Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to electroluminescent Ir(III) compounds, the substituted 2-phenylpyridines that are used to make the Ir(III) compounds, and devices that are made with the Ir(III) compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of stabilizing copper(II) hydroxide, the method comprising the sequential steps of: (a) combining copper(II) hydroxide, a water-soluble phosphate and water to form a mixture; and (b) drying the mixture. Also disclosed is stabilized copper(II) hydroxide prepared according to said method and a composition comprising stabilized copper(II) hydroxide prepared according to said method and at least one of a surfactant, a solid diluent or a liquid diluent.

Abstract: An object locator system utilizes a microtransponder (12) that is used in association with an object to be located. A remote locator (10) transmits an encoded signal in which is embedded an identification code associated with the object to be located. The microtransponder (12) receives the encoded transmitted signal and processes such signal utilizing fast fourier transform techniques. The microtransponder (12) correlates the transformed received signal with a fast fourier transformed version of an identification code associated with the microtransponder (12) and upon detection of a correlation, transmits an acknowledgement signal to the remote locator (10). The remote locator (10) determines the distance to the microtransponder (12) based upon the round trip time from transmission of the coded signal to the microtransponder (12) to the receipt of the acknowledgement signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane and at least one chlorocarbon, alcohol, ether, ester, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, or mixtures thereof. Further, the present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems employing a centrifugal compressor comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane and at least one chlorocarbon, alcohol, ether, ester, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, or mixtures thereof. The compositions of the present invention may be azeotropic or near-azeotropic and are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat or as heat transfer fluids.

Abstract: An encapsulation material for a solar cell element containing an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer having polar monomer unit content of 10-40 wt % and melting point of not lower than 75° C. and HAZE of not more than 10% and meeting the condition of ?3.0X+125?T??3.0X+109, wherein T is melting (° C.) and X is polar monomer unit content (mol %). The encapsulation material for a solar cell element does not require the use of any organic peroxide, consequently bringing about an improvement in the efficiency in the production of solar cell modules. The encapsulation material can also exhibit excellent transparency, heat resistance and flexibility as will make a reduction in the thickness of solar cell elements adequately possible. A solar cell module using the encapsulation material is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle comprising at least one electromotor for driving the vehicle, an actuator for controlling the supply of electric power to the electromotor and a power system for providing electric power to the electromotor drive of the vehicle, which power system is provided with first energy storage means for storing a quantity of energy and having a power discharge capacity, first measuring means for measuring the energy condition of the first energy storage means, first power generating means for generating electric power, a computer system, operationally connected to the actuator for receiving a power demand, to the first measuring means for receiving a first energy condition value, and to the first power generating means, wherein the first energy storage means are operationally connected to the electromotor for supplying power thereto, the first power generating means are operationally connected to the first energy storage means for supplying energy thereto, and the computer system con

Abstract: Digital indicator comprising a display device (20), a control circuit (30) connected to the display device (20) for transmitting to the display device (20) signals that indicate values measured by a certain type of measuring device (15) connectable to said control circuit (30). The indicator (12) is characterised in that the display device (20) comprises a plurality of display entities (22, 25, 26, 28, 29) selectively actuatable by the control circuit (30) on the basis of the type of measuring device (15) connectable to the control circuit (30).

Abstract: A sensor element for a capacitive touch switch has a sensor element body, which at its first end has a first front face and at a second, other end a second front face and is made from a homogenous elastic material. The shape of the sensor element body diverges from a purely cylindrical shape through recesses and bulges present on its outer contour, the recesses and bulges extending over the length of sensor element body from the first to the second front face. The recesses and bulges are inclined with respect to the median longitudinal axis of the sensor element body so as to form a spiral shape along the outer contour.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer material comprising (a) a first layer that consists of plaster or that substantially consists of plaster, and (b) at least one second layer, comprising a sandwich textile fiber material. The fibers of said material are interlinked in a mechanically stable manner, are incombustible and weather-proof and the interspaces are filled with a finely porous material. The second layer has a diffusion-equivalent air layer thickness of not more than 2.0 m and is water-impermeable at a water pressure of at least 100 mm water column. The inventive material can be used outdoors due to its properties. The invention further relates to methods for producing such a material.

Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide a means for searching numerical data across networks such as the Internet, and removing the middle layer of query engines or servers used by conventional systems in retrieving data from relational databases over the Internet. The methods and systems in accordance with the present invention also provide a means for tying millions of computers together into a single database, thereby a query introduced to the system returns a table of data as a single database is capable of providing. Furthermore, the methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide the means for performing navigational, line item (or record-level), semantic, numerical, transformational, arithmetic, time-dependent, and cost based queries on numerical data. In addition, a user may also conduct select queries between unrelated databases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet structure for electrical insulation or flame resistance comprising a barrier ply having a mica-rich face and a mica-poor face and a reinforcing ply containing a saturable backing layer attached to the mica-poor face of the barrier ply.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method and apparatus for thermally developing a photosensitive element, and particularly to a method and apparatus for supporting the photosensitive element with a removable flexible support member during thermal treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to charge transport compositions. The invention further relates to electronic devices in which there is at least one active layer comprising such charge transport compositions.

