Abstract: A high-frequency module can be used in communication satellites. The high-frequency module contains an electronic unit and a housing. The housing at least partially encloses the electronic unit, and the electronic unit is arranged at least partially in an interior space of the housing. An internal connector is arranged on the housing, which is coupled to the electronic unit such that electrical signals can be transmitted between the electronic unit and the internal connector. The internal connector is constructed integrally with at least a part of the housing. This allows a thermo-mechanical stress on the electronic unit to be reduced.

Abstract: A method is provided for updating parking area information in a navigation system for a vehicle. The method includes the following steps: detecting a parking area by way of data received at least one device on at least one vehicle; determining information relating to the parking area which at least partially relates to characterizing characteristics of the parking area; analyzing the determined information in relation to an adequate characterization of the parking area; comparing the determined information with data of at least one database; and updating the database in the event of a deviation between the determined information and the data of the database.

Abstract: A water swellable cross-linked elastomer and method of preparation is provided. The elastomer can advantageously be included in skin treatment compositions. Swellable elastomers in accordance with the invention are particularly well suited for inclusion in skin tightening cosmetic products. The elastomers can be formulated to form a film. When applied to skin, an elastomer in accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention can adhere to the skin and shrink as it dries. This can provide a skin tightening, lifting and wrinkle smoothening effect upon drying. This effect can temporarily mask the appearance of wrinkles.

Abstract: There is provided herein a low foam surfactant composition comprising: (a) di-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (I): (R1R2R3SiO)2(R4)Si—R5—Si(R6)(OSiR7R8R9)2??(I); and, (b) mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (II): (R12R13R14SiO)2Si(R15)R16??(II) wherein di-trisiloxane alkoxylate (I) is soluble in mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A crosslinked polyorganosiloxane is obtained from the free radical-initiated addition polymerization of polymerizable polyorganosiloxane containing at least two free radical polymerizable groups.

Abstract: There is provided herein a low foam surfactant composition comprising: (a) di-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (I): (R1R2R3SiO)2(R4)Si—R5—Si(R6)(OSiR7R8R9)2??(I); and, (b) mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (II): (R12R13R14SiO)2Si(R15)R16??(II) wherein di-trisiloxane alkoxylate (I) is soluble in mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate and methods of making the same.

Abstract: There is provided herein a low foam surfactant composition comprising: (a) di-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (I): (R1R2R3SiO)2(R4)Si—R5—Si(R6)(OSiR7R8R9)2??(I); and, (b) mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (II): (R12R13R14SiO)2Si(R15)R16??(II) wherein di-trisiloxane alkoxylate (I) is soluble in mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Moisture-curable resin compositions comprising (a) a moisture-curable polymer having at least one hydrolysable silyl group; (b) a reactive modifier; (c) a catalyst for catalyzing the reaction between the moisture-curable polymer (a) and reactive modifier (b) under curing conditions; and cured compositions produced by contacting such resin compositions with water are disclosed. The moisture-curable resin composition is useful in the production of adhesives, including hot melt adhesives, primers, sealants, and coatings.

Abstract: A personal care composition includes at least one end-functionalized ionic silicone and at least one film-forming agent.

Abstract: A personal care composition contains at least one personal care component and at least one end-functionalized ionic silicone.

Abstract: A crosslinked polyorganosiloxane is obtained from the free radical-initiated addition polymerization of polymerizable polyorganosiloxane containing at least two free radical polymerizable groups.

Abstract: A moisture-curable resin composition comprising (a) a moisture-curable polymer having at least one hydrolysable silyl group; (b) a reactive modifier; (c) a catalyst for catalyzing the reaction between the moisture-curable polymer (a) and reactive modifier (b) under curing conditions; and optionally, the composition can contain one or more conventional components, including pigments, fillers, curing catalysts, dyes, plasticizers, thickeners, coupling agents, extenders, volatile organic solvents, wetting agents, tackifiers, crosslinking agents, thermoplastic polymers, ultraviolet stabilizers, and combination thereof. The moisture-curable resin composition is useful in the production of adhesives including hot melt adhesives, primers, sealants and coatings.

Abstract: A composition for treating an aqueous fluid includes an ionic polyacrylamide and a silicon polyether. The composition can be an oil-in-water emulsion or a water-in-oil emulsion. The ionic polyacrylamide can be an anionic polyacrylamide or a cationic polyacrylamide. The composition can be employed, for example, as a friction reducing additive for water based fracturing fluid, or a drilling mud additive.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a demulsifying composition comprising a blend of a) an emulsion; and b) a demulsifying-effective amount of a silicon containing co-polymer. The present invention also provides for a method for separating emulsions using the demulsifying composition discussed.

Abstract: There is provided herein a low foam surfactant composition comprising: (a) di-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (I): (R1R2R3SiO)2(R4)Si—R5—Si(R6)(OSiR7R8R9)2??(I); and, (b) mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (II): (R12R13R14SiO)2Si(R15)R16??(II) wherein di-trisiloxane alkoxylate (I) is soluble in mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate and methods of making the same.

Abstract: There is provided herein an extended longevity fragrance delivery composition which includes (a) acid-functional silicone, (b) fragrance, and; (c) water and/or organic solvent and, optionally, (d) at least one emulsifier or suspending agent, wherein acid-functional silicone (a) is present in a fragrance longevity-enhancing amount. There is also provided a process of making the fragrance delivery composition comprising combining (a)-(c) and optionally (d), applying the aqueous emulsion or suspension on a hair, skin, fabric or hard surface, and allowing the film to dry to form an ionically crosslinked film or residue which entraps the fragrance providing for long term fragrance effect to the hair, skin, fabric or hard surface.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a silicone compound of the general formula (I) and a personal care composition comprising the silicone compound (I) as described herein, and to personal care applications containing the same and processes of making the silicone compound.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a silicone compound of the general formula (I) and a personal care composition comprising the silicone compound (I) as described herein, and to personal care applications containing the same and processes of making the silicone compound.

Abstract: There is provided herein a personal care or a home care composition comprising a silicon containing compound having the formula: (R1)(R2)(R3)Si—R4—Si(R5)(R6)(R7).

Abstract: A composition for treating an aqueous fluid includes an ionic polyacrylamide and a silicon polyether. The composition can be an oil-in-water emulsion or a water-in-oil emulsion. The ionic polyacrylamide can he an anionic polyacrylamide or a cationic polyacrylamide. The composition can he employed, for example, as a friction reducing additive for water based fracturing fluid, or a drilling mud additive.