Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially spherical composition comprising about 60 to 80 percent by weight pearlescent pigment, 14 to about 38 percent by weight wax, about 2 percent to 6 percent surfactant, and about 1 to about 20 weight percent absorption colorant. This composition is particularly useful for extrusion into any polymer used for masterbatching. The masterbatch is then typically blow or injection molded or extruded into a finished part.

Abstract: An exhaust nozzle assembly provides fluidic thrust vectoring of the primary stream to enhance aircraft maneuverability. The exhaust nozzle assembly includes a cooling air passage that supplies cooling air to a plurality of cooling holes that generate an insulating layer of air. A vector slot injects cooling airflow into the exhaust passage normal to the primary stream. A cover plate partially blocks the vector slot to direct cooling airflow into the exhaust passage that in turn directs portions of the primary stream.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for objectively ascertaining a color match between a selected standard color and the color exhibited by an interference effect pigment during processing thereof and terminating the process upon achieving a match. The invention provides a spectrophotometer attached to a flow cell to monitor the color of a platy effect pigment to monitor pigment color and ascertain completion of the coating reaction process involved in interference pigment production.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially spherical composition comprising about 60 to 80 percent by weight peariescent pigment, 14 to about 38 percent by weight wax, and about 2 percent to 6 percent surfactant. This composition is particularly useful for extrusion into any polymer used for masterbatching. The masterbatch is then typically blow or injection molded or extruded into a finished part.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for objectively ascertaining a color match between a selected standard color and the color exhibited by an interference effect pigment during processing thereof and terminating the process upon achieving a match. The invention provides a spectrophotometer attached to a flow cell to monitor the color of a platy effect pigment to monitor pigment color and ascertain completion of the coating reaction process involved in interference pigment production.

Abstract: Disclosure herein is a beverage carrier having two basic embodiments. The first embodiment includes flexible water-resistant container having a flexible container with a bottom and upstanding walls and a top opening. The container further includes a removable flooring for supporting beverages in the container, nesting in the container adjacent the bottom. A separator is provided for spacing apart beverages in the container from one another. Another embodiment provides a like structure with the flooring having a coolant for cooling the beverages.