Abstract: Bifuran-modified polyester, polyethylene-terephthalate-co (2,2?-bifuran-5,5?-dicarboxylate), prepared by esterifying or transesterifying a diacid component comprising from 2 to 10 mole percent 2,2?-bifuran-5,5?-dicarboxylate and a diol component with a catalyst compound comprising metal present in an amount of from about 10 to about 450 ppm and polycondensation to form the polyester wherein the polyester has an inherent viscosity of at least 0.5 g/dL, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 82° C. or more, a semicrystalline melting peak (Tm) with ?Hf equal to or greater than 5 J/g on the second heating ramp, and melting temperature (Tm) between 229° C. and 246° C. Reinforced compositions and shaped articles comprising bifuran-modified polyethylene terephthalate and methods of their production are also disclosed.

Abstract: User interfaces for indicating time, displaying a user interface based on a day of the week, user interfaces that include a dynamic text string, user interfaces that include a customizable border complication, user interfaces that include a watch hand that changes color at predetermined times, and user interfaces that include a simulated lighting visual effect.

Abstract: A vacuum nozzle system has a vacuum nozzle with an inlet opening for engaging a surface to be vacuumed and an outlet opening for connection to a vacuum supply hose. The inlet opening is delimited by a circumferential end face. The nozzle defining a vacuum flow direction from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. A holder bracket has a holder for holding the nozzle. The holder is disposed downstream of the end face in a vacuum flow in the vacuum flow direction when the nozzle is in a retained position on the holder bracket.

Abstract: Semicrystalline polyethylene-2,2?-bifuran-5,5?-dicarboxylate (PEBF) homopolyester or copolyester with up to 5 mole percent isophthalate or up to 2.7 mole percent terephthalate, based on the diacid component, or up to 2.5 mole percent 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), based on the diol component, prepared by esterifying or transesterifying the diacid and the diol components with a catalyst including about 10 to about 50 ppm wt metal, and polycondensation, wherein the bifuran polyester has an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.4 g/dL and a semicrystalline melting peak (Tm) with ?Hf equal to or greater than 5 J/g on the second heating ramp.

Abstract: Provided are compounds that may function as functionalized polymerization initiators, for instance in the manufacture of ophthalmic lenses, and to methods of such manufacture. The compounds are of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, T, p, q, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of culinary arts. Specifically, a food preparation table and adjustable carrier for outdoor grill supplies and utensils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of culinary arts. Specifically, a food preparation table and adjustable carrier for outdoor grill supplies and utensils, consisting of recessed slot with a cutting board inset, hooks for holding kitchen/barbecue utensils, a pan, a kitchen towel holder, a bottle opener, a bowl, a magnet, a paper towel holder, and a basket.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a plurality of data conversion modules are bound to a processing engine and a first messaging data set is provided to a conversion module from the plurality of conversion modules. The messaging data set conforms to a messaging format. A structured data set based on a first data portion and a second data portion of the first messaging data set are received and value different from the value of the first data portion is stored within a first element of the structured data set. The value of the second data portion is stored within a second data element of the structured data set. A second messaging data set is then generated based on the structured data set.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a plurality of data conversion modules are bound to a processing engine and a first messaging data set is provided to a conversion module from the plurality of conversion modules. The messaging data set conforms to a messaging format. A structured data set based on a first data portion and a second data portion of the first messaging data set are received and value different from the value of the first data portion is stored within a first element of the structured data set. The value of the second data portion is stored within a second data element of the structured data set. A second messaging data set is then generated based on the structured data set.

Abstract: A method of or system for producing or executing a script for a load test of a terminal server. During execution of a high-level application by the terminal server controlled by a user of a terminal client in which the terminal client and terminal server communicate according to remote-desktop protocol, a terminal-services agent on the terminal server may monitor a change in at least one window of the high-level application within a terminal-client desktop of the terminal client. Window-related information corresponding to the monitored change from the terminal-services agent may be sent to an operation-test tool resident on the terminal client. The operation-test tool may log the received window-related information.