Abstract: A halogen-free, flame retardant composition comprises thermoplastic polyurethane, olefin block copolymer, carbonyl-containing olefin polymer compatibilizer, and flame retardant package comprising bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) and/or resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate), a nitrogen/phosphorus based, halogen-free flame retardant, and epoxidized novolac. The composition that will not only be processed easily to make a wire or cable sheath but also pass both the VW-1 flame retardancy test and the UL1581 heat deformation test at 150° C. exhibits good tensile and flexibility properties.

Abstract: Halogen-free, flame retardant compositions comprising in weight percent based on the weight of the composition: A. 20 to 60% TPU/Si-g-EVA polymer blend in which the Si-g-EVA is crosslinked, B. 1 to 25% organic phosphate ester, C. 30 to 60% metal hydrate, and D. 0.1 to 10% epoxidized novolac. Optionally, the compositions further comprise in weight percent based on the weight of the composition, one or more of: E. 0.01 to 0.5% anti-dripping agent, F. 0.1 to 2% additive; and G. 0.1 to 5% filler.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gelsolin binding agents (e.g., antibodies) which can bind to gelsolin polypeptides. Gelsolin binding agents of the invention are useful, alone or in combination, to detect a gelsolin polypeptide (a.k.a., the target polypeptide) in a test sample as well as to purify native gelsolin proteins. Gelsolin binding agents are also useful to diagnose, a gelsolin related medical condition in subjects in need thereof. Kits to detect gelsolin in biological samples are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: Various on-chip capacitors and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing a capacitor is provided that includes forming a first conductor structure on a semiconductor chip and forming a passivation structure on the first conductor structure. An under bump metallization structure is formed on the passivation structure. The under bump metallization structure overlaps at least a portion of the first conductor structure to provide a capacitor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible, halogen-free, flame retardant composition. The composition includes from about 25 wt % to about 95 wt % of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU); from about 5 wt % to about 50 wt % of an olefin block copolymer (OBC); and from about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of a flame retardant. The flame retardant is selected from resorcinol bis(diphenyl 5 phosphate) (RDP), bis diphenyl phosphate (BDP), bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) (BPADP), aluminum trihydrate (ATH), a nitrogen/phosphorus-based halogen-free flame retardant, epoxidized novolac resin, and combinations thereof. The composition requires no compatibilizer for the TPU and OBC. The composition finds application in wire and cable structures.

Abstract: A halogen-free, flame retardant composition comprises thermoplastic polyurethane, olefin block copolymer, carbonyl-containing olefin polymer compatibilizer, and flame retardant package comprising bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) and/or resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate), a nitrogen/phosphorus based, halogen-free flame retardant, and epoxidized novolac. The composition that will not only be processed easily to make a wire or cable sheath but also pass both the VW-1 flame retardancy test and the UL1581 heat deformation test at 150° C. exhibits good tensile and flexibility properties.

Abstract: Polymer blends comprising a first phase comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane matrix and a second phase comprising a crosslinked polar olefin polymer are provided. The first phase is a continuous phase and the second phase can be co-continuous with the first phase, or dispersed as a non-continuous phase in the first phase. The first phase further comprises a metal hydroxide flame retardant and an organic flame retardant. The second phase further includes a metal hydroxide which is coupled to the olefin polymer via a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: In an printed circuit board on which an integrated circuit die is mounted, an array of plated through holes (PTHs) are formed which include conductive power and ground PTH structures which are connected to provide power and ground reference voltages to the integrated circuit die, and isolated current sensing PTH structures which are formed within sensing proximity to the conductive power and ground PTH structures for sensing current switching activity in the conductive power and ground PTH structures by inductively converting dynamic current changes in the conductive power and ground PTH structures into a measurable voltage signal.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gelsolin binding agents (e.g., antibodies) which can bind to gelsolin polypeptides. Gelsolin binding agents of the invention are useful, alone or in combination, to detect a gelsolin polypeptide in a test sample. In particular, the gelsolin binding agents are useful in assays of urine samples to diagnose a gelsolin-related medical condition. Kits to detect gelsolin in biological samples are also provided by the present disclosure.

