Abstract: Methods for the addition polymerization of cycloolefins using a cationic Group 10 metal complex and a weakly coordinating anion of the formula: [(R?)zM(L?)x(L?)y]b[WCA]d wherein [(R?)zM(L?)x(L?)y] is a cation complex where M represents a Group 10 transition metal; R? represents an anionic hydrocarbyl containing ligand; L? represents a Group 15 neutral electron donor ligand; L? represents a labile neutral electron donor ligand; x is 1 or 2; and y is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and z is 0 or 1, wherein the sum of x, y, and z is 4; and [WCA] represents a weakly coordinating counteranion complex; and b and d are numbers representing the number of times the cation complex and weakly coordinating counteranion complex are taken to balance the electronic charge on the overall catalyst complex.

Abstract: An optical scanning system and method for detecting anomalies, including pattern defects and particulate contaminants, on both patterned and unpatterned surfaces, using a light beam, scanning at a grazing angle with respect to the surfaces, a plurality of detectors and an interchannel communication scheme to compare data from each detector, which facilitates characterizing anomalies. The light beam illuminates a spot on the surface which is scanned over a short scan-line. The surface is moved in a manner so that the spot is scanned over its entire area in a serpentine fashion along adjacent striped regions. The plurality of detectors include groups of collector channels disposed circumferentially around the surface, a bright field reflectivity/autoposition channel, an alignment/registration channel and an imaging channel. The collector channels in each group are symmetrically disposed, in the azimuth, on opposite sides of the center of the scan line.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is directed to an apparatus for generating an image using an algorithm. The algorithm has a plurality of tasks for determining the level of energy emanating from a source located within a mass. The apparatus comprises memory configured to store information defining a trace. The trace defines energy levels recorded at a sensor. The amplitude of the trace at one or more given instants of time is the sum of energy received from two or more sources. A data processor is in electrical communication with the memory and the data processor is configured to simultaneously execute two or more tasks of the algorithm and determine the level of energy emanating from each source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device for use in the kitchen sink having a drive shaft, joint assembly, a housing and a storage rack. The drive shaft rotates about an axis of rotation which is defined by the joint assembly. The drive shaft includes an applicator for cleaning a surface. The applicator may be in the form of a sponge, pad, scourer, brush or other cleaning tool. The surface may be that of a dish, glass, piece of cutlery, cooking utensil, pot, pan or other tableware.

Abstract: A heat sink for cooling electrical or electronic devices comprises a spreader plate having a top surface and having a bottom surface for attaching to the electronic device. A folded fin formed from a strip of heat conducting material comprising alternating planar portions and curved portions has one edge abutted to the top surface such that the curved portions extend upwardly from the top surface substantially at a right angle.

Abstract: There is provided a paperboard carton having a base, side panels, end panels and first and second top panels. The first top panel defines a strap handle and underlies the second top panel which provides access means for the strap handle. The strap handle extends into first end panels and second end panels having reinforcing portions secured to those parts of the strap handle in the first end panels.

Abstract: Methods for the addition polymerization of cycloolefins using a cationic Group 10 metal complex and a weakly coordinating anion of the formula:

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), where A is optionally substituted alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, cycloalkylene, alkylenoxy, oxy(C1-6)alkylene, alkylenthio, thio(C1-6)alkylene, C1-6alkylenamino, amino(C1-6)alkylene, [C1-6alkyleneoxy(C1-6)alkylene], [C1-6alkylenethio(C1-6)alkylene], [1-6alkylenesulfinyl(C1-6)alkylene], [C1-6alkylenesulfonyl(C1-6)alkylene] or [C1-6alkyleneamino(C1-6)alkylene]; provided that A is not CH2 or CH2O; B is N,N-oxide or CR8; Y is O, S or NR9; Z is O, S or NR10; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 are specified radicals; compositions containing them; process for making them; and their use as insecticides or fungicides.

Abstract: Novel stretch and blown films are prepared based on copolymers of ethylene and alpha-olefins having (a) a density in the range 0.900 to 0.940 (b) an apparent Mw/Mn of 2-3.4 (c) I21/I2 from 16 to 24 (d) activation energy of flow from 28 to 45 kJ/mol (e) a ratio Ea(HMW)/Ea(LMW)>1.1, and (f) a ratio g′(HMW)/g′(LMW) from 0.85 to 0.95. The films exhibit an excellent combination of strength and processability and are particularly suitable for use as either stretch films or blown films for use as heavy duty sacks. The preferred films show a dart impact of >1100 g and MD elongations of >500 %.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), where A is optionally substituted alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, cycloalkylene, alkylenoxy, oxy(C1-6)alkylene, alkylenethio, thio(C1-6)alkylene, C1-6alkylenamino, amino(C1-6)alkylene, [C1-6alkyleneoxy(C1-6)alkylene], [C1-6alkylenethio(c1-6)alkylene], [1-6alkylenesulfinyl(c1-6)alkylene], [c1-6alkylenesulfonyl(C1-6)alkylenc] or [C1-6alkyleneamino(C1-6)alkylene]; provided that A is not CH2 or CH2O; B is N, N-oxide or CR8; Y is O, S or NR9; Z is O, S or NR10; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 are specified radicals; compositions containing them; processes for making them; and their use as insecticides or fungicides.

Abstract: An improved method of synthesis of 21-amino epothilone derivatives which provides a one-pot conversion of 21-hydroxy epothilones to highly desirable 21-amino epothilones in high yield.

Abstract: Methods for the addition polymerization of cycloolefins using a cationic Group 10 metal complex and a weakly coordinating anion of the formula:

Abstract: Process for producing N-[(2S)-sulfanyl-4-(1,5,5-trimethylhydantoinyl) butanoyl]-L-leucyl-L-tert-leucine N-methylamide by forming an intermediate compound N-[(2S)-thiobenzoyl-4-(1,5,5-trimethylhydantoinyl)butanoyl]-L-leucyl-L-tert-leucine N-methylamide by an improved process that substantially reduces the presence of contaminants in the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A heat sink for cooling electrical or electronic devices comprises a spreader plate having a top surface and having a bottom surface for attaching to the electronic device. A folded fin formed from a strip of heat conducting material comprising alternating planar portions and curved portions has one edge abutted to the top surface such that the curved portions extend upwardly from the top surface substantially at a right angle.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): where the substituents are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides processes for preparing the compounds, compositions comprising the compounds, methods of using the compounds and compositions to combat fungal diseases, and methods of using the compounds and compositions to combat or control insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: Polycyclic polymers containing pendant aromatic moieties are disclosed. The polymers exhibit light transparency properties to deep UV wave lengths making them useful for high resolution photolithographic applications. These polymers are particularly useful in chemically amplified positive and negative tone resists.

Abstract: Low molecular weight &agr;-methylstyrene oligomers are obtained by oligomerizing &agr;-methylstyrene in the presence of a single component initiator complex containing a cation component and a weakly coordinating anion component. The initiator complex is non-corrosive and does not have to be neutralized or removed from the obtained product.

Abstract: 1 A compund of formula (I) wherein X is O or S; n is 0 or 1; Y is O, S or NR7; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 aklyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C3-6 cycloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy(C1-6)alkyl or SF5, R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-6 haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, CHO, CH═NOR5, C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl or SF5; or together R1 and R2 form a five or six membered saturated or unsturated carbocyclic ring, optionally substituted processes for preparing these compounds, compositions comprising them, methods of using them to combat fungal diseases and methods of using them to combat or control insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.