Abstract: Asbestos-free bituminous composition comprising 3-12 wt% high structure carbon black dispersed in asphalt cutback.

Abstract: In a diazo-type copying apparatus, an improvement to prevent external leakage of gaseous ammonia to the atmosphere. The apparatus comprises a developing chamber, transport means within the chamber, means for introducing ammonia gas to the chamber, a first enclosure enclosing the chamber for sealing it from the atmosphere, a second enclosure containing the first enclosure as well as a perforated vacuum tube for collecting ammonia gases escaping from the first enclosure as well as for scrubbing ammonia gases from developed copies and exhausting the gases either to a liquid ammonia absorbing solution, a filter containing an ammonia absorbing solution, a cartridge containing ammonia absorbing pellets or a catalytic converter thereby preventing the ammonia gases from contaminating the atmosphere.

Abstract: An X-ray film cassette comprising of a rectangular body and a rectangular cover hinged to the body. The cover is secured by means of a pair of latches mounted on the side of the rectangular body which mate with latch means on the cover. The cover is deformed to be convex on the inside and is resilient. The cover has and body may have cushion pads on their inner surface to uniformly push intensifying sheets against an X-ray film in the cassette. The cushion pads are provided with a number of air release channels to improve the distribution of pressure thereof on the X-ray film.

Abstract: Hair preparations containing a copolymer of about 95 to 45 mole percent of vinyl pyrrolidone and about 5 to 50 mole percent of diloweralkylaminoalkyl acrylate or methacrylate, and method of setting and conditioning hair therewith.

Abstract: The insecticides having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A.sup..crclbar. is a halogen anion; X, Y and Z are each independently hydrogen, a halogen atom or haloalkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R, R' and R" are each independently phenyl, halophenyl, haloalkylphenyl of from 7 to 12 carbon atoms or alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with halogen; W is hydrogen, --CHO or --CHN(R'").sub.2 where each R'" is independently hydrogen or alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with halogen; and W' is hydrogen or represents a bond forming a double bond between C and W when W is --CHN(R'").sub.2. The invention also relates to the method of preparing formulations or compositions of said insecticides together with their use as agricultural products.

Abstract: The fungicidal compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A.sup..crclbar. is a halogen anion; X, Y and Z are each independently hydrogen, a halogen atom or a haloalkyl radical of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R, R' and R" are each independently phenyl, halophenyl, haloalkylphenyl of from 7 to 12 carbon atoms or alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with halogen; W is hydrogen, --CHO or --CHN(R'").sub.2 where each R'" is independently hydrogen or alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with halogen; and W' is hydrogen or represents a bond forming a double bond between C and W when W is --CHN(R'").sub.2. The invention also relates to the method of preparing said compounds, together with their formulations as agricultural products and fungicidal use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides broad spectrum herbicidal diacylimide compositions which include compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where R and R' are selected from alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl and haloalkenyl having from 1-5 carbon atoms, being the same or different groups. The compositions of this invention show excellent agricultural herbicidal activity, particularly against foxtail millet, Japanese millet, crabgrass and pigweed, and aquatic herbicidal activity against lower and higher submerged aquatic plants.

Abstract: A solventless, fast-setting anaerobic adhesive composition comprises two monomer parts which are adapted to be copolymerized anaerobically at ambient temperature between opposing surfaces to form a high-strength bond thereto. One part comprises a multifunctional acrylate monomer and the other an N-vinylamide monomer. The formulation also includes a redox system consisting of oxidizing and reducing agent components for initiating polymerization between said monomers. The oxidizing agent of the redox system may be present in either one of said parts, preferably with the multifunctional acrylate. The reducing agent is present in the other part, usually the N-vinylamide. Upon anaerobic admixing of the respective parts of the composition at ambient temperature, the oxidizing and reducing agents react to generate free radicals which initiates copolymerization of the monomers to form the desired high-strength adhesive bond to said surfaces.

Abstract: Molding composition and molded products comprising polybutylene terephthalate containing thermally stable reinforcing fibers, such as glass fibers, having an aspect ratio of at least about 5, inert particular filler, such as glass spheres, having an aspect ratio of less than about 3 and poly(butylene terephthalate-co-tetramethylene oxide). In a preferred embodiment the composition also includes amorphous thermally stable resins such as polymethyl methacrylate.

