ПОЛОСООБРАЗНОЕ СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ЧИСТКИ ТУАЛЕТА

Изобретение относится к многофазному полосообразному средству для чистки туалета. Описано полосообразное средство (1) для чистки туалета для применения внутри унитаза, имеющее ширину (B), высоту (H) и толщину (S), причем соотношение между шириной (B), высотой (H) и толщиной (S) составляет от 1:1:0,01 до 1:0,1:0,2, содержащее первую экструдированную фазу (2) и по меньшей мере одну вторую экструдированную фазу (3), причем первая фаза (2) отличается от по меньшей мере второй фазы (3), но, однако, все фазы (2, 3, 7) содержат по меньшей мере один промотор адгезии по меньшей мере на стороне чистящего средства (1), наносимой на унитаз, и первая фаза (2) и по меньшей мере вторая фаза (3) имеют между собой контактную поверхность (4), причем по меньшей мере контур контактной поверхности (4, 4a, 4b) вдоль центральной оси (8) образован в форме синусоидальной волны, имеющей амплитуду A, причем отношение амплитуды к ширине (B) A: B составляет от 1:10 до 1:25, и длина периода синусоидальной волны соответствует ...

ЭКСТРУДЕР СО ВСТРОЕННОЙ ФИЛЬЕРНОЙ ПЛИТОЙ И СПОСОБ ДЕГАЗАЦИИ СМЕСЕЙ ПОЛИМЕРОВ

Изобретение относится к экструдеру (10), в частности для экструдирования продукта из синтетического каучука, который содержит цилиндр экструдера (24), один или несколько экструзионных элементов (12, 14), в частности один или несколько шнеков экструдера и/или смешивающих элементов (14), расположенных внутри этого цилиндра экструдера (24) для перемещения продукта, дополнительно впускное отверстие для подачи вымывающего агента в цилиндр экструдера (24) и выпускное отверстие для удаления летучих соединений из продукта и при необходимости вымывающего агента. Согласно изобретению перфорированная фильерная плита (26) прикреплена в цилиндре экструдера (24) перед выпускным отверстием. Так как фильерная плита (26) прикреплена не к элементам экструдера (12, 14), а к цилиндру экструдера (24), предотвращается круговой зазор между фильерной плитой (26) и цилиндром экструдера (24) таким образом, что нет экструдируемого материала, проходящего радиально снаружи фильерной плиты (26). Часть экструдированного ...

ЭКСТРУДЕР СО ВСТРОЕННОЙ ФИЛЬЕРНОЙ ПЛИТОЙ И СПОСОБ ДЕГАЗАЦИИ СМЕСЕЙ ПОЛИМЕРОВ

Изобретение относится к способу удаления летучих соединений из смеси, содержащей нелетучий полимер и летучее соединение. Техническим результатом является упрощение процесса удаления летучих соединений и снижение трудоемкости сушки готовых синтетических каучуков. Технический результат достигается способом удаления летучих соединений из смеси, содержащей нелетучий полимер и летучее соединение для получения продукта, содержащего менее 0,5 мас.% воды и менее 0,75 мас.% летучих органических соединений относительно массы этого полимера. Причем этот способ содержит стадию, на которой подают смесь в экструдер, содержащий цилиндр, один или несколько экструзионных элементов, размещенных внутри цилиндра, выпускное отверстие для удаления летучих соединений. При этом экструдер далее содержит перфорированную фильерную плиту, прикрепленную к цилиндру перед выпускным отверстием в направлении потока. Затем продавливают смесь через фильерную плиту указанного экструдера и удаляют летучие соединения через ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ НАНОЧАСТИЦ ИЗ БИОПОЛИМЕРА

Изобретение относится к способу получения продукта в виде наночастиц из биополимера. В данном способе биополимерное исходное сырье и пластификатор подают в зону подачи экструдера, имеющего шнековую конфигурацию, такую что биополимерное исходное сырье, в частности крахмал, в экструдере подвергается переработке при использовании сдвиговых усилий, и сшивающий агент добавляют в экструдер на технологической схеме ниже по потоку зоны подачи. Способ характеризуется производительностью, большей или равной 1,0 метрической тонны продукта в час. Биополимерное исходное сырье и пластификатор в зону подачи предпочтительно добавляют раздельно. Экструдер в зоне подачи может иметь одновитковые элементы. Температуры в промежуточной секции экструдера составляет более 100°С. Конфигурация шнека может включать две и более секции уплотнения для водяного пара. Сдвиговые усилия в первой секции экструдера могут быть большими, чем сдвиговые усилия в соседней второй секции экструдера, расположенной на технологической ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ЭЛАСТОМЕРНОГО СОСТАВА

Изобретение относится к способу и устройству для непрерывного получения эластомерного состава. Полученный эластомерный состав предназначен для применения в производстве шин. В экструдере малые ингредиенты используют в виде продукта в виде отдельных частиц, содержащих по меньшей мере один из малых ингредиентов, диспергированный в термопластичном связующем. Такие продукты транспортируют к дозирующему устройству посредством пневматической конвейерной линии и поэтому их можно точно дозировать и непрерывно подавать в экструдер. Термопластичное связующее гарантирует подразделенному продукту свойства свободной текучести и высокую размерную правильность и стабильность даже при интенсивном сжатии и/или фрикционных нагрузках, таких как те, которые возникают в пневматической конвейерной линии. 2 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил., 7 табл.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ВСПЕНЕННЫХ ФОРМОВАННЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

Изобретение относится к способу изготовления вспененных формованных изделий, содержащему стадии А) предоставления формы и Б) введения пенообразующей реакционной смеси в форму с изменяемым давлением введения, при этом скорость на выходе вводимой на стадии Б) пенообразующей реакционной смеси составляет ≥ 1 м/с - ≤ 5 м/с, и давление введения на стадии Б) уменьшается в динамике по времени, и пенообразующая реакционная смесь имеет экспериментально определенное время схватывания при температуре 20°С, которое составляет ≥ 20 с - ≤ 60 с. Изобретение также относится к холодильнику, морозильной камере и комбинации холодильника и морозильной камеры, которые содержат вспененное формованное изделие, которое, в частности, представляет собой компонент кожуха. Техническим результатом является более однородное распределение плотности пены и отсутствие пустот. 5 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил., 3 табл., 9 пр.

УСТАНОВКА И СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ ПЛАСТМАССОВЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ ИЗ ОДНОГО РАСПЛАВА

... 1. У д ф р п и и о р с у о э и у э в и пу о э вэ в с в р п п с о рс в д п д п кл д в р в эс о п д п п м м ч р в у э в ип э г п д ф п п и и н о р ау э в и вэ д ф и в с в с р с д с о р д в ии;у д п д п д п д дя и в э в и ив э г п д ф в п и и р д в и ив к п э в и с н б 75% п о э2. У п п 1, в к с о в с в п д ч р в к и н э и3. У п п 1 и 2, в к п э в и с н б 50% п о э4. У п п 1 и 2, в к п э к м п м э в и н ч о э5. У п п 1 и 2, в к у о э в н д р6. У п п 1 и 2, в к у э в и н в н д р7. У п п 1 и 2, в к п и в э г в в в г д и т и о в п8. У п п 1 и 2, в к п и в э г в в в г д и л г д и п и к г д и лп9. У п п 1 и 2, в к п и в э г в в в г д и п э с р10. У п п 1 и 2, в к у д п д в в в с д и ж11. У п п 1 и 2, в к у д п д в в в п н д р12. У п п 1 и 2, в у э т и вэ т и в с в с р с д д и с о р д т иу д п д п д п д д и в э т и ит э г п д ф т п и и р д т и13. С и р п и з о п р вр п п в п э с о п рп п м м ч п р в в э п в н ч п р и н ф п п ис д с р в в э с о в р иф в п и и в р п п в э с н б 75% п п э14. С п п ...

УГЛЕРОДНАЯ САЖА В КАЧЕСТВЕ ДОБАВКИ ПРИ ПОВТОРНОМ НАГРЕВЕ СЛОЖНЫХ ЭФИРОВ И ПОЛИПРОПИЛЕНА

... 1. Способ получения полипропиленовых или полиэтилентерефталатных полимеров с улучшенной эффективностью повторного нагрева, включающий в себя введение в полимер от 2 до 50 весовых ppm углеродной сажи, исходя из массы включающей углеродную сажу полимерной композиции, где частицы углеродной сажи, имеющие средний диаметр, по меньшей мере, 200 нм, получают термическим способом.2. Способ по п.1, где частицы углеродной сажи имеют средний диаметр частиц в диапазоне от 200 до 500 нм.3. Способ по п.1, где частицы углеродной сажи имеют средний диаметр частиц в диапазоне от 250 до 300 нм.4. Преформа, изготовленная из полимера, полученного способом по п.1.5. Бутылка, изготовленная из преформы, полученной по п.4.6. Бутылка по п.5, где бутылка обладает значением L* выше примерно 45, значение a* находится в интервале примерно от - 2 до + 1, а значение b* находится в интервале примерно от 0 до + 7.7. Бутылка по п.5, где бутылка обладает значением L* выше примерно 60, значение a* находится в интервале примерно ...

ДОЗИРУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Дозирующее устройство (3) для ввода добавок к вязкотекучей среде или вязкой жидкотекучей пастообразной массе, в частности полимерному расплаву, включающее в себя принимающий текучую среду канальный участок (29), причем текучая среда проходит через канальный участок (29) и/или следующий канальный участок (30), который выполнен с возможностью обтекания текучей средой, причем проточный (29) и/или обтекаемый (30) канальный участок содержит, по меньшей мере, один дозирующий элемент (31), отличающееся тем, что канальный участок (29, 30) содержит выемку (32) для приема дозирующего элемента (31), причем выемка (32) ограничена со всех сторон канальным участком (29, 30), а дозирующий элемент (31) удерживается в выемке (32). 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один другой предшествующий канальный участок примыкает выше по течению к принимающему текучую среду канальному участку, а также, что, по меньшей мере, один другой последующий канальный участок примыкает ниже по течению ...

НАФОРМОВАННЫЕ ЕМКОСТИ С УЛУЧШЕННЫМ ЗАХВАТОМ И СПОСОБ ИХ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Емкость выдувного формования с улучшенным захватом, содержащая емкость выдувного формования, имеющую корпус емкости и выдачное отверстие емкости, причем корпус емкости имеет переднюю поверхность, заднюю поверхность и правую боковую поверхность и левую боковую поверхность, соединяющие переднюю поверхность с задней поверхностью, при этом по меньшей мере одна из правой боковой поверхности и левой боковой поверхности имеет область захвата с наформованным эластомером для образования емкости выдувного формования с областью захвата, содержащей слой указанного эластомера, при этом эластомер имеет коэффициент трения больше коэффициента трения поверхности указанной емкости, причем вся область захвата имеет слой указанного эластомера, и слой эластомера находится только на области захвата, оставляя переднюю и заднюю поверхности емкости свободными от эластомера. ! 2. Емкость по п.1, в которой правая боковая поверхность и левая боковая поверхность, каждая, имеет область захвата, при этом вся область ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ СМЕШИВАНИЯ ЖИДКОЙ КРАСКИ, А ТАКЖЕ СПОСОБ ОКРАШИВАНИЯ ПЛАСТМАСС ЖИДКОЙ КРАСКОЙ

... 1. Смеситель жидких красок, имеющий ! а) смесительную трубу (1) с выходным отверстием (2) в ее конце, ! б) установленный в смесительной трубе с возможностью вращения вокруг ее продольной оси смесительный орган (3) с по меньшей мере двумя смесительными элементами (3a, 3b), одна часть которых при однонаправленном вращении смесительного органа перемещает содержимое смесителя в направлении выходного отверстия, а другая их часть перемещает содержимое смесителя в противоположном направлении, и ! в) по меньшей мере два входных отверстия (4, 5), предназначенных для подачи через них жидких красок (6, 7) и расположенных в стенке смесительной трубы между ее концами в зоне смесительного органа. ! 2. Смеситель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что смесительная труба (1) имеет цилиндрическую форму. ! 3. Смеситель по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что смесительные элементы (3a, 3b) смесительного органа (3) выполнены в виде винтовых спиралей с чередующимся правым и левым направлением винтовой линии. ! 4. Смеситель ...

КОМПАУНДИРОВАНИЕ ПОЛИМЕРА С ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНО НАГРЕТОЙ МАТОЧНОЙ СМЕСЬЮ ПЕЛЛЕТ

СЕНДВИЧНАЯ СТРУКТУРА, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ВАКУУМНУЮ ИЗОЛЯЦИОННУЮ ПАНЕЛЬ, И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

КОНСТРУКЦИОННО-УЛУЧШЕННЫЕ ПЛАСТМАССЫ, ХАРАКТЕРИЗУЮЩИЕСЯ АРМИРУЮЩИМ ДЕЙСТВИЕМ НАПОЛНИТЕЛЯ

... 1. Композиция, содержащая: ! текучую среду; и ! материал, диспергированный в упомянутой текучей среде, при этом упомянутый материал образован из частиц, имеющих остроконечную поверхность, подобную лопасти, при этом упомянутые частицы характеризуются аспектным соотношением, большим чем 0,7, для промотирования кинетического смешивания в граничном слое в зоне нелинейной вязкости. ! 2. Композиция по п.1, дополнительно содержащая добавку, диспергированную в текучей среде. ! 3. Композиция по п.1, в которой текучая среда представляет собой материал термополимера. ! 4. Композиция по п.1, в которой частицы характеризуются значением твердости по Моосу, большим чем 2,5. ! 5. Композиция по п.3, в которой остроконечная поверхность, подобная лопасти, у упомянутых частиц имеет размер, соответствующий растиранию и резке полимеров материала термополимера во время операции смешивания. ! 6. Композиция по п.1, в которой частицы характеризуются твердостью, достаточной для деформирования текучей среды во время ...

Vorrichtung zur Einbringung von empfindlichen Additiven in thermoplastisches Kunststoffmaterial

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Verfahren zur kontinuierlichen und lösungsmittelfreien Herstellung einer Haftklebemasse auf Basis von festem Acrylnitril-Butadien-Kautschuk, die 30 bis 160 phr Klebharz enthält, in einem kontinuierlich arbeitenden Aggregat in Form eines Planetwalzenextruders mit einem Füllteil und einem Compoundierteil, wobei der Compundierteil aus mindestens zwei gekoppelten Walzenzylindern besteht, bei dema) der feste Acrylnitril-Butadien-Kautschuk, eine erste Klebharzfraktion in Form von 10 bis weniger als 100 phr Klebharz und gegebenenfalls weitere Komponenten in den Füllteil des Planetwalzenextruders aufgegeben werden,b) die Komponenten aus dem Füllteil in den Compoundierteil übergeben werden,c) eine zweite Klebharzfraktion und gegebenenfalls weitere Komponenten in den zweiten Walzenzylinder des Compoundierteils oder einen Walzenzylinder stromabwärts davon zugegeben werden, undd) die sich ergebende Haftklebemasse, die wie vorstehend definiert ist, ausgetragen wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Eindosierung von Weichmacher in Mehrwellen-Extruder

THERMOPLASTIC EXTRUDATES OF MOTTLED APPEARANCE

... 1345540 Extruding multi-coloured plastics DYNAMIT NOBEL AG 27 April 1971 [28 April 1970] 11733/71 Heading B5A Particulate thermoplastics materials each of a different colour are fed sequentially to an extruder from separate feed means to produce an extrusion of mottled appearance which is variable by altering the time during which each material is fed, the fed materials comprising agglomerates obtained by mixing a heat softened thermoplastics with a pigment and cooling the mixture during continued mixing to form a particulate material. The materials may comprise black and white, and further colours such as red, green, blue, yellow, brown and orange, and may each be fed by metering shoots; balances or vibrating screws to a single or twin screw extruder. In the described embodiment, the materials comprise black and white P.V.C. agglomerates of stated compositions each blended at a temperature not greater than 160‹ C. and cooled to not greater than 35‹ C., and alternately fed to the cooled ...

