Abstract: Embodiments present different password-less sign-in alternatives for selection by the user for a subsequent future login to the service provider account interface, and in response to determining that data inputs from a user satisfy associated data requests, enable the selected password-less sign-in alternative for a subsequent login of the user into the service provider account interface, wherein the subsequent login of the user into service provider account interface via the enabled selected password-less sign-in alternative does not require the user to enter the password.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are disclosed comprising a thermoplastic resin, a first impact modifier characterized by core-shell morphology and comprising a functional shell polymer, and a second impact modifier comprising a component capable of reaction with a functional shell polymer. In addition, thermoplastic compositions are also disclosed that comprise a thermoplastic resin and a loose agglomerations of particles that have open spaces, at least 50% of the loose agglomerations comprise open spaces that measure 31 to 60% by area of the loose agglomeration, and particles that are characterized by core-shell morphology. The inventive compositions demonstrate low gloss, high impact strength, good weatherability, and good flow properties.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are disclosed comprising a thermoplastic resin, a first impact modifier characterized by core-shell morphology and comprising a functional shell polymer, and a second impact modifier comprising a component capable of reaction with a functional shell polymer. In addition, thermoplastic compositions are also disclosed that comprise a thermoplastic resin and a loose agglomerations of particles that have open spaces, at least 50% of the loose agglomerations comprise open spaces that measure 31 to 60% by area of the loose agglomeration, and particles that are characterized by core-shell morphology. The inventive compositions demonstrate low gloss, high impact strength, good weatherability, and good flow properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent thermoplastic molding composition made from a transparent blend of a polycarbonate resin with a polyester resin, 0.005 to 2 weight percent, based on the weight of the composition, of a perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid salt of the formula (I): (RA—SO3?)nXn+ (I), wherein R denotes perfluorinated linear or branched carbon chain having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, A denotes a direct bond or an aromatic nucleus, n denotes an integer of 1 or 2, and X denotes a metal element selected from the first or the second column in the Periodic Table of the Elements, and 0 to 5 weight percent, based on the weight of the composition, of a glycerol monostearate. The inventive composition has a total transmittance according to ASTM D-1003 of greater than 84% and an electric resistivity according to ASTM D-257 of less than about 2.5E+06 ohm-m.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polycarbonate blend which exhibits antimicrobial behavior while retaining excellent impact strength and color when aged at elevated temperature and humidity, even at significantly increased levels of antimicrobial additive. The compositions of the present invention are based on silver sodium zirconium phosphate of the composition: NaxHyAgzZr2(PO4)3, where x+y+z=1.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition suitable for making articles having low gloss and good impact properties is disclosed. The composition contains (A) 20 to 94.5 percent relative to the weight of the composition (pbw) of an aromatic (co)poly(ester)carbonate, (B) 5 to 40 pbw of a graft (co)polymer that includes an EPDM graft base and a grafted phase that is compatible with the aromatic (co)poly(ester)carbonate, and (C) 0.5 to 20 pbw of a linear copolymer containing at least one unit derived from a glycidyl ester monomer, and (D) 0 to 40 pbw of a vinyl copolymer. The gloss of the composition is lower than that of a corresponding composition that contains none of component (C).

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant polycarbonate compositions and methods for increasing the flame-retardancy of polycarbonate compositions. An ?,?-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and an alkali metal sulfonate salt are added to the polycarbonate compositions. The addition of the ?,?-alkoxy phenyl phenyloligosiloxane compound and the alkali metal sulfonate salt produces a polycarbonate composition having a flame-retardance rating of UL 94V-0 at 2 mm thickness or less.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition characterized by its flame retardance and impact strength is disclosed. The composition contains A) 70 to 99 parts by weight of aromatic poly(ester) carbonate B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of polyalkylene terephthalate, the total weight of A) and B) being 100 parts resin, and C) 1 to 20 parts per hundred parts resin (phr) of graft (co)polymer having a core-shell morphology, including a grafted shell that contains polymerized alkyl(meth)acrylate and a composite rubber core that contains interpenetrated and inseparable polyorganosiloxane and poly(meth)alkyl acrylate components, D) 2 to 20 phr of a phosphorous-containing compound, and E) 0.1 to 2 part by weight of fluorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polycarbonate compositions and methods for increasing the flame-retardancy of polycarbonate compositions are disclosed. A glass fiber, alumina particles, and wollastonite particles are added to polycarbonate compositions. The addition of the glass fiber, alumina particles, and wollastonite particles to the polycarbonate composition produces a polycarbonate composition having a frame-retardance rating of UL 94 5V-A at 2.3 mm thickness or less. The inventive compositions retain good surface quality.

