Abstract: A curing formulation operative as a lubricant is provided that has a plurality of silicone polymer precursors constituting a majority by weight of the formulation, each of the plurality of the silicone polymer precursors has a single curable moiety. A crosslinker is provided for reaction with the single curable moiety of each of the plurality of silicone polymer precursors to yield a thermoplastic silicone polymer having a majority by total weight of silicone polymer being comb- or branched-polymer form as the lubricant. A process of lubricating an interface is provide that includes the application of an aforementioned composition to the interface. Upon allowing sufficient time for the formulation to cure in ambient temperature conditions, a thermoplastic silicone polymer is formed having a majority by total weight of silicone polymer being comb- or branched-polymer.

Abstract: A curing formulation operative as a lubricant is provided that has a plurality of silicone polymer precursors constituting a majority by weight of the formulation, each of the plurality of the silicone polymer precursors has a single curable moiety. A crosslinker is provided for reaction with the single curable moiety of each of the plurality of silicone polymer precursors to yield a thermoplastic silicone polymer having a majority by total weight of silicone polymer being comb- or branched-polymer form as the lubricant. A process of lubricating an interface is provide that includes the application of an aforementioned composition to the interface. Upon allowing sufficient time for the formulation to cure in ambient temperature conditions, a thermoplastic silicone polymer is formed having a majority by total weight of silicone polymer being comb- or branched-polymer.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a housing having a cooled interior space. At least one drawer is disposed in the interior space for storing bottles in an inclined or horizontal position. The drawer has a frame with two opposite sides. The drawer also has a plurality of rods to be releasably mounted parallel to and spaced apart from one another between the two opposite sides of the frame at selectable distances from one another.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a housing having a cooled interior space. At least one drawer is disposed in the interior space for storing bottles in an inclined or horizontal position. The drawer has a frame with two opposite sides. The drawer also has a plurality of rods to be releasably mounted parallel to and spaced apart from one another between the two opposite sides of the frame at selectable distances from one another.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a housing having a cooled interior space. At least one drawer is disposed in the interior space for storing bottles in an inclined or horizontal position. The drawer has a frame with two opposite sides. The drawer also has a plurality of rods to be releasably mounted parallel to and spaced apart from one another between the two opposite sides of the frame at selectable distances from one another.

Abstract: An anaerobic adhesive composition includes a monomer curable upon exclusion of oxygen. A peroxy polymerization initiator is present within the composition. The composition has a thixotrope imparting a thixotropic viscosity ratio in an uncured state of 8.2:1 to 11:1 as measured at rotation rates of 0.5 and 10 revolutions per minute. The thixotrope is composed of 3 to 50 total weight percent of inorganic particulate or 3 to 36 total weight percent of an organic compound. A process for forming an adhesive bond includes applying to a fastener an anaerobic adhesive composition that includes a polymerizable acrylate ester or vinyl ether, a peroxy polymerization initiator, and a thixotrope. The composition has a thixotropic viscosity ratio of between 8.2:1 and 11:1 for spindle rotation rates of 0.5 and 10.0 revolutions per minute. Tightening the fastener against a substrate induces viscosity breakdown and under the force to cure.

Abstract: An adhesive composition applicator includes a housing having sidewalls and a neck that tapers to an opening. The housing encloses a gelled adhesive composition. The housing has a cross-sectional area and the opening has a cross-sectional area less than that of the housing cross-sectional area. A cap is provided that engages the housing. A mechanism is provided for urging the gelled composition material from the housing through the opening. The neck optionally also includes a shield to prevent gelled adhesive composition from running down the neck and provides a barrier against gelled adhesive smear reaching the point of intersection between the cap and the housing. To facilitate application of gelled composition to a point of application, a spatula is provided adjacent to the opening.

Abstract: A fluid motility device includes a substrate and a plurality of molecules bound to a surface of the substrate. Each of the molecules each contain a ferromagnetic, photoactive or ionic moiety. A fluid is contacted with the plurality of molecules. A non-static electromagnetic field generator or photonic generator output impinges on the substrate for moving the molecules in a concerted manner relative to the surface so as to move the fluid. A process for moving a fluid includes placing a surface into contact with a fluid, where the surface has bound thereto a plurality of molecules each containing a ferromagnetic moiety. Activation of an electromagnet in proximity to the surface urges the molecules into a concerted movement relative to the surface resulting in fluid movement.

Abstract: An RTV seal forming silicone composition has a silicone base material that includes a lipophilic secondary phase insoluble in the silicone base material upon cure thereof. The resulting silicone has a shear adhesion strength as measured by transverse displacement of less than 50 pounds per square inch allowing for polymerized silicone removal without damage to an oil pan assembly.

