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20080286478 | Apparatus and process for treating an article to impart color and/or enhance the properties of that article - A process and an apparatus for treating large articles to impart color or performance enhancing additives to the article in which a treatment system which includes: (i) a coloring solution and/or a solution containing at least one performance enhancing additive, (ii) water, and (iii) a solvent such as ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and diethylene glycol is applied to the article. The apparatus is made up of (a) a spray enclosure sized to contain the article(s) to be treated; (b) dispensing means, such as nozzles, which are configured to dispense sequentially, hot solution (i), hot solution (ii) and hot water (iii) directly onto the article surface(s); (c) means for securing and transporting the article to be treated into and out of the spray enclosure (such as a trolley system); and at least three closed vessels capable of delivering enough hot saturated coloring and/or performance enhancing solution, hot dye-free rinse solution and deionized water, respectively, with sufficient pressure to form small droplets from the spray nozzles, to thoroughly cover and rinse articles contained in the enclosure. | 11-20-2008 |
20090089942 | Method of tinting a plastic article - A method of tinting a plastic article is provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) providing a plastic article comprising a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer; (b) contacting at least a portion of the surface of said plastic article with a treatment composition comprising at least one dye and water; (c) maintaining said portion of said plastic article in contact with said treatment composition for a period of time at least sufficient to form a tinted plastic article; (d) removing said tinted plastic article from contact with said treatment composition; and (e) rinsing said tinted plastic article with water to remove excess dye. The method is carried out in the absence of an organic solvent, without the need for fixing or further processing steps. | 04-09-2009 |
20130090419 | POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED WATER RESISTANCE AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to compositions containing a polycarbonate including a bisphenol compound and an effective amount of a bishaloformate component present in an amount sufficient to reduce the average unbound bisphenol compound level found in water after immersion in deionized water for two weeks at 40° C. of the composition to less than about 20 ppb. Also provided are methods for increasing the water resistance of a polycarbonate composition. The method involves adding an effective amount of a bishaloformate component to the polycarbonate composition such that the polycarbonate composition has an average unbound bisphenol compound level found in water after immersion in deionized water for two weeks at 40° C. of less than about 20 ppb. | 04-11-2013 |
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20080272210 | Pressurized tank sprayer having lid seal - A pressurized tank sprayer includes a base tank including a neck and a mouth. A lid having a top portion and a depending skirt is positioned upon the tank. Threads are provided on the neck of the tank and engage threads on the depending skirt of the lid in order to secure the lid to the tank. The threads include locking features that prevent the lid from becoming forcibly detached from the tank during removal of the lid if excess pressure remains in the tank. An annular seal is seated in the lid and provides a seal between the tank and the lid. The annular seal includes an annular sealing surface and a concave interior surface. The annular sealing surface contacts the interior surface of the tank while the concave interior surface is exposed to the interior of the tank. | 11-06-2008 |
20100123021 | PRESSURIZED TANK SPRAYER WITH MEASURING CUP - A tank sprayer includes a tank having an opening and a cup configured to move between a first position and a second position. The cup is configured to retain a quantity of liquid when the cup is in the first position and is configured to pour the quantity of liquid into the tank when the cup is in the second position. A removable barrier covers the opening in the tank, wherein the cup is blocked from moving from the first position to the second position when the barrier covers the opening in the tank. The cup is allowed to move from the first position to the second position when the barrier does not cover the opening in the tank. | 05-20-2010 |
20100123025 | PRESSURIZED TANK SPRAYER WITH REMOVABLE CAP - A tank sprayer includes a tank configured to receive fluid through an opening in the tank, a removable cap covering the opening in the tank, and a removable pump. The removable cap includes a first handle extending outwardly from a first side of the cap, a second handle extending outwardly from a second side of the cap opposite the first side, and a funnel provided between the first handle and the second handle. The funnel has a substantially conical sidewall and a drain leading to the opening in the tank. The removable pump engages the drain of the cap, wherein the pump is operable to advance air into the tank to pressurize the tank. | 05-20-2010 |
20100123026 | PRESSURIZED TANK SPRAYER WITH FOOTSTAND - A spray pump includes a tank configured to receive fluid through an opening in the tank, and a removable cap covering the opening in the tank. Attached to the cap is a first handle extending outwardly from a first side of the cap, a second handle extending outwardly from a second side of the cap opposite the first side. The spray pump further includes a removable pump operable to advance air into the tank to pressurize the tank. To stabilize the spray pump during the pressurization process, the tank includes a base portion having a first lateral foot contact portion extending outward from a first side of the tank, and a second lateral foot contact portion extending outward from a second side of the tank opposite the first side. | 05-20-2010 |
20100163126 | Water Timer System having Removable Input and Display Module - A water timer system includes a base assembly and an input and display module. The a base assembly includes (i) a conduit structure defining an inlet, an outlet, and a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, (ii) a first housing defining a first chamber, (iii) a motor located within the first chamber and having an output member, (iv) a gear set located within the first chamber, wherein movement of the output member causes movement of the gear set, (v) a valve member movable between a first valve position in which the valve member is positioned to prevent water flow through the passage and a second valve position in which the valve member is positioned to enable water flow through the passage, wherein movement of the gear set causes the valve member to move between the first valve position and the second valve position, (vi) receptacle structure defining a first aperture and a second aperture. The input and display module includes (i) a second housing defining a second chamber and a third chamber, (ii) timer circuitry located within the second chamber, (iii) an input and display device configured to provide input signals to the timer circuitry in response to user actuation and to display indicia relating to an operating state of the water timer system, (iv) electrical terminals located in the third chamber and electrically connected to the timer circuitry, (v) a first projection extending from the second housing and configured to be received within the first aperture of the receptacle structure, and (vi) a second projection extending from the second housing and configured to be received within the second aperture of the receptacle structure. The third chamber is at least partially positioned between the first projection and the second projection. | 07-01-2010 |
