Abstract: A thermosetting composition is provided comprising: (a) a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with epoxides; and (b) a non-gelled, epoxy functional polymer prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, in the presence of an initiator having at least one radically transferable group.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the need for a handle that is easily and removably attachable to the pin-connection hitch on the tongue of a towed vehicle allowing for manual movement and maneuvering of the towed vehicle. In the invention, a handle is provided that has a portion designed to be easily grippable with a human hand. The handle also has an attachment portion that is configured so as to be attachable with a pin to the pin-connection hitch on the tongue of the towed vehicle.

Abstract: Cured coatings having particles at a surface region of the cured coating are provided. Also provided are multi-component composite coatings which include a cured basecoat deposited from a pigmented coating composition and a cured topcoat deposited from a topcoating composition. The multi-component composite coatings of the invention provide highly scratch resistant color-plus-clearcoatings capable of retaining scratch resistance after weathering.

Abstract: A pipe hangar that can be mounted in various orientations for adjustably securing or hanging a structure at different locations can include a housing having an adjusting strip, a locking tab, and multiple and differently oriented fastener structures, e.g., voids. The locking tab can include a strip guide and a lever including a tooth stop. The adjusting strip can include connecting teeth and be disposed on a bottom portion of the housing. The adjusting strip is adapted to be looped back over itself and placed between the strip guide and the housing such that the connecting teeth on the adjusting strip can be engaged by the tooth stop on the lever to lock the adjusting strip relative to the housing.

Abstract: A collapsible storage device including a frame and at least one collapsible storage compartment attachable to the frame. Each of the at least one collapsible storage compartment has a flexible shell with an opening, a plurality of straps attached to the flexible shell, a plurality of first connectors and second connectors attached to the straps. The first connectors are removably connectable between the flexible shell and the frame. The second connectors are adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment. The first connectors are also adapted to removably connect with the second connectors.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition that includes:

Abstract: A thermosetting composition is provided comprising: (a) a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with epoxides; and (b) a non-gelled, epoxy functional polymer prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, in the presence of an initiator having at least one radically transferable group.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition is provided comprising: (a) a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with hydroxyl groups; and (b) a non-gelled, hydroxyl functional polymer prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, in the presence of an initiator having at least one radically transferable group.

Abstract: Multi-component composite coating compositions are provided which comprise a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat in which the transparent top coat is deposited from a film-forming composition comprising one ore more ungelled chain-extended organic polysiloxanes having reactive functional groups, and one or more curing agents having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the polysiloxane. Additionally provided is a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate. Substrates coated with the above-described multi-component composite coating compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Multi-component composite coating compositions are provided which comprise a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat in which the transparent top coat is deposited from a film-forming composition comprising one ore more ungelled chain-extended organic polysiloxanes having reactive functional groups, and one or more curing agents having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the polysiloxane. Additionally provided is a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate. Substrates coated with the above-described multi-component composite coating compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition is provided comprising: (a) a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with carbamates; and (b) a non-gelled, carbamate functional polymer prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization, in the presence of an initiator having at least one radically transferable group.

Abstract: Multi-component composite coating compositions are provided which comprise a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat in which the transparent top coat is deposited from a film-forming composition comprising one or more ungelled chain-extended organic polysiloxanes having reactive functional groups, and one or more curing agents having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the polysiloxane. Additionally provided is a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate. Substrates coated with the above-described multi-component composite coating compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of delivering immunogenic or therapeutic proteins to bone marrow cells using alphavirus vectors. The alphavirus vectors disclosed herein target specifically to bone marrow tissue, and viral genomes persist in bone marrow for at least three months post-infection. No or very low levels of virus were detected in quadricep, brain, and sera of treated animals. The sequence of a consensus Sindbis cDNA clone, pTR339, and infectious RNA transcripts, infectious virus particles, and pharmaceutical formulations derived therefrom are also disclosed. The sequence of the genomic RNA of the Girdwood S.A. virus, and cDNA clones, infectious RNA transcripts, infectious virus particles, and pharmaceutical formulations derived therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of delivering immunogenic or therapeutic proteins to bone marrow cells using alphavirus vectors. The alphavirus vectors disclosed herein target specifically to bone marrow tissue, and viral genomes persist in bone marrow for at least three months post-infection. No or very low levels of virus were detected in quadricep, brain, and sera of treated animals. The sequence of a consensus Sindbis cDNA clone, pTR339, and infectious RNA transcripts, infectious virus particles, and pharmaceutical formulations derived therefrom are also disclosed. The sequence of the genomic RNA of the Girdwood S.A. virus, and cDNA clones, infectious RNA transcripts, infectious virus particles, and pharmaceutical formulations derived therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a recombinant DNA comprising a cDNA coding for an infectious South African Arbovirus No. 86 (S.A.AR86) virus RNA transcript and a heterologous promoter positioned upstream from the cDNA and operatively associated therewith. The present invention also provides an infectious RNA transcript encoded by the cDNA, and infectious attenuated viral particles containing the RNA transcript encoded by the cDNA.

Abstract: A stable one package etch-resistant film-forming composition is disclosed. The composition includes a polyepoxide component having an epoxy equivalent weight on resin solids of less than about 600. The composition further includes a polyacid curing agent having an average acid functionality of greater than 2. The composition is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.degree. C., and is stable for use as a single-component composition. Also disclosed is a process for applying a color-plus-clear composite coating to a substrate which includes applying a acid-catalyzed thermosetting film-forming composition to a substrate to form a basecoat. The process also comprises applying a stable etch-resistant film-forming composition to the basecoat which includes a polyepoxide and a polyacid curing agent as described above, wherein the topcoat is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.

Abstract: A stable one package etch-resistant film-forming composition is disclosed. The composition includes a polyepoxide component having an epoxy equivalent weight on resin solids of less than about 600. The composition further includes a polyacid curing agent having an average acid functionality of greater than 2. The composition is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.degree. C., and is stable for use as a single-component composition. Also disclosed is a process for applying a color-plus-clear composite coating to a substrate which includes applying a acid-catalyzed thermosetting film-forming composition to a substrate to form a basecoat. The process also comprises applying a stable etch-resistant film-forming composition to the basecoat which includes a polyepoxide and a polyacid curing agent as described above, wherein the topcoat is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a composite coating comprising a colored base coat over which is applied a clear top coat, the improvement comprising the base coat which comprises a liquid crosslinkable composition comprising a polyepoxide and a polyacid curing agent; said composition is characterized in that it is substantially free of a cure catalyst, and the top coat comprises a cure catalyst system in an amount sufficient to cure both the base coat and the top coat.

Abstract: A color plus clear composite coating and process are disclosed. A pigmented or colored base coat is first applied to a substrate followed by the application of a transparent top coat to the base coat. The base coat composition is a liquid crosslinkable composition comprising a polyepoxide and a polyacid curing agent which comprises a half ester formed from reacting an acid anhydride with a polyol. The top coat composition is a powder coating. The resultant composite coating exhibits improved distinctness of image, making the composite coating particularly useful as an automotive top coat.

Abstract: A method of coating a fiber-reinforced plastic substrate is disclosed. The method comprises the application of a primer coat directly to the fiber-reinforced plastic substrate. The primer is an organic resinous composition comprising a polyepoxide and a polyacid curing agent. A topcoat is then applied to the primer coat. The composite coating using the polyepoxide-polyacid primer provides for coated fiber-reinforced plastic substrates with excellent appearance as well as good chip resistance and adhesion, as well as tolerance to overbaking conditions.