Abstract: An optical system is presented for use in measuring in patterned structures having vias. The system is configured and operable to enable measurement of a via profile parameters. The system comprises an illumination channel for propagating illuminated light onto the structure being measured, a detection channel for collecting light returned from the illuminated structure to a detection unit, and a modulating assembly configured and operable for implementing a dark-field detection mode by carrying out at least one of the following: affecting at least one parameter of light propagating along at least one of the illumination and detection channels, and affecting propagation of light along at least the detection channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to calibrate a NIR analyzer to measure monomer concentrations at one or more locations in a reactor system. The regression coefficients for the NIR analyzer are transferable between reactors using the same process (solution polymerization to solution polymerization) and may be used to control the reaction, or calibrate flow meters on line.

Abstract: A new additive for plastics (for example, polyethylene) is prepared by reacting a fatty acid ester of glycerol (such as glycerol monostearate) with a source of a reactive divalent metal selected from zinc, calcium, and magnesium. In an embodiment, Zinc oxide is the reactive divalent metal and the reaction is conducted in the presence of an acid such as zinc acetate. In one embodiment, a molar excess of zinc oxide (compared to the fatty acid ester) is used. The additive is suitable for use in the preparation of injection molded parts, rotomolded parts, and films.

Abstract: A multilayer film is prepared from a high impact strength polyethylene (HI polyethylene); a Ziegler Natta catalyzed polyethylene (Z/N polyethylene) and a high pressure low density polyethylene (LD polyethylene) with i) at least one skin layer consists essentially of HI polyethylene and ii) at least one core layer comprises a blend of Z/N polyethylene and said LD polyethylene. The HI polyethylene has a density of from 0.915 to about 0.930 g/cc and a normalized impact strength of at least about 300 g/mil. The amount of HI polyethylene is from about 30 to about 55 weight % (based on the combined weights of the HI+Z/N+LD polyethylenes). The films described herein are readily prepared on blown film equipment and provide an excellent balance of mechanical properties.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system including a sensing-recording device that attaches to a patient, a probe utilized to attending personnel at a trauma site and a portable data processing system with wireless communications means with each of said probe and sensing-recording device. A medic utilizes a portable data processing device in the form of a tablet or smart phone to select measurements and to control the operation of the probe and the sensing-recording device. Information obtained from the probe can be transferred to the sensing-recording device. The sensing-recording device includes sensors for continuing to accumulate information about various physiological parameters during the transport of a patient from a trauma site to a medical facility.

Abstract: A needleless injector includes an injector body having first and second opposite ends. There is a first piston disposed within the body. A second piston may also be disposed within the body configured with a second end for housing a nozzle. There is a medicine inlet for receiving medicine and a pressurized fluid inlet for receiving pressurized fluid. There is also a trigger for releasing the pressurized fluid to drive the first piston thereby driving the medicine through the nozzle for needleless delivery.

Abstract: A polymer suitable for use in a thin film hinge (living hinge) comprising from about 0.1 to about 5 weight % of a C4-8 comonomer and the balance ethylene, said composition having a density as determined according to ASTM D 792 from about 0.945 to about 0.965 g/cm3; a melt index as determined according to ASTM D1238 (2.16 kg/190° C.) from about 10 to about 20 g/10 min; a weight average molecular weight (Mw) from about 45,000 to about 55,000 g/mol; a polydispersity from about 2.5 to about 3.1 and when molded into a strip having a length of about 13 cm and gross thickness from about 50 to about 70 mil (about 1 to about 2 mm) and completely bent over end to end four times to create a thinned region or crease having a thickness from about 15 to about 30 mil (about 0.3 to about 0.7 mm) tested by bending and releasing the deformed thinned region of the strip through a radius of curvature from about 180 to about 190° about a rounded plate goes through not less than 500 cycles without breaking.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Meteor Pink’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, light pink ray florets and medium pink disc florets, ray florets which are held horizontally, a short, mounding habit with excellent stem count, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Meteor Red’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, red orange ray florets and dark red orange disc florets, ray florets which are held vertically when young but horizontally when mature, a mounding habit with excellent stem count, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Bengal Tiger’ characterized by daisy-type inflorescences that grow to 5 cm in diameter, inflorescences that are clear yellow with large dark red eyes, hardy to Zone 6, maybe lower, grass green foliage on short stems, flowering for the whole summer, a low, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Meteor Yellow’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, yellow ray florets and yellow orange disc florets, ray florets which are held horizontally, a short, mounding habit with excellent stem count, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Imperial Sun’ characterized by daisy-type inflorescences that grow to 4.5 cm in diameter, inflorescences that are bright yellow, plants hardy to Zone 6, maybe lower, grass green foliage on short stems, flowering for the whole summer, a low, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: Polyethylene films having a good balance of optical and mechanical properties are disclosed. The films are derived from ethylene copolymer compositions made with a suitably substituted phosphinimine catalyst. The ethylene copolymers have very narrow molecular weight distributions and broadened comonomer distributions.

Abstract: Oxidative dehydrogenation of paraffins to olefins provides a lower energy route to produce olefins. Oxidative dehydrogenation processes may be integrated with a number of processes in a chemical plant such as polymerization processes, manufacture of glycols, and carboxylic acids and esters. Additionally, oxidative dehydrogenation processes can be integrated with the back end separation process of a conventional steam cracker to increase capacity at reduced cost.

Abstract: Biological materials such as vaccines can be stabilized in certain glassy materials soluble in water. It has been proposed to form these glassy materials as a powder suspended in a non-aqueous liquid for injection into a patient. This method is complicated by the need to find suitable compatible liquids and to stop the glassy particles from congregating in liquid. These problems have been obviated by supporting the glassy material on a porous membrane remote from the eluant. When the biological material requires administration, the eluant can be passed across the membrane dissolving the glass and causing the substance to be carried by the liquid into the patient.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Cantaloupe’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, cantaloupe orange ray and disc florets, inflorescences with dark centers when the disc florets are not fully opened, a medium short size and narrow, upright habit with excellent basal stem count and branching, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Flamingo’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, light coral pink ray florets and darker coral pink disc florets, inflorescences with dark centers when the disc florets are not fully opened, a medium small size, narrow, upright habit with excellent basal stem count, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Sedum plant substantially as shown and described, with creamy yellow flowers in large inflorescences, blue green leaves, strong rose pink stems, rust red carpels when the seed is developing, a dense, low, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Sedum plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by medium oblong dark brown leaves with entire margins, high crown count, short stems of dark maroon, a low, clumping habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Elegance’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, dark pink ray florets and darker pink disc florets, inflorescences with dark centers when the disc florets are not fully opened, strong, dark stems that don't fall over with the weight of the large inflorescences, a medium short size and narrow, upright habit with excellent basal stem count, and excellent vigor.