Abstract: A process for the production of coated substrates comprising the successive steps of: a) applying a coating composition A? onto one side A? of a metal sheet to form a coating layer A which is electrically insulating when cured and applying a coating composition B? onto the opposite side of the metal sheet to form coating layer B which is electrically conductive when cured, wherein each of the coating compositions A? and B? are applied by coil coating, b) curing the two coating layers A and B, c) removing and shaping sheet metal parts provided with the cured coating layer A on one side A? and with the cured coating layer B on the other side B?, d) optionally, assembling the coated shaped sheet metal parts to form a construction with outwardly directed sides A? and e) electrodepositing an electrodeposition (ED) coating layer onto the electrically conductive surfaces and curing of the ED coating layer.

Abstract: A compound comprising Formula I, or a mixture thereof, wherein Y is a bond or CmH2m?p(OA)p wherein m is 0 to 4, and p is 0 or 1, X? is X or H, X is CH2CH2OA, CH(CH2OA)2, C(CH2OA)3, or X and X? combine to form (CH2CH2)2NCH2CH2OA or (CH2CH2)2O, provided that when X and X? combine to form (CH2CH2)2O then Y is CH2CH(OA)CH2, A is CF2CFHO—Rf or H, Rf is CnF2n+1 wherein n is an integer of 1 to about 6, M is a cation having a charge equal to a, and a is a positive integer equal to 1 or 2, provided that at least one of X, X?, or Y contains A equal to CF2CFHO—Rf, and its use in lowering surface tension and imparting improved surface effects.

Abstract: Temperature switchable pressure sensitive adhesives comprising an elastomer and a crystallizable abietic acid derivative as tackifier are described. These pressure sensitive adhesives exhibit a sharp reduction in peel strength when the temperature is raised above the switching temperature. The adhesive properties of these adhesives may be readily tuned by adjusting the ratio of the elastomer and the crystallizable tackifier, and by altering the crystallizabe group on the tackifier. The temperature switchable pressure sensitive adhesives have use in medical, consumer, and industrial applications.

Abstract: Auxiliary forceps are provided for video-assisted minimally-invasive surgery, such as hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery, the forceps being intended for operation by a surgeon's non-dominant hand inserted through an incision for entering a patient's natural body cavity. The forceps comprises a plurality of actuating plates hinged elastically to one another and having a size and shape suitable for operation when held by the tips of two fingers. The forceps also has a plurality of jaws extending from each actuating plate, and a member for temporarily connecting the forceps to the surgeon's hand so as to maintain the forceps at an adjustable distance from the hand of not greater than a predetermined value. In addition, a structure is provided for housing the jaws relatively close to one another, within which the jaws are engaged during operation when the forceps is not in use.

Abstract: A bipolar plate for electro-chemical applications is proposed, comprising a first cover layer of a metallic material, a second cover layer of a metallic material, and a supporting layer of a metallic material which is arranged between the first cover layer and the second cover layer and is connected to the first cover layer and the second cover layer, wherein the supporting layer comprises at least one row of contact areas for the first cover layer and/or the second cover layer and free spaces are formed between neighbouring contact areas, wherein at least one passage opening is provided for conveying fuel and/or oxidizer, and wherein an insert element by means of which point forces are introducible over an area is arranged between the first cover layer and the second cover layer in the region of the at least one passage opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acids, proteins and vectors for a method of nucleic acid, including DNA, immunization of a host, including humans, against disease caused by infection by a strain of Chlamydia, specifically C. trachomatis. The method employs a vector containing a nucleotide sequence encoding a Mgp002 polypeptide of a strain of Chlamydia operably linked to a promoter to effect expression of the gene product in the host. Truncated forms of the full-length Mgp002 gene are useful immunogens for protecting against disease caused by infection with Chlamydia. The invention further provides recombinant Mgp002 protein useful for protecting against disease caused by infection with Chlamydia.

Abstract: An epitaxial growth process for producing a thick III-N layer, wherein III denotes at least one element of group III of the periodic table of elements, is disclosed, wherein a thick III-N layer is deposited above a foreign substrate. The epitaxial growth process preferably is carried out by HVPE. The substrate can also be a template comprising the foreign substrate and at least one thin III-N intermediate layer. The surface quality is improved by providing a slight intentional misorientation of the substrate, and/or a reduction of the N/III ratio and/or the reactor pressure towards the end of the epitaxial growth process. Substrates and semiconductor devices with such improved III-N layers are also disclosed.