Abstract: Valve bodies and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. An example method of manufacturing a valve body includes forming a first duct extending from a first side of the valve body, forming a first wall in the valve body at least partially protruding from a surface of the first duct, the first wall defining a chamber, forming one or more openings in the first wall to fluidly couple the chamber to the first duct, and forming a second duct extending from a second side of the valve body opposite the first, the second duct fluidly coupled to the chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include single slit patterns. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.

Abstract: Valve bodies and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. An example method of manufacturing a valve body includes forming a first duct extending from a first side of the valve body, forming a first wall in the valve body at least partially protruding from a surface of the first duct, the first wall defining a chamber, forming one or more openings in the first wall to fluidly couple the chamber to the first duct, and forming a second duct extending from a second side of the valve body opposite the first, the second duct fluidly coupled to the chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include compound slit patterns. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets including a multi-slit pattern. In some embodiments, these articles, films, and/or sheets are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets. In some embodiments, these articles, films, and/or sheets are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include a plurality of patterned slits. At least some of the plurality of slits include curved terminal ends. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include a plurality of patterned slits. At least some of the plurality of slits are multibeam slits that, when the material into which the slits are formed is tension-activated form one or more multibeams. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.

Abstract: A packaging assembly including a flexible outer shell layer and a flexible inner cushioning layer in overlapping relation with each other and comprising at least one interior bond that bonds an interior area of the outer shell layer to an interior area of the inner cushioning layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to crush resistant packaging materials and/or constructions and to methods of making and using them. Many embodiments provide crush resistance in addition to customizability.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.

Abstract: A tape assembly comprising: (a) an elongate tape having first and second adhesive faces and (b) a liner removably adhered to the first adhesive face of the tape, the liner having a longitudinal weakened line of separation disposed in parallel to the longitudinal axis and a plurality of crosswise weakened lines of separation. Also, a method of using such tape assemblies.

Abstract: Disclosed are inhibitors of retroviral growth of formula (I), that are useful in treatment of retroviral infections such as HIV. Also disclosed are a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one compound or salt of the invention, a method for inactivating a virus, a method for dissociating a metal ion from a zinc finger-containing protein, and a method for inhibiting the transmission of a virus.

Abstract: A method of waiving verification failures is disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of (A) generating a plurality of circuit error files by performing a plurality of physical verifications on a plurality of circuit designs, the circuit error files containing a plurality of circuit errors of the circuit designs, (B) generating a system error file by performing an additional physical verification on a system design, the system error file containing a plurality of system errors of the system design, the system design incorporating the circuit designs and (C) generating a valid error file by removing the circuit errors from the system error file, the valid error file containing a plurality of valid errors comprising a subset of the system errors.

Abstract: A method of waiving verification failures is disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of (A) generating a plurality of circuit error files by performing a plurality of physical verifications on a plurality of circuit designs, the circuit error files containing a plurality of circuit errors of the circuit designs, (B) generating a system error file by performing an additional physical verification on a system design, the system error file containing a plurality of system errors of the system design, the system design incorporating the circuit designs, (C) generating a valid error file by removing the circuit errors from the system error file, the valid error file containing a plurality of valid errors comprising a subset of the system errors and (D) storing the valid error file in a recording medium.

Abstract: A high temperature ball valve seal is disclosed that achieves Class IV shutoff for operating temperatures above 550 degrees F. The ball valve seal includes a C-seal positioned between a main seal and a seal housing to prevent fluid from flowing through a secondary flowpath when the ball valve is in a closed position.