Abstract: A writing implement with a high voltage circuit and an evacuated noble glass globe attached that responds to human touch is disclosed. The apparatus utilizes a mini high voltage circuit and mini globe to produce the plasma.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat activated thermal garment utilizing a back brace for housing of a main controller element and a lithium palmer battery. The controller is used for monitoring and supplying power for up to eight pieces of resistively heated clothing strips that can be incorporated into medical therapeutic products, athletic wears and clothing lines. The heating strips are strategically positioned within the garments. In a preferred embodiment a wristwatch type thermostat controller is employed that is wirelessly coupled to the back brace mounted controller. The wristwatch allows direct control of temperatures at select positions in a garment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber mixture, in particular for pneumatic vehicle tires, bands, and belts. The rubber mixture is characterized by the following composition: at least one diene rubber and—at least one precipitated silicic acid having a CTAB surface area greater than or equal to 150 m2/g and a BET surface area greater than or equal to 150 m2/g and a DBP number between 180 and 350 g/100 g and a full width at half maximum, which is standardized to the location of the reflection, of the reflection of less than or equal to 0.95 and a homogeneity ratio d 25% to d 75% of 1.00 to 1.80 and a relative width Ypressed in the compressed state of less than or equal to 2.8 (g nm)/ml and a fineness index F.V.pressed in the compressed state between 100 and 140, and further additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber mixture, in particular for pneumatic vehicle tires, bands, and belts, having improved abrasion behavior. The rubber mixture is characterized by the following composition: at least one diene rubber and—at least one precipitated silicic acid having a CTAB surface area greater than or equal to 150 m2/g and a BET surface area greater than or equal to 150 m2/g and a DBP number between 180 and 350 g/100 g and a full width at half maximum, which is standardized to the location of the reflection, of the reflection of less than or equal to 0.95 and a homogeneity ratio d 25% to d 75% of 1.00 to 1.80 and a relative width Ypressed in the compressed state of less than or equal to 2.8 (g nm)/ml and a fineness index F.V.pressed in the compressed state between 100 and 140, and further additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the multilayer coating of substrates, in particular vehicle bodies and vehicle body parts, comprising the steps: 1. applying a filler layer of a filler coating composition onto an optionally pre-coated substrate, 2. applying a base coat layer of a water-based base coat coating composition containing color-imparting and/or special effect-imparting pigments onto the filler layer, 3. applying a clear coat layer of a transparent clear coat coating composition onto the base coat layer and 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the multilayer coating of substrates, in particular vehicle bodies and vehicle body parts, comprising the steps: 1. Applying a base coat layer of a water-based base coat composition containing color-imparting and/or special effect-imparting pigments onto an optionally precoated substrate, 2. Applying a clear coat layer of a transparent clear coat coating composition onto the base coat layer, and 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the multilayer coating of substrates, in particular vehicle bodies and vehicle body parts, comprising the steps: 1. applying a filler layer of a filler coating composition onto an optionally pre-coated substrate, 2. applying a base coat layer of a water-based base coat coating composition containing color-imparting and/or special effect-imparting pigments onto the filler layer, 3. applying a clear coat layer of a transparent clear coat coating composition onto the base coat layer and 4.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one hydroxyl-functional polyurethane resin A as the only hydroxyl-functional binder(s) and at least one crosslinking agent B with groups reactive with the hydroxyl groups of A, wherein the at least one polyurethane resin A is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 180° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for multi-layer coating of substrates, in particular vehicles and vehicle parts, by applying two or more coating layers and curing of the applied coatings, wherein at least one of the coating layers is produced from a coating composition which comprises at least one polyurethane binder with free-radically polymerizable olefinic double bonds in the form of (meth)acryloyl groups and with hydrolysable alkoxysilane groups, wherein the resin solids content of the coating composition exhibits an equivalent weight of C?C double bonds of 200-2000, preferably of 300-1500, and a content of silicon bound in alkoxysilane groups of 1-10 wt-%, preferably of 1-7 wt-%, especially preferably of 2-6 wt-%, and wherein curing of the coating layer, of which there is at least one, proceeds by free-radical polymerisation of the C?C double bonds on irradiation with high energy radiation and by the formation of siloxane bridges under the action of moisture.

