Abstract: A systematic bilateral situational awareness tracking apparatus provides a wearable device with neurosynaptic, EEG, EKG, SpO2, body temperature, and blink sensors. A processor monitors the sensors and determines the wearer's state of situational awareness. When the wearer is fatigued or otherwise less alert, the device provides haptic feedback in conjunction with audio and visual, alerts to the wearer, and text message alerts to others. The device integrates with dynamic assessment of situational awareness (DASA) software in order to allow further analysis of the wearer's situational awareness capability and longevity, and prediction of times of peak wakefulness and fatigue.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device that can exhibit a long-lasting favorable voltage holding ratio and prevent deterioration of reliability. The liquid crystal display device of the present invention includes: paired substrates disposed to face each other; a liquid crystal layer disposed between the substrates; and an alignment film disposed between at least one of the substrates and the liquid crystal layer, the at least one of the substrates including an electrode and/or a conductive line that contain(s) copper or aluminum, the liquid crystal layer containing a liquid crystal component and an additive component with a chemical structure including a benzotriazole group represented by a given chemical formula.

Abstract: The use of low molecular weight amino alcohols in ophthalmic compositions is described. These compounds have been found to enhance the efficacy of anti-microbial preservatives.

Abstract: An aqueous antibacterial polymer emulsion and coating compositions are provided. The aqueous antibacterial polymer emulsion comprising a polymer A, an oxidant and a metal complexed with a copolymer B comprising heterocyclic containing monomers; wherein the metal is selected from copper, silver, gold, tin, zinc and combinations thereof; and wherein the emulsion is heat stable. The coating compositions made therefrom provide persistent, broad spectrum antibacterial activity without discoloration problem upon exposure to heat and/or sun light.

Abstract: Methods and systems for surveying and sterilizing one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are described.

Abstract: A method of making a composite structure exhibiting the ability to degrade chemical or biological agents upon contact comprising a substrate to be protected from the deleterious effects of chemical or biological agents possessing surface groups capable of deactivating materials having the ability to degrade chemical or biological agents, a buffer film, coated onto the substrate, that blocks the ability of the substrate surface groups to deactivate the materials having the ability to degrade chemical or biological agents, and a protective film, coated onto the buffer film, containing materials having the ability to degrade chemical or biological agents encapsulated in or comprising the outer surface of the protective film.

Abstract: The method is for treating a marine object. A composition is provided that has an organic substance. The composition is applied to the marine object. The composition has a first layer and a second layer. A first organic substance on the first layer attracts bacteria. The bacteria consume the first organic substance and during this process use oxygen. The bacteria thus reduce an oxygen level in a boundary layer adjacent to a surface of the marine object. The first layer of the composition erodes to expose the second layer. The bacteria consume a second organic substance of the second layer.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The disclosed antimicrobial compositions provide persistent, broad spectrum, antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial compositions may be used in the preparation of antimicrobial articles. The antimicrobial compositions may also be used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms by introducing those compositions onto or into an environment subject to microbial attack.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of a fuel composition having a NACE corrosion rating of between 0% and 25%, comprising the steps of: (i) contacting a fuel with a corrosion inhibitor of formula (I) to provide an initial fuel composition wherein m and n are each independently an integer from 0 to 10; wherein R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group; wherein either R2 is OR4 and R3 is OR5, wherein R4 and R5 are selected from hydrogen and hydrocarbyl-OH and wherein at least one of R4 and R5 is hydrogen; or R2 and R3 together represent —O—, and (ii) contacting the initial fuel composition with a caustic material to provide the fuel composition without subsequent addition of a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for applying a corrosion inhibiting material to an article. The method includes the steps of depositing a layer of corrosion inhibiting material onto a carrier film, applying the corrosion inhibiting material to the article, and separating the carrier film from the at least a portion of the corrosion inhibiting material. In a preferred embodiment, the corrosion inhibiting material is applied to rotors of disc brakes in new automotive vehicles.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for prevention or stoppage of sulfidation or sulfuric corrosion of metal surfaces in contact with fluids including sulfiding compounds, where the method involves the addition of a compound to the fluid, where the additive has a higher affinity for metal surfaces than sulfur. The additive are group 15 of the periodic table of elements, fluorine-containing compounds, or mixtures or combinations thereof and are added in small quantities generally between about 0.001 ppm and about 20 ppm based on the amount of group 15 element or fluorine in the compound used. A protected metal surface is also disclosed which is coated with a protective coating comprising a group 15 element or fluorine and/or sulfur.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a discoloration inhibitor for metals, for protecting metal artifacts, such as those made of silver, copper, and nickel, or their alloys, from discoloration due to sulfur-containing gases such as sulfur oxide (SOx), mercaptans, and hydrogen sulfide, for example, during display or storage of the metal artifacts. A discoloration inhibitor for metals comprising: a fiber having a crosslinking structure and containing carboxyl groups therein, at least part of said carboxyl groups being present as a salt of an alkali metal, an alkali earth metal or ammonia; and fine particles of a metal and/or a metal compound substantially insoluble in water and reactive with a sulfur-containing compound dispersed in said fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns combinations of substances with (1) an aromatic mercaptothiazole or triazole, (2) a multiple substituted phenol insoluble in water, (3) L ascorbic acid or one of its salts and possibly (4) a suitable carboxylic acid/salt pair that after sublimation and condensation on metal surfaces can stabilize the pH value of a condensed water film in the range 4.8≦pH≦6.5 (referred to 25° C.), and use of the combinations of substances as vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors in packaging or for storage in closed spaces for protecting preferably metals that cannot be passivated, like copper, silver, manganese, magnesium and their alloys, against atmospheric corrosion.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting device form in chipboard segments which can fit into storage enclosures intended to store metallic devices a chipboard segment is created by spray coating any corrosion inhibiting material carried in a fluid carrier onto one of the surfaces of the chipboard sheet, drying the sheet, and then reversing the sheet and spraying the corrosion inhibiting material in a fluid carrier onto the opposed surface of the chipboard sheet. The sheet is then dried a second time and allows the corrosion inhibiting material to impregnate the fibers of the chipboard material and become impregnated within the confines of the chipboard segment. The chipboard segment may also be provided with a clay coat on the one surface thereof, the clay coating being permeable but smooth in nature, thereby to permit indicia to be imprinted thereon.

