Abstract: An improved luminaire having uplight control to provide uniform ceiling illumination and downward light control below horizontal to uniformly distribute downward light with the added feature of eliminating glare between the 60.degree.-90.degree. vertical.

Abstract: Alkali and alkaline earth metals are efficiently removed from polyols by contacting the polyol with an alkaline earth mono- or dihydrogen phosphate in an amount sufficient to remove substantially all of the alkali and/or alkaline earth metal from the polyol.

Abstract: A sling-bottom carrier adapted to carry long-necked beverage bottles. The carrier has an upper panel and a center partition with transverse cell-forming partitions. The center partition has a handle opening near the top and the top panel has a handle access opening overlying the center partition. A flap covering the access opening is folded down in use to allow a user to reach the handle opening. The front, back, bottom and top panels are formed from a continuous integral sheet, and the center partition sections of the carrier blank are on the same side of the sheet, thereby minimizing the amount of material needed. A reinforcing section makes the handle area in the center partition of triple thickness.

Abstract: An expansion joint cover having a vapor barrier channel depending from the bellows membrane. Resilient insulation substantially fills the channel, making it possible to attach an insulated vapor-impermeable bellows cover to the expansion joint members in a single operation. A separate layer of foam insulation may be bonded to the underside of the bellows independent of the insulation filling the channel.

Abstract: A conveyor for transporting articles over a floor. The conveyor is a continuous belt the bottom run of which slides either on the floor or on a slider pad supported on the floor. The upper run supports the articles and slides on the lower run. The conveyor is run at slow speeds and can extend over long distances. It is well suited for moving large relatively lightweight articles such as bulky packages of insulation. Multiple lengths of conveyors can be used in series to move articles relatively great distances.

Abstract: A floor covering material with enhanced chemical, particularly acid, resistance containing refractory oxide, asphaltite, high oil asphalt, asphalt with a softening point in the range of about 210.degree.-230.degree. F., reinforcing fiber, crystalline polyolefin polymer and optionally, non-crystalline polyolefin polymer. The disclosed floor covering material is single-layered.

Abstract: A wrap-around carton containing articles having outwardly extending flanges. The top panel is connected to the side panels along fold lines comprised of spaced short lengths of fold lines. The spaces between the lengths comprise slots through which the flanges of articles protrude, and the top panel includes tabs which extend beyond the slots to overlie the protruding flanges. The tabs and slots are formed in carton blanks by slits in the side panel sections which extend into the top panel section.

Abstract: An insulation suitable for application to building spaces by pneumatic devices comprising a multitude of small pieces of low density fibrous material, the fibrous pieces being uniformly sized and having a hexahedral configuration.

Abstract: A low profile HID light fixture comprising; a housing, means for mounting said housing, an optical assembly having a lamp contained therein, an electrical assembly having a ballast contained therein and means for mounting said optical assembly and said optical assembly and said electrical assembly in side by side relationship directly beneath said housing.

Abstract: A wrap-around beverage container carrier having end panels connected to side panel reinforcement flaps by tuck flaps. The side panel reinforcement flaps are integral with top panel reinforcement flaps, all of which are folded under to strengthen the edges of the carrier to permit it to be carried by the underside of the end portions of the top panel. The end panel height is the same dimension as the width of the reinforcement flaps, thus limiting the amount of paperboard in the blank. Neck retainer openings are provided in the top panel reinforcement flaps and are aligned with neck retainer openings in the top panel.

Abstract: A fiber glass board useful as a form board for lightweight cement and the like is strengthened by providing for the fibers to be predominantly oriented generally parallel to the major faces of the board in directions both parallel to and transversely of the dimension of the board corresponding to the process direction. A downstream conveyor which moves the blanket of fibers through the curing oven moves faster than the collection conveyor, thereby producing a drawing effect on the blanket and causing the desired fiber alignment. A glass fiber mat is applied to one or both major faces of the blanket prior to movement through the oven to provide additional stiffness to the board.

Abstract: A rotary fiberization method and apparatus. Gas and/or liquid may be introduced into the void area produced by a rotary fiberization process. The gas and/or liquid may be used to alter the configuration of the fiber column and to apply desired materials to the fibers.

Abstract: A process for applying an insulating bonded refractory fiber layer to a substrate such that the bonded refractory fiber will not delaminate form the substrate it is adhered to during thermal cycling. A pre-coat layer of refractory fiber coated with a binder containing potassium silicate, colloidal silica, kaolin clay, hydrated alumina, and optionally, Xanthan gum is applied to a substrate, preferably by spray application. Then a second insulating layer of refractory fiber coated with a binder containing either colloidal alumina, colloidal silica, colloidal zirconia, aluminum phosphates, or mixtures thereof is applied to the pre-coated substrate, preferably by spray application. Finally, the coated layers of bonded refactory fibers are cured. An article comprising a refractory layer bonded to a substrate produced by the foregoing process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wrap-around carrier for transporting a plurality of beverage containers and including a drop-down partition for separating containers is provided with an improved, handle reinforcement section to provide at least double ply thickness in all areas surrounding the handle openings.

Abstract: A thermoformable fibrous mat which has good strength and temperature resistance and which combines balanced properties of flexibility and rigidity. The novel, inventive mat comprises glass fibers; polyolefin fibers; polyamide and/or polyester fibers; and a cross-linked latex binder. Preferably, the latex binder is a combination of styrene-butadiene and carboxylated styrene-butadiene. A process for forming the inventive mat is also disclosed.