Abstract: An electrophotographic toner composition comprising toner particles admixed with metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide is selected from titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide; the metal oxide is 0.1 to 5.0 weight percent of the toner composition; and the ratio of titanium dioxide on the surface of the toner particles:total titanium dioxide in the toner composition is in the range of 1.0-3.0:1.0 and the ratio of silicon dioxide on the surface of the toner particles:total silicon dioxide in the toner composition is in the range of 10.0-25.0:1.0.

Abstract: The invention, in its broader aspects provides an electrophotographic toner having polymeric binder and 2-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylidene 1,1-dioxide)acetamides as charge control agent. wherein n is 1 or 2; R and R1 are defined in the specification. The compounds are useful as charge-control agents in electrostatographic toners and developers.

Abstract: An electrophotographic toner is disclosed comprising a polymeric binder and an N-[2-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylidene 1,1 -dioxide)-2-cyanoacetyl]benzenesulfonamide as charge control agent having the structure: ##STR1## wherein n and X are defined in the specification. The compounds are useful as charge control agents in electrostatographic toners and developers.

Abstract: A pet toy product for holding one or more animal treats has a body member having an outer surface with one or more recesses for removably holding one or more animal treats. The recesses may be of varying depth so that the treats in the deeper recesses are more difficult for the animal to extract than are the treats in the shallower recesses. The recesses may be circular, triangular, irregular, in the form of a groove or any other suitable configuration. The outer surface of the toy may be raised to accommodate the recesses or the recesses may extend into the surface. The pet toy may have recesses forming openings which extend through the pet toy product for receiving treats. With the structure recited, the pet owner can replenish the treats as often as necessary to maintain the pet's interest in the toy. Different treats can be provided with different nutritional values and tastes.

Abstract: A thermal barrier coating system and a method for forming the coating system which yields a thermal barrier coating having good adhesion to a bond coat overlying a metal superalloy substrate. The adhesion of the bond coat and the thermal barrier coating is enhanced by forming a mature .alpha.-alumina (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3) scale at the bond coat-TBC interface. The desired mature .alpha.-alumina scale can be obtained by utilizing one or more of the following steps: preoxidation of the bond coat at certain minimum temperatures and durations; inoculation of the surface of the bond coat; surface doping or alloying of the bond coat surface; and the addition of noble metals to the bond coat. Each of these steps promotes the formation of .alpha.-alumina and avoids the formation of the .gamma., .delta. and .theta.-alumina phases which undergo phase transformations at elevated temperatures, with the result that a more spallation-resistant thermal barrier coating system is obtained.

Abstract: The invention, in its broader aspects provides an electrophotographic toner having polymeric binder and 2-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylidene 1,1-dioxide)acetamides as charge control agent. ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 3; R and R.sup.1 are defined in the specification. The compounds are useful as charge-control agents in electrostatographic toners and developers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus concentrates, collects and removes heavy metals, other cations, and anions from media permitting generation of electrical fields. The heavy metals and other cations are electrochemically concentrated and precipitated for rapid removal from the aqueous media. The media, which may be aqueous, soils or wastes, is filtered and passed through a cation or anion exchange resin beds. Metals or anions are captured and held in the resin beds. Current is then applied through the resin beds using opposing electrodes of opposite polarity. In the metal removal units, heavy metals and other cations are concentrated around the negative electrode and lifted to a top of the electrode chamber using hydrogen gas lift. The concentrated solution of heavy metals and cations are removed from the chamber above the negative electrode and are circulated to provide additional time for growth and precipitation.

Abstract: Electrostatographic toners and developers are disclosed. They contain poly [(2-cyanoacetamido)phenyl acrylate] charge control agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus to make appropriately shaped masonry or foam building blocks for arranging and setting in courses or layers--masonry style--to build a blockwork domed structure therefrom, as well as, a method of making or cutting an individual block from a bar or billet of masonry or foam raw stock material (e.g., foam such as polystyrene and the like), and also, the resultant domed structure.

Abstract: A pet toy product for holding one or more animal treats has a body member having an outer surface with one or more recesses for removably holding one or more animal treats. The recesses may be of varying depth so that the treats in the deeper recesses are more difficult for the animal to extract than are the treats in the shallower recesses. The recesses may be circular, triangular, irregular, in the form of a groove or any other suitable configuration. The outer surface of the toy may be raised to accommodate the recesses or the recesses may extend into the surface. The pet toy may have recesses forming openings which extend through the side wall of the pet toy product for receiving treats. With the structure recited, the pet owner can replenish the treats as often as necessary to maintain the pet's interest in the toy. Different treats can be provided with different nutritional values and tastes.

Abstract: A 2-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylidene 1,1-dioxide)-2-cyanoacetamides having the following general structure: whereinR and R.sup.1 are defined in the specification. The compounds are useful as charge-control agents in electrostatographic toners and developers.

Abstract: (2-(Sulfonamidomethylene)-2-cyanoacetamido)phenyl acrylate compounds and polymers are disclosed. The polymers are useful charge-control agents in electrostatographic toners and developers.

Abstract: A handheld apparatus for tracking, recording and retrieving time by account, task and date. The device permits entry of one or more account numbers and one or more tasks associated with each account number. When working on an activity for a selected account and task, a "timer" can be started for that account's activity and the device will keep track of total accumulated time. Recorded data can be retrieved on the internal display or transferred to a computer for processing.

Abstract: An electrostatographic toner comprising a poly?N-(4-vinylbenzoyl)sulfonamide! charge-control agent is disclosed. The agent having recurring units according to the general structure: ##STR1## represents any copolymerizable comonomer and R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 to C.sub.18 linear, branched or cyclic alkyl or C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 aryl; andm and n are each weight percent and the total of m and n is 100 weight percent.

Abstract: An improved quilt comprising a first, second and third layer of material or fill providing a quilt having superior insulating capabilities and, thus, providing superior warmth to the user. These layers are comprised of at least one layer of fur or simulated fur disposed directly adjacent to a fill layer. Further, the quilt generally, but not necessarily, has a repeating pattern on the third layer of material disposed directly adjacent to the other side of said fill layer. The invention may be used, for example, as bedwear or throw as well as a lap robe.

Abstract: Novel (1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylidene 1,1-dioxide)acetate-terminated polymer charge-control agents are disclosed. They have the general structure (I): ##STR1## n can be as high as the number of hydroxyl groups in the polymer from which structure I is derived.

Abstract: A N-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylideneacetyl 1,1-dioxide)amide having the general structure: ##STR1## wherein R is defined in the specification. The compounds are negative charge-control agents for use in electrostaticographic toners and developers.

Abstract: A (1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylidene 1,1 -dioxide) cyanomethylene charge control-agent is disclosed. The agent has the structure: ##STR1## R is defined in the specification. They are useful in electrostatographic toners and developers.

Abstract: An electrostatographic toner comprising a poly?N-(acyl)-4-vinylbenzenesulfonamide! charge-control agent is disclosed.