Abstract: The fungistatic/antibacterial treatment method for sewed goods like clothes according to the present invention is characterized by the steps of permeating the fungistatic/antibacterial chemicals into a variety of sewed goods like clothes after sewed, to be adsorbed thereby, followed by draining, and then drying by heating them with hot air in the state of being hung from hangers. Thus since the sewed goods to which the fungistatic/antibacterial chemicals have been applied are dried in the state of being hung from hangers, positive fixed adsorption of the fungistatic/antibacterial chemicals can be made, foreclosing uneven permeation of the fungistatic/antibacterial chemicals, which is usually unavoidably brought about by their contact with other objects, whereby highly wash resistant fungistatic/antibacterial treatment has been realized.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for substantially preventing tarnish from forming on metal objects such as silver, copper or brass objects. It comprises an enclosure for substantially sealing within a metal object and for substantially surrounding the metal object within the enclosure. The invention also provides for the regeneration and reuse of the adsorbent by washing the adsorbent with solvent and subsequently heating to a temperature less than about 350° C. to restore an adsorptive capacity of said adsorbent.

Abstract: The emissions of hydrogen sulfide during the production of natural gas, oil or geothermal fluids from subterranean formations and the subsequent processing of these fluids is reduced by converting the hydrogen sulfide into a hydrogen halide or a halogen acid and then using the hydrogen halide or halogen acid for scale control and/or well acidizing. In a preferred embodiment, hydrogen sulfide produced with geothermal fluids is converted into hydrochloric acid, which is then used to reduce pH and control scale formation during the extraction of energy from geothermal fluids in a geothermal power plant.

Abstract: A structure comprises, as the major component, a molded member of a thermoplastic resin composition or a fibrous material which may be a fiber of the thermoplastic resin composition, a yarn coated with the thermoplastic resin composition, a rope coated with the thermoplastic resin composition or a woven fabric coated with the thermoplastic resin composition. The thermoplastic resin composition contains an antifouling compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein Y represents hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an aralkyl group, R represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, R′ represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkyl group and R and R′ may be bonded to each other to form a benzene ring. The leaching amount of the antifouling compound into an artificial sea water is controlled to 30 mg/cm3 or less at 25° C. and 3 mg/cm3 or more at 15° C.

