Abstract: The present invention refers to a topical formulation containing natural latex or fraction thereof, for topical application, aiming to provide skin regeneration.

Abstract: Methods of controlling the durability of and/or the amount of air in concrete formulations that include combining cement, water, and optionally aggregates, admixtures and/or additives to form a cement mixture; and adding prepuff particles to the cement mixture to form a concrete formulation. The prepuff particles have an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 3 mm, a bulk density of from 0.015 g/cc to 0.35 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and a smooth continuous outer surface. The cured and hardened concrete formulation typically has a relative dynamic modulus of at least 70% determined according to Procedure A of ASTM C666 (2003). The amount of air in the concrete typically increases over the amount of air in similar formulations not containing prepuff particles, as determined according to ASTM C231, based on the volume percent of prepuff. The concrete formulations can be used to make articles.

Abstract: Interpolymer resin particles comprised of 20% to 60% by weight of uncross-linked polyolefin e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, and from 40% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles of a vinyl aromatic monomer, e.g. styrene, that is polymerized in a suspension process to form an interpenetrating network of polyolefin with polymerized vinyl aromatic monomer particles and having a gel content of 0 to 1.5% by weight based on the weight of the particles for improved processability in end-use applications and improved ESCR properties. The interpolymer resin particles have a VICAT softening temperature from about 90° C. to about 115° C., and a melt index from 0.2 to 35.0 g/10 minutes (Condition G). The particles can be mixed with a blowing agent to form extruded foam articles, such as foam board, and can be used in extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, and thermoforming processes to form a layer, e.g.

Abstract: Ethers are cracked to olefins using a gamma-alumina catalyst in the presence of ammonia. The use of ammonia improves the selectivity to linear alpha olefins in comparison to cracking reactions in the absence of ammonia. The use of ammonia is convenient in comparison to known processes which employ alumina which as been treated with an amine. A preferred process produces octene-1 from 1-methoxyoctane.

Abstract: A method includes detecting a neutron based on a time proximity of a first signal and a second signal. The first signal indicates detection of at least one of a neutron and a gamma ray. The second signal indicates detection of a gamma ray.

Abstract: Foamed plastic structures that include one or more foamed plastic bodies containing a polymer matrix that includes one or more polymers formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture formed by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing vinyl aromatic monomers using a polymerization initiator having a structure corresponding to: R(Y)n where R is a C2 to C32 linear, branched, and/or cyclic aliphatic and/or aromatic group that can also include one or more atoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen, halides, silicon and sulfur, Y is a group that can generate a free radical capable of initiating polymerization of the monomers in the monomer mixture; and n is from 2 to 6. The structures formed can include, as non-limiting examples, pallets, containers, stackable containers, produce boxes, seafood shipping containers, geofoam blocks, and insulated concrete forms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a produce package made from a gas permeable, non-perforated polyethylene film. The polyethylene film is made from a blend of a linear low density polyethylene and a high pressure low density polyethylene. The film has an absolute oxygen transmission rate that is greater than the weighted average of the absolute oxygen transmissions rates for film made from each blend component. Disclosed are polyethylene blends having densities above 0.910 g/cc that can be made into films with absolute oxygen transmission rates greater than 550 ccO2.mil/100 in2.24 hrs.

Abstract: A method of making a cementitious composition that includes combining cement, water and optionally aggregates and optionally additives to form an aqueous cement slurry; adding expanded polymer particles to the aqueous cement slurry; and forming a dispersion of expanded polymer particles in the aqueous cement slurry. The expanded polymer particles have an average particle diameter of from 200 ?m to 5,000 ?m, a bulk density of from 0.02 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, and an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: A multi-channel integrated circuit is provided in which each channel has an analog section and a digital section. Each channel of the readout chip employs low noise charge sensitive amplifier at its input followed by other circuitry such as shaper, pole-zero, peak hold, different comparators, buffers and digital control and readout. Each channel produces a self-trigger and a fast timing output. Channel-to-channel time differences are also recorded. Integrated circuit also provides a large dynamic range to facilitate large range of applications. The trigger threshold can be adjusted to provide energy discrimination. The chip has different, externally selectable, operational modes including a sparse readout mode in which only the channels which have received signals greater than a preselected threshold value are read out. The sparse readout mode results in increased data throughput, thus providing fast data acquisition capabilities.

Abstract: A tripper/hopper car rides on a conveyor via four wheel tires running on T-section rails, with respective hold down wheels riding adjacent the underside of the rails and respective caster side wheels riding adjacent the vertical edges of the T-rails. Each wheel tire is driven by a motor drive unit employing a shaft-mount gearbox with a motor brake that utilizes the reduction of the drive gearbox to increase the effective braking torque developed. A pair of caliper-type brakes is further provided for redundancy.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hakonechloa plant named ‘Stripe it Rich’ characterized by gold foliage variegated with white stripes and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Scabiosa plant named ‘Vivid Violet’ characterized by vivid violet flower color, large flower size, a low, mounding habit, continuous June to October bloom (in Canby, Oreg.), excellent mildew resistance, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Campanula plant with large bells of deep violet colored flowers, multiple inflorescences, no seed set, and long bloom time (from May through September in Canby, Oreg).

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by large leaves colored pink-orange shades in the spring and early summer changing to burgundy-pink shades in the fall and winter, strongly veiled foliage, cream colored flowers on reddish peduncles, excellent vigor, excellent tolerance to heat and humidity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Tropical Lemonade’ characterized by golden-yellow foliage, red-orange, daisy-type flowers, dwarf mounding habit, and very free flowering.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Tomato Soup’ characterized by very large, bright red-orange flowers, well-branched upright flower stalks, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Pink Poodle’ characterized by large, double, bright pink inflorescences, well-branched flower stalks, strong flowering stems, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Purity’ characterized by medium-large, white flowers held above the foliage, large, orange cones on mature flowers, a medium-small, upright plant habit, well-branched upright flower stalks, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Mac ‘n’ Cheese’ characterized by large, bright orange-yellow flowers, ray florets held perpendicular to the stem, well-branched upright flower stalks, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Cranberry Ice’ characterized by prolific, large, bicolor red purple and creamy white daisy-type flowers, grass green foliage, very free branching and flowering, long bloom time, and a compact mounding habit.