Abstract: An improved aqueous cathodic electrocoating composition having a binder of an epoxy-amine adduct and a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; wherein the improvement is the use of a hydoxyl-carbonate blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. Electrodeposited finishes are formed that have reduced weight loss when heated to cure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions containing polyphenylene sulfide, a polymeric grafting agent and an ethylene copolymer. The polymeric grafting agent is a copolymer of at least about 50% by weight ethylene, about 0.5% to about 15% by weight of a first reactive moiety selected from the group consisting of: (i) an unsaturated epoxide of 4-11 carbon atoms, (ii) an unsaturated isocyanate of 2-11 carbon atoms, (iii) an alkoxy or alkyl silane wherein the alkyl group is from 1-12 carbon atoms, and (iv) an oxazoline; and about 0 to about 49% by weight of a second moiety selected from at least one of an alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, vinyl ether, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide, where the alkyl and ether groups are of 1-12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The global effect on genes under different environmental conditions can be determined by a comprehensive gene expression profile. The present invention provides a method to monitor the changes in comprehensive cellular gene expression levels at single length resolution by using a high-density microarray prepared with a comprehensive collection of ORFs of a genome. Under different environmental conditions, directly and indirectly affected genes can be detected as the gene expression levels are induced or repressed in comparison to the control.

Abstract: This invention provides a new, biomass-derived glycol, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)isosorbide, which is found to be a valuable monomer for a wide variety of polymeric materials.

Abstract: Unique bacterial strains and identifying 16S rDNA sequences have been isolated from activated wastewater sludge. The 16S rDNA sequences are diagnostic for organisms which are key to the health of activated sludge wastewater systems.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clip for mounting an article, comprising a base member being of a plate shape and having a through hole thereon; a pair of flanges extended from opposite ends of the base member in a direction perpendicular to a lengthwise direction of the base member; a pair of insertion parts extended from opposite sides of the base member and bent upwardly to be in contact with each other; and a pair of anchoring plates which are downwardly cut from the center area of each insertion part, are projected outwardly, are elastically deformable, and have a stepped part formed with inward and outward bent parts at a free end of each anchoring plate. With this configuration, the present invention provides a clip for firmly and easily mounting article on a support structure and for easily separating the article from the support structure.

Abstract: A system for implementing a recording plan comprises a first record manager, a second record manager, and a session manager. The first record manager generates a first message that comprises a request to record a first session according to a recording plan, wherein the first session is conducted by a client associated with the recording plan. The session manager is communicatively coupled to the first record manager and the second record manager. The session manager generates a second message for communication to the first record manager. The second message comprises an authorization to record the first session. The session manager further generates a third message for communication to the second record manager. The third message comprises a command to record a second session.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a system for processing work items includes a dispatcher operable to receive a plurality of messages and determine if any of the messages is associated with a work assignment. The system also includes an active work server communicatively coupled to the dispatcher and operable to receive work information associated with at least one message determined by the dispatcher to be associated with a work assignment. The active work server is further operable to create a work item associated with the at least one message based at least in part upon the work information, wherein the work item comprises an owner identifier. The active work server further communicates the work item to an owner associated with the owner identifier.

Abstract: This invention concerns low viscosity aldimine and ketimine reactive diluents having multi-imine functionality, which are useful in automotive refinish coating compositions, including a process for making them and the coatings that contain them.

Abstract: A composition, a process for producing the composition, and a process for producing a nitrile are disclosed. The composition is substantially anhydrous or free of water and comprises ammonia and an anti-foaming agent. The composition can be produced by contacting substantially anhydrous ammonia with an anti-foaming amount of an anti-foaming agent. The process for producing a nitrile comprises contacting a hydrocarbon with the composition disclosed herein.

Abstract: Olefins containing selected functional groups such as silyl, ether and alkenyl, and often containing a blocking group, may be copolymerized with unsubstituted olefins such as ethylene and propylene in the presence of certain coordination compounds of nickel or palladium. The resulting polymers are useful as molding resins, elastomers, in adhesives and for films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to industrial high relative viscosity (RV) filaments, such as, for use in papermaking machine felts and other staple fiber applications. The invention is further directed to apparatus and processes for solid phase polymerization (SPP) of polyamide flake suitable for use, such as, in remelting and then spinning the industrial high RV filaments. The invention is also directed to processes for melt phase polymerization (MPP) of molten polymer for making the filaments.

