Abstract: The present invention improves the low temperature flow property of a fuel oil having a boiling point of 120.degree.-150.degree. C. by adding a novel compound prepared by reacting pri-, sec- or tert-aliphatic amine containing alkyl group of 1-30 carbon atoms with 9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-endo-.alpha.,.beta.-succinic acid or anhydride thereof together with a polymer having ethylene structure and/or a terpolymer of dialkyl fumarate-vinyl ester-vinyl ether.

Abstract: Thermal management of flat pack rechargeable batteries is accomplished by providing extensions on individual cell housing components, which extensions are connected to provide open air channels between individual cells. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, cells within the stack are filled with a thermally conductive liquid, such as a silica gel, to assist in heat dissipation from adjacent cells.

Abstract: Improved multicomponent alloys for hydrogen storage and rechargeable hydride electrode applications, and in particular for rechargeable hydride battery applications, according to the formula: A.sub.a B.sub.b Ni.sub.c D.sub.y M.sub.x R.sub.z, and the hydride thereof, where A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, Y, V, Nb, Pd, Mg, Be, and Ca; B is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Al, V, Wb, Ta, Cr, Mn, Si, C, B, and Mo; D is at least one element selected from the group consisting of W, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Ag, Sb and Sn; M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, P, S, Sr, and Ba; R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, and Yb; and where a, b, c, x, y and z are defined by: 0.10.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.0.85, 0.02.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.0.85, 0.02.ltoreq.c.ltoreq.0.85, 0.01.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.0.30, 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.0.25, 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.0.12 and a+b+c+x+y=1.00.

Abstract: A cathode for use in an electrochemical cell having an anode and an electrolyte. The cathode includes a manganese dioxide active material and an additive which includes SnO.sub.2. The cathode of the present invention is particularly adapted for use in an electrochemical cell having a zinc anode and an alkaline electrolyte.

Abstract: An organic polyol ester of a polycarboxylic acid having formulae (Para) and/or (Meta) and/or (Ortho), wherein R.sub.6 is --(COOR.sub.1)x, or (I).sub.1 R.sub.7 is H; or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 together for (II); R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or --OR.sub.1 and --OR.sub.2 together form an anhydride (--0--) bond; x is an integer of 0 or 1; Z is an integer ranging from 1 to the number of hydroxy groups on the polyol and D is a polyol residue. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of these polyol esters, a tanning composition comprising a metallic salt and a polyol ester, and a method of tanning using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for economy and plumping chrome tanning by admixing the pelts in the pickle bath with an aldehyde- and/or keto-carboxylic acid and then tanning, which comprises, prior to the addition of the aldehyde- and/or keto-carboxylic acid with or without other organic and/or inorganic acids, pretreating the delimed and bated pelts with an anionic, colloidal silicate solution.

Abstract: The invention is a process for oiling of leather and skins which imparts washing and dry-cleaning resistance to the treated leather and skins and a composition useful in the process. The washing and dry-cleaning resistance of leather is improved by impregnating the leather with an aqueous dispersion of a co-oligomer containing residues of a partial ester of maleic acid and acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and optionally up to 45% by weight of residues of ether hydmphilic and oleophilic monomers. The composition can contain semiesters of sulfosuccinic acid as additional oiling agents.

Abstract: A lithium halide button cell formed of simplified sub-assemblies including one such subassembly in which molten cathode material is poured into a retaining ring and allowed to solidify therein before incorporation into the cell.

Abstract: The tanning of skins is carried out using a titanium-based compound in a percentage of 5% to 10% and especially of 6% with respect to the pelt weight of the skins; a washing treatment is carried out between a basification phase and a further tanning phase; in said washing phase a sodium (or potassium) salt is introduced in the dry state prior to the water.

Abstract: The positive electrode of a Ni/metal hydride accumulator is formed from a mass mixture of Ni(OH).sub.2 and an oxidation-resistant graphite. The stable graphite is notable for a high degree of crystallinity and a low ash content. In conventional Ni/metal hydride accumulators, cobalt compounds play an essential part in developing a conductive matrix within their positive nickel hydroxide electrodes, leading to reductive destruction of the matrix by severe high temperature short circuit testing. In contrast, the same accumulators, with positive electrodes produced according to the present invention, survive the test with only a temporary and slight decline in capacity.

Abstract: Metal and ceramic bearing means being operated at elevated temperatures of at least 300.degree. C. and higher under various atmospheric conditions are effectively lubricated with a novel class of vapor-phase deposited polymer lubricants. The lubricants are formed in-situ during bearing operation and are formed starting with various polyphenyl thioether compounds.

