Abstract: A basecoat coating composition includes an aromatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than 97 g/L. A topcoat coating composition includes an aliphatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than or equal to 95 g/L. The total composition formulations of the basecoat and/or topcoat may have a VOC content of less than 50 g/L. A membrane system may include an optional primer coating, and the above described basecoat and topcoat coating compositions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for additive manufacturing are disclosed, the methods and systems comprising reducing the amount of support material used, by one or more methods, including inclusion of part material voxels and air voxels within the support regions, using a lattice of part material within support regions, printing one or more skin layers and boundary layers to support the part geometry and surface, and printing support layers in a drafted manner to reduce support material.

Abstract: A basecoat coating composition includes an aromatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than 97 g/L. A topcoat coating composition includes an aliphatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than or equal to 95 g/L. The total composition formulations of the basecoat and/or topcoat may have a VOC content of less than 50 g/L. A membrane system may include an optional primer coating, and the above described basecoat and topcoat coating compositions.

Abstract: A basecoat coating composition includes an aromatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than 97 g/L. A topcoat coating composition includes an aliphatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than or equal to 95 g/L. The total composition formulations of the basecoat and/or topcoat may have a VOC content of less than 50 g/L. A membrane system may include an optional primer coating, and the above described basecoat and topcoat coating compositions.

Abstract: A basecoat coating composition includes an aromatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than 97 g/L. A topcoat coating composition includes an aliphatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than or equal to 95 g/L. The total composition formulations of the basecoat and/or topcoat may have a VOC content of less than 50 g/L. A membrane system may include an optional primer coating, and the above described basecoat and topcoat coating compositions.

Abstract: A coating composition for application to a substrate includes a polymer matrix and a mineral aggregate substantially free of crystalline silica. The mineral aggregate is utilized as a partial or complete replacement for aggregate containing free respirable crystalline silica traditionally included in anti-slip or anti-skid coating compositions. Methods of making the coating and coating a substrate with the coating composition to provide a slip- or skid-resistant coating on a surface of a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polymeric coating composition for application to a substrate includes a polymer matrix and an organic polymeric aggregate. The polymeric aggregate is utilized as a partial or complete replacement for aggregate containing free respirable crystalline silica traditionally included in anti-slip or anti-skid coating compositions. Methods of making the coating and coating a substrate with the coating composition to provide a slip- or skid-resistant coating on a surface of a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A basecoat coating composition includes an aromatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than 97 g/L. A topcoat coating composition includes an aliphatic polyurethane pre-polymer having isocyanate terminal end groups, a first solvent and optionally a second VOC-exempt solvent, in which the total composition formulation has a VOC content of less than or equal to 95 g/L. The total composition formulations of the basecoat and/or topcoat may have a VOC content of less than 50 g/L. A membrane system may include an optional primer coating, and the above described basecoat and topcoat coating compositions.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods and systems for monitoring and treating individuals with sensory processing issues (e.g., individuals with autism). In some embodiments, methods involve measurement of environmental conditions (e.g., sound, light, location, time of day, air quality, odors, radiation, magnetic field strength, temperature, humidity, pollutants, etc.) that are sensory inputs affecting an individual's ability to perform tasks and behave in a desired way; implementing interventions based on the measured conditions to help the individual improve performance and behavior; monitoring the extent of improvement resulting from the interventions; and modifying the interventions based on the extent of improvement. Systems configured for carrying out the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods and systems for monitoring and treating 200 individuals with sensory processing issues (e.g., individuals with autism). In some embodiments, methods involve measurement of environmental conditions (e.g., sound, light, location, time of day, air quality, odors, radiation, magnetic field strength, temperature, humidity, pollutants, etc.) that are sensory inputs affecting an individual's ability to perform tasks and behave in a desired way; implementing interventions based on the measured conditions to help the individual improve performance and behavior; monitoring the extent of improvement resulting from the interventions; and modifying the interventions based on the extent of improvement. Systems configured for carrying out the methods are also provided.

Abstract: A tick encounter and tick-borne disease prevention decision support system is disclosed for permitting a user to obtain a risk calculation of encountering disease-causing ticks. The tick encounter and tick-borne disease prevention decision support system includes several components. A location component is for receiving data from a user regarding a user's geographic location. A landscape component is for receiving data from the user regarding a type of landscape that exists where the user lives. An animals component is for receiving data from the user regarding any of wildlife or pets that exist where the user lives. A human activity component is for receiving data from the user regarding the user's activities in their yard. The score computation module is for generating a tick risk calculation number based on output data from each of the components.

