Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and apparatus for controlling the movement of insects such as termites by using a vibration device that produces mechanical vibrations within a certain frequency range. The frequency range may be chosen to attract or repel. The source may be coupled with insect food sources or other attractants. The present invention can be used to protect a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation. The present invention can also be used for controlling activity of other social insects such as ants, bees and wasps.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling insect population or activity by using electromagnetic field source of certain frequency and intensity coupled with insect food sources/attractants. The present invention can be used to protect a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation. The present invention can also be used for controlling activity of other social insects such as ants, bees and wasps.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining an effective cross-sectional area of a borehole including one or more sources for generating tube or Stoneley waves in the borehole; receivers for measuring amplitudes of the waves; and means to relate said measured amplitudes to said effective cross-sectional area or related parameters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for aromatizing 19-norandrost-4-en-3-ones (formula (II)) to astra-1,3,5(10)-trienes (formula (I))

Abstract: The invention relates to a throttle plate port whose pivot axis is disposed so as to be axially offset with respect to the throttle plate and whose radial peripheral surface is shaped, at least by sections, in the form of spherical sectors, where in the position which closes the bore the peripheral surface of the throttle plate abuts, in the form of a line, the seat face of the housing. Through this type of eccentric disposition and simultaneous realization of the peripheral surface, the housing can be realized without undercuts and nonetheless precise dosing can be achieved in the case of small pivot angles.

Abstract: A circuit board (20) is equipped with at least one conductor path (22) and a contact element (44). The latter is adapted to mechanically engage and electrically contact an electrical conductor (66). In the region of a conductor path (22), the circuit board (20) has passthrough orifices (24, 26, 28, 30, 32). The contact element (44) has a base part (46) and feet (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) which press-fit into the orifices (24 to 32) of the circuit board (20). The contact element (44) has a contact tongue (54) that is resiliently articulated on the base part (46) and clamps the electrical conductor (66). This makes possible a secure connection from the electrical conductor (66) to the circuit board (20), e.g. for connecting a device having a large current demand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for preparing estrogen-antagonistic 11?-fluoro-17?-alkylestra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diols of the general formula I having a 7?-(?-alkylamino-?-perfluoroalkyl)alkyl side chain and to ?-alkyl(amino)-?-perfluoro(alkyl)alkanes of the general formula II, to processes for their preparation and to the intermediates required for this purpose.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a crystalline acid of a lipoxin A4 analog of Formula (II): wherein: R1 is —O—, —S(O)t— (where t is 0, 1 or 2), or a straight or branched alkylene chain; and R2 is aryl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from alkyl, alkoxy, halo, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy) or aralkyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from f alkyl, alkoxy, halo, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy); and wherein the compound of Formula (II) is a single stereoisomer or any mixture of stereoisomers. This crystalline acid is useful in treating disease-states characterized by inflammation, such as inflammatory and autoimmune disorders or pulmonary or respiratory tract inflammations in humans. Methods of preparing the crystalline acid are also described.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition is calendered to produce a film or a sheet. The polyester resin composition is a polyester having a crystallization half time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes combined with an additive for preventing sticking of the polyester to calendering rolls.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the crystalline potassium salt of a lipoxin A4 analog of Formula (I): processes for preparing the crystalline potassium salts, methods for using them to treat disease-states characterized by inflammation, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline potassium salts.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a crystalline acid of a lipoxin A4 analog of Formula (II): wherein: R1 is —O—, —S(O)t— (where t is 0, 1 or 2), or a straight or branched alkylene chain; and R2 is aryl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from alkyl, alkoxy, halo, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy) or aralkyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from f alkyl, alkoxy, halo, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy); and wherein the compound of Formula (II) is a single stereoisomer or any mixture of stereoisomers. This crystalline acid is useful in treating disease-states characterized by inflammation, such as inflammatory and autoimmune disorders or pulmonary or respiratory tract inflammations in humans. Methods of preparing the crystalline acid are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyloxiranes of the formula I in which A and B are identical or different and, independently of one another, are C1-C4-alkyl, phenyl-C1-C2-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkenyl, tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, dioxanyl or phenyl, where the phenyl radical can carry one to three substituents chosen from the group: halogen, nitro, C1-C4-alkyl, Cl-C4-alkyloxy, phenoxy, amino, C1-C2-haloalkyl or phenylsulfonyl, which comprises reacting a) an oxirane of the formula II in which A and B have the meanings given above and L is a nucleophilically substitutable leaving group, with 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole of the formula III to give 4-amino-1,2,4-triazolium salts of the formula IV and b) deaminating the 4-amino-1,2,4-triazolium salts IV with alkali metal nitrites and acid or organic nitrites to give 1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyloxiranes of the formula I, and to 4-aminotriazolium salts of the formula IV as i

Abstract: The invention relates to a throttle plate port whose pivot axis is disposed so as to be axially offset with respect to the throttle plate and whose radial peripheral surface is shaped, at least by sections, in the form of spherical sectors, where in the position which closes the bore the peripheral surface of the throttle plate abuts, in the form of a line, the seat face of the housing. Through this type of eccentric disposition and simultaneous realization of the peripheral surface, the housing can be realized without undercuts and nonetheless precise dosing can be achieved in the case of small pivot angles.

Abstract: Methods are provided that include a method comprising providing a viscosified treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a gelling agent that comprises a clarified xanthan; and placing the viscosified treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation. In some embodiments, the method comprises placing the viscosified treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create or enhance at least one fracture in the subterranean formation. In some embodiments, the viscosified treatment fluid may also comprise a plurality of particulates. In some embodiments, the viscosified treatment fluids may be placed into at least a portion of a pipeline. Additional methods are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating a temperature sensing system are disclosed. In one respect, a line may be placed in operative relation with a first reference cell and a second reference cell. The temperatures of the first and second reference cells may be adjusted. In one non-limiting example, the temperature of the first reference cell may be adjusted to a temperature above an ambient temperature and the temperature of the second reference cell may be adjusted to a temperature below an ambient temperature. The temperature sensing system may be calibrated based on the temperature data of the first and second reference cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition is calendered to produce a film or a sheet. The polyester resin composition is a polyester having a crystallization half time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes combined with an additive for preventing sticking of the polyester to calendering rolls.

Abstract: A circuit board (20) is equipped with at least one conductor path (22) and a contact element (44). The latter is adapted to mechanically engage and electrically contact an electrical conductor (66). In the region of a conductor path (22), the circuit board (20) has passthrough orifices (24, 26, 28, 30, 32). The contact element (44) has a base part (46) and feet (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) which press-fit into the orifices (24 to 32) of the circuit board (20). The contact element (44) has a contact tongue (54) that is resiliently articulated on the base part (46) and clamps the electrical conductor (66). This makes possible a secure connection from the electrical conductor (66) to the circuit board (20), e.g. for connecting a device having a large current demand.

Abstract: A package manager of a media gateway component is described, which is configured to receive requests to encode or decode a message containing package descriptors. The package manager determines the type of package descriptor, and invokes the appropriate helper function which carries out the encoding or decoding operation. The package manager includes a package resolver portion that interfaces with other elements of the media gateway component, and a package helper portion that stores the helper functions. The package resolver portion includes a package list that describes the correlation between package descriptors and the corresponding helper functions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating a temperature sensing system are disclosed. In one respect, a dual light source configuration may be provided. A first light source may illuminate a sensing fiber and an anti-Stokes band may be detected. A second light source may illuminate a sensing fiber and a Stokes band may be detected, where the Stokes band is substantially similar to the anti-Stokes band of the first light source. A ratio between the anti-Stokes and Stokes band may be used to calibrate a temperature sensing system.