СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЕМКОСТИ

Сущность изобретения: способ изготовления емкости, имеющей корпус с отверстием, шнур из термосвариваемого материала, расположенный вблизи отверстия, и крышку, закрепленную на шнуре, заключается в изготовлении корпуса, нанесении шнура на край корпуса емкости и запечатывании крышки, при этом нанесение шнура осуществляется инжектированием его в процессе изготовления корпуса емкости или в процессе запечатывания крышки. 2 з.п.ф-лы, 4 ил.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ КРИСТАЛЛИЗУЮЩИХСЯ СМОЛ И ИЗДЕЛИЙ ИЗ НИХ

... 1. Способ изготовления неориентированного кристаллизующегося термопласта, имеющего ориентировочно от 4 до 40% термически порожденной кристалличности, предусматривающий проведение формования с раздувом и вытяжкой заготовки, содержащей указанный термопласт, при температуре (Tg+45° С), где Tg представляет собой температуру фазового перехода аморфного стекла указанного термопласта, при этом получают ориентированное кристаллизованное термопластичное изделие, имеющее от 20 до 60% полной кристалличности. 2. Способ по п.1, в котором кристаллизующийся термопласт представляет собой полиэфир. 3. Способ по п.1, в котором кристаллизующийся термопласт представляет собой полиэтилентерефталат. 4. Способ по п.1, в котором заготовку, которая содержит неориентированный полиэтилентерефталат, имеющий ориентировочно от 10 до 40% термически порожденной кристалличности, ориентируют в двух направлениях растягивания, при температуре от 125 до 205° С. 5. Способ по п.4, в котором заготовка содержит неориентированный ...

МНОГОСЛОЙНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ С УЛУЧШЕННОЙ РАСПОЗНАВАЕМОСТЬЮ СОЭКСТРУЗИОННОЙ СТОРОНЫ

... 1. Полученное путем соэкструдирования многослойное изделие, включающее содержащий прозрачный термопласт основной слой и по крайней мере один отличающийся от основного слоя соэкструзионный слой, содержащий прозрачный термопласт, отличающееся тем, что соэкструзионный слой выполнен так, чтобы он проникал в основной слой выступами, преимущественно клиновидной формы, расположенными на одинаковом расстоянии друг от друга. 2. Многослойное изделие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что основной слой состоит преимущественно из поликарбоната. 3. Многослойное изделие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что соэкструзионный слой состоит преимущественно из (со)поликарбоната или (со)полиэфира или же из поликарбонатно-полиэфирной смеси или из (со)полимера метилметакрилата. 4. Многослойное изделие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что соэкструзионный слой содержит от 1 до 20 мас.% по крайней мере одного поглотителя УФ-излучения. 5. Многослойное изделие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что соэкструзионный слой имеет толщину от 30 до 100 ...

ELASTOMERISCHE MIKROPUMPEN- UND MIKROVENTILSYSTEME

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Kunststoff-Behälters

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Einbauten umschließenden Artikels als Hohlkörper aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff. Der Hohlkörper ist vorzugsweise als Kraftstoffbehälter ausgebildet. Das Verfahren umfasst die Extrusion eines oder mehrerer bahn- oder schlauchförmiger Vorformlinge aus plastifiziertem Kunststoff zwischen den geöffneten Teilen eines eine Kavität bildenden Formwerkzeugs, wobei wenigstens ein von dem fertigen Artikel zu umschließendes Einbauteil zwischen den Teilen des Formwerkzeugs platziert wird und das Werkzeug um die Vorformlinge und das Einbauteil geschlossen wird, wobei die Vorformlinge innerhalb der von dem Werkzeug umschlossenen Kavität die äußere Gestalt des Artikels erhalten. Das Einbauteil wird während oder unmittelbar nach der Ausformung gegen die Innenwandung des noch plastischen Artikels gedrückt, so dass der Kunststoff des Hohlkörpers wenigstens eine Ausnehmung oder Öffnung des Einbauteils durchdringt und hinterfließt.

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer thermoplastisch gebundenen Holzwerkstoffplatte

SCHUHWERK AUS NACHFORMBAREN MEHRSCHICHTIGEN LAGEN UND VORRICHTUNG UND HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN FUER DIESES SCHUHWERK.

TUBENARTIGER BEHAELTER UND VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

VORGESCHNITTENE SICH ANPASSENDE SCHAUMUNTERLAGE FÜR FAHRZEUGBODENTEPPICHE

Method and apparatus for forming containers or the like from thermoplastic sheet material

... 972,488. Blow moulding. HOFFCO S.A. Sept. 27, 1962 [Oct. 9, 1961], No. 36746/62. Heading B5A. In a plunger-assisted blow moulding process the sheet material is first mechanically deformed by the moving plunger and then applied around the plunger by introducing compressed gas into the die cavity. Gas at a higher pressure is then blown through the plunger so that during the final stages of the forward movement of the plunger the sheet is suspended between two cushions of gas, the gas in the die cavity being released and the sheet transferred to the mould wall when the plunger has reached the end of its forward stroke. A sheet F, e.g. of polyethylene, polystyrene &c., is heated at 7 and advanced between a plunger carrier 11 and a die carrier 12, each die cavity 10 of carrier 12 comprising four wall sections 30 normally biased away from each other. Die carrier 12 is then forwarded so that ends 32 of members 30 abut a plate 56, thus causing the members to slide along surfaces 38, 39 in the die ...

METHOD FOR MOLDING RESIN REINFORCED WITH FIBER AND MOLDINGS PRODUCED

POWER TOOLS HAVING PLASTICS MATERIAL CASINGS

... 1414300 Moulding power tool casings ROBERT BOSCH GmbH 20 Oct 1972 [22 Oct 1971] 48347/72 Heading B5A [Also in Divisions B3 and F2] The casing of a power tool, as shown an electric drill, has an inner skin 100 of plastics material-which determines the relative positions of the working parts of the toolssurrounded by a foamed plastics material housing 101 which is thicker than the inner skin and may be denser at its outer surface than its cellular core. The inner skin may be formed as two shell halves, locked, welded or otherwise connected together after assembling the working parts in one half. The assembly may then be positioned in an outsize mould wherein it is encased in foamed plastics material. Slots 129, 130 for cooling and may be formed by punching or milling or by providing removable members in the mould.

A cylindrical nickel/hydrogen cell

Method for forming an article having a decorative surface

A method for forming an article having a decorative surface comprising; [a] screen printing an ink having a curable composition, and the curable composition comprises a polyisocyanate, such as a diisocyanate or triisocyanate, a component comprising isocyanate reactive groups, such as an acrylic polymer having reactive groups, and a solvent or solvent blend in which the curable composition is soluble, such as cyclohexanone, isophorone, diacetone alcohol, N-methylpyrrolidone, methoxypropyl acetate, isopropoxylethyl acetate, ethoxyethyl propionate, ethyl lactate, onto at least one surface of a thermoformable polymeric sheet, such as one selected from polycarbonate, polyethyleneterephthalate glycol (PETG), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), thermoplastic olefin, polypropylene, acrylic compounds; [b] curing the curable composition; and [c] thermoforming the printed sheet to obtain a decorated article. Also disclosed is an article having a decorative surface using the method.

Making textured decorative plastics sheet.

A decorative plastics sheet simulating a textured surface such as brick, wood or leather is made by printing a 2 dimensional image of the material on a smooth surface of the sheet and appropriately texturing the printed sheet in register with the printed image.

METHOD FOR MOLDING RESIN REINFORCED WITH FIBER AND MOLDINGS PRODUCED.

The method for molding a resin reinforced with fiber wherein a resin sheet reinforced with fiber is positioned juxtaposed a face of a mold, which is either one of a female mold or a male mold, and then hardened, but before molding, modifying the viscosity to different levels in different portions of the resin sheet. Thus, it is possible to surely prevent occurrence of a partial difference in thickness of the moldings or, if necessary, to partially change these thicknesses according to predetermined values.

BEAKER STACKING APPARATUS

Process for manufacturing a composite part comprising at least two different appearances or feels

PRODUCING REINFORCED CONTAINERS

APPARATUS FOR PLAYING A GAME

METHOD OF PRODUCING TRIM BOARD

METHODS OF ASSEMBLING ELECTRICAL UNITS

... 1,254,341. Sets. WESTERN ELECTRIC CO. Inc. 23 Jan., 1969 [25 Jan., 1968], No. 3744/69. Heading H4J. Electrical components of a telephone handset or base unit are located in a volume defined by a pair of mating shells and sufficient flowable adhesive hardening substance is applied within the volume to bond the shells together in mating relationship and encapsulate the electrical components. Unribbed plastics shells 11, 12 of a handset (Fig. 1) locate a receiver and a transmitter, there being a keyset (22), Fig. 2 (not shown), disposed in an opening (17) on the underside of shell 11 adjacent the receiver 20. Two glass substrates (23, 24), Fig. 2, cemented back-to-back support a thin film integrated circuit preferably integral with the keyset (22). A flexible printed circuit 25 connects the components. The components are located in the shell 11 with adhesive. The shells 11, 12 are placed in alignment and a metered quantity of two-part liquid polyurethane is introduced into shell 11 through ...

Ecological wood pulp and paper disposable indoor slippers

A method of finish forming moulded wood pulp disposable indoor slippers into a single moulding; and a method of finish forming and integrating a moulded wood pulp sole into a pair of disposable indoor slippers with a naturally waxed paper upper. Also provided is a method of laminating numerous moulded wood pulp preforms together using natural plant-based adhesives; and a production method utilising a moulded preform sole, finished through press over-curing with natural plant-based waxes to achieve a smooth finish, and incorporating a tread pattern into the bottom of the sole.

Tubelike dispenser package and integral outlet formed from a single sheet

A method and an apparatus for surface sterilising items and a system suitable for sterilising bottles.

The surface of items which are penetrable for high-frequency energy, like for instance food packagings of plastics which are manufactured by blow moulding or vacuum moulding, and in particular returnable bottles for soft drinks, are sterilised by" providing a liquid film on the items, following which they are subjected to microwaves or high-frequency to heat the liquid film, preferably to the boiling point. The liquid is preferably water with a de-tensioning agent. An apparatus for performing the method is provided with wetting means, dripping off means adapted to leave a liquid film on the items during the dripping off, and heating means. The dripping off means are substantially constituted by transport means for conveying the items from the wetting means to the heating means. A system for sterilising plastic bottles may comprise a washing section, a rinsing section, transport means adapted to let the bottles drip off during transport, and a heating section.

A me hod a d app ratus for s rface sterilising for surface sterilising items and a system suitable for sterilising bottles

Tubelike dispenser package and integral outlet formed from a single sheet.

An aperture forming structure, which when attached to or integrally formed in dispenser packages for flowable substances allows reclosure and single or multiple uses. The aparture forming structure includes a break-away tip member (34)of thermoformable plastic. The break-away tip (34)includes a hollow protrusion (32)from a surface. The intersection of the hollow protrusion of the surface is a fault-line (114). Rupturing of the fault-line (114)creates an aperture from which the contents of the dispenser package may exit.

Tubelike dispenser package and integral outlet formed from a single sheet

Tubelike dispenser package and integral outlet formed from a single sheet.

A me hod a d app ratus for s rface sterilising for surface sterilising items and a system suitable for sterilising bottles

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BLISTERN, STRIPS, BAGS, AMPUL HOLDING AND SUCH A THING

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THIN LAYERS OF A SILICONE, A THINNESS SILICONE LAYER AND A USE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MODULAR ENERGY ABSORBING STRUCTURE

THERMALFORMED AND EXTRUDED FOIL WITH REDUCED GLOSS

MICRO PLATE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS DAF�R

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LAMINAR MOLDED ARTICLES OR FOILS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A THERMOPLASTIC BOUND ONE TIMBER MATERIAL PLATE

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR WARMFORMUNG UND STAPELUNG VON HOHLEN GEGENSTÄNDEN MIT BODEN AUS EINEM KUNSTSTOFFBAND

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PREFABRICATED SMOOTH ONE PLINTH SKIRTING CORNER PIECES.

FLAECHENFOERMIGER SAND YIELDING MOLDED ARTICLE.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A TO OF A SMOOTH WALL FASTEN-CASH MOUNTING PLATE AND ARTICLE, USES DURING THIS PROCESS.

Procedure and device for making hollow bodies by deep-drawing of a foil of thermoplastic plastic

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PLASTIC HOLLOW BODIES

Procedures for drawing and/or deep-drawing one with polycondensation synthetic resins impregnated color carrier sheet

PROCEDURE AND DEVICES FOR PERFORATING SMOOTH ONE, CLOSED CELLULAR SURFACES OF OPEN-CELLULAR MOUSSE FOILS

Procedures for drawing and/or deep-drawing one with Polykondesationskunstharzen impregnated color carrier sheet

Procedure for the production of curved coverings in form of a cylindrical ring (torus) also at its inside of lying seam, in particular such pipes insulating for the casing of the sheets

Microfabricated elastomeric valve and pump systems

PROCESSING ARTIFICIAL LEATHER

POLYPROPYLENE RESIN FOAMED SHEET FOR THERMOFORMING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Method and apparatus for changing dies in thermoforming presses

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING A CLOSURE TAB TO A LID

Thermoformed container assembly for food products

An assembly for forming a container that contains food product and including a thermoformed sleeve and a base. The sleeve includes a frustoconical side wall, an upper lip, and a lower lip. The side wall defines an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of circumferentially-spaced handling features including an outer surface indentation and a corresponding inner surface protrusion. The upper lip projects generally radially inwardly from an upper end of the sleeve and the lower lip projects generally radially outwardly from the lower end. The base is formed apart from the sleeve, and is assembleable to the lower end for closing off the lower opening. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of handling features are wedge-shaped. In yet other embodiments, the base is a thermoformed part, and is ultrasonically welded to the lower lip.

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A SEAT

Plastic container having a carbon-treated internal surface for non-carbonated food products

Plastic layer for a smart card

Plastic layer for a smart card The plastic sheet (22), involved in the manufacturing of a plurality of smart cards which respectively include a plurality of electronic units, is formed of a first material (2), having a first hardness or a first Vicat softening temperature, and of a second material (6) having a second hardness lower than the first hardness, respectively a second Vicat softening temperature lower than the first Vicat softening temperature. The second material is located in a plurality of areas of the plastic sheet which are respectively intended to at least partially receive said plurality of electronic units, via penetration of this plurality of electronic units into the second material during fabrication of the plurality of smart cards. Fig. 8 48 50 48 22A Fig. 9 52 2 44 6 44 12A Fig. 10 35 6B 4B 58 34 6B 46A 8 54 46A 12 Fig. 11 46A 6B 58 4B 60 ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THERMOFORMED OPHTHALMIC INSERT DEVICES

The present invention describes methods for creating single-piece or multi-piece Rigid Inserts that may be included in an Ophthalmic Lenses or may comprise the Ophthalmic Lens, wherein the Rigid Insert may be formed through the processing of thin sheet material by thermoforming. Single piece annular Rigid Inserts may perform the function of providing a template for printed patterns to be included in Ophthalmic Lenses. Single piece full Rigid Inserts may perform the function of polarizing light or filtering light based on the properties of materials used to form the insert. Multi-piece Rigid Inserts may incorporate activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses and inserts formed with the Rigid Insert pieces that have been thermoformed. (D z N) N a Cn CD -nn ...

A solar control pigmented thermoplastic polymer sheet

Compositions and methods for manufacturing sealable liquid- tight containers comprising an inorganically filled matrix

MOLDING METHOD AND APPARATUS

METHOD OF PREPARING A MOLDED ARTICLE

A method of forming a shaped thermoplastic sheet and apparatus are desc.p i.bed The method Includes providing a mold apparatus (1 ) that includes, a f irst mold portion (11) having an inte.pi.or mold surface (14) having a plura lity of perforations (26) and a pe.pi.meter edge (17) The mold apparatus (11 ) further includes at least one sheet retainer (35) having an upper surface (38) having a plurality of perforations (41 ) and a longitudinal axis (44) that is o.pi.ented along at least a portion of the perimeter edge ( 17) of t he first mold portion (11) Each sheet retainer (35) is reversibly and contro llably (.iota.) positionable along an X-, y- and/or z-axis relative to the p erimeter edge (17), and (.iota..iota.) rotatable around its longitudinal axi s (44), toward and/or away from the pe.pi.meter edge (17) A heated thermopla stic sheet (95) is formed and contacted (while at a thermoformable temperatu re) with the interior surface (14) of the first mold portion (11 ) and the e xte.pi.or ...

POLYPROPYLENE RESIN FOAMED SHEET FOR THERMOFORMING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A polypropylene resin foamed sheet for thermoforming having compounded therein an inorganic fine powder is disclosed. The sheet contains 10 to 50% by weight of the inorganic fine powder, has a density of 0.2 to 1.2 g/cm and a thickness of 0.2 to 3 mm and having a percent shrinkage of 5 to 30% in each of the longitudinal and crosswise directions on heating at 190.degree.C for 30 minutes, with the ratio of a residual rate in the longitudinal direction to that in the crosswise direction being from 1:07 to 1:1.1. The sheet is produced by extruding and foaming a compounded resin from a ring die of an extruder, and taking off the extruded tubular foamed sheet along a cylindrical plug whose diameter is 2.0 to 3.0 times that of said ring die.

PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS MANUFACTURE OF THERMOMOLDABLE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Process for the continuous manufacture of thermomoldable thermoplastic composite materials comprising: to feed contemporarily on a conveyor belt a granulated thermoplastic polymer together with a reinforcement selected from natural, artificial and synthetic fibers, to compact and heat under pressure the thus obtained mixture.

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THE BOTTOM STRUCTURE OF A FOAMED THERMOSPLASTIC SYNTHETIC RESIN-MADE CONTAINER

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FOIL-CONTAINER, APPARATUS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAID METHOD, AND A FOIL-CONTAINER PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THE SAID METHOD

... 7435/88 For the purpose of producing filled foil-containers adapted to stand upon their bases, container-parts having tubular parts are initially deep-drawn, in a strip of foil, on each side of a centreline running in the direction of travel, the said tubular parts running towards the edges of the foil but terminating at a distance therefrom. Thereafter, the foil-parts lying on each side of the centreline are heated and are folded up about the said centreline, which thereby becomes a fold-line to form open containers which are then sealed, at a first sealing station around their peripheries, except for the perpheries of the upwardly projecting tubular parts. The edges of the foil are then spread apart in the vicinity of the said tubular parts, through which the containers are filled. The spreading is released and the containers are sealed, in a second sealing station in such a manner as to close the peripheries of the said tubular parts also. Opening-aids are then made in the vicinity of ...

