Abstract: An ultra high speed bottle coating system and process utilizes an overhead chuck conveyor in conjunction with a bottle bottom stabilizing conveyor for the rapid transport and stabilization of a suspended file of bottles through at least one spray coat station having a bottle rotator therein.

Abstract: A method for producing a microporous separator for an electrochemical cell comprises dissolving a copolymer of acrylonitrile into N,N-dimethylformamide, impregnating an acid- and/or alkali-resistant fibrous web with the resultant solution, and thereafter dipping the impregnated web into an aqueous coagulating bath, whereby the copolymer deposits on and between the web fibers to form a microporous matrix. The aqueous coagulating bath is selected from the group consisting of water at a temperature of 15.degree. C or below and aqueous solutions of a water-soluble acid solute, basic solute, or netural solute at a concentration of one mol / 1 or above. This method yields products having low maximum pore radii and yet low electric resistances.

Abstract: Polymeric materials are disclosed which are suitable for application to one or more metal surfaces in disc brakes to eliminate brake squeak therefrom. The preferred polymer comprises a high molecular weight acrylic copolymer containing sites for crosslinking on the main polymer chain.

Abstract: A porous coating, which is effective in restricting the flow of a gas under measurement relatively to the electrode layer of the sensor and protecting the electrode against detrimental influences, is formed by spraying fine particles of a heat-resistant and chemically stable material at a high temperature onto the electrode surface to form a porous layer with pores of a moderate size, then impregnating the porous layer with an aqueous dispersion of fine particles of a similar material followed by baking the impregnated layer, so that the finished coating has pores of appropriate size and total volume.

Abstract: A metal article having perforations therein whose transverse cross-sectional dimension is less than 0.4 mm has formed thereon a surface diffusion alloy by applying a refractory filter element to the workpiece surface prior to the diffusion treatment, the filter element being a refractory felt based on metal fibres including chromium in a proportion by weight of from 10 to 60%. The felt is oxidized to give a layer of chromium oxide. This is followed by conventional thermochemical powder diffusion treatment in the presence of at least one chromium oxide-reducing element selected from aluminium, yttrium, titanium and the lanthanides.

Abstract: A process for the low solvent or solvent free coating of heat resistant substrates by using a coating substance which has a melting point or range below about 200.degree. C and which is heat crosslinkable. The substrate is coated at temperatures between about 20.degree. and 250.degree. C and the coating is subsequently heated to more elevated temperatures to effect crosslinking. The coating substance contains active hydrogen, preferably hydroxyl bearing compounds and blocked polyisocyanates which become reactive when the coating substance is heated to effect cross-linking. In a preferred embodiment, the blocked polyisocyanates consist of at least 40 equivalent percent alkanol or cycloalkanol blocked polyisocyanates. Also a coating substance containing at least 50 wt.% of a combination of active hydrogen, preferably hydroxyl bearing compounds and blocked isocyanates. The combination has a melting point of less than 200.degree. C and a blocked isocyanate group to active hydrogen ratio of about 1:2 to 1:9.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method are disclosed for replenishing an electroless plating bath with those of its components which are consumed during plating operation, in order that the concentration of components be maintained as nearly constant as possible in the working bath. The system involves withdrawing from the bath a small sample stream at fixed rate, and subjecting this automatically to a sequence of analyses. The system is particularly adapted to control of electroless copper solutions comprising copper ion, hydroxide and formaldehyde as the consumable components. Sequential analyses are made of the sample stream for these components using instrumentation to control actuators which introduce replenisher solutions into the plating tank in response to signals generated by the instruments whenever deviation occurs from a pre-set level. Standardized test solutions of known concentration and rate of feed are introduced into the test stream to optomize test conditions during the analyses.

Abstract: A method of fixing a toner powder image on a sheet of material. A substantially flat impact surface is provided, and the side of a sheet opposite to the side carrying a freshly applied toner powder image is placed into contact with the flat impact surface. The surface of the sheet of material carrying the toner powder image is impacted by a plurality of pellets, each of which has an impacting area which is substantially smaller than the area of the surface of the sheet of material carrying the toner powder image. The pellets are preferably repeatedly impacted against the sheet of material and in a random manner to achieve pressure fixing of the entire surface of the sheet of material.

Abstract: A process for preventing the scattering of glass fragments in the event of the bursting of a glass container such as a bottle, which comprises coating the surface of the glass container with a resin composition in a thickness of at least 100 microns, said composition comprising a dispersion of (A) a powder with a particle diameter of about 1 to 100 microns of a solid compound capable of reaction with (B) upon heating to form a higher molecular weight cured product, in (B) a normally liquid urethane prepolymer having a molecular weight of at least 400 per isocyanato group, and being capable of forming a film having a tensile strength of at least 300 kg/cm.sup.2 and a percent elongation of at least 200%.

