Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspension for coating of medical devices containing at least one tri-O-acylglycerol, at least one taxane in the form of microcrystals and at least one solvent in which the at least one tri-O-acylglycerol dissolves and in which the microcrystals of the at least one taxane do not dissolve. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a p method for preparing said suspension, a p method for coating a medical device with said suspension, and medical devices coated with at least one tri-O-acylglycerol and at least one microcrystalline taxane.

Abstract: A multi-modal polymer blend of at least three fractions as determined by TREF is provided. The blend comprises a first propylene-based polymer, a second propylene-based polymer; and a third propylene-based polymer; wherein when subjected to TREF, the polymer blend exhibits: a first fraction that is soluble at ?15° C. in xylene, the first fraction having an isotactic (mm) triad tacticity of about 55 mol % to about 85 mol %; a second fraction that is insoluble at ?5 C in xylene or dichlorobenzene and soluble at 40° C. in xylene or dichlorobenzene; and a third fraction that is insoluble at 70° C. in xylene or dichlorobenzene and having an isotactic (mm) triad tacticity of about 85 mol % to about 98 mol %. Also provided are hot melt adhesive compositions comprising the polymer blend, tackifier, wax; and optionally a nucleating agent, articles containing the adhesive and methods of fabricating the articles.

Abstract: A multi-modal polymer blend of at least three fractions as determined by TREF is provided. The blend comprises a first propylene-based polymer, a second propylene-based polymer; and a third propylene-based polymer; wherein when subjected to TREF, the polymer blend exhibits: a first fraction that is soluble at ?15° C. in xylene, the first fraction having an isotactic (mm) triad tacticity of about 55 mol % to about 85 mol %; a second fraction that is insoluble at ?5 C in xylene or dichlorobenzene and soluble at 40° C. in xylene or dichlorobenzene; and a third fraction that is insoluble at 70° C. in xylene or dichlorobenzene and having an isotactic (mm) triad tacticity of about 85 mol % to about 98 mol %. Also provided are hot melt adhesive compositions comprising the polymer blend, tackifier, wax; and optionally a nucleating agent, articles containing the adhesive and methods of fabricating the articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive, comprising at least one polymer system obtained by a process for reducing the melt viscosity of at least one polymer blend starting material, wherein the process comprises the step of treating at least one polymer blend with at least one radical donor under shear stress at a temperature above the softening point of said polymer blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive, comprising at least one polymer system obtained by a process for reducing the melt viscosity of at least one polymer blend starting material, wherein the process comprises the step of treating at least one polymer blend with at least one radical donor under shear stress at a temperature above the softening point of said polymer blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive, comprising at least one polymer system obtained by a process for reducing the melt viscosity of at least one polymer blend starting material, wherein the process comprises the step of treating at least one polymer blend with at least one radical donor under shear stress at a temperature above the softening point of said polymer blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing an adhesive by extrusion, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one degraded polypropylene(co)polymer and at least one additional additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hotmelt adhesive based on at least one ethylene and/or propylene/C4 to C20 ?-olefin copolymer obtainable by metallocene-catalysed polymerization, on at least one tackifying resin, and on at least 0.1% to 15% by weight of a copolymer or terpolymer based on C2 to C5 olefins with (meth)acrylic esters of low molecular mass alkanols, the copolymer containing COOH groups or anhydride groups, and also, if desired, on wax and additives, and to its use for bonding finished substrate surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive, comprising at least one polymer system obtained by a process for reducing the melt viscosity of at least one polymer blend starting material, wherein the process comprises the step of treating at least one polymer blend with at least one radical donor under shear stress at a temperature above the softening point of said polymer blend.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hotmelt adhesive based on at least one ethylene and/or propylene/C4 to C20 ?-olefin copolymer obtainable by metallocene-catalysed polymerization, on at least one tackifying resin, and on at least 0.1% to 15% by weight of a copolymer or terpolymer based on C2 to C5 olefins with (meth)acrylic esters of low molecular mass alkanols, the copolymer containing COOH groups or anhydride groups, and also, if desired, on wax and additives, and to its use for bonding finished substrate surfaces.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesives containing at least one aromatic modified polyethylene and/or polypropylene (co)polymer, a further ethylene or propylene/C4 to C20 alpha-olefin copolymer, and at least one tackifying resin are useful for the adhesive bonding of package and paperboard products.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive that contains fragrances is provided. The hot melt adhesive can be used to adhere packaging materials to one another and, upon exposure of the adhesive surface, releases a fragrance, in particular at low temperatures. A method for manufacturing such a hot melt adhesive is also provided, wherein the thermal stress from manufacture is kept low.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesives containing at least one aromatic modified polyethylene and/or polypropylene (co)polymer, a further ethylene or propylene/C4 to C20 alpha-olefin copolymer, and at least one tackifying resin are useful for the adhesive bonding of package and paperboard products.