MULTI-LAYER STAIN AND HEAT RESISTANCE PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR STORING AND HEATING FOOD; METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A three-dimensional, multi-layer plastic product that is resistant to damage caused by environmental factors such as heat, chemicals, desiccants, oxygen, and/or weather is disclosed. The multi-layer product includes an engineering resin layer affixed to a commodity resin layer. The engineering resin layer of the multi-layer film may be directly fused to the commodity resin or post- consumer regrind layer. Alternatively, the engineering resin layer may be tied to the commodity resin or post-consumer regrind layer through the use of one or more adhesive and/or tie layers. The commodity resin layer may be manufactured from an economical polymer material such as a polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene or post-consumer regrind. Suitable engineering resins may be any of a variety of suitable materials such as a polysulphone, polymethylpentene, polyester, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, nylon, polyarylate, polyphenylenesulphide, polyphenylene oxide, polyethersulphone, aromatic polyketone, liquid ...

COMPOSITE DOOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME, AND COMPOSITE DOOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A composite door structure especially suitable for use as a door facing is provided. The structure comprises about 40 weight percent to about 80 weight percent thermo- plastic polymer; up to about 30 weight percent glass fibers; and a filler selected from (a) about 5 weight percent to about 40 weight percent mineral filler and (b) about 10 weight percent to about 50 weight percent organic fibrous additive. A composite door comprising the door facing, and methods of making the same are also provided.

POLYESTER POLYMER AND COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING METALLIC NICKEL PARTICLES

Polyester compositions are disclosed that include polyester polymers or copolymers having incorporated therein metallic nickel particles that improve the reheat properties of the compositions. Processes for making such compositions are also disclosed. The nickel particles may be incorporated in the polyester by melt compounding, or may be added at any stage of the polymerization, such as during the melt-phase of the polymerization. A range of particle sizes may be used, as well as a range of particle size distributions. The polyester compositions are suitable for use in packaging made from processes in which a reheat step is desirable.

SPACER STRIP AND METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH SPACER STRIPS

PACKAGING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS, AND METHOD

WATER-SOLUBLE UNIT DOSE ARTICLES MADE FROM A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT FILMS

The present disclosure relates to pouches made from a combination of chemically different water-soluble films and optionally containing a composition (e.g. a household care composition or non-household care composition) that is at least partially enclosed by the water-soluble films in at least one compartment.

PLASTICS MATERIAL ARTICLE

MOLDED ARTICLE WITH IN-MOLDED DECORATIVE ELEMENT

ARTICLE COMPRISING POLYLACTIC ACID AND A FILLER

The invention concerns an article in a material comprising polylactic acid, said article comprising a thermoformed part. The material further comprises at least one mineral filler.

METHOD AND ANUFACTURING FAN BLADE AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME FAN BLADE

A blank sheet (7), which has multiple main fibers (71) arranged in parallel, auxiliary fibers (72), and a resin for consolidating these fibers, is heated to a temperature at which the resin softens, and the blank sheet is pressed into a fan blade mold (6b) with the direction of the main fibers (71) aligned with the longitudinal direction of the fan blade mold (6b). The fan blade mold (6b) has a shape such that the length in the longitudinal direction of the fan blade mold along the surface at a center part (64x) in the width direction is shorter than the length in the longitudinal direction along the surface at both end parts (64y) in the width direction. When the blank sheet (7) is pressed into the fan blade mold (6b), the center portion (7x) in the width direction at the longitudinal ends (7a) of the blank sheet (7) is pulled along the main fibers (71) with greater pulling force than the side portions (7y) in the width direction at the longitudinal ends (7a) of the blank sheet (7), thereby ...

MANUFACTURE OF SHAPED PRODUCTS OF BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYMERIC MATERIAL

Apparatus (80) and methods for they formation of biaxially oriented thermoplastic articles (70) having flat surfaces or sharp contours, along with the articles (70) themselves, are disclosed by the present invention. Such apparatus (80) and method relate to the heat-shrinking of biaxially oriented intermediates (50) onto male forms (82) to produce articles (70) of exacting dimensions and flat surfaces or sharply defined contours. Such thermoplastic articles (70) include autoclavable, hot fillable, heat stable, transparent PET containers.

BLISTER PACK

Blister Pack The invention relates to a blister pack comprising a base with product unit retaining wells and a covering film thereon to seal said wells, each well having a side wall and a well base and containing at least two product units arranged one above the other, wherein said side wall is thinner than said well base and is deformable to create a product unit retaining means when pressure is applied to said well base to release the uppermost product unit from the well, said retaining means serving to retain the subsequent product unit in said well and being deformable under further pressure exerted on said well base whereby to permit release of said subsequent product unit. The blister pack can be produced by cold deep-drawing of polypropylene films or plastics films having similar mechanical properties.

Procédé pour la fabrication des verres de contact et appareil pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé.

Verfahren und Maschine zur Herstellung von Packungen und nach dem Verfahren hergestellte Packung

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung dünnwandiger Gefässe

Verfahren und Werkzeug zur Herstellung von Dosen aus Kunststoffen

Verfahren zum Ziehen von Folien aus Kunststoffen mit geringer Thermoplastizität.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum selbsttätigen fortlaufenden Herstellen von Packungsdeckeln aus thermoplastischen Folien

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Herstellung von Hohlkörpern und nach diesem Verfahren hergestellter Hohlkörper

Verfahren zum Tiefziehen von Fluorkohlenstoffpolymerisatfolien

Verfahren zur Herstellung von faserverstärkten, teilweise mit einer Schutzfolie überzogenen Gegenständen aus Schaumstoffen

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Verpackungen und Einrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Feuille décorative gaufrée et son procédé de fabrication

Machine pour fabriquer des articles par formage à partir d'une bande souple

Procédé de fabrication de récipients à parois minces en matière plastique thermoformable et installation pour sa mise en oeuvre

Procédé de fabrication d'un corps creux en matière plastique et ébauche pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé

Verpackungsmaschine

Verfahren zum Zusammenbau einer Telephon-Teilnehmerstation

Making drawn plastic housing and foaminsulation - simultaneously

Foam coated object, e.g. refrigerator lining and insulation layer, are produced by deep-drawing a plastic panel and applying a layer of foam to it, at the position in the deep-drawing press where the panel is itself drawn. A bonding layer may be applied before the foam.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Formen eines Gegenstandes aus Kunststoff-Material

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Kunststoffbehälters

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von dekorierten, spritzgegossenen Plastgegenständen

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Rohrbogenformteilen

Balle de tennis de table

Housing shell for portable electrical devices and method for the production thereof

A housing shell for electrical measuring, controlling and communication devices, in particular the lower housing part of a cellphone, has very great flexural and torsional rigidity in spite of an extremely small wall thickness if it is formed as a part created by a forming operation from the planar blank of a thermoplastically impregnated long-fibered multi-layered mat. Fine-membered functional elements of likewise thermoplastic material are then molded onto the housing shell in an injection mold.

Composite material for custom fitted products

A composite material 10 for forming custom fitted orthopedic and other products. The composite material is easily formable when heated to temperatures of about two hundred degrees Fahrenheit for a time of at least six to eight minutes and then is rigid at temperatures of about one hundred thirty degrees. The composite material can be sewn and formed in complex shapes when initially heated to about two hundred degrees. Closure attachments 60 can be secured to the composite material as needed on site rather than at the manufacturing facility. The composite material can be custom fitted to a patient in situ.

Interior Paneling Component For A Motor Vehicle

The present invention relates to a molded part, in particular, to an interior panel component for a motor vehicle, having a core layer comprising a mixture of natural or synthetic fibers and thermoplastic binding fibers, which are processed to form a nonwoven, and a thermoplastic cover layer, the core layer and the cover layer being fused together and the cover layer being such that the molded part has a visible surface, which is terminated by the cover layer, the visual appearance of the visible surface being at least shaped by the fibers of the core layer. The present invention furthermore relates to the manufacturing of a molded part in which the nonwoven of the core layer is warmed and pre-compressed in a contact heater, and the compressed nonwoven, together with the cover layer is introduced into a mold and recast.

Dressed headliner for vehicles with a finished perimeter and a method for obtaining it

The invention relates to a dressed headliner for vehicles with a finished perimeter and a method for obtaining it method, without the addition of any adhesive or joining means where the finished perimeter obtained is a high quality finished perimeter with sharp contour.

Apparatus and methods for microfluidic applications

Non-rigid tape apparatus and fabrication methods for microfluidic processing applications such as gel electrophoresis are provided, where microfluidic processing is performed on selected areas. Parts of the tape are formed by high pressure plastic film forming. Membranes and other structures are self sealing during and after penetration by pipettes and electrical probes. Rigid exoskeleton elements protect the non-rigid parts during processing and facilitate transport of the tape.

Modified polylactic acid, polymeric blends and methods of making the same

Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are discussed herein. The processes generally include contacting a polylactic acid with a reactive modifier selected from epoxy-functionalized polybutadiene, ionic monomer, and combinations thereof.

Handbag System and Method

A handbag having a seamless inner compartment comprised of a core made from plastic foam materials, a magnet embedded within the core material about a rim of the inner compartment and a decorative material covering the core material. The handbag also having an outer compartment, within which the inner compartment fits, also having a core and cover, as well as a magnet or magnetic metal material about its rim. The inner compartment fits within the outer compartment and is secured within the outer compartment via the positions and mutual attraction of the magnets and magnetic materials in the respective rims.

Articles formed from a multi-layer sheet structure

A container includes a body that includes a sidewall and a heel extending from a bottom of the sidewall. The sidewall defines a cavity therein. The sidewall has a sidewall radius, and the heel has a heel radius that is less than the sidewall radius. A base is coupled to the heel. The container is molded from a multi-layer sheet structure including a polypropylene composition that enables the body to be substantially rigid while the base is being punctured by a puncturing device.

Propylene polymer with improved processability in thermoforming

The present invention concerns a propylene polymer comprising at least two propylene polymer fractions of different melt flow index and a minor amount of at least one comonomer, said propylene polymer being further characterized by specific ranges for melt flow index, xylene solubles content and recovery compliance. Said propylene polymer is particularly suited for thermoforming. The present invention further concerns a process for producing said propylene polymer as well as its use in thermoforming.

Methods and systems for use in forming an article from a multi-layer sheet structure

A mold includes a forming insert that includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a sidewall segment and a heel segment extending from a bottom of the sidewall segment. The sidewall segment has a sidewall radius, and the heel segment has a heel radius that is less than the sidewall radius. The lower portion extends axially downward from the upper portion to define a base cavity. A forming base is positionable within the base cavity. The rim has a rim radius that is less than the heel radius and the step has a step radius that is less than the rim radius.

Microfabricated elastomeric valve and pump systems

A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the first elastomeric layer; forming a second elastomeric layer on top of a second micromachined mold, the second micromachined mold having a second raised protrusion which forms a second recess extending along a bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer; bonding the bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer onto a top surface of the first elastomeric layer such that a control channel forms in the second recess between the first and second elastomeric layers; and positioning the first elastomeric layer on top of a planar substrate such that a flow channel forms in the first recess between the first elastomeric layer and the planar substrate.

Multilayer sheet, a thermoformed article, and a method for making the same

The instant invention provides a multilayer sheet, a thermoformed article, and a method for making the same. The multilayer sheet comprises (a) at least one sealant layer comprising: less than 1 percent by weight of one or more antimicrobial agents, based on the total weight of the sealant layer; at least 20 percent by weight of a base polymer, based on the total weight of the sealant layer, wherein said base polymer comprises a propylene/ethylene copolymer composition, wherein said propylene/ethylene copolymer has a crystallinity in the range of from 1 percent by weight to 30 percent by weight, a heat of fusion in the range of from 2 Joules/gram to 50 Joules/gram), and a DSC melting point in the range of 25° C. to 110° C.; and less than 80 percent by weight of a secondary polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymer, polypropylene random copolymer, impact modified polypropylene, combinations thereof, and blends thereof; and (b) at least one core layer in contact with said at least one sealant layer, wherein said core layer comprises a core polymer

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE THERMOFORMING

Apparatus and methods of forming selected portions of integral sheets of material are disclosed. Unformed portions of the sheets may remain undistorted during the forming process, allowing them to contain text, art work, or other desired information without material risk of the information being degraded or becoming unintelligible during the forming process. This result may be accomplished, moreover, with less trim than usually occurs in conventional forming processes. 17.-. (canceled)8. A method for thermoforming a plastic material , comprising:a. positioning plastic material adjacent a surface of a mold, the plastic material defining integral first and second regions;b. positioning an energy sink adjacent the plastic material so as to align openings of the energy sink with the first region; andc. supplying energy from an energy source positioned opposite the energy sink from the plastic material, with some of the supplied energy passing through the openings in order to heat the first region of the plastic material.9. A method according to further comprising evacuating the mold so as to thermoform the first region but not thermoform the second region.10. A method according to further comprising printing undistorted text or art work in the second region prior to positioning the plastic material adjacent the surface of the mold.11. A method according to in which (a) the mold includes a plug extending from the surface and (b) the act of positioning plastic material adjacent a surface of a mold comprises aligning the plug with the first region of the plastic material.12. A method according to in which the plug is generally cylindrical in shape with at least one circumferential notch.1317.-. (canceled) This application is based on, claims priority to, and hereby refers to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/350,107, filed Jun. 1, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference.This invention relates to shaping heated polymeric ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE THERMOFORMING

Apparatus and methods of forming selected portions of integral sheets of material are disclosed. Unformed portions of the sheets may remain undistorted during the forming process, allowing them to contain text, art work, or other desired information without material risk of the information being degraded or becoming unintelligible during the forming process. This result may be accomplished, moreover, with less trim than usually occurs in conventional forming processes. 1. Apparatus for thermoforming a plastic material , comprising:a. a mold;b. means for positioning a plastic material adjacent the mold, the plastic material defining integral first and second regions; andc. means for selectively heating the first region to its forming temperature while maintaining the second region at less than its forming temperature when the plastic material is positioned adjacent the mold.2. Apparatus according to in which the mold is configured to be evacuated and the selective heating means is configured so as to thermoform the first region but not thermoform the second region following evacuation of the mold.3. Apparatus according to in which the selective heating means includes:a. a source of energy; andb. an energy sink.4. Apparatus according to in which the heat sink has a depth and at least one cut-out extending through the depth.5. Apparatus according to in which the mold defines an upper surface and comprises at least one plug protruding therefrom.6. Apparatus according to in which the heat sink is configured so that the at least one cut-out may be aligned with the at least one plug.7. Apparatus according to further comprising the plastic material positioned between the heat sink and the upper surface of the mold.816-. (canceled)17. Apparatus according to in which the plug is generally cylindrical in shape with at least one circumferential notch. This application is based on, claims priority to, and hereby refers to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/350,107, ...

METHOD OF IMPROVING FRACTURE TOUGHNESS OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES THROUGH ANNEALING

Methods of fabricating a polymeric implantable device with improved fracture toughness through annealing are disclosed herein. A polymeric construct is annealed with no or substantially no crystal growth to increase nucleation density. After the annealing, crystallites are grown around the formed nuclei. An implantable medical device, such as a stent, can be fabricated from the polymer construct after the crystallite growth. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of making a stent comprising:obtaining a polymeric tube;annealing the polymeric tube at a temperature in a temperature range of above Tg and below Tm of a polymer of the polymeric tube with no crystal growth during a selected annealing time of greater than 1 hr;after annealing, processing the polymeric tube to increase the crystallinity to a desired crystallinity level; andfabricating a stent from the tube after the processing.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the polymer of the polymeric tube is selected from the group consisting of PLLA and PGA.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the processing comprises radially deforming the polymeric tube.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the processing comprises increasing the temperature of the polymeric tube.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the desired crystallinity level is between 15 and 50%.21. The method of claim 16 , wherein the polymer of the polymeric tube is PLLA.22. The method of claim 16 , wherein the polymer of the polymeric tube is bioabsorbable.23. The method of claim 16 , wherein the annealing of the polymeric tube is at a temperature in a temperature range of Tg+5° C. to Tg+15° C.24. A method of making a stent comprising:obtaining a polymeric tube;annealing the polymeric tube at a temperature in a temperature range that allows nuclei formation with no crystal growth during a selected annealing time;wherein the polymer comprises PLLA, the temperature range is 60 to 75 deg C., and the selected annealing time is 30 min to 3 hr;after annealing, ...

Shaping tool for producing a substantially shell-shaped, fiber-reinforced plastic part

A shaping tool is constructed for producing a substantially shell-shaped, fiber-reinforced plastic part. The shaping toll includes and upper die and a lower die. A material blank made substantially of fibrous material is placed into the lower die the shaping tool brought into shaping engagement with the material blank. At least one of the dies is segmented into shaping segments for being brought into shaping engagement with the material blank in segments or in groups of segments.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED SHRINKING OF PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL

Apparatus for controlled shrinking of molten plastic sheet material comprises a series of parallel cylindrical rollers for moving the plastic sheet material from a first position to a second position. At least one heater is aligned with the rollers for maintaining the plastic sheet material in a molten state while the rollers move the plastic sheet material, and a drive mechanism rotates the rollers so that the tangential speed of the rollers progressively decreases from the first position toward the second position. As a result of the progressive decrease in tangential speed of the rollers, the speed of the plastic sheet material is progressively reduced as the plastic sheet material approaches the second position, so that portions of the plastic sheet material closer to the second position move toward the second position more slowly than portions of the plastic sheet material further from the second position. 1. Apparatus for controlled shrinking of molten plastic sheet material , comprising:a support structure having a receiving position for receiving the plastic sheet material and a discharge position for discharging the plastic sheet material;a series of parallel cylindrical rollers rotatably carried by the support structure and extending between the receiving position and the discharge position for moving the plastic sheet material from the receiving position to the discharge position;each roller having an axis of rotation;the rollers positioned relative to one another so as to define a notional travel surface for the plastic sheet material that is substantially tangential to each of the rollers;the rollers spaced from one another to define gaps between each pair of adjacent rollers;the gaps being sufficiently small to inhibit the plastic sheet material from flowing through the gaps below the axes of rotation of the respective rollers during rotation of the rollers at operating speed;at least one heater aligned with the series of rollers for maintaining the ...

Light Weight Thermoplastic Flex Foam and Hybrid Duct System

An aerospace vessel including a fuselage, a means for causing the fuselage to fly coupled to the fuselage, and an environmental control system within the fuselage. The environmental control system includes a duct made of closed cell thermoplastic foam, such as polyvinylidene fluoride foam.

Polylactic acid resin composition

A polylactic acid resin composition containing a polylactic acid resin; a lasticizer, preferably a plasticizer represented by the formula (4) and/or a plasticizer represented by the formula (5); a nonionic surfactant represented by the formula (1), such as an ester obtained from a fatty acid and a polyoxyethylene glycol or a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene copolymer; and a crystal nucleating agent represented by the formula (2) and/or a crystal nucleating agent represented by the formula (3). The polylactic acid resin composition of the present invention can be suitably used in various industrial applications, such as daily sundries, food wrapping materials, household electric appliance parts, packaging materials for household electric appliance parts, and automobile parts.

