Abstract: Two types of aminotriazine-based crosslinking agents are provided. Crosslinking agent I includes the ungelled reaction product of (A) a reactive urethane group-containing reaction product and (B) an aminotriazine compound having one or less non-alkylated NH bond per triazine ring. The reactive urethane group-containing reaction product (A) is the reaction product of (1) a polyester polyol, and (2) a mono-isocyanate. The crosslinking agent I is essentially free of urethane NH functionality and has a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. Crosslinking agent II includes the ungelled reaction product of (A) a reactive urethane group-containing reaction product and (B) an aminotriazine compound having one or less non-alkylated NH bond per triazine ring. The reactive urethane group-containing reaction product (A) is the reaction product of (1) a polyisocyanate and (2) a monohydric capping agent.

Abstract: Two types of aminotriazine-based crosslinking agents are provided. Crosslinking agent I includes the ungelled reaction product of (A) a reactive urethane group-containing reaction product and (B) an aminotriazine compound having one or less non-alkylated NH bond per triazine ring. The reactive urethane group-containing reaction product (A) is the reaction product of (1) a polyester polyol, and (2) a mono-isocyanate. The crosslinking agent I is essentially free of urethane NH functionality and has a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. Crosslinking agent II includes the ungelled reaction product of (A) a reactive urethane group-containing reaction product and (B) an aminotriazine compound having one or less non-alkylated NH bond per triazine ring. The reactive urethane group-containing reaction product (A) is the reaction product of (1) a polyisocyanate and (2) a monohydric capping agent.

Abstract: Improved powder coating compositions containing novel polysiloxanes having various reactive functional groups are disclosed. The compositions are particularly useful as thermosetting powder coating compositions where they provide excellent filiform corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A powder coating composition of a solid particulate film-forming mixture including (a) a carbamate group-containing polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C.; and (b) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the carbamate functional groups of the polymer. Also provided is a multi-component composite coating composition characterized by a pigmented basecoat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a substantially pigment-free top coat applied over the basecoat. The top coat is deposited from the powder coating composition. A method of forming a wrinkled coating on a substrate is further provided where a curable powder coating composition is prepared from a solid particulate film-forming mixture, applied to a substrate and thermally cured to form a continuous coating having a wrinkled surface. The solid particulate film-forming mixture includes (a) a carbamate functional group-containing polymer having a glass transition temperature at least 30° C.

Abstract: A system for accessing information from data sources. A user domain translates queries from users and applications for recognition by an aggregation domain, receives responses from the aggregation domain, and translates the responses for recognition by the users and applications. An aggregation domain receives translated queries from the user domain, translates the queries for recognition by a data source domain, receives responses from the data source domain, translates the responses for recognition by the user domain, and transmits the translated responses to the user domain. A data source domain receives the translated queries from the aggregation domain, identifies data sources to receive the queries, translates the queries to the data sources, receives responses from the data sources, translates the responses, and transmits the translated responses to the aggregation domain. A knowledge base the domains use to automatically function includes data models and conceptual terminology translations.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent having reactive benzoxazine groups is provided. The crosslinking agent is the ungelled reaction product of a polyhydric aromatic compound and an aminotriazine compound having one or less non-alkylated NH bond per triazine ring. The crosslinking agent is essentially free of hydroxyl functionality and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. Additionally provided is a method for preparing the crosslinking agent. Also provided is a curable powder coating composition including a solid particulate, film-forming mixture of a polymer having functional groups reactive with benzoxazine groups and the crosslinking agent. Further provided is a multilayer composite coating composition having a base coat layer deposited from a film-forming base coating composition and a topcoat layer deposited from the curable powder coating composition. Coated substrates are also provided.

Abstract: To improve the safety of horseback riding, a fabric saddle with hook fastener strips sewed to its side fenders attaches to the horse using a new design of harness that gives the rider the ability to mechanically make a secondary tightening of that harness around the horse after the standard initial manual girth strap tightening has been done. This secondary tightening has the characteristic of being controlled so as not to harm the horse yet it snugs the saddle up so there is much less likelihood of the saddle slipping off the horse's back. As the rider mounts, the loop fastener strips on the rider's pants legs match with the hook fastener strips on the saddle and hold the rider onto the animal so the rider is not accidentally thrown off the horse. Quick dismount is not inhibited since the hook and loop fastener strips separate readily when the riders kick their legs away from the horse.

Abstract: Improved powder coating compositions containing novel polysiloxanes having various reactive functional groups are disclosed. The compositions are particularly useful as thermosetting powder coating compositions where they provide excellent filiform corrosion resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved curable powder coating compositions comprised of a particulate, film-forming mixture of a polymer having reactive functional groups, and a curing agent therefor having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the polymer and present in an amount sufficient to cure the coating composition, wherein the inclusion of a particular polyester which has carboxylic acid functional groups improves adhesion to metal, particularly aluminum, and filiform corrosion resistance.

