Abstract: Polyols are produced by an alkoxylation process in which a vegetable oil containing hydroxyl functional groups is combined with a DMC catalyst to form a mixture, the DMC catalyst is then activated by adding ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide to the vegetable oil/catalyst mixture, and ethylene oxide and propylene oxide are added to the mixture containing activated DMC catalyst in amounts such that the total of percentage of ethylene oxide in the polyol plus percentage of primary hydroxyl groups in the polyol produced is from 50 to 77% and the percentage of primary hydroxyl groups is at least 30% but less than 50%. These polyols are useful for the production of molded polyurethane foams, particularly, hot-cure molded polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A main body of a rifle accessory mounting apparatus comprises an accessory mounting structure having opposing end portions and a barrel nut engaging structure connected to a first one of the end portions of the accessory mounting structure. An end face of the accessory mounting structure defines a front end face of the main body and an end face of the barrel nut engaging structure defines a rear end face of the main body. A central passage of the main body extends through the accessory mounting structure and the barrel nut engaging structure.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Moored (non-patented)×NY 45791 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, pink berries of distinct V. labrusca-like flavor, small compact clusters, distinctly lobed leaves, medium vigor, and healthy plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for synthesizing oligonucleotides wherein a reaction zone has a variable volume based on the position of a piston, and the piston is adjusted to control the amount of headspace above solid support in the reaction zone. Methods and apparatus that limit the size or existence of the headspace are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides flexible conventional polyurethane foams made from at least one polyisocyanate and at least one vegetable oil alkoxylated in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, optionally at least one non-vegetable oil-based polyol, generally in the presence of a blowing agent and optionally in the presence of a surfactant, pigment, flame retardant, catalyst or filler. The alkoxylated natural oil must have (a) an ethylene oxide content in the alkoxylated segment greater than 20% by weight, (b) a primary hydroxyl group content of at least 10%, with the sum of (a)+(b) being at least 30% but no greater than 60%, The alkoxylated natural oils are environmentally-friendly, bio-based polyols which can be used to increase the “green” content of polyurethane foams without having detrimental effects on foam properties.

Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘White Diamond’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (female, non-patented, unreleased genotype)בWhite River’ (male, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,159) is provided, This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its late-season maturity, firm flesh, low-acid flavor, large freestone fruits and resistance to bacterial spot disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of diagnosing, screening and treating individuals at risk of elevated intracranial pressure based on detecting a transient decrease in serum ceruloplasmin and/or serum copper levels in the individual soon after occurrence of a head injury. This early drop in ceruloplasmin or copper level indicates an impending, potentially life threatening, elevation in the individual's intracranial pressure. Also disclosed are diagnostic applications and processes for identifying and producing diagnostic and prognostic assays useful for predicting elevated intracranial pressure, and test kits for performing such tests.

Abstract: Anionic polyelectrolytes are used as binding agents to reduce the solubility of cationic antimicrobial polyelectrolytes. Ionic attraction between the anionic stabilizing polyelectrolytes and the antimicrobial cationic polyelectrolytes results in formation of a polyelectrolyte complex (PEC). A treatment liquid comprising a stable colloid, suspension, dispersion, solution, coacervate, or emulsion of the PEC in an aqueous carrier is used to treat an article, thus coating, infiltrating, or infusing the PEC onto or into the article. Subsequent drying results in an antimicrobial article wherein the PEC is bound to the article and is significantly less prone, relative to either of the component polyelectrolytes, to being washed, leached, leaked, extracted, or migrated from the antimicrobial article during use, or when exposed to aqueous fluids or solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyether polyols which are prepared by alkoxylation of renewable resource materials, and particularly cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), and to a process for the preparation of these novel polyether polyols. This invention also relates to flexible polyurethane foams prepared from these long chain polyether polyols, and to a process for the production of these flexible polyurethane foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymer polyols comprising the free-radical polymerization product of a base polyol, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and, optionally, a preformed stabilizer, in the presence of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator and at least one chain transfer agent, in which the base polyol is a natural oil. A process for preparing these polymer polyols is also described. The present invention also relates to a polyurethane foam prepared from these polymer polyols and to a process for the preparation of these polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A load transfer structure in an A-pillar assembly for transferring force from a frontal impact to the vehicle rail, rocker and door reinforcement. The load transfer structure having a support wall, a pair of transverse walls, and a longitudinal wall and is disposed in a space within the A-pillar assembly. Accordingly, the load transfer structure reduces material required in conventional A-pillar assemblies while maintaining the same load transfer capabilities.

