Abstract: A method of producing a surface modified low hysteresis carbon black or a refined surface modified low hysteresis carbon black compound includes treating a surface of a low hysteresis carbon black with about 0.1% weight by volume to about 50% weight by volume of surface modifying agent in a solvent, and heat treating the surface of the low hysteresis carbon black following the treatment of the surface with the surface modifying agent to form a surface modified low hysteresis carbon black compound, wherein the surface modifier includes at least one amine group and at least one thiol group and/or di- and/or polysulfidic linkage.

Abstract: A surface modified and functionalized carbon black for use in a rubber compound suitable for tire tread compounds which can be described as a surface modified low hysteresis carbon black. The modified carbon black contains a chemical consisting of at least one amine group and at least one thiol group and/or di- and/or polysulfidic linkage. The surface modified low hysteresis carbon black in a representative rubber tire tread compound shows improved rolling resistance, improved wet traction, and improved or maintained abrasion resistance, being superior to compounds containing N234 carbon black or silica. The improved tire rolling resistance obtained by using a compound containing a surface modified low hysteresis carbon black is highly desirable for reduced CO2 emissions, reduced pollution, sustainability, and protection of the environment.

Abstract: A method for forming a seal boot includes forming a stack of discrete, non-intertwined layers by layering a sheet of elastomeric material with a fabric; rolling the stack to form a tube; installing the tube within a mold; closing the mold; and heating the mold and the installed tube.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes, particularly chromium complexes, which contain at least one tridentate ligand are disclosed and prepared. Olefins, particularly ethylene, can be reacted to form butene and/or other homo- or co-oligomers and/or polymers with high ?-olefin concentrations by contacting a metal catalyst which contains a transition metal, particularly chromium, complexes having per metal atom at least one tridentate ligand with N, O, or N and O coordinating sites.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes, particularly chromium complexes, which contain at least one tridentate ligand are disclosed and prepared. Olefins, particularly ethylene, can be reacted to form butene and/or other homo- or co-oligomers and/or polymers with high ?-olefin concentrations by contacting a metal catalyst which contains a transition metal, particularly chromium, complexes having per metal atom at least one tridentate ligand with N, O, or N and O coordinating sites.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes, particularly chromium complexes, which contain at least one tridentate ligand are disclosed and prepared. Olefins, particularly ethylene, can be reacted to form butene and/or other homo- or co-oligomers and/or polymers with high &agr;-olefin concentrations by contacting a metal catalyst which contains a transition metal, particularly chromium, complexes having per metal atom at least one tridentate ligand with N, O, or N and O coordinating sites.