Polyester film and laminate using same

A polyester film suitable for use in battery packages, particularly for use in deep drawn packages of lithium ion secondary batteries that includes an electrolyte (in a solid state or in a liquid state), and which is also suitable for use in packages of pharmaceutical products that have various shapes. The polyester film is characterized in that the stresses at 5% elongation (F5 values) and the stresses at 10% elongation (F10 values) of the film in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction at 25° C., respectively, satisfy (I) and (II): 1.5≧F10 MD /F5 MD ≧1  (I) 1.5≧F10 TD /F5 TD ≧1  (II)

Process for Producing an Antistatic Yarn

A process for producing an antistatic yarn includes the steps of: (a) providing antistatic composite filaments having carbon black dispersed therein; (b) advancing the antistatic composite filaments to a first heating zone at a first advancing speed which ranges from 230 m/min to 330 m/min; (c) drawing the antistatic composite filaments from the first heating zone to a false twist zone at a second advancing speed such that a draw ratio of the second advancing speed to the first advancing speed ranges from 1.5 to 1.75, thereby obtaining false twisted filaments; and (d) heat-setting the false twisted filaments so as to obtain a permanent antistatic crimped yarn. 1. A process for producing an antistatic yarn , comprising the steps of:(a) providing antistatic composite filaments, each extending in an axial direction and including a conductive matrix portion that is made of a first synthetic polymer material having carbon black dispersed therein, and a non-conductive matrix portion that is made of a second synthetic polymer material, each of the conductive and non-conductive matrix portions extending in the axial direction;(b) advancing the antistatic composite filaments to a first heating zone having a first heating temperature (T) at a first advancing speed which ranges from 230 m/min to 330 m/min, such that Tm−T≦60° C. where Tm is a melting point of the first synthetic polymer material;(c) drawing the antistatic composite filaments from the first heating zone to a false twist zone at a second advancing speed such that a draw ratio which is a ratio of the second advancing speed to the first advancing speed ranges from 1.5 to 1.75, thereby obtaining false twisted filaments; and(d) advancing the false twisted filaments from the false twist zone to a second heating zone for heat-setting so as to obtain a crimped yarn.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the carbon black ranges from 10 wt % to 30 wt % based on the weight of the conductive matrix portion.3. The ...

3D Microfluidic Devices Based on Open-Through Thermoplastic Elastomer Membranes

The invention provides a new process for patterning TPE membranes for use in the design and fabrication of 3D microfluidic devices. The process involves patterning a TPE material without permitting the highest features of the mold to come into contact with the counter-plate, whereby adhesion between the TPE and the mold or counter-plate during demolding results directly in removal of the excess layer from the TPE membrane to produce well formed micrometric-sized open-through holes in the TPE membrane. The process permits rapid, reliable and efficient patterning of densely packed and arbitrarily placed micrometric open-through holes and channels of high aspect-ratio and any shape or wall profile in thin TPE membranes. 1. A process of providing open-through holes in a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) membrane comprising:(i) providing a mold having protruding features for producing open-through holes in the TPE membrane;(ii) providing a counter-plate to the mold;(iii) providing sufficient TPE material in the mold such that, after processing, the mold cavity is properly filled with the TPE material;(iv) heating the TPE material to a temperature above the softening temperature of the TPE material to soften the TPE material;(v) applying a compressive pressure between the mold and the counter-plate for a sufficient length of time to form and pattern the TPE membrane from the TPE material without permitting the protruding features of the mold to come into contact the counter-plate, thereby ensuring that an excess layer of the TPE material remains between the protruding features and the counter-plate;(vi) cooling the TPE membrane; and,(vii) demolding the patterned TPE membrane whereby the demolding results directly in removal of the excess layer from the TPE membrane to produce the open-through holes in the TPE membrane, the removal of the excess layer being controlled by controlling adhesion between the TPE and the mold or counter-plate.2. The process according to claim 1 , ...

Process for the manufacture of impregnated cloths for composite articles

The present invention relates to the use of polyamide of high melt flow in the form of particles having a specific median diameter D50 in the manufacture of impregnated cloths used in the manufacture of composite materials. The field of the invention is that of composite materials and their processes of manufacture. 1. A process for making an impregnated cloth , comprising:{'sup': '−1', 'a) bringing together at least one reinforcing cloth and particles exhibiting a median diameter D50 of between 0.3 and 2 mm, said particles comprising a polyamide composition that exhibits a melt viscosity of between 0.5 and 50 Pa·s, as measured on the Newtonian plateau at a shear rate of 100 sin a capillary rheometer at a temperature of 25° C. above the melting point of the polyamide composition;'}b) heating the combined cloth and particles from stage a) to a temperature effective to at least partially melt the particles; andc) recovering the impregnated cloth.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide composition comprises a polyamide exhibiting a number-average molecular weight Mn of greater than 8000 g/mol.3. A process according to wherein the polyamide composition comprises an aliphatic or semi-aromatic semicrystalline polyamide.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide composition comprises a novolac resin.5. A process according to claim 4 , wherein the polyamide composition comprises between 1% and 30% by weight of the novolac resin.6. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the particles exhibit a median diameter D50 of between 0.5 and 1.5 mm.7. A process according to claim 1 , wherein stage a) is carried out by dusting or impregnation by passing through a fluidized bed.8. A process according to claim 1 , wherein stage b) is carried out at a temperature of between 230° C. and 350° C.9. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the impregnated cloth comprises:from 40% to 70% by volume of the reinforcing cloth, andfrom 30% to 60% by volume of the ...

PROCESS FOR FORMING A SHEET OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL

Provided is a process for forming a sheet of thermoplastic material into a three-dimensional shape, the process comprising the steps of (i) forming the sheet at a temperature below its glass transition temperature to produce a first formed shape in the sheet, followed by (ii) raising the temperature of the first formed shape () to above its glass transition temperature whilst a male former (), having at least a portion of its profile being substantially the same as that of the first formed shape (), is positioned to substantially align at least a portion of its profile with that of the first formed shape (), thereby restricting the first formed shape from shrinking back towards its original sheet form, followed by (iii) further forming the first formed shape () at a temperature below that of the glass transition temperature, to form a second formed shape (), followed by (iv) raising the temperature of the second formed shape () to above its glass transition temperature whilst a male former (), at least a portion of its profile being substantially the same as that of the second formed shape (), is positioned to substantially align at least a portion of its profile with that of the second formed shape (), thereby restricting the second formed shape () from shrinking back towards its original sheet form. 1. A process for forming a sheet of thermoplastic material into a three-dimensional shape , the process comprising the steps of:(i) forming the sheet at a temperature below its glass transition temperature to produce a first formed shape in the sheet, followed by(ii) raising the temperature of the first formed shape to above its glass transition temperature whilst a male former, having at least a portion of its profile being substantially the same as that of the first formed shape, is positioned to substantially align at least a portion of its profile with that of the first formed shape, thereby restricting the first formed shape from shrinking back towards its ...

NOVEL OLIGOMERS, METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF FOR FLUIDIFYING AND/OR IMPROVING THE STABILITY OF POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS

The invention relates to oligomers (O2) having a terminal group comprising at least one epoxide function, to their preparation method, to their uses as an additive in a polymeric composition for fluidifying and/or improving stability of said composition. 1. A method for fluidifying a polymeric composition comprising the steps:a) providing a polymeric composition,b) adding to the polymeric composition an aliphatic polyester oligomer (O2) having a terminal group comprising at least one epoxide function.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic polyester oligomer (O2) having a terminal group comprising at least one epoxide function may be obtained by a method comprising the steps of: an aliphatic polyester oligomer (O1) having at least one terminal carboxylic acid function,', 'a polyepoxide,', 'a catalyst,', 'said reaction mixture being free from polysaccharide,, 'a) preparing a reaction mixture comprising 'whereby at least one terminal carboxylic acid function of the aliphatic polyester oligomer (O1) reacts with at least one epoxide function of the polyepoxide in order to form an aliphatic polyester oligomer (O2) having a terminal group comprising at least one epoxide function,', 'b) heating said reaction mixture to a temperature comprised between the melting point of the aliphatic polyester oligomer (O1) and 250° C. and at a pressure comprised between 0.001 bars and ambient pressure,'}c) recovering the aliphatic polyester oligomer (O2) having a terminal group comprising at least one epoxide function.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the weight proportion of aliphatic polyester oligomer (O2) in the polymeric composition is 1 to 30% claim 1 , preferably from 2% to 25%.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at the specific transformation temperature of the polymer (P) of the polymeric composition claim 1 , the viscosity of the polymeric composition is lowered by 10% to 80% relatively to the viscosity at the same temperature of a ...

Folding table

A table has a bottom plate having a bottom plate channel and an outer wall. A bottom plate lip is perpendicular to the outer wall. A top plate has a top plate lip overlying and parallel to the bottom plate lip. A lower end of a frame is in the bottom plate channel and an upper end of the frame is in contact with the top plate. An edge piece clamps the top plate lip and the bottom plate lip together. The edge piece extends entirely around a perimeter of the top plate.

INSERTABLE AND PREFABRICATED ATTACHMENTS FOR AN ORAL APPLIANCE

A plastic shell such as an orthodontic aligner has an interior shape that substantially conforms to a current or future dental arch of a patient. The plastic shell includes a hollow feature comprising a cavity. The plastic shell additionally includes an object inserted into the cavity, wherein the object provides structural strength to the plastic shell at a location of the hollow feature and does not interfere with a fit of the plastic shell onto the dental arch of the patient. 1. A method comprising:attaching an object to a mold of a dental arch;forming a shell over the mold and the object; andremoving the shell and the object from the mold, wherein the object is retained inside of the shell.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the shell over the mold and the object comprises thermoforming or pressure forming the shell over the mold and the object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object comprises an adhesive on at least a portion of the object that contacts the shell claim 1 , and wherein the adhesive bonds the shell to the object.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing at least one of laser welding or ultrasonic welding to bond the object to the shell.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object comprises plastic and the shell comprises a thermoplastic.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mold comprises a first registration feature for attaching the object claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a second registration feature for mating to the first registration feature claim 1 , and wherein attaching the object to the mold comprises mating the second registration feature to the first registration feature.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a size and shape of the object based on the dental arch; andmanufacturing the object to have the size and the shape.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:cutting a slot into the shell, wherein the slot is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of an ...

MOBILE COMMERCE PLATFORMS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING CONSUMER COINS, CASH, AND/OR OTHER FORMS OF VALUE FOR USE WITH SAME

Systems and methods for converting consumer coins, cash, and/or other forms of value for use with mobile commerce platforms implemented on, for example, smart phones, PDAs, and other mobile devices. In one embodiment, a method for implementing a mobile commerce account on a mobile device includes receiving coins and/or other funds from a user at a consumer-operated kiosk. The method can further include counting the coins and/or other funds to determine a value, and then communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to the hand-held mobile device for deposit in the mobile commerce account. 118-. (canceled)19. A system for transferring funds to a mobile commerce account , the system comprising: a funds receiving portion configured to receive funds from a user;', 'a funds counting portion configured to count the funds received from the user to determine a value;', 'memory storing one or more display pages configured to receive information from the user to facilitate transferring at least a portion of the value to one or more mobile commerce accounts usable via a mobile device of the user;', 'a display configured to display the one or more display pages;', 'a user interface configured to receive input from the user in response to the display pages, wherein the input includes: identification information associated with the user, mobile commerce account information, and/or transfer value information; and', 'at least one communication device configured to exchange information with one or more processing devices separate from the kiosk; and, 'a consumer-operated kiosk, wherein the consumer-operated kiosk includes'}at least one remote computer configured to receive information from the at least one communication device, wherein the information is associated with the input received from the user, and wherein the at least one remote computer is configured to respond to the information by facilitating transfer of the portion of the value to the one or more mobile ...

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING TRAY AND PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A thermoformed tray made of material from the group consisting essentially of PET, RPET, HDPE, and RHDPE and a method of making the tray. The tray has a blunt and substantially smooth outer peripheral flange that will not cut a plastic overwrap film, such as LDPE. Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIG. is a perspective view of one embodiment of a thermoformed packaging tray preferably comprising PET, RPET, HDPE or RHDPE material. The techniques and processes for thermoforming a tray from PET, RPET, HDPE or RHDPE material are well known to those of ordinary skill in the art and therefore further discussion of the thermoforming process is not warranted. 1. A packaging tray comprising:a tray made of material from the group consisting essentially of PET, RPET, HDPE, and RHDPE, said tray having a top edge, a bottom surface and sidewalls defining an interior volume, said tray further having a blunt and substantially smooth peripheral flange that will not cut an overwrap film.2. The packaging tray of wherein said tray is rectangular.3. The packaging tray of overwrapped with plastic wrap.4. The packaging tray of wherein said overwrap is LDPE.5. A method of forming a tray having a blunt and substantially smooth peripheral flange that will not cut an overwrap film; said method comprising:thermoforming a tray with a formed peripheral flange;die-cutting said tray to remove excess material resulting from said thermoforming process from around said formed peripheral flange;plastically deforming said formed peripheral flange by a compressive force, whereby upon removal of said compressive force said plastically deformed peripheral flange is blunt and substantially smooth such that will not cut an overwrap film.6. The method of wherein said step of plastically deforming said formed peripheral flange includes claim 5 , compressing said formed peripheral flange between a first face ...

MICROSTRUCTURED COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, MOULDED ARTICLES MADE THEREOF AND ALSO PURPOSES OF USE

Microstructured composite material, comprising a matrix, comprising at least one sort of a thermoplastic plastic material and, distributed homogenously in the matrix, at least one sort of lignin and/or at least one lignin derivative, characterised in that the at least one sort of lignin and/or at least one lignin derivative is present in particulate form and the cross-sectional area of the particles has a round, approximately round, circular, approximately circular, elliptical or approximately elliptical geometry. 118.-. (canceled)19. A microstructured composite material comprisinga) a matrix comprising at least one thermoplastic plastic material, andb) distributed homogeneously in the matrix, at least one lignin and/or at least one lignin derivative,wherein the total content of the at least one lignin and/or of the at least one lignin derivative is, relative to the overall composite material, of 1 to 80% by weight,wherein the at least one lignin or the lignin forming the basis of the at least one lignin derivative originates from a coniferous wood-, deciduous wood- or annual plant source,wherein the at least one lignin derivative is obtained by partial or complete derivatisation, selected from the group consisting of etherification, urethanisation or a combination of the previously mentioned derivatisations of the hydroxyl groups of a corresponding lignin,wherein the at least one lignin and/or at least one lignin derivative is present in particulate form and the cross-sectional area of the particles has a round, approximately round, circular, approximately circular, elliptical or approximately elliptical geometry,{'sub': '50', 'wherein 50% of the particles of a representative number of particles (at least 200) have a diameter (d, median) less than 5 μm, and wherein at least one adhesive is contained.'}20. The composite material according to claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , in the case of the elliptical or approximately elliptical geometry claim 19 , the ratio of the ...

POLYPROPYLENE-BASED RESIN COMPOSITION AND FOAM SHEET

Provided is a polypropylene-based resin composition which gives uniform and fine cells and from which a foamed sheet and thermoform excellent in appearance, thermoformability, impact resistance, lightness, stiffness, heat resistance, heat insulating properties, oil resistance and the like can be produced. A polypropylene-based resin composition comprising (X) 5 to 99% by weight of a polypropylene resin having a structure with long chain branches, and (Y) 1 to 95% by weight of a propylene-based block copolymer produced by sequential polymerization, which block copolymer comprises (Y-1) a propylene (co)polymer and (Y-2) a propylene-ethylene copolymer, said resin (X) having properties (X-i) to (X-iv) and said block copolymer (Y) having properties (Y-i) to (Y-v), and the like. 1: A polypropylene-based resin composition comprising:(X) 5 to 99% by weight of a polypropylene resin comprising a structure with long chain branches, and (Y-1) a propylene (co)polymer, and', '(Y-2) a propylene-ethylene copolymer, and wherein said resin (X) has:, '(Y) 1 to 95% by weight of a sequentially polymerized propylene-based block copolymer wherein said resin (Y) comprises(X-i): a melt flow rate (MFR) of 0.1 to 30.0 g/10 minutes,(X-ii): a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of 3.0 to 10.0 measured by GPC and Mz/Mw of 2.5 to 10.0, [{'br': None, 'log(MT)≧−0.9×log(MFR)+0.7, or'}, {'br': None, 'MT≧15,'}], '(X-iii): a melt tension (MT) (unit: g) where'}(X-iv): a content of p-xylene soluble components (CXS) at 25° C. of less than 5% by weight based on the total amount of said resin (X), and whereinsaid block copolymer (Y) has:(Y-i): a weight ratio of 50 to 99% of (Y-1) and 1 to 50% of (Y-2) where said ratio is calculated based on the total weight of said block copolymer (Y) regarded as 100% by weight, and(Y-ii): an MFR of said block copolymer (Y) of 0.1 to 200.0 g/10 minutes,(Y-iii): a melting point of said block copolymer (Y) of more than 155° C.,(Y-iv): an ethylene content of said (Y-2) of 11.0 ...

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PACKETS

Provided is a process for thermoforming a gas and liquid permeable layer () of thermoplastic material having an average thickness of less than 1.0 mm, the process comprising the steps of bringing the layer of thermoplastic material, at a temperature below that required for thermoforming, into contact with a mould () at a temperature above that of a thermoforming temperature of the thermoplastic material; pressing the mould into contact with the layer of thermoplastic material, the contact between mould and thermoplastic material causing heat to transfer from the mould to the thermoplastic material and raising the temperature of the thermoplastic material to a thermoformable temperature; such pressing thereby causing thermoforming of the thermoplastic material to conform to the shape of the mould. 113.-. (canceled)14. A process for producing infusion packets with infusible tea leaves deposited therein , the process comprising the steps of:(i) providing a gas and liquid permeable layer of thermoplastic material which exhibits plastic deformation behavior over a temperature range of at least about 20° C.; and having an average thickness of less than about 0.5 mm, wherein the thermoplastic material comprises polyethylene terephthalate or poly-lactic acid; wherein the thermoplastic material, before coming into contact with the mold, is at a temperature of from about 15° C. to about 35° C.;', 'wherein the temperature of the mold is at least about 100° C.;, '(ii) bringing the layer of thermoplastic material, at a temperature below that required for thermoforming, into contact with a mold at a temperature above that of a thermoforming temperature of the thermoplastic material;'} wherein heat transfer from the mold to the layer of thermoplastic material raises the temperature of the layer of thermoplastic material to a thermoformable temperature;', 'such pressing thereby causing thermoforming of the layer of thermoplastic material to conform to the shape of the mold;, '(iii) ...

