Abstract: A coin processing machine of the present invention includes a coin input region for receiving said coins, a coin processing region for processing the coins, and a coin output region for receiving the coins that have been processed from the coin processing region. The processing machine includes a coin path leading from the coin input region, through the coin processing region, and into the coin output region. The coin path is partially defined by a coin-impact surface made of a laminated metal, preferably laminated steel. The laminated metal acts to absorb more of the energy for the impact of the coins and, thus, reduces the noise levels produced by coins.

Abstract: Provided is a non-aqueous, emulsifiable composition which, in its overall concept, comprises a substantially homogenous mixture of an unblocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent and a surface active isocyanate reactive material. Also provided is a substantially homogeneous, curable, oil-in-water emulsion produced by, as well as a method of producing such by, the steps of admixing the components of the non-aqueous emulsifiable composition as described above and, thereafter, contacting such emulsifiable composition and an aqueous medium in proportions and under conditions so as to result in a substantially homogeneous, oil-in-water emulsion. Such curable emulsions find particular use in a variety of coatings applications.

Abstract: Provided is a non-aqueous, emulsifiable composition which, in its overall concept, comprises a substantially homogenous mixture of an unblocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent and a surface active isocyanate reactive material. Also provided is a substantially homogeneous, curable, oil-in-water emulsion produced by, as well as a method of producing such by, the steps of admixing the components of the non-aqueous emulsifiable composition as described above and, thereafter, contacting such emulsifiable composition and an aqueous medium in proportions and under conditions so as to result in a substantially homogeneous, oil-in-water emulsion. Such curable emulsions find particular use in a variety of coatings applications.

Abstract: Grafted elastomers produced by a multiple grafting technique are blended with a resinous polymer to yield compositions which have low odor, low taste-transfer, and improved optical properties.