Abstract: The invention provides broad spectrum herbicidal diacylimide compositions which include compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where R and R' are selected from alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl and haloalkenyl having from 1-5 carbon atoms, being the same or different groups.The compositions of this invention show excellent agricultural herbicidal activity, particularly against foxtail millet, Japanese millet, crabgrass and pigweed, and aquatic herbicidal activity against lower and higher submerged aquatic plants.The diacylimide compounds generally are prepared by reacting a suitable amide with an acyl halide. The acyl halide precursor may be prepared, if necessary, from the corresponding acid by reaction with a suitable halogenating agent, such as thionyl chloride. Similarly, a given amide may be readily prepared, for example, from the corresponding acyl halide by reaction with ammonia.

Abstract: Rigid polyvinyl chloride article and method for making same. The article comprises a substrate of PVC containing metallic soap of C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 fatty acid which is coated with an anionic phosphate acid ester surfactant and then a protective top coat. The surfactant improves adhesion of the top coat.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where N=0-3,R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms, andX is chloro or bromo,Are provided herein.The compounds of the invention are effective herbicides, particularly against wild grasses.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved Raney nickel catalyst characterized by having a molybdenum compound adsorbed thereon. The novel catalyst contains about 0.5-15 parts by weight of molybdenum adsorbed per 100 parts by weight of Raney nickel solids. Optionally, one or more additional metals may be included in the catalyst. The catalyst is particularly effective in the manufacture of high quality butanediol by hydrogenation of butynediol, and for selective hydrogenation of carbonyl groups, sometimes even in the presence of carbon-carbon unsaturation, e.g. for the conversion of furfural to furfuryl alcohol.

Abstract: Photographic masks, suitable for reproduction in a photoresist layer -- by exposure of the latter to actinic light under the mask, and development of the photo-resist image -- of the pattern of a microelectronic component or device, are made by exposure to light in accordance with an original (especially by contact exposure under a primary mask) containing the pattern to be reproduced, of light-sensitive material having a flat, rigid, dimensionally stable transparent base such as glass and a thin (e.g. 0.

Abstract: A method for printing a decorative design on the surface of a vinyl material such as sheet vinyl flooring using a water based ink. The ink is a blend of acrylic and vinyl latexes and contains coalescing agent as well as surfactant and pigment.

Abstract: A modular film transport and control mechanism for selectively advancing either regular 8mm or super 8mm perforated motion picture film through a projection gate is provided. The module comprises a film transport shuttle having a film engaging claw biased for engagement with the perforations of the film, a rotatable drive cam in operative engagement with the shuttle to reciprocally move the claw along horizontal and vertical paths to advance the film through the projection gate, and a pivotally mounted projection mode shifter interposed between the shuttle and the cam to transmit the desired horizontal motion from the cam to the shuttle, and selectively movable between at least two positions along a surface of the cam to change the mode of operation from normal projection to still projection. A control linkage connected to the shifter permits manual selection of the desired operating mode. The module also comprises a rotatable shutter mounted on a common shaft with the shuttle drive cam.

Abstract: Physical and photographic characteristics of silver halide emulsions containing salts of multivalent metals are improved by adding synthetic water-insoluble terpolymers of acrylic esters, glycidyl acrylates and acrylamides as emulsion additives. The crosslinkable terpolymers are highly compatible with silver halide emulsions containing multivalent metal salts when an acrylamide is a polymer component at less than 15 wt% and an anionic sulfate surfactant of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.5 is a straight or branch-chain alkyl group of C.sub.4 -C.sub.12, R.sub.6 is a straight of branch-chain alkyl group of C.sub.8 -C.sub.20, n is an integer of 8 to 40, and M.sup.+ is an ammonium ion or, a monovalent metal ion such as potassium, sodium or cesium, is the dispersing agent during emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A developing apparatus for use in a photocopying system includes a rotatably mounted application roller, means for dispensing developer material onto the surface of the roller, a metering blade mounted for engagement with the surface of the roller for wiping the surface of the application roller to leave it lightly wetted with developer, and a pressure application means to apply pressure to a copy paper as it passes in contact with the surface of the roller. The pressure application means is preferably in the form of a curved pad which applies pressure over a substantial area of the application roller and remains in contact with the application roller even when the roller is stationary.

Abstract: Metal salts of hydrolyzed long chain alkyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymers and thermally resistant release coating compositions comprising solutions or emulsions of said salts.

Abstract: Molding compositon and molded products comprising polybutylene terephthalate containing thermally stable reinforcing fibers, such as glass fibers, mica and between about 5 and about 40 wt. % based on total weight of PBT molding composition of poly (butylene terephthalate-co-tetramethylene oxide). In a preferred embodiment, the composition also includes amorphous, thermally stable resins such as polymethyl methacrylate.