Abstract: Storable polypropylene ether polyurethane compositions composed of (a) a prepolymer of a polypropylene ether glycol and sufficient organic polyisocyanate to give preferably an excess of about 3 to 15 percent NCO in said prepolymer with the proviso that the free NCO is obtained from methylenedi-p-phenyl diisocyanate and (b) a complex of an alkali metal salt with 4,4'-methylenedianiline (MDA), said composition being relatively inactive at temperatures below 100.degree. C., but being heat activatible at much higher temperatures to effect a cure. The improved composition wherein a catalyst is present in said composition which effectively lowers the cure temperature, said catalyst being a pseudocrown ether containing radicals having the formula --y--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2).sub.n with y being nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen and n has values sufficient to form the crown structure, viz., at least 3 or more.

Abstract: A track segment for track vehicles composed of a metal plate or binocular part having at least one layer of an olefin or diolefin elastomer adhered thereto or covering said metal part and at least one or more layers of a polyurethane adhered to said elastomer, with at least an outer layer of polyurethane serving as part or all the ground contact or sole.

Abstract: An inflatable packer assembly having an inflatable bladder having reinforcing means where the steel wires are arranged as a series of parallel inline cables positioning within the bladder and their ends are anchored in an upper and a lower shoe means and is embedded in elastomeric compounds having preferably special physicals and a cover of a tough elastomer.

Abstract: A flexible endless conveyor for a harvester pickup apron comprises a number of side-by-side belts having a plurality of integrally molded elastomer cleats raised from the surface of each belt, oriented in a plurality of rows across the width of each belt. Each cleat has a bore therethrough with an axis parallel to the base of the belt and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the belt. Crop gathering tines are mounted on each cleat by fitting an aperture in tine body over each cleat and inserting a rod through both a bore in the tine body and the bore in the cleat. The conveyor is useful in a crop gathering machines such as combines and balers.

Abstract: A blend of about an equivalent of a carboxyl terminated polyester having a carboxyl end group equivalent weight of 900 to 1200 with 0.8 to 1.2 equivalents of an epoxy curing agent having an equivalent weight of about 70 to 1000, 0 to 50% by weight of a copolyester melt adhesive and sufficient powdered metal to make 20 to 70% but preferably about 30 to 50% metal by weight based on recipe without the copolyester melt adhesive.

Abstract: A rolling lobe airspring of the type embodying a tubular flexible member of substantially uniform thickness throughout its length and circumference includes a modified piston. The piston includes a recess near its end which is secured to the flexible member. The end of the flexible member lies in the piston recess. A method of assembly of such an airspring is also described.

Abstract: Hose structure suitable for transport of highly abrasive media including at least two concentric tube layers of elastomeric material. The radially innermost tube layer material is of greater abrasion resistance than a tube layer radially outwardly thereof. A radially outer tube layer material is of greater resilience than that of the radially innermost tube layer. The tube layers may be made visually distinguishable, for example, by being of different colors, so as to serve as a wear indicator.

Abstract: Thin walled thermoformed articles of partially crystallized polyethylene terephthalate containing a minor component of a polyolefin which exhibit improved impact resistance and high temperature dimensional stability. Method for thermoforming such articles using polyethylene terephthalate/polyolefin blends which give improved mold release.

Abstract: This invention discloses a novel class of polymeric diphenylamine compounds. The compounds are produced by reacting diphenylamine with a dihydroxyalkylbenzene having either meta or para orientation in the presence of an acid catalyst. The polymeric diphenylamine compounds are useful as antioxidants.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of controlling the pollution in a microwave devulcanization process consisting of passing particles of sulfur-vulcanized elastomer containing polar groups through a microwave energy devulcanization device to generate heat in the devulcanization of said particles whereby said particles exits said device at a temperature in excess of 260.degree. C., feeding said particles from the devulcanization device to feed input of an extruder, extruding said particles to exit the extruder at a temperature of about 90.degree. to 125.degree. C. as an extrudate. The extrudate can be used per se as a compounding stock or sent to a mill to be sheeted and stored until needed.

Abstract: A liquefiable peroxide reactive molding composition comprising a reaction product of a polyol, an organic polyisocyanate and a hydroxyl ethylenic containing compound, said liquifiable composition having a free NCO content of less than about 0.3% by weight and an organic peroxide and being useful as an injection molding composition and as an adhesive that is essentially insensitive to atmospheric moisture.

