Abstract: A material composition made of a matrix material, a nano-sized particulate fraction and a micron-sized particulate fraction. A process of making a nano-structured composition. A nano-structured material is provided to initiate a mixture. A micron-sized particulate material is added to the mixture. A matrix material is added to the mixture.

Abstract: Anti-theft device, tag assembly and article theft detection system. An anti-theft device having a thin elongated sealed container (e.g., a closed tube) containing a chemical agent is attached to each article to be protected. One or more detectors capable of detecting the chemical agent are placed in the area to be protected. Removal of the anti-theft device, which requires cutting or tearing, causes the chemical agent to be released and to be detected by a detector. This in turn registers an alarm. The anti-theft device may be combined with a tag to form a tag assembly. The tag may contain a passive transponder of a type used in electronic article surveillance systems. A transmitter and receiver placed near the exit from the protected area will cause an alarm to be activated if someone attempts to remove a protected article with tag attached from the protected area.

Abstract: A water-based polymeric coating comprising a novolak resin is deposited electrolytically from a solution of a novolak resin upon a conductive substrate at an initial current density ranging from 10-30 milliamperes per square centimeter. The resultant coating, after cross linking by subsequent chemical treatment, is flexible, firmly adherent and evidences good thermal stability and insulation characteristics, so suggesting its use as a cover coat for printed circuits.