MOULDED COMPOSITE ARTICLE FORMED FROM LAMINATES

Disclosed herein is a molded article made from two different polyurethane foam laminate materials, which displays both softness and resilience to machine washing. Also disclosed herein is a method of making said foam article. 1. A molded composite article , comprising:{'sup': '3', 'a first foam laminate formed from a fabric and a polyurethane foam having a density of from 10 to 25 kg/mand a hardness of from 2 to 20, as measured using an Asker type F Durometer;'}a second foam laminate formed from a fabric and a polyurethane foam having a hardness of from 5 to 95, as measured using an Asker type F Durometer; andan adhesive bonding the first and second laminates together, wherein the composite article displays one or both of:after ten machine wash and dry cycles, the composite article displays less than 3% shrinkage in a length and a width direction, as compared to the original length and width dimensions of the composite article; andthe composite article does not exhibit any delamination between the first and second foam laminates following twenty-five machine wash and dry cycles.2. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the first foam laminate has a density of from 18 to 22 kg/m.3. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the first foam laminate has a hardness of from 5 to 15 claim 1 , as measured using an Asker type F Durometer.4. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the second foam laminate has a density of from 10 to 80 kg/m.5. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the second foam laminate has a hardness of from 45 to 90 claim 1 , as measured using an Asker type F Durometer.6. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the first foam laminate is from 5 to 40% thinner relative to the same material before compression molding and the second foam laminate is from 12.5 to 83% thinner relative to the same material before compression molding.7. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the first foam laminate is from 7 to 15% claim 1 , thinner relative ...

Flexible Metal Polymer Composites

The invention relates to a flexible polymer composite containing metal particles, to the method for producing said composite, and to the uses of said composite. 2. The composite as claimed in characterized in that the Young's modulus (E) is less than 1 GPa claim 1 , preferably less than 0.5 GPa.3. The composite as claimed in or characterized in that the binder is an organic or inorganic binder claim 1 , or a mixture of both.4. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the binder is selected from a plastic claim 1 , a latex claim 1 , a rubber claim 1 , a polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , an epoxy polymer claim 1 , vinyl ester claim 1 , aqueous-phase polymers claim 1 , Nylons® claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , polycarbonates claim 1 , polystyrenes claim 1 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 1 , a silica polymer such as a silicone claim 1 , polydimethylsiloxanes claim 1 , polythiazyls claim 1 , polysilanes claim 1 , polygermanes claim 1 , more preferably a silica polymer.5. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the powder comprises at least one metal selected from magnesium claim 1 , tin claim 1 , technetium claim 1 , rhenium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , gold claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , silver claim 1 , beryllium claim 1 , calcium and strontium.6. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the powder comprises copper Cu claim 1 , oxidized and/or phosphorized claim 1 , preferably in a proportion of 60% up to 100% by mass of the metal powder.7. The composite as claimed in characterized in that the oxidation ratio of the copper is greater than 95% by mass of oxidized copper relative to the total mass of copper in the powder.8. The composite as claimed in any one of to characterized in that the metal powder comprises at least one non-metallic inorganic ...

THERMAL EXTRUSION METHOD TO FABRICATE LARGE-DIMENSION SUPERHYDROPHOBIC CYLINDER PILLAR ARRAYS WITH DROPLET PANCAKE BOUNCING PHENOMENON

A thermal extrusion method to fabricate large-dimension superhydrophobic cylinder pillar arrays with droplet pancake bouncing phenomenon. Preparing thermal extrusion mold: the through-hole arrays with 0.8˜1.25 mm diameter, 0.25 mm interval space and 0.6˜1.0 mm height are first obtained on metals, and are then polished, rinsed and dried. Thermal extrusion: polymer materials are first thermally extruded on the obtained mold and cooled to room temperature. Demold: excess polymer materials flowing from the through hole are cut off and then the polymer cylinder pillar arrays are lifted off from the mold. Superhydrophobic treatment: the whole polymer sample is treated using mixed liquid spray consisting of titanium oxide nanoparticles dispersed in fluoroalkylsilane ethanol solution, and the superhydrophobic cylinder pillar arrays are obtained. The method is easy to operate, low-cost, recyclable, effective for different polymer materials, and can obtain cylinder pillar arrays with large dimensions, which can realize efficient large-area and industrial fabrication of the droplet pancake bouncing surfaces. 1. A thermal extrusion method to fabricate large-dimension superhydrophobic cylinder pillar arrays with droplet pancake bouncing phenomenon , wherein the steps are as follows:preparing thermal extrusion mold: the through-hole arrays with 0.8˜1.25 mm diameter, 0.25 mm interval space and 0.6˜1.0 mm depth are first obtained on metals, and then rinsed and dried;thermal extrusion: based on the obtained mold, the polymer plates are first thermally extruded on the mold and cooled to room temperature;demold: excess polymer materials flowing from the through hole are cut off and then the polymer cylinder pillar arrays are lifted off from the mold;superhydrophobic treatment: the superhydrophobic cylinder pillar arrays are obtained via spraying the mixed 1 wt. % fluoroalkylsilane ethanol solution containing titanium oxide nanoparticles and being dried in the air; The mass ratio of ...

DENTAL APPLIANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A dental appliance and method includes injection molding a thermoplastic material to form discs for use in thermoforming. Also, a dental appliance and method of manufacture therefor, includes but is not limited to injection overmolding a thermoplastic polyster-containing material with an thermoplastic elastomer material to form a chemically bonded material, and thermoforming the injection molded chemically bonded material to form the dental appliance. 1. A method for preparing a dental thermal-molded treatment appliance , the method comprising:injection molding a thermoplastic polyester-containing material to form a disc; andthermoforming the disc over a shape to form the dental thermal-molded treatment appliance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoforming the disc over a shape to form the dental thermal-molded treatment appliance includes:vacuum forming the thermoplastic polyester-containing material onto a model of a patient's teeth such that the thermoplastic polyester-containing material adheres to the mold of the patient's teeth.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the injection molding a thermoplastic polyester-containing material to form a disc includes:injection molding polyethylene terephtalate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the injection molding a thermoplastic polyester-containing material to form a disc includes:injection molding glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PTEG).5. A method for preparing a dental treatment appliance claim 1 , the method comprising:injection overmolding a thermoplastic polyster-containing material with an thermoplastic elastomer material to form a chemically bonded material; andthermoforming the injection overmolded chemically bonded material to form the dental treatment appliance.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the thermoforming the injection overmolded chemically bonded material to form the dental treatment appliance includes:vacuum forming the chemically bonded material onto a model of a patient's teeth ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NON-SEWING THREE-DIMENSIONAL FABRIC CAPABLE OF POLYCHROME PRINTING

A method for manufacturing non-sewing three-dimensional fabric capable of polychrome printing comprises steps of setting a mold seat formed by a stack of layers of mold powder, reversely pressing a surface layer thereof by a substantial fabric to form a plurality of low-lying grooves corresponding to the patterns, sintering the mold seat under high temperature for getting a ventilative mold plate, and placing and positioning the mold plate in a vacuum suction groove, whereby a half-melted plastic fabric plastered on a top surface of the ventilative mold plate is tightly pressed on a surface of the low-lying grooves by a vacuum suction force and plastic-formed into an initial material with corresponding reverse and three-dimensional patterns. 1. A method for manufacturing non-sewing three-dimensional fabrics capable of polychrome printing comprising steps of forming a bottom mold seat by a stack of layers of mold powders having a coarse bottom layer and a fine surface layer; reversely pressing a top side of said surface layer of said bottom mold seat by a substantial vamp or fabric for forming a plurality of low-lying grooves corresponding to a plurality of patterns of said vamp or fabric; sintering said bottom mold seat with said low-lying grooves under high temperature for getting a hard ventilative mold plate with a flat surface having a distribution of overall and micro-ventilation interstices and comprising a reverse-shaped low-lying part of said vamp or fabric; placing said ventilative mold plate in a vacuum suction groove for combing and positioning , which allows a plastic fabric pre-baked into half-melted state to be plastered on a top surface of said ventilative mold plate and a bottom surface of said plastic fabric to be tightly pressed on a surface of said low-lying part by a downward vacuum suction force of said suction groove , thereby plastic-forming an initial material distributed by a plurality of reverse three-dimensional patterns corresponding to ...

Composite Foam Article

A composite foam article is disclosed herein. The composite foam article comprises a polyurethane foam core presenting a first surface and a second surface facing opposite the first surface. A first skin is disposed on the first surface and a second skin is disposed on the second surface. The polyurethane foam core has a density of 15-80 kg/m 3 . The first and second skins comprise a plurality of fibers and a polymeric binder. The composite foam article has a weight per unit area of 500-1000 g/m 2 and a strength of greater than 17 N at a post-compression thickness of greater than 2 mm when tested in according with SAE J949 at 23° C.

Method for manufacturing plastic glazing

The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing highly reliable plastic glazing by forming a high hardness coating layer. The method for manufacturing plastic glazing includes: a base material layer supply step of supplying base material layer made of polycarbonate (PC) resin; an adhesive supply step of applying an adhesive to at least one side of the base material layer; a coating film supply step of seating a coating film on an upper side of the adhesive applied to the base material layer; and an attaching step of pressing the supplied coating film and of attaching to the base material layer. Through such a manufacturing method, there is an effect of improving the scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and light resistance by forming the high hardness coating layer in the base material layer made of PC.

THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER RESIN FOAM SHEET, THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER RESIN FOAM CONTAINER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER RESIN FOAM SHEET, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER RESIN FOAM CONTAINER

A thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet includes a foam layer containing a thermoplastic polyester resin, in which a number average molecular weight Mn of the thermoplastic polyester resin is 9,000 to 26,000, a Z-average molecular weight Mz is 240,000 to 710,000, and a content of acetaldehyde in the foam layer is 25 ppm by mass or less. 1. A thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet comprising:a foam layer containing a thermoplastic polyester resin,wherein a number average molecular weight Mn of the thermoplastic polyester resin contained in the foam layer is 9,000 to 26,000,a Z-average molecular weight Mz of the thermoplastic polyester resin contained in the foam layer is 240,000 to 710,000, anda content of acetaldehyde in the foam layer is 25 ppm by mass or less.2. The thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio represented by Mz/Mn is 8.0 to 36.0.3. The thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet according to claim 1 , wherein a content of ashes in the foam layer is 5.0 mass % or less.4. The thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet according to claim 1 , wherein a content of heavy metals in the foam layer is 1 claim 1 ,000 ppm by mass or less.5. The thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polyester resin contained in the foam layer includes a plant-derived thermoplastic polyester resin.6. The thermoplastic polyester resin foam sheet according to claim 1 , wherein an amount of a gel in the thermoplastic polyester resin contained in the foam layer is 0.5% to 12.0% by weight.7. A thermoplastic polyester resin foam container comprising:a foam layer containing a thermoplastic polyester resin,wherein a number average molecular weight Mn of the thermoplastic polyester resin contained in the foam layer is 9,000 to 26,000,a Z-average molecular weight Mz of the thermoplastic polyester resin contained in the foam layer is 240,000 to 710,000, anda content of acetaldehyde in the foam layer is ...

ATHLETIC GEAR OR OTHER DEVICES COMPRISING POST-MOLDED EXPANDABLE COMPONENTS

A device (e.g., an article of athletic gear) comprising a post-molded expandable component, which is a part of the device that is configured to be expanded or has been expanded after being molded. This may allow the post-molded expandable component to have enhanced characteristics (e.g., be more shock-absorbent, lighter, etc.), to be cost-effectively manufactured (e.g., by using less material and/or making it in various sizes), and/or to be customized for a user (e.g., by custom-fitting it to the user). 1228.-. (canceled)229. An article of athletic gear wearable by a user , the article of athletic gear comprising:an outer part that comprises an outer surface of the article of athletic gear; andexpandable material covered by the outer part, formed into an initial three-dimensional configuration and subsequently expanded to an expanded three-dimensional configuration that is a scaled-up version of the initial three-dimensional configuration.230. The article of athletic gear of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material comprises a polymeric substance and expandable microspheres.231. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 20% of the expandable material by weight.232. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 40% of the expandable material by weight.233. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute a majority of the expandable material by weight.234. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein a density of the expandable material is no more than 70% of a density of the polymeric substance.235. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the polymeric substance is elastomeric.236. The article of athletic gear of claim 229 , wherein an expansion ratio of the expandable material is at least 10.237. The article of athletic gear of claim 229 , wherein an expansion ratio of the expandable material ...

TAMPER-RESISTANT DOSAGE FORM CONTAINING ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE POLYMER

The invention relates to a tamper-resistant, oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a pharmacologically active ingredient having psychotropic action and an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer which provides resistance against solvent extraction, resistance against grinding, and resistance against dose-dumping in aqueous ethanol. 1. A tamper-resistant , oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a pharmacologically active ingredient having psychotropic action and an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer which provides resistance against solvent extraction , resistance against grinding , and resistance against dose-dumping in aqueous ethanol.2. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 1 , wherein(i) the pharmacologically active ingredient is embedded in a prolonged release matrix comprising the EVA polymer; and/or(ii) the pharmaceutical dosage form provides prolonged release of the pharmacologically active ingredient.3. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 1 , wherein the EVA polymer comprises repetition units derived from ethylene and vinyl acetate and/or vinyl alcohol.4. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 1 , wherein the EVA polymer contains at least 50 wt.-% of ethylene repetition units claim 1 , relative to the total weight of the EVA polymer.5. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 4 , wherein the EVA polymer contains from 50 to 95 wt.-% of ethylene repetition units claim 4 , relative to the total weight of the EVA polymer.6. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 1 , wherein the EVA polymer has a melt flow rate at 190° C. and 2.16 kg within the range of from 1 to 160 g/10 min measured according to ASTM D1238.7. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 1 , which comprises from 20 to 80 wt.-% of the EVA polymer claim 1 , relative to the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.8. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 7 , which comprises at least 30 wt.-% of the EVA polymer ...

Reversible Shape Memory Polymers Exhibiting Ambient Actuation Triggering

Shape memory polymers featuring reversible actuation capability under ambient stimulus for integration with apparel. One approach is to use a multiblock polymer consisting of two (or potentially more) blocks in which the one block is the crystalline switching block with relatively low melting transitions, the other block has a higher thermal transition, and the two blocks are linked together by a linker molecule. Another approach is to use a graft copolymer having high and low melting transitions where the graft copolymer has a first polymer serving as cool heat the backbone and a second polymer being grafted to or from the backbone at certain graft locations. A further approach is to use latent crosslinking of a semicrystalline polymer with reactive groups placed on the backbone. Finally, these polymers may be formed as actuators that undergo curling, twisting and even volumetric expansion. 1. A shape memory actuator , comprising:a first portion comprised of a shape memory polymer having a prescribed configuration above a transition temperature;a second portion interconnected to said first portion and comprised of an elastomer configured to bias said first layer into a temporary configuration that is different than said prescribed configuration;wherein said first portion transitions to said prescribed configuration over said bias of said second portion when heated above said transition temperature and said second portion biases said first portion into said temporary configuration when cooled below said transition temperature.2. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein said fixed configuration is curved and said temporary configuration is flat.3. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein said temporary configuration is curved and said fixed configuration is flat.4. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein said fixed configuration is hemispherical and said temporary configuration is planar.5. The actuator of claim 4 , wherein said hemispherical configuration includes at least one hole ...

RIGID RESORBABLE MATERIALS WITH POLYMER AND ORGANIC FILLERS

This invention relates to the composition of flexible resorbable polymers with rigid resorbable fillers. The invention further relates to processing of flexible resorbable polymers with rigid resorbable fillers. The invention relates also to the use of such materials for applications in fast degradation applications. The invention also relates to the composition of flexible resorbable polymers with rigid resorbable for making shape memory materials. This invention also related to the processing of such materials by extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, solvent mixing, and additive manufacturing. The invention also relates to the use of such materials as bone filler, vascular closure and other hemostasis devices, aneurysms, and stent applications. The invention also relates to the use of such materials as drug delivery platforms. 1. A resorbable material exhibiting a shape memory effect comprising a flexible resorbable polymer and at least one rigid resorbable filler.2. The flexible resorbable polymer of is a semi-crystalline polymer.3. The flexible resorbable polymer of is an amorphous polymer.4. The flexible resorbable polymer of is a polydioxanone claim 2 , a polycaprolactone claim 2 , a poly(orthoester) claim 2 , a poly(phosphazene) claim 2 , a poly(hydroxybutyrate) claim 2 , a biodegradable polyurethane claim 2 , a poly(amino acid) claim 2 , a polyetherester claim 2 , polyphosphoesters claim 2 , a polyanhydride claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of polydioxanone-b-polycaprolactone claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of poly(lactide-b-trimethylene carbonate) claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of poly(glycolide-b-trimethylene carbonate) claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of poly(lactide-b-caprolactone) claim 2 , a polyethylene glycol (PEG) claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of polylactide-b-PEG claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of PGA-b-PEG claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of PCL-b-PEG claim 2 , a multi-block copolymer of PDO-b-PEG claim 2 , a multi-block ...

THREE DIMENSIONALLY SHAPED BIOFABRICATED MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Described herein are three dimensionally shaped biofabricated materials and method of making three dimensionally shaped biofabricated materials. 1. A three-dimensionally shaped article comprising extracted naturally occurring collagen , recombinant collagen , or a combination therein.2. The shaped article of claim 1 , wherein the recombinant collagen is Type III collagen.3. The shaped article of claim 1 , wherein the recombinant collagen is selected from a group of sources including bovine claim 1 , pig claim 1 , kangaroo claim 1 , sheep claim 1 , alligator claim 1 , ostrich claim 1 , dinosaur claim 1 , elephant claim 1 , crocodile claim 1 , mammoth claim 1 , antelope claim 1 , bear claim 1 , beaver claim 1 , bison claim 1 , boar claim 1 , camel claim 1 , caribou claim 1 , cat claim 1 , cattle claim 1 , deer claim 1 , dog claim 1 , elk claim 1 , fox claim 1 , giraffe claim 1 , goat claim 1 , hare claim 1 , horse claim 1 , ibex claim 1 , lion claim 1 , llama claim 1 , lynx claim 1 , mink claim 1 , moose claim 1 , oxen claim 1 , peccary claim 1 , rabbit claim 1 , seal claim 1 , squirrel claim 1 , tiger claim 1 , whale claim 1 , wolf claim 1 , yak claim 1 , zebra claim 1 , turtle claim 1 , snake claim 1 , frog claim 1 , toad claim 1 , salamander claim 1 , newt claim 1 , chicken claim 1 , duck claim 1 , emu claim 1 , goose claim 1 , grouse claim 1 , pheasant claim 1 , pigeon claim 1 , quail claim 1 , turkey claim 1 , fish or a combination thereof.4. The shaped article of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the article is selected from the group consisting of a sphere claim 1 , a cylinder claim 1 , a cone claim 1 , a cube claim 1 , a tetrahedron claim 1 , a cuboid claim 1 , a triangular prism claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. A method of forming a three dimensionally shaped article claim 1 , the method comprising: providing a solution of collagen claim 1 , providing a male mold and a female mold having a shaped cavity wherein the female mold contains a material that ...