A process and an apparatus for producing coloured melt extruded shaped articles

... 1,141,693. Melt-spinning coloured filaments. FARBENFABRIKEN BAYER A.G. 7 March, 1966 [6 March, 1965], No. 9789/66. Heading B5B. [Also in Division B1] Flakes of uncoloured filament-forming thermoplastic synthetic organic polymeric material are fed through a hopper 15 into a screw extruder 14 (Fig. 2) provided with a worm or screw 8 (Fig. 1) and are conveyed by the worm through a portion of the extruder surrounded by a heater 16 into the melting zone 17 of the extruder which is provided with a stirrer 18. Melt is withdrawn from the zone 17 and metered by the gear pump 19 to the spinneret 20. A coloured melt spun monofilament consisting of a thermoplastic synthetic organic polymeric material and constituting a colour concentrate is withdrawn from a spool 2 by a feed roller 3 around which it is wrapped a single turn and is introduced into the interior of the extruder housing 7 through a narrow bore pipe 6 which communicates with the interior of the housing and in which the monofilament is a ...

CONTACT LENS CAST MOULDING AND PACKAGING

Biodegradable resin molded article

A biodegradable resin molded article molded from a kneaded material obtained by kneading, melting or mixing a biodegradable resin raw material and at least one of a biodegradable additive and an additive made of a substance existing in the nature, an injection molded article of a biodegradable resin containing a biodegradable resin and an anti-biotic substance, a molded article of a resin composition consisting of a polymer material having an ester bond in the polymer main chain thereof and an alkali or acid component in an amount effective for neutralizing an acidic or alkaline component contained in the polymer material, and a resin molded article having a layer of a biodegradable resin, and a layer of a photolytic resin covering the resin layer and containing an antibiotic.

Process for producing a shaped, extruded product from a crosslinkable polymeric composition

The process comprises: (A) introducing into the feed zone of an extruder a copolymer of an alpha-olefin with a hydrolysable, unsaturated silane compound; (B) compacting and melting the copolymer in the extruder; (C) passing the compacted, molten copolymer through a distributive mixer positioned at the discharge end of the extruder; (D) injecting a silanol condensation catalyst into the compacted, molten copolymer after compacting and melting in the extruder; (E) blending the compacted, molten copolymer and the silanol condensation catalyst in the distributive mixer, and (F) extruding the resulting blend out of the distributive mixer through an extrusion die to form a shaped, crosslinkable, extruded product. The distributive mixer is preferably a cavity transfer mixer. The process which is particularity useful for coating wires and cables overcomes, or at least mitigates, the problem of procuring of the thermoformed copolymer.

PRODUCING SHAPED EXTRUDED PRODUCT

Improvements in or relating to the processing of plastic materials

... 996,102. Feeding plastic material to moulding machines. ECKERT & ZIEGLER G.m.b.H. May 23, 1963 [May 26, 1962], No. 20648/63. Heading B5A. A mixture of substances is fed to the form tool of a forming machine, e.g. an extrusion die or the mould F of an injection moulding machine by feeding separately to a worm 2, a basic substance and one or more additives, the worm being driven at a selected rate to feed the mixture to the form tool, and the or each additive being fed to the worm at a selected rate proportional to the feed speed of the worm, thereby maintaining a preselected composition of the mixture. In the apparatus illustrated, the basic substance, an elastomer or a plastics material, is fed from a hopper 1 to the worm 2, and an additive 8 such as a cross-linking agent or a hardener, is fed from a cylinder 4 by a double piston 5, 7 actuated hydraulically or pneumatically to apply a feed pressure proportional to the rate of rotation of the worm 2. In alternative embodiments the piston ...

Improvements in or relating to thermoplastics processing

... 1,119,199. Moulding machines; feeding plastics materials. PROCESS DEVELOPMENTS Ltd. 20 June, 1966, No. 27457/66. Heading B5A. In a device for feeding additives such as stabilizers, colouring or anti-static materials to thermoplastics processing machinery, e.g. extrusion, injection or blow moulding machines, a strand 24 of the material is fed between a knurled capstan 15 driven by motor 14 and a roller 19, through a position-adjustable guide tube 25 and thence to co-operating knives 2 and 6 which slice the strand into pieces of required size. These pieces travel to the processing machine via a funnel (52), Figs. 1 and 2 (not shown), and may be led either through the hopper which contains the bulk of the material to be processed or directly to an inlet in the machine barrel or cylinder. Knife 2 may be one of a number attached to rotary cutter 1 and a number of anvils, 5, only one shown, each of which support a knife 6, may be provided together with associated feed mechanism 15, 19 secured ...

A FORMING PROCESS

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREPARING SYNTHETIC RESINS

... 1,270,698. Mixing particulate materials. G. PAPENMEIER. 29 April, 1969 [29 April, 1968], No. 21883/69. Heading B1C. Apparatus for plasticizing particulate synthetic resins by frictional heat comprises a container 4 having a rotatable mixing device 2 in its lower part carrying a funnel-shaped guide member 6 and members 5. Materials are supplied axially of the container at 1 and circulate in the Zone I. The speed of the mixing device is adjustable. As the particles swell their bulk density decreases and they are displaced by the colder incoming particles. They circulate successively in Zones II, III and are ultimately discharged through the outlet 8. There may be an additional guide member 7. Several of such mixers may be connected in series, each being independently controlled and may discharge into a single or twin screw extender; densification, degassing and hot air drying may be performed in the several stages avoiding complication of the extender.

Process and apparatus for producing additive-containing synthetic polymers

A process for the production of synthetic linear polymers which contain additives is described, in which the polymer and the additives, both in the fluid state, are mixed, the resulting mixture is homogenized, and the homogenized mixture is in part conveyed to apparatus which uses it to make a product and in part is recycled, the recycled amount being preferably at least 5% of the total weight of the mixture. The preferred polymers are polyamides. The additives may be of any kind, e.g. antistatics, and they may be added as such or as a master batch consisting of a polymeric base containing finely particulated solid materials such as carbon black, matting agents or pigments. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also described, which comprises means for mixing fluid polymer with fluid additive, means for homogenizing the stream of the resulting mixture flowing through the apparatus, and means for recycling part of the homogenized stream to a zone of the apparatus upstream of the homogenizing ...

PROCESS FOR EMPLOYING A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF SCRAP RESIN IN AN EXTRUDER

... 1514592 Extruding scrap plastics DEERFIELD PLASTICS CO Inc 2 Feb 1976 04073/76 Heading B5A A thermoplastics mixture, comprising ground scrap and virgin pellets, is extruded from a single or multiple screw extruder by feeding the scrap and virgin pellets to the extruder barrel separately, at respective upstream and downstream inlets 26, 25, which are spaced apart by at least one turn of the screw flight to enable compression and reduction in volume of the scrap, so that a void is formed in the volume of scrap in the screw channel, for the admission of the virgin pellets from the inlet 25. The process enables uninterrupted extrusion upon blockage of the feed of the scrap, by the screw channel then being filled by the virgin thermoplastics from inlet 25. The scrap and virgin material may comprise the same or different thermoplastics, e.g. medium or low density polyethylene, or polypropylene, and the scrap may be fed to its inlet 26 admixed with virgin polymer in a weight ratio of 1 to 6:1, ...

An improved process for incorporating carbon black and other compounding ingredients in rubber

Latex is compounded in a continuous process with carbon black and other compounding ingredients, e.g. clay, zinc oxide, and sulphur, by continuously forming a mixture of carbon black, individually prepared and milled colloidal dispersions in liquid media of the other compounding ingredients, and, if desired, a mineral oil compounded latex with a coagulating agent to form crumb rubber. Fig. 1 illustrates an apparatus for carrying out the process in which powdered carbon black is fed via hoppers 33, 34 and a screw conveyer 35 to a mixer 32, to which colloidal dispersions of other compounding ingredients are supplied by metering pumps 24, 25, 26 through pipes 27, 28, 30. The mixture passes from the mixer 32 and through a colloid mill 41 to a mixer 43 to which latex is fed by a pump 46 via a pipe 47, and the resulting mixture passes to a homogenizer 57 and thence via a pipe 52 to a coagulating apparatus 55 to which dilute sulphuric acid is fed ...

A method for the continuous production of thermally insulated piping

A blend of high and low density polyethylene and azodicarbonamid added as blowing agent is heated in an extruder to a temperature above the melting point of the high density component and fed to a shear head having a hollow rotating mandrel through which tubing is fed for depositing thereon a hose at the nozzle exit of the head. A peroxide is fed to the shear head for mixing with the polymer blend and immediately initiating crosslinking; blowing begins just prior to the depositing, the material being already crosslinked to a considerable extent.

Method and apparatus for the incorporation of additives into plastics materials

A stream of homogenized plastics material is divided into stream parts 10, 11 and 12 and additive introduced to the external surface of at least one stream part 10, 12 either at or before a gear pump 1. Subsequent passage through the pump 1 mixes the additive in before the stream parts 10, 11 and 12 are recombined downstream of the pump. Stream parts 10, 11 and 12 may be separated by partition on approach to the pump gear and also by partitions 8 and 9 in the pump 1 itself.

Continuous production of pharmaceutical granulation.

A single pass, continuous, automated system for producing a pharmaceutical granulation includes multiple feeders to feed powders and liquids, a twin screw processor to granulate, a radio frequency or microwave based drying apparatus to dry the granulation, and at least one mill to process the dried granulation to desired particle sizes. The system incorporates means for monitoring key process parameters on-line. The granulation produced can be compressed into a tablet or incorporated into a capsule, both having a uniform distribution of the active ingredient. The system produces product having consistent properties even when production is scaled up for manufacture of the tablet in commercial volume. A single pass, continuous, automated system for producing a high dose pharmaceutical granulation from a low density active ingredient, includes multiple feeders to feed powders and liquids, a twin screw processor to granulate, a radio frequency or microwave based drying apparatus to dry the ...

A method for recycling waste thermoplastic materials and using this recycled thermoplastic in composite material production

Process for the manufacture of treads for tires bands thus obtained and tires manufactured or retreaded using the known as bands.

Continuous production of pharmaceutical granulation.

Process and processing machines of plastics.

A method for recycling waste thermoplastic materials and using this recycled thermoplastic in composite material production

A method for recycling waste thermoplastic materials and using this recycled thermoplastic in composite material production

Continuous production of pharmaceutical granulation

EINUND MULTI-LAYER ONE BLOW-FORMED FOILS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A EVOHZUSAMMENSETZUNG

SUCCESSIVELY BIAXIAL ORIENTATIONS, POROUS ONE POLYPROPYLENE FOIL AND PROCEDURE OF YOUR PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR BRINGING IN OF ADDITIVES

GERAT ZUM EINTRAGEN VON FARBSTOFFEN

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM FARBWECHSELN BEIM SPRITZGIESSEN VON KUNSTSTOFFEN

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A EINODER MULTILEVEL ONE EXPAND-CASH FOIL

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR EINBRINGUNG VON ZUSATZSTOFFEN

The invention relates to a method and a device for introducing and/or adding non-dry-powder additive materials and/or coating materials with a liquid, solid, semi-solid, or paste-like consistency or in suspended or emulsified form, for example, peroxides, fats, waxes, IV improvers, polymers, or similar materials, to an existing lumpy or particulate material which is moved and mixed, and optionally warmed and reduced to small pieces in a receptacle and/or compressor (1), said material being in particular polymer particles and/or flakes, wood fibers, paper cuttings, or similar materials. According to the invention, the additive material is introduced below the level of the material and/or material particles already in the receptacle (1).

PACKING BAG WITH FOOD RIVER CHARACTERISTICS

EXTRUDING TOOL WITH ADDITIVE SUPPLY TANK AND PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI COLOR EXTRUDATEN

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR PROPORTIONED ADDING OF A FINEPOWDERY PIGMENT COLORING MATERIAL

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN INTERLACED EXTRUDED POLYMER PRODUCT

BIAXIAL ORIENTATION POLYPROPYLENE FOIL

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR CONTROLLING THE NUKLEIERUNG OF MICROSKOPI BLISTERS IN THE PRODUCTION OF LIQUID POLYMERS MATERIALS

PRECISION PU PRODUCTION

PLASTIFIZIEREINHEIT EINER SPRITZGIESSMASCHINE UND VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN EINER KUNSTSTOFFSCHMELZE

The plasticator (1) has a screw cylinder (2), in which a screw (3) is movably arranged in swiveling and axial manner. Units are provided for inserting a fluid (G) into the plastic melt. The screw cylinder has a space (7) in front of the screw, in which plastic melt is collected for injecting into an injection molding tool. The units for inserting a fluid in the screw has incorporated bore (4). The fluid is led to a discharge duct (5), which is provided in the axial end area of the screw close to the space in front of the screw. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a plastic melt in a plasticator of an injection molding machine.

APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR TREATING VISCOUS MATERIAL.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE SINGLE-STEP ONE, CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION AN INDIA RUBBER BASIC AND - FINISHED MIXTURE FOR VEHICLE TIRE, DRIVING BELT, TRANSPORTATION VOLUMES AS WELL AS FOR TECHNICAL RUBBER ARTICLES IN ONLY A MIXTURE.

GEAR PUMP.

EXTRUDING PROCEDURE AND PLANT

EXTRUSION FOR STRONGLY SUDSY PLASTIC MATERIAL

Procedure for the production of a maturing corner volume

METERING UNIT FUR A PLASTIC PROCESSING SCHNECKENSPRITZGUSS-MASCHINE OR SCHNECKENSTRANGPRESSE

INJECTION MOULDING OF MICRO-CELLULAR MATERIAL

BEND-CASH PLASTIC FOIL

CONTINUOUS PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POWDER COATING COMPOSITIONS

MIXING APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THERMOPLASTIC PROCESSABLE MOLDING MATERIALS, IN PARTICULAR ADDITIVBATCHES

MIKROZELLULARES FOAM MATERIAL EXTRUDING/CBLAST PIPE PROCEDURE AND THEREBY MANUFACTURED ARTICLE

DOUBLE SCREW-TYPE EXTRUDING MACHINE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYMER FOAM

Flexible synthetic plastic sheeting

PROCESSING POLYMERIC MATERIAL

Systems and methods for making thermoplastic products and compositions

Thermoplastic compositions useful for roadway markings may be produced using a continuous systems and process methods that can reduce costs and improve product quality. Systems may comprise a feed system (100) comprising a plurality of feeders and a mixing system (400) comprising a mixer (440) and a smoothing system (401). Each feeder may be configured to discharge a material (101) at a feed rate according to a selected product formulation. The mixing system (400) may be configured to receive, heat, and combine the materials (101) to produce a thermoplastic material, and discharge the thermoplastic material at a determined discharge rate.

ROTARY EXTRUDER

PROCESS FOR METERING COLOR CONCENTRATES TO THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER MELTS

Precision polyurethane manufacture

A method of manufacturing biodegradable packaging material and apparatus therefor

Apparatus and method for controlled pelletization processing

An apparatus and process maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize.

Apparatus and method for producing colored extruded food products

Flame-retardant polyamide powders and use thereof in a fusion agglomeration process

Extruder die with additive reservoir

Light weight articles, composite compositions, and processes for making the same

Provided are composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin, articles molded from such materials, and methods of making such materials.

Light weight articles, composite compositions, and processes for making the same

Provided are composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin, articles molded from such materials, and methods of making such materials.

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.

Method of manufacturing a moulded product

The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing moulded products, for example building panels, and in particular, but not exclusively, to manufacturing a panel comprising natural stone or rock set into a polymeric layer. The method of manufacturing a moulded product as described herein comprises at least one article being set into a polymeric layer, followed by placing the at least one article and particulate ferrous material in a container so that at least a portion of the or each article is embedded in the particulate ferrous material, introducing a polymeric material into the container to form the moulded product, and removing the moulded product from the container.

