Abstract: An improved container for storing, dispensing and handling viscous and semi-viscous fluids such as paint and the like, having novel spout and other design features that enable substantially dripless dispensing and improved handling and storage.

Abstract: A pressurized aerosol solvent cement product and a method of using the same is disclosed. The aerosol solvent cement product includes an aerosol solvent cement composition disposed in a container. The aerosol solvent cement composition includes tetrahydrofuran, a thermoplastic resin soluble in tetrahydrofuran, a propellant, and a stabilizing composition.

Abstract: A process for compatibilizing at least two mutually incompatible polymers, and a blended resins thereof, wherein said process comprises: (i) adding to at least one of the polymers an effective amount of a compatibilizing dispersant, wherein said dispersant is the polymerization reaction product of a mixture of monomers consisting essentially of: (a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight styrene; and (b) from about 10% to about 55% by weight of at least one alkyl methacrylate monomer having 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (c) from about 10% to about 55% by weight of at least one alkyl methacrylate monomer having greater than 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (d) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of at least one alkyl acrylate monomer having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (e) from about 7% to about 25% by weight of at least one hydroxy-functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a molecular weight of less than 2000; and (f) from about 0.

Abstract: A water based coating composition which does not require a primer for application over wood, masonry, metal, vinyl siding and previously painted surfaces and can be applied over these surfaces in a single coat to provide the tannin blocking, hiding, corrosion resistance and durability of a conventional primer plus two coats of latex paint.

Abstract: An improved container for storing, dispensing and handling viscous and semi-viscous fluids such as paint and the like, having novel spout and other design features that enable substantially dripless dispensing and improved handling and storage

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a telescopically adjustable extension pole is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a collar member and a locking trigger mechanism preferably comprising a bottom trigger member and a top trigger member having a locking pin therein. The top trigger member grippingly engages the collar member which is attached to the outer sleeve of the pole. By depressing the bottom trigger member, the top trigger member moves laterally outwardly retracting the locking pin from an aperture in the inner sleeve permitting the length of the extension pole to be telescopically adjusted. By releasing the bottom trigger member, the top trigger member moves laterally inwardly causing the locking pin to be received within an aperture in the inner sleeve so as to interlock the inner sleeve within the outer sleeve at the approximate desired length of the extension pole.

Abstract: A radiation curable coating comprising: (i) at least one radiation polymerizable reactant; (ii) at least one initiator for initiating cure; (iii) at least one wax; wherein the wax is present in an amount sufficient to reduce the 60° gloss of the cured coating to a gloss level less than 40 when the coating is cured by exposure to radiation in the presence of oxygen to provide a dry film thickness of 1.0±0.1 mil.

Abstract: A paint roller frame which securely retains a paint roller cover thereon during painting and which permits the roller cover to be easily removed therefrom is disclosed. The paint roller frame includes a cage assembly comprising a cage body and oppositely disposed end caps having bores therein permitting the passage of the paint roller frame therethrough. The inboard end cap includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart longitudinally extending ribs which securely engage the inner surface of the paint roller cover during the painting process and which permit the easy removal of the roller cover therefrom when painting has been completed or when the roller cover needs replacement.

Abstract: An ink composition, said ink composition comprising: (a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight styrene; and (b) from about 10% to about 55% by weight of at least one alkyl methacrylate monomer having 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (c) from about 10% to about 55% by weight of at least one alkyl methacrylate monomer having greater than 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (d) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of at least one alkyl acrylate monomer having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (e) from about 7% to about 25% by weight of at least one hydroxy-functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a molecular weight of less than 2000; and (f) from about 0.1% to about 15% of a compound providing an amine functional moiety, said compound being an acrylate or methacrylate compound containing amino groups, copolymerizable with (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e); wherein the dispersant is substantially free of acid functionality.

Abstract: Compositions containing polyurethane dispersions and water reducible resins particularly suited for use as basecoats in low VOC basecoat/clearcoat vehicle coatings.

