Abstract: This invention comprises an impact-resisting glazing structure having a support frame and a multilayered composite secured in the frame wherein the composite comprises two sheets of glass spaced apart by an interior spacer positioned along the periphery of the glass sheets with a polyester film adhered to the interior surface of one of the glass sheets. The polyester film has an asymmetric orientation of crystals and molecules in the amorphous regions and having an in-plane distribution of crystalline and amorphous phases in which the (100) planes of said crystals lie in the film plane and wherein in the film, said crystals have chain axes oriented toward the transverse direction such that dominant physical properties are obtained in the transverse direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded monofilament having a core material made of a first resin and a sheath material made of a second resin, with the second resin being different from the first resin, and a pocket formed in the end of the monofilament. This invention also relates to a method of forming a pocket in the end of a coextruded monofilament by chemical or mechanical means, or a combination of chemical and mechanical means.

Abstract: A decorative relief pattern is provided on a glass/plastic laminate wherein a sandwiched structure comprised of a glass sheet (10), an adhesive layer (12), a plastic film (14) having a thin cured coating of a polysiloxane antiabrasion material (16) on its exposed surface by placing a texturing medium (18) on the exposed surface and autoclaving the sandwiched structure under vacuum and pressure to provide a permanent bond between the plastic film (14) and the glass sheet (10) thereby transferring the surface texture of the texturing medium (18) to the exposed surface of said coating.

Abstract: A device for spraying and baking panels within a single automated unit. The spray booth and baking environment are differentially pressurized and purged such that the unit can be located with an environment which is electrically classified as hazardous for flammable materials. Parameters unique for processing materials to be used are programmed into a control computer. Mounted within the spray chamber is an emissions reduction attachment which collects paint and wash liquids used in purging the spray gun during the spray cycles. Significant increase in the useful life of materials collecting paint overspray and a decrease in airborne emissions can thereby be achieved.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for molding recyclable cushions is disclosed. The cushions are molded by a process comprising filling a mold with polyester fiber clusters, encapsulating the fibers clusters with a scrim sheet or adhesive, closing the mold, rotating the mold using a rotary table to a heating station where hot air is forced through the mold, rotating the mold using the rotary table to a cooling station to cool the mold, and subsequently releasing the molded part from the mold.

Abstract: A process for preparing acrylic polymers having good crater resistance by continuous polymerization in vessels having agitating means tip speed from 500 to 1200 rpm. Placement of the feed valve for charging the monomer and/or the initiator is located beneath the surface of the agitating mass.

Abstract: Abrasion resistant polyester film useful in glazing structures having improved adhesion of the abrasion resistant coating to the polyester film are provided by applying an acrylic based primer composition to the polyester film and an overlying coating of a polysiloxane containing less than 23.times.10.sup.-6 mole per gram of alkali metal cations.

Abstract: A method for improving the properties of a coated reinforced thermoplastic substrate which forms surface irregularities when cooled after being heated to elevated temperatures is disclosed. The method comprises coating the substrate with primer coating compositions, wet-on-wet, comprising first applying a rigid primer composition followed by applying a flexible primer composition, curing the composite primer coating and thereafter applying a topcoating. The coated substrates exhibit improved properties, especially distinctness of image (DOI).

Abstract: A pallet is formed from at least two sections which are releasably locked together through mating knuckles on adjoining sections to provide a rigid integrated platform.

Abstract: A coating process and coating composition are disclosed wherein the coating is a silica sol and a polymerizable silane which have had their alkali metal cation content reduced to prevent blistering and loss of adhesion.

Abstract: A silencer having multiple integrated channels arranged in a labyrinth configuration is provided. The channels have one open end and one closed end with the open end in communication with a common zone which is connected to a flow duct. The channels are tuned to provide a selected resonance frequency.

Abstract: A dry disconnect coupling and a safety cap for portable tanks are disclosed. The disconnect coupling includes a fitting flange to be mounted to the drain of the tank, a plug movably secured in the flange and having flow and non-flow positions, and a coupling which lockingly engages with the flange and cooperates with the plug. The coupling includes a plug drive pin and a valve disposed coaxially therein. Individual drive knobs are provided for the plug drive pin and valve to cause axial translation thereof relative to the coupling and to each other. The safety cap includes a fitting flange to be mounted to the drain of the tank, a plug movably secured in the flange, and a coupling which lockingly engages with the flange and cooperates with the plug. The safety cap insures the proper, secure, and tight positioning of the plug in the fitting flange and maintains it in the non-flow position.

Abstract: A rupturable cover for a vehicle air bag compartment which includes two door sections connected by a rupturable membrane. Each door section includes a generally S-shaped hinge which allows the sections to pivot outwardly from each other when the rupturable membrane is ruptured to allow the exodus of the air bag. The cover may be mounted on an air bag module or on the dashboard of the vehicle by screws or heat staking.

Abstract: A storable magnesium oxide/phosphate based cement having a delayed set time is provided by heating iron-containing magnesium oxide particles at an elevated temperature to provide magnesium ferrate in a gradient that increases to a maximum at the external particle surface.

Abstract: An anchor bolt assembly for securing a bolt in a bore hole having a settable bonding material therein utilizes a standard smooth bolt or a rebar which has a head on one end and which is threaded to receive a nut on the other end. Improved mixing of the bonding material and improved tensioning of the bolt is achieved by attaching a rod or wire to the nut or head and to a second point of attachment along the bolt.

Abstract: Rapid-setting compositions based on MgO and Al(H.sub.2 PO.sub.4).sub.3 and having at least a ten-minute working time, and thus suitable for mortars and road patching, form concrete-like products having increased compressive strength when fly ash is present. Fly ash reacts with aluminum phosphate to form a cementitous composition whose compressive strength is the cause of the strength increase observed in the MgO/Al(H.sub.2 PO.sub.4).sub.3 reaction product.

Abstract: An achor bolt assembly for securing a bolt in a bore hole is provided with supporting members for applying pressure against an area surrounding the mouth of the bore hole wherein contacting surfaces of the supporting members are provided with a coating of a latent lubricating material which becomes an active lubricant in response to heat generated as the bolt is rotated and tensioned in the bore hole.