Abstract: A cyclic organosilicon compound comprising one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom described by formula ##STR1## where each R is an independently selected hydrocarbon radical free from aliphatic unsaturation comprising 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; each X is independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy, acyloxy, and ketoximo; m is an integer from 2 to 7; p is an integer from 0 to 6; m+p is an integer from 2 to 8; n is 0, 1, or 2; and each Z is independently selected from the group consisting of divalent hydrocarbon radicals free of aliphatic unsaturation comprising about 2 to 18 carbon atoms and a combination of divalent hydrocarbon radicals and siloxane segments. The cyclic organosilicon compounds comprising one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom of the present invention are useful as endcappers for polymers.

Abstract: A method of forming a seal in a confined configuration with a moisture curable, alkoxy-functional RTV composition. The method comprises the steps of: (i) applying to a first substrate comprising a grooved substantially flat surface a moisture curable alkoxy-functional RTV composition; (ii) positioning the grooved substantially flat surface in occluding proximity with a substantially flat surface of a second substrate, so the alkoxy-functional RTV composition effects a seal therebetween; (iii) exposing the alkoxy-functional RTV composition to a detrimental temperature; and (iv) curing the alkoxy-functional RTV composition.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane comprising at least one organofunctional group per molecule having multiple hydrolyzable groups. The organofunctional group is described by formula --Z.sub.b --R.sup.4 (Z--SiR.sup.2.sub.n X.sub.3-n).sub.a, where each R.sup.2 is an independently selected monovalent hydrocarbon radical comprising 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; each Z is independently selected from the group consisting of divalent hydrocarbon radicals comprising about 2 to 18 carbon atoms and a combination of divalent hydrocarbon radicals and siloxane segments; R.sup.4 is independently selected from the group consisting of a silicon atom and a siloxane radical comprising at least two silicon atoms and each Z is bonded to a silicon atom of R.sup.4 with the remaining valences of the silicon atoms of R.sup.

Abstract: A silica filled room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) composition, curable in the presence of moisture and having good adhesion to glass and ceramic materials. The RTV composition comprises (A) about 20 to 95 weight percent polymers comprising on average at least 1.2 hydroxysilyl chain terminations per molecule or on average at least 1.2 alkoxysilyl chain terminations per molecule; (B) about 0.05 to 1.4 weight percent of a titanium compound; (C) a sufficient amount of an aminofunctional alkoxysilane to provide a nitrogen concentration from about 0.01 to 2 weight percent; (D) about 0.5 to 40 weight percent of an alkoxysilane; and (E) about 3 to 40 weight percent of a silica filler.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound comprising one aliphatic unsaturation described by formula ##STR1## where each R.sup.1 is an independently selected hydrocarbon radical free from aliphatic unsaturation comprising 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; each R.sup.

Abstract: A fast curing alkoxy-functional room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) composition which is curable in the presence of moisture comprising polymers comprising on average at least 1.2 alkoxysilyl chain terminations per molecule, a tetraalkoxytitanium compound, a filler, and an alkoxysilane, each component being added in amounts to satisfy defined molar ratios.

Abstract: An RTV sealant composition of a polymer with silicon-containing endgroups with at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, a titanium catalyst of the formulaTi(OR.sup.2).sub.(4-y) (OR.sup.3).sub.ywhere each R.sup.2 is a monovalent tertiary aliphatic hydrocarbon radical and a monovalent branched-secondary aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, each R.sup.3 is a monovalent linear aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms per radical, y has an average value of from 0 to 1 inclusive, a filler, and an alkoxysilane having at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups. These sealant compositions exhibit a rapid formation of green strength, cure rapidly, and do not yellow or discolor.

Abstract: A system, method and program for adjusting a resource reservation for multimedia and normal traffic. An initialization file is used for storing data concerning a resource including a current maximum resource reservation for multimedia traffic. The user is presented the current maximum resource reservation, preferably in a graphical user interface to allow the user to adjust the resource reservation to a new maximum resource reservation in the initialization file. One preferred graphical user interface presents a range of resource reservations is represented as a scale and the current maximum resource reservation as a point on the scale. The resource reservation is used by the operating system or other software for reserving a portion of the resource. The remainder of the resource is allocated to normal traffic.

Abstract: A method and system for the efficient determination of quality of service parameters for multimedia files accessed during operation of a specified multimedia application. Operation of the specified multimedia application is initiated. During operation, the multimedia application accesses multimedia files by reading the data stored in those files. The multimedia files are identified, and each read performed by the multimedia application is analyzed while each multimedia file is accessed. Quality of service parameters for each multimedia file may be automatically determined utilizing the analysis of each read of a multimedia file performed by the multimedia application.

Abstract: A method for providing files to a remote node including the steps of determining whether bandwidth is available for transmitting across a communications link a file requested by a remote node, reserving bandwidth for the requested file if bandwidth is determined to be available, and opening the requested file for transmission only if bandwidth is reserved. In addition, an apparatus for providing files to a remote node including apparatus for determining whether bandwidth is available for transmitting across a communications link a file requested by a remote node, apparatus for reserving bandwidth for the requested file if bandwidth is determined to be available, and apparatus for opening the requested file for transmission only if bandwidth is reserved.

Abstract: A system, method and program for adjusting a resource reservation for multimedia and normal traffic. An initialization file is used for storing data concerning a resource including a current maximum resource reservation for multimedia traffic. The user is presented the current maximum resource reservation, preferably in a graphical user interface to allow the user to adjust the resource reservation to a new maximum resource reservation in the initialization file. One preferred graphical user interface presents a range of resource reservations is represented as a scale and the current maximum resource reservation as a point on the scale. The resource reservation is used by the operating system or other software for reserving a portion of the resource. The remainder of the resource is allocated to normal traffic.

Abstract: A DC voltage tester having a plurality of resistive elements in thermal contact with a thermochromic material wherein the resistive elements are connected in a parallel configuration.