Abstract: A profiled rod for a web-spreading roller has an elongated basic body of approximately C-shaped cross section with holding legs on both sides and with a friction-grip elastic support on its back. The support is fastened to an intermediate support made of stiffer material than the support itself and the intermediate support is pushed lengthwise onto the basic body and detachably fastened to its back and holding legs with a clamping claw.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new compounds of the formula 4,4'-di-(.omega.-hydroxyalkoxy)-biphenyl), wherein the alkoxy group contains from 8 to 13 carbon atoms. The use of the new compounds, in particular the compound 4,4' -di-(11-hydroxyundecanoxy)-biphenyl, in the synthesis of segmented polyurethanes, results in products having a particularly advantageous profile of properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of aqueous dispersions of polyurethanes containing chemically incorporated carboxylate groups wherein the counterions to the carboxylate groups are predominantly ammonium ions corresponding to the formula ##STR1## by mixing a starting aqueous dispersion of polyurethanes containing chemically incorporated carboxylate groups wherein the counterions to the carboxylate groups are ammonium ions corresponding to the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and represent C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in these substituents is 3 to 6,with at least an equivalent quantity of ammonia, based on the trialkyl ammonium ions, and subsequently removing under vacuum at least a portion of the displaced trialkyl amines and the excess ammonia, if present.

Abstract: Identification marks in the form of code fields are arranged on a material band which is adapted to be moved in a continuous manner. These identification marks are recognized by a reader head with a subsequent evaluating logic, whereby under conditions of signal flow produced by the reader head on passing of the code field at the evaluating logic, this signal flow is transformed into identification marking corresponding to the respective code field. Each code field is preceded by a starter label which produces a start signal causing the release of the initially blocked signal flow between the reader head and the evaluating logic and actuates a switch component to assume a transmitting condition. On completion of the signal flow transformation into the identification marking, the signal flow ceases due to actuation of the switch component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of polyurethanes containing chemically fixed carboxylate and/or sulphonate groups which comprises reacting(i) isocyanate prepolymers based on organic polyhydroxyl compounds and monomeric diisocyanates, having an isocyanate content of from 1.5 to 8% by weight and containing less than 1.2% by weight of monomeric diisocyanates with(ii) organic diaminocarboxylates and/or organic diaminosulphonates and/or organic dihydroxy carboxylates and/or organic dihydroxy sulphonates and optionally other chain-lengthening agents which have hydroxy or amino groups and which are free from salt groupsin the aqueous or organic phase optionally with subsequent addition of water and optionally subsequent removal of solvent, using an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to amino and/or hydroxy groups in the range of from about 1:1.2 to 1:0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous dispersions having a solid content of at least about 10% by weight of polymers containing from about 0.1 to 6% by weight of incorporated sulphonate groups, characterized in that cations of at least divalent metals, silver or monovalent copper are present in the dispersions as counterions to the chemically-incorporated sulphonate anions to at least about 80 equivalent percent, based on the total quantity of the cations present.Another object of this invention is a process for the production of such aqueous dispersions which is characterized in that aqueous dispersions having a solid content of at least about 10% by weight, of polymers containing from about 0.1 to 6% of incorporated sulphonate groups, in which alkali metal cations or monovalent ammonium cations are present as counterons, are treated with a cation exchanger which is charged with cations of the above-mentioned type.

Abstract: A guide apparatus for a continuously moving web has an upstream fixed roller and a downstream fixed roller substantially parallel to each other and defining a plane. A fixed and substantially closed box carries these rollers and a frame which is offset from the plane and pivotal on the box about a frame axis substantially perpendicular to the plane. A pair of adjustment rollers are rotatable on the frame about parallel adjustment-roller axes fixed relative to each other and to the frame. Thus a continuously moving web can pass along the path over the upstream roller, then over one after the other of the adjustment rollers, and finally over the downstream roller. A sensor is mounted on the box adjacent the downstream roller and is connected via a control means to a motor inside the box that automatically pivots the frame whenever the web position detected by the sensor deviates from a predetermined desired position.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with a process for the preparation of carboxylate containing polyurethane and the polymers so produced. Hydroxyl bearing components are reacted with tri- or tetra-carboxylic acid monoanhydrides so as to incorporate free carboxyl groups into the component, a proportion of the carboxyl groups are neutralized to ionic salts and hydroxyl component is then reacted with polyisocyanates and simultaneously or subsequently with chain extending agents. The polymer may be obtained as a dispersion in water and the chain lengthening agent may be water, formaldehyde or water soluble amines or hydrazines.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for the production of polyureas wherein solutions of organic polyisocyanates are reacted with primary and/or secondary organic polyamines in the presence of tetracarboxylic acid dianhydrides. The polyisocyanates used are preferably difunctional linear prepolymers containing terminal isocyanate groups, while the amines used are preferably diamines. The resultant product, which contains carboxyl groups, may then be neutralized and dispersed in water.