Abstract: Flexible filters capable of transmitting radiation in the spectral range of 315 to 380 nm and absorbing radiation in the spectral range of 400 to 550 nm consist essentially of a thin flexible film, e.g., polyethylene terephthalate containing or having coated thereon a dye in a concentration of 15 to 60 mg/dm.sup.2 and optionally, as a component of the coating, a thermoplastic organic binder, e.g., cellulose acetate butyrate, present in the coating with the dye, said dye being of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is lower alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, are selected from the group consisting of R.sub.1, 2-cyanoethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl and ##STR2## or form a saturated 5- or 6- membered ring; R.sub.4 is taken from the class consisting of lower alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, aryl or alkaryl of 6 to 9 carbon atoms, and aralkyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to a powdery coating composition having excellent anti caking ability, which comprises polymer particles having an average particle size of 0.5 to 200.mu. composed of a polymer having a softening point not exceeding 90.degree. C. as a core component and polymer having a softening point of at least 100.degree. C. as an outer component covering said core compound, and to a process for the preparation of such powdery coating composition.

Abstract: A glass plate coated with a metal oxide film comprising aluminum oxide and at least one of commonly used metal oxides such as the respective oxides of Cr, Co, Ni, Fe, Zn, Sn, Cu, Mn and Ti, wherein aluminum oxide is used to suppress the lowering of the reflectivity by a heat treatment of the oxide-coated glass. The oxide film is formed by coating the glass with a solution of thermally decomposable compounds exemplified by acetyl acetonates of the respective metals in an organic solvent and heating the coated solution.

Abstract: A process for the production of a color developer comprising reacting an alkali metal salt of an aromatic carboxylic acid and a water-soluble metal salt in the presence of clay and a water-insoluble aluminum compound.

Abstract: A liquid developer for electro photography which comprises a coloring agent, a coating agent, a resistivity controlling agent and a carrier liquid which disperses or dissolves the said three agents is suitable for providing high reproducibility of images when at least one of the following copolymers are used as said coating agent:(a) Copolymer of an acrylic acid compound represented by the following general formula (i) and a para-alkylstyrene represented by the following general formula (ii): ##STR1## (WHEREIN R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1-6 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.m H.sub.p X.sub.q wherein m=1-6 and p+q=2m+1 or p+q=m-1 and X is a halogen, amino group, secondary or tertiary amino group having an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, nitro group, cyano group or hydroxyl group) ##STR2## (WHEREIN R.sub.3 is an alkyl group of 2-18 carbon atoms).

Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions are prepared by combining water, alkali metal hydroxide and certain surfactants which composition forms a gel when applied to a hot surface and a process for the easy removal of greasy soil from such surfaces.

Abstract: A galvanized ferrous article having an adherent, ductile and highly corrosion resistant coating of galvanizing alloy which presents a matted surface which is free or substantially free of spangle and which is capable, upon application of a paint coating thereon, of strongly anchoring the paint coating to the galvanized coating, said galvanizing alloy comprising a zinc base alloy containing 3-10% preferably 3.5-10% by weight of aluminum and one or more elements of magnesium, calcium, beryllium, titanium and copper in amounts within the range specified in terms of the total weight of the lead and tin contained in the galvanizing alloy.

Abstract: The proposed polycrystalline superhard material comprises sintered particles of cubic boron nitride coated over the whole surface thereof with a layer of a crystalline compound of the chemical formula B.sub.x N.sub.y C.sub.z, where x, y and z can assume any value from 0 to 1, said compound binding together the particles of the cubic boron nitride.According to the present invention the proposed material is produced in the following way: particles of cubic boron nitride are placed in a flow of a gas containing carbon for a carbon layer 1-100 A thick to be built up on the whole surface of said particles. Then the particles of cubic boron nitride with the carbon layer built up over the whole surface of the particles are subjected to sintering at a temperature and under a pressure corresponding to the region of thermodynamic stability of cubic boron nitride.The herein-proposed material is highly uniform and features mechanical properties superior to those of the known cubic boron nitride materials.