Abstract: A seat eliminates any danger of accident during use when attached to a suspended rope. A plate-shaped seat body (1) has an axial passage (3) and a horizontal channel (14) disposed outside of the passage (3). The rope (7) is passed through the passage (3) and has a radial section (16) which is guided over the lower side of the seat body (1) and through the channel (14) and the rope end (17) is passed beneath the radial section (16) to form a knot.

Abstract: A seat eliminates any danger of accident during use when attached to a suspended rope. A plate-shaped seat body (1) has an axial passage (3) and a horizontal channel (14) disposed outside of the passage (3). The rope (7) is passed through the passage (3) and has a radial section (16) which is guided over the lower side of the seat body (1) and through the channel (14) and the rope end (17) is passed beneath the radial section (16) to form a knot.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an arrangement for the controlled application of adhesive to substrate. In at least one embodiment, the arrangement comprises a) an adhesive reservoir, b) a pump, c) an applicator head having at least one applicator nozzle, d) a volume throughput sensor, and e) a monitoring unit. The reservoir, the pump, and the applicator head are connected together by a conduit system carrying the adhesive. The volume throughput sensor and the monitoring unit are connected together by a pulse transmission line. The monitoring unit, the feed pump, and the applicator head are connected together by control lines. In at least one embodiment, the application of adhesive to substrates is controlled by measuring the volume throughput of the adhesive, transmitting signals indicative of volume throughout to the monitoring unit, and controlling the amount of adhesive applied to the substrate material in-line in response to the signals.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an arrangement for the controlled application of adhesive to substrate. In at least one embodiment, the arrangement comprises a) an adhesive reservoir, b) a pump, c) an applicator head having at least one applicator nozzle, d) a volume throughput sensor, and e) a monitoring unit. The reservoir, the pump, and the applicator head are connected together by a conduit system carrying the adhesive. The volume throughput sensor and the monitoring unit are connected together by a pulse transmission line. The monitoring unit, the feed pump, and the applicator head are connected together by control lines. In at least one embodiment, the application of adhesive to substrates is controlled by measuring the volume throughput of the adhesive, transmitting signals indicative of volume throughout to the monitoring unit, and controlling the amount of adhesive applied to the substrate material in-line in response to the signals.

Abstract: A floor or walkway has a base and an overlay on the base. The overlay includes a plurality of prefabricated tiles each of which has an upper layer designed to contact objects on the floor or walkway and a lower layer designed to bear against the base. The upper layers are composed of a ceramic while the lower layers are composed of a resilient material having anti-skid characteristics. The upper and lower layers of each tile are adhesively secured or vulcanized to one another during manufacture of the tile. The overlay is formed by simply placing the tile on the base or loosely securing the tiles to the base by means of an adhesive. If the overlay is outdoors, the same or gaps between neighboring tiles are kept open to permit water runoff. The lower layers of the tiles are then formed with drainage channels and/or open pores for the discharge of water which has passed through the seams or gaps.

Abstract: An appliance switch for an electric shaver is equipped with a safety device guarding against accidental operation, which device is slidable coplanar with the appliance switch, is arranged in a housing and is equipped with positive engagement members which are adapted to be slipped over a latch member of the appliance switch and prevent the latch member from being movable out of its locking position. In this manner, a reliable safeguard is provided preventing accidental operation of the shaver.

Abstract: Not readily dissolvable nuclear fuel is dissolved in an airtight closed vessel or autoclave. Nitric acid is evaporated and condensed in the vessel and the nitric acid condensate trickles over the nuclear fuel disposed outside of the nitric acid undergoing evaporation.