Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sterically hindered phenolic phosphonate resin compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1. The present invention also provides a polycarbonate resin composition including the sterically hindered phenolic phosphonate resin compound as a flame retardant. wherein R1 is a C1-C6 alkyl group or a C6-C14 aryl group; each R2 is independently a C1-C6 linear alkyl group or a C3-C6 branched alkyl group; and each n is independently 1-3.

Abstract: An inflation device for inflating containers with non-rigid walls such as bags, which includes a body having a venturi shaped air channel. First and second air inlets lead into the air channel, with an outlet being adapted to allow air to exit from the air channel for inflating a container when joined to the outlet. The second inlet is adapted to be closed by a self-closing valve if air does not flow through the air channel. A sensor associated with the body is adapted to detect when a container, such as a bag, joined to the body has been filled to a predetermined degree and then causes the flow of air through the air channel to be interrupted.

Abstract: An instrument and associated method are disclosed for the accelerated synthesis of peptides by the solid phase method. The instrument includes a microwave cavity, a microwave source in communication with the cavity, a column in the cavity formed of a material that is transparent to microwave radiation, a solid phase peptide support resin in the column, respective filters for maintaining the solid phase support resin in the column, a first passageway for adding starting compositions to the column, a second passageway for removing compositions from the column, and a third passageway for circulating compositions from the column into the third passageway and back to the column.

Abstract: 3,4-Dicarboxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-t-butyl-1-naphthalene-succinic dianhydride is provided. The tetracarboxylic dianhydride is represented by Formula 1, which is described in the specification. Further provided is a liquid crystal aligning agent comprising a polyimide prepared using the tetracarboxylic dianhydride and a solvent. Further provided is a liquid crystal alignment layer formed using the liquid crystal aligning agent. The liquid crystal alignment layer exhibits excellent electro-optical properties and good processability in terms of printability.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical transmission fiber having reduced bending and microbending losses that is commercially usable in FTTH or FTTC transmission systems.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method of preparing silicone fine particles which comprises preparing a mixture comprising an organotrialkoxysilane and an organochlorosilane to give a concentration of the organochlorosilane in the mixture of about 100 to about 2,000 ppm; mixing the mixture with water to prepare a sol solution; and maintaining a pH value of the sol solution within a range of about 8 to about 11. Another aspect of the invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition which employs the silicone fine particles as a diffuser.

Abstract: An improved optical fiber achieves both reduced bending and microbending losses, as well as a much higher Brillouin threshold, as compared to standard transmission fibers. The optical fiber comprises a core including at least two dopants and having a refractive index difference ?n1 with an outer optical cladding, a first inner cladding having a refractive index difference ?n2 with the outer cladding, and a depressed, second inner cladding having a refractive index difference ?n3 with the outer cladding of less than ?3×10?3. The radial concentration of at least one of the core dopants varies continuously over the entire core region of the optical fiber.

Abstract: A single-mode optical fiber includes a central core, an intermediate cladding, a depressed trench, and an external optical cladding. The central core has a radius r1 and a positive refractive index difference ?n1 with the optical cladding. The intermediate cladding has a radius r2 and a refractive index difference ?n2 with the optical cladding, wherein ?n2 is less than the central core's refractive index difference ?n1. The depressed trench has a radius r3 and a negative index difference ?n3 with the optical cladding. The optical fiber has a nominal mode field diameter (MFD) between 8.6 microns and 9.5 microns at a wavelength of 1310 nanometers, and at a wavelength of 1550 nanometers, the optical fiber has bending losses less than 0.15 dB/turn for a radius of curvature of 5 millimeters and cable cut-off wavelengths of less than or equal to 1260 nanometers.