Resin infusion process for manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites

A resin infusion method that incorporates a melt-on-demand approach. The method includes: (a) providing a curable resin composition in the form of a block of frozen resin (20); (b) coupling the block of frozen resin (20) to an inlet port of a heated extruder (22), which comprises at least one rotating screw (24) housed within a heated barrel (25); (c) progressively melting the block of frozen resin (20) at the inlet port and concurrently feeding the melt resin through the heated barrel (25) to produce a liquid resin having a viscosity suitable for resin infusion; (d) continuously feeding the liquid resin exiting from the extruder to a mold, which contains a fibrous preform; and (e) introducing the liquid resin into the fibrous preform, wherein the block of frozen resin (20) provides an amount of resin composition sufficient for infusing the entire fibrous preform.

A solar control pigmented thermoplastic polymer sheet

COLOURED YARNS

Injection molding of microcellular material

POLYVINYL ACETATE PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR CHEWING GUM

A process and apparatus for processing polyvinyl acetate and other similar ingredients of a gum base or chewing gum product are disclosed. The ingredient materials are separated into individual pieces by a lump breaker (40) and conveyed through a pneumatic conveying system (46) to a cyclone receiver (42) and holding bin. A volumetric feeder (22) feeds the material into a side feeder which in turn introduces and feeds the material to the main continuous extruder used for making the final gum base or gum product. A unique adapter (30) connects the side feeder to the main extruder which allows repair and/or modification of the side feeder without separating it from the main extruder.

Delivering liquid additive

A reservoir assembly ( 40 ) comprises a container ( 4 ), a support assembly (42) on which the container ( 4 ) is mounted and fixed and a rotary electric vibrator device ( 44 ) coupled to the support assembly ( 42 ). The container holds a shear thinning additive for a plastics material. The reservoir assembly is arranged so that on operation of the device ( 44 ), an appropriate frequency and amplitude of vibration is applied to the container ( 4 ) and, therefore, its contents. As a result, a liquid dispersion in the container is shear thinned and recovery of dispersion from the container is increased.

Polyolefin member and method of manufacturing

The invention concerns an improved process for producing high performance polyolefin member. The process comprises the steps of preparing a solution comprising a polyolefin and a solvent, extruding or spinning the solution into an air gap to form a fluid member, cooling the fluid member to form a solvent-containing gel member, and removing at least partly the solvent from the gel member to form a solid member before, during and/or after drawing the member. Furthermore, the process involves the presence of an antifoaming agent comprising an aryl sulphonic acid or an alkyl naphtyl sulphonic acid. The invention further concerns the geltruded polyolefin member comprising aryl sulphonic acid or alkyl naphtyl sulphonic acid.

Polypropylene series resin porous film, battery separator and battery

Regarding a polypropylene series resin porous film having a polypropylene series resin as the main component, so as to exert excellent slipping ability and processability when used as a battery separator, a polypropylene series resin porous film fabricated in such a way that the coefficient of static friction against film is greater than the coefficient of static friction against SUS is proposed.

Nucleating System for Polyarylene Sulfide Compositions

A nucleating system for a thermoplastic composition that contains a polyarylene sulfide is provided. The nucleating system includes a combination of an inorganic crystalline compound and an aromatic amide oligomer. The present inventors have discovered that the combination of these different types of nucleating agents result in excellent crystallization properties (e.g., rate of crystallization). Due to the improved crystallization rate, the thermoplastic composition can be molded at lower temperatures to still achieve the same degree of crystallization. In addition to minimizing the energy requirements of the molding operating, the use of lower temperatures can also decrease the production of “flash” normally associated with high temperature molding operations. The composition may also possess good viscosity properties that allow it to be readily molded into parts of a variety of different shapes and sizes.

Regrind polyurethane with glycol or polyol additive

A surface element including a recycled polyurethane and a glycol or polyol additive is provided. The surface element has an increased tearability as compared to the recycled polyurethane. An article of footwear and methods of preparing an article of footwear are also provided.

Integrated Process For Making Inflatable Article

An integrated process for making an inflatable laminated article comprises extruding a first film and a second film, followed by cooling the first film and the second film so that the films will not fuse to one another upon contact with each other. The films are then brought into contact with one another, and selected portions of one or both films are heated so that the films are heat sealed to one another in a selected area having a desired pattern. The unsealed area between the film provides inflatable chambers between the first film and the second film. An alternative process utilizes a film tubing in lay-flat configuration to produce a laminated inflatable article.

Apparatus and method for controlled pelletization processing

An apparatus and process to maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize.

Jewelry displaying cremation ashes in a transparent or translucent resin setting and method of making same

A method including the selection of a piece of jewelry with a setting, and inserting a mixture of transparent resin and cremation ashes in the setting.

Forming Different Plastic Products From a Single Melt

Systems () and methods for making different plastic products () in a single melting process are provided. A method includes melting a plastic resin in a first extruder () to form a melt () and transferring at least a portion of the melt to a second extruder (). Any portion of the melt () that is not transferred to the second extruder () is formed into a first plastic product (). Additives () are blended with the melt in the second extruder to form a second melt (), and a second plastic product () is formed from the second melt (). 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the diverter system is configured to transfer additional portions of the melt to each of a plurality of product extruders.3. (canceled)4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second product extruder has a capacity that is about 50% or less than the capacity of the main extruder.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second product extruder has a lower power demand than the main extruder for an equivalent amount of material.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the main extruder system further comprises a melt pump.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second product extruder system does not comprise a melt pump.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first or second die comprises a pultrusion pipe die.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first or second die comprises a sheet die claim 1 , a film die claim 1 , or a combination sheet/film die.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first or second die comprises a blown film die.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the additive feeder comprises a liquid injection system.12. The system of claim 1 , wherein the additive feeder comprises a melt pump feeder.13. The system of claim 1 , comprising a third product extruder system comprising:a third product extruder configured to blend the melt with a product additive, forming a third product melt;an additive feeder configured to feed the product additive to the third product extruder; anda third die configured to form ...

Method and Apparatus for Forming an Expandable Foam Pellet Having a Hard Outer Shell by Underwater Pelletizing, and Expandable Foam Pellets Formed Thereby

A pre-expanded hard shell thermoplastic foam pellet is made by controlling the temperature of the melt exiting a die plate in an underfluid pelletizer, and by controlling the temperature and pressures of the cooling fluid as the pellet flows from the cutting chamber through the slurry line toward a centrifugal dryer. The process and apparatus used for controlling the above parameters is described in conjunction with making the pellets. The pellets thus formed may have a generally spherical shape, or they may have odd, irregular shapes with foam hemorrhages protruding therefrom, depending on the conditions during pre-expansion.

IMMOBILISATION ELEMENT AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

This invention relates to a method for manufacturing an individualized immobilization element for the non-invasive immobilization and/or mobilization of at least a segment of a body part of a patient in a predetermined position relative to a reference and/or in a pre-certain configuration. The method comprises the steps of (i) providing a data set that comprises a three-dimensional image of an outer contour of at least a part of the segment of the body part to be immobilized and/or mobilized and (ii) the manufacture of at least a part of the immobilization element by rapid manufacturing of a shape on the basis of said data set using a polymeric material containing a thermoplastic polymer having a melting point less than or equal to 100° C., wherein the polymer material contains a nucleating agent for enhancing the of the crystallization of the thermoplastic polymer. 1. A method for manufacturing an individualized immobilization element for the non-invasive immobilization and/or mobilization of at least a segment of a body part of a patient at a predetermined position relative to a reference and/or in a predetermined configuration , the method comprising:providing a data set that comprises a three-dimensional image of an outer contour of at least a portion of the segment of the body part to be immobilized and/or mobilized; andmanufacturing of at least a part of the immobilization element by rapid manufacturing of a shape based on said data set, using a polymeric material containing a thermoplastic polymer having a melting point less than or equal to 100° C.,wherein the polymeric material contains a nucleating agent capable of enhancing crystallization of the thermoplastic polymer, andwherein at least a portion of an inner surface of the shape has an inner contour which is complementary to the outer contour of the segment of the body part to be immobilized and/or mobilized.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the ...

Method for impregnating a fibrous substrate with a (meth)acrylic mixture, composition of said (meth)acrylic mixture, and composite material produced after polymerisation of said (meth)acrylic mixture

The present invention relates to a process for impregnating a fibrous substrate consisting of long fibers by a liquid (meth)acrylic mixture mainly containing methacrylic and/or acrylic components. The invention also relates to such a (meth)acrylic mixture and its composition, said (meth)acrylic mixture comprising a (meth)acrylic syrup and an aqueous dispersion of radical initiator. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing mechanical parts or structured elements or articles made of composite material by impregnating the fibrous substrate with the (meth)acrylic mixture then polymerizing said (meth)acrylic mixture, and also such parts obtained according to said manufacturing process and used in varied fields such as the automotive industry, aeronautics, or else construction.

Method of manufacturing resin molded article, method of manufacturing resin composition, resin molded article, resin composition, resin powder having low dust generation property, and method of reducing dust generation of resin

A method of manufacturing a resin molded article includes a step of preparing a resin powder having low dust generation property by adding a liquid paraffin to a thermosetting resin, and a step of obtaining a resin molded article by heating and kneading the resin powder having low dust generation property, in which the step of preparing the resin powder having low dust generation property includes a step in which the thermosetting resin is melted and the liquid paraffin is added to the melted thermosetting resin to be stirred and mixed.

Method of manufacturing three-dimensional object, liquid set for manufacturing three-dimensional object, device for manufacturing three-dimensional object, and gel object

A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional object includes imparting a first liquid having a first composition including a solvent and a curable material and a second liquid having a second composition to form a liquid film, curing the liquid film, and repeating the imparting and the curing to obtain the three-dimensional object, wherein the imparting position and the imparting amount of each of the first liquid and the second liquid are controlled in such a manner that the liquid film includes multiple areas where at least one of post-curing compression stress and post-curing modulus of elasticity is different.

Uv pen

A UV pen for repairing inanimate objects. The UV pen includes a cavity. The UV pens also includes a UV activated hardening material. The UV activated hardening material is stored within the cavity and hardens when exposed to UV radiation.

Solid hair cosmetic composition

The present disclosure relates to a solid hair cosmetic composition comprising—based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition—0.1 to 40.0% by weight of at least one polysaccharide, at least one polysaccharide being starch from corn, rice, potato or tapioca; modified starch; hydroxypropyl starch phosphate or a dextrin, and optionally: 10.0 to 60.0% by weight of at least one polyhydric alcohol, 0.1 to 15.0% by weight of at least one cationic surfactant, and 0.1 to 15.0% by weight of at least one saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched C8-C30 alcohol and/or a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched C8-C30 carboxylic acid and/or a salt of a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched C8-C30 carboxylic acid, as well as production and application methods and uses thereof.

BUILD MATERIALS FOR 3D PRINTING

Polymerizable liquids are described herein which, in some embodiments, can produce 3D printed articles of high resolution and desirable mechanical properties. In one aspect, a polymerizable liquid comprises an acrylate component, a polymeric additive, and a monomeric curing agent, wherein the acrylate component and monomeric curing agent are copolymerizable upon exposure to light. In being copolymerizable, the acrylate component and monomeric curing agent can form a copolymer. As described father herein, the monomeric curing agent can enable further reaction of the copolymer with one or more crosslinking species to link the copolymer with one more polymeric networks. 1. A polymerizable liquid comprising:an acrylate component;a polymeric additive; anda monomeric curing agent, wherein the acrylate component and monomeric curing agent are copolymerizable upon exposure to light.2. The polymerizable liquid of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric additive comprises one or more thermoplastics.3. The polymerizable liquid of claim 2 , wherein the thermoplastic comprises multiblock copolymer.4. The polymerizable liquid of claim 3 , wherein the multiblock copolymer comprises polyurethane.5. The polymerizable liquid of claim 4 , wherein the monomeric curing agent includes an N-vinyl moiety.6. The polymerizable liquid of claim 1 , wherein the monomeric curing agent comprises one or more imidazoles.7. The polymerizable liquid of claim 1 , wherein the monomeric curing agent is present in an amount of 2-20 weight percent.8. The polymerizable liquid of claim 1 , wherein the monomeric curing agent is a solvent for the polymeric additive.9. The polymerizable liquid of further comprising a crosslinking component.10. The polymerizable liquid of claim 9 , wherein the crosslinking component comprises epoxy resin claim 9 , an isocyanate component claim 9 , a polyol component claim 9 , or mixtures thereof.11. The polymerizable liquid of claim 10 , wherein the crosslinking component is coated on ...

Container in which inner surface is formed from olefin resin layer

A method of producing a directly blow-formed container. The method includes subjecting a multilayered parison having an inner surface formed of an olefin resin to direct blow forming, the olefin resin containing (i) an organic bleeding lubricant having a melting point of not higher than 50° C. in an amount of 5 to 10% by mass, and (ii) a high silica zeolite having a silica/alumina mole ratio of not less than 80 in an amount of 0.2 to 3.0% by mass.

Heat Resistant Toughened Themoplastic Composition for Injection Molding

Injection molded parts with a small dimension that exhibit high heat resistance are described. Thermoplastic compositions that can be utilized to form the injection molded parts are described. The thermoplastic composition includes a polyarylene sulfide and a crosslinked impact modifier. The thermoplastic composition can also include siloxane polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, or other additives that can further improve the characteristics of the injection molded parts. 1. An injection molded part having a thickness of about 100 millimeters or less , the injection molded part being formed from a thermoplastic composition that includes a polyarylene sulfide and a crosslinked impact modifier , the injection molded part exhibiting a notched Charpy impact strength of about 3 kJ/mor greater as measured according to ISO Test No. 179-1 at a temperature of 23° C. , the injection molded part exhibiting about 60% or more strength retention following heat aging at 165° C. for 1000 hours.2. The injection molded part of claim 1 , wherein the injection molded part is a fastener.3. The injection molded part of claim 2 , wherein the fastener is a cable tie claim 2 , a clip claim 2 , a band claim 2 , a harness claim 2 , a tape claim 2 , a clamp claim 2 , or a cable tie saddle.4. The injection molded part of claim 1 , the injection molded part exhibiting a notched Charpy impact strength of about 8 kJ/mor greater as measured according to ISO Test No. 179-1 at a temperature of −30° C.5. The injection molded part of claim 1 , wherein the injection molded part meets the V-0 flammability standard at a thickness of 0.2 millimeters.6. The injection molded part of claim 1 , wherein the injection molded part exhibits a flexural modulus of about 2500 MPa or less as determined according to ISO Test No. 178.7. The injection molded part of claim 1 , wherein the polyarylene sulfide is a polyphenylene sulfide.8. The injection molded part of claim 1 , wherein the impact modifier is an olefinic ...

Process for producing isocyanate-based foam construction boards

A process for producing a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate construction board, the process comprising (i) providing an A-side reactant stream that includes an isocyanate containing compound; (ii) providing a B-side reactant stream that includes a polyol and a physical blowing agent, where the physical blowing agent includes pentane, butane, and optionally a blowing agent additive that has a Hansen Solubility Parameter (δt) that is greater than 17 MPa−0.5; and (iii) mixing the A-side reactant stream with the B-side reactant stream to produce a reaction mixture.

