Abstract: Disclosed is an asphaltic elastomer and a method for its preparation. The asphaltic elastomer is synthesized from ingredients which are blended. These ingredients include an aqueous asphaltic phase, a polyisocyanate prepolymer, and optionally an organic cosolvent effective in compatibilizing the polyisocyanate prepolymer and water. The proportion of water from the asphaltic phase or as added being such that the molar ratio of water to isocyanate groups is greater than 1. The polyisocyanate prepolymer is formed from the reaction of an organic polyisocyanate and an organic polyether polyol containing at least about 40 weight percent ethylene oxide units.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sculpted, hand-squeezable toy which possesses dimensional memory and has a predetermined dimensional memory restoration time. The toy is made by blending a foamable hydrophilic polyurethane isocyanate-functional prepolymer, a vinyl or acylic polymer emulsion recovery rate modifier, water, and an organic cosolvent. The blend then is charged to a mold for the foamed toy to be made therein. The proportion of organic cosolvent present and the temperature of the blend being molded are variables for determining the predetermined dimensional memory restoration time of the toy after it has been squeezed.

Abstract: Liquid compositions suitable for hot post-mold coating of cured sheet molding compound (SMC) parts comprise a reaction product of an epoxide and an unsaturated carboxylic acid mixed with a low shrink additive and a filler having a sheet-like structure. These liquid compositions are used to smooth surfaces, fill porosity and other voids and to eliminate or reduce sink marks. Coatings typically are cured in less than two minutes and appear able to provide many features of normal painting without paint facilities except possibly those needed for touch-up.The application method used to date has been to compression mold an SMC part in the usual way, separate the mold halves, inject the liquid composition and reclose the mold for a second cure cycle. A unique feature of the liquid composition is its ability to adhere to an uncleaned SMC molding.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a thermoset in-the-mold coating on a hot, cured glass fiber reinforced thermoset resin substrate by (1) separating the mold halves slightly while maintaining a seal with the shear edge, (2) injecting an in-the-mold coating resin in a stream which flows parallel from the injector onto a surface of the substrate, and (3) closing the mold and curing the coating under pressure. The separation and of the mold halves is performed by the conventional mold ram. Preferably the mold surface forming the coated surface of the substrate is roughened.

Abstract: Apparatus for coating one surface of a molded article that consists of a pair of hot relatively movable die members which when closed, form a cavity for molding the article in a desired configuration. A pin is selectively movable into and out of engagement with the surface of one of the die members. On retraction, the pin is also retracted through the opening in the injector nozzle allowing the injector to force material into the cavity to coat the outer surface of the article while the die members are closed. The barrel of the injector nozzle is cooled.

Abstract: Liquid compositions suitable for hot post-mold coating of cured sheet molding compound (SMC) parts comprise a reaction product of an epoxide and an unsaturated carboxylic acid mixed with a low shrink additive. These liquid compositions are used to smooth surfaces, fill porosity and other voids and to eliminate or reduce sink marks. Coatings typically are cured in less than two minutes and appear able to provide many features of normal painting without paint facilities except possibly those needed for touch-up.The application method used to date has been to compression mold an SMC part in the usual way, separate the mold halves, inject the liquid composition and reclose the mold for a second cure cycle. A unique feature of the liquid composition is its ability to adhere to an uncleaned SMC molding.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a thermoset in-the-mold coating on a hot, cured glass fiber reinforced thermoset resin substrate by (1) separating the mold halves slightly while maintaining a seal with the shear edge, (2) injecting an in-the-mold coating resin in a stream which flows parallel from the injector onto a surface of the substrate, and (3) closing the mold and curing the coating under pressure. The separation and of the mold halves is performed by the conventional mold ram. Preferably the mold surface forming the coated surface of the substrate is roughened.

Abstract: A mold for compression molding a plastic sheet from a viscous fluid provides more resistance to flow on the side of the sheet designed to be the underside than on the side of the sheet designed to be seen. This resistance to flow can be imparted by roughening the underside of the mold more than the top surface of the mold. The purpose for roughening one surface of the mold more than the other is so that the plastic mass will flow faster on the smoother side of the mold and carry bubbles to the rough side of the mold via a rolling action. By this method employing textured molds, the surface of automotive panels can be made having reduced surface imperfections.