Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determine effectiveness of communication content and executing, while conducting the experiment, a machine learning routine (MLR) using MLR content to enhance an effectiveness metric.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determine effectiveness of communication content and executing, while conducting the experiment, a machine learning routine (MLR) using MLR content to enhance an effectiveness metric.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determine effectiveness of communication content and executing, while conducting the experiment, a machine learning routine (MLR) using MLR content to enhance an effectiveness metric.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determine effectiveness of communication content and executing, while conducting the experiment, a machine learning routine (MLR) using MLR content to enhance an effectiveness metric.

Abstract: In one aspect, a film assembly is disclosed comprising a first optical film having a tab disposed outside a first viewable area and a second optical film proximate and parallel to the first optical film, the second optical film having a slot formed outside a second viewable area; wherein the tab and slot are arranged to permit the first and second films to be moveably interlocked. In another aspect, an interlock arrangement for an optical film stack having at least a first and second optical film is disclosed comprising a penetrating member formed on the first film and a receiving member formed in the second film, wherein the film stack is moveably interlocked when the penetrating member is moveably secured in the receiving member. In another aspect, a method of assembling optical films is disclosed, the method comprising moveably interlocking two or more optical films to form a film assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a shaped sorbent filter preferably having a three dimensional shape. The method generally entails: a) providing porous flexible tubular web structure having two open ends; b) sealing a first end of the tubular web structure; c) filling the sealed tubular web structure with flowable filter material of sorbent material and binder; d) sealing the opposite open end of the tubular web material; and e) heating the tubular web structure to active the binder and form a shaped sorbent filter. The tubular web structure preferably is deformed while it is heated so that there is provided at least one permanently deformed bending portion. The invention method provides a simple effective process for forming complex overwrapped shaped small sorbent filters for use in the electronics industry.

Abstract: A solid phase extraction or chromatographic medium comprises a porous nonwoven fibrous matrix comprising at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene and blown microfibers, and sorptive or reactive hydrophobic siliceous molecular sieve particulates enmeshed in said matrix, the ratio of molecular sieves to matrix being in the range of 40:1 to 1:40.

Abstract: A solid phase extraction or chromatographic medium comprises a porous nonwoven fibrous matrix comprising at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene and blown microfibers, and sorptive or reactive hydrophobic siliceous molecular sieve particulates enmeshed in said matrix, the ratio of molecular sieves to matrix being in the range of 40:1 to 1:40.

Abstract: A solid phase extraction or chromatographic medium comprises a porous nonwoven fibrous matrix comprising at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene and blown microfibers, and sorptive or reactive hydrophobic siliceous molecular sieve particulates enmeshed in said matrix, the ratio of molecular sieves to matrix being in the range of 40:1 to 1:40.

Abstract: A functionalized macroporous poly(styrene divinylbenzene) particle comprises at least one ionic functional group covalently bonded thereto, the functionalized particle having sorptive capability towards an analyte, said functional group being present in the range of 0.1 to 2.5 milliequivalents per gram of poly(styrene divinylbenzene). The functionalized particles can be used in a packed column or enmeshed in a nonwoven web for utility in solid phase extraction applications.

Abstract: A functionalized macroporous poly(styrene divinylbenzene) particle comprises at least one ionic functional group covalently bonded thereto, the functionalized particle having sorptive capability towards an analyte, said functional group being present in the range of 0.1 to 2.5 milliequivalents per gram of poly(styrene divinylbenzene). The functionalized particles can be used in a packed column or enmeshed in a nonwoven web for utility in solid phase extraction applications.

Abstract: A particle loaded, porous, fibrous compressed or fused article comprises a nonwoven fibrous polymeric web, which preferably is thermoplastic, melt-extrudable, and pressure-fusible blown microfibrous web, and sorptive particles enmeshed in said web, the particle loaded fibrous article has a Gurley number of at least two seconds, and the article is useful in separation science. A method of preparation of the article and method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A solid phase extraction or chromatographic medium comprises a porous nonwoven fibrous matrix comprising at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene and blown microfibers, and sorptive or reactive hydrophobic siliceous molecular sieve particulates enmeshed in said matrix, the ratio of molecular sieves to matrix being in the range of 40:1 to 1:40.

Abstract: Composite reactive articles are useful for quantifying cyanide ions in solution. The composite reactive articles can be porous reactive supports comprising an inert substrate having immobilized thereon finely divided gold. The porous reactive supports can be particulate, porous fibrous membranes or solution-cast membranes. Alternatively, the composite reactive articles can comprise porous fibrous membranes having enmeshed therein the aforementioned porous supports which can be in particulate or fibrous forms.

Abstract: A particle loaded, porous, fibrous compressed or fused article comprises a nonwoven fibrous polymeric web, which preferably is thermoplastic, melt-extrudable, and pressure-fusible blown microfibrous web, and sorptive particles enmeshed in said web, the particle loaded fibrous article has a Gurley number of at least two seconds, and the article is useful in separation science. A method of preparation of the article and method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing solid phase extraction (SPE) on a fluid that contains solubles and suspended solids. The method includes: (a) providing a volume of fluid that contains solubles and suspended solids, (b) processing the volume of fluid to extract solubles therefrom by the steps comprising: (i) passing a first portion of the volume of fluid through a SPE medium that has first and second sides, the first portion of the volume of fluid passing through the SPE medium from the first side to the second side; and then (ii) passing a second portion of the volume of fluid through the SPE medium from the second side to the first side; and (c) repeating step (b) a plurality of times such that no substantial amount of the suspended solids is removed from the processed volume of fluid and solubles are retained on the SPE medium. The apparatus includes a conduit, a SPE medium located in the conduit, and a fluid flow direction altering mechanism or a SPE rotating mechanism.

Abstract: Composite reactive articles are useful for quantifying cyanide ions in solution. The composite reactive articles can be porous reactive supports comprising an inert substrate having immobilized thereon finely divided gold. The porous reactive supports can be particulate, porous fibrous membranes, or solution-cast membranes. Alternatively, the composite reactive articles can comprise porous fibrous membranes having enmeshed therein the aforementioned porous supports which can be in particulate or fibrous forms.

Abstract: A particle loaded, porous, fibrous compressed or fused article comprises a nonwoven fibrous polymeric web, which preferably is thermoplastic, melt-extrudable, and pressure-fusible blown microfibrous web, and sorptive particles enmeshed in said web, the particle loaded fibrous article has a Gurley number of at least two seconds, and the article is useful in separation science. A method of preparation of the article and method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for isolating an environmentally hazardous organic contaminant from a fluid utilizes a solid phase extraction medium comprises a PTFE fibril matrix, and sorptive particles enmeshed in said matrix comprising more than 30 and up to 100 weight percent of porous organic particles, and less than 70 to 0 weight percent of porous (organic-coated or uncoated) inorganic particles, the ratio of sorptive particles to PTFE being in the range of 40:1 to 1:4 by weight. The extraction medium is useful in pesticide, phenolics, and residue of explosives separations. The separations can be efficiently performed in a stacked disk format.

Abstract: A method for isolating an environmentally hazardous organic contaminant from a fluid utilizes a solid phase extraction medium comprises a PTFE fibril matrix, and sorptive particles enmeshed in said matrix comprising more than 30 and up to 100 weight percent of porous organic particles, and less than 70 to 0 weight percent of porous (organic-coated or uncoated) inorganic particles, the ratio of sorptive particles to PTFE being in the range of 40:1 to 1:4 by weight. The extraction medium is useful in pesticide, phenolics, and residue of explosives separations. The separations can be efficiently performed in a stacked disk format.