Abstract: Improved powder coating compositions containing novel polysiloxanes having various reactive functional groups are disclosed. The compositions are particularly useful as thermosetting powder coating compositions where they provide excellent filiform corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A majority voted multiple-fault tolerant power switch for delivering power from a power source to an intended load. The power switch includes an optical voter, which has a photo conductor array for receiving optical voter input commands from a control system and for selecting a voter output from the majority of the input commands. An electronic power switch receives power input from the power source. The power switch is controlled by the voter output. An output from the power switch is connected to the intended load. A voltage source supplies the voltage to the optical voter. An operational amplifier circuit is connected to the electronic power switch to limit over current and inhibit reverse current in the electronic power switch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reinforcing thin rigid plates. The method comprises applying, preferably by spray application, a curable composition onto one side of the rigid plate followed by curing the composition while only in contact with the rigid plate. The curable composition comprises: (i) a thermosetting resinous composition and (ii) expandable microspheres. The composition may optionally contain a particulate reinforcing material selected from the group consisting of milled glass fibers, milled carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention features a magnetic assembly which has one half formed by one male magnetized part and the other half formed by one female magnetized part, both of which mate together, using very close tolerances so that there is no space noticeable between the two magnetically-closed parts. This close proximity between the two parts prevents either from being accidentally dislodged. The male post extends beyond the reverse side of the female magnet into which it has been placed, so that the user can push against the end of the male post to force it back out of the female hole. This action forces the two halves of the magnetic fastener assembly apart, allowing them to be disengaged from one another and to be able to open the fastener with the use of just one hand on the part of the user.

Abstract: For the movement of work-in-process materials on a storage or manufacturing floor, a grid of computer-controlled, unmanned jib cranes is established. The cranes' operational areas overlap. A crane can place an individual part or a magazine of parts on an elevated, revolving pedestal which then automatically rotates 180 degrees so that the next crane in line can pick up these materials and move them into its own area. The hand of the crane is moved so that it can place its load directly into the position in the machine tool where it undergoes its next process. The arm of the jib crane is fully retractable and computer-controlled, using a laser integrated into the computer's system to aid in detecting the crane's hand location at each delivery position that the crane visits. The jib cranes can lift parts up to a level that places them near the ceiling of the manufacturing floor area.

Abstract: To provide a railroad car design that allows the car to travel at high speeds over current roadbeds at very low fuel costs per mile a special rail is formed. This rail has the form of a wave shaped on its top with the troughs and crests of the wave repeating themselves every several feet apart continuously down both tracks for the whole distance of the railroad. When a wheel of this multi-wheeled car comes over the crest of a wave it has encountered as it moves down this wave formed track, the wheel immediately begins supporting its computer calculated portion of the weight of the car on a cushion of air pressure forced into its supporting air cylinder at that moment and rolls down the face of the wave in its desired direction of travel.

Abstract: A curable, sprayable composition suitable for reinforcing thin rigid plates or sheets such as are used in the assembly of automobiles is provided. The composition comprises a thermosetting resin, expandable microspheres and a particulate reinforcing material selected from the group consisting of milled glass fibers, milled carbon fibers and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A device to secure the rider of a horse or other beast of burden to the animal without the need for a rigid saddle. This device also prevents the rider's bouncing when riding the animal. The preferred embodiment of this invention utilizes a strong fabric such as canvas or wool to form a blanket that covers the horse's back and sides and is strapped to the horse by attached strapping so it holds its position on the horse at all times. Sewed to this blanket in a central position are hook and loop fastener strips whose second, mating half strips are likewise sewn to the rider's pants or chaps so they are opposite the hook and loop fastener strips on the horse's blanket and mate with them when the rider is astride the horse. A disengaging device, which can interrupt the hook and loop fastener strip's bonding, is also provided to allow the rider to separate the fastener strips before leaving the horse.

Abstract: A one-package stable rubber based curable composition contains:(a) a functional rubber polymer selected from the group consisting of functional homopolymers of polybutadiene, isoprene or neoprene; functional copolymers of polybutadiene, isoprene and/or neoprene; and functional copolymers of polybutadiene, neoprene or isoprene with an aliphatic or alicyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon; and(b) a vulcanization system comprising sulfur, wherein the composition contains at least 15 parts of functional rubber polymer per 100 parts of composition and at least 15 parts of sulfur per 100 parts of the total amount of all rubber polymers in the composition, with the proviso that the cured composition has an elongation not exceeding 15 percent and the functional groups present on the functional rubber polymer of (a) remain essentially unreacted during cure of the composition.

Abstract: A filter aid material and a method for using same in a filtration system for reclaiming and maintaining coolant oil used in aluminum rolling or working processes are disclosed. The filter aid is a fibrous material which is permeated with an acid material and may be provided in either particulate form as a body feed or as a compressed filter pad. As contamined oil flows through the filter aid, the acid acts chemically to remove aluminum fines and oxides as well as the aluminum portion of contaminating soap in the coolant oil. Use of the filter aid with acid greatly reduces the amount of conventional filter aid previously used and produces a relatively small amount of residual filter aid which can be disposed of by incineration.

Abstract: A filter aid material and a method for using same in a filtration system for reclaiming and maintaining coolant oil used in aluminum rolling or working processes are disclosed. The filter aid is a fibrous material which is permeated with an acid material and may be provided in either particulate form as a body feed or as a compressed filter pad. As contaminated oil flows through the filter aid, the acid acts chemically to remove aluminum fines and oxides as well as the aluminum portion of contaminating soap in the coolant oil. Use of the filter aid with acid greatly reduces the amount of conventional filter aid previously used and produces a relatively small amount of residual filter aid which can be disposed of by incineration.