Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert for a medical simulation system, wherein the insert is configured to be releasably connected to the system, comprising: a connection portion configured to provide the releasable connection to the system, and at least one latching recess, wherein each of the at least one latching recess is configured to receive a latching device of a connection section of the system. The present invention also relates to a medical simulation system, wherein the system is configured to releasably receive an insert, wherein the system comprises a holder assembly configured to provide the releasable connection to the insert, the holder assembly comprising: at least one stopping element, at least one latching element, and at least one latching device. The present invention also relates to a corresponding assembly and to a method.

Abstract: Moisture barrier coatings and sealants comprised of mixtures of organic wax and wax soluble polymer dispersed into one or more components of a thermoset polymer which may form a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when the thermoset polymer is subsequently cured on the substrate. The organic wax and wax soluble polymer substantially improve the moisture barrier properties of the thermoset polymer and provides an effective moisture barrier coating that is non-tacky at the cure temperature of the thermoset polymer, without the requirement for a cooling step.

Abstract: Moisture barrier coatings and sealants comprised of mixtures of organic wax and wax soluble polymer dispersed into one or more components of a thermoset polymer which may form a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when the thermoset polymer is subsequently cured on the substrate. The organic wax and wax soluble polymer substantially improve the moisture barrier properties of the thermoset polymer and provides an effective moisture barrier coating that is non-tacky at the cure temperature of the thermoset polymer, without the requirement for a cooling step.

Abstract: The instant invention generally provides polymer microfiller composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and a microfiller, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer microfiller composite.

Abstract: The instant invention generally provides polymer microfiller composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and a microfiller, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer microfiller composite.

Abstract: Drawing a filled polymer composition through a drawing die at a critical drawing temperature that is below the polymer composition's melting temperature yet above the polymer composition's crystallization temperature allows production of cavitated filled oriented polymer compositions by drawing from a low crystalline polymer state.

Abstract: An extrudable thermoplastic superabsorbent polymer blend composition is disclosed. The blend compositions are especially well suited for preparation of extruded or molded articles such as monolayer films, multilayer films, nonwoven webs, sheets, foams, profiles, multilayer laminates, fibers, tubes, rods or pipes which in turn are well suited for preparation of power and communication cables or disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, incontinence products, hospital gowns or bed pads.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermoplastic polymer foam having a density of up to 800 kg/m3. The foam is made from a hydrogenated vinyl aromatic polymer that contains pendant cycloaliphatic groups. This polymer is conveniently made by hydrogenating a poly(vinyl aromatic) polymer such as polystyrene or a polystyrene-butadiene block copolymer. A suitable blowing agent is a mixture comprising (a) one or more fluorine-containing carbon compounds and (b) carbon dioxide, nitrogen, an alcohol having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a linear or cyclic hydrocarbon having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a ketone, an alkyl ether, an alkyl halide, water or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A water wettable corrosion resistant plastic clad metal laminate suitable for forming into heat transfer partitions for use in apparatus for simultaneous heat and mass transfer.

Abstract: A polymeric blend comprising a polypropylene resin and very low density polyethylene are particularly suited for preparation of films which are readily adhered to metal surfaces. Sheet metal laminates according to the foregoing design are usefully employed in the manufacture of components for aerosol containers.

Abstract: A multi-layered adhesive composition particularly suited for adhesion between metallic substrates and vinyl chloride polymer resins particularly highly plasticized vinyl chloride polymer resins comprising a metal adherent layer, an intermediate layer and a vinyl chloride polymer adherent layer.