Abstract: The present invention is a process for transfer of a pattern of material from a donor substrate to a receiver substrate by lamination. The pattern of the transferred material is defined by an aperture in a mask interposed between the donor and receiver during lamination. The technique is compatible with flexible polymer receiver substrates and is useful in fabricating thin film transistors for flexible displays.

Abstract: There is disclosed a heated handle (e.g. a steering wheel) and a method for forming the handle. The handle typically includes a core, an outer cover layer and a heater, which is preferably disposed at least partially between the outer cover layer and the core. The heater typically includes one or more of a conductor, a cushion and a separator.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for controlling the architecture of copolymers of at least two unsaturated monomers, made by free-radical polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing chain transfer agent, including the control of molecular weight, degree of branching and vinyl end group termination, by varying at least one of the variables of molar ratio of monomers, their relative chain transfer constants, polymerization temperature and degree of conversion and amount of cobalt chain transfer agent; and polymers made thereby.

Abstract: Disclosed are molded articles such as covers, mantles and cores for golf balls, one-piece thermoplastic golf balls, and heel counters and toe puffs for footwear, prepared from compositions comprising thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic carboxylic acid-based ionomers, thermoplastic polyurethanes and thermoset polyurethanes modified with micropulp produced from organic fibers. The compositions are tougher, stronger, and more scuff and abrasion resistant than typical ionomer compositions. Also disclosed are methods for making golf balls comprising said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods for preparing a compound of Formula (I), wherein A is O or N-L; each L is independently H or an acyl group; K is, together with the two contiguous linking carbon atoms, a phenyl ring, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring or an aromatic 8-, 9- or 10-membered fused carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring system wherein each ring or ring system is optionally substituted; R1 is H, C1 to C4 alkyl or CO2R3; R2 is H or C1 to C4 alkyl; and R3 is C1 to C4 alkyl; comprising hydrogenating a compound of Formula (II), wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 in the presence of a catalyst comprising palladium to form the compound of Formula (I). This invention further pertains to methods for preparing compounds of Formula (II) useful for preparing compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: An appliance for a hotplate has two heating devices installed parallel to one another. With an energy control device and as a function of an angular position, either a first heating device is operated in controlled manner or a second heating device is connected thereto in fixed form. The power of the second heating device is defined so low that no temperature limiter for protecting a glass ceramic plate has to be provided in the control path of the second heating device. On connecting in the second heating device, the controlled power of the first heating device is lowered to an initial value by roughly the amount of the power of the second heating device. The total power results from the summated power of the two heating devices.

Abstract: A composition and an article made from the composition are disclosed. The composition comprises, or is produced from, an ionomer, a polyamide, and one or more esters of montanic acid. The article includes film, sheet, filament, tape, molded part, thermoformed product, and container for food or non-food packaging, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A device for muscle stimulation, including: two exoskeletal shells, each including an outer member including an at least semi-rigid material, the shells being configured to at least partly, surround a limb portion of a user, and kinematic connection means connecting the shells and providing the shells with at least one degree of freedom in translation, so as to enable the shells to move in a substantially linear movement with respect to each other.

Abstract: Aliphatic-aromatic polyetherester compositions, articles made from the aliphatic-aromatic polyetherester compositions, and processes for producing the aliphatic-aromatic polyetherester compositions and articles are provided. Articles that can be made from the aliphatic-aromatic polyetherester compositions include films, coatings and laminates. Some of the compositions and articles are biocompostable. The films can further be used to form shaped articles such as sheets, food packaging such as sandwich wraps, thermoformed containers, and coatings for, for example, films and other substrates. The aliphatic-aromatic polyetheresters are based on copolyesters produced from a mixture of aromatic dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, poly(alkyene ether) glycols, and glycols.

Abstract: The present invention is directed a computer-implemented method for determining a color matched repair paint formula, wherein color characteristics of a target color to be matched are identified, inputted, and processed in such way as to enable a visual display of the target color, then alternate color(s) is/are selected from a color database based upon color characteristics of the target color to be matched, then subsequently processed and visually displayed thus enabling comparison of the alternate color(s) with the target color; and finally, a desired alternate color is selected and a formulation determined thereof. Further, the target color may be superimposed over an image of a vehicle to be repaired, and alternate candidate may even be superimposed over the target color in the area of the vehicle to be repaired, in order to assist the user with selecting the best match.

