Abstract: The invention discloses a method of incorporating deagglomerated barium sulphate having an average primary particle size of less than 0.5 ?m and coated with a dispersant into plastics or precursors of plastics, for example into polyols. The deagglomerated barium sulphate is dispersed in an organic solvent, the dispersion is incorporated into the plastic or the precursor of the plastic, and the solvent is evaporated off.

Abstract: Use of nanoparticles of barium sulfate or of calcium carbonate, with a particle size of less than or equal to 150 nm and greater than or equal to 0.5 nm, as filler in transparent polymer compositions. The compositions obtained simultaneously show good scratch resistance, good impact strength, good tensile strength, good heat stability and good visible and UV radiation stability, while at the same time conserving excellent transparency. The compositions may be used as replacement materials for glass in the motor vehicle sector and in the optics sector.

Abstract: A liner assembly for lining a carton is provided. The liner assembly includes a frame having opposing end walls, and opposing side walls. The walls are connected together to define an open top portion and an open bottom portion. Each wall further includes a top edge, a bottom edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The liner assembly also includes a liquid impermeable liner that includes a body and a bottom. The liner body is coupled to at least one of the walls. The liner is extendible below the bottom portion of the frame.

Abstract: The invention discloses nanoparticles which have preferably a particle size of less than 100 nm, have been coated with a dispersant, and optionally further comprise a crystallization inhibitor. Preferred dispersants are those which endow the nanoparticles with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic surface and contain reactive groups for coupling to or into polymers. Also disclosed are plastics comprising nanoparticles of this kind.

Abstract: The invention discloses dispersions of preferably modified strontium carbonate in organic liquids, for example in alcohols, ketones or particularly methylene chloride. The dispersions are usable for the preparation of polymers which have reduced birefringence or no birefringence and are therefore suitable for optical applications. The powder obtainable after the removal of the organic liquid can surprisingly be converted back to a dispersion with little energy.

Abstract: A beverage carrier including at least two cartons and a tray having a retractable handle for holding the cartons is provided. The cartons and the tray are each formed from blanks of sheet material. Each carton includes a first and second side wall, a top panel, a bottom panel, and first and second end walls, wherein the side walls, the top panel, the bottom panel and the end walls are interconnected to form the carton. The tray includes a first and second side panel, a first and second bottom panel, a first and second divider panel, and a first and second end panel. The tray includes an opening through which a retractable handle is placed. The retractable handle is configured to move between a recessed position and an extended position. The tray is configured to hold at least two cartons for easy transport and storage.

Abstract: Epoxy resins comprising deagglomerated barium sulphate with an average particle size of less than 0.5 ?m feature increased flexural impact strength and breaking extension. Epoxy resins of this kind can be used as, for example, composite material or binders in watercraft construction, in wind turbines, in pipes, for containers or in aircraft construction, in particular in composite materials comprising glass fibre or carbon fibre.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising deagglomerated barium sulfate containing at least one dispersant and at least one crystallization inhibitor and having a primary particle size <0.5 ?m, preferably <0.1 ?m, in particular <30 nm, and their use.

Abstract: The invention discloses deagglomerated barium sulphate which has an average primary particle size of less than 0.5 ?m and is coated with a dispersant. The dispersant has preferably reactive groups which are able to interact with the surface of the barium sulphate; particularly preferred dispersants are those which are able to endow the barium sulphate with a hydrophilic surface and have reactive groups for coupling to or into polymers. Also disclosed is a plastics premix comprising the deagglomerated, coated barium sulphate.

Abstract: A three piece beverage carrier has an outer ply, a partition assembly, and a box with the outer ply secured to the partition assembly and the partition assembly expanded and secured to the box. The outer ply comes from a rectangular blank folded lengthwise and the partition assembly comes from another blank that extends the transverse and cross partitions. The box takes shape from a third blank having wall panels and bottom flaps. The bottom flaps fold and glue together forming the bottom of the carrier. The partition assembly includes a transverse partition and at least one cross-partition. The partition assembly blank has a first body section, a second body section, and a handle section. The first and second body sections have a hinged connection at the handle section and form the transverse partition of the assembly. The first and second body sections further include at least one fold out section that defines the at least one cross-partition of the assembly.

