Abstract: A sealant gel for a telecommunication enclosure, wherein the gel is formulated from three different polyols. The first polyol is a polybutadiene-based polyol that has a low glass transition temperature. The second polyol is a polyether polyol. The third polyol is butene diol, which is a short molecule that quickly builds up a hard backbone structure.

Abstract: A sealant gel for a telecommunication enclosure, wherein the gel is formulated from three different polyols in a manner that maintains its favorable mechanical properties given environmental conditions, for example, over a wide temperature range. The first polyol is a polybutadiene-based polyol that has a low glass transition temperature that provides excellent low-temperature performance. The second polyol is a polyether polyol, which is very flexible and contributes the necessary viscoelastic properties. The third polyol is butene diol, which is a short molecule that quickly builds up a hard backbone structure that helps promote fast curing and provides high-temperature resistance. The combined formulation for the sealant gel builds up a well-balanced network structure that not only has all the necessary viscoelastic properties, but also withstands the highest required temperature of 120° C. while also exhibiting good performance at subzero temperatures.

Abstract: A terminating device for terminating subscriber wiring to pairs of insulation displacement type conductive contacts includes a protective sealing gel disposed within the terminating device. The gel encapsulates the conductive contacts and is characterized by a dynamic storage modulus G? and a dynamic loss modulus G? expressed in dynes/cm2 having a dynamic crossover point between about 1 rad/sec and about 20 rad/sec at any temperature in the range between about ?40° C. to about 80° C. The loss modulus G? is greater than the storage modulus G? at a shear frequency greater than the dynamic crossover point and is less than the storage modulus G? at a shear frequency less than the dynamic crossover point. The gel has an ultimate elongation greater than about 1000%, an ultimate tensile strength greater than about 2 psi, and a cone penetration value expressed in tenths of a millimeter between about 255 and 265.

Abstract: A distribution terminal block for connecting individual drop wires to incoming telephone cable wires has a base that receives attachable modules. Each module has a pair of IDC clips. A plunger adapted for reciprocal movement within the module along a plunger axis presses the drop wires into engagement with the IDC clips. The module has a cavity filled with an electrically insulating gel. The plunger has an upper portion and a lower portion separated by a recess for receiving the drop wires. A spine connects the upper portion and the lower portion of the plunger. The lower portion has a smaller cross-sectional area than the upper portion and has an angled, sharp end for reducing disturbance to the insulating gel during movement of the plunger to insert, remove and reinsert the drop wires.

Abstract: A molded article having improved weld line strength, fabricated from a polymer blend composition comprising at least one liquid crystalline polymer and at least one additional polymer, wherein the composition has a crystallization rate lower than said at least one liquid crystalline polymer.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel copolyesters consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1## and blends of these polymers and articles made from both. Units (I), (II), (III), and (IV) are present in specified proportions as defined in the "Description of the Invention."The instant copolyesters display orientation in the molten state, good fiber ratings and high strength; they have melting points in the range of from about 340.degree. to about 400.degree. C. and are melt-processible. Advantageously, these compositions filled with about 30 weight percent of glass fibers display heat distortion temperatures of over 240.degree. C. up to about 280.degree. C. and higher, when measured under a load of 264 psi. When blended, certain properties are improved, particularly they are easier to melt fabricate, have a decreased tendency to blister and increased strength.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel copolyesters consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1## and blends of these polymers and articles made from both. Units (I), (II), (III), and (IV) are present in specified proportions as defined in the "Description of the Invention."The instant copolyesters display orientation in the molten state, good fiber ratings and high strength. Advantageously, the polymers of the present invention display a significant improvement in viscosity and moldability of the neat polymer. The polymers have excellent mechanical and surface properties including blister resistance, strength, toughness, and ability to vapor phase solder, and form strong fibers while still maintaining a high heat distortion temperature. They have melting points in the range of from about 250.degree. to about 360.degree. C. and are melt-processible. Advantageously, these compositions filled with about 30 weight percent of glass fibers display heat distortion temperatures of up to 240.degree.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend comprising a first LCP polyester polymer consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1## having a melting point under about 420.degree. C., p is approximately equal to r+q, r is from about 0.05 to about 0.9, q is from about 0.95 to about 0.1 and s is from about 0.05 to about 9, and a second LCP polyester polymer comprising at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of hydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxynaphthalene carboxylic acid, dihydroxy naphthalene, naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, oxybisbenzoic acid and substituted hydroquinones wherein the said moiety or moieties comprise(s) at least about 5 mole percent of the units in said second LCP polyester.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel copolyesters consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1##and blends of these polymers and articles made from both. Units (I), (II), (III), and (IV) are present in specified proportions as defined in the "Description of the Invention."The instant copolyesters display orientation in the molten state, good fiber ratings and high strength. Advantageously, the polymers of the present invention display a significant improvement in viscosity and moldability of the neat polymer. The polymers have excellent mechanical and surface properties including blister resistance, strength, toughness, and ability to vapor phase solder, and form strong fibers while still maintaining a high heat distortion temperature. They have melting points in the range of from about 250.degree. to about 360.degree. C. and are melt-processible. Advantageously, these compositions filled with about 30 weight percent of glass fibers display heat distortion temperatures of up to 240.degree.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel copolyesters consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (IV). ##STR1## and blends of these polymers and articles made from both. Units (I), (II), (III), and (IV) are present in specified proportions as defined in the "Description of the Invention".The instant copolyesters display orientation in the molten state, good fiber ratings and high strength. Advantageously, the polymers of the present invention display a significant improvement in viscosity and moldability of the neat polymer. The polymers have excellent mechanical and surface properties including blister resistance, strength, toughness, and ability to vapor phase solder, and form strong fibers while still maintaining a high heat distortion temperature. They have melting points in the range of from about 250.degree. to about 360.degree. C. and are melt-processible. Advantageously, these compositions filled with about 30 weight percent of glass fibers display heat distortion temperatures of up to 240.degree.

