Abstract: A method for decorating vertical surfaces which includes applying a bond coat of a primer made from concentrated liquid polymer to the vertical surface; allowing the bond coat to become tacky; applying a medium of cement, a light weight aggregate, silica sand, fused silica, monofilament denier fiber, liquid polymer resin, and water to the bond coat on the vertical surface; allowing the medium to set forming a scratch coat; applying a liquid release agent to the scratch coat; applying the medium over the liquid release agent; and decorating the medium on the vertical surface.

Abstract: A method of coating a masonry product or structure, in which a single coating of a tinting composition is made on the exposed surface of the masonry product or structure that maintains its look, feel or texture, the masonry product or structure being chosen for suitability by passing one or both of the following tests: A) Wet Area Method: 2 milliliters of water discharged onto the masonry surface within one second at 20-25° C. Will wet out approximately 6 to 34 square centimeters (1 to 5 square inches) of the masonry surface in one minute, or B) Total Absorption Method: 2 milliliters of water discharged onto the masonry surface within one second at 20-25° C. is completely absorbed into the masonry surface within the period of 10 to 60 seconds. The preferred tinting compositions are aqueous latex emulsions.

Abstract: A method of creating a smooth-to-the-touch Terrazzo pool finish is disclosed. A mixture of 1 part cement to 1-2 parts crushed marble aggregate, ¼ part pool sand, and sufficient potable water, is mixed until smooth and creamy in texture. The mixture is pumped to the gunite shell of a pool interior surface and hand trowelled onto the shell. In a still soft state, the trowelled surface is seeded with colored and/or high performance aggregate to create desired surface effects. The seeded elements are then trowelled into the upper layers of the surface until hard. After an initial set has taken, the surface is sprayed with a chemical retarder. Once fully set, following 10-20 hours of curing, the mixture surface is power-washed and diamond sanded until smooth-to-the-touch and acceptable in appearance in terms of exposing the previously seeded surface effects. The pool is then filled, chemically treated, and brushed until the surface is no longer dust producing.

Abstract: A chemical composition and method for repairing a thermal barrier coating on a component designed for use in a hostile thermal environment, such as turbine, combustor and augmentor components of a gas turbine engine. The method repairs a thermal barrier coating on a component that has suffered localized damage to the thermal barrier coating. After cleaning the surface area of the component exposed by the localized spallation, a paste-like mixture of a ceramic composition comprising ceramic powders and nano-sized ceramic materials in a binder is applied to the surface area of the component, and is optionally smoothed using mechanical means. The composition is then allowed to dry and cure to form a dried coating having polymeric characteristics. Upon subsequent heating, the dried coating reacts to produce a glassy ceramic repair coating.

Abstract: A coating or traffic bearing surface having a slow-set polyurea and an aggregate embedded throughout the polyurea.

Abstract: In a method of producing a flooring, a sub-floor is coated with a first layer of binder. A layer of aggregate material is spread over the binder which is then allowed to dry or set so that the particles bond therein. A second layer of binder is spread out over the first layer of binder and aggregate material bonded therein. A second layer of aggregate material is spread over the second layer of binder. Prior to drying or setting of the second layer of binder, the aggregate material of the second layer is mechanically processed to drive out air and in order to orient the particles of the aggregate material so that these turn their sharp edges and jagged tips away from the top side of the impending flooring. Finally, the flooring is allowed to dry or set, whereafter it is ground flat and even.

Abstract: An improved weathered stone panel is provided that is strong and durable, but flexible enough to accommodate curved surfaces, is suitable for water-based applications, and is lighter and less costly to ship while still maintaining the aesthetically pleasing smooth texture of the panel. The improved method for manufacturing a weathered stone panel includes preparing a base mixture comprising wood glue and plaster of paris and applying the base mixture to a substrate. The method further includes cutting the substrate to create panels of a desired size, applying light air movement to the panels until the panels are dry, applying an acrylic base to the panels, applying light air movement to the panels until the panels are dry, cutting the panels to preferred sizes, manipulating the panels by hand until at least one crack is created in each panel, applying a glaze to the panels for coloring, and finally drying the panels.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine component and coating system including a superalloy substrate having a coating system disposed thereon. A bond coating may be applied to the substrate. An adherent layer of ceramic material forming a thermal barrier coating is present on the bond coat layer. A topcoat layer overlies the thermal barrier coating. The topcoat layer includes greater than about 20 wt % yttria.

