Abstract: In the method molten glass emerges from an outlet opening of a melt feed. The molten glass is drawn over a shaping body so as to form a hollow drawing bulb. According to the invention, the drawing bulb is drawn over a profile forming body positioned downstream of the shaping body so that inner circumferential surfaces of the drawing bulb are deformed while abutting against outer surfaces of the profile forming body to form the predetermined inner profile. The distance between the shaping body and the profile forming body can be changed to vary the wall thickness of the glass tube.

Abstract: A method of reducing undesirable microorganism concentration, promoting desirable microorganism propagation/conditioning, and increasing desirable microorganism efficiency in an aqueous fluid stream includes (a) introducing a quantity of fermentable carbohydrate or cellulose to an aqueous fluid stream, (b) introducing a quantity of desirable microorganism to the aqueous fluid stream, (c) generating ClO2 gas, (d) dissolving the ClO2 gas to form a ClO2 solution, and (e) introducing an aqueous ClO2 solution into the aqueous fluid stream. Another method includes (a) introducing a quantity of fermentable carbohydrate or cellulose to an aqueous fluid stream, (b) introducing a quantity of desirable microorganism to the aqueous fluid stream, and (c) introducing ClO2 having an efficiency as ClO2 of at least about 90% into the aqueous fluid stream.

Abstract: A system, typically offered in electronic network such as the Internet, automates the supply chain business process and provides functionality for vendors to quote items and for the retailer to review and approve quotations. The system sends purchase orders to vendors for review and approval, and tracks goods received and manages invoices and payments.

Abstract: A method for electrocoating a surface of a full panel easy open end is disclosed. The surface is substantially uncoated prior to electrodeposition. Full panel easy open ends prepared by the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-component waterborne coating compositions that include a first component and a second component which are mixed together prior to application of the composition to a substrate. The first component includes an aqueous dispersion of (i) a polycarbonate-polyurethane polymer, and (ii) an acrylic polyol having a number average molecular weight of no more than 5,000. The second component includes a material having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the acrylic polyol and/or the polycarbonate-polyurethane polymer. Also disclosed are coatings formed from such compositions and substrates at least partially coated with such compositions.

Abstract: Comb polymers prepared by reacting an acrylic polyol or a siloxane polyol with a lactone are disclosed. These comb polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described comb polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multishell interior trim part for a side door of a passenger car consists of a function carrier interior shell (1) of a polypropylene, epoxy resin or polyurethane reinforced by natural fibers, and an outer shell (10) which partially or completely covers the interior shell (1) as seen by the passengers.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived from one or more drying, semi-drying or nondrying oils. When drying or semi-drying oils are used, the molecules of the present invention exhibit a dual cure, both oxidative and free radical. The compositions are particularly suitable for coating substrates comprising wood. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for the analysis of body fluids (21), whereby an image recording device (30) is arranged in a low-reflection, preferably zero-reflection chamber (16), provided with an illumination device (45) and connected to an electronic image analyzer. The image recording device (30) is focused on a container (20), containing the body fluid (21) in an analysis position (22), in order to take at least one image of the body fluid (21), analyzed by means of an image analysis software which determines the quality of the body fluid (21).

Abstract: Novel compositions comprising photoactive urethane acrylate resins and an ethylenically unsaturated reactive diluent are disclosed. The urethane acrylate resin comprises the reaction product of a polyhydric acrylate monomer and an isocyanurate. The compositions find particular application in negative photoresist compositions and exhibit improved blocking resistance compared with other negative photoresist compositions. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Oligomers are disclosed that include a polyol portion, which includes a polyol modified with a fatty acid, and a free radical curable portion. The oligomers are substantially free of any ester linkages formed from the reaction of the polyol portion with a compound having more than one functional group. Compositions, such as coating compositions, comprising such oligomers are disclosed. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for continuously manufacturing calibrated round or profiled glass tubes having a predetermined inner profile. In the method molten glass emerges from an outlet opening of a melt feed. The molten glass is drawn over a shaping body so as to form a hollow drawing bulb. According to the invention, the drawing bulb is drawn over a profile forming body positioned downstream of the shaping body so that inner circumferential surfaces of the drawing bulb are deformed whilst abutting against outer surfaces of the profile forming body to form the predetermined inner profile. According to the invention the distance between the shaping body and the profile forming body can be changed for varying the wall thickness of the glass tube.

Abstract: Comb polymers prepared by reacting an epoxy resin and a lactone are disclosed. These comb polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described comb polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Comb polymers prepared by reacting an acrylic polyol or a siloxane polyol with a lactone are disclosed. These comb polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described comb polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for routing communications to a storage area network (SAN). In one embodiment, the machine-readable media includes first program code to determine a route path through a gateway to a SAN for each of a plurality of addresses of an interface of a server. The first program code determines the route path by applying an algorithm to one or more numerical values associated with the address. The machine-readable media includes second program code to configure the gateway with the route paths.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for analyzing body fluids (21). A picture recording device (30) is placed in a flare-free room (16) provided with a lighting equipment (45) and is connected to an electronic picture evaluating device. The picture recording device (30) is focused on a container (20) which is in an analysis position (22) and contains the body fluid (21) in order to take at least one picture of the body fluid (21). Said picture is analyzed by picture-evaluating software, whereby the quality and quantity of the body fluid (21) is detected.

Abstract: Star polymers prepared by reacting a highly branched polymer and either a lactone or lactam are disclosed. These star polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described star polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multishell interior trim part for a side door of a passenger car which is characterized in that the door trim consists of a function carrier interior shell (1) of a polypropylene, epoxy resin or polyurethane reinforced by natural fibers and an outer shell (10) which partially or completely covers the interior shell (1) as seen by the passengers.