Abstract: An electrophoretic medium comprises a plurality of one or more types of particles suspended in a suspending fluid. The particles include at least one electrically charged, electrophoretically mobile particle capable of translating through the suspending fluid upon application of an electric field to the medium and at least one magnetic particle. A magnet is disposed adjacent the electrophoretic medium to introduce a threshold resistance to magnetic particle movement.

Abstract: Modified polytetrafluoroethylene powder of a sinterable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene containing about 0.5 to about 10 weight % of fluorinated vinyl ether, the copolymer having a melt creep viscosity of greater than about 1×106 Pa·S. In preferred embodiments, the sinterable copolymer has a melt creep viscosity of greater than about 1×107 Pa·S and fluorinated vinyl ether content of from about 1 to about 7 weight %. The polymer has a combination of a high level of fluorinated vinyl ether and a melt creep viscosity which is high enough to enable the fabrication of articles by sintering.

Abstract: System and method for learning the optimal channel change instruction recognition speed for an entertainment system. A memory stores information relating to: time increments between channel change signals; pulse width of each individual digit of a channel instruction; and the duration of time between each digit pulse signal. Based on the information stored in memory, a microprocessor constructs and sends channel change commands at a particular speed, progressively increasing the speed. When the speed at which channel change commands are sent exceeds the capability of the television receiver to recognize the channel change command, the microprocessor reduces the speed, as a function of the information stored in memory, until the television receiver can recognize the channel change command. The microprocessor stores in memory the fastest speed at which the television receiver can recognize the channel change command. Thereafter, the microprocessor uses the optimal speed to deliver channel change commands.

Abstract: A livestock feeding assembly including a hopper and a manger interconnected by a frame, the manger being divided into a central area for dry feed and two lateral areas for water, the three transversal areas being separated by two transversal partitions, the central area having raised portion with a stepped edge, at least the lowest step having a slightly concave section.

Abstract: Method and system for computer assisted performance support include remote electronic monitoring and mentoring to provide for supervision, control and instruction of the worker while the worker performs directed tasks. Activity data representative of worker activities are collected at the work site and can be accessed by a supervisor located remote from the work site. The remote supervisor generates and transmits to the worker feedback based on the activity data. The remote supervisor can evaluate an activity trail of a worker's performance of directed tasks and development of skills through educational training to permit timely identification and correction of worker deficiencies. The ability of the remote supervisor to transmit feedback to the worker while the worker is performing directed tasks enhances rapid development of the worker's skills and workplace safety and productivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nutritional dietary system, formulation, kit and method for use in preparing an individual for a predetermined activity which requires a clean digestive tract, particularly the colon. Such predetermined activities include, but are not limited to, gastrointestinal surgery and colon screenings. Specifically, the present invention provides an individual low amounts of fat, dietary fiber and solid food content to minimize stool formation and/or facilitate removal of stool from the digestive tract prior to the predetermined activity. The present invention also provides the individual with sufficient calories and nutrition to enable the individual to conduct daily, routine activities while utilizing the present invention.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed having a holder provided with a mounting opening for mounting on a drive shaft, which may be driven in oscillating fashion, and having further a fixture for mounting a working element. The working element comprises at least two holding sections, spaced one from the other in tangential direction to the mounting opening, and wherein a mounting plate is provided which is engaged by releasable securing elements that coact with the holding sections for clamping the working element against the holder.

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

Abstract: An apparatus for inspection of fluids, particularly dispersions and tints, having a fluid analysis cell with a cavity therein defining a fluid analysis chamber, fluid inlet and outlets extending from the cavity in opposite directions to enable fluid flow into and out of the analysis chamber, and a light transmitting probe and a light receiving probe extending within the cavity juxtaposed from each other across the flow path in spaced apart relation, with the probes being movable relative to each other, thus providing a fluid analysis chamber having an adjustable pathlength and allowing flow across and around the faces of the probes for pressure relief of the fluid, to provide accurate color measurements. The apparatus is particularly useful in the manufacture of dispersions and tints used in the manufacture of paints, so that the color of material being made can be accurately matched to a standard color in the wet state with confidence that the color will match in the dry state.