Abstract: A composition and process are provided to provide a protective sacrificial film on a substrate. The sacrificial protective film collects environmental contaminants and is removed by application of a solution having a pH greater than 9.0. The protective film is formed by coating the substrate with a polymer having acidic moieties that have been neutralized with a base. A contaminated protective film is readily dissolved by a reapplication of an aqueous dispersion containing the neutralized coating polymer.

Abstract: A silicone dissolving composition includes an organo-acid compound such as sulfonic acid or phosphinic acid, a solvent miscible with the organo-acid and able to swell a silicone, a thickener and a small amount of mineral acid. Silicone films dissolve to a liquefied mass capable of being wiped from a substrate in a matter of minutes. The removal of automotive, electrical, and construction sealants and gaskets is simplified with the use of such a silicone dissolving composition.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a housing having a cooled interior space. At least one drawer is disposed in the interior space for storing bottles in an inclined or horizontal position. The drawer has a frame with two opposite sides. The drawer also has a plurality of rods to be releasably mounted parallel to and spaced apart from one another between the two opposite sides of the frame at selectable distances from one another.

Abstract: A silicone dissolving composition includes an organo-acid compound such as sulfonic acid or phosphinic acid, a solvent miscible with the organo-acid and able to swell a silicone, a thickener and a small amount of mineral acid. Silicone films dissolve to a liquefied mass capable of being wiped from a substrate in a matter of minutes. The removal of automotive, electrical, and construction sealants and gaskets is simplified with the use of such a silicone dissolving composition.

Abstract: A silicone dissolving composition includes an organo-acid compound such as sulfonic acid or phosphinic acid, a solvent miscible with the organo-acid and able to swell a silicone, a thickener and a small amount of mineral acid. Silicone films dissolve to a liquefied mass capable of being wiped from a substrate in a matter of minutes. The removal of automotive, electrical, and construction sealants and gaskets is simplified with the use of such a silicone dissolving composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications and which can be packaged in a convenient pocket-sized applicator dispenser.

Abstract: Alkali metal polyphosphates consisting substantially of hollow spheroidal particles with an apparent density of less than 350 g/l are made. To this end, an alkali metal orthophosphate solution is forced under a pressure of 6-40 bars into a fluidization zone; the orthophosphate solution is fluidized in the fluidization zone by injecting a finely dispersed permanent gas maintained under a pressure higher than the orthophosphate solution; and the fluidized orthophosphate solution is sprayed with the aid of a plurality of single medium nozzles arranged downstream of the fluidization zone through a flame zone produced inside the spray tower. Apparatus for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A granular hydrated product consisting completely or partially of sodium triphosphate for use in detergent and cleaning compositions is made. To this end, pulverulent sodium triphosphate containing less than 22 wgt % water is compacted by initially mixing it with a quantity of water sufficient for hydrating at most 100% of the sodium triphosphate to the hexahydrate and then continuously admitting the resulting mixture to a zone inside which it is made into solid matter under pressure.

Abstract: Hexagonal phosphorus pentoxide of diminished reactivity is made by burning liquid yellow phosphorus with a mixture of dry air and pure oxygen inside a combustion zone with the resulting formation of a gas stream containing phosphorus pentoxide; next, the gas stream coming from the combustion zone is passed initially through an intermediary zone indirectly cooled by means of fluidized matter and then through a condensing zone fitted with an immersion tube indirectly cooled by means of fluidized matter; the gas stream is passed through the immersion tube at a mean temperature of 450.degree. to 600.degree. C. and allowed to remain in the immersion tube over a period of 2 to 5 seconds.

Abstract: Alkali metal polyphosphates consisting substantially of hollow spheroidal particles with an apparent density of less than 350 g/l are made. To this end, an alkali metal orthophosphate solution is forced under a pressure of 6-40 bars into a fluidization zone; the orthophosphate solution is fluidized in the fluidization zone by injecting a finely dispersed permanent gas maintained under a pressure higher than the orthophosphate solution; and the fluidized orthophosphate solution is sprayed with the aid of a plurality of single medium nozzles arranged downstream of the fluidization zone through a flame zone peoduced inside the spray tower. Apparatus for carrying out the process.

Abstract: Alkali metal polyphosphates consisting substantially of hollow spheroidal particles with an apparent density of less than 320 g/l are made. To this end, an aqueous alkali metal orthophosphate solution and an aqueous solution of an inflating agent are simultaneously forced under a pressure of 6-40 bars into a fluidization zone; the two solutions are fluidized in the fluidization zone by injecting a finely dispersed permanent gas maintained under a pressure higher than the two solutions and the fluidized solutions are sprayed with the aid of a plurality of single medium nozzles arranged downstream of the fluidization zone through a flame zone produced inside the spray tower. Apparatus for carrying out the process.