Abstract: The present invention is a rubber composition comprising microencapsulated sulfur and free sulfur. The composition is particularly useful as a cushion gum in retreading procedures. In one embodiment of the invention, the composition further comprises one or more ultra-accelerator curing agents for rubber. In another embodiment of the invention, the rubber composition has a t90 within twenty percent, more preferably within ten percent, and more preferably within five percent of the unaged green rubber composition, after 28 days aging at forty degrees Celsius. In another embodiment of the invention, the rubber composition has a t0 within twenty percent, more preferably within ten percent, and more preferably within five percent of the unaged green rubber composition, after 28 days aging at forty degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention is a rubber composition comprising microencapsulated sulfur and free sulfur. The composition is particularly useful as a cushion gum in retreading procedures. In one embodiment of the invention, the composition further comprises one or more ultra-accelerator curing agents for rubber. In another embodiment of the invention, the rubber composition has a t90 within twenty percent, more preferably within ten percent, and more preferably within five percent of the unaged green rubber composition, after 28 days aging at forty degrees Celsius. In another embodiment of the invention, the rubber composition has a t0 within twenty percent, more preferably within ten percent, and more preferably within five percent of the unaged green rubber composition, after 28 days aging at forty degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for retreading a tire comprising a carcass comprising the step of spraying on the radially outermost surface of the carcass rubber comprising a curing accelerator in a thermoplastic matrix.

Abstract: An electrical apparatus housing having a door for accessing the apparatus within the interior of the housing and a switch for activating the apparatus accessible from the exterior of the housing. When in the on position, the switch is operable to block the door from being opened; thus functioning as an interlock to prevent access to the interior of the housing when the apparatus is activated. The invention includes a key for bypassing the interlock so that under certain circumstances the housing door can be opened while the equipment is operating, so it can be tested in its energized state.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Celastrus scandens, ‘Bailumn’, characterized by its production of primarily perfect flowers with heavy production of large fruit without the need for planting both male and female plants. ‘Bailumn’ is further characterized by its vigorous growth and ability to grow in a wide range of growing conditions with hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 2 to 8 and tolerance to drought.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa reticulata, ‘Bailnce’, characterized by its heavy and consistently annual blooming habit, its ability to produce blooms on young plants, its dark green leaves, its vase-shaped plant habit with horizontal branching, its essentially sterile flowers, its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 7, and its trouble free culture with suitability for planting in residential, park, and commercial areas.