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20130003265 | THERMALLY EFFICIENT BUSWAY - A busway having multiple busbar conductors and pads composed of a thermally conductive, insulating material (TCIM) sandwiched in between each of the conductors and between the outermost conductors and the inside of the busway housing. The busway preferably includes three sets of TCIM pads, one set in the center of the busway, and a set at either end of the busway where a joint pack is installed to join multiple sections of busway sections together. The insulating material on the conductors has a cutout to expose the bare metal of the conductors, and a TCIM pad is placed directly on the exposed metal through the cutout, to form a thermal conduit between the busbar conductors to the metal housing of the busway, thereby reducing the temperatures of the busbar conductors and the joint pack during normal operation in which hundreds or thousands of amps of current are carried through the busway sections. | 01-03-2013 |
20130114185 | SWITCHGEAR BUS ASSEMBLY HAVING REDUCED POWER LOSS, MATERIAL AND TEMPERATURE - Electrical switchgear comprising electrical switching equipment for a multi-phase electrical power distribution system, a supporting structure for a bus assembly for supplying electrical current to the switching equipment, and a plurality of spaced buses mounted on the supporting structure each for connecting the switching equipment to respective phases of the multi-phase electrical power distribution system. Each bus comprises a plurality of substantially co-planar, spaced, elongated flat conductors arranged with at least one longitudinal edge surface of each conductor in that bus opposed to and spaced from a longitudinal edge surface of another conductor in that same bus, and a connector at each end of said conductors for connecting the plurality of flat conductors in each bus to each other. | 05-09-2013 |
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20090280668 | Connector with deformable Compression Sleeve - A connector for a coaxial cable that includes a connector body and a deformable sleeve. The deformable sleeve and the connector body have cooperative structure for engaging the deformable sleeve with the receiving end of the connector body for securing a cable in the connector body. The deformable sleeve has a front section connected to a rear section by a web. The deformable sleeve is movable from a first position, wherein the front end of the deformable sleeve is separably attached to the receiving end of the connector, to a second position, wherein the cable is compressively secured in the connector body. The web stretches and/or breaks when the deformable sleeve moves into the second position. | 11-12-2009 |
20100130061 | HAND TIGHTENABLE COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable and a nut rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. The nut includes a flanged head portion at its forward end and a tubular body portion extending rearwardly from the head portion over the connector body and terminating adjacent the rearward cable receiving end of the connector body. The flanged head portion is radially enlarged, having an outer diameter greater than a maximum outer diameter of the tubular body portion, and the tubular body portion preferably surrounds more than half the length of the connector body. | 05-27-2010 |
20100170090 | COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TOOL - A tool for installing an end of a cable into a connector generally includes a front jaw assembly adapted to retain the cable connector and a back jaw assembly movably coupled to the front jaw assembly. The cable connector includes a connector body and a compression sleeve and the back jaw assembly is adapted to insert an end of the cable into the cable connector upon movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly and subsequently press the compression sleeve into the connector body upon further movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly. | 07-08-2010 |
20100285691 | MODULAR NUT ASSEMBLY - A modular nut assembly includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a threaded interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a first portion configured for engagement by a mechanical tool and a second portion. A textured ring is configured for engagement by a hand of a user, wherein the second portion is configured to receive the textured ring. | 11-11-2010 |
20120108104 | HAND TIGHTENABLE COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable and a nut rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. The nut includes a flanged head portion at its forward end and a tubular body portion extending rearwardly from the head portion over the connector body and terminating adjacent the rearward cable receiving end of the connector body. The flanged head portion is radially enlarged, having an outer diameter greater than a maximum outer diameter of the tubular body portion, and the tubular body portion preferably surrounds more than half the length of the connector body. | 05-03-2012 |
20120142215 | MODULAR NUT ASSEMBLY - A modular nut assembly includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a threaded interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a first portion configured for engagement by a mechanical tool and a second portion. A textured ring is configured for engagement by a hand of a user, wherein the second portion is configured to receive the textured ring. | 06-07-2012 |
20120202379 | CONNECTOR WITH DEFORMABLE COMPRESSION SLEEVE - A connector for a coaxial cable that includes a connector body and a deformable sleeve. The deformable sleeve and the connector body have cooperative structure for engaging the deformable sleeve with the receiving end of the connector body for securing a cable in the connector body. The deformable sleeve has a front section connected to a rear section by a web. The deformable sleeve is movable from a first position, wherein the front end of the deformable sleeve is separably attached to the receiving end of the connector, to a second position, wherein the cable is compressively secured in the connector body. The web stretches and/or breaks when the deformable sleeve moves into the second position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204423 | COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION TOOL - A tool for installing an end of a cable into a connector generally includes a front jaw assembly adapted to retain the cable connector and a back jaw assembly movably coupled to the front jaw assembly. The cable connector includes a connector body and a compression sleeve and the back jaw assembly is adapted to insert an end of the cable into the cable connector upon movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly and subsequently press the compression sleeve into the connector body upon further movement of the back jaw assembly toward the front jaw assembly. | 08-16-2012 |
