Abstract: A corner post application system for a load having corners includes corner post applicators and moveable corner post holders. The corner post applicators include a corner post gripper configured to grasp a corner post, with the corner post applicators configured to move the corner post to a corner of the load. The corner post holders each have a clamp and are moveable between a retracted position and an engaged position, where in the engaged position the clamp is configured to engage a respective corner post to press the corner post against the load at the respective corner. When the corner post holders are in the engaged position the corner post applicators are configured to be retracted with the corner posts being held in engagement with the corners of the load by the corner post holders to enable an enveloping machine to initiate placement of a film over the load.

Abstract: A remote monitoring system includes transducers, a transducer control module, a communications device, a monitoring system and end-user display terminals. The transducers are disposed on the property and/or equipment in a manner to measure specific characteristics or parameters and communicate with the transducer control module via a wireless communication protocol. The transducer control module receives and analyzes transducer measurements and detects alarm conditions. The transducer control module communicates with the monitoring system via a wide area network and the communications device. The monitoring system receives, stores and analyzes information received from the transducer control module and reports the information to the end-user terminals via a wide area network, such as the Internet, in response to user requests.

Abstract: A recreational device having a large rotatable outer wheel, a frame disposed internally within the wheel and about which the wheel is rotatable, a pivotable foot platform attached to the frame, and a tail wheel assembly disposed aft of the large wheel and coupled to the platform. In use a rider stands on the platform, preferably in a sideways stance, and grasps hand grips on the frame members and steers the wheel by applying torque to the frame. The tail wheel assembly is coupled to the foot platform by pulleys and cable such that pivoting of the platform causes pivoting of the tail wheel assembly to aid in steering the device. A hand brake can be provided to control the speed of rotation of the wheel about the frame. A nose wheel assembly can be provided having a nose wheel forward of the large wheel and which can engage the ground during braking to aid in stable operation. The tail assembly can be folded for ease of storage and transport.

Abstract: A transducer assembly for connection with a digital signal processing system includes an analog transducer, a digital connector assembly movable relative to the analog transducer to facilitate connection with the digital signal processing system, and a cable permanently affixed between the analog transducer and the digital connector assembly to convey an analog transducer signal therebetween. The digital connector assembly includes a connector housing, a digital connector mounted by the connector housing to mate in a detachable manner with the digital signal processing system, and transducer interface circuitry disposed within the connector housing in a non-removable manner and including a digital storage device programmed to store digital transducer data, such as transducer identification, configuration settings and calibration or correction factors, for retrieval by the digital signal processing system. The transducer interface circuitry can also include signal conditioning circuitry and a microcontroller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-borne thermoplastic polyhydroxyether resins having narrow polydispersity (M.sub.w /M.sub.n <4.0 and M.sub.n >7,000 <12,000), and the use of such resins in water-borne coating compositions.

Abstract: A golf shoe and golf club cleaning device particularly adapted for attachment to a golf bag or other convenient surface. The device includes a brush handle having soft bristles embedded in one face thereof and stiff bronze bristles embedded in an end wall that extends out of the general longitudinal extent of the handle at an angle thereto. The handle is tethered to a golf bag by a spring loaded cable that retracts into a casing and the cable is removably attached to a golf bag. By this arrangement, the brush is securely fastened to the golf bag or other convenient surface during normal play.

Abstract: Novel phosphorylated compositions of a vinyl chloride copolymer or terpolymer, a phenoxy resin, a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylatelactone adduct or a reaction product of a normally solid pendant-hydroxyl-containing thermoplastic polymer having at least 8 hydroxyl groups per molecular chain and an adduct which is the product of either a hydroxylalkyl acrylate or methacrylate or a lactone-acrylate adduct and an organic diisocyanate having improved dispersion characteristics suitable for use in applications such as magnetic recording media.

Abstract: Novel vinyl chloride copolymers including a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate or allyl alcohol, an epoxy-containing vinyl monomer and an acid functionality from either certain carboxylic acid-containing monomers or a phosphorus ester moiety in selected proportions provide suitable binder resins for applications such as magnetic recording media, imparting desirable thermal stability together with enhanced dispersion and magnetic property characteristics and miscibility with elastomers employed in such media.

Abstract: Waterborne, neutralized, carboxyl-bearing phenoxy resin with which is blended a relatively soft, neutral, non-carboxyl-bearing modifier resin. A coalescing solvent is preferably included in the aqueous blend.

