Abstract: Metal non-oxide coated substrates having an outer coating derived from the substrate are disclosed. The three dimensional inorganic substrate having a coating of metal non-oxide on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof produced by a unique process, have particular applicability to the manufacture of metal boride, carbide and nitride coated three dimensional substrates. Certain novel coated substrates such as flakes, spheres and elongated substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers, catalysis, heating and shielding applications.

Abstract: Layered metal non-oxide coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional inorganic substrate having a coating of metal non-oxide derived from a pre-associated coating on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of metal boride, carbide and nitride coated three dimensional substrates. Certain novel coated substrates, such as flakes, spheres and porous substrate are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymer catalysis, heating and shielding applications.

Abstract: Metal oxide coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional substrate having a coating of metal oxide on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof and having a polymeric inner core, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of tin oxide coated three dimensional substrates. Certain novel coated substrates, such as flakes, spheres and porous substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers, catalysis, heating and shielding applications.

Abstract: Processes for coating three dimensional inorganic substrates, with shielded surfaces, with metal oxide-containing coatings are disclosed. Such processes comprise contacting a substrate with a droplet metal oxide and interactant precursor reactant mixture at fast reaction and elevated temperature reaction conditions to form a substrate containing metal oxide on at least a portion of the three dimensions and shielded surfaces of the substrate.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition comprising a sustained release component and an additive component, the additive component is effective to provide at least one benefit to a fuel when released into the fuel, the sustained release component is (1) a polymeric material, (2) substantially insoluble in the fuel, and (3) effective to reduce the rate of release of the additive component into the fuel relative to an identical composition without the sustained release component.

Abstract: A container for releasing a chemical additive into a fuel composition comprises a fuel-impermeable casing having a hollow interior and an additive composition comprising at least one fuel soluble additive. The additive is held within the container by at least one fuel-permeable element provided at or near an opening in the casing and is effective to provide for release of additive(s) into the fuel composition. Methods of releasing additives into fuel compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Composite fence and decking components, for example, rails, posts and planks, are provided which generally include a weatherable outer layer, a core layer made of a thermoplastic polymeric composition and a wood component in an amount effective as a filler, and an inner layer made of a thermoplastic material. The layers are configured so as to form a generally central hollow space. The components are light weight and inexpensive to manufacture. The components can be manufactured by using a single coextrusion process to produce a cylindrical form. The cylindrical form is passed through a reshaping die to form a composite having a desired cross sectional form, for example, a composite with a substantially square or rectangular cross section.

Abstract: A battery element of a lead acid battery including a negative plate, a positive plate and a silica filled polyolefin separator having an additive associated with the separator that improves the overall efficiency of the lead acid battery.

Abstract: A tinted contact lens for insertion into an eye comprises a contact lens substrate and an iris-simulating pattern on the lens substrate. The iris simulating pattern comprises at least four distinctly colored colorants. A method for making a tinted contact lens for insertion into an eye comprises providing a plate having a surface, and lasing the plate to form at least one depression in the surface of the plate. The depression is of a shape constituting an iris portion pattern. A fluent colorant is introduced into the depression. The colorant is then transferred from the depression to a lens substrate in a manner so that the colorant colors the lens substrate in a colorant pattern of substantially the same shape as the iris portion pattern of the depression.

Abstract: Metal non-oxide coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional inorganic porous substrate having a coating of metal non-oxide on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of metal boride, carbide and nitride coated three dimensional substrates. Certain novel coated substrates, such as diatomite porous substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers, catalysis, heating and shielding applications.

Abstract: Metal non-oxide coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional inorganic nano substrate having a coating of metal non-oxide on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of metal boride, carbide and nitride coated three dimensional substrates. Certain novel coated substrates, such as flakes and layered substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers and shielding applications.

Abstract: Three dimensional inorganic powder substrates, with shielded surfaces, having metal non-oxide-containing coatings are disclosed. The coated substrates are produced by the process comprising reacting a powder particle substrate with a metal non-oxide and anion forming precursor reactant mixture at fast reaction and elevated temperature reaction conditions to form a substrate containing metal non-oxide on at least a portion of the three dimensions and shielded surfaces of the substrate. The coated substrates are useful in polymers, catalysis, heating and shielding applications.

Abstract: A battery element of a lead acid battery including a negative plate, a positive plate and a silica filled polymeric separator having a micronized metal inhibiting additive associated with the separator that reduces the detrimental effects of at least one cation metal impurity on the negative plate.

Abstract: An ozone system for agricultural applications generally includes a water flow line having an inlet for receiving a flow of clean water from a water source, an ozone injector suitable for producing a high concentration of ozone in oxygen, and a venturi injector for injecting the ozone gas into the water flowing through the flow line to produce an ozonated water stream. In addition, the system includes a degassing assembly for separating and removing undissolved ozone gas from the ozonated water stream and an ozone destruct assembly adapted to destroy the undissolved ozone. The entire system is motorized vehicle mountable to provide ease in applying the ozonated water stream from the system to agricultural crops.

Abstract: Layered metal oxyanion coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional inorganic substrate having a coating of metal oxyanion derived from a pre-associated coating on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of metal oxysulfide, oxycarbide and oxynitride coated three dimensional substrates. Certain novel coated substrates, such as flakes, spheres and porous substrate are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymer catalysis, heat dissipation and shielding applications.

Abstract: A constant-current regulator for high-powered airport lighting loops combined a ferroresonant transformer and a digital programmable logic device to provide a versatile, software-modifiable current control for power transfer throughout a range of about 30 kW to 50 kW with uniformly good power factor and low harmonics without switching winding taps, and without requiring oil cooling.

Abstract: Metal non-oxide coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional substrate having a coating of metal non-oxide on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof and having a polymeric inner core, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of metal boride, carbide and nitride coated three dimensional polymeric substrates. Certain novel coated substrates such as spheres and elongated substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers and shielding applications.

Abstract: Metal oxyanion coated substrates are disclosed comprising a three dimensional inorganic nano substrate having a coating of metal oxyanion on at least a portion of all three dimensions thereof, produced by a unique process having particular applicability to the manufacture of metal oxysulfide, oxycarbide and oxynitride coated three dimensional substrates. Certain novel coated substrates, such as flakes and layered substrates are disclosed. The coated substrates are useful in polymers and shielding applications.

Abstract: An intraocular lens system including one or more intraocular lenses (IOL) and a peripheral holder. The peripheral holder is configured to receive and retain the distal end of a fixation member of the IOL and provide a dynamic interface between the natural capsular bag and fixation member. The holder is preferably annular and flexible and transmits movement of the capsular bag from the surrounding ciliary muscles to the IOL. In this manner, a circumferential surface contact with the capsular bag is provided and accommodation of the IOL is improved. If two IOLs are received in the holder, a spacer may be provided to insure consistent spacing between the IOLs. Alternatively, an IOL system may include two IOLs and a spacer, without the holder. The holder desirably includes a sharp exterior corner to inhibit cell growth and posterior capsular opacification.

Abstract: An intraocular lens for use in a mammalian eye having a natural lens, the intraocular lens including a lens body sized and adapted for placement in the eye, and having a baseline optical power and at least one optical add power. The at least one optical add power is reduced relative to the corresponding optical power of a similar intraocular lens adapted for placement in a similar eye in which the natural lens has been removed.