Abstract: The present invention relates to scratches and/or abraded first substrates such as windows that have been repaired using a bonding material and a second undamaged substrate. Repaired articles and method of repair are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesive beads that comprise a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive core and a non-tacky shell material that surrounds the area wherein the beads are capable of being positioned via magnetic means. The present invention also provides method(s) of preparing adhesive coated substrates using pressure-sensitive adhesive bead(s) that are magnetically responsive, electrostatically responsive, or both by using magnetic forces, electrostatic forces or both.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sprayable guide coat composition for use in the detection of defects on surfaces and its method of use in surface finishing processes. The composition contains anti-loading agents which improve abrasive cut and life of the abrasive article (such as sandpaper) that it is used in conjunction with. The composition also improves quality and speed of removing surface defects by providing a fast drying coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides transparent decorative articles formed from a transparent substrate, glass microspheres, and a bonding layer, optional layers, and optional coatings, having an etched appearance or rainbow-like appearance depending on illumination conditions and viewing angle. Transfer graphics and transfer media are also provided. The ratio of the transparent microsphere refractive index to the transparent microsphere bonding layer refractive index is about 1.3:1 to about 1.7:1. From about 20% to about 80% of the average diameter of each microsphere is embedded in the bonding layer.

Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for producing bulk, particulate material that includes solid, generally ellipsoidal particles. Irregularly shaped feed particles with average particle sizes of up to 25 microns on a volume basis are dispersed in at least a portion of a combustible gas mixture by application of force and/or fluidizing agents. The combustible mixture with particles in suspension is then delivered, while controlling agglomeration or re-agglomeration of the particles, to at least one flame front. There, the mixture and suspended particles are uniformly distributed across the surface(s) of and passed through the flame front(s) with a high concentration of particles in the mixture. This flame front and the resultant flame(s) with suspended particles are located in at least one "wall free" zone. In such zone(s) the flame(s) may expand while the particles are maintained in dispersion and heated, with controlled and highly efficient application of heating energy.

Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for producing bulk, particulate material that includes solid, generally ellipsoidal particles. Irregularly shaped feed particles with average particle sizes of up to 25 microns on a volume basis are dispersed in at least a portion of a combustible gas mixture by application of force and/or fluidizing agents. The combustible mixture with particles in suspension is then delivered, while controlling agglomeration or re-agglomeration of the particles, to at least one flame front. There, the mixture and suspended particles are uniformly distributed across the surface(s) of and passed through the flame front(s) with a high concentration of particles in the mixture. This flame front and the resultant flame(s) with suspended particles are located in at least one "wall free" zone. In such zone(s) the flame(s) may expand while the particles are maintained in dispersion and heated, with controlled and highly efficient application of heating energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of producing graphics employing image-enhancing particles electrostatically. The invention also relates to novel electrostatically printable image-enhancing particles.

Abstract: A water based gel guide coat composition and a method of using is provided. The composition comprises:aqueous dispersion(s) comprising a binder(s), aqueous emulsion(s) comprising a binder(s), and/or combinations thereof, having a minimum film forming temperature of 22.degree. C. or less;thickening agent of a type and in a sufficient amount to provide the composition with Bingham plastic properties upon shear;optionally additional water;water dispersible inorganic pigment(s); andoptional pH adjusting agent;the composition pH being about 6 to about 9.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylate/silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having improved adhesion to painted surfaces and low temperature performance. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprises:(a) a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising a polymerized pressure sensitive adhesive composition wherein said pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprises:(I) about 25 to about 99 weight percent of polymer of the formula ##STR1## wherein: X, Y, D, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method for producing bulk, particulate material that includes solid, generally ellipsoidal particles by dispersing irregularly shaped feed particles including about 60 to 100% by weight of at least one silicate-containing material selected from among wollastonite, alkali feldspar, plagioclase feldspar and nepheline. While maintaining the feed particles in dispersion, they are heated sufficiently to bring about at least partial fusion within at least the surfaces of the particles. This produces a bulk particulate product of which about 15 to 100% by volume is generally ellipsoidal particles. Also described are compositions of matter including solid particles, at least a portion of which are substantially glassy and generally ellipsoidal. At least a portion of these particles have been respectively formed from feed particles composed substantially of at least one silicate selected from among wollastonite, alkali feldspar, plagioclase feldspar and nepheline.

