Abstract: A method for impregnating at least one surface of an aromatic carbonate resin article with an ultraviolet radiation screener comprising applying a protective masking element to at least one surface of said article, said protective masking element having disposed on the surface thereof which is in contact with said surface of said aromatic carbonate resin article an adhesive layer containing an effective amount of at least one ultraviolet radiation absorber, while said surface of said article is at a temperature sufficiently high for said ultraviolet radiation screener to migrate from said adhesive layer into the surface of said article in ultraviolet radiation screening effective amounts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing large area, controlled, uniform deformation of polymeric films which retards premature fracturing. The method includes a deformation step. Sulfonating and annealing the sulfonated deformed film are optional treatments of the method. Deformation can be achieved using pressing, peeling or rolling techniques. The deformed film is sulfonated utilizing sulfuric acid or fuming sulfuric acid.The product obtained using the inventive method results in a deformed film which has improved flow and entrance pressure characteristics compared to non-deformed film materials. The product can be used as a microfiltration membrane, ultrafiltration membrane or filter for various gas, vapor or liquid mixtures. The film may also serve as a porous substrate or other media for other types of fluid separation or purification.

Abstract: A process for the production of a prolonged release shaped product for the disinfection of water or aqueous solutions which comprises shaping, by deformation at a pressure of at least 8000 kg/cm.sup.2, at least one difficulty soluble metal compound having microbicidal activity into shaped form, and treating the compound in a manner which produces an outer metal oxide layer on the surface of the shaped product which is readily soluble in water wherein the readily soluble metal oxide layer of the shaped product provides an initial source of microbicidal activity, and the difficulty soluble metal compound provides a prolonged release source of microbicidal activity.

Abstract: A skinless hollow fiber of a cellulose ester material is formed by providing an aqueous coagulation bath having a tube-in-ring jet immersed therein and extruding a spinning solution comprising at least one cellulose ester material and a solvent therefor directly into the bath through an annulus surrounding the tube of said tube-in-ring jet while simultaneously allowing a portion of the liquid in the bath to be autogenously aspirated through an opening in the tube, located below the surface of the liquid in the bath, and through the tube thereby forming a lumen in the extruded fiber and then drying the extruded fiber.

Abstract: A treatment process for treating an interfacially polymerized polyaramide on a microporous support reverse osmosis membrane. The treatment involves immersing the membrane in an aqueous solution containing 5 to 25 weight percent of an alcohol having 1-5 carbon atoms for 15 minutes to two hours at a pressure of 50 to 100 psi. Optionally, the membrane can be treated with a surfactant.

Abstract: An acrylic fiber precursor for high performance carbon fibers free of defects which comprises an acrylonitrile polymer containing at least 90% by weight of acrylonitrile and has a surface roughness of 2.0 to 3.0 with dense inner structure. from a solution comprising 24 to 27.5% of the acrylonitrile polymer is dry-jet wet spun into a coagulation bath consisting essentially of dimethylformamide or dimethylacetamide and having a bath temperature of 5.degree. to 25.degree. C.Carbon fibers obtained by carbonizing these precursor acrylic fibers have no fusion bonding or agglutination of filaments and exhibit high performance.

Abstract: A process for preparing collagen membranes useful in tissue repair, and wound healing and related membranous implant materials useful in both hard and soft tissue applications is disclosed. The resulting membranes and materials have properties which can be varied as desired to suit intended use. Variation results from altering the precise conditions of formation of the membrane or of related fibers and solids. The process comprises first forming a gel from solubilized collagen, followed by converting the gel into a one-, two- or three-dimensional membranous solid form. This conversion is performed either by applying pressure to the gel, or by disrupting the gel and separating the resulting precipitate for casting.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a preferred process for making a catalyst. A catalyst such as is named in the title of this invention. The process begins with the chosing and blending the different refractories in order to necessitate the longevity of the damper. The mixing of the materials, with water, to the right consistency is very important in this process. To much moisture in the material will not provide the necessary porosity the catalyst needs. After mixing, the dampened material is placed into a two piece break away mold and pressed into the desired shape, size and density. The proper amount of curing time and the damp cool area in which the curing is to take place also adds to the longevity of the damper. The object of this invention is to provide an inexpensive process that doesn't require heat, for manufacturing a catalyst that will not become contaminated or less active with use, but by it's causing a more complete combustion, will create a higher BTU output and a decrease in fuel consumption.

