Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a structural frame for a body of a motor vehicle, the structural frame defining, at least in part, an occupant compartment of the vehicle, the structural frame comprising a pair of spaced pillars joined together at an upper region of each pillar to a roof crossmember and further joined together at respective points below the roof crossmember to a structural cross-brace, the structural cross-brace is further arranged to support a pair of spaced apart vehicle suspension connectors and, wherein the structural cross-brace projects from the pillars beyond the suspension connectors so that the space in the occupant compartment between the pillars is substantially unobstructed by the structural cross-brace and, at least a portion of the structural cross-brace is accommodated within the occupant compartment.

Abstract: A system for continuously producing flexible carpet cushion having a mixing assembly positioned proximate to a slat press that is configured to dispense an uncured polyurethane (PU) foam onto a lower substrate associated with the moving lower plate of the slat press. As the uncured PU foam enters the slat press, an upper substrate associated with the upper plate of the slat press contacts the upper surface of the dispensed PU foam and the PU foam undergoes blowing to a gauged thickness and cures between the upper and lower plates of the slat press.

Abstract: Process for producing a low volatility metal flake pigment composition, which comprises milling metal powder in a non-aqueous, non-hydrocarbon, low volatility milling fluid.

Abstract: Preparation of water-blown polyurethane foam using a gaseous co-blowing agent is provided wherein the A-side and B-side are mixed at low pressures.

Abstract: Preparation of water-blown polyurethane foam using a gaseous co-blowing agent is provided wherein the A-side and B-side are mixed at low pressures.