Abstract: A process for preparing microgel(s) that uses a wide range of activatable prepolymers; in the process, a polymer composition of crosslinked component A and soluble components B and C is formed from mono-olefinic and multi-olefinic monomers in the presence of catalyst and initiator; the process comprises: I) introducing mono-olefinic monomer, catalyst, and initiator into a reactor in the absence of multi-olefinic monomer and producing an activatable prepolymer, component B; II) contacting the product of I) with multi-olefinic monomer to produce components A and C, optionally in the presence of additional initiator; also optionally in the presence of additional mono-olefinic monomer and initiator; the ratio of components A/(B+C) can be controlled by varying the mole ratio of Component B/multi-olefinic monomer from 0.05/1 up to 5/1, by decreasing the mole ratio to increase the ratio of A/(B+C), and increasing the mole ratio to decrease the ratio of A/(B+C).

Abstract: This invention relates to a sunflower line, designated M7, the seeds of the line containing a highly heritable trait conferring tolerance to sulfonylurea herbicides wherein the tolerance trait is obtained using induced mutagenesis and artificial selection, and to a method for selectively controlling undesired vegetation, including parasitic weeds, by applying sulfonylurea herbicides to sulfonylurea-tolerant sunflower crops.

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

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula wherein the substituents are defined as in the specification and are useful for inhibiting neuronal NO synthase or inducible NO synthase as well as inhibiting lipidic peroxidation.

Abstract: The invention describes a fast curable system for the preparation of amine modified thermosettings containing triazine groups, the system comprising at least one polyfuctional organic monomeric or prepolymerized cyanate and at least one primary or secondary amine, wherein the amount of amine is selected such that the molar ratio of cyanate radicals to amine radicals is from 95:5 to 50:50, and optionally additional additives, characterized in that the amine is present in a form having a blocked or decreased reactivity which can be reactivated without reacting it with a chemical participant of reaction. Further, it is directed to amine modified thermosetting materials containing triazine groups as well as to a method for preparing same.

Abstract: A flow nozzle (10) that conveys plastic melt from an injection unit of a molding machine to a mold cavity (72) has an improved, removable seal design. The nozzle body (12) is designed to threadedly receive a nozzle tip (24) that includes an outlet (30) that communicates with the mold cavity. A thin-wall, cylindrical seal ring (40) includes a compression portion that is received between the nozzle body and nozzle tip and is compressed to create a seal between these two elements when the tip is assembled to the nozzle body. The seal ring further includes a sealing portion (50) that encircles the nozzle tip and has an outer diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nozzle body.

Abstract: In electrophoretic media, it is advantageous to use pigment particles having about 1 to 15 percent by weight of a polymer chemically bonded to, or cross-linked around, the pigment particles. The polymer desirably has a branched chain structure with side chains extending from a main chain. Charged or chargeable groups can be incorporated into the polymer or can be bonded to the particles separately from the polymer. The polymer-coated particles can be prepared by first attaching a polymerizable or polymerization-initiating group to the particle and then reacting the particle with one or more polymerizable monomers or oligomers.

Abstract: A random polytrimethylene ether ester prepared by polycondensation of 1,3-propanediol reactant and about 10 to about 0.1 mole % of aliphatic or aromatic diacid or diester, as well as its manufacture and use thereof.