STRIP-FORM WC CLEANING PRODUCT

A strip-form toilet cleaning product comprising a width (B), a height (H) and a thickness (S), wherein the ratio between width (B), height (H) and thickness (S) is between 1:1:0.01 and 1:0.1:0.2, a first extruded phase and at least one second extruded phase, wherein at least the contour of a contact surface () along the center axis () takes the form of a sine wave which has an amplitude of A, wherein the ratio of amplitude to width (B) A:B amounts to between 1:10 and 1:25 and the periodic length of the sine wave corresponds to 0.1-1 times the width (B) of the toilet cleaning product. 1. A strip-form toilet cleaning product for application in the interior of a toilet bowl comprisinga width (B), a height (II) and a thickness (S), wherein the ratio between width (B), height (H) and thickness (S) is between 1:1:0.01 and 1:0.1:0.2,a first extruded phase andat least one second extruded phase, wherein the first phase differs from at least the second phase, wherein however all the phases comprise at least one adhesion promoter at least on the side of the toilet cleaning product to be applied onto the toilet bowl andthe first phase and at least the second phase have a contact surface with one another wherein{'sub': 1,O', '1,O, 'at least the contour of a contact surface along the center axis takes the form of a sine wave which has an amplitude of A, wherein the ratio of amplitude to width (B) A:B amounts to between 1:10 and 1:25 and the periodic length of the sine wave corresponds to 0.1-1 times the width (B) of the toilet cleaning product.'}2. The strip-form toilet cleaning product according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first phase and the at least second phase have the same width (B).3. The strip-fond toilet cleaning product according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first phase and at least the second phase have substantially the same height.4. The strip-form toilet cleaning product according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first phase and at least ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED PELLETIZATION PROCESSING

An apparatus and process to maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for pelletizing a melt having at least two different material components that remain mixed at a temperature of at least about 200° F. but are prone to phase separation upon cooling and therefore are difficult to pelletize in a pelletizer processing line in which it is desirable to have the melt at the die plate at a temperature of between about 75° F. to about 400° F. for pelletization while , at the same time , preventing the at least two different materials from undergoing phase separation but to remain mixed , the method comprising the steps of inputting a melt received from an upstream source at a temperature of between about 200° F. to about 600° F. into a melt cooler located upstream of a cooling extruder to cool the melt in advance of said cooling extruder , said melt cooler having static mixing elements for efficient cooling , said melt proceeding through the melt cooler to exit at a temperature of between about 100° F. to about 550° F. for entry into the cooling extruder , the cooling extruder having a dynamic mixing element and configured to receive the melt from the melt cooler at the temperature of between about 100° F. to about 550° F. , said melt passing through said cooling extruder with said dynamic mixing element maintaining dispersive homogeneity of the melt while the melt is further cooled ...

IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Provided is an imprint method comprising a step for determining whether or not a process for reducing adhesive strength between the imprint material and the pattern of the mold is required, wherein, if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is performed by bringing the material for reducing adhesive strength on the substrate for reducing adhesive strength, which is different from a substrate to be patterned, into contact with the pattern of the mold, and then an imprint process is performed, whereas if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is not required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is not performed, and the imprint process is performed. 1. An imprint method for performing an imprint process in which an imprint material on a substrate to be patterned is brought into contact with a pattern of a mold to form a pattern of the imprint material , the imprint method comprising a step of determining whether or not a process for reducing adhesive strength between the imprint material and the pattern of the mold is required ,wherein, if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is performed by bringing a material for reducing adhesive strength on a substrate for reducing adhesive strength, which is different from the substrate to be patterned, into contact with the pattern of the mold, and then the imprint process is performed, andwherein if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is not required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is not performed and the imprint process is performed.2. The imprint method according to claim 1 , wherein the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is required if the number of transfer of the pattern of the ...

Method and apparatus for producing a nanocomposite material reinforced by unidirectionally oriented pre-dispersed alumina nanofibers

Method for producing a nanocomposite material reinforced by unidirectionally oriented pre-dispersed alumina nanofibers. The process is suited for industrial-scale production of the nanocomposite materials. The nanocomposite production process involves, synthesis of unidirectionally oriented pre-dispersed alumina nanofibers, casting a mat of pre-dispersed nanofibers with a predetermined orientation in the atmosphere of air or other gas(es) by saturating the nanofibers with liquid polymer matrix. Polymer matrix may include thermosets or/and thermoplastics. The material forming the polymer matrix may be heated to its melting point temperature to transform it to liquid phase. After saturation, the polymer matrix is hardened by lowering its temperature or by means of exposing the polymer matrix to UV radiation, electron beam and/or chemical hardeners. The nanomaterial is composed of polymer composite with homogeneously dispersed uniformly oriented reinforcing nanofibers. Subsequently, the nanofibers in the nanocomposite are dispersed by means of subjecting to hydrodynamic stress, mechanical or/and ultrasound coarse dispersing.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CLIMATE CONTROL BOX

A method of forming a component of a vehicle heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system from polymeric material includes providing a molding system including at least one mold cavity defining the component. A base resin is introduced to the mold system via an inlet. A chemical foaming agent is blended with the base resin to form a composition. The composition is then further heated and blended under pressure, wherein the chemical foaming agent decomposes within the composition. The composition is introduced to the mold cavity, wherein a reduced minimized pressure of the mold cavity facilitates initiation of a nucleation of the composition, wherein the composition expands to fill the mold cavity. 1. A method of forming a component of a vehicle heating , ventilation , and air-conditioning system from a polymeric material , the method comprising the steps of:providing a molding system including at least one mold cavity, the mold cavity including a die configured to form the component of the vehicle heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system;injecting a composition into the mold cavity, the composition including a base resin and a foaming agent, wherein a pressure within the mold cavity initiates gas bubble formation within the base resin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foaming agent is a chemical foaming agent.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the chemical foaming agent is one of an endothermic chemical foaming agent.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the base resin is an organic thermoplastic.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base resin and the foaming agent are blended in an injector to form the composition prior to injection into the mold cavity.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the injector includes a feed system including a pair of hoppers claim 5 , a first one of the hoppers containing the base resin and a second one of the hoppers containing the foaming agent claim 5 , wherein the base resin and the foaming agent are blended in the ...

Material sets

The present disclosure is drawn to material sets for 3-dimensional printing, 3-dimensional printing systems, and 3-dimensional printed parts. A material set can include a polyamide polymer powder having an average particle size from 20 μm to 120 μm and a fusing agent. The polyamide-11 can have a solution viscosity from 1.5 to 1.75 at room temperature, and may increase by no more than 5% after exposure to 180° C. for 20 hours. The fusing agent can include an energy absorber capable of absorbing electromagnetic radiation to produce heat.

SCAFFOLD AND METHOD OF FORMING SCAFFOLD BY ENTANGLING FIBRES

A porous scaffold is provided, which comprises tangled fibres. A porous scaffold can be formed by applying a fluid to fibres to entangle them. The fibres comprise a polyelectrolyte complex and a cross-linker. The cross-linker links polyelectrolytes within individual fibres and inhibits secondary polyelectrolyte complication between adjacent fibres. 1. A method of forming a porous scaffold , comprising the steps of:providing fibres comprising polyelectrolytes forming a polyelectrolyte complex, said fibres further comprising a cross-linker linking said polyelectrolytes within individual ones of said fibres for inhibiting secondary polyelectrolyte complexation between adjacent fibres; andapplying a fluid to said fibres to entangle said fibres to form a porous structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cross-linker comprises silicon.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said cross-linker links said polyelectrolytes through Si—O bonds.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said cross-linker comprises silica.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cross-linker is selected from acrylates claim 1 , succinimides claim 1 , carbodiimides claim 1 , and quinones.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said polyelectrolytes are selected from alginate claim 1 , chitosan claim 1 , chitin claim 1 , heparin claim 1 , chondroitin sulfate claim 1 , hyaluronic acid claim 1 , DNA claim 1 , RNA claim 1 , poly(ornithic acid) claim 1 , polyacrylic acid claim 1 , poly(ethyleneimine) claim 1 , gellan claim 1 , carboxylated polymer claim 1 , aminated polymer claim 1 , chitosan derivative claim 1 , chitin derivative claim 1 , acrylate polymer claim 1 , nucleic acid claim 1 , histone protein claim 1 , acidic polysaccharide claim 1 , derivative of acidic polysaccharide claim 1 , poly(amino acid) claim 1 , poly(lysine) claim 1 , and poly(glutamic acid).7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said polyelectrolyte complex is selected from alginate-chitosan claim 6 , heparin-chitosan claim 6 , chondroitin ...

Injection-molded foam of resin composition with satisfactory surface property and capable of weight reduction and rib design

A foam injection molded article includes a resin composition, wherein the resin composition includes: (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) a thermoplastic polyester resin, (C) a polyester-polyether copolymer, and (D) a foaming agent. The article has an arithmetic average roughness (Ra) that is greater than 0.1 μm and less than 9 μm, a maximum height (Ry) that is greater than 1 μm and less than 90 μm; and a 10-point average roughness (Rz) that is greater than 1 μm and less than 70 μm.

FLEXIBLE POLYMERIC MATERIALS CONTAINING TRIBOLUMINESCENT COMPOUNDS, PROTECTIVE DEVICES CONTAINING SUCH MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Protection devices embedded with triboluminescent compounds can, through light emissions, change color in response to mechanical injury, alerting users to the injury. 1. A non-brittle solid polymeric base material comprising at least one triboluminescent compound.2. The non-brittle solid polymeric base material of claim 1 , wherein the base material is selected from the group consisting of natural rubber latex claim 1 , synthetic latex claim 1 , polyisoprene claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , nitrile rubber claim 1 , and neoprene.3. The non-brittle solid polymeric base material of claim 1 , wherein the triboluminescent compound is selected from the group consisting of activated zinc compounds claim 1 , ZnCdS claim 1 , zirconium-tin alloys claim 1 , CaPO: Dy claim 1 , cyclic organic lanthanide compounds claim 1 , and europium dibenzoylmethide chelates.4. The non-brittle solid polymeric base material of claim 3 , wherein the activated zinc compound is selected from the group consisting of ZnF:Mn claim 3 , ZnS:Ag claim 3 , and ZnS:Mn.5. The non-brittle solid polymeric base material of claim 3 , wherein the cyclic organic lanthanide compounds is selected from the group consisting of Eu claim 3 , Tb claim 3 , Dy claim 3 , and Sm.6. The non-brittle solid polymeric base material of claim 3 , wherein the europium dibenzoylmethide is EuD4TEA.7. The non-brittle solid polymeric base material of claim 1 , wherein the at least one triboluminescent compound is selected from the group consisting of spiropyran claim 1 , a dibenzofuranone claim 1 , a polymeric oxovanadium IV complex carrying a Schiff base ligand claim 1 , polydicetylene claim 1 , piroxicam claim 1 , and an oxovanadium complex.8. A protection device comprising the non-brittle solid polymeric base material of .9. The protection device of claim 8 , wherein the protection device is selected from the group consisting of a condom claim 8 , a glove claim 8 , and a food packaging product.10. A method of making ...

Lead casing for pencil, and pencil thereof for writing, drawing, marking, plotting, and coloring

There is a lead casing for pencil for writing, drawing, marking, plotting, and/or coloring, made of a composition having, by weight relative to the total weight of the lead casing for pencil: a) from 50 to 95% of a mixture of polylactic acid and bio-polyethylene in a weight ratio polylactic acid/bio-polyethylene ranging from 60/40 to 90/10, and b) from 5 to 40% of vegetable fillers chosen in the group consisting of wood fibers.There is a pencil including the lead casing for the pencil of the disclosure for writing, drawing, marking, plotting, and/or coloring as well as a method for manufacturing such a pencil.

GOLF BALL DISPLAYING IMPROVED ADHESION BETWEEN TiO2-PIGMENTED LAYER INCORPORATING SILANE-CONTAINING ADHESION PROMOTER AND AN ADJACENT DIFFERING LAYER

Golf ball comprising first layer of first polymeric composition, and second layer adjacent to first layer and comprising second polymeric composition different than first polymeric composition and comprising throughout: (i) passivated TiOparticulates amount of from about 1 wt. %-10 wt. % based on total weight of second polymeric composition; and (ii) silane-containing adhesion promoter(s), for example, organosilanes and/or organosiloxanes, such that a given amount thereof within the range of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % has a first required amount of free functional groups to bond the second layer and the first layer at an interface in addition to a second required amount of functional groups bonding and/or crosslinking ingredients within the second polymeric composition of the second layer. Neither layer is surface treated with at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter, nor is a tie layer disposed there between. Excellent dual interlayer/intralayer bonding is thereby created within the second layer and with adjacent layer(s). 1. A golf ball comprising:a first layer comprising a first polymeric composition; and{'sub': '2', 'a second layer adjacent to the first layer and comprising a second polymeric composition different than the first polymeric composition and comprising throughout: (i) a plurality of passivated TiOparticulates; and (ii) at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter such that a given amount thereof within the range of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % has a first required amount of free functional groups to bond the second layer and the first layer at an interface in addition to a second required amount of functional groups bonding and/or crosslinking ingredients within the second polymeric composition of the second layer;'}wherein the first polymeric composition of the first layer does not contain any silane-containing adhesion promoter; andwherein the first and second layer are not surface treated with any adhesion ...

A formulation and lens manufacturing process for the production of intraocular lens (iol)

This invention relates to a formulation and the lens manufacturing process in the areas of medicine, ophthalmology, cataracts and cataract surgery for the production of mainly intraocular lens (IOL) which is flexible, biocompatible and has long-shelf life.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

A part material for printing three-dimensional parts with an electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system, the part material including a composition having a high-performance thermoplastic material and a charge control agent. The part material is provided in a powder form having a controlled particle size, and is configured for use in the electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system having a layer transfusion assembly for printing the three-dimensional parts in a layer-by-layer manner. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for printing a three-dimensional part with an electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system having an electrophotography engine , a transfer medium , and a layer transfusion assembly , the method comprising:providing a part material to the electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system, the part material compositionally comprising a charge control agent, and a thermoplastic material having a heat deflection temperature greater than about 150° C., and has a powder form;triboelectrically charging the part material to a Q/M ratio having a negative charge or a positive charge, and a magnitude ranging from about 5 micro-Coulombs/gram to about 50 micro-Coulombs/gram;developing layers of the three-dimensional part from the charged part material with the electrophotography engine;electrostatically attracting the developed layers from the electrophotography engine to the transfer medium;moving the attracted layers to the layer transfusion assembly with the transfer medium; andtransfusing the moved layers to previously-printed layers of the three-dimensional part with the layer transfusion assembly.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the powder form of the part material has a D50 particle size ranging from about 5 micrometers to about 30 micrometers claim 13 , and a D90/D50 particle size distribution and a D50/D10 particle size distribution each ranging from about 1.00 to about 1.40.15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the ...

PLASTIC CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

The present invention provides a plastic container with excellent slipping property for contents. According to the present invention, provided is a plastic container for storing contents, wherein the plastic container is a blow molded body, an innermost layer in contact with the contents is formed of a resin composition containing a base resin and filler particles, and an inner surface of the innermost layer is provided with concave and convex shapes due to presence of the filler particles. 1. A plastic container for storing contents ,wherein the plastic container is a blow molded body,an innermost layer in contact with the contents is formed of a resin composition containing a base resin and filler particles, and an inner surface of the innermost layer is provided with concave and convex shapes due to presence of the filler particles.2. The plastic container of claim 1 ,wherein T/D is 0.80 to 1.40 where T represents an average thickness of the innermost layer at a center of the plastic container in a vertical direction, and D represents an average particle diameter of the filler particles.3. The plastic container of claim 1 ,wherein at least a part of the filler particles is exposed from the inner surface of the innermost layer.4. The plastic container of claim 1 ,wherein the resin composition has a content of the filler particles of 15 to 50% by mass.5. The plastic container of claim 1 , wherein the filler particles are formed of an acrylic resin.6. The plastic container of claim 1 , wherein the base resin is polyolefin.7. The plastic container of claim 1 , wherein a liquid repellent agent adheres to a surface of the concave and convex shapes.8. A manufacturing method of the plastic container of claim 1 , comprising:a molding step of blow molding a parison,wherein an innermost layer of the parison is formed of the resin composition, andthe parison is expanded so that the concave and convex shapes are formed on an inner surface of the innermost layer by the filler ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL A THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTER

A three-dimensional (3D) printer device includes an extruder configured to deposit a material on a deposition platform, an actuator coupled to at least one of the extruder or the deposition platform, and a controller coupled to the actuator. The controller is configured to cause the extruder to deposit a first portion of the material corresponding to a first line, and after depositing a second portion of the material corresponding to a first end of the first line, to cause relative motion of the extruder and the deposition platform such that the extruder moves back along the first line while the extruder concurrently moves away from the deposition platform. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printer device comprising:an extruder configured to deposit a material on a deposition platform;an actuator coupled to at least one of the extruder or the deposition platform; anda controller coupled to the actuator, the controller configured to cause the extruder to deposit a first portion of the material corresponding to a first line, and after depositing a second portion of the material corresponding to a first end of the first line, to cause relative motion of the extruder and the deposition platform such that the extruder moves back along the first line while the extruder concurrently moves away from the deposition platform.2. The 3D printer of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to reduce an extrusion flow rate of the extruder as the extruder moves away from the deposition platform.3. The 3D printer of claim 2 , wherein the extruder is a syringe extruder claim 2 , and wherein the extrusion flow rate is reduced by decreasing pressure applied to a plunger of the syringe extruder.4. The 3D printer of claim 1 , wherein the material includes a polymer.5. The 3D printer of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to send signals to the actuator and the extruder to control formation of a physical model of an object by forming a first stack of multiple ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL A THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTER

A three-dimensional (3D) printer device includes a first extruder configured to deposit a material on a deposition platform, an actuator coupled to at least one of the first extruder or the deposition platform, and a controller coupled to the actuator. The controller is configured to cause the first extruder to deposit a first portion of the material corresponding to a first portion of a physical model. The controller may be configured to cause the first extruder to be cleaned, purged, or both, after the first extruder deposits the first portion of the material. The controller may be configured to cause the first extruder to deposit a second portion of the material after the first extruder is cleaned. The second portion of the material corresponds to a second portion of the physical model. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printer device comprising:a first extruder configured to deposit a material on a deposition platform;an actuator coupled to at least one of the first extruder or the deposition platform; anda controller coupled to the actuator, the controller configured to cause the first extruder to deposit a first portion of the material corresponding to a first portion of a physical model, to cause the first extruder to be cleaned, purged, or both, after the first extruder deposits the first portion of the material, and to cause the first extruder to deposit a second portion of the material after the first extruder is cleaned, purged, or both, the second portion of the material corresponding to a second portion of the physical model.2. The 3D printer device of claim 1 , further comprising a memory to store data representing a set of commands claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to execute commands of the set of commands to form the physical model.3. The 3D printer device of claim 1 , further comprising a communication interface to receive commands from a computing device claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to execute the commands to form the ...