Abstract: A method of protecting carbon and low-alloy steels from high temperature hydrogen attack. A carbon or low-alloy steel portion of a reactor system that is to be contacted with high pressure hydrogen at elevated temperatures is provided with an intermetallic, diffusion barrier layer that reduces the rate of hydrogen attack at least ten-fold compared to the steel portion without the diffusion barrier layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to paper interleavers for sheet metal and, in particular, to a paper interleaver containing catalytically crosslinked polysiloxane capable of withstanding temperatures approaching 200.degree. C. for prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: A skin disinfecting formulation for use as a skin washing agent, comprising an alcohol, a block copolymer, a foaming surfactant, an emulsifier, a cleaning agent, a polyalkylene glycol, an emollient and water. The skin disinfecting formulation will not irritate the skin and will provide antimicrobial effectiveness to the skin.

Abstract: A meter measuring the speed of a person moving using his muscular energy includes apparatus for providing speed data; meters for measuring, directly or indirectly, at least one parameter affecting the effort to make to obtain motion; and processors, taking into account coefficients associated with the value of the parameter and with the morphology of the person, for providing data of equivalent speed corresponding to the speed value that would be reached for the same effort when the considered parameter has its rest value.

Abstract: An exercise level of difficulty data output apparatus outputs exercise level of difficulty of an exercise which a user takes, as exercise level of difficulty data, which can be used for general purposes in the exercise physiology. Using the apparatus, the user can objectively learn the exercise level of difficulty of his (or her) exercise for keeping himself healthy or for developing his physical strength. The exercise level of difficulty data output apparatus calculates exercise level of difficulty data from counted pulse number of the user and his age, and outputs the exercise level of difficulty data. Further, the exercise level of difficulty data output apparatus calculates and displays a predetermined pulse-number range indicating the most suitable exercise level of difficulty for the age of the user.

Abstract: A method of rehabilitating a wood pulp digester, comprising applying to an interior surface of the digester wall a tacky silicone rubber layer, and then applying vertical strips of metallic sheet material to form a composition layer of said silicone rubber and said metal strips.

Abstract: An exercise-level of difficulty data output apparatus outputs exercise-level of difficulty of an exercise which a user takes, as exercise-level of difficulty data, which can be used for general purposes in the exercise physiology. Using the apparatus, the user can objectively learn the exercise level of difficulty of his (or her) exercise for keeping himself healthy or for developing his physical strength. The exercise-level of difficulty data output apparatus calculates exercise-level of difficulty data from counted pulse number of the user and his age, and outputs the exercise-level of difficulty data. Further, the exercise-level of difficulty data output apparatus calculates and displays a predetermined pulse-number range indicating the most suitable exercise level of difficulty for the age of the user.

Abstract: A vapor phase corrosion inhibitor-desiccant composite comprising silica gel granules coated with a vapor phase corrosion inhibitor component. The corrosion inhibitor component is selected from a formulation comprising anhydrous molybdates such as ammonium dimolybdate, sodium molybdate and amine molybdates mixed with benzotriazole and sodium nitrate, or from a formulation comprising amine benzoates, amine nitrates and benzotriazole. The composites can be impregnated into foam, extruded with polyolefin films which can additionally be laminated with metallized second film, or encapsulated in an air-permeable container. The corrosion inhibitor formulations have vapor pressures which provide ongoing corrosion protection for susceptible articles situated favorably with respect to the composite.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting corrosion. The composition contains a mixture of a dessicant and a vapor-corrosion inhibitor. The mixture of dessicant and inhibitor is synergistic: the service life of the corrosion inhibitor is significantly longer when so used than when used alone or in in the presence of but not physically mixed with the dessicant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of preventing detrimental adherence to and buildup of living marine organisms on exposed surface areas of a preselected component which is subjected to contact with a fluid medium that contains certain marine organisms. The methodology comprises the steps of preparing that portion of the component's exposed surface which contacts the fluid medium in a manner which will enable the adherence of a preselected anti-fouling agent to at least a portion of that exposed surface. After preparation, the preselected anti-fouling agent is applied.

Abstract: A method of corrosion inhibition using a gelled inhibitor is disclosed. The method comprises consecutively introducing into an annular region of a jacketed pipeline a hydrogel slurried in an environmentally innocuous oil medium and a corrosion inhibitor dissolved in an aqueous medium. The liquid media are contacted to form a gelled corrosion inhibitor in the annulus. The method is particularly useful in buried pipelines where corrosion monitoring is difficult.

Abstract: By using a specific polymer material for handling, shipping, and storage, integrated circuits are protected from both corrosion and electrostatic discharge. This enclosure material includes a polymer matrix with both carbon black and a metal embedded. Suitable metals include copper, iron, cobalt, and manganese.

