Abstract: A method and system integrates personal computer components to in an efficient manner that accommodates footprint and EMI demands. A base structure supports a flat panel display and enhances the stability of the display by placing the personal computer on the base structure. A support housing provides an attachment point for the display and also forms a cable cavity to enhance cable management for cables that interface external components with the personal computer. The personal computer has an inner casing with a mother board segment coupled in a hinged manner to a housing segment. The inner casing opens along the hinge to allow access to internal personal computer components, and closes during operation of the personal computer to meet EMI specifications. An outer casing encases the inner casing to enhance integration of the personal computer with other system components, such as by having a shape that conforms to the shape of a recess formed in the base structure.

Abstract: The block resistance of pellets of copolymers of ethylene with acrylic or methacrylic acid is improved by addition of very low levels of certain defined liquid additives or water-soluble solid additives. This results in improved rates of pellet production, and in easier subsequent handling.

Abstract: The invention comprises compositions in solid form of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer with an effective amount of bioactive agent, a protein/carbohydrate-lipid source, 0 to 20% of an edible oil and optionally an attractant, dye, preservative, adversive agent and biomarker and the use, thereof, to control pests.

Abstract: A composition useful as fish and crustacean feed consisting essentially of(a) from about 0.5 to 10 weight percent of a water insoluble polymer having a melting point below about 110.degree. C., selected from the group consisting of polyamides and copolymers of ethylene with from about 15 to about 45 weight percent of at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer;(b) from about 75 to about 95 weight percent of a nutrient medium selected from the group consisting of fish meal, crustacea meal, grain derived products, plant derived products, animal derived products, and fish by-products;(c) from 0 to about 20 weight percent of a lubricant selected from the group consisting of edible oil and fish solid solubles;(d) from 0 to about 10 weight percent of a vitamin and mineral concentrate;(e) from 0 to about 10 weight percent of a preservative.

Abstract: Fish and crustacean bait consisting essentially of (a) from about 2 to about 50 wt. % of a water insoluble polymer having a melting point below about 110.degree. C. (e.g., polyamides and copolymers of ethylene with at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer); (b) from about 45 to about 98 wt. % of plant derived particulate attractant; and (c) from 0 to about 20 wt. % of an edible oil or molasses.

Abstract: Ethylene copolymers or terpolymers containing repeating units derived from ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids which have been surface treated with from 0.005 to 2 wt. % silica to reduce surface tackiness are disclosed.

Abstract: Fish and crustacean bait consisting essentially of (a) from about 5 to about 50 wt. % of a water insoluble polymer having a melting point below about 110.degree. C. (e.g., polyamides and copolymers of ethylene with at least one ethylenically unsaturated comonomer); (b) from about 45 to about 95 wt. % of fish meal; and (c) from 0 to about 20 wt. % of fish oil.

Abstract: Certain N,N'-ethylenebisamides and N,N'-diadipamides added to ethylene/vinyl acetate dipolymers, terpolymers of ethylene with carbon monoxide, copolymers of ethylene with methacrylic acid, copolymers of ethylene with methyl methacrylate, and terpolymers of ethylene with n-butyl acrylate and carbon monoxide remarkably reduce the tendency of polymer pellets to block. Free-flowing copolymer pellets can be handled without blocking and moved more quickly through the packing equipment and can be stored for extended periods without blocking. Copolymer pellets containing these additives can be packed into large containers and shipped without blocking. The preferred additive is N,N'-ethylenebisoleamide.

Abstract: Ionic hydrocarbon polymers having improved adhesion to nylon are provided comprising copolymers of .alpha.-olefins and alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids and optionally other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers wherein from about 10 to 90 percent of the carboxylic acid groups are ionized by neutralization with zinc ions uniformly distributed throughout the copolymer such that the resultant ionic copolymer has a zinc salt content of from about 0.0115 to about 0.0229 mols per 100 grams of ionic copolymer. Such ionic copolymers are particularly suitable to be coextruded with nylon as a result of their improved adhesion thereto.

Abstract: Certain N,N'-ethylenebisamides and N,N'-diadipamides added to ethylene/vinyl acetate dipolymers, terpolymers of ethylene with carbon monoxide, copolymers of ethylene with methacrylic acid, copolymers of ethylene with methyl methacrylate, and terpolymers of ethylene with n-butyl acrylate and carbon monoxide remarkably reduce the tendency of polymer pellets to block. Free-flowing copolymer pellets can be handled without blocking and moved more quickly through the packing equipment and can be stored for extended periods without blocking. Copolymer pellets containing these additives can be packed into large containers and shipped without blocking. The preferred additive is N,N'-ethylenebisoleamide.