Abstract: A composition for artificial marble includes (a) about 100 parts by weight of an acrylic resin; (b) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of an ocher powder having a particle size of about 1 to about 50 ?m; (c) about 100 to about 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler; (d) about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of cross-linking agent; and (e) about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a conductive copolymer. The conductive copolymer can prevent water-absorbance, lower the concentration of polyacid contained in a molecule and exhibit superior film characteristics and excellent storage stability via a reduction in aggregation between molecules, as well as impart improved efficiency and lifetime to optoelectronic devices. The conductive copolymer includes a conductive polymer doped with a polyacid copolymer represented by Formula 1 below: Further disclosed are a conductive copolymer composition, a conductive copolymer composition film and an organic optoelectronic device, each including the conductive copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for carrying out a PCVD deposition process, wherein one or more doped or undoped layers are coated onto the interior of a glass substrate tube, which apparatus comprises an applicator having an inner and an outer wall and a microwave guide which opens into the applicator, which applicator extends around a cylindrical axis and which is provided with a passage adjacent to the inner wall, through which the microwaves can exit, over which cylindrical axis the substrate tube can be positioned, and wherein at least one choke of annular shape having a length l and a width w is centred around the cylindrical axis within the applicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element (24) for a floor covering (20) consisting of a first part element (26) and a second part element (28), each having connecting openings (34) by which means they can be connected to one another by a connecting means (36). In the assembled state these form a connecting channel (38) in which a connector (40) can be disposed, which connector also has a connecting opening (34) for the connecting means (36), wherein the connector (40) projects laterally from the connecting element (24) in such a manner that it can be inserted into a connecting channel (38) of a neighbouring connecting element (24) and a connecting means (36) can likewise extend there through a second connecting opening (34) so that two connecting means (36) located adjacent to one another can be connected to one another by the connector (40), wherein the connecting means (36) has dimensions such that it does not protrude over a useful area (21) of the floor covering (20) (FIG. 5).

Abstract: A meter socket adapter includes an insulating housing that is connected to a power circuit on one side by bus bars and connected to a watt-hour meter on the other side by jaw contacts. The housing includes insulating compartments for current transformers through which the bus bars extend. Current transformers extend around the bus bars and are housed in individual compartments in the current transformer housing. Transformed current is directed to the jaw contacts for metering with the watt-hour meter. The bus bars include an insulating layer there on, reducing the need for insulation around the secondary of the current transformers. The current transformers are then significantly smaller and fit within a K-Base meter socket. The adapter housings define a cavity with separate dielectric plates between the bus bars and the jaw contacts. The adapter conveniently allows for self-contained meters to be used in high current installations.

Abstract: The invention embraces polyester resins and containers that include surface-modified talc. The invention also embraces a method for the late introduction of surface-modified talc via a reactive carrier to achieve a polyester resin that is capable of being formed into low-haze, high-clarity bottles possessing reduced coefficient of friction.

Abstract: The invention includes a template useful for the fabrication of devices having one, two, or three dimensional geometries. The template can include at least a first patterned surface and a mask integrated into the template for creating an interference pattern when radiation is passed through the mask. The template can be useful in the production of shaped structures including one-, two-, or three-dimensionally shaped patterns, and further including at least one shaped surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plasma torch for overcladding a primary preform of an optical fiber. The plasma torch includes a confinement tube for confining an induced plasma and a torch base. The torch base has a ceramic surface internal to the confinement tube. The plasma torch has extended life even at high input powers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition comprising: (A) about 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin; (B) about 1 to about 60 parts by weight of a cyclic oligomeric phosphazene compound; (C) about 1 to about 50 parts by weight of a melamine compound; (D) about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of a inorganic metal compound; and (E) about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin resin. The thermoplastic polyester resin composition may further contain a filler (F).

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition for a pad protective layer that includes (A) an alkali soluble resin, (B) a reactive unsaturated compound, (C) a photoinitiator, and (D) a solvent. The (A) alkali soluble resin includes a copolymer including about 5 to about 50 wt % of a unit having the Chemical Formula 1, about 1 to about 25 wt % of a unit having the Chemical Formula 2, and about 45 to about 90 wt % of a unit having the Chemical Formula 3, and a method of making an image sensor using the photosensitive resin composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are anisotropic conductive particles contained in anisotropic conductive adhesive films, which can be used in circuit board mounting applications. The conductive particles can exhibit superior electrical reliability. Further disclosed are polymer particles having good compressive deformability and recoverability from deformation without being ruptured when an adhesive film containing conductive particles including the polymer particles as a component is interposed and compressed between connection substrates, thereby achieving a sufficient contact area between the particles and the connection substrates. Because the polymer particles have a spherical shape, a uniform particle diameter, and a narrow particle diameter distribution, the particles can exhibit enhanced conducting properties.

Abstract: The present invention describes a methods, uses, compositions such as adhesive, sealants and coatings, scaffold material, composite material, all comprising amyloid-like materials such as fibrils, in particular those made from fruit or vegetable proteins. The amyloid-like materials impart good mechanical strength to the materials in which it is employed. Inhibition of amyloid formation is also described.