Abstract: A legacy application may be executed as a Web Service by receiving from a client application a request comprising application input data that includes target legacy program identifying information and a template identifier, loading the specified template, translating the input data into a data format compatible with the application, executing the application and translating the output data for transmission to the client application. The template corresponds to the legacy application and comprises metadata describing the application flow and the required input data and output data for the application.

Abstract: The present invention provides signage articles and methods of making, wherein the signage articles have adhesion-enhancing surfaces for marking materials. The signage articles include a substrate that includes a noncellulosic organic polymeric surface, preferably, a radiation cured coating disposed on the noncellulosic organic polymeric surface and a marking material disposed thereon. Preferably, the marking material is not substantially removed from the signage article upon wiping the marking material with gasoline for five cycles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle identification tag and methods of verifying the validity of a vehicle identification tag. One embodiment provides a vehicle identification tag including a first portion having a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag and a second portion, where information on the first portion and information on the second portion assist a user in verifying that the vehicle identification tag is a valid vehicle identification tag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle identification tag and methods of verifying the validity of a vehicle identification tag. One embodiment provides a vehicle identification tag including a first portion having a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag and a second portion, where information on the first portion and information on the second portion assist a user in verifying that the vehicle identification tag is a valid vehicle identification tag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle identification tag and methods of verifying the validity of a vehicle identification tag. One embodiment provides a vehicle identification tag including a first portion having a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tag and a second portion, where information on the first portion and information on the second portion assist a user in verifying that the vehicle identification tag is a valid vehicle identification tag.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application relate to new form constructions and methods of forming and using the new form constructions. One method of printing a form construction involves (1) providing a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface; (2) bossing at least a portion of the substrate to form a bossed substrate portion; and (3) attaching a signage to the bossed substrate portion. The signage or a printable portion of the substrate may then optionally be printed. An exemplary new form construction includes a substrate having a bossed substrate portion and an unbossed substrate portion; and a signage adjacent to the bossed substrate portion.

Abstract: The invention discloses form constructions and methods of making form constructions comprising a substrate having a printable surface portion and a sticker. In preferred embodiment the sticker is a face adhering validation sticker and/or the form substrate comprises a cutout with the viewing surface of the sticker releasably attached to the perimeter of the cutout and exposed through the cutout.

Abstract: The invention discloses form constructions and methods of making form constructions comprising a substrate having a printable surface portion and a sticker. In preferred embodiment the sticker is a face adhering validation sticker and/or the form substrate comprises a cutout with the viewing surface of the sticker releasably attached to the perimeter of the cutout and exposed through the cutout.

Abstract: The invention discloses form constructions such and self-seal mailer and methods of making form constructions comprising a substrate having a printable surface portion and a sticker. In preferred embodiments the sticker is a face adhering validation sticker and/or the form substrate comprises a cutout with the viewing surface of the sticker releasably attached to the perimeter of the cutout and exposed through the cutout.

Abstract: A coating for a retroreflective document is provided which renders the surface of the document receptive to toners and inks printed thereon while not substantially interfering with the retroreflective properties of the underlying substrate. Methods for fabricating the document are also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing a sign that includes the steps of providing a sheet of material; defining on a surface of the sheet a series of image-bearig areas and non-image-bearing areas; treating the surface of the sheet with an essentially solvent-free composition comprising a colorant and a polymeric binder to selectively deposit the composition on the non-image-bearing areas of the surface of the sheet; and fusing the composition to create a continuous polymer film on the non-image-bearing areas.

Abstract: Synthesis of methylcyclopentadiene with limited amounts of dimethylcyclopentadiene by-product. Cyclopentadiene monomer is complexed with metallic sodium in diglyme (diethylene glycol dimethylether) and reacted with an alkylating agent such as methyl chloride in the presence of a large stoichiometric excess of cyclopentadiene monomer. A high yield of methylcyclopentadiene is obtained with only a small production of undesirable methylcyclopentadiene. The excess cyclopentadiene is easily recycled in a continuous process.

Abstract: A process for making polyether/polyester glycols and the products formed thereby. Polyether/polyester glycols having a molecular weight of about 200 to 2,200 are formed by heating any of various glycols at about 150.degree. to 250.degree. C. under carbon monoxide pressure in the presence of a halide promoter. Preferably, iodide or bromide and a transition metal-containing catalyst are used to produce polyether/polyester glycols having a molecular weight in the range of 900 to 1,200.

Abstract: A process for the production of a polycarbonate glycol wherein a cyclic carbonate is catalyzed at elevated temperature by a cationic initiator. Compounds of structure (I) ##STR1## where R is alkylene, R' and R" are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, or aryl, are heated at an elevated temperature in the presence of cationic initiators such as trimethyl aluminum to form a polymer. Production of a glycol product is assured by subsequent heating at about 200.degree.-220.degree. C. to form a polymer containing carbonate units of ##STR2## and having hydroxy end units bonded to a carbon not part of a carbonate function. The molecular weight of polycarbonate glycol is preferably at least about 1,000. Valuable new prepolymer mixes and polyurethanes may be prepared using the novel polycarbonate glycols of the invention.

Abstract: A process for the production of a polycarbonate glycol wherein a cyclic carbonate is catalyzed at elevated temperature by a cationic initiator. Compounds of structure (I) ##STR1## where R is alkylene, R' and R" are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, or aryl, are heated at an elevated temperature in the presence of cationic initiators such as trimethyl aluminum to form a polymer. Production of a glycol product is assured by subsequent heating at about 200.degree.-220.degree. C. to form a polymer containing carbonate units of ##STR2## and having hydroxy end units bonded to a carbon not part of a carbonate function. The molecular weight of polycarbonate glycol is preferably at least about 1,000.