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20090061682 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR HAVING DETACHABLE LOCKING SLEEVE - A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently. | 03-05-2009 |
20100081321 | CABLE CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the post having a forward flanged base portion disposed within a rearward extent of the nut, the forward flanged base portion having a forward face. A biasing element is attached to the forward flanged base portion of the post and includes a deflectable portion extending outwardly in a forward direction beyond the forward face of the post shoulder portion. | 04-01-2010 |
20120058673 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR HAVING DETACHABLE LOCKING SLEEVE - A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently. | 03-08-2012 |
20120171894 | CABLE CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the post having a forward flanged base portion disposed within a rearward extent of the nut, the forward flanged base portion having a forward face. A biasing element is attached to the forward flanged base portion of the post and includes a deflectable portion extending outwardly in a forward direction beyond the forward face of the post shoulder portion. | 07-05-2012 |
20120282804 | CABLE CONNECTOR WITH BIASING ELEMENT - A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector may include a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving a cable. The connector may include a nut rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body and an annular post disposed within the connector body for providing an electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. The connector may include a biasing element, wherein the biasing element is configured to provide a force to maintain the electrical path between the mating connector and the coaxial cable. In one embodiment, the biasing element is external to the nut and the connector body. In one embodiment, the biasing element surrounds a portion of the nut and/or the connector body. | 11-08-2012 |
20130017694 | SECURITY SHIELD AND TOOLAANM Rodrigues; Julio F.AACI ColliervilleAAST TNAACO USAAGP Rodrigues; Julio F. Collierville TN USAANM Tremba; Timothy NoelAACI CayutaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Tremba; Timothy Noel Cayuta NY US - Security systems, including shields, adapters, and/or tools, for limiting access to a coaxial cable connector are provided. A shield comprises an outer shield configured to limit access to the coaxial cable connector. The coaxial cable connector comprises a fastener portion that is configured to be rotatable with respect to a body portion of the coaxial cable connector. The shield further comprises an adapter configured to be coupled to the outer shield. The adapter is configured to engage a side of the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector. The adapter is further configured to engage a tool configured to rotate the adapter such that, when engaged with both the tool and the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector, the adapter is configured to rotate the fastener portion of the coaxial cable connector upon rotation of the adapter by the tool. | 01-17-2013 |
20130260608 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR HAVING DETACHABLE LOCKING SLEEVE - A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently. | 10-03-2013 |
20150079840 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR HAVING DETACHABLE LOCKING SLEEVE - A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body. | 03-19-2015 |
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20080221005 | Stable Bleaches With Coloring Agents - The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment. In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, the suspended polymer matrix forms a substantially stable dispersion of the optically functional particles in the aqueous bleaching solution, and provides compositions, methods and kits for employing aqueous bleaching solutions having optically functional properties that are maintained over substantially long storage times. | 09-11-2008 |
20100012885 | HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYMERS - Hydrophobically modified polymers for use as anti-scalant and dispersant. The polymers are useful in compositions used in aqueous systems. The polymers include at least one hydrophilic acid monomer, wherein the at least one hydrophilic acid monomer is a polymerizable carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid functionality but not both. The polymers also include at least one hydrophobic moiety. A solvent-free process for preparing these polymers is also provided. | 01-21-2010 |
20100311632 | Controlled release materials - The invention relates to polymers whose water solubility may be triggered by changes in pH, salt concentration, concentration of surfactant or a combination of both. The polymer is a copolymer or terpolymer containing from 2 to 60 mole percent of an amine functionality that has been neutralized with a fixed acid. Specifically films formed from these polymers will be insoluble at a higher pH, but will become soluble at a lower pH. The polymers are also insoluble at a higher salt concentration, but become soluble at a lower salt concentration. The polymers can be used to coat or encapsulate active ingredients, that are released based on changes in the environment, such as in the rinse cycle of a dishwasher or laundry washing machine. | 12-09-2010 |
