Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising using a first aqueous mixture M(1) and a second aqueous mixture M(2), an aqueous polymer dispersion obtainable or obtained by said process and a use of said dispersion as a binder, preferably for decorative coatings. Further, the present invention relates to a coating, such as paint and paint formulation comprising said dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polymer latexes of film-forming copolymer particles obtainable by aqueous emulsion polymerisation of monoethylenically monomers M, which mainly comprise non-ionic monomers of the group consisting of alkyl(meth)acrylates, cycloalkyl(meth)acrylates and monovinylaromatic hydrocarbon monomers and which additionally comprise 0.01 to 1% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer M2 having a hydrolysable silane group; and 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer M3 having an acidic phosphate group, or a salt thereof and where the copolymer particles in the polymer latex have volume median particle diameter of at least 250 nm, as determined by dynamic light scattering according to the ISO 13321:1996 standard.

Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure provides various useful agents. In some embodiments, provided agents can bind to beta-catenin. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides technologies for modulating beta-catenin functions. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides technologies for preventing and/or treating conditions, disorders or diseases associated with beta-catenin. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides designed amino acids and agents which can provide improved properties and/or activities.

Abstract: This invention generally provides two tactile stimulation modules, or “tappers”. One tapper is held by a person in each of his hands. Alternatively, a tapper is secured to each wrist or to other parts of the body on opposite sides. Each tapper is powered by a rechargeable battery, and contains both a tactile stimulation transducer, such as an electric motor having either a balanced or unbalanced mass on its output shaft, and a transceiver that communicates with a host or master. Each tapper includes at least one control button and a status indicator. Each tapper contains a micro-controller that performs tasks such as communication, motor activation, user monitoring and control, battery monitoring, low-power sleep, and algorithm execution. At least one tapper can contain at least one optional sensor, which measures a physiological function. Measurements can be used to modify performance of the tactile stimulation transducers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic moulding composition including a) from 50 to 96.95% by weight of polyamide containing aliphatic non-branched C10-12 building blocks, selected from polyamide 6.10 and mixtures of polyamide 6.10 with polyamide 6.12, polyamide 12.12, polyamide 11 and/or polyamide 12, b) from 0 to 37% by weight of further polyamide different from component A); c) from 3 to 30% by weight of polyamide-polyether block copolymer; d) from 0.05 to 1.5% by weight of hindered amine light stabilizer, e) from 0 to 1% by weight of sterically hindered phenol oxidation retarder; f) from 0 to 20% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of a) through f) is 100% by weight and the total of the percentages by weight of b) and c) is not more than 40% by weight.

Abstract: A method for determining the locations of components of a location-determining system in an environment, the method comprising: providing a surveying device comprising: (i) a ranging subsystem comprising a transmitter and a receiver configured to receive signals transmitted by the receiver and reflected off objects in the environment whereby a three-dimensional map of the shape of the environment can be generated; (ii) a communication subsystem configured for transmitting signals to the said components or detecting signals from the said components; moving the surveying device in the environment whilst operating the ranging subsystem and the communication subsystem; and causing one or more processors to: (i) form the said three-dimensional map of the environment; and (ii) correlate that map with data received by or from the sensors to determine the positions of the sensors.

Abstract: TOOL TRACKING A system for determining the location of a toolpiece, wherein: the toolpiece is carried by a tool and the tool comprises an imaging device for capturing images of the environment around the tool; and the system comprises an image processor communicatively coupled to the imaging device for receiving images therefrom and having access to one or more reference images of an expected environment, the image processor being configured to compare an image captured by the imaging device with at least one reference image to identify a match therebetween and to determine in dependence on characteristics of that match the location of the toolpiece.

Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure provides various agents. In some embodiments, provided agents can bind to beta-catenin. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides technologies for modulating beta-catenin functions. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides technologies for preventing and/or treating conditions, disorders or diseases associated with beta-catenin. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides designed amino acids which can provide improved properties and/or activities. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides agents comprising such amino acids.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods for live action gaming. According to one embodiment, a method facilitates scoring for an in-person, live-action game, for example, a projectile-tag scoring game or the like, involving multiple players. A gaming outfit worn by a first player or a projectile launcher of a second player may determine a shot hit by the second player against the first player based at least in part on detection of an impact of a projectile fired by the projectile launcher with the gaming outfit. A score for the in-person, live-action game may then be updated based on the shot hit.

