Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application is directed to a structure. The structure comprises a structural layer having an external surface and a coating on the external surface of the structural layer. The coating comprises a polyurethane binder; and photocatalytic particles within the polyurethane binder. In another embodiment, the present application is directed to a composition. The composition comprises a polyurethane binder and photocatalytic particles within the polyurethane binder.

Abstract: A method, database system and computer program are disclosed for optimizing a SQL query, in which the SQL query includes an IN-List. The method includes utilizing an array insert to insert the IN-List into a spool and piggybacking IN-List rows into a join step.

Abstract: A method and system for determining a full open position of a closure member of a motor vehicle that articulates between an open position and a closed position includes a left pinch sensor coupled to the left side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the left side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. A right pinch sensor is coupled to the right side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the right side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. Left and right gas springs are coupled respectively to the left and right sides of the closure member for assisting in articulating the closure member and each of the gas struts has an extension at an end thereof for compressing their corresponding pinch sensor when the closure member is at its full open position.

Abstract: A combination pinch/temperature sensor for a closure member of a motor vehicle includes a first and second pinch sensing element coupled thereto. The first pinch sensing element is coupled to one of the left side and right side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the corresponding side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. The second pinch sensing element is in electrical communication with the first pinch sensing element and is coupled to the other one of the left side and right side of the closure member for sensing a pinch condition on the other side of the closure member and generating a corresponding pinch signal. Furthermore, one of the first and second pinch sensing elements also senses an ambient temperature outside the motor vehicle and generates an ambient temperature signal for use in controlling the closure member in extreme ambient temperature conditions.

Abstract: Urethane compositions comprising (a) a first fluorochemical urethane polymer or oligomer comprising the reaction product of (1) one or more polyisocyanates and (2) one or more fluoroalcohols, and optionally (3) one or more other isocyanate-reactive materials, wherein the ratio of isocyanate to isocyanate-reactive groups is about 1 or less, i.e., Part A, and (b) a second urethane polymer or oligomer comprising the reaction product of (1) one or more diisocyanates, and (2) water, and optionally (3) one or more other isocyanate-reactive groups, wherein about 5 to about 95 mole percent of the isocyanate groups of the diisocyanate are reacted with the water, i.e., Part B, for imparting durable repellency to substrates.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a water-based release coating composition comprising a mixture of: A. from 0.1 to about 5 wt % of a fluoro(meth)acrylate (co)polymer or a fluorochemical urethane compound containing at least one fluorinated group having the formula —(CF2)nCF3, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3; B. from about 5 to about 99.9 wt % of a copolymer comprising the reaction product of a. from about 40 to about 70 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the alkyl group contains from 16 to 22 carbon atoms, b. from about 3 to about 20 wt % of (meth)acrylic acid, c. from about 20 to about 40 wt % acrylonitrile, and d. from 0 to about 15 wt % of vinyl monomer, other than acrylonitrile, wherein the sum of a. through d. equals 100%; and C. from 0 to about 94.9 wt % of an extender polymer, wherein the sum of A., B., and C. is 100% and wt % is based on the total amount of solids in the composition.

Abstract: Nucleic acid oligomeric sequences and in vitro nucleic acid amplification and detection methods for detecting the presence of HAV RNA sequences in samples are disclosed. Kits comprising nucleic acid oligomers for amplifying and detecting HAV nucleic acid sequences are disclosed.

Abstract: Composition useful for pavement markings comprising a binder and material selected from the group of fillers, extenders, pigments and combinations thereof; and retroreflective elements. The binder comprising a first component comprising the reaction product of an excess of at least one polyisocyanate and at least one hydroxy group-containing material, and a second component comprising at least one polyamine.

Abstract: The materials needed for making the universal clutch puller and installer (UCPI) consist of flat steel stock and metal pins. After outlining, cutting, drilling, and bending you will end up with a device that makes the installation and removal of clutches easier on motorcycles and small engines with the three shoe clutch system. It cut my install/removal time from 1 ½ hours to approximately fifteen minutes. As you can see in the drawings this device is 14 ½? inches long, 1 ?? inches wide and ¼? inch high.

Abstract: Apparatus for studying the variations in hydrodynamic pressure for correlation with fish movement towards and away from zones of danger comprises a hollow winged section having mounted on the surface thereof, piezoelectric sensors, and an accelerometer mounted within the apparatus, for generating electrical signals that are processed and interpreted by remote electronic means.

Abstract: An apparatus for increasing the available hook raising and lowering distance is attached to a crane or other lifting structure having a boom and at least one lifting tackle utilizing at least one lifting line connected to a prime mover. The apparatus utilizes a support means attached to the crane boom substantially at the connection point of an existing upper tackle. A fixed, lower gripper platform is suspended from the support means and has at least one linear winch grip mounted thereon. A movable, upper gripper platform is connected to at least one lifting line associated with the lifting tackle. The upper gripper platform has at least one linear winch grip mounted thereon. The upper gripper platform is also adapted to reciprocate between the lower gripper platform and the upper tackle in response to the prime mover drawing in or paying out the lifting line. At least one extended load line for attachment to a load passes through the linear winch grips on the lower and upper gripper platforms.

Abstract: Improved paster rollers for use in splicing paper webs include a rigid core; a compressible intermediate porous layer surrounding said core; and, a coating of silicone elastomer on the walls of the cells of the outer porous surface of said intermediate layer. Methods of preparing the paster rollers also are disclosed.

Abstract: An alarm sensor apparatus for closures such as doors and windows, and particularly for closures having loose tolerances such as overhead doors, garage doors or the like, the sensor apparatus comprising a pair of cooperating bracket members, one being attached to the door facing or frame work and the other to the door member, two magnetic sensor elements carried by said bracket members, the bracket members comprising a pair of cooperating orthogonal guide slots and plates and a stop member engageable with one of the sensors for aligning the sensors with respect to each other in all three orthogonal planes when the door is closed.