Container for a toilet rim block cage

The invention relates to a method for producing a container () with at least one opening () for storing cleaning agents for a toilet rim block cage (), wherein a polymer film () is provided, and at least one opening () is punched into the polymer film (). The at least one opening () is closed by a substantially gas-tight and removable closure material (), and the film () together with the closed opening () is then three-dimensionally deformed by means of thermoforming. The invention also relates to the container (). 11113403020132013212013. Method for manufacturing a container () having at least one opening () for storing cleaning agent () for a toilet rim block cage () , characterised in that a polymer film () is provided and at least one opening () is punched into the polymer film () , the at least one opening () is sealed with a substantially gas-tight and removable sealing material () and the film () having the sealed opening () is subsequently three-dimensionally deformed by means of thermoforming.220. Method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the polymer film () is selected from the group consisting of PET claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polystyrene or multi-layered films.321. Method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the substantially gas-tight and removable sealing material () is a water-soluble material claim 1 , a self-adhesive label or a pull tab.421. Method according to claim 3 , characterised in that the water-soluble sealing material () is selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol claim 3 , polyvinyl pyrrolidone claim 3 , polyalkylene oxide claim 3 , polyacrylate claim 3 , polyacrylamide claim 3 , polyamide claim 3 , acryl maleic acid copolymers claim 3 , polysaccharide claim 3 , gelatine claim 3 , cellulose derivatives claim 3 , in particular hydroxyethyl- claim 3 , methy- and propyl-cellulose claim 3 , maltodextrins or thermoplastic biodegradable granulates or renewable resources claim 3 , ...

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES HAVING A HIGH HEAT DEFLECTION TEMPERATURE

This invention relates to a biodegradable polymer composition which is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of articles having a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) by injection moulding and thermoforming. 1. Biodegradable polymeric composition for preparing articles having high heat deflection temperature comprising:i) 50-95% by weight, based on the sum of components i. and ii., of a polyester of lactic acid; [{'br': None, '-[—O—(R11)-O—C(O)—(R13)-C(O)—]-'}, {'br': None, '-[—O—(R12)-O—C(O)—(R14)-C(O)—]-'}, 'wherein the dihydroxylic component comprises units —O—(R11)-O— and —O—(R12)-O— deriving from diols, wherein R11 and R12 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C2-C14 alkylenes, C5-C10 cycloalkylenes, C2-C12 oxyalkylenes, heterocyclic groups and mixtures thereof, wherein the dicarboxylic component comprises units —C(O)—(R13)-C(O)— deriving from aliphatic diacids and units —C(O)—(R14)-C(O)— deriving from aromatic diacids, wherein R13 is selected from the group consisting of C0-C20 alkylenes and their mixtures and the molar percentage of the units deriving from aromatic diacids is higher of 50% and lower than 70% of the dicarboxylic component., 'ii) 5-50% by weight, based on the sum of components i. and ii., of at least one aliphatic-aromatic polyester (AAPE) comprising a dicarboxylic component and a dihydroxylic component which comprise the following structural unitsiii) 1-25% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the biodegradable polymer composition, of cellulose fibres;iv) 1-10% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the biodegradable polymer composition, of a nucleating agent selected from polyesters comprising repeating units of 1,4-butylene succinate, talc and mixtures thereof.2. Biodegradable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyester of lactic acid is selected from the group consisting of poly-L-lactic acid claim 1 , poly-D-lactic acid and stereocomplex of the poly-L-lactic acid ...

SYSTEM FOR PREFORMING PLASTIC SHEETS

A system for preforming a sheet of plastic material (MP) including a first element forming a preforming cavity, the system including a second element adapted to be positioned opposite the first element, a set of pressing means sequentially actuated and carried by the second element to apply pressure locally to the sheet of plastic material (MP), so as to press this sheet (MP) against the first element, at least one means for sequential actuation of the pressing means. 1. A system for preforming a sheet of plastic material (MP) , the system comprising:a first element forming a preforming cavity;a second element opposite the first element;a set of pressing means, configured to be sequentially actuated and carried by the second element to apply pressure locally to the sheet of plastic material (MP), for pressing the sheet of plastic material (MP) against the first element; andat least one sequential actuation means for sequentially actuating the pressing means.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pressing means is configured to deform under an application pressure of the pressing means.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing means comprises one of:an elastomer or porous material, andbiasing mechanism.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pressing means comprises an elastic skin configured to inflate due to an effect of the sequential actuation means.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the elastic skin comprises silicone.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pressing means is an inflatable bladder.7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pressing means is a member forming a reference press.8. The system according to claim 7 , wherein the member comprises a surface in contact with the sheet of plastic material (MP) claim 7 , the surface of the member including Teflon® and/or silicone.9. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a ...

SEQUENTIAL PRESS AND CO-MOLD SYSTEM

Molding systems and methods of using such systems are provided. 1. A molding system comprising: a plurality of depressions;', 'a planar region; and', 'a plurality of through-holes for applying a vacuum to the mold, the through-holes running from an upper surface to a lower surface of the mold;, 'a mold having a first end, a second end and two lateral sides, the mold comprisinga frame having a plurality of vertically movable presses; anda vacuum source operatively connected to each of the through-holes in the mold.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of depression are on about a first half of the mold.3. The system of or claim 1 , wherein the planar region is on about a second half of the mold.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each press sequentially fits into a different depression in the mold.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a first press rests on a ridge of the mold and each subsequent press sequentially fits into a different depression in the mold.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the depressions has a longest dimension perpendicular to a lateral side of the mold.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein each press has a width spanning the longest dimension of each of the depressions in the mold.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the distance of each press from the mold increases from a first end of the frame to a second end of the frame.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein each press is operable by gravity.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of depressions is at least two depressions.11. The system of any of claims 1 , further comprising a second vacuum source.12. A method of co-molding and thermobonding a first sheet to a second sheet claims 1 , the method comprising:sequentially press-fitting the first sheet onto a mold to form a shaped first sheet, wherein the mold comprises a plurality of through-holes for applying a vacuum to the mold;applying a vacuum to the mold to hold the shaped first sheet to the mold;applying a second ...

TEXTILES AND ARTICLES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME

Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. 1. An outsole for an article of footwear , comprising:a textile comprising a thermoformed network of yarns comprising a first core yarn and a first polymeric composition, wherein the first polymeric composition consolidates the thermoformed network of yarns by surrounding at least a portion of the first core yarn and occupying at least a portion of spaces between yarns in the thermoformed network of yarns, and wherein the first polymeric composition comprises a thermoplastic elastomeric styrenic copolymer, wherein the first polymeric composition has a Durometer Hardness of from about 70 to about 80 Shore A, as determined using the Durometer Hardness Test;wherein the thermoformed network of yarns is the thermoformed product of a first textile comprising a first network of yarns including a first coated yarn comprising the first core yarn and a first coating, the first coating comprising the first polymeric composition, the first core yarn comprising a second polymeric composition, wherein the first coating is axially centered surrounding the core yarn, a nominal average outer diameter of the coated yarn is up to about 1.0 millimeter, the first coating has an average radial coating thickness of about 50 micrometers to about 200 micrometers, and wherein, in the thermoformed network, the first polymeric composition consolidating the thermoformed network of yarns ...

Textiles and articles and processes for making the same

Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

FRICTION MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FRICTION MATERIAL

To provide a highly heat-resistant brake pad adaptable to high temperatures/high loads and producible only by adding a baking step to the same production process as that for an organic friction material. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for producing a friction material comprising a fibrous material , a friction modifier , a binder and an inorganic material , the production method comprising at least preforming , thermoforming and heat treatment steps ,wherein a silicon-containing polymer is blended as a binder, and the polymer is infusiblized by a heat treatment in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature of 160 to 350° C. for 1 to 10 hours, after thermoforming, to cause crosslinking with oxygen and then, subjected to a baking treatment.11. The method for producing a friction material as set forth in claim 10 , wherein the temperature rise rate of the heat treatment in said infusiblization treatment is from 14 to 140° C. per hour.12. The method for producing a friction material as set forth in claim 10 , wherein the heat treatment in said infusiblization treatment is performed using millimeter-wave heating.13. The method for producing a friction material as set forth in claim 10 , wherein after said heat treatment claim 10 , the friction material is further baked at a temperature of 800 to 1 claim 10 ,000° C. for 1 to 2 hours.14. The method for producing a friction material as set forth in claim 10 , wherein said preforming is performed under a pressure of 25 to 300 MPa. The present invention is related to a friction material for a brake used in automobiles, railroad vehicles, airplanes, industrial machines and the like, particularly, a friction material allowing for compact/lightweight configuration and having excellent heat resistance capable to withstand high temperatures/high loads, and a production method thereof.The friction material used mainly in automobiles and the like is molded using a thermosetting resin typified by a phenol resin as a binding material ( ...

COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TEXTURED ACRYLIC SURFACE

A composition for making a cast, thermoformable sheet or slab, comprising: a syrup comprising: about 30-40% SSI—acrylic pre-polymerized syrup at 20% solids; about 30-40% MMA—methyl methacrylate; about 2-3% BA—Butyl acrylate; about 1-15% acrylic chips; and about 1-15% rigid particles with a mean diameter of about 0.5-2000 μm. The rigid particles may preferably comprise a polymeric material such as poly allyl diglycol carbonate particles. A method for producing a thermoformed article having a textured surface comprising mixing the syrup as above; swelling the acrylic chips; degassing the syrup; heating the syrup; casting the syrup into a sheet; and thermoforming the cast sheet against a mold. 1. A composition for making a cast , thermoformable sheet or slab , comprising: a syrup comprising:a. about 30-40% SSI—Acrylic pre-polymerized syrup at 20% solids;b. about 30-40% MMA—methyl methacrylate;c. about 2-3% BA—Butyl acrylate;d. about 1-15% acrylic chips; ande. about 1-15% rigid particles with a mean diameter of about 0.5-2000 μm.2. The composition of wherein the rigid particles comprise a polymeric or inorganic material.3. The composition of wherein the rigid particles comprise poly allyl diglycol carbonate.4. The composition of wherein the syrup comprises:a. about 38% SSI—Acrylic pre-polymerized syrup at 20% solids;b. about 38% MMA—methyl methacrylate;c. about 3% BA—Butyl acrylate;d. about 14% acrylic chips; ande. about 7% rigid particles with a mean diameter of about 0.5-2000 μm.5. The composition of wherein the syrup further comprises one or more of an anti-flocculating agent; a pigment; a chain transfer agent; a release agent; a crosslinking agent and an initiator.6. The composition of wherein the syrup further comprises one or more of an anti-flocculating agent; a pigment; a chain transfer agent; a release agent; a crosslinking agent and an initiator.7. A composition for making a cast claim 4 , thermoformable sheet or slab claim 4 , comprising:a syrup, comprising:a ...

REINFORCED AROMATIC POLYCARBONATE RESIN SHEET OR FILM

Provided is an aromatic polycarbonate resin sheet/film which has excellent bending characteristics and surface smoothness. It is found that a sheet having excellent surface smoothness, which cannot be achieved by conventional sheets, can be obtained by adjusting sheet extrusion conditions for a polycarbonate resin sheet/film into which a reinforcing filler is blended. It is also found that a thermally shaped article having excellent appearance can be obtained by using this sheet in pressure molding or in thermal press molding. 1. A reinforced aromatic polycarbonate resin sheet or film with a thickness of 0.2-1.5 mm comprising: a resin component containing (A) 40-80 pts. mass of an aromatic polycarbonate; and (C) 20-60 pts. mass of a reinforcing filling material containing at least one selected from (c-1) a fibrous filler and (c-2) a plate-like filler , where the total of (A) the aromatic polycarbonate and (C) the reinforcing filling material is 100 pts. mass ,wherein an arithmetic mean surface roughness (Ra) of at least one surface is 2.0 μm or less.2. A reinforced aromatic polycarbonate resin sheet or film with a thickness of 0.2-1.5 mm , obtained by mixing 100 pts. mass of a resin component containing (A) 55-90 pts. mass of anaromatic polycarbonate and (B) 10-45 pts. mass of a thermoplastic resin that is compatible with the aromatic polycarbonate and having a refractive index of 1.56 or less at a wavelength of 589 nm , with (C) 5-45 pts. mass of a reinforcing filling material , {'br': None, 'i': 'nab−nc≦+', '−0.008≦0.008,\u2003\u2003Formula i)'}, 'wherein “nab” representing the refractive index of the resin blend component of (A) and (B) at a wavelength of 589 nm and “nc” representing the refractive index of (C) the reinforcing filling material at a wavelength of 589 nm satisfy Formula i) belowand an arithmetic mean surface roughness (Ra) of at least one surface is 2.0 μm or less.3. The reinforced aromatic polycarbonate resin sheet or film according to claim 2 , ...

METHOD FOR MODIFYING POLYOLEFIN TO INCREASE LONG CHAIN BRANCHING

A method of modifying polyolefin to have long chain branching comprising mixing polyolefin and a photoinitiator and irradiating the mixture with UV radiation. The modified polyolefin of the method and the use of said modified polyolefin. 1. A method of modifying a polyolefin to increase long chain branching comprising:combining polyolefin with a photoinitiator and irradiating the mixture with UV radiation.2. The method according to wherein the polyolefin is polypropylene (PP).3. The method according to wherein the photoinitiator is benzophenone (BPH).4. The method according to wherein the photoinitiator is BPH and the amount of BPH is 0.3-1 wt % of BPH to PP.5. The method according to wherein the amount of BPH is about 0.2-1 wt %6. The method according to wherein the amount of BPH is about 0.5 wt %7. The method according to wherein the lamp intensity is about 47-79% and the lamp power is 3 kW.8. The method according to wherein the lamp intensity is about 47%.9. The method according to wherein the mixture is irradiated for a period of 360 sec to 15 min.10. The method according to wherein the mixture is irradiated for a period of 120-600 sec.11. The method according to wherein the irradiated mixture has a thickness of 1-3 mm.12. The method according to wherein the mixture is cooled during irradiation.13. The method according to wherein the mixture is cooled with cooling air pressure during irradiation.14. The method according to wherein the polypropylene and initiator are ground prior to irradiation.15. The method according to wherein the polypropylene and the initiator are compression-molded prior to irradiation.16. The method according to wherein the UV irradiation of the mixture is in the solid state.17. The method according to wherein the UV irradiation of the mixture is in the melt state.18. The method of wherein the method is carried out as a batch process.19. The method of wherein the method is carried out as a continuous process.20. The method of where the ...

MULTILAYERED CONTAINER

Disclosed is a multilayered container having an intermediate layer comprising an oxygen-absorbable barrier resin composition showing excellent processability upon molding. Specifically disclosed is a multilayered container which comprises an inner layer and an outer layer each comprising an olefin resin and an intermediate layer provided between the inner layer and the outer layer and comprising an oxygen-absorbable barrier resin composition, wherein the oxygen-absorbable barrier resin composition has a cooling crystallization peak temperature lower than that of a base resin (an oxygen barrier resin) which constitutes the oxygen-absorbable barrier resin composition, the multilayered container is formed by a solid-phase-forming process at a temperature lower by 1 to 15° C. than the cooling crystallization starting temperature (Tc2) of the base resin, and the body of the container shows a calorific value of less than 0.5 J/g by the isothermal crystallization after heating from 30° C. to 130° C. at a heating rate of 100° C./min in a thermal analysis of the body. 14.-. (canceled)5. A method of forming a multilayered container made of a flange portion , a body portion and a bottom portion comprising:providing an inner layer comprising an olefin resin;providing an outer layer comprising an olefin resin;blending an oxidizable polymer having unsaturated ethylenic bonds with a base resin to form an oxygen-absorbing barrier resin composition;providing an intermediate layer between the inner layer and the outer layer, wherein said intermediate layer consists of said oxygen-absorbing barrier resin composition; andforming a solid-phase multilayered container by using a plug assisted vacuum-pressure forming machine in a temperature range which is lower by 1 to 15° C. than a cooling crystallization starting temperature of the base resin;wherein the olefin resin is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene (PP), an ethylene-propylene copolymer, and a blend thereof;wherein ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PREFORM, A PREFORM, AND A COMPOSITE ARTICLE

A method for manufacturing a preform includes heating one or more layers of fibrous material containing a plurality of discontinuous structural fibers and a predetermined percentage of thermoplastic material to a first temperature above a softening temperature of the thermoplastic material, forming the one or more layers of fibrous material containing the thermoplastic material into a predetermined shape including at least one raised or depressed region, and cooling the one or more layers of fibrous material having the predetermined shape to a second temperature below the softening temperature to harden the thermoplastic material. The predetermined shape of the one or more layers of fibrous material is retained by the hardened thermoplastic material, and the cooled one or more layers of fibrous material containing the thermoplastic material are permeable. 1. A method for manufacturing a preform comprising:heating one or more layers of fibrous material containing a plurality of discontinuous structural fibers and a predetermined percentage of thermoplastic material to a first temperature above a softening temperature of said thermoplastic material;forming said one or more layers of fibrous material containing said thermoplastic material into a predetermined shape including at least one raised or depressed region; andcooling said one or more layers of fibrous material having the predetermined shape to a second temperature below said softening temperature to harden said thermoplastic material, wherein said predetermined shape of said one or more layers of fibrous material is retained by said hardened thermoplastic material, and wherein said cooled one or more layers of fibrous material containing said thermoplastic material are permeable.2. The method of wherein said one or more layers of fibrous material includes one or more layers of fabric.3. The method of wherein at least one layer of fabric includes yarn claim 2 , wherein said yarn includes a plurality of ...

FORMABLE FILMS, LAMINATE STRUCTURES, AND RELATED METHODS

Formable films are provided that include one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers. The formable films include a metaphase with a metaphase transition of about 180° C. to 200° C. as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The formable films further include a molded volume of greater than 200%. Laminate structures including the formable films and processes for producing and using the formable films and laminate structures are also provided. 1. A process for producing a film , comprising:producing one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers;stretching the one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers in a machine direction at a temperature of about 75° C. to about 90° C., at a draw percentage of about 200% to about 250%, or a combination thereof;stretching the one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers in a transverse direction at a temperature of about 95° C. to about 105° C., at a draw percentage of about 300% to about 400%, or a combination thereof; andcrystallizing the one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers at a temperature of about 150° C. to about 200° C.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers are stretched in the machine direction at a temperature of about 79° C.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers are stretched in the machine direction at a draw percentage of about 228%.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers are stretched in the transverse direction at a temperature of about 102° C. to about 106° C.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate layers are stretched in the transverse direction at a draw percentage of about 390%.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein crystallizing the one or more ...

