Abstract: A building construction assembly for installation on a roof deck including a base layer and a channel structure coupled to the base layer and defining a plurality of channels. In an embodiment, the plurality of channels include a first airflow channel and second airflow channel extending in parallel through the channel structure. The plurality of channels further includes a venting channel between the first and second airflow channels and the base layer. The channel structure defines one or more apertures between the venting channel and each of the first and second airflow channels configured to allow airflow from the first and second airflow channels into the venting channel. The base layer defines one or more exit orifices in airflow communication with the venting channel and configured such that air in the venting channel exits the building construction assembly through the one or more exit orifices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition for the preparation of a polymeric foam with improved thermal properties, to a polymeric foam obtainable therefrom, and to a method for preparing such a polymeric foam each for them comprising (i) an at least essentially amorphous polymer resin and (ii) a nucleating agent. The at least essentially amorphous polymer resin is preferably polystyrene. The nucleating agent is preferably selected from the group consisting of 1,3:2,4-bis-(benzylidene)-sorbitol derivates and mixtures thereof, and is preferably 1,3:2,4-bis-O-(4-methylbenzylidene)-D-sorbitol, 1,3:2,4-bis-(3,4-Dimethylbenzylidene)-sorbitol and 1,3:2,4-bis-(4-propylbenzylidene)-propyl sorbitol.

Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more autoxidative catalysts for treating wood and reducing or preventing resin show-through or resin-bleed or both.

Abstract: A system and method for performing a transaction can allow a user to perform a multi-step process on a single web page. The system can receive an initiate-application command from a user at an application server and, in response, initiate an application for facilitating a transaction. The system can present a parameter-request panel, including a set of parameter-request fields, to the user at a client. The system can receive transaction parameters from the user via the set of parameter-request fields. In response to receiving the transaction parameters, the system can present a transaction-options panel, including a set of transaction options associated with the transaction parameters, to the user without obscuring the parameter-request panel. The system can receive from the user a transaction-option selection associated with the set of transaction options and, in response, present a transaction-completion panel to the user without obscuring the parameter-request panel or the transaction-options panel.

Abstract: A web material containing one or more active agents and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: A filament containing one or more filament-forming materials comprising one or more low hydrolysis vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol copolymers and/or one or more vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol copolymers wherein at least one of the vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol copolymers comprises 84 mol % or less alcohol units, fibrous structures employing same, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: A process for making a film from a nonwoven web by converting the nonwoven web into a film and films and unit dose products made therefrom are provided.

Abstract: A method for delivering an active agent is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for performing a transaction can allow a user to perform a multi-step process on a single web page. The system can receive an initiate-application command from a user at an application server and, in response, initiate an application for facilitating a transaction. The system can present a parameter-request panel, including a set of parameter-request fields, to the user at a client. The system can receive transaction parameters from the user via the set of parameter-request fields. In response to receiving the transaction parameters, the system can present a transaction-options panel, including a set of transaction options associated with the transaction parameters, to the user without obscuring the parameter-request panel. The system can receive from the user a transaction-option selection associated with the set of transaction options and, in response, present a transaction-completion panel to the user without obscuring the parameter-request panel or the transaction-options panel.

Abstract: A multifunctional cart is disclosed. The multifunctional cart has a frame and a pair of arms, with the arms extending outward from the frame, and a plurality of platform support members attached to the pair of arms at spaced distances outward from the frame. A platform is slideably engageable between platform support members, providing a height adjustable surface.

Abstract: An article for enabling determination of corrosion m a structure which is located in an environment and is subject to corrosion in the environment. The article comprises a cathodic protection reference cell. The cathodic protection reference cell is able to be located in the environment at a location different from the location of the structure in the environment, and is able to be electrically coupled to the structure. The cathodic protection reference cell comprises a housing, and a reference electrode located in the housing. The reference electrode is able to be electrically connected to the structure which is located in the environment, to form a reference electrode-structure circuit. The reference electrode functions as an electrochemical cell, which enables measurement of the voltage drop which represents the structure-to-environment potential, for enabling the determination of the extent of cathodic protection of the structure.