Abstract: A three piece beverage carrier has an outer ply, a partition assembly, and a box with the outer ply secured to the partition assembly and the partition assembly expanded and secured to the box. The outer ply comes from a rectangular blank folded lengthwise and the partition assembly comes from another blank that extends the transverse and cross partitions. The box takes shape from a third blank having wall panels and bottom flaps. The bottom flaps fold and glue together forming the bottom of the carrier. The partition assembly includes a transverse partition and at least one cross-partition. The partition assembly blank has a first body section, a second body section, and a handle section. The first and second body sections have a hinged connection at the handle section and form the transverse partition of the assembly. The first and second body sections further include at least one fold out section that defines the at least one cross-partition of the assembly.

Abstract: A carton is provided for displaying balls. The has top, bottom, front, back, and side walls. The top and bottom walls have openings therein sized and shaped to engage the ball substantially along the full circumference of the holes. Additionally, the carton includes interior braces, preferably at the four corners of the box. The ends of the braces have curved edges, the curvature of which correspond to the curvature of the ball, such that the ends of the braces contact the ball substantially along the full length of the braces. The braces preferably urge the ball upwardly (or downwardly) to urge the ball against the edge of the hole in the top (or bottom) wall. The size and shape of the braces and of the holes allow for a frictional engagement of the ball by the carton to reduce the possibility of unassisted movement of the ball relative to the carton.

Abstract: A carton is provided for displaying balls. The has top, bottom, front, back, and side walls. The top and bottom walls have openings therein sized and shaped to engage the ball substantially along the full circumference of the holes. Additionally, the carton includes interior braces, preferably at the four corners of the box. The ends of the braces have curved edges, the curvature of which correspond to the curvature of the ball, such that the ends of the braces contact the ball substantially along the full length of the braces. The braces preferably urge the ball upwardly (or downwardly) to urge the ball against the edge of the hole in the top (or bottom) wall. The size and shape of the braces and of the holes allow for a frictional engagement of the ball by the carton to reduce the possibility of unassisted movement of the ball relative to the carton.

Abstract: A carton includes a first wall, a second wall transverse to the first wall, a weakened section in the first wall defining a framed removable portion and a framed opening in the second wall. A sheet of non-opaque material may cover at least a portion of the framed opening in the second wall.

Abstract: A carrier is provided which is made of a carrier box and a separate partition assembly which is secured in the carrier box. The partition assembly is made from transverse and cross partitions which have interengaging slots and tabs which lock together to form the partition assembly without the use of glue. The carrier box is formed from a simple blank having wall panels and bottom panels. The bottom panels are glued together to form a glued bottom and are shaped so that the outer of the bottom panels meet along a junction that is offset from the center of the carrier bottom. In an alternative, and preferred embodiment, the carrier box is formed from a one piece blank and the partition is formed from a one piece blank. The partition includes a transverse partition or divider and at least one cross-partition or divider. The partition is formed from a blank, which is preferably a one-piece blanks. The blank includes a first body section, a second body section, and a handle forming section.

Abstract: A carrier is provided which is made of a carrier box and a separate partition assembly which is secured in the carrier box. The partition assembly is made from transverse and cross partitions which have interengaging slots and tabs which lock together to form the partition assembly without the use of glue. The carrier box is formed from a simple blank having wall panels and bottom panels. The bottom panels are glued together to form a glued bottom and are shaped so that the outer of the bottom panels meet along a junction that is offset from the center of the carrier bottom. In an alternative, and preferred embodiment, the carrier box is formed from a one piece blank and the partition is formed from a one piece blank. The partition includes a transverse partition or divider and at least one cross-partition or divider. The partition is formed from a blank, which is preferably a one-piece blanks. The blank includes a first body section, a second body section, and a handle forming section.

Abstract: A flea trap including a horizontally oriented base and a vertically oriented cover, the cover extending upwardly from the rear edge of the base, and the base extending forwardly from the bottom edge of the cover. The base has a horizontal insert tray slot adapted to receive an insert tray that has a tacky upper surface. The insert tray slot has an upwardly opening tray slot window, through which fleas may fall to land on the tacky surface, and access means for the insertion and removal of the insert tray. The cover has a light source with means to direct the light substantially forwardly, across the base, toward the area in front of the flea trap.

Abstract: The combination of a pair of paperboard carton members positioned in a paperboard tray member, wherein the carton members have projections extending from the bottom wall thereof through related openings in adjacent walls of the tray member, and wherein at least one of the members includes means for temporarily holding the carton closure flaps in a generally vertical open position against the carton end wall panels while the cartons are being filled on a packaging line.