Abstract: An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.

Abstract: This application relates to a building energy analysis and management system for measurement and verification of building performance. The system can analyze, optimize, manage, maintain, trouble shoot, and/or modify building systems, such as HVAC systems, in connection with the building energy usage. Measurements may be gathered for one or more HVAC units coupled to pressure independent valves, and sent to one or more Surge Panels that pass data to remote analysis servers, which can receive other system or external data. The analysis servers compare measurements to predicted values and can standardize the predicted values to account for external conditions. The comparison can result in difference values used to generate probable causes and optimization recommendations. The system outputs reports or other data display using a graphical user interface that can be adjusted for an anticipated user.

Abstract: A sill drainage member for a window assembly which can include at least one sash. The sash includes a window pane in a frame which can be a single or double glazed window. The sill drainage member has an elongate body with an upper surface and lower surface. The upper surface includes drainage means which is adapted to drain moisture from a window sash. The sill drainage member is adapted to be located and fixed underneath a window sash. A method of installing the sill drainage member with slope blocks and double glazing units is also included and a method of retro fitting double glazed units in wooden sashes.

Abstract: A sill drainage member for a window assembly which can include at least one sash. The sash includes a window pane in a frame which can be a single or double glazed window. The sill drainage member has an elongate body with an upper surface and lower surface. The upper surface includes drainage means which is adapted to drain moisture from a window sash. The sill drainage member is adapted to be located and fixed underneath a window sash. A method of installing the sill drainage member with slope blocks and double glazing units is also included and a method of retro fitting double glazed units in wooden sashes.

Abstract: A reentry apparatus for installation on an abandoned well with a surface casing and a production casing inside and below the top end of the surface casing. A production plate seals the production casing. The apparatus includes a drill guide tube with a bottom end attachable to the production plate and configured to extend up above the top end of the surface casing. A surface plate seals the top of the surface casing and the tube extends up through the surface plate and is sealed thereto. A vent hole extends through the tube wall between the surface and production plates. A plug blocks the central passage of the tube above the vent hole. The tube is adapted for releasable attachment of a cap and a pressure control apparatus with drilling tool such that the drilling tool can bore through the plug while containing pressurized fluid in the surface casing.

Abstract: A reentry apparatus for installation on an abandoned well with a surface casing and a production casing inside and below the top end of the surface casing. A production plate seals the production casing. The apparatus includes a drill guide tube with a bottom end attachable to the production plate and configured to extend up above the top end of the surface casing. A surface plate seals the top of the surface casing and the tube extends up through the surface plate and is sealed thereto. A vent hole extends through the tube wall between the surface and production plates. A plug blocks the central passage of the tube above the vent hole. The tube is adapted for releasable attachment of a cap and a pressure control apparatus with drilling tool such that the drilling tool can bore through the plug while containing pressurized fluid in the surface casing.

Abstract: A nontoxic fuel cell engine coolant which has an electrical resistivity of greater than 250 kOhm-cm, a boiling point of greater than 90° C., a freezing point of less than ?40° C., a thermal conductivity of greater than 0.4 W/m-k, a viscosity of less than 1 cPs at 80° C., a viscosity of less than 6 cPs at 0°C., a heat capacity of greater than 3 kJ/kg-K, and which is compatible with current cooling system materials.

Abstract: A nontoxic fuel cell engine coolant which has an electrical resistivity of greater than 250 kOhm-cm, a boiling point of greater than 90° C., a freezing point of less than ?40° C., a thermal conductivity of greater than 0.4 W/m-k, a viscosity of less than 1 cPs at 80° C., a viscosity of less than 6 cPs at 0° C., a heat capacity of greater than 3 kJ/kg-K, and which is compatible with current cooling system materials.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composition for use as a polymer electrolyte is provided which comprises mixing one or more polar materials and one or more polyesters of formula III, wherein y is from 1.5 to 80 and each unit A may be identical or different and is of the structure IV, wherein x is from 1 to 5 and each unit B may be identical or different and is of the structure V, wherein R and R1 are each, independently, hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or an inert functional group, wherein the mixture is prepared to contain from 1 to 50 wt. % of the one or more polar materials and from 50 to 99 wt. % of the one or more polyesters of formula III. A method for using such polymer electrolytes in cells, batteries, coulometers, displays, and smart windows is also provided.

Abstract: A composition for use as a polymer electrolyte, wherein said composition includes one or more polar materials and one or more polyesters of formula III, wherein each unit A may be identical or different and is of the structure IV, wherein each unit B may be identical or different and is of the structure V, wherein R and R1 are each, independently, hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or an inert functional group; a process for preparing said composition; the use of said composition as a polymer electrolyte in coulometers, displays, smart windows, cells or batteries; and a cell and/or battery having said composition.

