEd CO-FORMED MELTBLOWN FIBROUS WEB STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING

An enhanced, co-formed fibrous web structure is disclosed. The web structure may have a co-formed core layer sandwiched between two scrim layers. The core layer may be formed of a blend of cellulose pulp fibers and melt spun filaments. The scrim layers may be formed of melt spun filaments. Filaments of one or both of the scrim layers, and optionally the core layer, may also be meltblown filaments. The core layer may include consolidated masses of cellulose pulp fibers to, for example, enhance texture and cleaning efficacy of a wet wipe made from the structure. The material forming the consolidated masses may be selected and/or processed so as to cause the masses to have reduced visual discernibility relative the surrounding areas of the structure, when the fibrous web structure is wetted. A method for forming the structure, including formation and inclusion of the consolidated masses, is also disclosed. 1. A wet wipe comprising a fibrous web structure wetted with an aqueous liquid composition , the fibrous web structure comprising:from 10 percent by weight to 40 percent by weight melt spun polymer filaments; andfrom 60 percent by weight to 90 percent by weight cellulose pulp fibers, a Density Uniformity Index of from 3.00 to 6.00; and', 'a Wet Versus Dry Uniformity Index of from 1.50 to 4.50., 'wherein the fibrous web structure has one or both of2. The wet wipe of any of further comprising first and second outer scrim layers comprising a first portion of said melt spun polymer filaments claim 1 , and an inner core layer comprising said cellulose pulp fibers.3. The wet wipe of wherein the fibrous web structure bears an impressed pattern of thermal bonds at which polymer filaments of each of the first and second outer scrim layers are deformed and fused.4. The wet wipe of either of wherein the inner core layer comprises a second portion of said melt spun polymer filaments.5. The wet wipe of wherein the second portion of melt spun polymer filaments comprises meltblown ...

BIOMEDICAL PATCHES WITH SPATIALLY ARRANGED FIBERS

A three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is coupled to the first layer using a coupling process and includes a plurality of varying densities formed by the second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The first and second layers are configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect. 120-. (canceled)21. A three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold for facilitating tissue repair , the three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold comprising:a first plurality of deposited electrospun polymeric nanofibers; anda second plurality of deposited electrospun polymeric nanofibers,the second plurality of deposited electrospun polymeric nanofibers being coupled to the first plurality of electrospun polymeric nanofibers,wherein at least some of the second plurality of deposited electrospun polymeric nanofibers are deposited over a portion of the first plurality of electrospun polymeric nanofibers to form one or more regions comprising a spatial variation between fibers on an outer surface of the three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold that is different from one or more other regions not on the outer surface of the three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold,wherein at least some of the second plurality of deposited electrospun polymeric nanofibers are commingled with the first plurality of electrospun polymeric nanofibers within the first portion,the three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold further comprising a surface, the surface comprising a surface ...

Expandable and retractable hose reinforced with hemp

Hemp fibers may be disposed throughout or in selected portions of a hose (e.g., an expandable water hose). The hemp fibers deployed in the hose enhance the durability of the hose, and imparts various advantageous properties (e.g., anti-microbial or anti-bacterial, mildew-resistant, odor reduction, moisture wicking, etc.) to the hose.