Abstract: A stamped metal panel used as part of a pillar of a motor vehicle includes a main wall, an outer side wall, an inner side wall and a transitional portion. The outer side wall extends from one side of the main wall. The inner side wall extends from an opposite side of the main wall and forms a generally U-shaped cross section with the main wall and the outer side wall. The inner side wall has a first wall that extends from the main wall and a second wall that extends from an end of the first wall opposite from the main wall. The transitional portion extends arcuately between the first wall and the second wall. The transitional portion is substantially tangential with at least the first wall of the first side wall to facilitate removal of the panel from between upper and lower halves of a stamping tool.

Abstract: The present scheme provides a mechanism for preventing traffic on one or more LAN ports from dramatically affecting performance on other LAN ports of a router resource. In one embodiment, the utilization of a router resource at the interface between a first number of a local area network ports and a second number of wide area network links by each LAN port is controlled according to the bandwidth availability of corresponding bundles of the WAN links assigned to each of the LAN ports and a switching capacity of the router resource. In this scheme, individual ones of the LAN ports may be permitted to exceed their fair share of the switching capacity of the router resource, but only if a current switching load due to the traffic from all of the LAN ports is less than the maximum switching capacity for the router resource as a whole.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying holographic images to the naked eye. The scattering of light by objects in real space is simulated using a two-dimensional holographic display, giving images depth. The display comprises a plurality of small holographic pixels, each displaying a different perspective of the three dimensional space. In some embodiments, digital micromirror devices (DMDs), which are a well developed technology, are combined with simple optical lenses. Other embodiments include the ability to display holographic images from a distant source in real time, or from a recording.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyether polyols which are prepared by alkoxylation of renewable resource materials, and particularly cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), and to a process for the preparation of these novel polyether polyols. This invention also relates to flexible polyurethane foams prepared from these long chain polyether polyols, and to a process for the production of these flexible polyurethane foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to low resilience, viscoelastic foams which have slower recovery and improved tear strength, and to a process for the production of these foams. The viscoelastic foams of the invention comprise the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with an isocyanate-reactive component, in the presence of a blowing agent, a surfactant and a catalyst. Suitable isocyanate-reactive components comprise at least about 5% by weight of at least one polyether polyol having about 2 to about 4 reactive hydroxyl groups per molecule, an equivalent weight of about 280 to about 2,000, and which is the alkoxylation product of an organic compound which contains at least two aromatic rings, contains from about 2 to about 4 Zerewitinoff active hydrogen atoms and has an equivalent weight of about 100 to about 575.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of manufacturing an oligonucleotide comprising a pentavalent phosphate triester. In particular, the method comprises providing a 5? blocked-nucleoside, deblocking the 5? blocked-nucleoside to form a 5? OH-nucleoside, coupling the 5? OH-nucleoside with a phosphoramidite to form and oligonucleotide comprising a trivalent phosphite triester; and oxidizing the oligonucleotide comprising a trivalent phosphite triester to the oligonucleotide comprising a pentavalent phosphate triester. In some embodiments, the wash between any of the steps above is with at least one solvent wash comprising a toluene.

Abstract: A hydraulically powered tractor adapted for advancement through a borehole including an elongate body, aft and forward gripper assemblies, and a valve control assembly housed within the elongate body. The aft and forward gripper assemblies are adapted for selective engagement with the inner surface of the borehole. The valve control assembly includes a gripper control valve for directing pressurized fluid to the aft and forward gripper assemblies. The valve control assembly also includes a propulsion control valve for directing fluid to an aft or forward power chamber for advancing the body relative to the actuated gripper assembly. Aft and forward mechanically actuated valves may be provided for controlling the position of the gripper control valve by detecting and signaling when the body has completed an advancement stroke relative to an actuated gripper assembly.

Abstract: The present scheme provides a mechanism for preventing traffic on one ore more LAN ports from dramatically affecting performance on other LAN ports of a router resource. In one embodiment, the utilization of a router resource at the interface between a first number of local area network ports and a second number of wide area network links by each LAN port is controlled according to the bandwidth availability of corresponding bundles of the WAN links assigned to each of the LAN ports and a switching capacity of the router resource. In this scheme, individual ones of the LAN ports may be permitted to exceed their fair share of the switching capacity of the router resource, but only if a current switching load due to the traffic from all of the LAN ports is less than the maximum switching capacity for the router resource as a whole.

Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘White Diamond’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (female, non-patented, unreleased genotype)בWhite River’ (male, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,159) is provided. This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its late-season maturity, firm flesh, low-acid flavor, large freestone fruits and resistance to bacterial spot disease.