Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyolefin blend composition suitable for extrusion coating or extrusion lamination applications, and multilayer structure and articles made therefrom. The polyolefin blend composition suitable for extrusion coating or extrusion lamination applications according to the present invention comprises (a) a linear low density polyethylene composition comprising: less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene; less than 35 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said polyethylene composition has a density in the range of 0.890 to 0.940 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of 2.5 to 4.5, a melt index (I2) in the range of 4 to 30 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of from 2.0 to 3, vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which is particularly suited for use in extrusion coating. The composition comprises a polymeric material having a rheology such that the slope S of a natural log-natural log plot of loss modulus (or G?) versus storage modulus (or G?) is greater than [0.635*(melt index)+13.2]/[(melt index)+16.6], and wherein the polymeric material has a CDF RI fraction less than 0.23 of a GPC chromatogram which has a molecular weight above 85,000 g/mol, and a CDF LS fraction of more than 0.07 at a conventional GPC molecular weight of 1,750,000 g/mol or greater. The compositions exhibit reduced neck-in when used in extrusion coating and the neck-in is independent of melt strength, thereby facilitating improved extrusion processes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Host Transfer Vehicle methods and computer-readable medium for enabling the capture and berthing of passive cargo containers in space with an orbiting system, such as the International Space Station. A method embodiment positions a Host Transfer Vehicle (HTV) in proximity to an orbiting system, captures a passive cargo container launched from a ground by a grappling arm of the HTV, couples the passive cargo container to the HTV to form an HTV/cargo container stack, propels the HTV/cargo container stack within proximity of an orbiting system, and through the use of a grappling arm of the orbiting system berths the HTV/cargo container stack via a coupling structure on the cargo container to the orbiting system. The cargo container can then receive cargo from the orbiting system and either return to the ground or the cargo container can be burned up in the atmosphere.

Abstract: A computer program product and method for providing a persistent status indicator color for a nearest scheduled event are presented and calls for inputting preferences; categorizing the nearest scheduled event; and displaying the status indicator color for the nearest scheduled event.

Abstract: Fibrous product is externally sized by applying to the material a basic aqueous dispersion of an interpolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid comonomer. The preferred dispersions which have lower initial viscosities provide dispersion/starch dilute solutions with higher viscosities and improved external sizing effectiveness. Resulting fibrous products are adequately sized and exhibit excellent printability and strength properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to film layers and compositions having improved hot tack properties. The compositions comprise polypropylene and linear ethylene polymer, substantially linear ethylene polymer or low density ethylene polymer. The compositions are suitable for use as, for example, laminates or films in packaging applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pinhole-free, pinhole-resistant extrusion composition comprising at least one olefin polymer and to a method of making a pinhole-free, pinhole-resistant coated or laminated substrate. The invention uses either a single polymer composition or a polymer blend wherein the composition has a corrected or actual Goettfert melt strength value in the range of from about 0.01 to about 6.5 centiNetwons to provide a pinhole-free, pinhole-resistant extrusion coating, extrusion lamination, adhesive lamination or in-mold coating or the like. Suitable olefin polymers include high pressure, free-radical initiated ethylene polymers and homogeneously branched ethylene polymers with polymer blends of low density polyethylene and substantially linear ethylene polymers particularly preferred. The coatings, moldings, films or laminations are useful for various substrates including paperboard and can protect against product leakage in such applications as disposable cups for hot beverages.

Abstract: A regulator circuit (10, 50) is connected to a high voltage generator (16, 52). The regulator circuit may be coupled to the generator in either a series or a shunt configuration. In the shunt configuration, the regulator circuit (10) varies the amount of current through a shunt resistor (R1) to change the output voltage provided to a load. The amount of current that is shunted by the regulator circuit is controlled by a feedback circuit consisting of a voltage divider (20) and an error amplifier (22). In the series configuration, the voltage across the regulator circuit (50) is added to the output from the high voltage generator. The current conducted through the regulator circuit therefore varies the summed output provided to the load.

