Abstract: Security paper adapted to resist fraudulent alteration of toner-printed information thereon and to make such alteration or attempts at alteration evident has a maximum Scott-Bond strength of 150 J m−2; a Bendtsen roughness of not more than about 150 ml min−1; and is size press or otherwise treated with a thermally-softenable polymer composition, for example acrylic polymer or copolymer, a polyvinyl acetate polymer, a vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer, or a vinyl acetate/vinyl chloride/ethylene terpolymer. Preferably the paper has filler content of about 15% to about 20% by weight.

Abstract: A poly(arylene ether)-polyolefin composition is prepared by melt-blending a poly (arylene ether), a poly(alkenyl aromatic) resin, a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, and an unhydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene to form a first blend, and melt-blending the first blend and a polyolefin to form a second blend. Reinforcing fillers may, optionally, be added during formation of the second blend or in an additional step. Multiple mixing elements, low throughput, and high extruder rotations per minute may be used to achieve high energy mixing of the first and second blends. Compositions prepared by the method exhibit an improved balance of impact strength, stiffness, and heat resistance, as well as reduced variability of physical properties.

Abstract: An improved method for dialing in the required number of revolutions of adjustment on a riflescope elevation knob to compensate for bullet trajectory. An elevation knob having the computed yardage increments marked at the calculated point of rotation begins along the bottom edge of the knob and winds completely around the knob in a series of ascending rows with each yardage increment, having a vertical line of reference leading down to the bottom edge and reference point on the knob. The required revolutions of adjustment are made by rotating the knob from an inputted yardage increment and either passing all consecutive increasing increments for a larger increment setting or passing all consecutive decreasing increments for a smaller increment setting. The elevation knob stem mount on a riflescope is calibrated to match each corresponding revolution of the Tuned Trajectory Compensator knob.

Abstract: Ink jet printing paper carries a pigment coating comprising (a) a major proportion of a finely divided precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) having a surface area of at least 60 m2g−1, preferably 80 to 9O m2g−1 (b) a minor proportion of a gel-type silica and (c) binder. The silica is preferably present in an amount of 15 to 30% by weight of the total dry weight of silica and PCC. The pigment coating is preferably made up as an aqueous composition having a solids content of 25 to 35% and a Brookfield viscosity of 150 to 2000 mPa s and applied by a blade coating technique.

Abstract: A process for forming a capacitor with a high-k dielectric or ferroelectric layer within a semiconductor device is used to reduce the likelihood of oxidation or materials interactions between that layer and an underlying layer. A first electrode layer includes atoms that form along grain boundaries within the first electrode layer to reduce the oxidation of a conductive plug or undesired materials interactions.

Abstract: A poly(arylene ether)-polyolefin composition is prepared by melt-blending a poly (arylene ether), a poly(alkenyl aromatic) resin, a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, and an unhydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene to form a first blend, and melt-blending the first blend and a polyolefin to form a second blend. Reinforcing fillers may, optionally, be added during formation of the second blend or in an additional step. Multiple mixing elements, low throughput, and high extruder rotations per minute may be used to achieve high energy mixing of the first and second blends. Compositions prepared by the method exhibit an improved balance of impact strength, stiffness, and heat resistance, as well as reduced variability of physical properties.

Abstract: 2-Amino-5, 8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine is prepared from a 5-chloro or 5-methoxy substituted 3-amino-8-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]-pyrimidine by reaction with methoxide in an alcohol solvent. Both rearrangement and, when the 5-substituent is chloro, methoxy substitution can be accomplished directly.

Abstract: 2-Amino-5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine is prepared from a 5-chloro or 5-methoxy substituted 3-amino-8-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]-pyrimidine by reaction with methoxide in an alcohol solvent. Both rearrangement and, when the 5-substituent is chloro, methoxy substitution can be accomplished directly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for forming dielectric thin films having substantially reduced electrical losses at microwave and millimeter wave frequencies relative to conventional dielectric thin films. The reduction in losses is realized by dramatically increasing the grain sizes of the dielectric films, thereby minimizing intergranular scattering of the microwave signal due to grain boundaries and point defects. The increase in grain size is realized by heating the film to a temperature at which the grains experience regrowth. The grain size of the films can be further increased by first depositing the films with an excess of one of the compoents, such that a highly mobile grain boundary phase is formed.

Abstract: Instrumentation and method for surgically preparing the natural capitellum of an elbow joint to receive a capitellum prosthesis in elbow arthroplasty, including a reference pin that is first inserted into the natural capitellum along an axis extending through its spherical articulating surface and the approximate center of the partial sphere generally defining the natural capitellum. Cutting instruments, including an end cutting mill, an anterior/posterior cutting guide, and a chamfer jig cooperate with the reference pin to permit resurfacing of the natural capitellum in a manner to create a surface geometry corresponding in shape to the mounting surface of a capitellum prosthesis. The reference pin and cutting instruments are removed, after which the capitellum prosthesis is attached to the natural capitellum by fitting the mounting surface of the capitellum prosthesis to the mounting surface established on the natural capitellum.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for modifying accumulated cross-linked polymer in an apparatus used for the production of a vinylaromatic compound, comprising optionally softening the polymer with an organic solvent; precipitating the polymer with a light, polar non-solvent for the polymer and expanding the softened polymer by bringing the softened polymer in contact with steam whereby the polymer is converted into a state which enables it to be more easily removed from the apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for modifying accumulated cross-linked polymer in an apparatus used for the production of a vinylaromatic compound, comprising optionally softening the polymer with an organic solvent; precipitating the polymer with a light, polar non-solvent for the polymer and expanding the softened polymer by bringing the softened polymer in contact with steam whereby the polymer is converted into a state which enables it to be more easily removed from the apparatus.