Abstract: During manufacture, a rubber or other elastic sheet is forcibly stretched out and smoothly affixed to an adhesive spread out on a backing of cardboard or similar material. The sheet is suitable for receiving typing from a typewriter, and the entire assembly is suitable for insertion and bending over the roll of a common typewriter. During operation, a person types a message on the sheet, removes the assembly from the typewriter and forcibly peels the sheet off the backing. The sheet returns to its original unstretched shape, and the typed words, along with the spaces between the words, occupy less space than those of a similar message typed on ordinary paper. When used with a Xerox or similar copying machine, the reduction in the size of the words and spaces permits the use of many more words per final, normal size page of reproduced document.

Abstract: A cured puncture sealant for a tire which comprises (1) either a copolymer of at least one acrylate selected from 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and n-butyl acrylate, and a glycidyl monomer, or a copolymer of at least one of the above acrylates, a glycidyl monomer, and at least one other acrylic monomer, and (2) a curing agent for epoxy resin. The sealant may optionally further include a polymer whose solubility parameter to the above copolymer is in the range of .+-.0.5. The sealant is most effective as a puncture sealant for a tubeless tire.

Abstract: A composite composed of vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic resin which adheres tightly to the rubber can be obtained by treating the surface of the vulcanized rubber with at least one of halogen, halogen generating compound and halogenoid, and bonding melted polyamide resin, polyester resin, styrene series resin or acrylic resin to the above treated rubber surface region by the injection or extrusion molding.

Abstract: A novel keyboard switch covering pad suitable for use in, for example, a pocketable electronic calculator is proposed which is safe from the danger of failure or erroneous operation of the LSI or other electronic devices built in the instrument when two or more of the key switches are pushed simultaneously.The keyboard switch covering pad of the invention comprises an electrically conductive rubber sheet divided into a desired number of sections and an electrically insulating sheet which serves as a common lining for the divided sections of the rubber sheet, on which the divided sections are bonded keeping an electrically insulating air gap space between each other.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a polyfunctional monomer (a) having at least 3 (meth)acryloyloxy groups, a (meth)acrylic acid mono or diester of polyethyleneglycol (b), a sulfonic acid (c), a phosphoric acid ester (d), an ethanolamine (e), organic solvent, and a photosensitizer.

Abstract: A racing tire coated with a composition that contains rubber extracted from used tires dispersed in a combination solvent has increased traction, pliability and service length over untreated racing tires. The extracted rubber can be natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a mixture thereof, while the solvent includes a major amount of a mixed hydrocarbon petroleum distillate, and minor amounts of dimethyl ketone and methyl salicylate.

Abstract: Two preformed materials such as paper, fabrics, glass, sheet metal, at least one of which is pervious to water vapor, are joined together with a solvent-free adhesive based on a latex of a rubbery polymer. The latex is one which is stabilized with an emulsifier which forms water-insoluble compounds with zinc or cadmium ions. Included in the adhesive formulation is an ammonium or amine salt gelling agent for the latex, a zinc or cadmium ion donor compound and sufficient ammonia or a compound which releases ammonia to provide a pH of above 8 to the adhesive formulation. A surface of at least one of the preformed materials is coated with the adhesive and then contacted with a surface of the other material and held in such contact while heating to gel the latex and evaporate the water from the intersurface layer of adhesive.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive device is proposed which includes an electrically conducting element in the form of a loop, a screen arranged outwardly of the loop, and a resiliently compressible, non-conducting material between the screen and element, the arrangement being such that, on the application of a loading to the screen, the electrical inductance of the loop is changed, such change being sensed by a reactance-dependent detecting circuit (DET) connected therewith.

Abstract: Concrete bridge decks are waterproofed by first applying a primer over sound, dry and clean concrete which forms the bridge deck. A laminated membrane is then installed over the primed concrete surface, the membrane being comprised of reinforced cured and uncured elastomers. The membrane is then heated to the point where the uncured elastomer flows and rolled prior to cooling. A tack coat is then applied over the membrane and a wearing surface, such as asphalt, or the like, applied.The membrane employed is comprised of an upper stratum of a cured elastomer, a reinforcing fabric such as woven fiberglass in the center thereof and a lower stratum of a soft, uncured, form stable elastomer adapted to flow on the application of heat.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet comprising an air-permeable substrate having coated thereon, an adhesive composition comprising (a) 3 to 25% by weight of a water-soluble polyol and (b) 1 to 25% by weight of a water-soluble or water-swellable polymer, the sum of the contents of the components (a) and (b) being at least 6% by weight, with the balance of the adhesive composition being an adhesive.

