Abstract: A composite implant comprising an injectable matrix material which is flowable and settable, and at least one reinforcing element for integration with the injectable matrix material, the at least one reinforcing element adding sufficient strength to the injectable matrix material such that when the composite implant is disposed in a cavity in a bone, the composite implant supports the bone. A method for treating a bone comprising: selecting at least one reinforcing element to be combined with an injectable matrix material to form a composite implant capable of supporting the bone; positioning the at least one reinforcing element in a cavity in the bone; flowing the injectable matrix material into the cavity wherein the injectable matrix material interfaces with the at least one reinforcing element; and transforming the injectable matrix material from a flowable state to a nonflowable state to establish a static structure that supports the adjacent bone.

Abstract: A method for producing an aqueous PHA emulsion or latex comprising predominantly amorphous PHA polymers or copolymers with polymer dispersants or surfactants is described.

Abstract: Branched PHA compositions, and related methods and articles are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising linear polyhydroxyalkanoates and biodegradable aromatic/aliphatic polyesters are disclosed, as well as methods for using same, and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes resulting from a reaction that includes a hydroxyalkanoate crosslinking agent. Methods of making polyurethanes are further described.

Abstract: A voltage source converter (10) for use in three-phase high voltage DC power transmission and reactive power compensation. The voltage source converter (10) comprises three converter limbs (12,14,16) connected in a bridge circuit arrangement wherein each of first and second converter limbs (12,14) includes a multilevel converter (18) and a third converter limb (16) includes a capacitor (20) on each side of a series AC phase connection (22). The multilevel converters (18) are controllable to synthesize waveforms at series AC phase connections (24,26) of the first and second converter limbs (12,14).

Abstract: A converter, for use in high voltage direct and alternating current power transmission comprises a primary charge transfer converter. The charge transfer converter includes first and second primary terminals for connection to one or more electrical networks. The primary charge transfer converter also includes a plurality of charge transfer elements and a plurality of primary switching elements which are connected in a cascade circuit between the first and second primary terminals. Each charge transfer element includes at least one resonant circuit. The primary switching elements are operable to selectively cause charging and discharging of each resonant circuit to transfer charge between the charge transfer elements and thereby create a voltage difference between the first and second primary terminals.

Abstract: Provided herein are nucleating agent compositions for use in nucleating polymers during processing. Methods for making and using the nucleating agent compositions are also provided. The nucleating agent in dry powder form is wet milled in a liquid carrier, such as a plasticizer, surfactant, or lubricant.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, the present teachings comprise a golf tee. The golf tee can comprise a point section, a shaft section, and a head section. The shaft section can comprise four opposing arms configured to allow for improved ground penetration. The head section can comprise a circular dish having a rim with a number of raised points disposed on the rim. The head section can comprise opposing arms, each having a raised point.

Abstract: PHA adhesive compositions, and related methods and articles are disclosed.

Abstract: Toughened polyhydroxyalkanoate resin compositions are disclosed, comprising thermoplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions and a toughener comprising a vinyl acetate homopolymer or copolymer and optionally polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for making non-woven materials from polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers are provided. In certain aspects, the invention pertains to an extruded fiber comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, a wet milled nucleating agent and a plasticizer, wherein the average particle size of the wet-milled nucleating agent is about 20 microns and is dispersed in the polymer.

Abstract: Branched PHA compositions, and related methods and articles are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising linear polyhydroxyalkanoates and biodegradable aromatic/aliphatic polyesters are disclosed, as well as methods for using same, and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: Provided herein are nucleating agent compositions for use in nucleating polymers during processing. Methods for making and using the nucleating agent compositions are also provided. The nucleating agent in dry powder form is wet millled in a liquid carrier, such as a plasticizer, surfactant, or lubricant.

Abstract: This invention relates to blends containing two or more polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and related methods and articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to blends containing two or more polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and related methods and articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to blends containing two or more polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and related methods and articles.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, the present teachings comprise a golf tee. The golf tee can comprise a point section, a shaft section, and a head section. The shaft section can comprise four opposing arms configured to allow for improved ground penetration. The head section can comprise a circular dish having a rim with a number of raised points disposed on the rim. The head section can comprise opposing arms, each having a raised point.

Abstract: Methods of forming intermediates from PHAs are disclosed.