Abstract: A document construction and management system is described. In one embodiment, documents are assembled by combining one or more modules. In one embodiment, the modules are combined according to one or more construction rules. The modules can be provided to a number of subscribers, each subscriber having one or more users. Access to each of the modules can be controlled on a subscriber basis and/or on a user basis based on different users or user classes. When new modules or new versions of an existing module are added to the database of available modules, access to the new module or version can be restricted until the new modules or versions have been reviewed and accepted. During the review period, the previous version of the module is made available to users for construction of documents. In one embodiment, one or more access rules are used to control which modules are available to which users. In one embodiment, search rules are provided to facilitate searching for a desired module.

Abstract: A document construction and management system is described. In one embodiment, documents are assembled by combining one or more modules. In one embodiment, the modules are combined according to one or more construction rules. The modules can be provided to a number of subscribers, each subscriber having one or more users. Access to each of the modules can be controlled on a subscriber basis and/or on a user basis based on different users or user classes. When new modules or new versions of an existing module are added to the database of available modules, access to the new module or version can be restricted until the new modules or versions have been reviewed and accepted. During the review period, the previous version of the module is made available to users for construction of documents. In one embodiment, one or more access rules are used to control which modules are available to which users. In one embodiment, search rules are provided to facilitate searching for a desired module.

Abstract: This invention relates to a prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of footrot, and in particular to a vaccine effective in prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of footrot. Specific polypeptides of Dichelobacter nodosus have been identified as vaccine candidates. In some embodiments the polypeptide is expressed more strongly when the bacterium is grown in vivo or is expressed more strongly in the presence of ovine hoof powder. In other embodiments the polypeptide are reactive against sera recovered from animals repeatedly infected with D. nodosus.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for producing a polymer by controlled polymerization which comprises polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of a free radical control agent of the structural formula: (Z)-(R1)n, wherein n represents an integer from 1 to about 6; wherein Z represents an aromatic or aliphatic moiety containing from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; wherein R1 represents a moiety of the structural formula: wherein R2 represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, and alkaryl groups; wherein the alky groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, and alkaryl groups can be substituted, unsubstituted, linear, branched or cyclic; and wherein Ar represents a p-alkoxyphenyl group having an alkoxy moiety that contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for synthesizing a hydrogenated polymer that comprises: (1) preparing a aqueous polymerization medium which is comprised of (a) at least one monomer, (b) a polymerization control agent, and an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is prepared in-situ within the aqueous polymerization medium; (2) initiating polymerization of said monomer within the aqueous polymerization medium to produce a latex of an unsaturated polymer; (3) treating the latex of the unsaturated polymer with (a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxides; (b) a reducing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrazine and hydrates of hydrazine; and (c) a metal ion activator to produce the hydrogenated polymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an emulsion polymerization process that comprises: (1) preparing an aqueous polymerization medium which is comprised of (a) at least one monomer, (b) a polymerization control agent, and an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is prepared in-situ within the aqueous polymerization medium; and (2) initiating polymerization of said monomer within the aqueous polymerization medium.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for producing a polymer by controlled polymerization which comprises polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of a free radical control agent of the structural formula: (Z)-(R1)n, wherein n represents an integer from 1 to about 6; wherein Z represents an aromatic or aliphatic moiety containing from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; wherein R1 represents a moiety of the structural formula: wherein R2 represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, and alkaryl groups; wherein the alky groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, and alkaryl groups can be substituted, unsubstituted, linear, branched or cyclic; and wherein Ar represents a p-alkoxyphenyl group having an alkoxy moiety that contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A document construction and management system is described. In one embodiment, documents are assembled by combining one or more modules. In one embodiment, the modules are combined according to one or more construction rules. The modules can be provided to a number of subscribers, each subscriber having one or more users. Access to each of the modules can be controlled on a subscriber basis and/or on a user basis based on different users or user classes. When new modules or new versions of an existing module are added to the database of available modules, access to the new module or version can be restricted until the new modules or versions have been reviewed and accepted. During the review period, the previous version of the module is made available to users for construction of documents. In one embodiment, one or more access rules are used to control which modules are available to which users. In one embodiment, search rules are provided to facilitate searching for a desired module.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire which is comprised of a generally toroidal-shaped carcass with an outer circumferential tread, two spaced beads, at least one ply extending from bead to bead and sidewalls extending radially from and connecting said tread to said beads, wherein said tread is adapted to be ground-contacting, and wherein said tread is a cured the rubber formulation which is comprised of (1) hydroxylamine end-group functionalized rubbery polymer of the structural formula: wherein P represents polymer chains of the rubbery polymer, and wherein (i) R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted straight, branched, or cyclic alkylgroups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, alkaryl groups, alkoxyl groups, halo-alkyl groups, and combinations thereof; or (ii) R1 and R2 taken together with the carbon and nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5 to 8 membered ring; and (2) a filler selected from the group consisting of c

Abstract: The present invention discloses an emulsion polymerization process that comprises: (1) preparing an aqueous polymerization medium which is comprised of (a) at least one monomer, (b) a polymerization control agent, and an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is prepared in-situ within the aqueous polymerization medium; and (2) initiating polymerization of said monomer within the aqueous polymerization medium.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for producing a polymer by controlled polymerization which comprises polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of a free radical control agent of the structural formula: (Z)-(R1)n, wherein n represents an integer from 1 to about 6; wherein Z represents an aromatic or aliphatic moiety containing from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; wherein R1 represents a moiety of the structural formula: wherein R2 represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, and alkaryl groups; wherein the alky groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aryl groups, heteroaryl groups, and alkaryl groups can be substituted, unsubstituted, linear, branched or cyclic; and wherein Ar represents a p-alkoxyphenyl group having an alkoxy moiety that contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for producing a core-shell polymer that comprises: (1) preparing a monomer solution which is comprised of (a) at least one monomer, optional one crosslinking monomer (b) a conjugate acid of a surfactant with a pKa of less than 14, and (c) a controlled free radical polymerization agent; (2) preparing an aqueous medium which is comprised of (a) water, and (b) a conjugate base of a weak acid wherein the pKb of the base is less than 14; and (3) mixing the monomer solution with the aqueous medium under conditions that result in the in-situ formation of an emulsifier to produce a polymerization medium, and (4) initiating free radical polymerization within the polymerization medium to produce a core polymer, wherein the core contains a free radical control agents, (5) adding a second monomer to the polymerization medium containing the core polymer, and (6) allowing polymerization to proceed in the presence of the free radical control agent to produce the core-shell polymer.

Abstract: This invention provides a low cost technique for synthesizing cyclic trithiocarbonates by a simple one step process from epoxides that can be conducted under atmospheric pressure. This synthesis can be depicted as follows: wherein R represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and aryl groups, wherein R? represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, aryl groups, and hydrogen atoms, and wherein R? represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, aryl groups, and hydrogen atoms, wherein the R moiety and the R? moiety can be bonded together to form a cyclic structure, with the proviso that R? represents a hydrogen atom if R? represents an alkyl group or an aryl group. In this process carbon disulfide and a thiocyanate salt, such as potassium thiocyanate, are reacted with the epoxide in an ionic liquid, such as 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([Bmim] PF6) in the presence of water to produce the cyclic trithiocarbonate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an emulsion polymerization process that comprises: (1) preparing an aqueous polymerization medium which is comprised of (a) at least one monomer, (b) a polymerization control agent, and an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is prepared in-situ within the aqueous polymerization medium; and (2) initiating polymerization of said monomer within the aqueous polymerization medium.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for synthesizing a hydrogenated polymer that comprises: (1) preparing a aqueous polymerization medium which is comprised of (a) at least one monomer, (b) a polymerization control agent, and an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is prepared in-situ within the aqueous polymerization medium; (2) initiating polymerization of said monomer within the aqueous polymerization medium to produce a latex of an unsaturated polymer; (3) treating the latex of the unsaturated polymer with (a) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen, air and hydroperoxides; (b) a reducing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrazine and hydrates of hydrazine; and (c) a metal ion activator to produce the hydrogenated polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to preparation of nanocomposites comprised of elastomer and a dispersion therein of an at least partially exfoliated, intercalated, multilayered, water swellable clay (e.g. smectite clay). The invention further relates to rubber compositions comprised of such nanocomposite, articles of manufacture, such as for example tires and industrial products such as, for example conveyor belts, power transmission belts and hoses, which contain at least one component comprised of said nanocomposite or said rubber composition. A particular adaptation for such rubber composition is contemplated for rubber tire components, such as for example treads, where significant replacement of carbon black reinforcement may be desired to reduce heat buildup for tire durability and reduction in tire weight for vehicular fuel economy such as, for example, aircraft tire treads.