Abstract: The invention relates in some aspects to therapeutic pressure application devices and methods of manufacturing and using the same. In some aspects, the devices comprise a support structure shaped to conform to a portion of a body of an individual; a bladder having a port for the passage of a fluid, the bladder being supported by the support structure; a pump having a fluid outlet, the pump being secured to the support structure; and separable fluid connectors operably connecting the pump with the port.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate, and an aromatic sulfonate compound of formula (Y)m—Ar—(Z—S(O)2—X)n wherein each X is independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 arylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C6-C20 aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted C7-C40 alkylaryl; Z is —O—, or substituted or unsubstituted —(O—C1-20—)w—O—, wherein w is 1 to 20; Ar is a C6-C62 aromatic group; m is 0-3 and n is 3-6; and each Y is independently C1-C20 alkyl, substituted C1-C20 alkyl, C6-C20 aryl, C1-C8 alkyl-substituted C6-C20 aryl, halogen, nitro, C1-C20 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C20 alkoxy, or C1-C20 acyl, and further wherein a molded article having a thickness of 3.2±0.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a copolycarbonate comprising 25 to 100 mole percent of a first carbonate unit derived from a dihydroxy aromatic compound having the formula wherein Ra? and Rb? are C1-12 alkyl, T is a C5-16 cycloalkylene, a C5-16 cylcloalkylidene, a C1-5 alkylene, a C1-5 alkylidene, a C6-13 arylene, a C7-12 arylalkylene, C7-12 arylalkylidene, a C7-12 alkylarylene, or a C7-12 arylenealkyl, and r and s are each independently 1 to 4, and r and s are 1 to 4; and 0 to 75 mole percent of a second carbonate unit, wherein the first carbonate unit and second carbonate unit are not identical; a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer comprising 0.15 to 30 weight percent of a polysiloxane block comprising siloxane units of the formula wherein E is on average of 4 to 60 units, and 70 to 99.85 weight percent of a third carbonate unit, wherein an article having a thickness of 3.

Abstract: A polycarbonate-polyester block copolymer includes a polycarbonate block and a polyester block, each having specific structures. The block copolymer can be prepared, at least in part, from renewable feedstocks. In some forms, the block copolymer includes biodegradable segments that facilitate structural breakdown of objects molded from the block copolymer. Methods of preparing the block copolymer are described as are compositions that include it and articles prepared from it.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising a polycarbonate, and an aromatic sulfonate compound of formula: Ar1—S(O)2—O—L—O—S(O)2—Ar1 wherein each Ar1 is each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C6-20 aryl group, and L is a branched, substituted or unsubstituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon, wherein a molded article having a thickness of 3.2±0.12 millimeters and consisting of the polycarbonate, the aromatic sulfonate compound, and an effective amount of each of an aliphatic diol, a mold release agent, and an antioxidant has, after exposure to a total gamma radiation dose of 83 kGy and when measured according to ASTM D1925-70, an increase in yellowness index (dYI) of less than or equal to 45, when compared to the unexposed molded article. Methods of making the thermoplastic composition, and articles prepared therefrom, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate having repeat units derived from tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ). It has herein been found that polycarbonate having repeat units derived from TBHQ has superior properties as compared to polycarbonate having repeat units derived from other dihydroxy (hydroquinone-type) compounds. In one embodiment the present invention provides a polycarbonate having repeat units derived from tert-butylhydroquinone. The polycarbonate has a Mw (PC) of at least 9,000 g/mol.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a sulfonate end-capped polycarbonate of formula: Z-S(O)2—O-(-L-)m-O—S(O)2-Z wherein each Z is independently an alkyl or aryl group, wherein -(-L-)m- is a polycarbonate linking group with m units of linking unit L, and wherein m is at least one. Methods of making the sulfonate end-capped polycarbonate and thermoplastic composition, and articles prepared therefrom, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of producing biodiesel through the trans-esterification of a triglyceride, comprising mixing a triglyceride, an alcohol, and a catalyst to form a mixture, where said catalyst is non-metal quaternary ammonium hydroxide or non-metal quaternary phosphonium hydroxide, removing volatile components from said mixture, and allowing the remaining mixture to separate into a biodiesel-rich layer and a glycerol-rich layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate that is not aryl carboxylate end-capped, and an aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate of formula: Ar1—C(O)—O-(-L-)m-O—C(O)—A1 wherein each Ar1 is independently an aryl group, -(-L-)m- is a polycarbonate linking group with m units of linking unit L, and m is at least one; wherein the aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate has aryl carboxylate end groups present in the thermoplastic composition in an amount of 0.01 to 500 mmol/Kg based on the combined weights of the polycarbonate that is not aryl carboxylate end-capped, and the aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate, and wherein a molded article having a thickness of 3.2±0.12 millimeters and consisting of the aryl carboxylate end-capped polycarbonate, the polycarbonate, and less than or equal to 1.