Abstract: A chemical delivery system having a body defining a main fluid flow passage through which a fluid passes and a storage tank for holding a chemical. An inlet nozzle delivers a quantity of the fluid in the main fluid flow passage to the storage tank to be mixed with the chemical and an outlet nozzle return a quantity of the fluid mixed with the chemical from the storage tank to the main fluid flow passage. An adjustment dial having a plurality of orifices of varying diameter that are capable of being individually placed into relation with the inlet nozzle may be used to control the amount of fluid that enters the first inlet nozzle from the main fluid flow passage. Furthermore, an outlet nozzle trap in fluid communication with a vent port of the outlet nozzle may be placed in fluid communication with a fill control port of the inlet nozzle. The fill control port is used to direct fluid to the outlet nozzle trap to control venting of air from the storage tank to the main fluid flow passage via the vent port.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming a plurality of multi-layered filaments from multiple thermoplastic synthetic polymers and an apparatus containing a melt spinning beam which comprises multiple polymer inlet passages each communicating with separate multiple coat hanger distribution manifolds, separate filters connected downstream of each coat hanger distribution manifold, a combining manifold connected downstream of said filters and spinneret orifices connected downstream of said combining manifold for spinning of said multi-layered filaments.

Abstract: Coating compounds curable by means of high-energy radiation, comprising as binder A) at least one (meth)acrylic copolymer containing olefinic double bonds capable of free-radical polymerization and hydroxyl groups with a C═C equivalent weight from 100 to 10,000 and an OH-value from 20 to 250 mg KOH/g, which is prepared from monomers comprising: A1) at least one olefinically unsaturated, epoxy-functional monomer capable of free-radical polymerization, A2) at least one olefinically unsaturated, carboxy-functional monomer capable of free-radical polymerization and A3) at least one further olefinically unsaturated monomer capable of free-radical polymerization which is different from A1) and A2), and B) at least one component with free isocyanate groups and process for multilayer coating using the coating compounds.

Abstract: A distribution management system can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications, take advantage of electronic scheduling tools, support a facilitator paradigm, and store meeting communications for later retrieval. The system can create a collaborative environment for members of a team in communication with a computer network. An interactive forum can be provided in the collaborative environment in a manner offering varying degrees of structure for collecting information from the members of the team. The information can then be used to arrive at a collaboratively derived decision.

Abstract: An electric power tool, in particular a right-angle grinder is disclosed, having an elongated motor housing in which an electric motor is received, having a gear drive housing at a first end of the motor housing to receive a gear drive for driving a working spindle, having a handle element which is fastened rotatably at a second end of the motor housing and in which a grip switch is arranged, and having air intake slots to cool the electric motor which are arranged at the second end of the motor housing. In addition, at least one baffle plate, which serves to deflect particles and can simultaneously be configured as a cooling panel for cooling electronic components, is preferably located in the flow region of the air intake slots.

Abstract: Carbon monoxide and carbonyl sulfide emissions are reduced in manufacturing processes, including titanium tetrachloride production processes. Gas contaminated with CO and COS, and an oxygen-containing gas, is contacted with a suitable catalyst. The catalyst may be a metal oxide catalyst containing bismuth, cobalt and nickel, such as metal oxides containing oxides of the formula, (BiaCobNic)yMo1−yOz, where a, b and c are from 0 to 1, y is from 0.01 to 0.75 and z is from 1.125 to 4.875; a xerogel or aerogel catalyst containing Au, Rh, Ru and Co in aluminum oxide/oxyhydroxide matrices, such as those of the formula [(Au1−(w+d)RhwRud)eCofAlO1.5−u(OH)2u]1−(e+f), where w and d are from 0 to 1, e is from 0.001 to 0.2, f is from 0 to 0.2 and u is from 0 to 1.5; or a supported metal catalyst that contains at least one metal from the group Pd, Rh, Ru and Cu. In the latter case, the catalyst support contains alumina or carbon.

Abstract: An evaluation is generated in a performance evaluation system by defining a plurality of questions. A plurality of performance areas are defined and each associated with at least one of the questions. In response to a request for an evaluation including a performance area, questions associated with the performance area are included in the evaluation.