Abstract: A polyethylene composition comprising a granular polyethylene resin characterized by a resin solid density of from 0.91 to 0.97 g/cm3, a ratio of intraparticle void volume to interparticle void volume of from 0.33 to 0.67, and a total resin porosity, ?total, of equal to or greater than 0.45 is provided. Further provided are articles made from the polyethylene composition.

Abstract: A crosslinked polyethylene composition formed through reaction of (A) functionalized polyethlyene having vinyltrialkoxysilanol grafted functionalities; and (B) hydroxyl-terminated silicone, wherein the crosslinked polyethylene comprises —C—C—Si—[O—Si(C)2]m—O—Si—C—C— crosslinkages is provided; and (C) a small amount of catalyst. Articles made from the crosslinked polyethtylene and methods of making such articles are also provided.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition comprising a granular polyethylene resin characterized by a resin solid density of from 0.91 to 0.97 g/cm3, a ratio of intraparticle void volume to interparticle void volume of from 0.33 to 0.67, and a total resin porosity, ?total, of equal to or greater than 0.45 is provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following: A) an ethylene-based polymer; B) a compound selected from Formula 1, as shown herein, wherein R1 and R2 are each independently selected from a C1-C20 alkyl group; X is selected from Cl, Br, I, F, OH, NH2, NHR? or NR?R?, where R? and R? are each independently a C1-C6 alkyl; n is from 1 to 10; and m is from 10 to 30; and wherein this compound is present in an amount greater than, or equal to, 500 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition; C) a compound selected from Formula 2, as shown herein, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected N from a C1-C20 alkyl group; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each independently selected from a C1-C20 alkyl group; X1, X2 and X3 are each independently selected from Cl, Br, I, F, OH, NH2, NHR? or NR?R?, where R? and R? are each independently a C1-C6 alkyl; n is from 1 to 6; m is from 1 to 6; and o is from 1 to 6; and wherein the weight ratio of Component C to Component B (C/B) is greater than 1.

Abstract: This invention relates to bituminous compositions comprising an interpolymer and a bituminous material and methods of making and using same. The interpolymer may comprise ethylene, at least one alpha-olefin, and, optionally, at least one diene and the interpolymer is derived from polymer particles having a surface coating comprising a partitioning agent. Methods of making and using the bituminous compositions are also described.

Abstract: A novel flooring composition was developed based on a blend comprising: a) an elastomer; b) a random propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer; c) a cross linking agent; and optionally d) a melt strength enhancing polymer. This composition achieves a unique balance of properties, exhibiting often-conflicting performance requirements. These include low gloss and excellent pattern duplication in embossing, low modulus, minimal odor, excellent grain acceptance and abrasion resistance, while remaining thermoformable and maintaining minimal shift in viscosity during recycle.

Abstract: The present invention is a multimodal polyethylene composition having (1) a density of at least about 0.940 g/cm3; (2) a melt flow index (I5) of from about 0.2 to about 1.5 g/10 mm; (3) a melt flow index ratio (I21/I5) of from about 20 to about 50; (4) a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn, of from about 20 to about 40; and (5) a bubble stability measured on an HS50S stationary extrusion system with an BF 10-25 die, HK 300 air ring, A8 take off, and WS8 surface winder, with a 100 mm die diameter having a 50 mm 21:1 L/D grooved feed extruder used for a film of about 6×10?6 m thickness of at least about 1.22 m/s line speed, at least about 45 kg/hr (0.013 kg/sec) output rate, or at least about 0.5 lb/hr/rpm (0.0000011 kg/s/rps) specific output rate or a combination thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to bituminous compositions comprising an interpolymer and a bituminous material and methods of making and using same. The interpolymer may comprise ethylene, at least one alpha-olefin, and, optionally, at least one diene and the interpolymer is derived from polymer particles having a surface coating comprising a partitioning agent. Methods of making and using the bituminous compositions are also described.

Abstract: An automatic handling system is described for delivering a molten metal, such as magnesium or magnesium alloys, to a casting machine. The handling system comprises a programmable logic controller (PLC) for monitoring and controlling the sequential delivery of shots of a precise quantity of molten metal from a furnace or holding pot to a shot delivery apparatus of the casting machine. In the preferred system, the PLC also monitors and/or controls the temperatures of the molten metal in the holding pot and in a metal transfer system, the operation of a pump for pumping molten metal from the holding pot to the shot delivery apparatus, and the level of metal in the pot, and the operation of the the casting machine.

Abstract: An automatic ladling system is described for delivering a molten metal to the mold or die of a molding or casting machine. The ladling system comprises a programmable logic controller (PLC) for monitoring and controlling the sequential delivery of shots of a precise quantity of molten metal from a furnace or holding pot to a shot delivery apparatus of the casting machine. In the preferred system, the PLC also monitors and/or controls the temperature of the molten metal in the holding pot, the temperature of the molten metal in a metal transfer system, the operation of a pump for pumping molten metal from the holding pot to the shot delivery apparatus, the level of molten metal in the pot, and the operation of the casting machine.

Abstract: A small sonobuoy for dropping without a parachute and quickly deploying hydrophones is cylindrical and adapted to float with its axis parallel to the water. The hydrophone cable is wrapped around the housing so that the housing rotates as the cable is payed out. The antenna is also wrapped around the housing and is released after the cable is fully deployed. A retainer covering the coiled cable and the stored hydrophones is held in place by a releasable pin which is released by an electrical device activated by a sea water sensitive switch. The device heats a resistor which melts a lanyard which releases the pin.