Abstract: Adjustable molding assemblies and methods for bridging a gap between building elements are provided. The molding assembly includes a molding that includes a cover portion with opposing ends that are configured to contact outer surfaces of adjacent building elements. At least one flexible attachment portion extends from a lower surface of the cover portion, the at least one attachment portion including one or more interlocking elements. A track includes one or more grooves for receiving the attachment portion. One or more complementary interlocking elements are associated with each groove for retaining the attachment portion.

Abstract: Adjustable molding assemblies and methods for bridging a gap between building elements are provided. The molding assembly includes a molding that includes a cover portion with opposing ends that are configured to contact outer surfaces of adjacent building elements. At least one flexible attachment portion extends from a lower surface of the cover portion, the at least one attachment portion including one or more interlocking elements. A track includes one or more grooves for receiving the attachment portion. One or more complementary interlocking elements are associated with each groove for retaining the attachment portion.

Abstract: A process for making a tertiary aminoalcohol compound is disclosed. The process comprises using an excess amount of a carbonyl compound in a condensation step between the carbonyl compound and a nitroalkane in the presence of a catalytic amount of a tertiary aminoalcohol compound, and conducting a hydrogenation/alkylation step to produce the tertiary aminoalcohol. The tertiary aminoalcohol compound used to catalyze the condensation step is preferably the same tertiary aminoalcohol compound produced in the hydrogenation/alkylation step. The process uses fewer steps than conventional processes.

Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R3 and R4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A process of preparing a nitroalcohol, e.g., 2-nitro-2-methyl-1-propane, from a nitropolyol, e.g., 2-nitro-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, the process comprising the step of contacting under hydrogenation conditions the nitropolyol with hydrogen, a hydrogenation catalyst and, optionally, a chelating agent.

Abstract: A process of preparing a nitroalcohol, e.g., 2-nitro-2-methyl-1-propane, from a nitropolyol, e.g., 2-nitro-2 -methyl-1,3-propanediol, the process comprising the step of contacting under hydrogenation conditions the nitropolyol with hydrogen, a hydrogenation catalyst and, optionally, a chelating agent.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing alkyl diamine compounds in high purity. The process utilizes an alkyl amine compound during the reduction of a nitroamine, resulting in reduction of the concentration of undesired byproducts.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing alkyl diamine compounds in high purity. The process utilizes an alkyl amine compound during the reduction of a nitroamine, resulting in reduction of the concentration of undesired byproducts.

Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, X and Y are as defined herein.

Abstract: A process for making a tertiary aminoalcohol compound is disclosed. The process comprises using an excess amount of a carbonyl compound in a condensation step between the carbonyl compound and a nitroalkane in the presence of a catalytic amount of a tertiary aminoalcohol compound, and conducting a hydrogenation/alkylation step to produce the tertiary aminoalcohol. The tertiary aminoalcohol compound used to catalyze the condensation step is preferably the same tertiary aminoalcohol compound produced in the hydrogenation/alkylation step. The process uses fewer steps than conventional processes.

Abstract: Provided is a process for making a tertiary aminoalcohol compound. The process comprises using an excess amount of a carbonyl compound in a condensation step between the carbonyl compound and a nitroalkane, and conducting a hydrogenation/alkylation step to produce the tertiary aminoalcohol. The process uses fewer steps than conventional processes.

Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R3 and R4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided are protected antimicrobial compounds which are useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water-containing systems, such as oil or gas field fluids, at elevated temperature. The antimicrobial compounds are of the formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, X and Y are as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided is a process for making a tertiary aminoalcohol compound. The process comprises using an excess amount of a carbonyl compound in a condensation step between the carbonyl compound and a nitroalkane, and conducting a hydrogenation/alkylation step to produce the tertiary aminoalcohol. The process uses fewer steps than conventional processes.

Abstract: Nitroaldol (“Henry”) reactions between nitroalkanes and aldehydes in the presence of a catalyst and a two-phase reaction medium produce nitroalcohols at increased reaction rates compared to single-phase organic solvent systems, and do not require use of surfactants as is typical of single-phase aqueous solvent systems and solventless systems. The reaction medium comprises an organic solvent phase and an aqueous solvent phase. The aqueous solvent may be 100% water.

Abstract: Provided is a process for making an aminoalcohol compound. The process comprises using an excess amount of aliphatic aldehyde in a condensation step between the aldehyde and a nitroalkane, and using an aldehyde scavenger in a reductive hydrogenation step. The process yields aminoalcohol compounds exhibiting reduced color and odor.

Abstract: Nitroaldol (“Henry”) reactions between nitroalkanes and aldehydes in the presence of a catalyst and a two-phase reaction medium produce nitroalcohols at increased reaction rates compared to single-phase organic solvent systems, and do not require use of surfactants as is typical of single-phase aqueous solvent systems and solventless systems. The reaction medium comprises an organic solvent phase and an aqueous solvent phase. The aqueous solvent may be 100% water.

Abstract: A recovery utility apparatus for expediting recovery time during failure of one or more database data sets is provided. A backup copy restore utility is configured to read and restore a backup copy of the database data set. A change accumulation manager is configured to read detail records in an incomplete change accumulation data set. A log manager is configured to read a log to derive updates subsequent to a merge end point, wherein the updates are reflective of spill records. An image copy restore utility is configured to apply the detail records to the backup copy to thereby create a restored database data set. A database update manager is configured to apply the updates to the restored database data set.

Abstract: A recovery utility apparatus for expediting recovery time during failure of one or more database data sets is provided. A backup copy restore utility is configured to read and restore a backup copy of the database data set. A change accumulation manager is configured to read detail records in an incomplete change accumulation data set. A log manager is configured to read a log to derive updates subsequent to a merge end point, wherein the updates are reflective of spill records. An image copy restore utility is configured to apply the detail records to the backup copy to thereby create a restored database data set. A database update manager is configured to apply the updates to the restored database data set.

Abstract: In a rotary press, temperature of a printing plate is sensed by an infrared temperature sensor mounted in close proximity to a cylinder carrying the printing plate. Sensor output is used to control a closed loop of a water circulating system which includes one or more water-carrying rollers in an ink train. A water cooler and a water heater are provided in the closed loop and are controlled in response to the sensor output to maintain the printing plate at a temperature which allows proper inking thereof.