Abstract: An adhesive polyorganosiloxane composition includes: (A) a polyorganosiloxane having 2 or more alkenyl groups in each molecule thereof; (B) a polyorganohydrodienesiloxane having 3 or more hydrogen atoms bonded to a silicon atom in each molecule thereof; (C) a platinum-based catalyst; (D) at least two kinds of adhesion-imparting agents selected from the group consisting of specific organic silicon compounds, silane compounds, tetraalkoxysilane compounds, and/or partial hydrolysis condensates thereof; (E) hexamethyldisilazane; (F) water; and (G) at least one of (G1) and (G2), where (G1) is a non-surface-treated inorganic filler having a BET specific surface area of 50 to 500 m2/g, and (G2) is an inorganic filler obtained by surface-treating said (G1) with hexamethyldisilazane.

Abstract: Methods and systems for resource and organization achievement are described. In one embodiment, outcome data associated with a resource may be received. The outcome data may include an outcome time period, an outcome title, an outcome priority, an outcome status, and an outcome access level. The outcome status may identify progress by the resource toward an outcome. The outcome access level may define resource access to an outcome item. The outcome data may be stored in a database. A display of an outcome item associated with the resource may be generated based on at least a portion of the outcome data. The outcome item may represent the outcome for the resource. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A lighting device is provided for controlling the photometric distribution of light emitted by two or more LEDs. The lighting device may be integrated with a control system of the vehicle and may be controlled by a remote controller. The lighting device may be capable of being operated in one or more modes of operation based on operating conditions, user input, or both. Operating conditions may include vehicle conditions, environmental conditions, and user conditions. The controller may operate a software application to enable the user to modify, control, or otherwise regulate any mode of operation or other feature of the lighting system.

Abstract: A shock absorber is provided that includes a shock body and a shaft assembly. The shock body has an inner chamber. The inner chamber is defined by a cylindrical interior surface. At least one groove is formed in the interior surface within at least one select length of the shock body. A piston of the shaft assembly is received within the inner chamber of the shock body. The piston includes valving to allow dampening matter that is received within the inner chamber to pass through the piston to allow the piston to move within the inner chamber. The at least one groove that is formed within the interior surface is configured to allow at least some of the dampening matter to bypass the valving of the piston to allow the piston to move through the at least one select length with less resistance.

Abstract: A brake pad retractor system, comprising, a torsional mount and a torsion arm having an angular relation with the torsional mount, wherein the torsion arm is sprung responsively to at least some movement of a brake pad and the torsional mount being operative such that upon movement of a brake pad by a first distance, the torsion arm is sprung and communicates an action upon the brake pad through a contact between the torsion arm and the brake pad, the communicated action sufficient to positively retract the brake pad upon release of the brake system, the torsional mount further operative such that upon further movement of a brake pad beyond the first distance the angular relation between the torsion arm and the torsional mount is adjusted responsively to the further movement. Further aspects include a novel a brake caliper and method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foamed composition comprising 55 to 98 wt. % of polyamide, and 2 to 45 wt. % of innomer comprising a zinc neutralized ethylene acid copolymer. The zinc neutralized ethylene acid copolymer is the polymerized reaction product of ethylene monomer, monocarboxylic acid monomer, and unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monomer, and 30 to 70 mole percent of total acid units of the ionomer are neutralized.

Abstract: A dual bidirectional input to single bidirectional output transmission (or gear box) comprising of unique gear ratios between each of the bidirectional inputs and the single, or common, bidirectional output is disclosed. The gear box has a gear train design with two bidirectional inputs and one (or common) bidirectional output. The device is configured to enable torque to be transmitted through either one or both of the bidirectional inputs to the bidirectional output. The gear train may be a constant mesh system which eliminates sliding splines, dog clutches or synchronizers to switch between operational modes. A locking feature/component/element allows the power or torque to be transmitted from a first bidirectional input to the common bidirectional output using a second bidirectional input as a fixed rotation reference. Similarly power or torque from the second bidirectional input to the common bidirectional output may use the first bidirectional input as a fixed rotation reference.