Abstract: In conjunction with water, a mixture can be used to prepare a sprayable slurry that hydrates to form a machinable plaster composition. The mixture includes from about 80% to about 98% by weight calcium sulfate hemihydrate, from about 1% to about 5% by weight adhesive binder for adhering said plaster mixture to a substrate and from about 0.001% to about 10% of a polysaccharide. The mixture is made into a slurry by the addition of from 10% to about 50 weight water based on the weight of the mixture.

Abstract: A method for forming pavers includes mixing cement, water and sand to form a cement composition, and mixing waste glass particles with the cement composition to form a cement-glass particle composition. Thereafter the cement glass particle composition is poured into a mold and the composition is allowed to harden to form a molded cement glass particle block. Next the cement glass particle block is removed from the mold and sliced by cutting the cement glass particle block into a series of sections or component parts where each section or component part forms a paver. Thereafter at least one surface of the paver is ground to form a smooth surface that exposes the waste glass particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floor underlayment cement composition comprising at least about 95% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a hydraulic cementitious mixture and at least about 0.03% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a superplasticizer. The hydraulic cementitious mixture includes in the range of from about 35% to about 65% by weight, based on the weight of the mixture, of ground, granulated blast furnace slag, and in the range of from about 35% to about 65% by weight, based on the weight of the mixture, of a gypsum component selected from the group consisting of alpha-calcium sulfate hemihydrate, beta-calcium sulfate hemihydrate and mixtures thereof. It is not necessary to include Portland cement or aluminous cement in the hydraulic cementitious mixture. A floor underlayment slurry and a method of forming a high strength floor underlayment on a floor substrate are also provided.

Abstract: A construction assembly includes a plurality of plaster boards, each of the plaster boards having a plaster body and at least one sheet of liner, the liner including an inner surface attached to the plaster body and an outer surface having an outer face; wherein said plaster boards are assembled creating at least one joint; and a joint-pointing coat jointing said plaster boards to form a substantially plane outer surface including the outer surface of said at least one joint and said outer surface of said liner, wherein the composition of the joint-pointing coat is adapted for the finishing of said at least one joint; wherein both the joint-pointing coat in the dry state and the outer face of the sheet of liner are adapted to form an overall surface having a substantially homogeneous coloration.

Abstract: A structural member such as a steel I-beam or column covered with a heat resistant coating for protection against high temperatures. The coating is sprayed onto the structural member after a reinforcing mesh has been applied. The coating is specially formulated to resist extremely high temperatures and includes cement, gypsum, perlite, a liquid catalyst that includes styrene acrylic, and water.

Abstract: An initial surface is provided. An overlay of colored grout is provided. The colored grout is on the initial surface. In this manner an intermediate surface is created. An acid stain is provided. The acid stain is on the intermediate surface. A two part clear epoxy resin is provided. The epoxy resin is provided on the intermediate surface. In this manner an exterior surface is created.

Abstract: A UV-emitting phosphor comprising SrB4O7:Eu phosphor particles that have been treated to yield a surface layer containing from greater than 0 to about 25 atomic percent aluminum. The holdover stability of the treated SrB4O7:Eu phosphor improves the 100-hour maintenance in a fluorescent tanning lamp to the extent that the treated phosphor may be subject to a holdover period of more than 25 days without a significant change in its 100-hour maintenance.

Abstract: A lightweight cementitious composite material includes expanded synthetic polymer particulate having a particle size of between 0.0625 and 0.5 inches. A dispersant coating on said particulate suppresses electrostatic attraction between particulate particles. A matrix surrounds the particulate and is present from 0.25 to 1 pound per gallon of dispersant coated particulate.