Abstract: A paint brush which incorporates a mixture of natural bristles and synthetic crinkle filaments is disclosed. The natural bristle can be hog bristle, or the like, and the synthetic crinkle filaments can be formed from a polyester resin and include a plurality of waves or crimps along their length. The paint brush retains its shape through use and the bristles do not become “floppy” when used with water-based paint. In addition, the paint brush provides excellent paint “pick-up” and release properties and has superior surface coverage capabilities.

Abstract: A non-aqueous dispersion of a polymer in a non-polar hydrocarbon. The polymer is produced by a free-radical addition polymerization reaction of a group of monomers including at least one polar monomer and at least one amine-functional monomer which takes place in the presence of an alkyd resin.

Abstract: A polymeric dispersant, the dispersant being especially adapted for dispersing pigments therein and being compatible with a variety of film-forming polymers, said dispersant being the free radical addition polymerization reaction product of a mixture of monomers consisting essentially of: (a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight styrene; and (b) from about 10% to about 55% by weight of at least one alkyl methacrylate monomer having 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (c) from about 10% to about 55% by weight of at least one alkyl methacrylate monomer having greater than 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (d) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of at least one alkyl acrylate monomer having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (e) from about 7% to about 25% by weight of at least one hydroxy-functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and (f) from about 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane thickeners having particular utility in paints and coatings comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate functional material, a polyether polyol, and a difunctional hydrophilic endcapping material that is reactive with isocyanates.

Abstract: A multi-component curable composition which is reactive upon admixing of the components and which comprises: (i) an acrylic polymer having acetoacetoxy functionality; and (ii) an acetoacetoxy functional derivative of a low molecular weight polyol; and (iii) a crosslinking component comprising at least one imine functional compound having an average of at least two imine groups per molecule which are reactive with acetoacetoxy functionality.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a telescopically adjustable extension pole is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a collar member and a locking trigger mechanism preferably comprising a bottom trigger member and a top trigger member having a locking pin therein. The top trigger member grippingly engages the collar member which is attached to the outer sleeve of the pole. By depressing the bottom trigger member, the top trigger member moves laterally outwardly retracting the locking pin from an aperture in the inner sleeve permitting the length of the extension pole to be telescopically adjusted. By releasing the bottom trigger member, the top trigger member moves laterally inwardly causing the locking pin to be received within an aperture in the inner sleeve so as to interlock the inner sleeve within the outer sleeve at the approximate desired length of the extension pole.

Abstract: This invention relates to an odor control liquid and aerosolized composition for deodorizing and controlling odor of animal wastes by contact therewith, comprising a non-aqueous volatile carrier and an odor control agent. The liquid and aerosolized composition can be applied in liquid form directly to the animal litter and/or the animal container and/or the animal waste. A related object of this invention is to provide a method for preventing sticking and contamination on the surfaces of a litter container, comprising applying to the container an effective amount of a powdered release agent or powdered odor control agent in a non-aqueous volatile carrier.

Abstract: An aqueous tannin stain-inhibiting coating composition comprising a titanate coupling agent. Also, a process for inhibiting tannin staining in a tannin-containing substrate is disclosed which involves applying to the substrate a coating composition comprising a titanate coupling agent.

Abstract: Coating compositions which comprise: (i) a hydroxy-functional compound containing in the molecule an average of at least two hydroxyl groups; (ii) an anhydride-functional compound containing in the molecule an average of at least two cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride groups; and (iii) an epoxy-functional compound containing in the molecule an average of at least two cycloaliphatic epoxy groups, provide low temperature cure response and excellent durability.

Abstract: A water based coating composition which does not require a primer for application over wood, masonry, metal, vinyl siding and previously painted surfaces and can be applied over these surfaces in a single coat to provide the tannin blocking, hiding, corrosion resistance and durability of a conventional primer plus two coats of latex paint.