Abstract: A polyurea composition including a first component A with at least one isocyanate-functional polyurethane polymer P1 and a second component B including a blocked amine BA and optionally a polyamine PA having a molecular weight in the range from 60 to 500 g/mol. The polyurea composition further includes a silane S1 selected from the list consisting of isocyanatosilanes S1-1 and epoxy silanes S1-2 as well as an aminosilane S2 and an aggregate AG of an at 23° C. solid thermoset. The polyurea composition is notable for high surface roughness and for reliable and long-term bonding of the aggregates to the coating with no need for sealing. Further, the polyurea composition has enough adhesion to the substrate that the application of a primer layer on the substrate prior to application is not necessary.

Abstract: A polyurea composition including a first component A with at least one isocyanate-functional polyurethane polymer P1 and a second component B including a blocked amine BA and optionally a polyamine PA having a molecular weight in the range from 60 to 500 g/mol. The polyurea composition further includes a silane S1 selected from the list consisting of isocyanatosilanes S1-1 and epoxy silanes S1-2 as well as an aminosilane S2 and an aggregate AG of an at 23° C. solid thermoset. The polyurea composition is notable for high surface roughness and for reliable and long-term bonding of the aggregates to the coating with no need for sealing. Further, the polyurea composition has enough adhesion to the substrate that the application of a primer layer on the substrate prior to application is not necessary.

Abstract: A multi-component composition containing at least one poly(meth)acrylate polyol PA and at least one melamine formaldehyde resin. The multi-component composition further includes at least one catalyst and core-shell particles. The multi-component composition is used in applications related to floor substrate preferably a bowling lane for forming a top coat exhibiting impact resistance, low coefficient of friction and excellent adhesion to the substrate.

Abstract: A pre-treated wipe is disclosed. The pre-treated wipe includes an absorbent substrate impregnated with a solution. The solution includes a colorant capable of imparting a change in color to a wood surface. The solution further includes a finishing composition. The solution further includes a thickening agent. The solution has a finished viscosity that is greater than an original viscosity of the solution when prepared without the thickening agent. The absorbent substrate is impregnated with the solution before being disposed in a package.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hammock system and particularly to a convertible hammock for use on a ground stand, on the bed of truck or similar vehicle and attached to a standard vehicle trailer hitch. The hammock includes a support structure at the head and the foot of the hammock which comprises a vertically directed post. The base stand includes a receptacle for receiving the post. In addition, the post can be equally adapted for slidable reception into utility slots which are already positioned within the side walls of the bed of most pickup trucks or similar vehicles. In addition, the present invention can be directed for use with a trailer hitch component on a typical vehicle.

Abstract: A pre-treated wipe is disclosed. The pre-treated wipe includes an absorbent substrate impregnated with a solution. The solution includes a colorant capable of imparting a change in color to a wood surface. The solution further includes a finishing composition. The solution further includes a thickening agent. The solution has a finished viscosity that is greater than an original viscosity of the solution when prepared without the thickening agent. The absorbent substrate is impregnated with the solution before being disposed in a package.

Abstract: A stern bracket for mounting a drive unit to a watercraft including a transom. The drive unit is pivotable with respect to the stern bracket about a tilt axis. The stern bracket includes a support member for fixing the drive unit to the transom and a water deflector. The water deflector comprises a mounting bracket attached to the support member and a deflection plate connected to the mounting bracket. The deflection plate, disposed at a vertical position lower than the tilt axis, extends between the transom and the drive unit mounted to the stern bracket mounted to the transom. A left deflection wing, connected to at least one of the deflection plate and the mounting bracket, extends downward and laterally outward therefrom. A right deflection wing, connected to at least one of the deflection plate and the mounting bracket, extends downward and laterally outward therefrom. A watercraft is also disclosed.

Abstract: A detector device and a method for detecting a stall condition in a stepper motor, wherein the characteristics of the back EMF are identified directly from a waveform of the back EMF, specifically a first peak of the back EMF, a valley of the back EMF, and a second peak of the rectified integral of the back EMF, to determine a condition of the stepper motor.

Abstract: A detector device and a method for detecting a stall condition in a stepper motor, wherein the characteristics of the back EMF are identified directly from a waveform of the back EMF, specifically a first peak of the back EMF, a valley of the back EMF, and a second peak of the rectified integral of the back EMF, to determine a condition of the stepper motor.

Abstract: Exercise machine targeting the calf, ankle, and Achilles tendon having a foot tray exercising both feet simultaneously, and a padded frame fitting over the knees. Shock resistance cylinders or stretch bands are attached between the tray and the frame for resistance to foot movement downward during ankle rotation. A two-tray adaptation for exercising each leg individually is also included, which may feature a heel and adjustable toe for different foot lengths.