Abstract: A method for for repelling arthropods involving treating an object or area with an arthropod repelling effective amount of at least one isolongifolenone analog (and optionally a carrier or carrier material).

Abstract: A method for for repelling arthropods involving treating an object or area with an arthropod repelling effective amount of at least one isolongifolenone analog (and optionally a carrier or carrier material).

Abstract: A method for packaging, shipping, displaying and positioning a foldable filter having a hinge into an air filtration unit wherein the foldable filter is pivotable about the hinge between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The method includes the steps of positioning the foldable filter in the collapsed position, inserting the collapsed foldable filter into a package, shipping the collapsed foldable filter within the package to a store, positioning the packaged foldable filter for display at the store, removing the foldable filter from the package, moving the foldable filter to the expanded position and positioning the foldable filter into the air filtration unit. The foldable filter includes first and second frame sections connected by the hinge and pleated filter material that includes at least one pleat edge extending generally parallel to a hinge axis. The hinge is formed at least partially by a portion of the at least one pleat edge.

Abstract: A method for packaging, shipping, displaying and positioning a foldable filter having a hinge into an air filtration unit wherein the foldable filter is pivotable about the hinge between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The method includes the steps of positioning the foldable filter in the collapsed position, inserting the collapsed foldable filter into a package, shipping the collapsed foldable filter within the package to a store, positioning the packaged foldable filter for display at the store, removing the foldable filter from the package, moving the foldable filter to the expanded position and positioning the foldable filter into the air filtration unit. The foldable filter includes first and second frame sections connected by the hinge and pleated filter material that includes at least one pleat edge extending generally parallel to a hinge axis. The hinge is formed at least partially by a portion of the at least one pleat edge.

Abstract: A thermoformable basecoat/clearcoat sheet material having improved retention of geometric metamerism (flop) when stretched and bonded to a substrate comprises a carrier film having a dark basecoat layer and, over the basecoat layer, a transparent layer which contains light reflective metallic flakes and, over the flake layer, a clear topcoat layer.

Abstract: In the preparation of a light sensitive photographic paper wherein the paper support contains a polyolefin coating the polyolefin is subjeced to two corona discahrge treatments, the first to prevent optical brightener from exuding from the polyolefin upon storage and the second after storage and before coating the next adjacent layer unto the polyolefin surface.

Abstract: Paint compositions which contain stretchable polymers and reflective metal flakes are used to form stretchable films for the thermoforming of protective and decorative films on various articles, including automobile panels. The use of low melting metallic flakes improves the retention of gloss when the films are stretched during thermoforming.

Abstract: A paint coated article has a plurality of paint layers containing a polymeric binder and reflective flakes, such as metal flakes, coated on a substrate. Flakes in the outer layer are of relatively large average size and are present in a concentration such that the layer is light transmissive. The flakes in the inner layer are of relatively smaller average size and the coverage of the inner layer is sufficient that the total paint coating is opaque. The paint coated article has excellent distinctness of image, gloss, flop and covering power. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the paint layers are applied as coatings on a thermoformable carrier film to provide a stretchable and flexible sheet material adapted for use in a thermoforming process in which it is stretched and bonded to a three dimensional substrate, such as an exterior automobile panel, to form thereon a decorative coating exhibiting a high degree of geometric metamerism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for improving the dimensional stability of a thermoplastic polymeric film such that it can be used as a flexible support in optical disk assemblies in which maintenance of flatness, smoothness and track configuration of the record layer thereon is essential. This process comprises the steps of: (a) heat treating the film for a time and at a temperature sufficient to achieve a low free volume state; (b) subjecting the film to a substantially uniform omnidirectional tension; and (c) heat treating the film while under such tension for a time and at a temperature sufficient to effect substantial stress relaxation.

Abstract: A method tube holder and method for holding a trachael tube or the like in an intubated position in a patient are disclosed. The holder includes an elongated strip of resilient fabric having a porous or foam material bonded thereto. The strip includes an aperture at one end thereof which is adapted to fit over the portion of the medical tube that extends outside of the patient's mouth or nose so that the free or opposite end of the strip may be passed around the patient's head. An adhesive band is formed around the tube on the portion that extends outside of the patient and the free end of the elongated strip is adapted to be wrapped around the adhesive band and tube. A fastener such as a Velcro strip is also provided for fixing the free end of the elongated strip to an intermediate portion thereof along side of the patients's head.

Abstract: A heat-tempered film element having a core-set curling tendency and a net core-set curl at least about 15% below that of a similar non-heat-tempered film element is provided by a process which comprises heating a sheet or roll of self-supporting, core-set-prone thermoplastic polymeric film, which is non-coated or is coated with one or more layers on at least one surface, under ambient relative humidity of less than 100%, at a temperature in the temperature range of from about 30.degree. C. up to about the glass transition temperature (Tg) of said polymer for 0.1 to 1500 hours, said heating being continued until the change in the number of ANSI curl units that the resulting film undergoes upon subsequent core-setting at 21.degree. C. and 50% R.H. for 2200 hours is reduced by at least 15%, compared to the change in the number of ANSI curl units untreated thermoplastic polymer film undergoes upon core-setting under like conditions.