Abstract: Processes for forming functionalized metal-containing particles. The processes employ a reactive precursor material comprising a metal atom, a leaving group attached to the metal atom, and a functional moiety attached to the metal atom. In one embodiment, functionalized metal-containing particles can be formed by grafting reactive precursors with functional groups to particles containing controlled surface hydroxyl concentrations; with the particles produced by a prescribed method.

Abstract: A fifth wheel hitch may include at least one support frame capable of engaging with a towing vehicle. The fifth wheel hitch may further include a cross-member attached to the support frame and an isolation system operatively coupled with the cross-member. The isolation system may include a beam engaged with the cross-member about a first axis, where rotation of the beam about the first axis is dampened via a cross-member isolator. The isolation system may also include a skid plate engaged with the beam about a second axis, where rotation of the skid plate about the second axis is dampened via a wing isolator.

Abstract: Silicone surfactants for use in polyurethane foams prepared using natural oils based polyols comprise silicone copolymers possessing alkyl and polyalkylene oxide polyether pendants. The silicone surfactants yield foams having improved physical properties as compared to other surfactant compositions when used in vegetable oil based urethane foams.

Abstract: A graphene base transistor comprises on a semiconductor substrate surface an emitter pillar and an emitter-contact pillar, which extend from a pillar foundation in a vertical direction. A dielectric filling layer laterally embeds the emitter pillar and the emitter-contact pillar above the pillar foundation. The dielectric filling layer has an upper surface that is flush with a top surface of the emitter pillar and with the at least one base-contact arm of a base-contact structure. A graphene base forms a contiguous layer between a top surface of the emitter pillar and a top surface of the base-contact arm. A collector stack and the base have the same lateral extension parallel to the substrate surface and perpendicular to those edges of the top surface of the emitter pillar and the base-contact arm that face each other.

Abstract: An acoustic damping article includes a substrate, wherein the substrate has a surface area S. The acoustic composition further includes a polymer resin. The polymer resin coats partially the surface area with a set of areas. The ratio of the coated areas over the surface area S is less than 1 and the polymer resin coverage is not greater than about 500 g/m2. Embodiments of the present disclosure include an acoustic damping article including a release liner; and an acoustic damping composition disposed on the release liner. The acoustic damping composition partially coats the release liner, and the acoustic damping composition has a Patterned Interlayer Stiffness of at least about 1 GN/m3.

Abstract: A gooseneck coupler is shown and described. The gooseneck coupler may include a first member having at least one aperture, a second member having at least one aperture, the second member telescopingly engaged with the first member where the aperture of the first member is generally aligned with the aperture of the second member, and a base member attached with the second member, the base member having a socket shaped to accept a hitch ball. The gooseneck coupler may also include a locking member pivotally attached with the base member, and a fastening device securing the first and second members. The fasting device may include at least one nut attached with at least one elongated member, where the nut and elongated member are positioned within the second member, and a fastener inserted into the apertures of the first and second members and selectively engaged with the nut.

Abstract: A floor exercise slider may have an attachment device on a side of a frame. A resilient pad is attached to an upper surface of the frame, with the resilient pad having raised blocks separated by grooves. A slide plate may be joined to a bottom surface of the frame. The raised blocks may be evenly spaced apart laterally and/or longitudinally by the grooves. Two sliders may be attached via the attachment devices to form a slider assembly which can accommodate both of the user's hands or feet.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a catalyst composition comprising titanium-, zirconium- and/or hafnium amidinate complexes and/or titanium-, zirconium- and/or hafnium guanidinate complexes and organo aluminium and/or organic zinc compounds, a coordinative chain transfer polymerization (CCTP) process employing the catalyst composition as well as long chain aluminium alkyls and subsequent alcohols obtained by such process.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for digitally controlling an oxygen sensor. The apparatus comprises a computer and digital circuitry coupled to the oxygen sensor to convey information between the oxygen sensor and the computer. The oxygen sensor includes a pump cell and at least one Nernst cell configured to indicate the difference in oxygen content in a test medium relative to a reference medium. A pump control circuit operates the pump cell according to signals received from the computer based on output signals from the Nernst cell. A reference voltage circuit enables the computer to determine impedances of the oxygen sensor as a function of sensor temperature and pressure. A Nernst read circuit transmits output signals from the oxygen sensor digitally to the computer. Digital signals received by the computer are compared with stored reference information so as to determine the oxygen content of the test medium.

Abstract: The present invention is a new formulation and process for treating TiN semiconductor devices having a high aspect ratio structure formed thereon. The new composition is designed to be used in the chip making process between cleaning a wet etched memory device and its final rinse/drying process. It is intended to include the treatment in order to prevent collapse of the high aspect ratio TiN structure found on the semiconductor device.