20110009543 | Glass Adhesion Promoter - A glass adhesion composition containing a copolymer having an acid and a substituted amide, silanol, or amine oxide functionality. The substituted amide, silanol, or amine oxide functionality provide excellent adhesion of the copolymer to glass, silica, sand and other silicon-based substances. The copolymer is useful as a fiberglass binder, and also useful in providing protective coatings on glass sheets. A fiberglass sizing composition is also provided having a copolymer that includes at least one acid group derived from at least one acid monomer, a hydrophobic comonomer, and a crosslinker. Additives can be added to the compositions to provide other functionality such as corrosion inhibitors, hydrophobic additives, additives for reducing leaching of glass, release agents, acids for lowering pH, anti-oxidants/reducing agents, emulsifiers, dyes, pigments, oils, fillers, colorants, curing agents, anti-migration aids, biocides, plasticizers, waxes, anti-foaming agents, coupling agents, thermal stabilizers, flame retardants, enzymes, wetting agents, and lubricants. | 01-13-2011 |
20110085995 | OPACIFYING POLYMERS - A self-stabilizing dispersion composition having a copolymer having at least one polymerizable acid-containing moiety, wherein the at least one acid-containing moiety is at least partially neutralized before or during polymerization, and at least one hydrophobic moiety. A process for producing such compositions is also provided, as well as a process for encapsulating water-insoluble actives in such copolymers. | 04-14-2011 |
20120009279 | METHOD OF TREATING A SUBSTRATE WITH STABLE BLEACHES WITH COLORING AGENTS - The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment. In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, the suspended polymer matrix forms a substantially stable dispersion of the optically functional particles in the aqueous bleaching solution, and provides compositions, methods and kits for employing aqueous bleaching solutions having optically functional properties that are maintained over substantially long storage times. | 01-12-2012 |
20130137799 | Graft copolymers - Anionic graft copolymers and scale inhibition compositions including the anionic graft copolymers in which the anionic graft copolymers include a natural component grafted with an ethylenically unsaturated anionic monomer where the anionic graft copolymer includes 1 or more reacted anhydroglucose units per every 100 anhydroglucose units in the anionic graft copolymer. | 05-30-2013 |
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20100069280 | HYBRID COPOLYMERS - Hybrid copolymers for use as anti-sealant and dispersant. The polymers are useful in compositions used in aqueous systems. The polymers include at least one synthetic monomeric constituent that is chain terminated by a naturally occurring hydroxyl containing moiety. A process for preparing these hybrid copolymers is also provided. | 03-18-2010 |
20100197905 | MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDES - Modified polysaccharide polymers for use as anti-sealant and dispersant. The polymers are useful in compositions used in aqueous systems. The modified polysaccharides are also useful in detergent formulations, water treatment, dispersants and oilfield applications and as fiberglass binders. Such applications include a modified polysaccharide having up to about 70 mole % carboxyl groups per mole of polysaccharide ASU and up to about 20 mole % aldehyde groups per mole of polysaccharide ASU. The applications can also include a blend of modified polysaccharides and other synthetic polymers. | 08-05-2010 |
20100273006 | THERMOSETTING POLYMERS - Polymeric thermosetting systems that are formaldehyde free binder systems and composites utilizing such systems include a formaldehyde free binder formed one or more hydroxyl polymers and one or more hydroxyl polymer crosslinkers. | 10-28-2010 |
20100292106 | METHODS OF MINIMIZING SULFATE SCALE IN OIL FIELD - Methods of controlling barium sulfate scale in oil field applications are disclosed. These methods involve the application of one or more carboxylated oligomers to an aqueous system in the oil field. Carboxylated oligomers include polymaleic acid and polyethercarboxylates. Additionally, methods of neutralizing polymaleic acid and use of this neutralized product for barium sulfate scale control are disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
20100330376 | THERMOSETTING POLYSACCHARIDES - Polysaccharide thermosetting systems and composites utilizing such systems include formaldehyde free binders formed from at least one polysaccharide and at least one polysaccharide crosslinker. | 12-30-2010 |
20110028371 | HYBRID COPOLYMERS - Hybrid copolymers include a synthetic polymer which is derived from at least one anionic or non-anionic ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group. The hybrid copolymer may be prepared as a blend with a builder or a chelating agent. Hybrid copolymers also include a synthetic portion derived from at least one ester monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group. Ester graft copolymers include a naturally derived hydroxyl moiety backbone and side chains derived from at least one ester monomer. Further, a method of determining the concentration of a hybrid copolymer in an aqueous system and methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included. | 02-03-2011 |
20110136718 | HYBRID COPOLYMERS - Hybrid copolymers for use as anti-scalant and dispersant. The polymers are useful in compositions used in aqueous systems. The polymers include at least one synthetic monomeric constituent that is chain terminated by a naturally occurring hydroxyl containing moiety. A process for preparing these hybrid copolymers is also provided. | 06-09-2011 |
20120040827 | DISPERSANTS FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - An agrochemical formulation and its method of manufacture comprising an agrochemical active and a dispersant polymer comprising a copolymer of benzylmethacrylate, acrylic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid. | 02-16-2012 |
20120061866 | OPACIFYING POLYMERS - A self-stabilizing dispersion composition having a copolymer having at least one polymerizable acid-containing moiety, wherein the at least one acid-containing moiety is at least partially neutralized before or during polymerization, and at least one hydrophobic moiety. A process for producing such compositions is also provided, as well as a process for encapsulating water-insoluble actives in such copolymers. | 03-15-2012 |