Abstract: A smart peripheral device for use in a medical training system. The medical training system having a processing device, software to emulate aspects of a medical device and a display in communication therewith. The processing device, software and display providing an interactive interface which emulates a portion of the medical device. The smart peripheral device includes a physical structure adapted to imitate a functional component of a medical device and at least one sensor adapted to measure an aspect of user performance, such as position, pressure or other physical variable.

Abstract: A method for delivering an active agent is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition for the preparation of a polymeric foam with improved thermal properties, to a polymeric foam obtainable therefrom, and to a method for preparing such a polymeric foam each for them comprising (i) an at least essentially amorphous polymer resin and (ii) a nucleating agent. The at least essentially amorphous polymer resin is preferably polystyrene. The nucleating agent is preferably selected from the group consisting of a 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid derivative, a 5-amino isophthalic acid derivative, a 3,5,-diamino benzoic acid derivative, a 1,3,5-benzenetrisamide, a 2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-benzenetrisamide, and mixtures thereof, and is preferably 1,3,5-tris(2,2-dimethylpropanamido) benzene.

Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards an apparatus in which a base deck and a base deck cover interface with one another to provide a permeability path. The base deck includes an outer region, and the base deck cover includes a lip that interfaces with the outer region of the base deck to provide the permeability path. The permeability is further defined by at least three interleaved sidewalls of the base deck and base deck cover that define two segments of the permeability path. The permeability path is filled with a polymer material that creates a seal between the base deck and base deck cover.

Abstract: A digital camera system having a retail mode, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for forming an image of a scene; a data processing system; a storage memory; and a program memory storing instructions configured to implement a method for automatically deleting captured digital images. The stored instructions include setting the digital camera system to operate in the retail mode in response to detecting a predefined first condition; enabling a user to capture a plurality of digital images, storing any digital images captured while the digital camera system is operating in the retail mode in the storage memory; and automatically deleting at least some of the stored digital images from the storage memory in response to detecting a predefined second condition, wherein any stored digital images that were not captured in the retail mode are not deleted from the storage memory.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for attachment to a pipe cutter having a saddle portion is disclosed comprising a first member suitable for mounting to the saddle portion, a second member suitable for mounting to a pipe and a pivoting joint to pivotally connect first member to second member. In another embodiment, an apparatus for attachment to a pipe cutter having a saddle portion is disclosed comprising a first member suitable for mounting to the saddle portion, a second member suitable for mounting to a pipe, a pivoting joint to pivotally connect first member to second member, pipe mounting means to securely mount second member to said pipe, angle adjustment means and at least one fastener to securely fasten first member to the saddle portion of the pipe cutter.

Abstract: A fish grip includes a backing layer having a top surface and a bottom surface; a plurality of bristles, fixed to said backing layer, and extending from the top surface; and a base handle attached to the bottom surface. The fish grip can be bent along an axis that defines a first grip portion having a first bristle set and a second grip portion having a second bristle set facing the first bristle set, with the first and second grip portions defining a pocket therebetween. The first and second sets can simultaneously abut the fish to frictionally hold the fish in the static position.

Abstract: A process-based model of a geological volume of interest is generated. The process-based model is conditioned with conditioning information associated with the geological volume of interest. Statistics are generated from the process-based model that represent parameters of the geological volume of interest locally. These statistics are used to constrain one or more geostatistical models of the geological volume of interest.

Abstract: This invention is related to a wood preservative composition comprising i) at least one active ingredient, and ii) a carrier system containing at least 10% w/w of a solvent selected from one or more ester compounds of the formula (I) wherein: R and R? are independently selected from Ci-C?-alkyl groups, and wherein the carbon chains of alkyl groups of 3 or more carbon atoms may be straight-chained or branched; and wherein the at least one active ingredient is substantially soluble in the earner system. The preservative compositions may be used to treat wood based materials, and the ester solvent may optionally be recovered following the treatment. Formula (I).