Abstract: The invention relates to a non-pigmented composition comprising a) a block co-polymer comprising at least one first block and at least one second block which is different from the first block, wherein the first block comprises repeating units 1, repeating unit 1 and the second block comprises repeating units 2, repeating unit 2 wherein Z represents O or NH, R1 represents H or CH3, R2 represents a group selected from hydrocarbyl groups and ether group-containing groups, R3 represents an organic group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 and R5 independently represent an organic group, wherein R4 and R5 are optionally linked to each other to form a cyclic structure, and b) a polymer comprising at least one acidic group, and having a number average molecular weight of 300 g/mol or higher.

Abstract: The invention relates to block co-polymer comprising at least one first block and at least one second block which is different from the first block, wherein the first block comprises repeating units 1, and the second block comprises repeating units 2, wherein Z represents O or NH, R1 represents H or CH3, R2 represents a group selected from hydrocarbyl groups and ether group-containing groups, R3 represents an organic group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 and R5 independently represent an organic group, wherein R4 and R5 are optionally linked to each other to form a cyclic structure, and wherein the first block comprises at least six different types of repeating units 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block-co-polymer comprising at least one first block and at least one second block which is different from the first block, wherein the first block comprises repeating units 1, and the second block comprises repeating units 2, wherein Z represents O or NH, R1 represents H or CH3, R2 represents a group selected from hydrocarbyl groups and ether group-containing groups, R3 represents an organic group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 and R5 independently represent an organic group, wherein R4 and R5 are optionally linked to each other to form a cyclic structure, and wherein the first block comprises wherein the first block comprises at least two different types of repeating units comprising ether groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyhydroxyalkanoates as additives in coating compositions and also to coating compositions comprising polyhydroxylalkanoates as matting agents. The present invention further relates to coatings produced with the coating composition of the invention, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoates, on a substrate.

Abstract: A system for mounting a mobile device to a wearer's arm, including a mobile device housing and an armband. The armband includes an elongate bistable spring movable between two positions to hold the armband to the wearer's arm. A clip may be joined to the armband, with the clip including slidable arms that extend across a diagonal of the mobile device.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers obtainable from polysiloxane containing macromonomers, and a process for preparation thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the copolymers as additives in compositions such as coating compositions and polymeric moulding compounds as well as such compositions containing at least one inventive copolymer.

Abstract: A utility strap with embedded serial bus wires is provided. The utility strap is comprised of a flexible elongated strap member with each of the first and second ends having at least one of a ring, hook-and-loop fastening system, button hole, loop, grommet, and a carabiner. Serial bus wires are incorporated within said strap along a significant portion of the length of the strap, said wires forming a serial bus cable with exposed serial bus connectors for providing an electrical connection between two computer devices, peripherals, or other similar electronic devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer which contains at least one polysiloxane group and the skeletal structure of which is an addition compound of at least one amine and at least one epoxide. The invention further relates to the use of said products as additives in coating agents, plastics, or homogeneous dispersions, e.g. as a dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments and fillers in oil-based compositions, or as a surface modifying agent.

Abstract: A power converter circuit may include a plurality of power converters, each comprising an input configured to receive input power from a power source, an output, a first converter connected to the input, and a second converter connected between the first converter and the output. The outputs of the plurality of power converters may be connected in series at an output of the power converter circuit. The first converter may include a first inductor and the second converter may include a second inductor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer which can be obtained by free-radical copolymerization of one or more urethane-based, polysiloxane-containing macromonomers and one or more further free-radically polymerizable comonomers. Processes for preparing the copolymer and its use as additive in coating compositions and plastics and as wetting agent and dispersant in homogeneous dispersions are also described.

Abstract: A system for mounting a mobile device to a wearer's arm, including a mobile device housing and an armband. The armband includes an elongate bistable spring movable between to positions to hold the armband to the wearer's arm. A clip may be joined to the armband, with the clip including slidable arms that extend across a diagonal of the mobile device.

