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20110039982 | EPOXY RESINS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Epoxy resins comprising a cis, trans-1,3- and -1,4-cyclohexanedimethylether moiety and processes for preparing the epoxy resins. The process of preparation of the epoxy resins comprises reacting (a) a mixture of a cis-1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol, a trans-1,3-cyclohexanedimethanol, a cis-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and a trans-1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, (b) an epihalohydrin, (c) a basic acting substance, (d) optionally, a solvent, (e) optionally, a catalyst, and/or (f) optionally, a dehydrating agent. The process may be a slurry epoxidation process, an anhydrous epoxidation process, or a Lewis acid catalyzed coupling and epoxidation process. | 02-17-2011 |
20110040046 | ADDUCTS OF EPOXY RESINS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - An adduct comprises at least one reaction product of (i) an epoxy resin material (A) and (ii) a reactive compound (B). The epoxy resin material (A) comprises a cis, trans-1,3- and -1,4-cyclohexanedimethylether moiety and the reactive compound (B) comprises a compound having two or more reactive hydrogen atoms per molecule, wherein the reactive hydrogen atoms are reactive with epoxide groups. A curable epoxy resin composition comprises the adduct described above. A cured epoxy resin is prepared by a process of curing the curable epoxy resin composition. | 02-17-2011 |
20110046266 | EPOXY RESIN REACTIVE DILUENT COMPOSITIONS - An epoxy resin reactive diluent composition comprises an epoxy resin diluent (A) and a resin compound (B), wherein the epoxy resin diluent (A) comprises a cis, trans-1,3- and -1,4-cyclohexanedimethylether moiety; and wherein the resin compound (B) comprises one or more epoxy resins other than the epoxy resin diluent (A). A curable epoxy resin composition comprises the epoxy resin reactive diluent composition and a curing agent and/or curing catalyst therefore. A cured epoxy resin is prepared by curing the curable epoxy resin composition. | 02-24-2011 |
20110054056 | THERMOSET POLYURETHANES - Thermoset polyurethanes comprising a cis, trans-1,3- and -1,4-cyclohexanedimethylether moiety. Adducts of epoxy resins comprising a cis, trans-1,3- and -1,4-cyclohexanedimethylether moiety are used to react with a polyisocyanate to produce the thermoset polyurethanes. | 03-03-2011 |
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20140077108 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE SYSTEM AND METHODS - A diaphragm-type control valve having a diaphragm and a valve body is provided preferably for use in the separation of and fluid control between a fluid source and a pressurized gas volume. The diaphragm element and a port in the body together form an intermediate chamber that eliminates the need for a check-valve downstream of the valve. In one preferred embodiment, an inner surface of the valve body defines a chamber having an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber, and an elongated seat member defining a groove in communication with the port. A diaphragm member having upper and lower surfaces is disposed within the chamber. The lower surface preferably includes a pair of spaced apart elongated members defining a channel therebetween. The diaphragm member engages the seat member placing the channel in communication with the groove to define an air seat in communication with the port. | 03-20-2014 |
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20140262356 | Fire Protection Sprinkler Assembly - A sprinkler assembly that includes a sprinkler frame, preferably formed from a plastic material and a deflector assembly that translates with respect to the sprinkler frame upon actuation of the sprinkler from an unactuated state. Moreover, the deflector assembly includes a first portion which axially translates relative to the sprinkler outlet in the actuated state of the sprinkler assembly and a second portion that remains fixed with respect to the sprinkler outlet to support a thermally responsive trigger and seal assembly in an unactuated state of the sprinkler assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262357 | Fire Protection Sprinkler Assembly - A sprinkler assembly that includes a sprinkler frame, preferably formed from a plastic material. The sprinkler frame has a proximal portion, a distal portion, an external surface and an internal surface. The internal surface defines an internal passageway extending from an inlet formed in the proximal portion to an outlet formed in the distal portion to define a longitudinal sprinkler axis of the sprinkler assembly. A support member is preferably formed about the distal portion of the frame for supporting a deflector assembly with a pair of projection members. A deflector assembly including a deflector member and a receiving structure is engaged with the projection members to locate the deflector member at a fixed distance from the outlet of the sprinkler frame. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264104 | Fluid Control Valve System and Methods - A diaphragm-type control valve having a valve body holding a diaphragm and a depression member is provided preferably for use in the separation of and fluid control between a fluid source and a pressurized gas volume. An inner surface of the valve body defines a chamber having an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber, and an elongated seat member. The depression member biases the diaphragm to a seated position within the valve. | 09-18-2014 |