The present invention relates to a method for producing an elastomeric grained skin which comprises at least an elastomeric skin layer and a coating layer overlying the skin layer. The skin has at least a portion which hasa grained surface, which comprises at least one elastomeric skin layer and which has at least one coating layer overlying the skin layer. To produce the skin a coating composition is applied onto at least a portion of a mould surface, which portion is grained, to produce said coating layer; and the elastomeric skin layer is moulded at least against a back side of said coating layer to produce said portion of the elastomeric skin. In order to accent the grain texture so that it stands out more clearly and so that the visibility thereof is less dependent on the direction of the incident light and the position of the viewer use is made of a coating composition which comprises effect pigment particles contained in a transparent or translucent medium.

The present invention relates to a method for producing an elastomeric grained skin which comprises at least an elastomeric skin layer and a coating layer overlying the skin layer. The skin has at least a portion which hasa grained surface, which comprises at least one elastomeric skin layer and which has at least one coating layer overlying the skin layer. To produce the skin a coating composition is applied onto at least a portion of a mould surface, which portion is grained, to produce said coating layer; and the elastomeric skin layer is moulded at least against a back side of said coating layer to produce said portion of the elastomeric skin. In order to accent the grain texture so that it stands out more clearly and so that the visibility thereof is less dependent on the direction of the incident light and the position of the viewer use is made of a coating composition which comprises effect pigment particles contained in a transparent or translucent medium.

A composition for an automotive interior skin, a method for manufacturing the same, and an automotive interior skin manufactured using the same. The composition for an automotive interior skin includes: 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a polyol compound; 5 wt % to 40 wt % of dicyclohexylmethane-4,4′-diisocyanate; and 5 wt % to 30 wt % of an aromatic glycol-based chain extender.

A composition for an automotive interior skin, a method for manufacturing the same, and an automotive interior skin manufactured using the same. The composition for an automotive interior skin includes: 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a polyol compound; 5 wt % to 40 wt % of dicyclohexylmethane-4,4′-diisocyanate; and 5 wt % to 30 wt % of an aromatic glycol-based chain extender.

A neurovascular catheter extension segment is provided, such as for distal neurovascular access or aspiration. The neurovascular catheter extension segment includes 1) an elongate flexible control wire having a proximal end and a distal end and 2) a tubular extension segment having a side wall defining a central lumen carried by the distal end of the control wire. The side wall of the tubular extension segment includes a tubular inner liner, a tie layer separated from the lumen by the inner liner, a helical coil surrounding the tie layer, and an outer jacket surrounding the helical coil. The extension segment may be introduced into the proximal end of a neurovascular catheter and advanced distally to extend beyond the catheter and thereby extend the reach of the catheter.

The present disclosure describes mannequins providing realistic human forms to train personnel in organizations such as police departments, fire departments, the military, paramilitary organizations, private military contractors, etc. Mannequins may serve as targets or may be forms useful for various search or search and rescue operations. One aspect of the present disclosure may describe a manufacturing process for a mannequin designed to serve as a target for non-lethal ammunition or live. A cold rotational molding process may be used to manufacture such a mannequin. A mannequin may emulate one or more physical characteristics of a live human. In one embodiment of a present disclosure, a mannequin may include a thermal heating system radiating thermal energy from within a mannequin and may be configured such that the exterior of the mannequin emits thermal energy like that of a live human in both distribution through the body and intensity.

A system and method for creating protective sports articles. The system includes a last. A liner of flexible material that defines a pocket is provided. A plurality of padding pieces are provided that each have a bottom surface and an adhesive disposed over the bottom surface. The method includes inserting the last into the pocket of the liner. The method also includes positioning the bottom surface of each of the padding pieces over the liner to engage the adhesive against the liner. The method further includes applying pressure to the padding pieces to bond the adhesive of the padding pieces to the liner to secure the padding pieces to the liner and to form a completed article. The method further includes removing the completed article from the last.

A system and method for creating protective sports articles. The system includes a last. A liner of flexible material that defines a pocket is provided. A plurality of padding pieces are provided that each have a bottom surface and an adhesive disposed over the bottom surface. The method includes inserting the last into the pocket of the liner. The method also includes positioning the bottom surface of each of the padding pieces over the liner to engage the adhesive against the liner. The method further includes applying pressure to the padding pieces to bond the adhesive of the padding pieces to the liner to secure the padding pieces to the liner and to form a completed article. The method further includes removing the completed article from the last.

The invention is a method of manufacturing a multi-color molded furniture item made by a multi-step molding process using heat zone control in the mold to apply different plastic charges to predefined portions of the mold. Controlling zones of the mold with heat by zone heating and thermal insulators separating mold zones for molding a part of different plastics differing in characteristics such as color, durability, surface finish and chemical resistance.

The present invention discloses the use of a dry blend comprising a polyethylene resin and a functionalized polyolefin or ionomer in a composition with a thermoplastic resin in order to produce a layer that provides adhesion, fire resistance and low permeation rate in a multi layer rotomolded article.