Abstract: A system and method for applying an aqueous pesticide solution comprising a motor and a pump combination wherein the pump is operable in the 1000-3000 pounds per square inch range; a reservoir for holding the solution to be dispersed; a regulator and pressure monitoring gauge; a hose and nozzle system configured to disperse the pesticide solution at a rate of about 1.5 to about 2.5 gallons per minute and to atomize the solution being dispersed into droplets of between 1 to 30 microns, wherein an adhesion property of the dispersed aqueous pesticide solution is significantly enhanced by such configuration, and wherein the solution is hydro-kinetically charged when released from its hydrostatic state as the solution flows through the dispersion nozzle assembly.

Abstract: An auger planter for forming small holes in the earth for the planting of flower bulbs, plant seedlings and plants, and for the insertion of termite monitors and baits. The auger includes a central shaft and a single helical flighting having its leading edge configured to have a sickle blade shape with a cutting edge. The opposite end of the flighting has a portion which is directed in an essentially vertical orientation proximating an alignment parallelling the axis of shaft.

Abstract: Siloxane resin compositions obtained by mixing a MQ siloxane resin with a propyl silsesquioxane resin are disclosed. These siloxane resins are useful in a variety of personal, household, automotive and medical care applications, and in particular, as a resin additive in pigmented cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to aminofunctional silicone resins having high aryl content R2SiO2/2 content and amine content. The aminofunctional silicone resins of this invention are useful in making tough, water, solvent, and heat resistant hybrid materials when used in combination with selected organic materials, particularly epoxy-containing organic materials. The aminofunctional resins of this invention have the ability to flexibilize epoxy compounds while maintaining low CTE and solvent resistance. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions containing the above described aminofunctional silicone resins.

Abstract: An auger planter for forming small holes in the earth for the planting of flower bulbs, plant seedlings and plants, and for the insertion of termite monitors and baits. The auger includes a central shaft and a single helical flighting having its leading edge configured to have a sickle blade shape with a cutting edge. The opposite end of the flighting has a portion which is directed in an essentially vertical orientation proximating an alignment parallelling the axis of shaft. This upward bend of the end of the flighting portion facilitates keeping the dirt from being flung in a substantial wide pattern away from the hole. That is, it keeps the flung dirt relatively close to the perimeter of the bored hole.

Abstract: This invention relates to urethane compositions comprising: (A) 100 weight pants of at least one compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) 0.3-300 weight parts of a carbinol-functional silicone resin; (C) up to 250 weight parts of an organic polyol; and (D) up to 10 weight parts of a cure rate modifier. The urethane compositions of this invention are useful as a stand-alone coating or as ingredients in protective coatings, paint formulations, and powder coatings. The urethane compositions of this invention can also be formulated with a blowing agent and cell stabilizer to produce thermally stable foam formulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a a compound containing at least one acrylate group or a compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) at least one aminofanctional silicone resin; (C) up to 300 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; and (D) up to 5 weight parts of at least one cure rate modifier. The coating compositions of this invention are useful as a stand alone coating or as ingredients in flame retardant coating compositions, fabric or fiber coating compositions, UV resistant coating compositions, paint formulations, powder coatings, architectural coatings and adhesives. The coating compositions of this invention have enhanced thermal stability, particularly when used in coatings, paints, powder coatings, architectural coatings, and adhesives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of at least one epoxy resin; (B) 3-300 weight parts of at least one aminofunctional silicone resin; (C) up to 50 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; (D) up to 100 weight parts of at least one epoxyfunctional silicone resin; and (E) up to 10 weight parts of at least one cure accelerator. The coating compositions of this invention have acceptable moduli (>100 MPa), are tough, flexible, solvent and water resistant over a broad temperature range.

Abstract: An internal coating on an internal passage wall exposed at a passage opening through an article external surface is protected from removal during repair of the article, including removal of at least a portion of an external coating, by a masking assembly disposed about the passage opening. The masking assembly comprises a masking member and a substantially flexible seal, substantially inert to a coating removal medium for the external coating. The masking member is shaped for disposition about the passage opening across a gap between the external surface and the masking member. The substantially flexible seal is disposed across the gap substantially to seal the gap.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire constructed with an electrically conductive tire tread that defines a channel extending radially inward through a tread base rubber having a relatively high electrical resistivity so as to provide a conductivity path to a belt layer within the tire. In certain embodiments, a conductivity path extending from the belt layer through a belt cushion section to a carcass section of the tire is also provided.