Abstract: Visible light cured polymerizable thiol-ene compositions comprising at least one monomer or oligomer having a plurality of free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups, at least one compound having a plurality of thiol groups, at least one acyl phosphine oxide photoinitiator and optional adjuvants, such as stabilizers, pigments, fillers, and polymerization inhibitors are disclosed. The polymerized compositions are useful, as protective coatings, or anti-chip coatings or as repair putties on exterior coated substrates such as plastics, wood and metal, especially for the automotive and marine industries.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel silicone free copolymer and coating prepared therefrom. The coating which is capable of being written on effectively with both solvent-based and water-based inks is also bleedthrough resistant. A repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive note is capable of effectively adhering to the coating. The invention also provides substrates coated with the coatings and articles such as pads and rolls formed from the coated substrates.

Abstract: The invention provides novel macromonomer and carboxyl functional polyurethanes having a high carboxyl content. The invention further provides dispersions, coatings and magnetic recording media comprising these polyurethanes, or blends or copolymers of these polyurethanes with quaternary ammonium compounds. The invention further provides novel dispersions, coatings and magnetic recording media comprising combinations of carboxyl functional polyurethanes having a high carboxyl content with quaternary ammonium polymers.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to moisture curable sealant compositions based on alkoxysilane functional poly(ether-urethane)s prepared from hydroxycarbamoylalkoxysilanes which provide improved paint adhesion even in the absence of polar solvents or polar plasticizers. The present invention also provides coated substrates and laminates formed from such compositions.

Abstract: A polymeric imaging medium comprising a receptor layer and a polycarbonate backing layer particularly useful in electrophotographic printing processes with liquid toners comprising thermoplastic toner particles in a liquid carrier that is not a solvent for the particles at a first temperature and that is a solvent for the particles at a second temperature or with dry toner, making the imaging medium in the substantial absence of ultraviolet radiation, method of imaging, and such an imaged medium which contains ultraviolet light stabilizers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sprayable guide coat composition for use in the detection of defects on surfaces and its method of use in surface finishing processes. The composition contains anti-loading agents which improve abrasive cut and life of the abrasive article (such as sandpaper) that it is used in conjunction with. The composition also improves quality and speed of removing surface defects by providing a fast drying coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to two-part reactive polyurethane compositons and the cured coatings prepared therefrom. The invention also relates to particular compositions and cured coatings therefrom that exhibit high damping character, excellent scratch-resistance, excellent mar-resistance, and self-healing characteristics. The invention also relates to a novel polyurethane prepolymer useful in some ofthe compositions. The invention also relates to method of making certain coatings of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides novel macromonomer and carboxyl functional polyurethanes having a high carboxyl content. The invention further provides dispersions, coatings and magnetic recording media comprising these polyurethanes, or blends or copolymers of these polyurethanes with quaternary ammonium compounds. The invention further provides novel dispersions, coatings and magnetic recording media comprising combinations of carboxyl functional polyurethanes having a high carboxyl content with quaternary ammonium polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel damped golf clubs and balls bats having at least one non-tubular constrained layer damper attached to the golf club shaft or bat, respectively.

Abstract: A reactive hot melt adhesive and/or sealing composition having a heat of crystallization in joules/gram of -2 or lower, comprising a curable heat-flowable adhesive material and a particulate filler, wherein said composition has a thermal conductivity of less than 0.30 W/m.multidot..degree.C. The invention also relates to a method of using the adhesive/sealer composition described herein to fill a cavity or recess in a substrate and the filled substrates formed thereby.