Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing isocyanates by reacting corresponding amines with phosgene. The invention further relates to an apparatus for separating exhaust gas flows from a phosgenation reaction.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PUNE14 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PUNE14 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PUNE14 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PUNE14 or a locus conversion of 1PUNE14 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PMYQ89 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PMYQ89 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PMYQ89 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PMYQ89 or a locus conversion of 1PMYQ89 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Several novel components for Travel Bags and Travel Bag accessories are disclosed including a retractable trolley which has multiple adjustable handle heights along substantially all of the range of distance of its telescopic trolley tubes which permits the user to select and to fix the trolley pull handles at a height of their selection, a retractable hingeless plastic cover which in a closed position covers and protects an opening for a removable battery and which in open position permits the removal of the removable battery and/or access by the user to the battery face for charging and recharging purposes; a divider which can be fastened in place with adjustable side squeeze buckles or releasing and fastening clips either of which are adjustable to hold the contents in place; a battery latching and ejection system for a removable battery, a retractable power chord for rechargeable batteries or rechargeable electronic devices, and a connector cap which connects a vacuum pump with a vacuum compression bag va

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18T160 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18T160 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18T160 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18T160, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18T160 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18T160 and methods of using maize variety X18T160 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing dose regimen modification are provided. The methods and systems perform operations comprising: receiving prescription related data for treating a patient with an expected level of efficacy, the prescription related data comprising medication regimen information including dose and interval; determining, using a model, a first amount of drug waste based on the prescription related data; comparing the first amount of drug waste to a threshold value; and in response to determining that the first amount of drug waste transgresses the threshold value, identifying an alternate medication regimen that is associated with a treatment having a given level of efficacy corresponding to the expected level of efficacy, the alternate medication regimen being associated with a second amount of drug waste that is lower than the first amount of drug waste; and triggering a notification associated with the alternate medication regimen.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PUFT30 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PUFT30 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PUFT30 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PUFT30 or a locus conversion of 1PUFT30 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Several novel components for Travel Bags and Travel Bag accessories are disclosed including a retractable trolley which has multiple adjustable handle heights along substantially all of the range of distance of its telescopic trolley tubes which permits the user to select and to fix the trolley pull handles at a height of their selection, a retractable hingeless plastic cover which in a closed position covers and protects an opening for a removable battery and which in open position permits the removal of the removable battery and/or access by the user to the battery face for charging and recharging purposes; a divider which can be fastened in place with adjustable side squeeze buckles or releasing and fastening clips either of which are adjustable to hold the contents in place; a battery latching and ejection system for a removable battery, a retractable power chord for rechargeable batteries or rechargeable electronic devices, and a connector cap which connects a vacuum pump with a vacuum compression bag va

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing dose regimen modification are provided. The methods and systems perform operations comprising: receiving prescription related data for treating a patient with an expected level of efficacy, the prescription related data comprising medication regimen information including dose and interval; determining, using a model, a first amount of drug waste based on the prescription related data; comparing the first amount of drug waste to a threshold value; and in response to determining that the first amount of drug waste transgresses the threshold value, identifying an alternate medication regimen that is associated with a treatment having a given level of efficacy corresponding to the expected level of efficacy, the alternate medication regimen being associated with a second amount of drug waste that is lower than the first amount of drug waste; and triggering a notification associated with the alternate medication regimen.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15R410 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15R410 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15R410 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15R410, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15R410 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15R410 and methods of using maize variety X15R410 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N926 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N926 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N926 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N926, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N926 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N926 and methods of using maize variety X18N926 are disclosed.

Abstract: An example device includes a user interface component that implements a user interface and receives a visualization request value from user operations; an inspection database comprising an aggregation of inspection data; and a controller, comprising: a facility planning circuit that interprets a user facility visualization value in response to the visualization request value; a facility inspection data circuit that interprets the aggregation of inspection data in response to the user facility visualization value; a geographic depiction circuit that determines a geographic display boundary and a hierarchical inspection presentation for at least one industrial facility positioned within the geographic display boundary in response to the user facility visualization value and the aggregation of inspection data, and determines a user geographic display value in response to the geographic display boundary and the hierarchical inspection presentation.

Abstract: Various types of travel bags are provided with at least one portable self-contained vacuum compression system having a portable vacuum pump powered by a portable, preferably removable, rechargeable battery, a compression connection system, and a vacuum compression bag secured within the interior space of the travel bag. The portable self-contained vacuum compression system allows the user to pack more clothing or compressible goods into their travel bag via the use of vacuum compression. The air inside the compression bag can be evacuated by the attached self-contained vacuum pump assembly which is secured within the travel bag in a manner to hold the self-contained vacuum system within the travel bag's internal dimensions in one embodiment. The vacuum compression system can be held in place via a removable or a fixed frame that permits operation of the vacuum compression system within the internal dimensions of the travel bag.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R495 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R495 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R495 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R495, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R495 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R495 and methods of using maize variety X18R495 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R501 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R501 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R501 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R501, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R501 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R501 and methods of using maize variety X18R501 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15R414 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15R414 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15R414 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15R414, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15R414 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15R414 and methods of using maize variety X15R414 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing dose regimen modification are provided. The methods and systems perform operations comprising: receiving prescription related data for treating a patient with an expected level of efficacy, the prescription related data comprising medication regimen information including dose and interval; determining, using a model, a first amount of drug waste based on the prescription related data; comparing the first amount of drug waste to a threshold value; and in response to determining that the first amount of drug waste transgresses the threshold value, identifying an alternate medication regimen that is associated with a treatment having a given level of efficacy corresponding to the expected level of efficacy, the alternate medication regimen being associated with a second amount of drug waste that is lower than the first amount of drug waste; and triggering a notification associated with the alternate medication regimen.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R493 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R493 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R493 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R493, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R493 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R493 and methods of using maize variety X18R493 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R506 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R506 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R506 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R506, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R506 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R506 and methods of using maize variety X18R506 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves the production of Waxy maize. Compositions and methods are provided for knocking out expression of the Waxy (Wx1) gene in maize by making double strand breaks at one or more target sites in an endogenous WX1 encoding sequence. Some methods employ one or more guide polynucleotides and a Cas endonuclease, wherein Cas endonuclease is guided by the one or more guide polynucleotides to recognize and introduce double strand breaks at specific target sites in and around the Wx1 gene. Also provided are compositions and methods for the production of Waxy maize plant cells, plant explants, seeds and grain.