Abstract: A dust withdrawing arrangement has a plurality of individual enclosures each enclosing a respective one of working areas from which dust has to be removed, a common enclosure which is arranged around said individual enclosures, a negative pressure generating unit for generating a negative pressure in an interior of the common enclosure, and a passage associated with each of the individual enclosures and leading exclusively to the interior of the common enclosure without communicating with passages from other individual enclosures.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire constructed with an electrically conductive tire tread that defines a channel extending radially inward through a tread base rubber having a relatively high electrical resistivity so as to provide a conductivity path to a belt layer within the tire. In certain embodiments, a conductivity path extending from the belt layer through a belt cushion section to a carcass section of the tire is also provided.

Abstract: A dust withdrawing arrangement has a plurality of individual enclosures each enclosing a respective one of working areas from which dust has to be removed, a common enclosure which is arranged around said individual enclosures, a negative pressure generating unit for generating a negative pressure in an interior of the common enclosure, and a passage associated with each of the individual enclosures and leading exclusively to the interior of the common enclosure without communicating with passages from other individual enclosures.

Abstract: A device for the control of termites is disclosed, wherein the device is a housing which is adapted so that a moisture absorbing attractant in the housing may be heated by the housing being exposed to the natural thermal radiation of the sun when attached to the ground surface. The lower end of the housing has an opening to the interior for access by termites. Non-toxic and toxic baits may be added to the moisture absorbing attractant when activity is detected or anticipated. The device may be used together with other termite control devices mechanically connected to it. During the day, the device uses the thermal radiation of the sun to heat the attractant which absorbs moisture from the soil. At night, the attractant releases the moisture into the soil, creating a temperature anomaly readily detectable by termites.

Abstract: A braze material and method for repairing an article, such as a gas turbine engine combustor liner formed from a nickel-base or cobalt-base superalloy. The braze material is composed of a nickel-base braze alloy that is preferably in powder form and may be dispersed in a suitable vehicle to yield a slurry, putty or solid tape. The braze alloy is formulated to be capable of withstanding the high temperature operating environment of a combustor liner, and to have a melting temperature below the grain growth or incipient melting temperature of the superalloy to be repaired. A preferred braze alloy is formed by combining at least two nickel-base powders. A suitable composition for the braze alloy is, in weight percent, about 10 to about 19 chromium, about 3 to about 10.5 cobalt, about 1.75 to about 4.9 titanium, about 0.75 to about 3.4 aluminum, about 1.25 to about 4.1 tungsten, about 1.25 to about 4.1 molybdenum, about 0.025 to about 0.225 carbon, about 0.005 to about 0.15 zirconium, about 0.50 to about 2.

Abstract: An internal coating on an internal passage wall exposed at a passage opening through an article external surface is protected from removal during repair of the article, including removal of at least a portion of an external coating, by a masking assembly disposed about the passage opening. The masking assembly comprises a masking member and a substantially flexible seal, substantially inert to a coating removal medium for the external coating. The masking member is shaped for disposition about the passage opening across a gap between the external surface and the masking member. The substantially flexible seal is disposed across the gap substantially to seal the gap.

Abstract: An internal coating on an internal passage wall exposed at a passage opening through an article external surface is protected from removal during repair of the article, including removal of at least a portion of an external coating, by a masking assembly disposed about the passage opening. The masking assembly comprises a masking member and a substantially flexible seal, substantially inert to a coating removal medium for the external coating. The masking member is shaped for disposition about the passage opening across a gap between the external surface and the masking member. The substantially flexible seal is disposed across the gap substantially to seal the gap.

Abstract: A device for the control of termites is disclosed, wherein the device is a housing which is adapted so that a moisture absorbing attractant in the housing may be heated by the housing being exposed to the natural thermal radiation of the sun when attached to the ground surface. The lower end of the housing has an opening to the interior for access by termites. Non-toxic and toxic baits may be added to the moisture absorbing attractant when activity is detected or anticipated. The device may be used together with other termite control devices mechanically connected to it. During the day, the device uses the thermal radiation of the sun to heat the attractant which absorbs moisture from the soil. At night, the attractant releases the moisture into the soil, creating a temperature anomaly readily detectable by termites.

Abstract: A multi-purpose utility belt includes an elongated planar strap having first and second ends with an attachment means adjacent each end thereof for securing the strap about a user's abdomen. Depending from the lower edge of the strap is a panel having a hook-and-loop fastener adjacent each of its four peripheral edges. A wiping cloth having similarly disposed hook-and-loop fasteners on a side thereof is removably attachable to the panel. A plurality of tool holding pockets are removably attached to the exterior surface of the strap allowing a user to selectively configure the belt. Each pocket is designed to retain a select tool such as a paint brush, a caulking gun and similar items.