Abstract: An approach is provided that receives web page data at a network adapter included in an information handling system. A process identifies a first set style sheets that apply to the web page data and a second set of style sheets that apply to graphical elements that are within a predefined proximity area of a cursor that is displayed on the information handling system's display screen. The process displays graphical elements that are outside the predefined proximity area using the first set of style sheets and simultaneously displays a second set of elements that are within the predefined proximity area using the second set of style sheets.

Abstract: An approach is provided that receives web page data at a network adapter included in an information handling system. A process identifies a first set style sheets that apply to the web page data and a second set of style sheets that apply to graphical elements that are within a predefined proximity area of a cursor that is displayed on the information handling system's display screen. The process displays graphical elements that are outside the predefined proximity area using the first set of style sheets and simultaneously displays a second set of elements that are within the predefined proximity area using the second set of style sheets.

Abstract: A pivoting gate valve assembly includes a seat plate with an orifice therethrough, a stop plate and a gate. The stop plate is mounted on the seat plate and borders a portion of the orifice. The gate is pivotably mounted to the seat plate and pivots to a closed position against the stop plate and covering the orifice. The gate and the stop plate form a substantially flush contiguous surface when in the closed position.

Abstract: The dehydrogenation of n-parrofins to n-olefins is catalyzed by novel synthetic manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves such as OMS-1 and OMS-2.

Abstract: Manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieve (OMS) is produced by the method comprising:a) forming an aqueous reaction medium containing manganese cation and permanganate anion, the reaction medium being maintained at a pH of not greater than about 4.5;b) refluxing the aqueous reaction medium under conditions which are effective to produce solid crystalline manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieve product; and,c) recovering the solid crystalline product.The method of this invention is carried out in an open system, i.e., a reflux condenser, and results in the formation of OMS which is thermally stable up to about 600.degree. C.

Abstract: Synthetic manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves, e.g., OMS-1 and OMS-2, are employed as acid-base catalysts in a variety of acid-base organic conversion reactions.

Abstract: Normal olefins such as n-butenes and normal alkanes such as n-butane can be coverted to branched olefin species such as isobutylene by skeletal dehydroisomerization over catalysts preferably containing metals selected from Groups IB, IIB, IIIB, IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB, VIII and the rear earth elements which are deposited upon borosilicate zeolites having pore sizes of at least about 5 Angstroms and containing boron in the framework structure thereof. The borosilicates have sufficient acidity to catalyze the skeletal isomerization of both normal alkanes and normal olefins. The catalysts can be used to produce isoolefins for reaction with alcohols in integrated processes to produce alkyl tertiary alkyl ethers such as MTBE.

Abstract: A lower alkanol, such as methanol is oxycarbonylated with carbon monoxide and oxygen to yield e.g. dimethyl carbonate at 50.degree. C.-125.degree. C. and 300-1500 psig in the presence of as catalyst, a functionalized inorganic oxide substrate (such as silica gel) typically bearing on the surface thereof a ligand of ethyl formate and 3-aminopropyl triethoxy silane--which has been reacted with a metal salt such as CuCl.sub.2.

Abstract: A method for preparing a catalyst composition is disclosed. In particular, a support is vacuum impregnated with at least one catalytically active element and, thereafter, the vacuum impregnated support is calcined to provide the catalyst composition. Preferably, the vacuum impregnation of the support is performed in a two-step sequence by (a) vacuum impregnating said support with said at least one element and, thereafter, calcining said support, and (b) vacuum impregnating said support with at least one other element.The catalyst composition prepared by the prescribed method is preferably used in a process for producing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols.

Abstract: A novel catalyst system useful in preparation of dimethyl carbonate is prepared by complexing a metal salt such as cupric chloride CuCl.sub.2 with a ligand formed by reacting a carbonyl-containing organic compound such as ethyl formate with an organosilicon compound containing alkoxy and amine fucntionality, such as 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane.

Abstract: A process for producing an acidic dehydration catalyst to convert lactic acid to acrylic acid. The process comprises impregnating an inert metal oxide carrier with a phosphate salt and buffering the impregnated carrier with a base to a pH sufficient to provide the effective dehydration catalyst.

Abstract: A novel ligand system useful in preparation of dimethyl carbonate is prepared by complexing a metal salt such as cuprous chloride Cu.sub.2 Cl.sub.2 with a ligand formed by reacting a carbonyl-containing compound such as ethyl formate with an organosilicon compound such as ethyl formate with an organosilicon compound containing alkoxy and amine functionality, such as 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane or [3-(2-aminoethyl)aminopropyl]trimethoxysilane.

Abstract: Described are novel enaminones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a lower alkyl or oxyalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 200 carbon atoms or a similar alkyl group substituted by nitrogen, oxygen or other inert substituents; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is an alkyl or substituted alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. These products are prepared by the reaction of a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound and a primary or secondary amine analog.In neat or mixed form, the present compounds are useful as dispersants-detergents in oleaginous compositions.

Abstract: Aryl-substituted acetic acid esters are directly prepared by carbonylation of benzyl halides under one atmosphere of carbon monoxide at ambient temperature in alcohol solvent using as catalyst dicobalt octacarbonyl and a base-alumina as co-reactant.

Abstract: A novel catalyst, possessing phase transfer properties contains an alumina or silica substrate bearing poly(oxyethylene) or poly(oxypropylene) moieties bonded through a silicon atom to the substrate.

Abstract: A novel catalyst, possessing phase transfer properties contains an alumina or silica substrate bearing at least one poly(oxyethylene) or poly(oxypropylene) residue bonded through an oxygen atom to the substrate.

Abstract: Lubricating oil characterized by improved friction reduction contains friction reducing amounts of a keto amide prepared by the reaction of an amine and an unsaturated cyclic keto acid bearing pendant alkyl groups.

Abstract: Unsaturated cyclic keto acids bearing pendant alkyl groups may be prepared by rearranging substituted dicarboxylic acid anhydrides in the presence of a strong Bronsted acid catalyst. The products may be useful as corrosion inhibitors in alcohol fuels and as intermediates in chemical and additive manufacture.