Abstract: The process relates to the treatment of aqueous solutions of polyhydric alcohols to remove heavy metal components, oils, organic contaminants and, optionally, water. The process is particularly well suited for use in the treatment of spent antifreeze/coolant from the cooling systems of internal combustion engines.

Abstract: An in-mold label dispenser for a blow molding machine having a dispensing head mounted on a base for movement along a first path from adjacent a label magazine to between the open sections of a mold. The label carrier is mounted on the dispensing head for movement along a second path substantially transverse to the first path from a retracted to an extended position. A drive mechanism is mounted in the base for moving the dispensing head along the first path and the label carrier along the second path in co-ordination with the opening of the mold. An adjustable stop assembly is provided on the label carrier for stopping movement of the label carrier along the second path after the label carrier has moved a sufficient distance into the mold section to establish a gap of predetermined width between the label and the wall of the mold cavity.

Abstract: A dispensing carton for a roll of sheet material, the dispensing carton having a bottom, front, rear and end walls, a lid hingedly connected to the rear wall forming an elongated aperture between the lid and the front wall for withdrawing a sheet material from a roll of sheet material positioned within the dispensing carton. The lid comprises a first panel and a second panel, the first panel extending from said rear wall to the front wall with the second panel overlapping the front wall of the dispensing carton and having a cutting bar with a cutting edge affixed to the surface of the second panel, the second panel having a top edge and a bottom edge with a hinge line placed therebetween whereby said second panel may be bent along the hinge line to form a cutting bar support panel and a cutting edge protector panel at the hinge line adjacent the cutting bar having a cutting edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to multilayer degradable thermoplastic articles. In one embodiment the novel multilayer thermoplastic article comprises a first outer layer, a core layer and second outer layer, wherein the first outer layer and second outer layer are degradable by photo, thermal or chemical means and contain an effective amount of a prodegradant and the core layer is a water-soluble and/or biodegradable core layer, preferably both water-soluble and biodegradable. Bags formed from the multilayer thermoplastic article are useful for use in the composting of organic material.

Abstract: A pressure relief device for accessing a cooling system of an internal combustion engine under a pressure greater than ambient pressure whereby the pressure is reduced.

Abstract: A radiator flush/fill apparatus and process employing a flushing apparatus having a modified radiator cap, a pumping device and an automobile radiator containing a liquid, wherein the flushing apparatus comprises a modified radiator cap having an elongated hollow tubular member forming an elongated open fluid passageway through the modified radiator cap and extending into the automobile radiator for accessing the liquid present in the automotive cooling system; with one end of the elongated tubular member adapted to engage in a fluid tight relationship a connecting device connected to a pumping device for removing a major amount of the liquid from the automobile radiator through the elongated tubular member and for replacing the removed liquid by introducing a new liquid through the elongated tubular member.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a handled thermoplastic bag made of a thermoplastic film comprising a high density polyethylene or a major amount of high density polyethylene and a minor amount of one or more other polymers, e.g., linear low density polyethylene. The handled bag is characterized by a front and rear bag wall, a closed bottom and an open mouth top portion having a pair of laterally spaced handles, said front and rear bag walls, between said handles defining an open bag mouth and is further characterized as comprising a smoother cut-out edge at corner portions of the open bag mouth than provided at said lower mouth edge whereby the smoother cut-out edge of the corner portion reduces the tendency of the thermoplastic film to tear at the corner when subjected to stress.

Abstract: Antifreeze composition and composition concentrates are disclosed which comprise an alcohol, such as, for example ethylene glycol, a surface modifier, such as, for example, an organophosphate which adheres to the interior surfaces of a cooling system, and a pseudo oil, such as, for example a polypropylene glycol, which forms a film on the surface-modified, interior surfaces of the cooling system. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the composition and composition concentrates.

Abstract: An interlocking closure fastening device comprising a first closure element and a second closure element wherein the first closure element or the second closure element may comprise a plurality of closure element units having the same or alternately different structures. The closure fastening device is particularly adapted for multiposition occlusion of the closure elements such as in connecting various parts of plastic film to itself, different plastic films to each other, and variable-depth pouches, containers, or storage bags.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a handled thermoplastic bag made of a thermoplastic film comprising a high density polyethylene or a major amount of high density polyethylene and a minor amount of one or more other polymers, e.g., linear low density polyethylene. The handled bag is characterized by a front and rear bag wall, a closed bottom and an open mouth top portion having a pair of laterally spaced handles, said front and rear bag walls, between said handles defining an open bag mouth and is further characterized as comprising a smoother cut-out edge at corner portions of the open bag mouth than provided at said lower mouth edge whereby the smoother cut-out edge of the corner portion reduces the tendency of the thermoplastic film to tear at the corner when subjected to stress. Use of the aforementioned smooth corner cut-out is also beneficial in manufacturing handled bags at commercial manufacturing rates.

