Abstract:
Articles and methods are presented that are useful in mounting pins or studs on substrates such as composite materials. An anchor according to the present invention comprises a stud attached to a base, where the base is substantially UV-transparent, and optionally a UV-curable adhesive, a pressure sensitive adhesive, an adhesive that is both UV-curable and pressure sensitive, or some combination of the above.
Abstract:
A waterproof invisible barrier seam is formed between two fabric laminates, an outer shell fabric laminate and an inner lining fabric laminate. The seam includes an invisible seam tape that forms a hydrostatic barrier within the seam. The design of the seam allows the formation of an effective hydrostatic barrier along the seams of a soft shell garment, while retaining flexibility, stretch, aesthetic appearance, and reversibility.
Abstract:
In accordance with the disclosed principles, a novel thermoplastic profile roofing strip and an apparatus for welding the thermoplastic profile roofing strip to a thermoplastic roofing membrane is disclosed. In one embodiment, the thermoplastic profile roofing strip may comprise a horizontal base extending longitudinally and having a notched profile. In addition, the thermoplastic profile strip may comprise a vertical central portion laterally connected at one edge and normal to the horizontal base. In such embodiments, the vertical central portion extends longitudinally along the horizontal base to provide the improved profile. Related methods of welding a thermoplastic strip to a thermoplastic membrane are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An article for securing a window film to a window frame includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end, a first portion having a first attachment surface extending from the first end to the second end, a connecting portion extending outwardly from the first portion opposite the first attachment surface, and a second portion joined with the end of the connecting portion opposite the first portion. Methods of anchoring an applied window film to a window frame using the article are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods are provided for assembling desired die-cuts from individual die- cut components. Each individual die-cut component may consist of films of various materials, diverse adhesive tapes, diverse foam materials, fabrics, metals and others. Individual die-cut components are assembled onto liners that function as carriers or platforms. The liners may be in individual panels or continuous rolls. Individual die-cut components are assembled onto the liner using computer controlled pick and place equipment with a high degree of accuracy and speed. The liner may consist of a film with controlled adhesive strength to maintain the x-y position of placed individual die-cut components. The die-cut comprising the liner and assembled die-cut components is then used for various purposes, such as holding two parts together, in the assembly of various products, such as cell phones.
Abstract:
A stretch releasing pressure-sensitive adhesive article that includes a backing that includes a layer of foam having a density of from about 7 pounds per cubic foot to about 15 pounds per cubic foot, a caliper of from about 0.01 inch to less than 0.020 inch, a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive composition disposed on the first major surface of the layer of foam and in direct contact with the layer of foam. The article exhibits at least about 40 % surface contact to a standardized textured surface.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Montage oder Reparatur von Bauteilen (10, 11), vorzugsweise für Kraftfahrzeuge, wobei ein erstes Bauteil (10) und ein zweites Bauteil (11) mittels zumindest einer Fügekomponente (12) verbunden werden und die Fügekomponente (12) zwischen einem Oberflächenbereich (13) des ersten Bauteils (10) und einem Oberflächenbereich (14) des zweiten Bauteils (11) angeordnet wird. Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Oberflächenbereich (13) des ersten Bauteils (10) mit einer Haftgrundkomponente (15) verbunden wird, die auf der dem besagten Oberflächenbereich (13) des ersten Bauteils (10) abgewandten Seite (16) eine der Fügekomponente (12) zugeordnete Haftoberfläche (17) aus einem Trägermaterial (18) aufweist. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur Vorbehandlung für eine Montage oder Reparatur, ein Kraftfahrzeug mit zumindest einem ersten und einem zweiten Bauteil (11, 12) sowie ein vorbehandeltes Bauteil (10).
Abstract:
A membrane for application to a surface of a structure to provide waterproofing protection to the structure, the membrane including a surface layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric material, a layer of cushion material sealed to the layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric material, a pressure sensitive adhesive bound to a side of the cushion material remote from the thermoplastic or elastomeric material, and a release liner removably mounted on the pressure sensitive adhesive.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to warp-free decorative articles of manufacture and methods for making the same. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a method of producing a warp-free architectural decorative article of manufacture using cold casting techniques. The method includes pre-applying a substrate with adhesive; bonding the substrate to the out of mold surface of casting while the casting is still in the cavity side of the mold to form a cold cast article of manufacture; conveying the article of manufacture bonded to the substrate to a flat press; applying pressure to the complete package as a whole to achieve intimate contact between pressure sensitive adhesive, backer of choice, and cold cast decorative article of manufacture; filling the resin with metal fillers and or pigments of choice; and allowing the filled resin to cure on the out of mold cavity side of casting. This is the side that is exposed to air.