UV And High Energy Visible Absorbing Ophthalmic Lenses

An ophthalmic lens operable to protect the eye from harmful ultraviolet and high energy visible wavelengths of light and methods for producing the same.

Container and method of manufacture

A method includes injection molding a preform using a two phase injection system having a first phase in which a material is injected into the preform and a second phase in which the material is injected into the preform. The preform is disposed in a mold. The preform is blow molded into an intermediate article. The intermediate article is trimmed to form a finished container. The first phase includes injecting a material into the preform to form a single layer of the preform and the second phase includes injecting the material to form inner and outer layers and an intermediate layer between the inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers include the material and the intermediate layer includes at least one additive. Finished containers are disclosed.

MIXED POWDER AND MATERIAL FOR MOLDING HAVING PTFE AS MAIN COMPONENT, AND DRAWN POROUS BODY

A mixed powder and a material for molding have polytetrafluoroethylene as a main component. Each includes polytetrafluoroethylene that can be fibrillated, a non-hot melt processable component that is not fibrillated, and a hot melt processable component with a melting point of lower than 320° C. that is not fibrillated. The non-hot melt processable component that is not fibrillated is contained in a range of 20 to 40% by weight of the total weight. The hot melt processable component is contained at equal to or more than 0.1% by weight but less than 20% by weight of the total weight. A drawn porous body includes a plurality of fibrils, and a plurality of knotted portions that are connected to each other by the fibrils. 1. A mixed powder having polytetrafluoroethylene as a main component , the mixed powder comprising:polytetrafluoroethylene that can be fibrillated;a non-hot melt processable component that is not fibrillated; anda hot melt processable component with a melting point lower than 320° C. that is not fibrillated,the non-hot melt processable component that is not fibrillated being contained in a range of 20 to 40% by weight of a total weight of the mixed powder, andthe hot melt processable component being contained at equal to or more than 0.1% by weight but less than 20% by weight of the total weight of the mixed powder.2. The mixed powder according to claim 1 , whereinthe non-hot melt processable component that is not fibrillated is at least one of low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene, a thermosetting resin, and an inorganic filler.3. The mixed powder according to claim 1 , whereinthe hot melt processable component that is not fibrillated is at least one of a fluororesin, a silicone, a polystyrene, a polyethylene terephthalate, a polyester, a polyamide, an acrylic resin, an urethane resin, and a mixture thereof.4. A material for molding having polytetrafluoroethylene as a main component claim 1 , the material for molding comprising: ...

LITTER ABATEMENT WITH A PHOTODEGRADABLE, SINGLE-USE, FOAMED POLYSTYRENE PACKAGING AND CONTAINER MATERIAL AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Food and beverage containers and non-food contact packaging “peanuts” are made of foamed polystyrene (PS) containing 0.5% to 15% by weight of the photoaccelerant, such as for example benzophenone. This additive greatly accelerates the photodegradation of this novel packaging for a specialized use: the abatement of litter comprising single-serving containers and packaging “peanuts” disposed of on land and in water. Conditions controlling the distribution of the photoaccelerant in and the formation of the polystyrene foam are critical to the rate of the photodegradation of this packaging in the environment. 1. A method of producing photodegradable , expandable polystyrene beads , comprising:impregnating uniformly-sized polystyrene beads under heat and pressure with a mixture of a blowing agent and a photoaccelerant, and the photoaccelerant having been dissolved in the blowing agent prior to impregnation, to form a foamed polystyrene that includes about 0.5 to about 15 parts by weight of a photoaccelerant to about 100 parts by weight of the foamed polystyrene.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photoaccelerant is benzophenone.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the impregnating step takes place at about 80° C. to about 150° C. and at a pressure of about 125 psig.4. A foamed polystyrene article claim 1 , comprising:polystyrene beads having been impregnated, under heat and pressure, with a mixture of a blowing agent and a photoaccelerant and formed into predetermined geometric configurations using heat and steam to expand and fuse the beads in a mold resulting in a foamed polystyrene formed into a beverage or food container; andwherein the blowing agent is cyclopentane.5. The foamed polystyrene article of claim 4 , wherein the beads are formed into packaging peanuts.6. The foamed polystyrene article of further comprising claim 4 , feeding the polystyrene beads claim 4 , impregnated with the blowing agent and photoaccelerant claim 4 , into a heated extruder to form ...

BARRIER FILM FOR FOOD PACKAGING

Barrier films are prepared from a blend of two high density polyethylene blend components and a high performance organic nucleating agent. The two high density polyethylene blend components have substantially different melt indices. Large reductions in the moisture vapor transmission rate of the film are observed in the presence of the nucleating agent when the melt indices of the two blend components have a ratio of greater than 10/1. The resulting barrier films are suitable for the preparation of packaging for dry foods such as crackers and breakfast cereals. 115-. (canceled)16. A barrier film comprising at least one extruded polyethylene layer , wherein said at least one extruded polyethylene layer comprises:I) an organic nucleating agent and [{'sub': '2', 'a) from 5 to 60 weight % of at least one high density polyethylene blend component a) having a density of from 0.950 to 0.975 g/cc and a high melt index, I; and'}, {'sub': '2', 'b) from 95 to 40 weight % of at least one high density polyethylene blend component b) having a density of from 0.955 to 0.965 g/cc and a low melt index, I′;'}], 'II) a high density polyethylene blend composition comprisingwherein:i) said organic nucleating agent is a calcium salt of 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid and added in an amount of from 100 to 3000 parts per million based on the weight of said high density polyethylene blend composition;{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'ii) an Iratio, obtained by dividing said Ivalue of said blend component a) by said I′ value of said blend component b) is greater than 10/1; and'}iii) density is measured according to ASTM D 1505 and melt index is measured according to ASTM D 1238 when conducted at 190° C. using a 2.16 kg weight.17. The barrier film of wherein said high density polyethylene blend composition comprises from 20 to 40 weight % of said component a) and from 80 to 60 weight % of said component b).18. The barrier film of wherein said blend component a) is further characterized by having a ...

Polylactic acid film or sheet, and pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet

The present invention provides a polylactic acid film or sheet having tear strength so as not to break or tear during, for example, production or processing of the film or sheet or winding thereof into a roll, and causing neither melt nor deformation at high temperatures more than 100° C. In the polylactic acid film or sheet according to the present invention, the tear strength is not less than 100 N/mm when the film or sheet is torn at least in a flow direction (MD), a rate of dimensional change due to heating is not more than ±3% in the flow direction (MD) and a transverse direction (TD), and a rate of dimensional change due to loaded heating is not more than ±3% in the flow direction (MD).

MULTILAYER TUBING HAVING INTERMEDIATE LAYER WITH ADDITIVES

Tubing, such as medical tubing for administration of intravenous fluid, can include an inner layer, an outer layer concentrically disposed about and surrounding the inner layer, and an intermediate layer interposed between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer may include a light protection additive therein. 1. A tubing comprising an inner layer , an outer layer concentrically disposed about and surrounding the inner layer , and an intermediate layer interposed between the inner and outer layers , wherein the intermediate layer comprises a light protection additive included therein.2. The tubing of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer claim 1 , the outer layer claim 1 , and the intermediate layer are formed from a same base resin material.3. The tubing of claim 2 , wherein the light protection additive is included in the base resin material of the intermediate layer and comprises a pre-determined concentration of at least one of ultraviolet (UV) or blue light absorbers.4. The tubing of claim 2 , wherein the base resin material comprises a plasticized polyvinyl chloride.5. The tubing of claim 2 , wherein the base resin material comprises at least one of polyvinyl chloride claim 2 , styrenic block copolymer (SBC) claim 2 , polyolefin claim 2 , thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) claim 2 , polyester claim 2 , polyether claim 2 , silicone HCR claim 2 , EPDM/PP claim 2 , or other similar elastomeric materials.6. The tubing of claim 2 , wherein the intermediate layer further comprises a colorant claim 2 , or a mixture of colorants which appear yellow claim 2 , amber or brown in color.7. The tubing of claim 6 , wherein the colorant or the mixture of colorants comprise organic dyes claim 6 , such as Azo dyes claim 6 , Anthraquinone dyes claim 6 , Phthalocyanines claim 6 , or inorganic pigment claim 6 , such as Titanium dioxide claim 6 , Iron oxide claim 6 , Chromium Oxide claim 6 , and other metal oxide and metallic pigments.8. The tubing of claim 1 , wherein the ...

UV And High Energy Visible Absorbing Ophthalmic Lenses

An ophthalmic lens operable to protect the eye from harmful ultraviolet and high energy visible wavelengths of light and methods for producing the same. 1. An ophthalmic article comprising:a light absorbing layer having a weight percent of a light absorbing compound in the range of 0.1 to 10 and a transmittance of no more than 50 percent of light having wavelengths of up to 443 nm.2. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer has a weight percent of a light absorbing compound of up to 3.3. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer has a weight percent of a light absorbing compound of up to 1.4. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer has a thickness of greater than 1 mm.5. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer has a thickness in the range of 0.01 to 1 mm.6. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer has a transmittance of no more than 50 percent of light having wavelengths of up to 410 nm.7. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer is a monolithic film.8. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer is an adhesive layer of a laminate.9. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer is a component of a composite ophthalmic lens.10. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer comprises a thermoplastic resin.11. The ophthalmic article of wherein the light absorbing layer comprises a curable composition.12. A method for forming an ophthalmic article comprising:determining a target transmittance of light below a wavelength of 450 nm for the ophthalmic article;determining a target range of thickness of the ophthalmic article;adding a weight percent of a light absorbing compound to a medium based upon the target transmittance, the target range of thickness, and a target yellowness index for the ophthalmic article; andforming the ophthalmic article with medium containing the light absorbing compound.13. The method for ...

Polymeric cutting edge structures and method of manufacturing polymeric cutting edge structures

A functional polymeric cutting edge structure and methods for the manufacturing cutting edge structures using polymeric materials are provided. A razor blade for use in a razor cartridge or a blade box for assembly in a razor cartridge frame may be formed using the present invention.

Linear polypropylene specimen and foam and process of preparing the same

The present disclosure provides a process of preparing linear polypropylene foam, comprising the following steps: (a) preparing a specimen comprising at least one linear polypropylene; and at least one nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of alpha nucleating agents and beta nucleating agents; (b) deforming the specimen under a deforming pressure and at a deforming temperature for a period of time; and (c) subjecting the deformed specimen obtained in the step (b) to a foaming process to obtain the linear polypropylene foam. The present disclosure further provides a specimen after PIF treatment and a linear polypropylene foam prepared by the above process.

ACCELERATION OF STEREOLITHOGRAPHY

A method of forming a three-dimensional object by bottom-up three-dimensional fabrication by irradiating a polymerizable liquid to produce the three-dimensional object, is described. In the method: (i) a Lewis acid or an oxidizable tin salt (e.g., stannous octoate) is included in said polymerizable liquid in an amount effective to accelerate the formation of said three-dimensional object during said fabrication; and/or (ii) the three-dimensional object is irradiated after forming to further polymerize unpolymerized material remaining in the three-dimensional object. 1. In a method of forming a three-dimensional object by bottom-up three-dimensional fabrication by irradiating a polymerizable liquid to produce the three-dimensional object , the improvement comprising:(i) including a Lewis acid or an oxidizable tin salt in said polymerizable liquid in an amount effective to accelerate the formation of said three-dimensional object during said fabrication; and/or(ii) irradiating said three-dimensional object after said forming to further polymerize unpolymerized material remaining in the three-dimensional object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the irradiating is through a build surface claim 1 , and/or the three-dimensional object is carried by a carrier during forming thereof claim 1 , and/or the carrier is advanced stepwise or continuously away from the carrier claim 1 , and/or the irradiating is carried out continuously or stepwise.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said oxidizable tin salt is included.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Lewis acid or oxidizable tin salt is included in said polymerizable liquid in an amount of from 0.01 to 2 percent by weight.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said oxidizable tin salt is stannous butanoate claim 1 , stannous octoate claim 1 , stannous hexanoate claim 1 , stannous heptanoate claim 1 , stannous linoleate claim 1 , stannous phenyl butanoate claim 1 , stannous phenyl stearate claim 1 , stannous phenyl oleate claim ...

Process for manufacture of a thermochromic contact lens material

Disclosed in this specification is a process for manufacturing a thermochromic contact lens. The process includes (1) selecting a photoinitiator that absorbs at a first wavelength and at least one thermochromic dye that displays substantial absorption at the first wavelength when the dye is at a first temperature and exhibits at least an 80% reduction in absorbance at the first wavelength at a second temperature, (2) maintaining the reaction mixture at the second temperature and (3) providing cure light that includes the first wavelength.

Transfer method and thermal nanoimprinting apparatus

A first mask layer ( 13 ) and a second mask layer ( 12 ) are transferred and imparted to a target object ( 20 ) using a fine-pattern-forming film (I) provided with a cover film ( 10 ) having a nanoscale concavo-convex structure ( 11 ) formed on one surface thereof, a second mask layer ( 12 ) provided in a recess of the concavo-convex structure ( 11 ), and a first mask layer ( 13 ) provided so as to cover the concavo-convex structure ( 11 ) and the second mask layer ( 12 ). A surface of a fine-pattern-forming film (II) to which the first mask layer ( 13 ) is provided is pressed toward a surface of the target object ( 20 ), energy rays are irradiated to the first mask layer ( 13 ), and the cover film ( 10 ) is then separated from the second mask layer ( 12 ) and the first mask layer ( 13 ). Pressing and energy ray irradiation are each performed independently. The target object is etched using the second mask layer ( 12 ) and the first mask layer ( 13 ).

Three-dimensional printing

Methods and compositions of three-dimensional printing are described herein. In an example, a method for three-dimensional printing can comprise: (i) a powder bed material being deposited, wherein the powder bed material comprises a polyimide-11 powder having an average particle size of from about 20 μm to about 120 μm, wherein the polyamide-11 powder has a solution viscosity of from about 1.75 to about 1.9 at 25° C. based on ASTM using m-cresol as solvent; (ii) a fusing agent being selectively applied on a first portion of the powder bed material, wherein the fusing agent comprises an energy absorber to absorb electromagnetic radiation (IR) to melt or fuse at least a portion of the polyamide-11 powder in areas covered by the fusing agent, and (iii) (i) and (ii) repeated at least once.

