Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a rigid polymer product, such as an impact resistant halogen containing polymer, comprising adding to a halogen containing resin at least one mineral filler comprising coated calcium carbonate having a hydrophobic coating derived from at least one aliphatic carboxylic acid comprising at least 10 carbon atoms in the main chain, and no more than 0.01% by weight of agglomerates or particles having a particle size greater than 44 ?m. Further disclosed herein are rigid polymer products comprising this coated calcium carbonate for use in applications that benefit from impact resistant properties, such as vinyl siding and PVC pipes and fittings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a rigid polymer product, such as an impact resistant halogen containing polymer, comprising adding to a halogen containing resin at least one mineral filler comprising coated calcium carbonate having a hydrophobic coating derived from at least one aliphatic carboxylic acid comprising at least 10 carbon atoms in the main chain, and no more than 0.01% by weight of agglomerates or particles having a particle size greater than 44 ?m. Further disclosed herein are rigid polymer products comprising this coated calcium carbonate for use in applications that benefit from impact resistant properties, such as vinyl siding and PVC pipes and fittings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a frame and cover assembly for use with a truck having a truck bed. The frame includes frame bars that are disposable on the top ends of the walls of the truck bed and corner brackets for connecting adjacent bars to form the support frame for the cover material. The cover material attaches to the support frame with fastening means disposed on the perimetric edge of the cover material. The support frame may be used to mount hard, soft or semi-rigid cover materials thereto without any additional components required.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo organizer system and liner for use with a truck bed. The liner system is formed of molded plastic and includes sidewalls disposed with cargo bins for the storage of tools, containers and various other objects or materials. Each sidewall includes a flat support surface for supporting objects thereon above the liner floor. The system includes means for partitioning the cargo area such that multiple types of cargo may be separated as desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo organizer system and liner for use with a truck bed. The liner system is formed of molded plastic and includes sidewalls disposed with cargo bins for the storage of tools, containers or the like. Each sidewall includes a flat support surface for supporting objects thereon above the liner floor. The system includes means for partitioning the cargo area such that multiple types of cargo may be separated as desired.