Abstract: Processes are described for improved utilization of the byproduct acetic acid universally produced in various oxidative processes for making acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, wherein at least a portion of the byproduct acetic acid is converted to isobutene and optionally to one or more further value-added products which may be prepared from isobutene.

Abstract: A process is described for making renewable isobutene and renewable isoprene, comprising converting a mixed acid feed including acetic acid and propionic acid to a product mixture including isobutene and at least one or both of 2-methyl-1-butene and 2-methyl-2-butene in the presence of a catalyst, separating isobutene from the product mixture and dehydrogenating either or both of the 2-methyl-1-butene and 2-methyl-2-butene in the remainder to provide isoprene.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to providing sponsor content to an individual, providing a pop-up recommendation list that includes information referring to a plurality of items recommended to the individual, and enabling the individual to purchase at least one of the plurality of items recommended to the individual.

Abstract: A magnetic filtration device (105) configured to entrap magnetically susceptible material and non-magnetically susceptible material. An array of magnetic columns (703, 704) of alternating north and south polarity are positioned within a plurality of chambers (308, 309) that direct the fluid flow in an extended flowpath through a magnetic field circuit created by the columns of magnets (703, 704). A separator flange (305) acts to entrap nonferrous particles for subsequent removal and isolation from a fluid network in which the device (105) maybe installed.

Abstract: A method includes scaling a regularization term of an update algorithm of an iterative reconstruction algorithm with regularization with a scaling value. The scaling value is variable in at least one dimension, thereby varying the regularization of the iterative reconstruction in the least one dimension. The method further includes iteratively reconstructing an image based at least on the update algorithm, the varying scaled regularization term, and projection data.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for OFCP machine play. The apparatus includes a non-transitory tangible machine-readable storage medium on which is stored a set of instructions. Execution by the processor of the instructions on the storage medium or media cause the apparatus to send data configured to create graphic display of a game of Open Face Chinese Poker. The stored set of instructions includes a game rule set, and the game rule set includes well known rules for the game and also at least one rule variation for the game that is selected from the following rule variations: a time limits/forfeits rule, a simultaneous showdown rule, an asymmetric game scoring and royalty modifications rule, a face down play rule, an exchange cards rule, a surrender rule, an identity coded computer play history rule, a no foul rule, a trash hand rule, a multiple instances rule, a computer co-play rule and a solitaire rule.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for providing interactive checklist functionality to a primary user; the interactive checklist functionality is managed by a computer for the primary user. The method includes creating an interactive checklist, responsive to input from the primary user, which includes a list of items that the primary user may desire to purchase and accommodates entries of product information for particular items that satisfy items of the interactive checklist, and the entries, removals, and purchases are updated automatically by the computer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of isoidide from isosorbide. An aqueous solution of isosorbide is subjected to epimerization in the presence of hydrogen under the influence of a catalyst comprising ruthenium on a support, preferably a carbon support. The process of the invention can be conducted using a relatively low hydrogen pressure, and leads to a desired distribution of epimers, favoring isoidide over isomannide and isosorbide.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving a Mode Select command concerning a logical unit number (LUN) from a first host, wherein the Mode Select command defines control information and host identifier information concerning the first host, and the LUN is currently being controlled by a second host. The Mode Select command is processed to determine if the control information and host identifier information included within the Mode Select command signifies an intent by the first host to seize control of the LUN from the second host. If the control information and host identifier information signifies an intent to seize control of the LUN from the second host, the control information and host identifier information included within the Mode Select command is written to a buffer associated with the LUN, wherein the buffer includes a control field and a globally unique identifier (GUID) field.

Abstract: A method for receiving a Mode Select command concerning a LUN from a host. The Mode Select command defines control information and host identifier information concerning the host associated with the Mode Select command. The Mode Select command is processed to determine if the control information included within the Mode Select command signifies an intent by the host to relinquish control of the LUN. If the control information signifies an intent to relinquish control of the LUN, the host identifier information included within the Mode Select command is processed to confirm that it matches LUN control identifier information that defines the host that currently controls the LUN. If the host identifier information matches the LUN control identifier information, at least the control information included within the Mode Select command is written to a buffer associated with the LUN. The buffer includes a control field and a GUID field.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving a Mode Select command concerning a single LUN from each of a plurality of potential hosts. Each Mode Select command defines control information and host identifier information concerning the potential host associated with the Mode Select command. The received Mode Select commands are processed serially and in accordance with the order in which the Mode Select commands were received. The first Mode Select command received is accepted and subsequent Mode Select commands received are rejected, thus defining an accepted Mode Select command and one or more rejected Mode Select commands. The control information and host identifier information included within the accepted Mode Select command are written to a buffer associated with the single LUN. The buffer includes a control field and a GUID field.

Abstract: The invention provides a mechanism for semi-quantitatively measuring individual isotopomer species of a molecule using gas chromatograph mass spectrometry. The method allows for semi-quantitatively tracking the movement of ions by measuring the individual isotopomer species of a molecule.

Abstract: A three dimensional audio playback system in which the audio clips are determined by location. The audio playback system being located within a vehicle to aid in navigation or for entertainment or informational or safety purposes.

Abstract: A magnetic filtration apparatus to separate ferrous contaminant material from a working fluid. The separation apparatus has a housing that is divided into a plurality of filtration chambers, each chamber having an elongate magnetic core to generate a magnetic field to entrap the contaminant material as it flows through the filter body. A fluid communication passageway is provided between the first and second chambers and is positioned such that the fluid exposure to the magnetic fields is maximized.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly is provided with a housing adapted to be mounted to a vehicle exterior. A mirror is mounted in the housing. A plurality of light assemblies is oriented upon the housing for collectively illuminating a thoroughfare adjacent to the vehicle exterior. A vehicle is also provided with a vehicle body with an exterior. The vehicle mirror assembly is mounted to the vehicle exterior.

Abstract: A process is described for making a product mixture including isobutene, propylene, 1-butene, 2-butene 2-methyl-1-butene and 2-methyl-2-butene from a mixture of acetic acid and propionic and through reaction in the presence of a source of hydrogen and of a mixed oxide catalyst, for example, a ZnxZryOz mixed oxide catalyst.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing online offers for rewards that can be tracked to offline transactions for redemption. In order to protect sensitive consumer information, payment processing details such as credit card numbers and other authorizing data are redirected through a secure network to payment processing platforms, and then tokenized for subsequent use in relatively less secure data network communications and transactions. After a secure payment processing platform has authorized a transaction such as a reward for purchases, the payment processing platform can detect qualifying retail activity and generate corresponding rewards, which may be signaled to the customer through any suitable communications medium.