Abstract: Heteroatom containing perfluoroalkyl terminated neopentyl glycols of the formula HO[--CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2 X--E--R.sub.f).sub.2 CH.sub.2 O].sub.1-3 --H prepared from halogenated neopentyl glycols and thiols of the formula R.sub.f --E--SH, or amines of the formula R.sub.f --E--NH--R wherein R.sub.f is a hydrophonic, olephobic fluoroaliphatic group of up to 20 carbon atoms, E is alkylene of up to 10 carbon atoms, optionally interrupted by up to three groups including --NR, --O, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --O.sub.2 C, CONR, and --SO.sub.2 NR, and X is S,SO.sub.2 or NR.sub.2, where R is independently hydrogen, alkyl, or hydroxyalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms are described.The polymeric reaction products of said fluorinated diols, and optionally other diols with isocyanates to prepare polyurethanes; with amines and isocyanates, to prepare polyureas/polyurethanes; with acids or derivatives, to prepare polyesters or polycarbonates are disclosed.

Abstract: A multiplexed optical communication system comprising a source (12), a common optical bus (18, 20), a multiplexer (14) and a demultiplexer (16). The multiplexer comprises a plurality of modulators (50), each being formed in an electro-optic substrate and comprising a modulated arm (54) and a reference arm (56). Each arm comprises an optical waveguide, and the arms of each modulator have an optical path length difference LM(i) that is greater than the coherence length of the source, and that differs from the path length difference of each other modulator by an amount greater than the coherence length of the source. Each modulator also includes electrodes for varying the optical path length of its modulated arm based upon an electrical input signal representing an input data channel. The demultiplexer comprises a plurality of detectors, each having first and second detector arms, each detector arm comprising an optical waveguide.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to water-soluble anionic polysaccharides bound to perfluoroalkyl cationic surfactants. Polymer complexes are formed which are especially useful for fighting fires of hydrophilic or polar liquids. They have the unique property of forming an impervious gel when foamed with suitable surfactants and projected onto burning liquids. The gelatinous blanket is resistant to the fuel and protects the foam blanket from destruction. Consequently, superior fire-fighting agents can be prepared for fires which are otherwise very difficult to extinguish.

Abstract: An optical receiver particularly suited for use in a noisy environment, the receiver includes an optical gain device for amplifying an input signal to produce an amplified input signal, a photodetector, and a mode selector. The optical gain device includes an optical gain medium, an optical input port through which the input signal may be received into the optical gain medium, and an optical output port through which an optical output signal may leave the optical gain medium. The output signal includes the amplified input signal, plus any noise generated within the optical gain device. The input and output ports include antireflection means. In a preferred embodiment, the mode selector comprises a single mode fiber-optic cable that transmits a single spatial mode of the output signal to the photodetector.

Abstract: An angular reflectance sensor having no moving parts and capable of the essentially simultaneous measurement of the reflectivity of a surface at a plurality of angles. The sensor comprises a quarter pitch graded index lens (78) having first end face (82) and second end face (84) and an optical axis (86). Light is coupled from an optical source (72) to an input position (88) on the first end face. A plurality of detectors are provided, each detector having associated therewith an output position (97-99) on the first end face. Each detector comprises a photodetector (74-76) and a fiber optic cable (94-96) for coupling light from the associated output position to the photodetector. The second end face of the lens is positioned adjacent a surface. Light reflected from the surface at a particular angle is focused by the lens to a particular output position, and thus to a particular photodetector.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the deposition of paraffin wax, asphaltene, or mixtures thereof in a crude oil contaminated with paraffin wax, asphaltene, or mixtures thereof and susceptible to such depositions comprising the step of incorporating into said crude oil an effective deposition inhibiting amount of an oil soluble organic compound having at least one oleophobic and hydrophobic fluoroaliphatic group, and antideposition stabilized crude oil compositions containing said compound, are disclosed.

