Abstract: The invention relates to a process for repairing coated substrate surfaces comprising the following successive steps: a) optionally, preparing a blemished area to be repaired, b) providing at least one backing film coated on one side with an uncured or at least only partially cured coating layer of a thermally curable coating composition, c) applying the at least one backing film with its coated side onto the blemished area to be repaired, d) supplying thermal energy to the coating applied in this manner onto the blemished area to be repaired and e) removing the at least one backing film, wherein the supply of thermal energy onto the coating proceeds through the at least one backing film, and/or after removal of the at least one backing film.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising (a) 10 to 60 wt. % of one or more hydroxy-, carboxy- and/or amino-functionalized solid resins selected from the group of methacrylic resins, acrylic resins, polyester resins, polyurethane resins, epoxy modified resins with linear, branched or star structure, (b) 5 to 40 wt. % of one or more crosslinking agents for component (a), (c) 5 to 70 wt. % of a filler, such as, aluminum hydroxide, (d) 0 to 40 wt. % of a ground polymer material, (e) 0 to 35 wt. % of organic solvents, (f) 0.01 to 15 wt. % % of additives and pigments and (g) 0 to 30 wt. % reactive thinners.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-mode crystal oscillator system selectively configurable to minimize power consumption or noise generation. Such a system is particularly applicable to the communication system of an implantable device, e.g., the microstimulator/sensor device described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,164,284 and 6,185,452. In such devices, their small size limits the size of the battery contained within and thus makes it essential to minimize power consumption. Additionally, the small size and battery capacity result in a limited transmission power. Furthermore, the small size limits the antenna efficiency which makes it desirable to limit any noise generation to maximize the signal-to-noise level of the resulting receive signal. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention alternatively supply power to the oscillator in either a first mode that minimizes power consumption or a second mode that minimizes noise generation.

Abstract: An encapsulation material, intended for use in encapsulated electrophoretic displays, comprises the coacervation product of a polyanionic polymer having a vinyl main chain and a plurality of anionic groups bonded to the main chain, with a cationic or zwitterionic water-soluble polymer capable of forming an immiscible second phase on contact with the polyanionic polymer.

Abstract: Polymeric materials are recycled by transformation to useful chemicals by oxidization in the liquid phase using acetic acid as a solvent and a metal bromide catalyst.

Abstract: A high growth methanotrophic bacterial strain capable of growth on a C1 carbon substrate has been isolated and characterized. The strain has the unique ability to utilize both methane and methanol as a sole carbon source and has been demonstrated to possess a functional Embden-Meyerhof carbon flux pathway. The possession of this pathway conveys an energetic advantage to the strain, making it particularly suitable as a production platform for the production of biomass from a C1 carbon source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the pyrolysis of hydrochlorofluorocarbons to form fluoromonomers such as tetrafluoroethylene, the pyrolysis being carried out in a reaction zone lined with nickel and mechanically supported by a jacket of other corrosion resistant metal, the nickel lining providing an improved yield of valuable reaction products.

Abstract: A production process for a catalyst that supports a noble metal, and an alkali metal compound and/or alkali earth metal compound, useful for synthesis of vinyl acetate is provided. The process includes (a) impregnating a carrier with an aqueous solution of a water soluble noble metal compound, and (b) converting the noble metal compound into a water insoluble noble metal compound, and the noble metal compound is reduced, followed by supporting an alkali metal compound and/or alkali earth metal compound. An element that oxidizes to produce an amphoteric oxide is brought into contact with the carrier at the step (a) and/or the step (b). This process is advantageous in facilities required and the associated running costs for production of an eggshell-type structure catalyst, which offers a high level of catalytic activity, and enables the production of vinyl acetate with a high space-time yield.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrolyte for a lithium-ion secondary battery comprising an additive to prevent swelling of the battery caused by a gas generated in the battery upon storage at a high temperature, thereby inhibiting destruction of the SEI layer. According to the present invention, there is provided an electrolyte for a lithium-ion battery using any one of LiCoO2, LiMn2O4, LiNiO2, or a composite compound (LiMxNyO2), wherein M and N are a metal element; and x and y are a rational number from 0 to 2, as an anodic active material, and crystalline or amorphous carbon or lithium as a cathodic active material, in which the electrolyte comprises: a mixed solvent comprising at least one carbonate type solvent; at least one lithium salt of LiPF6, LiBF4, LiClO4, LiN(SO2CF3)2 and LiN(SO2CF2CF3)2 as an electrolytic salt; and a mixed additive of 2-sulfobenzoic acid cyclic anhydride and divinyl sulfone.

Abstract: A layered article having a curved surface made of a supporting metal metallurgically bonded to a supported metal.

Abstract: The substrates of the present invention comprise a polyimide base polymer derived at least in part from collinear monomers together with crankshaft monomers. The resulting polyimide material has been found to provide advantageous properties, particularly for electronics type applications.

Abstract: A body having a bore therethrough for insertion of capillary tubing. A first means slidably coupled into the bore of the body frictionally restrains movement of the tubing by hydraulically engaging the periphery of the tubing with an elastomeric compressible sealing member. A second means slidably coupled into the bore of the body prevents movement of the tubing in the bore of the body by hydraulically actuating a plurality of slips to impart select engagement of the periphery of the tubing for its securement therein. A third means suspends the tubing in the bore of the body by manually engaging a plurality of suspension slips around the periphery of the tubing.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for testing applications that include non-deterministic behavior. The presently disclosed method generates test code for testing deterministic behavior of an application. When instances of non-deterministic behavior of the application being tested are encountered, the method provides acceptable alternate behaviors, such that the non-deterministic behavior can be effectively tested. The method may be implemented as a software test tool that utilizes a graphical programming interface to make the test generation simple and easy to use.

Abstract: A method of dry etching a performance sensitive element of an organic electronic device, said method comprising the steps of: (a) having at least one performance sensitive element on the substrate spaced apart from a first conductive member, wherein at least one of the performance sensitive elements is a conductive lead; (b) placing organic material on the performance sensitive element and the first conductive member, (c) forming a patterned conductive layer over the organic material exposing a predetermined portion of the performance sensitive elements; and (d) dry etching the organic material in the exposed areas of the performance sensitive elements using at least one oxygen-containing gas, and organic electronic device created using said process.

Abstract: The present invention is a fluorine containing ethylene copolymer obtained by the copolymerization of ethylene with suitable fluorine-containing comonomer compounds, wherein the fluorine-containing comonomer compound is present at a concentration of up to 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the ethylene copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are conductive polymeric materials comprising a resin-based structural material loaded with micron conductive fibers and/or micron conductive powders or to provide a conductive thermoplastic composition rather than an insulator. Also disclosed are antennas comprising the conductive thermoplastic compositions and methods for their fabrication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ply-twisted yarn and cut-resistant fabric for use in articles of protective clothing. The fabric is cut resistant and form fitting by virtue of cut-resistant synthetic fibers, inorganic fibers and elastomeric fibers being combined in a particular manner.

Abstract: Thermoplastics with high resilience (high coefficient of restitution) and softness (low Atti compressions) and their use in golf ball components. Melt-processible, highly-neutralized ethylene acid copolymers and process for making them by incorporating an aliphatic, mono-functional organic acid in the acid copolymer and then neutralizing greater than 90% of all the acid groups present.

Abstract: A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame.