Abstract: The present disclosure provides anti-CCR4 chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) and compositions and methods for modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g., modified T cells) comprising anti-CCR4 CARs. Also provided are methods of using the anti-CCR4 CAR-expressing cells to treat cancer and T cell-depleting systems for use in combination with anti-CCR4 CAR T cell therapy.

Abstract: Low-gloss coatings including acrylic polymer and isophthalic polyester compositions are disclosed. The presence of separate acrylic polymer and isophthalic polyester phases in the coating provides a low-gloss finish while maintaining properties such as hardness and mar resistance of the coatings.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for reversibly locking a lap belt portion of a safety belt webbing in a three-point, continuous loop seat belt system which includes a tongue assembly having the belt webbing routed therethrough, includes a cinch body adapted to mount to the tongue assembly, and a cam coupled to the cinch body and adapted to urge the belt webbing against the cinch body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for reversibly locking a lap belt portion of a safety belt webbing in a three-point, continuous loop seat belt system which includes a tongue assembly having the belt webbing routed therethrough, includes a cinch body adapted to mount to the tongue assembly, and a cam coupled to the cinch body and adapted to urge the belt webbing against the cinch body.

Abstract: An automatic programmable cleaning system for heat transfer tubes in an engine exhaust gas waste heat recovery boiler is disclosed. The waste heat is transported as an exhaust gas stream at a water vaporizing temperature through heat transfer tubes in the waste heat recovery boiler. The automatic programmable cleaning system operates on predetermined cycles to inject water into the waste heat exhaust gas stream during the operation of the waste heat recovery boiler in order to vaporize the water injected into the waste heat exhaust gas stream and loosen carbon build-up in the heat transfer tubes. In this way, the loosened carbon and the waste heat gases are exhausted together from the waste heat recovery boiler during cleaning thereof. The method for automatically cleaning a waste heat recovery boiler including repetitive cyclical cleansing of the heat transferred tubes by injecting ans vaporizing water in the waste heat exhaust gas stream during operation of the waste heat recovery boiler is also disclosed.

Abstract: A large drum receives a heated sheet of vinyl mixture. While on the drum, the sheet has laminated thereto a rigid vinyl film and the surface of the sheet with the vinyl film is embossed. The film/sheet composite is cooled and removed from the drum.

Abstract: A floor tile product is manufactured with a random or non-directional tile pattern. This is accomplished by adding a hard material such as ground marble to the tile base mix. This hard material will not elongate under the pressure of the calender roll to provide a directional effect. The hard material appears in the surface of the finished tile as a dot pattern which has no smeared or directional, elongated shape.

Abstract: A phenol is ortho-alkylated by reaction with an alkanol in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least 92% w/w, calculated as Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, of an oxide of iron, and at least one other metal oxide. By way of example, phenol can thus be converted to o-cresol and/or 2,6-xylenol.

Abstract: A shroud ring (22) for a gas turbine engine having a stator structure (14) and an array of inwardly extending stator vanes (20) is disclosed. The shroud ring is circumferentially segmented to accommodate inward and outward movement of the vanes and the stator structure. The shroud ring has a segmented outer ring (28) and a segmented inner ring (30). The outer ring engages the vanes to support the vanes and to position the inner ring and an integral seal member (24) about a rotor structure. In one embodiment the vanes (20) are rotatable about a spanwise axis S. In a second embodiment, the vanes (120) are integrally attached to the shroud ring (122).

Abstract: A phenol is ortho-alkylated by reaction with an alkanol in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least 87% w/w, calculated as Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, of an oxide of iron, and at least one other metal oxide, in which the other metal is selected from As, Cd, Co, Hg, In, Ni, Pb, lanthanide rare earths, Sc, Sn, Ti and Zr. By way of example, phenol can thus be converted to o-cresol and/or 2,6-xylenol.

Abstract: The fore end (nose) of the centerbody of a two-dimensional nozzle located in the direct path of the exhaust from the tail pipe or afterburner of a jet engine includes an aerodynamic shaped sheath and slip joint means are disclosed which serve to support the sheath to a structural member such that the thermal stress problems at the attachment points occasioned by the hostile environment are obviated and means for cooling the joint are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a plasma type display panel of the type having a plurality of parallel row and parallel column electrical conductors forming an array of matrix cross points for providing discrete discharge and light emitting sites upon selection and addressing one or more said sites by selection and addressing circuit means electrically connected to the panel conductors, an improved method and apparatus for providing all or part of the selection and addressing circuit means in one or more high density thick film circuit modules adapted to be detachably engaged with the panel and having conductors thereon in superposed relationship with the parallel panel conductors.

Abstract: This invention relates to sealing means for a movable centerbody having collapsible panels located in the two-dimensional exhaust nozzle of a jet engine so that movement of the centerbody and collapsing its walls serves to provide thrust vectoring, variable geometry and internal nozzle expansion. Cooling air supplied internally of said centerbody is utilized to pressurize the seal to assure that the jet exhaust does not ingress into the centerbody cavity or cooling air does not indiscriminately egress therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cooling air management system for a movable centerbody having articulating panels located in the two-dimensional exhaust nozzle of a jet engine so that movement of the centerbody and articulating its panels can provide thrust vectoring, variable geometry internal nozzle expansion or other flight control functions. Cooling air supplied from a fan discharge and/or ram air is fed internally of the centerbody to enhance its operation in a hostile environment while assuring sufficient pressure to effectuate cooling throughout the flight envelope of the aircraft, which during different regimes requires different cooling loads.

Abstract: A vinyl sheet material is formed on consolidation rolls. As the vinyl sheet material leaves the rolls, it is placed upon an inclined water slide. At the end of the water slide there is positioned a pair of pinch rolls which retard the movement of the vinyl sheet down the water slide. The vinyl sheet is actually pushed down the water slide and thereby develops compressive stresses therein. The vinyl sheet is later cut into individual tile units.