Abstract: A glass wool binder is made to include a surfactant decomposable upon heating so as to produce a hydrophobic surface on the wool after curing of the binder.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber compound is provided which has an improved low cost tackifier included with the vulcanizable rubber. The tackifier is the reaction product, preferably an organic peroxide initiated reaction product, of a mixture of asphalt and an elastomer.

Abstract: A strand deflector widens the band of fibers from a continuous strand mat pull wheel. The strand deflector defines a plate having a surface with discontinuities such as a pattern of transverse parallel grooves or oblique intersecting grooves. The plate is disposed below the pull wheel and is coupled to and oscillates with the spoked wheel disposed within the pull wheel. The band of fibers impinges upon the plate at a acute angle and is deflected, broadening the width of the band, typically from four to five inches to ten to twenty inches. Higher throughputs and faster line speeds are thus possible for continuous strand mat production lines.

Abstract: A resin compatible size composition for glass fibers having a small fiber diameter is disclosed. The size contains a film former, a nonionic lubricant, a cationic lubricant, at least one silane coupling agent and at least one acid, such as acetic or citric acid. The sized glass fibers are compatible with epoxy and polyester resins and are useful in producing yarns which are then braided, twisted or woven to form structural reinforcements.

Abstract: A method of making textile glass fibers in a rotary process is disclosed. A spinner bearing molten glass rotates on its axis of rotation. Glass is forced through orifices and the resulting fibers are moved along paths generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Prior to commingling or turn down of the fibers a quenching liquid is applied to the fibers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-purpose collection system for use in the simultaneous manufacture of loose fibrous mineral material and insulation blankets or mats from the forming machine. The loose fibrous mineral material is directly intercepted from the fiberizer units of the forming machine and requires no post-processing steps other than separation and packaging.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to apply a coating or coatings of a predetermined thickness over designated sections of a continously advanced elongate member by means of cooperating guide die and coating die segments. The die includes two abutting members through which, the article to be coated, passes the first member defining a guide passage and the second being in the form of a collar defining a coating groove for distributing the coating material and limiting its thickness. Since the two parts are separable cleaning is facilitated.

Abstract: An aminated, hydroxylated, polyester polyol resin comprised of the product of a reaction of an acid anhydride selected from the group including maleic acid anhydride or a mixture of maleic acid anhydride and a polyfunctional acid anhydride, a low molecular weight polyether polyol having an average molecular weight of about 100 to about 600, selected from the group including diethylene glycol or a mixture of diethylene glycol and another low molecular weight polyether polyol, a lower alkylene oxide and having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and a mono- or di-functional amino compound selected from the group including diethanolamine or a mixture of diethanolamine and at least one mono- or di-functional amino compounds containing at least one isocyanate reactive group attached to the nitrogen of the mono- or di- functional amino compound.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a reinforced product of bituminous material comprises drawing a reinforcing mat through a tank of molten bituminous material to impregnate the mat, pulling the impregnated mat through metering rolls to establish the final thickness of the reinforced product, and controlling the relative position of the mat within the reinforced product by controlling the angle of incidence of the impregnated mat with respect to the metering rolls.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising the product of an unsaturated polyester intermediate resin which is derived from the reaction of (a) an acid anhydride selected from the group including maleic acid anhydride or a mixture of maleic anhydride and a polyfunctional acid anhydride, a low molecular weight polyether polyol having a molecular weight of about 100 to about 600 selected from the group including diethylene glycol or a mixture of diethylene glycol and at least one other low molecular weight polyether polyol having a molecular weight of about 100 to about 600, and a lower alkylene oxide having from 2-4 carbon atoms; and, (b) a mono- or di-functional amino compound selected from the group including diethanolamine or a mixture of diethanolamine and at least one other mono- or di-functional amino compounds selected from the group including a primary or secondary amino alcohol or a primary or secondary diamine which contain isocyanate reactive groups attached to the nitrogen of the amino alcohol or

Abstract: A fitting for double wall underground storage tank where the tank has an inner wall and an outer wall is disclosed. A bore extends through the inner and outer walls of the tank. A substantially cylindrical connector having a passageway passing through the center of the connector is constructed to be positioned in the bore. A plurality of threads is positioned on the connector around the periphery of the passageway extending through the connector. A substantially cylindrical glass fiber reinforced plastic sleeve is positioned around the outer periphery of the connector. The sleeve matingly engages the outer periphery of the connector. The sleeve extends to encase the outer periphery of the connector that extends from the inner wall of the tank towards the outer wall of the tank. The connector and the sleeve are positioned in the bore with one end of the connector and sleeve extending from the outer wall of the tank.

Abstract: An assembly for multipaned windows and/or doors is fabricated from sashes having a fibrous wool core and a polymeric outer shell. The sash contains a plurality of orifices through the shell, but not the core, to provide a filtered path for air and moisture movement in and out of the cavities between panes to reduce the condensation of moisture on the panes.

Abstract: An improved laminated bushing is provided for manufacturing fibrous glass products. The bushing comprises a precious metal inner portion which is externally coated with a non-reactive, thermally shock-resistant ceramic. Preferably the ceramic is a crystallographically stabilized zirconia and is applied by arc-plasma spraying.

Abstract: A strip of reinforcing material is applied to an edge portion of a glass wool thermal insulation blanket. In a hinged, two-layer unit, the reinforcing strip is applied to a major surface of one of the layers on an edge portion opposite the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiberglass composite which possesses outstanding armor properties. This ballistic resistant composite material employs a high strength magnesia aluminosilicate glass fabric and a prescribed phenol formaldehyde condensation product as the matrix resin. The composite is produced from a prepreg by molding under controlled conditions and the prepreg material is formed with a controlled heating cycle.

Abstract: Apparatus for packaging fibrous insulation batts comprises means for compressing a stack of batts, a bagger for bagging the batts, and means for moving the stack of compressed batts into the bagger, where the bagger comprises upper and lower spouts which have a curvature approximating the curvature of the completed bag of batts.

Abstract: An improved insulating material comprising a fibrous web of bulking fibers intimately mixed with infrared opacified fibers. The web has a density of between about 0.2 to about 2.00 pounds per cubic foot and a thermal conductivity of less than 0.55 (BTU - in/hr - ft sq - deg F.).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for heating fibrous mineral insulation material comprises an oven divided into zones, a conveyor for carrying the insulation material through the oven, means for directing hot gases into contact with the insulation material in the first oven zone, first heating means for heating the hot gases, and second heating means, distinct from the first heating means and positioned upstream from the first oven zone for heating the conveyor.

Abstract: An adhesive is provided for adhering roofing shingles wherein the adhesive is a blend of asphalt, an elastomer, a tackifying resin and a petroleum oil.

Abstract: The underside of the tab portion of an asphalt shingle is provided with a layer of foamed asphalt. The foamed asphalt layer may be continuous or discontinuous.