Abstract: A probe for measuring oxygen concentration including an immobilized polypyridine metal complex, which can be used for measurement of oxygen concentration even in a case where the exciting ray to be used and luminescence are visible rays and which can stably be used even when it is directly immersed in a liquid to be examined without a protective membrane, which makes miniaturization of a probe possible.

Abstract: The corrosion tendencies of polymers of 4-methyl-1-pentene, when combined with tris-(3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate and bis-(2,4-ditert-butyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite are reduced. Optionally, metal stearates can be added to further reduce the polymer corrosion tendencies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method of protecting the hulls of marine vessels from fouling. The inventive method involves the application of thin metallic films to the hull of a boat. The inventive method includes the use of various techniques for application of the film, techniques for preventing the touching of dissimilar metals, techniques for insuring that dissimilar metals are insulated and isolated from one another, insuring that active or passive cathodic protection systems are not on the same surface plane as the attached films and other techniques. The specific materials which are applied to the vessel hull as well as their various parameters in the environment of the present invention are disclosed. Specific treatments to the thin metallic film to improve the adherence of these thin film hulls and adjacent films are disclosed.

Abstract: The corrosion tendencies of polymers of 4-methyl-1-pentene, when combined with tris-(3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate and bis-(2,4-ditert-butyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite are reduced. Optionally, metal stearates can be added to further reduce the polymer corrosion tendencies.

Abstract: Corrosion of metals such as silver and copper by sulfur and chlorine containing entities are substantially prevented by surrounding these materials with a suitable polymeric structure. The structure should be a polymer containing a material such as copper or aluminum that reacts readily with corrosive gases. In one advantageous embodiment a polymer bag containing approximately 35 weight percent of dispersed, powdered copper is employed to enclose a metal containing structure such as a printed circuit board. Use of this expedient substantially reduces corrosion of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric softener agent, polymeric soil release agent, and protecting agent to protect dryer surfaces.

Abstract: A method for the inhibition of corrosion of metals involves treatment of the metal surface with a polyester having a functional terminal group such as an amine. The polyester may be used together with other corrosion inhibitors, a useful combination being the polyester together with a hydroxy-oxime. The corrosion inhibiting material may be incorporated into a surface coating composition such as paint which is then applied to the metal surface.

Abstract: The corrosion tendencies of polymers of 4-methyl-1-pentene, when combined with tris-(3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate and bis(2,4-ditert-butyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite are reduced. Optionally, metal stearates and/or poly[[6-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)amino]-5-triazine-2,4-diyl][2,2,6,6-tet ramethyl-4-piperidyl)imino]hexamethylene[2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)im ino]] can be added to further reduce the polymer corrosion tendencies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of protecting the hulls of marine vessels from fouling. The inventive method involves the application of thin metallic films to the hull of a boat. The inventive method includes the use of various techniques for application of the film, techniques for preventing the touching of dissimilar metals, techniques for insuring that dissimilar metals are insulated and isolated from one another, insuring that active or passive cathodic protection systems are not on the same surface plane as the attached films and other techniques. The specific materials which are applied to the vessel hull as well as their various parameters in the environment of the present invention are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preventing aluminum corrosion in electronic parts which comprises adding lead hydroxy apatite and/or cadmium hydroxy apatite to constituents of the electronic parts through which halogen ions pass, so that said ions may be captured by said apatites in said constituents.

Abstract: A product having corrosion inhibiting properties consisting essentially of the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine; a composition having corrosion inhibiting properties consisting essentially of a carrier liquid and disposed therein the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of a cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine; a combination of a solid body carrying thereon a product having corrosion inhibiting properties consisting essentially of the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of a cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine; and a process for inhibiting corrosion of metal surface by contacting the same with the reaction product of a triflouroethanol with a cyclohexylamine or with a mixture of a cyclohexylamine and a dicyclohexylamine.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the inhibiting of corrosion of a variety of metals by placing the metal in the presence of a plastic sheet carrier having incorporated therein effective amounts of corrosion inhibitors which include; (a) certain hydroxyalkyl fatty amines, and (b) certain fatty imidazolinium quaternary compounds. The aforementioned compounds provide remarkable corrosion protection for ferrous metals. There can be also included in the plastic certain benzotriazoles or tolyltriazoles when it is desired to extend the protection to copper and copper base alloys, and to aluminum and aluminum base alloys. When protection is also desired for magnesium and magnesium alloys with other metals such as aluminum, there can also be included in the plastic sheet carrier an organic phosphate adduct with diethyl amine. In the preferred embodiment, the metal objects to be protected are sealed in an envelope formed of the plastic sheet material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a packaging paper for packaging metallic materials, as well as a packaging material such as corrugated box produced from the packaging paper, the method comprising at least one of the steps of (i) pulping a material by a cooking liquor containing no sulfur compound, or pulping the material by a cooking liquor containing a sulfur compound and then oxidizing the pulp with a peroxide, (ii) conducting the paper making step in the neutral region of pH value ranging between 6 and 8, and (iii) applying a rust-prevention agent and/or a sterilizer to the paper sheet. Disclosed also are a packaging paper and packaging material for packaging metallic materials, produced by the above-mentioned method.

