Abstract: A novel thermally responsive record material is disclosed, comprising support having provided thereon in substantially contiguous relationship with electron donating dye precursor, an acidic developer material, a sensitizer, and a binder therefor. The sensitizer comprises at least two components, the first component comprising 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylpentane and the second component comprising a mixture of dimethyl terephthalate and 1,2-diphenoxyethane, the first component being in a range of weight ratios from 1:2 to 2:1 relative the second component, said second component comprising from 50 to 70% dimethyl terephthalate. The sensitizer is prepared by admixing the first component and the second component and grinding the sensitizer to a particle size of less than 1 micron.

Abstract: A novel agricultural mulch is disclosed comprising a paper substrate having coated thereon on the top and bottom side film forming latexes resistant to water permeability. The superior paper mulch according to the invention is degradable but possesses most of the beneficial aspects of polyethylene-type mulches.

Abstract: A novel thermally-responsive record material is disclosed comprising a support having provided thereon in substantially contiguous relationship an election donating dye precursor and a compound of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: A woven belt paper polisher imparts mechanical energy to paper by sliding a woven belt against a paper sheet while the sheet is supported against a shear inducing roll. The contact force, slide distance and the coefficient of friction of the polishing belt result in less polishing material wear, less chance for developing machine direction character on the paper surface, and less chance for machine component damage. The use of an extended belt run outside the polishing section, results in reduced wear, extended uptime, and better polishing surface reconditioning. The use of a commercially produced and modified woven paper machine fabric results in lower operating cost compared to the use of a specialty polishing material.

Abstract: A novel imaging process is disclosed comprising preparing microcapsules having an elongation of less than 1%, adhering the microcapsules to a substrate then imagewise rupturing certain of said microcapsules upon selective application of a thermal energy input comprising a .DELTA.T of at least 115.degree. C. per 1 millisecond. The process makes use of novel microcapsules polymerized at a temperature of from 65.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. which are heat resistant yet heat fracturable upon application of a thermal pulse.

Abstract: A novel record material is disclosed comprising a substrate bearing microcapsules having nonmeltable walls. The microcapsules contain a chromogen or developer and a photosensitive composition internal thereof, said microcapsules undergoing a change in viscosity upon exposure to actinic radiation. The walls of the microcapsules have an elongation of not more than 1%, and the record material is resistant to heat, measured by not producing any substantial color when placed in a 150.degree. C. oven for one minute. Surprisingly, the record material however is capable of forming a color upon application to the record material of a point source energy input comprising a .DELTA.T of at least 115.degree. C. per one millisecond.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved coating for pressure-sensitive record material of the type comprising an aqueous slurry of binder and anionic microcapsules containing a color former and a solvent. The improvement comprises including in addition in the aqueous slurry an aluminum cation as a cationic metal salt in a concentration range of from about 0.15 parts of cation per 100 parts microcapsules to about 3.9 parts of cation per 100 parts microcapsules on a dry weight basis. Enhanced image intensity based on the active weight of coating used as measured by capsule solids is observed.

Abstract: Novel bis-(indolyl)ethylenes, process for their production and record systems utilizing such bis-(indolyl)ethylene chromogens are described.Bis-(indolyl)ethylenes of the following general formula are prepared: ##STR1## wherein each L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 is the same or different and is each independently selected from indole moieties (J1) through (J4) (L.sup.1 need not be the same as L.sup.2), ##STR2## wherein Z is hydrogen, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), substituted or unsubstituted aryl, aralkyl, aroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or halogen.

Abstract: An overlap cam for use in a precision sheeting machine for preventing overlap marks on carbonless paper includes a predetermined outer radius, a predetermined relieved area and an outer circumferential surface, all dictated by various sheeter section operating speeds. At least one lobe projects from the relieved area out to the outer predetermined radius. Rotation of the overlap cam will enable the lobe to engage a clip of sheets traveling at high speed at a point displaced a predetermined distance from the leading edge of a clip for preventing compression of active CB and CF together during braking and thereby preventing an overlap mark from being formed on a previously decelerated clip while still performing braking action of a clip of sheets supplied to the overlap section of the sheeter.

Abstract: Preparation of novel mono(indolylethylenyl) phthalides is disclosed. Specifically, these compounds are chromogenic mono(indolylethylenyl)phthalides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is as hereinafter defined and selected from moieties of the type ##STR2## wherein L is an indole moiety as hereinafter defined; wherein B is a moiety of the type ##STR3## as hereinafter defined. The process disclosed comprises condensing indolylethylene with a keto acid or its derivative and an electron acceptor in an organic solvent.

Abstract: Preparation of novel mono(indolylethylenyl) phthalides is disclosed. Specifically, these compounds are chromogenic mono(indolylethylenyl)phthalides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is as hereinafter defined and selected from moieties of the type ##STR2## wherein L is an indole moiety as hereinafter defined; wherein B is a moiety of the type ##STR3## as hereinafter defined. The process disclosed comprises condensing indolylethylene with a keto acid or its derivative and an electron acceptor in an organic solvent.

