Abstract: A composition for modification of wood products is disclosed. The composition contains a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a polyfunctional hydrophilic polymer of high molecular weight and a crosslinking agent. The composition may also contain a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a sugar and a crosslinking agent. Modification of the wood product may result in one or more of: improved stiffness, strength, surface hardness, dimensional stability, water resistance, flame retardancy, and biological resistance.

Abstract: A wood preservative composition comprising leach resistant boron in the form of a boratrane, and a synergistic proportion of quaternary ammonium compound. The composition can include triadimefon in synergistic proportions with the boratrane and quaternary ammonium compound. It can be in the form of a stable water dilutable composition and include an insoluble fungicide or an insecticide. The composition has the property of providing decay and insect resistance to wood, reconstituted wood fibers and flake and veneer products.

Abstract: Various integrated circuit package elements are provided. In one aspect, an integrated circuit package device is provided that includes a lid for covering an integrated circuit. The lid has a convex surface for applying pressure on the integrated circuit when the lid is placed in a selected position. In another aspect, an integrated circuit package device is provided that includes a lid that has a surface for applying pressure to an integrated circuit when the lid is in a selected position. A gold film is coupled to the surface. The gold film has a periphery and a plurality of rounds extending from the periphery.

Abstract: A method for authenticating and verifying a pharmaceutical item to be genuine is described. The method for authenticating a tablet comprises applying a particular nucleic acid material associated with a particular sequence of nucleic acid bases to a tablet or capsule. The method also comprises collecting a sample of the tablet and verifying the tablet is genuine by detecting the particular nucleic acid material.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip packages and package lids are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming a semiconductor chip package lid with a peripheral wall that defines a first interior space. A first bridge structure is formed in the first interior space. The first bridge structure is adapted to engage a surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A method for authenticating and verifying an item to be genuine is described. The method for authenticating the item comprises applying a particular nucleic acid material associated with a particular sequence of nucleic acid bases to ink within an ink cartridge or a toner compound within a toner housing. The method also comprises collecting a sample of either the ink or toner compound and verifying the ink or toner is genuine by detecting the particular nucleic acid material.

Abstract: A method for authenticating and verifying garment to be genuine is described. The method for authenticating a garment comprises applying a particular nucleic acid material/marker associated with a particular sequence of nucleic acid bases to a dye or paint and applying the marker to the garment. The method also comprises collecting a sample from the garment and verifying the garment is genuine by detecting the particular nucleic acid material on or within the garment.

Abstract: Various integrated circuit package elements are provided. In one aspect, an integrated circuit package device is provided that includes a lid for covering an integrated circuit. The lid has a convex surface for applying pressure on the integrated circuit when the lid is placed in a selected position. In another aspect, an integrated circuit package device is provided that includes a lid that has a surface for applying pressure to an integrated circuit when the lid is in a selected position. A gold film is coupled to the surface. The gold film has a periphery and a plurality of rounds extending from the periphery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen formulation which exhibits superior ultraviolet protection and water resistance than prior art sunscreen compositions. The sunscreen formulation comprises (a) a dispersion comprising a sunscreen active agent and (b) a base composition comprising a rheological modifying agent and water. The sunscreen formulation is substantially free of surfactants. According to a preferred embodiment, the sunscreen active agent is ethylhexylmethoxycinnamate, butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane, or a combination thereof. The sunscreen formulation preferably comprises a phosphorylated starch derivative as a rheological modifying agent. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method of protecting skin or hair from ultraviolet radiation by applying an effective amount of the sunscreen formulation of the present invention to the skin or hair.