Thermoplastic Polymeric Nanocomposite Films and Related Methods

The disclosure relates to a nanocomposite polymeric film including a thermoplastic polymer matrix such as polypropylene or other polyolefin, a coupling agent-modified organoclay reinforcement, and a polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay, in particular as a thin film with controllable thicknesses. The disclosure further relates to masterbatch additives formed from the coupling agent-modified organoclay and the polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay as well as related methods for making the nanocomposite polymeric film and/or processing recycled plastics. The inclusion of the coupling agent-modified organoclay reinforcement improves the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite polymeric film and the rheological properties of polymer melts including the nanocomposite polymeric film components. The coupling agent-modified organoclay leads to strain-hardening behavior for the polymer melts, which in turn can improve extensional viscosity values and melt processability for film blowing. 1. A nanocomposite polymeric film comprising:(a) a thermoplastic polymer matrix;(b) a coupling agent-modified organoclay, wherein the coupling agent is bound to both edges and faces of the organoclay; and(c) a polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay.2. The nanocomposite polymeric film of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer matrix comprises one or more of a polyolefin claim 1 , polyacrylate claim 1 , poly(acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) claim 1 , poly(lactic acid) claim 1 , polybenzimidazole claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , polyether sulfone claim 1 , polyetherether ketone claim 1 , polyetherimide claim 1 , polyphenylene oxide claim 1 , polyphenylene sulfide claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride polyester claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , copolymers thereof claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The nanocomposite polymeric film of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic ...

Device for making foam pipes and method for making foam pipes

A device for making foam pipes and a method for making the foam pipes includes the use of critical micro foaming injection molding. The foaming agent and the foaming material are mixed and controlled under specific temperature to obtain micro bubbles in the wall of the foam pipes which need less material when compared with PVC pipes of same specification such that manufacturing cost is reduced.

PELLETIZED ADDITIVE BLENDS WITH HIGH EXTRUSION THROUGHPUT RATE

A melt extrusion process for producing pelletized 100% additive blends using additives with lower Hausner ratio and larger particle size with granular form, compared to powder form of additives; also additive blends produced by such process. Extrusion throughput rate is increased using granular additive particle form with lower Hausner ratio than that of powder form. The productivity and efficiency of the process is enhanced by using a larger particle size of additives. Additive blends and polymer stabilization agent blends can be added in post-polymerization processes in resin manufacturing plants to enhance the processing and performance properties of polymers. 1. A method for preparing dust-free 100% additive blend pellets using melt extrusion , comprising:blending two or more additives to produce an additive blend, wherein the additives are in free-flowing granular form having a large median particle size, wherein the solid additives have a Hausner ratio of between about 1.02 and about 1.25, and wherein the additive blend consists of 100% additives;feeding the additive blend to an extruder feed hopper, the said extruder having controlled temperature zones;controlling the temperature zones of the extruder so that at least one additive is melted;extruding a homogeneous mixture of additives from the extruder at a high throughput rate to produce partially or fully molten strands by passage through a die; andcooling followed by cutting the homogeneous strand of additive blend into solid pellets which are substantially dust-free.2. The method of wherein at least one additive is an acid neutralizer having a median particle size of greater than about 100 microns and less than about 2000 microns and having a Hausner ratio of between about 1.02 and about 1.16.3. The method of wherein the acid neutralizer additive is selected from the group consisting of calcium stearate claim 2 , zinc stearate claim 2 , sodium stearate claim 2 , lithium stearate claim 2 , and magnesium ...

LASER-WELDED BODY AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

A laser-welded body includes at least three of resin members, which contain a thermoplastic resin including: a first resin member which is a laser-irradiated subject, has an absorbance aof 0.01 to 0.12; a second resin member which has an absorbance aof 0.1 to 0.9 and includes a butted part where ends of one or more resin members are brought into contact with each other; and a third resin member which has an absorbance aof 0.2 to 3.8, and the absorbances a, aexhibited by the second resin member and the third resin member are attributed to the inclusion of nigrosine as a laser beam absorbent therein, and the resin members are overlapped in the above mentioned to form contacted parts at these interfaces, at least a part of the butted part and/or the contacted parts are laser-welded. 1. A laser-welded body comprising: [{'sub': '1', 'a first resin member which is a laser-irradiated subject, has an absorbance aof 0.01 to 0.12;'}, {'sub': '2', 'a second resin member which has an absorbance aof 0.1 to 0.9 and includes a butted part where ends of one or more resin members are brought into contact with each other; and'}, {'sub': '3', 'a third resin member which has an absorbance aof 0.2 to 3.8,'}], 'at least three of resin members, which contain a thermoplastic resin, comprising{'sub': 2', '3, 'and the absorbances a, aexhibited by the second resin member and the third resin member are attributed to the inclusion of nigrosine as a laser beam absorbent therein,'}the resin members are overlapped in the order mentioned to form contacted parts at these interfaces, at least a part of the butted part and/or the contacted parts are laser-welded,the thermoplastic resin is at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyamide rein, a polycarbonate resin, a polyphenylene sulfide resin, a polyethylene terephthalate resin, a polybutylene terephthalate resin and a polypropylene resin, andtensile strength is at least 700 N.2. The laser-welded body according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Improved Spinning Process and Novel Gelatin Fibers

The present invention relates to the manufacturing gelatin fibers comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a two-phase composition as defined in the claims, (b) spinning the lower phase of said composition, (c) stretching the obtained fiber and (d) optional finishing steps; to new gelatin fibers and to the use thereof. 2. The process of claim 1 , wherein said step (b) is dry spinning.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein said step (b) is wet spinning.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein said gelatin has a Bloom value of at least 280 g.5. The process of claim 1 , whereinsaid aliphatic alcohol is selected from the group consisting of isopropanol and ethanol and/orsaid second solvent is not presentand/or said additives are not present.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the composition of step (a) is obtained bycombining the starting materials (gelatin, water, first solvent, second solvent, if present and additives if present) and heating to 40-70° C.; followed byphase separation at 40-70° C. to obtain an opaque, gelatin-rich phase.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein said step (b) comprises spinning of a gelatin composition where the gelatin is in a non-equilibrium claim 1 , precipitate-like state.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein said step (c) is a multi step process having a plurality of substeps claim 1 , wherein in each of said substeps the fiber is stretched by 5-50% to obtain the intended final stretching factor.9. The process of claim 1 , wherein said step (d) comprisescross-linking the obtained gelatin fiber; orcross-linking the obtained gelatin fiber followed by swelling in water followed by drying in an gas atmosphere being inert to the gelatin fiber; and/orcoating the obtained gelatin fiber.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein said gelatin fibersare of 20-200 micrometers diameter; and/orare of more than 1 m length; and/orcomprise internal pores of 0.1-10 micrometers diameter.11. A porous gelatin fiber claim 1 , characterized in thatsaid fiber has a diameter of ...

Three-dimensional shaping device

A three-dimensional shaping device includes: an ejection head including a nozzle configured to eject a binder containing water, a water-soluble resin, and a wetting agent, an individual liquid chamber communicating with the nozzle, an inflow path configured to flow the binder into the individual liquid chamber, and an outflow path configured to flow the binder out of the individual liquid chamber; and a circulation flow path configured to circulate the binder flowing out of the outflow path to the inflow path.

Method and apparatus for three-dimensional fabrication with feed through carrier

A method of forming a three-dimensional object, is carried out by (a) providing a carrier and a build plate, the build plate comprising a semipermeable member, the semipermeable member comprising a build surface with the build surface and the carrier defining a build region therebetween, and with the build surface in fluid communication by way of the semipermeable member with a source of polymerization inhibitor; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid, the polymerizable liquid contacting the build surface; (c) irradiating the build region through the build plate to produce a solid polymerized region in the build region, while forming or maintaining a liquid film release layer comprised of the polymerizable liquid formed between the solid polymerized region and the build surface, the polymerization of which liquid film is inhibited by the polymerization inhibitor; and (d) advancing the carrier with the polymerized region adhered thereto away from the build surface on the build plate to create a subsequent build region between the polymerized region and the build surface; (e) wherein the carrier has at least one channel formed therein, and the filling step is carried out by passing or forcing the polymerizable liquid into the build region through the at least one channel. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described

Manufacturing method of color decorative plate

The present application discloses a manufacturing method of a color decorative plate. Firstly, decorative fiber cloth is immersed and surfacing material is prepared, including steps of: adding various auxiliaries to unsaturated polyester resin; uniformly mixing to form resin paste, wherein the auxiliaries contain an initiator, a mold release agent, an accelerator, a coupling agent, a crosslinking monomer and styrene; uniformly coating the resin paste on the decorative fiber cloth; precuring and drying at 105° C.-130° C. to produce the surfacing material; and compression moulding; feeding a SMC into a mould; and laying the surfacing material on the SMC in the mould for integral compression molding. In the compression molding process, a mold cavity is at an upper part and a mold core is at a lower part. The SMC is used as a structural layer, and the surfacing material is attached to a surface of the structural layer.

DISPERSION OF IR ABSORPTION PARTICLES, INKJET INK, AND METHOD OF 3D PRINTING

A dispersion of IR absorption particles is provided, which includes 100 parts by weight of IR absorption particles, 5 to 30 parts by weight of diblock copolymer, and 200 to 910 parts by weight of water, wherein the diblock copolymer includes (a) first block of 2. The dispersion as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the IR absorption particles comprise antimony tin oxide claim 1 , tungsten oxide claim 1 , MWOA claim 1 , MWO claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , wherein M is alkali metal element claim 1 , A is halogen element claim 1 , 0 Подробнее

Mono- and Multi-Layer Blown Films

An extruded air cooled blown film having a) a total thickness of 5 to 500 μm, b) a mono-layer structure or 2 to 9 coextruded layers, c) at least one layer L containing a polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene random copolymers, hetero-phasic polypropylene block copolymers, or any mixtures thereof, said polymer having a melt flow rate, according to ASTM D-1238, of 0.1 to 10 dg/min at 230° C. and 2.16 kg, said layer L further containing 0.001 to 2%, relative to the weight of the polymer, of a particular nucleating agent, and optionally d) a Modulus according to EN ISO 527 enhanced by at least 10% versus a reference film without the nucleating agent.

GOLF BALL WITH EXCELLENT INTERLAYER ADHESION BETWEEN ADJACENT DIFFERING LAYERS

Golf ball and method for making it, comprising a first layer that comprises a first polymeric composition and is surrounded by and adjacent to a second layer comprising a second polymeric composition different than the first polymeric composition; with one of these layers further comprising at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter such as organosilanes and/or organosiloxanes throughout in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the entire layer. Neither layer is surface treated with at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter. The second layer may be the layer comprising the silane-containing adhesion promoter throughout, surrounded by a third layer that comprises a third polymeric composition that differs from the second polymeric composition and does not incorporate any silane-containing adhesion promoter. Strong interlayer bonding is therefore created both between the second layer and the first layer and between the second layer and the third layer. 1. A golf ball comprising a first layer that comprises an ionomer composition and is surrounded by and adjacent to a second layer comprising a thermoset polyurethane composition;wherein only the second layer further comprises at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter throughout and in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. %; andwherein the first layer and the second layer are not surface treated with any adhesion promoter at an interface between the first layer and second layer.2. The golf ball of claim 1 , wherein the at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter is selected from the group consisting of organosilanes and organosiloxanes.3. The golf ball of claim 1 , wherein the at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter is mixed with a prepolymer of the thermoset polyurethane composition to form a silane-containing prepolymer that is mixed with a curative.4. The golf ball of claim 1 , wherein the at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter is mixed with a ...

A CLOSURE WITH FOAMED REGION AND METHODS OF FORMING SAID CLOSURE

A closure () is provided and comprises a top plate () and a sidewall () depending from the periphery of the top plate. The closure includes a sealing member () which depends from the top plate within the sidewall. The top plate includes a foamed region which is restricted to being within a boundary defined by the sealing member; the sealing member being substantially unfoamed. 1. A closure comprising a top plate and a sidewall depending from the periphery of the top plate , the closure including a sealing member which depends from the top plate within the sidewall , in which the top plate includes a foamed region which is restricted to being within a boundary defined by the radial extent of the sealing member , and in which the sealing member is substantially unfoamed.2. A closure as claimed in claim 1 , in which the sealing member is formed integrally with the top plate.3. A closure as claimed in claim 2 , in which the sealing member is a crab claw type seal or a plug seal.4. (canceled)5. A closure as claimed in claim 1 , in which the sealing member is formed separately from claim 1 , and is attachable to claim 1 , the top plate.6. A closure as claimed in claim 5 , in which the sealing member is a liner claim 5 , the liner being secured or securable to the top plate and defining a non-sealing region of the top plate within the liner claim 5 , in which at least part of the non-sealing region includes a foamed region.7. A closure as claimed in claim 1 , in which the sealing member is generally annular.8. A closure as claimed in claim 1 , in which the extremity of the foamed region is spaced from the boundary defined by the sealing member by between 0.5 and 5 mm or by 1 mm and 2 mm.9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. A closure as claimed in claim 1 , in which the sidewall comprises a screw thread formation and in which the screw thread formation extends radially inwards and in which the foamed region does not extend beyond a ...

Article with different textured surfaces

A method of blow molding an article having at least one layer of thermoplastic material. The method comprises the steps of heating a mold having an inner surface with two or more areas of different surface textures to a first temperature of greater than 55° C. and subsequently feeding a parison into the mold. The parison is then blown against the inner surface of the mold to form an article. The temperature of the mold is subsequently lowered to a second temperature of between 20° C. to about 55° C. and the temperature cycle time (t ct ) of the mold is less than 250 seconds. Using the two phase heating and cooling process in combination with a mold featuring different surface textures provides a finished article with different visual effects.

Container in which inner surface is formed from olefin resin layer

A container of the present invention has an inner surface formed of an olefin resin layer that includes an organic bleeding lubricant and in which an inorganic porous agent is blended.

OIL AND GAS RECOVERY ARTICLES

An oil and gas recovery article comprising at least one part made from injection molding a composition [composition (C)] consisting essentially of, from 50 to 99.5% by weight (wt. %) of at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer, herein after]; from 0.5 to 15.0% by weight (wt. %) of at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (c) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as listed in «Handbook of Chemistry and Physics», CRC Press, 64edition, pages B-65 to B-158; and from 0 to 35.0% by weight (wt. %) of at least one optional ingredient selected from the group consisting of selected from the group consisting of colorants, pigments, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers, antioxidants, acid scavengers, processing aids, nucleating agents, internal lubricants and/or external lubricants, flame retardants, smoke-suppressing agents, anti-static agents, anti-blocking agents, conductivity additives and reinforcing additives, all wt. % are relative to the total weight of the composition (C). 1. A method for manufacturing an oil and gas recovery article or at least one part thereof , comprising a step of injection molding a composition (C) ,wherein the composition (C)] consists essentially of:from 50 to 99.5% by weight (wt. %) of at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer];{'sup': 'th', 'from 0.5 to 15.0% by weight (wt. %) of at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (ε) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as listed in «Handbook of Chemistry and Physics», CRC Press, 64edition, pages B-65 to B-158; and'}from 0 to 35.0% by weight (wt. %) of at least one optional ingredient selected from the group consisting of selected from the group consisting of colorants, pigments, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers, antioxidants, acid scavengers, processing aids, nucleating agents, internal lubricants and/or external lubricants, flame retardants, smoke-suppressing agents, anti-static agents, anti-blocking agents, conductivity additives and reinforcing ...

Article of thermosetting epoxy resin composition and carbon fibre fabric, and reinforced structural component made therewith

The present invention relates to a self-adhesive article comprising a non-random fabric of bundles of carbon fibres and a thermosetting epoxy resin composition. The self-adhesive article exhibits high surface adhesion and excellent dimensional stability at room temperature. The self-adhesive article is ideally suited to reinforce structural components, particularly vehicles or ancillary vehicle components. The structural components reinforced by the self-adhesive article exhibit improved impact and torsional strength.

