Abstract: A snap type rodent trap with remote notification capability is provided. The trap includes a non-conductive base, conductive bail and trigger components, and an electronic PCB assembly mounted on the trap base. According to a first embodiment, the base is wood and the PCB assembly is selectively coated or printed with a layer of a flexible conductive material that contacts bail and trigger wire components mounted on the upper surface of the trap base as well as a conductive strip positioned to be contacted by the bail when the trap is tripped and empty. According to a second embodiment, the base is molded plastic. The PCB assembly in both embodiments is configured to detect and provide remote notification of trap states using the bail as an antenna. A method of retrofitting a snap type trap with an electronics monitoring system is also provided.

Abstract: An electrically operated propellant includes an electrolyte source. The electrolyte source is an ionic liquid, a polyelectrolyte, or a combination thereof. The electrically operated propellant also includes a polymeric binder. The electrically operated propellant is substantially waterless with a water content of less than 10 wt. % water based on total weight of the electrically operated propellant.

Abstract: An electrically operated propellant includes a perchlorate oxidizer and a water insoluble polymeric binder with a water solubility of less than 0.1 grams (g) per 100 grams water at 25° Celsius (° C.). The electrically operated propellant is substantially waterless with a water content of less than 10 weight % (wt. %) water based on total weight of the electrically operated propellant.

Abstract: A rodent gasser including a smoke cartridge and having a self ignition system is provided. According to a first embodiment, the self ignition system has a top plastic cap covering a strike pad and a lower plastic shroud that protects the rodent gasser ignition system prior to use. An ignition button is provided under the shroud that works with the strike pad to ignite the smoke cartridge. According to a second embodiment, the self ignition system has a top plastic cap covering activation components of a pull pin ignition system that include a gripping element and a connecting element that couples the gripping element to an internal ignition assembly. The gasser is ignited by pulling the gripping element. A method of using the rodent gasser is also provided.

Abstract: A snap type rodent trap with remote notification capability is provided. The trap includes a non-conductive base, conductive bail and trigger components, and an electronic PCB assembly mounted on the trap base. According to a first embodiment, the base is wood and the PCB assembly is selectively coated or printed with a layer of a flexible conductive material that contacts bail and trigger wire components mounted on the upper surface of the trap base as well as a conductive strip positioned to be contacted by the bail when the trap is tripped and empty. According to a second embodiment, the base is molded plastic. The PCB assembly in both embodiments is configured to detect and provide remote notification of trap states using the bail as an antenna. A method of retrofitting a snap type trap with an electronics monitoring system is also provided.

Abstract: A method for making a fibrous strip configured for making a ribbon with a thickness ranging between 0.1 mm and 1 mm and a width ranging between 2 mm and 10 mm. The ligneous logs or cans are cut into square-edged plank with a predefined length. The strip is separated from a surface of the square-edged plank by an orthogonal cutting process. The depth of cut is equal to the thickness of the strip. The cutting speed direction is parallel to the fibers of the square-edged plank. Also, a fibrous reinforcement is obtained using the method and a device for implements the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to an NdBR wet masterbatch comprising —neodymium-catalyzed polybutadienes having a high proportion of cis-1,4 units of >95% and a low proportion of 1,2-vinyl content of <1%, with narrow polydispersity of less than 3, with a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4 100° C.) between 30 and 90 MU, with a high linearity index (ratio of solution viscosity to Mooney viscosity) of 3 to 10 m Pas/MU and with a Mooney relaxation after 30 seconds of 2 to 12%, the latter being prepared by means of solution polymerization, —at least one carbon black, the carbon black having an iodine absorption number (ION) between 85 and 210 mg/g, measured to ASTM D1510-1304, and an oil absorption number (OAN) between 75 and 150 ml/100 g, measured to ASTM D2414, and —an oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized diene rubbers with trimethylolpropane and fatty acid, to a process for production there of and use thereof for the production of wet-skid-resistant and low-rolling-resistance motor-vehicle tire treads with high abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A method for making a fibrous strip configured for making a ribbon with a thickness ranging between 0.1 mm and 1 mm and a width ranging between 2 mm and 10 mm. The ligneous logs or cans are cut into square-edged plank with a predefined length. The strip is separated from a surface of the square-edged plank by an orthogonal cutting process. The depth of cut is equal to the thickness of the strip. The cutting speed direction is parallel to the fibers of the square-edged plank. Also, a fibrous reinforcement is obtained using the method and a device for implements the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to an NdBR wet masterbatch comprising -neodymium-catalysed polybutadienes having a high proportion of cis-1,4 units of >95% and a low proportion of 1,2-vinyl content of <1%, with narrow polydispersity of less than 3, with a Mooney viscosity (ML1-4 100° C.) between 30 and 90 MU, with a high linearity index (ratio of solution viscosity to Mooney viscosity) of 3 to 10 m Pas/MU and with a Mooney relaxation after 30 seconds of 2 to 12%, the latter being prepared by means of solution polymerization,—at least one carbon black, the carbon black having an iodine absorption number (ION) between 85 and 210 mg/g, measured to ASTM D1510-1304, and an oil absorption number (OAN) between 75 and 150 ml/100 g, measured to ASTM D2414, and—an oil.

