Abstract: A loudspeaker system including a plurality of sonic converters fixed in or to the rear of sound passage openings of a carrier plate is disclosed. The carrier plate is configured in the form of a wall plate for interior spaces or outside facades of buildings and the sonic converters are integrated into the carrier plate. The loudspeaker system or loudspeaker wall plate, respectively, permit the realization of an optimum acoustic irradiation of a space without aesthetically annoying loudspeaker boxes.

Abstract: A burner head has at least two and preferably four openings (45) in an aperture plate (37), with uniformly inclined guide blades (23) for the delivery of incoming air in the direction of an axis (31) to a combustion chamber (15) in the form of incoming air jets (53) intersecting one another in the chamber. Between the openings (45), blocking blades (27) are embodied, for forming peripheral underpressure zones (55) between the incoming air jets (53). The incoming air jets (53) are deflected by the guide blades (23) into a position that is inclined relative to the axis (31). The incoming air jets (53) therefore diverge and as a result create a central underpressure zone (57) about the axis (31) between the incoming air jets (53). By means of the central underpressure zone and the inclination of the incoming air jets, a rotation of the incoming air is achieved.

Abstract: A transportable portable tank for storing, transporting and drying a hygroscopic material and a transportable portable tank assembly. The portable tank comprises an upper, a middle and a lower region. The upper region comprises a materials inlet, a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The middle region comprises a gas disperser. The lower region comprises a materials discharge outlet. The portable tank has a capability to effectively remove and/or exclude moisture and a capability to effectively break up agglomerates of caked hygroscopic material, such as iodine. The present invention further provides a process for drying a hygroscopic material such as iodine within a portable tank.

Abstract: A gel composition substantially contained within the pores of a solid material is disclosed for use as a catalyst or as a catalyst support in dehydrogenation and dehydrocyclization processes.

Abstract: An insulating label stock includes a thermal insulating layer, which may a fiberfill batt. The batt is laminated to at least one layer of film, paper or fabric. The label stock can be wrapped around a container, such as a can, bottle or pouch. The label stock may be coated with a coating material so that it is printable, thus imparting both insulating properties and print capability to a container.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding an apoptosis inhibitory protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the apoptosis inhibitory protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the apoptosis inhibitory protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: An electrode ring suitable for providing electrostatic assistance to the high-speed rotary application of spray coatings and having electrode fingers comprising electrode tips, wherein the electrode ring is constructed so as to be capable of performing rotational movements about the axis directed through the center of the circle thereof.

Abstract: A method for displaying flipping pages of an electronic book via an electromechanical information browsing device that controls page flipping actions of information displayed as an e-book on a display device. The browsing device includes a controller that provides tactile feedback so as to lessen the user-interface differences between conventional books and e-books. Sensors and control mechanisms in the controller generate a series of electrical signals that are interpreted by the computer that displays the e-book to control various browsing operations, such as flipping pages, controlling a rate of page flipping, jumping to pre-set locations in the e-book, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to four chimeric genes, a first encoding lysine-insensitive aspartokinase (AK), which is operably linked to a plant chloroplast transit sequence, a second encoding lysine-insensitive dihydrodipicolinic acid synthase (DHDPS), which is operably linked to a plant chloroplast transit sequence, a third encoding a lysine-rich protein, and a fourth encoding a plant lysine ketoglutarate reductase, all operably linked to plant seed-specific regulatory sequences. Methods for their use to produce increased levels of lysine or threonine in the seeds of transformed plants are provided. Also provided are transformed plants wherein the seeds accumulate lysine or threonine to higher levels than untransformed plants.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer films which combine the attributes of outdoor durability, chemical resistance and thermoformability with paint-like aesthetics are formed into film structures which have at least one surface coated with a primer of amine functional polymer and an overcoat of a thermoplastic adhesive of acid modified polyolefin. Fluoropolymer films so coated are securely bonded to a variety of thermoplastic substrates forming a laminated film structure which resists delamination when exposed to moisture and humidity.

