Abstract: A grease composition is prepared from an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M; a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of less than 10 mm2/s, and a cloud point—pour point spread of less than 25° C. The grease composition in one embodiment, exhibits improved service life, i.e., capable of performing for longer period of time of at least 50% at high temperatures/speeds and in an oxidizing environment as compared to greases containing Group II or POA base oils in the prior art.

Abstract: A grease composition is prepared from an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M and a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. equal to or greater than 10 mm2/s. The grease composition in one embodiment, exhibits improved service life, i.e., capable of performing for longer period of time of at least 50% at high temperatures/speeds and in an oxidizing environment as compared to greases containing Group II or POA base oils in the prior art.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety S06-CL821457 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety S06-CL821457 and its progeny, and methods of making S06-CL821457.

Abstract: A method of detecting objects in water, comprises the steps of capturing a plurality of images of a region of interest, extracting voxel data from the images, and processing the voxel data to detect items of interest in the region of interest. An apparatus that performs the method is also included.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety S06-CL968413 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety S06-CL968413 and its progeny, and methods of making S06-CL968413.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety S06-CL951107 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety S06-CL951107 and its progeny, and methods of making S06-CL951107.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated CL431203 with high yield potential and tolerance to Roundup™ herbicide, further including the plants and seeds of the cultivar CL431203, methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar CL431203 with itself or another soybean plant. The invention also relates to soybean cultivar CL431203 further comprising one or more single gene traits, and to methods of producing a soybean having such traits by introgression, transformation or mutagenesis. The invention also includes using the soybean cultivar CL431203 to produce other soybean cultivars, breeding lines, and progeny.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated CL722114 with high yield potential and tolerance to Roundup™ herbicide, further including the plants and seeds of the cultivar CL722114, methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar CL722114 with itself or another soybean plant. The invention also relates to soybean cultivar CL722114 further comprising one or more single gene traits, and to methods of producing a soybean having such traits by introgression, transformation or mutagenesis. The invention also includes using the soybean cultivar CL722114 to produce other soybean cultivars, breeding lines, and progeny.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated CL727422 with high yield potential and tolerance to Roundup™ herbicide, further including the plants and seeds of the cultivar CL727422, methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar CL727422 with itself or another soybean plant. The invention also relates to soybean cultivar CL727422 further comprising one or more single gene traits, and to methods of producing a soybean having such traits by introgression, transformation or mutagenesis. The invention also includes using the soybean cultivar CL727422 to produce other soybean cultivars, breeding lines, and progeny.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated CL727636 with high yield potential and tolerance to Roundup™ herbicide, further including the plants and seeds of the cultivar CL727636, methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar CL727636 with itself or another soybean plant. The invention also relates to soybean cultivar CL727636 further comprising one or more single gene traits, and to methods of producing a soybean having such traits by introgression, transformation or mutagenesis. The invention also includes using the soybean cultivar CL727636 to produce other soybean cultivars, breeding lines, and progeny.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated CL821418 with high yield potential and tolerance to Roundup™ herbicide, further including the plants and seeds of the cultivar CL821418, methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar CL821418 with itself or another soybean plant. The invention also relates to soybean cultivar CL821418 further comprising one or more single gene traits, and to methods of producing a soybean having such traits by introgression, transformation or mutagenesis. The invention also includes using the soybean cultivar CL821418 to produce other soybean cultivars, breeding lines, and progeny.

Abstract: An acoustic device is provided comprising a reservoir adapted to contain a fluid and having an exterior surface, an acoustic radiation generator for generating acoustic radiation, and a means for delivering an acoustic coupling fluid to the exterior surface of the reservoir. The acoustic radiation generator is placed in acoustic coupling relationship via the acoustic coupling fluid to the reservoir. Acoustic radiation generated by the acoustic radiation generator is transmitted through the exterior surface and into any fluid contained in the reservoir. Uncontrolled flow of the acoustic coupling fluid at the exterior surface as a result of movement of the acoustic radiation generator is eliminated. Also provided are methods that eliminate such uncontrolled flow.

Abstract: A book holder for releasably retaining a book or document thereon including a base having a vertical support arm extending from the base. The vertical support arm includes a channel extending substantially along a length thereof. A pivoting support arm pivotally connected to said vertical support arm. The pivoting support arm includes a channel extending substantially along a length thereof. The book holder further includes a locking wheel for releasably securing the pivoting support arm to the vertical support arm. A book platform is moveably connected to an end of the pivoting support arm for selectively retaining the book or document thereon in a position able to be easily viewed by a user.

Abstract: There is provided by this invention a unique ion source for depositing thin films on a substrate in a vacuum chamber that neutralizes the positive electric charges that develop on the substrate and vacuum chamber apparatus that may cause arcing and degradation of the film deposition. A power supply with a reversing voltage waveform is utilized that neutralizes the electric charge on the substrate and the vacuum chamber apparatus. A pulsed operation can be used that is applicable to a low voltage mode of the source wherein current may not be limited by the discharge voltage so average current cant be kept high by increasing peak current during the duty cycle. Also, in the high voltage mode neutralization can be achieved with no significant loss of ion beam etch rate despite a shortened duty cycle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an x-ray tube, and method of manufacture thereof, having an improved rotary anode target structure. The anode target is constructed of carbon-carbon composite material. A focal track is formed on the surface of the anode target, and is comprised of a metallic material that is capable of generating x-rays when contacted with a high velocity electron stream. The surface of the carbon-carbon composite anode is treated in a manner so as to provide an enhanced bond between the composite and the focal track material, and which diffuses any interfacial stresses that occur between the track layer and the composite substrate during thermal expansion of the two materials, which may differ significantly. In particular, the bond interface is formed by microscopically roughening the surface of the substrate, so as to provide a “saw-tooth”-like, or jagged, surface configuration.

Abstract: A new target anode for use in x-ray equipment where it is subjected to high speed rotations and thermal stress, wherein the target anode is comprised of a substrate which has coated thereon an x-ray emissive, high-Z metallic material or metal carbide which functions as the focal track, wherein a surface on the substrate to which the high-Z metallic material or metal carbides is deposited and bonded consists of directionally oriented fibers of high thermal conductivity, and wherein the directionally oriented fibers are bonded to the substrate and facilitate bonding between the substrate and the x-ray emissive, high-Z metallic material or metal carbide.

Abstract: A Belleville spring/ball combination is utilized in a rotating anode target bearing assembly in an X-ray tube for thermal and electrical conduction as well as self-centering of the target shaft and noise reduction.

Abstract: A composite target for an x-ray tube has a graphite substrate portion and a metal portion, the two portions being bonded together by platinum and platinum alloying materials. The preferred alloying materials are tungsten and nickel which act in conjunction with the platinum to improve the bond resulting in an x-ray tube having a longer life span.

Abstract: A heat treatment method for producing moderate .alpha. grain size (50-250 .mu.m) fully lamellar, microstructures in thin cross section near-.gamma. titanium aluminide alloy products is described, wherein a wrought, fine y grain starting microstructure is heated at a temperature high in the two-phase .alpha.+.gamma. phase field and 30-60.degree. C. below the .alpha. transus temperature to produce a structure of small equiaxed .alpha. grains (about 25 .mu.m dim) and fine .gamma. phase grains, which is then briefly heated to a temperature in the single-phase .alpha. field in order to complete dissolution of remnant .gamma. grains and to minimize growth of .alpha. grains. The material is then cooled to transform the microstructure to fully lamellar .alpha..sub.2 +.gamma..