Abstract: A regulator circuit (10, 50) for connection to a high voltage generator (16, 52). The regulator circuit may be coupled to the generator in either a series or a shunt configuration. In the shunt configuration, the regulator circuit (10) varies the amount of current through a shunt resistor (R1) to change the output voltage provided to a load. The amount of current that is shunted by the regulator circuit is controlled by a feedback circuit consisting of a voltage divider (20) and an error amplifier (22). In the series configuration, the voltage across the regulator circuit (50) is added to the output from the high voltage generator. The current conducted through the regulator circuit therefore varies the summed output provided to the load.

Abstract: A switching circuit (50) comprising cascaded transistor stages (52a, 52b. . . 52n and 54), connected between a high voltage terminal (62) and a sense resistor (RS) coupled to a low voltage terminal (64). The transistor stage (54) closest to the sense resistor (RS) is referred to as a current gain stage (54), and all the other transistor stages (52a, 52b. . . 52n) are referred to as component stages (52a, 52b. . . 52n). Blocking diodes (DD) are connected across all stages (52a, 52b. . . 52n and 54), forming a continuous path between the high voltage terminal (62) and the low voltage terminal (64). When an enable signal is provided to the current gain stage (54), the transistor stages (52a, 52b. . . 52n and 54) sequentially enter conduction, beginning with the current gain stage (54) and proceeding through the component stages (52a, 52b. . . 52n). As each transistor stage (52a, 52b. . .

Abstract: The present pertains to an improved method of internally sizing a cellulosic article and an improved internally sized cellulosic article where a water-dispersible, water- and alkali-insoluble internal sizing agent from an interpolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid comonomer is applied to fiber stock or pulp slurry some amount of time subsequent to the instance of application of a retention aid. The invention also includes a novel internal sizing composition where the interpolymer is rendered water-dispersible by reaction with an inorganic neutralizing cationic compound. The improved method is particularly well suited for paper making wherein substantially improved sizing performance is obtainable. Internal sizing agents based on inorganic neutralizing cationic compounds such as, for example, potassium hydroxide, provide the surprising advantage of hard water resistance.

Abstract: Cascaded transistor stages are connected between a high voltage and a resistance coupled to a lower potential. The transistor stage closest to the lower potential is referred to as a driver stage, and all the other transistor stages are referred to as component stages. When an enable signal is provided to the driver stage, the stages sequentially enter conduction, starting with the driver stage and proceeding to the component stage coupled to the high voltage. The current flow through the driver stage is regulated, proportional to the value of the series resistance, and remains relatively constant as the high voltage is brought to close to the lower potential. The voltage drop is smooth and approximately linear, ensuring that voltage ringing or rebound does not occur following the discharge.

Abstract: A method for determining the concentration of an acidic metal carbonyl hydride in an organic liquid by measuring the conductivity or pH of the liquid. The air addition to a continuous air demetallating unit may be controlled by feedback from the conductivity or pH measurement of the effluent.

Abstract: A squeezable cursor control device provides movement of moveable entities displayed on a computerized display. In one application the squeezable cursor control device provides scrolling of window contents as a function of cursor position relative to the window. The cursor positioned within the window provides short range scrolling upon squeezing of two opposed portions of the control device. The cursor positioned outside the window provides medium and long range scrolling upon squeezing of the control device. Graphical indicators such as directional indications and elevator bars aid selection and specification of medium and long range scrolling. A graphical indicator of a user generated path provides direction and amount of scrolling in short range scrolling.

Abstract: A method for determining the concentration of an acidic metal carbonyl hydride in an organic liquid by measuring the conductivity or pH of the liquid. The air addition to a continuous air demetallating unit may be controlled by feedback from the conductivity or pH measurement of the effluent.

Abstract: A control mouse has two opposed outward facing digit-engaging portions on a flexible vertical wall and is sized and shaped to be grasped and moved by squeezing force applied by one hand of an operator with a digit engaging each of the digit-engaging portions. The mouse has a pressure operated switch installed so as to be switched to a first state by squeezing force below a threshold force applied between two digits positioned respectively at the digit-engaging portions and switched to a second state by squeezing force above the threshold force. The switch thus controlled by the operator is used to provide signals to the associated computer.

Abstract: A document processing system including a control structure having separated supervisory and document functions. The document functions, including a document buffer and document access control means are the sole means for accessing documents and the document function routines are selected from predetermined library of such routines. The system includes a flexible, expandable document structure incorporating information item blocks and indexing blocks related through pointers and means for applying visual and informational attributes to document text.