Abstract: The present invention relates to fast drying waterborne printing inks and to method of using such inks in high speed printing processes, such rotogravure and flexographic printing processes. The printing ink includes, for example, a blend of a latex binder and a polyfunctional amine. The pH of the ink is raised by adding a sufficient amount of base, to a point where essentially all of the polyfunctional amine in the blend is in a deprotonated state.

Abstract: A composition useful for adhering polysulfide sealant to silicone sealant or to silicone sealant contaminated surfaces is obtained by mixing 1 part by weight of alkoxy functional, titanate catalyzed silicone sealant with from 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of polysulfide sealant.

Abstract: A hose adapter for use in connecting a preconditioned air hose to an aircraft having a ring connector with a plurality of slots formed therethrough by which a ground-based heating/air conditioning unit is connected to an internal ventilation system of the aircraft. The hose adapter includes a generally hollow housing and slot-engaging arms which connect the housing to a ring connector in a snap-fit manner. The housing includes a lower end having an inlet which is connectable to a preconditioned air hose, and an upper end having an outlet which is connectable to a ring connector of an aircraft. The slot-engaging arms are biased toward a locking position wherein the slot-engaging arms provide a quick connect to a ring connector and an unbiased position wherein the slot-engaging arms releasably disconnect from the ring connector.

Abstract: High temperature polymerization process and products obtained therefrom are provided. The polymerization is conducted at above 225.degree. C. to produce polymers having a degree of polymerization below 50. The products are useful as detergent additives and for subsequent polymerization.

Abstract: Oligomers wherein phenylalkylsiloxane units comprise at least a portion of the repeating units increase the ability to penetrate porous substrates that is exhibited by crosslinkable liquid organosiloxane compositions containing polyorganosiloxanes when the oligomer exhibits limited compatibility with the crosslinkable polyorganosiloxane(s) present in the curable organosiloxane composition.

Abstract: Pre-conditioned air hoses for aircraft are provided which consists of a plurality of hose segments and a plurality of hook and loop fasteners closure connections interconnecting the hose segments. When the hose segments are assembled, pre-conditioned air can be carried from a ventilating system to the aircraft on the ground before the aircraft is operational and ready for takeoff.

Abstract: The clamp has an elongated body with a transverse bore which is intersected on an axial threaded hole originating at one end of the body. A transverse slot originating closer to the one end of the body tangentially intersects the bore closer to the one end of the body. A screw is threaded into the hole from the one end and bears on elastic lines (or cords) and tends to push them into the hole. When used with a colostomy pouch the clamp holds the usual retaining bead tight against the pouch connector and plate flange.

Abstract: A power collection apparatus is disclosed for the purpose of power distribution from a central power supply to the propulsion motors of at least one mass transit vehicle operative with a predetermined roadway track, including one or more rail gaps and/or crossover switches, to permit the vehicle to transfer from one section to a second section of that roadway track. The power collection apparatus includes collector support apparatus carried by each vehicle and designed to be operative with a rail support member for three individual phase power rails, a ground rail and a signal rail, permitting high speed vehicle passage through a rail gap and a crossover switch.

Abstract: A power collection apparatus is disclosed for the purpose of power distribution from a central power supply to the propulsion motors of at least one mass transit vehicle operative with a predetermined roadway track, including one or more rail gaps and/or crossover switches, to permit the vehicle to transfer from one section to a second section of that roadway track. The power collection apparatus includes collector support apparatus carried by each vehicle and designed to be operative with a rail support member for three individual phase power rails, a ground rail and a signal rail, permitting high speed vehicle passage through a rail gap and a crossover switch.

Abstract: A support apparatus is provided for supporting the electrically conductive power rails, ground rail and signal rail of a three-phase, five rail power collection apparatus operative with a fixed guideway transportation system including electrically propelled vehicles. The present rail support apparatus facilitates improved assembly and provides a substantial reduction of installation time and cost.