Abstract: There is disclosed a hydrophilic gel suitable for exposure to repeated long-term contact with live tissues or mucous membranes and consisting of macromolecules obtained by polymerizing a mixture of at least two copolymerizable units and a crosslinking agent. The mixture consists of from 52 to 99.5 parts by weight of N,N-diethylacrylamide, 43 to 0.1 parts by weight of a member selected from the group consisting of N,N-dialkyl acrylamide, N-alkyl methacrylamide, nitriles of acrylic and methacrylic acids and from 5 to 0.4 parts by of a divinylic monomer selected from the group consisting of diesters of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, and methylene or ethylene-bis-methacrylamide or acrylamide.

Abstract: Method for producing polymers comprises connecting polymeric molecules at least one of which contains tertiary amino groups chemically bound in the chain in the presence of materials such as elemental halogens, compounds of the elements of groups 3 through 8 of the Periodic Table containing one or more halogen atoms or halogen containing organic compounds. It is possible to connect chains of identical or different types and in this way increase the molecular weight, produce block copolymers, cure films and varnishes and perform vulcanization and the like at ambient temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture for activation of polytetrafluoroethylene and other fluoroplastics for bonding by means of adhesives. The mixture contains an organometallic compound of an alkali metal stabilized against effects of atmospheric oxygen and humidity and is particularly suitable for the surface activation in a lot or continuous production or for spaceous articles, where the simple use without protective atmosphere is advantageous. It consists of 1-60 wt. % of an organic polymer (mol. wt. above 4000) obtained by polymerization of ethylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, phenyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkoxy substituted theylene, ethylene oxide or propylene oxide or a mixture of these polymers, 1 mol of Li, Na or K metal, 0.4-2 mol of a hydrocarbon containing 2-4 bonded, condensed or aneled aromatic nuclei, 500-5000 ml of a solvent from a group comprising aliphatic and cycloaliphatic ethers or polyethers, and, if it is required, up to 50 vol.

Abstract: Method for the cationic polymerization of at least one olefinic monomer and more particularly the homopolymerization of a mono-olefinic monomer such as isobutylene and the copolymerization thereof with a di-olefinic monomer (diene) such as butadiene and optionally another mono-olefinic monomer in the presence of, as initiator of a halide of tetravalent vanadium, titanium and zirconium, an activator and under the influence of visible ultraviolet or infra-red light.

Abstract: Method for the cationic polymerization of at least one olefinic monomer and more particularly the homopolymerization of a mono-olefinic monomer such as isobutylene and the copolymerization thereof with a di-olefinic monomer (diene) such as butadiene and optionally another mono-olefinic monomer in the presence of, as initiator of a halide of tetravalent vanadium, titanium and zirconium, an activator and under the influence of visible ultraviolet or infra-red light.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparation of cationactive and amphoteric ion-exchangers from non-ionogenic crosslinked copolymers containing hydroxyl groups by their reaction with mineral acids, addition products of sulfur trioxide, sulfuric acid or chlorosulfuric acid with alcohols or pyridine, unsaturated compounds, as acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile or sodium vinylsulfonate in a strongly alkaline medium, or with halogenoalkylammonium compounds. The starting copolymer containing hydroxyl groups is prepared by the suspension copolymerization of monomers, selected from the group which comprises hydroxyalkyl methacrylates and acrylates and oligoglycol acrylates and methacrylates, with crosslinking divinyl monomers, e.g. divinylbenzene, ethylene dimethacrylate, butylenediol dimethacrylate or diacrylate, and advantageously has the macroporous structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers based on N-substituted acrylamides, N-substituted methacrylamides and N,N-disubstituted acrylamides and to a method for their manufacturing, which copolymers are prepared under conditions when the phase separation takes place. The resulting copolymer contains reactive groups and serves as the intermediate for preparation of biologically active compounds (enzymes, hormones, drugs, etc.) bonded to the polymer. The procedure according to the invention enables to prepare porous polymers suitable as separation barriers (membranes) or column packings for gel or affinity chromatography, if the polymerization is carried out in the presence of a divinyl component.

Abstract: A technique for sensing the relative position of a cursor or other indicator integral with an inductive sensing element along at least one coordinate of a specified area is described. An array of conductors are sequentially arranged along the coordinate and are sequentially excited by a sequence of adjacent, substantially rectangular voltage pulses to yield an overlapping current distribution to simulate a continuous travelling-wave magnetic field along the coordinate. The induced voltage response of the sensing element is a continuous wave form which passes through a predetermined level at a time, relative to the start of movement of the travelling wave magnetic field, that is indicative of the relative position of the element along the coordinate.

Abstract: The invention relates to anionic polymerization and copolymerization of methacrylate and acrylate esters and related polar monomers, e.g. acrylonitrile, by initiation with carboxylic acid esters formally substituted in the .alpha.-position with Li, Na, K, Rb or Cs and containing 3 - 30 C atoms in the straight or branched chain and 1 - 6 ester group in one molecule either alone or in the presence of C.sub.3 - C.sub.16 alkali metal alkoxide with the straight or branched chain. The polymerization or copolymerization is carried out at -80.degree. to +50.degree. C, advantageously at 20.degree. C and the molar ratios of monomers to .alpha.-metallo ester 10 to 1500 and alkoxide to .alpha.-metallo ester 0.5 to 80. Instead of the pure isolated .alpha.-metallo esters also a reaction mixture may be used which was prepared from the alkaline salt of substituted organic amide and non-metallated ester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing of spherical cellulose particles in bead form which enables to control the partial shape and porosity of the particles. Resulting cellulose sorbents are suitable carriers and materials for chromatography. The invented methods consists in heating a viscose (an aqueous solution of sodium cellulose xanthate) suspension in a water-immiscible liquid to 30.degree.-100.degree. C under stirring to form spherical droplets and solidify them and in the subsequent acidic decomposition of the solid xanthate globules either directly by addition of an acid soluble in the dispersion medium, or additionally after isolation and eventual washing of the particles to achieve the required wet volume. Liquids with the viscosity up to 100 cSt are advantageously used as dispersion medium and surfactants and/or modifying reagents (e.g. epichlorohydrine) may be added to the suspension.

