Abstract: An environmental control for use in air handling systems that are required to provide highly effective filtration of noxious gases is provided. In one embodiment, a filtration system utilizes a novel combination of at least one metal-doped silica-based gel and zeolite materials to trap and/or modify, and remove such undesirable gases (such as ammonia, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, and nitrous oxide, as examples) from an enclosed environment. The gel component exhibits specific porosity requirements and density measurements; the zeolite component is generally acidic and is preferably not reacted with any salts or like substances. The novel combination of such gels and zeolites permits highly effective noxious gas filtration over a wide range of known toxic industrial chemicals such that excellent breakthrough results are attained, particularly in comparison with prior media filtration products.

Abstract: A two-dimensional display having a three-dimensional visual appearance has printed on a substantially flat or planar surface a predetermined message or information. Superposed over the message is a lenticular lens. Adjacent to the message are a series of spaced apart lines which may either be coplanar or non-coplanar relative to the message. The spaced apart lines are arranged so that they are in a non-registration relationship with the spacing of individual lenticules forming the lenticular lens. The display produces an appearance of having the lines float or move as a viewer's focal angle or perspective of the display changes. A method for making such a display is also provided.

Abstract: A copolyester blend resistant to ultraviolet radiation includes a polyethylene terephthalate based copolyester having 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; an effective amount of an ultraviolet radiation absorber selected from the group consisting of benzoxazinones, dimeric benzotriazoles, triazines and mixtures thereof; and from 5 mol % to about 40 mol % isophthalic acid residues present in the copolyester wherein the mole percent is based on 100 mole percent of dicarboxylic acid or equivalents. The copolyester blend is useful in making UV radiation resistant thermoformed articles.

Abstract: A copolyester blend resistant to ultraviolet radiation consists essentially of a polyethylene terephthalate based copolyester having 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; an effective amount of an ultraviolet radiation absorber selected from the group consisting of benzoxazinones, dimeric benzotriazoles, triazines and mixtures thereof; and from about 2 to about 25 mole percent of 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid residues present in the copolyester wherein the mole percent is based on 100 mole percent of dicarboxylic acid or equivalents. The copolyester blend is useful in making UV radiation resistant thermoformed articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to binary blends of cellulose esters and aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, cellulose esters and aliphatic polyesters as well as ternary blends of cellulose esters and/or aliphatic polyesters and/or aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters and/or polymeric compounds as well as fibers, molded objects, and films prepared therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for improving the toughness of a polymer composition comprising blending: (A) a polyester comprising: (1) terephthalic acid in the amount of 85 to 100 mole % based on the mole percentages of the dicarboxylic acid component equaling a total of 100 mole %. (2) a glycol component comprising from about 60 to 100 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol based on the total percentages of the glycol component equaling a total of 100 mole %; (B) one or more rubber impact modifiers; (C) one or more halogenated organic compounds containing at least one imide group having a melting point of greater than 240° C.; and (D) reinforcing fiber.

Abstract: The invention relates to fibers, particularly binder fibers, made from copolyesters and the copolyesters themselves. The copolyesters of the invention are generally formed from a glycol component containing 1,3- or 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and ethylene glycol and at least one dicarboxylic acid component. Such copolyesters may be formed into a variety of products, especially binder fibers for nonwoven fabrics, textile and industrial yarns, and composites.

Abstract: A method for producing an organic cellulose derivative fibrillated fiber includes the steps of mixing a cellulose ester containing stream and a coagulant stream in a first zone of relatively moderate turbulence to produce a slurry containing cellulose ester fibers, passing the slurry containing cellulose ester fibers to a second zone having relatively low turbulence for a sufficient time to increase the hardness of the cellulose ester fiber; and passing the cellulose derivative fibers through a third zone having relatively high shear to produce a fibrillated fiber having a diameter of about 0.5 to about 50 microns and a degree of fibrillation greater than about 6.

Abstract: A process for making pellets from a viscous material includes the steps of extruding the viscous material from a first conduit into a pelletizing fluid in a first zone; and passing the extruded viscous material and pelletizing fluid into a second zone having an increase in the velocity of the pelletizing fluid and a step-wise reduction in the pressure relative to the first zone. Advantageously, this step change combination produces sufficient forces by the pelleting fluid on the viscous material sufficiently to form discrete pellets of a substantially uniform size distribution.

Abstract: The invention relates to an amorphous copolyester having a maximum melt viscosity at 1 radian/second and at about 260 to about 290.degree. C. of about 12000 poise, a glass transition temperature ranging from about 88.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C., and an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.6 dl/g. The amorphous copolyesters comprise the reaction product of a diol component and a dicarboxylic acid component. The diol component comprises residues of from about 5.0 to about 50 mole % of 2,2'-(sulfonylbis(4,1 -phenyleneoxy))-bis(ethanol) which has the following chemical formula: ##STR1## and from about 50 to about 95 mole % of a mixture of at least two diols selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and mixture thereof. The dicarboxylic acid component comprises residues of terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexandedicarboxylic acid, 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The use of a specified molecular weight range of poly(alkylene ether)s, such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), poly(tetramethylene glycol) (PTMG), and poly(propylene glycol) (PPG), and end-capped poly(alkylene ether)s, as plasticizers for polyesters such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), poly(propylene terephthalate) (PPT), poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT), poly(ethylene naphthalate) (PEN), and poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate) (PCT), that are non-volatile during drying processes as well as during melt processing. Such poly(alkylene ether)s and end-capped poly(alkylene ether)s decrease the melt viscosity of the polymer matrix and depress the glass transition temperature, and thereby improve the processability of polyesters.

Abstract: A liquid crystal device having a plurality of pixel electrodes for transmitting light, a first panel having an activation portion for selectively activating the plurality of pixel electrodes, an orientation layer formed on the activation portion, a light shielding pattern formed on the orientation layer, a second panel having a second orientation layer, a liquid crystal formed between the first and second panels, a polarizing plate or a color filter and a protective film on at least one of the aforementioned surfaces wherein the protective layer includes a cellulose ester selected from the group consisting of cellulose acetate, cellulose formate, cellulose propionate, cellulose butyrate, ethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and benzyl cellulose having an inherent viscosity of from about 1.0 to less than 2.0 dl/g.