Abstract: A press plate for decorative laminate production has an aluminum alloy core plate exhibiting a 0.2% compressive yield stress of not less than about 180 MPa at 140.degree. C., an aluminum cladding layer integrally bonded to opposing surfaces of the core plate, and a layer of aluminum oxide formed on the aluminous cladding which is substantially free of grain line effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing arrangement and parts suitable for said arrangement, such as a roller bearing, which is suitable for the absorption of shock loads. To that purpose those parts which come into contact with each other under shock loads or great loads are provided on one of the adjacent outer contact surfaces facing each other with a friction-reducing coating. Such a coating may contain molybdenum or bronze and is suitably applied by means of a thermal spraying method, such as wire spraying. The bearing arrangements provided by the invention have a significantly longer operational life.

Abstract: Damage resistant high pressure decorative laminate having excellent scratch, mar, scrape and abrasion resistance, as well as excellent appearance and cleanability and methods of producing same.The method of producing the decorative laminate includes applying a mixture of a liquid thermosetting resin and an abrasion resistant composition, followed by a second coat of the resin without the abrasion resistant composition, or with one having smaller abrasion resistant particles than in the first coat.

Abstract: A binding-agent composition for coating agents which can be cured at low temperature contains:A. 4-72% by weight of an acidic CH-compound, obtained by transesterification of an aliphatic .beta.-ketocarboxylic acid ester with one or several monomers and/or polymers containing hydroxyl groups and which contain at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule,B. 4-72% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated compound with at least two groups of the general formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO--attached via the residue of a divalent or polyvalent alcohol, a diamine or polyamine or amino alcohol to at least one additional R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO--group, where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of each other are a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched alkyl residue with 1 to 10 carbon atoms,C. 10-80% by weight of one or several polyamines with, by way of curing agents, at least two amine functions, which can be primary and/or secondary and can be blocked, in the molecule, andD. 0.

Abstract: A binding-agent composition for solvent-based or aqueous coating agents can be cured at low temperature to produce coatings which are non-yellowing and resistant to solvents. The binding-agent composition contains binding-agent components based on polyethers, polyesters, polyether polyesters and/or (meth)acrylic copolymers with, in each case, at least one acryloyl group and at least one epoxide group in the molecule, whereby the acryloyl groups and epoxide groups are present in the ratio 2:8 to 8:2. Also included are several polyamines as curing agents in a proportion of equivalent weights ranging from 2:0.5 to 1:1.5. The binding agents are used in pigmented and pigment-free lacquers, for use particularly in multi-layer lacquering.

Abstract: A binder, neutralizable with bases, for producing siccativated aqueous coating agents, based on a polydiene resin partially crosslinked with bis(2-oxazoline), with an acid number of 50 to 100, that is obtainable by anhydrous reaction ofA. 40 to 80 wt % of one or several polydiene oils with a weight-average molecular weight of 300 to 5000,B. 5 to 25 wt % of one or several .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids,C. 1 to 10 wt % of one or several bis(2-oxazoline)s andD. 0 to 20 wt % of one or several physically curing resins and/or ethylenically unsaturated monomers,transfer into an aqueous medium and reaction withE. 1 to 40 wt % of one or several ethylenically unsaturated monomers in presence of an oil-soluble, free-radical-forming polymerization initiator and optionally a polymerization regulator,wherein each of the above percentages by weight relates to the sum of components A, B, C, D, and E. A process for production of the binder and its use in aqueous coating agents.

Abstract: A recording disc filing device for storing optical recording discs such as compact discs. The filing device includes a recording disc filing sheet having a plurality of recording disc storing sections for receiving recording discs, respectively. The recording disc storing sections are arranged in a predetermined pattern. The filing device further includes a leaflet filing sheet having leaflet storing sections for receiving leaflets carrying information on recorded contents in the recording discs stored in the recording disc storing sections. The leaflet storing sections correspond in number to the recording disc storing sections. The recording disc filing sheet and the leaflet filing sheet are arranged so that the leaflet storing sections in the leaflet filing sheet are located at positions corresponding to the recording disc storing sections in the recording disc filing sheet.