Abstract: An alcohol-based composition inhibited against high temperature aluminum cavitation erosion corrosion characterized by the presence of a polysilyl compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted organic radical; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, monovalent hydrocarbon radicals and substituted monovalent hydrocarbon radicals; R.sup.2 is a monovalent moiety hydrolyzable to a hydroxyl group, each R.sup.2 being the same or different; a is an integer from 2 to 4, inclusive; b is an integer having a value of 0 or 1; n is an integer from 1 to 36, inclusive; and c is an integer having a value of 0 or 1; each ##STR2## group being the same or different, with the provision that the compound have at least one ##STR3## group.

Abstract: A draw tape bag comprising: (a) two panels formed from a thermoplastic material, the sides of said panels being joined on three sides and open on the fourth side to form a top in said bag; (b) a hem portion of each panel being folded over adjacent said top to form a tubular hem; (c) draw tapes in each tubular hem secured at said sides of said panels, said draw tapes being characterized as a multilayer structure having at least two layers wherein one layer is sealable to a panel and is characterized as having sealability to the thermal plastic panels greater than at least one of other layers of the draw tape and also characterized as having strength less than said other layer of the draw tape; (d) a seal between each hem portion and the adjacent panel across the width of said bag below said draw tape; and (e) an opening in said hem portion for accessing said draw tape.

Abstract: An antifreeze concentrate comprising an alcohol, buffer, silicate, and a silicate protecting agent comprising an alkane tetracarboxylic acid, preferably a 1, 2, 3, 4-alkane tetracarboxylic acid, and derivative thereof. The antifreeze concentrate may suitably be diluted with from about 10% to about 90% by weight of water based upon the weight of the concentrate, wherein the water may contain hard water cations without significant loss of soluble silicate species. The aqueous antifreeze compositions have particular utility as a composition for heat exchange systems, for example, those employed with internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for high-speed waterjet cutting of moving extensible thermoplastic film at a selvage portion thereof wherein the film is supported during cutting by a solid support surface, the waterjet is captured in the course of cutting in an open passage within the support and the open passage is bounded by the support surface such that good quality cutting of the film is effected.

Abstract: Thermoplastic films and bag structures having improved low temperature impact and puncture resistance properties and high resistance to heat comprise a film layer comprising a blend of polypropylene copolymer and a material selected from polyisobutylene, very low density polyethylene, polybutylene, and ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, and mixtures thereof. The films and bag structures preferably have an outer film layer of a resin material having a melt temperature which is higher than that of the other film layer. The outer film layer material is preferably a polyester or a polyamide. The films and bag structures are particularly suitable for use as frozen food storage containers and for subsequent heating and/or cooking of food therein.

Abstract: An alcohol-based composition inhibited against high temperature aluminum cavitation erosion corrosion characterized by the presence of a polysilyl compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted organic radical; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, monovalent hydrocarbon radicals and substituted monovalent hydrocarbon radicals; R.sup.2 is a monovalent moiety hydrolyzable to a hydroxyl group, each R.sup.2 being the same or different; a is an integer from 2 to 4, inclusive; b is an integer having a value of 0 or 1; n is an integer from 1 to 36, inclusive; and c is an integer having a value of 0 or 1; each ##STR2## group being the same or different, with the provisio that the compound have at least one ##STR3## group.

Abstract: Thermoplastic films and bag structures having improved low temperature impact and puncture resistance properties and high resistance to heat comprise a film layer comprising a blend of polypropylene and a material selected from polyisobutylene, very low density polyethylene, polybutylene, and ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, and mixtures thereof. The films and bag structures preferably have an outer film layer of a resin material having a melt temperature which is higher than that of the other film layer. The outer film layer material is preferably a polyester or a polyamide. The films and bag structures are particularly suitable for use as frozen food storage containers and for subsequent heating and/or cooking of food therein.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and method for removal and replacement of the liquid in an automotive cooling system by use of a pumping device and by access to liquid in the automotive cooling system through the neck opening of the radiator of the automotive cooling system. The prior art requirement of introduction of one or more tees into heating hoses of the automotive cooling system is beneficially eliminated.

Abstract: An interlocking closure fastening device comprising an omega-shaped closure element and a co-acting clamping closure element. The co-acting clamping closure element may have a profile portion comprising two generally parallel arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves slightly inward prior to terminating in an outwardly extending clamp portion; or the profile portion may comprise two outwardly curved arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves inwardly prior to terminating in a slightly outwardly curved hook portion; or the profile portion may comprise one inwardly curved arm portion terminating in an inwardly curved hook portion, and one generally straight arm portion.