Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition that generally includes a waterborne alkyd resin and a siccative containing a primary drier in amounts greater than manufacturer-recommended amounts, a methods for applying and preparing such a coating composition. Additional resins and other conventional coatings additives can be formulated into such a coating. Such a coating can yield a cured coating that has a higher pendulum hardness and block resistance than that of a coating formed from an otherwise identical composition that includes manufacturer-recommended levels of primary drier with comparable gloss characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition that generally includes a waterborne alkyd resin and a siccative containing a primary drier in amounts greater than manufacturer-recommended amounts, a methods for applying and preparing such a coating composition. Additional resins and other conventional coatings additives can be formulated into such a coating. Such a coating can yield a cured coating that has a higher pendulum hardness and block resistance than that of a coating formed from an otherwise identical composition that includes manufacturer-recommended levels of primary drier with comparable gloss characteristics.

Abstract: In some examples, a shock absorption bracket includes one or more damping pads coupled to a facing surface of an absorption leg. The absorption leg is attached to a support leg and defines an internal corner with the support leg. The support leg is configured to attach to an equipment cabinet. The shock absorption bracket may be configured to define a gap between the damping pads and one or more support surfaces of the equipment cabinet. The shock absorption bracket may be configured to attach to a rear section of an equipment cabinet having an equipment access in a front section of the equipment cabinet.

Abstract: In some examples, a shock absorption bracket includes one or more damping pads coupled to a facing surface of an absorption leg. The absorption leg is attached to a support leg and defines an internal corner with the support leg. The support leg is configured to attach to an equipment cabinet. The shock absorption bracket may be configured to define a gap between the damping pads and one or more support surfaces of the equipment cabinet. The shock absorption bracket may be configured to attach to a rear section of an equipment cabinet having an equipment access in a front section of the equipment cabinet.

Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed for sealing a higher pressure fluid cavity from a lower pressure fluid cavity. The seal assembly comprises a mounting assembly, a circumferential ceramic runner carried by the mount assembly, and a carbon seal ring sealingly engaged to the runner. The runner comprises an axially-extending sealing portion and a radially-inward-extending step portion. The mounting assembly comprises a retaining member, a forward member, and a middle member. The step portion of the runner is axially retained between the retaining member and the middle member.

Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed for sealing a higher pressure fluid cavity from a lower pressure fluid cavity. The seal assembly comprises a runner mounting assembly, a circumferential ceramic runner carried by the runner mount assembly, and a carbon seal ring sealingly engaged to the runner. The runner mount assembly comprises a pair of axial retainers each having a base portion and a retaining portion, and a mounting member positioned axially intermediate the axial retainers. The mounting member comprises a circumferential base and a pair of spring retainers extending axially and radially from the base. The runner is axially positioned between the retaining portions of the axial retainers and radially positioned between the spring retainers and the carbon seal ring.

Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed for sealing a higher pressure fluid cavity from a lower pressure fluid cavity. The seal assembly comprises a mounting assembly, a circumferential ceramic runner carried by the mount assembly, and a carbon seal ring sealingly engaged to the runner. The runner comprises an axially-extending sealing portion and a radially-inward-extending step portion. The mounting assembly comprises a retaining member, a forward member, and a middle member. The step portion of the runner is axially retained between the retaining member and the middle member.

Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell with an aperture in the container or cell cover has the aperture sealed by an improved thermoplastic sealing member, which forms at least a part of the cell's pressure relief vent and is made from a material comprising a thermoplastic resin and more than 10 weight percent of a thermal-stabilizing filler, to provide an effective seal and a reliable pressure relief vent over a broad temperature range.

Abstract: A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.

Abstract: An alkaline electrochemical cell containing a neat multiphase thermoplastic polymer separator is disclosed. The microstructure and composition of the polymer are selected to provide a film that can physically endure the rigors of a cell assembly process and also provide adequate ionic conductivity to support a high rate discharge. In one embodiment, the ionic conductivity of the separator is improved upon contact with the cell's alkaline electrolyte. Processes that can be used to manufacture a cell of this invention are also described.

Abstract: A copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, e.g. acrylic or methacrylic acid, and an aromatic sulphonate or carboxylate, e.g. sodium styrenesulphonate, either alone or supported on a substrate, may be used as a separator for an electrochemical cell such as a silver-zinc cell or a zinc-air cell.

Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell with an improved thermoplastic sealing member. The seal member is made from a thermoplastic resin comprising polyphthalamide or impact modified polyphenylene sulfide. The seal member provides an effective seal vent over a broad temperature range and has a low electrolyte vapor transmission rate.

Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell with an aperture in the container or cell cover has the aperture sealed by an improved thermoplastic sealing member, which forms at least a part of the cell's pressure relief vent and is made from a material comprising a thermoplastic resin and more than 10 weight percent of a thermal-stabilizing filler, to provide an effective seal and a reliable pressure relief vent over a broad temperature range.