Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable coating composition having improved water resistance, improved mar resistance and generally improved physical properties, and a method of using such a coating. The sprayable coating composition comprises a resin system comprising from about 30 to about 96 weight percent of a resin component, from about 1 to about 30 weight percent of a multifunctional acrylate component, and from about 1 to about 15 weight percent of a monofunctional acrylate component; and a catalyst component. The resin system is blended with the catalyst component, either internally or externally of a spray nozzle, and the resultant sprayable coating composition is sprayed onto a substrate. The resulting cured coating provides a surface which is water resistant, is mar resistant, and has generally improved physical properties.

Abstract: Masking paper includes a black and white pattern formed thereon, preferably along at least one edge of the paper, with an area substantially adjacent a surface to be painted being masked using a patterned portion of the masking paper. The masking paper may include an adhesive on its back side, i.e, the side opposite the black and white pattern, at least on the portion of the back side generally opposite the patterned portion of the masking paper. Once properly masked, paint is applied to the surface to be painted with the painter running the paint pattern over a portion of the black and white pattern on the masking paper to gauge its coverage and/or color. If an additional check is desired, another portion of the pattern may be checked in the same manner.

Abstract: A laminate having enhanced surface properties is prepared by coating a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) part with a sprayable, high solids, low volatiles coating. The coating comprises a first filler/glazing component formed from a mixture of a resin, a filler, a mixture of thixotropic clays, activated fumed silica, a phosphosilicate, and an organic solvent. The coating has a second catalyst component. The coating as applied to the FRP part has a thickness of up to 9 mils without sagging, running or cracking.

Abstract: A determined amount of at least C.sub.8 dicarboxylic functional unsaturated anhydride or acid, excluding polymeric anhydrides and acids, is incorporated in an unsaturated polyester resin which comprises (1) a condensation polymer which is the reaction product of: (a) dicarboxylic acid, at least a portion of which contains ethylenic unsaturation, with (b) dihydric alcohols; and (2) an alpha-beta-ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer, to provide modified polyester resins for curable polyester resin systems having improved cohesive and adhesive strengths of the cured resin and improvement in adhesion of such systems to a wide range of substrates, especially substrates considered extremely difficult to bond to, viz., hot dipped galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper, bronze, tin, aluminum, solder, brass and glass (silicon oxide), while also reducing or effectively eliminating retardation of cure by the presence of galvanized (zinc) coated steel or the like.

Abstract: A sprayable, high solids, low-volatiles filler composition is provided which may be used as a coating on a variety of substrates. The sprayable filler composition comprises a first filler/glazing component formed from a mixture of a resin, a filler, a mixture of thixotropic clays, activated fumed silica, hollow glass microspheres, and a ketone solvent. The sprayable filler composition has a second catalyst component. The glazing/filler component is blended with the catalyst component, preferably either internally or externally of the spray nozzle, and the resultant sprayable filler composition is sprayed onto a substrate. The resulting cured coating provides a sandable surface which is corrosion resistant.

Abstract: A sprayable, high solids, low-volatiles filler composition is provided which may be used as a coating on a variety of substrates. The sprayable filler composition comprises a first filler/glazing component formed from a mixture of a resin, a filler, a mixture of thixotropic clays, activated fumed silica, hollow glass microspheres, and a ketone solvent. The sprayable filler composition has a second catalyst component. The glazing/filler component is blended with the catalyst component, preferably either internally or externally of the spray nozzle, and the resultant sprayable filler composition is sprayed onto a substrate. The resulting cured coating provides a sandable surface which is corrosion resistant.

Abstract: A sprayable, high solids, low-volatiles filler composition is provided which may be used as a coating on a variety of substrates. The sprayable filler composition comprises a first filler/glazing component formed from a mixture of a resin, a filler, a mixture of thixotropic clays, activated fumed silica, hollow glass microspheres, and a ketone solvent. The sprayable filler composition has a second catalyst component. The glazing/filler component is blended with the catalyst component, preferably either internally or externally of the spray nozzle, and the resultant sprayable filler composition is sprayed onto a substrate. The resulting cured coating provides a sandable surface which is corrosion resistant.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a viscous material from a container having an outlet on the bottom thereof, including a standing frame with a base capable of supporting the container of viscous material. The device is portable and contains two side members which support a cross member. A drive lever is pivotally mounted to the cross member. As the drive lever is rotated downward, a rectangular actuating member attached thereto contacts a gripping plate which, in turn, locks onto a drive rod. The gripping plate is rectangular in shape with an extended contact surface. The device employs an angular member which serves to maintain the gripping plate in a canted position in order to facilitate contact with the actuating member. The drive rod moves downward, forcing a drive plate attached thereto to move downward against a seal member, thereby creating a reasonably tight seal between the seal member and the inner wall of the container, positioned within the frame.

Abstract: A bag-like container which comprises first and second flexible wall members. Edge portions of the flexible wall members are attached together, and a spout having an annular body and an outstanding annular flange at an end of the body is attached to one of the wall members. Slots in the annular body parallel to the annular flange and spaced therefrom support a slideably mounted closure plate member. A tongue is mounted on the closure plate member. The tongue moves in openings in opposed sides of the spout body between a closed position in which the tongue closes the spout body and an open position.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a roll paper sheet and a roll of tape having an adhesive coating on one face thereof. The stand includes four upright leg members. Opposed roll supports are carried by opposed ones of the leg members. A tape support is carried by another of the leg members. Tape from the roll of tape on the tape support passes over an edge portion of the roll paper sheet to attach a portion of the tape to the edge portion of the roll paper sheet with the adhesive coating of another portion of the tape being exposed.

Abstract: A device for dispensing plastic material from a bag-like container. A case surrounds the bag-like container. An opening in a wall of the case receives the spout of the bag-like container. A panel of the case is releasable and can be urged along the case while bearing on the bag-like container to cause discharge of contents of the bag-like container through the spout.

Abstract: A machine for causing discharge of plastic material from a bag-like container having flexible walls. The machine includes a first plate-like member pivotally mounted on the framework and a second plate-like member pivotally mounted on the framework. A spring urges the plate-like members together to grip the bag-like container therebetween. A free edge of the second plate-like member is urged toward the first plate-like member to squeeze the bag-like container. A spout receives contents of the bag-like container as the bag-like container is squeezed.