МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ВЛАГОСТОЙКАЯ ОТДЕЛОЧНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к области строительства, в частности к многослойной влагостойкой отделочной панели, предназначенной для настилания полов и обшивки стен. Технический результат изобретения заключается в повышении влагостойкости, твердости, а также экологических, амортизационных характеристик напольного покрытия. Многослойная панель включает влагостойкий центральный слой, содержащий верхнюю поверхность, первый влагостойкий клеевой слой и облицовочный слой, соединенный с верхней поверхностью центрального слоя посредством первого влагостойкого клеевого слоя. Влагостойкий центральный слой может содержать менее чем 10% добавок, выбранных из группы, включающей антиоксиданты, стабилизаторы, красители, фунгициды, связующие вещества, упрочняющие вещества и смазочные вещества. 3н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПОЛОВОЙ ПАНЕЛИ И ПОЛОВАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

Изобретение относится к способу изготовления половой панели, а также к половой панели, содержащей несущую плиту, пробковый слой, грунт и декоративный слой. Способ изготовления половой панели (1), содержащей несущую плиту (2), пробковый слой (3), грунт (5) и декоративный слой (6), заключается в том, что пробковый слой (3) наносят на несущую плиту (2), причем для образования грунта (5) на пробковый слой (3) наносят жидкую лаковую систему с долей летучих компонентов максимум 10 об.% и на грунт (5) наносят и/или накатывают декоративный слой (6). Технический результат - получение лишенной лунок поверхности грунта. 2 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ПЕЧАТАНИЕ НА НЕТКАНЫХ ПОЛОТНАХ И ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ В КОМПОЗИТНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛАХ

Изобретение относится к композитным материалам, используемым в качестве материалов в отделке интерьеров, для обивки, в строительстве и для изготовления мебели, и касается печатания на нетканых полотнах и их применения в композитных материалах. Способ изготовления композитного материала, в котором композитный материал включает в себя носитель и по меньшей мере одну текстильную поверхностную структуру, наслоенную по меньшей мере на одну из двух сторон носителя, причем текстильная поверхностная структура включает по меньшей мере одно отверждаемое связующее средство в состоянии "B-stage" и перед наслоением отпечатана с приданием ей декора с помощью цифровой печати, при этом включает стадии: a) приготовление носителя; b) нанесение покровной бумаги или покровного нетканого полотна по меньшей мере на одну поверхность носителя, причем покровная бумага или покровное нетканое полотно включает по меньшей мере одно связующее средство в состоянии "B-stage"; c) нанесение текстильной поверхностной структуры ...

ФОРМОВАННАЯ МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ОБЛИЦОВКА ДЛЯ ТЕПЛОИЗОЛЯЦИИ И ЗВУКОИЗОЛЯЦИИ

Изобретение относится к акустическим и теплоизоляционным облицовкам для применения в качестве автомобильной отделочной детали и касается формованной находящейся под давлением паром многослойной облицовки для тепло- и звукоизоляции. Содержит первый слой, образующий армирующий слой, выполненный из смешанного полотна из полиамидного матричного материала в форме порошка, или волокон, или хлопьев и армирующих волокон, и, по меньшей мере, второй слой, выбранный из слоя пенопласта с открытыми порами, или теплоотражающего слоя, или второго армирующего слоя, выполненного из смешанного полотна из полиамидного матричного материала в форме порошка, или волокон, или хлопьев и армирующих волокон. В результате формования под давлением паром все слои ламинируются вместе и все имеющиеся смешанные полотна объединяются с образованием пористых армирующих слоев. Изобретение обеспечивает создание облицовок, имеющих сравнимые теплоизоляционные и звукопоглощающие свойства, при этом являющихся более легкими и сохраняющих ...

СИГАРЕТНАЯ ПАЧКА, ОБЕРТОЧНАЯ БУМАГА ДЛЯ СИГАРЕТНОЙ ПАЧКИ И СПОСОБ И МАШИНА ДЛЯ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ОБЕРТОЧНОЙ БУМАГИ

... 1. Сигаретная пачка, содержащаяоткрываемую и закрываемую внешнюю коробку, ивнутреннюю упаковку, расположенную внутри внешней коробки, при этом внутренняя упаковка содержит группу стержнеобразных курительных изделий и внутреннюю обертку, покрывающую эту группу,при этом внутренняя обертка содержитпервый бумажный слой, образующий одну поверхность внутренней обертки;второй бумажный слой, образующий другую поверхность внутренней обертки, ивлагонепроницаемый слой, расположенный между первым и вторым бумажными слоями, при этом влагонепроницаемый слой в качестве основного компонента содержит твердый парафин и имеет толщину, достаточную для осуществления функции склеивающего агента для соединения первого и второго бумажных слоев.2. Пачка по п.1, в которой влагонепроницаемый слой содержит только твердый парафин.3. Пачка по п.1, в которой влагонепроницаемый слой имеет силу адгезии приблизительно 15 мН/см или выше относительно первого и второго бумажных слоев.4. Пачка по п.3, в которой влагонепроницаемый ...

МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ВЛАГОСТОЙКАЯ ОТДЕЛОЧНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Многослойная влагостойкая отделочная панель, включающая влагостойкий центральный слой, содержащий верхнюю поверхность, первый влагостойкий клеевой слой и облицовочный слой, соединенный с верхней поверхностью влагостойкого центрального слоя посредством первого влагостойкого клеевого слоя, и содержащая первый край и противоположный ему второй край, при этом влагостойкий центральный слой состоит из экструдированного композитного материала из опилок и пластмассы, причем первый край снабжен боковым пазом, расположенным во влагостойком центральном слое, а второй противоположный край снабжен боковым выступом, расположенным по направлению от влагостойкого центрального слоя, при этом боковые паз и выступ по форме своих профилей образуют шпунтовое соединение замкового типа.2. Панель по п. 1, в которой облицовочный слой содержит облицовку, выбранную из группы, включающей керамическую облицовку, каменную облицовку, резиновую облицовку, декоративную пластмассовую облицовку, линолеумную облицовку ...

КОМПОЗИТНЫЙ ПУХО-ПЕРОВОЙ ЛИСТ С УПРУГИМИ КЛЕЯЩИМИ ПОЛОТНАМИ

НОВЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ, СПОСОБ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ И ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ В ОБЛАСТИ ПОЛОВЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ

... 1. Композиционный материал, содержащий: ! (i) по меньшей мере один материал основы и ! (ii) по меньшей мере одну плоскую текстильную структуру, причем плоская текстильная структура содержит по меньшей мере одно окончательно отвержденное связующее B-стадии, ! отличающийся тем, что ! (iii) окончательно упрочненная связующим B-стадии плоская текстильная структура содержит полости, которые соответствуют объему пор диапазоне более 20%. ! 2. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что имеющаяся в композиционном материале плоская текстильная структура содержит до 35 вес.%, предпочтительно от 15 вес.% до 20 вес.%, окончательно отвержденного связующего B-стадии (каждый раз в расчете на плоскую текстильную структуру без функциональных материалов). ! 3. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что имеющаяся в композиционном материале плоская текстильная структура содержит по меньшей мере один акустически активный наполнитель, который заполняет объем пор, и количество окончательно ...

СТЕНОВАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ СО СТЫКОВОЙ ПЛАНКОЙ И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ производства стеновой панели (100) для установки на стеновую конструкцию, отличающийся тем, что стеновая панель (100) производится на основании тела (110), которое, по существу, имеет форму прямоугольного параллелепипеда, включающего в себя две противоположные основные стороны (110А, 110В), имеющие относительно большие граничные поверхности и четыре краевых стороны (111, 112, 113, 114), имеющие относительно малые граничные поверхности, содержащий этапы, на которых:механически обрабатывают поверхность первой краевой стороны (111) упомянутых краевых сторон тела (110), причем первая краевая сторона (111) приобретает плоскую поверхностную структуру, которая проходит от первой (110А) до второй (110В) из упомянутых двух основных сторон;наносят первый слой (160) для обработки поверхности на первую краевую сторону (111);размещают первую стыковую планку (120) вдоль первой краевой стороны (111), причем первая стыковая планка (120) содержит;первую дистальную краевую поверхность (220D),первую ...

ГИБКИЕ ЛИСТОВЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ ИЗ РСМ

КОНТЕЙНЕР НА ОСНОВЕ КАРТОНА ДЛЯ НАПИТКОВ

... 1. Контейнер, содержащий:по меньшей мере, одну стенку, которая образует внутренний объем и отверстие в указанный внутренний объем, причем указанная стенка образует внутреннюю поверхность и наружную поверхность и выполнена в виде слоистой структуры, содержащей первый слой, второй слой, содержащий картон и образующий указанную наружную поверхность, и клеевой слой, расположенный между указанным первым слоем и указанным вторым слоем,в котором на указанной наружной поверхности конденсат образуется в количестве не более 0,15 г на 300 смуказанной наружной поверхности в течение 20-минутного периода времени, причем указанный 20-минутный период времени начинается с момента заполнения 75% указанного внутреннего объема жидкостью, поддерживаемой при температуре около 32°F (0°C), в то время как указанный заполненный контейнер выдерживается при температуре окружающей среды около 73°F (22,8°C) и относительной влажности около 50%.2. Контейнер по п.1, в котором на указанной наружной поверхности образуется ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ РАСПАДАЮЩЕГОСЯ В ВОДЕ БУМАЖНОГО ЛИСТА, ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ТАКОГО БУМАЖНОГО ЛИСТА ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СЕРДЕЧНИКА, ЯВЛЯЮЩЕГОСЯ ОПОРНЫМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ ДЛЯ РУЛОНА, РАСПАДАЮЩИЙСЯ В ВОДЕ БУМАЖНЫЙ ЛИСТ И СЕРДЕЧНИК, ИЗГОТОВЛЕННЫЙ ИЗ ТАКОГО БУМАЖНОГО ЛИСТА

... 1. Способ изготовления распадающегося в воде бумажного листа, включающий следующие стадии: обеспечение наличия по меньшей мере одной ленты из растворимого в воде связующего материала в виде сухой пленки (F), обеспечение наличия по меньшей мере двух лент (В1, В2), каждая из которых выполнена по меньшей мере из одного слоя из целлюлозных волокон, размещение упомянутой ленты из растворимого в воде связующего материала между упомянутыми двумя лентами из целлюлозных волокон, увлажнение (7, 7', 8, 10, 10'), соединение (3, 5) и сжатие упомянутых трех лент, высушивание полученной составной ленты.2. Способ по п.1, при котором осуществляют соединение по меньшей мере двух лент из растворимого в воде связующего материала с по меньшей мере тремя лентами из целлюлозных волокон, при этом каждую ленту из связующего материала размещают между лентами из целлюлозных волокон.3. Способ по п.1, включающий по меньшей мере одну стадию, при которой ленту из растворимого в воде связующего материала (F, F1, F2) размещают ...

ПАНЕЛЬ

СПОСОБ ПОКРЫТИЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬНОЙ ПАНЕЛИ И СТРОИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

ПАНЕЛИ НА ОСНОВЕ ДРЕВЕСНЫХ ВОЛОКОН С ИЗНОСОСТОЙКОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬЮ

... 1. Строительная панель, содержащая поверхностный слой (5) и внутренний слой (6), причем внутренний слой содержит древесные волокна (14), отличающаяся тем, что ! поверхностный слой (5) содержит по существу гомогенную смесь, состоящую из древесных волокон (14), связующего вещества (19) и износостойких частиц (12), причем древесные волокна (14) в поверхностном слое (5) являются неочищенными и содержат натуральные смолы, например, лингин, ! при этом панель является панелью напольного покрытия, содержащей стабилизирующий слой (7), ! связующее вещество (19) является термоотверждаемой смолой, и износостойкие частицы (12) содержат оксид алюминия, ! причем частицы (12) оксида алюминия находятся в непосредственном контакте с верхней частью внутреннего слоя (6). ! 2. Строительная панель по п.1, в которой внутренний слой (6) является плитой, например, древесноволокнистой плитой высокой плотности (ХДФ) или древесностружечной плитой, при этом поверхностный слой (5) дополнительно содержит цветные пигменты ...

КОМПОЗИТНАЯ ГИПСОВАЯ ПЛИТА С ВЫСОКИМ СОДЕРЖАНИЕМ СОЛЕВЫХ ПРИМЕСЕЙ

Изобретение относится к области строительных материалов и касается композитной гипсовой плиты с высоким содержанием солевых примесей. Плита содержит слои затвердевшего гипса, расположенные между двумя покрывными листами. Слои затвердевшего гипса формируют, по меньшей мере, из штукатурки и воды. Слои затвердевшего гипса включают сердцевину плиты и один или несколько слоев накрывочного слоя. Затвердевшая гипсовая сердцевина составляет значительную толщину, по меньшей мере примерно 90% от общей толщины всех гипсовых слоев. Первый накрывочный слой покрытия нанесен на одну сторону сердцевины, обращенную к первому (лицевому) покрывному листу. Второй накрывочный слой нанесен на другую сторону сердцевины, обращенную ко второму (тыльному) покрывному листу. По меньшей мере второй накрывочный слой формируют из суспензии, содержащей крахмал. Штукатурка, как правило, имеет высокое содержание примесей солей, например, когда штукатурку кальцинируют из некоторых источников низкокачественного синтетического ...

Faserpaneele mit einer verschleißfesten Oberfläche

Bodenplatte, die umfasst: einen Träger (6), eine Unterschicht (6b), die an einer ersten Fläche des Trägers (6) angeordnet ist, und eine Holzfurnier-Schicht (5), die auf der Unterschicht (6b) angeordnet ist, wobei die Unterschicht (6) Kork oder Holzfasern umfasst, die mit einem Bindemittel gemischt sind.

Mehrschichtfolie

Fassadenplatte

Walking stick, has core element consisting of closed cell rigid foam, and cover elements consisting of semi-rigid material with elastic characteristics, where core element and cover elements are fastened by adhesive

The walking stick (100) has a longitudinal base body (10) comprising a core element (12) and cover elements (14, 16), which are arranged opposite to each other. The core element consists of closed cell rigid foam. The cover elements consist of a semi-rigid material with elastic characteristics and are fastened with the core element by an adhesive e.g. hot-melt adhesive, Plexiglas and epoxide adhesive. A height-adjustable grip (20) is provided at the base body. The cover elements are made of wood, bamboo, polystyrene, stainless steel, glass fiber, carbon fiber or aluminum. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a base body of a walking stick.

Parkettelement

Floor panel for use as e.g. Sorel cement flooring in residential building, has core including first layer that comprises mixture of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride with aggregates, to which second and third layers are attached

The panel has a covering layer (9) applied on a top surface of a multilayered core (10), and a counter path (3) applied on a lower side of the core. The core includes a first layer (1) that comprises a mixture of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride with aggregates, to which second and third layers (2, 5) are attached, where the layers are made of glass fiber tissue. The covering layer is made of PVC. The core comprises a fourth layer (6), which consists of a mixture of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride with aggregates. The aggregates partially consist of lignocellulose. The aggregates are selected from wood flour, wood fiber and/or wood chip. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a floor panel.

Verpackung mit einem für das Einkochen geeigneten Additivtransferfilm

Herstellung einer mehrlagigen Wandverkleidung

Stretch belt for different waist sizes and is comfortable and inexpensive

The stretch material for an elastic belt (1) has at least one layer of leather or plastic and at least one further nonwoven layer. The belt has a body section (2) and a tongue with the holes for the buckle prong and a closure. The belt body (2) has an elastic upper (5) and lower (6) strip, bonded together. The outer sides of the belt (1) each are covered by a layer of plastics or leather. Also included is an Independent claim for an apparatus to stretch the strips, for an elastic belt (1), having a number of powered and/or idle deflection rollers against each other in a stretch system. The stretch material follows a serpentine path through the roller assembly, of at least five rollers. The strips are heated at the deflection rollers. Powered unwinding and winding rollers for the strips are in front of and after the stretch mechanism. Preferred Features: An additional nonwoven layer, between the upper and lower stretch strips (5,6), is bonded to them. The belt tongue is of a non-shear material ...

VERFAHREN ZUM ZURICHTEN VON SPALTLEDER ODER AEHNLICHEN MATERIALIEN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG DES VERFAHRENS

Seed tapes contg. accurately spaced seeds

Seed tapes are made by placing single seeds (19) by means of a dosing arrangement (4) into locally delimited regions (21) on a base layer (50) and covering the base layer (50) with a covering layer (3). Also claimed is equipment for carrying out the process in a continuous conveying plane (T) and forwarding (24) the covered tape to a second zone where the layers are mechanically bonded. Pref. tapes are made of biodegradable material, esp. needle punched non-woven of a 50/50 mixt. of flax/cotton or hemp/cotton or blends including viscose. A spacing layer (2) with accurate perforations (21) is placed on a base layer (50). Single seeds are deposited by a swinging dosing device (4) which draws in seeds pneumatically and puts them into the pockets with a reciprocating plunger (23). The cover layer (3) is compacted by pressure bands (24) and needle punched (5) in the spaces between the seeds to the other layers (1,2). The tape is then cut longitudinally (9) and transversely (11) as required.

Baustoff zur akustischen Abschottung

Baustoff zur akustischen Abschottung, der wenigstens zwei einstückig miteinander verbundene Naturfaserschichten aufweist, wobei mindestens zwei unterschiedliche Schichten aus einer Schicht mit relativ groben Fasern und/oder einer Schicht mit einem Gemisch aus relativ groben und relativ feinen Fasern und/oder einer Schicht mit relativ feinen Fasern miteinander kombiniert sind.

