Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods of and uses for treating Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formulas I, II, III or IV, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, stereoisomer, or prodrug thereof, or for use in the manufacture of a medicament as described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising an electrical component; and an electrically insulating layer disposed upon the electrical component, wherein the electrically insulating layer comprises a thermosetting polymer and a nanosized filler; wherein the nanosized filler comprises metal oxide and diamond nanoparticles that have an average largest dimension of less than or equal to about 200 nanometers.

Abstract: A capacitor including a dielectric layer made of polyetherimide film having at least one fluorinated surface is disclosed. The capacitor also includes a metallized layer disposed on the fluorinated surface of the polyetherimide film. The capacitor further includes an electrode disposed on a side of the polyetherimide film opposite the fluorinated surface. A method for making a capacitor is also disclosed. The method includes plasma treating a surface of a polyetherimide film. The method also includes metallizing the surface. The method further includes disposing an electrode on an opposite surface and finally packaging the capacitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a polymeric material; and non-linear dielectric ceramic fillers; wherein the non-linear dielectric ceramic fillers have a dielectric constant that is greater than or equal to about 100 and wherein the dielectric constant of the composition is tunable. Disclosed herein too is a composition comprising a polymeric material; and perovskites; wherein the dielectric constant of a composition is tunable and further wherein the composition has a dielectric constant of about 2 to about 100. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a polymeric resin with non-linear dielectric ceramic fillers to form a composition; wherein the non-linear dielectric ceramic fillers have a dielectric constant of greater than or equal to about 100 and wherein the dielectric constant of the composition is tunable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a composition comprising a polymeric material; and a ceramic antiferroelectric particle. Disclosed herein too is a method of tuning a dielectric constant of a composition comprising subjecting a composition comprising a polymeric material and a ceramic antiferroelectric particle to a biasing electric field; and changing the dielectric constant of the composition. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a polymeric material with ceramic antiferroelectric particles to form a composition. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a polymeric material with ceramic antiferroelectric particles to form a composition; applying an electrical field to the composition; and reorienting the ceramic antiferroelectric particles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising an electrical component; and an electrically insulating layer disposed upon the electrical component, wherein the electrically insulating layer comprises a thermosetting polymer and a nanosized filler; wherein the nanosized filler comprises metal oxide and diamond nanoparticles that have an average largest dimension of less than or equal to about 200 nanometers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising thermoplastic polymers; and nanoparticles; wherein the nanoparticles comprise a substrate upon which is disposed a coating composition; and wherein the substrate has a different dielectric constant from that of the coating composition. Disclosed herein too is a composition comprising a polymeric material; and nanoparticles; wherein the nanoparticles comprise a substrate upon which is disposed a coating composition comprising a plurality of layers; and wherein at least one layer has a dielectric constant that is different from the remaining layers. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a polymeric resin with nanoparticles to form a composition; wherein the nanoparticles comprise a substrate upon which is disposed a coating composition comprising a plurality of layers; and wherein at least one layer has a dielectric constant that is different from the remaining layers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nanocomposite composition comprising a polymeric composition; wherein the polymeric composition comprises thermoplastic polymers; and nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles have an average largest dimension of less than or equal to about 500 nanometers; and wherein the nanocomposite composition has a higher dielectric constant than the polymeric composition without the nanoparticles. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a thermoplastic polymer with nanoparticles to form a nanocomposite composition; wherein the nanoparticles have an average largest dimension of less than or equal to about 500 nanometers; and molding the nanocomposite composition. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising method comprising blending a thermoplastic polymer with nanoparticles to form a nanocomposite composition; wherein the nanoparticles have an average largest dimension of less than or equal to about 500 nanometers; and casting the nanocomposite composition on a substrate.

Abstract: A film capacitor including a first electrode is provided. The film capacitor also includes a first dielectric layer having a first dielectric constant disposed upon a first electrode and a second dielectric layer having a second dielectric constant disposed upon the first dielectric layer, wherein the second dielectric constant is at least fifty percent greater than the first dielectric constant. It further includes a second electrode disposed upon the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: An insulated stator bar and method of applying an outer insulation to a bare stator bar to form the insulated stator bar. The outer insulation surrounds a perimeter of the bare bar and extends along a longitudinal length of the bar. The outer insulation comprises at least one extruded member, e.g., a single extruded member, two individual extruded members, etc., containing an electrical insulation material. The at least one extruded member comprises an opposing pair of edges parallel to the longitudinal length of the bar. The edges are attached together so that the perimeter of the bar is entirely enclosed by the at least one extruded member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising an electrical component; and an electrically insulating layer disposed upon the electrical component, wherein the electrically insulating layer comprises a thermosetting polymer and a nanosized filler. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing an article comprising disposing an electrically insulating layer upon an electrical component, wherein the electrically insulating layer comprises a thermosetting polymer and a nanosized filler; and curing the thermosetting polymer.

Abstract: A fault current limiter (FCL) comprises: an air core flat clock spiral inductor comprising wound electrically conductive material and insulated turns; and two terminations configured for attaching the spiral inductor in series with a power carrying conductor.

Abstract: An insulated stator bar and method of applying an outer insulation to a bare stator bar to form the insulated stator bar. The outer insulation surrounds a perimeter of the bare bar and extends along a longitudinal length of the bar. The outer insulation comprises at least one extruded member, e.g., a single extruded member, two individual extruded members, etc., containing an electrical insulation material. The at least one extruded member comprises an opposing pair of edges parallel to the longitudinal length of the bar. The edges are attached together so that the perimeter of the bar is entirely enclosed by the at least one extruded member.

Abstract: A slot armor component for use in a rotor of a dynamo-electric machine comprises a plurality of profile co-extruded polymer layers. The composite cross-section of the profile co-extruded layers may include a first leg portion and a second leg portion disposed at an angle to the first leg portion. The plurality of co-extruded polymer layers may include a glass-filled polymer layer arranged between two unfilled polymer layers such as a glass-filled Ultem layer having a glass-fill concentration equal to or less than 30% arranged between two unfilled Ultem layers or a glass-filled polyetheretherketone (PEEK) layer having a glass-fill concentration equal to or less than 30% arranged between two unfilled PEEK layers.