Abstract: A glass surface is first coated with very thin layers of .gamma.-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and low molecular weight polyethylene, which may be applied separately or simultaneously. A coating of a copolymer of an .alpha.-olefin with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid is then applied to the precoated glass surface and heated to form a uniform film, which is capable of delaminating from glass and containing cullet upon impact resulting in glass breakage. This process if of special interest in coating the outer surfaces of glass containers to protect persons or property from injury or damage.

Abstract: Neoprene compositions containing a latex of a copolymer of chloroprene with an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, such as methacrylic or acrylic acid, the polymerization being conducted in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol, and zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide which has been previously contacted with an alkali metal hydroxide are particularly well suited for use in contact adhesives.

Abstract: The discoloration of finishes derived from coating compositions containing polyarylene sulfide resin can be significantly reduced by applying to the substrate a citrate, carbonate, sulfate or hydroxide of an alkali metal prior to applying the polyarylene sulfide resin composition.

Abstract: Process for preparing a stable liquid dye which is useful as a ball-point pen ink, said process comprising admixing and reacting at 20.degree.-80.degree. C. approximately stoichiometric amounts of a water-soluble cationic dye and a water-soluble anionic dye to form a cationic-anionic dye salt, there being present either during or subsequent to the admixing and reacting a two-phase liquid medium comprising an upper aqueous phase and a lower ball-point pen ink solvent phase, in which lower phase the cationic-anionic dye salt dissolves, the ball-point pen ink solvent being substantially insoluble in water, and thereafter separating the aqueous and solvent phases and recovering the solvent phase which provides a stable liquid dye which is useful as a ball-point pen ink.

Abstract: A device for cleaning ink pen points of the type which are removable from an ink pen. The device includes an upper section and a lower section complementally engagable with each other, so as to support the pen point in a vertical attitude for sequential attack by cleaning water and drying air. The device includes a jet pump portion actuated by the cleaning water, so as to advance drying air through the pen point. The device is characterized by its mechanical simplicity, yet extreme effectiveness in cleaning artists and stylographic drafting pen points.

Abstract: Apparatus for making shells from thermosetting liquid compounds in which at a first station, a travelling and heated permanent metal mould becomes filled with a thermosetting liquid compound. The mould is then moved to a second station where it is held until a shell wall of desired thickness is obtained. Thereafter, the mould is transferred to a further station where excess thermosetting compound is recovered and dispensed to an accumulative mixer to be used again. Subsequently, the metal mould is passed to a final station where it is opened and the ready shell removed. The apparatus comprises said and liquid constituent containers, a sand feeder and two mixers, namely, a basic mixer and an accumulative mixer. The apparatus is provided with a unit for proportioning the liquid constituents and a delivery unit to force the compound into the mould.

Abstract: A magnetic trip means for automatically opening a circuit breaker contact upon the occurrence of predetermined fault current conditions is constructed of a stationary yoke, an armature biased away from the yoke and movable toward the yoke for tripping of the switch, an actuating coil in series with the contacts, and a sealed capsule coaxial with the coil for obtaining selected tripping characteristics. Within the sealed capsule there is a movable magnetic core biased to a normal position extending substantially outside the coil. The core is movable inside of the coil toward the armature upon the occurrence of overload current conditions with movements of the core toward the armature being retarded in a controlled manner. Control is obtained by closely spacing the outer cylindrical wall of the core and the inner cylindrical wall of the capsule, and additionally by utilizing a viscous fluid within the capsule.

Abstract: A low viscosity high solids thermosetting coating composition useful in the packaging industry as a barrier coating and overprint varnish, based urea-formaldehyde crosslinking agents and low molecular weight polyols, is provided. These compositions provide rapid cure response and afford coatings having good gloss, clarity, and mar resistance and are non-blocking. The compositions do not contain aromatic solvents and are applicable by gravure or flexographic techniques.