Abstract: A system for manually setting a timing value of an electronic fuze for an artillery projectile prior to firing without tools or electric power, and for displaying the set timing value in standard decimal format. Two adjacent setting rings, disposed about the outside of the fuze housing, are interconnected together with the housing so that one ring rotates with the other ring when the other ring is manually rotated in one direction about the housing axis, but is prevented from rotating when the other ring is rotated in an opposite direction about the housing axis. Each ring carries a plurality of numbers disposed about its outer periphery such that one of the numbers is axially aligned with an indication mark on the fuze housing at each setting of the ring. The two series of numbers are oriented laterally so that the two numbers aligned with the indication mark constitute the desired timing value.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization or copolymerization of an olefinically unsaturated monomer which comprises contacting the monomer with a chromium metal catalyst composition which is the product obtained by adsorbing a chromium metal complex which contains allyl hydrocarbon radicals with an inert inorganic oxide support which has --OH groups on its surface and which is free from adsorbed water, said monomer being an olefinically unsaturated monomer other than a polar vinyl monomer.

Abstract: An apparatus for the continuous production of a curable polyurethane froth which apparatus comprises separate sources of a polyol, an isocyanate, a catalyst and an inert gas, means including separate conduits for feeding said polyol, isocyanate and inert gas separately and under pressure at controlled flow rates from said sources to a mixing device containing inlet openings to receive said polyol, isocyanate and inert gas, means for mixing said polyol, isocyanate and inert gas to produce a froth, and an outlet opening for the resulting froth, means for delivering the froth from said mixing device to a second mixing device, a conduit for feeding the catalyst under pressure at a controlled flow rate to the second mixing device, and means for mixing the froth and catalyst, said mixing device containing inlet openings to receive the froth and catalyst and an outlet opening for the resulting catalyzed froth and means for delivering the catalyzed froth from the mixing device onto a substrate.

Abstract: A recreational device which approximates the feel of downhill skiing without either skis or snow is described in which the device includes a rotatable outer tire and an inner ring which is carried by roller bearing means within the tire. The inner ring is provided with a pivotably mounted platform adapted to provide a foot support for an individual, with the platform in one embodiment including a backwardly projecting extension which serves as a stabilizing tail. An individual utilizing the recreational device is provided with a cross bar secured at waist level to the inner ring via a trapeze arrangement. The size of the ring/tire combination is such that its vertically extending height exceeds that of the largest individual to be accommodated when the individual is standing upright, such that the center of gravity of the ring/tire combination is well above the center of gravity of the individual, thereby creating stability and ease of turning.

Abstract: An acceleration actuated switch is disclosed which is capable of distinguishing between random and brief acceleration forces on the one hand and sustained acceleration forces on the other hand. The device comprises a stationary electrical contact and a movable contact held in position by biasing means. Sustained acceleration forces in a particular direction will drive the movable contact along a fixed path to a position whereat the biasing means may bring the movable contact into proximity with the stationary contact thereby closing the switch. If the acceleration force is not in the proper direction or is not applied to the switch for a sufficient length of time, the biasing means will return the movable contact to its original position thereby maintaining the switch in an open condition.

Abstract: Described herein is a frothable thermosetting polyurethane-forming composition, a process for producing a curable froth from said composition, a process for applying the curable froth to a substrate and a cured cellular polyurethane produced from the curable froth.

Abstract: Polyarylene polyethers composed of recurring units--O--E--O--E'--where E is the residuum of a dihydric phenol and E' is the residuum of a benzenoid compound having an inert electron withdrawing group ortho or para to the valence bonds and where both E and E' are bonded to the ether oxygens through aromatic carbon atoms. The polyarylene polyethers are prepared by reacting a double alkali metal salt of a dihydric phenol with a dihalobenzenoid compound in the presence of certain sulfoxide or sulfone solvents under substantially anhydrous conditions.

Abstract: Polyarylene polyethers composed of recurring units--O-E-O-E'--where E is the residuum of a dihydric phenol and E' is the residuum of a benzenoid compound having an inert electron withdrawing group ortho or para to the valence bonds and where both E and E' are bonded to the ether oxygens through aromatic carbon atoms. The polyarylene polyethers are prepared by reacting a double alkali metal salt of a dihydric phenol with a dihalobenzenoid compound in the presence of certain sulfoxide or sulfone solvents under substantially anhydrous conditions.

Abstract: Ethylene polymerization catalyst which is .pi. allyl chromium compound in the chromium [II] valence state and supported on silica or silica-alumina, and a process for making such catalyst.