Abstract: Selected portions of a tire, either before or after assembly with other components of the tire, are exposed to electron irradiation to effect at least a partial cure of a portion thereof. This tire, with its precuring treatment is then molded and the curing of the tire is completed by conventional heat curing methods with sulfure present in the rubber.

Abstract: Piezoelectric crystalline film on a substrate, which is a crystalline zinc oxide film with a c-axis substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface, the crystalline zinc oxide film containing, as an additive or additives, at least one element selected from the group of sulphur, selenium and tellurium. The piezoelectric crystalline films have high resistivity and a smooth surface, and make it possible to produce piezoelectric transducers with goal conversion efficiency. The piezoelectric crystalline films are made by sputtering zinc oxide and an additive onto a substrate from a film material source consisting essentially of a ceramic of zinc oxide containing at least one element of the group consisting of sulphur, selenium and tellurium.

Abstract: A rubber liner for preventing build-up of materials, such as gypsum, in handling or storage facilities, comprises, by weight, 100 parts of a rubber elastomer, 10 to 30 parts of a fluorine-containing polymer and 5 to 20 parts of a compatible oil compound. Preferably, the liner also contains from 2 to 15 parts of a compatible grease. For improved adhesion to metal surfaces such as tanks and pipes, a laminate is made utilizing said non-stick rubber liner as an outer liner, utilizing a diffusion-resistant hard rubber layer as an intermediate layer, and utilizing a soft rubber layer designed for maximum rubber-to-metal adhesion as an interior layer.

Abstract: Piezoelectric crystalline film on a substrate, which is a crystalline zinc oxide film with a c-axis substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface, the crystalline zinc oxide film containing, as an additive element, phosphorus. The piezoelectric crystalline films have high resistivity and a smooth surface, and make it possible to produce piezoelectric transducers with good conversion efficiency. Such films are made by sputtering zinc oxide and phosphorus onto a substrate from a film material source consisting essentially of a ceramic of zinc oxide containing phosphorus.

Abstract: A composition having improved adhesion to polar solid materials which comprises(A) 99 to 70 parts by weight of a modified crystalline polyolefin having grafted thereto a monomer selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acids and their anhydrides, esters, amides imides and metal salts, said crystalline polyolefin having a degree of crystallinity measured by an X-ray analysis, of at least 25% and containing the grafting monomer in an amount of 0.0001 to 3% by weight based on the total amount of the crystalline polyolefin and the grafting monomer; and(B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon elastomer.

Abstract: Elastomeric coatings capable of reverting to their initial dimensions for the permanent bridging of joints and cracks in facades, walls and ceilings of old and new constructions, industrial floors, constructions at subgrade level, using coating materials which are deposited and dried employing coating apparatus known per se by painting, plastering, caulking or spraying or rolling. The coating materials are prepared from aqueous emulsions and/or aqueous dispersions and/or solutions of film forming binders in organic solvents possibly containing water, possibly also containing pigments, extenders, fillers, softeners, admixtures and additives and furthermore contain a fine-particle, elastomeric powder dispersed through the coating materials which dry into elastomeric films.

Abstract: A taped and double cemented or glued rubber joint for use in connecting together the lapped cemented ends of adjacent cured rubber membranes in a roof construction, and for giving protection thereto. The lapping ends of the cured rubber membranes are sealed together by means of cement or the like, providing an adhesive contact system sealing the seam between adjacent membranes. An additional sealing means is provided which is premade and is adapted to be caused to adhere to both portions of both of the overlapping adjacent rubber membranes. This tape or additional sealing means is a composite structure and is applied over the seam between adjacent membranes providing double sealing structure and the tape comprises a lower uncured gum rubber strip which is applied over a portion of one rubber membrane which laps over a portion of the other rubber membrane and also includes a portion which extends over and is cemented to a part of the other membrane and adjacent to the end edge of the rubber membrane.