NONWOVEN FABRIC SHEET

A nonwoven fabric sheet exhibiting high flame shielding performance, heat insulating property, and wear resistance is described, where the nonwoven fabric sheet is fabricated and includes at least one fire barrier layer formed of a web containing a non-melting fiber A having a high-temperature shrinkage rate of 3% or less and a thermal conductivity conforming to ISO22007-3 (2008) of 0.060 W/m·K or less and in which the fire barrier layer is coupled with a scrim layer containing a carbide-forming heat resistant fiber B having a LOI value conforming to JIS K 7201-2 (2007) of 25 or more. 1. A nonwoven fabric sheet comprising at least one fire barrier layer formed of a web containing a non-melting fiber A having a high-temperature shrinkage rate of 3% or less and a thermal conductivity conforming to ISO22007-3 (2008) of 0.060 W/m·K or less ,wherein the fire barrier layer is coupled with a scrim layer containing a carbide-forming heat resistant fiber B having a LOI value conforming to ES K 7201-2 (2007) of 25 or more.2. The nonwoven fabric sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric sheet contains the non-melting fiber A at 15% to 70% by mass.3. The nonwoven fabric sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric sheet contains the carbide-forming heat resistant fiber B at 30% to 85% by mass.4. The nonwoven fabric sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric sheet contains a fiber C other than the non-melting fiber A and the carbide-forming heat resistant fiber B at 20% by mass or less.5. The nonwoven fabric sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the non-melting fiber A is a flame resistant fiber or a meta-aramid-based fiber.6. The nonwoven fabric sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the carbide-forming heat resistant fiber B is a fiber formed of a resin selected from the group consisting of anisotropic molten polyester claim 1 , flame retardant poly(alkylene terephthalate) claim 1 , flame retardant poly(acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) ...

LOCALIZED PANEL STIFFENER

A device () comprising a carrier material () and a matrix material () deposited onto the carrier material in a pattern that leaves a predetermined amount of space () between each deposition of matrix material. 1. A device comprising:a carrier material; anda matrix material deposited onto the carrier material in a pattern that leaves a predetermined amount of space between each deposition of matrix material.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein each deposition of matrix material is about 0.5 mm or more in diameter and about 10 mm or less in diameter.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is capable of bending without breaking.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device will bend under its own weight when held at its end.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material is an activatable material and the volumetric activation of the matrix material is at least about 100% and less than about 300%.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material includes a structural adhesive material.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material includes a sealant material.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein each deposition of matrix material is about 1 mm or more in diameter and about 4 mm in diameter or less.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is free of any sharp corners and includes only rounded corners.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined amount of space between each deposition of matrix material is at least about 0.5 mm claim 1 , at least about 1 mm claim 1 , at least about 2 mm or even at least about 5 mm.11. The device of claim 1 , including an elastic material deposited onto the carrier material in a pattern that leaves a predetermined amount of space between each deposition of elastic material.12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the matrix material and the elastic material are deposited in an alternating pattern onto the carrier.13. The device of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material is deposited onto only one surface of ...

HEAT INSULATING SHEET, HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HEAT INSULATING SHEET

Provided are heat insulating sheets that may include a resin film having a metal layer and a nonwoven fabric including resin fiber, wherein the resin film and the nonwoven fabric are joined by through holes penetrating the resin film and the nonwoven fabric, and wherein a ratio (La/Lb) of an average distance (La) between the through holes in the resin film to an average distance (Lb) between the through holes in the nonwoven fabric is 1.001 or more and 1.10 or less. Further provided are manufacturing methods of a heat insulating sheet that may include a resin film having a metal layer and a nonwoven fabric including a resin fiber. 1. A heat insulating sheet , comprising:a resin film having a metal layer; anda nonwoven fabric including resin fiber,wherein the resin film and the nonwoven fabric are joined by through holes penetrating the resin film and the nonwoven fabric, andwherein a ratio (La/Lb) of an average distance (La) between the through holes in the resin film to an average distance (Lb) between the through holes in the nonwoven fabric is 1.0010 or more and 1.10 or less.2. The heat insulating sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the resin film includes a resin layer and the metal layer that is disposed on one surface side of the resin layer.3. The heat insulating sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the resin film further includes another metal layer disposed on another surface side of the resin layer.4. The heat insulating sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric is disposed on one surface side of the resin film.5. The heat insulating sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the resin film includes a polyester resin.6. The heat insulating sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the metal layer includes at least one of aluminum claim 1 , gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , copper claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , tin claim 1 , and nickel.7. The heat insulating sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the metal layer is aluminum.8. The heat insulating sheet ...