Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with catalyzing the reactivity of carboxyl group bearing polyesters such as terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, neophentyl glycol based polyesters which are suitable for use in powder coating formulations with epoxide compounds. An enhanced uniformity of catalysis is obtained without a degradation of color by adding 1-methyl imidazole to a liquid melt of the polyester. In a preferred embodiment between 0.03 and 0.3 weight percent of the 1-methyl imidazole is added to a molten polyester which has an acid number between 10 and 100, a 200.degree. C. I.C.I. cone and plate viscosity between 20 and 70 Poise, and a DSC determined glass transition temperature of at least about 40.degree. C. when the polyester is at a sufficiently elevated temperature to have I.C.I. plate and cone viscosity of less than about 70 Poise.

Abstract: A backhoe assembly (10) comprises a boom (12) for pivotal attachment to a machine (11). A bucket (14) is pivotally supported by the boom (12) for rotation about a support axis (16). A hydraulic cylinder (34) having a piston rod (36) raises and lowers the boom (12) and rotates the bucket (14) about the support axis (16) between an open and closed position. The assembly (10) is characterized by a hammer (20) supported in a cantilevered fashion for pivotal movement about the support axis (16) by the bucket (14) between a cocked position on a cocked side of an over-center position and a released free-fall position on the other side of the over-center position.

Abstract: A method of preparing an organo-alkoxy substituted silicone resin including the steps of reacting an organo-silicone resin containing hydroxy terminated functional groups with an alkoxy silane in the presence of catalytic amounts of a titanate compound and incubating the mixture to derive the organo-alkoxy substituted silicone product and an hydroxylated biproduct. The organo-alkoxy substituted silicone product may be reacted with a hydroxy functional fluid in the presence of catalytic amounts of a titanate compound to derive a non-transferable, semipermanent release agent.

Abstract: A protective coating consists essentially of a polysiloxane copolymer characterized by being prepared by the reaction of a trimethyl end blocked polyamine silicone fluid including amino alkyl groups with a saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid to produce a polysiloxane copolymer including alkyl amine groups and either amide groups or amine salts or the combination thereof. The polysiloxane copolymer is utilized alone or with additives to produce a high gloss detergent resistant, and rust protective coating.

Abstract: A folding, bellows type, hose of synthetic resin includes a coil to from the chevrons thereof. The modulus of elasticity in bending of the synthetic resin hose wall is in the range of from 2.500 to 14.00 Kg/cm. The oblique portions of the hose wall is attached to the coil on one side thereof near a valley, and on the other side thereof near the crest of the chevron, throughout the whole length of hose.

Abstract: Nylon molding powders are prepared by melt blending a nylon with a minor amount of a heat reactive polyimide resin. The mixture is cooled and ground and mixed with the desired filler. The heat reactive polyimide increases the melt viscosity of the nylon during subsequent melt forming of shapes so that the filler particles are not wet out or their interstices filled leaving them as discrete clusters of filler material held in pockets in the nylon/polyimide matrix. By these means, the filler material is more effective in contributing desired properties to a molded article.

Abstract: A hose assembly of limited conductivity designed to bleed static electric charges such as encountered in paint spraying. The assembly includes, as is conventional, a stem fitting 1, a reinforced hose 3 fitted over the stem 7 of the fitting 1, and a crimped shell 5. The novel element is a conductive coupling ring 13 that is adapted to establish an electrically conductive path between the hose coupling 1 and the conductive element 26 of the hose 3. The conductive coupling ring 13 includes a number of tines 19 and, when assembled between the coupling 1 and the hose 3 will, on its one side, seat against a shoulder 11 of the coupling 1, and the tines 19, on its other side, will penetrate the reinforcement 23 and 24 of the hose 3 and establish electrical contact with the conductive element 26.

Abstract: A hose assembly of limited conductivity designed to dissipate static electric charges, such as encountered in paint spraying. The hose assembly includes a reinforced hose 1 fitted over the nipple 15 of a stem 13, and a shell 14 holding the hose 1 in compression over the nipple 15 of the stem 13. The novel element is a stripe of conductive polymer 11 in the cover 9 of the hose 1 extending from the static drain 7 to the surface of the hose 1. When the shell 14 is compressed over the hose 1, the conductive stripe 11 is seated and held in secure electrically conducting relationship with the inner diameter of the shell 14.

Abstract: An impact modified nylon comprised of 50 to 95 weight percent nylon 6 and 5 to 50 weight percent polyester elastomer.

Abstract: Nylon 6 molding and extrusion grade resins are stabilized against UV degradation by the addition of small amounts of carbon black. The elongation and impact strength of the nylon are preserved, if not improved, by melt blending from 5% to 50% by weight of an elastomeric polyester with the nylon and carbon black.

Abstract: Nylon 6 with increased wear life is comprised of a major weight amount of nylon 6 and minor weight amounts of a polyester elastomer, a polyolefin and a polyfluorocarbon.

Abstract: An epoxy coating powder applied in a fusion coating process that yields a low gloss, wrinkled finish. The coating composition is a heat reactive epoxy resin in which the wrinkled finish results from the use of methylene disalicylic acid as the curing agent for the epoxy resin.

Abstract: A plastic bearing and wear surface is disclosed which has low friction fibers protruding from its surface. The bearing is made by filling a plastic matrix with low friction fibers whose mechanical properties relate to those of the matrix in such a manner that when the matrix is machined, the matrix material will selectively be removed leaving some of the fibers imbedded in the matrix with their free ends protruding from and distributed over the machined surface.

Abstract: Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene molding powders with improved melt characteristics are disclosed that can be processed with conventional melt forming equipment such as screw extruders and injection molding machines. The molding powders are comprised of from 70 to 95 weight percent ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene, from 5 to 30 weight percent of an intermediate molecular weight polyethylene and from 0.1 to 10 percent of a finely divided nucleating agent.

Abstract: An X ray scattering device for implantation in the human body is disclosed which is comprised of finely divided barium titanate uniformly dispersed in a nontoxic plastic binder.

Abstract: A thermoplastic hose is disclosed in which a reinforcement layer is made fom a combination of yarns and monofilaments to provide stereo interstices where mechanical bonds between the reinforcement and its adjacent element of the hose can be established.

Abstract: Minor amounts of a reactive epoxy resin and a polyvinyl acetal are included within thermoplastic coating powders to improve adhesion to substrates.

Abstract: A method for incorporating a low melting lubricant filler in a polymeric matrix by mixing the lubricant filler with a monomer or polymer precursor while the filler and the monomer or precursor are in the liquid phase and subsequently polymerizing the mixture. The polymerizable mixture is prepared using nonintensive mixing to preserve the discrete phase of the lubricant filler.

Abstract: A bowl-shaped wear liner for a center plate assembly has an out-turned upper flange that guides the center plate into the center plate bowl during assembly and deforms to seat in sealing relationship with the facing sidewalls of both the center plate and the center plate bowl.

Abstract: Reinforced polylactams are disclosed in which the polylactam chains are bound by the common attachment of their ends to discrete filler particles. The polymer is prepared by the base catalyzed anionic polymerization of lactams in which a precursor initiator species is chemically attached to the surface of the filler particles and polymerization is initiated at and proceeds from the surface of the filler particles.