Abstract: Thermally-responsive record materials are described containing a "complex" material formed from interactions at high pH between zinc stearate and ammonia and/or zinc stearate, ammonia and zinc oxide. The use of these materials in thermally-responsive sheets improves thermal image response and/or improves resistance to thermal image decline upon exposure to elevated temperature.

Abstract: An improved process for producing by interfacial reaction, a high solids an aqueous slurry of microcapsules is disclosed. Typical interfacial reaction involves the steps of emulsifying an oil phase containing the material to be encapsulated plus an oil-soluble, film-forming polyisocyanate in a continuous aqueous phase containing an emulsifying polymer under high shear conditions until the desired droplet size is obtained and then, under low shear conditions, adding a polyamine solution followed by an elevated temperature reaction sufficient to complete hardening of the polyurea capsule walls. The improvement of the invention comprising the introduction of a reaction period at elevated temperature between emulsification and polyamine addition, said reaction period permitting capsules of 10 microns or less average diameter to be made at greater than 40% by weight solids without agglomeration or resultant excess viscosity.

Abstract: An improved heat-sensitive recording material is disclosed comprising a substrate, a binder, a chromogenic material, an electron-accepting color developer which reacts with said chromogenic material to form a color, and a color-stabilizing resin. The color stabilizing resin comprises an addition product of a diolefinic alkylated or alkenylated cyclic hydrocarbon or, an addition product of a phenol and a diolefinic alkylated or alkenylated cyclic hydrocarbon. The color-stabilizing resin, dye, and developer, have a weight percent resin phenolic group of about 5 or less. The heat-sensitive recording material has a fade index greater than 45. Imaged recording materials according to the invention resist fading when exposed to temperatures of 60.degree. C. for prolonged periods such as twenty-four hour oven tests.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive and heat-sensitive record materials are described comprising a substrate, an acidic developer and chromogenic di-[bis-(indolyl) ethylenyl]tetrahalophthalides of the formula ##STR1## wherein each X.sup.1, S.sup.2, X.sup.3, and X.sup.4 is independently selected from chlorine or bromine;wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.7 is independently selected from cycloalkyl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, or aroxyalkyl;wherein each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 is independently selected from alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8) or aryl (substituted or unsubstituted);wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6,R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, and R.sup.12 is independently selected from hydrogen alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), cycloalkyl, aryl (substituted or unsubstituted), halogen, alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), aroxy, cycloalkoxy, dialkylamino including symmetrical and unsymmetrical alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A web severing device for providing a smooth severed edge on a moving web. The device includes a support member and a plurality of independent blade sections mounted on the support member at substantially a 45.degree. angle with respect thereto. In one embodiment, a forward portion of each of the blade sections is angled toward a center of the support member whereas in a second embodiment, the blades are alternately angled toward and away from the center of the support member. In all embodiments, the support member is selectively released toward the web, and the plurality of blade sections simultaneously engage with the web to sever the same.

Abstract: A vertical foam wrapping machine can rewrap rolls of carbonless paper having damaged packaging in satellite locations without the need for returning the rolls of paper to the manufacturing facility for rewrapping. The machine includes a lift device with a vertically adjustable arm. Foam wrap and stretch film are positioned on this arm and are fed to the roll of carbonless paper resting on a turntable in front of the lift device. The turntable has a rigid platform upon which the paper sits. This platform is nonmovable relative to the turntable and has a diameter less than the diameter of the roll paper. In this manner, a lower section of the roll of paper adjacent the lower edge remains exposed. As the turntable rotates, foam wrap and stretch film are wrapped around the roll of paper. Due to the exposure of the lower edge, the foam wrap and stretch film can cover this lower edge. Accordingly, both the lower and upper edges of the roll of paper can be wrapped with protective foam wrap and stretch film.

Abstract: A novel thermally-responsive record material is disclosed comprising a support having provided thereon in substantially contiguous relationship an electron donating dye precursor and a fluorene bisphenol of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R is independently selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl,and a suitable binder therefor.The record material according to the invention when imaged resists fade when contacted with certain environmental challenges including oils, solvents, and elevated temperatures, all of which can be encountered in the environments of use of these record materials.

Abstract: A process for producing a bis-(indolyl)ethylene of the formula ##STR1## is described, wherein A, B, a, b, R, Z, R.sup.5', R.sup.6 and R.sup.6' are as defined in the specification, said method comprising reacting an indole of the formula ##STR2## with an acylindole of the formula in the presence of a Vilsmeier reagent selected from the group consisting of phosphoryl chloride, phosgene, oxalyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, thionyl chloride, alkanesulfonyl chloride, arene-sulfonyl chloride, alkylchoroformate, and arylchloroformate, together with a Lewis Acid selected from the group consisting of zinc chloride, boron trifluoride and aluminum chloride.

Abstract: A novel thermally-responsive record material is disclosed comprising a support having provided thereon in substantially contiguous relationship an electron donating dye precursor and a succinimide of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3 wherein each R is independently selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl,and a suitable binder therefor.The record material according to the invention when imaged resists fade when contacted with certain environmental challenges including oils, solvents, and elevated temperatures, all of which can be encountered in the environments of use of these record materials.