Biologisch abbaubare Folie

Folie enthaltend 10 bis 50 Gew.-% einer Komponente A und 50 bis 90 Gew.-% einer Komponente B, bezogen auf die Summe der Komponenten A und B, wobei Komponente A ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe bestehend aus Polymeren, die aus ringöffnender Polymerisation erhältlich sind und eine Glasübergangstemperatur (Tg) niedriger als –30°C haben und Komponente B ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe bestehend aus thermoplastischen aliphatischen Copolyestern und Mischungen davon, wobei die Folie eine Gesamtdicke von 1 bis 200 μm sowie mindestens eine der folgenden mechanischen Eigenschaften aufweist: – Zugfestigkeit in trockenem Zustand in Extrusionsrichtung (MD) von mindestens 15 MPa gemäß EN ISO 527; – Zugfestigkeit in trockenem Zustand quer zur Extrusionsrichtung (TD) von mindestens 15 MPa gemäß EN ISO 527; – Reißdehnung in trockenem Zustand in Extrusionsrichtung (MD) von mindestens 100% gemäß EN ISO 527; – Reißdehnung in trockenem Zustand quer zur Extrusionsrichtung (TD) von mindestens 100% gemäß EN ISO 527 ...

Sandwichartige Bodenplatte

Etikett

UNGEWEBTES FASERSTOFFLAMINAT

Cutter box for producing sandwich panels made of covering and supporting layers, box-base, knife with horizontal blade, and two covering layers

The sandwich panels have covering layers made of plywood, cardboard, paper or textile fabric, and a supporting layer of chopped stalks of straw, reeds, hemp or other plants possessing hollow or marrow filled stalks bundled into sheaves. The sheaves (4) lie in the open-topped cutting-box the base (1) of which forms the surface of the sandwich panel. The top edge of the cutter box contains a knife with horizontal blade leading into a support plate. A covering layer is placed over the chopped-up stalks with glue admixture and applied pressure. a s econd covering layer is applied.

Resin coated natural fibre mat

A fibre board comprises a mat 16 of fibrous material 17 coated with sugar-based bio-resin which is cured to form hard layers 18. The thickness of the resin and the fibre is adjusted and the whole is compressed by a controlled amount to give the board defined physical properties. The thickness of the layers and the compression may be adjusted to optimise sound absorbing, thermal insulation or stiffness. The thickness of the resin on one face of the fibre mat may be different to that on the other. The board may be used as the outer layer of a laminate comprising a central layer of heat or sound absorbing material such as cork, wood or paper honeycomb and the resin coating of the fibre mat may be cured at the final stage of assembly to make an adhesive bond between the core and the mats. The fibre mat may be made up of cross-lapped layers of aligned natural fibres which are consolidated by needle punching.

Film

Color trim panel

High strength bamboo plywood and the process for manufacturing the same

METHOD OF MAKING A COMPRESSIBLE PRINTING BLANKET AND A COMPRESSIBLE PRINTING BLANKET PRODUCED THEREBY

A laminated printing blanket having compressible and resilient properties and a method for its production are provided. The compressible characteristics are provided by disposing a compressible intermediate layer having voids, between a base ply and a surface layer. The voids in the intermediate layer are produced by dispersing a blowing agent in an elastomer, sandwiching the elastomer containing the blowing agent between two fabric layers, and activating the blowing agent to produce voids. By activating the blowing agent before disposing the intermediate layer between the base ply and the surface layer, the gases from the blowing agent are prevented from migrating to the base ply or to the surface layer.

Bamboo toilet seat and toilet seat lid

Color trim panel

A vehicle door insert 10 comprises a decorative cover 20, an intermediate layer 22, a recyclate layer 24 and a fourth layer 26 constructed from the same material as layer 22. Cover 20 may comprise extruded or spun bond polypropylene, layers 22 and 24 may comprise a blend of natural fibres (sisal, hemp, flax, jute or kenaf for example) and polypropylene fibres and recyclate layer comprises granulated recycled material. The insert is manufactured by placing a preform for layer 26 in a mould, sprinkling recyclate over it, placing a second preform for layer 22 over the recyclate and tacking on cover 22. The resulting assembly is then compression moulded which bonds cover 20 to layer 22 and compresses the two preforms into a hard substrate layer. The preforms may include a binder in addition to the mixed fibres.

Color trim panel

An improved felted material and process of manufacturing the same

... 477,219. Felt; compound fabrics. MONKS, F., and SCHOFIELD, W. July 1, 1936, No. 18212. [Class 42 (ii) and 140] Felt is made with a surface layer 2 of artificial silk and a body 1 of jute &c. needled together. The body may be previously needled by itself. A fabric waterproof backing 4 may be applied.

Board structure

Leather floor tiles

A surface is covered with leather tiles by affixing the leather tiles to substrates in the form of panels and connecting the panels to each other, preferably by means of separate slabs or biscuits which are pushed into confronting grooves provided centrally of the thickness of the panel edges.

Plant container liners

Wound dressing

Pressure impulse mitigation

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE LAMINATION OF POLYVINYL-CHLORIDE AND,OR VISCOSE RAYON MATERIALS TO LEATHER

Absorbent non-adherent wound dressing

NON-WOVEN FABRICS

... 1,207,124. Fabric laminate. LANTOR Ltd. 18 Oct., 1967 [18 Oct., 1966], No. 46423/66. Heading B5N. A method of manufacturing a non-woven fabric comprises applying fibrous non-woven web to one or both faces of a stitch-bonded fabric consisting of or containing fusing thermoplastic fibres, attaching the web to the stitchbonded fabric by needle punching on one or both faces of the multilayer fabric, and subjecting the needlepunched fabric to heat treatment in at least selected areas sufficient to cause at least some of the thermoplastic fibres to melt. A non-woven web may be applied to each surface of the stitchbonded fabric, the needlepunching being effected after the application of each or both webs. The stitch bonded fabric consists of a web of fibres bound together by stitching with yarns or threads. The web of this fabric may include, as the thermoplastic fibres, fibres of vinyl chloride-acrylonitrile copolymer, polyethylene or polypropylene, which may be blended with non-thermoplastic ...

SOUND AND HEAT INSULATING CONSTRUCTIONAL UNIT

... 1463756 Laminates GRœNZWEIG & HARTMANN UND GLASFASER AG 22 May 1974 [23 May 1973] 22836/74 Heading B5N A sound insulating and heat insulating laminated constructional unit comprises strips 1 of mineral wool arranged side by side in a row bonded to at least one covering layer 2 of glass fibre netting or gauze by means of an inorganic adhesive to which mineral fibres have been added. The fibres of mineral wool in the strips 1 may be disposed substantially perpendicular to the plane of the unit. The strips 1 of mineral wool may be stuck to one another by means of an inorganic adhesive. The unit may be used to line fire protection doors.

Structural insulated panel and inter-panel connection method

A lattice framework for structural insulated panels (SIPs), wherein the SIPs each comprise a first facesheet and a second facesheet, comprises a plurality of surface struts configured to be external to the external surface of each facesheet, a plurality of internal struts connected to the surface struts and at least one connecting element for connecting the lattice framework with an adjacent lattice framework. The connecting element may be a strap. Also provided is a method for connecting a pair of such adjacent frameworks and a SIP comprising first and second facesheets and a lattice framework. The SIP may also incorporate sustainably sourced insulation material between the face sheets. An alternative arrangement in which the surface struts are embedded into an external surface of the face sheets is provided as is a method of connecting two or more SIPs by providing an exoskeleton to each panel and connecting the exoskeletons to each other.

Acoustic flooring assembly

Self destructive irreversible security packaging film

Structural component prefabricated.

Self destructive irreversible security packaging film

Method for producing a cork board with a textile covering on both sides, in particular for shoe inserts

A method for producing a cork board 10 with a textile covering on both sides, in particular for shoe inserts, is described, in which, first, a cork granulate 6 is spread in a layer thickness determined by the subsequent board thickness onto a textile carrier layer 4 and is covered with a fibre layer 9, before the carrier layer 4 and the covering layer 9 are needled to one another through the layer 7 of cork granulate 6. In order to achieve appropriate strength, along with a small board thickness, it is proposed that the carrier layer and covering layer used be preferably pre-needled fibre nonwovens 4, 9, at least one of which has a proportion of meltable fibres, and that, after the needling of the fibre nonwovens 4, 9 which receive the cork layer 7 between them, the board 10 obtained is heated and pressed over its area at least on that side of the fibre nonwoven which has the meltable fibres.

LEDERSCHICHTSTOFF

EXPAND-CASH MEDICAL BALLOONS AND PROCEDURES FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

ANTIMICROBIAL FLEECE CLOTH

WASHCASH FLOOR MAT

SCHICHTSTOFF AUS ZWEI UEBEREINANDERLIEGENDEN, VERBUNDENEN VLIESBAHNEN

COMPLEX MATERIAL FOR APPLICATION AMONG OTHER THINGS AS THERMAL INSULATION

BARRIER FOIL

MULTI-LAYER FOIL, PARTIAL CONSISTING OF STRENGTH

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION FROM TILES TO THE SPACE LINING AND SO MANUFACTURE LEATHER TILES

WIND-IMPERMEABLE AND WATER VAPOUR-PERMEABLE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING

DÄMPFUNGSPLATTE FÜR LAUFMASCHINE

A buffer board (4) for a treadmill (5) includes a bamboo strip portion and a slip resistant plate (2). The bamboo strip portion is composed of at least one longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and at least one transverse bamboo strip (12). The longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and the transverse bamboo strip (12) are crosswise overlapped and knitted to constitute a woven bamboo plate (1). The woven bamboo plywood (1) can be stacked up one by one to constitute a stack of woven bamboo plywood in a desired thickness for enhancing the strength of the buffer board (4). The longitudinal bamboo strips (11) connected side by side and the transverse bamboo strips (12) connected side by side are stacked up to constitute a laminated bamboo plywood (3). The uppermost woven bamboo plywood (1) or the laminated bamboo plywood (3) is attached to the slip resistant board (2) with bond. By stamping the surface of the slip resistant board (2) is formed with concave-convex massage pattern therein according to the pattern ...

Leather with a electronics layer

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines, eine Elektronikschicht (3) aufweisenden Leders (1) mit einer, aus einer Tierhaut gefertigten Lederschicht (2), wobei in zumindest einem Funktionalisierungsschritt funktionale Elemente (5) als Elektronikschicht (3) auf eine Lederoberfläche (4) der Lederschicht (2) aufgebracht werden. Leder (1), das folgenden Schichtaufbau aufweist: eine aus einer Tierhaut gefertigte Lederschicht (2) und zumindest eine, auf eine Lederoberfläche (4) der Lederschicht (2) aufgebrachte Elektronikschicht (3), die funktionale Elemente (5) aufweist.

Vehicle component

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kfz-Bauteil (1) umfassend eine Kernschicht (3) die mit einer ersten Deckschicht (2) und einer zweiten Deckschicht (4) verbunden ist, wobei die Kernschicht (3) mehrere Hohlräume (6) aufweist, die durch Stege (7) voneinander getrennt sind, die erste Deckschicht (2) mit ersten Stirnflächen (8) und die zweite Deckschicht (4) mit zweiten Stirnflächen (10) der Stege (7) verbunden sind, wobei weiter die Kernschicht (3) aus einem Faserwerkstoff aus einem Cellulosematerial besteht, und wobei die erste Deckschicht (2) und/oder die zweite Deckschicht (3) Löcher (14) aufweist. Die erste Deckschicht (2) und die zweite Deckschicht (4) umfassen ebenfalls einen Faserwerkstoff aus einem Cellulosematerial oder bestehen daraus.

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING A KORKPLATTE WITH RECIPROCAL TEXTILE EDITION, IN PARTICULAR FOR SHOE INSERTS

MIT EINER ZURICHTUNG VERSEHENES LEDER

Um die Luft- und Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit eines mit einer Zurichtung versehenen Leders zu verbessern und um die Biegesteifigkeit desselben zu verringern, ist die Zurichtung (2) überwiegend porös ausgebildet, und es weist die Verbindungsschicht (4), über welche die Zurichtung (2) mit der Oberfläche des Leders (1) verbunden ist, Schwachstellen (6) und/oder porenartige Unterbrechungen (5) auf.

LEDER

A grained leather, provided with a dressing (3) a plastic foam layer (6), mainly of polypropylene and/or polyethylene on the grained side or split side (2), the foam layer having a homogeneous skin (7), made from the same plastic material as the foam layer, with the skin layer on the surface turned away from the flesh side (4) having a thin plastics layer (9) in the same material as the foam layer, and a composite layer (5) located between the foam layer and the flesh layer is new. A leather and grained leather, provided with a dressing (3) on its grained side (2), with a plastic foam layer (6) on the grained side or respectively split side (2) opposite the flesh side (4), where the foam layer consists mainly of polypropylene and/or polyethylene, the foam layer, at least on the surface turned away from the flesh side (4), preferably on both surfaces, has a homogeneous skin (7), made from the same plastic material as the foam layer, the skin layer on the surface turned away from the flesh ...

SHOE FODDER.

KUNSTSTOFFVERBUNDFOLIE

MORE LAMINATED, BIOLOGICAL DEGRADABLE FILM FROM STRENGTH WITH LOW PERMEABILITY AND PROCEDURE TO ITS PRODUCTION

EINE VELOURSARTIGE OBERFLÄCHE AUFWEISENDER, MIT EINER ZURICHTUNG VERSEHENER TRÄGER UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DESSELBEN

Um bei einem Träger (1), dessen veloursartige, feinfaserige Oberfläche (2) über eine Verbindungsschicht mit einer gesondert hergestellten Zurichtung (5) verbunden ist, die Luft- und Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit zu erhöhen, ohne dass die erforderlichen mechanischen Eigenschaften verringert werden, ist erfindungsgemäß die Verbindungsschicht (6) lediglich partiell auf der veloursartigen Oberfläche (2) vorgesehen.

LEDER UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DESSELBEN

Um die mechanischen und physikalischen Eigenschaften eines Leders 1, das an seiner Oberfläche eine die Sichtseite bildende Narbenstruktur oder eine die Sichtseite bildende Zurichtung 2 und auf seiner dieser Oberfläche gegenüberliegenden Rückseite eine aus einem verfestigten, Mikrohohlkugeln enthaltenden Kunststoffmaterial bestehende Schaumausrüstung aufweist, zu verbessern und die Rückseite elastisch zu gestalten sowie eine schöne Formgebung der Rückseite zu erzielen, schlägt die Erfindung vor, dass die Schaumausrüstung 3 an ihrer Oberfläche mit einem diese Oberfläche gestaltenden Design, beispielsweise mit Erhebungen und/oder Vertiefungen versehen ist.

Fillingcash hollow article out with rubber or rubber-similar products coated fabrics

MULTILEVEL COMPOUND BODY OF LEATHER AND THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING FORMED FOILS WITH HIGH STRENGTH CONTENT

LEATHER LAMINATE

Engineered composite materials

A composite material including mycelium fibers and proteins is described herein. The composite material can include a first protein substrate layer and a second mycelium layer, where the first and second layer are attached to each other. The composite material can include a first protein substrate layer, a second mycelium layer, and a third substrate layer, where the first layer and the second layer are attached to each other, and the second layer and third layer are attached to each other.

Textured cleansing article

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

A packaging laminate and a method of producing the same

EGGSHELL PAVING PROCESS

Pressure impulse mitigation

Buffer Board for Treadmill

A buffer board (4) for a treadmill (5) includes a bamboo strip portion and an endurable slide plate (2). The bamboo strip portion is composed of at least one longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and at least one transverse bamboo strip (12). 5 The longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and the transverse bamboo strip (12) are crosswise knitted to constitute a woven bamboo plate (1). The woven bamboo plate (1) can be stacked one by one to constitute a stack of woven bamboo plates (1) in a desired thickness for enhancing the strength of the buffer board (4). The longitudinal bamboo strips (11) connected side by side and the 10 transverse bamboo strips (12) connected side by side are stacked up to constitute a laminated bamboo board (3). The upper woven bamboo plate (1) or the laminated bamboo board (3) is attached with the endurable slide board (2). After being applied with a press force, the surface of the endurable slide board (2) is formed with concave-convex massage pattern according to the pattern ...

Printed flexible film for food packaging

The printed image on a major face of a flexible food packaging film is covered by a shellac barrier coating.

Packaging and materials for making same

The invention provides a novel flexible, substantially gas impermeable laminate material comprising starch/polymer blends, which can be used to make dispensing tubes, e.g., for toothpaste, which material is light, resilient, and inexpensive, which can be made almost entirely from renewable materials, and which can be recycled.

Paperboard-based beverage container

A container including at least one wall that defines an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, the wall defining an internal surface and an external surface and being formed as a layered structure that includes a first layer, a second layer that includes paperboard and defines the external surface, and an adhesive layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein at most 0.15 grams of surface condensation forms on the wall per 300 square centimeters of the external surface during a 20-minute interval, the 20-minute interval beginning upon filling 75 percent of the internal volume with a liquid maintained at a temperature of about 32 °F while the filled container is exposed to an ambient temperature of about 73 °F and about 50 percent relative humidity.

Biocompatible, expansile material and stent

Biolaminate composite assembly and related methods

Multilayer film structure comprising renewably sourced materials

A coextruded multilayer structure which can be oriented and a process therefor are disclosed in which the structure comprises a poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) polymer (PHA) composition layer, a tie layer, and a sealant layer and the process comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of coextruding a PHA composition, a tie layer composition, and a sealant layer composition to produce a tubular multiplayer structure; cooling the multilayer film structure in a first bubble to produce a tubular multilayer structure; orienting the tubular multilayer structure under heating in a second bubble to produce an oriented tubular multilayer structure; and relaxing the oriented tubular multilayer structure under heating in a third bubble. The structure can be used to produce an article such as a packaging article.

Multi-layer material and relative method of production

Multi-layer material comprising a plurality of wood-based sheets (14) comprising at least a layer (11, 12) of metal material interposed between two wood-based sheets (14).