Abstract: A method of producing abrasive fibers is disclosed, which comprises providing a conjugate fiber comprising at least one abrasive layer containing abrasive particles and at least one coating layer substantially covering the abrasive layer, and removing at least a part of the coating layer from the conjugate fiber with a solvent or a decomposer to expose at least a part of the abrasive layer from the coating layer.

Abstract: Polyester fibers containing one or more oxalate complexes of the general formulaMe.sub.n [Z(C.sub.2 O.sub.4).sub.m ]are drawn and subjected to a hydrosetting process at temperatures of 90.degree. to 170.degree. C. in the presence of liquid water, the water containing one or more of the following surfactants: salts of partial esters of phosphoric aid, sulfosuccinic aid esters, phosphonic acid esters as well as ethoxylated silicon compounds, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, polyglycol esters of fatty acids as well as various imidazole salts of partially or completely hydrogenated imidazoles. In this way the hydrosetting process is accelerated and a more stable pore structure is obtained. Water absorption and retention are also increased.

Abstract: The present invention concerns improving the properties of cellulose carbamate fibres. The wet strength properties in particular can be improved by treating the fibres with alkalis or organic bases, aiming to reduce the number of carbamate groups. The procedure may also be applied in the manufacturing of regenerated cellulose fibres.

Abstract: A method of forming a soft, deformable tip at the distal end of an elongated, flexible catheter made from a thermoplastic or elastomeric material in which the tip portion is first heated to soften the plastic and, subsequently, a specially prepared forming tool is inserted into the lumen of the catheter at the distal end and advanced to the point where an annular protuberance of a predetermined outside diameter is forced into the lumen so as to stretch and shape the plastic to conform to the forming tool. The distal end is then cooled and the forming tool removed, leaving a soft, collapsible segment integrally formed at the distal end of the catheter.

Abstract: A process for producing shaped articles having improved surfaces, characterized by subjecting a shaped article of a polymer derived from a monomeric material comprising an acrylate and/or methacrylate to at least one of a hot water treatment, an aqueous alkali solution treatment and an aqueous acid solution treatment. Shaped articles obtained by this process have an advantage that when the surfaces thereof are stained the removal of the stains is quite easy. Moreover, they are hydrophilic and have excellent wettability by water. Therefore, said shaped articles are extremely suitable for use as contact lens.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition excellent in heat stability and surface processability which comprises (a) about 100 parts by weight of polyacetal resin, (b) about 2 to about 35 parts by weight of a carbonate, phosphate or acetate of a metal belonging to Group II of the Periodic Table or a mixture thereof and (c) about 0.01 to about 20 parts by weight of a polymer, a copolymer or a mixture thereof of a compound selected from the group consisting of unsaturated polyesters, alkyl esters of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, amides of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, triallyl cyanurate, diallyl phthalate, vinyl acetate and divinylbenzene.

Abstract: Method for making a window weather stripping having a rough surface including extruding a rubber weather strip material, curing and coating the vulcanized strip with a nylon-based adhesive containing nylon particles.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of soap articles containing dried shapes also formed of soap, comprises the steps of placing on the bottom of a cylindrical frame a supporting base transparent soap which has been cooled to solidification but has not been dried as yet, said base having a height lower than that of said frame; fixedly placing a dried shape(s) of colored soap on said supporting base; pouring in said frame a dough of transparent soap which may or may not be colored, and put into a molten state by heating, followed by cooling thereof to solidification; and removing the thus solidified transparent soap with said supporting base from said frame, followed by drying thereof. Instead of using the base, use may be made of one or plural needles.

Abstract: A process for producing a cellulose ester support is described which comprises producing said support from an organic solvent solution of a cellulose ester containing 30 ppm or less alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making miniature doll heads. An oversized head is formed of a shrinkable plastisol including a plasticizer, and facial features are applied to the head using a shrinkable paint. Hair is rooted to the scalp of the oversized head. The head is reduced in size by extracting the plasticizer from the plastisol. During the extraction, the head and its facial features shrink simultaneously to form the miniature head.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing fabric-reinforced, thin concrete panels suitable as a backer board for construction materials such as ceramic tile, slate or thin brick. A process is described whereby the components of the panel are deposited on a web of release-agent-treated, water-absorbent paper while moving on a conveyor belt to form a continuous strip, the strip is cut into panels and the wet, uncured panels are stacked by means of an air-float stacking unit, then subsequently cured with the paper web between adjacent panels.

Abstract: A novel method for dilating cold shrink articles such as insulating tubing is disclosed. The method makes use of a two phase bath comprising two immiscible liquids in which the lower phase is a swelling agent for the cold shrink material and the upper phase serves as a protective blanket which eliminates the generation of fumes by the swelling agent.

Abstract: A novel method is taught for preparing polymeric alloys composed of a mixture of an aromatic heterocyclic rod-like reinforcing polymer and an aromatic heterocyclic coil-like amorphous mixture with vastly improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: The physical and chemical properties of arylene sulfide polymer articles are improved by contacting with a strong oxidizing agent followed by a step-wise heat treatment at temperatures below the melting point of the polymer.

Abstract: In the production of a body of filled plastics material, it is started from a self-supported article with open pores which can be obtained in the conventional manner. A reaction material is placed in the pores of the molded article. The pores of the molded article are sealed prior to final hardening. This can be done by means of an ultraviolet radiation source. Prior to sealing, the molded articles, without the danger of leakage of the reaction material, can be temporarily placed in a glycol/glycerol bath. The polyester resin of the coating is irradiated with UV through the glycol or glycerol bath.

Abstract: Anti-static polymeric films, fibers and textile yarn produced by process comprising admixing a branched chain, sulfur-containing polyester with a synthetic film- or fiber-forming polymer, extruding said film or textile fiber, and exposing said film or textile fiber to an aqueous solution containing a polyvalent metal ion reactive with the sulfate groups present in said sulfur-containing polyester. The sulfur-containing polyester is thereby fixed within the synthetic film or fiber and is resistant to extraction by water or commonly used dry cleaning solvents.

Abstract: Improved ethylene polymer fibrils are provided which are characterized in having:(a) a melt temperature of at least about 137.degree. C.,(b) a molecular weight of at least 250,000,(c) at least about 1.2 weight % of polyvinyl alcohol sorbed thereon, and(d) a zero-span breaking length of at least about 25,000.

Abstract: A novel method is proposed for improving the surface properties or, in particular, for increasing the affinity to water of and for reducing accumulation of static electricity on the surface of a shaped article made of an acrylic resin. The inventive method comprises first exposing the surface of the shaped article to low temperature plasma of a gas having no polymerizability in plasma and then bringing the plasma-treated surface into contact with an aqueous solution containing a surface active agent. The effect of the inventive method is so strong and durable that the treated surface remains antistatic even 6 months after the treatment.

Abstract: Normally solid copolymers of a fluorinated vinyl monomer and a perfluorinated vinyl compound having a carboxyl and/or sulfonyl group attached directly to the perfluorinated vinyl group or indirectly through an alkyl or ether linkage have been found to be soluble in low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyl ethers, low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyls and perfluoro kerosenes, each of said solvent materials having boiling points between about 200.degree. C. and 350.degree. C. The copolymeric material dissolved in accordance with the instant invention can readily be resolidified by solvent removal and hydrolyzed or converted to the salt form to become a cation exchange material having an equivalent weight in the range of 1000 to 1600.

Abstract: A gelatin capsule is formed with an elongated portion and a bulb portion with a medicinal material therein for supply to a body through inserting the elongated portion in a body orifice. The elongated portion is treated with a hardening agent which withdraws water and/or glycerin from the elongated portion of the capsule so that the elongated portion has sufficient rigidity for insertion within the body orifice. The hardening agent can be a polymer of a glycol, which is preferably polyethylene glycol, an inorganic drying agent such as silica gel or phosphorus pentoxide, an alcohol, or a ketone, such as acetone, for example. When a polymer of a glycol is utilized as the hardening agent, the polymer of a glycol can remain on the elongated portion to function as a lubricant when the elongated portion is inserted in the body orifice. Furthermore, the polymer of a glycol can include an anesthetic for deadening the nerves around the body orifice.

Abstract: Superfine fibers of polyvinyl alcohol type having a single fiber diameter of 0.1-1.0.mu. and a fineness of 0.8-80.times.10.sup.-4 d/f are baked in the presence of a dehydration catalyst so that the weight loss ratio of fibers falls under the range of about 5 to 40%.When ion-exchange radicals are introduced into the partially dehydrated fiber, superfine fibers with a high ion-exchange rate are obtained.

Abstract: Organic foams having a low density and very small cell size and method for roducing same in either a metal-loaded or unloaded (nonmetal loaded) form are described. Metal-doped foams are produced by soaking a polymer gel in an aqueous solution of desired metal salt, soaking the gel successively in a solvent series of decreasing polarity to remove water from the gel and replace it with a solvent of lower polarity with each successive solvent in the series being miscible with the solvents on each side and being saturated with the desired metal salt, and removing the last of the solvents from the gel to produce the desired metal-doped foam having desired density cell size, and metal loading. The unloaded or metal-doped foams can be utilized in a variety of applications requiring low density, small cell size foam. For example, rubidium-doped foam made in accordance with the invention has utility in special applications, such as in x-ray lasers.

Abstract: In the method of the present invention preferably an apparatus is connected directly on-line with an extruder to inject fluid into or to remove fluid from a fresh extrusion on a continuous basis as the latter is extruded. In one case the fluid injected is a catalyst that causes curing of a mixture of particulate matter and resin binder. In the method one part of a two part binder mechanism is mixed with a particulate material, and the mixture is extruded on a continuous basis. The second part of the binder then is injected into the fresh extrusion on a continuous basis downstream of the extruder output to cure the extrusion. The extruder die also may include fluid injecting paths, on the one hand, for injecting lubricant or, on the other hand, for injecting of the second binder part, e.g. catalyst, into the relatively less dense material near the upstream end of the die.

Abstract: A process for forming polymers of 2-pyrrolidone in pellet form via bulk polymerization is disclosed. Polymerization accelerators are empolyed to markedly shorten the polymerization time thus making possible a compact continuous polymerization apparatus which produces pellets of high polymer content requiring no further polymerization. The pellets are formed by forcing the polymerizing mixture through small tubes to form rods of polymer which are then cut into short lengths.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of patterned urea thermoplastic molding compound preforms is disclosed where such preforms are suitable for the compressive thermocasting of buttons containing cast holes and displaying an undistorted and consistent pattern. The process utilizes commercially produced molding compound, pigment, adhesives, crystalligerous material plus water which are united to form pliable, self-adhesive aggregates of various colors or hues. These masses are volumetrically measured and/or formed and then assembled in various specific arrangements. This mass is then contained and compressed to expel excess air and cause adhesion of the constituents. The mass is then extruded to a consistently patterned soft rod of a specific diameter. The rod is subsequently sliced to a specific thickness and weight and then dried prior to shipment.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of molding a biconical socket (FIG. 1) of precise concentricity and length. The biconical socket is formed by a two piece mandrel assembly (20, 21), each mandrel member having a frustoconical end (22, 23). The frustoconical ends of the mandrel members are abutted and aligned by means of a coaxially extending pin (24) in one member which engages a hole (25) in the second member. The pin is fabricated from a dissimilar material so that at the elevated molding temperature the clearance between pin and hole is substantially reduced, thereby providing precise concentricity. During molding the pressure of the mold material forces the mandrel members slightly apart against predetermined stops (32, 33) to provide a socket of precise length (L). The resulting biconical socket is particularly well-suited for use in an optical connector assembly.

