Abstract: A polymer processing aid (PPA) reduces melt defects in extruded polyolefins in the absence of fluoropolymers. The polymer processing aid comprises a polyalkylene glycol such as a polyethylene glycol together with a high pressure low density polyethylene (LDPE) and reduces melt defects well in a thermoplastic polyolefin such as a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE).

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyethylene film structure comprises at least three layers, including a core layer, wherein the core layer comprises: i) from 50 to 99.5 weight percent of a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a density of greater than 0.940 g/cm3; and ii) from 0.5 to 50 weight percent of a second polyethylene which is a polyethylene homopolymer composition having a density of at least 0.950 g/cm3; wherein the polyethylene homopolymer composition further comprises a nucleating agent or a mixture of nucleating agents. The biaxially oriented film has very good optical properties.

Abstract: This technology relates to providing a web-based digital claims platform to provide users with a simple and customized experience when filing insurance claims. The platform is enabled by a plurality of back-end application programming interface (API) resources. These API resources are event-driven (e.g., when an “event” associated with the claim occurs, the status of the claim changes and the API is provided with updated information indicative of the change). The platform includes a customized user interface (UI) that tailors the claim experience to a particular user's needs. The customization can be based off of stated user preferences and/or learned user preferences associated with the user's past behavior. A user can perform/request various services through the customized UI's self-service function (e.g., rent a car, find a hotel room, select a repair shop, etc.). Additionally, the customized UI can enable the user upload documents, track claim status, find relevant help topics, etc.

Abstract: A one-hand engageable vacuum tool connection assembly for connection to a commercial vehicle vacuum system that includes: a vacuum tool connection assembly hose having a first end and a second end; an upper assembly and a lower assembly having a tool connector where the tool connector engages a second end of the lower assembly swivel cuff and is typically adapted to receive one or a plurality of different types of vacuum tools. The vacuum tool engagement assembly is typically free of any flapper valve, metal or spring biased elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry blend one-part pre-flush and spacer package for forming a water-based pre-flush and spacer on-the-fly for use in a subterranean well and a method of mixing a pre-flush and spacer on-the-fly for use in a subterranean well. The dry blend pre-flush and spacer package includes an anionic surfactant, a builder compound, and optionally, a defoamer, a dispersant calcium chelator, a density modifying agent, a viscosifying agent such as a solid, and preferably rapidly hydrating, gellant, salt and one or more lost-circulation materials. The dry blend pre-flush and spacer package is mixed on-the-fly with water at the subterranean well site to form the pre-flush and spacer at a pre-selected density and the pre-flush and spacer, when pumped into the subterranean well by a pressure pumper, converts the well from an oil-wet or substantially non-water-wet condition to a substantially water-wet condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry blend one-part pre-flush and spacer package for forming a water-based pre-flush and spacer on-the-fly for use in a subterranean well and a method of mixing a pre-flush and spacer on-the-fly for use in a subterranean well. The dry blend pre-flush and spacer package includes an anionic surfactant, a builder compound, and optionally, a defoamer, a dispersant calcium chelator, a density modifying agent, a viscosifying agent such as a solid, and preferably rapidly hydrating, gellant, salt and one or more lost-circulation materials. The dry blend pre-flush and spacer package is mixed on-the-fly with water at the subterranean well site to form the pre-flush and spacer at a pre-selected density and the pre-flush and spacer, when pumped into the subterranean well by a pressure pumper, converts the well from an oil-wet or substantially non-water-wet condition to a substantially water-wet condition.

Abstract: A hard hat having an integral misting system for directing a liquid from a stored reservoir onto a user's face and head as a cooling mist. The misting hard hat includes a hat base having a rigid shell and suspension system, a fluid reservoir attached to the interior of the rigid shell, a misting component for dispersing liquid as a mist, and a distribution system for delivering liquid from the from the reservoir to the misting component under pressure. In one embodiment, the misting component is formed from a clip on housing that includes a plurality of misting nozzles which each direct mist from a slightly different position and/or at a slightly different trajectory, thereby provided a large coverage area for mist.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gel composition intended for use as a drug delivery device, particularly for use in the sinus cavity. The gel composition can include a gelling agent that includes at least one polysaccharide, a propellant in the form of a sterile gas, and optionally, at least one active ingredient. The polysaccharide can be selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carrageenans, and combinations thereof.