Abstract: Embodiments of an adapter, a system including the adapter, and methods of using the adapter may be for mixing a first substance and a second substance. The adapter may include a body having a first port configured to connect with a first container to receive a first substance, a second port configured to connect with a second container to receive a second substance, a third port configured to connect with a recipient container to output a mixture of the first substance and the second substance, and a mixing chamber having a first portion in communication with the first port and the second port and a second portion in communication with the third port. The adapter may further include a mixing pin inserted into the mixing chamber. In some embodiments, the mixing pin at least partially defines at least one microfluidic path for mixing the first substance and the second substance. In some embodiments, at least one of the first channel and the second channel are oriented offset of a central plane of the body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and controller (1) for optimising energy consumption in a building. More specifically, the present invention describes a method and controller (1) for use in a building having a building management system (BMS) (3). Typically, the BMS (3) has sensors distributed throughout the building to determine the environmental conditions in the building and the BMS controls a heating/cooling system of the building.

Abstract: An improved amorphous metal composite and process of making the composite. The amorphous metal composite comprises amorphous metal (e.g. iron) and a low molecular weight thermosetting polymer binder. The process comprises placing an amorphous metal in particulate form and a thermosetting polymer binder powder into a container, mixing these materials, and applying heat and pressure to convert the mixture into an amorphous metal composite.

Abstract: Certain aryloxyphosphonium salts have been found to be effective as curing agents for various cationically polymerizable organic materials, such as epoxy resins, when incorporated into such materials. The materials are found to be moisture curable coating compositions.

Abstract: The process comprises placing an amorphous metal in particulate form and a low molecular weight (e.g., 1000-5000) thermosetting polymer binder powder into a container, mixing these materials, and applying heat and pressure to convert the mixture into an amorphous metal composite.

Abstract: Certain aryloxyphosphonium salts have been found to be effective as curing agents for various cationically polymerizable organic materials, such as epoxy resins, when incorporated into such materials. The materials are found to be moisture curable coating compositions.

Abstract: Interaction of ethylene glycol with a preformed polyesterimide resin at elevated temperatures forms mixtures homogeneous and clear at room temperature and also soluble in non-polluting solvents, such as monoethers of glycols.

Abstract: An improved substantially solvent-free process for preparing phthalate-moiety based polyesterimide resins, new resins prepared by the process, and substrates (e.g., electrical conductors) coated with compositions comprising the new resins are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing oligomeric polyetheramide-acid by reacting an aromatic dianhydride component including an aromatic bis(ether anhydride) with an organic diamine in an inert organic liquid selected from methylene chloride, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, and mixtures thereof with acetone. The oligomeric polyetheramide-acid is substantially insoluble in the inert organic liquid, in which the oligomer typically appears as a precipitate which may be recovered in powder or finely divided particulate form without need for grinding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing oligomeric polyetheramide-acid by reacting an aromatic dianhydride component including an aromatic bis(ether anhydride) with an organic diamine in an inert organic liquid selected from methylene chloride, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, and mixtures thereof with acetone. The oligomeric polyetheramide-acid is substantially insoluble in the inert organic liquid, in which the oligomer typically appears as a precipitate which may be recovered in powder or finely divided particulate form without need for grinding.