Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: The inventive composition comprises compatible combinations of methyl esters of fatty acids or triglycerides and polar non-chlorine extreme pressure additives, the composition being either (a) a working strength straight oil, (b) a soluble oil concentrate dilutable to a working strength soluble oil, the composition when at working strength effectively lubricating metal parts during high performance metalworking, and providing environmental and safety advantages.

Abstract: The inventive composition comprises compatible combinations of vegetable oils and polar non-chlorine phosphorous-based extreme pressure additives, the composition being either (a) a working strength straight oil, (b) a soluble oil concentrate dilutable to a working strength soluble oil, the composition when at working strength effectively lubricating metal parts during high performance metalworking, and providing environmental and safety advantages.

Abstract: The inventive composition comprises compatible combinations of methyl esters of fatty acids or triglycerides and polar non-chlorine extreme pressure additives, the composition being either (a) a working strength straight oil, (b) a soluble oil concentrate dilutable to a working strength soluble oil, the composition when at working strength effectively lubricating metal parts during high performance metalworking, and providing environmental and safety advantages.

Abstract: The inventive composition comprises compatible combinations of vegetable oils and polar non-chlorine phosphorous-based extreme pressure additives, the composition being either (a) a working strength straight oil, (b) a soluble oil concentrate dilutable to a working strength soluble oil, the composition when at working strength effectively lubricating metal parts during high performance metalworking, and providing environmental and safety advantages.

Abstract: A two element toothbrush wherein the two elements are capable of being temporarily joined together to provide a standard sized toothbrush, but which are capable of being disassembled from the toothbrush configuration and re-assembled to provide storage capability for the toothbrush. One element of the toothbrush provides a covered storage area for retainer rings which are frequently used by those wearing dental retaining devices.

Abstract: A method for lubricating a ceramic bearing surface which comprises applying a cesium-containing compound selected from the group consisting of Cs.sub.2 MoO.sub.4, Cs.sub.2 SO.sub.4, Cs.sub.2 WO.sub.4, Cs.sub.2 WOS.sub.3, Cs.sub.2 MoOS.sub.3 and CsOH, to the bearing surface and heating the thus-coated bearing surface to a temperature of about 300.degree. C. or greater. Alternatively, the cesium-containing compound may be applied in admixture with a lower alkali metal silicate. This method is particularly useful for lubricating the bearings in expendable, high temperature turbine engines, such as those used in expendable missiles.

Abstract: A recirculating powder lubricant delivery system having improved oxidative stability and a lubricant therefor where the lubricant is a solid lubricant selected from a group of molybdenum disulfide, graphite and graphite fluoride, and wherein the solid lubricant is microencapsulated from an aqueous suspension of an alkali metal silicate containing a water soluble phosphate.

Abstract: Novel thiadiazole compounds of the formula[Z--S--Q--S].sub.x Mwhere: Q is a bivalent thiadiazole ring; Z is a succinate group; M is hydrogen, a metal ion selected from the Periodic Table Groups IA, IIA, IIIA, IB, IIB, IIIB, IVB, VB, and VIB, a (MoO.sub.2).sup.+2 radical, or an amine salt; and X is a whole number equal to the valence of M are used as lubricant additives for providing antiwear and antioxidant properties to lubricant compositions.

Abstract: Solid lubricants and a lubricating system having oxidative stability up to about 1500.degree. F. (815.degree. C.) comprising a solid lubricant selected from the group of molybdenum disulfide, graphite and a graphite fluoride having the formula (CF.sub.x).sub.n where x is from about 0.25 to about 1.25 and n is unknown, wherein the solid lubricant is characterized by being microencapsulated from an aqueous system with a thermally and oxidatively stable inorganic resin. Other embodiments of the invention comprise recirculating powder lubricant delivery systems using such microencapsulated lubricants and an encapsulated molybdenum disulfide pyrolyzed at a temperature of from about 400.degree. to about 1000.degree. C.

Abstract: The reaction products of the alpha-halogenated half esters or amides of succinic acid and thiadiazole dimercaptides as new compositions of matter and their use as lubricant additives possessing multifunctional properties such as extreme pressure, antiwear, antioxidant and anticorrosion.

Abstract: A novel lubrication blend useful per se as a lubricant or as an additive to form a novel lubricant composition. The lubrication blend consists essentially of a mixture of: (1) at least one complex sulfide of antimony, represented by the formula:Sb.sub.x S.sub.ywherein, x is a number in the range from about 1.7 to about 2.3, and y is a number in the range from about 3.6 to about 4.4, (2) at least one antimony oxide, and (3) at least one lamellar crystalline solid lubricant.

Abstract: A lubricant composition having improved extreme pressure and antiwear properties comprising a base lubricant and an additive consisting of from about 0.01 to about 30 weight percent of said lubricant of a mixture of a metal thiosulfate and a metal phosphate.

Abstract: The reaction products of the alpha-halogenated half esters or amides of succinic acid and thiadiazole dimercaptides as new compositions of matter and their use as lubricant additives possessing multifunctional properties such as extreme pressure, antiwear, antioxidant and anticorrosion.

Abstract: A lubricant additive that includes antimony thioantimonate and antimony trioxide in a specified ratio for enhancing the extreme pressure, antiwear, and antiabrasive properties of conventional lubricants as well as for use in lubrication of a wide variety of lubricated contact surfaces.

Abstract: Method of preparing SbSbS.sub.4 product having a low level of free sulfur impurity, which includes mixing aqueous solutions of an alkali metal thioantimonate and a halide stabilized antimony trihalide to form a reaction mixture, while maintaining the reaction mixture at a pH of less than 7, to provide the SbSbS.sub.4 product having a low level of free sulfur impurity.

Abstract: Method of preparing alkali metal or ammonium thioantimonate and use of the thioantimonate in the preparation of SbSbS.sub.4, having a low level of free sulfur, and lubricants incorporating the SbSbS.sub.4 as an additive.

Abstract: Method of preparing an oil soluble lubricant additive composition which includes forming a stable reaction product of a polymer of 3,5-dimercapto-1,2,4-thiadiazole, a polyalkylene succinimide, a fatty acid, and a mercaptan of 8 to 15 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Complex metal chalcogenides which are useful for high temperature lubrication applications have the formula:M.sub.p (M'O.sub.x A.sub.4-x).sub.m.nH.sub.2 Owhere M is a metal selected from the group consisting of: Mg, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Al, Cu, Ga, In, Bi, As, Ni, Zn, Cd, Sb, Sn and Ce;where M' is a metal selected from the group consisting of Mo and W;where A is S or Se;where x ranges from 1 to 3;where p is 1 or 2 depending on the oxidation state of Mwhere m ranges from 1 to 5 depending on the oxidation state of M;and n ranges from 0 to 6.

Abstract: The metal salts of 1,2,4-thiadiazole having the structure ##STR1## and lubricants containing said metal salts are provided.