Abstract: The present disclosure relates to molybdenum and/or tungsten complexes, catalyst systems including molybdenum and/or tungsten complexes, and polymerization processes to produce polyalkenamers such as polypentenamers and polycyclooctenamers.

Abstract: A number of embodiments include an exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus can transition between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration. Each configuration can be used to perform the same or different exercises, such as a Nordic curl, back extension, abdominal crunch, and many others. The exercises apparatus can be transitioned between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration by hingedly actuating a first portion of the apparatus relative to a second portion of the apparatus. Various supporting and/or locking structures (e.g., pegs, sheaths, pop-pins, etc.) can be used to secure the apparatus in a lowered configuration and/or a raised configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds represented by Formula (I): where Q is OR13, SR13, NR13R14, PR13R14, or a heterocyclic ring; each R1-14 is independently hydrogen, C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or multiple R1-14 are joined together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure, or combination(s) thereof; each X1 and X2 is independently C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or X1 and X2 join together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure; and Y is a hydrocarbyl. The present disclosure also provides catalyst systems including an activator, a support, and a catalyst of the present disclosure. The present disclosure also provides polymerization processes including introducing olefin monomers to a catalyst system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tungsten complexes, catalyst systems including tungsten complexes, and polymerization processes to produce polycycloolefin polymers such as polycyclopentene polymers and polycyclooctene polymers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds including a nonsymmetric bridged amine bis(phenolate), catalyst systems including such, and uses thereof. Catalyst compounds, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide high comonomer content and high molecular weight polymers having narrow Mw/Mn values, contributing to good processability for the polymer itself and for the polymer used in a composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds having an amine bridged anilide phenolate ligand. In at least one embodiment, catalysts of the present disclosure provide catalyst activity values of about 90 gP/mmolCat·h?1 or greater and polyolefins, such as polyethylene copolymers, having comonomer content of from about 4 wt % to about 12 wt %, an Mn of about 90,000 g/mol or more, an Mw of 155,000 g/mol or more, and an Mw/Mn of from 1 to 2.5.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds represented by Formula (I): where Q is OR13, SR13, NR13R14, PR13R14, or a heterocyclic ring; each R1-14 is independently hydrogen, C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or multiple R1-14 are joined together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure, or combination(s) thereof; each X1 and X2 is independently C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, substituted C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom, or a heteroatom-containing group, or X1 and X2 join together to form a C4-C62 cyclic, heterocyclic, or polycyclic ring structure; and Y is a hydrocarbyl. The present disclosure also provides catalyst systems including an activator, a support, and a catalyst of the present disclosure. The present disclosure also provides polymerization processes including introducing olefin monomers to a catalyst system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides group 4-, i.e., zirconium- and hafnium-, containing catalyst compounds having an ether bridged anilide phenolate ligand. Catalyst compounds of the present disclosure can be asymmetric, having an electron donating side of the catalyst and an electron deficient side of the catalyst. In at least one embodiment, catalysts of the present disclosure provide catalyst activity values of 400,000 gP/mmolCat·h?1 or greater and polyolefins, such as polyethylene copolymers, having comonomer content of from about 3.5 wt % to 8.5 wt %, an Mn of about 15,000 g/mol to about 140,000 g/mol, an Mw of from about 100,000 g/mol to about 300,000 g/mol, and a Mw/Mn of from 1 to 2.5. Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide polymers having comonomer content of from 7 wt % to 12 wt %, such as from 8 wt % to 10 wt %).

Abstract: Phenoxyimine-based complexes, when activated, are suitable for catalyzing ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions of cyclopentene and a comonomer under mild reaction conditions, for example, at reaction temperatures of about ?196° C. and about 70° C. in diluents like toluene. The use of such activated phenoxyimine-based complexes may favor polymer products with a high cis-content.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides transition metal catalysts and the respective bridged phenolate ligands contained on the catalyst, as well as, catalyst systems and polymerization processes for producing polyolefins. The catalysts and the catalyst systems provide catalytic activity values of greater than 100 kg/mmol-hr, such as greater than 400 kg/mmol-hr or greater than 500 kg/mmol-hr.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported catalyst system comprising a first iron based catalyst, a second group 4 metal catalyst, a support material, and an activator; wherein the first catalyst is represented by Formula (I) and the second catalyst is represented by Formula (II):