Abstract: An active rear diffuser for a rear portion of a vehicle. The rear diffuser assembly is formed from a set of components that are uniform across all vehicle platforms, with some of the components being scalable and allowing them to be adjusted to an appropriate length without any retooling.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides stapled peptides and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, provided peptides can bind to and modulate functions of estrogen receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polymer latexes of film-forming copolymers which are suitable as binders in waterborne coating compositions, and are obtainable by aqueous emulsion polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated monomers M, which comprise •20 to 95% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of at least one monomer M1, which is selected from isobutyl acrylate and isoamyl acrylate and mixtures thereof; •0 to 55% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of at least one monomer M2, which is selected from ethyl acrylate, n-propyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, n-pentyl acrylate, C6-C20-alkyl esters of acrylic acid and C5-C20-alkyl esters of methacrylic acid and mixtures thereof; •5 to 50% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of at least one monomer M3, which is selected from tert-butyl acrylate, C1-C4-alkyl esters of methacrylic acid, C5-C20-cycloalkyl esters of acrylic acid, C5-C20-cycloalkyl esters of methacrylic acid, C5-C20-cycloalkylmethyl esters of acryli

Abstract: This invention generally provides two tactile stimulation modules, or “tappers”. One tapper is held by a person in each of his hands. Alternatively, a tapper is secured to each wrist or to other parts of the body on opposite sides. Each tapper is powered by a rechargeable battery, and contains both a tactile stimulation transducer, such as an electric motor having either a balanced or unbalanced mass on its output shaft, and a transceiver that communicates with a host or master. Each tapper includes at least one control button and a status indicator. Each tapper contains a micro-controller that performs tasks such as communication, motor activation, user monitoring and control, battery monitoring, low-power sleep, and algorithm execution. At least one tapper can contain at least one optional sensor, which measures a physiological function. Measurements can be used to modify performance of the tactile stimulation transducers.

Abstract: There is disclosed an example of a computing apparatus for providing a hardware-assisted virtual switch on a host, including: a hardware virtual switch (vSwitch) circuit; and a hardware virtual host (vHost) circuit, the vHost circuit having an interface driver specific to the hardware vSwitch and configured to provide a vHost data plane to: provide a plurality of hardware queues to communicatively couple the hardware vSwitch to a guest virtual function (VF); and present to a virtual network driver of the guest VF an interface that is backward compatible with a software network interface.

Abstract: An eddy current brake for a steer-by-wire steering system of a vehicle that includes a steering wheel may include magnets and a magnet carrier. The eddy current brake may be connected in a force-transmitting manner to an axle to which the steering wheel is connected, and to the steering wheel, in a force-transmitting manner.

Abstract: There is disclosed an example of a computing apparatus for providing a hardware-assisted virtual switch on a host, including: a hardware virtual switch (vSwitch) circuit; and a hardware virtual host (vHost) circuit, the vHost circuit having an interface driver specific to the hardware vSwitch and configured to provide a vHost data plane to: provide a plurality of hardware queues to communicatively couple the hardware vSwitch to a guest virtual function (VF); and present to a virtual network driver of the guest VF an interface that is backward compatible with a software network interface.

Abstract: The invention comprises radiolabeled MOEM type oligonucleotide of the formula (I), (I) wherein n, X1, X2, the linker (1), the linker (2), Q* and the receptor targeting moiety are as defined (I) the description. The radiolabeled oligonucleotides of the formula (I) can be used for the determination of the biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of the oligonucleotide in the tissue or body fluid.

Abstract: This invention generally provides two tactile stimulation modules, or “tappers”. One tapper is held by a person in each of his hands. Alternatively, a tapper is secured to each wrist or to other parts of the body on opposite sides. Each tapper is powered by a rechargeable battery, and contains both a tactile stimulation transducer, such as an electric motor having either a balanced or unbalanced mass on its output shaft, and a transceiver that communicates with a host or master. Each tapper includes at least one control button and a status indicator. Each tapper contains a micro-controller that performs tasks such as communication, motor activation, user monitoring and control, battery monitoring, low-power sleep, and algorithm execution. At least one tapper can contain at least one optional sensor, which measures a physiological function. Measurements can be used to modify performance of the tactile stimulation transducers.

Abstract: An assembly is used for chemical injection through a wellhead to a capillary line in a well. A capillary hanger installs in the wellhead to support the capillary line. A no-return valve of the capillary hanger prevents fluid communication uphole from the supported capillary line. An injection module mounts above a gate valve on the wellhead and includes a movable mandrel disposed therein. Hydraulic pressure applied to a piston chamber in the module extends the mandrel through the open gate valve so that a distal end of the mandrel can open the no-return valve. At this point, chemical injection introduced into the module can communicate through a flow bore of the extended mandrel, through the open non-return valve, and on through the supported capillary line in the well.

Abstract: An alpha ion emitter apparatus, including a circuit, a fluid duct including one or more apertures, and a rail electrically connected to the circuit and operatively arranged to hold an alpha ionization material that emits alpha particles, the alpha particles creating alpha ions, wherein the circuit is operatively arranged to apply an output signal to at least one of the fluid duct and the rail.