Abstract: There are disclosed co-granules coated with hydroxymethyl cellulose and containing: b1) cyclic sulfonimine, b2) bleach activator selected from the group consisting of tetraacetylethylenediamine, decanoyloxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof, and b3) carboxymethyl cellulose as binder, wherein the binder consists of the carboxymethyl cellulose of component b)3 which has a solubility of at least 1 g of carboxymethyl cellulose in 1 L of water at 25° C. and wherein the coating comprises hydroxymethyl cellulose in an amount of from 5 to 20 wt. % of the coated co-granules.

Abstract: A seal can include a body including a thermoplastic material and a filler material including a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer can include a modified fluoropolymer. The body can include an elongation-at-break of at least 3%. In an embodiment, the seal can include a seal ring, wherein the body of the seal ring can include a weld.

Abstract: A nanofiber nonwoven product is disclosed which comprises a polyamide with a relative viscosity from 2 to 330, spun into nanofibers with an average diameter of less than 1000 nanometers (1 micron). In general, the inventive products are prepared by: (a) providing a polyamide composition, wherein the polyamide has a relative viscosity from 2 to 330; (b) melt spinning the polyamide composition into a plurality of nanofibers having an average fiber diameter of less than 1 micron, followed by (c) forming the nanofibers into the product.

Abstract: A wet treatment process, the process comprising: adding an article comprising a polymer and an initial zinc content to a wash solution comprising solute and a wash solution zinc content; maintaining the article in the wash solution for a wash time greater than 10 seconds to yield a washed article comprising a washed zinc content; wherein the washed zinc content is greater than the initial zinc content; and wherein the washed article demonstrates a Klebsiella pneumonia log reduction greater than 0.90, as determined via ISO20743:2013 and/or an Escherichia coli log reduction greater than 1.5, as determined via ASTM E3160 (2018).

Abstract: Flow control mechanisms control the direction and flow rate of synthesis reagent through one or more synthesis reaction vessels for automated solid phase synthesis. Selectable, known, and reproducible positive or negative pressure differentials (?5 to +10 psi) accomplish controlled, bidirectional (forward and reverse) flow of synthesis reagents through synthesis media contained within the reaction vessels. Venturi-based vacuum apparatus, valves, electronic pressure regulators and compound digital pressure gauge, can be added to automated solid phase synthesis instruments to provide, control, and monitor known, selectable, reproducible negative and positive pressures to one or both valve sealable and un-sealable ends (inlets and outlets) of the reaction vessel as needed to generate and reverse said pressure differentials between the opposite ends of said synthesis reaction vessels, yielding controlled forward and backward flows of synthesis reagents through the synthesis media.

Abstract: An automated method for cognitive training of the brain of a human using contralateral movement is provided wherein the body of the human is defined, in part, by having contralateral sides and the human body has a plurality of motion tracking sensors attached to respective limbs of the human body.

Abstract: A method of monitoring at least one leak detection sensor, the method including the steps of: determining via a communication hub a first state of a sensor comprising a first condition when the sensor is dry and a second condition when the sensor is wet; determining via the communication hub a second state representing an operability of the sensor; communicating via the communication hub each of the states of the sensor to a Graphical User Interface (GUI); and displaying, via the GUI, a representation of the first and second states of the sensor.

Abstract: A valve comprising: a valve body; and a valve stem disposed at least partially within the valve body, the valve stem comprising a sidewall defining a central lumen and at least one opening in the sidewall, wherein the valve is adapted to prevent fluid flow through the lumen when the at least one opening is disposed within the valve body and permit fluid flow through the lumen when the at least one opening is exposed from the valve body, and wherein the valve is essentially free of a spring.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system for that is extended outwardly from the wall when in use and retracted towards the wall when not in use. The retractable wall mounted weightlifting bench system generally includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, a bench pivotally connected to the mounting bracket that has an extended position and a retracted position, a first support member pivotally attached to the bench and a second support member pivotally attached to the bench. The first surface of the bench is horizontal or inclined when in the extended position to be used as a weightlifting bench. The first surface of the bench is in a substantially vertical position when in the retracted position for compact storage of the bench near the wall.

Abstract: A packaging system that maintains the free flowing characteristic of solid materials contained therein. The packaging system includes a container, a cover, a vapor permeable bag, a vapor impermeable liner and at least two desiccant snakes. The vapor permeable bag has an opening for receiving solid materials and is formed from cloth or continuous fibers of high-density polyethylene that are randomly distributed and non-directional. The vapor impermeable liner surrounds the vapor permeable bag and provides a moisture barrier. The desiccant snakes are disposed between the vapor permeable bag and the liner. Each snake includes two or more desiccant packages formed from a vapor permeable material through which moisture can freely pass. The desiccant packages contain clay, silica, or molecular sieves.

Abstract: Present embodiments relate to an oil pan assembly. More specifically, but without limitation, present embodiments relate to an oil pan assembly including a windage tray which cooperates with the oil pan.

Abstract: A condensation curable silicone adhesive composition comprising a condensation curable organopolysiloxane, siloxane-imide crosslinker, a condensation catalyst and an additive is shown and described herein. The composition is curable at relatively room temperatures and shows good heat stability.

Abstract: There is provided herein a method and an apparatus for producing an isocyanatoorganosilane which method includes feeding a carbamatoorganosilane to a cracking device where it is thermally dissociated into a reaction product mixture comprising isocyanatoorganosilane, alcohol, and heavies, followed by separating the mixture in a distillation column of two parts and collecting the isocyanatoorganosilane from the distillation column via a side stream having a predetermined location between the top and bottom parts of the column; and wherein the distillation column is configured to have a ratio of the length of the bottom part of the distillation column to the length of the top part of the distillation column which is effective to provide a side stream having a high purity and high weight percent of isocyanatoorganosilane.

Abstract: Bladders/containers designed to hold a meaningful amount of material (in any state: solid, liquid or gas) to conductively absorb heat from the human body. In addition, the material may be consumed by the user wearing the bladder/container, thus providing a source of hydration for the user. The bladders/containers would also enhance impact and/or ballistic protection of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mixed oxide compositions comprising zirconium and cerium having a surprisingly small particle sizes. The compositions disclosed herein contain zirconium, cerium, optionally yttrium, and optionally one or more other rare earths other than cerium and yttrium. The compositions exhibit a particle size characterized by a D90 value of about 5 um to about 25 ?m and a D99 value of about 5 ?m to about 50 ?m. Further disclosed are processes of producing these compositions using oxalic acid and an alcohol and heating in the process. The compositions can be used as a catalyst and/or part of an automobile exhaust system.

Abstract: An antimicrobial film comprising antimicrobial film comprising from 50 wt % to 99.99 wt % of a polyamide composition, and from 10 wppm to 6000 wppm of zinc (and/or copper) dispersed within the film; wherein the film demonstrates: an antimicrobial efficacy to Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli log reduction greater than 2.0, as determined by ISO 22196 (modified), and a slow rate puncture resistance greater than 1.5 N/?m as measured according to ASTM F1306.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a first part comprising an epoxy resin and a second part comprising a multifunctional amine package. The multifunctional amine package comprises bis(hexamethylene)triamine and a synergist. The amine concentration is at least 10% less than the epoxy resin concentration and the adhesive composition demonstrates a sag resistance of greater than 40 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire-protection-collar element (10) for forming a fire-protection collar (35) for closing through-passages in walls (38), ceilings and/or floors in the event of a fire. The present invention also relates to a method for forming a fire-protection collar (35) for closing through-passages in walls (38), ceilings and/or floors in the event of a fire.