Abstract: This invention relates generally to a fluid delivery system comprising a first source of fluid medium a first pressurizing device associated with the first source of fluid medium, a second source of fluid medium, a second pressurizing device associated with the second source of fluid medium, a fluid path operable to deliver the first and second fluid media to a balloon catheter in a patient, and a control unit in communication with the first and second pressurizing devices.

Abstract: A syringe interface or adapter includes a first retaining member that pivots about an axis generally perpendicular to and offset from the axis of an injector piston when the syringe interface is attached to the injector. The first retaining member pivots in a rearward direction to engage a portion of the syringe flange. The syringe interface further includes a second retaining member slideably positioned within a passage in the syringe interface to slide in a direction generally perpendicular to the axis of the piston when the syringe interface is attached to the injector to engage a portion of the syringe flange. The first retaining member and the second retaining member preferably cooperate to engage the syringe flange around the entire perimeter of the syringe flange. The first retaining member is preferably biased toward an open position. The syringe interface can also include a rear portion having an attachment mechanism to attach the syringe interface to the injector.

Abstract: The novel and known thiazines and thiazoles of the formula (I) in which R1, R2 and n are as defined in the description, are highly suitable for use as biocides for protecting industrial materials.

Abstract: A Polymer compositions that features high degree of toughness, very good processability and extremely high gloss is disclosed. The composition contains (I) a graft rubber polymer obtained by emulsion polymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of a mixture of (A) a butadiene polymer latex having a mean particle diameter d50?250 nm, a particle size distribution width of 20 to 80 nm and a gel content of 30 to 95 wt. %, (B) a butadiene polymer latex with a mean particle diameter d50>250 to 350 nm, a particle size distribution width of 30 to 100 nm and gel content of 30 to 80 wt. %, and (C) a butadiene polymer latex (C) with a mean particle diameter d50>350 nm, a particle size distribution width of 40 to 150 nm, and a gel content of 50 to 95 wt. %. and (II) a rubber-free copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile. At least one of (A), (B) and (C) is a product of seed polymerization.

Abstract: The invention relates to stereoisomerically enriched diamines, to metal complexes comprising these diamines and also to their use in a process for asymmetrically reducing ketones using silanes, in particular polymethylhydrosiloxane, as reducing agents.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising a graft polymer is disclosed. The graft polymer contains: a) a continuous phase containing the polymerized product of at least one vinylaromatic monomer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer, and b) a disperse phase containing ethylene/?-olefin rubber that is grafted with the polymerization product of at least one vinylaromatic monomer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer. The weight average molecular weight of the continuous phase is 130,000 to 275,000 g/mole and the disperse phase is characterized in that its, weight average particle size is less than 0.90 ?m. The molding composition is characterized in improved resistance to weathering.

Abstract: The air intake manifold assembly includes a manifold with a plurality of air intake ports for fluid communication with a plurality of engine cylinders, respectively, and a composite flange assembly associated with the air intake ports. The composite flange assembly is adapted to connect the air intake ports with the engine cylinders. The composite flange assembly includes a polymeric flange and a metal reinforcement member joined to the polymeric flange. The metal reinforcement member defines one or more openings and the polymeric flange is joined with the metal reinforcement member, such that at least a portion of the polymeric flange extends through the openings and forms one or more annular surfaces for contacting the engine cylinders. The metal reinforcement member may be integrally molded with the polymeric flange, or joined to the polymeric flange by interference engagement therewith. The polymeric flange may partially encapsulate the metal reinforcement member.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymer compositions of special graft rubber polymers, in the production of which are employed rubbers with defined particle diameters obtained by seed polymerization using seed latex particles with defined particle diameters.

Abstract: Optical data carrier comprising a preferably transparent substrate which may, if desired, have previously been coated with one or more reflection layers and to whose surface a light-writeable information layer, if desired one or more reflection layers and if desired a protective layer or a further substrate or a covering layer have been applied, which can be written on or read by means of blue, red or infrared light, preferably laser light, where the information layer comprises a light-absorbent compound and, if desired, a binder, characterized in that at least one cyanine dye is used as light-absorbent compound.

Abstract: Homo- and/or copolymers of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, suitable for the preparation of molded articles that feature improved properties, especially improved fracture properties, heat stability and notched impact strength are disclosed. These homo- and/or copolymers are characterized in that they contain less than 400 particles per m2 of surface area with a diameter greater than 200 ?m.

Abstract: A tubular assembly that includes a plug (45) residing within at least a portion of each of a first tube (12) and a second tube (30), is described. Each of the first and second tubes have perforations (21 and 39) that are separately aligned with cavities (51) in the exterior surface (48) of the plug (45). Plastic material (54) is molded separately through the perforations (21 and 39) of the first and second tubes (12 and 30) and at least partially fills the cavities (51) of the plug (45). The edges (24) of the perforations (21) of the first tube (12), and the edges (42) of the perforations (39) of the second tube (30) are embedded in the plastic material (54) extending therethrough, thereby fixedly attaching the first and second tubes to the plug therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of various adsorption materials, whose adsorption properties supplement one another in the mixture.

Abstract: A low gloss thermoplastic molding composition comprising a grafted acrylate rubber (ASA) and a process for its preparation are disclosed. The composition contains an effective amount of a gloss-reducing agent that is the reaction product of (i) compound having two or more maleic anhydride groups per molecule and (ii) compound having two or more terminal primary amine groups per molecule. The incorporation of the gloss reducing agent in the inventive composition may be by blending the reaction product or, in the alternative, blending the reactants (i) and (ii) in the molten ASA under process conditions designed to bring about the in situ formation of the inventive gloss reducing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for joining plastics components by a combination of pressing and laser welding, wherein, at the joining points (1) of the components (3, 4), at least a first component (3) has a resilient and/or compressible sealing lip (5), wherein the sealing lip (5) is resiliently deformed by pressing the components (3, 4) together, while the external pressure is maintained, the laser beam is directed onto the joining point (1) and, by purposeful irradiation of the joining point (1), the components (3, 4) are joined together.

Abstract: A layer arrangement including at least one transparent substrate having an electrically conductive layer, an electro-optically active layer, and a further substrate having an electrically conductive layer, characterized in that at least one of the two electrically conductive substrates is additionally coated with an organic conductive polymer system, can be employed for the construction of liquid-crystal displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crosslinked bead polymers having an average particle size of 1 to 1000 ?m containing specific, halogen-free phosphorus compounds including triphenyl phosphate as the halogen-free phosphorus compound, and to a process for the production of these bead polymers and to the use thereof as flame retardants in thermoplastics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises at least one triblock copolymer, one terpene resin, one liquid component and one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and also to a process for preparing this composition, and to its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to electrochromic side-chain oligomers or polymers which can be used as electrochromic media.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the production of polyamide 6 by the hydrolytic polymerization of ?-caprolactam, in which, in the first step, caprolactam ring opening occurs under the action of water and, in the following steps, polycondensation is performed at low temperatures under anhydrous conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to natural-colored and pigmented thermoplastic molding compositions and molded parts fabricated therefrom that are laser-absorbing at least in partial spectral regions of the wavelength range from 700 to 1200 nm and that can be welded by laser beam welding and to molded parts that are transparent or translucent to laser light.