Abstract: Polysaccharide derivatives, more particularly heteropolysaccharide derivatives, especially hemicellulose derivatives, methods for making same and structures employing same are provided.

Abstract: The columnar honeycomb structure 10 extending along a central axis CL, including a first end surface 10a and a second end surface 10b, and a partition wall 10c forming a plurality of first flow passages Ra and a plurality of second flow passages Rb, in which the first flow passages Ra are opened at the side of the first end surface 10a and plugged at the side of the second end surface 10b, the second flow passages Rb are plugged at the side of the first end surface 10a and opened at the side of the second end surface 10b, and the honeycomb structure includes a circular row W formed by arranging the second flow passages Rb adjoining and partitioned by the partition wall 10c in a circular pattern.

Abstract: A post-treatment liquid for inkjet recording including a urethane resin, a fluorosurfactant, a water-soluble organic solvent and water.

Abstract: A composite abrasive wheel comprises primary and secondary abrasive portions. The primary abrasive portion comprises shaped ceramic abrasive particles retained in a first organic binder. The secondary abrasive portion is bonded to the primary abrasive portion, and comprises secondary crushed abrasive particles retained in a second organic binder. The primary abrasive portion comprises a larger volume percentage of the shaped ceramic abrasive particles than the secondary abrasive portion. A central aperture extends through the composite abrasive wheel.

Abstract: A folding fan type electronic shift lever may include a plurality of gear shift units disposed on a console surface of a vehicle, a console fixing pin penetrating a hole formed at a side of each of the plurality of gear shift units, an operating unit connected to one or more gear shift units of the plurality of gear shift units, and operated to allow the plurality of gear shift units to be rotated about the console fixing pin, and a control unit disposed on a lower portion of the console surface of the vehicle, receiving operational signals sent from the plurality of gear shift units through the console fixing pin, and transmitting the operational signals to a transmission control unit (TCU) of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical material includes a predetermined compound (a), compound (b), compound (c), compound (d), and compound (e). The method minimizes the occurrence of a defect where peeling traces are left on a lens. The first to the fifth step minimizes the defect where peeling traces are left. First: dissolving the compound (b) into the compound (a) to obtain a first solution. Second: adding the compound (e) to the first solution obtained in the first step and then mixing to obtain a second solution not comprising the compound (d). Third: adding the compound (c) to the second solution obtained in the second step to obtain a reaction mixture. Fourth: adding the compound (d) to the reaction mixture obtained in the third step and then mixing to obtain a resin composition for an optical material. Fifth: cast-molding the resin composition and then polymerizing to obtain the optical material.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for updating an out-of-date source neighbor list. In embodiments, the method includes maintaining a master neighbor list comprising a plurality of neighbor lists created by self-organizing network (SON) Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR). Cell pairs in the master neighbor list with zero handover counts are identified. Each cell pair may comprise a source cell and a potential neighbor cell. A distance between each source cell and each corresponding potential neighbor cell having zero handover counts is determined. For each cell pair, a PCI (Physical Cell Identity) associated with a potential neighbor cell is identified. For each potential neighbor cell, an identity of a source neighbor cell in a source neighbor list corresponding to each source cell is determined, wherein the source neighbor cell having and the potential neighbor cell have a matching PCI. The distance between the source cell and the source neighbor cell is determined.

Abstract: A reflector array for a lighting fixture can include at least one reflector section and at least one neutral section. The at least one reflector section can include a number of reflectors, where each reflector has at least one reflector wall having a reflective material and an aperture that traverses the at least one reflector wall, where each aperture is configured to receive a light source disposed on a mounting surface of the lighting fixture. The at least one neutral section can include an electrically non-conductive material, where the at least one neutral section is disposed adjacent to the at least one reflector section.

Abstract: Components and methods of processing such components from precipitation-strengthened alloys so that the components exhibit desirable grain sizes following a supersolvus heat treatment. The method includes consolidating a powder of the alloy to form a billet having an average grain size. The billet is then forged at a temperature below the solvus temperature to form a forging having an average grain size of not coarser than the grain size of the billet. The billet is then forged at a total strain of at least 5%, after which at least a portion of the forging is heat treated at a temperature below the solvus temperature to pin grains within the portion. The entire forging can then be heat treated at a temperature above the solvus temperature of the alloy without coarsening the grains in the portion.

Abstract: A shutter assembly comprising a first planar member and a second planar member opposed from one another and forming a sleeve having a cavity therebetween, the sleeve having a pair of side rails adjacent the cavity along sides of the sleeve. A first shutter member having a first end is disposed in the cavity and slidingly disposed along one of the side rails, and a second shutter member having a second end is disposed in the cavity and slidingly disposed along the other side rail. The first end is opposed to the second end and is configured to be selectively advanced towards, and retracted from, the second end so as to define an aperture therebetween having a first shape when disposed in a first position, and wherein the aperture has a second larger shape when the first end is disposed in a second position. The first shutter member and the second shutter member maintain a thermal contact with the side rails and the planar members in all positions.

Abstract: A content control system is provided for displaying mixed media content. The content control system includes a display module, a content module and a control module. The display module includes a display device and a information appliance device connected to the display device. The information appliance devices includes a display processor to processes a signal into displayable content for the display device. The content module is connected to the information appliance device and includes a storage device storing data for the signal and a content processor that sends the signal to the information appliance device. The control module connects to the content module and includes a user interface to view and select the data to be displayed on the display device.

Abstract: In a wireless communication system, a wireless transmitter generates a TS packet that includes a PCR value based on a timer value for a time preceding an offset time from start time of a PCR time slot and transfers a wireless frame that includes the TS packet with the PCR value at start time of the PCR time slot. The wireless receiver receives the wireless frame that includes the TS packet with the PCR value at the PCR time slot, measures propagation time of the wireless frame between the start time of the PCR time slot and time when the wireless frame that includes the TS packet with the PCR value is received, obtains sum of the offset time and the propagation time as delay time of the PCR value, and adjusts its timer value based on the PCR value acquired from the wireless frame and the obtained delay time.

Abstract: A bulk material handling assembly comprises a pair of spaced-apart walls, an elongate vibrator, a pair of saddle clamps, and a pair of locking members. The saddle clamps encircle and releasably secure the axial end portions of the vibrator to the spaced-apart walls of the bulk material handling assembly. The locking members are secured to the saddle clamps and to the end portions of the vibrator.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a gate stack over a substrate, forming an amorphized region in the substrate adjacent to an edge of the gate stack, forming a stress film over the substrate, performing a process to form a dislocation with a pinchoff point in the substrate, removing at least a portion of the dislocation to form a recess cavity with a tip in the substrate, and forming a source/drain feature in the recess cavity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Althea plant named ‘DS01BS’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; medium green-colored leaves; early, uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large double-type ruffled violet blue-colored flowers that are not persistent; and good container and garden performance.