Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising at least one hydridosilane of the generic formula SinH2n+2 with n=3-6 and at least one hydridosilane oligomer, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising at least one hydridosilane of the generic formula SinH2n+2 with n=7-10 and at least one hydridosilane oligomer, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-phase process for producing structured silicon- and/or germanium-containing coatings by the application to a substrate of at least one coating composition, the partial activation of the resulting coating on the coated substrate, and oxidation of non-activated coating on the substrate, to the coats produced by the process and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-phase process for producing structured silicon- and/or germanium-containing coatings by the application to a substrate of at least one coating composition, the partial activation of the resulting coating on the coated substrate, and oxidation of non-activated coating on the substrate, to the coats produced by the process and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising at least one hydridosilane of the generic formula SinH2n+2 with n =3-6 and at least one hydridosilane oligomer, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising at least one hydridosilane of the generic formula SinH2n+2 with n=7-10 and at least one hydridosilane oligomer, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A sleeve for partially covering a paint brush, the sleeve comprising a first substantially flat face and a second substantially flat face joined to each other by side faces, a first opening for receiving a ferrule of a paint brush and a second opening for receiving a shank portion of the paint brush, and at least one guide chosen from the group consisting of a thumb guide, an index finger guide, and a middle finger guide. A brush comprising at least one guide chosen from the group consisting of a thumb guide, an index finger guide, and a middle finger guide.

Abstract: A sleeve for partially covering a paint brush, the sleeve comprising a first substantially flat face and a second substantially flat face joined to each other by side faces, a first opening for receiving a ferrule of a paint brush and a second opening for receiving a shank portion of the paint brush, and at least one guide chosen from the group consisting of a thumb guide, an index finger guide, and a middle finger guide. A brush comprising at least one guide chosen from the group consisting of a thumb guide, an index finger guide, and a middle finger guide.

Abstract: A low-voltage thin-film field-effect transistor is formed by forming a gate, forming a dielectric layer on the surface of the gate, forming a source region and a drain region, and forming a semiconductor layer adjacent the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is formed as a native oxide layer by oxidizing the surface of the gate. The semiconductor layer is deposited by spray pyrolysis. The dielectric layer may be functionalized with a self-assembling monolayer dielectric layer. The dielectric layer may be formed as a self-assembling monolayer, without first forming a native oxide (or other) dielectric layer.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments provide systems, methods, processes, and/or apparatus to create and deploy preconfigured healthcare information systems to remote locations. A process to deploy a preconfigured system includes configuring a data management system installed within a virtualized environment with settings common to a plurality of network environments. The process also includes creating a portable system image on a secured media at a first location, wherein the portable system image includes an image of the first virtualized environment having the data management system installed. The process further includes transferring the portable system image to a second location. In addition, the process includes restoring the system image onto a second virtualized environment at the second location. The process also includes configuring the data management system to be communicatively coupled to at least one of an information system or a workstation at the second location.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for in vivo mapping of concentration of a target metal ion in at least one tissue using a contrast agent selectively sensitive for the amount of target metal ion where the contrast agent itself contains a non-hydrogen imaging nucleus. Also provided a method of diagnosing a disease state and of monitoring the efficacy of a therapeutic regimen to treat the disease state using the magnetic resonance imaging methods.

Abstract: A method of enhancing detection for a specific object in a body. A nanoparticulate is administered to the body for location in an area to be explored for detection of the object, if present. The nanoparticulate is at least partially metallic, has a formed non-spherical shape having a minimal characteristic dimension in the range from about 1 to about 3000 nanometers, and has a formed composition capable of producing thermal pressure either in the nanoparticulate or in the object greater than the object could produce in the absence of the nanoparticulate. Electromagnetic radiation is directed into the body. The electromagnetic radiation has a specific wavelength or spectrum of wavelengths in the range from 300 nm to 300 mm selected so that the wavelength or wavelength spectrum is longer by a factor of at least 3 than the minimum characteristic dimension of the nanoparticulate.

Abstract: Impact-resistant sandwich structural elements containing at least one solid thermo-setting polyurethane layer and at least one polyurethane elastomer layer and a process for their preparation are disclosed. The elements are useful in preparing sanitary fittings, swimming pools, domestic refrigerators, wall panels, vehicles or furniture, in the construction industry, in waste-water technology or in coach-building.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moldings, particularly in the form of cushioning elements, of at least partly open-cell polyurethane elastomers which have a substantially homogeneous density profile and a density of from 0.3 to 0.8 g/cc and which are characterized in that their surface is sealed by a continuous, tight, nonporous skin of polyurethane or polyurethane urea having a thickness of from 0.05 to 1 mm, preferably from 0.1 to 0.5 mm and, with particular preference, from 0.2 to 0.3 mm.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method of producing impermeable cellular polyurethane elastomers from polyisocyanates, relatively high molecular weight polyhydroxyl compounds and water as chain lengthening and blowing agent to which additional chain lengthening agents may be added and it is characterized by the use of certain silicone derivatives. The new method makes it possible for impermeable cellular molded articles to be produced without the necessity of forming a skin on the surface, of the kind known, for example, in integral skin foams.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of elastic composites, preferably used as floor coverings, from plastics granulates and polyisocyanates acting as binders. The process broadly comprises coating the plastic granulates with a paste of hydroxyl containing polyether, filler, and optionally pigment, subsequently mixing the coated granulates with the polyisocyanate binder, and thereafter molding and curing the resultant composite.