20120128608 | Hybrid copolymer compositions - Hybrid copolymer compositions include a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group; and a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group. The hybrid copolymer composition may be prepared as a scale inhibiting composition. Methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included. | 05-24-2012 |
20120134942 | Hybrid copolymer compositions for personal care applications - A personal care composition includes a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group, a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group and an effective amount of a cosmetic or personal care additive. | 05-31-2012 |
20130266531 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS OF VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANTS AND HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYMERS - Personal care compositions, methods for making and uses thereof include an aqueous viscoelastic composition and a personal care active ingredient. The viscoelastic composition includes at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophobically-modified polymers with low molecular weights. | 10-10-2013 |
20140066304 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE COMPATIBILITY OF WATER SOLUBLE HERBICIDE SALTS - Methods and compositions for improving the compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing at least one of a water soluble salt of an aryloxyalkanoic acid, a water soluble salt of a pyridyloxyalkanoic acid, and a water soluble salt of glyphosate, and optionally ≦16% of one or more fertilizers, such as ammonium sulfate, by adding certain polymeric crystallization inhibitors are provided. | 03-06-2014 |
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20120302489 | FUNCTIONALIZED POLYVINYL ALCOHOL FILMS - A film-forming composition includes a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and hydrophobically modified solution polymer or a water soluble polymer including an anionic ethylenically unsaturated monomer wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less. Further included are self-supporting materials, such as films, derived from the compositions and formulations including at least one volume-filling formulation surrounded by the self-supporting material. | 11-29-2012 |
20130274150 | LIGNOSULFONATE GRAFTS WITH AN ACID, ESTER AND NON-IONIC MONOMERS - The present invention generally relates to controlling the viscosity of water-based mud systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for thinning and deflocculating aqueous based fluids used in well drilling and other well operations in subterranean formations, especially subterranean formations containing oil and/or gas. The invention also relates to a drilling fluid thinner and/or dispersant having improved temperature stability, dispersing properties and “solids contamination” tolerance. | 10-17-2013 |
20130274170 | Compositions of viscoelastic surfactant and hydrophobically modified polymer as aqueous thickeners - An aqueous viscoelastic composition is provided comprising at least one viscoelastic surfactant, and at least one hydrophobically modified polymer, which is formed from polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers; has a number average molecular weight of from 1,000 to 100,000 Da; and to a level of at least 0.1 mole %, based on the amount of monomer units in the polymer, contains monomeric units each covalently bonded to a pendant, optionally alkoxylated, hydrocarbyl group having from 6 to 40 carbon atoms, said pendant, optionally alkoxylated, hydrocarbyl group being connected to the backbone of said hydrophobically modified polymer via a non-ester containing linking group. | 10-17-2013 |
20140256880 | Hybrid dendrite copolymers, compositions thereof and methods for producing the same - Hybrid dendrite copolymer compositions include a hybrid dendrite copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated first monomer, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated second monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group. The at least one first and second ethylenically unsaturated monomers are on separate side chains of the naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent. Methods of preparing a hybrid dendrite copolymer are also included. | 09-11-2014 |
20140309392 | Graft dendrite copolymers, and methods for producing the same - Graft dendrite copolymers derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated first monomer, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated second monomer and a natural hydroxyl containing component as an end group. The at least one first and second ethylenically unsaturated monomers are on separate side chains of the natural hydroxyl containing component. Methods of preparing a graft dendrite copolymer are also included. | 10-16-2014 |
20140338915 | PARTICLES CONTAINING ONE OR MORE CONTROLLED RELEASE CROSS-LINKED ACTIVE AGENTS - The present invention is directed to a cross-linked scale control agent particle comprising: a scale control agent and a cross-linker. The scale control agent is cross-linked by the cross-linker. The present invention is also directed to a cross-linked organic-based crystalline inhibitor particle comprising: an organic-based crystalline inhibitor and a cross-linker. The organic-based crystalline inhibitor is cross-linked by the cross-linker. The present invention is also directed to the use of cross-linkers which can also act as benefit agents and to the use of capping and extension agents which act as further benefit agents The present invention is further directed to a particle comprising more than one cross-linked active agents; the active agent may be a combination of a scale control agent and an organic-based crystalline inhibitor. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the particles according to the present invention and methods for performing a mechanical fracturing operation, for reducing scale build up in an oil well and a cooling tower using the particles according to the present invention. | 11-20-2014 |
20140371126 | Laundry detergent compositions comprising soil release agent - A detergent composition comprising 10 to 60 wt % detergent surfactant and 0.1 to 10 wt % of a soil release agent comprising a water soluble addition polymer having a backbone prepared from (meth)acrylic, vinylic and/or (meth)acrylamido and pendent di- and/or tri-styryl groups attached thereto. | 12-18-2014 |