Abstract: A process comprising (i) providing a gaseous stream including greater than 1% by volume carbon dioxide; (ii) providing water; (iii) converting the carbon dioxide and the water to an organic intermediate and oxygen gas in the presence of light; (iv) separating the oxygen gas from the organic intermediate; and (v) converting the organic intermediate to ethylene and carbon dioxide after said step of separating the oxygen gas from the organic intermediate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite material comprising a graphene-based material, manganese oxide, and group II metal ions. The graphene based material may be functionalised with an organic moiety comprising an acidic functional group. The composite material may function as a catalyst for electrolysis of water.

Abstract: A splash shield for a toilet plunger or brush includes a membrane that fits over the top of a toilet bowl. The membrane seals tightly around the toilet bowl rim and has an aperture proximate the center so the user can slide the plunger or brush handle up through the aperture and affix the edges of the membrane around the toilet bowl, and then plunge or clean the toilet. After use, the user can remove the membrane from the toilet bowl and wrap the contaminated head of the plunger or brush within the membrane and take it away to be cleaned. A new membrane may be placed on the cleaned plunger or brush to act as a sanitary cover until its next use.

Abstract: A splash shield for a toilet plunger or brush includes a membrane that fits over the top of a toilet bowl. The membrane seals tightly around the toilet bowl rim and has an aperture proximate the center so the user can slide the plunger or brush handle up through the aperture and affix the edges of the membrane around the toilet bowl, and then plunge or clean the toilet. After use, the user can remove the membrane from the toilet bowl and wrap the contaminated head of the plunger or brush within the membrane and take it away to be cleaned. A new membrane may be placed on the cleaned plunger or brush to act as a sanitary cover until its next use.

Abstract: A workpiece system with a reciprocating motion which includes a motor assembly for producing an output drive signal with a periodic force pulse. The drive signal is coupled to a driven member assembly through a magnetic arrangement, wherein the driven member assembly has a workpiece mounted thereon with a return spring assembly. The driven member assembly has a resonant mechanical frequency. As the RPM of the motor increases from zero following startup, the drive signal frequency increases to the point very near resonance, where the energy from the drive signal is transferred into the reciprocating motion of the driven assembly, producing an effective amplitude of workpiece motion.

Abstract: A roadway-support bird protection arrangement and method for preventing birds from entering and damaging hollow cores of elongated roadway support structures. The elongated roadway support structures are longitudinally spaced apart to allow for expansion and contraction therebetween. The inventive arrangement includes an elongated foraminous web of material having generally parallel side edges, a reinforcement arrangement on its side edges, an attachment member spaced along the reinforcement member to permit the foraminous web to be supportively hung between adjacent, longitudinally spaced apart roadway support structures so as to keep birds from entering the support structures. The elongated foraminous web is preferably formed in a “V” shape with elongated side wings thereon for disposition between and attachment to the roadway support structures.

Abstract: The power toothbrush, which has a rotating brushhead movement, includes a housing with a motor mounted therein having an armature which in operation rotates through an arc of predetermined magnitude. The toothbrush also includes a brushhead mounted on a shaft which is connected to an output mass. A spring assembly couples the armature to the output mass, the spring assembly including two spring portions with a node point therebetween, wherein when the armature rotates, the brushhead moves in an opposite direction. The frequency of the movement of the armature is set equal to the resonant frequency of the spring coupling system and the output assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel multibinding compounds (agents) that are antibacterial agents. The multibinding compounds of the invention comprise from 2-10 ligands covalently connected by a linker or linkers, wherein each of said ligands in their monovalent (i.e., unlinked ) state have the ability to bind to a an enzyme involved in cell wall biosynthesis and metabolism, a precursor used in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall and/or the bacterial cell surface thereby interfere with the synthesis and/or metabolism of the cell wall.

