Abstract: A socket holding system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of interlocking socket holders, each of said holders comprising a base and means for holding sockets mounted thereon. Each base interlocks with other bases, preferably, using a tongue and groove combination. Further, each base is secured to a substrate.

Abstract: An aromatic polyamide resin composition composed of two types of aromatic polyamide (A) and (B), where (A) is an aromatic polyamide wherein the molar ratio of aromatic polyamide with respect to the monomer components that constitute the polyamide is 0.4 or greater, and (B) is an aromatic polyamide containing an aromatic monomer as the monomer component that constitutes the polyamide and has a recrystallization temperature that is lower than that of the aromatic polyamide (A), where said aromatic polyamide resin composition has a recrystallization temperature that is 10.degree. C. or more lower than the recrystallization temperature of the aromatic polyamide (A).Merit:The aromatic polyamide composition of the present invention has the high heat resistance characteristic of aromatic polyamides, superior dimensional stability with respect to water absorption, and maintenance of physical stability and chemical resistance, while providing improved molding characteristics.

Abstract: A polyimide alignment film based on pyromellitic dianhydride and a bis(4-aminophenoxy) aromatic compound, such as 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene or 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene, providing low tilt angles of from 1 to 2 degrees when used in liquid crystal displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions useful in enhancing lipid synthesis in skin comprising an effective amount of cafestol, in combination with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier. Such compositions are useful in treatment or prevention of dry skin and conditions in which the skin's lipid barrier is defective or damaged.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions having improved stability and which are particularly well suited for use as aqueous ink jet ink compositions comprise an aqueous vehicle which comprises water or a mixture of water and an organic solvent; a particulate solid, preferably a pigment; and a polyoxazoline or polyoxazine dispersant selected from the group of AB, ABA, and BAB block copolymers wherein the A block is hydrophobic, and the B block is hydrophilic, and wherein the polymer as a whole has a solubility in the aqueous vehicle of at least 0.1 wt % at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A fabric made using a para-aramid yarn is disclosed having increased cut resistance and maintained comfort wherein the yarn has low twist and the staple fibers in the yarn have high linear density.

Abstract: An ink/textile combination is provided wherein the ink contains an aqueous carrier, a pigment and a polymer having acid, base, epoxy or hydroxy functional moieties and the textile contains hydroxyl, amine, amido or carboxyl groups and either an organometallic crosslinking agent or an isocyanate crosslinking agent, and wherein upon exposure of the printed image to an external energy source, the crosslinking agent will react with the textile and the polymer in the ink to produce images having improved durability, water-fastness and wash-fastness.

Abstract: A method for mold heater startup and sequencing detects the heater zones associated with greater mass and allows them to heat up before zones of lesser mass, thereby reducing wear of the associated mechanical components and minimizing degradation of plastic material. The zones of smaller mass are kept at minimal temperatures until the zones with greater mass reach a set point. The system is capable of detecting multiple levels of thermal load and provides appropriate sequential startup of the identified thermal loads. The operator may also manually program the system to override certain automated sequences in order to ensure an optimal startup sequence. The sequencing of power application to large heaters also minimizes the peak current draw of the system.

Abstract: An improved process for applying a treating agent in the form of a foam to fibrous material wherein the improvement comprises applying foam having a blow ratio of from about 2:1 to about 6:1 using equipment designed for the application of liquid treating agents is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for performing real time, homogeneous assay of a target nucleic acid comprising annealing a labeled, ribo-oligonucleotide probe to the target DNA sequence and degrading a portion of the probe with RNase H to release labeled fragments. Sequential measurements of the released fragments permits kinetic characterization of the presence of the target sequence. Preferably, the assay is integrated into a polymerase chain reaction so that target amplification can be detected in real time.

Abstract: A crystalline lead-containing oxyfluoride of the formula PbMO.sub.2 F wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Ga, Sc, In, Lu, Yb, Tm, Er and Tl.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making para-aramid filaments of especially high strength by extruding a solution of para-aramid through fine capillaries and drying the resulting filaments under high tension.

Abstract: Ceramic matrix composites (CMC) of high density, preferably of the type SiC/SiC, are provided by a production process based on the infiltration of ceramic fiber cloths with a polymeric precursor solution containing, as fillers, inert powders having size much lower than the mean distance among the ceramic fibers which are used as basic material for the manufacturing of CMC, typically a nanometric granulometry. Such step is followed by the steps of hardening the cloths, pyrolysis of the polymer and repeated thickenings until the desired density is reached. A possible alternative process comprises a brief (<24 hours) treatment of infiltration of SiC from the vapor phase (CVI) with precursors and typical operative parameters for the deposition of silicon carbide followed by the repeated thickenings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the separation of tar and non-volatile reagents from a reaction mixture formed when chlorinated carbon compounds are allowed to react with anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in a liquid phase to form fluorinated carbon compounds. The disclosed process leaves tar essentially free of HF and in a form allowing for safe, easy, and economical transfer and disposal.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for preparing low-concentration polyaluminosilicate microgels from a water soluble silicate and an alkali metal aluminate in which the silicate and the aluminate are mixed at a rate to produce a Reynolds number of at least 4000, the mixture is aged and then diluted to a silica concentration of not more than 1.0 wt. %. The method achieves reduced silica deposition during the preparation of the microgels.

Abstract: A photocatalyst composition containing a substantially non-oxidizable binder which allows large amounts of photocatalytic particles to be adhered to a surface. Upon application to a surface, the composition dries or cures to form an adherent, abrasion-resistant, thermostable, and photocatalytic coating.

Abstract: A process of preparing new down-like clusters employs a method of point-bonding thermoplastic cut fibers in a stack of webs of carded fibers or continuous filaments in a tow, and then cutting and separating the resulting clusters which have an entirely different structure that is refluffable. Ultrasonic bonding has worked well as the bonding method, but other methods may prove useful.

Abstract: A cooling system for a vehicle. The cooling system has a radiator and a fan that draws cooling air through the radiator. The fan is recessed into the radiator such that the motor is substantially cooled by air that has not passed through said radiator. The radiator may be an interconnected spaced-apart bi-sectional radiator with the fan interposed therebetween, the radiator being shaped so as to feed air through the fan. The cooling system may have a variable speed pump at the outlet to the radiator.

Abstract: A method for converting the diester of a polyether polyol (e.g., the diacetate ester of polytetramethylene ether, PTMEA) to a corresponding dihydroxy polyether polyol (e.g., polytetramethylene ether glycol, PTMEG) involving reactive distillation wherein a diester of polyether polyol is fed to the top portion of the column along with an effective amount of at least one alkali metal oxide or alkaline earth metal oxide, hydroxide or alkoxide catalyst (e.g., sodium methoxide) and with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkanol (e.g., methanol) while simultaneously adding to the bottom of the reactive distillation column hot alkanol vapor to sweep any alkanol ester formed by alkanolysis of the diester of polyether polyol upwardly. Such a process is useful for achieving high levels of conversion PTMEA to PTMEG on a commercial scale with the overhead from the column being amenable to azeotropic separation of the methyl acetate and recycle of the methanol.

Abstract: A hinge for use in inorganically filled composite materials is provided. The hinge has an inorganically filled structural matrix comprising a water-dispersable organic polymer binder, an aggregate material, and a fibrous material. The hinge allows inorganically filled materials to be bent along a line without breakage of the material. The hinge is preferably formed by scoring a formed sheet of inorganically filled material. The hinge is particularly useful in containers that require bending of various container parts, such as in food containers and boxes made from inorganically filled materials.