Abstract: Genes have been isolated from Pectobacterium cypripedii encoding geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) synthase (CrtE), phytoene synthase (CrtB), phytoene desaturase (Crtl), lycopene cyclase (CrtY), ?-carotene hydroxylase (CrtZ), and zeaxanthin glucosyl transferase (CrtX) activity. The genes and their products are useful for the conversion of farnesyl pyrophosphate to carotenoids. Vectors containing those DNA segments, host cells containing the vectors and methods for producing those enzymes by recombinant DNA technology in transformed host organisms are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention concerns olefins having a terminally disposed fluorocyclobutyl ring bearing an ionic functionality or a precursor thereto, a process for the production thereof, and polymers formed therefrom.

Abstract: A floating drive-on watercraft dock comprises a one-piece molded body defining a watercraft receiving area. The watercraft receiving area includes roller assemblies on the bottom of the watercraft receiving area and glide assemblies on the sides of the watercraft receiving area. The roller and glide assemblies can be easily removed and replaced for servicing of the watercraft dock. An extension unit is provided which can be connected to the watercraft dock body. The extension unit includes an extension body and a tongue extending from the extension body. The tongue is sized and shaped to have a bottom surface complementary to the entrance to the watercraft receiving area of the watercraft dock body. The extension unit also includes a watercraft receiving area, which, when the extension unit is connected to the watercraft dock, increases the length of the watercraft receiving area.

Abstract: A process for the production of polyurethane di(meth)acrylates in which a diisocyanate component, a diol component and hydroxy-C2–C4-alkyl (meth)acrylate in the molar ratio x:(x?1):2 are reacted without solvent and without subsequent purification operations, wherein x means any desired value from 2 to 5, wherein 50 to 80 mol % of the diisocyanate component is formed by 1,6-hexane diisocyanate, and 20 to 50 mol % by one or two diisocyanates, each forming at least 10 mol % of the diisocyanate component and being selected from the group consisting of toluylene diisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, trimethylhexane diisocyanate, cyclohexane diisocyanate, cyclohexanedimethylene diisocyanate and tetramethylenexylylene diisocyanate, wherein the mol % of the respective diisocyanates add up to 100 mol %, wherein the diol component comprises no more than four different diols, and 20 to 100 mol % of the diol component is formed by at least one linear alipha

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a vitamin E biosynthetic enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the vitamin E biosynthetic enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the vitamin E biosynthetic enzyme in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: The invention is directed to coating compositions comprising: A) 20–80 wt-% of at least one orthoester compound having at least one non-cyclic orthoester group and at least one hydroxyl group per molecule, which compound is obtained by reacting a) at least one orthoester compound with b) at least one diol with a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 200–1000 g/mol, wherein solely diols are used having hydroxyl groups with different reactivity and having more than 3 carbon atoms between the hydroxyl groups, B) 0–40 wt-% of at least one hydroxy-functional binder and/or hydroxy-functional reactive diluent, different from component A) and C) 80–20 wt-% of at least one cross-linking agent with functional groups reactive with hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to rapid curing coating compositions that are particularly useful for automotive OEM and refinish applications. The coating composition includes a crosslinkable component that contains a novel highly branched acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking component that contains conventional crosslinking agents, such as polyisocyanate and melamine. This invention is also directed to a process for producing coatings from the rapid curing coating compositions. These compositions are especially useful in providing hard highly crosslinked coatings.

Abstract: A capacitor structure is fabricated by forming a pattern of first dielectrics over a foil, forming first electrodes over the first dielectrics, and co-firing the first dielectrics and the first electrodes. Co-firing of the dielectrics and the electrodes alleviates cracking caused by differences in thermal coefficient of expansion (TCE) between the electrodes and the dielectrics. Co-firing also ensures a strong bond between the dielectrics and the electrodes. In addition, co-firing allows multi-layer capacitor structures to be constructed, and allows the capacitor electrodes to be formed from copper.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a barrier coating that shows decreased moisture sensitivity compared to conventional coatings, and provides high barrier properties, as well as a rapid method for producing the coating. These improvements are generated through use of a boric acid chelating agent in the composition and curing the composition with UV/NIR radiation.