Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of making poly alpha-olefins and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, a method for making a poly alpha-olefin includes agitating in a first reaction vessel for about 30 seconds or greater a composition comprising a transition metal halide, an electron donor, a co-catalyst, and a C4-C20 alpha-olefin. The method includes transferring the composition from the first reaction vessel to a second reaction vessel. The present disclosure further relates to poly alpha-olefins and compositions thereof for reducing drag in the flow of hydrocarbons such as crude oil or refined products in pipes. In at least one embodiment, a composition includes a coated poly alpha-olefin and an inert carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions, in particular, thiol-ene-curing compositions, a method of coating using said curable compositions, cured compositions obtained by curing said curable compositions, cured articles, comprising said cured compositions, a certain compound comprising olefinically unsaturated functional groups and a silyl functional group for use in said curable compositions and a method of manufacturing the curable compositions.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for vehicle suspension ball joints that are firmly affixed for operation, are easily adjustable in a generally vertical direction for precise tuning of suspension geometry for dynamic performance in multiple axes using an array of cylindrical shims tuned to match fastener distance and height with a socket that has mounting bolts that engage a scalloped cap.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.

Abstract: A video game controller has triggers that can be depressed by a user. The triggers have associated trigger stops actuatable to limit the travel of the trigger when depressed by the user. The trigger stop can be selectively operated by the user to vary the trigger stop location, and therefore the amount of travel of the trigger when depressed, between multiple (e.g., more than 2, more than 3, more than 4, 5, etc.) positions.

Abstract: A copolyamide composition comprising a statistical copolyamide containing 70-99 wt % of diamine and dicarboxylic acid repeat units and 1-30 wt % of lactam or AA-BB repeat units, whereby incorporation of the comonomer lactam or AA-BB unit reduces the crystallization rate (longer crystallization times) while maintaining (1) high melting point, (2) low potential plate out, (3) low oxygen permeation, (4) high tensile strength and (5) puncture/tear resistance.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process for producing treated AM/AV fibers comprising treating, with an alkali composition, base AM/AV fibers comprising a polymer composition comprising a polymer and an AM/AV compound to form treated AM/AV fibers. The treated AM/AV fibers demonstrate a Klebsiella pneumonia log reduction greater than 1.5, as determined via ISO20743:2013.

Abstract: A method of producing a polyamide elastomer comprising feeding a salt solution having a solids content of greater than or equal to 80% to a reactor having a phosphorous containing catalyst having a phosphorous level from 5 to 1000 part by million based on the total weight of the catalyst, feeding a polyether amine to the reactor, and reducing the pressure in the reactor once a target temperature is reached to polymerize the salt solution and the polyether amine to form the polyamide elastomer. The polyamide elastomer has particular uses as a cable tie and demonstrates improved cold-temperature applications while maintaining high strength, good flammability rating, and excellent processability.

Abstract: A thermally conductive polysiloxane composition comprising: (A) a thermally conductive filler; (B) a polyorganosiloxane resin having a curable functional group in the polysiloxane molecule, the polyorganosiloxane resin comprising at least one polysiloxane (b1) having one curable functional group in the molecule thereof; (C) a siloxane compound having an alkoxysilyl group and a linear siloxane structure; (D) a hydrogenpolyorganosiloxane; and (E) a platinum catalyst, wherein the content of the polysiloxane (b1) having one curable functional group in the molecule thereof in the polyorganosiloxane resin (B) is more than 80% by mass.

Abstract: A package 10 comprises a main body 12 for containing a seed lubricant; and a chamber 24 for retaining microorganisms in a viable state, wherein the main body 12 and the chamber 24 are separated by a disruptable dividing member 32, and further comprising a mechanism for disrupting the dividing member 32 such that the seed lubricant and the microorganisms may be blended just prior to deployment on a seed planter and wherein the main body 12, the chamber 24 and the disrupting member form an integral package suitable for providing the blend of seed lubricant and viable microorganisms to seeds in a seed planter.

Abstract: A process for producing acetonitrile, the process comprising: treating a feedstock stream comprising methanol, allyl alcohol, oxazole, acetonitrile, water, and hydrogen cyanide to remove hydrogen cyanide and produce an acetonitrile stream comprising less than 1 wt. % hydrogen cyanide. The process further comprises the step of distilling the acetonitrile stream in a first distillation column to produce a first distillate comprising oxazole and methanol; a first intermediate acetonitrile stream comprising acetonitrile and oxazole and less than 1 wt % allyl alcohol; a first bottoms stream comprising allyl alcohol and water. The process further comprises the step of purifying the first intermediate acetonitrile stream to produce an acetonitrile product stream and a recycle stream comprising allyl alcohol.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first porous layer, and a first barrier layer overlying the first porous layer. The first barrier layer may include a polyaramid material, a polyimide material, or any combination thereof. The multilayer composite may have a flame resistance rating of at least about 180° C. and a 50% strain compression rating of not greater than about 600 kPa.

Abstract: Methods for reducing moisture content of alkaline earth metal carbonate may include introducing alkaline earth metal carbonate having a moisture content ranging from about 0.1% by mass to about 10% by mass into a primary crusher and operating the primary crusher to obtain alkaline earth metal carbonate particles having a top cut particle size d90 of 90 microns or less. The method may also include introducing the particles into a primary grinder and operating the primary grinder to obtain reduced-size alkaline earth metal carbonate particles having a median particle size d50 of about 60 microns or less. The method may further include introducing the reduced-size particles into a classifier mill and operating the classifier mill to obtain further-reduced-size alkaline earth metal carbonate particles having a median particle size d50 of about 12 microns or less, and a moisture content of about 0.15% by mass or less.

Abstract: A seal can include a seal body and a coating disposed on a surface of the seal body. The seal body can include a high-performance thermoplastic material. The coating can include a fluoropolymer. In an embodiment, the seal can have a wear rate of at most 3.7×10?6 mm3/(N·m). A method of forming a seal can include forming a seal body and disposing a coating over a surface of the seal body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid ionic conductor for a rechargeable non-aqueous electrochemical battery cell having the stoichiometric formula K(ASXX?)p×q SO2, where K represents a cation from the group of the alkali metals with p=1, of the alkaline-earth metals with p=2 or of the zinc group with p=2, A represents an element from the third main group, S represents sulfur, selenium or tellurium, X and X? represent a halogen, and the numerical value q is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 100.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an exhaust demand control system for measuring one or more contaminants at one or more exhaust locations within one or a plurality of exhaust ducts or plenums served by an exhaust fan system. Example systems and methods can include sensing the one or more contaminants within the one or more exhaust duct locations using a multipoint air sampling system having one or more sensors and comparing contaminant concentration measurements from the one or more of said exhaust duct or plenum locations against an action level to create a fan setback signal.

Abstract: A device for reducing underwater sound energy and propagation, whereby the device includes at least one bubble generation unit and an air conduit for supplying pressurized air to the bubble generation unit, whereby the bubble generation unit has a fluidic oscillator for generating one or more pulsating air flows from a constant air flow, and whereby preferably the fluidic oscillator has an adjustable oscillation frequency, and a method for using such a device for reducing underwater sound propagation, whereby the air conduit and the bubble generation unit are placed underwater, whereby pressurized air is supplied to the air conduit and whereby air bubbles are generated by the bubble generation unit.