Abstract: The present invention describes improved methods of making polymer optical fiber cable, graded index optical fibers and step index optical fibers. The present invention may also include improved polymer optical fibers that incorporate optional quinine and quinone based compositions that shift the wavelength of radiation from ultraviolet radiation to visible radiation.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electrical storage device that is comprised of a polymer composition that is capable of storing an electrical charge. The electrical storage device, in one embodiment, can be recharged by light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions and methods for preventing corrosion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to several novel compositions and methods employing infrared radiation microwave radiation or high voltage polymerization for modifying the surfaces of materials to impart desired characteristics thereto. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for modifying the surfaces of objects to increase the lubricity, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, or biofunctionality of the surface of the object.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved method involving microwaves for making polymer optical fiber cable and graded index optical fibers. The polymer can be any shape including, but not limited to, sheets, films or cable. The present invention also includes improved polymer optical fibers that incorporate quinine and quinone based compositions that shift the wavelength of radiation from ultraviolet radiation to visible radiation.

Abstract: This invention relates to biologically-active polymers that are useful for analyte detection and isolation and delivery of substances. The biologically-active polymers are capable of specifically and reversibly binding to analytes, including molecules and cells. The biologically-active polymers are also capable of releasing substances upon electrical stimulation. The present invention provides compositions comprising biologically-active polymer membranes and methods for making these biologically-active polymer membranes that may be specifically designed to selectively bind cells and specific cell types, to affect cell growth characteristics, and to modulate cellular differentiation. These biologically-active polymer membranes may be controlled electrically to induce controlled cellular differentiation and modulate the cell growth cycle. These biologically-active polymers have many applications in biological and chemical fields.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant compositions suitable for use as a cable joint filler. Such flame retardant compositions comprise: at least one oil selected from the group consisting of castor oil, linseed oil and combinations thereof, dibutyltin dilaurate; diphenylmethane diisocyanate; at least one molecular sieve; and at least one filler material selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, sand, and combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric fiber optic imaging bundles and their use for high resolution viewing of objects, including three-dimensional real time viewing of objects. The present invention also relates to an automated system for using these imaging bundles to view several objects with high resolution and to process this information rapidly to obtain and analyze characteristics of the exterior and interior surfaces of objects.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the decontamination of waste matter, in particular for soil remediation. The methods include making and applying a polymer composition to waste matter and subjecting the waste matter and polymer composition to radiation, preferably microwave radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to several novel compositions and methods employing infrared radiation, microwave radiation or high voltage polymerization for modifying the surfaces of materials to impart desired characteristics thereto. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for modifying the surfaces of objects to increase the lubricity, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, or biofunctionality of the surface of the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions related to polymer concrete comprising conventional resins with novel additives to prevent shrinking and cracking of the resin, to accelerate curing and to treat fillers. These compositions and methods can be employed to form large objects and objects of irregular shapes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions related to polymer concrete comprising conventional resins with novel additives to prevent shrinking and cracking of the resin, to accelerate curing and to treat fillers. These compositions and methods can be employed to form large objects and objects of irregular shapes. These compositions and methods provide lightweight materials some of which are hard and inflexible, while others are hard and flexible.

Abstract: An apparatus for making polymer fiber optical cable is described. In addition, the present invention provides dyes that can be added to conventional polymers and are capable of shifting the wavelength of light transmitted through the polymer. The polymer can be any shape including, but not limited to sheets, films or cable.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the decontamination of waste matter, in particular for soil remediation. The methods include making and applying a polymer composition to waste matter and subjecting the waste matter and polymer composition to radiation, preferably microwave radiation.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved method for making fiber polymer optical fiber cable and graded index optical fibers. The polymer can be any shape including, but not limited to sheets, films or cable. The present invention also includes improved polymer optical fibers that incorporate compositions that shift the wavelength of radiation from ultraviolet radiation or X-ray radiation or infrared radiation to visible radiation.