Medical devices containing compositions of poly(butylene succinate) and copolymers thereof

Resorbable implants, coverings and receptacles comprising poly(butylene succinate) and copolymers thereof have been developed. The implants are preferably sterilized, and contain less than 20 endotoxin units per device as determined by the limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) assay, and are particularly suitable for use in procedures where prolonged strength retention is necessary, and can include one or more bioactive agents. The implants may be made from fibers and meshes of poly(butylene succinate) and copolymers thereof, or by 3d printing molding, pultrusion or other melt or solvent processing method. The implants, or the fibers preset therein, may be oriented. These coverings and receptacles may be used to hold, or partially/fully cover, devices such as pacemakers and neurostimulators. The coverings, receptacles and implants described herein, may be made from meshes, webs, lattices, non-wovens, films, fibers, foams, molded, pultruded, machined and 3D printed forms.

Biodegradable Nonwoven Fabric

The present disclosure provides: a biodegradable nonwoven fabric for thermoforming, the biodegradable nonwoven fabric being composed of a fiber of a polylactic acid-based polymer, and having a basis weight of 20-300 g/m, preferably, a biodegradable nonwoven fabric characterized by being composed of a long fiber of a polylactic acid polymer, having an MD-direction elongation of 50% or more at 120° C., and having an MD-direction dimensional change rate of ±4% or less at 80-140° C. as determined by thermomechanical analysis; a method for producing a molded body by using said biodegradable nonwoven fabric; and a method for molding a biodegradable beverage extraction container, the method being characterized in that the molded body has an MD-direction elongation change rate of 4% or less, as determined by thermomechanical analysis (TMA) under a load of 0.05 N/2 mm at 30-100° C. 1. A biodegradable nonwoven fabric for thermoforming comprising fibers of a polylactic acid-based polymer , wherein the basis weight of the biodegradable nonwoven fabric is 20 g/mto 350 g/m.2. The biodegradable nonwoven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein elongation in the MD direction at 120° C. is 50% or more claim 1 , and dimensional change rate in the MD direction at 80° C. to 140° C. as measured by thermomechanical analysis is ±4% or less.3. The biodegradable long-fiber nonwoven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a temperature dependency test for evaluating dynamic viscoelasticity claim 1 , the storage modulus over a temperature range of 90° C. to 150° C. is 10 MPa to 500 MPa.4. The biodegradable nonwoven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the value obtained by dividing the longitudinal tear strength of the nonwoven fabric by the basis weight thereof is 0.002 N/(g/m) to 0.5 N/(g/m).5. The biodegradable nonwoven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the birefringence of the fibers in the nonwoven fabric is 0.002 to 0.10.6. The biodegradable nonwoven fabric according to ...

A process for thermoforming a plate-like element of composite polymer material and a mould operating in accordance with the process

A process for thermoforming a plate-like element ( 10 ) of composite polymer material, in which a central region ( 11 ) and a peripheral region ( 12 ) are defined, comprising:—providing a mould ( 1 ) including a male member ( 3 ) and a female member ( 4 ) which may be displaced between an operating position in which they are pressed against one another, and a non-operating position in which they are spaced from one another,—disposing said plate-like element( 10 ) on said mould such that its central region ( 11 ) is interposed between said male member and said female member and holding it at its peripheral region ( 12 ) while said male member ( 3 ) and said female member ( 4 ) are displaced towards the operating position in order to abut against and deform the plate-like element,—completing the displacement of the male member and the female member into the operating position and maintaining them in that position for a predetermined period of time,—displacing the male member and the female member into the non-operating position in order to remove the thermoformed plate-like element from the mould. The plate-like element( 10 ) is held in its peripheral region ( 12 ) by a plurality of pins ( 7 ) having a free end associated with the mould and engaged in a corresponding plurality of holes ( 13 ) obtained in its peripheral region. The pins ( 7 ) are disposed on a mobile frame ( 6 a ) which may be removed from the mould( 1 ) in order to move the plate-like element to and from the mould, while said plate-like element is held by the pins (7).

Multilayer polymer structures

The invention relates to a multi-layer polymer structure having a polyolefin-based layer, an acrylic-based or other polar polymer layer, and a tie-layer between and adjacent to the polyolefin and polar polymer-based layers. Each layer could contain multiple sub-layers. The invention specifically relates to the composition of the tie-layer used to bond the polyolefin and the polar polymer layers together. The multilayer structure can contain more than three layers, with polar polymer layers on each side of the polyolefin-based layer, and can be made by any method known to the art. The multilayer structure exhibits excellent structural integrity, excellent surface appearance, high impact strength, high scratch resistance, and excellent resistance to UV radiation.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A NOTCHED HINGE CONNECTION IN A THERMOFORMED CONTAINER

Method and apparatus for forming a hinge in a thermoformed container, such as an egg carton, and the resulting container. The hinge is formed in the mold, by severing a thermoformed container along the length of a hinge line, with the exception of plurality of spaced connecting membranes that are not severed. The alternating severed portions and connecting membranes are referred to herein as a notched hinge connection. The width, depth, and location of the connecting membranes can be adjusted so the hinge area is strong enough to withstand multiple openings during use. 1. A method of thermoforming a hinged plastic container comprising: a first molding surface for forming a first portion of the container;', 'a second molding surface for forming a second portion of the container; and', 'a hinge molding surface between the first and second molding surfaces for forming a flat planar hinge connection area between the first and second portions of the container;, 'thermoforming a hinged container from a sheet of thermoformable material in a mold, the mold including a top molding surface havingproviding a knife positioned above the hinge molding surface, the knife having a cutting blade movable against the hinge molding surface;clamping the flat planar hinge connection area against the hinge molding surface cutting a notched hinge line in the clamped hinge connection area of the thermoformed container in the mold, the notched hinge line including severed portions separated by connecting membranes joining the adjacent portions of the container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hinge molding surface has a plurality notches claim 1 , spaced apart along the hinge line claim 1 , in which the connecting membrane portions are formed.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the notches comprise grooves in the hinge molding surface disposed at an angle to the hinge axis claim 2 , wherein the knife severs the areas between the grooves and the membranes in the grooves remain at least ...

CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

A one-piece container including a base and a lid. The base is made of a multi-layer sheet that includes an inner foamed layer and outer layers made of polypropylene. The inner foamed layer is made of industrial polypropylene regrind, pre and/or post consumer polypropylene regrind, recycled plastics or a combination of these materials. The lid is made of polypropylene. 1. A lidded container comprising a base portion comprising foamed polypropylene and a lid portion connected to the base portion via a hinge wherein the base portion has a greater thickness than the lid portion.2. The lidded container of wherein the base portion comprises outer layers of unfoamed polypropylene and an inner layer of foamed polypropylene.3. The lidded container of wherein the base portion is opaque and at least part of the lid portion is transparent.4. The lidded container of claim 2 , wherein the outer layers of the base portion further comprise a pigment.5. The lidded container of wherein part of the lid portion is opaque.6. A method of manufacturing the lidded container of comprising the steps of:co-extruding a film comprising a portion comprising foamed polypropylene and a portion comprising unfoamed polypropylene;feeding the film to a thermoforming tool; andforming the film into a container shape comprising a base portion comprising foamed polypropylene, a lid portion comprising unfoamed polypropylene and a hinge connecting the base portion and the lid portion. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/204,324, filed on Aug. 12, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.This disclosure is related to containers, and more particularly to one-piece lidded containers.One-piece lidded containers (e.g., domed or clamshell containers) are commonly used in supermarkets and other food stores to package salads, pastries, prepared foods and the like. The containers are formed by thermoforming a length of thermoplastic material ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FLAME-RETARDANT PLASTIC WORKPIECES

A method is described for producing flame-retardant plastic workpieces, the flame retardant being applied to a material mold and being incorporated into the plastic in a targeted manner via injection molding or extrusion blow-molding. 18-. (canceled)9. A method for producing a flame-retardant plastic workpiece , comprising:performing an at least partial impregnating of a material mold with a flame-retardant material; andintroducing the flame-retardant material into the plastic workpiece during a molding of the plastic workpiece.10. The method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the plastic workpiece is made of a material selected from the group including at least one of thermoplastics claim 9 , thermosetting plastics claim 9 , glass fiber composites claim 9 , aramid fiber composites claim 9 , carbon fiber composites claim 9 , and elastomers.11. The method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the flame-retardant material is selected from the group including at least one of red phosphorus claim 9 , polybrominated organic compounds claim 9 , polychlorinated organic compounds claim 9 , antimony trioxide claim 9 , metal hydroxides claim 9 , organic phosphorus compounds claim 9 , melamine cyanurate claim 9 , zinc borate claim 9 , expandable graphite claim 9 , PTFE claim 9 , aluminum oxide claim 9 , hexagonal boron nitride claim 9 , and a mixture involving at least some of red phosphorus claim 9 , polybrominated organic compounds claim 9 , polychlorinated organic compounds claim 9 , antimony trioxide claim 9 , metal hydroxides claim 9 , organic phosphorus compounds claim 9 , melamine cyanurate claim 9 , zinc borate claim 9 , expandable graphite claim 9 , PTFE claim 9 , aluminum oxide claim 9 , and hexagonal boron nitride.12. The method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the method is one of an injection molding method claim 9 , a thermoforming method claim 9 , an extrusion method claim 9 , and an extrusion blow-molding method.13. The method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the at least ...

Composite Foam Article

A composite foam article is disclosed herein. The composite foam article comprises a polyurethane foam core presenting a first surface and a second surface facing opposite the first surface. A first skin is disposed on the first surface and a second skin is disposed on the second surface. The first and second skins comprise a plurality of fibers and a polymeric binder. The composite foam article also comprises at least one supplemental layer comprising an ethylene and acrylic acid copolymer dispersed in and/or disposed between any of said aforementioned skins and core.

Board using crosslinked polylactic acid and method for preparing same

The present invention relates to a board using crosslinked polylactic acid and a method for preparing same, and more specifically, to a board using the crosslinked polylactic acid which has superior processing properties during the preparation process and superior water-resistant properties after processing, by using a composition comprising the crosslinked polylactic acid and wood fiber, and to a method for preparing the same.

IMMOBILISATION DEVICE

The present invention relates to a template for a positioning, fixation, mobilization or immobilization device, wherein the template comprises a sheet of a thermoplastic material, wherein the thermoplastic material comprises between 3.0 and 95.0 wt. % of a poly-ε-caprolactone polymer, preferably a poly-ε-caprolactone homopolymer, and at least 5.0 wt. % of at least one second polymer material with a melting temperature of between 40 and 85° C., wherein the at least one second polymer material is selected from the group of one or more of a polyalkenamer or a thermoplastic linear polyurethane which contains as a polyol a poly ε-caprolactone or a polyester polyol, wherein the poly-ε-caprolactone polymer and the second thermoplastic material are cross-linked. 1. A template for a positioning , fixation , mobilization or immobilization device , wherein the template comprises a sheet of a thermoplastic material , wherein the thermoplastic material comprises between 3.0 and 95.0 wt. % of a poly-ε-caprolactone polymer , preferably a poly-ε-caprolactone homopolymer , and at least 5.0 wt. % of at least one second polymer material with a melting temperature of between 40 and 85° C. , wherein the at least one second polymer material is selected from the group of one or more of a polyalkenamer or a thermoplastic linear polyurethane which contains as a polyol a poly ε-caprolactone or a polyester polyol , wherein the poly-ε-caprolactone polymer and the second thermoplastic material are cross-linked.2. A template according to claim 1 , wherein the poly-ε-caprolactone polymer is present in the thermoplastic material in a concentration of between 15.0 and 90.0 wt. % claim 1 , preferably between 20.0 wt. % and 85.0 wt. %.3. A template according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane is present in the thermoplastic material in a concentration of between 5.0 and 97.0 wt. % claim 1 , preferably between 10.0 and 85.0 wt. % claim 1 , more preferably between 15.0 and 80.0 wt. %.4 ...

CUSHION FOR SEAT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

Organic fibers and inorganic fibers, used as materials, are mixed, thereby forming a web . Inter-fiber bonding is then performed on the web, forming a non-woven fabric web. The non-woven fabric web is cut, providing a web piece shaped like a seat pad . The web piece is set in a metal mold and then compressed in the metal mold. Next, the metal mold is heated, thereby heating the organic fibers of the web piece, at surface, thereby welding the organic fibers together and molding a seat pad. The seat pad is covered with a trim cover, producing a cushion. The organic fibers are used in mixing ratio of 50% by weight or more, and the inorganic fibers are used in mixing ratio of 50% by weight or less. The organic fibers are made of simple high-molecular substance such as polyethylene fibers. 14.-. (canceled)5. A cushion for a seat comprising:a seat pad produced by mixing organic fibers and inorganic fibers, binding the fibers, thereby forming a web, by cutting the web, providing a web piece having the same shape as the seat pad, and by melting the organic fibers of the web piece; anda trim cover covering the seat pad.6. The cushion for the seat according to claim 5 , wherein the organic fibers are used in mixing ratio of 50% by weight or more claim 5 , and the inorganic fibers are used in mixing ratio of 50% by weight or less.7. The cushion for the seat according to claim 6 , wherein the organic fibers are selected from any one of the following:a. polyethylene fibers,b. polypropylene fibers,c. mixture of polyethylene fibers and polypropylene fibers,d. polyethylene terephthalate fibers,e. polybutylene terephthalate fibers,f. mixture of polyethylene terephthalate fibers and polybutylene terephthalate fibers. The present invention claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Japanese Application No. 2014-073367, filed Mar. 31, 2014, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.Field of the InventionThis invention relates to a cushion for a seat and a method of ...

ATHLETIC GEAR OR OTHER DEVICES COMPRISING POST-MOLDED EXPANDABLE COMPONENTS

A device (e.g., an article of athletic gear) comprising a post-molded expandable component, which is a part of the device that is configured to be expanded or has been expanded after being molded. This may allow the post-molded expandable component to have enhanced characteristics (e.g., be more shock-absorbent, lighter, etc.), to be cost-effectively manufactured (e.g., by using less material and/or making it in various sizes), and/or to be customized for a user (e.g., by custom-fitting it to the user). 1. A component comprising an expandable material molded into an initial shape and expandable to an expanded shape that is a scaled-up version of the initial shape in response to a stimulus after molding.2. The component of claim 1 , wherein the expandable material comprises a polymeric substance and an expansion agent.3. The component of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the expanded shape claim 2 , the component is at least one of (i) more shock-absorbent than if the component had been made entirely of the expansion agent and (ii) lighter than if the component had been made entirely of the polymeric substance.4. The component of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the expanded shape claim 2 , the component is more shock-absorbent than if the component had been made entirely of the expansion agent and lighter than if the component had been made entirely of the polymeric substance.5. The component of claim 2 , wherein the expansion agent constitutes at least 10% of the expandable material by weight.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The component of claim 2 , wherein the expansion agent constitutes at least 40% of the expandable material by weight.9. The component of claim 2 , wherein the expansion agent comprises expandable microspheres.10. The component of claim 9 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 10% of the expandable material by weight.11. The component of claim 9 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 20% of the expandable material by ...

THERMOFORMING PROCESS FOR PATTERNED FABRIC SUBSTRATE

Disclosed herein is a composite of a thermoformable fabric and an elastomer which together have been subjected to thermoformable moulding to provide a 3-dimensionally thermoformed fabric article in the form of a textile or in the form of the whole or part of a garment. The article presents an appearance that is substantially free of permanent wrinkles. Also disclosed herein is a process to make said article. 1. A method of making a molded 3-dimensional fabric article , the process comprising the steps of:(i) providing a thermoformable fabric substrate having a top face and a bottom face;(ii) applying an uncured elastomeric coating composition comprising an elastomeric polymer onto the top and/or bottom face of the fabric substrate in accordance with a pattern to form a thermoformable blank patterned with the uncured elastomeric coating composition;(iii) thermoformably moulding the blank by applying a 3-dimensional mold for a period of time to provide a 3-dimensional molded article that is patterned with a cured elastomeric coating composition; and(iv) removing the molded article from the mold, and optionally trimming any excess fabric, to provide a molded 3-dimensional fabric article, whereinthe 3-dimensional mold in step (iii) is applied at a temperature and pressure sufficient to form the desired 3-dimensional molded article from the thermoformable fabric substrate and cure the uncured elastomeric coating composition during the period of time that it is applied to the blank, andthe molded 3-dimensional fabric article is a textile, forms the whole of a garment or forms a part of a garment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoformable fabric substrate is a substantially flat claim 1 , thermoformable fabric substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoformable fabric substrate is a semi-shaped fabric substrate claim 1 , where at least one region of the substrate has 3-dimensional character claim 1 , optionally wherein the semi-shaped fabric ...

POLYMERIC MATERIALS

A polymeric material includes phenyl moieties, ketone moieties and ether moieties in the polymeric backbone of said polymeric material, wherein the difference between the nucleation temperature (Tn) and the glass transition temperature (Tg) of said polymeric material is greater than 23° C. 2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein drawing and/or thermoforming is carried out at a temperature of less than the Tn of the polymeric material.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said component is selected from a fibre claim 1 , tube or film.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the actual logMFI of said polymeric material where p is 1 is greater than the Expected Value for the logMFI calculated using the formula:{'br': None, 'i': m', 'x+, 'sub': '1', 'Expected Value (EV)=2.33'}{'sup': '−2', 'sub': '1', 'wherein x represents the MV in kNsmof said polymeric material and mis greater than −3.00.'}5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein mis greater than −2.45.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein p represents 1 and said polymeric material consists essentially of said repeat unit.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the difference between Tn and Tg is at least 26° C. and is less than 35° C. and the Tg of the polymeric material is at least 140° C.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the Tn to the Tg of said polymeric material is greater than 1.16 and said polymeric material has a melt viscosity (MV) in the range 0.08 to 0.50 kNsm.9. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the difference between Tn and Tg is at least 25° C. claim 1 , the Tg of the material is at least 140° C. and is less than 145° C.10. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said component is selected from a fibre claim 1 , tube or film claim 1 , wherein the actual logMFI of said polymeric material where p is 1 is greater than the Expected Value for the logMFI calculated using the formula:{'br': None, 'i': m', 'x+, 'sub': '1', 'Expected Value (EV)=2.33'}{'sup': −2', ...