Abstract: Powder compositions useful for making conductors, e.g. microcircuit conductors, end terminations for capacitors, electrodes for gas discharge display devices, etc. The compositions comprise inorganic powders dispersed in an inert vehicle and are printed and fired in the conventional manner on dielectric substrates. The inorganic powders comprise aluminum, silicon, and glass.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a water soluble maleate salt, preferably disodium maleate, as a scale converter. Such salts convert scale into a water soluble compound which is capable of aqueous removal without the conventional step of employing either (1) an acid wash or (2) a sequestering agent.

Abstract: A secure property device utilizing radiant energy reflectors applied to a magnetic data member is provided in which the diffusivity of reflections from the reflectors is enhanced by means of a polymeric diffuser which is chemically and optically compatible with the reflectors and with the magnetic data member to which it is applied.

Abstract: A matrix comprising a water-insoluble .beta.-1,3-glucan gel in the shape of beads with diameters within the range of about 5 to 1000 .mu. is prepared by, for example, dispersing an alkaline aqueous solution of a water-insoluble .beta.-1,3-glucan in a water-immiscible organic solvent, and adding an organic acid to the resultant dispersion. The matrix is useful as carrier materials for immobilized enzymes, affinity chromatography, gel filtration, ion exchange and other applications.

Abstract: Particles having a mean diameter from 0.1 to 50 micrometers and having a solid core of water-impermeable polyacrylonitrile and a partially hydrolyzed hydrophilic surface layer enclosing the core containing from 0.001 to 0.8 milliequivalents of carboxyl or carboxylate groups per dry gram, the surface layer amounting to 0.01 to 20% by weight of the particles, are useful as a solid phase insoluble support to which biospecific reagents such as antigens or antibodies can be coupled. Variants include supports in which N-hydroxysuccinimide or various spacer arms are coupled to the carboxyl or carboxylate groups.

Abstract: A low-temperature, high-pressure, medium-power process, which utilizes a radio frequency powered radial flow reactor, utilizes only silane and ammonia as the reactant gases for deposition. The methods disclosed result in the deposition on semiconductor wafers of moderately high density silicon-nitrogen films which have low tensile stress and good crack resistance. In addition, these films provide good step coverage, good scratch resistance, and an inert barrier to sodium and moisture.

Abstract: A diaphragm for use in a loud speaker is constructed of a substrate formed into a diaphragm configuration from a thin plate or a sheet composed of an organic or an inorganic substance, and a coating layer made of boron, or, an alloy of which a major component is boron or a chemical compound of boron, being provided onto at least the surface of said substrate.

Abstract: A skivable billet having improved uniform heat absorptive ability in which layers of enhanced optical density comprise water soluble polyazo direct dyes such as Formanil Black G and finely divided silica.

Abstract: A self-adhering stencil in which a heat sensitive bonding resin is disposed as a coating on the uncoated tissue or incorporated in the stencil layer or disposed as a coating on either or both sides of the stencil layer.

Abstract: A cured epoxy polymer having improved adhesive properties is disclosed. The epoxy polymer is the reaction product of a mixture comprising a resin component comprising (a) a diglycidyl ether based upon linoleic dimer acid, (b) an elastomerically modified epoxy resin blend and (c) a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A and/or bisphenol F and a suitable curing agent. The reaction mixture is heated at a suitable temperature for a period of time sufficient to attain a full cure of the epoxy.

Abstract: This invention relates to a powdery coating composition having excellent anti-caking ability, which comprises polymer particles having an average particle size of 0.5 to 200.mu. composed of a polymer having a softening point not exceeding 90.degree. C. as a core component and a polymer having a softening point of at least 100.degree. C. as an outer component covering said core component, and to a process for the preparation of such powdery coating composition.

Abstract: In a lithographic printing plate comprising a base and a lithographic printing surface thereon, said printing surface comprising colloidal silica and an insolubilized hydrophilic polymer, the improvement which comprises providing a positively charged colloidal silica as said colloidal silica component and, as said hydrophilic polymer, a nonionic or cationic polymer or a mixture of the same.