Abstract: Disclosed herein is a module for supporting a device configured to manipulate charged particle paths in a charged particle apparatus, the module comprising: a support arrangement configured to support the device, wherein the device is configured to manipulate a charged particle path within the charged particle apparatus; and a support positioning system configured to move the support arrangement within the module; wherein the module is arranged to be field replaceable in the charged particle apparatus.

Abstract: Coating composition comprising an alkyd having at least 20% by weight of vinylic building blocks and having an oil length below 65%. The weight ratio non-vinylic:vinylic groups is between 1:1 and 4:1, preferably between 1.5:1 and 3:1. The vinylic groups include styrene and (meth)acrylate groups. The ratio of styrene:(meth)acrylate groups is between 0.5:1 and 4:1, preferably between 1.5:1 and 3:1. The vinylic groups show low polarity. The Mw is below 10,000. The oil length is above 45%. The coating composition can be water borne or solvent borne. The alkyd according to the invention allows formulation of solvent borne coatings a volatile organic content below 300 g/l.

Abstract: Vesiculated polymer particles and a method of manufacture thereof, are suitable for the beneficial replacement of titanium dioxide pigments and extenders amongst others, and have improved opacity, whiteness, scrub resistance and water resistance due. The manufacturing process exhibits effective control of particle size and particle size distribution.

Abstract: Coating composition comprising an alkyd having at least 20% by weight of vinylic building blocks and having an oil length below 65%. The weight ratio non-vinylic:vinylic groups is between 1:1 and 4:1, preferably between 1.5:1 and 3:1. The vinylic groups include styrene and (meth)acrylate groups. The ratio of styrene:(meth)acrylate groups is between 0.5:1 and 4:1, preferably between 1.5:1 and 3:1. The vinylic groups show low polarity. The Mw is below 10,000. The oil length is above 45%. The coating composition can be water borne or solvent borne. The alkyd according to the invention allows formulation of solvent borne coatings a volatile organic content below 300 g/l.

Abstract: An LED module provides one or more LEDs mounted in a circuit board assembly, which circuit board assembly includes first and second conductive areas located at each end of the circuit board assembly to attach to electrical connectors mounted on branch wiring to extend to branch LED modules.

Abstract: An LED module provides one or more LEDs serially mounted with a circuit board assembly. A substantially constant current power source is operably connected to a power supply and to the plurality of LEDS, whereby each of the LEDs emits light at a substantially uniform level of brightness. In one embodiment, the LED may be mounted on a separate board from the power supply. A system of LED modules can be constructed from multiple LED modules, each producing a substantially uniform predetermined level of brightness. The system of LED modules may be electrically disconnected from each other.