Abstract: A description is given of a method of making film laminates using a lamination adhesive comprising (a) at least one acrylic polymer A with anhydride groups which are reactive with primary or secondary amine groups; and (b) at least one compound B with at least two amine groups selected from primary and secondary amine groups. The acrylic polymer A has a molecular weight of from 3000 to 50000 and the lamination adhesive is free of organic solvents, free of water and free of compounds with isocyanate groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition that can provide moisture barrier during packaging. Additionally disclosed herein is a substrate coated with the composition that is recyclable and repulpable. The composition includes at least one ester and at least one styrene acrylic copolymer with a glass transition temperature in the range of from -54° C. to 10° C.

Abstract: Hybrid moisture curable compositions comprising an acrylic copolymer, a functional silicone, a crosslinker, and a moisture cure catalyst are disclosed. The acrylic copolymer includes (i) a functional monomer selected from a silane monomer, a siloxane monomer, a hydroxy functional monomer, or a combination thereof or (ii) a reaction product of an amino silane and an acrylic polymer derived from one or more (meth)acrylates and one or more carboxylic acid anhydrides. The hybrid compositions are stable and exhibit properties typically ascribed to each individual polymer component. Methods of making and using the hybrid curable compositions are also described.

Abstract: A description is given of a method of making film laminates using a lamination adhesive comprising (a) at least one acrylic polymer A with anhydride groups which are reactive with primary or secondary amine groups; and (b) at least one compound B with at least two amine groups selected from primary and secondary amine groups. The acrylic polymer A has a molecular weight of from 3000 to 50000 and the lamination adhesive is free of organic solvents, free of water and free of compounds with isocyanate groups.

Abstract: A system and method to promote biological responses within incubated eggs using lighting devices within an incubation chamber. A light supporting device is installed within the incubation chamber in spaced relation to an incubation device housing a plurality of eggs. The light supporting device is positioned to direct light at pre-determined wavelengths into the interior cavity of the incubation device to irradiate the plurality of eggs to promote a biological response within the eggs.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a copolymer, an inorganic filler, and a moisture cure catalyst are described herein. In some instances, the copolymer can be derived from a (meth)acrylate, a carboxylic acid anhydride, and an aminosilane, wherein the aminosilane can be pendant from the copolymer backbone. In other instances, the copolymer can be derived from a (meth)acrylate and an organosilane in the absence of a chain transfer agent at a temperature of at least 150° C. Methods of making and using the compositions are further described. In some examples, the compositions are adhesive compositions and can be used in adhering two substrates, such as in floor covering.

Abstract: The sex of embryos in eggs is influenced or controlled through the application of light having selected wavelengths in order to promote the development of embryos of a selected sex. An incubating device is provided having an interior cavity that can be sealed from an outside, and having a plurality of lighting elements in the interior cavity. Eggs are disposed in the interior cavity, and pre-determined environmental conditions are applied to the interior cavity to promote hatching of the eggs. Concurrently with the application of the environmental conditions, the eggs are irradiated according to pre-determined lighting conditions. The lighting conditions include applying light having wavelengths substantially concentrated in selected ranges, such as light wavelengths within the 440-460 nm, or other narrow range.

Abstract: A combustion section for a gas turbine engine including an inner casing comprising a first material defining an inner diameter of a pressure vessel and a first heat transfer coefficient. A second material is extended at least partially over an outer diameter of the first material. The second material is disposed radially between the first material and a combustor liner. The second material defines a second heat transfer coefficient less than the first heat transfer coefficient.

Abstract: A process for continuously preparing a polymer by free-radical polymerization, the process includes: continuously feeding to a reactor a mixture including about 20 wt % to about 96 wt % of a vinylic monomer, the vinylic monomer comprising a styrenic monomer, a (meth)acrylic monomer, or a mixture thereof, greater than 0 wt % to about 0.25 wt % of a polymerization initiator, and about 4 wt % to about 80 wt % of a reaction solvent; maintaining the reactor at a temperature from about 120° C. to about 190° C.; and collecting the polymer; where the polymer has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) from 20,000 g/mol to about 300,000 g/mol.

