Abstract: A lightweight cementitious composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 10 to 50 volume percent of sand and/or other fine aggregate, where at least a portion of the sand and/or fine aggregate has a fineness modulus of less than 2; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight cementitious composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The cementitious composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.

Abstract: Mobile conveyor modules are used for transporting aggregate over a long distance, or for transferring the aggregate to other modules, and for stacking the aggregate either linearly or radially. These modules may be used in various combinations by themselves or in combination with existing conveyor systems and bridge stackers to stack aggregate on and off multi-lift leach pads and on multi-lift dump sites. Multiple stacking methods may be used with mobile conveyor modules either separately, or at the same time, advance and retreat stacking, the stacking of a berm, or the filling in or a corridor, may be accomplished on a variety of terrain.

Abstract: A preformed, self adhering single ply roofing membrane including a water impermeable membrane; a pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive adhered to one side of the water impermeable membrane, and a release liner on the side of the pressure sensitive, hot melt adhesive opposite of the water impermeable membrane.

Abstract: A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having opposite faces, a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more reinforcing members longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes; and a space defined by the first surface of the central body and the second side portion of the reinforcing members is adapted for accommodating utilities through the space.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing substrates according to a predetermined photolithography process includes a loading station in which the substrates are loaded, a coating station in which the substrates are coated with a photoresist material, an exposing station in which the photoresist coating is exposed to light through a mask having a predetermined pattern to produce a latent image of the mask on the photoresist coating, a developing station in which the latent image is developed, an unloading station in which the substrates are unloaded and a monitoring station for monitoring the substrates with respect to predetermined parameters of said photolithography process before reaching the unloading station.

Abstract: A method and system are presented for optical measurements in multi-layer structures to determine the properties of at least some of the layers. The structure is patterned by removing layer materials within a measurement site of the structure from the top layer to the lowermost layer of interests Optical measurements are sequentially applied to the layers, by illuminating a measurement area in the layer under measurements, when the layer material above said layer under measurements is removed, thereby obtaining measured data portions for the at least some of the layers, respectively. The properties of each of the at least some layers are calculated, by analyzing the measured data portion of the lowermost layer, and then sequentially interpreting the measured data portions of all the other layers towards the uppermost layer, while utilizing for each layer the calculation results of the one or more underlying layers.

Abstract: Polymeric supports, which have been treated with a halosulfonic acid, increase the activity of single-site catalysts used with aluminoxane co-catalysts, resulting in improved ethylene polymerization. The present invention seeks to provide polymeric catalyst supports which have been treated with halosulfonic acid for improved activity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ×Heucherella plant characterized by its abundant light pink flowers, compact habit, and maple shaped leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ×Heucherella plant characterized by its distinctive gold to chartreuse foliage with a large, starry, maroon blotch.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant characterized by large, very shiny, purple black colored leaves, a vigorous, mounding habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Verbascum plant characterized by numerous light yellow colored flowers with purple eyes on very short, upright flowering stems, a compact habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by silvered, dark foliage, coral flowers on short dark stalks, flowers in a wand type inflorescence, a mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Verbascum plant characterized by numerous soft lavender colored flowers on numerous short, upright flowering stems, a compact habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by spring foliage color of pink to rust, creamy pink flowers on short red flowering stems, and a mounding habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by well veiled, lightly ruffled, chocolate-colored foliage, warm pink flowers on short dark stalks, a mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by veiled, chocolate colored foliage, hot pink flowers on short dark stalks, a mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Verbascum plant characterized by numerous mango colored flowers on numerous short, upright flowering stems, a compact habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by very large, deep red flowers, green leaves, and a compact habit.