Abstract: Various apparatus and methods of addressing crosstalk in a circuit board are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming a first layer of a circuit board with a first signal trace and forming a second layer of the circuit board with a second signal trace. A first guard trace is formed on the first layer and offset laterally from the first signal trace but at least partially overlapping the second signal trace and a second guard trace is formed on the second layer and offset laterally from the second signal trace but at least partially overlapping the first signal trace.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gelsolin binding agents (e.g., antibodies) which can bind to gelsolin polypeptides. Gelsolin binding agents of the invention are useful, alone or in combination, to detect a gelsolin polypeptide (a.k.a., the target polypeptide) in a test sample as well as to purify native gelsolin proteins. Gelsolin binding agents are also useful to diagnose, a gelsolin related medical condition in subjects in need thereof. Kits to detect gelsolin in biological samples are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: One or more preventative maintenance mode parameters for an inkjet-printing device having an inkjet-printing mechanism are determined based on a water loss rate of water from ink within the device and/or on an air gain rate of air into the ink within the device. As such, periodic performance of a non-user-initiated preventative maintenance mode based on the preventative maintenance mode parameters results in the ink within the inkjet-printing mechanism being sufficiently fresh so as not to affect quality of image formation by the inkjet-printing device. Therefore, the non-user-initiated preventative maintenance mode for the inkjet-printing device is periodically performed based on the preventative maintenance mode parameters to eject at least some of the ink from, and to refill fresh ink into, the inkjet-printing mechanism.

Abstract: Various apparatus and methods of addressing crosstalk in a circuit board are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming a first layer of a circuit board with a first signal trace and forming a second layer of the circuit board with a second signal trace. A first guard trace is formed on the first layer and offset laterally from the first signal trace but at least partially overlapping the second signal trace and a second guard trace is formed on the second layer and offset laterally from the second signal trace but at least partially overlapping the first signal trace.

Abstract: Various on-chip capacitors and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing a capacitor is provided that includes forming a first conductor structure on a semiconductor chip and forming a passivation structure on the first conductor structure. An under bump metallization structure is formed on the passivation structure. The under bump metallization structure overlaps at least a portion of the first conductor structure to provide a capacitor.

Abstract: One or more preventative maintenance mode parameters for an inkjet-printing device having an inkjet-printing mechanism are determined based on a water loss rate of water from ink within the device and/or on an air gain rate of air into the ink within the device. As such, periodic performance of a non-user-initiated preventative maintenance mode based on the preventative maintenance mode parameters results in the ink within the inkjet-printing mechanism being sufficiently fresh so as not to affect quality of image formation by the inkjet-printing device. Therefore, the non-user-initiated preventative maintenance mode for the inkjet-printing device is periodically performed based on the preventative maintenance mode parameters to eject at least some of the ink from, and to refill fresh ink into, the inkjet-printing mechanism.

Abstract: A calibration method for a printing apparatus is disclosed. The printing apparatus has at least one ink pen and a carriage for scanning the ink pen across a printing region. The calibration method includes: (a) printing a test pattern across a print medium at a constant carriage velocity; (b) optically scanning the printed test pattern to obtain a sensor signal thereof; (c) setting the carriage velocity so that there are acceleration, deceleration and constant velocity printing regions; (d) printing the same test pattern; (e) optically scanning the subsequent test pattern to obtain a sensor signal thereof; (f) comparing the sensor signals of the two test patterns to determine ink dot placement errors; and (g) calibrating time-delay compensation values based on the dot placement errors.

Abstract: A calibration method for a printing apparatus is disclosed. The printing apparatus has at least one ink pen and a carriage for scanning the ink pen across a printing region. The calibration method includes: (a) printing a test pattern across a print medium at a constant carriage velocity; (b) optically scanning the printed test pattern to obtain a sensor signal thereof; (c) setting the carriage velocity so that there are acceleration, deceleration and constant velocity printing regions; (d) printing the same test pattern; (e) optically scanning the subsequent test pattern to obtain a sensor signal thereof; (f) comparing the sensor signals of the two test patterns to determine ink dot placement errors; and (g) calibrating time-delay compensation values based on the dot placement errors.

Abstract: A composite material, comprising a meta layer and an adhesive resin composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a first resin component having one or more glass transition temperatures of about ?15 to about 50° C.; about 5 about 49 weight percent of a second resin component having one or more glass transition temperatures greater than about 100° C.; and up to about 50 weight percent of a particulate inorganic filler; wherein a tan ? value of the adhesive resin composition is greater than about 0.2 over a temperature range of about ?15 to about 50° C. when measured at a frequency of 1 Hz. The composites are of particular utility in suspension assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of antiviral therapy. More specifically, the present invention relates to the inhibition of the tRNALys3-primed initiation of reverse transcription in viruses by APOBEC3G. The present invention further relates to a method of treating or preventing viral infections by inhibiting tRNALys3 annealing and/or priming on a viral genome thereby reducing viral replication. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of APOBEC3G, fragments or derivatives thereof for treatment or prophylaxis of HIV-1 infection and related lentivirus infections.