Abstract: Oxygen-scavenging polyester compositions are disclosed that comprise one or more polyesters having incorporated therein residues of 3-hexenedioic acid and terephthalic acid. The compositions may further comprise residues of one or more aliphatic dicarboxylic acids such as adipic acid. One or more of the polyesters of the compositions may comprise significant amounts of repeating units of polyethylene terephthalate as homopolymers or copolymers, making them suitable for us in packaging compositions having oxygen-scavenging properties.

Abstract: Isolated novel and purified and characterized phospholipase A2, referred to herein as calcium-independent phospholipase A2zeta (iPLA2zeta) having SEQ. ID. NO: 2 (See FIG. 1), and nucleic acid sequence (SEQ. ID. NO: 4), and calcium-independent phospholipase A2eta (iPLA2eta) having SEQ. ID. NO: 3 (See FIG. 1), and nucleic acid sequences (SEQ. ID. NO: 5). For the first time herein, these novel enzymes have been isolated and characterized and are involved in the catalysis, synthesis and hydrolysis of lipids in a living mammalian cell. Moreover, these enzymes iPLA2zeta and iPLA2eta through the process of transesterification can catalyze the net anabolic synthesis of triglycerides through a variety of metabolic precursors (e.g. monoacylglycerol, diacylglycerol and acyl CoA).

Abstract: Polymer blends suitable for packaging are disclosed that include a transition metal; one or more polyamide homopolymers or copolymers; and one or more polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers obtained by a melt phase polymerization using a catalyst system comprising aluminum atoms in an amount, for example, from about 3 ppm to about 60 ppm and one or more alkaline earth metal atoms, alkali metal atoms, or alkali compound residues in an amount, for example, from about 1 ppm to about 25 ppm, in each case based on the weight of the one or more polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers The polymer blends disclosed exhibit improved oxygen-scavenging activity compared with blends made using polymers prepared with conventional catalyst systems.

Abstract: Oxygen-scavenging polyester compositions are disclosed that include residues of one or more unsaturated diols having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms, in an amount from about 0.01 mole percent to about 10 mole percent, and residues of terephthalic acid in an amount of at least 50 mole percent, in each case based on the total amount of residues of dicarboxylic acids in the polyester composition comprising 100 mole percent. The polyester compositions typically have an intrinsic viscosity that is at least 0.65 dL/g.

Abstract: Oxygen-scavenging polyester compositions are disclosed that comprise one or more polyesters having incorporated therein residues of 3-hexenedioic acid and terephthalic acid. The compositions may further comprise residues of one or more aliphatic dicarboxylic acids such as adipic acid. One or more of the polyesters of the compositions may comprise significant amounts of repeating units of polyethylene terephthalate as homopolymers or copolymers, making them suitable for us in packaging compositions having oxygen-scavenging properties.

Abstract: Oxygen-scavenging polyester compositions are disclosed that include residues of one or more unsaturated diols, for example, 2-butene-1,4-diol, and residues of one or more aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, for example adipic acid. The compositions may be used as concentrates, and may be blended, for example, with one or more polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers, to obtain compositions suitable for use in packaging, providing oxygen-scavenging effect.

Abstract: A stable catalyst solution suitable for catalyzing the polycondensation of reactants to make polyester polymers comprising: (i) M, wherein M is represented by an alkaline earth metal or alkali metal and (ii) aluminum metal and (iii) a polyhydroxyl solvent having at least 3 carbon atoms and at least two primary hydroxyl groups, the longest carbon chain being a hydrocarbon; such as 1,3-propane diol, 1,4-butane diol, 1,5-pentane diol, or combinations thereof, wherein the molar ratio of M:Al ranges from 0.75:1 to less than 1.5:1. The catalyst solution is desirably a solution which does not precipitate upon standing over a period of at least one week at room temperature (25° C.-40° C.), even at molar ratios of M:Al approaching 1:1. There is also provided a method for the manufacture of the solution, its feed to and use in the manufacture of a polyester polymer, and polyester polymers obtained by combining certain ingredients or containing the residues of these ingredients in the composition.

Abstract: A process for feeding metals to one or more melt phase process lines for the production of a polyester polymers comprising: A. providing a first feed stream, said first feed stream having a first molar ratio and comprising a mixture of metal A and a different metal B; B. providing a second feed stream, said second feed stream comprising metals of a kind which are less than all the kinds of metals in the first feed stream, or a metal of a kind which is not a metal in said first feed stream, or all of the same kind of metals in said first feed stream but at a second molar ratio different than said first molar ratio; and C.

Abstract: A catalyst solution suitable for catalyzing the polycondensation of reactants to make polyester polymers comprising: (i) M, wherein M is represented by an alkaline earth metal or alkali metal and (ii) aluminum metal and (iii) a mono-functional solvent comprising a mono-ol ether of a diol, wherein the molar ratio of M:Al ranges from 0.2:1 to 10:1. The catalyst composition is desirably a solution which does not precipitate upon standing over a period of at least two days, or at least one week at room temperature (25° C.-35° C.), even at molar ratios of M:Al approaching 1:1. There is also provided a method for the manufacture of the composition, its feed to and use in the manufacture of a polyester polymer, and polyester polymers obtained by combining certain ingredients or containing the residues of these ingredients in the composition.