Abstract: A system and method to promote biological responses within incubated eggs using lighting devices within an incubation chamber. A light supporting device is installed within the incubation chamber in spaced relation to an incubation device housing a plurality of eggs. The light supporting device is positioned to direct light at pre-determined wavelengths into the interior cavity of the incubation device to irradiate the plurality of eggs to promote a biological response within the eggs.

Abstract: A method of stimulating plant growth in a controlled environment that includes providing a lighting assembly having a network of lighting elements such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide light at a color tailored for an individual plant. The lighting assembly is positioned adjacent a plant such that the light produced is received by the plant. The lighting assembly additionally has a control assembly that includes driving circuitry that modulates the lighting elements to controllably provide predetermined periods of light and dark to stimulate continuous growth of the plant.

Abstract: A system and method to promote biological responses within incubated eggs using lighting devices within an incubation chamber. A light supporting device is installed within the incubation chamber in spaced relation to an incubation device housing a plurality of eggs. The light supporting device is positioned to direct light at pre-determined wavelengths into the interior cavity of the incubation device to irradiate the plurality of eggs to promote a biological response within the eggs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a turbine engine having an engine core. A casing can contain a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section in axial flow arrangement. An air conduit can extend at least partially between the compressor section and the turbine section. A compliant interface can include a nut and a biasing device mount the air conduit to the casing.

Abstract: A combustion section for a gas turbine engine including an inner casing comprising a first material defining an inner diameter of a pressure vessel and a first heat transfer coefficient. A second material is extended at least partially over an outer diameter of the first material. The second material is disposed radially between the first material and a combustor liner. The second material defines a second heat transfer coefficient less than the first heat transfer coefficient.

Abstract: A turbine engine including a first outer casing and a second outer casing coupled together at a flange. The first outer casing and the second outer casing are together disposed around a core engine. An inner casing assembly is extended from the flange between the first outer casing and the second outer casing. A flow circuit is defined between the first outer casing, the inner casing assembly, and the second outer casing.

Abstract: A system and method to promote biological responses within incubated eggs using lighting devices within an incubation chamber. A light supporting device is installed within the incubation chamber in spaced relation to an incubation device housing a plurality of eggs. The light supporting device is positioned to direct light at pre-determined wavelengths into the interior cavity of the incubation device to irradiate the plurality of eggs to promote a biological response within the eggs.

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating one or more operating modes for monitoring of an intelligent home system are disclosed. The techniques facilitate detecting an adverse condition in a building, generating an alert based on the detection, sending a notification about the alert to a user (e.g., to a mobile device), awaiting a user response, and determining whether to send the alert to a central monitoring system to facilitate notification of an appropriate responder for the adverse condition. Determining whether to send the alert to the central monitoring system may be based on an affirmative command from the user or a failure to receive any command from the user. The user may be billed for the service of notifying an appropriate responder provided by central monitoring system regularly, intermittently when the user is away from the building, or on a per-alert basis.

Abstract: A system and method to promote biological responses within incubated eggs using lighting devices within an incubation chamber. A light supporting device is installed within the incubation chamber in spaced relation to an incubation device housing a plurality of eggs. The light supporting device is positioned to direct light at pre-determined wavelengths into the interior cavity of the incubation device to irradiate the plurality of eggs to promote a biological response within the eggs.

Abstract: Methods and systems of promoting fertilization of eggs of an avian. While inseminating a plurality of avian eggs a spectrum substantially concentrated within a narrow range of wavelength irradiates the plurality of inseminated avian eggs to increase the motility of the sperm to increase the probability of conception of avian from the inseminated eggs.

Abstract: A method of stimulating plant growth in a controlled environment that includes providing a lighting assembly having a network of lighting elements such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide light at a color tailored for an individual plant. The lighting assembly is positioned adjacent a plant such that the light produced is received by the plant. The lighting assembly additionally has a control assembly that includes driving circuitry that modulates the lighting elements to controllably provide predetermined periods of light and dark to stimulate continuous growth of the plant.