Abstract: Absorptive substrates, such as asbestos cement, concrete plaster work, can be impregnated to lock the pores and to consolidate the substrate, especially old and weathered plaster work, with aqueous plastics dispersions, if dispersions are used which have an average particle size of about 0.02 to at most 0.1.mu.m, and preferably from 0.036 to 0.080.mu.m. As opposed to conventional dispersions with larger particle sizes, the penetration of dispersions according to the invention reaches the same values as that of the solvent-based impregnating and priming compositions hitherto used. Aqueous dispersions are easier to handle and permit relatively high solids contents at a moderate viscosity.

Abstract: An anticoagulant coating composition suitable for coating the interior surfaces of a blood microsample collection tube, such as a capillary tube, is disclosed. The coating composition consists essentially of ethylene diamine tetracetate held in a matrix of polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Both the ethylene diamine tetracetate and the polyvinyl pyrrolidone are dissolved in a water-alcohol mixture to form a coating composition solution.

Abstract: Network polymers containing phosphorus and nitrogen are deposited and fixed in cellulosic textiles by impregnating the textile with an aqueous solution of an oligomeric vinylphosphonate and a polyethyleneamine or polyethyleneimine and removing water from the impregnated textile to facilitate interaction between the chemical components, thus providing a process and a flame retarding composition for cellulosic textiles.

Abstract: A method of coating an article which comprises blending a reactive polymer and an N,N'-bis(alkoxymethyl)uron to form a homogeneous solution, applying a film of the solution to a surface of the article and baking the article at a temperature sufficient to thermoset the solution. The reactive polymer contains reactive groups such as hydroxyl and carboxyl and is of molecular weight in the range 300 to 5000. The uron ether is employed as a cosolvent for the polymer whereby the solution may be applied as a coating without the need for significant amounts of conventional solvents. Interaction between the polymer and the uron ether promoted by heat in the presence of acid catalyst shifts the role of the uron ether to that of a crosslinking agent for the polymer.

Abstract: Stable oil and water emulsions, prepared such that a water-soluble phosphorus monomer, a melamine-formaldehyde resin, and an emulsifier of high HLB value are in the water phase while an oil soluble halogenated phosphate and emulsifier of low HLB value are in a chlorinated solvent, can be used to impart durable-to-laundering flame retardancy to both cotton and cotton-polyester textiles provided the HLB value of the final emulsion is greater than 9 and not over 15.1.

Abstract: A method of forming a porous capillary layer of a metal oxide ceramic material onto a metal oxide ceramic substrate, which comprises covering the surface of the substrate with an aqueous slurry of a powdered mixture comprising the metal oxide of the ceramic substrate, silica and an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal oxide, the powder mixture having a maximum particle size of about 44 microns, removing excess of slurry, depositing onto the wet surface a layer of granular ceramic material having a particle size of about 250 to about 500 microns, the granular ceramic material being applied in excess relative to the powder of the aqueous slurry to insure that a porous capillary structure will be obtained and causing the slurry to be drawn up between the particles so as to absorb substantially all the slurry, and firing the coated surface at a temperature to effect bonding of the ceramic layer, the powdered constituents of the mixture being proportioned to provide liquid phases at about 200.degree.-300.degree.

Abstract: Selected portions of a thin film coating of metal are removed from an insulative substrate by directing a coherent beam of light energy from a laser at the coating, to heat the coating and cause the evaporation and entrapment of the substrate material at the coating-substrate interface. A positive pressure builds up at the interface resulting in an explosion which removes the coating material.

Abstract: Alkyl and aryl phosphonic acids and certain salts thereof have been found useful as catalysts for the chemical reactions involved in finishing cotton and other cellulosic textiles. These versatile catalysts can be employed in a variety of finishing treatments including dimensional stability, durable press, and flame resistance and are operative under a diverse range of processing conditions.

Abstract: A process for flameproofing cellulosic textile fibres which comprises impregnating the fabric with an aqueous solution containing a pre-condensate of urea and a THP salt together with any excess of the THP salt necessary to make up a ratio of urea to THP lying between 0.05:1 and 0.25:1 molar, the solution being neutralized by the addition of an alkali or base to a pH in the range 5 to 8, and treating the impregnated fibres with ammonia to form a cross-linked polymer.

Abstract: Processes for producing colored toner particles are provided comprising mixing a monomer, a colorant and an initiator to form an oil soluble organic phase; dispersing this oil soluble phase in controlled size between 5 to 20 microns in a water phase, employing a suspending agent, for example polyvinyl alcohol; polymerizing, employing conventional suspension polymerization techniques; introducing a second monomer which is allowed to diffuse into the first polymer and consequently swells the polymer; introducing a water soluble initiator; and heating this reaction mixture to effect a polymerization of the second monomer and form the desired toner.

Abstract: Mattress .Iadd.and upholstery .Iaddend.fabrics or the like rendered fire-resistant by coating the underside with a polymeric binder having dispersed therein from 30-60% by weight of a flake- or leaf-shaped heat conductive material selected from the group consisting of aluminum and graphite of from 50-400 mesh.