Abstract: The invention relates to a method to reduce or prevent agglomeration of particles of halogenated rubbers in aqueous media by LCST compounds as well as highly pure halogenated rubbers. The invention further relates to halogenated elastomer products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to reduce or prevent agglomeration of particles of halogenated rubbers in aqueous media by LCST compounds as well as highly pure halogenated rubbers. The invention further relates to halogenated elastomer products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to reduce or prevent agglomeration of particles of halogenated rubbers in aqueous media by LCST compounds as well as highly pure halogenated rubbers. The invention further relates to halogenated elastomer products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to reduce or prevent agglomeration of particles of halogenated rubbers in aqueous media by LCST compounds as well as highly pure halogenated rubbers. The invention further relates to halogenated elastomer products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting elongated loads, such as logs, particularly in small scale logging operations, includes a longitudinally extending body and a transversely extending support member having a center portion connected to the body. Laterally spaced apart left and right legs extend downwardly from the center portion to weight bearing structure cooperating with lower ends of the legs to support the apparatus upon the ground. A load supporting device cooperates with the load and the body to support the load beneath the body. A restricting flexible tension link, for example a length of link chain, cooperates with lower ends of each leg and with a tensioning device which cooperates with the body and applies tension to the links to restrict the legs from excessive movement relative to the body. The apparatus has particular applications in skidding logs where conventional heavy duty skidders are inappropriate because of environmental or economic concerns.

Abstract: The rubber tire traction device comprises two lengths of transversely spaced apart link chains and a plurality of cross members extending between the chains. Each cross member has a central portion to contact a tire tread portion and a pair of end portions, each of which has at least one tongue which is secured to a particular single link. In one embodiment, each end portion of the cross member has a second tongue to provide with the first tongue a pair of outwardly extending tongues, a recess being located between the tongues. One side portion and portions of generally arcuate end portions of the particular single link are secured to edges of the recess. Adjacent links interconnecting the particular link also enclose reinforced portions of the particular link and tongue secured together with sufficient clearance to permit hinging thereabouts.

Abstract: An automatic fire extinguishing discharge valve capable of attachment to a fire extinguisher thereby enabling automatic discharge of extinguishing medium upon sufficient impact or temperature rise. The automatic feature is controlled by maintaining a temperature sensitive trigger mechanism of a predesigned mass in opposition to a spring force attempting to drive a puncturing mechanism into the fire extinguisher. So long as the trigger mechanism remains in place the fire extinguisher will remain at the ready position and will not discharge the suppressant.

Abstract: A variety of pneumatic and other components assembled to afford comfort not found in conventional furniture as follows: a pneumatic cushion exchanging air through a bladder support into two independent bladders where upon depression by persons or other subsequence weight applied to the cushion evenly supports the weight applied. The inner and outer bladder operate independently receiving and compressing air through the cushion and bladder air transfer valves. This independent action allows frontal support when weight is applied to the frontal areas only. In addition to the frontal support a molded plastic material termed herein as the bladder support having memory after thermal molding offers additional front support when weight is applied. When weight or a person is fully seated both bladders are expanded as the air is expelled from the cushion through two air valves serving each of two independent bladders offering uniform seating support.

Abstract: Lug strap consisting of a bight joining two parallel elongated legs the bight consisting of a central portion having an inner surface which is substantially at a right angle to the direction of the legs and is joined at its ends to the legs by transition portions.