Abstract: A resilient rotary coupling and a marine drive including same are described. The coupling includes inner and outer rotary members. The inner surface of the outer rotary member and the periphery of the inner member are of similar configuration and include, when viewed in cross section, at least two arcs of greater radius of curvature symmetrically disposed about the axis of rotation connected in alternate manner by an equal number of arcs of lesser radius of curvature, the arcs of greater radius of curvature being located closer to the axis of rotation than the arcs of lesser radius of curvature, the center of curvature of each of said arcs lying on or within the boundary of the closed figure defined by the inner surface in said section. The arcs are connected to one another without any abrupt change of radius or radius of curvature. Resilient means are disposed between the outer and inner rotary members.

Abstract: A shaped sound barrier component comprising a thermoplastic member highly loaded with barium sulfate (more than 200 to about 400 parts) and zinc oxide (1 to 500 parts). Preferably the thermoplastic contains 20 to 50 parts of chopped fibers per 100 parts of said thermoplastic although larger amounts can be used, for instance a 100 parts where the usage is severe.

Abstract: Endless, flexible anti-backbend belts having a molded elastomeric body are disclosed and comprise a plurality of longitudinal high tensile modulus cords embedded in the belt near the inside surface and a layer of substantially incompressible material facing outwardly and forming the outside surface of the belt. When the belt is in a straightened position, the incompressible material provides a resistance to backbending. Other embodiments are also disclosed that operate in combination with drive lugs on the inside surface of a conveyor belt, and the separation of the tensile cords of the conveyor and anti-backbend belts provide a resistance to backbending such as to support the conveyor in the area between its drive and take-up pulleys.

Abstract: A body solder composed of a blend of 20 to 70 percent by weight of powdered aluminum in a thermoplastic polyester having a melting point of 200.degree. to 220.degree. C. The preferred solders have powdered aluminum with a particle size of from 0.2 to 150 microns and the polyester contains dimerates.

Abstract: A crossing construction for a railway including a plurality of spaced-apart cross-ties that support two parallel rails positioned thereon. The crossing includes a center pad of resilient rubber-like material positioned between the rails. A side pad of resilient rubber-like material is positioned on each side of the railway. Shims are used to position the uppermost surfaces of the center and side pads flush with the tops of the rails. On each side edge of the crossing there is provided a cap of resilient rubber-like material that includes a first leg that extends horizontally under a portion of each side pad and a second leg that extends vertically downwardly and covers the ends of the shims and a portion of the ends of the cross-ties the cap may include an extension pad and an L-shaped reinforcing member.

Abstract: An improved two component adhesive whereby said adhesive exhibits sag resistance on a vertical surface substantially immediately after the two components are mixed with adequate gel time for use thereof said two component adhesive being composed of a polyurethane prepolymer component and a curative component mixed at a ratio of 4:1.

Abstract: A method and a package are described for the takeup, shipment, storage and individual dispensing of a plurality of rolls of flat elongated material, for example, conveyor belting. The package includes a plurality of side-by-side rolls of flat elongated material, each roll being wound on its own shell. Between each pair of shells there is provided a pair of divider plates. The divider plates are joined at their radially outermost ends to an upper frame member. The upper frame member is joined to a pair of side members which are joined to the outer ends of the assembled shells and to a central member which extends axially through the assembled shells. At least two U-shaped tie members are provided which extend axially across the rolls and are joined at their radially inner ends to the outer ends of the assembled shells. Methods assembling and dissembling the package are also described.

Abstract: A method of breaking loose a vulcanized hose from a rigid mandrel on which the hose has been vulcanized is described. A first end of the hose is clamped securely to prevent movement relative to the mandrel. The second end of the hose is clamped less securely so as to permit movement relative to the mandrel. Fluid pressure is thereafter introduced between the hose and the mandrel thereby causing the hose to increase in diameter and shorten in length, thus breaking the hose loose of its associated mandrel. The hose construction must be such that it will increase in diameter without rupture when subjected to sufficient internal pressure.

Abstract: A class of novel polymeric diphenylamine compounds are used to provide antioxidant protection to oxidizable polymers. In particular, the polymeric reaction products of diphenylamine and 1,4-diisopropenylbenzene are used in acrylonitrilebutadiene and styrene-butadiene rubbers to protect these rubbers in high temperature, oxidative working environments.