Integrally labeled, marked thermoplastic foam products, systems and methods

Foam products of a material having many voids or gas bubbles therein are marked by one or more of a plurality of devices capable of melting and/or vaporizing a desired pattern into a surface portion of the foam product, at least some doing so by movement of a hot tool, laser, flame, hot gas or other hot item, and systems and methods for making the mark or marks forming the desired pattern are disclosed along with the so marked foam products

Label Application System

According to an aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for applying a label to a substrate. The method includes applying an ink layer to a transfer mechanism; applying a binding layer to the ink layer; and contacting the binding layer to the substrate such that the binding layer and the ink layer are substantially removed from the transfer mechanism.

Composition with high content of filler and method for producing molded article

A composition containing 40 to 350 parts by weight of a functional fiber and 100 to 600 parts by weight of an inorganic microparticulate filler having an average particle diameter of less than 15 μm per 100 parts by weight of the addition-reaction type polyimide resin. Also disclosed is a sliding member including the composition and a method for producing a molded article including the composition.

Polymeric material for container

A formulation for producing a polymeric material including high-density polyethylene, a chemical blowing agent, and other optional components is described.

PARTICLE FOAM DISTRIBUTED MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD AND PARTICLE FOAM ARTICLES

A mobile platform including an extruder for melting and extruding materials for producing lightweight, compostable or biobased foams for various expandable materials. A mobile platform is described including a screw extruder for processing poly meric material, a housing with a longitudinal bore in which an extruder screw is coaxially fitted for rotation around an axis of the screw to advance the polymeric material through the bore by threads on the screw. A feed hopper, PLA hoist/feeder, standard EPS machine equipped with electric heating and related equipment are also provided on the mobile platform. Distributed manufacturing of low density protective packaging, insulation panels and thermal insulators is also described. 1. A portable extrusion system for the production of expanded particle foam , comprising a mobile support surface having an extruder securely attached thereto , the extruder having a front end and a back end connected by a tubular mid-section , at least one extruder screw contained within the extruder , a motor connected to the extruder screw , a power source connected to the motor , the extruder containing a fluid injection port , a container specifically adapted for containing gas and/or gas-forming fluid in fluid flow communication with the extruder through the injection port , heaters attached to the extruder including at least a portion the mid-section , a foam raw material feed port connected to the mid-section at the front end , and an extrusion die and pelletizer connected to the mid-section at the back end.2. The portable extrusion system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile support surface is a truck claim 1 , flatbed claim 1 , or trailer.3. The portable extrusion system of claim 1 , wherein the power source is an external power source or internal power supply connected to the motor.4. The portable extrusion system of claim 1 , wherein the extruder screw comprises a short compounding twin screw and a longer single extrusion screw in tandem.5. ...

Medical radiation attenuation natural rubber thin films, methods of making and articles made therewith

Medical radiation attenuation thin films, methods of making the same, and articles such as gloves made therefrom, are disclosed. The thin films utilize guayule natural rubber, sulfur and an attenuation filler such as Bi 2 O 3 . The films mix the guayule natural rubber, sulfur and attenuation filler and cure the mixture at about 80 to about 105° C. for about 40 to about 90 minutes.

Surfboard wax with sunscreen

A composition includes a first layer of surfboard wax and a second layer of sunscreen. The second layer is adhered to the first layer so that the first and second layers are disposed above and below one another. The second layer includes a combination of a wax and an ultraviolet radiation absorber.

PHOTOCURABLE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FILM USING THE COMPOSITION

A photocurable composition of the present invention to be used for manufacturing a film with high productivity is a photocurable composition to be used for manufacturing a film having a predetermined pattern shape by curing the photocurable composition with light under a state where the photocurable composition is brought into contact with a mold having concavo-convex on a surface thereof, the photocurable composition including: a polymerizable compound; a photopolymerization initiator; a photosensitive gas generating agent for generating a gas through light stimulation; and a gas generation promotor for increasing an aggregation rate of the gas generated from the photosensitive gas generating agent at an interface between the mold and the photocurable composition, in which the gas generation promotor includes a fluorine atom-containing surfactant that is free of a polymerizable substituent. 1. A photocurable composition to be used for manufacturing a film having a predetermined pattern shape by curing the photocurable composition with light under a state where the photocurable composition is brought into contact with a mold having concavo-convex on a surface thereof , the photocurable composition comprising:a polymerizable compound;a photopolymerization initiator;a photosensitive gas generating agent for generating a gas through light stimulation; anda gas generation promoter for increasing an aggregation rate of the gas generated from the photosensitive gas generating agent at an interface between the mold and the photocurable composition,wherein the gas generation promoter comprises a fluorine atom-containing surfactant that is free of a polymerizable substituent.2. The photocurable composition according to claim 1 , wherein:the photosensitive gas generating agent is contained at 1 wt % to 15 wt % with respect to a total weight of the polymerizable compound; andthe gas generation promoter is contained at 0.005 wt % to 3 wt % with respect to the total weight of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FABRICATING CROSS-LAYER PATTERN

A method of fabricating a cross-layer pattern in a layered object is disclosed. The method is executed by an additive manufacturing system and comprises: dispensing a patterning material onto a receiving medium to form a first pattern element; dispensing a first layer of modeling material onto the first pattern element while forming a first open cavity exposing at least a portion of the first pattern element beneath the first layer; and dispensing patterning material onto the exposed portion of the first pattern element and the first layer to form a second pattern element contacting the first pattern element. 1. A method of fabricating a cross-layer pattern in a layered object , the method being executed by an additive manufacturing system and comprising:dispensing a patterning material onto a receiving medium to form a first pattern element;dispensing a first layer of modeling material onto said first pattern element while forming a first open cavity exposing at least a portion of said first pattern element beneath said first layer; anddispensing patterning material onto said exposed portion of said first pattern element and said first layer to form a second pattern element contacting said first pattern element, thereby forming a cross-layer pattern of said patterning material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first open cavity comprises a non-vertical wall claim 1 , and wherein said dispensing said patterning material onto said exposed portion of said first pattern element comprises dispensing said patterning material also onto said non-vertical wall.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said non vertical wall is planar.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said non vertical wall is curved.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising dispensing a second layer of modeling material onto said first layer.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said dispensing said second layer comprises leaving at least a portion of said second pattern element exposed ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING METHOD

In a 3D printing method, a sinterable material is applied and heated to a temperature ranging from about 50° C. to about 400° C. A coalescent agent is selectively applied on a portion of the sinterable material, and a modifying agent is selectively applied on the portion and/or on another portion of the sinterable material. The modifying agent consists of an inorganic salt, a surfactant, a co-solvent, a humectant, a biocide, and water. The sinterable material is exposed to radiation, whereby the coalescent agent at least partially cures the portion of the sinterable material in contact with the coalescent agent, and the modifying agent i) reduces curing of the portion of the sinterable material in contact with both the coalescent agent and the modifying agent ii) prevents curing of the other portion of the sinterable material in contact with the modifying agent, or iii) both i and ii. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printing method , comprising:applying a sinterable material;heating the sinterable material to a temperature ranging from about 50° C. to about 400° C.;selectively applying a coalescent agent on a portion of the sinterable material; an inorganic salt;', 'a surfactant;', 'a co-solvent;', 'a humectant;', 'a biocide; and', 'water; and, 'selectively applying a modifying agent on the portion, an other portion, or both the portion and the other portion of the sinterable material, the modifying agent includingexposing the sinterable material to radiation, whereby the coalescent agent at least partially cures the portion of the sinterable material in contact with the coalescent agent, and the modifying agent i) reduces curing of the portion of the sinterable material in contact with both the coalescent agent and the modifying agent ii) prevents curing of the other portion of the sinterable material in contact with the modifying agent, or iii) both i and ii.2. The 3D printing method as defined in wherein the inorganic salt has a higher melting point than a melting ...

Method of Making a Polymer Foam

In general, the present invention is directed to a continuous method of making a polymer foam by using a polymer having a first monomeric component and a second monomeric component. The method employs a tandem type extruder having a first extruder and a second extruder. The method disclosed herein can provide a foam having a desired cell size, cell density, porosity, foam density, and/or thermal conductivity, etc. In turn, the polymer foams produced according to the present method can have numerous applications, such as thermal insulation applications for appliances including ovens, freezers, refrigerators, etc.

Integrated organ and tissue printing methods, system and apparatus

A method of making an organ or tissue comprises: (a) providing a first dispenser containing a structural support polymer and a second dispenser containing a live cell-containing composition; (b) depositing a layer on said support from said first and second dispenser, said layer comprising a structural support polymer and said cell-containing composition; and then (c) iteratively repeating said depositing step a plurality of times to form a plurality of layers one on another, with separate and discrete regions in each of said layers comprising one or the other of said support polymer or said cell-containing composition, to thereby produce provide a composite three dimensional structure containing both structural support regions and cell-containing regions. Apparatus for carrying out the method and composite products produced by the method are also described.

Structure having antifouling properties and having concave-convex shaped surface, and method for producing the same

A structure having dry-wiping off characteristic relative to dirt attached to a concave-convex shaped surface of the structure, and a method for producing the structure. A structure having a concave-convex shaped surface, fabricated from a composition containing at least one compound having in a molecule, one to ten polymerizable group(s) and a photopolymerization initiator, wherein the structure has a Martens hardness of 3 N/mm 2 or more and 130 N/mm 2 or less when the Martens hardness of the structure is measured under a condition under which a Martens hardness of a molten quartz is 4,100 N/mm 2 . The structure is produced by applying the composition onto a substrate; pressing a coating film on the substrate into a concave-convex shaped face of a mold; photocuring the coating film while it is pressed into the concave-convex shaped face of the mold; and peeling the cured film on the substrate from the mold.

Process for manufacture of a thermochromic contact lens material

Disclosed in this specification is a process for manufacturing a thermochromic contact lens. The process includes (1) selecting a photoinitiator that absorbs at a first wavelength and at least one thermochromic dye that displays substantial absorption at the first wavelength when the dye is at a first temperature and exhibits at least an 80% reduction in absorbance at the first wavelength at a second temperature, (2) maintaining the reaction mixture at the second temperature and (3) providing cure light that includes the first wavelength.

Composite Body of Metal and Thermoplastic Resin

A composite body in which a resin and a metal are contact-bonded with excellent adhesive force. Also, a composite body which is suppressed in decrease of bonding strength between a resin and a metal due to water absorption of the resin even if the composite body is left in rain or water, or is left in a high humidity environment or the like for a long period of time. The composite body is obtained by contact-bonding a thermoplastic resin (A) and a metal (B), and is characterized in that the thermoplastic resin (A) is a polyamide elastomer (1A) or a thermoplastic resin composition (2A) that contains a water absorbent thermoplastic resin (2a) and a metal hydroxide (2b). 1. A composite body obtained by contact-bonding a thermoplastic resin composition (A) and a metal (B) , wherein the thermoplastic resin composition (A) contains a water absorbent thermoplastic resin and a metal hydroxide , and the metal (B) is a surface-treated metal.2. The composite body according to claim 1 , wherein the water absorbent thermoplastic resin is a polyester resin and/or a polyamide resin.3. The composite body according to claim 1 , wherein the water absorbent thermoplastic resin is a polyamide resin.4. The composite body according to claim 1 , wherein the metal hydroxide is contained in the thermoplastic resin composition (A) in an amount of 0.1 weight % to 20 weight %.5. The composite body according to claim 1 , wherein the metal hydroxide is magnesium hydroxide.6. The composite body according to claim 2 , wherein the metal hydroxide is magnesium hydroxide.7. The composite body according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin composition (A) further contains an inorganic filler that increases the crystallization temperature of the thermoplastic resin composition by 3° C. or more.8. The composite body according to claim 2 , wherein the thermoplastic resin composition (A) further contains an inorganic filler that increases the crystallization temperature of the thermoplastic resin ...

METHOD FOR FORMING AND EXTRACTING SOLID PELLETS COMPRISING OIL-CONTAINING MICROBES

A process including: (a) mixing a microbial biomass, comprising oil-containing microbes, and at least one grinding agent capable of absorbing oil, to provide a disrupted biomass mix; (b) blending at least one binding agent with said disrupted biomass mix to provide a fixable mix capable of forming a solid pellet; and, (c) forming the solid pellet from the fixable mix. The process optionally includes extracting the solid pellet with a solvent to provide an extracted microbial oil. 1. A process comprising:a) mixing a microbial biomass, having a moisture level and comprising oil-containing microbes, and at least one grinding agent capable of absorbing oil, to provide a disrupted biomass mix;b) blending at least one binding agent with said disrupted biomass mix to provide a fixable mix capable of forming a solid pellet; and,c) forming said solid pellet from the fixable mix.2. The process of wherein said at least one grinding agent has a property selected from the group consisting of:a) said at least one grinding agent is a particle having a Moh hardness of 2.0 to 6.0 and an oil absorption coefficient of 0.8 or higher as determined according to ASTM Method D1483-60;b) said at least one grinding agent is selected from the group consisting of silica and silicate; and,c) said at least one grinding agent is present at about 1 to 20 weight percent, based on the summation of the weight of microbial biomass, grinding agent and binding agent in the solid pellet.3. The process of wherein the moisture level of the microbial biomass is in the range of about 1 to 10 weight percent.4. The process of wherein said at least one binding agent has a property selected from the group consisting of:a) said at least one binding agent is selected from water and carbohydrates selected from the group consisting of: sucrose, lactose, fructose, glucose, and soluble starch; and,b) said at least one binding agent is present at about 0.5 to 10 weight percent, based on the summation of the weight of ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED PELLETIZATION PROCESSING

An apparatus and process to maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for pelletizing a melt having at least two different material components that remain mixed at a temperature of at least about 200° F. but are prone to phase separation upon cooling and therefore are difficult to pelletize in a pelletizer processing line in which it is desirable to have the melt at the die plate at a temperature of between about 75° F. to about 400° F. for pelletization while , at the same time , preventing the at least two different materials from undergoing phase separation but to remain mixed , the method comprising the steps of inputting a melt received from an upstream source at a temperature of between about 200° F. to about 600° F. into a melt cooler located upstream of a cooling extruder to cool the melt in advance of said cooling extruder , said melt cooler having static mixing elements for efficient cooling , said melt proceeding through the melt cooler to exit at a temperature of between about 100° F. to about 550° F. for entry into the cooling extruder , the cooling extruder having a dynamic mixing element and configured to receive the melt from the melt cooler at the temperature of between about 100° F. to about 550° F. , said melt passing through said cooling extruder with said dynamic mixing element maintaining dispersive homogeneity of the melt while the melt is further cooled ...

INTEGRATED SHOE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

An integrated shoe comprises a first part and a second part directly attached to the first part. A method of making the integrated shoe comprises steps of injecting a first thermoplastic polymer mixture into a mold to obtain a first semi-molding part; injecting a second thermoplastic polymer mixture into the mold to obtain a second semi-molding part directly attached to a side surface of the first semi-molding part; and aging the first semi-molding part and the second semi-molding part to form a first part and a second part directly attached to the first part and obtain the integrated shoe. By omitting an adhesive layer, fabrication costs of the integrated shoe are lowered; in addition, yield of the method of making the integrated shoe is raised. 1. An integrated shoe comprising: 'at least one thermoplastic polymer; and', 'a first thermoplastic polymer mixture including'}, 'a first part including'} 'at least one thermoplastic polymer.', 'a second thermoplastic polymer mixture including'}, 'a second part directly attached to the first part, the second part including'}2. The integrated shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first thermoplastic polymer mixture includes 'a compound that changes volume or generates gas after being heated.', 'a content of a expanding agent ranging from 0.1 weight percent to 20 weight percents based on a weight of the first thermoplastic polymer mixture, the expanding agent including'}3. The integrated shoe as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second thermoplastic polymer mixture includes 'a compound that changes volume or generates gas after being heated.', 'a content of a expanding agent ranging from 0.1 weight percent and 20 weight percents based on a weight of the second thermoplastic polymer mixture, the expanding agent including'}4. The integrated shoe as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the compound of the expanding agent of the first thermoplastic polymer mixture is selected from a group consisting of: azodicarbonamide claim 2 , ...

