Abstract: A composite layered plastic article particularly resistant to outdoor exposure to heat, sunlight and UV degradation comprises a top surface exposed layer of PETG fused to a rigid substrate layer selected from PVC, or CPVC, or HIPS, or ABS, or ASA, or PC. The PETG layer is preferably co-extruded with the substrate layer and heat fused together to produce a laminated layered composite article.

Abstract: A composite layered plastic article particularly resistant to outdoor exposure to heat, sunlight and UV degradation comprises a top surface exposed layer of PETG fused to a rigid substrate layer selected from PVC, or CPVC, or HIPS, or ABS, or ASA, or PC. The PETG layer is preferably co-extruded with the substrate layer and heat fused together to produce a laminated layered composite article.

Abstract: Compositions, composite articles and process for producing same are provided from a reinforced polyvinyl halide composition (A) comprising a high molecular weight polyvinyl halide resin, a plasticizer, and a reinforcement material, such as glass fibers, in combination with (B) a composition having adhesion to (A). Preferably (B) comprises a thermoplastic compound selected from the group consisting of PVC, plasticized PVC, styrene derivatives, urethane derivatives, acrylic derivatives, acrylonitrile derivatives, polyester derivatives, and mixtures thereof, with the most preferred composition being an unreinforced, plasticized polyvinyl halide composition. The composition article exhibits good strength, low sag at high use temperatures, and lowered coefficient of thermal expansion for use in contact with metal or polymeric substrates such as panels.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions and articles comprise immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and reinforcing fibers. The immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and the fibers are blended together under high shear conditions. The molding composition generally contains at least two phases and has an extremely smooth and fiber-free surface. Generally, very good physical properties are obtained such as high impact resistance, high heat distortion temperatures, high tensile modulus, high flex modulus, and the like. A desired blend of thermoplastic components is thermoplastic polyurethane and polyethyleneterephthalate with glass fibers.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions and articles comprise immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and reinforcing fibers. The immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and the fibers are blended together under high shear conditions The molding composition generally contains at least two phases and has an extremely smooth and fiber-free surface. Generally, other very good physical properties are obtained such as high heat distortion temperatures, high tensile modulus, high flex modulus, and the like are also very good. A desired blend of thermoplastic components is thermoplastic polyurethane and polyethylene terephthalate with glass fibers A polyethylene terephthalate copolyester blended with an immiscible thermoplastic polymer, preferably polyurethane, and glass fibers produces thermoplastic molding compositions and articles having surprisingly superior impact strength.

Abstract: Compositions, composite articles and process for producing same are provided from a reinforced polyvinyl halide composition (A) comprising a high molecular weight polyvinyl halide resin, a plasticizer, and a reinforcement material, such as glass fibers, in combination with (B) a composition having adhesion to (A). Preferably (B) comprises a thermoplastic compound selected from the group consisting of PVC, plasticized PVC, styrene derivatives, urethane derivatives, acrylic derivatives, acrylonitrile derivatives, polyester derivatives, and mixtures thereof, with the most preferred composition being an unreinforced, plasticized polyvinyl halide composition. The composite article exhibits good strength, low sag at high use temperatures, and lowered coefficient of thermal expansion for use in contact with metal or polymeric substrates such as panels.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions and articles comprise immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and reinforcing fibers. The immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and the fibers are blended together under high shear conditions. The molding composition generally contains at least two phases and has an extremely smooth and fiber-free surface. Generally, very good physical properties are obtained such as high impact resistance, high heat distortion temperatures, high tensile modulus, high flex modulus, and the like. A desired blend of thermoplastic components is thermoplastic polyurethane and polyethyleneterephthalate with glass fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl halide polymer composition suitable for outdoor use in the sunlight. The change in color as measured by .DELTA.E in articles made from the polymeric composition is found to be substantially lower than other compositions. The lower .DELTA.E provides a measurement for improved weatherability of the compositions in such applications as housing siding, window profiles, shutters and roof vents.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride articles such as bottles and films are provided which have a high degree of clarity, low haze, low blush, excellent color stability and which do not impart taste and odor to the contents of the article. A novel composition is used to form the articles. Said composition comprises at least one ingredient selected from the group having the formula:OH--X--O--RandR--O--X--O--R.X in the above formulas is a straight chain, branched or cyclic radical having from 2 to about 20 oxygen atoms, preferably from 2 to 10 and more preferably from 2 to 6. At least one of said oxygen atoms must form an ether linkage and the remainder may form ether, epoxy or hydroxy bonds or mixtures thereof. X also has from about 4 to about 60 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 6 to 20. R is a straight chain radical having from about 5 to about 40 carbon atoms, preferably 12 to 20.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl halide polymer composition suitable for outdoor use in the sunlight. The change in color as measured by .DELTA.E in articles made from the polymeric composition is found to be substantially lower than other compositions. The lower .DELTA.E provides a measurement for improved weatherability of the compositions in such applications as housing siding, window profiles, shutters and roof vents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl polymer composition suitable for outdoor use in the sunlight. The heat buildup in articles made from the composition is lowered without changing the ultraviolet protection or the color of the articles. This is accomplished by employing in the composition a black infrared reflecting pigment, such as a mixture of Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, and other infrared reflecting pigments.