Гибкое изделие плоской формы

1. Гибкое изделие плоской формы, в частности, для облицовки частей внутреннего оборудования транспортных средств, которое, по меньшей мере, частично снабжено тисненым узором, причем лицевая верхняя сторона выполнена из текстильного слоя (1), который плохо поддается тиснению, отличающееся тем, что текстильный слой (1) наклеен на кожаную оболочку (7) и вместе с ней подвергнут тиснению. ! 2. Гибкое изделие плоской формы по п.1, отличающееся тем, что текстильный слой (1) уменьшен по толщине в результате разделения на два слоя. ! 3. Гибкое изделие плоской формы по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что толщина полученного после наклеивания текстильного слоя (1) на кожаную оболочку (7) композитного материала (10) уменьшена с помощью разделения на два слоя. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 110 097 (13) U1 (51) МПК D06N 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011105088/05, 14.02.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.02.2011 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Др. Инж. х.к. Ф. Порше Акциенгезелльшафт (DE) (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2011 Бюл. № 31 1 1 0 0 9 7 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Гибкое изделие плоской формы, в частности, для облицовки частей внутреннего оборудования транспортных средств, которое, по меньшей мере, частично снабжено тисненым узором, причем лицевая верхняя сторона выполнена из текстильного слоя (1), который плохо поддается тиснению, отличающееся тем, что текстильный слой (1) наклеен на кожаную оболочку (7) и вместе с ней подвергнут тиснению. 2. Гибкое изделие плоской формы по п.1, отличающееся тем, что текстильный слой (1) уменьшен по толщине в результате разделения на два слоя. 3. Гибкое изделие плоской формы по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что толщина полученного после наклеивания текстильного слоя (1) на кожаную оболочку (7) композитного материала (10) уменьшена с помощью разделения на два слоя. Ñòð.: 1 ru U 1 U 1 ...

Footwear And Other Products Incorporating Cultured Leather

A variety of products may incorporate cultured leather, which is produced in vitro. Examples of products that may incorporate cultured leather include footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, furniture, handbags or any other consumer or industrial product that commonly incorporates conventional leather or synthetic leather.

Self-Tearing Interior Wrap

A self-tearing wrap and methods for its manufacture are disclosed, the wrap being useful for incorporation onto interior trim panels. The wrap includes an unscored skin such as leather affixed to a foam layer made of an open or closed cell foam material having specific properties. Interior trim panels including the self-tearing leather wrap may include weakened substrates operable to facilitate the deployment of an airbag.

Process for producing multilayer composite structures

Process for producing multilayer composite structures, which comprises carrying out the following operations in succession: (a) use of power-modulated laser engraving to provide, to a female or male mold, a surface structure in the form of an image or of a pattern, where this has at least one element (D) which is not a geometric element, not a numeral, and not a letter, and where, within the surface structure, there are differences in screen angles, in depression depth, or in taper values, (b) optional molding of a female mold from the male mold, (c) spray-application of a plastics formulation onto the female mold, where the temperature of the female mold is in the range from 50 to 200° C., (d) solidification of the plastics formulation to give a film, (e) bonding the film to a substrate (A), (f) and removal of the mold, where the operations (e) and (f) can be carried out in any desired sequence.

Moulded trim component for covering an airbag in a motor vehicle

A molded trim component for covering an airbag in a motor vehicle comprises a support, an intermediate layer, and a decorative layer. The decorative layer is adhesively bonded to the surface of the intermediate layer, at least in the region of a tear-open line of the intermediate layer or at least in the vicinity of the tear-open line.

Extra heavy duty absorbent pads to absorb dog urine and feces

An absorbent pad which contains five separate layers of fabric which include as a central layer, bamboo ingredients that are instrumental in absorbing the moisture and eliminating odor and germs from animal urine and feces.

Composite board formed by metal substrate connected to decorative outer layer and method for manufacturing the same

A composite board formed by a metal substrate connected to a decorative outer layer and a method for manufacturing the same are revealed. A first thermoplastic rubber (TPR) adhesive layer synthesized by butadiene-styrene block copolymer and hydrocarbon petroleum resin is disposed on the metal substrate by hot press. A part of the first TPR adhesive layer with a thickness of 40-50 μm is infiltrated into micro concave holes on the metal substrate. A second TPR adhesive layer is attached to the decorative outer layer by a roller without being infiltrated into micro holes on the decorative outer layer. Then the metal substrate and the decorative outer layer are treated by hot press laminating to form an integral composite board due to the first and the second TPR adhesive layers connected tightly. The composite board is deep processed to produce a housing with good strength and beautiful appearance.

Barrier paper packaging and process for its production

The present invention is directed towards a paper-based composite packaging structure comprising a paper layer and a filler layer which may be laminated or otherwise adhered to the paper layer. In certain embodiments, the filler layer comprises a polymer or bio-based polymer. An optional barrier layer may be deposited on to one side of the paper layer or filler layer as desired to provide functional barrier characteristics. The composite paper-based film structure(s) may comprise additional layers such as one or more optional primer layers, adhesive layers, ink layers, and/or sealant layers that can be incorporated into the composite film structure as desired to enable the required functional characteristics of the composite film structure described herein. The paper-based composite packaging structure is substantially compostable and/or recyclable as both the paper and the bio-based polymer filler layers will break down under composting conditions and/or meet standardized recyclability requirements.

SUBSTRATES AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE COATED WITH A WATERBORNE 2K COATING COMPOSITION

A compressible substrate coated at least in part with a waterborne coating composition comprising at least one base neutralized active hydrogen containing film-forming resin and a water dispersible carbodiimide crosslinker capable of reacting with the film-forming resin to form a crosslinked film is disclosed. An article of manufacture having at least two different flexible substrates coated at least in part with such a coating is also disclosed. 2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a water dispersible polyisocyanate.3. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the active hydrogen containing film-forming resin comprises a polyurethane.4. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the first and second substrates independently comprise natural leather claim 1 , synthetic leather claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , thermoplastic urethane claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , foam and/or rubber.5. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the first substrate comprises foam and the second substrate comprises synthetic and/or natural leather.6. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the coating further comprises a colorant.7. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the article of manufacture is footwear.8. The article of manufacture of claim 7 , wherein the footwear is an athletic shoe.9. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second substrates comprise a polymeric bladder filled with air.10. Footwear comprising the article of manufacture of . This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/056,304 filed Mar. 27, 2008 that is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/245,028 filed Sep. 17, 2002 which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,763,354 on Jul. 27, 2010; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/020,921 filed Dec. 23, 2004 which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,906,199 on Jun. 29, 2006; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/172,718 filed Jul. 1, ...

HARDENED MYCELIUM STRUCTURE AND METHOD

A method of preparing a mycelium component, including growing live mycelium from a fungal inoculum and a liquid aggregate. The live mycelium is cured to terminate further mycelium growth and form a mycelium structure. Moisture is applied to the mycelium structure such that the mycelium structure is nearly fully saturated. The mycelium structure is dried to form a hardened mycelium structure. 1. A composite part for use in a vehicle interior , comprising:a first mycelium substrate having upper and lower surfaces;a second mycelium substrate having upper and lower surfaces, wherein the lower surface of the second mycelium substrate is coupled to upper surface of the first mycelium substrate by interwoven hyphae; anda coverstock coupled to the upper surface of the second mycelium substrate by hyphae of the second mycelium substrate.2. The composite part of claim 1 , wherein:the coverstock includes an engagement side, wherein the upper surface of the second mycelium substrate is coupled to the engagement side of the coverstock.3. The composite part of claim 2 , wherein:the engagement side comprises a porous material adapted to couple to the hyphae of the second mycelium substrate.4. The composite part of claim 1 , wherein:the first mycelium substrate is more dense than the second mycelium substrate.5. The composite part of claim 4 , wherein:the second mycelium substrate is a foamed substrate having cavities formed therein.6. The composite part of claim 1 , wherein:the first and second mycelium substrates are cured substrates.7. The composite part of claim 1 , including:rigidifying nanoparticles disposed in either of the first and second mycelium substrates.8. The composite part of claim 7 , wherein:the nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of nanoclay, nanocarbon fiber and metallic nanoparticles.9. A composite part for use in a vehicle interior claim 7 , comprising:first and second molded mycelium layers, wherein the second mycelium layer is coupled to the ...

Implantable Devices Including A Mesh And A Perforated Film

The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one perforated film positioned on the mesh, wherein a portion of the film is positionable away the mesh to allow direct treatment of the contacting mesh tissue and the distal wound or incision site.

Absorbent structure

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

ENGINEERED PLANT BIOMASS PARTICLES COATED WITH BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

Plant biomass particles coated with a biological agent such as a bacterium or seed, characterized by a length dimension (L) aligned substantially parallel to a grain direction and defining a substantially uniform distance along the grain, a width dimension (W) normal to L and aligned cross grain, and a height dimension (H) normal to W and L. In particular, the L x H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel side surfaces characterized by substantially intact longitudinally arrayed fibers, the W×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel end surfaces characterized by crosscut fibers and end checking between fibers, and the L×W dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces. 1. Particles of a plant biomass material coated with a biological agent , the particles being characterized by a length dimension (L) aligned substantially parallel to a grain direction and defining a substantially uniform distance along the grain , a width dimension (W) normal to L and aligned cross grain , and a height dimension (H) normal to W and L , wherein the L×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel side surfaces characterized by substantially intact longitudinally arrayed fibers , the W×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel end surfaces characterized by crosscut fibers and end checking between fibers , and the L×W dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces.2. The particles of claim 1 , wherein L is aligned within 10° parallel to the grain direction.3. The particles of claim 1 , wherein L is aligned within 30° parallel to the grain direction.4. The particles of claim 1 , wherein L/H is 4:1 or less and wherein the top and bottom surfaces are characterized by surface checking between longitudinally arrayed fibers.5. The particles of claim 1 , wherein H does not exceed a maximum from 1 to 16 mm claim 1 , W is between 1 mm and 1.5×the maximum H claim 1 , and L is between 0.5 and 20×the ...

Packaging Materials with Enhanced Thermal-Insulating Performance

A thermo-insulating packaging material including a paper-based substrate layer, a paper-based top layer and a thermal-insulating composition positioned between the paper-based substrate layer and the paper-based top layer, the thermal-insulating composition including a filler, an organic binder and a plasticizer.

Biodegradable sheets

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

Composite materials and articles comprising the same

The present invention disclosed a composite material comprising a core ( 10 ) sandwiched between two skins ( 15 ). Each of the skin ( 15 ) is a multiple layers skin comprising at least one layer of random discontinuous natural fiber sandwiched between layers of resin ( 25, 25 ″), glass fiber layers ( 30, 30″ ).

BIODEGRADABLE MULTI-LAYER PASSIVE THERMAL INSULATOR MATERIAL

Disclosed herein is a general purpose, low-cost, highly efficient, biodegradable multi-layer, passive thermal insulator material that can be used for packaging in any application where tight temperature tolerance is required for extended periods. The material comprises inner layers between two outer layers. The outer layers can be themselves multiple layers that may provide strength and moisture protection to the structure. The inner layers can comprise a series of alternating courses of continuous material and discontinuous material containing gaps that can form pockets where the continuous layers are arranged to provide a barrier to seal a gas in the pockets in the discontinuous material. 1. A multi-layer , passive thermal insulator material comprising an inner layer positioned between two outer layers , wherein:(i) the inner layer comprises multiple layers including at least one discontinuous layer containing pockets positioned between two continuous layers, said at least one discontinuous layer and two continuous layers being arranged so that the pockets of the discontinuous layer are sealed so as to trap a gas therein and;(ii) the two outer layers each comprise at least two layers that provide structural strength and moisture protection to the inner layer.2. A multi-layer claim 1 , passive thermal insulator material according to wherein the materials used for each layer are selected so that the material is biodegradable.3. A multi-layer claim 1 , passive thermal insulator material according to wherein each of the two outer layers comprise a first layer providing structural strength positioned next to said inner layer and a second layer providing moisture resistance positioned on the side of the first layer opposite to the inner layer.4. A multi-layer claim 3 , passive thermal insulator material according to wherein said first layer comprises chitosan.5. A multi-layer claim 3 , passive thermal insulator material according to wherein said first layer comprises ...

Coating of parts or objects and method for obtaining it

A coating of structures or elements or parts made of plastic material obtained by molding includes a finish layer; a reinforcement layer coupled to the finish layer, from the opposite side to the exposed face, to form a sandwich; and a heat-sealable film coupled in its solid form to the reinforcing layer, wherein this sandwich is suited to be coupled to a support part in a plastic material obtained by molding, and wherein this coupling occurs during the molding of the support part by way of the heat-sealable film suited to be activated at the molding temperature. 1111. A coating () of structures , elements , or parts () made of a plastic material obtained by molding , comprising:{'b': 2', '6', '21, 'at least one finish layer () adapted to be secured to a support part () made of a plastic material and produced by molding, said at least one finish layer having at least one exposed face () intended to remain visible;'}{'b': 3', '2', '22', '21', '5, 'at least one reinforcement layer () directly or indirectly coupled to said at least one finish layer (), at least at an opposite side () of said exposed face (), to form a sandwich (); and'}{'b': 4', '3, 'at least one heat-sealable film () directly or indirectly coupled in solid form at least to said at least one reinforcement layer (),'}{'b': 5', '6, 'wherein said sandwich () is adapted to be coupled to said at least one support part () made of said plastic material, and'}{'b': 6', '4, 'wherein said coupling takes place during the molding of said at least one support part (), by way of said at heat-sealable film () activated at a molding temperature.'}212. The coating () according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one finish layer () is a sheet of burl wood or a wood veneer.312. The coating () according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one finish layer () is made of leather claim 1 , imitation leather claim 1 , stone or derivatives thereof claim 1 , or natural or synthetic fabrics.41324. The coating () according to ...

Articles Formed with Biodegradable Materials

Described herein are strength characteristics and biodegradation of articles produced using one or more petrochemical-based polymers and one or more carbohydrate-based polymers. A compatibilizer can optionally be included in the article. In some cases, the article can include a film or bag.

MULTILAYER PLATE

A multilayer plate comprising reinforcement layers made of metal or ceramic or glass or plastics, or of aramid, aramid-glass, glass or ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fabric, or made of a combination thereof and shock absorbing layers, wherein the shock absorbing layer is made of cork while the layers are secured to one another permanently. The multilayer plate has a shock absorbing layer preferably made of cork agglomerate or expanded cork or a compound of cork and other elastic substances or a compound of cork and rubber or a compound of cork and polyurethane or a compound of cork and rubber and polyurethane. The plate may comprise a shock absorbing layer which internally contains additional spatial shock absorbing layers, preferably corrugated, or trapezoid-, triangular-, cubic- or honeycomb-shaped. The reinforcement layer is preferably mace of aluminum or duralumin or titanium or armor steel. The layers are secured to one another permanently by gluing or thermoplastic bonding or lamination or pressing or by using the RTM infusion or LRTM infusion methods or the CCBM process. 1. A multilayer plate comprising reinforcement layers made of metal or ceramic or glass or plastics , or of aramid , aramid-glass , glass or ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fabric , or made of a combination thereof and shock , absorbing layers , wherein the shock absorbing layer is made of cork while the layers are secured to one another permanently.2. The multilayer plate according to claim 1 , characterized in that the shock absorbing layer is preferably made of cork agglomerate.3. The multilayer plate according to claim 1 , characterized in that the shock absorbing layer is preferably made of expanded cork.4. The multilayer plate according to claim 1 , characterized in that the shock absorbing layer is made of a compound of cork and other elastic substances.5. The multilayer plate according to claim 1 , characterized in that the shock absorbing layer is ...

Biodegradable printed circuit boards and methods for making the printed circuit boards

Biodegradable printed circuit boards, or PCBs, may be produced from substrate sheets that include at least one biodegradable polymer. In addition, the electrical traces used on the PCBs, may also include a biodegradable polymer incorporated with an electrically conductive material. The PCBs may be composted to degrade the PCBs, and the

ADHERING SYSTEMS

Adhering systems for magnetizable laminates to assist preventing delamination of magnetizable laminates exposed to direct sunlight; and, relating to preventing fouling of cutting blades during cutting of magnetizable laminates. 1) A system , relating to preventing delamination of magnetizable laminates exposed to direct sunlight and relating to preventing fouling of cutting blades during cutting of magnetizable laminates , said system comprising:a) at least one flexible magnetizable laminate comprising at least two layers; i) at least one magnetizable layer structured and arranged to be capable of magnetization, and', 'ii) at least one adhesive structured and arranged to adhere said at least two layers together;, 'b) wherein said at least two layers comprises'}c) wherein said at least one adhesive is resistant to transfer from said at least one flexible magnetizable laminate to the cutting blades during cutting of said at least one flexible magnetizable laminate; andd) wherein said at least one flexible magnetizable laminate is resistant to delamination during use in direct sunlight.2) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one hot-melt adhesive.3) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one reactive hot-melt adhesive.4) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one virtually-thermosetable hot-melt adhesive.5) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one humidity-curable adhesive structured and arranged to cure using humidity.6) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises primarily polyurethane.7) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least about 90% polyurethane.8) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least about 95% polyurethane.9) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one ...

CORK FLOOR WITH CLICK CONNECTION

A floor element comprises a supportive layer, a reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer, a top layer, and an outer layer. The arrangement has the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer between the top layer and the outer layer, and the floor element has, at its periphery, connection means for connection to another floor element. The supportive layer and the outer layer are composed of a cork material and at least the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer extend into the connection means. 1. Floor element with a supportive layer , a reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer , a top layer , and an outer layer , where the arrangement has the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer between the top layer and the outer layer , and wherein the floor element has , at its periphery , connection means for connection to another floor element , characterized in that the supportive layer and the outer layer are composed of a cork material and that at least the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer extend into the connection means.2. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reinforcement layer is composed of a nonwoven made of a fiber material claim 1 , in particular glassfiber material.3. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has a first reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer and between the supportive layer and the outer layer.4. Floor element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the first reinforcement layer extends into the connection means.5. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has a second reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer and between the supportive layer and the top layer claim 1 , or in particular a second supportive layer.6. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has the supportive layer adjacent to the top layer claim 1 , and the top layer is in ...

