Abstract: Organosilicon polymers, including crosslinked polymers and crosslinkable prepolymers, of cyclic polysiloxanes, organic dyes, and, optionally, polyenes. The dyes include those with delocalized Pi electron systems linking electron donor groups and electron acceptor groups, and with at least two carbon-carbon double bond-containing pendant groups attached to at least two different sites from among the indicated delocalized Pi electron systems, donor groups, and acceptor groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two component catalyst system for polymerization of metathesis polymerizable cycloolefins, comprising(a) a tungsten compound of the formula WOX.sub.4-x (OAr).sub.x wherein x represents chlorine, bromine or fluorine, Ar represents a hindered phenyl ring having 1-5 substituents and x=1, 2, or 3; and(b) an activator compound.Among the preferred molecules or groups that are substituted on the phenyl ring of the tungsten compound are chlorine, bromine, phenyl, methoxy and isopropyl groups. Ar can also represent a multisubstituted phenyl group such as 2,4-dichloro-6-methylphenyl.

Abstract: Impurities such as oxygen and moisture can be removed from sulfur hexafluoride by contacting the impure gas with the reaction product of sulfur hexafluoride and a lithium-substituted macroreticulate polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are flame retardant organosilicon compositions, wherein the organosilicon compositions comprise residues derived from (a) polycyclic polyene compounds and (b) residues derived from cyclic polysiloxanes, tetrahedral siloxysilanes and linear poly(organohydrosiloxane)s. Preferably the compositions contain flame retardants, such as a phosphorus containing or halogen containing flame retardant, which may be microencapsulated. Also disclosed are processes for making such compositions and articles made from such compositions.

Abstract: An innerliner for tubeless tires is comprised of at least one barrier layer such as poly(vinylidene chloride) or ethylene--vinyl alcohol copolymer film with each barrier layer sandwiched between two layers of an elastomeric material adhering to the rubber stock employed in the carcass of the tire. The innerliner has the advantage of imparting equal or better air retention properties to the tire with a substantial reduction in the thickness and weight relative to conventional halobutyl rubber innerliners.

Abstract: A delivery head is adapted for use in a fiber placement system for laying a plurality of tows, forming a band, onto a mandrel to form an irregular shaped object. The delivery head has cut and add sections and includes a plurality of pathways for guiding a respective plurality of tows from an inlet to an outlet of the delivery head. The cut and add section is provided in the form of a module which includes apparatus for selectively actuating any of a plurality of cutting elements and for selectively actuating any of a plurality of advancing devices for advancing respective ones of the tows toward the outlet of the delivery head.

Abstract: High loft durable nonwoven material comprising facing and base components and corresponding process for preparation thereof and process for obtaining by(a) forming and compiling a facing component comprising one or more facing web(s) of staple fiber and/or fibrillated film;(b) lightly bonding the formed and compiled facing webs, utilizing a low density bonding pattern having a small bonding area relative to the corresponding surface area of said facing component;(c) laying a web comprising staple fiber and/or fibrillated film onto the lightly bonded facing component under conditions favoring arrangement in general cross or transverse direction relative to machine direction of the facing component; and(d) bonding said cross or transversely laid web to form a base component to said facing component, utilizing a substantially greater bonding density then employed for said facing component, to obtain the desired nonwoven material.

Abstract: High strength spun melt fiber is prepared by utilizing threadline oxidative chain scission degradation of hot fiber spun from polymer component(s) having a broad molecular weight distribution in conjunction with a delayed quench step.

Abstract: A process for making paper to enhance the softness of the paper produced without reducing its dry strength comprises adding to the pulp slurry as a binder resin a cellulosic polymer that exhibits a cloud point in aqueous solution, and allowing the dissolved polymer to coalesce into fine colloidal particles at a temperature above the cloud point either before or after it is added to the slurry.