Abstract: The invention relates to hot-melt adhesives based on anionic copolymers of lactams, where one of the starting lactams is 8.octanolactam in the amount of 10-90 mol.% and the other at least 2 lactams containing 6 or more 6 atoms in the ring are in the amount 90-10 mol.%. These further lactams are preferably 6-hexanolactam and 12-dodecanolactam. The melt adhesives may contain further additives, as dyes, fillers, molecular weight regulators, etc. The anionic copolymerization used for their manufacturing is the simple and rapid technique which requires lower temperatures and can be easily performed continuously. The said polyamide melt adhesives are applicable e.g. in clothing and footwear industry and other textile and leather working.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new method for manufacturing shaped articles from multi-block copolymers of acrylonitrile with acrylamide and/or acrylic acid, using hot pressure molding, preferably in swelled condition.

Abstract: Preparation of polyamides by anionic polymerization or copolymerization of cyclic lactams which comprises conducting the polymerization in the presence of a six membered cyclic co-catalyst containing three ##STR1## groups and represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each selected from the group consisting of aryl groups, or containing two ##STR3## groups and represented by the formula: ##STR4## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each selected from the group consisting of alkyl (C 1-18) and aryl groups and combinations thereof, and X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are either sulphur or oxygen, except that at least two members of the group X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 must be oxygen.Preferably, the aryl contains from 1 to 3 benzene rings, or can be an alkoxyaryl or dialkylaminoaryl. The alkyl can be an arylated alkyl.

Abstract: Homopolymers and mixed polymers of tetrachloroethoxyethyl esters, in particular of tetrachloroethoxyethyl acrylates and tetrachloroethoxyethyl methacrylates having the general formula ##STR1## WHEREIN X is a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and CH.sub.3 radical. Homopolymers and mixed polymers of tetrachloroethoxyethyl esters with vinyl and/or diene compounds. Method for preparation of these homopolymers and mixed polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the method for preparation of polymers containing N-acyllactam groups which are suitable as polymeric activators of anionic polymerization of lactams to obtain graft copolymers or block copolymers of the AB or ABA type, where A is the polyamide block. The polymers of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a bifunctional aliphatic C.sub.2 - C.sub.15 hydrocarbon residue, n is an integer and P is a n-functional linear, branched or crosslinked polymeric residue, are prepared by the reaction of polymeric acyl halides of the general formula II ##STR2## where X = Cl or Br, with 1 - 5 mole of trisubstituted N-silyllactam, e.g. N-trimethylsilyllactams or N-phenyldimethylsilyllactams, per one equivalent of acyl halide group in an inert solvent at -15 to +100.degree. C (preferably 0.degree. to +30.degree. C). The polymeric acyl chlorides (the general formula II, X = Cl) are advantageously prepared from polymers containing carboxylic groups and 1 - 5 moles of PCl.sub.

Abstract: Monomeric conjugated or unconjugated organic compounds are polymerized in an initiator systems consisting of an organic peroxide and a macromolecular compound consisting of a polymer or copolymer of styrene or styrene derivative containing at least one tertiary amine group chemically bound by all its valences to carbon atoms in its macromolecule.

Abstract: A technique for forming annular products such as bearing rings from a starting, centrifugally cast hollow ingot is described. The ingot is hot-sawed into intermediate annuli as it cools down from the casting temperature to below eutectoid temperature. The annuli are then soft-annealed to obtain a spheroidized carbidic phase, and are then re-heated to an austenization temperature. The re-heated annuli are then hot-worked by shape rolling or forging into the desired final shape, after which they are immediately quenched and tempered. The hot-working operation can proceed either above or below eutectoid temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to surgical tubular devices, such as catheters, tracheal or gastric intubation or sounding tubes, tubes for removal of tracheal or pulmonary secretions, and cyctoscopes designed to be temporarily introduced into cavities of living body and consisting of entirely or partially of a hydrophilic copolymer of acrylonitrile with either acrylamide or acrylic acid and, if desired, with a small amount of other co-monomers. The copolymers are swellable in water and aqueous solutions. In the swelled condition they are pliable, elastic and strong. Their properties can be changed by changing the degree of hydrolysis, if the copolymer was prepared by partial hydrolysis of polyacrylonitrile, or by changing the content of hydrophilic units, if the copolymer was obtained by copolymerization of a monomer mixture.The outer layer or surface layer of the part to be introduced into the cavities of living body such as the larynx, trachea, urethra, etc.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing carboxyl-containing hydrophilic polymeric fillers comprising polymerizing at least one carboxyl-containing monomer with a cross-linking monomer in an oxygen bearing organic solvent for the monomers and in the presence of a free radical catalyst to form a polymeric precipitate and treating the thus formed polymeric precipitate with a solution containing sodium, potassium or ammonium ions thereby transforming the same into the corresponding polymeric salt, said solvent being a non-solvent for the polymer.

Abstract: Method for the cationic polymerization of at least one olefinic monomer and more particularly the homopolymerization of a mono-olefinic monomer such as isobutylene and the copolymerization thereof with a di-olefinic monomer (diene) such as butadiene and optionally another mono-olefinic monomer in the presence of, as initiator of a halide of tetravalent vanadium, titanium and zirconium, an activator and under the influence of visible ultraviolet or infra-red light.