Abstract: In described embodiments, a VCO based CDR for a SerDes device includes a phase detector, a VCO responsive to a first control signal and a second control signal and generating an output signal, a frequency calibration module configured to calibrate the frequency of the output signal by performing a coarse calibration and a subsequent fine calibration, a gear shifting control module controlling a gain change of the first and second control signals in time, and a look-up table created by fine calibration values generated from the frequency calibration module, wherein the programmed variable gain of the gear shifting control module is calculated by a calculation circuit employing the fine calibration values stored in the look-up table, the calculation of the calculation circuit adjusts gear shifting down, and adjusts a gear shifting gain, and adjusting an overall CDR gain over a VCO control curve.

Abstract: In described embodiments, a VCO based CDR for a SerDes device includes a phase detector, a VCO responsive to a first control signal and a second control signal and generating an output signal, a frequency calibration module configured to calibrate the frequency of the output signal by performing a coarse calibration and a subsequent fine calibration, a gear shifting control module controlling a gain, change of the first and second control signals in time, and a look-up table created by fine calibration values generated from the frequency calibration module, wherein the programmed variable gain of the gear shifting control module is calculated by a calculation circuit employing the fine calibration values stored in the look-up table, the calculation of the calculation circuit adjusts gear shifting down, and adjusts a gear shifting gain, and adjusting an overall CDR gain over a VCO control curve.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method and apparatus for providing services to clients of static or dynamic hardware. The apparatus comprising a network interface directly coupled with the apparatus's system memory and processors through an internal interconnect in order to provide direct communication to devices connected to the apparatus without the use of the network layer of the Open Systems Interconnection model. The network interface of the said apparatus is also configured to act as the network's DHCP host and residential gateway. The method includes when receiving a hardware change request from a client using the specified device in the request for the specified function requested without interrupting the services.

Abstract: Novel imidazolopyridines according to Formula I, able to inhibit JAK are disclosed, these compounds may be prepared as a pharmaceutical composition, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, allergic or inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, proliferative diseases, transplantation rejection, diseases involving impairment of cartilage turnover, congenital cartilage malformations, and/or diseases associated with hypersecretion of IL6 or interferons. Wherein R1, L1, R3, R4, Cy, L2 and R5 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A composition of a surface-treated-carbon-black and a functionalized polymer with functionalization along the polymer chain is disclosed, wherein the polymer represents a solution SBR including, but not limited to blends of the SBR (PBR4003) with BR, NR and EPDM, and the SBR polymer functionalization comprises polar, oxygen-containing functional groups, such that the compound exhibits reduced hysteresis and rolling resistance, improved wet traction with excellent abrasion resistance as would be used in passenger, truck and racing tires.

Abstract: A hand held adhesive tape dispensing machine for joining tape strips originating from two tape rolls to form one tape strip of a desired length with partially exposed adhesive on both sides, which has an offset frame structure supporting guide members to maintain tape positions; roller that tape strips join on; spools that can accommodate varying widths of tape; cutting blade for severing tape; and handle for grasping.

Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized diene rubbers with trimethylolpropane and fatty acid, to a process for production there of and use thereof for the production of wet-skid-resistant and low-rolling-resistance motor-vehicle tire treads with high abrasion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber mixtures with functionalized diene rubbers and with microgels, to a production process, and to the use of the mixtures for the production of low-abrasion motor-vehicle tires which have wet-slip resistance and which have low rolling resistance.

Abstract: A roll bonded, composite metallic material utilizing a Magnesium (Mg) core to take advantage of its extreme light weight. The clad composite consist of roll bonded metal layers such as Al, stainless steel, copper and titanium on the surfaces of Mg. A multitude of clad combinations are available to combine the unique surface properties of various alloys to suit the particular application or design needs, with the light weight and strength characteristics of Mg.