Abstract: In a dry cleaner, after clothes 2 is washed, the washing solvent contained in the washed clothes 2 is dissolved into a liquid perfluorocarbon 4a being heated at its boiling point or thereabout in order to remove the washing solvent. Thereafter, drying of the clothes 2 is performed by mainly aiming to evaporate the liquid perfluorocarbon 4a contained in the clothes 2. Since the drying is targeted on the liquid perfluorocarbon, the time required for drying clothes can markedly reduced.

Abstract: A grease composition for high-temperature, high-speed and high-load bearings comprises (i) a lubricating base oil composed of an alkyldiphenyl ether lubricant as an essential ingredient and having a kinematic viscosity of 90-160 cSt at 40.degree. C., and (ii) 22-30 wt. %, based on the grease composition, of a diurea compound as a thickener. The diurea compound is represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 means an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6-15 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 denote an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6-12 carbon atoms or a linear alkyl group having 8-20 carbon atoms, and the proportion of aromatic hydrocarbon groups in R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 is 70-95 mole %. The NLGI thickness grade of said composition is in a range of from No. 1 to No. 3.

Abstract: A lithium secondary battery with a large capacity and a long cycle life is disclosed. This lithium secondary battery includes a case, a negative electrode accommodated in the case and containing a polymeric material which has been formed by heat-treating a polymer having a perynaphthalene structure as a main repeating unit in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at 500.degree. to 1000.degree. C. and which absorbs and desorbs lithium ions, a positive electrode accommodated in the case and so arranged as to oppose the negative electrode with a separator sandwiched between them, and a nonaqueous electrolyte contained in the case.

Abstract: Metal and/or ceramic bearing lubrication is provided over a utilization temperature range extending from about -50.degree. C. up to at least 500.degree. C. and higher with a blended mixture of a vaporizable and polymerizable aryl ester contained in a liquid alpha olefin oligomer. Vapor-phase polymerization of the aryl phosphate ester occurs during bearing operation to produce a polymer lubricating coating on at least one of the treated bearing surfaces.

Abstract: A negative electrode for lithium secondary cells comprises a substrate having a metallic lithium matrix on at least a surface portion thereof. An element is dispersed and doped in the lithium matrix and has an electronegativity greater than that of metallic lithium. The element is present in the matrix at a concentration of from less than 5.times.10.sup.19 atoms/cm.sup.3 to 5.times.10.sup.15 atoms/cm.sup.3. By this, dendrite crystals of lithium are suppressed from forming during the course of charge and discharge cycles. A lithium secondary cell using the negative electrode is also described.

Abstract: A battery of this invention is equipped with a positive electrode having a following structure. A resin sheet is bonded to one side or both sides of a metal sheet, a large number of through holes are made at least on the resin sheet, and an active material is filled in the through holes.

Abstract: A battery has an exposed negative terminal (2), but the positive terminal (10) is hidden within the casing of the battery and instead only a dummy terminal (3) is visible. When the vehicle is parked, power is fed from the positive terminal (10) through an isolator relay (12) to an INHIBIT circuit (C). When power is made available through the ignition switch to a terminal (6), power is fed via a socket (4) to a keypad. A predetermined code has to be set into the keypad in order to pass an operating signal to an electronic lock (13), which is effective to switch the relay (12) to connect power to an ENABLE circuit (B) and to disconnect the supply from the INHIBIT circuit (C). This causes a solenoid (9) to operate for a time determined by a timer (14) so that the positive terminal (10) is connected to the dummy terminal (3) through a plunger (9A). When the ignition key is moved to the start position power is supplied through the starter lead connected from the terminal (3) to a starter motor.

Abstract: A battery using carbonaceous materials with a graphite or disordered graphite structure wherein boron atoms are substituted for carbon atoms in the structure. The electrochemical potential of the carbonaceous materials is shifted as a result of such substitution, and the electrochemical capacity is increased. Both effects are desirable for anode materials in lithium ion type batteries.

Abstract: An adhesive plastic scintillator which can be attached onto a solid support medium such as a microtiter plate, either by melting it in and/or on a solid support medium because the plastic scintillator is capable of being changed between solid and liquid phases, whichever is desired, by temperature control, or by deposition from a solution of said adhesive plastic scintillator. The plastic scintillator is for analyzing radioactive samples and comprises fluorescent substances and optionally energy transfer compounds for converting radiation energy into light energy. The plastic scintillator remains transparent upon transition from the liquid to the solid state, and upon the same transition adheres to the solid support medium.