Abstract: A method of writing additional foreign data either to a blank magnetic card and/or to an existing magnetic striped card is used to consolidate information from possibly multiple credit type cards onto a single card. The additional data that may be from multiple cards or that may be generated or gathered from other sources can then be written to a single card for example to consolidate the information.

Abstract: A modem using digital subscriber line (DSL) provides high speed access over a copper plant. The DSL modem exchanges management information to a terminating multiplexer using a proprietary protocol, thus enabling reliable, fast access to networking resources.

Abstract: A cutting knife is provided for a cutting tool for severing cement beads of window panes that are cemented in motor vehicles. The cutting knife is formed from a flat material which is bent into the shape of an U. The knife comprises a cutting portion forming one leg of the U, a securement portion forming the other leg of the U, and an intermediate bridge that connects the cutting portion with the securement portion. The securement portion is provided at its free end with an opening for securing the knife to an oscillatory drive unit of the cutting tool and tapers from this securement opening toward the intermediate bridge. In one embodiment, the securement portion is provided with a curved section at the end adjacent the intermediate bridge. In another embodiment, the cutting portion has a cross-section with a central section that is defined by two parallel surfaces. A serrated or saw-like cutting edge is preferably provided on the cutting portion.

Abstract: Various olefins may be polymerized using a catalyst systems containing selected &agr;-diimine, urethane or urea ligands, some of them novel, complexed to nickel, palladium or other selected transition metals. The polymers are useful as molding resins and elastomers.

Abstract: Interpolymers of 1-99 mol % vinyl fluoride and 99-1 mol % of at least one highly fluorinated monomer such as tetrafluoroethylene are disclosed. The interpolymers are characterized by the presence of ionic end groups and are prepared by polymerizing VF and fluorinated monomer in water with water-soluble free-radical initiators such as azoamidine initiators or persulfate initiators at temperatures within the range of 60 to 100° C. and reactor pressures within the range of 1 to 12 MPa (145 to 1760 psi). The invention firer provides for protective self-supporting films and coatings formed from nonaqueous dispersions of the interpolymers, both for use on the surfaces of substrates including metal, plastic, ceramic, glass, concrete, fabric and wood.

Abstract: This invention relates to multidentate organic phosphite ligands and their compositions with Group VIII metals.

Abstract: A balun and method for electrically connect a twisted pair cable (2) to a coaxial cable (3) are disclosed. The twisted pair cable (2) has two active wires (4, 5), an earthing wire (6) and shielding (7). The balun includes a hollow conductive cover (8) defining first and second apertures (9, 10); the first aperture (9) being sized to accept the twisted pair cable (2). The cover (8), when in use, houses an earthing means (11) for electrically connecting the earthing wire (6) and/or shielding (7) to the cover (8). The cover, when in use, further houses first mounting means (12) adapted to mount the active wires (4, 5) in close proximity to the second aperture (10); and a body (13) housing second mounting means (14) adapted to mount a pair of first connectors (15, 16) projecting from the body. The body further houses a first transformer (17) electrically connected to the first connectors (15, 16).

Abstract: Chain transfer agents that are chlorine-free and liquid under polymerization conditions, useful for fluoromonomer polymerization, have the following formula: R1—O—R2. They are superior to common chain transfer agents such as chloroform in being safer and environmentally benign. They are also superior to gaseous chain transfer agents such as ethane because they do not enter the fluoromonomer gas recycle streams and so do not complicate the analysis and purification of those streams.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer monofilament oriented from 3.0-6.0 times its original length having a diameter of 125-600 microns and containing 0.2-5.0% by weight, based on the weight of the monofilament, of glitter particles or film particles having a particle size of 50-400 microns in its longest diameter, a thickness of 2-50 microns and having a diameter to thickness ratio of at least 2 to 1 and wherein the longest diameter of the particle is not greater than 80% of the diameter of the monofilament and that provide the monofilament with an attractive appearance. A core sheath monofilament is also part of this invention wherein the core is a thermoplastic polymer monofilament having a sheath of the same or different thermoplastic polymer containing the above described particles. These monofilaments are particularly useful in toothbrushes and cosmetic brushes.

Abstract: A fluid conduction integrated system including an elastomeric hose for conducting fluids, an open clamp (10) for fixing the hose in a place of use, and a band-shaped fixation element (20) arranged in a region of the cooperating fixation portions of the hose (1) and the clamp (10), with the hose (1), the clamp (10), and the fixation element (20) being connected with each other by vulcanization.

Abstract: A two-component concentrate which includes an aqueous dispersion of a cathodically depositable binder having groups comprising active hydrogen that are cross-linkable using blocked polyisocyanate, as the binder component, and an anhydrous, organic solution of an oxime-blocked isocyanate-functional adduct of aromatic polyisocyanate and at least one compound comprising at least one group capable of addition towards isocyanate and at least one tertiary amino group, as the cross-linking component is used for the preparation of cathodic electrodeposition coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soil substitute useful in supporting plant growth. More particularly, the present invention relates to biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymer fibers for use in plant cultivation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide/polymer blends having a morphology enhancing reagent selected from a phosphorous containing compound such as a hypophosphite salt. Significant physical effects are seen in Tensile strength as well as Vicat softening points. The blends having polyamide and a polymer selected from, for example, a neutralized ethylene copolymer, and the phosphorous containing reagent are useful in producing molded parts and other fabricated parts requiring high strength and toughness. Molded parts produced from such blends also have high gloss, high abrasion/scratch resistance and good high temperature properties.

Abstract: A rotary turret has a plurality of rotatable pedestals thereon, each pedestal being controlled by a separate motor. The location of each motor for each pedestal is fixed so that the motors do not change location as the turret rotatesl. There is a separate ring gear for each pedestal, the ring gear being concentrically mounted relative to one another. Each motor is indirectly connected to a different ring gear. As the turret rotates the pedestals rotate independently of the turret and independently of each other. The motors for each pedestal can be wired in a conventional manner.

Abstract: This invention concerns low viscosity aldimine and ketimine reactive diluents having multi-imine functionality, which are useful in automotive refinish coating compositions, including a process for making them and the coatings that contain them.

Abstract: An electronic display comprises an electro-optic material (preferably an electrophoretic medium) having a plurality of pixels, and separate first, second and third sets of addressing means for addressing these pixels. Each of the pixels is associated with one addressing means in each of the three sets, such that addressing of any specific pixel requires application of signals within predetermined ranges to each of the three addressing means associated with the specific pixel being addressed.

Abstract: A system and method for competitive bid selection from a plurality print and other customized information product vendors based on a database of vendor records, each record identifying a vendor, one or more buyers who approves the vendor for receipt of invitations to bid, and a vendor capability data representing production and economic capabilities of the vendor. A buyer's invitation for bid data is received, representing a specific print and other customized information product or service and an invitation to bid on that product or service, and a data identifying vendor requirements for producing the product is calculated. An vendor's invitation to bid is transmitted to the vendors from among those approved by the buyer associated with the buyer's invitation for bid having a vendor capability data meeting the calculated vendor requirements. Responding bids from the vendors are input into the database and ranked in order of price.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an infrared controlled hand-free operator for cellular phones housed in a vehicle. More particularly, it is concerned with a hand-free operator which can automatically transmit an infrared signal similar to a control signal of a vehicle's audio stereo system to turn the stereo system off or mute when income signals are received by a cellular phone mounted to a vehicle. The hand-free operator thus can automatically cut off the noise sound of an audio stereo system in operation so as to make the operation of a cellular phone free of interference in a vehicle on the move.