Abstract: An integrated system for storing thermal energy, for space heating and cong and for power conversion is described which utilizes the reversible thermal decomposition characteristics of two hydrides having different decomposition pressures at the same temperature for energy storage and space conditioning and the expansion of high-pressure hydrogen for power conversion. The system consists of a plurality of reaction vessels, at least one containing each of the different hydrides, three loops of circulating heat transfer fluid which can be selectively coupled to the vessels for supplying the heat of decomposition from any appropriate source of thermal energy from the outside ambient environment or from the spaces to be cooled and for removing the heat of reaction to the outside ambient environment or to the spaces to be heated, and a hydrogen loop for directing the flow of hydrogen gas between the vessels.

Abstract: An evacuated envelope is divided into a plurality of electron propagation channels. Each channel includes an electron gun section and a beam guide section. The electron gun section provides electrons in the form of beams to the guide section. The guide section includes spaced guide meshes and the electrons are propagated along the channel in the space between the guide meshes. A launch section, in the form of at least one pair of launch electrodes, is arranged between the electron gun section and the beam guide section. The conditions under which electrons leave the gun section and enter the guide section are selected by the application of selected voltages to the launch electrodes.

Abstract: Valve packing system comprising a compacted body of expanded graphite material having an apparent bulk density 1.6 to 2.0 times its apparent bulk density prior to compaction and positioned in stuffing box with zero clearance between each of valve stem and said stuffing box, and a pair of flat carbon guide rings retaining said compacted body and machined to close internal clearance with said valve stem and close external clearance with the internal walls of said stuffing box.

Abstract: A game for two or more players wherein there is a relationship between the playing pieces and the spots and pathways of the playing surface, all of which are made up of an index or an arrangement of indicia, with this said relationship being between the indicia and governed by predetermined rules. On certain of the playing surface spots, there may be placed a plurality of removable and interchangeable elements with each element carrying an indicium different from the other elements. Each playing piece may carry one or more indicium differing from other of the playing pieces and corresponding to an indicium on a removable element. Each playing piece may also removably carry an indicium indicative of ownership by one of the players. The playing pieces are strategically moved from spot to spot, and the game rules may provide for capture of a playing piece by an opponent's piece if it carries an indicium having a higher value in a predetermined hierarchy of indicia.

Abstract: This invention relates to flame resistant resinous polymer compositions. More particularly, this invention relates to flame resistant compositions comprising a resinous thermoplastic polymer, ammonium nitrate, ammonium polyphosphate and a chlorine or bromine containing organic compound.

Abstract: Non-dripping, preferably fire retardant polypropylene compositions comprising modified polypropylene component and a cross-linker. Conventional fire retardants can also be present.

Abstract: Polypropylene composition having improved knit-line properties comprising from 5 to 30 parts by weight of a saturated ethylene-propylene rubber, correspondingly 95 to 70 parts by weight crystalline homopolymeric polypropylene and from 0.01 to 0.2 parts by weight of an organic peroxide per each 100 parts by weight of the total concentration of saturated ethylene-propylene rubber and polypropylene.

Abstract: Polypropylene composition having improved impact and flow properties containing phthalide.

Abstract: Aqueous coating composition comprising a dispersion of a resinous addition polymer of an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid compound and suspended particles of a resinous polymer of propylene. Coating methods and coated articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Non-dripping, preferably fire retardant polypropylene compositions comprising modified polypropylene component and a cross-linker. Conventional fire retardants can also be present.

Abstract: Aqueous coating composition comprising a dispersion of a resinous addition polymer of an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid compound and suspended particles of a resinous polymer of propylene.

Abstract: When incorporated into formulations, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether derivatives both increase the impact resistance and the flow rate of polypropylene compositions.

Abstract: Polyolefin/polycarbonamide powder compositions suitable for the production of continuous coatings on substrates such as glass or metal which can be deposited on a substrate and then fused to the substrate at a temperature of about 190.degree. to 230.degree. C.

Abstract: The effectiveness of combinations comprising an antimony compound and a halogen-containing compound for reducing the flammability of polyolefins is increased significantly by the addition of certain organometallic compounds and/or compounds which are used as metal deactivators and which contain the chemical structure of either a substituted hydrazine or a substituted 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole amide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable grill assembly adapted for use on, for example, a kitchen countertop area. The assembly includes a somewhat L-shaped housing, the horizontally extending portion of which encloses a heating element and is topped by a grill element for supporting meat or other edibles for exposed surface broiling. The adjoining upwardly extending portion houses a power driven fan which draws air, smoke and cooking vapors from across the grill element and into the upwardly extending portion. The fan outlet discharges to the exterior of the housing.

Abstract: Powder coating a substrate with a polyolefin or preferably a polyolefin-polycarbonamide blend before contacting the substrate with a plastic resin creating a plastic-substrate seal, inhibits liquid and vapor transmission through the seal. The application of this invention to battery terminal bushings prevents unsightly corrosion about the battery terminal which is caused by "wicking" of battery acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanism for shifting the rack of a selection mechanism for a single element printer from one position to another in timed relationship to the translation of a barrel cam which provides the necessary mechanical input to control the amount of rotation of the typehead. The control of the rack shift mechanism is a cam arrangement operated in timed relationship with the translating barrel cam to provide for the shifting of the rack at the beginning of each print cycle, if necessary, and the retaining of the rack in its shifted position at the completion of the cycle, thereby eliminating the necessity to provide for the time required to shift the rack back to its home position at the end of the cycle.

Abstract: Polyolefins/polycarbonamide powder compositions suitable for the production of continuous coatings on substrates such as glass or metal. The powder compositions can be deposited on substrates and then fused to the substrate at a temperature of about 190 to 230.degree.C.