Abstract: Process for preparing a macromonomer, in which a starting compound H2C?CR1—C6H4-s(R4)s—R3—OH or H2C?CR2—CO—NH—R3—OH, where R1 and R2 are each H or a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 is a linear or branched alkylene, aralkylene radical which has from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and can contain one or more hydroxy groups and the radicals R4 are each, independently of one another, a linear or branched alkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aralkoxy radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and s=0-4, is, after partial deprotonation, reacted with at least one hydroxy-functional oxirane compound in the presence of an inhibitor of free-radical polymerization with opening of the oxirane ring, where the molar ratio of the molar amounts used n(starting compound):n(oxirane compound) is in the range from 1:100 to 1:1. Macromonomers which can be obtained by the process, polymers which can be obtained therefrom and their use as additives in coating compositions, plastics and cosmetics.

Abstract: A process for preparing a macromonomer by cationic ring-opening polymerization of at least one hydroxyoxetane with a terminally ethylenically unsaturated starter molecule free of allyl groups in a molar ratio (hydroxyoxetane(s):starter molecule) of (100:1) to (1:1) in the presence of at least one suitable catalyst; macromononomers obtainable therefrom and use thereof.

Abstract: A process for preparing a randomly branched copolymer, by reacting the components (a) 10-98.9 mol % of at least one acrylic ester of a straight-chain, branched or cyclic C1-C22-alkyl monoalcohol, (b) 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyhydroxyalkanoates as additives in coating compositions and also to coating compositions comprising polyhydroxylalkanoates as matting agents. The present invention further relates to coatings produced with the coating composition of the invention, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoates, on a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer which contains at least one polysiloxane group and the skeletal structure of which is an addition compound of at least one amine and at least one epoxide. The invention further relates to the use of said products as additives in coating agents, plastics, or homogeneous dispersions, e.g. as a dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments and fillers in oil-based compositions, or as a surface modifying agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of copolymers which as well as other monomers contain in copolymerized form 10% to 90% by weight of monomers containing heterocyclic basic groups, and which do not contain vinylpyrrolidone as a monomer component, as additives in paints for improving the adhesion of the solid paint film to a substrate. The invention also relates to cured and uncured polymer compositions comprising copolymers which as well as other monomers contain in copolymerized form 10% to 90% by weight of monomers containing heterocyclic basic groups, and which do not contain vinylpyrrolidone as a monomer component, as adhesion improver additions.

Abstract: A polymer obtainable by free-radical polymerization of one or more oxetane-based macromonomers and optionally one or more further, free-radically polymerizable comonomers, the oxetane-based macromonomer(s) being obtainable by cationic ring-opening polymerization of at least one hydroxyoxetane with a terminally ethylenically unsaturated starter molecule free of allyl groups in a molar ratio (hydroxyoxetane(s):starter molecule) of (100:1) to (1:1) in the presence of at least one suitable catalyst. Processes for preparing the polymer and the use thereof as an additive in coating compositions and plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of polyhydroxyfunctional polysiloxanes with branched polyglycidol polyether groups, in which firstly at least one allylic or methallylic starting material is reacted with at least one glycidol, such that an allyl polyether or methallyl polyether is formed, and then the allyl polyether or methallyl polyether thus produced is added to a Si—H functional alkyl polysiloxane in the presence of an acid buffering agent. The invention further relates to polysiloxanes, which may be obtained by said method and the use of the polysiloxanes in coating agents, polymeric coating masses and thermoplastics.

Abstract: A balancing system and method for reducing imbalance in a rotatable member of a machine is provided. The system includes a plurality of vibration sensors positioned about a stationary portion of the machine, a controller assembly communitively coupled to the plurality of vibration sensors, and a balancing assembly coupled to the rotatable member, said balancing assembly configured to wirelessly communicate with said controller assembly, said balancing assembly configured to modify the weight distribution of the rotatable member in response to a command wirelessly transmitted from the controller assembly. The controller assembly is configured to receive data from the plurality of vibration sensors and determine an imbalance in the rotatable member using the received data.