20120091230 | TANK SPRAYER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING TANK COMPONENT AND SPRAYER PACKAGE SUBASSEMBLY - A tank sprayer assembly includes a tank component and a subassembly, the tank component having a neck that defines a first access opening. The subassembly includes a sprayer component and a packaging container, the packaging container defining a cavity and having a lower wall defining a second access opening. The sprayer component includes a cap and a pump attached to the cap, the cap and the neck being configured to threadingly engage each other. The tank sprayer is positionable in an assembled configuration and disassembled configuration. In the assembled configuration, the cap is aligned with the second access opening, the neck is extended through the second access opening into the cavity, and the neck and the cap are threadingly engaged to secure the sprayer component to the tank component. In the disassembled configuration, the cap is aligned with the second access opening and the neck is spaced apart from the cavity. | 04-19-2012 |
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20160082621 | INSULATED CONTAINER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING - A process for forming a multi-layer sheet for forming an expanded foam container, the process comprising: extruding a first layer comprising a first polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer and at least one blowing agent; providing a second layer comprising a second polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer onto a first side of the first layer; and expanding the first layer to form the multi-layer sheet comprising an expanded first layer and an unexpanded second layer. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082692 | INSULATED CONTAINER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING - A multi-layer sheet for forming an expanded foam container, the multi-layer sheet comprising a first layer of an expanded foam material comprising a first polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer and a second layer of an unexpanded material comprising a second polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer that is co-extruded, extrusion coated, or laminated on a first side of the first layer. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082693 | INSULATED CONTAINER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING - A multi-layer sheet for forming an expanded foam container, the multi-layer sheet comprising a first layer of an expanded foam material comprising a first polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer and a second layer of an unexpanded material comprising a second polyolefin-based material comprising at least one polypropylene-based polymer that is co-extruded, extrusion coated, or laminated on a first side of the first layer, wherein an exterior surface of the second layer has a low gloss level. | 03-24-2016 |
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20130322965 | Adjustable Push-Roller - A machine with a chassis and a push-roller assembly connected to the chassis. The push-roller assembly engages a vehicle, has a support frame with rollers, and support arms with a chassis end connected to the support frame and a linkage end connected to the chassis. The support frame moves relative to the chassis when the support arm pivots with respect to the chassis and the support frame. The machine includes an actuator controller associated with an actuator in the push-roller assembly. The actuator is connected to the support arm, causing the support arm to pivot with respect to the chassis and support frame, displacing the support frame relative to the chassis. | 12-05-2013 |
20140133906 | Tracking of Machine System Movements in Paving Machine - Methods and apparatus for tracking manual operations during automatic control of a surface-engaging operation, such as laying a mat on a paving surface, include automatically operating a plurality of components to perform the surface-engaging operation without the actuation of corresponding operator controls. Actuation of the operator controls and actuation of the corresponding components to perform a manual operation can occur during the automatic operation. Information corresponding to the manual operation is recorded in response to detecting actuation of the operator controls and determining that the automatic operation of the machine is occurring. | 05-15-2014 |
20140186115 | Paving Machine with Automatically Adjusting Paver Tractor and Screed - A paving machine including an adjustable screed assembly is provided. Actuators adjust the screed assembly into the plurality of different configurations. Sensors sense a respective configuration parameter indicative of the configuration of the screed assembly. A controller is configured to save a first set of parameters including the configuration parameters and save a second set of parameters including the configuration parameters in response. The controller is configured to recall one of the first set or second set of parameters, and adjust automatically the configuration of the screed assembly to correspond to the configuration parameters included in the recalled first set or second set of parameters. | 07-03-2014 |
20150063907 | Advanced Paver/Screed Automation and Controls - A method of operating a machine having at least one tool is provided. The method may store one or more job profiles or machine configurations and an auto-zero or default profile in a memory associated with the machine, where each of the job profiles and the auto-zero profile may include one or more control settings for operating one or more of the machine and the tool; recall a selected one of the job profiles and the auto-zero profile in response to user input received at a user interface associated with the machine; engage or machine reset operation of one or more of the machine and the tool according to the control settings associated with the selected one of the job profiles and the auto-zero profile; and disengage at least part of the operation based on positioning information provided by one or more feedback devices. | 03-05-2015 |