Abstract: A masterbatch for a thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising fly ash and/or cinders and a carrier thermoplastic resin, compatible with or the same as the thermoplastic resin used in the compound. The amount of fly ash and/or cinders comprises at least 50 percent by weight of the masterbatch. Presence of the fly ash and/or cinders can reduce cycle time for molding of the compound into a plastic article by from about 5 percent to about 30 percent merely because of the presence of the fly ash and/or cinders.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compound is formed using a blend that includes one of processed fly ash, cinders and processed fly ash and cinders with a fractional melt having a melt flow index of less than 1 or a low melt resin with a melt flow index between 1 and about 3 or both, and a resin compatible with the fractional melt or low melt resin and having a melt flow index that is different from the melt flow index of the fractional melt or the low melt resin. Presence of the processed fly ash and cinders is believed to reduce cycle time for forming the thermoplastic compound into a plastic product from about 5 percent to about 30 percent merely because of the presence of the processed fly ash and cinders. Presence of the processed fly ash and/or cinders also permits the increased use of more fractional melt than conventionally attempted and also allows for use of thermoplastic regrind from recycling sources.

Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.

Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compound is formed using a blend that includes one of processed fly ash, cinders and processed fly ash and cinders with a fractional melt having a melt flow index of less than 1 or a low melt resin with a melt flow index between 1 and about 3 or both, and a resin compatible with the fractional melt or low melt resin and having a melt flow index that is different from the melt flow index of the fractional melt or the low melt resin. Presence of the processed fly ash and cinders is believed to reduce cycle time for forming the thermoplastic compound into a plastic product from about 5 percent to about 30 percent merely because of the presence of the processed fly ash and cinders. Presence of the processed fly ash and/or cinders also permits the increased use of more fractional melt than conventionally attempted and also allows for use of thermoplastic regrind from recycling sources.

Abstract: A masterbatch for a thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising fly ash and/or cinders and a carrier thermoplastic resin, compatible with or the same as the thermoplastic resin used in the compound. The amount of fly ash and/or cinders comprises at least 50 percent by weight of the masterbatch. Presence of the fly ash and/or cinders can reduce cycle time for molding of the compound into a plastic article by from about 5 percent to about 30 percent merely because of the presence of the fly ash and/or cinders.

Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.

Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.

Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.

Abstract: An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window.

Abstract: A decorative structural element suitable for making venetian type window blinds, room dividers, furniture panels, room and furniture decorations and the like are disclosed. The element comprises a structurally stable, resilient, rigid plastic foam substrate having opposing surfaces having a wood veneer adhering to at least one of the surfaces. The thickness of the substrate is not in excess of 10 mm, and preferably is 5 mm or less. The veneer is sufficiently thin, relative to the substrate, that the structural properties of the substrate, such as resiliency, are not materially affected by the veneer.