Abstract: Cellular chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resin is made in an extruder that is characterized by a combination of multiple flights and a plurality of open slots in the mixing section to facilitate mixing of the resin and a blowing agent whereby a rigid thermoplastic cellular product of low density is made that has a predominantly closed cell structure.

Abstract: An automated milking system includes galvanized metal stall structures, and in a parlor system a galvanized metal grate for the hind feet of a cow. An extraneous voltage protective unit is provided to prevent initiating electrical current flow in the cow because of small extraneous voltages which may be created in the milking system. The milking machines include a stainless steel claw and a plastic transfer hose to a similar steel collection pipe. A stainless steel pipe is inserted in the hose. A voltage compensator/sensor is coupled to the claw and the pipe insert to monitor the claw and generate a compensating voltage applied to the milking system to neutralize, compensate or otherwise effectively eliminate current flow through the cow at the udder. An A.C. signal monitor and a total signal monitor are coupled to the circuit to monitor and indicate stray alternating current voltages in the system, to monitor and indicate the sum of D.C. voltages and A.C. voltages in the system.

Abstract: Composition of matter adapted to be foamed into essentially a closed cell structure, preponderance of the cells being less than 500 microns in size and containing a chlorofluoroalkane of 1 to 2 carbon atoms, said composition comprising chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resin, and effective amount of a blowing agent, an effective amount of a nucleating agent, and 5 to 20 parts of a processing aid per 100 parts of said resin, said processing aid has a dilute solution viscosity of greater than 2.5 and is selected from copolymers of styrene and acrylonitrile containing 10 to 40% of acrylonitrile.

Abstract: Composition of matter that can be foamed to form an expanded product having density of less than 20 lbs/ft.sup.3 and containing a preponderance of the cells in the size range of less than 500 microns comprising a mixture of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, 5 to 50 parts by weight of the chlorofluoroalkane of 1 to 2 carbon atoms as a primary blowing agent and 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of azodicarbonamide that is dispersed through the resin and forms cell nuclei from which expanded cells are created, all based on 100 parts by weight of the resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to obtaining weather-ability or U.V. light stability in vinyl polymeric translucent and transparent materials, which are designed for use in corrugated roofing, films for greenhouses, and the like. It has been found that by making a composite vinyl polymeric material where the main material or substrate is a transparent or translucent vinyl polymer and capping or coating it with a very thin film of a plasticized vinyl polymer containing a high level of a clear U.V. light absorber or stabilizer, such as, for example 1-cyano-2,2-diphenyl ethylacrylate, excellent weatherability is obtained. The important feature is the concentration of the clear U.V. stabilizer at the surface of the composite material which also results in the use of less U.V. stabilizer.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing extruded thermoplastic material for use in siding by advancing the extrudate from the die member through a series of baths which size and shape the extrudate. The process sizes and cools the extrudate, and, thence, heat treats the extrudate followed by a final quenching of the extrudate in its final shape and size.

Abstract: Improved weather resistant products such as building siding, shutters, roof vents and the like, are made by coextruding or laminating a plasticized vinyl chloride capstock with a substrate of rigid vinyl chloride polymers, chlorinated vinyl chloride polymers, or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymers. The resulting composites are much improved over rigid PVC, chlorinated PVC, or ABS articles alone for retention of appearance and retention of impact on aging.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing extruded thermoplastic material for use in siding by advancing the extrudate from the die member through a series of baths which size and shape the extrudate. The process sizes and cools the extrudate, and, thence, heat treats the extrudate followed by a final quenching of the extrudate in its final shape and size.