Abstract: A semiconductor component having a lid for protecting a semiconductor chip and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor component. The semiconductor chip has an active surface and a mounting surface. It is flip-chip mounted to a support substrate so the active surface is adjacent the support substrate. A passive or active circuit element may be mounted to the support substrate. The mounting surface of the semiconductor chip has a radius of curvature. A thermal interface material is dispensed on the mounting surface of the semiconductor chip. A lid is coupled to the support substrate via a lid adhesive. A portion of the lid has a radius of curvature that corresponds to the radius of curvature of the semiconductor chip. A force is applied to the lid so that it contacts the thermal interface material and urges the interface material to the sides of the semiconductor chip. The force causes wetting of the thermal interface material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen formulation which exhibits superior ultraviolet protection and water resistance than prior art sunscreen compositions. The sunscreen formulation comprises (a) a dispersion comprising a sunscreen active agent and (b) a base composition comprising a rheological modifying agent and water. The sunscreen formulation is substantially free of surfactants. According to a preferred embodiment, the sunscreen active agent is ethylhexylmethoxycinnamate, butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane, or a combination thereof. The sunscreen formulation preferably comprises a phosphorylated starch derivative as a Theological modifying agent. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method of protecting skin or hair from ultraviolet radiation by applying an effective amount of the sunscreen formulation of the present invention to the skin or hair.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing topical compositions with enhanced barrier properties comprising dispersions of hydrophobic skin protective agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen formulation which exhibits superior ultraviolet protection and water resistance than prior art sunscreen compositions. The sunscreen formulation comprises (a) a dispersion comprising a sunscreen active agent and (b) a base composition comprising a rheological modifying agent and water. The sunscreen formulation is bustantially free of surfactants. According to a preferred embodiment, the sunscreen active agent is ethylhexylmethoxycinnamate, butylmethoxy-dibenzoylmethane, or a combination thereof. The sunscreen formulation preferably comprises a phosphorylated starch derivative as a rheological modifying agent. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method of protecting skin or hair from ultraviolet radiation by applying an effective amount of the sunscreen formulation of the present invention to the skin or hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical, oral, nasal, anal, ophthalmic, or vaginal application comprising a base composition and at least one dispersion comprising suspended particles of a hydrophobic active agent, a hydrophobic adjuvant, or a combination thereof. The base composition comprises a rheology modifying agent and water. The composition is substantially free of emulsifying surfactants and the suspended particles generally have a diameter less than about 500 or 1,000 nm. Another embodiment is a method of preparing a composition comprising mixing the aforementioned base composition with the aforementioned dispersion. Mixing may be performed with a propeller mixer or manually, i.e., by hand. Since the topical dispersion is simple and quick to prepare, custom cosmetic compositions may be prepared at the point of sale for customers. Prior to the present invention, such products would take hours to be prepared.

Abstract: This invention utilizes methods of emulsion chemistry to derivative polymers, as distinguished from the synthetic methods of the prior art, whereby such polymers are derivative in a true solution. The derivative polymers are useful in that they may be readily reacted with small polymers or other molecules to form new polymeric entities. The new polymeric entities may be further derivative during the step of interracial dramatization, or may be provided for reaction to the product in a subsequent step to form the target product.

Abstract: A method for assessing quality of a coating process includes providing a facsimile assembly, the facsimile assembly having a fixture holding an audit coupon, and coating the facsimile assembly to form a coating thereon. The assembly is then disassembled, and the coating on the audit coupon is inspected.

Abstract: A microbiocidal composition including a first component comprises a guanidine compound, a second component which comprises either prochloraz, propiconazole or iodocarb, wherein the weight ratio of first component to second component is in the range of from about 32:1 to about 1:16. The microbiocidal composition provides effective and broader control of micro-organisms in various industrial systems and for household products, agricultural products and biomedical products.

Abstract: The present invention provides for vitamin A derivative selected from the group consisting of retinol, retinyl ester and any combination thereof incorporated into liposomes formed with alkylammonium fatty acid salts, and methods for manufacturing same. The liposomes of the invention may deliver vitamin A derivative materials at the occurrence of a preset triggering condition. Preferred liposomes of the invention are cationic liposomes. The preferred liposomes of the invention are formed with alkylammonium fatty acid salts, e.g., trialkylammonium fatty acid salts of long chain amides. The encapsulated vitamin A derivative is thus stabilized by the liposomes. The present invention thus also provides a method of stabilizing vitamin A derivative be encapsulation in such liposomes. The liposomes of the invention are used to provide topical skin treatment formulations useful in the treatment of skin.