Abstract: A method for adhering windshield sealants directly over a basecoat/clearcoat finish in which the clearcoat comprises a carbamate polymer or oligomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides electrically conductive and flexible primer compositions that harden to form conductive materials under room temperature or low bake temperature curing conditions. The primer composition contains solvents and 40–75% by weight of film forming binder and pigments in an overall pigment to binder weight ratio of about 1:100 to 100:100; wherein the binder contains (A) a flexible hydroxy containing polyester resin and (B) an organic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; and wherein the pigments include electrically conductive pigments in a pigment to binder weight ratio of about 1:100 to 130:100 and the electrically conductive pigments consists essentially of a combination of graphite and conductive carbon black pigments in a graphite to carbon black weight ratio of about 120:1 to 1:1, and the composition forms a hard, flexible coating having a surface conductivity of at least 100 Ransburg units when cured at room temperature or low bake conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain aromatic copolyetheresters that include hydroxyalkanoic acid residues, and processes for making the copolyetheresters, and articles containing the copolyetheresters. The copolyetheresters have desirable thermal properties, and can be used in forming shaped articles, such as films, coatings and laminates. The copolyetheresters are produced from a mixture of aromatic dicarboxylic acids, hydroxyalkanoic acids, a poly(alkylene ether) glycol, a glycol component, optional other glycol, optional branching agents, and optional color reducing agent components. Some of the copolyetheresters are biocompostable.

Abstract: An online system for trading securities is disclosed. The system may include an investor computer, a brokerage computer, and a third party computer, all coupled together by a network. The third party computer responds to investment information requests from the investor computer by providing HTML documents having the desired investment information and a link. The link is a URL address of order software on the brokerage computer, and it includes an indicator of a specific security associated with the investment information. Examples of such securities include stocks, a mutual funds, and options. The link is preferably implemented as a button icon labeled “Trade Now”. When the third party computer is an investment research service, the existence of the Trade Now icon greatly expedites the investor's ordering process by directly retrieving an order form with appropriate fields pre-populated. The investor may be required to enter a password.

Abstract: Electronic commutation device with multiple electrodes to electrocute noxious plants”, the present invention refers to an electro mechanic device, generator of electric discharges to eradicate noxious weeds by using an electrode subdivided into smaller electrodes, called multiple electrodes, whereas each multiple electrode is fed by a tension between 1,000 and 35,000 volts, by an electronic commutation system that alternates periods of conduction and cut of electric energy supply for each multiple electrode, lasting between 0.01 and 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel antibiotic HKI10311129 which has a molecular weight of 1113 and the summation formula C56H75NO22. The invention also relates to a method for producing said antibiotic using the microorganism Streptomyces spec. DSM 13059, and to the use thereof as an antibacterial substance which is especially effective against infections with Gram positive bacteria, especially antibiotic-resistant germs.

Abstract: An operating device for an electrical appliance, for example a cooking appliance, is provided with a deformable metallic control panel, underneath which an electret microphone cartridge is disposed. The membrane of the microphone cartridge can be coupled to the lower side of the control panel by means of an elastomer. When pressure is exerted on the control panel by a user pressing on the operating field and causing it to deflect, the membrane of the electret microphone is moved, which in turn causes movement in the microphone and causes a signal that can be evaluated as the operating input by a user.

Abstract: There is disclosed a conductor having a conductive element and a covering surrounding at least a portion of the conductive element. Preferably, the covering has an inner portion and an outer portion formed of different materials such that the melting point of the inner portion is higher than the melting point of the outer portion. The conductor is particularly useful for forming heaters, which may be integrated into a seat of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an arrangement relating to a sensor plate for dental X-raying or photographic purposes, wherein the plate (10;10?;10?;10??) for example is of a digital or analogue type and is intended for one-time use or for many-times use. The sensor plate (10;10?;10?;10??) includes or carries elements (30,31;30?,31?;61–64;80–82;90;95) that are intended for engagement with a plate holding element (40) in a number of different positions (A–F). The holding element (40) includes means (51,52;50) for engagement with engagement elements (30,31;30,31?;61–64;80–82;90;95) of the sensor plate.

Abstract: Process for converting certain lactones to their alpha-methylene derivatives in the liquid phase using oxynitride catalysts or composite catalysts incorporating dithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, or barium or combinations thereof.