LAMINAR COMPOSITE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME

A laminar composite comprising a transparent or translucent cover layer, a base layer, and a layer of reptile shed sandwiched between the base layer and the cover layer. The base layer, cover layer and/or reptile shed are provided on one side with an adhesive, such as a heat-activatable adhesive, to bond the three layers together to form a flexible laminar composite. 1. A laminar composite , comprising:a transparent or translucent cover layer; anda reptile shed layer comprising a scale side and an inner side,wherein the transparent or translucent cover layer comprises a solidified liquid polymer bonded to the scale side of the reptile shed layer, andwherein the scale side of the reptile shed is visible through the cover layer.2. The laminar composite of claim 1 , further comprising:a base layer bonded to the inner side of the reptile shed layer.3. The laminar composite of claim 2 , wherein the base layer comprises a solidified liquid polymer.4. The laminar composite of claim 2 , wherein the base layer comprises a flexible polymeric film claim 2 ,wherein the base layer is bonded to the inner side of the reptile shed layer with layer of adhesive disposed between the base layer and the inner side of the reptile shed layer.5. The laminar composite of claim 3 , wherein the solidified liquid polymer bonded to the inner side of the reptile shed layer and the solidified liquid polymer bonded to the scale side of the reptile shed layer are the different.6. The laminar composite of claim 1 , wherein the solidified liquid polymer comprises one or more thermoplastic rubbers.7. The laminar composite of claim 1 , wherein the solidified liquid polymer further comprises at least one petrolatum.8. The laminar composite of claim 6 , wherein the thermoplastic rubbers comprise styrene/ethylene/butylene/styrene block copolymers and/or methylmethacrylate copolymer materials.9. The laminar composite of claim 7 , wherein the petrolatum comprises polybutene.10. The laminar composite of ...

Multilayer composite material and method for manufacturing

The invention relates to a structural multilayer composite comprising a layer of leather in contact with at least one monolayer comprising parallel aligned fibers and a matrix material. The composite may further comprise film layer(s) that may be breathable and/or waterproof. The structural multilayer composite material is suitable for use in clothing and outdoor gear and apparel.

Lining Element, and Process for Manufacturing a Lining Element

A lining element for use in a vehicle in order to cover an airbag includes a dimensionally stable backing layer with a first predetermined breaking region which is delimited from a surrounding region and/or from a second predetermined breaking region by at least one predetermined breaking line, where a plurality of regularly spaced predetermined breaking points are disposed along the predetermined breaking line. 1. A lining element for use on a vehicle for covering an air bag , comprising:a dimensionally stable backing layer with a first predetermined breaking region which is delimited from a surrounding region and/or from a second predetermined breaking region by at least one predetermined breaking line, wherein a plurality of regularly spaced predetermined breaking points are disposed along the predetermined breaking line.2. The lining element according to claim 1 , wherein the backing layer has a visible side and a rear side facing away from the visible side claim 1 , wherein a decorative layer is disposed flat on the backing layer on the visible side claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of regularly spaced predetermined breaking points are disposed on the visible side.3. The lining element according to claim 2 , wherein the decorative layer is leather.4. The lining element according to the claim 2 , wherein a first surface of the decorative layer directly above one of the plurality of regularly spaced predetermined breaking points disposed on the visible side forms a plane together with a second surface of the decorative layer claim 2 , wherein the second surface is directly adjacent to the first surface and completely surrounds the first surface such that the plurality of regularly spaced predetermined breaking points of the predetermined breaking line on the visible side cannot be seen by an observer.5. The lining element according to claim 2 , wherein the backing layer forms a welding rib on the rear side and wherein at least some of the plurality of regularly ...

Composite Foam Article

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

PAD FOR STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF WATER IN A HOUSEPLANT POT OR IN THE SOIL

For forming a water-retaining layer at the bottom of a houseplant pot so that the plant present in the houseplant pot needs watering, less frequently, a pad comprising a root permeable separation sheet having swellable gel pellets attached to one side and evenly spread over this side, is placed on the bottom of a houseplant pot with the root-permeable separation sheet turned upwards.

CONTACT ADHESIVES

The present invention relates to a polymer latex composition, a method to prepare polymer latex compositions and an article comprising said polymer latex compositions. In particular but not exclusively, the invention relates also to a one-part aqueous contact adhesive comprising said polymer latex compositions. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a method to coagulate said polymer latex compositions. 1. A polymer latex composition comprising: (a) at least one alkyl (meth)acrylate,', '(b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound comprising at least one additional functional group, the at least one additional functional group being different than the ethylenically unsaturated group; and', '(c) optionally at least one polyethylenically unsaturated compound;', 'wherein the monomer mixture does not comprise any ethylenically unsaturated acids; and', 'in the presence of', '(d) a surfactant system comprising anionic surfactants comprising an alkyl carboxylic acid salt,, '(I) the reaction product obtained by free-radical emulsion polymerization in aqueous medium conducted at a pH of 7.5 or higher of a monomer mixture comprising(II) a compound which is not polymerizable by free-radical polymerization and which comprises at least 2 functional groups capable of reacting with the at least one additional functional group of (b).2. The polymer latex composition of claim 1 , wherein the monomer mixture comprises:(a) 80 to 99.5 wt.-% of alkyl (meth)acrylates;(b) 0.5 to 10 wt.-% of ethylenically unsaturated compounds comprising at least one additional functional group, wherein the at least one additional functional group is different than the ethylenically unsaturated group; and(c) 0 to 10 wt.-% of polyethylenically unsaturated compounds;the weight percentages being based on the total amount of monomers.3. The polymer latex composition of claim 1 , wherein '0.3 to 5 wt.-% of anionic surfactants comprising a carboxylic acid salt, the weight percentages being based on ...

Porous layer structure and method for producing same

Provided is a porous layer structure including a base material (A) and a urethane foam layer provided on the base material (A), wherein the urethane foam layer is a foam layer formed by foaming a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate group, the urethane foam layer has a density of 0.10 to 0.60 g/cm 3 , and the urethane prepolymer substantially contains no volatile component and satisfies a predetermined composition.

METHODS OF FORMING WRAPPED COMPONENTS WITH REUSABLE INJECTION MOLDED THIN WALLED DUMMY SKINS AND WRAPPED COMPONENTS FORMED THEREFROM

A method of forming wrapped components includes positioning an injection molded skin in a mold, forming a foam-in-place (FIP) foam substrate against the injection molded skin, removing the injection molded skin from the FIP foam substrate, bonding an external wrap to the FIP foam substrate, and reusing the injection molded polyolefin skin to form additional FIP foam substrates. A spacer layer may be bonded between and to the FIP foam substrate and the external wrap. The injection molded skin may be formed from a polyolefin polymer and may be a thermoplastic elastomer such as a thermoplastic vulcanizate. The FIP foam substrate may a FIP urethane foam substrate and the external wrap may be a leather wrap or a faux leather wrap. The injection molded skin reusable and may used a predetermined number of times, e.g., at least ten times, before being replaced by a replacement injection molded skin. 1. A method of forming a wrapped component comprising:positioning an injection molded skin in a foam-in-place (FIP) mold;forming a FIP foam substrate against the injection molded skin;removing the injection molded skin from the FIP foam substrate; andbonding an external wrap to the FIP foam substrate to form a wrapped component, wherein the injection molded skin is subsequently used for forming another wrapped component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the injection molded skin comprises an injection molded polyolefin skin formed from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the TPE comprises a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV).4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the injection molded skin comprises a thickness between about 0.5 mm and about 1.5 mm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the FIP foam substrate comprises an FIP urethane foam substrate with a thickness between about 2.0 mm and about 20.0 mm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the external wrap comprises a leather wrap.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the external wrap comprises a faux leather ...

GARMENT INCORPORATING WATERPROOF OR WATER RESILIENT AQUEOUS POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS AND/OR HAVING ALTERED STRESS PROFILE

Articles, such as garments, including films comprising dried aqueous polyurethane dispersions are disclosed, whereby the garment has an altered stress which is exhibited during wear of the garment and/or has one or more sections of waterproof or water-resilient fabric. The film may be bonded to the fabric of the article to provide a fabric or film laminate. 1. An article comprising one or more sections of waterproof or water-resilient fabric , wherein each waterproof or water-resilient section comprises a film of dried aqueous polyurethane dispersion comprising a water-repellant and a prepolymer , the prepolymer comprising:a glycol,an aliphatic diisocyanate anda diol,wherein a ratio of isocyanate groups in the aliphatic diisocyanate to hydroxy groups in the glycol and the diol (NCO/OH) is about 1.30 to about 2.20.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein less than 10% of the aqueous polyurethane dispersion is comprised of the water-repellant.3. The article of wherein the water repellant is non-fluorinated.4. The article of wherein the water repellant is fluorinated.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic diisocyanate is 4 claim 1 ,4′-methylene bis (cyclohexyl isocyanate).6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the glycol is a poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the diol is DMPA.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein a concentration range of carboxylic acid groups in milliequivalent per kg of prepolymer (Meq Acid/kg CG) is about 140 to about 250.9. The article of claim 1 , wherein the prepolymer further comprises a monofunctional alcohol.10. The article of claim 8 , wherein the monofunctional alcohol is 1-hexanol.11. The article of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous polyurethane dispersion further comprises a cross-linking agent.12. The article of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous polyurethane dispersion further comprises a pigment.13. A method for producing a water-proof or water-resilient fabric claim 1 , said method comprising:applying an ...

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ANTI-SLIP FLOOR MAT

This invention provides an environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat, includes a leather, a polyurethane middle layer, a PU self-skinning layer and an anti-slip layer stacked together. The polyurethane middle comprises non-foam polyurethane. The PU self-skinning layer comprises foaming polyurethane. A plurality of through holes running through the anti-slip layer are located in the anti-slip layer. A surface of the PU self-skinning layer adjacent to the anti-slip layer further comprises a plurality of rivets pass through the through boles and extend to a surface of the anti-slip layer away from the PU self-skiing layer. 19-. (canceled)10. An environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat , comprising:a PU self-skinning layer, andan anti-slip layer;the PU self-skinning layer comprises foaming material;a plurality of through holes passing through the anti-slip layer; andwherein the polyurethane middle layer further comprises a plurality of rivets, the rivets pass through the through holes and extend to the surface of the anti-slip layer away from the PU self-skinning layer.11. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 10 , wherein the floor mat further comprises a leather and a polyurethane middle layer stacked on a surface of the PU self-skinning layer claim 10 , wherein the polyurethane middle layer comprises non-foam material.12. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 11 , wherein the polyurethane middle layer is formed by curing an isocyanate and a first polyether polyols intermixture according to a mass ratio 100:17˜22.13. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 11 , wherein the PU self-skinning layer is formed by foaming an isocyanate and a second polyether polyols intermixture according to a mass ratio 100:20˜50.14. The environmentally friendly anti-slip floor mat of claim 13 , wherein the second polyether polyols intermixture includes polyether polyols claim 13 , crosslinking agent claim 13 , composite ...

MULTILAYER COMPOSITE MATERIALS WHICH COMPRISE A PLASTICS FOIL PERMEABLE TO WATER VAPOUR, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF THE SAME AND USE OF THE SAME

Multilayered composite materials comprising as components: 116.-. (canceled)17. A composite material comprising:{'sup': '2', 'a polymer foil having a water vapor permeability greater than 1.5 mg/cmh, measured according to German standard specification DIN 53333, the plastics foil selected from self-supporting films/sheets of fluorinated polymers and of chemically modified polyesters; and'} a soft polyurethane (PU1),', 'a hard polyurethane (PU2) with a Shore A hardness of greater than 60 and less than 100, and', 'a crosslinker., 'a polyurethane layer with capillaries that extend through the entire thickness of the polyurethane layer, the polyurethane layer prepared from a dispersion having a solids content of from 10% to 50%, based on the total weight of the dispersion, wherein the polyurethane dispersion comprises;'}18. The composite material according to claim 17 , further comprising a bonding layer of a cured organic adhesive.19. The composite material according to claim 18 , further comprising an interlayer selected from leather claim 18 , textile claim 18 , paper or batt materials.20. The composite material according to claim 17 , wherein the polymer foil is a fluorinated polymer that includes polytetrafluoroethylene.21. The composite material according to claim 19 , wherein the interlayer is in direct contact with the polyurethane layer claim 19 , and the bonding layer is positioned between the interlayer and the polymer foil.22. The composite material according to claim 17 , wherein the polyurethane layer has an average thickness in the range from 25 μm to 80 μm.24. The composite material according to claim 17 , wherein the polyurethane dispersion further comprises a silicone compound having on average one to four carboxylic acid groups.25. The composite material according to claim 17 , wherein the polyurethane dispersion further comprises a diamine with a carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid group.26. The composite material according to claim 17 , wherein the PU1 ...

SILAGE FILM

The present invention relates to a silage film comprising or consisting of a biaxially stretched article obtained by stretching a thermoplastic composition in a machine direction and a transverse direction at elevated temperature, said thermoplastic composition comprising a polyolefin phase containing at least one polyolefin, a starch phase containing thermoplastic starch, and at least one compatibiliser, wherein the article has a layered morphology with alternating layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase, said layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase extending in machine direction and transverse direction. 1. A silage film comprising a biaxially stretched article obtained by stretching a thermoplastic composition in a machine direction and a transverse direction at elevated temperature , said thermoplastic composition comprising:a polyolefin phase containing at least one polyolefin,a starch phase containing thermoplastic starch,at least one compatibiliser,wherein the article has a layered morphology with alternating layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase, said layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase extending in machine direction and transverse direction.2. The silage film according to wherein in the article the thermoplastic composition comprisesfrom 10-70 wt % of at least one polyolefinfrom 10-70 wt % of thermoplastic starchfrom 5-40 wt % of at least one compatibiliserthe weight percentages being based on the weight of the thermoplastic composition.4. The silage film according to claim 1 , wherein in the article the stretch ratio in machine direction is at most 20 claim 1 , and/or wherein the stretch ratio in transverse direction is at most 4.5. The silage film according to claim 1 , wherein the compatibiliser in the article is selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers claim 1 , polyolefins having at least 1 wt % maleic anhydride grafted thereon claim 1 , ethylene vinyl alchol copolymers claim 1 , ethylene acrylic ...

A WATERPROOF DECK FLOORING SYSTEM WITHOUT CAULKING

Disclosed herein is a waterproof, easy-to-install, easy to remove, easy to repair or replace, recyclable, flooring system. A substrate supports the floor, and planks are adhered to the substrate by a film sandwich, which can have an impermeable film and adhesive on both sides. The adhesive can be a pressure sensitive adhesive. This film sandwich can have the same width as the planks, or can be wider than the planks. The edges of two adjacent planks can share the same film sandwich strip so as to provide the longest adhered path for any water entering the slit formed by adjoining planks and exiting at the edge of any film-sandwich. Each side of the film sandwich may be coated with adhesives having different adhesive characteristics, i.e., different cohesive and adhesive strengths between the substrate and film and/or between the planks and the film. 1. A waterproof flooring comprising:a) a substrate for supporting the floor;b) one or more first impermeable films having a lower surface adhered to the upper surface of the substrate; andc) one or more first planks or tiles having a lower surface adhered to the upper surface of the first impermeable film, wherein the one or more first planks or tiles are formed of cork.2. The waterproof flooring system of claim 1 , wherein the first impermeable film is approximately the same width as the plank.3. The waterproof flooring system of claim 1 , wherein the first impermeable film is wider than the plank.4. The waterproof flooring system of claim 1 , wherein the first impermeable film is narrower than the plank.5. The waterproof flooring system of claim 1 , wherein adjacent first impermeable films overlap.6. The waterproof flooring system of claim 1 , further comprising a bent first impermeable film along at least a portion of a border of a plank.7. (canceled)8. The waterproof flooring system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the adhesives is a pressure sensitive adhesive.9. The waterproof flooring system of claim 1 , wherein ...

LAYERED MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LAYERED MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method for producing a surface-structured layered material which has a backing layer (I) and a polyurethane layer () connected thereto, the backing layer (I) used, in particular in pieces, being a leather, preferably a smoothed full-grain leather or a split cowskin, a textile material, preferably a woven fabric or a knitted fabric, a cellulose fibre material, a split foam, a leather fibre material or a microfibre fleece and being connected to the layer (), and the layer () applied to the backing layer (I) being at least one, preferably a single layer formed of a PU foam, in particular containing gas pockets, preferably a whipped PU foam optionally containing hollow microspheres and/or a PU foam containing hollow microspheres. According to the invention: —the PU foam, in particular containing gas pockets, is created with a PU dispersion mixture, wherein the individual PU dispersions used to create the PU dispersion mixture exhibit different softening points in the dry state; —to create the PU dispersion mixture, one or more PU dispersions having heat—preferably melting and contact adhesive properties and a softening point in the dry state greater than 40° C., preferably greater than 45° C., in an amount of 18 to 52 wt ¾ of the finished PU dispersion mixture is/are mixed with one or more PU dispersions without melting and contact adhesive properties and with a softening point greater than 95° C., preferably greater than 125° C., in an amount of 39 to 73 wt ¾ of the finished PU dispersion mixture; —the PU dispersion mixture for the layer () is applied to the backing layer (I) with a thickness such that the layer has a thickness in the dried state of 0.075 to 0.450 mm, preferably 0.150 to 0.280 mm; —before or during structuring of the PU foam, a further layer () of a non-foamed PU dispersion which is a mixture of multiple PU dispersions is applied to the layer (); —the backing layer (I) is optionally cut or punched into banks or pattern parts ...

COMPOSTABLE INSULATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER

A thermal insulation article includes a thermally insulating pad shaped to be positioned in a cavity of a rectangular prism shipping container. The pad includes a solid compostable panel formed primarily of starch and/or plant fiber pulp that holds together as a single unit, and a water-proof or water-resistant film forming a pocket enclosing the panel. The panel includes a first section, a second section, and a third section connecting the first section to the second section, the first and second section each having a central portion and two flaps that extend from the central portion beyond the third section, and wherein the panel is foldable into an open box. 1. A thermal insulation article for placement in a shipping container to hold an item , comprising: a solid compostable panel formed primarily of starch that holds together as a single unit, wherein the panel comprises a rectangular plate dimensioned to substantially span whichever of the floor, plurality of side walls or cover of the container that the rectangular plate is adjacent, and', 'a compostable or recyclable film formed of paper, the film forming a pocket enclosing the panel with the panel slidable within the pocket, wherein the film wraps around the panel and provides both an interior surface of the pad to face the interior space and an exterior surface of the pad to face the respective floor, plurality of side walls or cover., 'a thermally insulating pad shaped to be positioned in a cavity of a rectangular prism shipping container to be adjacent to and cover one or more of a floor, four side walls and cover of the container while leaving an interior space to receive the item, wherein the pad includes2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the film encloses the panel without being bonded to the panel.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the film encloses the panel and is bonded to the panel.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein an interior of the pocket is evacuated of air.5. The article of claim 1 , ...