Abstract: A process for the production of a coating layer from a thermally curable coating composition on a substrate, comprising the successive steps: a) providing a substrate to be coated, b) applying a backing foil coated on one side with an uncured or at least only partially cured coating layer of a thermally curable coating composition, with its coated side on the entire surface or at least one sub-zone of the surface of the substrate, c) supplying thermal energy onto the entire coating applied in step b), and d) removing the backing foil from the coating which remains on the substrate; wherein the supply of thermal energy onto the coating proceeds prior to and/or after removal of the backing foil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sulphur-vulcanizable rubber compound for the production of tread rubbers for tires, which contains at least one diene rubber, at least one silane coupling agent, at least one filler interacting with the silane coupling agent and further conventional additives. For a reduced loss factor tan at 55° C.

Abstract: A process for the production of a coating layer from a thermally curable coating composition on a substrate, comprising the successive steps: a) providing a substrate to be coated, b) applying a backing foil coated on one side with an uncured or at least only partially cured coating layer of a thermally curable coating composition, with its coated side on the entire surface or at least one sub-zone of the surface of the substrate, c) supplying thermal energy onto the entire coating applied in step b), and d) removing the backing foil from the coating which remains on the substrate; wherein the supply of thermal energy onto the coating proceeds prior to and/or after removal of the backing foil.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds with a resin solids content consisting of 50 to 100 wt. % of a binder solids content curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds, 0 to 30 wt. % of at least one crosslinking agent C and 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one component D, wherein the weight percentages add up to 100 wt. %, wherein the binder solids content consists of 40 to 95 wt. % of at least one component A curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds and 5 to 60 wt. % of at least one binder B curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds, wherein the weight percentages of the at least one component A and the at least one binder B add up to 100 wt. %, wherein the at least one component A is liquid and/or is present in dissolved form and wherein the at least one binder B is present as particles of resin having a melting temperature of 60 to 160° C.

Abstract: A process for the production of a coating layer from a thermally curable coating composition on a substrate, comprising the successive steps: a) providing a substrate to be coated, b) applying a backing foil coated on one side with an uncured or at least only partially cured coating layer of a thermally curable coating composition, with its coated side on the entire surface or at least one sub-zone of the surface of the substrate, c) supplying thermal energy onto the entire coating applied in step b), and d) removing the backing foil from the coating which remains on the substrate; wherein the supply of thermal energy onto the coating proceeds prior to and/or after removal of the backing foil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for repairing coated substrate surfaces comprising the following successive steps: a) optionally, preparing a blemished area to be repaired, b) providing at least one backing film coated on one side with an uncured or at least only partially cured coating layer of a thermally curable coating composition, c) applying the at least one backing film with its coated side onto the blemished area to be repaired, d) supplying thermal energy to the coating applied in this manner onto the blemished area to be repaired and e) removing the at least one backing film, wherein the supply of thermal energy onto the coating proceeds through the at least one backing film, and/or after removal of the at least one backing film.

Abstract: A process for the production of a coating layer from a coating composition curable with high-energy radiation on a substrate, comprising the successive steps: a) providing a substrate to be coated, b) applying a backing foil coated on one side with an uncured or at least only partially cured coating layer of a coating composition curable by means of high-energy radiation, with its coated side on the entire surface or at least one sub-zone of the surface of the substrate, c) irradiating the entire coating applied in step b) with high-energy radiation, and d) removing the backing foil from the coating which remains on the substrate; wherein irradiation of the coating proceeds through the backing foil and/or after removal of the backing foil.

Abstract: Dual cure coating composition comprising resin solids, said resin solids being composed of (a) 30 to 90 wt. % of at least one hydroxy-functional polyester urethane having olefinic double bonds, (b) 0 to 60 wt. % of at least one binder other than the polyester urethane (a) and/or at least one reactive diluent, and (c) 10 to 50 wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for repairing coated substrate surfaces comprising the following successive steps: a) optionally preparing a blemished area to be repaired, b) providing a backing film coated on one side with an uncured or at least partially cured coating layer of a coating composition curable by means of high energy radiation, c) applying the backing film with its coated side onto the blemished area to be repaired, d) irradiating the coating applied in this manner onto the blemished area to be repaired with high energy radiation and e) removing the backing film, wherein the coating is irradiated through the backing film and/or after removing the backing film.

Abstract: A process for the production of a coating layer from a coating composition curable with high-energy radiation on a substrate, comprising the successive steps:

Abstract: A process for the production of a coating layer from a thermally curable coating composition on a substrate, comprising the successive steps: