Abstract: A compacted particulate polymer additive composition in a dry granular form formed from a substantially uniform mixture of the following components: (a) at least one particulate sterically-hindered phenolic compound; and (b) one or more particulate polymer additives other than a sterically-hindered phenolic compound; wherein the particles of said composition are held together in compacted dry granular form exclusively or substantially exclusively by contact with dried surfaces of in situ desolvated particles from particles of one or more at least partially solvated components of (a), and optionally by contact with dried surfaces of in situ desolvated particles from particles of one or more at least partially solvated components of (b). Compositions of this type except that there is no component (b) are also described.

Abstract: An in-mold coating molded article is obtained by coating the surface of a resin molded product comprising a hydroxyl group-containing polypropylene resin composition (A) with a paint composition for in-mold coating, wherein the composition (A) comprises a polypropylene resin (i), an additive rubber (ii) and optionally a polymer compound (iii) other than the polypropylene resin (i) and the additive rubber (ii), the total hydroxyl value of the polypropylene resin (i), the additive rubber (ii) and the optional polymer compound (iii) is from 1 to 40, the composition (A) has a rubber component content (total of the amount of the additive rubber (ii) and the amount of components soluble in n-decane at 23° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of urn. According to the invention it concerns an urn with an inlet opening for water and an opening for the discharge of the water with the powdery mortal remains, said opening being situated lower than the inlet opening. The ashes are introduced in the urn, for instance, in the form of a body comprising powdery mortal remains (ashes) and a binder, where the binder is selected from a water-soluble binder and an agent that disintegrates under the influence of water. The mortal remains are introduced into the earth under the influence of (rain) water The invention also relates to a method for making such a body.

Abstract: A method of feeding a molten resin mass, which is capable of causing a molten resin mass to fall down into a female mold for compression molding without delay in the timing from a cylindrical transfer guide that cuts a portion of a molten resin extruded from a die head of an extruder and transfers it to a female mold for compression forming, and an apparatus therefor. The apparatus for feeding the molten resin mass has a cylindrical transfer guide which transfers a molten resin mass obtained by cutting a predetermined amount of a molten resin extruded from a die head of an extruder to a female mold for compression molding, wherein the transfer guide is provided with vibration-generating means for imparting vibration to the transfer guide. In the method of feeding the molten resin mass, the pressure in the cylindrical transfer guide is set to be higher than the pressure in the female mold for compression molding.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical waveguide includes the steps of forming a liquid-repellent region upon a substrate, and forming the optical waveguide in a region upon the substrate other than the liquid-repellent region.

Abstract: A niobium compound, ammonium(bisaquo oxobisoxalato)niobate (NH4)[Nb(O)(C2O4)2(H2O)2] and hydrates thereof, is described along with formulations containing the same and methods for creating a product specification for a batch, lot, or shipment of such compounds, comprising specifying at least one property value for said batch, lot, or shipment.

Abstract: A method for applying a pattern to a target surface includes the steps of applying a coating of membrane material over a selected portion of a substrate. The substrate imparts a pattern to the membrane material corresponding to a pattern to be applied to the target surface. A support member is positioned in contact with an outer portion of the membrane material. The support member has a higher rigidity than the membrane material. The method may also combine the steps of curing the membrane material to bond the support member to the membrane. When bonded to the membrane, the support member maintains at least a portion of the membrane in a substantially taut condition to prevent a portion of the membrane from folding onto itself. The membrane is then employed to impart the pattern to the target surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides sintered polymeric materials and methods of making the same which are useful in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sintered polymeric material comprising at least one plastic and at least one elastomer.

Abstract: Provided is a plaque and its method of manufacture, the plaque including a binding material and a reinforcing material that is molded into a controlled thickness. Also provided is a solder pallet utilizing the plaque in its manufacture. The plaque can be manufactured by forming a preform of the raw materials, optionally preheating the preform, molding the preform into a plaque of the desired thickness, and then cooling the plaque at an elevated temperature to maintain the flatness of the plaque without the need for sanding or otherwise machining the plaque to the desired size. The plaque can then be formed into the desired solder pallet by cutting the plaque to appropriate dimensions, if necessary, and adding holes and/or clips for use in a soldering process for soldering circuit boards, for example.

Abstract: A method of making high performance friction materials with tailored levels of a ceramic hard phase to achieve optimum thermal conductivity, friction coefficient and wear performance of composite brake materials. In accordance with one method of the invention specific end-use application friction requirements are satisfied by tailoring the level of carbon in a selected carbon/carbon preform, heat treating the carbon/carbon composite preform, thereby affecting thermal conductivity so as to optimize overall braking performance prior to ceramic processing and by selecting an optimum level of ceramic hard phase to achieve satisfactory friction disc wear life and friction characteristics of the braking material.

Abstract: A circuit board fabrication method including: forming first conductive interconnection 2 onto insulator substrate 1; applying resin film 41, which is to be interlevel insulator layer 42 for electrically insulating first conductive interconnection 2 and second conductive interconnection 6, onto insulator substrate 1; either making pillar-like member 3 stand on a prescribed position on first conductive interconnection 2 before applying resin film 41, or press fitting pillar-like member 3 into resin film 41 so as to reach either a surface vicinity of first conductive interconnection 2 or a portion of first conductive interconnection 2 after applying resin film 41; hardening resin film 41 to form interlevel insulator layer 42; pulling out pillar-like member 3 to form opening 5 in interlevel insulator layer 42; and forming second conductive interconnection 6 onto interlevel insulator layer 42 to include opening 5.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an adhesive film which is used for producing, by a laminating method, a flexible metal-clad laminate in which the change in dimensions is suppressed, a flexible metal-clad laminate including the adhesive film, and a production method therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative sheet having a base film made of a thermoplastic polyester resin and a decorative layer on the base film, and provides a decorated resin molding produced by using the decorative sheet. The base film is not broken in both of MD (a flow direction of film-forming) and TD (a direction perpendicular to MD) and has a stress of 20 N/cm2 or less in any of MD and TD under a 200% elongation at 80° C. The decorated resin molding includes a resin molding and the decorative sheet which is unitedly laminated to the resin molding. The decorative layer of the decorative sheet faces toward the resin molding. The decorative sheet is suitable for producing the decorated resin molding by a decorating injection molding method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing novel lignin derivatives, which comprises using a lignophenol derivative containing a diphenylpropane unit formed by binding a carbon atom at an ortho-position relative to a phenolic hydroxyl group of a phenol derivative to a carbon atom at a benzyl-position of a phenylpropane fundamental unit of lignin, and binding an oxygen atom of the hydroxyl group and a ?-positional carbon atom under alkali conditions under which the hydroxyl group can dissociate, to obtain an arylcoumaran derivative containing an arylcoumaran unit in which a coumaran skeleton is bound to an aromatic ring of lignin.

Abstract: A biodegradable laminate sheet having as its object to provide a formed body superior in heat resistance, shock resistance, transparency and formability, and having non-stretched polylactic acid-family resin layer of which the crystallinity is 20% or less, and a layer comprising a biodegradable resin other than a polylactic acid-family resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for crystallizing a polymer having at least 20 mole percent of hydroxyalkanoate repeat units, comprising admixing the polymer and a compound of the formula R1—C(O)N(R2)2, R1—C(O)NH—(R3)—NHC(O)—R1, R1—NHC(O)NH—(R3)—NHC(O)NH—R1, R1—NHC(O)—R2, R1—NHC(O)—(R3)—C(O)NH—R1, R1—C(O)NH—(R3)—C(O)NH—R1, R1—NHC(O)NH—(R3)—C(O)NH—R1, R1—NHC(O)NH—(R3)—NHC(O)—R1, or a combination thereof, at a first temperature, which is from about 5° C. to about 15° C. above the melting point of the polymer; and cooling the polymer at a second temperature, which is from about the glass transition temperature of the polymer to about the melting point of the compound.

Abstract: A candle assembly including a receptacle candle comprising a wick-clip-less wick. A method for manufacturing a candle assembly is also provided, comprising feeding a portion of a wick (e.g., a roll of wick) into a candle mold, and cold compressing a candle material (non-atomized wax droplets, solidified from raw wax material) into the mold about the portion of the wick to form a receptacle candle.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising a unique polymeric compound that provides a soft, flexible product. There is also provided a unique polymeric tampon applicator that is soft and flexible. When used as a tampon applicator barrel, the barrel is more comfortable and has improved ease of insertion. The polymeric compound primarily comprises a thermoplastic resin and a block copolymer that exhibit unique load, energy and modulus of elasticity properties. The polymeric compound should also include a plasticizer and a compatibilizer/flow modifier, and may include a slip/mold release agent, an antioxidant, and even a pigment. There is also provided a method for making the polymeric compound that will be formed into a product, such as an applicator or applicator barrel in which all of the above ingredients, except for the thermoplastic resin, are combined and formed into soft pellets. The soft resin pellets are then dry blended with pellets of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A method for making crayons is provided. The method employs an apparatus which includes a base that houses a heating component, a melt pan disposed to absorb heat from the heating component, a mold, and a cover. The melt pan receives crayon material and contains it as the heating component increases the temperature, causing the crayon material to liquefy. The liquefied crayon material can then be drained by the user of the device, into a mold with crayon-shaped cavities. A timer and a cover prevents access to the melt pan and the mold during particular operating conditions of the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.

Abstract: A pigment composition composed of 50 to 95% by weight of a phthalocyanine, 1 to 45% by weight of a halogenated phthalocyanine of which the number of substituents of a halogen atom is 1 to 9 and the average number of the substituents is 2.0 to 4.0 and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a phthalocyanine derivative of the formula (1) or a phthalimide methylated phthalocyanine derivative, a colorant containing the above pigment composition and a molded article obtained from a plastic containing the above colorant, P—(X)m??(1) wherein P represents a phthalocyanine structure, X represents an alkyl group having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, —SO2NHR, —SO2NR2, —NR2, —CONR2, —CONHR or —SR (wherein R represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group which has 12 to 18 carbon atoms), and m is an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: A shaped composite article is prepared by a process wherein an aesthetic laminate having a clear outer arylate layer and a colored compatible resin layer is thermoformed into a desired shape, and then compression molded together with a reinforced resin material containing compatible resin to form a color composite of the desired shape having an outer layer of clear arylate polyester polymer with the compatible resin layer forming an adherent bond with the compatible resin in the resin reinforced material.

Abstract: A molding process for a composite article uses a textured film layer to shape the surface of the composite article. The film layer is placed in the mold with the textured film surface exposed and a composite material is placed over the textured film surface. Preferably, the film layer is vacuum-formed onto the mold to take the shape of the mold. As it cures, the composite article takes the shape of the textured film layer to form a textured article surface. After demolding, the film layer adheres to the article as a protective coating, but can be readily removed from the article to expose an underlying textured surface of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.

Abstract: A seal ring seals operating oil hermetically and is attached to an annular seal ring groove provided on an outer circumference of a shaft member. The seal ring comprises fluororesin, metal powder having a hardness equal to or more than that of any of a side surface of the seal ring groove serving as a sliding partner and an inner circumferential surface of a housing engaged relatively rotatable with the outer circumference of the shaft member, and modified fluororesin formed by irradiating an ionizing radiation in a range from 1 kGy to 10 MGy inclusive in a state of being heated up to a melting point thereof or higher under an inert gas atmosphere with an oxygen partial pressure of 1.33 kPa or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.

Abstract: A system and method of mass-producing a bait station of wax matrix material for pesticide or insecticide delivery is disclosed. The apparatus and method includes a water-heated vat 110 which supplies liquid wax matrix material to molds which may be of various forms in accordance with the desired bait station to be manufactured. A fluid pump 120 pumps the wax matrix material from the vat through a tube 130 into molding tubes 140. At a molding tube station 140 the molds are filled and then carried by a conveyer belt 100 to a cooling tunnel 160. The wax-containing molds may be shaken by an in-line shaker in order to reduce air bubbles in the wax matrix. After the wax-containing molds are cooled by the cooling tunnel 160 the conveyer carries them to a labeling station 170, after which the finished bait stations are removed from their molds and packaged.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a method for producing water-insoluble polysaccharides. A method for making the water-insoluble bio-compatible gel includes activating the hydroxyl-containing polysaccharides with the activating agent to form activated polysaccharides, and cross-linking the activated polysaccharides, under moderate conditions producing different shapes of the water-insoluble bio-compatible gel. The water-insoluble bio-compatible gels, films, porosities, powders, sheets, fibers and spheres of this invention may be applied to various medical and cosmetic uses.

Abstract: Mold release agents useful for the production of plastic molded parts having reduced concentration of undesirable, potentially health hazardous substances in the edge zone and on the surface of the molded part and a process for the production of low toxicity plastic molded parts using such mold release agents. These mold release agents have at least one group which is reactive with the undesirable materials that form on the surfaces and in the edge zones of the molded parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel biodegradable block for models, which has excellent workability and machinability and has mechanical properties suitable for models, while surely ensuring its biodegradability. The block is made of a biodegradable plastic material comprising a biodegradable polymer as the base polymer. The biodegradable polymer is a mixture comprising an esterified starch having a degree of substitution (DS) of about 0.4 or more and an esterified cellulose having a DS of about 0.4 or more, in ratio by weight, the former/the latter, of being from 10/0 to 1/9. The plastic material may further contain any of ester plasticizer and organic or inorganic fillers to make the block have desired physical properties.

Abstract: A granular form of nonionic cellulose ether is prepared by adding dropwise or spraying an aqueous solution of wetter to a nonionic cellulose ether powder while fluidizing the powder, for thereby granulating, and drying. Granulation is accomplished without grinding. The granulated nonionic cellulose ether has the advantages of quick dissolution in water and minimized dusting.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of three-dimensional acoustically sound automotive insulation parts. In particular, the process includes mixing a two component polyurethane resin, applying the resin to a substrate, molding the substrate and then trimming and demolding the resin applied substrate.

Abstract: A method for decreasing acetaldehyde content of melt processed polyester comprising combining with polyester an organic additive compound that scavenges acetaldehyde from polyester. The organic additive compound comprises at least two component molecular fragments, each component molecular fragment comprising at least two hydrogen substituted heteroatoms bonded to carbons of the respective component molecular fragment. Each component molecular fragment is reactive with acetaldehyde in the polyester to form water and a resulting organic compound comprising an unbridged five or six member ring including the at least two heteroatoms. The reduced acetaldehyde content polyester is particularly useful for making containers such as for packaging beverages.

Abstract: A method for recycling and reusing corrugated paper comprising the steps of: pulverizing the waste corrugated paper into a plurality of scraps; adding viscose to mix with the scraps; agitating viscose and the scraps so that a surface of each scrap is stuck with a thin layer of viscose; filling the scraps with viscose into a model; compressing the scraps for solidifying the scraps so as to form a shaped product; and drying the shaped product. The size of the corrugated paper is less than 10 cm. The viscose is water-solvable viscose. The compressing pressure is larger than 15 tons. In agitating step, recycling short fiber for waste paper can be added.

Abstract: Chemically or biochemically active agents or other species are patterned on a substrate surface by providing a micromold having a contoured surface and forming, on a substrate surface, a chemically or biochemically active agent or fluid precursor of a structure. A chemically or biochemically active agent or fluid precursor also can be transferred from indentations in an applicator to a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be planar or non-planar. Fluid precursors of polymeric structures, inorganic ceramics and salts, and the like can be used to form patterned polymeric articles, inorganic salts and ceramics, reactive ion etch masks, etc. at the surface. The articles can be formed in a pattern including a portion having a lateral dimension of less than about 1 millimeter or smaller. The indentation pattern of the applicator can be used to transfer separate, distinct chemically or biochemically active agents or fluid precursors to separate, isolated regions of a substrate surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a non-gelatin hard capsule shell. The hard capsule shell is made by a heat-melting method which involves heating a capsule forming composition (preferably in powdery form) in a mold, followed by inserting a pestle into the mold to coat the melted capsule forming composition onto the pestle. The hard capsule shell thus formed, after hardened and dried, is removed from the pestle. This method has the advantages over the conventional “dip molding method” for not requiring the capsule forming composition to be pre-dissolved in solution so that no solvent is used in preparing the capsule forming composition. Also, by inserting a pestle into a mold, a pressure is imposed so as to ensure uniform coating of the capsule forming composition to the pestle. The present invention also provides a capsule forming composition which comprises a polymer and optionally a plasticizer and an apparatus for making the non-gelatin hard capsule shell.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polycarbonate comprises preparing a free hydroxyl-containing polycarbonate and reacting the hydroxyl-containing polycarbonate with a mixture of (B) a symmetrical optionally activated aromatic carbonic acid diester and (C) an optionally substituted aromatic hihydroxy compound, diol or diacid. A copolymerization reagent comprises a mixture of (B) a symmetrical optionally activated aromatic carbonic acid diester and (C) an optionally substituted aromatic hihydroxy compound, diol or diacid. A copolymer comprises [polycarbonate]x moieties; (B) [symmetrical optionally activated aromatic carbonic acid diester]y moieties and (C) [optionally substituted aromatic hihydroxy compound, diol or diacid]z moieties, wherein x, y and z are mole percents of the copolymer.

Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions incorporating long chain alkylphenol endgroups, for example cardanol, show enhanced pit replication characteristics when molded into optical disks. The enhancement in molding performance is especially pronounced at the shortest mold cycle times tested. Thus, a blend of 75 parts by weight bisphenol A polycarbonate 92 percent encapped with phenol, and 25 parts by weight bisphenol A polycarbonate about 100 percent endcapped with cardanol showed enhanced pit replication performance in optical disk molding trials relative to the same bisphenol A polycarbonate alone and analogous blends utilizing short chain alkylphenols.

Abstract: An integrally molded brush. A preferred embodiment of the integrally molded brush includes a) a generally planar hub having an outer periphery, where the hub has a thickness of at least 0.05 inches; and b) a plurality of bristles extending from the outer periphery of the hub, where each of the bristles includes a bristle tip opposite the hub, where the bristle tip has a thickness up to 0.03 inches, and where the molded brush comprises a thermoplastic polymeric material. The present invention also provides a method of molding an integrally molded brush. A preferred embodiment of the method includes the steps of: a) heating a thermoplastic polymer to allow the thermoplastic polymer to be injected into a mold; b) injecting the thermoplastic polymer into a mold, wherein the mold includes a hub section and a plurality of bristle sections in fluid communication with the hub section, where the bristle tip section has a thickness up to 0.

Abstract: A solid compacted pellet of organic material for use in a vapor deposition source, and a method of making same is disclosed. The solid compacted pellet includes: a support member for permitting rotation of the pellet, or transmitting cooling fluid, or both; and a compacted solid core of organic material molded onto and about the support member.

Abstract: A process for the deposition of a metal on surfaces of a shaped plastic body. A catalyst for metal deposition is incorporated into a shaped body. After removing material from a surface of the body and activating the catalyst with an acid, metal is deposited on the surface by an electroless metal deposition process.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of manufacture therefor for containing heated substances without cover deformation. The apparatus has a container bottom and a lid member, where the container bottom has integrated within it a support structure such that when the lid member engages the container bottom, the support structure provides additional support to the lid member. The integrated structural support can be provided substantially at the area of the container bottom where the lid member, when attached, has relatively weak support at a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: There is provided a technique for producing an aromatic polycarbonate which undergoes no deterioration in quality in a gear pump, has excellent hue and contains a small amount of foreign materials even when a production plant is scaled up. In producing the aromatic polycarbonate by melt-polycondensation, a molten polycondensate is fed continuously into a shaft seal portion of a self-lubricating gear pump disposed for transporting the polycondensate from a polycondensation vessel such that the following expressions: Q/S≧0.1 (cm/sec) wherein Q is a flow rate (cm3/sec) of the polycondensate, and S is a cross sectional area (cm2) of a passage provided for feeding the polycondensate to the shaft seal portion, and D≦2.9W1/3 wherein D is an internal diameter (cm) of a pipe, and W is a flow rate, are satisfied, thereby operating the gear pump. A polycondensation vessel therefor is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition with improved biodegradability or with an additional useful function (antibacterial properties), while maintaining the mechanical properties of the biodegradable resin. More specifically, the present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin such as a polylactic acid polymer and a mamman digestion product such as a mannooligosaccharide. The present invention further provides various biodegradable products produced by molding this biodegradable resin composition into desired shapes.

Abstract: A method of preparing wood and plastic to produce a composite material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polycarbonate having a low particle content, a process for producing high-purity polycarbonate and polycarbonate of maximum purity and molded products made from such polycarbonate.

Abstract: A branched polycarbonate resin suitable for making containers is disclosed. The polycarbonate is characterized in that at 260° C. and shear rate of 10 s−1 it has a melt viscosity of 5500 to 900 Pas, and in that at 260° C. and shear rate of 1000 s−1 it has a melt viscosity of 880 tom 1500 Pas, and in that it has a melt flow index (MFR) of 0.1 to 3.0 g/10 min. A container made of the polycarbonate exhibits great breaking strength.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pillar gel candle that produces a crystal clear, freestanding, pillar-style gel candle. The steps of the method include assembling the mold, manufacturing a gel candle composition suitable for making a pillar gel candle, pouring the gel candle composition into the assembled mold, allowing the gel candle composition to set, and disassembling the mold. The mold is made of a plurality of side member components which form a central polyhedron-shaped void in which the heated gel candle composition is poured. Each side member component has a smooth, polished, inside surface to produce a pillar gel candle with smooth, glass-like appearing surfaces.

Abstract: A consolidated cellulosic article of increased thickness and target face density, as well as an apparatus and method of manufacturing same, are disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second dies adapted to move toward on e another with a mat of cellulosic material and a binding agent therebetween. When the dies move together, the mat is compressed under pressure and heat with forms on one of the dies forming identations in the mat. Compression zones of increased density form between the indentations and a first face of the mat. By spacing the forms appropriately, the compression zones overlap, and the face of the resulting consolidated board is provided with substantially uniform density. Since the entire board is not compressed to the same degree, its overall thickness is enchanced while the density of the first face of the mat is increased, and relatively little material is used.

Abstract: A molded resin article consisting essentially of about 80 to about 99.9 weight percent of a crystallizable polyester, about 0.1 to 10% by weight of one or more nucleating agents, and less than about 5% by weight additional ingredients, wherein the molded resin article has a heat deflection temperature of at least 160° C.