Abstract: A two-pack cementitious composition consisting of iii) an alkaline component comprising gypsum, an alkaline polymer, water and a hydration inhibitor, which is stable in a fluid state and which can be set and hardened upon the addition of an hydration activator, and iv) an acidic component comprising an acid soluble hydration activator, is suitable for forming a self-levelling floor composition. The self-levelling floor composition may be used in a method of levelling a floor.

Abstract: A process for covering at least a portion of an article with covering material, applying a wet material composition between the cover material and a core material of the article, and de-watering the wet material to form a reinforcing layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the activation by oxyfluorination of at least part of a surface of a solid, which process includes exposing, under selected conditions of temperature and pressure and for a selected reaction time, at least part of the surface of the material of the solid to an oxfluorinating atmosphere. The oxyfluorinating atmosphere is a gas/vapor mixture which includes at least one fluorine-containing gas which reacts with the material of the exposed surface, at least one oxygen-containing gas which reacts with the material of the exposed surface, and water vapor. The gases in the oxyfluorinating atmosphere act to oxyfluorinate the exposed surface, thereby to activate it, and the water vapor acts to enhance the activation.

Abstract: An antimicrobial cementitious composition for imparting antimicrobial characteristics to cement comprises cement and an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of an ortho-phenyl phenol or salt thereof, a tolyl diiodomethyl sulfone, a zinc pyrithione, an oxathiazine, an azole, a chlorothalonil, and a triazine diamine; combinations of agents also may be employed.

Abstract: Among the methods provided is a method of coating the interior of a pipe comprising: providing a pipe having an interior surface; providing a cement composition comprising a cement component and high tensile strength fibers and/or a multi-purpose cement additive; coating the cement composition onto the interior surface of the pipe; and allowing the cement composition to set.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a stucco wall structure for a building. The wall substrate is arranged for receipt of subsequent layers of surface material. The margin or periphery of said wall to be treated has a screed attached thereto. A sprayed-on coating of urethane is applied onto the wall substrate between the screeds to insure continuous bonding and adherency to the substrate. A first layer of polymer-based base coat and mesh covering is applied to the sprayed-on coating of urethane to provide anchoring and adhesion of a subsequent layer of stucco. An outer layer of stucco applied over the first layer of polymer-based base coat as a final coat thereon.

Abstract: A concrete-based mortar is prepared for application on the exterior of a concrete building or other structure. The drying time of the concrete-based mortar is reduced by addition of an accelerant compound. After the concrete-based mortar sets on the building or other structure, an exterior portion of the concrete-based mortar is removed. This provides an even and attractive surface.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium including a non-magnetic substrate, a back coat, a lower layer, and a magnetic upper layer. The substrate defines a front side and back side, with the back coat being formed on the back side. The lower layer is disposed over the front side of the substrate and includes a primary powder material and conductive carbon black material dispersed in a binder. The primary lower layer powder material comprises particles having a coercivity of less than 300 Oe coated with an electroconductive material. The magnetic upper layer is disposed over the lower layer and includes a magnetic powder dispersed in a binder.

Abstract: Laminates for electronic components are produced by applying a polyimide resin precursor solution containing a palladium compound on a polyimide substrate, drying the resulting coating to form a polyimide resin precursor layer, irradiating this layer with ultraviolet rays in the presence of a hydrogen donor to form nuclei for primer plating, forming a metal primer layer by electroless plating, and converting the polyimide resin precursor layer into a polyimide resin layer through imidation by heating either after or before the formation of a surface plating layer. The invention provides laminates for electronic components which are extremely improved in adhesion to metal layers without impairing the characteristics inherent in the substrate and are excellent in insulating properties, and polyimide resin precursor resin solution to be used in the production of the laminates.

