Abstract: Photovoltaic cells which comprise a back plane comprising a polyester film and an adhesive coating derived from an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and an oxazoline crosslinking agent and methods for forming the same are described.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with photovoltaic cells, processes for the production thereof and polyester films useful in the production thereof wherein the back plane of the photovoltaic cell is a polyester film having an adhesive coating derived from a composition comprising an epoxy resin and a blocked diisocyanate.

Abstract: Polyester films with abrasion resistant coatings and methods for making the same are provided. The coated polyester films include a polyester film substrate having a coating on at least one side thereof, wherein the coating is derived from a coating composition that includes (i) a melamine crosslinker component and (ii) a polyurethane component derivable from at least one diisocyanate and at least one polymeric polyol.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with photovoltaic cells, processes for the production thereof and polyester films useful in the production thereof wherein the back plane of the photovoltaic cell is a polyester film having an adhesive coating derived from a composition comprising an epoxy resin and a blocked diisocyanate.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells which comprise a back plane comprising a polyester film and an adhesive coating derived from an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and an oxazoline crosslinking agent and methods for forming the same are described.

Abstract: Polyester films with abrasion resistant coatings and methods for making the same are provided. The coated polyester films include a polyester film substrate having a coating on at least one side thereof, wherein the coating is derived from a coating composition that includes (i) a melamine crosslinker component and (ii) a polyurethane component derivable from at least one diisocyanate and at least one polymeric polyol.

Abstract: A siding installation system uses a clip that mounts on a course of siding and a removable tool that engages the clip and acts as a temporary support for a next course of siding. After the next course of siding is installed, the tool may be removed and the clip left in place. The clip may have several different embodiments, including versions that slide behind a lower course of siding and other embodiments that are fastened to an exterior wall. The clip may rest on the top surface of the lower course and have an engagement mechanism for the removable tool. The removable tool may clamp or otherwise engage the clip and have a support surface for the next course of siding. In some embodiments, the removable tool may have a changeable support surface so that different overlap distances may be used.

Abstract: A socket tool has an internal hole that is adapted to receive a standard size thread corresponding to the size of the nut being driven. A set of such socket tools may be driven using one or more hollow extensions that engage a socket tool, the extension having a hollow portion adapted to receive the largest standard size thread of the set of socket tools. In some embodiments, an adapter tool may connect various driving tools to either a socket tool or an extension.

Abstract: A large capacity circular saw that is relatively lightweight yet has a very wide foot for greater stability and ease of use. The guards and foot for the saw may be made from magnesium for light weight but also strength and durability. The foot is wide enough so that it extends sufficiently past the saw motor body on the side opposite the blade so that a common 2×4 or other dimensional lumber may be used as a guide. Additionally, the foot may be adjustable to regulate the depth of cut as well as the angle of cut. The range of the angle of cut is 90-40 degrees.