Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.

Abstract: A reusable preservation and storage frame system is provided having a interlocking frame wall system of a non-off-gassing nature, such as aluminum, and includes a back panel and front lid, which provides for utilization of channels for connector systems, and internal support systems for a stackable storage frame, adaptable for storage of artwork of various dimensions.

Abstract: A reusable preservation and storage frame system is provided having a interlocking frame wall system of a non-off-gassing nature, such as aluminum, and includes a back panel and front lid, which provides for utilization of channels for connector systems, and internal support systems for a stackable storage frame, adaptable for storage of artwork of various dimensions.

Abstract: An alternator includes a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, a stationary field coil component fixedly mounted to the inner surface of the housing through one or more mechanical fasteners, and a heat sink component mounted to the outer surface of the housing. The heat sink component includes one or more openings that align with corresponding ones of the one or more mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: An alternator includes a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, a stationary field coil component fixedly mounted to the inner surface of the housing through one or more mechanical fasteners, and a heat sink component mounted to the outer surface of the housing. The heat sink component includes one or more openings that align with corresponding ones of the one or more mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to reinforced composite resin formulations used for molding body panels for transportation vehicles. Particularly, but not by way of limitation, the disclosure relates to low-density thermosetting composite molding compounds used to mold body panels and having a density of less than 1.6 grams/cubic centimeter and excellent surface smoothness without the use of hollow glass microspheres.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to resin formulations for sheet molding compounds. Particularly, but not by way of limitation, the disclosure relates to low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds (SMC) comprising a treated inorganic clay, a thermosetting resin, a low profile agent, a reinforcing agent, a low-density filler, and substantially the absence of calcium carbonate. The thermosetting SMC are used to prepare exterior and structural thermoset articles, e.g. auto parts and panels, etc that have Class A Surface Quality.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to resin formulations for sheet molding compounds. Particularly, but not by way of limitation, the invention relates to low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds (SMC) comprising an organic-modified, inorganic clay, a thermosetting resin, a low profile agent, a reinforcing agent, a low-density filler, and substantially the absence of calcium carbonate. The present disclosure relates particularly to the use of alternative reactive monomers present as aromatic, multiethylenically-unsaturated compounds that aid thermosetting SMC in yielding exterior and structural thermoset articles, e.g. auto parts, panels, etc that have Class A Surface Quality.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to resin formulations for sheet molding compounds. Particularly, but not by way of limitation, the invention relates to low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds (SMC) comprising an organic-modified, inorganic clay, a thermosetting resin, a low profile agent, a reinforcing agent, a low-density filler, and substantially the absence of calcium carbonate. The present disclosure relates particularly to blends of isophthalate modified, maleic-glycol polyester resin -glycol and maleate-glycol polyester resins that provide low density, thermosetting SMC that yields exterior and structural thermoset articles, e.g. auto parts, panels, etc that have Class A Surface Quality.

Abstract: A heat-resistant, paintable two-sided acrylic-based adhesive tape and method for adhering the tape to two substrates is provided. The tape is comprised of a solid acrylic-based carrier including an acrylic-based adhesive on both sides of the carrier. The carrier preferably includes polymeric microspheres to impart compressibility to the tape. The tape includes a conformable, heat resistant polyolefin-based release liner. In use, the tape is adhered on one side to a first substrate, the liner is removed, and the tape is adhered on the other side to a second substrate. The two substrates with the tape are then exposed to elevated temperatures such as those encountered in an automotive, appliance, or other commercial paint bake process. The tape can withstand temperatures up to 300° F. and can be painted without degradation of the adhesive and without a reduction of the adhesive properties of the tape.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided for adhering together roofing materials such as EPDM rubber and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The adhesive composition includes a rubbery polymer comprising a blend of a thermoplastic block copolymer selected from the group consisting styrene-butadiene-styrene, styrene-isoprene-styrene, styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene, styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene, styrene-ethylene-propylene, ethylene-propylene, and combinations thereof, and a paraffinic hydrocarbon polymer. Roofing articles incorporating the adhesive composition are also provided. The composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows roofing articles to be applied in a peel and stick manner.

Abstract: A primer composition is provided for priming roofing and waterproofing membranes such as EPDM and TPO. The primer composition includes a halogenated copolymer of isobutylene and p-methyl styrene, a thermoplastic rubber, a tackifier, and a solvent comprising water and at least one volatile organic compound. The primer composition also preferably includes a plasticizer and an accelerator/cure package. The primer composition exhibits a volatile organic compound (VOC) content of less than about 250 g/l, and promotes effective adhesion of roofing adhesives to roofing membranes.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided for adhering together roofing materials such as EPDM rubber and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The adhesive composition includes a rubbery polymer comprising a blend of a thermoplastic block copolymer and a polyisobutylene. The adhesive composition may further include a compatible tackifier and an amorphous polyolefin. The composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive which can be applied to roofing materials in a peel and stick manner and provides a long term, water-tight seal and high bond strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible chute useful for transporting animals or managing them in the confines of a barn structure. The chute consists of a plurality of mounted rails attached to the wall surface of a trailer or barn. A series of rear hinged panels are pivotal hinged around the fixed rails. The panels include a side gate and a opening gate recessed in respective frames. The front portion includes a headgate for holding confined animals stationary. The panels are pivotal hinged to one another in a configuration that permits them to be alternately secured in an expanded position for confining animals or rotated to a collapsed position when not in use. The chute is held in position to confine animals by locking braces secured to a fixed position rail and the hinged panels. A remote rope assembly permits the user to control the headgate portion. The chute is reversible from one opposing wall surface to another creating mirror images.

Abstract: To ensure security of interrupt input signals to a computer system (30-3N) with minimum interruption of the running of programs in the system, two interrupt logic units (1) receive interrupt signals on leads (20-2x) from connected apparatus and store flags representing the interrupt signals in an interrupt store (2). Control logic (3) compares each input signal with presettable criteria to determine if such signal is an interrupt signal and, if so, causes the data to be transferred by way of a read register (5) to the connected computer system (30-3N). At the same time the control logic (3) of one of the units (1) designated as the active unit also causes an ouput on a lead (11) to the other unit (1) designated as the standby unit.

Abstract: A circuit for generating a temperature varying control voltage which is applied to a varactor diode to temperature compensate a crystal oscillator is disclosed. The circuit produces a substantially linear voltage versus temperature variation, including a point of inflection, in a middle temperature range, and a substantially non-linear voltage versus temperature variation in hot and cold temperature ranges. The control voltage versus temperature characteristic also undergoes a change in slope polarity in both the hot and cold temperature ranges. The temperature compensating circuit has a middle range circuit for independently creating the substantially linear variation in the middle temperature range, a cold range circuit operative below a predetermined temperature for creating the desired variation in the cold temperature range, and a hot temperature circuit operative above a predetermined temperature for creating the desired temperature variation in the hot temperature range.