Laminar Composite and Method of Producing Same

A laminar composite comprising a transparent or translucent cover layer, a base layer, and a layer of reptile shed sandwiched between the base layer and the cover layer. The base layer, cover layer and/or reptile shed are provided on one side with an adhesive, such as a heat-activatable adhesive, to bond the three layers together to form a flexible laminar composite. 1. A laminar composite , comprising:a transparent or translucent cover layer; anda reptile shed layer comprising a scale side and an inner side,wherein the transparent or translucent cover layer comprises a solidified liquid polymer bonded to the scale side of the reptile shed layer, andwherein the scale side of the reptile shed is visible through the cover layer.2. The laminar composite of claim 1 , further comprising:a base layer bonded to the inner side of the reptile shed layer.3. The laminar composite of claim 2 , wherein the base layer comprises a solidified liquid polymer.4. The laminar composite of claim 2 , wherein the base layer comprises a flexible polymeric film claim 2 ,wherein the base layer is bonded to the inner side of the reptile shed layer with layer of adhesive disposed between the base layer and the inner side of the reptile shed layer.5. The laminar composite of claim 3 , wherein the solidified liquid polymer bonded to the inner side of the reptile shed layer and the solidified liquid polymer bonded to the scale side of the reptile shed layer are the different.6. The laminar composite of claim 1 , wherein the solidified liquid polymer comprises one or more thermoplastic rubbers.7. The laminar composite of claim 1 , wherein the solidified liquid polymer further comprises at least one petrolatum.8. The laminar composite of claim 6 , wherein the thermoplastic rubbers comprise styrene/ethylene/butylene/styrene block copolymers and/or methylmethacrylate copolymer materials.9. The laminar composite of claim 7 , wherein the petrolatum comprises polybutene.10. The laminar composite of ...

Tamper evident secure pack with anchored card carrier

A transaction card and carrier system. The system includes a panel assembly and transaction card assembly. The transaction card assembly includes a transaction card and one or more snap-off portions selectively detachable from the transaction card along a line of weakness. The transaction card assembly is anchored between at least two panels of the panel assembly along or within a seam or bind area formed by sealing the at least two panels together around or over the snap-ff portion. At least one of the panels can further include one or more tamper indicating patterns, such as a starburst pattern. The transaction card assembly is adhered to the one or more tamper indicating patterns such that removal of the card ruptures the pattern.

Isolation of cells from hatched reptile eggs for use in production of bioartificial skin and leather

The present disclosure relates to a method of generating bioartificial reptile leather by in vitro culturing of isolated cells the chorioallantois of hatched reptile eggs. The disclosure allows production of reptile leather without the ethical issues of conventional reptile farming and the trapping and killing of reptiles for their skin. Furthermore the disclosure allows production of reptile leather from species that are not abundantly available as skin products, such as from endangered species.

BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING POLYLACTIC ACID AND NATURAL WAX LAMINATE LAYER, AND RELATED METHODS

Biolaminate composite assemblies are provided. Generally, the biolaminate composite assemblies may comprise one or more biolaminate layers and at least one biolaminate layer may comprise polylactic acid. In one embodiment, a biolaminate composite assembly is provided comprising one or more biolaminate layers wherein the biolaminate composite assembly is three-dimensionally formable over a rigid non-plastic substrate. At least one of the biolaminate layers comprises polylactic acid and a natural wax. In another embodiment, a method for forming a biolaminate composite assembly is provided. 1. A biolaminate composite assembly , comprising:one or more biolaminate layers, at least one of the biolaminate layers comprising polylactic acid and a natural wax;wherein the biolaminate composite assembly is three-dimensionally formable over a rigid non-plastic substrate.2. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 1 , wherein the natural wax is soy wax.3. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 1 , wherein the natural wax is present at about 5% by weight of the biolaminate composite assembly.4. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 1 , further comprising the rigid non-plastic substrate claim 1 , wherein the one or more biolaminate layers is laminated to the rigid non-plastic substrate.5. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 4 , further comprising an adhesive layer claim 4 , in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers.6. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the biolaminate layers comprises over 50% polylactic acid.7. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the biolaminate layers comprises blend of biopolymers including the polylactic acid.8. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one biolaminate layer is blended with a plasticizer to form a flexible biolaminate sheet.9. The biolaminate composite assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one ...

Structures and methods of manufacturing structures using biological based materials

A structure for a turbine, the structure comprising a body having a multi-layer construction including an interior layer with substantially uniform concentrations throughout of facultative anaerobic organisms (FAO) that have gene sets capable of producing the enzyme urease and/or the proteins purloin, lustre A and perlustrin, along with glucose, and non-uniform concentrations throughout of a structural composition, the structural composition including a chitin-based component with silk fibronectin and water; an exterior layer of urea, water, calcium ions and facultative anaerobic organisms (FAOs) including urease, aragonite; and a binding layer of conchiolin protein intermediate the interior layer and the exterior layer. The facultative anaeorobic organisms (FAOs) are organisms classified in one of the Saccharomyces, Escherichia and Bacillus genuses.

Recycled rubber backed cushioned vinyl

A laminated surface covering including a facing material made of vinyl and a backing material comprising a rubber component. The rubber component comprising at least a matrix of bonded rubber granules. A bonding material disposed between the facing material and the backing material. The facing material configured to melt at a temperature between 165° F. and 248° F. infiltrating the backing material thereby essentially encasing the rubber granules of the matrix and providing fire retardation and smoke suppression qualities.

Heat Shield Shoe Device

An insulating shoe insert, as for use in an athletic shoe, comprises a core layer to cushion and to resist moisture, comprising a honeycomb-like cellular material, and a top layer and a bottom layer positioned on opposing sides of the core layer, the top layer and bottom layer to resist the transfer of heat through the insulating shoe insert. The top layer and bottom layer comprise an aromatic polyamide, in some embodiments a long-chain synthetic polyamide in which at least 85% of the amide linkages are attached directly to two aromatic rings, in some specific embodiments NOMEX or a similar meta amarid material. The core layer generally includes a honeycomb-like cellular material with irregularly shaped and spaced cells, often a vegetable-based honeycomb-like cellular material. The top layer and bottom layer are bonded to the core layer by an adhesive. 1. An insulating shoe insert , comprising:a core layer formed of a cellular material; anda top layer and a bottom layer bonded to opposing sides of said core layer, respectively, the top layer and the bottom layer being configured as thin sheets of aromatic polyamide material such that the top layer and bottom layer cooperate with the core layer to create a heat transfer resistance sufficient to resist transfer of heat through the core layer.2. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the top and bottom layers comprise a long-chain synthetic polyamide in which at least 85% of the amide linkages are attached directly to two aromatic rings.3. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the top and bottom layers comprise at least one meta amarid material.4. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the top and bottom layers comprise NOMEX material.5. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the core layer includes a honeycomb-like cellular material with irregularly shaped and spaced cells.6. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the core layer includes a vegetable-based honeycomb-like cellular material.7. The insulating shoe insert of ...

Decorative Panel, and Decorative Floor Covering Consisting of Said Panels

In the field of decorative floor coverings, decorative panels are known having a MDF (Medium Density Board) or HDF (High Density Board) based core layer on top of which a decorative substrate is attached to provide the panels a desired appearance. The invention relates to a panel, in particular a decorative panel, a floor panel, a ceiling panel or a wall panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled panels. 168-. (canceled)69. A decorative panel , in particular a floor panel , ceiling panel or wall panel , comprising:a core provided with an upper side and a lower side,a decorative top structure affixed on said upper side of the core,a first panel edge comprising a first coupling profile, and a second panel edge comprising a second coupling profile being designed to engage interlockingly with said first coupling profile of an adjacent panel, both in horizontal direction and in vertical direction, at least one polymer, and', An ortho-phtalate with an alkyl chain backbone having at least 7 carbon atoms, in particular DPHP (bis(2-propyl heptyl phthalate)), DIUP (disoundecylphtalate), or DTDP (disotridecyl phtalate); Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP);', 'A tere-phtalate, preferably DOTP (Dioctyl terephthalate);', 'A cyclohexanoate, preferably DC9CH (cyclohexanoate diester);', 'A citrate, preferably ATBC (omprise tributyl acetyl citrate) tripentyl acetyl citrate (ATPC), trihexyl acetyl citrate (ATHC), triheptyl acetyl citrate (ATHC), trioctyl acetyl citrate (ATOC), trinonyl acetyl citrate (ATNC);', 'An adipates, preferably DOA (dioctyl adipates) or Bis(2-ethyl hexyl adipate),', 'A phosphate ester, preferably TPP (triphenyl phosphate);', 'An azelate, preferably DiDA (di iso decyl adipates) or dioctyl azelate or di-2-ethylhexyl azelate;', 'A trimellitate, preferably TOTM (Tris (2-Ethylhexyl) Trimellitate), tributyl trimellitate (TBTM), triisobutyl trimellitate (TiBTM), triethylhexyl trimellitate ...

LAYERED INSULATION SYSTEM

A layered insulation system comprising one or more layers. A variety of types of layers can be used in conjunction with one another to deliver a range of desired Low-E and/or Low-U insulation properties and/or venting choices. Some types of layers can be foam layers with foam that inhibits heat conjunction interspersed with microparticles and/or nanoparticles that reflect, scatter, abate, and/or negate infrared radiation (IR) wavelengths, including dampening “Ideal Model Matrix” vibrations to inhibit heat flux through an IR opaque system. Other layers can be Low-E layers, Low-U layers, primarily empty layers, and/or other types of layers. 1a form layer comprising foam resistant to heat conduction; said foam layer having a plurality of protrusions extending from each surface of said foam layer, each protrusion having an apex region;at least two reflective layers couples with said foam layer, said at least two reflective layers being configured to reflect spectral and wide-band thermal radiation, and said at least two reflective layers being positioned to line at least a portion of substantially aligned substantially vertical channels on a first surface of said foam layer between said plurality of protrusions;said plurality of protrusions substantially aligned as a matrix grid having a plurality of section on a second side of said foam layer; andat least one or more infrared transparent membranes couples with said foam layer substantially at said apex regions and/or said at least one reflective layer to form one or more hermetically sealed gaps by sealing said spaces between said protrusions with said one or more infrared transparent membranes on said first side.. A layered insulation system, comprising: This Application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) from earlier filed U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/710,617, filed Oct. 5, 2013, by Michael Leonard, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates generally to ...

FLOORINGS PREPARED FROM COMPOSITES COMPRISING EXPANDED THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER PARTICLES

The present invention relates to a composite comprising (1) a bottom layer comprising expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles; and (2) a surface layer on the bottom layer, and the use of such composites in flooring surfaces sports, sports hall floorings, swimming pool hall floorings, running tracks, sports facilities, playgrounds, kindergartens, park walkway and pavements 1. A composite , comprising:a bottom layer comprising expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles; anda surface layer on the bottom layer.2. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have a bulk density less than 300 g/1.3. The composite according to claim 2 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have a closed cell content more than 90%.4. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the composite has a force reduction more than 40%.5. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the composite has a force reduction of from 40% to 60%.6. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have an average diameter of from 0.2mm and 20mm.7. The composite according to claim 6 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have an average diameter of from lmm and 12mm.8. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein an expanded thermoplastic elastomer of the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles is selected from the group consisting of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyester claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyesterether claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyetherester claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyetheramide claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyolefin copolymer claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyethylenevinylacetate claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyethylenepropylenediene claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polypropylene claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic styrene block copolymer and a mixture thereof.9. The composite according to claim ...

Leather-based footwear

A footwear includes an upper part attached to a sole. The upper part is formed by at least two footwear defining parts. The at least two footwear defining parts include a vamp and a quarter. At least one of the at least two footwear defining parts are formed by a leather laminate. The leather laminate is formed as a composite laminate having a leather layer laminated to a reinforcing fabric via an adhesive. The leather layer is at least a part of an outer surface of the footwear.

Composite Foam Article

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

FABRIC HAVING TOBACCO ENTANGLED WITH STRUCTURAL FIBERS

A smokeless tobacco product includes smokeless tobacco and structural fibers. The structural fibers forming a network in which the smokeless tobacco is entangled. The structural fibers have a composition different from the smokeless tobacco. The tobacco-entangled fabric can have an overall oven volatiles content of at least 10 weight percent. In some embodiments, the structural fibers form a nonwoven network. In some embodiments, fibrous structures of the smokeless tobacco are entangled with the structural fibers. 1. (canceled)2. A smokeless tobacco product comprising:smokeless tobacco; anda pouch surrounding the smokeless tobacco, the pouch being porous and including, elastomeric fibers.3. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the elastomeric fibers include polyurethane.4. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the pouch includes a fabric including the elastomeric fibers.5. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 4 , wherein the elastomeric fibers include non-woven elastomeric fibers.6. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 4 , wherein the fabric has a basis weight ranging from 1 gram per square meter (gsm) to 350 gsm.7. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the basis weight is 30 gsm.8. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the basis weight is 21 gsm.9. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the basis weight is 15 gsm.10. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the elastomeric fibers have diameters of less than 30 microns.11. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 10 , wherein the diameters range from 0.5 microns to 30 microns.12. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 11 , wherein the diameters range from 0.5 microns to 5 microns.13. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the elastomeric fibers have diameters ranging from 1 micron to 50 microns.14. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the elastomeric fibers include melt-blown fibers.15. The smokeless tobacco ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING PATCHES TO HELMET COVERS

A template made of plywood or similar material is inserted into a cover for a protective helmet so that the cover is stretched and once the template is inserted the assembled combination of the cover and the template resembles the shape of a disk. The disk-shaped assembly is placed on top of the bottom plate of a heat press. A layer with a decal or sticker is placed on top of the disk-shaped assembly. A heat press cover sheet is then placed on top of the disk-shaped assembly so that it also becomes into contact with the top plate of the heat press when the heat press is closed. The heat press may be set to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit and it can be set in a closed position for about 30 seconds in order to transfer sufficient heat so that the decal or sticker is applied or affixed to the cover surface. 1. A method for applying patches to a helmet cover , the method comprising:inserting a template into a cover for a protective helmet so that the cover is stretched and once the template is inserted into the cover it forms a disk-shaped assembly;placing the disk-shaped assembly on top of a bottom plate of a heat press;placing a patch on top of the disk-shaped assembly;placing a heat press cover sheet on top of the disk-shaped assembly;pulling down an upper plate of the heat press so that the heat press cover sheet makes contact with the upper plate of the heat press when the heat press is closed; andpulling up the upper plate.2. A method according to claim 1 , further including:Preheating the heat press to a temperature of about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, wherein the step of pulling up the upper plate is performed about 30 seconds after the upper plate has been pulled down.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said cover sheet is made out of felt.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said patch incorporates rhinestones.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said patch incorporates LED lights.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said patch ...

KIND OF PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR A FULLY COVERED LEATHER SHEATH PRODUCT

The present invention discloses a kind of production process for a fully covered leather sheath product, which comprises the following steps of: determining peripheral dimensions of leather such as the length and width according to the size of the product, and coating the leather with an adhesive; putting the shell of a product to be covered into the upper die of a mold, placing the trimmed leather into the lower die of the mold, and positioning it by a positioning post; heating the above-mentioned leather placed in the lower die of the mold; closing the upper die and the lower die immediately after the heating treatment is complete; opening the mold until the lamination is complete, taking out the product from the mold and fitting it with a fixture for the stretching folding treatment; heating the product along with the fixture to bond the leather with the interior of the product shell; and pressing it along with the fixture after heating; taking the pressed product out of the fixture and cutting excessive leather, attaching an inner lining material of the same dimensions after the excessive leather is cut, and pressing the inner lining material for bonding. The objective of the present invention is to provide a production process for the fully covered leather sheath product, which has high production efficiency and can improve the overall product design effect. 1. A production process for a fully covered leather sheath product , characterized in that , comprising the following steps of:(1) determining peripheral dimensions of leather such as the length and width according to the size of the product, and coating the leather with an adhesive;(2) putting the shell of a product to be covered into the upper die of a mold, placing the trimmed leather into the lower die of the mold, and positioning it by a positioning post;(3) heating the above-mentioned leather placed in the lower die of the mold;(4) closing the upper die and the lower die immediately after the heating ...

Switchable décor

An apparatus comprising a case, a first fixation sheet having a first side configured to be attached to the case and including a first permanent bonding agent with a first adhesion characteristic as well a second side having a first repositionable material with a second adhesion characteristic, the second adhesion characteristic being less permanent than the first adhesion characteristic. The apparatus also includes a third side configured to be attached to the second side of the first fixation sheet; and a second fixation sheet having fifth and sixth sides, the fifth side configured to be attached to a fourth side of the decorative sheet, the fifth side including a second bonding agent with a third adhesion characteristic; the sixth side having a second repositionable material with a fourth adhesion characteristic, the fourth adhesion characteristic being less permanent than the first and third adhesion characteristics.

TUBULAR VITRIGEL AND USE THEREOF

There is provided a tubular vitrigel composed of a laminate in which a plurality of plate-like vitrigels each having a through-hole are laminated in a thickness direction so that the through-holes are continuous. 1. A tubular vitrigel composed of a laminate in which a plurality of plate-like vitrigels each having a through-hole are laminated in a thickness direction so that the through-holes are continuous.2. The tubular vitrigel according to claim 1 ,wherein irregularities of the outer surface of the tube are larger than irregularities of the inner surface of the tube.3. The tubular vitrigel according to or claim 1 ,wherein the inner diameter of the tube is 5 μm or more.4. A tubular vitrigel obtained by additionally winding a sheet-like vitrigel around an outer circumference of the tubular vitrigel according to any one of to .5. The tubular vitrigel according to any one of to claim 1 , containing native collagen or atelocollagen.6. The tubular vitrigel according to any one of to claim 1 , containing a functional material in at least a part.7. The tubular vitrigel according to claim 6 ,wherein the functional material includes a support, a magnetic substance, a fluorescent material, a contrast agent, an immunosuppressive agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, and a differentiation-inducing factor.8. A device for producing the tubular vitrigel according to any one of to claim 6 , comprising a base and a columnar structure that is able to be fixed to the base.9. The production device according to claim 8 ,wherein the outer diameter of the columnar structure is 5 μm or more.10. The production device according to or claim 8 ,wherein a pedestal having an outer diameter larger than that of the columnar structure is additionally provided at a foundation of the columnar structure.11. A method of producing a tubular vitrigel claim 8 , comprising:{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00008', '#text': 'claims 8'}, {'@idref': 'CLM-00010', '#text': '10'}], '#text': 'a process (a) in which, ...

