Abstract: There is provided an adhesive composition comprising (i) at least one film forming polymer, (ii) at least one crosslinker selected from the group consisting of polynitroso compounds, polynitroso precursors, and mixtures thereof, and (iii) at least one oxidizer, wherein the molar ratio of oxidizer to crosslinker is from 0.3 to 2.0. Also provided is a method of bonding substrates together using such a composition, and an article made using such a method.

Abstract: A system for measuring fluid intake by a sucking baby. The system includes: a feeding pathway for fluid flow from the fluid source to the baby's mouth, wherein the feeding pathway has a first opening in communication with the fluid source and a second opening in communication with the baby's mouth; and an indicator pathway for indicating the amount of fluid provided to the baby's mouth through the feeding pathway, wherein the indicator pathway has a first opening in communication with the fluid source and a second opening in communication with the baby's mouth. The amount of fluid drawn into the indicator pathway is indicative of the amount of fluid drawn into the feeding pathway.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that are effective at bonding elastomers and at protecting corrosion-susceptible substrates from corrosion. Further provided are composite articles in which an elastomer substrate is bonded to at least one other substrate with such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air-water-catalyst-UV light contacting, air heating and cooling, humidifying and dehumidifying CHAMBER, which receives water that continuously recirculates through the water filtering, heating and cooling, (and deionizing) loop, which gets fresh outdoors air through the energy-efficient heat exchanger, which generates water from the atmospheric moisture, which stores and recirculates pure water through potable water holding tank, and to which is connected a novel design energy-efficient self-regulating steam distillation apparatus. Also, a water filtration system utilizing zwitterionic polymers as ion exchange and salt-absorbing and filtration media. Also disclosed are novel ionic and zwitterionic polymers, derived from cellulose.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air-purifying, air humidifying or dehumidifying, and air cooling or heating, generating water from the atmospheric moisture, water storing, purifying, and an energy efficient distillation apparatus, which efficiently introduces fresh air indoors is disclosed, comprising of an air-to-air heat exchanger, water and air and light contacting chamber, a novel water distillation apparatus, a water filtration system, a water filtration media, a toxic chemical or biological warfare threat detector and neutralizer.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of novel compounds is described comprising reacting tetrachloroethylene with substances containing active methylene group in the presence of free radical initiators. Also, a process for grafting tetrachloroethylene is described comprising reacting these compounds with polymers containing active methylene group in the presence of free radical initiators. Furthermore, a method of conducting such reactions to high conversion is described, comprising conducting the reactions in the reflux condensate. The present invention provides a novel and high yield route for heretofore unobtainable materials.

Abstract: A system for measuring fluid intake by a sucking baby. The system includes: a feeding pathway for fluid flow from the fluid source to the baby's mouth, wherein the feeding pathway has a first opening in communication with the fluid source and a second opening in communication with the baby's mouth; and an indicator pathway for indicating the amount of fluid provided to the baby's mouth through the feeding pathway, wherein the indicator pathway has a first opening in communication with the fluid source and a second opening in communication with the baby's mouth. The amount of fluid drawn into the indicator pathway is indicative of the amount of fluid drawn into the feeding pathway.

Abstract: A reaction produce which includes a reactive silicone, a polyol, and an isocyanate. The reactive silicone may contain polyol or polyamine functionality. A urethane-siloxane copolymer of polydialkyl siloxane and polyurethane. A coating composition which contains a prepolymer of polydialkyl siloxane and polyurethane. A coated article may be produced wherein the article is coated with a composition that includes polydialkyl siloxane-polyurethane copolymer. A method for making a coating composition includes copolymerizing at least one reactive silicone, at least one polyol, and at least one isocyanate. A single-component coating which includes a polydialykl siloxane-polyurethane copolymer. A prepolymer in solution, wherein the prepolymer includes polydialkyl siloxane-polyurethane copolymer and a solvent, such as xylene.