Abstract: A pipette having an integral stem and bulb and produced from a blank of plastic, stretchable molded material, said molded blank having a section of smaller cross sectional area than the remainder of the blank and the method consisting of cold stretching the section to reduce its dimensions in order to provide a reduced tip or other portion for the pipette, the stretching of said section resulting in a reduction of approximately 55% in the original dimensions of the section.

Abstract: Asymmetric membranes for osmosis and ultrafiltration are prepared from fluorinated polymers which are dissolved in one or more solvents, cast on a plate, allowed to evaporate and precipitated with a nonsolvent. The polymeric material can variously be modified by chemical reactions, irradiations or both. By varying the chemical and physical parameters of the preparation run, a variety of membranes can be obtained which have the most varied performances and properties.

Abstract: Rigid nylon articles are provided with a chamber therewithin and water is sealed within the chamber. The water is in continuous contact with the nylon and is absorbed by the nylon over a long period of time to increase and maintain the maximum impact resistance of the nylon article.

Abstract: A method of making a display characterized by a plurality of particles which have an electrical anisotropy due to hemispherical surface coatings of different Zeta potential and their distribution in a volume of a dielectric liquid and which also have an optical anisotropy due to the hemispherical surface coatings having different optical characteristics. The particles are mixed with a light transparent liquid which is subsequently cured to form an elastomeric or rigid slab. Following curing of the liquid, the slab is emersed in a plasticizer (dielectric liquid) which is absorbed by the slab and which causes the slab to expand slightly. Expansion of the slab around the particles provides a plasticizer-filled cavity around each particle which cavities allow the particles to rotate to provide a display in accordance with their optical anisotropy but does not allow substantial translation of the particles.

Abstract: A method for the accelerated transformation of the crystalline form of isotactic polybutene pipe, comprising moving the pipe linearly and subjecting the pipe while moving to a plurality of simultaneously inwardly directed radial stresses acting on the outer surface of the pipe along one or more radii of the same transverse cross section and in one or more adjacent cross sections of the pipe and apparatus for carrying out such method.

Abstract: A diagonal bias-stretching device and a method of enhancing surface grain of imitation-leather material with such device, which device comprises a reciprocating roller moving between lateral positions on either side of a line of advance of an imitation-leather material, to provide for alternating diagonal stretching and relaxing of the material as it moves under tension in the line of advance.

Abstract: A panel is provided forming a water barrier and comprising two opposing spaced sheets having between said spaced sheets a sealant composition comprising bentonite; a water soluble dispersing agent selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble salt of acetic acid, a water-soluble salt of phosphoric acid, and a water-soluble salt of boric acid; and a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid, water-soluble salts of polyacrylic acid, hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, copolymers of the foregoing, and a copolymer of acrylic acid and maleic anhydride, the amount of water-soluble polymer in said sealant composition being from 0.1% to 3.0%, by weight, and the amount of water-soluble dispersant in said sealant composition being from 0.1% to 3.0%, by weight, the weight ratio of water-soluble dispersant to water-soluble polymer being from 6:1-36.

Abstract: Electroless nickel coating of epoxy resin foundry patterns and core boxes can be carried out without a palladium chloride/stannous chloride activation of the surface, if the pattern or core box contains a high density of metal particles which act as "keying" sites, and if the metal-filled resin surface is properly prepared. The preparation steps include a very light abrading with a fine (minus 60 U.S. mesh and preferably even finer) grit and a very brief acid pickling step. The electroless-plated article has a continuous coating of nickel bonded essentially directly to the resin through the metallic "keying" sites.