Abstract: A method of making a grout composition which reduces the amount of bleed water from grout used in bonded post-tensioned concrete applications is provided. The method includes forming the grout composition by combining copolymers with other materials into a hydraulic cementitious composition. The copolymers are formed from structural components a) to c) and optionally d) which are mono-unsaturated compounds, with a generally linear macromolecular structure. By reducing the amount of bleed water in bonded post-tensioned concrete applications the grout composition provides protection from corrosion for the steel members, including stranded tendons and solid bars. The reduction in the amount of bleed water is achieved without significantly increasing the viscosity of the grout mixture thereby allowing good pumpability, placement, and maintenance of other properties such as resistance to volume change, long working time and acceptable strength development.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of medical devices. More in particular, the invention relates to a method for coating by depositing inorganic ions and a bioactive agent to provide sterile medical devices, wherein said coating improves the biocompatibility and/or bioactivity of a medical device, such as an orthopedic or dental prosthesis. Furthermore, the invention relates to a medical device coated with a method according to the invention and to a reactor for use in a method according to the invention.

Abstract: A water-soluble composition including a water soluble polyamine adduct which is a reaction product of: (a) an alkoxy group modified polyepoxide resin containing an average of at least 1.5 epoxide groups per molecule; and (b) a Mannich base polyamine. The Mannich base polyamine is a reaction product of a polyamine containing at least two amino groups with a N-Mannich condensate prepared from a reaction of a phenolic compound, an aldehyde, and a secondary amine wherein the secondary amine of the N-Mannich condensate is replaced by one of the at least two amino groups of the polyamine, and wherein the ratio of the Mannich base polyamine to the alkoxy group modified polyepoxide resin contains an excess of an active amine hydrogen relative to epoxide groups so that the water soluble polyamine adduct has an amine hydrogen equivalent weight of at most 1000 based on solids content.

Abstract: A chemical composition and method for repairing a thermal barrier coating on a component designed for use in a hostile thermal environment, such as turbine, combustor and augmentor components of a gas turbine engine. The method repairs a thermal barrier coating on a component that has suffered localized damage to the thermal barrier coating. After cleaning the surface area of the component exposed by the localized spallation, a mixture of a ceramic composition comprising a ceramic powder in a binder is applied, preferably by spraying, to the surface area of the component. The binder is then allowed to dry to form a dried coating. Upon subsequent heating, the dried coating reacts to produce a ceramic-containing repair coating, wherein the coating comprises the ceramic powder in a matrix of a material formed when the binder was reacted. The binder is preferably a ceramic precursor material that can be converted immediately to a ceramic or allowed to thermally decompose over time to form a ceramic.

Abstract: A process for applying a coating having a therapeutic agent such as an antibiotic or a bone morphogenic protein to an implant uses the high surface area of a calcium phosphate coated metal implant as a repository for the therapeutic agent. The implant is coated with one or more layers of calcium phosphate minerals such as hydroxyapatite. After the crystalline layer is applied, which is usually done within an aqueous solution, the implant is dried and packaged. Immediately prior to implantation, the implant is removed from the package and the crystalline layer of calcium phosphate is wetted with an aqueous solution containing the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A sprayed-on phosphate cement coating formed from the combination and reaction of a phosphoric acid solution and a base metal solution. The acid solution and base solution may be intermixed prior to spraying, during spraying, or on a substrate. The curing reaction rate of the phosphate cement coating and its final physical properties may be controlled by adding various retardants, accelerants, reducers, wetting agents, superplasticizers, buffers, water reducers, adhesive agents, hardening agents, and/or sequestrants to the precursor solutions. The curing rate and properties of the cement coating may be further controlled by adjusting the temperature of the precursor solutions and/or the target substrate.

Abstract: A concrete-based mortar is prepared for application on the exterior of a concrete building or other structure. The drying time of the concrete-based mortar is reduced by addition of an accelerant compound. After the concrete-based mortar sets on the building or other structure, an exterior skin of the concrete-based mortar is removed. This provides an even and attractive surface while reducing the amount of labor time required to complete the application.