Abstract: An arrangement for optical multiplexing and demultiplexing. The multiplexer comprises an optical output waveguide and a plurality of optical input waveguides coupled to the output waveguide by nonblocking optical switches. An electrical activation signal at a switch causes light entering the switch through the associated input waveguide to appear on the output waveguide. The activation signals are provided by a pulse traveling down an electrode past the optical switches, such that parallel input signals on the input waveguides are time multiplexed onto the output waveguide to produce a serial output signal. A similar arrangement is provided for a demultiplexer comprising one input waveguide and a plurality of output waveguides.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyl-alkyl-sulfide or sulfonyl-alkylene esters of meta- and para-pyromellitates, partially esterified with 3-chloro-1,2-propane diol, of the formulae: ##STR1## or mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl of 3 to 18 carbon atoms, andm is 0 or 2, are useful for incorporation into organic polymers to render them oil repellent and soil resistant.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus provides a point optical radiation source (i.e. point light source), at one or more distant points, the three-dimensional coordinates of which are to be measured relative to a known frame of reference. Each point light source emits light waves of a known wavelength which are received by the front plate of a multiple-beam interferometer means having a known angle of light acceptance. With respect to the light waves transmitted by each point light source and received by the interferometer means, a set of non-localized multiple-beam interference fringes are created within the interferometer means. A photo-electric detection means is provided a known distance from the back plate of the multiple-beam interferometer means and is positioned so that the interferometer means and photo-electric detection means have a common optical center axis.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in optically determining distance and velocity relating to an object. The apparatus includes an optical radiation source that emits a first optical radiation signal of a modulating amplitude. The amplitude modulation of the first optical radiation signal is swept over a predetermined frequency range in a predetermined time period. Common optical components are employed to direct the first optical radiation signal towards the object, and to receive a portion of the first optical radiation signal that reflects off of the object. A portion of the first optical radiation signal is internally reflected by one of the common optical components to obtain a second optical radiation signal. An optical heterodyne detector optically mixes the received first and second optical radiation signals to produce an electrical output signal. The frequency of the electrical output signal is measured, and the frequency measurements are used to determine first and second frequency components.

Abstract: Homo and co polymers of di-perfluoroalkyl containing acrylate and methacrylate monomer derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl, omega-hydroperfluoroalkyl, or perfluoroalkoxy substituted perfluoroalkyl;R.sub.1 is alkylene of up to 12 carbon atoms;X is --S-- or --SO.sub.2 --;Alk is alkanetriyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms;.phi. is phenylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by chlorine, bromine, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;n is 0 or 1;R.sub.2 is alkylene of up to 12 carbon atoms; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl; their preparation and use as hydrophobic and oleophobic finishes are disclosed.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes of uniform molecular weight (MW) distribution with 500-10,000 MW segments of polysiloxane and containing at least one vinyl group connected to said polysiloxane segments through intervening alkylene-urea or -urethane linkages are prepared from polysiloxane-polyols, -polyamines or -polythiols by reaction with an unsaturated compound containing an isocyanato moiety, for example 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate. The polysiloxanes containing the vinyl groups are useful as radiation- or thermally curable coatings for glass, textiles, plastics, wood, ceramics, metals, as films or bandages for medicinal purposes, or molded shapes, in form of contact lenses, catheters or implants, either by themselves or in combination with other vinyl monomers; and are particularly useful in preparing hard or soft contact lenses, including hydrogel contact lenses.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in determining the distance and velocity of a distant object. The apparatus employs a low energy optical radiation source that emits identical external and internal radiation signals whose wavelengths are swept. The wavelength sweep is induced by varying the magnitude of an electrical input supplied to the optical radiation source. An external ranging system employs common optical means, including polarizing means, to direct the external signal towards a distant object, and to receive a portion of that signal which reflects off of the object. First optical heterodyne means are provided to mix the reflected external signal and a local oscillator signal derived from the external optical radiation signal, to produce an output signal. Means are provided to determine representative values of the frequency of that output signal. An internal processing system directs the internal signal into an optical delay means of a known length.