Abstract: A method for treating a mammal comprises administering at least one of a gene, enzyme and pharmaceutical which modulates the concentration of iPLA2? through transcriptional and/or translational regulation or effectively modulate the inhibition of iPLA2? through calmodulin or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing an olefin stream is provided based on conversion of an initial natural gas stream into a synthesis gas. The resulting synthesis gas is enriched with CO2 previously separated from the natural gas stream. The synthesis gas is then used to form a methanol composition, which can then be used as feedstock for a methanol-to-olefin conversion reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing synthesis gas blends which are especially suitable for conversion either into oxygenates such as methanol or into Fischer-Tropsch liquids. Such a process involves reforming of two separate gaseous hydrocarbon feedstreams (formed, for example, by dividing a natural gas feedstock) in a steam-reforming unit and an oxygen-blown reforming unit, respectively. The syngas effluent from each reforming unit is then combined, after appropriate pressure adjustments, to realize a synthesis gas blend containing selected amounts and ratios of H2, CO and CO2. In further invention embodiments, processes are provided for converting the resulting syngas blends into oxygenates or Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbons. Further conversion of the oxygenates so produced into light olefins also constitutes part of this invention.

Abstract: A motorcycle transmission is provided which includes a transmission case, an end cover, and a mainshaft gear shaft. The transmission case includes a main portion and a trapdoor. The end cover extends from the trap door. The mainshaft gear shaft is supported by circular bearings placed in the main portion, trapdoor, and the end cover. A lubricant path extends from inside the transmission case, through the walls of the transmission case and the end cover, to the circular bearing in the end cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for producing light olefins from a feedstock comprising methanol and ethanol. The ethanol is converted to ethylene and water over a dehydration catalyst, while the methanol is converted to light olefins and water over a molecular sieve catalyst. These conversion steps may occur in two separate reactors operating in series or in parallel, or in a single reactor containing a mixture of dehydration catalyst and molecular sieve catalyst.

Abstract: A six speed gear assembly for a motorcycle transmission is provided that includes a mainshaft gear shaft with a plurality of mainshaft gears mounted in sequence thereon, wherein the sequence includes a mainshaft 4th gear, a mainshaft 3rd gear, one of a mainshaft 1st gear and a mainshaft 2nd gear, the other of the mainshaft 1st gear and the mainshaft 2nd gear, a mainshaft 6th gear, and a mainshaft 5th gear. The six speed gear assembly also includes a countershaft gear shaft with a plurality of countershaft gears mounted in sequence thereon, wherein the sequence includes a countershaft 4th gear, a countershaft 3rd gear, one of a countershaft 1st countershaft 1st gear and a countershaft 2nd gear, the other of the countershaft 1st gear and the countershaft 2nd gear, a countershaft 6th gear, and a countershaft 5th gear.

Abstract: A method and material for preventing the accumulation of debris in a rain gutter, the rain gutter having an open top, a bottom surface, and a pair of sidewalls, the bottom surface and sidewalls defining a channel having a width and a depth. A first layer of non-woven fibers may be secured to a second scrim layer. A hinge may extend along the length of the cover. The cover defines a top portion having a first width and a base portion having a second width, the cover configured and dimensioned to allow flexion of the top portion relative to the base portion. The cover is configured and dimensioned to fit securely and remain in place in the rain gutter. Adjacent ends of adjacent sections of cover may be joined by using mating projections and apertures formed at adjacent ends of adjacent sections of cover.

Abstract: A subsea well pumping system for installing and retrieving a hydraulically actuated down hole pump employed within the tubing suspended within casing extending from above a seabed, the system having a wellhead assembly affixed to the upper end of the casing for supporting the tubing and including provision for hydraulically communicating with the interior of the casing and the tubing, a remotely controllable main valve affixed to the tubing at its upper end, a tubular pump lubricator affixed at its lower end to the main valve, a removable pump latch sealably closing the pump lubricator at its upper end and having a pump catcher extending downwardly therefrom for removably latching onto the pump and a system for guiding the pump suspended form the pump catcher into the pump lubricator whereby the pump can be moved downwardly in the tubing into a pumping position by fluid injected into the tubing and can be moved upwardly in the tubing into a retrievable position for grasping by the pump catcher by fluid inject

Abstract: Isolated novel and purified and characterized phospholipase A2, referred to herein as calcium-independent phospholipase A2zeta (iPLA2zeta) having SEQ. ID. NO: 2 (See FIG. 1), and nucleic acid sequence (SEQ. ID. NO: 4), and calcium-independent phospholipase A2eta (iPLA2eta) having SEQ. ID. NO: 3 (See FIG. 1), and nucleic acid sequences (SEQ. ID. NO: 5). For the first time herein, these novel enzymes have been isolated and characterized and are involved in the catalysis, synthesis and hydrolysis of lipids in a living mammalian cell. Moreover, these enzymes iPLA2zeta and iPLA2eta through the process of transesterification can catalyze the net anabolic synthesis of triglycerides through a variety of metabolic precursors (e.g. monoacylglycerol, diacylglycerol and acyl CoA).

Abstract: This invention relates to a method, apparatus, or computer program for conversation annotation for instant messaging systems. The instant messaging method comprises: providing a graphical user interface; determining a selection of two or more existing messages; creating, on an instruction from the GUI, a relationship between the selected messages; and indicating, using links or edges on between the messages, the relationship between the messages. All related messages may be selected with a single selection and printed, stored, or deleted as a batch.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a dynamic mailing list are described. The method includes creating a calendar event and creating a dynamic mailing list with a reference to the event. Clients are added to the dynamic mailing list in accordance with a client's status with regard to the event. Access is allowed to the dynamic mailing list by clients in accordance with a client's status with regard to the event. Access to the dynamic mailing list allows a client to send a message to the clients on the dynamic mailing list. A message addressed to the dynamic mailing list is received and forwarded to the clients on the dynamic mailing list. The method and system also include storing messages sent to clients on the dynamic mailing list and sending stored messages to a client added to the dynamic mailing list after the stored messages have been originally sent.