Abstract: (EN) The invention relates to the field involved in the production of aqueous compositions comprising rheology modifying agents, in particular the production of aqueous detergent or cosmetic compositions having improved, thickening and clarity properties, as well as good suspension properties. In particular, the invention relates to a rheology modifying agent which is a copolymer obtained by means of polymerisation of at least one crosslinking monomer with at least one anionic monomer comprising at least one polymerisable ethylenic unsaturation and at least one hydrophobic non-ionic monomer comprising at least one polymerisable ethylenic unsaturation.

Abstract: A controller box comprises an array of switches for arbitrarily connecting loads to any selected power phase of a polyphase supply circuit. By evenly balancing the loads amongst the phases the efficiency of the total power delivered is thereby improved.

Abstract: The invention concerns a single-component system based on co-reactive latex capable of leading to formol-free coatings, crosslinkable at room temperature and post-crosslinkable by heat treatment, said system consisting of a mixture of two particle dispersions, (A) and (B) obtained each by emulsion polymerization in aqueous medium of a composition of respectively A and B monomers: (a) at least one free-radical polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, comprising a functional group, of formula (A), being a constituent of monomer A composition, and (b) at least one free-radical polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, comprising a radical (R) identical to or different from that of monomer (a); a functional group selected among acetal, mercaptal, mercaptol, dioxolane et dithiolane, being a constituent of monomer B composition. The invention also concerns the preparation method and the use of said system in the field of coatings.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for controlling the operating state of a lock characterized by a locked state and an unlocked state. The method comprises: entering secret information on an electronic input device (e.g. keypad) located on a radio frequency identity card, then electronically comparing the secret information against an authorized code to determine whether the secret information is authorized, then transmitting by radio frequency an unlocking signal to a radio frequency reader located at the lock for opening the lock in the event that the secret information is authorized. In a related use of such RF identity cards, the invention also provides a system and method of tracking movements of individuals within a secure area.

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.

Abstract: The invention provides a real-time package tracking system for use by a package delivery service. The system includes a vehicle operable to deliver a package to a destination of a customer within a region, a positional location system (e.g. GPS) carried by the vehicle, the positional location system being operable to determine geographic positional coordinates for sequential locations of the vehicle along the route thereof toward said destination. The system also includes a wireless transmitter means (such as a cell phone link) carried by said vehicle, for transferring the aforesaid geographic positional coordinates to a central computer. The computer is operable to providing periodic updated calculations to periodically estimate corresponding estimated arrival time (ETA) data for the specific package to said destination and to supply the aforesaid estimated arrival time data to said customer.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use in a treating composition for reinforcing porous substrates, of a latex based on polymer particles with diameter ranging between 50 and 200 nm having a proportion of solids ranging between 20 to 60 wt. % and containing acid functions.

Abstract: Substrates having a water-soluble substance subject to migration toward the surface of the substrate are treated or coated with a composition comprising a a latex or solution of a film forming polymer and sufficient imidized maleic anhydride polymer dispersant or emulsifier to inhibit the migration toward the surface of the water-soluble substance. Preferably a styrene-maleic anhydride polymer is imidized with a diamine and is made cationic by neutralizing with an acid. The imidized polymer is preferably the only surfactant or dispersant in the latex composition. Pigment pastes and primers comprising the imidized polymer can be applied to substrates to confer water and alkaline hydrolysis resistance and to prevent the migration of any water soluble substance in the substrate.

Abstract: The invention describes the use in a formulation for floor adhesives of an aqueous dispersion containing from 5 to 70% by weight of at least one polymer having a glass transition temperature below 0° C. and carrying a ureido functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-component system based on coreactive latexes which is able to lead to coatings which are crosslinkable at low temperature and post-crosslinkable by heat treatment, the said system consisting of a mixture of two particle dispersions, (A) and (B), each obtained by aqueous emulsion polymerization of a monomer composition A and B, respectively,(a) at least one free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising a functional group ##STR1## where X represents O or S, which enters into the monomer composition A; and(b) at least one free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising an N-alkylol or masked N-alkylol functional group which enters into the monomer composition B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-component system based on coreactive latexes which is able to lead to coatings which are crosslinkable at room temperature and post-crosslinkable by heat treatment, the said system consisting of a mixture of two particle dispersions, (A) and (B), each obtained by aqueous emulsion polymerization of a monomer composition A and B, respectively, (a) at least one free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising a functional group ##STR1## where X represents O or S, which enters into the monomer composition A; and (b) at least one free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising a masked aldehyde functional group selected from acetal, mercaptal, mercaptol, dioxolane and dithiolane, which enters into the monomer composition B.

Abstract: Composite latex whose average particle size is between 30 and 150 nm, as these particles result from polymerization of a mixture hydrophobic monomers composed of styrene and (meth)acrylic esters to produce an emulsion in an aqueous solution of a water-soluble or water-dispersible amphiphilic copolymer having a molecular weight of between 500 and 5,000 and whose acid number of less than 500, said latex being composed of a combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers incorporating carboxylic acid functions in the presence of a radical-producing initiator, wherein said aqueous water-soluble amphiphilic polymer is free of any other surfactant or protective colloid and wherein the mass percentage of amphiphilic copolymer in relation to the dry extract of the latex between 10 and 50%.

Abstract: This invention relates to dicyclopentyl-oxyethyl methacrylate acrylic copolymer latices forming photocurable coalesced films and prepared by adding a photoinitiator to the latex, and which are useful for preparing lacquers and paints, particularly for building facades.

Abstract: Grafting chlorinated polyolefins with unsaturated monomers (acrylic, styrene, vinyl) in the presence of AIBN used as a free radical-producing trigger yields resins that can be used as solutions, dilutable in water as required, in order to produce films that are hard, transparent, glossy, and adhesive and which are prized, in particular, in the manufacture of compositions used for pigmented or unpigmented coatings such as paints, inks, and adhesive primary coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for the preparation of perfluoroalkyl iodides containing from 4 to 12 carbon atoms by thermal telomerization of tetrafluoroethylene by pentafluoroethyl iodide or heptafluoroisopropyl iodide in a tubular reactor.According to the invention, 30 to 75% of the tetrafluoroethylene is supplied at the head of the reactor; the remainder is introduced at a point in the reactor located between the 2/5 and 3/4 of the length of the tube.The proportion of undesirable heavy telomers is reduced in this way.