Abstract: A hammer is provided for pulverizing and comminutating apparatus of the hammer mill-type with this hammer including both tearing and shearing edges for enhanced effectiveness in obtaining size reduction of both friable and non-friable materials. This pulverizer hammer includes a relatively narrow tearing edge which is disposed in spaced parallel relationship to the pivot bearing of the hammer. A side edge surface of the hammer associated with that tearing edge is formed in arcuately curved, receding relationship thereto for directing and urging particles of waste material radially outward toward the tearing edge where they will be subjected to further pulverizing action. A shearing edge is also formed along one corner of the side edge surface of the hammer and extends radially in receding relationship to the tearing edge. The arculately curved and contoured surface is also configured to extend in receding relationship with respect to the shearing edge.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for electrical conductors in which the film-forming constituents are(A) an acrylic polymer of acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile, an alkyl acrylate such as butyl acrylate, methacrylic acid or acrylic acid, and an alkoxymethylacylamide such as N-(isobutoxymethyl) acrylamide, and(B) a phenol formaldehyde condensate; the composition is particularly useful for coating wires and other electrical conductors of aluminum, copper, aluminum alloys and the like.

Abstract: Blends of 55 to 97% by weight crimped hollow polyester fiber having a void content of from 8 to 30% by volume and 3 to 45% by weight of crimped lower-melting polyester binder fiber impart advantageous properties to bonded low density batts made therefrom, such as high filling power but low load bulk which makes the batt particularly useful as fiberfill for garments.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## Wherein A is 1-methylethyl or RS(O).sub.n --;X is Cl, Br or F;R is alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms; andn is 0, 1 or 2Are effective in controlling fungal and bacterial diseases of plants.

Abstract: An energy absorbing mechanism having an elongated member, one end of which is disposed to receive an impact and the opposite end is free for displacement under said impact. The elongated member is provided with two longitudinally spaced transverse pins and a pair of longitudinal slots within which the pin adjacent the outboard end of the elongated member is free to slide; the other transverse pin is fixed to the inboard end of the elongated member. An oriented elastomer, preferably a copolyetherester in the form of a belt, operably connects the pins so as to constitute an energy absorber upon displacement of the elongated member responsive to impact. The mechanism can be mounted on an automobile frame and the outboard end provided with a bumper.

Abstract: Color formation in a polyester formed of a saturated acid, a glycol and 1,4-butanediol can be reduced if, during preparation of the polyester, a reaction mass is first formed of the acid and the glycol and the butanediol is then added to the reaction mass after the acid-glycol reaction is practically complete.

Abstract: Hydrogen cyanide is commercially produced by reacting in the vapor phase ammonia, air, and a hydrocarbon gas, e.g., natural gas, in the presence of a platinum group metal catalyst. The operation of this process to obtain optimum hydrogen cyanide production is accomplished by determining HCN production at various natural gas feed rates, i.e., varying the air/natural gas ratio, while maintaining a constant air/ammonia ratio. Once the production peak is located, the natural gas feed is maintained at the corresponding rate.

Abstract: N,N'-[1,2-Ethanediylbis(thio)]bis[N-methylcarbamic fluoride] useful as an intermediate in preparation of insecticides.

Abstract: The production of undesirable oligomeric cyclic ethers in the preparation of polyether glycols is reduced by using as a catalyst an acid-activated montmorillonite clay which contains, per gram, 0.1 to 0.9 milliequivalent of hydrogen ions having pK.sub.a values of -3 to -8.

Abstract: Terpolymers comprising (i) from 55 to 80 percent by weight of units derived from a perfluoroaliphatic acrylate or methacrylate monomer, (ii) from 15 to 35 percent by weight of units derived from a nonfluorinated polyethylene oxide acrylate or methacrylate monomer, and (iii) from 1 to 15 percent by weight of units derived from a nonfluorinated dialkylaminoethyl acrylate or methacrylate monomer in its free base, amine salt, quaternary ammonium, or amine oxide form. The terpolymers are useful in oil and water repellency applications.

Abstract: Mixed esters of dibasic unsaturated acids, glycols and glycidyl esters, when formulated with aminoplast resins, form coating compositions which require little or no organic liquid carrier. These compositions are useful for finishing appliances and automobiles and for general industrial use.

Abstract: A process is described for applying, under vacuum, a photoresist-forming layer to a surface, such as a printed circuit board, whereby a laminate without entrapped air bubbles is obtained. The surface to which the photoresist-forming layer is applied has raised areas, such as circuit lines, which are completely enveloped by the layer.