THERMOFORMED POLY-4-HYDROXYBUTYRATE MEDICAL IMPLANTS

Methods to produce thermoforms from P4HB homopolymer and blends thereof have been developed. These thermoforms are produced from films and sheets including P4HB, wherein the intrinsic viscosity of the P4HB is less than 3.5 dl/g, but greater than 0.35 dl/g, and the thermoforms are produced at a temperature equal to or greater than the softening point of P4HB, and more preferably at a temperature higher than the melting point of P4HB. A preferred embodiment includes a P4HB thermoform wherein a film or sheet including a P4HB polymer is thermoformed at a temperature between its melting point and 150° C. In a particularly preferred embodiment the thermoform is a laminate made from a P4HB film and a P4HB mesh. 1. A medical implant made from a thermoform of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer or blend thereof , wherein a poly-4-hydroxybutyrate film or sheet has been heated to at least its softening point and molded by pneumatic or mechanical means or combinations thereof to make the thermoform , wherein the poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer has a glass transition temperature between −45° C. and −65° C.2. The implant of wherein the poly-4-hydroxybutyrate film or sheet has been heated to at least its melting point and molded by pneumatic or mechanical means or combinations thereof to make the thermoform claim 1 , wherein the melting point of the poly-4-hydroxybutyrate is about 60° C.3. The implant of wherein the crystallinity of the poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer is at least 10% claim 1 , and has a weight average molecular weight relative to polystyrene of at least 20 claim 1 ,000 Da claim 1 , wherein the poly-4-hydroxybutyrate film or sheet used to make the thermoform has an elongation to break of at least 10% claim 1 , a tensile strength of at least 20 MPa claim 1 , and a tensile modulus of less than 2 GPa.4. The implant of wherein the poly-4-hydroxybutyrate is produced by a microorganism or enzymatic process.5. The implant of wherein the thickness of the film or sheet ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREMENTALLY FORMING PROTOTYPE PARTS WITH A HEATED STYLUS TOOL

An incremental forming machine and a process are disclosed that comprise selecting a blank and selecting a stylus tool that has a tip at one end. The stylus tool may be heated to a desired temperature before contacting the blank with the stylus tool to change a characteristic of the blank or part. The stylus tool apparatus may include a tip on an end of a shaft and a resistance heating element disposed inside the tip. Alternatively, the stylus tool apparatus may include an induction heating coil disposed around the tip. The tip of the stylus tool may have a rotatable ball that engages the blank or part. 1. An incremental forming process comprising:loading a blank including resin and reinforcement fibers into a frame of an incremental forming machine;heating a stylus tool to a predetermined temperature; andcontacting the blank with the stylus tool to consolidate and incrementally form the blank.2. The incremental forming process of wherein the blank is made of a material selected from the group consisting of:coated reinforcement fibers;fiber reinforced polymer; andsheet molding compound.3. The incremental forming process of wherein the blank includes reinforcement fibers and resin claim 1 , wherein the process further comprises:melting the resin to cause the resin to flow into the reinforcement fibers; andcooling the resin to solidify the resin on the reinforcement fibers.4. The incremental forming process of further comprising:retaining a sheath formed of resin adjacent a side of the blank, wherein the stylus tool melts the sheath to cause the resin of the sheath to flow into the blank.5. The incremental forming process of wherein the stylus tool includes a tip at an end claim 1 , wherein the tip includes a ball and a retainer defining a concave recess that retains the ball claim 1 , wherein the ball is rotatable within the retainer.6. The incremental forming process of wherein the step of contacting the blank further comprises:rolling the ball on the blank to shape ...

CELLULOSE-BASED ACETATE FILM LINED MOLDED FIBER ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

The present disclosure is directed to recyclable lined molded fiber articles (e.g., bowls) that provide the necessary performance characteristics for storing frozen and refrigerated foods (acceptable oil resistance, water resistance, and water vapor barrier). The disclosed articles and methods for manufacturing such articles include bonding a thermoformable cellulose-based acetate film to a molded bagasse fiber article to form an impervious liner. 1. A lined molded fiber article comprising:a contoured body, thermoformed from an aqueous slurry comprising virgin bagasse fiber pulp, wherein the body includes one or more surfaces; anda cellulose-based acetate film liner bonded to at least one of the one or more surfaces of the body.2. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose-based acetate film liner is impervious to at least one of oil and water.3. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose-based acetate film liner is a permeation barrier to at least one of water and oxygen.4. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose-based acetate film is solvent cast.5. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the fiber pulp comprises 100% virgin bagasse fiber.6. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the virgin bagasse fiber pulp is depithed.7. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the body includes perforations.8. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose-based acetate film is cellulose di-acetate.9. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose-based acetate film is cellulose tri-acetate.10. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose-based acetate film has a thickness within a range of about 1-5 mil.11. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose-based acetate film liner comprises a food-contact surface.12. The lined molded fiber article of claim 1 , wherein a layer of amorphous ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR CUSTOM FITTED PRODUCTS

A composite material for forming custom fitted orthopedic and other products. The composite material is easily formable when heated to temperatures of about two hundred degrees Fahrenheit for a time of at least six to eight minutes and then is rigid at temperatures of about one hundred thirty degrees. The composite material can be sewn and formed in complex shapes when initially heated to about two hundred degrees. Closure attachments can be secured to the composite material as needed on site rather than at the manufacturing facility. The composite material can be custom fitted to a patient in situ. 120-. (canceled)21. An orthopedic product for supporting a body part , the orthopedic product comprising: an inner layer defining an area configured to face generally toward the body part;', 'an outer layer defining an area configured to face generally away from the body part, said area of said outer layer being generally similar to said area of said inner layer;', 'a middle layer generally coextensive with said areas of said inner layer and said outer layer and sandwiched between said inner layer and said outer layer, said middle layer comprising a polymer layer that is generally thermoformable within a target temperature range and generally rigid at temperatures below a minimum formable temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit; and', 'a first joinable edge and a second joinable edge, the first composite material being adapted to form a circumference such that the first joinable edge overlaps the second joinable edge; and', 'a closure system comprising:, 'a composite material comprisinga first end and a second end, the first end being coupled the first joinable edge and the second end being attachable to the second joinable edge; andmeans for tightening the closure system by bringing the first end closer to the second end, wherein tightening the closure system increases an amount of overlap between the first and second joinable edges.22. The orthopedic product of claim 21 ...

ATHLETIC GEAR OR OTHER DEVICES COMPRISING POST-MOLDED EXPANDABLE COMPONENTS

A device (e.g., an article of athletic gear) comprising a post-molded expandable component, which is a part of the device that is configured to be expanded or has been expanded after being molded. This may allow the post-molded expandable component to have enhanced characteristics (e.g., be more shock-absorbent, lighter, etc.), to be cost-effectively manufactured (e.g., by using less material and/or making it in various sizes), and/or to be customized for a user (e.g., by custom-fitting it to the user). 1228.-. (canceled)229. A method of making a helmet for protecting a head of a user , the helmet comprising a shell comprising an outer surface of the helmet , the helmet comprising a liner disposed within the shell and comprising an inner surface of the helmet , the inner surface of the helmet being configured to contact the user's head , the liner including a pad , the method comprising:forming expandable material of the pad into an initial three-dimensional configuration;expanding the initial three-dimensional configuration to an expanded three-dimensional configuration that is a scaled-up version of the initial three-dimensional configuration; andmounting the pad within the shell.230. The method of claim 229 , wherein the forming comprises using 3D printing.231. The method of claim 230 , wherein the using 3D printing comprises using selective laser sintering (SLS).232. The method of claim 230 , wherein the using 3D printing comprises using stereolithography (SLA).233. The method of claim 230 , wherein the using 3D printing comprises 3D printing a mold and molding the expandable material of the pad in the mold.234. The method of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material comprises a polymeric substance and expandable microspheres.235. The method of claim 234 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 20% of the expandable material by weight.236. The method of claim 234 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 40% of the expandable ...

THERMOFORMING MOLD FOR EVA AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a thermoforming mold for EVA, comprising an upper aluminum mold and a lower aluminum mold, both of which are hinged and each provided with a handle, wherein, the upper aluminum mold is provided with a raised pattern, and the lower aluminum mold is provided with a sunken cavity, characterized in that an upper passage passing through the inside of the pattern is provided inside the upper aluminum mold, a lower passage passing through the bottom of the cavity is provided inside the lower aluminum mold, the upper passage has a first opening in the inner surface of the upper aluminum mold, the lower passage has a second opening corresponding to and communicated with the first opening in the inner surface of the lower aluminum mold, and both sides of the lower passage are provided with a vapor/water inlet and a vapor/water outlet respectively. 1. A thermoforming mold for EVA , comprising an upper aluminum mold and a lower aluminum mold , both of which are hinged and each provided with a handle , wherein , the upper aluminum mold is provided with a raised pattern , and the lower aluminum mold is provided with a sunken cavity , characterized in thatan upper passage passing through the inside of the pattern is provided inside the upper aluminum mold, a lower passage passing through the bottom of the cavity is provided inside the lower aluminum mold, the upper passage has a first opening in the inner surface of the upper aluminum mold, the lower passage has a second opening corresponding to and communicated with the first opening in the inner surface of the lower aluminum mold, and both sides of the lower passage are provided with a vapor/water inlet and a vapor/water outlet respectively.2. A method for making a thermoforming mold for EVA , comprising steps of(1) making a lower sand pattern shaping die, wherein, wood materials are used to make an upper die and a lower die of the lower sand pattern shaping die, the lower sand pattern shaping ...

THERMOFORMING DEVICE

A thermoforming device includes two conveying units, a heating unit, a heat treatment unit and a forming unit. The conveying units define a clamp space and are adapted to move a raw material in a conveying direction. The heating unit is disposed at one side of the clamp space along a first axis, and includes a plurality of heating subunits adapted for heating the raw material. The heat treatment unit abuts against the heating base, and includes a plurality of temperature control subunits adapted for adjusting the temperature of the raw material. The forming unit is disposed proximate to the heat treatment unit and is adapted for forming the shape of the raw material. 1. A thermoforming device comprising:two conveying units spaced apart in a left-right direction and adapted to move a raw material in a conveying direction that is transverse to the left-right direction, each of said conveying units including two clamp subunits that are spaced apart in an up-down direction being transverse to the conveying direction and the left-right direction, and that are adapted for clamping the raw material therebetween, said clamp subunits of said conveying units cooperatively defining a clamp space that is adapted for receiving the raw material;a heating unit including a heating base that is disposed at one side of said clamp space along a first axis extending in the up-down direction, and a plurality of heating subunits that are mounted to said heating base and that are adapted for heating the raw material;a heat treatment unit including a heat treatment base that abuts against said heating base and that is disposed downstream of said heating base in the conveying direction, and a plurality of temperature control subunits that are mounted to said heat treatment base and that are adapted for adjusting the temperature of the raw material; anda forming unit being disposed proximate to said heat treatment unit and adapted for forming the shape of the raw material.2. The ...

FRAMELESS WINDOW REGULATOR WITH COMPOSITE RAILS

A window regulator includes a guide rail including a thermoformed composite. The thermoformed composite includes a thermoplastic composition and reinforcing fibers. 1. A window regulator comprising a guide rail , wherein the guiderail comprises a thermoformed composite and the thermoformed composite comprises a thermoplastic composition and reinforcing fibers.2. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing fibers comprise glass fiber claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , aramid fiber claim 1 , bio sourced fibers claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing fibers are continuous.4. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing fibers are woven.5. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing fibers are non-woven.6. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises a polyamide claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a polyethylene claim 1 , a polypropylene claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the thermoformed composite comprises a bio sourced thermoplastic claim 1 , a bio sourced reinforced fiber claim 1 , or both.8. The window regulator of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic composition further comprises a pigment claim 1 , dye claim 1 , a flame retardant claim 1 , or combination thereof.9. The window regulator of claim 1 , further comprising an overmolded technical shape.10. The window regulator of claim 9 , wherein the technical shape comprises a rib.11. A method of making a window regulator comprising thermoforming a thermoformable composite to form a guide rail.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the thermoformable composite comprises a thermoplastic composition and reinforcing fibers.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the reinforcing fibers comprise glass fiber claim 12 , carbon fiber claim 12 , aramid fiber claim 12 , bio sourced fibers claim 12 , and combinations thereof.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein ...

Multi-layer gas barrier materials for vacuum insulated structure

A vacuum insulated structure includes a multi-layer sheet of material comprising at least one layer of barrier material that is disposed between first and second outer layers. The barrier material and the first and second outer layers comprise thermoplastic polymers or elastomeric or hybrid material systems. The multi-layer sheet of material is thermoformed or vacuum formed to form a non-planar first component having a central portion and four sidewalls extending transversely from the central portion. A second component having a central portion and four sidewalls extending transversely from the central portion is secured to the first component to form an interior space therebetween. Porous filler material is positioned in the interior space, and a vacuum is formed in the interior space by removing gasses and moisture (water vapor). The first and second components are sealed together to form a vacuum insulated structure.

Constrained Forming of Contoured Composite Hat Stringers

Cap wrinkling in a contoured composite hat stringer is reduced by constraining the cap as the hat stringer is being formed from a flat composite charge. The cap is constrained by an inflatable bladder placed in a tool set used to form the composite charge. 1. Apparatus for making a contoured composite hat stringer , comprising:a pair of dies configured to be contoured along a length and defining a die cavity into which a composite charge may be formed into a contoured hat section having a cap;a punch configured to form the composite charge into the die cavity; anda bladder located within the die cavity and configured to constrain the cap as the contoured hat section is being formed.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bladder is formed of an elastomer.3. The apparatus of wherein the bladder has a rigidity sufficient to constrain the cap as the composite charge is being formed.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bladder is located between the dies and beneath the composite charge.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bladder includes reinforcement in an area of the bladder facing the cap.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bladder is sized to completely fill the die cavity when the bladder is inflated.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller configured to coordinate operation of the punch with inflation of the bladder.8. A method of forming a contoured composite hat stringer having reduced wrinkling claim 1 , comprising:forming a composite charge into a contoured hat section having sides and a cap by forcing a composite charge into a die cavity; andreducing stress in the cap during the forming by constraining the cap as the composite charge is being formed.9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:placing the composite charge on a pair of dies, andwherein forcing the composite charge into the die cavity includes using a punch to punch the composite charge into the die cavity while constraining the cap.10. The method of ...

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CELLULOSE PRODUCT

A method for producing a cellulose product from a multi-layer cellulose blank structure, wherein the method comprises the steps; forming the multi-layer cellulose blank structure from at least a first layer of dry-formed cellulose fibres and a second layer of a cellulose fibre web structure, through arranging the at least first layer and second layer in a superimposed relationship to each other and in the superimposed relationship arranging the at least first layer and second layer in contact with each other; arranging the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in a forming mould; heating the multi-layer cellulose blank structure to a forming temperature in the range of 100° C. to 300° C., and forming the cellulose product from the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in the forming mould, by pressing the heated multi-layer cellulose blank structure with an isostatic forming pressure of at least 1 MPa, preferably 4-20 MPa, wherein the multi-layer cellulose blank structure is shaped into a two-dimensional or three-dimensional fibre composite structure having a single-layer configuration. 1. A method for producing a cellulose product from a multi-layer cellulose blank structure , wherein the method comprises the steps;forming the multi-layer cellulose blank structure from at least a first layer of dry-formed cellulose fibres and a second layer of a cellulose fibre web structure, through arranging the at least first layer and second layer in a superimposed relationship to each other and in the superimposed relationship arranging the at least first layer and second layer in contact with each other;arranging the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in a forming mould; andheating the multi-layer cellulose blank structure to a forming temperature in the range of 100° C. to 300° C.,characterized in that the method further comprises the step;forming the cellulose product from the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in the forming mould, by pressing the heated multi-layer ...

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION WITH LOW HYDROCARBON UPTAKE

Thermoplastic compositions are described that exhibit resistance to hydrocarbon absorption. Methods for forming the thermoplastic compositions are also described. Formation methods include combining a polyarylene sulfide with a first impact modifier and a second impact modifier such that the impact modifiers are dispersed throughout the polyarylene sulfide. A crosslinking agent can be combined with the other components of the composition following dispersal of the additives throughout the composition to dynamically crosslink at least one of the first and second impact modifiers. 1. A thermoplastic composition including a polyarylene sulfide , a first impact modifier , and a second impact modifier , wherein the first impact modifier is a crosslinked impact modifier.2. The thermoplastic composition of claim 1 , wherein both the first impact modifier and the second impact modifier are crosslinked.3. The thermoplastic composition of claim 1 , wherein the first impact modifier is an olefinic copolymer or terpolymer.4. The thermoplastic composition of claim 3 , wherein the crosslinked first impact modifier comprises the reaction product of an epoxy functionality of the first impact modifier and a crosslinking agent or comprises the reaction product of a maleic anhydride functionality of the first impact modifier and a crosslinking agent.5. The thermoplastic composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyarylene sulfide is crosslinked.6. The thermoplastic composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyarylene sulfide is a polypropylene sulfide.7. The thermoplastic composition of claim 6 , wherein the second impact modifier is a homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene.8. The thermoplastic composition of claim 7 , wherein the second impact modifier is a high molecular weight homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene or an ultrahigh molecular weight homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene.9. The thermoplastic composition of claim 1 , wherein the second impact modifier is a homopolymer or a ...

THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYAMIDE COMPOUNDS CONTAINING LASER DIRECT STRUCTURING ADDITIVES

A thermally conductive polyamide compound is disclosed. The compound comprises a polyamide matrix, boron nitride, and a laser direct structuring additive dispersed in the matrix. The compound can be extruded, molded, calendered, thermoformed, or 3D-printed into a heat dissipating and laser direct structured article. 1. A thermally conductive polymer compound , comprising:(a) polyamide,(b) boron nitride, and(c) a laser structuring additive,wherein the compound has an in-plane thermal conductivity of more than 2.5 W/mK as measured using ASTM E1461, a plating index greater than 0.7 as measured according to ASTM B568 (using Pocan 7102 at DOW Circuposit 4500 as a plating reference), and an adhesion strength greater than 0.7 N/mm as measured using IPC-TM-650.2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the polyamide is polyamide 6 and wherein the boron nitride is hexagonal boron nitride.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the laser direct structuring additive is selected from the group consisting of spinel based metal oxides claim 1 , organic metal complexes claim 1 , copper complexes claim 1 , metal oxides claim 1 , metal oxide-coated fillers or a combination of them.4. The compound of claim 1 , further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of adhesion promoters; biocides; anti-fogging agents; anti-static agents; bonding claim 1 , blowing and foaming agents; dispersants; fillers and extenders; flame retardants; glass fibers; smoke suppressants; impact modifiers; initiators; lubricants; micas; pigments claim 1 , colorants and dyes; plasticizers; processing aids; release agents; silanes claim 1 , titanates and zirconates; slip and anti-blocking agents; stabilizers; stearates; ultraviolet light absorbers; viscosity regulators; waxes; catalyst deactivators claim 1 , and combinations of them.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound has ingredients in amounts expressed in weight percent:Polyamide Matrix=20-65Boron Nitride=10-40Laser direct structuring ...