Abstract: Trim components incorporating a nail flange and/or one or more siding receiving spaces/slots. A single-piece corner trim component of board construction defining a seamless outer surface and a pair of siding receiving spaces/slots. A method of manufacturing a single-piece corner trim component by forming first and second siding receiving spaces along first and second edges, respectively, of an inner surface of a board, the first and second siding receiving spaces being substantially parallel to each other; forming a substantially V-shaped groove in the inner surface of the board, the V-shaped groove is disposed substantially parallel to each of the first and second siding receiving spaces and is defined by a first slanted edge, a second slanted edge and a skin disposed between the vertex of the V-shaped groove and an outer surface of the board, and joining together the first and second slanted edges so that the skin defines a seamless outer corner.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel multibinding compounds (agents) that are antibacterial agents. The multibinding compounds of the invention comprise from 2-10 ligands covalently connected by a linker or linkers, wherein each of said ligands in their monovalent (i.e., unlinked) state have the ability to bind to a an enzyme involved in cell wall biosynthesis and metabolism, a precursor used in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall and/or the bacterial cell surface thereby interfere with the synthesis and/or metabolism of the cell wall.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel multibinding compounds (agents) that are antibacterial agents. The multibinding compounds of the invention comprise from 2-10 ligands covalently connected by a linker or linkers, wherein each of said ligands in their monovalent (i.e., unlinked) state have the ability to bind to a an enzyme involved in cell wall biosynthesis and metabolism, a precursor used in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall and/or the bacterial cell surface thereby interfere with the synthesis and/or metabolism of the cell wall.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing a cyclodextrin and a therapeutically effective amount of a glycopeptide antibiotic or a salt thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating a bacterial disease in a mammal by administering such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A power appliance, such as a power toothbrush, is adapted for limited time trial use, but otherwise has the operational functionality of a conventional long-term use product. The power appliance is responsive to a communication from an enabling device to enable long-term of the appliance following receipt of payment from the user.

Abstract: A method of preparing a halophthalic acid is disclosed which comprises the steps of contacting in a liquid phase reaction mixture at least one halogen-substituted ortho-xylene with oxygen and acetic acid at a temperature in a range between about 120° C. and about 220° C. in the presence of a catalyst system yielding a product mixture comprising less than 10 percent halogen-substituted ortho-xylene starting material, a halophthalic acid product, and less than about 10,000 ppm halobenzoic acid and less than about 1000 ppm halophthalide by-products based on a total amount of halophthalic acid present in the product mixture. In addition methods for the preparation of halophthalic anhydride, and recovery of high purity acetic acid from an aqueous acetic acid stream comprising HCl, which is generated during the preparation of the halophthalic acid are also disclosed.

Abstract: An anti-bird assembly for the prevention of landing of birds on the ledge of a building comprising a plurality of spaced apart brackets. Each bracket comprises a base flange for attachment of the assembly to a building. A frame portion is connected to the base flange, and an arrangement of arms are connected to the frame portion, each of the arms having a distal end with a wire attachment node thereon. A wire is arranged between corresponding wire attachment nodes of corresponding arms on adjacent spaced apart brackets to effect prevention of birds landing between spaced apart brackets on the building.

Abstract: The power toothbrush, which has a rotating brushhead movement, includes a housing with a motor mounted therein having an armature which in operation rotates through an arc of predetermined magnitude. The toothbrush also includes a brushhead mounted on a shaft which is connected to an output mass. A spring assembly couples the armature to the output mass, the spring assembly including two spring portions with a node point therebetween, wherein when the armature rotates, the brushhead moves in an opposite direction. The frequency of the movement of the armature is set equal to the resonant frequency of the spring coupling system and the output assembly.

Abstract: A high molecular weight (“HMW”) protein of Chlamydia, the amino acid sequence thereof, and antibodies that specifically bind the HMW protein are disclosed as well as the nucleic acid sequence encoding the same. Also disclosed are prophylactic and therapeutic compositions, comprising the HMW protein, a fragment thereof, or an antibody that specifically binds the HMW protein or a portion thereof, or the nucleotide sequence encoding the HMW protein or a fragment thereof, including vaccines.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing a cyclodextrin and a therapeutically effective amount of a glycopeptide antibiotic or a salt thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating a bacterial disease in a mammal by administering such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing a cyclodextrin and a therapeutically effective amount of a glycopeptide antibiotic or a salt thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating a bacterial disease in a mammal by administering such pharmaceutical compositions.