Abstract: Gasket stock is disclosed having a rectangular metal core that is readily bendable in one direction and a deformable rubberized jacket coextruded with and encasing the metal core. A method of fabricating the gasket stock through a coextrusion process is disclosed. A method also is disclosed for forming a press-in-place gasket with the method including obtaining bendable gasket stock, incrementally advancing the gasket stock to predetermined positions in a bender, and bending the gasket stock at the predetermined positions along its length to form a desired shape of the press-in-place gasket. The bender is controlled by a computer to form the shape of the gasket according to a CAD or other electronic file. Finally, a method of supplying press-in-place gaskets and accommodating design changes of such gaskets is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyorganosiloxane having the structure of Formula I: wherein, R1 and R2 are independently a hydrocarbon radical, an unsaturated radical, an alkoxy radical, an aryl radical or an alkenyloxy radical. R3 is an organic UV absorbing group, R4 independently is a direct bond, hydrocarbon radical optionally substituted with oxygen and nitrogen, or a group of Formula II(a) or Formula II(b) wherein A and B are a hydrocarbon radical, R5 is independently a hydrogen, a halogen, an aliphatic group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aromatic group having 6 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aryloxy group, R6 is independently a hydroxyl group, an amine group, an acid chloride group, or a sulfonyl halide group, x is from 1 to 300, y is from 0 to 50 and z is from 1 to 50. The polyorganosiloxane is used to make various copolymers or polymer blends. A variety of articles can be made using the polysiloxane described as a polymer blend or copolymer.

Abstract: A diode comprising a light-sensitive germanium region which is totally embedded in silicon and forms with the silicon a lower interface and lateral interfaces, wherein the lateral interfaces do not extend perpendicularly, but obliquely to the lower interface and therefore produce a faceted form.

Abstract: The silicone composition for sealing a semiconductor, comprises: (A) 100 parts of a polyorganosiloxane having one or more alkenyl groups, obtained by reacting (a1) 60 to 99 parts of an organosiloxane containing at least a trifunctional siloxane unit not taking part in a hydrosilylation reaction, with (a2) 40 to 1 parts of an organosiloxane containing a bifunctional siloxane unit having an alkenyl group and/or a monofunctional siloxane unit having an alkenyl group; (B) an amount of a polyorganohydrogensiloxane having two or more hydrogen atoms having a viscosity at 25° C. of 1 to 1000 mPa·s so that an amount of the hydrogen atoms is 0.5 to 3.0 mol per mol of the alkenyl groups; and (C) a platinum-based catalysts, wherein a decrease in storage modulus of a cured product thereof from 25° C. to 50° C. is 40% or more.

Abstract: A weighted insole assembly, comprising a top thermoformable material layer, a bottom thermoformable material layer, and a weighted unit encapsulated between the top and bottom thermoformable material layers, the weighted unit including a heavy filler material and having a specific gravity between about 2.0 and about 4.

Abstract: Shoe used for skateboarding are often worn and torn in specific areas needed to grip and control the skateboard. This wear and tear affects the visual appearance of the shoe as well as its function for skateboarding. According to the invention, a renewal part of the upper part of the shoe can be removed and replaced. An inner layer of the renewal part is arranged to hold a removable outer layer of the renewal part in place.

Abstract: A chromic luminescent composition and method for fabricating the composition are disclosed. The chromic luminescent composition comprises at least one or more non-luminescent materials and one or more luminescent materials. The one or more non-luminescent materials having absorption spectra that at least partially overlap with the spectrum of incident electromagnetic radiation. The one or more luminescent materials convert at least a portion of energy of incident electromagnetic radiation to a lower energy wavelength. The one or more non-luminescent materials and the one or more luminescent materials are selected such that, when subsequently exposed to incident electromagnetic radiation, color and brightness are substantially modulated through absorption and emission as a function of incident electromagnetic radiation. Also disclosed are a chromic luminescent textile and a method for fabricating the textile.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for producing a haloorganoalkoxysilane product comprising reacting an olefinic halide, an alkoxysilane, a catalytically effective amount of ruthenium-containing catalyst; and a reaction-promoting effective amount of a peroxy compound, optionally in the presence of an electron-deficient aromatic compound.

Abstract: An apparatus may comprise a fixture having an opening, one or more LEDs, and a reflector. The opening may be a slot, and may have a predefined area. The LEDs may emit light away from the opening. The reflector may have a plurality of surface shapes, and may include one or more ellipsoidal shapes, one or more flat shapes, and one or more parabolic shapes. The LEDs may be positioned so that light may be reflected through the opening. Light may reflect from the surface shapes one or more times individually or collectively. A transparent media may cover the opening, and may include pigments. The fixture may include a plurality of openings, a plurality of transparent media, a plurality of reflectors, and a plurality of PCBs. Light may be emitted from the opening according to a span of emission, and may produce a particular beam pattern.