Abstract: Fluoroalkyl containing acrylate and methacrylate monomer derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl or omega-hydroperfluoroalkyl;R.sub.1 is -alkylene--R.sub.4 -alkylene).sub.n, where n is 0 to 60, R.sub.4 is independently --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --NR.sup.1 --, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 -- or --CONR.sup.1 -- where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms and each "alkylene" contains up to 12 carbon atoms and is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy or halo;X is --O--, --S-- or --NR"-- wherein R" is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sub.2 is alkylene of up to 12 carbon atoms; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl,their preparation and their use in the preparation of hydrophobic and oleophobic finishes are disclosed.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkyl-alkyl-thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl-alkylene glycidyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl or perfluoralkoxyperfluoroalkyl of 3 to 18 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is alkylene, carboxamidoalkylene or sulfonamidoalkylene of up to six carbon atoms and wherein the amido nitrogen is unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl;m is 0, 1 or 2; andR is alkylene of 2 to 12 carbon atoms, are useful as intermediates in preparing surfactants.

Abstract: Di-perfluoroalkyl containing acrylate and methacrylate monomer derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.f is perfluoroalkyl, omega-hydroperfluoroalkyl, or perfluoroalkoxy substituted perfluoroalkyl;R.sub.1 is alkylene of up to 12 carbon atoms:X is --S-- or --SO.sub.2 --;Alk is alkanetriyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms;.phi. is phenylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by chlorine, bromine, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;n is 0 or 1;R.sub.2 is alkylene of up to 12 carbon atoms; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl; their preparation and use as hydrophobic and oleophobic finishes are disclosed.

Abstract: Ammonium and amine salts of acids having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl group; R.sub.1 is alkylene or substituted alkylene; X is --S--, --SO--, or --SO.sub.2 --; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, --B--COOH or a --B--COO anion; B is a covalent bond, arylene or alkylene; Z is the ammonium or amine cation; p is the anionic charge, q is the cationic charge; and p.sub.1 and q.sub.1 are the balanced mole equivalents respectively, are provided. These salts applied in the form of aqueous dispersions or emulsions, are useful in rendering cellulosic and natural and synthetic polyamide materials oil and water repellent.

Abstract: The perfluoroalkyl thioalkylene amphoteric compounds having the structures:R.sub.f --R.sub.1 --SCH.sub.2 CR.sub.2 (OH)CHR.sub.3 NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 Zwhere R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl, R.sub.1 is alkylene or alkyleneoxy or aminoalkylene, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, or together form a cyclic ring, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or alkyl unsubstituted, or substituted by an anionic function, Z is alkylene substituted by an anionic function, and the acid adduct, alkaline salt or alkyl quaternary ammonium salts thereof, which can be prepared from perfluoroalkylepoxides and amino acids. These compounds are useful as surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a bis(perfluoroalkyl-alkylthio)alkanoic acid of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.f is independently perfluoroalkyl of 3 to 18 carbon atoms or perfluoroalkoxyperfluoroalkyl of 3 to 18 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof;each A is independently alkylene of up to 6 carbon atoms or said alkylene interrupted by --O--; N(H)-- or --N(lower alkyl)--;R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl or aryl substituted lower alkyl;by reacting a perfluoroalkyl-alkyl mercaptan of the formulaR.sub.f --A--SH (II)with a lactone of the formula ##STR2## in the presence of a catalytic amount of a Lewis acid to form a perfluoroalkyl-alkylthio lactone of the formula ##STR3## and reacting said perfluoroalkyl-alkylthio lactone with additional perfluoroalkyl-alkylmercaptan of the formulaR.sub.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the use of ion-pair complexes derived from anionic perfluoroalkyl sulfonates, carboxylates, phosphates and phosphonates and cationic perfluoroalkyl surfactants. Such complexes are capable of reducing the surface tension of aqueous solutions dramatically even at extremely low concentrations, and are useful as wetting, spreading and leveling agents and are especially preferred as components in so-called aqueous film forming foam compositions for fighting polar and non-polar solvent and fuel fires.