BREATHABLE LAMINATED LEATHER

A leather laminate composite includes a leather layer and reinforcing fabric laminated together via an adhesive. The adhesive includes water vapor passages. 1. A leather laminate composite comprising a leather layer and reinforcing fabric laminated together via an adhesive ,wherein the adhesive comprises water vapor passages.2. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the leather laminate has a water vapor permeability of above 5 mg/cm2/hour.3. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the leather laminate has a water vapor permeability of above 5 mg/cm2/hour.4. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein a variation of breathability of a leather laminate varies with less than 25% measured over a plurality of leather laminates.5. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the reinforcing fabric is below 0.1 mm.6. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein an ultimate tensile strength of the reinforcing fabric is at least above 5 kN/m.7. (canceled)8. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein an elongation at break of the reinforcing fabric is between 0.2% and 10%.9. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein a tear strength of the reinforcing fabric is at least 25 N.10. (canceled)11. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein a tensile strength of the reinforcing fabric is between 1 GPa and 5 GPa.12. (canceled)13. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein a peel strength of the leather laminate is between 0.3 N/mm and 1.5 N/mm.14. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing fabric claim 1 , the adhesive claim 1 , and the leather are compatible.1516.-. (canceled)17. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the leather layer is obtained from top grain leather.18. The leather laminate according to claim 1 , wherein a flesh-side of the leather layer is facing the reinforcing fabric of the leather laminate composite.19. The leather ...

Gas barrier packaging material

A gas barrier packaging material includes: a support; and a gas barrier layer made up of an adhesive layer (A) which is disposed on one surface of the support and contains an aqueous polyurethane resin (a1), a water soluble polymer (a2) and a curing agent (a3) with a formulation ratio of the aqueous polyurethane resin (a1) and the water soluble polymer (a2) in the range from 10:90 to 60:40 in mass ratio, and a barrier layer (B) which is formed on the adhesive layer (A).

PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A MEMBRANE ADAPTED FOR COUPLING TO A FABRIC, AND PRODUCT SO OBTAINED

Object of the present invention is a process for manufacturing a membrane adapted for coupling to a fabric or other supports that can be used in the field of the clothing or furnishing, and so-obtained product. 1. Membrane adapted for coupling to fabrics or coagulated supports , comprising powder of rock material , dispersed in a polymer or a polymer mixture , characterized in that the particles of said rock powder have a diameter between 1 μm and 100 μm.2. Membrane according to claim 1 , wherein said rocks are one or more rocks selected from the group consisting of marble claim 1 , granite claim 1 , quartz and onyx.3. Membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the particles of said rock powder have a diameter between 1 and 100 μm.4. Membrane according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of said rock powder is between 3% and 50% by weight to the total weight of the membrane. 10% and 15% by weight.5. Membrane according to claim 1 , wherein said polymer or polymer mixture is one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of polyurethane (PU) claim 1 , polyvinylchloride (PVC) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).6. Article comprising said membrane as described in and a support.7. Article according to claim 6 , wherein said article comprises at least one surface and said membrane is in contact with and/or adheres at least to part of said surface.8. Article according to claim 7 , wherein said support is a fabric or a coagulated support.9. Article according to claim 8 , wherein said fabric is selected from fabric with natural or artificial fibers claim 8 , or a combination thereof claim 8 , and said coagulated support is selected from non-woven fabric claim 8 , Lycra jersey claim 8 , leather and imitation leather.10. Article according to claim 6 , wherein said article is selected from the articles in the field of the clothing claim 6 , interior claim 6 , footwear claim 6 , furnishing claim 6 , clothing accessories claim 6 , complementary furniture claim 6 , outdoor design ...

PANEL FOR WALLS, CEILINGS, FALSE CEILINGS, FLOOR SURFACES, FURNISHING ELEMENTS AND THE LIKE

A panel for walls, ceilings, false ceilings, floor surfaces, and furnishing elements, comprising at least one continuous insulating layer of polymeric material coupled stably to at least one sheet of a material preferably selected from among wood, polymeric material, fabric, microfiber, hide and the like. 1. A panel for walls , ceilings , false ceilings , floor surfaces and furnishing elements , comprising:{'sup': 3', '3, 'a continuous insulating layer of polyester for at least one of thermal insulation and acoustic insulation, which is coupled stably to at least one sheet of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, polymeric material, fabric, microfiber and hide, wherein a film of adhesive material is interposed between said continuous layer and said sheet, wherein said sheet has a plurality of through openings that are distributed in order to increase the capacity of said sheet for the transmission of sound waves to said continuous layer, wherein said openings have a diameter comprised between 0.001 mm and 100 mm, wherein said continuous layer has a density between 5 kg/mand 120 kg/m, wherein said continuous layer has a thickness between 1 mm and 200 mm, and wherein said sheet has a thickness between 0.1 mm and 10 mm.'}24.-. (canceled)5. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein said openings are mutually arranged on said sheet according to a plurality of different preset configurations.6. (canceled)7. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein said continuous layer is interposed between two sheets claim 1 , with interposition of the film of adhesive material claim 1 , one of said sheets being of fabric claim 1 , the other of said sheets being of wood.810.-. (canceled)11. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the continuous insulating layer is in contact with the adhesive material and the adhesive material is in contact with the sheet. The present invention relates to a panel for walls, ceilings, false ceilings, floor surfaces, furnishing elements ...

Absorbent structure

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

GARMENT INCORPORATING AQUEOUS POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS HAVING ALTERED STRESS PROFILE

Articles, such as garments, including films comprising dried aqueous polyurethane dispersions are disclosed, whereby the garment has an altered stress which is exhibited during wear of the garment. The film may be bonded to the fabric of the article to provide a fabric or film laminate. 134-. (canceled)35. A bust supporting garment comprising:a material defining a breast cup including a lower periphery and a side periphery that extends from said lower periphery to a top portion of the breast cup where a strap is optionally attached, and a winged portion; and a glycol,', 'an aliphatic diisocyanate and', 'a diol,, 'a film adhered to at least a portion of the material, said film comprising a dried aqueous polyurethane dispersion including a prepolymer, said prepolymer comprisingwherein a ratio of isocyanate groups in the aliphatic diisocyanate to hydroxy groups in the glycol and the diol (NCO/OH) is about 1.30 to about 2.20.36. The bust supporting garment of claim 35 , wherein the breast cup comprises a pair of breast cups claim 35 , each of said breast cups includes the lower periphery and the side periphery that extends from said lower periphery to the top portion of each of said breast cups.37. The bust supporting garment of claim 36 , wherein the film is adhered to at least a portion of the material at the lower and/or side peripheries of the breast cups.38. The bust supporting garment of claim 35 , wherein the film is adhered to at least the wing portions.39. The bust supporting garment of claim 35 , wherein the film is adhered to the straps of the garment.40. The bust supporting garment of claim 35 , wherein the film is a continuous film in the form of a triangular shape claim 35 , a trapezoid shape claim 35 , or a narrow strip.41. The bust supporting garment of claim 35 , wherein the garment is a brassiere claim 35 , bralette or sports bra.42. The bust supporting garment of claim 35 , wherein the breast cup is formed without underwire claim 35 , seams claim 35 , ...

SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A SEAT ASSEMBLY, AND VEHICLE SEAT

A seat assembly for a vehicle seat may have a structural component with multiple reinforcing ribs, a cushion layer, an insert layer which is arranged between the structural component and the cushion layer, at least one component which is secured to the structural component, and at least one securing device. The at least one securing device may secure both the insert part as well as the component to the structural component. A method for assembling such a seat assembly is also described. In one method step, the insert part is secured to the structural component by at least one securing device, and in the same method step or a subsequent method step or a preceding method step the at least one component is secured to the at least one securing device. A vehicle seat have such a seat assembly is also provided. 115-. (canceled)16. A seat assembly for a vehicle seat , comprising:a) a structural component with a plurality of stiffening ribs,b) an upholstery layer,c) an insert part which is arranged between the structural component and the upholstery layer,d) at least one component part which is fastened to the structural component,{'claim-text': ['the at least one fastening means fastens the insert part to the structural component, and', 'the at least one fastening means fastens the component part to the structural component.'], '#text': 'e) at least one fastening means, wherein'}17. The seat assembly as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the seat assembly is embodied as a backrest.18. The seat assembly as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the structural component is manufactured from a fiber composite material.19. The seat assembly as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the fiber composite material comprises a thermoplastic matrix which is reinforced with glass fibers and/or carbon fibers.20. The seat assembly as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the structural component comprises a formed organosheet with stiffening ribs that are applied by injection molding.21. The seat assembly as claimed ...

EMBROIDERED LEATHER PATCHES

A multi-color embroidered leather article includes a leather substrate having a finish surface and a reverse surface and embroidery floss embroidered onto the finish surface. The multi-color leather article is prepared by an embroidery method. The method includes placing the leather substrate on a backing, with the reverse surface in direct contact with the backing; assembling an embroidery hoop on the leather substrate and the backing; embroidering the leather substrate and the backing; removing the embroidery hoop; removing the backing; and clipping excess embroidery floss from the reverse surface. 1. A multi-color embroidered leather article , comprising: a leather substrate having a finish surface and a reverse surface; and embroidery floss embroidered onto the finish surface.2. The multi-color embroidered leather article of claim 1 , wherein the finish surface is laser engraved.3. The multi-color embroidered leather article of claim 1 , further comprising a heat-seal backing adhered to the reverse surface wherein the multi-color embroidered leather article is a patch adhered to a display article.4. The multi-color embroidered leather article of claim 1 , wherein the multi-color embroidered leather article is a keychain.5. A multi-color leather embroidery method claim 1 , comprising:a) placing a leather substrate having a finish surface and a reverse surface on a backing, with the reverse surface in direct contact with the backing;b) assembling an embroidery hoop on the leather substrate and the backing;c) embroidering the leather substrate and the backing;d) removing the embroidery hoop; removing the backing; ande) clipping excess embroidery floss from the reverse surface to produce an embroidered leather substrate.6. The multi-color leather embroidery method of claim 5 , further comprising laser engraving the leather substrate before assembling the embroidery hoop.7. The multi-color leather embroidery method of claim 5 , further comprising cutting the ...

Panel systems and methods

A panel for a surface covering system of a plurality of like panels, the panel comprising: a base layer; a first joint extrusion attached along a first edge of the base layer; a second joint extrusion attached along a second edge of the base layer, opposite the first edge; a covering layer covering at least part of the first joint extrusion and at least part of the second joint extrusion; wherein the first extrusion is configured to join to a second extrusion of an adjacent like panel, and the covering layer substantially conceals the first extrusion and the second extrusion when installed.

HAPTIC FUNCTION LEATHER COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A functional vehicle component and related methods include a functional leather assembly fixed over a vehicle component. The functional leather assembly includes a leather sheet, a flexible electronic circuit arranged on a first surface of the leather sheet that faces away from the vehicle component to thereby define an outermost surface of the leather sheet, and including a piezoelectric switch that can be actuated to make or break a conductive path in the circuit; and a pigmented coating arranged over the circuit. Upon actuation of the piezoelectric switch to make or break the conductive path in the circuit, the piezoelectric switch provides a haptic signal that indicates the actuation of the piezoelectric switch. 1. A method of producing a functional leather component , comprising:providing a leather sheet; andapplying to a first side of the leather sheet, a flexible electronic circuit including a piezoelectric switch that can be actuated to make or break a conductive path in the circuit;wherein when the switch is actuated to make or break the conductive path in the circuit, the piezoelectric switch provides haptic feedback that the piezoelectric switch has been actuated.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric switch is applied to the first surface of the leather sheet by printing a piezoelectric material on the first surface of the leather sheet.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising embossing the leather sheet and the flexible electronic circuit to impart an embossed pattern over the first surface of the leather sheet.4. The method according to claim 4 , wherein embossing includes passing the leather sheet and the flexible electronic circuit through a roll-to-roll embosser.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the method further comprises arranging a pigmented coating over the circuit; andthe first side is the grain side of the leather sheet.6. The method according to claim 5 , further comprising:providing a light ...

Engineered Waterproof Plastic Composite Flooring and Wall Covering Planks

Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a veneer layer bonded with a plastic composite core, and an underlayer, preferably an underlayer of cork. 1. An engineered waterproof plank comprising a waterproof bonding joining a veneer layer to a top surface of a rigid waterproof core, said core comprising a plastic composite. The present application is a continuation of and also claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/980,235, filed on Dec. 28, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/816,181, filed Aug. 3, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,234,357 issued Jan. 12, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/657,750, filed Oct. 22, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,156,233 issued Oct. 13, 2015.This invention relates to flooring, and particularly a new and improved waterproof flooring utilizing bamboo and plastic.In the flooring industry, there is a significant need for waterproof flooring that presents the appearance of a wooden floor. In particular, this flooring needs to be not only resistant to moisture, but also economical, easy to install, easy to maintain, and comfortable to walk on.In the flooring industry, laminate flooring using fiberboard or particle board as the core layer has gained a tremendous market share. Such laminate flooring is manufactured with numerous desirable properties such as reasonable cost, stain resistance, wear resistance, easy maintenance, and fire resistance. In addition, laminate flooring is able to carry many types of printed designs, including wood grain designs.Natural wood floors, particularly of oak and other hardwoods have been employed as flooring materials for centuries. While not as economical as laminate flooring, the appearance and comfort of wooden flooring is highly desirable. One of the most significant drawbacks to both laminate and wooden flooring is their performance when subjected to sustained exposure to moisture. In the case of wooden floors, moisture will ...

Interior trim panel for a vehicle and method of forming same

An interior trim panel for a vehicle includes a leather layer defining a feature having a radius of less than five millimeters, and a backing layer adhered to the leather layer and providing a support structure for the leather layer. A method of forming the interior trim panel includes clamping the leather layer in a frame to securely fix the edges of the leather layer, positioning the leather layer between compression mold dies defining a complementary surface having a feature with a radius of less than five millimeters, and compressing the leather layer between the dies.

STRUCTURALLY ENHANCED TISSUE GRAFT

A structurally enhanced tissue graft has at least one placental membrane having a corrugated portion made of a series of pleated peaks and valleys. The structurally enhanced tissue graft further may have one or both of a first and second flat portion tissue membrane adhered to the corrugated portion. The first flat portion is adhered to an external surface along either peaks or valleys of the corrugated portion. The second flat portion tissue membrane adhered to the corrugated external surface along the corrugated portion opposing peaks or valleys. The first flat portion forms a top or bottom of the structurally enhanced tissue graft and the second flat portion forms an opposing bottom or top with the corrugated portion sandwiched therebetween. 1. A freeze-dried structurally enhanced placental tissue graft made from placental tissue comprises:at least one placental tissue membrane formed from a single membrane having a corrugated portion of placental tissue made of a series of pleated peaks and valleys and a lateral flat portion of placental tissue adhered to the corrugated portion to form the structurally enhanced placental tissue graft upon drying, wherein the flat portion when placed in contact to an outer surface along either peaks or valleys of the corrugated portion adheres directly to the corrugated portion wherein the flat portion in combination with the corrugated portion form open channels configured for infusion of blood flow during implantation and the combination of the folded over lateral flat portion and the corrugated portion have the same exposed external surfaces and the channels created by the folded flat portion and the corrugated portion have the same internal surfaces; wherein the exposed external surfaces are an epithelial surface with an exposed jelly-like fibroblast cellular layer; andwherein the structurally enhanced tissue graft has been freeze dried.2. (canceled)3. The structurally enhanced tissue graft of further comprises a second flat ...

PATIENT INTERFACE COMPONENT

The present technology relates to a pad for forming a seal forming structure against a user's skin for use with a patient interface, the pad comprising, a base layer, a fibre layer comprising a plurality of fibers for contacting a patient's skin, and a connection layer for connecting the fibers to the base material, wherein the base layer and/or the fibre layer is/are adapted to act as a reservoir for substances. Furthermore, it relates to a set of pads, a kit and a patient interface. 1. A pad for forming a seal forming structure against a user's skin for use with a patient interface , the pad comprisinga base layera fibre layer comprising a plurality of fibers for contacting a patient's skin,and a connection layer for connecting the fibers to the base material,wherein the base layer and/or the fibre layer is/are adapted to act as a reservoir for substances.2. The pad according to claim 1 , wherein the connection layer is a membrane layer allowing a substance to migrate into and/or out of the base layer.3. The pad according to claim 1 , wherein the connection layer is a separate layer or an integral layer of the base layer.4. The pad according to claim 1 , wherein the base material comprises a base surface and wherein the plurality of fibers is fixed to and extends away from said base surface for contacting a patient's skin.5. The pad according to claim 1 , wherein the base layer is made of a foam material.6. The pad according to claim 1 , wherein the base layer is made of a resilient foam claim 1 , preferably an open cell foam and/or more preferably not a closed-cell foam and/or not a silicone foam.7. The pad according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers is made from any one from the group consisting of: cotton claim 1 , wool claim 1 , viscose claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , and cellulose.8. The pad according to wherein the plurality of fibers is in fluid communication with the base layer.9. The pad according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers and/or the base layer ...

Method for introducing weaknesses into a decorative material

The invention relates to a method for introducing weaknesses into a decorative material comprising a decorative layer and a carrier layer, preferably used for airbag coverings in motor vehicles, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

FIRE-RESISTANT COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL BUILDING PANELS

A composite skinned panel is disclosed which uses, in some embodiments, a combination of cementitious, insulative and ablative core materials to provide a building panel which can effectively meet a variety of different commercial, residential and marine fire codes. For example, one such fire test is an A60 fire rating (International Marine Organization (IMO) A60 Class A Bulkhead), which establishes that the panel provide 60 minutes of protection from a front side temperature of 1750° F. without raising the internal temperature more than 250° F.

