Abstract: This disclosure relates to a “hybrid” fabric made from a textured multifilament yarn in combination with an untextured multifilament yarn. The portion of multifilament yarns comprising this hybrid fabric are substantially without bulk or texture while the textured portion of multifilament yarns comprising the fabric have bulk. Such hybrid fabrics from this combination of yarns retain substantially similar abrasion resistance and tactility of a fabric made entirely of high tenacity air textured multifilament yarns. Nylon woven hybrid fabrics disclosed herein provide excellent properties especially for uses in apparel, rucksacks, softsided luggage, duffle bags, tenting and the like.

Abstract: An adjustable-height chair column comprises an upright tube and a gas spring that is disposed coaxially in the upright tube. The gas spring comprises a valve for actuation of the gas spring. This valve is embodied for opening upon relief of the casing of the gas spring in relation to the upright tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of separation by distillation of 6-aminocapronitrile (ACN) and hexamethylenediamine (HMD) from a mixture containing ACN, HMD, tetrahydrozaepine (THA), adiponitrile (ADN) and low boilers (LB). A method for producing a distillate stream comprising HMD is disclosed, which is suitable for the production of Nylon-6,6. The tails stream from the distillation of the mixture can be further distilled to produce a distillate containing ACN and THA, which is particularly suitable for use in the production of caprolactam and Nylon-6 from the caprolactam. Process conditions of the method of the invention disfavor the production of 2-cyanocyclopentylideneirnine (CPI).

Abstract: An intermediate processing layer provides for the inclusion of procurement functionalities of a multi-level enterprise business application by bridging processing and other operational gaps in the enterprise application. The invention further includes the methodology for operating the procurement management system including numerous processing steps or operations, which may be guided in part based on software-based executable instructions or guidelines incorporated into or governing the executable operations. The procurement system includes four defined portals, a procurement portal, a sourcing portal, a reporting portal, and a supplier portal. The procurement system further includes additional levels of support, information or other layers of user interface. These portals and layers are disposed within existing processing components of the business enterprise suite and provide an interactive component to various users, specifically through the portals.

Abstract: The rear-view mirror comprises a mirror housing, in which a mirror glass is disposed. It is surrounded by a rim portion, wherein at least a part of the rim portion is configured moveable relative to the mirror housing. Said part can be configured elastically resilient, linked with the mirror housing, or it can be provided detachable. When the mirror housing touches its installed elements during an evasive movement, the corresponding part of the rim portion can move, whereby an additional travel distance for the mirror housing is provided.

Abstract: A retractable mirror assembly for a vehicle which retracts towards and extends away from a vehicle body wherein the mirror compensates for the change in position so that the same perspective is maintained. The mirror assembly comprises the vehicle body in which a mirror housing that surrounds a mirror backing plate having a mirror glass is retracted and expanded to and from the vehicle body. A second support bracket and a stationary bracket are connected and move in relation to one another in order to rotate the mirror backing plate and mirror so that the mirror maintains the same perspective while the mirror assembly is being retracted and expanded to and from the vehicle body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling system comprising an essentially flat evaporator consisting of individual evaporation plates (3a). Each evaporation plate comprises two high-grade steel plates (9 and 10) of different thicknesses, that are assembled by means of welding points (6) and welding seams (8). A channel (14) is formed between the high-grade steel plates (9 and 10), through which a coolant flows. Preferably, the evaporator forms part of the inner housing of a refrigerating appliance. The evaporator is produced by welding the plates (9 and 10) together. Compressed air is then blown between the plates (9 and 10), whereby the thinner of the two plates (9,10) is curved in such a way the channel (14) is created for the coolant.

Abstract: A collapsible structure including an upright, a sliding block, at least one collapsible leg, and at least one a jointed structure, wherein the jointed structure includes a joint located on the upright or on the sliding block that includes two distinct jointing points, so that a side of a deployment triangle, which is jointed at the distinct jointing points, constitutes a rigid guiding triangle defined by these two distinct jointing points and by a third joint.

Abstract: A clamp (1) has been provided for fastening and connecting tubes (2,3), especially for fastening a connecting tube to a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle. At least one terminal area (8) of the inventive clamp (1) is bent back.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfo-modified copolyester blend composition and polyglycolic acid. The blend of sulfo-modified copolyester and polyglycolic acid can be used to prepare containers with good transparency and high gas barrier properties. The preferred sulfo-modified copolyester composition comprises terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid. A method of preparing a blend of sulfo-modified copolyester and polyglycolic acid is disclosed, as well as master batch processes. The present invention also relates to a method of making a container wherein the sulfo-modified copolyester is blended with the polyglycolic acid at an injection molding machine used to make preforms, which are then blown into bottles.

Abstract: Polyurethane particles dispersed in water can be used to make articles of commerce with reduced chance of chemical and biological allergic reaction to skin, and which exhibit improved puncture and tear resistance when compared to gloves made with other materials.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectachief’, has an evenness of maturity, a very sure, regular and large quantity of productivity, a long lifetime before and after harvest, and an aromatic semi sweet taste.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarexquise’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat nectarine tree, denominated ‘Donutnice’, has fruit of balanced white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of medium to large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarjune’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarjewel’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Nectarcrisp’, has fruit of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, a semi-sweet white flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, very high percentage red skin. The tree is of large size and is vigorous. Moreover fruit can be consumed crunchy or melting.