Abstract: A desalination system includes a container for holding a reservoir of liquid salt Water, and an ultrasound transmitter for generating ultrasound Waves to generate an aerosol of saltwater particles at a surface of the reservoir of liquid sale Water. The aerosol is conveyed through a conduit having first and second side Walls, wherein the first and second side Walls are electrically conductive and oppositely charged, which separates electrically charged aerosolized particles from neutrally charged aerosolized particles. The neutrally charged aerosolized particles are then condensed after passing through the conduit to form a body of Water having a lower salinity than the reservoir of liquid saltwater.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic polyester resins for use in coatings. More particularly this invention relates to aliphatic polyester resins containing 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) that exhibit improved scratch resistance when formulated into 1 K automotive clearcoats. These polyesters can be used as the sole resin in the clearcoat binder or in combination with carbamate-functional acrylic resins and/or hydroxyl-functional acrylic and polyester resins.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel curable polyesters comprising the reaction product of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) and dimethylolpropionic acid. The curable polyesters have particular utility in waterborne coating compositions. Such waterborne coating compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties for metal packaging applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel curable acrylic modified polyesters comprising the reaction product of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) and dimethylolpropionic acid modified by an acrylic graft. The curable acrylic modified polyesters have particular utility in waterborne coating compositions. Such waterborne coating compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties for metal packaging applications.

Abstract: A desalination system includes a container for holding a reservoir of liquid salt Water, and an ultrasound transmitter for generating ultrasound Waves to generate an aerosol of saltwater particles at a surface of the reservoir of liquid sale Water. The aerosol is conveyed through a conduit having first and second side Walls, wherein the first and second side Walls are electrically conductive and oppositely charged, which separates electrically charged aerosolized particles from neutrally charged aerosolized particles. The neutrally charged aerosolized particles are then condensed after passing through the conduit to form a body of Water having a lower salinity than the reservoir of liquid saltwater.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carbamate functional thermosetting coating with a composition comprised of a carbamate-functional acrylic and/or polyester polyol and an alkylated melamine-formaldehyde cross linker modified by an aliphatic polyester and an alkylated melamine. The polyester polyol is made of monomers including a 2,4,4-tetraalkylcyclobutane-1,3-diol and an aliphatic diacid. These polyester polyols can be used in blends with hydroxyl-functional or carbamate-functional acrylic resins or serve as the primary film former in a coating formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel curable acrylic modified polyesters comprising the reaction product of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclo butanediol (TMCD) modified by a polycarboxylic acid anhydride. The curable acrylic modified polyesters have particular utility for use in waterborne coating compositions containing a crosslinker. Such waterborne coating compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties for metal packaging applications.

Abstract: A device is provided that includes a microprocessor and a transformer. The microprocessor includes a plurality of pins, the microprocessor configured to simultaneously produce a first drive signal at a first of the plurality of pins and a second drive signal at a second of the plurality of pins, the first and the drive signals having different frequencies. The transformer includes a plurality of coils, each of the plurality of coils coupled to one of the first or second pins of the microprocessor to receive one of the plurality of drive signals, the transformer therewith producing a plurality of electromagnetic fields simultaneously.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carbamate functional thermosetting coating with a composition comprised of a carba-mate-functional acrylic and/or polyester polyol and an alkylated melamine-formaldehyde cross linker modified by an aliphatic polyester and an alkylated melamine. The polyester polyol is made of monomers including a 2,4,4-tetraalkylcyclobutane-1,3-diol and an aliphatic diacid. These polyester polyols can be used in blends with hydroxyl-functional or carbamate-functional acrylic resins or serve as the primary film former in a coating formulation.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic, carbamate-functional polyester resins for use in coatings. More particularly this invention relates to aliphatic, carbamate-functional polyester resins containing 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) that exhibit improved scratch resistance and acid etch resistance when formulated into 2K automotive clearcoats. These carbamate-functional polyesters can be used as the sole resin in the clearcoat binder or in combination with other carbamate-functional acrylic resins and/or hydroxyl-functional acrylic and polyester resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic polyester resins for use in coatings. More particularly this invention relates to aliphatic polyester resins containing 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) that exhibit improved scratch resistance when formulated into 1 K automotive clearcoats. These polyesters can be used as the sole resin in the clearcoat binder or in combination with carbamate-functional acrylic resins and/or hydroxyl-functional acrylic and polyester resins.

Abstract: A desalination system includes a container for holding a reservoir of liquid salt Water, and an ultrasound transmitter for generating ultrasound Waves to generate an aerosol of saltwater particles at a surface of the reservoir of liquid sale Water. The aerosol is conveyed through a conduit having first and second side Walls, wherein the first and second side Walls are electrically conductive and oppositely charged, which separates electrically charged aerosolized particles from neutrally charged aerosolized particles. The neutrally charged aerosolized particles are then condensed after passing through the conduit to form a body of Water having a lower salinity than the reservoir of liquid saltwater.

Abstract: Disclosed are aliphatic polyester resins containing specific molar quantities of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and solvent borne, thermosetting monocoating compositions prepared therefrom. The aliphatic polyesters exhibit good hardness and flexibility when formulated into thermosetting coatings compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are aliphatic polyester resins containing specific molar quantities of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and solvent borne, thermosetting monocoating compositions prepared therefrom. The aliphatic polyesters exhibit good hardness and flexibility when formulated into thermosetting coatings compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are aliphatic polyester resins containing specific molar quantities of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and solvent borne, thermosetting monocoating compositions prepared therefrom. The aliphatic polyesters exhibit good hardness and flexibility when formulated into thermosetting coatings compositions.

Abstract: An authentication method implemented on a server for authenticating a user device in a network comprising user devices and a server associated with a resource to be accessed. The server is configured to receive a request for access to a resource from a first user device and identify an entity to be authenticated from the request. A rule information set specifying how to form a one-time-passcode from a random code is defined and the random code is provided to a first device associated with the identified entity. A rule information set is provided to a second device associated with the identified entity and a one-time-passcode from the second device generated from the random code using at least one rule information set and received at the server.

Abstract: A 1,3-diketoamide functional monomer represented by the following formula (1): wherein R and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and an aralkyl group having from 7 to 20 carbon atoms; and wherein X and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and an aralkyl group having from 7 to 20 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are emulsion, suspension, and solution polymers comprising residues from the 1,3-diketoamide functional monomer of formula 1 and, optionally, one or more additional ethylenically unsaturated monomers. Both latex and self-curing coating compositions described herein exhibit excellent hydrolytic stability, including increased retention of 1,3-diketo functionality.

Abstract: Disclosed are aliphatic polyester resins containing 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclo-butanediol and solvent borne, thermosetting coating compositions prepared therefrom. The aliphatic polyesters exhibit good hardness and flexibility when formulated into thermosetting coatings compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions containing curable, aliphatic polyesters, acrylic copolymers, crosslinkers, and nonaqueous solvents. The aliphatic polyesters contain 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol. Blends of acrylic copolymers with these aliphatic polyesters exhibit good compatibility, viscosity reduction, and good Tg retention. Coating compositions formulated from these blends exhibit high gloss, hardness with flexibility; solvent and chemical resistance; and outdoor durability.

Abstract: Disclosed are solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions containing curable, aliphatic polyesters, acrylic copolymers, crosslinkers, and nonaqueous solvents. The aliphatic polyesters contain 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol. Blends of acrylic copolymers with these aliphatic polyesters exhibit good compatibility, viscosity reduction, and good Tg retention. Coating compositions formulated from these blends exhibit high gloss, hardness with flexibility; solvent and chemical resistance; and outdoor durability.