Abstract: Piezoelectric crystalline film of zinc oxide with a hexagonal crystal structure and a c-axis substantially perpendicular to the film surface, the crystalline film containing, as additive elements, vanadium and manganese together with or without copper. The piezoelectric crystalline films have high resistivity and a smooth surface, and make it possible to produce piezoelectric transducers with good conversion efficiency which can be used in a wide range of low to high frequencies. Such films can be made by a method comprising sputtering source materials, i.e., zinc oxide, vanadium and manganese together with or without copper onto a surface of a substrate to form a crystalline zinc oxide film, the sputtering being effected by using a film material source consisting essentially of a ceramic of zinc oxide containing vanadium, and manganese together with or without copper.

Abstract: A fast-setting .alpha.-cyanoacrylate-type adhesive composition having good storage stability comprising an .alpha.-cyanoacrylate and about 0.1 ppm or more of at least one macrocyclic polyether compound or an analogue thereof, such as 18-crown-6 or 15-crown-5.

Abstract: A means is provided for protecting off-shore platforms from damage to interior portions by inadvertantly dropped heavy objects such as drill collars. The invention comprises a crash barrier having a penetration resistant mat overlying a foamed thermoplastic or rubber shock absorbant. The invention has several advantages over previously used wooden boards such as reduced weight for equivalent protection. The foamed thermoplastic or rubber is provided with flame resistant materials such that combustion is not supported in the event of a fire.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions having improved adhesion characteristics in water comprising an elastomeric mixture consisting of natural rubber and polyisobutylene, a liquid plasticizer component and a solid tackifier component.

Abstract: Polymer composites, such as rubber, thermoset and thermoplastic articles, comprising the reaction product of (a) an organic polymer, (b) an inorganic substrate and (c) an episulfide substituted organosilicon coupling agent, and articles comprising an inorganic substrate treated with an episulfide substituted organosilicon coupling agent.

Abstract: Powdered milk is used as an antitack agent for products made to handle food items, particularly milk. In one embodiment, flexible articles used for handling and storage of food items such as milk are coated with sufficient powdered milk to prevent sticking upon contact. In a preferred embodiment, powdered milk is used as a noncontaminating antitack agent to treat the interior surfaces of rubber tubing designed for use in the transport of milk.

Abstract: Polyurethane paint is applied with good adhesion to a vulcanized rubber surface composed of halogenated butyl rubber or blends thereof with natural rubber, SBR rubber, EPDM rubber, polybutadiene rubber, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, polychlorophrene rubber, synthetic polyisoprene rubber, or chloro sulfonated polyethylene rubber, the blends containing at least 30 phr halogenated butyl rubber, the rubber having been cured using a metal oxide or halide and an alkyl phenol polysulfide accelerator.

Abstract: A composite material including a rubber elastomer substrate and a polytetrafluoroethylene resin film or sheet having a porosity of 20 to 95% by volume and being laminated on at least one portion of the rubber elastomer substrate. In one preferred embodiment, a process for the production of the composite material includes the step of laminating a vulcanizable rubber elastomer with a porous film or sheet of polytetrafluoroethyle resin at a temperature and pressure sufficient to effect vulcanization of the rubber elastomer.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material which contains as color former at least one azo compound of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN D represents a phenyl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl, acylamino, N-acyl-N-alkylamino or the group ##STR2## wherein each of Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 independently represents alkyl or aryl or, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a heterocyclic ring which optionally contains an oxygen atom,X.sub.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X.sub.2 represents alkyl, cyanoalkyl or arylmethyl, or X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a heterocyclic ring which optionally contains an oxygen atom,X.sub.3 represents alkyl or aryl, and n is 1 or 2; said color former being dispersed or dissolved in a fusible binder layer on a substrate, and the material also containing an electron acceptor substance as a color developer.

Abstract: A substrate is coated with a polyvinylpyrrolidone-polyurethane interpolymer. In the method, a polyisocyanate and a polyurethane in a solvent such as methyl ethyl ketone are applied to a substrate and the solvent evaporated. If the substrate is a polyurethane, only the polyisocyanate need be employed. Polyvinylpyrrolidone in a solvent is then applied to the treated substrate and the solvent evaporated. The invention is applied, for example, to a tube such as a catheter, a condom and a peristaltic pump tube.

Abstract: A coupling device particularly advantageous for use in connecting parts of unlike material comprising a flexible strip formed element having a resilient core. In preferred embodiment this core is covered or substantially sheathed in an envelope which is preferably of non-porous flexible material capable of heat transfer, the outer surface of which mounts a pressure or heat sensitive adhesive.The strip body is characterized in one form by the feature that on application of a predetermined range of heat it will self adapt in form and/or contained volume to the load of contacting parts, in the process of which the adhesive will bond to such parts and the body of the strip will form a seal between the parts in contact, irrespective of irregularities in the contacted surfaces.