Abstract: A multimedia car stereo system and particularly to a multimedia car stereo system that has a center sound track source to match speakers installed at different locations that output sound to generate a surrounding sound effect. It mainly includes a front left speaker, a front right speaker, a rear left speaker, a rear right speaker, a center speaker and a matching car stereo host machine. The center speaker is located on the central control station at the front side of the car to provide the center sound track source. Mating the output sound from other speakers mounted on different locations, a surrounding sound effect like that in the theater may be achieved in the car.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods of using a surgical drain, and more particularly to a surgical drain having at least one sensor for monitoring and/or recording the condition of the anatomical site or fluid emitted from the site where the surgical drain is placed. The invention may also include modifications of the surgical drain to improve stabilization or immobilization in the proximity of the anatomical site to be monitored.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods of using a surgical drain, and more particularly to a surgical drain having at least one sensor for monitoring and/or recording the condition of the anatomical site or fluid emitted from the site where the surgical drain is placed. The invention may also include modifications of the surgical drain to improve stabilization or immobilization in the proximity of the anatomical site to be monitored.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods of using a surgical drain, and more particularly to a surgical drain having at least one sensor for monitoring and/or recording the condition of the anatomical site or fluid emitted from the site where the surgical drain is placed. The invention may also include modifications of the surgical drain to improve stabilization or immobilization in the proximity of the anatomical site to be monitored.

Abstract: A coating of an encapsulated electrophoretic medium is formed on a substrate (106) by dispersing in a fluid (104) a plurality of electrophoretic capsules (102), contacting at least a portion of a substrate (106) with the fluid (104); and applying a potential difference between at least a part of the portion of the substrate (106) contacting the fluid (104) and a counter-electrode (110) in electrical contact with the fluid (104), thereby causing capsules (102) to be deposited upon at least part of the portion of the substrate (106) contacting the fluid (102). Patterned coatings of capsules containing different colors may be deposited in registration with electrodes using multiple capsule deposition steps. Alternatively, a patterned coating may be deposited upon a substrate containing a conductive layer by varying the conductivity of the conductive layer by radiation exposure or by coating portions of the conductive layer with an insulating layer, typically a photoresist.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), and their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful as arthropodicides wherein A is H; E is H or C1-C3 alkyl; or A and E can be taken together to form —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —NR8—, —OCH2—, —SCH2—, —N(R8)CH2—, substituted —CH2— and substituted —CH2CH2—, the substituents independently selected from 1-2 halogen and 1-2 methyl; W is N or CR4; X is CR5R6, O, S, NR7 or a direct bond, provided that when W is N, then X is other than a direct bond; Y is H, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, C1-C3 alkylsulfonyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkylalkyl, NR9R10, N═CR11R12, OR7, COR13, CO2R14 or C1-C6 alkyl substituted by at least one group selected from halogen, C1-C3 alkoxy, CN, NO2, S(O)rR15, COR13, CO2R14 and optionally substituted phenyl; Z is O or S; and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R

Abstract: A methanotrophic bacterium has been genetically engineered to produce cyclic terpenoids from geranyl pyrophosphate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process to produce isosorbide-containing polyesters. The process allows for higher isosorbide incorporation than previously found while maintaining high polymeric molecular weights.

Abstract: A solution comprising potassium hydrogen peroxymonosulfate containing an elevated level of KHSO5 and having a weight ratio of SO5 to SO4 of greater than 1.0:1, and its use in microetching metal substrates is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods are provided for coating glass waste. A mixture including a universal resin, a curing agent, a flow modifier, and a colorant is applied to the glass waste. The glass waste is then cured. In some embodiments, the mixture is sprayed onto the glass waste. In an alternative embodiment, the mixture is mixed with the glass waste.

Abstract: A termination for an electric cable includes a conductive element, a conductive shank, an insulating body, a casing of insulating material, and electric field control means. The conductive element is not part of the electric cable. The conductive shank connects to an upper extremity of the conductive element and is adapted for connection of the termination to an electric installation. The insulating body includes a substantially-cylindrical portion surrounding a lower extremity of the conductive element and adapted for connection of the termination to the electric cable. The conductive element and the insulating body constitute a substantially-rigid assembly adapted to resist a predetermined transverse stress. The termination also includes a joining assembly having an electric connection element connecting a conductor of the electric cable and the conductive element of the termination, and a flexible joint covering the electric connection element and a length of the cylindrical portion of the insulating body.

Abstract: A thermally imageable layer comprising an aqueous dispersion containing an immiscible compound, typically a near infrared absorber, and a dispersant, typically an acrylic polymer, which layer is useful in laser induced colorant transfer processes.