Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating vitreous surfaces such as glass with a coating material introduced upwardly into a coating area or chamber from below a conveyor means which transports the article through such coating area. Distributor means with spaced outlet perforations or openings communicating with the coating area is placed below such coating area and is provided with a source of coating material.

Abstract: An adjustable lightweight hassock comprising a cushion-like upper seat portion pivotally mounted on a unitary tubular base for angular displacement. The upper seat portion is provided with a movable brace element having a multiplicity of teeth for releasably retaining the seat in a tilted position and including an elongated slot so that when the seat is lowered to a horizontal position, the brace element will become horizontally disposed in an inconspicuous position beneath the seat.

Abstract: A process is provided for the degradation of propylene polymers comprising contacting a propylene polymer exhibiting a first melt flow rate with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas and an organic or inorganic peroxide; melting and working and resulting mixture in a high shear zone thereby degrading said propylene polymer; and recovering an essentially odor free propylene polymer exhibiting a second melt flow rate higher than said first melt flow rate.

Abstract: Novel polypropylene compositions comprising blends of 85-97wt percent block copolymers of propylene and ethylene with 3-15wt percent linear polyethylene and a process therefor. The compositions exhibit improved impact and low temperature brittleness properties.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to provide a common junction and electrical coupling device for a plurality of conductors, preferably at least four conductors; said electrical connector comprising a box like body of deflectable plastic material, said body having a cover integrally connected therewith by a "living hinge"; and a resilient metallic electrical contact member having a plurality of contact portions all integral with each other; the contact portions having conductor engaging and wedging edges at opposite ends thereof; said edges operable adjacent wall portions of said body which is provided with conductor receiving openings adjacent to said wedging edges whereby electrical conductors may be inserted through said openings and between said wedging edges of said contact portions and respective wall portions of said body; said contact member in its prefered form being substantially H-shaped and having a conductor cross bar portion interconnecting a pair of contact portions, each of which has a pair of o

Abstract: A spreader closure of the type used to cover a ground coffee receptacle in a coffee brewing apparatus adapted to receive and distribute hot water, said spreader closure having an upper surface portion divided into channels to direct hot water from a central portion to orifices leading through the spreader closure wall whereby the hot water will be evenly distributed over the ground coffee. A special frusto-conical orifice is provided which eliminates blockage due to surface tension.

Abstract: An improved copper chromite catalyst having high density, low monovalent ion content, high activity and resistance to poisoning is prepared by reacting a soluble copper salt with chromic acid or a dichromate in solution in the presence of ammonia and urea to precipitate a copper-chromium-nitrogen complex, washing, drying and calcining the precipitate.