Abstract: A molded article of permanent ovenware comprising (A) 35-85% by weight of a wholly aromatic polyester resin; (B) 15-65% by weight of a specifically defined talc containing a minimum amount of materials decomposable at elevated temperatures; and (C) 0-20% titanium dioxide, wherein the wholly aromatic polyester resin (A) is a blend comprising a first resin based on repeating units of hydroquinone, isophthalic acid (or mixtures of iso- and terephthalic acids), and para-hydroxybenzoic acid, and a second resin based on repeating units of biphenol, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid and para-hydroxybenzoic acid. The ovenware shows excellent resistance to blistering, bubbling and cracking during molding and oven use.

Abstract: A high modulus, high strength melt processable copolyester consisting essentially of recurring units (I), (II), (III) and (IV): ##STR1## wherein said copolyester has a melting point in the range of from about 340.degree. C. to 400.degree. C., a crystallization temperature of from about 300.degree. C.-340.degree. C., and a crystallization rate of at least 1,000 counts/minute.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel blends of fully aromatic copolyesters which comprise (a) 1-19 parts by weight of a polyester comprising recurring moieties of dihydroxybenzene, nonvicinal benzene dicarboxylate, para oxybenzoate to (b) 1 part by weight of a polyester comprising recurring moieties of diphenol, nonvicinal benzene dicarboxylate, para oxybenzoate; wherein the polyester (a) has a melting point in the range of about 340 C. to 400 C., a crystallization temperature of from about 300-340 C., and a crystallization rate of at least 1,000 counter per minute. The blends display improved surface properties, particularly improved blistering resistance.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel copolyesters consisting essentially of units (I), (II), (III), and (V). ##STR1## and blends of these polymers and articles made from both. Units (I), (II), (III), and (IV) are present in specified proportions as defined in the "Description of the Invention". The instant copolyesters display orientation in the molten state, good fiber ratings and high strength; they have melting points in the range of from about 340.degree. to about 400.degree. C. and are melt-processible. Advantageously, these compositions filled with about 30 weight percent of glass fibers display heat distortion temperatures of over 240.degree. C. up to about 280.degree. C. and higher, when measured under a load of 264 psi. When blended, certain properties are improved, particularly they are easier to melt fabricate, have a decreased tendency to blister and increased strength.

Abstract: A mattress comprising a plurality of spaced springs, a plastic support platform having a plurality of extruded unoriented plastic spaced longitudinal support members and a plurality of extruded unoriented plastic spaced longitudinal stabilizing members, at least one of said stabilizing members being in position in each space between said longitudinal support members, said stabilizing members being smaller than said support members, a plurality of extruded plastic spaced cross-stabilizing members that intersect said support and stabilizing members substantially at a right angle and are integrally joined at the crossings, said cross-stabilizing members being oriented and smaller than said longitudinal support members, said support platform being in position on top of said springs with said longitudinal support members extending along the length of the mattress in contact with a majority of plurality of springs, said longitudinal members having a breaking load of at least about 35 pounds for a strip having one l