Abstract: A photocurable electroconductive coating composition adapted to be crosslinked and insolubilized by actinic radiation comprises an acrylic monomer, a photoactivatable free radical polymerization initiator and a salt of a copolymerizable organic compound, wherein at least one of the monomers contains more than one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group. The cured coatings are insoluble in aqueous and organic solvents and are conductors of electricity suitable for conductive underlayers of photoconductive imaging elements and as antistatic coatings.

Abstract: Carpeting especially suitable for use in areas subjected to heavy wear or abrasive weather includes a plurality of cured, rubber-based strips with filaments embedded in and projecting upwardly from them forming a pile on their upper surfaces. The strips lie side-to-side, and each is bonded along its bottom surface only to a vulcanized, rubber-based sheet that does not project substantially into the spaces between the elements. Apparatus and a method for making the carpeting are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermosetting acrylic enamel, useful for coating automobile and truck bumpers, flexible filler panels located between the bumper and the chassis, flexible fender extensions, and other energy absorbing parts, contains the following film-forming constituents:(A) an acrylic polymer of an alkyl acrylate having 2-8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, an alkyl methacrylate having 1-18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group or mixtures of such an alkyl methacrylate and styrene, and a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate having 2-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group or mixtures thereof;(B) a polyester having a molecular weight not above 2,000, a hydroxyl number range of 50-150, and a glass transition temperature below 25.degree.

Abstract: In a process for preparing a laminated resin product by melt-laminating (1) a modified polyolefin composition with (2) a polyester, a polyamide or a hydrolyzed copolymer of ethylenevinylacetate, the improvement comprising using as the modified polyolefin a modified polyolefin composition which comprises a mixture of 60 - 97 wt.% of a polyolefin which polyolefin comprises from 0.1 to 100 wt.% of a polyolefin modified with an unsaturated acid or anhydride content is from 0.01 to 10 wt.% of the total polyolefin content and wherein an unmodified polyolefin comprises from 99.9 to 0 wt.% of the total polyolefin content with 40 - 3 wt.% of a rubber component having 40 - 140 of Mooney viscosity 50 ML.sub.1 + .sub.4 (100.degree. C) and the product so produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire blank adapted to be vulcanized in a vulcanizing device of the kind not employing a bellows arrangement, but having a clamping system which acts upon the interior of the bead.

Abstract: A cohesive coating composition comprises in dispersion in a liquid a mixture of between 51 and 99% by weight of a natural or synthetic rubber and between 1 and 49% by weight of polyalkyl methacrylate in which dispersion there is incorporated between 5% and 35% by weight, based on the weight of the solids, of a inert particulate material having a mean particle size lying in the range between 0.2 and 50 microns.The compositions are applied to sheet materials used, for example, in packaging.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition is provided which comprises rubber, a filler material, an N-(substituted oxymethyl)melamine and at least one of alpha or beta naphthol.

Abstract: Disclosed are chlorinated low unsaturation rubbers exhibiting improved adhesion properties and improved covulcanization ability with high unsaturation rubbers. Also disclosed is a method of preparing these rubbers which comprises reacting the chlorinated rubber with certain bromine and/or iodine containing compounds.

Abstract: A method for preventing adhesion of rubber or rubber-like material to adjacent surfaces comprises treating a surface of rubber or rubber-like material with an aqueous solution of at least one water soluble aromatic compound having at least one --SO.sub.2 -- group. A surface active agent may be included coexistently in the aqueous solution.

Abstract: New tetrakisazo pigments of the formula ##EQU1## wherein A, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote a benzene or naphthalene radical, are prepared. The compounds may be used for pigmenting high-molecular organic material such as cellulose ethers, polyvinyl chloride and polypropylene. The pigments have high tinctorial and good fastness to migration.This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 479,963 filed on June 17, 1974, now abandoned.

Abstract: Monoazo dyestuffs of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are identical or different and are hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy, preferably having 1 to 2 carbon atoms, or halogen, especially chlorine, X is hydrogen or halogen, preferably chlorine and A is acetoacetyl or and a process for preparing them by coupling diazotized amines of the general formula ##SPC2##With coupling components of the formula ##SPC3##Where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, X and A have the above meaning. These new pigments may be used for dyeing and printing of material or synthetic materials. They have good fastness properties, especially an improved fastness to heat.