Abstract: An adaptive user interface device capable of implementing multiple modes of input and configuration may adapt to current user inputs, and may include configuration changes. In an aspect, an adaptive user interface device may be configured for a finger sensing in a touchpad mode, and configured for stylus sensing in a digital tablet mode. In another aspect, surface features of the adaptive user interface device may change shape, such as by raising buttons in response to entering a keyboard or keypad mode. Various mechanisms may be used for raising buttons, and may enable presenting buttons in a variety of shapes and locations on the interface. The configuration of the adaptive user interface device may depend upon the user actions and user identity. Configuration modes may be organized according to many levels enabling a single user interface to support a large number of input options functionality within a limited surface area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flow-through photobioreactor containing at least one thermoplastic multi-wall sheet having an upper layer and a lower layer having arranged there between at least two sidewalls, at least one inner wall and two or more end caps. Also provided is a process for the production of a biofuel with the inventive photobioreactor. The photobioreactor and process of the present invention have the following advantages: genetically engineered microbes that give higher yields cannot escape into the environment, water in the system does not evaporate, no weeding (presence of unwanted algae), UV light from the sun is filtered out by the reactor walls, temperature control is possible, CO2 from power plants, breweries, etc. can be artificially fed to increase yield. The inventive photobioreactor is also less expensive to build than pipe reactors and may have low energy costs to operate, because little or no energy is needed for agitation and pumping in a preferred gravity assisted embodiment.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition suitable for making articles having low gloss and good impact resistance at low temperatures is disclosed. The composition contains (A) 10 to 90 percent relative to the weight of the composition (pbw) of an aromatic (co)poly(ester)carbonate, (B) 10 to 90 pbw of first graft (co)polymer containing a graft base selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate, silicone, ethylene-propylene diene rubbers, ethylene propylene rubbers, acrylate rubbers, diene rubbers, and polychloroprene, and a grafted phase, (C) 1 to 20 pbw of a linear glycidyl ester functional polymer comprising repeating units derived from one or more glycidyl ester monomers and (D) 1 to 20 pbw of a second graft (co)polymer containing a core and shell wherein the core contains an interpenetrated network of poly(meth)alkyl acrylate and polyorganosiloxane, and wherein the shell contains poly(meth)acrylate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for reducing static charge in a polycarbonate part involving combining a polycarbonate and a diphosphite to form a composition and molding a part from the composition, wherein the part exhibits reduced static charge compared to a part made without addition of the diphosphite.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method and system for creating and managing a stored value account associated with a client device is disclosed. A first stored value and an associated first virtual token may be created. A graphical representation of the first virtual token may be displayed on a display of a client device. An exchange request may be received, and a second stored value account may be created along with an associated second virtual token. Next, an animation that includes a transition from the first virtual token to the second virtual token may be displayed on the display of the client device. The animation may include a peel-off effect in which the first virtual token appears to curl away to reveal the second virtual token when the first virtual token has been exchanged for the second virtual token.

Abstract: An adaptive user interface device capable of implementing multiple modes of input and configuration may adapt to current user inputs, and may include configuration changes. In an aspect, an adaptive user interface device may be configured for a finger sensing in a touchpad mode, and configured for stylus sensing in a digital tablet mode. In another aspect, surface features of the adaptive user interface device may change shape, such as by raising buttons in response to entering a keyboard or keypad mode. Various mechanisms may be used for raising buttons, and may enable presenting buttons in a variety of shapes and locations on the interface. The configuration of the adaptive user interface device may depend upon the user actions and user identity. Configuration modes may be organized according to many levels enabling a single user interface to support a large number of input options functionality within a limited surface area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant, optically clear thermoplastic molding composition. The composition contains a A) about 60 pbw to about 97 pbw of a polycarbonate, B) about 1 pbw to about 20 pbw of bromine-substituted oligocarbonate, C) about 1 pbw to about 20 pbw of a phosphorus-containing compound and D) about 0.01 pbw to about 1 pbw of at least one alkali or alkaline-earth salt of perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid and optionally E) about 0.01 to about 1 pbw of a phosphite antioxidant/stabilizer. In accordance with UL-94 standard the flame-retardant, optically clear thermoplastic molding composition is rated 5VA at 3.00 mm and V-0 at 2.3 mm, more preferably V-0 at 1.5 mm according to UL-94.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flow-through photobioreactor containing at least one thermoplastic multi-wall sheet having an upper layer and a lower layer having arranged there between at least two sidewalls, at least one inner wall and two or more end caps. Also provided is a process for the production of a biofuel with the inventive photobioreactor. The photobioreactor and process of the present invention have the following advantages: genetically engineered microbes that give higher yields cannot escape into the environment, water in the system does not evaporate, no weeding (presence of unwanted algae), UV light from the sun is filtered out by the reactor walls, temperature control is possible, CO2 from power plants, breweries, etc. can be artificially fed to increase yield. The inventive photobioreactor is also less expensive to build than pipe reactors and may have low energy costs to operate, because little or no energy is needed for agitation and pumping in a preferred gravity assisted embodiment.