BOARD USING CROSSLINKED POLYLACTIC ACID AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

The present invention relates to a board using crosslinked polylactic acid and a method for preparing same, and more specifically, to a board using the crosslinked polylactic acid having superior processing properties during the preparation process and water resistance properties after processing by using a composition comprising the crosslinked polylactic acid and wood powder, and to a method for preparing the board. 1. A board comprising:a cross-linked polylactic acid resin, andwood flour,wherein the wood flour is present in an amount of 50 parts by weight to 150 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the cross-linked polylactic acid resin, and the cross-linked polylactic acid resin is obtained through heat-initiated crosslinking or irradiation.2. The board according to claim 1 , wherein the polylactic acid resin comprises at least one selected from among poly-L-lactide claim 1 , poly-D-lactide and poly-L claim 1 ,D-lactide.3. The board according to claim 1 , wherein the wood flour has an apparent specific gravity from 100 kg/mto 500 kg/m claim 1 , and comprises 3.0% or less water.4. A method for preparing a polylactic acid resin claim 1 , comprising:preparing a polylactic acid resin mixture by mixing a polylactic acid resin, a crosslinking agent, and a crosslinking aid;crosslinking the polylactic acid resin mixture through heat-initiated crosslinking;preparing a composition for board formation, the composition comprising the cross-linked polylactic acid resin and 50 parts by weight to 150 parts by weight of wood flour based on 100 parts by weight of the cross-linked polylactic acid resin; andforming a board by thermoforming of the composition, followed by post-processing.5. A method for preparing a polylactic acid resin claim 1 , comprising:preparing a polylactic acid resin mixture by mixing a polylactic acid resin and a crosslinking aid;crosslinking the polylactic acid resin mixture through electron beam irradiation crosslinking;preparing a composition ...

Tape carrier assemblies having an integrated adhesive film

Introduced here are carrier tape assemblies that can improve efficiency and reduce costs when utilized in the handling, transport, or storage of semiconductor components. A carrier tape assembly can include an adhesive film affixed to an elongate carrier tape. For example, the adhesive film may be integrally laminated onto the top surface of the elongate carrier tape as a single continuous (i.e., unbroken) sheet. The adhesive film may substantially conform to the top surface of the elongate carrier tape, including any punched cavities for holding semiconductor components. Proper securement of the semiconductor components to the carrier tape assembly depends on the adhesive property of the constituent material(s) of the adhesive film.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLDED ARTICLE BY PRESS MOLDING THERMOPLASTIC RESIN SHEET OR FILM

A method for producing a hot-press-molded article having an exceptional appearance, while preventing the generation of holes or cracks, by hot-press molding a sheet and film of a thermoplastic resin that contains an inorganic filler. The method includes press molding a resin sheet or resin film that contains a thermoplastic resin and fibrous inorganic filler between an upper mold and a lower mold, wherein the resin sheet contains 40-80 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin and 20-60 parts by mass of the fibrous inorganic filler in 100 parts by mass of the resin sheet, the thickness of the resin sheet is 0.3-1.2 mm, the average fiber length of the fibrous inorganic filler in the molded article is 50-500 μm, and the length of the surplus portion of the resin sheet arranged on the concave part of the mold used in press molding is 5-50 mm. 1. A method for producing a molded body , the method comprising a step of press molding a resin sheet or resin film that comprises a thermoplastic resin (A) and a fibrous inorganic filler (B) between an upper mold and a lower mold , wherein:the resin sheet comprises 40 to 80 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin (A) and 20 to 60 parts by mass of the fibrous inorganic filler (B) in 100 parts by mass of the resin sheet; the thickness of the resin sheet is 0.3 to 1.2 mm; the average fiber length of the fibrous inorganic filler (B) in the molded body is 50 to 500 μm; andthe length of a surplus portion of the resin sheet arranged on the concave portion of the lower mold used in press molding is 5 to 50 mm.2. The method for producing a molded body comprising press molding according to claim 1 , wherein the depth of the concave portion of the lower mold used in press molding is 1 to 30 mm.3. The method for producing a molded body comprising press molding according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the length of the surplus portion to the depth of the concave portion of the lower mold which is defined as the value of (the length of the ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CELLULOSE PRODUCT, CELLULOSE PRODUCT FORMING APPARATUS AND CELLULOSE PRODUCT

A method for manufacturing a cellulose product, comprising the steps: dry forming a cellulose blank in a dry forming unit; arranging the cellulose blank in a forming mould; heating the cellulose blank to a forming temperature in the range of 100° C. to 200° C.; and pressing the cellulose blank in the forming mould with a forming pressure of at least 1 MPa. 1. A method for manufacturing a cellulose product , comprising the steps:dry forming a cellulose blank in a dry forming unit,arranging the cellulose blank in a forming mould;heating the cellulose blank to a forming temperature in the range of 100° C. to 200° C.; andpressing the cellulose blank in the forming mould with a forming pressure of at least 1 MPa, characterized in that, when dry forming the cellulose blank in the dry forming unit, cellulose fibres are carried and formed to the cellulose blank by air as carrying medium.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the cellulose blank is formed into a cellulose product having a flat or essentially non-flat shape.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the forming pressure is in the range of 1 MPa to 100 MPa.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the heating of the cellulose blank at least partly takes place before pressing the cellulose blank.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the forming mould is heated before pressing the cellulose blank.7. A method according to claim 6 , further comprising the step:applying a sizing agent to the cellulose fibres to increase the hydrophobic properties and/or mechanical strength of the cellulose blank.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the cellulose blank is formed as a continuous cellulose web in the dry forming unit.9. A method according to claim 8 , wherein the continuous cellulose web is intermittently fed to the forming mould by a feeding unit.10. A cellulose product forming apparatus for manufacturing a cellulose product from a cellulose blank claim 8 , the cellulose product forming apparatus ...

POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION, AND MOLDED ARTICLE

The invention provides a polyamide resin composition (1) containing a polyamide (A) and a free volume modifier (B), and having a free volume, as measured according to a positron annihilation method, of 0.0545 nmor less. The invention also provides a polyamide resin composition (2) prepared by adding from 0.005 to 1.200 parts by mass of a polysilsesquioxane (B) whose main chain is comprised of siloxane bonds, to 100 parts by mass of a polyamide (A) that contains a diamine unit including an aromatic diamine unit represented by the following general formula (I) in an amount of 70 mol % or more and a dicarboxylic acid unit including at least one of a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit represented by the following general formula (II-1) and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid unit represented by the following general formula (II-2) in a total amount of 50 mol % or more: 1. A polyamide resin composition comprising a polyamide (A) and a free volume modifier (B) , and having a free volume , as measured according to a positron annihilation method , of 0.0545 nmor less.3. The polyamide resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the free volume modifier (B) is a polysilsesquioxane (B1) whose main chain is comprised of siloxane bonds.4. The polyamide resin composition according to claim 3 , wherein the polysilsesquioxane (B1) is a compound represented by the following general formula (b):{'br': None, 'sub': 1.5', 'n, '(RSiO)\u2003\u2003(b)'}wherein n indicates an integer represented by (2m+4) (where m indicates an integer of 1 or more), R independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an imide group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cyano group, a nitro group, an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms, an arylalkyl group having from 6 to 24 carbon atoms, a polyalkyleneoxy group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, an ...

Thermoformed Article Formed from a Porous Polymeric Sheet

A thermoformed article that is formed from a polymeric sheet having a thickness of from about 0.1 to about 100 millimeters is provided. The polymeric sheet contains a thermoplastic composition that includes a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer. A microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive are dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains, and a porous network is defined in the composition that includes a plurality of nanopores having an average cross-sectional dimension of about 800 nanometers or less. 1. A thermoformed article that is formed from a polymeric sheet having a thickness of from about 0.1 to about 100 millimeters , wherein the polymeric sheet contains a thermoplastic composition that includes a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer , wherein a microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive are dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains , and further wherein a porous network is defined in the composition that includes a plurality of nanopores having an average cross-sectional dimension of about 800 nanometers or less.2. The thermoformed article of claim 1 , wherein the nanopores have an average cross-sectional dimension of from about 1 to about 500 nanometers claim 1 , and preferably claim 1 , from about 5 to about 400 nanometers and/or an average axial dimension of from about 100 to about 5000 nanometers claim 1 , preferably from about 50 to about 2000 nanometers claim 1 , and more preferably claim 1 , from about 100 to about 1000 nanometers.3. The thermoformed article of claim 1 , wherein the total pore volume of the composition is from about 15% to about 80% claim 1 , preferably from about 20% to about 70% claim 1 , and more preferably from about 30% to about 60% per cubic centimeter.4. The thermoformed article of claim 1 , wherein the nanopores constitute about 15 vol. % or more claim 1 , preferably about 20 vol. % or more claim 1 , and more preferably claim 1 , ...

Baseboard Heater Radiator Cover

A radiator heater cover includes a cover formed of thermoplastic in a shape that fits over at least a portion of a radiator heater. The radiator heater cover defines a plurality of apertures in at least a portion of an outer surface of the cover that are dimensioned and spaced to provide desired convective heat transfer away from predetermined areas of the radiator heater. 125-. (canceled)26. A method of covering an existing radiator heater comprising hot water pipes , the method comprising:a) forming a cover from a thermoplastic material in a shape comprising a front panel, a side flap formed at an angle relative to the front panel, and an angled portion, the angled portion positioned so that the angled portion connects the side flap to the front panel of the cover such that the angled portion forms an obtuse angle with the side flap, wherein a ratio of the area of the front panel to the sum of the areas of the angled portion and the side flap portion is in a range of 0.33 to 2.25 so that the cover provides a desired amount of insulation and convective heat transfer away from the cover;b) forming a plurality of apertures in the angled portion of the cover that provide the desired amount of convective heat transfer away from the cover; andc) mounting the cover over the existing radiator heater comprising hot water pipes such that the cover is proximate to a surface of the existing radiator heater and adjacent to the hot water pipes, wherein the cover provides the desired amount of insulation to the hot water pipes and heat transfer away from the hot water pipes.27. The method of covering an existing radiator heater of wherein the mounting the cover over the existing radiator heater comprising mounting the cover over a baseboard radiator.28. The method of covering over an existing radiator heater of wherein the mounting the cover over the existing radiator heater comprises mounting the cover over a free standing radiator.29. The method of covering an existing ...

VACUUM MEMBRANE THERMOFORMED POLY-4-HYDROXYBUTYRATE MEDICAL IMPLANTS

Methods to produce thermoformed implants comprising poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer, copolymer, or blend thereof, including surgical meshes, have been developed. These thermoforms are preferably produced from porous substrates of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer or copolymer thereof, such as surgical meshes, by vacuum membrane thermoforming. The porous thermoformed implant is formed by placing a porous substrate of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer or copolymer thereof over a mold, covering the substrate and mold with a membrane, applying a vacuum to the membrane so that the membrane and substrate are drawn down on the mold and tension is applied to the substrate, and heating the substrate while it is under tension to form the thermoform. The method is particularly useful in forming medical implants of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate and copolymers thereof, including hernia meshes, mastopexy devices, breast reconstruction devices, and implants for plastic surgery, without exposing the resorbable implants to water and without shrinking the porous substrate during molding. 116-. (canceled)17. A medical implant comprising a substrate formed of an oriented poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer , copolymer or blend , wherein the medical implant is three-dimensional , and wherein the medical implant is porous.18. The medical implant of claim 17 , wherein the substrate undergoes less than 20% shrinkage during a thermoforming process.19. The medical implant of claim 17 , wherein the substrate comprises monofilament fibers with a tensile strength between 300 and 1 claim 17 ,500 MPa.20. The medical implant of claim 17 , wherein the substrate has been heated to at least 52° C. claim 17 , more preferably above 60° C. claim 17 , but less than 110° C.21. The medical implant of claim 17 , wherein the oriented poly-4-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer claim 17 , copolymer or blend is produced by a microorganism or enzymatic process.22. The medical implant of claim 17 , wherein the substrate is ...

Light Weight Thermoplastic Flex Foam and Hybrid Duct System

An aerospace vessel including a fuselage, a means for causing the fuselage to fly coupled to the fuselage, and an environmental control system within the fuselage. The environmental control system includes a duct made of closed cell thermoplastic foam, such as polyvinylidene fluoride foam.

MOLD ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE MOLD TOOL, BLADDER FOR A WEARABLE ARTICLE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE BLADDER

A method of manufacturing a wearable article may include providing a modular mold assembly that defines a mold cavity. The modular mold assembly may include a base and a first removable mold tool that interfits with the base. The base may have a mold surface partially defining the mold cavity and the first removable mold tool may have a mold surface disposed at and further defining the mold cavity of the modular mold assembly. A topography of the mold surface of the first removable mold tool may be nonuniform and different than a topography of the mold surface of the base. The method may include disposing polymeric material at the mold cavity, and then thermoforming a bladder in the mold cavity from the polymeric material. The bladder may have an outer surface with a nonuniform topography imparted by the topography of the mold surface of the first removable mold tool. 1. A modular mold assembly comprising:a base having a mold surface that partially defines a mold cavity for thermoforming a polymeric bladder with a fluid-filled chamber; wherein the base includes a side wall defining a first opening that opens into the mold cavity; anda first removable mold tool that has an inner wall with a mold surface having a topography different than a topography of the mold surface of the base; wherein the first removable mold tool fits in the first opening in the side wall of the base with less than a predetermined clearance and with the mold surface of the first removable mold tool adjacent to the mold surface of the base and further defining the mold cavity; wherein the first removable mold tool includes an outer wall opposite the inner wall, a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall opposite the top wall; wherein each of the front wall, the rear wall, the top wall, and the bottom wall extends from the outer wall to the mold surface; and wherein the rear wall is wider than the front wall and the bottom wall is wider than the top wall.2. ...

Device for a Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bag with a Holding Device and a Closure Device

The invention relates to a device for a vacuum cleaner filter bag comprising a holding device with a passage opening and a closure device for closing the passage opening of the holding device, wherein the closure device comprises a closure flap and an elastic element made of a cross-linked silicone elastomer, and the elastic element is pretensioned in a state in which the closure flap closes the passage opening of the holding device. 1. A device for a vacuum cleaner filter bag , comprisinga holding device with a passage opening; anda closure device for closing said passage opening of said holding device;wherein said closure device comprises a closure flap and an elastic element made of a crosslinked silicone elastomer and wherein said elastic element is pretensioned in a state in which said closure flap closes said passage opening of said holding device.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said closure device is made of said crosslinked silicone elastomer.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said closure flap is made of thermoplastic material.4. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said closure device is integrally formed by said closure flap claim 2 , said elastic element made of said crosslinked silicone elastomer and a base member claim 2 , wherein said closure flap is hinged to said base member by way of said elastic element made of said crosslinked silicone elastomer.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said closure device is formed by said closure flap claim 1 , said elastic element made of said cross-linked silicone elastomer and a base member and said closure flap and said base member are connected to each other exclusively by way of said elastic element.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said closure flap is connected to said holding device exclusively by way of said elastic element made of said crosslinked silicone elastomer.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said holding device is an injection-molded or a ...

THERMOFORM PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD OF FORMING-IN A FILM WEB INTO CARDBOARD ELEMENTS

A thermoform packaging machine comprising a forming station. The forming station comprises at least one forming tool lower part, the forming tool lower part may be movable transversely to an operating direction of the thermoform packaging machine. The forming tool lower part may comprise at least one reception unit with one or a plurality of troughs for receiving cardboard elements. At a forming position the forming tool lower parts are in contact with the forming tool upper parts such that the first film web may be formed-in into the forming tool lower parts. Further, the first film web may be formed-in into the cardboard elements during the forming process and, in the case of a skin film, an adhering or an adhesive connection may be established between the skin film and the inner surfaces of the cardboard elements. 1. A thermoform packaging machine comprising:a forming station having at least one forming tool lower part, the forming tool lower part being disposed for movement in a direction transverse to an operating direction of the thermoform packaging machine;wherein the forming tool lower part further comprises at least one reception unit having one or a plurality of troughs for receiving therein a respective cardboard element; andwherein, when the reception unit with the cardboard elements is at a forming position, a first film web is formed-in into the forming tool lower part.2. The thermoform packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein the forming tool lower part comprises two reception units.3. The thermoform packaging machine according to claim 2 , wherein one reception unit is positionable at an infeed position laterally beside a machine frame of the thermoform packaging machine claim 2 , while the other reception unit is at the forming position.4. The thermoform packaging machine according to claim 3 , wherein the forming tool lower part is movable between the infeed position and a stand-by position using a change-over drive.5. The thermoform ...

MULTI-LAYER THERMOFORMED POLYMERIC FOAM ARTICLES AND METHODS

Thermoformed polymeric foam articles and methods of forming the same are described. In some embodiments, thermoformed articles are produced from multi-layer foamed sheet where the formed article has a density equal to or less than the precursor multi-layer sheet. One of the layers of the thermoformed article may be a polymer foam layer having a density reduction between 5% and 50% as compared to the solid polymer. Such polymer foam layers can be referred to as “medium density” or “high density” foams. Advantageously, the methods described herein are practical for commercial use and, for example, can be used to produce a variety of thermoformed articles suitable for use in many different applications. 1. An article comprising:a thermoformed article formed from a multi-layer precursor sheet, the thermoformed article including multiple layers,wherein one of the layers of the thermoformed article is a polymer foam layer having a density reduction between 5% and 50% as compared to the solid polymer,wherein the thermoformed article has a density equal to or less than a density of the multi-layer precursor sheet.2. An article comprising:a thermoformed article formed from a multi-layer precursor sheet, the thermoformed article including multiple layers,wherein the thermoformed article includes a polymer foam layer having a thickness equal to or greater than a thickness of a corresponding polymer foam layer in the multi-layer precursor sheet from which the polymer foam layer in the thermoformed article is formed.3. A method of forming a foam article comprising:thermoforming a multi-layer precursor sheet to form a thermoformed article including multiple layers,wherein one of the layers of the thermoformed article is a polymer foam layer having a density of reduction between 5% and 50% as compared to the solid polymer, andwherein the thermoformed article has a density equal to or less than a density of the multi-layer precursor sheet.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Process for the manufacture of impregnated cloths for composite articles

The present invention relates to the use of polyamide of high melt flow in the form of particles having a specific median diameter D50 in the manufacture of impregnated cloths used in the manufacture of composite materials. The field of the invention is that of composite materials and their processes of manufacture.

Method of forming a composite thermoplastic material with continuous fiber reinforcement by stamping

A method for forming a thermoplastic composite material with continuous fiber reinforcement by stamping. A flat blank comprising a pre-consolidated stack of plies by automatic fiber placement of fibers referred to as the thermoplastic pre-impregnated fibers is obtained. The flat blank is reheated to a temperature greater than or equal to the melting temperature of the thermoplastic polymer making up the matrix of the thermoplastic pre-impregnated fibers. The reheated flat blank is hot stamped and the part formed between the stamping punch and die is consolidated.