Abstract: A method for coating a metal surface by forming a corrosion-protective layer on the metal surface or a defective area of a corrosion-protective layer formed on the metal surface, which comprises using a coating material selected from the group consisting of a tape-like, sheet-like and chip-like polymerizable coating material comprising a vinyl monomer and/or a vinyl group-containing oligomer and a liquid material comprising a vinyl monomer and/or a vinyl group-containing oligomer, wherein either the coating material or the liquid material contains a polymerization initiator and the material not containing the polymerization initiator contains a polymerization accelerator, and polymerizing the vinyl monomer and/or the vinyl monomer-containing oligomer in the state such that the metal surface or the defective area is covered with the coating material by interposing the liquid material therebetween, to form the corrosion-protective layer.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of protecting heated aluminum based metals subject to heat transfer through the metal to a circulating aqueous cooling solution in contact therewith. The initially constituted cooling solution contains an alkali metal silicate in an adjusted amount above 0.2 gram per liter. The solution while functioning in the cooling system is then exposed to an alkali metal silicate glass causing the glass to progressively dissolve and stabilize the silicate at a level of at least 0.1 gram per liter. The initially prepared solution may also contain ethylene or propylene glycol, alkali metal phosphates and tetraborates in a ratio greater than 4:1, and nitrate, mercaptobenzothiazole or tolyltriazole.

Abstract: According to this method of corrosion protection a coating comprising an aqueous suspension of 10-99.99% of hydraulic binding agents, preferably cement or mixtures thereof with latent hydraulic additives, and 0.01-10% corrosion inhibitors is applied onto the metallic articles intended to be enclosed in structures. The application of these specific protective slurries is advantageous in that they adhere especially well are force-locked, respectively, to the structures of an inorganic material, specifically to concrete and to the metallic articles.

Abstract: A method for protection of metal surfaces against corrosion especially for use in automobiles consists in that a tube manifold system is connected with a central supply station containing an anticorrosive agent. Branch tubes of the manifold are connected with a plurality of metal surfaces and perforated in the area of the surfaces in order to distribute the agent over the surfaces when a pressure is generated in the supply station. The metal surfaces are covered by a layer of absorbent material which is saturated with the anticorrosive agent to provide for a long-time protection.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting particles comprise an inorganic oxide, particularly alumina, having corrosion inhibiting anions, particularly phosphate, chromate or benzoate anions, chemically bound to them. They may be prepared by contacting an oxide containing hydroxyl groups with an acidic solution containing the anions at ambient temperatures. The particles may be incorporated into protective coatings, e.g. paints based on epoxy resins, alkyd resins or chlorinated rubbers, in amounts up to 80% wt based on dry film weight, giving coatings with up to 4.0% corrosion inhibiting anions. Release of the anions is by ion-exchange with other anions e.g. the chloride anions of sea water or salt spray, and does not, as is normal with corrosion inhibiting coatings, depend on water solubility.

Abstract: Compositions and sheet materials for inhibiting the corrosion of metals, particularly aluminum and ferrous metals, and alloys thereof. The compositions comprise as their essential active ingredient an alkali metal salt of an unsaturated organic acid, especially a potassium salt of an acrylic acid such as sorbic acid. The compositions, when embodied in, or carried on, various sheet materials, provide protection for metal surfaces both in direct contact with the sheet materials as well as for those areas of the metal surfaces not in direct contact with the sheet materials.

Abstract: Corrosion-inhibitor compositions and protective covers for the protection of metal surfaces against corrosion, particularly at elevated temperatures. A preferred method is the dispositon of the corrosion-inhibitor compositions in or on the metal-contacting surface of the thermal insulation. The composition of the corrosion inhibitor comprises borate, nitrite, and molybdate salts; and may further include an epoxy resin binder, an epoxy resin hardener, and a thinning agent.