Abstract: A user-fabricated mouth guard wherein the user's teeth and gums are not directly exposed to the uncured mouth guard material. The uncured mouth guard material is pliant at room temperature and does not have to be heated to form and shape the mouth guard. The cured mouth guard call be pliant or rigid at room temperature. A kit and a method of forming the mouth guard are also disclosed.

Abstract: A user-fabricated mouth guard wherein the user's teeth and gums are not directly exposed to the uncured mouth guard material. The uncured mouth guard material is pliant at room temperature and does not have to be heated to form and shape the mouth guard. The cured mouth guard call be pliant or rigid at room temperature. A kit and a method of forming the mouth guard are also disclosed.

Abstract: A user-fabricated mouth guard wherein the user's teeth and gums are not directly exposed to the uncured mouth guard material. The uncured mouth guard material is pliant at room temperature and does not have to be heated to form and shape the mouth guard. The cured mouth guard can be pliant or rigid at room temperature. A kit and a method of forming the mouth guard are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible wound dressings. More particularly, the present invention is directed to flexible wound dressings comprising ionomer resins. The invention involves treating the injured tissue with films comprising a special biocompatible crosslinked resin that optionally contains leachable healing and antibiotic agents.

Abstract: A method for isolating stone cells and stone cell clusters from fruit. A puree of a stone cell-containing fruit is treated to provide a chemically induced separation of fibrous fruit pulp from stone cells and stone cell clusters. The method provides free-flowing stone cell powder for use as a mild abrasive.

Abstract: An exfoliating cream and method of forming. The cream includes particles of a stone. The stone may be a precious or semi-precious stone of a characteristic color. The cream appears to be the color of the characteristic color. The cream may also include coloring agents to impart the characteristic color. The cream may also include particles of barium glass as another exfoliant. The cream may also include whole stone cells as another exfoliant.

Abstract: A user-fabricated mouth guard wherein the user's teeth and gums are not directly exposed to the uncured mouth guard material. The uncured mouth guard material is pliant at room temperature and does not have to be heated to form and shape the mouth guard. The cured mouth guard can be pliant or rigid at room temperature. A kit and a method of forming the mouth guard are also disclosed.

Abstract: A removable prosthodontic device for treating or diagnosing bruxism is disclosed. The present invention also provides a method for making a removable prosthodontic device. The present invention further provides a prosthodontic device for administering pharmacologic, tooth whitening and breath freshening compounds.

Abstract: A novel anisotropically conductive solder paste and a method of use thereof to join metallic parts in electronic manufacturing processes, in particular surface-mount electronic manufacturing processes. The solder paste is fluxless and reflowable for purposes of repair and achieves electrical anisotropy by soldering component leads to circuit board pads, while maintaining electrical insulation properties between adjacent joints.

Abstract: Provided is an ink composition which comprises a fluorescent dye. The ink composition is useful in tagging for subsequent identification various articles having a polymeric or porous organic or inorganic surface. The ink composition comprises a non-fluorescent ink such as a black ink, a fluorescent dye, and a solvent for the fluorescent dye, which solvent swells and impregnates the surface of the article thereby permitting impregnation of the article by the fluorescent dye. The resulting tagged article has a printed surface with a fluorescent dye impregnated within the article directly beneath the printing on the surface. Identification of the article can then take place by removing printed material, and subjecting the article to UV irradiation. Observing a bright fluorescent color characteristic of the fluorescent dye used confirms the authenticity of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of printed circuit boards and, particularly, to a process of miniaturizing said printed circuit board.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to a process for producing electrically conductive surfaces on insulating substrates which comprises use of a laser beam to melt tracks onto said substrates into which conductive particles are simultaneously impinged, resulting thereby in the formation of computer controlled patterns designed according to tracings characteristic of those used in the manufacture of electric/electronic circuit boards.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing mercaptoacetonitrile which comprises reacting chloroacetonitrile with aqueous sodium hydrosulfide.

Abstract: This invention is directed to polyenes derived from hydantoin acids, amines and esters. The polyene is typically a reaction product of a hydantoin amine, e.g., N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)-dimethylhydantoin, a diisocyanate and an unsaturated ether, e.g., trimethylolpropane diallyl ether. Upon exposure to a free radical generator, e.g., actinic radiation, in combination with a polythiol, this polyene cures to a solid, insoluble, chemically resistant, crosslinked polythioether product having excellent heat stability.

Abstract: This invention is directed to polyenes derived from hydantoin acids, amines and esters. The polyene is typically a reaction product of a hydantoin amine, e.g., N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)-dimethylhydantoin, a diisocyanate and an unsaturated ether, e.g., trimethylolpropane diallyl ether. Upon exposure to a free radical generator, e.g., actinic radiation, in combination with a polythiol, this polyene cures to a solid, insoluble, chemically resistant, crosslinked polythioether product having excellent heat stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyenes containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated bonds per molecule formed by reacting in substantially stoichiometric amounts, (1) a primary diamine, (2) a member of the group consisting of a benzenoid-containing dianhydride, acid anhydride and anhydride acid halide and (3) an ethylenically unsaturated alcohol. The thus formed amideacid polyene either per se or after being cured in combination with a polythiol in the presence of a free radical generator will, upon heating, imidize.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyenes containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated bonds per molecule formed by reacting in substantially stoichiometric amounts, (1) a primary diamine, (2) a member of the group consisting of a benzenoid-containing dianhydride, acid anhydride and anhydride acid halide and (3) an ethylenically unsaturated alcohol. The thus formed amide-acid polyene either per se or after being cured in combination with a polythiol in the presence of a free radical generator will, upon heating, imidize.

Abstract: This invention is directed to polyenes derived from hydantoin acids, amines and esters. The polyene is typically a reaction product of a hydantoin amine, e.g., N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)-dimethylhydantoin, a diisocyanate and an unsaturated ether, e.g., trimethylolpropane diallyl ether. Upon exposure to a free radical generator, e. g., actinic radiation, in combination with a polythiol, this polyene cures to a solid, insoluble, chemically resistant, crosslinked polythioether product having excellent heat stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyenes containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated bonds per molecule formed by reacting in substantially stoichiometric amounts, (1) a primary diamine, (2) a member of the group consisting of a benzenoid-containing dianhydride, acid anhydride and anhydride acid halide and (3) an ethylenically unsaturated alcohol. The thus formed amide-acid polyene either per se or after being cured in combination with a polythiol in the presence of a free radical generator will, upon heating, imidize.