Abstract: There is provided a building board which is colored by mixture of a pigment(s) into the raw materials and exhibiting an excellent color development effect. A pigment and a resin(s) are incorporated into the raw materials of the front layer to form a resin film simultaneously with cement curing, thereby blocking the inflow or outflow of water through the surface of the substrate to provide a cement board with good waterproofness. The cement board obstructs the efflorescence generation and exhibits an excellent pigment color development effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing a proteinaceous coating on a medical implant, comprising the steps of: submersing the implant in a first aqueous solution comprising a protein and magnesium, calcium and phosphate ions through which a gaseous weak acid is passed; degassing the solution; allowing a coating to precipitate onto the implant; submersing the coated implant in a second solution to redissolve the magnesium, calcium and phosphate ions and to obtain the proteinaceous coating.

Abstract: A method of inspecting the surface finish of a component comprising providing an original surface to be inspected. A release agent is applied onto the original surface and an epoxy mixture is applied over the release agent. The epoxy mixture is allowed to harden into a replicated surface. Once the epoxy mixture has hardened, the replicated surface is removed and a metallic coating is applied thereon. The coated replicated surface is then ready for inspection.

Abstract: The cementitious material comprises a cement having a cement mass, and an aggregate having an aggregate mass. The cement mass and the aggregate mass has a combined mass of about 80 to 95 percent of the total mass. The cementitious material also includes a pozzolan composition comprising at least one of a silica fume and a metakaolin. The pozzolan composition is present in an amount of about 4.0 to 6.0 percent of the total mass. The cementitious material further includes an acrylic polymer composition.

Abstract: A process for applying a coating having a therapeutic agent such as an antibiotic to an implant uses the high surface area of a calcium phosphate coated metal implant as a repository for the therapeutic agent. The implant is coated with one or more layers of calcium phosphate minerals such as hydroxyapatite. After the crystalline layer is applied, which is usually done within an aqueous solution, the implant is dried and packaged. Immediately prior to implantation, the implant is removed from the package and the crystalline layer of calcium phosphate is wetted with an aqueous solution containing the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A device and method for association with a rotatable powered roller having an elongate cylindrical roll surface adapted to be moved over a surface of newly laid fluid and surrounding formwork, wherein the manner of association is such that the roller surface includes an elongate substantially cylindrical texturing portion and at least two guide portions, the guide portions being adapted to support the texturing portion at a required level with respect to the fluid surface in a manner to ensure partial embedding of texturing material distributed thereon, use thereof in texturing a fluid surface, method for texturing a fluid surface and a fluid surface obtained thereby.

Abstract: A wall structure is formed with a decorative relief pattern milled into the outer facade forming a matte having a grid-like interconnective cellular structure. The matte is mechanically fastened to a wall structure and a layer of plaster material is set within the matte's cellular structure. An outer finish coat is applied to complete the cladding assembly. The matte being formed with first and second sets of cells extending from a side attached to the structure to an outer face thereof. The first set of cells are tapered having a narrow end adjacent the outer face and a wide end adjacent the wall structure. The second set of cells are tapered and having a narrow end adjacent the wall structure and a wide end adjacent the outer face. At least one first cell communicates with at least one adjacent second cell via a communication slot in the cell walls.

Abstract: A cement composition contains 35-85% by weight of a cement, 3-15% by weight of a clay, 1-50% by weight of an aggregate and/or a fibrous material, and 0.2-5% by weight of a high efficiency retarder. A benefit of the present invention is that equipment used to apply cement compositions need not be cleaned every night when used on a construction site.

