Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy-absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.

Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy-absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.

Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.

Abstract: An impact attenuator system includes a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material which behaves in a rate-independent hyperelastic manner so that its permanent set is minimized and the material can absorb tremendous amounts of impact energy while remaining fully recoverable.

Abstract: A cigar vending machine provides for the automated vending of cigars which are stored in a humidor area within the machine until being dispensed. The humidor portion of the machine provides for the automatic control of the humidity and at least the minimum temperature therein, to maintain the freshness of the cigars stored therein until they are purchased. The machine may utilize conventional automated currency and credit card acceptance devices, and also utilizes a robotic arm dispensing device which withdraws a given cigar from an appropriate storage area within the humidor, depending upon the selection made by the purchaser. The separate storage areas may be adjusted in size to accommodate different sizes, types, and/or brands of cigars, as desired. The machine operates by accepting an appropriate currency or credit card input by a purchaser, who then makes a selection on a cigar selection panel on the front of the machine.

Abstract: Disclosed are new piezoelectric/pyroelectric materials of polarized homopolymer and copolymers of trifluorovinyl acetate. Also disclosed is a unique predictive relationship for determining the piezoelectricity of unknown material.

Abstract: A die used for plastic injection molding is masked on its inner surface with a plating resist to leave only a selected area exposed. A conforming anode is fit into the die leaving a small clearance between the die cavity surface and the anode. A metal layer is electroplated onto the exposed mold surfaces of the die in less than a minute by using a high current density and a turbulent flow of electroplating solution. The die is then assembled with a second die to form a mold. A plastic molding composition is injected into the mold cavity and comes in contact with and adheres to the metal electroplate more tightly than the metal electroplate adheres to the surface of the mold member. As the mold is separated, the metal electroplate remains bonded to the plastic molding composition to form a metal-clad plastic article. Adhesion between the metal electroplate and the plastic can be improved by forming nodular growths on the metal electroplate.

Abstract: A novel in-mold electrodeposition process is disclosed for the production of plastic parts having conductive polymeric coatings such as polypyrroles or polythiophenes. Parts produced according to the novel disclosed in-mold electrodeposition process would have wide applicability including static free plastic parts shielding devices and circuits. The disclosed process advances the art by enabling the utilization of conductive polymers many of which were heretofore considered too brittle for commercial adaptation.

Abstract: High density information discs comprising a conductive carbon-loaded polyvinylchloride disc lubricated with a fractionated methyl alkyl siloxane lubricant which contains a hexaalkyldisilazane additive.

Abstract: High density information discs comprising a conductive carbon-loaded polyvinylchloride disc lubricated with a fractionated methyl alkyl siloxane lubricant which contains a tetrakis(dialkylamino)silane additive.

Abstract: High density information discs comprising a conductive carbon loaded polyvinylchloride disc is lubricated with a fractionated methyl alkyl siloxane lubricant which contains an alkyl-substituted-(trialkoxysilyl)alkyl quaternary ammonium salt additive.

Abstract: High density information discs comprising a conductive carbon loaded polyvinylchloride disc is lubricated with a fractionated methyl alkyl siloxane lubricant which contains a quinuclidene additive.

Abstract: High density information discs comprising a conductive carbon loaded polyvinylchloride disc is lubricated with a fractionated methyl alkyl siloxane lubricant which contains an amino alkoxy silane.

Abstract: A novel inflatable device is disclosed for use in dilating various body cavities, and especially the human cervix, comprising an envelope member having an enlarged bulbous portion on one end, and a shield at the opposite end. The envelope member is inflatable with suitable gasses such as carbon dioxide, or liquids such as saline, distilled water and the like.