Abstract: Multilayer plastic composite articles comprise at least one poly (alkylene naphthalate) surface layer which is adherent to at least one surface of a substrate which is formed of a thermoplastic resin. Decorative layers can be located between the substrate and the poly (alkylene naphthalate) surface layers.

Abstract: Impact modified, compatibilized poly(phenylene ether)-polyamide compositions containing either a polybutene or an organosiloxane mixture give molded parts with good surface appearance, improved flow at high shear rate, and improved low temperature impact strength in comparison to control blends without added organosiloxane mixture or polybutene.

Abstract: A method of assigning effective bandwidth to a physical or logical link for propagating multiple virtual paths through a switched digital communications network is described. Switching nodes within the network have more than one interconnecting link in order to provide redundancy in the event of link failure. The effective bandwidth is assigned to each link according to dual multipliers or booking factors. The first booking factor is used for provisioning the link on set up and the second booking factor is for re-routing in the event of link failure.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a functionalized poly(phenylene ether) resin, poly(arylene sulfide) resin, epoxy functional alpha-olefin elastomer, elastomeric block copolymer, and a metal salt. The composition is preferably prepared by premixing a poly(phenylene ether) resin with an organic acid and a vinyl aromatic-diene block copolymer to form a premix, and then compounding the premix with an epoxy functional alpha-olefin elastomer, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin and a metal salt of an organic acid. The composition has enhanced levels of mechanical properties such as impact strength, and is suitable for making molded articles such as vertical automotive body panels.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a requested parameter reconfiguration of a connected call in a switched digital communication network complies with system constraints is described. Bandwidth related parameters, in particular, are subject to reconfiguration after a call is provisioned in order to optimize utilization of network resources. The implementation of a bandwidth reconfiguration involves an assessment of bandwidth utilization by the logical or physical links routing the connected call so that the reconfigured bandwidth does not negatively impact on the connected call. Once the reconfigured parameter is determined to be acceptable the reconfiguration data is propagated to the relevant network elements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a unique poly(arylene ether)/polyetherimide composition having improved impact strength, as well as other improved mechanical and physical properties. This composition comprises: about 40 to about 90 pbw of a polyetherimide resin; about 8 to about 60 pbw of a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin having a base titratable functionality level of at least 30 .mu.eq/g; and about 0.2 to about 35 pbw of a copolymer of an olefin and an epoxy-functionalized monomer; and may further include catalysts, gloss improvers, stabilizers, and other additives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic resin composition comprising one or more polyetherimide resins; one or more polyester resins; at least one epoxy compound having one or more epoxy functional groups per molecule in an amount effective to improve at least one of impact resistance, hydrolytic resistance, and tab-bending performance of a molded specimen of the composition; and optionally, at least one catalyst in an amount effective to improve at least one of impact resistance, hydrolytic resistance, and tab-bending performance of a molded specimen of the composition as compared to the same composition not containing the catalyst. It was unexpectedly found that the compositions exhibited enhanced heat, impact, hydrolytic resistance, and/or enhanced tab-bending performance over other compositions known in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the epoxy compound contains 3,4-epoxycyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate and the catalyst contains sodium stearate.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for compatibilized blends comprising compatibilizing poly(phenylene ether) resins and epoxy-functional polyolefins that exhibit improved resistance to delamination while providing high impact strength and other improved physical properties. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive lighting and under hood components.

Abstract: Disclosed are transparent blends of a polyetherimide, at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate resins, poly(ester-carbonate) resins, and polyarylate resins, and an effective amount of a catalyst to provide transparency to the blends. In addition to being transparent, the blends have good ductility as well as high flexural and tensile properties. The yellowness index of the compositions can be improved with the addition of a phosphite.

Abstract: Compositions are provided which comprise a poly(phenylene ether) resin, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin and an ortho ester compound. The compositions can further comprise compatibilizing agents and reinforcing fillers to provide compositions that exhibit low flash molding characteristics. Articles molded from these compositions are useful in the electrical connector industry.

Abstract: By providing position control means cooperatively associated with a support pad with said control means being constructed for arcuately moving the support pad in response to activation by the user, with the position control means and pad peripherally surrounded by a cover, a unique, portable, self-contained, unitary, movably adjustable support assembly is attained whereby individuals are able to position the support pad in any desired location or on any surface while also being able to automatically raise and/or lower the support pad to any position for comfort and support. In the preferred embodiment, the movably adjustable support assembly is constructed with expandable shroud means integrally connected with the cover in association with the position control means for expanding in response to the arcuate movement of the position control means while being automatically retracted into a folded configuration when the control means are returned to its original position.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components. Polymers chain extended with multifunctional orthoesters are claimed.

Abstract: A poly(arylene sulfide) resin composition is provided which contains a low molecular weight poly(arylene sulfide) resin, a high molecular weight poly(arylene sulfide) resin and impact modifiers. The compositions exhibit enhanced levels of low temperature impact properties. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of molded articles. Preferably the compositions utilize an elastomeric block copolymer as the impact modifier, and further comprise an epoxy functional alpha-olefin elastomer.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components.

Abstract: Compatibilized blends of poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins are provided from nucleophile containing poly(phenylene ether) resins and polyester resins and compatibilizer compounds to afford articles having good impact, ductility and tensile properties. The compositions may further comprise impact modifiers, metal salts, reinforcing agents, flame retardants and flow promoters. Articles made from the compositions are useful for automotive components.

Abstract: A method for making polyarylene ethers comprises the step of melt polymerizing phenolic monomers in the presence of oxygen and oxidative coupling catalysts without employing environmentally unfriendly solvents.

Abstract: The present invention provides the capability to use customized procedures to manipulate and control objects in graphic implementations. It provides externalizes much of the underlying object manipulation functionality. A customized procedure is executed at various "trigger" points including: the expiration of a specified period of time; the opening or closing of a window; or, when input from a mouse input device is received. There are several different types of mouse events: mouse button down; mouse move with button down; mouse move with no button down; and mouse button up. A graphic object associated with a customized procedure that is triggered by a mouse event is called a "button object." The customized procedure associated with a button object has four parameters: buttonobj, hitobj, win, and eventinfo. The buttonobj parameter refers to the graphic object having a button procedure that is currently being executed.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinent device, and the like having meltblown components is provided. The absorbent articles preferably comprises a liquid pervious thermoplastic apertured film topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core, and a fibrous acquisition web of spunlaced nonwoven fibers. The absorbent core is positioned between the topsheet and backsheet which are joined at least about a portion of the periphery of the absorbent article and the topsheet is fused to the acquisition web at discrete points of attachment. The acquisition web is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core.

Abstract: By providing position control means cooperatively associated with a support pad with said control means being constructed for arcuately moving the support pad in response to activation by the user, with the position control means and pad peripherally surrounded by a cover, a unique, portable, self-contained, unitary, movably adjustable support assembly is attained whereby individuals are able to position the support pad in any desired location or on any surface while also being able to automatically raise and/or lower the support pad to any position for comfort and support. In the preferred embodiment, the movably adjustable support assembly is constructed with expandable shroud means integrally connected with the cover in association with the position control means for expanding in response to the arcuate movement of the position control means while being automatically retracted into a folded configuration when the control means are returned to its original position.