Abstract: Device for performing a parametric process, comprising a substantially periodic photonic crystal structure comprising a plurality of unitary cells each comprising a first layer having a first refractive index n1 and a first length L1, a second layer having a second refractive index n2, with n1 different from n2, and a second length L2, a third layer having a third refractive index n3, with n3 different from n2, and a third length L3 and a fourth layer having a fourth refractive index n4, with n4 different from n1 and from n3, and a fourth length L4, ?wherein at least one among the first, the second, the third and the fourth layers has a non-linearity of the ?2 or ?3 type; at least one of the following conditions is met: ?a) n1 is different from n3; ?b) n2 is different from n4; ?c) L1 is different from L3; ?d) L2 is different from L4; and n1, n2, n3, n4, L1, L2, L3, L4 have such values as to perform the parametric process in phase matching conditions.

Abstract: A two-phase electrophoretic medium comprises a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase. The discontinuous phase comprises a plurality of droplets, each of which comprises a suspending fluid and at least one particle disposed within the suspending fluid and capable of moving through the fluid upon application of an electric field to the electrophoretic medium. The continuous phase surrounds and encapsulates the discontinuous phase. The discontinuous phase comprises at least about 40 percent by volume of the electrophoretic medium.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for recovering and purifying dianhydro sugar alcohols from a vapor stream comprising dianhydro sugar alcohols, such as isosorbide, and water vapor.

Abstract: An integrated continuous process is disclosed for the manufacture of high purity, polymer grade dianhydro sugar alcohols, such as isosorbide, by the dehydration of corresponding sugar alcohols. The water vapors evolved during the dehydration are used to separate product dianhydro sugar alcohols from the high boiling byproducts in the reaction mass. The product is recovered from the vapor stream as high purity crystals. The high boiling reaction byproducts are recycled.

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

Abstract: A modulated Class E transmitter is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the modulated Class E oscillator achieves high coil currents (˜1A) and voltages (˜500V) with low power components by precisely timed injection of current when the oscillating current in the inductor passes through zero. A detector circuit is used to trigger the current injection at the appropriate instant regardless of changes in the resonant frequency of the system. Its phase can be adjusted to compensate for propagation delays in the drive circuitry, while amplitude modulation is accomplished by switching in additional reactive conductance to increase the current injected into the tank circuit.

Abstract: The invention features a reflective display device and a method of making a reflective display device that has reduced light loss and/or pixel cross talk due to internal reflection. The device includes a window layer, a plurality of reflective particles, a material portion disposed between the window layer and the plurality of reflective particles, and a refractive layer disposed between the window and the material portion. The plurality of reflective particles scatters light received from the ambient environment. The window layer has an index of refraction that is greater than an index of refraction of the ambient environment. The refractive layer has an index of refraction that is less than the index of refraction of the window layer and less than an index of refraction of the material portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing 5-methyl-N-aryl-2-pyrrolidone, 5-methyl-N-cycloalkyl-2-pyrrolidone, and 5-methyl-N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone by reductive amination of levulinic acid with nitro compounds utilizing a metal catalyst, which is optionally supported.

Abstract: Hypoallergenic transgenic soybeans and recombinant expression constructs to lower soybean vacuolar protein, commonly know as P34, as well as other allergens are disclosed. Soybean protein products made from these hypoallergenic soybeans should be substantially free of the major soy allergen, P34, and, in addition, other minor soy allergens, such as, Gly m Bd 28K, alpha-subunit of beta-conglycinin, KSTI, Gly m2, Gly m IA, Gly m IB, rGLY m3 and glycinin G1.

Abstract: A system (100) for transporting electric energy in superconductivity conditions includes a superconducting cable (13) including superconducting material, and a cryogenic plant (1) for cooling said superconducting cable (13) below the critical temperature of the material, comprising: a) a circuit (2) for circulating a first refrigerating fluid having a first predetermined temperature lower than the critical temperature of the superconducting material, from and to the superconducting cable (13); b) a refrigerating circuit (3) for cooling a second refrigerating fluid to a second predetermined temperature lower than the temperature of the first refrigerating fluid; c) a heat exchange unit (31) for effecting a heat exchange between the first and second refrigerating fluids, which is characterized in that the heat exchange unit (31) is provided with a storage unit (4) of a third refrigerating fluid having a third predetermined temperature lower than the temperature of the first refrigerating fluid and being in heat

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a process for preparing aromatic polymers. It further relates to devices that are made with the polymers.