Abstract: An external defibrillator system may include processing circuitry; signal generation circuitry communicatively coupled to the processing circuitry; and a plurality of electrodes, each including an electrode body electrically coupled to the signal generation circuitry and configured to deliver an electrical pulse therapy to a patient; and an electrolyte dispersal pad that includes a substrate defining a plurality of wells, each defining an opening; an electrolyte material, e.g., fluid, disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of wells; and a conductive material disposed over at least a portion of the openings and configured to retain the electrolyte material within the plurality of wells, where the processing circuitry is configured control the signal generation circuitry to pass a current pulse through a portion of the conductive material to fuse the portion of the conductive material to release the electrolyte material from at least one of the wells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds having a tridentate ethylene bridged amine bis(phenolate) ligand. Catalysts of the present disclosure preferably provide catalyst activity values of 250 gP/mmolCat/hr or greater and polyolefins, such as polyethylene copolymers, having comonomer content of 8.5 wt % or greater, an Mn of 190,000 g/mol or greater, an Mw of 350,000 g/mol or greater, and a narrow Mw/Mn (such as about 2). Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide polymers having a high comonomer content (e.g., 8.5 wt % or greater).

Abstract: A carrier plate for a vehicle mirror includes a reflective element on its front side and a device for fastening a mirror glass adjuster on its rear side. The carrier plate includes cruciform slots originating from the center point of the mirror glass adjuster, and a circular arc-shaped opening, which extends along an outer radius R and has a depth directed towards the center point, being set along an annular wall in each of the quadrants formed by the slots. The circular arc-shaped opening has radial apertures, which extend further along the radius R towards the center point than the circular arc-shaped opening.

Abstract: Bis phenolate transition metal complexes are disclosed for use in alkene polymerization, with optional chain transfer agent, to produce polyolefins.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds including a nonsymmetric bridged amine bis(phenolate), catalyst systems including such, and uses thereof. Catalyst compounds, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide high comonomer content and high molecular weight polymers having narrow Mw/Mn values, contributing to good processability for the polymer itself and for the polymer used in a composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compounds having an amine bridged anilide phenolate ligand. In at least one embodiment, catalysts of the present disclosure provide catalyst activity values of about 90 gP/mmolCat·h?1 or greater and polyolefins, such as polyethylene copolymers, having comonomer content of from about 4 wt % to about 12 wt %, an Mn of about 90,000 g/mol or more, an Mw of 155,000 g/mol or more, and an Mw/Mn of from 1 to 2.5.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides group 4-, i.e., zirconium- and hafnium-, containing catalyst compounds having an ether bridged anilide phenolate ligand. Catalyst compounds of the present disclosure can be asymmetric, having an electron donating side of the catalyst and an electron deficient side of the catalyst. In at least one embodiment, catalysts of the present disclosure provide catalyst activity values of 400,000 gP/mmolCat·h?1 or greater and polyolefins, such as polyethylene copolymers, having comonomer content of from about 3.5 wt % to 8.5 wt %, an Mn of about 15,000 g/mol to about 140,000 g/mol, an Mw of from about 100,000 g/mol to about 300,000 g/mol, and a Mw/Mn of from 1 to 2.5. Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide polymers having comonomer content of from 7 wt % to 12 wt %, such as from 8 wt % to 10 wt %).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides transition metal catalysts and the respective bridged phenolate ligands contained on the catalyst, as well as, catalyst systems and polymerization processes for producing polyolefins. The catalysts and the catalyst systems provide catalytic activity values of greater than 100 kg/mmol-hr, such as greater than 400 kg/mmol-hr or greater than 500 kg/mmol-hr.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catalyst system including a first catalyst compound represented by Formula (I): and a second catalyst compound that is a bridged or unbridged metallocene. M is a group 4 metal. X1 and X2 are independently a univalent C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, C1-C20 substituted hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom or a heteroatom-containing group, or X1 and X2 join together to form a C4-C62 cyclic or polycyclic ring structure. R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 is independently hydrogen, C1-C40 hydrocarbyl, C1-C40 substituted hydrocarbyl, a heteroatom or a heteroatom-containing group, or two or more of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, or R10 are joined together to form a C4-C62 cyclic or polycyclic ring structure, or a combination thereof. Q is a neutral donor group. Methods of polymerizing with the catalyst system to produce polyolefin polymers are also disclosed.