Abstract: A ribbonizing apparatus and method for forming a fiber band from a plurality of fiber tows extending along respective fiber tow pathways. The ribbonizing apparatus includes an assembly for selectively heating at least a respective one of the plurality of fiber tows as the fiber tow extends along the fiber pathways. When not needed, the heat is removed from the fiber tow. A plurality of embodiments for accomplishing the method are contemplated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a long range LADAR (Laser Detection and Ranging), that employs in combination a 1.32 micron, Q-switched, diode-pumped Nd:YLF laser whose output beam is linearly polarized. A quarter-wave plate is positioned in front of the laser such that the laser's (e.g. vertical)polarized light is converted to right circular polarization. Reflection from a specular surface returns left circular polarized light. A second quarter-wave plate transforms the left circular polarized light to horizontally polarized light which is then propagated through a beam splitter to two Gallium Arsenide Avalanche Photo-Diode detectors. This invention provides both substantial reduction in eye injury potential and good transmission in the atmosphere while improving scattering performance.

Abstract: A stable chlorine-free solid rocket propellant composition containing a low energy binder component having an HEX value not exceeding about 0 cal/gm and comprising, in combination, a nitrate salt and/or phase stabilized nitrate salt as oxidizer component, a Mg/Al alloy of limited Mg content as a fuel component, at least one energetic plasticizer component, and a burn rate catalyst.

Abstract: A paper coated resin has been provided which simultaneousy provides coated papers with improved ink receptivity, water resistance and blister resistance in a good balance. The resin is obtainable by introducing alicyclic amino and/or alicyclic epoxy compounds into a polyalkylenepolyamine-urea-aldehyde(epihalohydrin) resin or by introducing alicyclic amino and/or alicyclic epoxy compounds into a polyalkylenepolyamine-urea-aldehyde(epihalohydrin) resin and/or an amine-epihalohydrin resin and reacting or mixing these resins.

Abstract: Novel carbon fiber in the form of a plurality of tows or bundles comprising a multitude of continuous filaments is disclosed. The novelty of the carbon fiber resides in its unique combination of mechanical properties that make it admirably suited for use in composites comprising an organic matrix. Such composites are particularly useful in aerospace applications that have designs in which weight and performance are critical.

Abstract: A non-detonable nitroglycerin emulsion which does not settle in the absence of agitation incorporates an aqueous phase containing at least 5.0% by weight of an alkyl aryl emulsifying agent. Preferred amine salts of alkyl aryl sulfonates with a 11.7 HLB value can emulsify nitroglycerin, nitroglycol, nitrocellulose and trinitrotoluene. Stable emulsions with a water:nitroglycerin volumetric ratio between 2:1 to 3:1 most preferably incorporate the isopropylamine salt of dodecylbenzene sulfonate.

Abstract: A molded article comprising a cross-linked ring-opened polymer produced by the metathesis polymerization of a dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) monomer, which may be dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) or of a mixture of (DCPD) and norbornene group-containing cycloolefins, in the presence of an effective amount of a metathesis polymerization catalyst and a co catalyst that is capable of crosslinking the unsaturated double bonds of the polymer and thereby increasing the crosslink density of the polymer and its T.sub.g, a process for making it, a process for increasing the T.sub.g of the molded article, and uses of the molded article with a high T.sub.g.

Abstract: Crosslinkable carbosilane polymer formulations are prepared from saturated or unsaturated carbosilane polymers containing reactive silicon hydride radicals in the polymer chain combined with polycyclic polyene crosslinkers having two or more double bonds that are reactive in the hydrosilation crosslinking reaction.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric having flow control properties suitable for use in a fluid absorbing article such as a diaper, incontinence pad, or the like; and a process for preparation thereof by utilizing unbonded carded staple fiber elements or webs having different average dpf values compiled in graduated order from high-to-low average dpf, then compressed and bonded to a desired constant fabric density.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for connecting a pressure vessel to another object, but preferably for connecting rocket motors to one another, including several successive layers, which are arranged in the following order: first, a reinforcement section on an outer casing of a first pressure vessel; second, a layer of resilient shear ply material adhered to the outermost surface of the reinforcement section; third, a saddle positioned over the shear ply; fourth, an overwrap which secures the saddle to the shear ply; fifth, a plurality of lugs which are secured to the saddle; sixth, a connecting means attached to one of the lugs; seventh, a strut wherein a first end thereof is attached to at least one of the lugs; and, eighth, a attachment means for connecting a second end of the strut with a second pressure vessel.

Abstract: PAN-based precursors are stabilized prior to carbonization in separate non-oxidizing and oxidizing environments according to process of the invention. Advantages of process include safer, more rapid stabilization and increase in the types of polymers which may be effectively stabilized.