Abstract: A yacht model or a full scale yacht includes a hull and a mast is provided on the hull to extend upward from the hull to support a main sail. A spinnaker is provided in front of the mast and the spinnaker is made of a plastic material and formed in a bulged configuration to possess an appearance of receiving wind. The spinnaker has a top portion connected to an upper portion of the mast in a manner which allows a turning movement of the spinnaker about the mast. Booms may be provided between the mast and a lower portion of the spinnaker for maintaining the lower portion of the spinnaker in a position spaced from the mast while allowing the turning movement. The lower portion of the spinnaker is connected at the opposite sides to a rear portion of the hull through strap like flexible connecting members.

Abstract: A filing binder comprises a plurality of elongated binding members made of a resilient material. Each of the binding members has a groove extending along the length of the binding member and formed with a slit opening opened at one side of the binding member. The groove is of a cross-sectional configuration which is enlarged from the slit opening toward transverse inward direction. The binding members are arranged in side-by-side relationship with the slit openings directed to the same orientation and connected together by flexible or hinge connection.

Abstract: Non-autocross-linking binder compositions for water dilutable lacquers are described which comprise components (A), 94 to 40% by weight of a water-dilutable ionic poly(meth)acrylate resin containing hydroxyl groups, (B), 1 to 10% by weight of a special copolymer to facilitate grinding, and (C), 5 to 50% by weight of a cross-linking agent. Aqeuous coating compositions containing the non-autocross-linking binder compositions and methods for using the water dilutable lacquers containing this binder compositions for cathodically or anodically coating electrically conductive objects are also described.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition is provided which comprises a film forming material based on water dilutable binders which are comprised of a mixture of (A) 90 to 40% by weight of hydroxyl group-containing polymer resin; (B) 10 to 60% by weight of polyurethane dispersion and (C) pigments; as well as optionally conventional solvents, auxiliary agents, and additives. The process for the preparation of the coating composition and a method for the application of the coating composition are also described.

Abstract: A non-autocrosslinking binder composition for water-dilutable lacquers containing 1 to 99% by weight of a hydroxyl group-containing and amino group-containing epoxide resin and 99 to 1% by weight of an amino groupcontaining synthetic resin binder prepared from free radically polymerizable monomers is described. Aqueous electrodip lacquer coatings containing this binder composition and capable of being deposited at the cathode and their use for coating articles having an electrically conductive surface at the cathode are also described.

Abstract: A non-autocrosslinking binder composition for water dilutable lacquers is described, containing from 95 to 50 parts by weight of a water dilutable poly(meth)acrylate resin containing amino and hydroxyl groups and from 5 to 50% by weight of crosslinking agents is described. An aqueous electrodip lacquer coating composition capable of being deposited at the cathode and its use for coating articles having an electrically conductive surface at the cathode are also described.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition is described, containing, as binder, a mixture of (A) 50 to 95% by weight of a reaction product of a carboxy functional polycondensate containing epoxy groups, at least one copolymerisable o,-olefinically unsaturated monomer and conventional auxiliary agents, and (B) 50 to 5% by weight of a polyurethane dispersion, optionally together with a grinding resin. The process for the preparation of the aqueous coating compound and its use for the formation of coatings are also described.

Abstract: Fluid flow control valves are provided having a jet pump or aspirator connected to a plurality of fluid passageways. Fluid flow from one of the passageways through the jet pump creates a partial vacuum enabling fluid flow to be drawn through the other of the fluid passageways connected to the jet pump. Such valves enable hydraulic fluids of a single-acting piston-cylinder unit or the like to be readily exhausted.

Abstract: Melamine resins modified with a mixture of a polyalkylene glycol and an alkylated methylolmelamine, paper sheets impregnated therewith, decorative laminates prepared from said sheets and a method of producing said laminates are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing cast unsaturated thermosetting resins which are highly stain resistant is disclosed. A pressurization step is applied to the thermosetting resin prior to casting to reincorporate any volatilized monomer which has volatilized during a previous deaeration step. The resultant casting is non-porous in cross-section which produces a product which is both stain resistant and machinable in the field without exposing voids.