Abstract: When polyurethane paint compositions are applied to natural or synthetic rubbers, as the paint composition dries and cures, the paint may "orange-peel," i.e. it wrinkles or beads without separating from the rubber. It has been found that by adding a small amount of a rubber to such a paint, such orange-peeling is prevented.

Abstract: New disazo pigments of the formula ##SPC1##R being hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitrile, trifluormethyl, aryloxy, phenylsulfonyl or benzoyl, m and n 1 or 2, X hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, nitrile, trifluormethyl or carboxylic acid ester are prepared. The compounds are useful for pigmenting high molecular weight organic materials such as polyamides, polyurethanes and polyesters.

Abstract: Waterinsoluble polyazo dyestuffs of the formulaX(O-OC-D-N=N-K).sub.mIn which K denotes identical or different radicals of a coupling component, X denotes an aliphatic radical which is free of hydroxyl groups and is optionally interrupted by heteroatoms, or an aromatic-carbocyclic, aromatic-heterocyclic or araliphatic radical, D represents an aromatic-carbocyclic or aromatic-heterocyclic radical and m represents the numbers 2 or 3. These dyestuffs are useful as dispersion dyestuffs for coloring synthetic fibers and most especially as pigment dyestuffs for coloring paint, inks, paper, and macromolecular substances and for admixing with other substances such as inorganic white pigments including titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Component adhesion in systems comprising (1) rubber, (2) an adhesive composition and (3) a fibrous reinforcement is greatly improved through use of an adhesive composition comprising a 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane in combination with a reinforcement of aramid fibers. The rubber systems are useful in the formation of tires, belts, hoses etc.

Abstract: A process for the surface treatment of a rubber or synthetic resin containing ethylenic unsaturation by contacting the rubber or resin with an alkyl hypohalite and a compound containing an active hydrogen and a functional group, thereby improving or providing the rubber or resin in or with such properties as adhesion, printability, dyeability, flame retardation, self-extinction, antistatic property, weatherproofing, adsorbency, ion-exchangeability and anti-permeability.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions based on 2-cyanoacrylate monomers in which viscosity is controlled by dissolved copolymers of an alkyl-2-cyanoacrylate and a styrene.

Abstract: A pressure pad of rubber or rubber like synthetic material with a marginal rim portion connected to the remaining portion of the pad by a cross sectionally arc-shaped portion and adapted sealingly to engage a rigid holding element connectable to a press, said cross sectionally arc-shaped portion being provided with a slightly reduced wall section, e.g. in the form of a groove.

Abstract: Azo pigments of the formula ##EQU1## wherein A is a condensed ring system consisting of a benzene ring and a 5- or 6-membered hetero ring having nitrogen in the cyclus and a keto group, R is alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl and Y is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl or nitro, and the azo group is not bonded directly to the hetero ring of the diazo component, are prepared. These pigments are useful for coloring organic material of high molecular weight, such as cellulose ethers and esters, and polyesters. Th pigments have excellent fastness to light and migration.

Abstract: A reservoir containing layered liquids is lined with a liner comprising a reaction resistant material lining the portion of the reservoir in contact with a reactive liquid with the remainder of the reservoir lined with a material that is not resistant to reaction with the reactive liquid. In a specific embodiment asphalt impregnated nonwoven fabric is used to line a reservoir portion in contact with water and butyl rubber impregnated nonwoven fabric is used to line the portion of the reservoir in contact with a hydrocarbon liquid floating on top of the water layer. In a specific embodiment sheets of liner material are fastened together in a liquid proof seal produced by facing liner sheets to be joined together, overlapping the face sheets with a layer of nonwoven fabric, sewing through the four strata laminate thus produced, and treating the nonwoven fabric with a liquid proofing substance.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of salts of diamines having the formula ##EQU1## where R.sub.3 is alkylene having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together or separately, are hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, with an anion component having the formulaR--X.sup.-where X.sup.- is --SO.sub.3 .sup.- or --OCO.sub.3 .sup.- and R is a hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 26 carbon atoms which may be interrupted or substituted by groups containing heteroatoms, as parting agents for natural and synthetic elastomer compositions.

Abstract: A process for treating the surfaces of shaped articles of rubber, which comprises contacting the surfaces of shaped articles of rubber containing carbon-to-carbon unsaturated double bonds, with an alkyl hypohalite.