LEATHER FOOTWEAR

A footwear includes a footwear upper attached to a sole. The footwear upper includes at least one leather base layer having a base layer top grain surface, and at least one leather attachment layer having a top grain surface and a flesh-side surface. The leather base layer is glued to the leather attachment layer with the base layer top grain surface facing the flesh-side of the leather attachment layer. 1. A footwear comprising: at least one leather base layer having a base layer top grain surface, and', 'at least one leather attachment layer having a top grain surface and a flesh-side surface,, 'a footwear upper attached to a sole, the footwear upper comprisingwherein the at least one leather base layer is glued to the at least one leather attachment layer with the base layer top grain surface facing the flesh-side surface of the at least one leather attachment layer.2. The footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one leather base layer and the at least one leather attachment layer are formed based on cow hide.3. The footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one leather attachment layer has a thickness of less than 1.4 mm.4. The footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one leather attachment layer has a thickness of less than 1.4 mm claim 1 , andwherein the at least one leather attachment layer is a top grain leather.5. The footwear according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the at least one leather attachment layer is between 0.3 mm to 2.0 mm.6. The footwear according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the at least one leather attachment layer is between 0.3 mm to 2.0 mm claim 1 , andwherein the at least one leather base layer and the at least one leather attachment layer is formed based on cow hide.7. The footwear according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the at least one leather base layer glued to the at least one leather attachment layer is between 0.5 mm and 4 mm.8. The footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the at ...

System to support multiple battery packs of different capacity and a sensor system

Methods and apparatus are discussed for an electric powered personal transportation vehicle with electric motors powered by one or more batteries. A set of universal battery mounting hole locations and a reserved space for one or more battery housings exist on a board for the personal transportation vehicle. The reserved space on the board for the one or more battery housings that house one or more battery packs is set to not interfere with an operation of the motors or the wheels. A first battery pack containing the one or more batteries differs in at least one of i) a different amp-hour capacity, ii) a different length, width, or height, and iii) a different shape than another battery pack designed to be physically contained in the one or more battery housings and electrically connect with corresponding electrical connections in the one or more battery housings.

Foam modifiers for gypsum slurries, methods, and products

Disclosed is a foam modifier, e.g., useful for gypsum or cement slurries. The foam modifier comprises a fatty alcohol that is added to a gypsum or cement slurry that includes foaming agent, such as an alkyl sulfate surfactant. The fatty alcohol can be a C 6 -C 16 fatty alcohol in some embodiments. The use of such a foam modifier can be used, for example, to stabilize the foam, reduce waste of foaming agent, improve void size control in the final product, and improve the gypsum board manufacturing process.

DIMENSIONALLY STABLE LINOLEUM BASED SURFACE COVERINGS

Described herein are surface coverings comprising a carrier, a first linoleum composition comprising a first inorganic filler, a first organic filler and linoleum cement, and a second linoleum composition comprising a second inorganic filler, a second organic filler and linoleum cement. Methods of making and using these surface coverings are also described herein. 1. A surface covering comprising:a carrier; linoleum cement;', 'a first organic filler; and', 'a first inorganic filler; and, 'a first linoleum composition adjacent to the carrier comprising linoleum cement;', 'a second organic filler; and', 'a second inorganic filler;, 'a second linoleum composition comprisingwherein the ratio of linoleum cement to the second inorganic filler in the second linoleum composition is from about 1.75:1 to about 3.5:1, and wherein the weight ratio of organic filler in the second linoleum composition to organic filler in the first linoleum composition is greater than 1.5:1.2. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of linoleum cement in the first linoleum composition to linoleum cement in the second linoleum composition is greater than 1.1:1.3. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of linoleum cement to the second inorganic filler in the second linoleum composition is from about 2.1:1 to about 2.3:1.4. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second linoleum composition is adjacent to the first linoleum composition.5. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second organic filler comprises particles of wood flour claim 1 , the second organic filler having a particle size distribution wherein 40 to 90% of the particles are <160 μm and 10 to 50% of the particles are <80 μm.6. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second linoleum composition comprises from about 25 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of linoleum cement based on the total weight of the second linoleum composition.7. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second linoleum ...

MULTI-MATERIAL HANDGUN HOLSTER

Disclosed is a holster for concealment inside a waistband of a lower garment of a user. The holster includes a support sheet having first and second surfaces and made of at least first and second layers of different material. The first layer comprises a pliable leather material and the second layer comprises a resilient elastomeric cushion material. The second layer is positioned inward toward the user relative to the first layer when the holster is in use. A rigid shell member is attached to the support sheet and forms, with the first side of the support sheet, a pocket configured to encase a portion of a handgun. At least one garment attachment member is provided on the support sheet and is configured to support the holster inside a waistband of a lower garment of a user. In one example, the resilient elastomeric cushion material may be neoprene. 1. A handgun holster for concealment inside a waistband of a lower garment of a user , the holster comprising:a support sheet having first and second surfaces, the support sheet comprising at least first and second layers of different material, the first layer comprising a pliable leather material and the second layer comprising a resilient elastomeric cushion material, the second layer being positioned inward toward the user relative to the first layer when the holster is in use;a rigid shell member attached to the support sheet and forming with the first side of the support sheet a pocket configured to encase a portion of a handgun; andat least one garment attachment member on the support sheet configured to support the support sheet and shell member inside a waistband of a lower garment of a user.2. The holster of claim 1 , wherein the resilient elastomeric cushion material comprises neoprene.3. The holster of claim 2 , wherein the neoprene is perforated to make it breathable.4. The holster of claim 1 , wherein the second surface comprises a layer of fabric.5. The holster of claim 1 , wherein the first and second ...

FILM, PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR CHEESE RIPENING AND PRESERVATION

The present invention relates to a method, to a biodegradable film and to a package for cheese ripening or preservation, in particular for ripening hard or semi-hard cheese, preferably rind cheese. This method, thanks to the peculiar transmission properties of the film, provides cheese more similar to naturally ripened cheese, with a minor loss of water, due to evaporation, with reduced mold and yeast growth, and without significant flavor, consistency and color deviations. 1) A biodegradable film for cheese ripening or preservation characterized by{'sup': '2', 'an OTR (Oxygen Transmission Rate) from 200 to 450 cc/m·day·atm, (measured at 12° C., 95% in 85% out of Relative Humidity according to ASTM F1927),'}{'sup': '2', 'a MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate) from 500 to 900 g/m·day·atm, (measured at 38° C., 98% in-0% out % of Relative Humidity according to ASTM F1249), and'}{'sup': '2', 'a CTR (Carbon dioxide Transmission Rate) from 2000 to 6000 cc/m·day·atm (measured at 23° C., 0% in-0% out of Relative Humidity according to ASTM F2476).'}2) The film according to claim 1 , which is an oriented biaxially oriented film.3) The film according to which is a heat-shrinkable film having a free shrink percentage in at least one of longitudinal direction (LD) and transverse direction (TD) of at least 20% (measured at 85° C. in water according to ASTM D2732).4) The film according to consisting of at least 50% by weight of biodegradable polymers.5) The film according to wherein said biodegradable polymers are selected the group of biodegradable polysaccharides claim 4 , biodegradable (co)polyesters and their blends.6) The film according to wherein said biodegradable polymers are selected from the group comprising starches claim 4 , polyhydroxybutyrate claim 4 , polycaprolactone claim 4 , polylactic acid esters claim 4 , copolyesters of 1 claim 4 ,4 butanediol claim 4 , adipic acid and terephthalic acid.7) The film according to wherein the film consists of three layers ...

Locating system for vehicle load floor panel measurement

A compression molded vehicle floor panel includes a main body formed by compression molding and having a first side and an opposed second side, and at least one separately formed measurement locating member at least partially encapsulated in the main body during the compression molding. The measurement locating member defines a cavity having an open end at the first side of the main body. The cavity is configured to receive a locator pin of a measurement fixture to locate the compression molded vehicle floor panel in the measurement fixture for measurement of the compression molded vehicle floor panel.

Method of manufacturing electronic device and composite film

Provided is a method of manufacturing an electronic device including: drying a pressure sensitive adhesive layer of a composite film which has the pressure sensitive adhesive layer; and a first film and a second film bonded to each surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer and in which a moisture vapor transmission rate of the first film at a temperature of 40° C. and a relative humidity of 90% is 100 g/(m 2 ·day) or greater; peeling the first film from the composite film in which the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is dried; and bonding the composite film from which the first film is peeled to an electronic device. In this manner, deterioration of the electronic device due to moisture can be prevented during the manufacture of a laminated electronic device formed by sealing the electronic device with a gas barrier film or the like.

Foot Pillow

A foot pillow that is a flat cushion for the feet, an apparatus that consists of one or more layers that are combined into one unit that a person can put their feet on. To distinguish from prior art, this foot pillow has multiple strategic layers to elevate the feet from the floor or ground surface. This foot pillow is one to four inches in thickness. A reflective insulated layer is added to reflect the cold from the floor and the warmth of the feet. The top layer may be attached or can be removed for washing. 1. To distinguish from prior art this is a flat cushion for the feet, being comprised of one inch to four inches in thickness, in any shape with a reflective insulation layer. There are other foot pillows which are varied in their description and usefulness. However, there are none that meet the description to place your feet on, not in. Additionally, there are mats that protect the feet and reflect the heat, but there are none specifically for height and a combination of layers like this product. This is designed as an apparatus to keep the feet warm. It is a barrier between the cold floor and warm feet. People suffer from cold feet needlessly. This foot pillow is designed to help people feel more comfortable while working at their desks or wherever they may be sitting by keeping warmer overall. Cold feet can be a result of poor circulation, or disease, and many people are working at their desk for 8 hours with little activity to keep the blood flowing and keep warm. We have cushions for our chair, why not a cushion for our feet to rest on and be warm and comfortable. Scientists say we lose body heat from our extremities, having warm feet could lead to better health and not getting sick as much. This invention is especially needed for the elderly and sickly who have low immunity as it will help them stay healthy and warm throughout their day.The problem is that a normal floor is very often cold, it can be carpet or hardwood or tile. This foot pillow will help ...

TEXTILE COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A textile composite material for lamination comprises, at least one nonwoven material layer and at least one further nonwoven material layer connected to the at least one nonwoven material layer, wherein the at least one nonwoven material layer and the at least one further nonwoven material layer are mechanically connected to each other, wherein the at least one nonwoven material layer and the at least one further nonwoven material layer each comprise at least one binder fiber, wherein the at least one binder fiber of the at least one further nonwoven material layer has a melting temperature that is equivalent to a value range from 130° C. to 190° C., and the at least one binder fiber of the at least one further nonwoven material layer has a melting temperature that is higher than a melting temperature of the at least one binder fiber of the at least one nonwoven material layer. 1. A textile composite material , in particular a textile composite material for lamination , with at least one nonwoven material layer and with at least one further nonwoven material layer which is connected to the at least one nonwoven material layer , wherein the at least one nonwoven material layer and the at least one further nonwoven material layer are mechanically connected to each other , wherein the at least one nonwoven material layer comprises at least one binder fiber and wherein the at least one further nonwoven material layer comprises at least one binder fiber , wherein the at least one binder fiber of the at least one further nonwoven material layer has a melting temperature that is equivalent to a value of a value range from 130° C. to 190° C. , and that the at least one binder fiber of the at least one further nonwoven material layer has a melting temperature that is higher than a melting temperature of the at least one binder fiber of the at least one nonwoven material layer , wherein individual fibers of the nonwoven material layer completely penetrate the further ...

MULTI-CLIMATE SLEEPING BAG

Multi-climate sleeping bags and methods of making the same are described. One sleeping bag may comprise a bottom panel comprising a head end and a foot end, wherein the bottom panel is formed from an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell, a first top panel comprising an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell, a first fastening mechanism configured to detachably couple an edge of the first top panel to an edge of the bottom panel, a second top panel comprising an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell, and a second fastening mechanism configured to detachably couple an edge of the second top panel to the edge of the bottom panel. 1. A multi-climate sleeping bag comprising:a bottom panel comprising a head end and a foot end disposed opposite the head end, wherein the bottom panel is formed from an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell;a first top panel comprising an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell;a first zipper-type fastener mechanism configured to detachably couple an edge of the first top panel to an edge of the bottom panel, wherein the first zipper-type fastening mechanism comprises a first pull configured to engage and couple a first slider path disposed along the edge of the bottom panel and a second slider path disposed along the edge of the first top panel; anda second top panel comprising an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell; anda second zipper-type fastener mechanism configured to detachably couple an edge of the second top panel to the edge of the bottom panel, wherein the second zipper-type fastening mechanism comprises a second ...

PEBBLE COVER FOR A SPORTS BALL

A leather-based cover material for an inflatable sports ball that consists of a composite of a thin external layer, a filler, and an internal liner. The thin external layer is dimpled by using positive/negative embossing plates to create pebble projections on an exterior side and voids on the other or interior side. The interior side is coated with a filler material that fills the voids. The cover material is completed by attaching a liner layer to the cured filler material. 1dimpling a thin sheet of a leather based material using positive and negative embossing plates on opposite sides of the leather based material, to create an exterior pebble pattern on one side and an interior pattern of voids on the opposite side;coating the voids with a filler material that fills the voids and is curable into an elastically solid filler layer; andapplying an interior liner layer to the filler layer, to create the cover for the ball.. A method for making a thin leather based cover for a ball, including the following steps: This disclosure relates to pebbled skin covers for inflatable sports balls. More particularly, the disclosure relates to an improved ball skin cover that is pebbled and a method for making the same.This disclosure claims priority on Provisional Appl. No. 61/865,057. The provisional application, which is incorporated here by reference, describes prior art shortcomings that relate to traditionally-made pebbled leather coverings for American footballs.Moisture is the fastest cause of pebble loss. Footballs, in particular, can quickly lose their pebble pattern because they are often used in inclement weather conditions.To combat this problem, football leather is heavily tanned—the tanning process being used to help lock out moisture and improve the durability of the football. However, heavy tanning makes the leather surface very hard and slick, which negatively impacts the player's grip on the ball—which is the purpose of pebbling, in the first place. For this ...

Multipurpose compostable absorption mat

A multipurpose compostable absorption mat serves to receive and encapsulate organic matter for compostable disintegration of the mat and organic matter simultaneously. The mat comprises at least three portions: a first portion facing the organic matter defined by a parchment paper or parchment-like material having multiple pinholes or other openings or porosity sized and dimensioned to enable passage of greases and/or liquids; a second portion outboard of the first portion defined by a deliquescent material, and is able to absorb the greases and/or liquids from the first portion through a capillary mechanism; and a third portion outboard of the second portion defined by an impermeable plant/corn starch-based plastic-like material. The third portion looks and feels like plastic film. The at least three portions of the mat may be formed as at least three discrete layers, with the three discrete layers attached to one another so as to form the mat, with the mat having a thickness in the range from about that of a sheet of paper or a paper towel or a napkin to about ¾″ or more.

PROPYLENE BASED RESIN COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF

Means for solving the problems 1. A material for foam (X7) comprising a propylene-based polymer (B7) whose melting point is lower than 100° C. or not observed when measured with a differential scanning calorimeter.2. The material for foam (X7) according to wherein the propylene-based polymer (B7) is a copolymer of propylene and at least one C-Cα-olefin other than propylene claim 1 , and the melting point of (B7) is lower than 100° C. or not observed when measured with a differential scanning calorimeter.3. The material for foam (X7) according to wherein the material for foam (X7) is a composition comprising 30 to 100 parts by weight of the propylene-based polymer (B7); and 0 to 70 parts by weight of a propylene-based polymer (A7) whose melting point is 100° C. or higher as measured with a differential scanning calorimeter claim 1 , provided that the total of (B7) and (A7) is 100 parts by weight.4. The material for foam (X7) according to claim 1 , wherein the material for foam (X7) is a composition comprising 1 to 1900 parts by weight of an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer (C7) and/or 1 to 1900 parts by weight of an ethylene/polar monomer copolymer (D7) claim 1 , relative to 100 parts by weight of the total of propylene-based polymer (B7) and optional propylene-based polymer (A7) whose melting point is 100° C. or higher as measured with a differential scanning calorimeter.5. The material for foam (X7) according to claim 1 , wherein the propylene-based polymer (B7) is a propylene/ethylene/α-olefin copolymer (B7-1) containing 45 to 92 mol % of propylene-derived structural units claim 1 , 5 to 25 mol % of ethylene-derived structural units claim 1 , and 3 to 30 mol % of C-Cα-olefin-derived structural units claim 1 , provided that the total of the propylene-derived structural units claim 1 , the ethylene-derived structural units claim 1 , and the C-Cα-olefin-derived structural units is 100 mol %.6. The material for foam (X7) according to further comprising a foaming agent (E7 ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTING HYBRID-NATURE LEATHER HAVING EXCELLENT APPREARANCE QUALITY AND DURABILITY

A method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather having excellent appearance quality and good durability such as light resistance, water resistance, elongation and abrasion resistance is provided. Particularly, the fiber layer having a similar structure to the natural leather is introduced to the natural leather and the natural leather and the fiber layer are bonded and fused with each other under a specific condition to manufacture hybrid-natural leather having excellent durability while preventing wrinkles, stretching, and the like from being generated. 1. A method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather , comprising:(1) a bonding step of forming a laminate of a leather layer and a fiber layer; and(2) a fusing step of integrating the leather layer and the fiber layer by coating a fusion composition on the fiber layer and then applying heat and pressure to the laminate.2. The method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather of claim 1 , wherein the leather layer is natural leather claim 1 , and the fiber layer is formed by polyethylene terephthalate (PET).3. The method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the fiber layer is 0.01 mm to 0.2 mm.4. The method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather of claim 1 , wherein before step (1) claim 1 , at least one of a tanning process claim 1 , a dyeing process claim 1 , and a branching process is performed with respect to the leather layer.5. The method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather of claim 1 , further comprising:after step (2),(3) a surface-treating step of forming sequentially a base painting layer, a color coating layer, and a top coating layer on the laminate.6. The method for manufacturing hybrid-natural leather of claim 5 , wherein the base painting layer is formed by a method of coating a base paint composition comprising 14 wt % to 20 wt % of a filler claim 5 , 7 wt % to 13 wt % of an acrylic resin claim 5 , and 60 wt % to 80 wt % of polyurethane on the laminate.7 ...

