Abstract: Disclosed is a method of joining at least two linoleum sheets. The method includes creating a seam between the linoleum sheets and forming a bead of non-epoxy adhesive on a seam edge or injecting the non-epoxy adhesive into a closed seam. The seam formed by the edges of the linoleum sheets is joined and filled with the adhesive. Excess adhesive is removed and the seam is rolled and the seam adhesive is limited to the area between the linoleum sheets and the substrate within one linoleum sheet thickness of the seam.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, or an alkyl group,Y is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom,R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, or an optionally-substituted-alkyl group, andR.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be taken together to form a heterocyclic ring,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube bite block of simple design which can be secured to a standard endotracheal tube, the block and tube anchored reliably with an attachment strap so that bodily shifting of the tube within the trachea is deterred. Two embodiments of the instant bite block have an elongated hard core of generally C-shaped cross-section and a material not as hard as the core, the softer material being secured to a portion of the exterior of the hard core, and a portion of the hard core being exposed. The bite block can be secured to a standard endotracheal tube by taping the exposed portion of the hard core to the tube. Preferably, the bite block has two radial apertures through the softer material and the hard core to permit securing of the bite block and tube to a patient with a flexible strap. It may be possible to attach the bite block and tube with an attachment strap threaded through a transverse aperture in the softer material and hard core or otherwise attached to the bite block.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-dimethylcarbamoyl-3-t-butyl-5-(carboalkoxy)-alkylthio-1H-1,2,4-triazoles as defined herein, compositions containing those compounds and methods of use.

Abstract: This invention relates to vinyl monomer compositions exhibiting accelerated surface cure characteristics. These compositions are prepared from a vinyl monomer or monomer mixtures such as a blend of dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate and hydroxypropyl methacrylate, a bulk phase polymerization catalyst system, a polyvalent metal oxidative surface phase catalyst, and a diolefin rubber dispersed in the vinyl monomer as a surface cure accelerator. These compositions are useful as binders for polymer concrete and as impregnants for porous surfaces. The accelerated surface cure is particularly advantageous with monomer mixtures containing low volatility vinyl monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel insecticidal 6-aryl-pyridine-thiosemicarbazones, compositions containing those compounds, methods of using said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a acyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, ar(lower)alkyl or acyl, andA is lower alkylene, lower alkenylene or hydroxy(lower)alkylene, or an agronomically-acceptable salt or ester thereof, are herbicidally active.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein M is a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, ammonium, amino, and hydrogen; and wherein x and y are independently selected from 0 to 2.These compounds are disclosed as being useful as graftable and/or copolymerizable surfactants in latex preparation.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process of thickening an aqueous system comprising adding to the system aqueous dispersions of water-insoluble emulsion copolymers of (1) about 10-70% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid or itaconic acid, (2) about 0.5-25% by weight of an alkyl poly(oxyethylene) itaconate, and (3) at least 25% by weight, to a total of 100%, of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl (meth)acrylate, and, optionally, included in the total monomer mixture a small amount of (4) about 0.05-1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated monomer. The copolymers, when neutralized and solubilized by addition of an alkali, are high efficiency thickeners for aqueous systems and have improved tolerance to ionic or electrolyte content. Typical systems that can be thickened are paint latices, cosmetic preparations, food preparations, ionic detergents, dye pastes for textiles, pharmaceuticals, and oil well drilling muds. Surfactants enhance the thickening properties afforded by the copolymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-aryl-3-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds which are useful as pesticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of controlling pests and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to water insoluble copolymer aqueous dispersions stabilized by multiple carboxylic acid functional comonomer residues against shear-induced coagulation. These copolymer dispersions are useful as pressure sensitive adhesives, and as binders for textiles, paper, non-woven materials, and coatings.

Abstract: Curable compositions are prepared from a blend of a polyepoxide, the esterification product of a mixture of carboxylic acids of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2).sub.n H (AOnPA herein), where the number average value of n is greater than about 0.1, and a mono- or polyhydric hydroxy-functional compound, and an aliphatic amine curing agent. Use of the esterification product as a reactive diluent for the polyepoxide gives coating and adhesive compositions with reduced toxicity.

Abstract: This invention relates to water-based coatings and caulking compositions for exterior surfaces which upon application quickly develop resistance to being washed out by inadvertant precipitation. These compositions comprise an aqueous dispersion of water-insoluble latex polymer prepared by emulsion polymerization, inorganic pigment dispersed with anionic polymer, and water-soluble salt of a multivalent complex ion having labile, volatile ligands such as zinc ammonium complex ion.

Abstract: This invention relates to impregnant compositions for porous substrates prepared from dicyclopentenyl and dicyclopentenyloxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl acrylates and methacrylates and which include at least about 4% by weight of the impregnant composition of a component selected from the drying oil fatty acids and mixtures thereof. Cementitious surfaces impregnated with and sealed using these compositions exhibit improved water and crack resistance.

Abstract: Generally rectangular wood shake covering elements laid up in overlapping courses are spaced apart transversely of their lengths by sawn wood shingle filler elements. Preferably the major portion of the overlapped portion of each course is formed by the tips of the sawn shingle filler elements, whereas the major portion of the exposed portion of each course is formed by the wood shake covering elements. One of such elements can be notched providing a transversely extending shoulder dividing such element into tip and butt portions of unequal width. In application, the shoulder tightly abuts the adjacent element. The covering and filler elements can be used to construct a roofing panel which includes a sawn shingle underlayer beneath each course and waterproof paper which underlies at least the major portion of the shingle underlayer but which is secured to the roofing panel by having one end portion interposed between the underlayer and the covering or filler element at one end of the panel.

Abstract: A bicycle freewheel wrench pry adapter for use with a freewheel wrench in removing a freewheel and its associated drive sprocket assembly from the bicycle axle is generally U-shaped and includes a channel in the base of the U opposite the legs of the U which fits the boss of the freewheel wrench engaged with the freewheel. The adapter includes a recess in the root of each leg of the U to assist in retaining a pry inserted between the legs for applying force through the freewheel wrench to the freewheel. The freewheel wrench pry adapter channel includes stress reliefs in the corners of the channel to avoid excessive stress concentrations in such corners which could induce breakage of the freewheel wrench pry adapter.

Abstract: An extraoral force-reaction device engageable with the wearer's head and/or neck, such as a headcap or a neckband, is connected to an intraoral force-applying device, such as molar bands, by force-producing means, such as springs. Snapback of the force-applying means is controlled in response to relative movement of the intraoral means and the extraoral force-reaction means away from each other beyond a predetermined maximum limit, or in response to stressing of the force-producing means beyond a predetermined maximum degree of force exerted by the force-producing means. Snapback control may be effected by latching of a limit latch to prevent or limit return movement of the force-reaction device and the force-applying device, or disconnectible means can be disconnected to interrupt the application to the intraoral means of force capable of moving such intraoral means.

Abstract: A rectangular mounting frame of angle cross section encircling a case receivable at least partially within the opening of a wall includes an outer flange portion projecting perpendicularly from the case sidewalls closely overlying the margin of the wall opening and an inner flange portion slidable relative to the case sidewalls interposed between such sidewalls and the wall structure within the wall opening. Screws extend from the inside of the case through the case sidewalls and the inner flange portion of the mounting frame and are screwed into the wall structure within the wall recess.