Method and device for producing three-dimensional models with a temperature-controllable print head

The present invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional models by a layering technique, particulate build material being applied to a build space, and binder material subsequently being selectively applied to the build material with the aid of a printer, the binder material containing a moderating agent and subsequently being sintered with the aid of a heat lamp, the print head being protected against overheating by active and/or passive cooling.

General-purpose synthetic resin mask using velcro inserting-type filter exchange mode, and injection molding device and manufacturing method therfor

The present invention relates to a velcro inserting type universal synthetic resin mask with a replaceable filter, an injection molding apparatus therefor, and a manufacturing method thereof. The velcro inserting type universal synthetic resin mask with a replaceable filter according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a mask guide with a rim-like shape which supports a filter insertion portion therein and is formed of a synthetic resin by an injection molding process using an upper mold and a lower mold along with the filter insertion portion; and a velcro for attachment of a filter which is placed at a front portion of a velcro entity for attachment of a filter forming portion of the upper mold during 10 the injection molding process for the mask guide and the filter insertion portion and formed on the mask guide when inserted such that the velcro for attachment of a filter is fixed through a velcro entity insertion hole of the upper mold. According to the present invention, manufacturing time can by greatly reduced by using a one-stop injection molding using molds, and hygienic 15 conditions can be improved by replacing filters.

Modeling Material For Forming Photofabrication Model In Ink-Jet Three Dimensional Printing, Supporting Material For Supporting The Shape Of Photofabrication Model On Photofabrication And Production Method Of Photofabrication Model

The present invention aims to provide a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method in which the photocured product is excellent in solubility in water and is easy to remove after photofabrication, and the like. A modeling material for forming a photofabrication model in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a curable resin component with a weighted average of SP value of 9.0 to 10.3; and a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a water-soluble monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer (F), polyoxypropylene glycol with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 5,000 and/or water (G), and a photopolymerization initiator (D). 115-. (canceled)16. A three-dimensional modeling method for forming a three-dimensional fabrication product using an ink jet three dimensional printing apparatus having a printer head for modeling material for discharging a modeling material onto a modeling table , a printer head for supporting material for discharging a supporting material onto the modeling table , and a light source for curing the modeling material and the supporting material discharged onto the modeling table , the method comprising the steps of:discharging a modeling material from the printer head for modeling material and discharging a supporting material from the printer head for supporting material for the formation of respective layers on the modeling table;curing the modeling material and the supporting material discharged onto the modeling table by light from the light source to form the layers; andrepeating the steps of the discharging and the curing to shape a three-dimensional fabrication product formed of the modeling material and the supporting material, andseparating a photocured product of the supporting material from a photocured product ...

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR MODELING MATERIAL, LIGHT CURING MOLDING INK SET, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICALLY SHAPED ARTICLE

There is provided a resin composition for a modeling material, used for shaping a modeling material by a manufacturing method for light curing molding using an ink-jet scheme, comprising (A) an ethylenic unsaturated monomer as a photocuring component, (B) a photopolymerization initiator, and (C) a surface adjusting agent, wherein the resin composition for a modeling material has surface tension Mt of 26.0 to 33.0 mN/m, and the resin composition for a modeling material has surface tension Mst represented by the following (i) expression of 33.0 mN/m or more, and this resin composition for a modeling material can afford a light cured article having the good dimensional accuracy. 2. The resin composition for a modeling material according to claim 1 , wherein the (A) component comprises 70 parts by weight or less of a monofunctional ethylenic unsaturated monomer claim 1 , based on 100 parts by weight of the whole resin composition for a modeling material.3. The resin composition for a modeling material according to claim 2 , wherein the content of the monofunctional ethylenic unsaturated monomer is 5 to 70 parts by weight claim 2 , based on 100 parts by weight of the whole resin composition for a modeling material.4. The resin composition for a modeling material according to claim 1 , wherein the (A) component comprises 70 parts by weight or less of a polyfunctional ethylenic unsaturated monomer claim 1 , based on 100 parts by weight of the whole resin composition for a modeling material.5. The resin composition for a modeling material according to claim 4 , wherein the content of the polyfunctional ethylenic unsaturated monomer is 20 to 70 parts by weight claim 4 , based on 100 parts by weight of the whole resin composition for a modeling material.6. The resin composition for a modeling material according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the (A) component is 80 to 99 parts by weight claim 1 , based on 100 parts by weight of the whole resin composition for a modeling ...

Multi-layer polyolefin films and uses thereof

Polyolefin films comprising a gloss layer, a matte layer and a support layer are provided. Use of the polyolefin films as a carrier material for self-clinging films and polyolefin films adhered to self-clinging films are also provided.

STRUCTURED FILM CONTAINING BETA-NUCLEATING AGENT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A structured film of a semi-crystalline polyolefin and a beta-nucleating agent is disclosed. The structured film has a backing and upstanding posts attached to the backing. At least a portion of the film typically includes beta-spherulites. In some embodiments, the backing is microporous while the upstanding posts have lower porosity. A method of making a structured film is also disclosed. The method includes extruding a melt of a polyolefin and a beta-nucleating agent in the presence of a tool to provide the structured film having upstanding posts on a backing and cooling at least a portion of the structured film to a temperature sufficient to form beta-spherulites. In some embodiments, the method further includes stretching the structured film containing beta-spherulites to provide micropores in the backing. 2. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the carrier comprises at least one of a fibrous material or a plastic film.3. The laminate of claim 2 , wherein the carrier comprises a nonwoven material.4. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein carrier is joined to the second surface of the backing with adhesive.5. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is joined to the second surface of the backing by ultrasonic bonding.6. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the backing is microporous claim 1 , and wherein the upstanding posts have lower porosity than the backing.7. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the backing has a greater opacity than the upstanding posts.8. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the semi-crystalline polyolefin is substantially free of cavitating agents and substantially free of diluents that phase separate below a melting temperature of the semi-crystalline polyolefin.9. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the semi-crystalline polyolefin comprises polypropylene.10. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the semi-crystalline polyolefin comprises at least one of propylene homopolymer claim 1 , a copolymer of propylene and other olefins claim 1 , or a blend of a ...

PRODUCTION OF ELASTOMERIC FILMS

A method for producing multi-layered elastomeric film or article, the method comprising: (i) dipping a mould into a composition for producing an elastomeric film having a total solids content of between 5%-40% to produce a layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould, (ii) partially drying the layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould to reduce the total water content of the elastomeric film composition to a level of not less than 22%, (iii) dipping the mould coated with the partially dried layer of elastomeric film composition into a composition for producing an elastomeric film having a total solids content of between 5%-40% to produce a further layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould, (iv) optionally repeating the partial drying step (ii) and the further dipping step (iii), and (v) drying and curing the layers of elastomeric film composition on the mould. 1. A method for producing multi-layered elastomeric film or article , the method comprising:(i) dipping a mould into a composition for producing an elastomeric film having a total solids content of between 5%-40% to produce a layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould,(ii) partially drying the layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould to reduce the total water content of the elastomeric film composition to a level of not less than 22%,(iii) dipping the mould coated with the partially dried layer of elastomeric film composition into a composition for producing an elastomeric film having a total solids content of between 5%-40% to produce a further layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould,(iv) optionally repeating the partial drying step (ii) and the further dipping step (iii), and(v) drying and curing the layers of elastomeric film composition on the mould.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the partial drying step (ii) is controlled to reduce the water content to a level below 90% claim 1 , but not less than 22%.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the partial ...

METHOD OF MAKING A PRODUCT WITH A FUNCTIONAL RELIEF SURFACE WITH HIGH RESOLUTION

A method of making products with a functional relief surface () with high resolution up to 10 nm, which is copied from a template () or carrier of the negative relief of the surface, the so-called master. The template () of the relief surface () is provided with at least one layer of geopolymer composite, applied in a precursor state (), in form of a liquid dispersion or grout in plastic or thixotropic condition, whose thickness is the same or greater than the depth of the template relief (), at temperatures in the interval from the temperature corresponding to properties of the precursor () to the temperature corresponding to thermal decomposition of the precursor (), and after hardening of geopolymer composite the layer or layers is/are separated from the template (). 1. A method of making a product with a functional relief surface with high resolution up to 10 nm , which is copied from the template or carrier of the negative relief of the surface , the so-called master , wherein the template of the relief surface is provided with at least one layer of geopolymer composite , applied in a precursor state in form of a liquid dispersion or grout in plastic or thixotropic condition , whose thickness is the same or greater than the depth of the template relief , at temperatures in the interval from the temperature corresponding to the cryoscopic properties of the precursor to the temperature corresponding to thermal decomposition of the precursor , and after hardening of geopolymer composite the layer or layers is/are separated from the template.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the application of layers of geopolymer composite in a precursor state is performed by casting claim 1 , dip coating claim 1 , spin coating and spraying or rolling of layers of a non-sagging grout claim 1 , while minimizing formation of air bubbles.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the layer of geopolymer composite is during its formation exposed to vibrations claim 2 , ...

CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A method for manufacturing a food and/or beverage packaging container is provided. The method includes injection molding a preform using a two phase injection system. A first phase of the two phase injection system includes injecting a first material into the preform and a second phase of the two phase injection system includes injecting a second material into the preform. The method further includes disposing the preform in a mold, blow molding the preform into an intermediate article having a length, a diameter and side walls having a wall thickness, and trimming the intermediate article to form a finished container having a wide mouth neck. Systems and finished products are disclosed. 120-. (canceled)21. A finished container and scrap material made by a process comprising the steps of:injection molding a preform comprising a first material and a second material;disposing the preform in a mold;blow molding the preform into an intermediate article; andtrimming the intermediate article to form the finished container and the scrap material, the finished container comprising the first material and the scrap material comprising the second material, the scrap material being free of the first material.22. The finished container and scrap material recited in claim 21 , wherein injection molding the preform comprises using a two phase injection system claim 21 , a first phase of the two phase injection system comprises injecting the first material into the preform and a second phase of the two phase injection system comprises injecting the second material into the preform.23. The container and scrap material recited in claim 21 , wherein the finished container is free of the second material.24. The container and scrap material recited in claim 21 , wherein the finished container has a wide mouth neck.25. The container and scrap material recited in claim 21 , wherein the first material is different than the second material.26. The container and scrap material recited in ...

GOLF BALL WITH EXCELLENT INTERLAYER ADHESION BETWEEN ADJACENT DIFFERING LAYERS

Golf ball and method for making it, comprising a first layer that comprises a first polymeric composition and is surrounded by and adjacent to a second layer comprising a second polymeric composition different than the first polymeric composition; with one of these layers further comprising at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter such as organosilanes and/or organosiloxanes throughout in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of the entire layer. Neither layer is surface treated with at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter. The second layer may be the layer comprising the silane-containing adhesion promoter throughout, surrounded by a third layer that comprises a third polymeric composition that differs from the second polymeric composition and does not incorporate any silane-containing adhesion promoter. Strong interlayer bonding is therefore created both between the second layer and the first layer and between the second layer and the third layer. 1. A golf ball comprising a first layer that consists of a thermoset rubber composition and is surrounded by and adjacent to a second layer consisting of an ionomer composition;wherein only the thermoset rubber composition of the first layer comprises at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter throughout and in an amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. %; andwherein the first layer and the second layer are not surface treated with any adhesion promoter at an interface between the first layer and second layer.2. The golf ball of claim 1 , wherein the at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter is selected from the group consisting of organosilanes and organosiloxanes.3. The golf ball of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is an inner core and the second layer is an outer core layer.4. The golf ball of claim 1 , wherein the first layer surrounds an inner core comprising polybutadiene.5. The golf ball of claim 1 , wherein the first layer surrounds an inner core comprising a ...

Method for producing expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles

A process for production of expanded thermoplastic elastomer beads in the presence of a gaseous medium that surrounds thermoplastic elastomer beads. The process comprises a) an impregnating step, in which the gaseous medium has an impregnating temperature T a , and the absolute pressure of the gaseous medium is greater than ambient pressure, the thermoplastic elastomer beads impregnated with a blowing agent, b) an expanding step, in which the thermoplastic elastomer beads expand as they are exposed to a pressure reduction at a first expanding temperature T b , and c) optionally a fusing step, in which the expanded thermoplastic elastomer beads are fused together at a fusing temperature T c to form at least one shaped part.

Processes for manufacturing resin molded articles

Provided is a process for manufacturing a resin molded article, processes for manufacturing resin molded articles having high mechanical strength and low shielding properties that may be directly plated on their surfaces, a resin molded article having a plated layer obtained by the process. The process for manufacturing a resin molded article contains thermally molding a sheet containing a thermoplastic resin and a fiber together with a composition containing a thermoplastic resin belonging to a similar type to that of the thermoplastic resin of the sheet and a laser direct structuring additive.

Thermal expansion compound for handle molding, preparation method and application technology thereof

The disclosure discloses a thermal expansion compound for handles, a preparation method, and applications thereof. The thermal expansion compound for handles is prepared by 20-80 wt of thermosetting resin, 5-50 wt of foaming agent, 5-50 wt of stuffing, and 0-60 wt of diluent. The thermal expansion compound for handles applies to the preparation of various sports instruments such as tennis rackets, badminton rackets, squash rackets, PK rackets, beach rackets, flexible rackets, ball bats and clubs. Handles prepared from the thermal expansion compound have an elegant appearance and a good hand feel, avoid secondary expansion during 100-160° C. post-heating treatment, and have a hardness of SHORE D 60-95.

ACCELERATION OF STEREOLITHOGRAPHY

A method of forming a three-dimensional object by bottom-up three-dimensional fabrication by irradiating a polymerizable liquid to produce the three-dimensional object, is described. In the method: (i) a Lewis acid or an oxidizable tin salt (e.g., stannous octoate) is included in said polymerizable liquid in an amount effective to accelerate the formation of said three-dimensional object during said fabrication; and/or (ii) the three-dimensional object is irradiated after forming to further polymerize unpolymerized material remaining in the three-dimensional object. 1. In a method of forming a three-dimensional object by bottom-up three-dimensional fabrication by irradiating a polymerizable liquid to produce the three-dimensional object , the improvement comprising:(i) including a Lewis acid or an oxidizable tin salt in said polymerizable liquid in an amount effective to accelerate the formation of said three-dimensional object during said fabrication; and/or(ii) irradiating said three-dimensional object after said forming to further polymerize unpolymerized material remaining in the three-dimensional object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the irradiating is through a build surface claim 1 , and/or the three-dimensional object is carried by a carrier during forming thereof claim 1 , and/or the carrier is advanced stepwise or continuously away from the carrier claim 1 , and/or the irradiating is carried out continuously or stepwise.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said oxidizable tin salt is included.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Lewis acid or oxidizable tin salt is included in said polymerizable liquid in an amount of from 0.01 to 2 percent by weight.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said oxidizable tin salt is stannous butanoate claim 1 , stannous octoate claim 1 , stannous hexanoate claim 1 , stannous heptanoate claim 1 , stannous linoleate claim 1 , stannous phenyl butanoate claim 1 , stannous phenyl stearate claim 1 , stannous phenyl oleate claim ...

Comprising methyl methacrylate for making optical device frames, in particular glass frames and glasses having frames made of such a material

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a decorated polymeric material having a copolymer methyl methacrylate (MMA), a copolymer alkyl methacrylate or alkyl acrylate, and an impact resistance modifier. The invention also includes the polymeric material preferably colored and/or decorated obtained in the form of a plate, and to the use thereof, in particular in the field of glass frames or in jewelry.

Anisotropic polycarbonate foam

An anisotropic polycarbonate foam is disclosed. The polycarbonate foam has a low open cell content, and has improved mechanical properties as specified herein. A process for making an anisotropic polycarbonate foam, can comprise: melting a polycarbonate in an extruder to obtain a molten formulation; injecting a blowing agent into the molten formulation; mixing the molten formulation to obtain a single phase mixture; and extruding the single phase mixture through a die to obtain the anisotropic polycarbonate foam.