Abstract: The surfaces of organic and inorganic substrates, such as polyethylene film and metals, respectively, can be modified by cold plasma deposition of difluorocarbene or trifluoromethyl radical specie generated by subjecting precursor vapor, for example, perfluorocyclobutane or hexafluoroethane, to a radio frequency electrical glow discharge.

Abstract: A rotary energy storage device comprises a rotor and a hub for mounting the rotor on a shaft. The rotor is joined to the hub by an interlayer disposed between the rotor and hub. One surface of the interlayer is bonded to a mounting surface of the hub. A second surface of the interlayer, which is opposite the first surface, is bonded to a surface of the rotor which is opposite and spaced from the mounting surface of the hub. Due to differences in their constructions, such as their relative dimensions, the rotor and the hub experience different strains due to the centrifugal forces exerted during rotation of the energy storage device. The difference between the strain at the mounting surface of the hub and the strain at the opposed surface of the rotor induces a shear stress in the interlayer. To accommodate the induced shear stress, the interlayer has a thickness and a shear modulus which permit the interlayer to deflect in response to the difference in strains without structural or bond failure.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition comprising the organic solvent-soluble reaction product formed by contacting at an elevated temperature at least one blocked isocyanate-functional urethane and at least one organic solvent-soluble phenolic resin, and, optionally, at least one blocked isocyanate-functional urethane. The compositions are storage-stable for extended periods and cure to a thermoset state to afford tough, durable, flexible finishes which are resistant to cracking, staining, and marring.

Abstract: The gloss of energy-curable coating and ink compositions is reduced by exposing such compositions to actinic radiation in an oxygen-rich atmosphere at differential intensity levels. The intensities are selected to effect at a first intensity range substantially complete cure of the composition except for the surface, with final cure of the surface being effected subsequently at a different and higher intensity range. Gradient Intensity Cure can be employed with substantially any composition which is curable by free radical-induced addition polymerization using a photosensitizer-photoinitiator photocatalyst system.

Abstract: Storage-stable, heat-reactive aqueous compositions comprising at least one novolak phenolic resin, at least one formaldehyde polymer, and water, wherein said formaldehyde polymer is present in an amount sufficient to crosslink said novolak resin, are useful for direct bonding of natural and synthetic resins to rigid and non-rigid substrates and as primers for rubber-to-metal adhesives. The herein-described aqueous adhesive systems can have incorporated therein conventional additives such as fillers and the like.

Abstract: Energy-curable compositions which can be cured in the presence of air by exposure to actinic radiation contain at least one unsaturated urethane oligomer, said oligomer comprising the reaction product of at least one poly(alkylene oxide) polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, and at least one unsaturated active hydrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one halogen-containing polymer, at least one aromatic nitroso compound, at least one salt of certain inorganic and organic acids, and, optionally, at least one maleimide compound, have been found to be unexpectedly effective as storage-stable, single-package, one-coat adhesive systems for bonding a variety of elastomeric materials, including vulcanizable and vulcanized natural and synthetic elastomer compositions, to themselves and other structural substrates.

Abstract: Unsaturated addition-polymerizable urethane resins prepared from polyester polyols based on (1) at least one glycol selected from the group consisting of 1,3-butylene glycol and neopentyl glycol; (2) adipic acid; (3) isophthalic acid; and, optionally, (4) at least one aliphatic polyhydroxy compound containing at least three hydroxy groups are characterized by reduced viscosity, improved physical stability, and by improved solubility and compatibility in organic solvents/diluents. Particularly advantageous resins are obtained by employing isocyanate-functional prepolymers based on the subject polyester polyols, with isocyanate-functional prepolymers obtained by reacting the polyester polyol compounds with organic polyisocyanate compounds at an NCO:OH ratio greater than 2:1 being especially preferred, as precursors for such unsaturated addition-polymerizable urethane resins.

Abstract: Rubber-metal composite structures are provided wherein such structures comprise a metal substrate, at least a portion of at least one surface of such substrate is coated with a fused epoxy resin powder composition, and at least one elastomeric element, said elastomeric element being vulcanization bonded through an intermediate adhesive phase to at least a portion of the fused epoxy coating. Such composite structures exhibit improved resistance to corrosion.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one isocyanate-functional organosilane, preferably in combination with at least one polyisocyanate, and, optimally, at least one aromatic nitroso compound have been found to be unexpectedly effective as storage-stable, single-package, one-coat adhesive systems for bonding a variety of elastomeric materials to themselves and other solid substrates, such as metal, fabric, ceramic, and the like substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed are epoxy resin compositions comprising at least one polyglycidyl derivative of an aminophenol having the structure ##STR1## and at least one biphenyl anhydride having the structure ##STR2## wherein m is 1 or 2; wherein A is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## WHEREIN EACH R.sup.o is individually a monovalent radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxy radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and ##STR4## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and wherein each R.sup.2 is individually a monovalent radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, --NO.sub.2, --COOH --SO.sub.3 H, and --NH.sub.2. The compositions are useful in such applications as molding resins, laminates, adhesives, coatings, and the like.

Abstract: A modular cushioning pad comprises a rigid plate and at least one elastomeric cushion centered on the plate. One end surface of the cushion is bonded to the plate, while the second, opposite end surface is spaced from the plate. The outer side surface of the cushion has a first portion that slopes outwardly and away from the end of the cushion bonded to the plate. A second portion of the outer side surface slopes inwardly and away from the first portion of the surface to merge with the second end surface of the cushion. The plate and cushion are preferably annular.

Abstract: A method for improving adhesion between an adhesive of the class of polymerizable liquid ethylenically unsaturated compounds containing a single terminal vinyl group and a solid polyester or other thermoplastic substrate by treating the substrate with a solution of a partial urethane adduct prior to application of the adhesive, applying the adhesive and curing the adhesive.