Systems and Methods for Improved Composite Sound Board

A carbon fiber sound board is disclosed with breaks in the fibers to improve the sound quality and timber of the carbon fiber instrument. 1. A composite sound board comprising:a first layer of fibrous material;a middle layer of material different from the first;a second layer of fibrous material wherein the second layer further comprises float lines.2. The first layer of fibrous material of wherein the material is carbon fiber.3. The second layer of fibrous material wherein the material is carbon fiber.4. The composite sound board of further comprising a resonance chamber comprising a side wall and a back wherein the first layer of fibrous material is in contact with the side of the resonance chamber and wherein at least a portion of the second layer of fibrous material is not in contact with the side of the resonance chamber.5. The float line of wherein the float line is formed on the distal edge of the sound board.6. The second layer of wherein a portion of material is removed.7. The second layer of wherein the fibrous material is manufactured with interruptions to the fibers.8. The second layer of wherein the second layer is carbon fiber and the carbon fiber is woven with gaps to provide the intermittent interruptions to the fibers.9. The second layer of wherein the intermittent interruptions are cuts in the second layer.10. The second layer of wherein the intermittent interruptions are curved cuts in the second layer which follow the contours of the outer edge of the second layer.11. The sound board of further comprising a notch configured to receive a selectively removable neck.12. The sound board of further comprising a neck block the neck block further comprising a plurality of support members extending away from the sound board claim 1 , the neck block configured to receive a selectively removable neck. The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for an improved carbon fiber sound board in a stringed instrument such as an acoustic guitar. ...

Natural fiber veneer composite material

New composite materials marrying natural veneers such as bamboo, wood, palm leaf etc to various substrates. Various embodiments include substrates such as repositionable adhesive, simple sealants or flexible thick rubber like materials. These composites are used for a variety of needs from kitchen cutting boards to temporary or semi-permanent surface coverings to new wooden fabric replacement for making soft goods such as bags, purses, containers, clothing etc.

Flame-retardant and Corrosion-resistant Fiber Bamboo Substrate and Preparation Method thereof

A preparation method for a flame-retardant and corrosion-resistant fiber bamboo substrate comprises the following steps of: 1) cutting raw bamboo into bamboo filaments; 2) flame-retardant treatment: soaking the bamboo filaments prepared in Step 1) in aqueous solution of a flame retardant; 3) drying: drying the flame-retardant treated bamboo filaments at 55° C. to 65° C.; 4) carbonized pyrolysis: feeding the dried bamboo filaments into a carbonized pyrolysis kiln; and 5) sequentially gumming, post-gumming drying, pressing, curing, maintaining and splitting to obtain a bamboo substrate. 1. A flame-retardant and corrosion-resistant fiber bamboo substrate , which is prepared by the following steps of:1) cutting raw bamboo into bamboo filaments;2) soaking the bamboo filaments prepared in Step 1) in aqueous solution of a flame retardant;3) drying: drying the flame-retardant treated bamboo filaments at 55° C. to 65° C. until the absolute water content is less than 12%;4) carbonized pyrolysis: feeding the dried bamboo filaments into a carbonized pyrolysis kiln, to be high-temperature treated according to a pyrolysis gradient, the pyrolysis gradient being as follows: heating the dried bamboo filaments to 110° C. within 300 min and then keeping the temperature unchanged at 110° C. for 60 min, heating to 190° C. from 110° C. with 200 min, and then keeping the temperature unchanged at 190° C. for 240 min; and, the carbonized pyrolysis kiln being heated by an electric heater or a heat transfer oil heater; and,5) sequentially gumming, post-gumming drying, pressing, curing, maintaining and splitting to obtain a bamboo substrate, the gumming process being as follows: after soaking the bamboo filaments treated by carbonized pyrolysis in Step 4) in aqueous solution of phenolic glue, taking the bamboo filaments out and drying; and the aqueous solution of phenolic glue being prepared from phenol glue and water at the mass ratio of 1:1-1.5.2. The flame-retardant and corrosion-resistant ...

MULTILAYER TEXTILE MATERIAL AND PRODUCTS MADE WITH IT

A multilayer textile material comprising a transparent outer layer, an inner layer and a padding material visible between said two layers, formed by a plurality of elements at least partially having different colours and/or different shades of the same colour; the material is suitable to be used in protective containers for portable electronic devices. 1. Multilayer textile material , comprising an outer layer , at least one inner layer and a padding material interposed between said outer layer and said at least one inner layer , wherein said outer layer is at least partially transparent or translucent and said padding material is formed of a plurality of members at least partially having different colours and/or different shades of the same colour , said padding material being at least partially visible through said outer layer.2. The multilayer textile material according to claim 1 , wherein said outer layer is made of polyurethane.3. The multilayer textile material according to claim 2 , wherein said polyurethane has a thickness between 100 and 200 microns.4. The multilayer textile material according to claim 1 , wherein at least part of said outer layer includes pigments or mineral fillers.5. The multilayer textile material according to claim 1 , wherein said padding material comprises a mixture of feathers and down of different origin.6. The multilayer textile material according to claim 5 , wherein a ratio of feathers to down is in the range of 10:90 to 90:10 by weight.7. The multilayer textile material according to claim 5 , wherein the ratio of feathers to down is in the range of 70:30 to 30:70.8. The multilayer textile material according to claim 1 , wherein said padding material includes said members having at least four different colours or colour shades.9. Item of clothing comprising said multilayer textile material according to claim 1 , said item of clothing comprising one of a jacket claim 1 , a coat claim 1 , a short coat claim 1 , and an overcoat.10 ...

Surface Covering Having An Acoustical Component

A surface covering is provided and includes an upper section of laminated polymeric layers and an acoustical section for dissipating sound waves. 1. A surface covering , comprisingan upper section of laminated polymeric layers; andan acoustical section for dissipating sound waves.2. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the total thickness thereof is about 4 to about 9.1 mm.3. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the upper section includes a wear layer claim 1 , a backing layer claim 1 , and a print layer positioned between the wear layer and the backing layer.4. The surface covering of claim 3 , wherein the backing layer is secured to the acoustical section positioned on a bottom surface of the acoustical section.5. The surface covering of claim 4 , wherein the wear layer has a thickness from about 0.1 to about 1.0 mm.6. The surface covering of claim 4 , wherein the wear layer includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and a non-phthalate plasticizer being about 20 to about 30 parts per 100 parts of the polyvinyl chloride.7. The surface covering of claim 6 , wherein the non-phthalate plasticizer is selected from a group consisting of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) claim 6 , 1 claim 6 ,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester (DINCH) claim 6 , diethylene glycol dibenzoate (DE) claim 6 , dipropylene glycol dibenzoate (DPGDB) and bio-based plasticizer.8. The surface covering of claim 6 , wherein the wear layer further includes a stabilizer being about 2.0 to about 5.0 parts per 100 parts of the polyvinyl chloride.9. The surface covering of claim 8 , wherein the wear layer further includes a co-stabilizer being about 1.0 to about 5.0 parts per 100 parts of the polyvinyl chloride.10. The surface covering of claim 9 , wherein the wear layer further includes a UV light stabilizer being about 0.1 to about 0.5 parts per 100 parts of the polyvinyl chloride.11. The surface covering of claim 6 , wherein the backing layer has a thickness ranging from about 0.3 to about 2. ...

HEAT SHIELD SHOE DEVICE

An insulating shoe insert including a core layer formed of a cellular material, and a top layer and a bottom layer bonded to opposing sides of the core layer, respectively, the top layer and the bottom layer being configured as thin sheets of aromatic polyamide material such that the top layer and bottom layer cooperate with the core layer to create a heat transfer resistance sufficient to resist transfer of heat through the core layer. 1. An insulating shoe insert , comprising:a core layer formed of a cellular material; anda top layer and a bottom layer bonded to opposing sides of said core layer, respectively,wherein the core layer includes a vegetable-based honeycomb-like cellular material that is approximately by weight 45% suberin, 27% lignin, 12% polysaccharides, 6% ceroids, and 6% tannins.2. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the top and bottom layers comprise a long-chain synthetic polyamide.3. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the top and bottom layers comprise at least one meta amarid material.4. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the top and bottom layers comprise nomex material.5. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the core layer includes a honeycomb-like cellular material with irregularly shaped and spaced cells.6. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the core layer includes a cork material.7. The insulating shoe insert of wherein the insulating shoe insert is integrally incorporated into a shoe.8. A method of producing an insulating shoe insert as recited in claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a core layer to cushion and to resist moisture, said core layer comprising a honeycomb-like cellular material;positioning a bottom layer on one side of said core layer, said bottom layer to resist the transfer of heat through the insulating shoe insert, said bottom layer comprising an aromatic polyamide;positioning a top layer on the side of said core layer opposite said bottom layer, said top layer to resist the transfer of heat through the ...

TRANSACTION AND ID CARDS HAVING SELECTED TEXTURE AND COLORING

Cards made in accordance with the invention include a decorative layer attached to a core layer, where the decorative layer is designed to provide selected color(s) and/or selected texture(s) to a surface of the metal cards. At least one of the decorative layers is a layer derived from animal matter (e.g. leather). The cards may be dual interface smart cards configured to be read in a contactless manner and/or via contacts. 157-. (canceled)58. A method for making cards with a given appearance comprising the steps of:selecting a decorative layer, wherein said decorative layer is an embossed animal derived material veneer layer; andselecting a core for forming the body of said card, said core layer having first and second surfaces; said core layer comprising one of: (a) metal; (b) ceramic coated metal; (c) ceramic coated polymer, or (d) solid ceramic, andattaching said decorative layer to the first surface of the core layer.59. The method of claim 58 , wherein the step of attaching said decorative and core layers includes laminating the layers.60. The method of claim 58 , further comprising attaching a polymeric layer to the second surface of the core layer.61. The method of claim 58 , further comprising disposing an integrated circuit module within said card claim 58 , said integrated circuit module configured for at least one of: (a) wireless radio frequency (RF) transmission between the card and an external card reader; and (b) contact reading between the card and a contact reader.62. The method of claim 58 , comprising selecting leather for said animal derived material veneer.63. The method of claim 62 , further comprising processing said leather by treating a bottom surface of the leather layer so that it is adapted to accept an adhesive.64. The method of claim 63 , further comprising the steps of:embossing a top surface of said leather layer and attaching the bottom surface of said leather to said first surface of said core layer to form a first assembly.65. The ...

Multilayer films incorporating starch and articles comprising the same

The present invention provides multilayer films comprising thermoplastic starch and articles formed therefrom. In one embodiment, a multilayer film comprises (a) a first layer comprising from 50 to 100 percent by weight of a linear low density polyethylene having a density less than 0.930 g/cm 3 and a melt index (I 2 ) of 2 g/10 minutes or less, (b) a second layer comprising from 50 to 100 percent by weight of a linear low density polyethylene having a density less than 0.930 g/cm 3 and a melt index (I 2 ) of 2 g/10 minutes or less, and (c) a third layer positioned between the first and second layer, wherein the third layer comprises at least 10 percent by weight of a thermoplastic starch and up to 90 percent by weight of a linear low density polyethylene having a density less than 0.920 g/cm 3 and a melt index (I 2 ) of 2 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the thickness of the third layer comprises at least 30% percent of the thickness of the multilayer film.

Shaped Articles Having Peelable, Perforated Surfaces and Their Use for Segregating Particulate Materials, Such as in Animal Litter Trays

The disclosure relates to containers and other shaped articles that have a relatively thick substrate layer and one or more relatively thin liner sheets peelably adhered thereto. Animal litter can be placed atop the liner sheets, preferably in a concave portion to contain the litter. The liner sheets have perforations extending therethrough that permit the passage of non-soiled litter, but do not permit the passage of at least one of animal feces and soiled animal litter, such as clumps of litter and urine. After an animal has deposited waste on or in the litter, the liner sheet can be peeled from the container and waste unable to pass through the perforations can be collected. 1. An animal litter container comprising:a) a substrate having a concave interior surface; and each sheet conforming to a substantial portion of the interior surface and having a lower surface and an upper surface,', 'the lower surface of each sheet other than the bottom sheet being releasibly adhered to the upper surface of the underlying sheet with a peelable adhesive on substantially the entire lower surface of the sheet,', 'the lower surface of the bottom sheet being releasibly adhered to the interior surface with a peelable adhesive on substantially the entire lower surface of the bottom sheet,', 'at least the sheet most distal from the substrate having perforations extending between the lower surface and the upper surface thereof,', 'the perforations being dimensioned such that at least one of ordinary animal feces and soiled animal litter cannot pass therethrough., 'b) a plurality of peelable liner sheets including a bottom sheet,'}2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the interior surface includes a substantially flat central portion bounded by sidewalls and wherein each sheet conforms to substantially the entire central portion and extends upon the sidewalls around the boundaries of the central portion.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein at least most of the perforations are ...

Transaction and id cards having selected texture and coloring

Cards made in accordance with the invention include a specially treated thin decorative layer attached to a thick core layer of metal or ceramic material, where the thin decorative layer is designed to provide selected color(s) and/or selected texture(s) to a surface of the metal cards. Decorative layers for use in practicing the invention include: (a) an anodized metal layer; or (b) a layer of material derived from plant or animal matter (e.g., wood, leather); or (c) an assortment of aggregate binder material (e.g., cement, mortar, epoxies) mixed with laser reactive materials (e.g., finely divided carbon); or (d) a ceramic layer; and (e) a layer of crystal fabric material. The cards may be dual interface smart cards which can be read in a contactless manner and/or via contacts.

SELF-DESTRUCTIVE IRREVERSIBLE SECURITY PACKAGING FILM

An irreversibly self-destructive security packaging water soluble film and method for manufacturing the same. The water soluble packaging film is embedded with various security elements, which will get irreversibly destroyed upon final usage as the whole package along with its contents will dissolve in water. This process of self-destruction will control the duplication of the package or alteration of the product inside the package. 1. A self-destructive in final usage , water soluble package comprising an irreversibly self-destructive security packaging water soluble film (WSF) arranged such that the self-destructive security packaging water soluble film dissolves or disperses in water so as to destroy the package irreversibly during final usage , the packaging water soluble film comprising one or more layers of WSF and at least one inbuilt security element which is embedded in or entrapped in at least one layer of the WSF and wherein said at least one layer of WSF is formed from a water soluble polymer; wherein said security element is in the form of a pattern , image , logo , barcode , digital information , taggant or tracer , said security element being formed of a material selected from the group consisting of optically variable pigments , multi-layer thin-film interference pigments , liquid crystal pigments , holographic pigments , interference coated particles , thermochromic pigments , photochromic pigments , luminescent compounds , infrared-absorbing compounds , UV-absorbing compounds , micro-engraved or microtextured flake pigments , forensic marking compounds , dyes , RFID taggants , nano-particles , nano-tracers , security markers printed security features , active molecules , and DNA taggants; the printed security features being selected from the group consisting of barcodes , metallized fibers , metallized/demetallized texts , and combinations thereof.2. The water soluble package according to claim 1 , wherein more than one security elements of similar ...

COMPOSITE PANEL HAVING BONDED NONWOVEN AND BIODEGRADABLE RESINOUS-FIBER LAYERS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

A composite panel having bonded nonwoven and biodegradable resinous-fiber layers and method of construction thereof is provided. The panel includes a nonwoven mat including cardboard and heat bondable textile fibers thermally bonded together to a desired thickness. The panel further includes a biodegradable polymeric composition comprising a protein and a first strengthening agent bonded to the mat. 1. A method of constructing a composite panel , comprising:comminuting cardboard into reduced size pieces of a predetermined size and combining the reduced sized pieces of cardboard with heat bondable textile fibers;thermally bonding the pieces of cardboard with the heat bondable textile fibers to produce at least one nonwoven mat of a desired thickness;preparing at least one biodegradable polymeric composition comprising a protein and a first strengthening agent; andbonding the biodegradable polymeric composition to the nonwoven mat.2. The method of further including bonding the at least one nonwoven mat to the at least one biodegradable polymeric composition without using a separate intermediate adhesive.3. The method of further including providing the cardboard as Asian cardboard.4. The method of further including laminating a scrim layer to a side of the nonwoven mat opposite the biodegradable polymeric composition without using nip rolls and maintaining the thickness of the mat as initially produced.5. The method of further including providing the protein as other than a soy protein.6. The method of further including providing the protein as a plant-based protein.7. The method of further including providing the protein as an animal-based protein.8. The method of further including providing the protein as a soy-based protein from a soy protein source.9. The method of further including molding the composite panel to net shape.10. The method of further including forming the composite panel having areas of varying density during the bonding step.11. The method of ...

Foil transfer device, foil transfer method, and system creating data usable for foil transfer device

A foil transfer device, a foil transfer method, and a non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program when executed by a computer causes the computer to execute first, second and third processes. In the first process, an acute angle portion included in a contour of a predetermined shape is specified. In the second process, an approximation curve along a contour of the acute angle portion specified in the first process and is located inside the predetermined shape is obtained. In the third process, movement route data for the acute angle portion is created along the approximation curve obtained in the second process. The movement route data is usable for, for example, control of moving a heater of the foil transfer device.

Recyclable surface covering and method and system for manufacturing a recyclable surface covering

A process and system for making a laminated surface covering and the surface covering itself are described. The covering includes several layers bonded to each other. The system performs the process. One example of the process includes passing a first material across a first conveyor, passing a second material across a second conveyor, passing a bonding material across a third conveyor, contacting the first material and the second material to the bonding material, and heating at least one of the first material and the second material. The process also includes introducing the first material, the second material, and the bonding material into a pressure zone such that the bonding material is introduced between a bottom surface of the first material and a top surface of the second material. The process applies pressure to bond the first material and second material together via the bonding material to produce a laminated material.