Abstract: A hand-drawn cart for transporting one or more containers has raised sides and a rear ramp that may be locked in a vertical transporting position or unlocked and rotated into an unloading position. A recycling bin or other containers may be stored upon the cart, loaded with recyclables, then the cart may be rolled to a curbside collection location with the ramp locked. The ramp is unlocked and lowered at the collection location, the front end of the cart is lifted to slide a container down the ramp, the cart is drawn forward to withdraw the ramp from beneath the container, and the ramp is rotated back up to a locked position.

Abstract: A gas discharge lamp power supply having a base, a pair of opposed side walls extending from the base, and opposed first and second end walls extending from the base between the opposed side walls. The first end wall has a sloped wall extending angularly between the side walls, and two input terminals are mounted on the sloped wall. In another embodiment, the power supply has a control with a nonvolatile memory for storing an error code in response to a detected fault condition, thereby permitting the error code to be displayed upon power being removed from and then, subsequently reapplied.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a filled halobutyl elastomer, which includes mixing a halobutyl elastomer, particles of filler an additive containing both amino and alcohol functional groups, and one or more hydrated metal halogens and optional curing the filled elastomer with sulfur or other curative systems. The compositions of the present invention have improved properties when compared to known carbon black-filled halobutyl elastomeric compositions combined with an enhanced scorch safety. This present invention has the advantages of (a) not evolving alcohol either during the manufacture or subsequent use of the article manufactured from the compound, and (b) maintaining good processability of the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silica-filled halogenated butyl elastomers, such as bromobutyl elastomers (BIIR) wherein the silica is surface-functionalized with a protein.

Abstract: A condition management system monitors a variety of biological and environmental conditions. Information collected with respect to conditions monitored are processed to create an information hierarchy that controls the operation of various alert devices. Important or critical conditions take precedent over less critical conditions both in terms of the nature of the alert and the processing order.

Abstract: A brominated butyl rubber and a polymer based on a conjugated diolefin monomer are grafted by mixing the solid polymer at a temperature greater than 50° C. for a time sufficient to cause grafting. The grafted copolymer is useful especially in tire tread compositions.

Abstract: A laser employing a tapered, thin film interference filter as a tuning element. Tapered, thin film interference filters employing dielectric layers are disclosed for use in tuning lasers. Methods of tuning a laser by adjustably positioning a tapered thin film interference filter are disclosed. Also included are a method for tuning a laser to account for thermal wavelength drift, a method of mounting an etalon in a substantially stress free manner, and a mount therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silica-filled halogenated butyl elastomers, such as bromobutyl elastomers (BIIR) wherein the silica is surface-functionalized with a protein.

Abstract: A biodegradable alkaline rinsing agent composition suitable for neutralising acid on interior walls, and preventing corrosion in pipelines. The composition is an emulsifiable oily mixture of at least one vegetable oil base oil, at least one corrosion inhibitor, at least one amine; and at least one emulsifier. Preferably, there are at least two vegetable oils, at least two basic organic amines, at least two emulsifiers and a lime scale dispersant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber composition which contains an optionally halogenated, low-gel, high molecular weight isoolefin multiolefin quad-polymer together with at least one silica compound, and to a process for the preparation of the rubber composition, and to a tire tread containing said rubber composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a filled halobutyl elastomer, which includes mixing a halobutyl elastomer, particles of filler an additive containing both amino and alcohol functional groups, and one or more hydrated metal halogens and optional curing the filled elastomer with sulfur or other curative systems. The compositions of the present invention have improved properties when compared to known carbon black-filled halobutyl elastomeric compositions combined with an enhanced scorch safety. This present invention has the advantages of (a) not evolving alcohol either during the manufacture or subsequent use of the article manufactured from the compound, and (b) maintaining good processability of the compound.

Abstract: A method of preventing corrosion in pipelines comprising draining pipeline of all residual compounds, blowing through with nitrogen and rinsing with a corrosion inhibiting rinsing agent.

Abstract: A tool leash device having at least one coiled leash having a closed loop at one end secured to a split key ring, a snap ring having a selectively opened and closed locking member secured to said split key ring for attachment to a belt loop or the like, a trigger snap connected to the other end of the coiled leash having a selectively opened and closed locking member for securing the same to a closed loop portion of a flexible tie wrap, and a flexible elongated tie wrap having a closed loop portion at one end connected to said trigger snap locking member having a generally smooth end at the other end thereof with a ribbed portion between the ends of said tie wrap and an apertured locking portion on the tie wrap between the ends thereof whereby the smooth end is insertible into the locking portion with the ribbed portion locking into the locking portion for serving a tool thereto.

Abstract: Elastomeric compositions comprising natural rubber, halobutyl elastomer, a mineral filler and a bonding agent display improved properties useful, for example, in vehicle tire treads.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a filled halobutyl elastomer, which comprises mixing a halobutyl elastomer, particles of filler and an additive containing both amino and alcohol functional groups, and curing the filled elastomer with sulfur or other curative systems. This invention has the advantages of (a) not evolving alcohol either during the manufacture or subsequent use of the article manufactured from the compound, and (b) significantly reducing the cost of the compound.

Abstract: A method of preventing corrosion in pipelines comprising draining pipeline of all residual compounds, blowing through with nitrogen and rinsing with a corrosion inhibiting rinsing agent.

Abstract: A method of preventing corrosion in pipelines comprising draining pipeline of all residual compounds, blowing through with nitrogen and rinsing with a corrosion inhibiting rinsing agent.

Abstract: A method of preventing corrosion in pipelines comprising draining pipeline of all residual compounds, blowing through with nitrogen and rinsing with a corrosion inhibiting rinsing agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a filled halobutyl elastomer which comprises admixing a halobutyl elastomer, particles of filler and a silane that has at least one hydroxyl group or hydrolysable group attached to a silicon atom of the silane, and curing the filled halobutyl elastomer with sulphur. The invention also provides a filled composition that has improved properties when compared with known carbon black filled elastomeric compositions.