Abstract: A sprayed-on phosphate cement coating formed from the combination and reaction of a phosphoric acid solution and a base metal solution. The acid solution and base solution may be intermixed prior to spraying, during spraying, or on a substrate. The curing reaction rate of the phosphate cement coating and its final physical properties may be controlled by adding various retardants, accelerants, reducers, wetting agents, superplasticizers, buffers, water reducers, adhesive agents, hardening agents, and/or sequestrants to the precursor solutions. The curing rate and properties of the cement coating may be further controlled by adjusting the temperature of the precursor solutions and/or the target substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of treating a pavement surface, including the steps of: applying a layer of bituminous sealant at a predetermined temperature and application rate on the pavement surface; applying a layer of bituminous emulsion at a predetermined temperature and application rate on the first of bituminous sealant, wherein a thermal reaction occurs between the bituminous sealant and the bituminous emulsion so as to accelerate a material break and cure time for said layers; and, providing a layer of aggregate particles at a predetermined application rate on the layers of bituminous sealant and bituminous emulsion during the thermal reaction. The steps of the method are performed successively along a particular direction of advance at a rate which permits them to be accomplished within a predetermined time period. Additional steps of compacting the layers and/or applying an asphalt layer thereon may also be performed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus utilizing a plurality of complimentary flat planar surfaces having apertures forming a figure or object. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of positioning a planar body on a planar surface, applying drywall compound so as to fill the aperture or apertures, allowing the compound to dry partially, removing the planar body, replacing the planar body over the drywall mold, positioning a second planar body and removably attaching the second planar body, spreading drywall compound over the apertures in the second planar body, allowing the compond to dry and removing the first and second planar bodies. The apparatus of the present invention is the equipment required to carry out this method.

Abstract: Improved sprayable gypsum-based fireproofing composition comprising a lightweight aggregate and a set retarding agent in an amount effective to delay the setting of said composition for at least 24 hours and preferably for at least 72-96 hours without causing the composition to swell or shrink or to cause a salt layer to form on the composition when it is spray-applied. The fireproofing composition can retain fluidity in conventional spray hoses overnight and yet is capable of being injected with a set accelerator, such as aluminum sulfate, on the next day or on a successive day when spray-applied onto a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for binding antibody or antigen molecules to solid phase. The reactive compound comprising an antibody or antigen molecule and a solide phase are formed by coupling a specific antibody or antigen molecule to a solid phase using a two-step reaction. The coupling is covalent, between the active groups of the solid phase and the antibody, a fragment thereof or the antigen molecule, in the presence of an anionic surfactant, after adding an alkaline/solution to raise the pH to the basic region.

Abstract: A plaster mixture for forming a machinable composition, includes calcium sulfate hemihydrate; an internal lubricating dispersable binder, and an adhesive binder for adhering the plaster mixture to a substrate. In the preferred embodiment, the composition includes calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a poly(ethylene glycol) internal binder, and an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer adhesive binder.

Abstract: A stucco wall structure for a building. The wall substrate is arranged for receipt of subsequent layers of surface material. The margin or periphery of the wall to be treated has a screed attached thereto. A sprayed-on coating of urethane is applied onto the wall substrate between the screeds to insure continuous bonding and adherency to the substrate. A first layer of polymer-based base coat and mesh covering is applied to the sprayed-on coating of urethane to provide anchoring and adhesion of a subsequent layer of stucco. An outer layer of stucco applied over the first layer of polymer-based base coat as a final coat thereon.

Abstract: A method for providing a waterborne, inorganic barrier coating to a polyolefin substrate is described. The method involves applying a primer composition containing a vinyl polymer, wherein at least 75% of the polymer repeat units contain side groups having hydroxyl moieties, to the substrate. This primer coating facilitates the application and binding of the subsequently applied barrier coating composition to the substrate.

Abstract: A transparent electromagnetic radiation shield panel suitable for placement in front of a TV display device, particularly a large plasma display panel, or other such source of electromagnetic radiation to shield the viewer from electromagnetic radiation is provided, which transparent electromagnetic radiation shield material comprises a transparent electromagnetic radiation shield film, a transparent adhesive layer provided on an electromagnetic radiation shield layer of the film, and a display panel having the transparent electromagnetic radiation shield film laminated thereto via the transparent adhesive layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an elongated decorative molding having a decorative surface and a desired cross-sectional profile is provided. A first coating material is applied to a molded core and then the molded core is passed through the opening of a first die. Once hardened, the coated profile is again coated with a second coating material and then passed through a second die.