Abstract: A nontoxic fuel cell engine coolant which has an electrical resistivity of greater than 250 kOhm-cm, a boiling point of greater than 90° C., a freezing point of less than −40° C., a thermal conductivity of greater than 0.4 W/m-k, a viscosity of less than 1 cPs at 80° C., a viscosity of less than 6 cPs at 0° C., a heat capacity of greater than 3 kJ/kg-K, and which is compatible with current cooling system materials.

Abstract: A composition for use as a polymer electrolyte, wherein said composition comprises one or more polar materials and one or more polyesters (polymers of carbonic acid); a process for preparing said composition; the use of said composition as a polymer electrolyte in coulometers, displays, smart windows, cells or batteries; and a cell and/or battery comprising said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing beer having an improved flavour stability by adding an oxygen scavenging enzyme prior to and/or during the mashing stage of the brewing. Representatives of such oxygen scavenging enzymes are for instance glucose-oxidase and polyphenyloxidases like laccase. The flavour quanity of the “treated” beer was essentially better than the flavour quality of the control beer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a antifreeze/coolant composition for use in internal combustion engines which comprises: an anti freeze/coolant for diesel engines which comprises: 1,3 propanediol 97-98% by volume, 95 to 97 percent; nitrite, 0.50 to 1.5%; nitrate, 0.30 to 1.5%; borate, 0.25 to 1.25%; mercaptobenzothiazole, 0.25 to 1.0%; tolyltriazole, 0.30 to 1.1%; benzyltriazole, 0.00 to 1.0%; silicate, 0.25 to 3.0%; antifoam, 0.05 to 0.3%; silicate stabilizer, 0.10 to 1.9%; and dye, 0.00 to 0.02% In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a different antifreeze/coolant composition for use in internal combustion engines which comprises: an anti freeze/coolant for diesel engines which comprises: 1,3 propanediol 97-98% by volume, 95 to 97 percent; nitrite, 0.50 to 1.50%; nitrate, 0.30 to 1.50%; phosphate, 0.50 to 1.60%; mercaptobenzothiazole, 0.25 to 1.00%; tolyltriazole, 0.30 to 1.10%; benzyltriazole, 0.00 to 1.00%; silicate, 0.25 to 3.00%; molybdate, 0.50 to 1.30%; antifoam, 0.05 to 0.

Abstract: A nontoxic fuel cell engine coolant which has an electrical resistivity of greater than 250 kOhm-cm, a boiling point of greater than 90° C., a freezing point of less than −40° C., a thermal conductivity of greater than 0.4 W/m-k, a viscosity of less than 1 cPs at 80° C., a viscosity of less than 6 cPs at 0°C., a heat capacity of greater than 3 kJ/kg-K, and which is compatible with current cooling system materials.

Abstract: Novel antigens from H. pylori are provided. Their use in diagnosing H. pylori infection is also disclosed, including methods for said diagnosis, and kits for use in such a method. In addition, novel antigenic fragments of the antigens are provided, as well as vaccines comprising either at least one of the antigens or one or more antigenic fragments.

Abstract: A baulkring-type synchronizer (18) for frictionally synchronizing and positive connecting gears (14,16) to a shaft (12). The synchronizer includes a cone clutch surfaces (24,48) and (26,50) which are engaged by an operator shift force and limit means (54,56) producing a counter force for decreasing the amount of operator shift force transmitted to cone clutch friction surfaces in response to the synchronizing torque exceeding a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A baulkring-type synchronizer (18) includes cone clutch friction surfaces (24,48 and 26,50) and jaw clutch teeth (36b, 28 and 36c, 30) for frictionally synchronizing and positive connecting gears (14,16) to a shaft (12). A plurality of rigid members (72) is drivingly interposed between blocker teeth (44,46) affixed to baulkrings (40,42) and self-energizing ramp surfaces (71a, 71b,73a, 73b) on self-energizing members (70,72) mounted on an outer circumference of a hub 32 affixed to the shaft (12). A shift sleeve (34) is slidably splined to the hub (32) and is moved by an operator shift: force (Fo) and an additive force (Fa) provided by the self-energizing ramp surfaces. Both forces (Fo and Fa) react against the blocker teeth to engage the friction surfaces. The self-energizing members (70,72) are slidable relative to the hub and are axially centered resiliently on the hub by detent assemblies (76,78).

Abstract: A novel protein extracted from H. pylori has a molecular weight of about 50-65 kDa and an amino terminal amino acid sequence that has at least 60% identity to a sequence selected from the group consisting of: 1  M  V   T   L   I   N   N   E   D   D Met-Val-Thr-Leu-Ile-Asn-Asn-Glu-Asp-Asp; and S   V   T   L   I   N   N   E   N   N   E   R Ser-Val-Thr-Leu-Ile-Asn-Asn-Glu-Asn-Asn-Glu-Arg- Y   Y   F   E   T Tyr-Tyr-phe-Glu-Thr.