Abstract: Wax-based compositions for making barrier layers used in oral treatment devices are thermally stable when formed into a flat sheet or three-dimensional article to a temperature of at least 45° C. and are plastically deformable at room temperature (25° C.). The wax-based compositions include a wax fraction homogeneously blended with a polymer fraction. The wax fraction includes at least one wax and the polymer fraction includes at least one polymer selected such that, when the at least one wax and at least one polymer are homogeneously blended together, they yield a wax-based composition having the desired properties of thermal stability and plastic deformability. Barrier layers and oral treatment devices made from such wax-based compositions are dimensionally stable to a temperature of at least 40° C. without external support and can be plastically deformed in a user's mouth to become at least partially customized to the size and shape of user's unique dentition.

Abstract: Interlacing equipment may be used to form fabric and to create a gap in the fabric. The fabric may include one or more conductive strands. An insertion tool may be used to align an electrical component with the conductive strands during interlacing operations. A soldering tool may be used to remove insulation from the conductive strands to expose conductive segments on the conductive strands. The soldering tool may be used to solder the conductive segments to the electrical component. The solder connections may be located in grooves in the electrical component. An encapsulation tool may dispense encapsulation material in the grooves to encapsulate the solder connections. After the electrical component is electrically connected to the conductive strands, the insertion tool may position and release the electrical component in the gap. A component retention tool may temporarily be used to retain the electrical component in the gap as interlacing operations continue.

Abstract: Interlacing equipment may be used to form fabric and to create a gap in the fabric. The fabric may include one or more conductive strands. An insertion tool may be used to align an electrical component with the conductive strands during interlacing operations. A soldering tool may be used to remove insulation from the conductive strands to expose conductive segments on the conductive strands. The soldering tool may be used to solder the conductive segments to the electrical component. The solder connections may be located in grooves in the electrical component. An encapsulation tool may dispense encapsulation material in the grooves to encapsulate the solder connections. After the electrical component is electrically connected to the conductive strands, the insertion tool may position and release the electrical component in the gap. A component retention tool may temporarily be used to retain the electrical component in the gap as interlacing operations continue.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R686 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08R686 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R686 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R686, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R686 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R686 and methods of using maize variety X08R686 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05V409 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05V409 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05V409 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05V409, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05V409 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05V409 and methods of using maize variety X05V409 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PDCS86 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PDCS86 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PDCS86 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PDCS86 or a locus conversion of 1PDCS86 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R677 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08R677 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R677 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R677, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R677 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R677 and methods of using maize variety X08R677 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R678 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08R678 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R678 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R678, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R678 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R678 and methods of using maize variety X08R678 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05R367 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05R367 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05R367 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05R367, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05R367 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05R367 and methods of using maize variety X05R367 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQQS32 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQQS32 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQQS32 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQQS32 or a locus conversion of 1PQQS32 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P567 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03P567 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P567 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P567, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P567 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P567 and methods of using maize variety X03P567 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQQS32 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQQS32 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQQS32 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQQS32 or a locus conversion of 1PQQS32 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05N268 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05N268 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05N268 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05N268, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05N268 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05N268 and methods of using maize variety X05N268 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N746 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08N746 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N746 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N746, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N746 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N746 and methods of using maize variety X08N746 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03N341 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03N341 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03N341 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03N341, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03N341 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03N341 and methods of using maize variety X03N341 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N252 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13N252 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N252 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N252, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N252 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N252 and methods of using maize variety X13N252 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH41w7 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41W7 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41W7 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH41W7 or a locus conversion of PH41W7 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH47W4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH47W4 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH47W4 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH47W4 or a locus conversion of PH47W4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03M275 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03M275 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03M275 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03M275, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03M275 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03M275 and methods of using maize variety X03M275 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M656 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08M656 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M656 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M656, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M656 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M656 and methods of using maize variety X08M656 are disclosed.