Abstract: Foundation footing system for a load-bearing structure comprising a hole in the ground and a post in the hole extending above the hole. A gap present between the sides of the post and the sides of the hole contains a cured, hydrophobic, closed-cell, polyurethane foam to firmly hold the post in place and protect the post from moisture. Alternatively, a foundation footing system for a load-bearing structure comprising a hole in the ground filled with a cured, hydrophobic, closed-cell, polyurethane foam and a post place on and connected to the top of the foam.

Abstract: Foundation footing system for a load-bearing structure comprising a hole in the ground and a post in the hole extending above the hole. A gap present between the sides of the post and the sides of the hole contains a cured, hydrophobic, closed-cell, polyurethane foam to firmly hold the post in place and protect the post from moisture. Alternatively, a foundation footing system for a load-bearing structure comprising a hole in the ground filled with a cured, hydrophobic, closed-cell, polyurethane foam and a post place on and connected to the top of the foam.

Abstract: Foundation footing system for a load-bearing structure comprising a hole in the ground and a post in the hole extending above the hole. A gap present between the sides of the post and the sides of the hole contains a cured, hydrophobic, closed-cell, polyurethane foam to firmly hold the post in place and protect the post from moisture. Alternatively, a foundation footing system for a load-bearing structure comprising a hole in the ground filled with a cured, hydrophobic, closed-cell, polyurethane foam and a post place on and connected to the top of the foam.

Abstract: A one-component moisture curing composition expands and cures under ambient conditions without the use of external blowing agents. The one-component moisture cure foam contains (1) a moisture curing polymer, (2) anhydrous molecular sieves that are able to adsorb atmospheric moisture to release adsorbed gases, optionally (3) catalyst compound(s) to accelerate the reaction between atmospheric moisture and the polymer, and optionally (4) other additives such as surfactants, fillers, adhesion promoters, pigments, water scavengers and foamable additives.

Abstract: A cured coating or molded article prepared from a composition comprising an actinic-radiation curing polymer, wherein the composition is cured with actinic radiation at a temperature of at most 150° C. to form the cured coating or molded article; wherein the cured coating or molded article has a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm and a hardness of about Shore A 90 to about Shore D 90.

Abstract: Intaglio printing methods and apparatuses are disclosed, involving the use of a curable resin composition (e.g., curable by actinic radiation). The composition may be applied to a substrate, such as a printable material, at a depth of 250 ?m or more, in order to create a desirable, three-dimensional effect. To produce this type of printed or coated substrate, the composition is first transferred to cells or recesses, having a depth of these dimensions, onto a printing surface (e.g., a gravure cylinder) and then at least partially cured. The at least partially cured composition is then transferred to the substrate (e.g., paper or plastic) where additional curing may occur, to produce the final printed or coated article.

Abstract: A cured coating or molded article prepared from a composition comprising an actinic-radiation curing polymer, wherein the composition is cured with actinic radiation at a temperature of at most 150° C. to form the cured coating or molded article; wherein the cured coating or molded article has a thickness of at least about 0.

Abstract: A gasket (1) has a gasket core (2) and an outer gasket layer (4) covering the gasket core (2). At least one of the two sealing materials that make up the gasket has two reactive components before they are extruded, with said components chemically reatcting with one another as they are combined and/or extruded. The extruded core may be formed of a two-component resin which is at least one of an elastomer and a foam. The flexible outer layer may be a synthetic resin which is at least one of an elastomer and a foam. The outer layer may be electrically conductive, ultra-violet resistant, or resistant to the environment in which the gasket is to operate.

Abstract: A gasket or other comprising a core and a flexible outer layer prepared by co-dispensing at a temperature of about 15° C. to about 30° C., a core composition and an outer layer composition, wherein the core composition is an elastomer or a foam and comprises at least two reactive components, wherein each component has a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 106 cps. The core and outer layer compositions are applied in a non-solid state. The outer layer is preferably at least a two reactive-component elastomer or foam. A method for producing a gasket or other object comprising co-dispensing a core composition and an outer layer composition at a temperature of about 15° C. to about 30° C., wherein the core composition is an elastomer or a foam and comprises at least two reactive components, wherein the composition has a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 106 cps.

Abstract: Non-conductive, flexible, substrates having a conductive coating which are useful for EMI/RFI shielding applications. The conductive coating is compatible with the nonconductive substrate and provides continuous conductivity and complete EMI/RFI shielding.

Abstract: An electrically conductive flexible polyurethane foam including a polyurethane and at least one conductive filler dispersed therein in an amount effective to provide EMI/RFI shielding, wherein the polyurethane comprises an isocyanate component to active hydrogen component in a ratio of at most about 0.20:1. Preferably, the foam has compression deflection value at 50% compression of at most about 25 psi, a foam density of at most 0.95 g/cm3 and/or noise shielding effectiveness at a frequency of about 20 to about 1000 MHz of at least about 10 dB.

Abstract: Non-conductive, flexible, substrates having a conductive coating which are useful for EMI/RFI shielding applications. The conductive coating is compatible with the nonconductive substrate and provides continuous conductivity and complete EMI/RFI shielding.

Abstract: A gasket or other comprising a core and a flexible outer layer prepared by co-dispensing at a temperature of about 15° C. to about 30° C., a core composition and an outer layer composition, wherein the core composition is an elastomer or a foam and comprises at least two reactive components, wherein each component has a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 106 cps. The core and outer layer compositions are applied in a non-solid state. The outer layer is preferably at least a two reactive-component elastomer or foam. A method for producing a gasket or other object comprising co-dispensing a core composition and an outer layer composition at a temperature of about 15° C. to about 30° C., wherein the core composition is an elastomer or a foam and comprises at least two reactive components, wherein the composition has a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 106 cps.

Abstract: An electrically conductive flexible polyurethane foam comprising a polyurethane and at least one conductive filler dispersed therein in an amount effective to provide EMI/RFI shielding, wherein the polyurethane comprises an isocyanate component to active hydrogen component in a ratio of at most about 0.20:1. Preferably, the foam has compression deflection value at 50% compression of at most about 25 psi, a foam density of at most 0.95 g/cm3 and/or noise shielding effectiveness at a frequency of about 20 to about 1000 MHz of at least about 10 dB.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for a caulking gun or similar dispenser contains two or more components to be mixed upon operation of the gun. One component is stored within an inner tubular container with flexible walls, which walls are sustained against collapse by a light gauge spiral spring extending between the nozzle end and the plunger end of the cartridge. The cartridge may have a rigid cylindrical outer tube within which the second component is retained by a plunger, or a flexible tubular outer container for the second component, again supported against collapse by a spring. A passive mixer unit is provided at the nozzle end of the assembly either inside or outside the body. The mixer unit is preferably cylindrical, defining internally a double spiral mixing passage containing passive mixer elements.