Abstract: A bearing including a body having a first axial end and a second axial end; and at least one flange projecting radially from the second axial end of the body, where the at least one flange includes a first region, second region, and a stepped transition region between the first and second regions, where the second region is elevated axially above the first region so as to protrude axially outwardly, where 1) the second region extends partially circumferentially around the flange to form at least one segment, and/or 2) the first region extends from the body to the stepped transition region.

Abstract: A friction brake including a shaft having an input end and an output end, at least one lock collar, at least one tolerance ring disposed between the lock collar and the shaft providing an interference fit therebetween, and a locking component adapted to engage the lock collar to prevent rotation of the lock collar.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to tack solutions comprising formic acid, and their use in applying adhesive-coated films to substrates. In particular, paint protection films (PPFs) can be applied to vehicle bodies using the solutions of the present invention.

Abstract: A flame retardant, flexible polyvinyl chloride mixture includes a trio of plasticizers and molybdate-based smoke suppressant for use in wire and cable articles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a thermoplastic adhesive composition comprising: at least one maleic anhydride-grafted ethylene-based polymer; at least one at least one ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated diene interpolymer having a molecular weight distribution (MWD) ?2.5, wherein MWD=Mw/Mn, wherein Mw is weight averaged molecular weight and Mn is number averaged molecular weight, which are both determined by gel permeation chromatography; a very low density polyethylene (VLDPE) having a density in the range 0.885 to 0.915 grams/cm3; and optionally at least one ethylene alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer, wherein the alkyl group comprises one to four carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates the polymer compositions, fibers, and yarns having near-permanent antimicrobial activity, and a method of producing the same. In one embodiment, the antimicrobial polymer composition from 50 wt % to 99.9 wt % of a polymer, from 5 wppm to 1000 wppm of zinc, and from 0.005 wt % to 1 wt % of phosphorus, wherein fibers formed from the polymer composition demonstrate a zinc retention rate of greater than 20% when tested in a dye bath test.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a multi-layer gasket with a non-compressible core, formed of any material that is relatively rigid and incompressible and can serve as a carrier for a gasket, and compressible layers, formed of any flowable or compressible sealing material with appropriate rheology for a particular sealing application, in the form of edge or surface coatings, is presented.

Abstract: A copolymer of ethylene and hydrolysable silane includes from 0.1 wt % to 5.0 wt % hydrolysable silane groups and has a Mz(abs)/Mw(abs) of less than or equal to 9.5; a ratio of Mz(abs)/Mw(abs) to polydispersity of less than or equal to 1.5; a polydispersity of 6.6 or greater; a Density×Polydispersity of 6.0 or greater; or an Amorphous Content at Room Temperature×Polydispersity of 360 or greater. Methods for forming a moisture-crosslinkable polymer composition include forming a copolymer of ethylene and hydrolysable silane at a polymerization temperature of greater than or equal to 180° C. to less than or equal to 400° C. at a pressure from 5,000 psi to 50,000 psi; and adding a silanol condensation catalyst to the copolymer of ethylene and hydrolysable silane.

Abstract: A lighting device is provided for controlling the photometric distribution of light emitted by two or more LEDs. The lighting device may be integrated with a control system of the vehicle and may be controlled by a remote controller. The lighting device may be capable of being operated in one or more modes of operation based on operating conditions, user input, or both. Operating conditions may include vehicle conditions, environmental conditions, and user conditions. The controller may operate a software application to enable the user to modify, control, or otherwise regulate any mode of operation or other feature of the lighting system.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous compositions for hair treatment, comprising polyorganosiloxanes A) or organic compounds B) having certain functional groups, in particular aldehyde and unsaturated dicarboxylic acid moieties, hair treatment or hair care compositions comprising the aqueous compositions, a process for the treatment of hair which comprises the steps of providing the aqueous compositions and applying said aqueous compositions to the hair, and the use of the aqueous compositions for the treatment of hair.