Abstract: A toilet sealing ring for sealing the outlet of a floor mounted toilet to a mating drain pipe comprises an annular mass of a wax based composition comprising a wax component and at least 20 wt. % of a non-wax filler component.

Abstract: A stainless putty composition is provided that includes a liquid portion including vegetable oil, and a solids portion. The solids portion includes one or more of a filler and polymeric plasticizer. The stainless putty composition is essentially free of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The invention provides for a retainer for stabilizing a threaded member. The retainer may include a base portion having an opening and an outer perimeter lying in a first plane, the opening having a plurality of elongated sections each extending toward the outer perimeter so as to define in the base portion one or more arms. Each of the aims may have a head section having at least one groove, the head sections being located in a second plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane. The elongated sections may be symmetrically arranged about an axis. The grooves may be arranged to define at least a portion of a helix. The outer perimeter of the retainer may be circular.

Abstract: A toilet sealing ring for sealing the outlet of a floor mounted toilet to a mating drain pipe comprises an annular mass of a wax based composition comprising a wax component and at least 20 wt. % of a non-wax filler component.

Abstract: Macrocyclic compounds, e.g., ketones, crown ethers, methicones etc., have been found to be effective co-solvents in solvent based adhesives for pipe joining applications. Because of their enhanced solubility with VOC exempt solvents (40 C.F.R. 51.100), the calculated VOC content of the adhesive can be lowered to at least 75% of those established by SCAQMD Rule 116A.

Abstract: Macrocyclic compounds, e.g., ketones, crown ethers, methicones etc., have been found to be effective co-solvents in solvent based adhesives for pipe joining applications. Because of their enhanced solubility with VOC exempt solvents (40 C.F.R. 51.100), the calculated VOC content of the adhesive can be lowered to at least 75% of those established by SCAQMD Rule 116A.

Abstract: A solvent cement for bonding PVC, CPVC and ABS plastic pipe and other molded articles comprises a minor amount of an acrylic resin and one or more solvents capable of dissolving the acrylic resin and further capable of dissolving at least the surfaces of PVC, CPVC and ABS molded articles, wherein the acrylic resin constitutes at least 75 wt. % of the dissolved thermoplastic resin in the cement.

Abstract: A valve outlet assembly for mounting to a building structure and adapted to interconnect a water supply line to a plumbing fixture or an appliance. The outlet assembly has a housing enclosure, an exterior cover and alignment and mounting assemblies which cooperate with the housing structure. A valve structure is mounted in the housing to a conduit fitting which extends through a housing wall. The valve structure is constructed and arranged to receive a water line extending to the appliance. The housing enclosure has opposing alignment and mounting assemblies which provide for various securement options to position the valve outlet assembly within a building wall.

Abstract: A method of adhesively bonding or welding a first plastic surface to a second plastic surface is described which comprises the steps of:(I) applying to the first surface or second surface or both surfaces, a composition which is free of hollow microspheres and comprises a mixture of(A) from about 5% to about 60% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polymer selected from ABS, PVC, CPVC or mixtures thereof;(B) from about 1% to about 60% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polymer selected from acrylic polymers, vinyl aromatic polymers and vinylpyrrolidone polymers; and(C) from about 10% up to about 90% by weight of at least one volatile organic liquid which is a solvent for polymers (A) and (B);(II) contacting the first surface with the second surface; and(III) allowing the adhesive composition to form a bond or weld between the first surface and the second surface.The invention also relates to compositions which comprise a mixture of components (A) through (C) as defined above.

Abstract: A composition is described with comprises a mixture of(A) from about 5% to about 60% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polymer;(B) from about 1% to about 30% by weight of inorganic or synthetic resinous hollow microspheres; and(C) from about 20% to about 70% of at least one volatile organic liquid which is a solvent for the polymer of (A).The compositions also may contain (D) at least one solid particulate inorganic filler. Adhesive compositions such as solvent cements prepared in accordance with the present invention are characterized as low V(olatile) O(rganic) C(hemical) compositions wherein the VOC is, for example, less than 500 or even less than 400 grams per liter.

Abstract: A composition is described with comprises a mixture of(A) from about 5% to about 60% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polymer;(B) from about 1% to about 30% by weight of inorganic or synthetic resinous hollow microspheres; and(C) from about 20% to about 85% of at least one volatile organic liquid which is a solvent for the polymer of (A).The compositions also may contain (D) at least one solid particulate inorganic filler. Adhesive compositions such as solvent cements prepared in accordance with the present invention are characterized as low VOC compositions wherein the VOC is, for example, less than 500 or even less than 400 grams per liter.

Abstract: A curable polyester composition having improved properties is described, and the curable polyester composition comprises:(A) at least one unsaturated polyester resin;(B) at least one hydrocarbon monomer copolymerizable with the polyester; and(C) at least one aryl sulfonamide-aldehyde resin.When the curable polyester composition is to be used as a plastic body filler, the curable polyester composition generally will be modified to include (D) at least one inorganic filler which may comprise a mixture of an inorganic powder and inorganic hollow microspheres.The curable polyester resin compositions of the invention are useful as plastic body fillers for repairing metal surfaces, and the curable compositions have been found to be particularly useful and advantageous as plastic body fillers for galvanized steel.

Abstract: A curable polyester composition having improved properties is described, and the curable polyester composition comprises:(A) at least one unsaturated polyester resin;(B) at least one hydrocarbon monomer copolymerizable with the polyester; and(C) at least one aryl sulfonamide-aldehyde resin.When the curable polyester composition is to be used as a plastic body filler, the curable polyester composition generally will be modified to include (D) at least one inorganic filler which may comprise a mixture of an inorganic powder and inorganic hollow microspheres.The curable polyester resin compositions of the invention are useful as plastic body fillers for repairing metal surfaces, and the curable compositions have been found to be particularly useful and advantageous as plastic body fillers for galvanized steel.

Abstract: Lead-free and antimony-free solder compositions are described which comprise, as essential ingredients, about 0.05% to about 3% by weight of silver; about 0.5% to about 6% by weight of copper; about 0.1% to about 3% by weight of bismuth; and about 88% to about 99.35% by weight of tin. In preferred embodiments, the solders are also essentially free of cadmium and may also be essentially free of both cadmium and zinc.