Abstract: New solvents have been found for certain poly(parabanic acids) and poly(iminoimidazolidinediones). Epihalohydrins and glycidyl acrylate have been found to be solvents. Cellular films are produced by immersing films of the polymer solutions in aprotic anti-solvents such as aliphatic ketones, esters, hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons and ethers.

Abstract: A method of restoring elasticity to heat sealed portions of an elecrolytic diaphragm comprised of a perfluorosulfonic acid resin in the alkali metal ion form comprises contacting the heat sealed sections with an aqueous fluid.

Abstract: A method of forming a slip cast article is disclosed. The slip cast article is formed in a casting volume of a forming mold which has a portion thereof formed of a dissolvable organic material which has binder properties. A casting slip is cast into the casting volume. The vehicle of the casting slip is drawn off to a level which provides a consolidated casting in the casting volume containing sufficient vehicle that the casting is resistant to shrinkage. The consolidated casting and the organic mold portion are placed in a solvent for the mold portion so that it may be dissolved. The solvent for the mold portion is one which is miscible with the vehicle of the casting slip. The consolidated casting is maintained in the solvent after the organic mold portion has been dissolved so that the dissolved organic material previously forming the mold portion may penetrate into the consolidated casting.

Abstract: A process for metal plating shaped articles, such as cast or molded articles of synthetic resins, includes the steps of (a) diffusing or scattering numerous fine metal particles (or pieces) over the surface and outermost layer of the articles, (b) etching exposed surfaces of the metal particles, (c) performing thereafter metal plating, (d) and thereby solidly combining or joining the plating layer and the articles through the medium of the fine metal particles, whereby the resulting plated articles are extremely eminent in abrasion and shock resistance which is essentially useful for casting and molding patterns or core boxes.

Abstract: A method for producing a reduced-pressure shaped mould comprises the steps of placing a pattern having gas-permeable orifices on a surface plate and adhering a coating film that is soluble in a solvent to the pattern by suction through the orifices. A flask having evacuating means is then placed on the surface plate on top of the film and the space portion defined by the film and the flask is filled with solid particles containing no caking agent which serves as a mould material. The mould material and flask are covered with an air-tight sheet and the evacuating means of the flask is actuated while that of the surface plate is released so that the sheet and coating film adhere to the upper and low surfaces respectively of the mould material by suction. The pattern and surface plate are then separated from the flask and a solution containing caking agent dissolved in the solvent is applied to the coating film which is adhered to the surface of a cavity formed at the lower surface of the mould material.

Abstract: There is provided a novel shirred and compressed tubular food casing, including a casing having a fibrous web embedded in the wall thereof, having a continuous barrier coating adhered to the surface thereof. A method for preparing said shirred casing comprises shirring a barrier coated tubular casing, said tubular casing having a moisture content of at least 10% by weight and said barrier coating exhibiting extensibility characteristics of at least about 4% at 32.degree. F.

Abstract: Synthetic anatomical members, such as a tympanic membrane and a malleus, are illustrated and a method for making them is disclosed. In accordance with the method, prepared collagenous tissue is placed in a mold and immersed in, or sprayed with, a buffered formaldehyde or functionally similar preservative. After removal from the mold, the tissue retains the shape assumed in the mold. Provisions are made for attaching other anatomical members, such as bone, to the tissue for use in, for example, en bloc reconstruction of an eardrum and ossicles.

Abstract: Expanded perlite particles and vermiculite particles are treated with an acid solution and then with waterglass. The moist material is introduced into any insulating cavity and allowed to dry, whereupon it self-adheres into a solid insulating sheet which also adheres to the surrounding cavity surfaces. The moist material is also used to make molded articles which are then treated further with an acid solution to render them stable.