Abstract: A compound comprising a structure of Formula I, is provided. In Formula I, RW has a structure of Formula II, where at least two RE substituents are joined to form a 5- to 10-membered ring; each of X1 to X11 and Z1 to Z3 is C or N; M is Pd or Pt; each of moiety A, moiety B, moiety C, and moiety D is a ring or a polycyclic fused ring system; each of L1 and L2 is a direct bond or a linker; each substituent is hydrogen or a General Substituents defined herein; and any two substituents may be joined or fused to form a ring, Formulations, OLEDs, and consumer products containing the compound are also provided.

Abstract: A traction battery pack venting system includes an enclosure assembly that provides an interior area; at least one rail assembly; and a shear plate beneath the enclosure. The at least one rail assembly is configured to communicate vent byproducts received from within the enclosure assembly to an area between the shear plate and the enclosure assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of polyimide synthesis and polyimides made therefore. The method includes placing a tetracarboxylic compound and a solvent in a reaction vessel and adding a first amount of a diamine. The first amount of the diamine is not more than 99.5 mol % of the tetracarboxylic compound inside the reaction vessel. The method can include agitating the mixture and determining a viscosity of the mixture. The method can further include adding a second amount of the diamine. The last steps can be repeated until the viscosity increases to a target value. The target viscosity can be correlated to a peak weight-averaged molecular weight of the polyimide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy resin system containing the reaction product of an epoxy resin component and an amine-based curing agent component comprising a first amine component and a second amine component, and a method for producing the epoxy resin system comprising combining an epoxy resin component with an amine-based curing agent component to form an initial epoxy resin composition, the amine-based curing agent component comprising a first amine component and a second amine component; and allowing a chemical reaction to occur between the amine-based curing agent component and the epoxy resin component to form a cured epoxy resin composition. The first amine component is N-(3-aminopropyl) cyclohexylamine and the second amine component is the hydrogenated product of oligomeric structure from the 4,4?-Methylenedianiline process.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of polyimide synthesis and polyimides made therefore. The method includes placing a tetracarboxylic compound and a solvent in a reaction vessel and adding a first amount of a diamine. The first amount of the diamine is not more than 99.5 mol % of the tetracarboxylic compound inside the reaction vessel. The method can include agitating the mixture and determining a viscosity of the mixture. The method can further include adding a second amount of the diamine. The last steps can be repeated until the viscosity increases to a target value. The target viscosity can be correlated to a peak weight-averaged molecular weight of the polyimide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions derived from bioreachable molecules, such as amino acids and/or steroids. In particular, the composition can be a monomer, a polymer, or a copolymer derived from an amino acid dimer. Such compositions can optionally include a functionalized steroid.

Abstract: The present invention related to an epoxy curing agent comprising a first amine component and a second amine component. The present invention also relates to an epoxy resin system containing the reaction product of an epoxy resin component and an amine-based curing agent component comprising a first amine component and a second amine component. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the epoxy resin system comprising combining an epoxy resin component with an amine-based curing agent component, the amine-based curing agent component comprising a first amine component and a second amine component; and reacting the amine-based curing agent component and the epoxy resin component to form a cured epoxy resin composition. The first amine component is N-(3-aminopropyl) cyclohexylamine. The second amine component is the hydrogenated product of oligomeric structure from the 4,4?-Methylenedianiline process.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing laminates to mandrels. One embodiment is a method for facilitating layup of preforms, the method including selecting a mandrel that includes at least one receptacle, disposing a first vacuum bag atop the mandrel that covers the receptacle, selecting a Ply Location Template (PLT) that includes a securement element, aligning a portion of the securement element with the receptacle, pressing the portion of the securement element downward into the first vacuum bag and driving the portion of the securement element into the receptacle, and abutting a preform against the PLT.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing laminates to mandrels. One embodiment is a method for facilitating layup of preforms, the method including selecting a mandrel that includes at least one receptacle, disposing a first vacuum bag atop the mandrel that covers the receptacle, selecting a Ply Location Template (PLT) that includes a securement element, aligning a portion of the securement element with the receptacle, pressing the portion of the securement element downward into the first vacuum bag and driving the portion of the securement element into the receptacle, and abutting a preform against the PLT.

Abstract: A front bumper arrangement support structure for a motor vehicle includes a crossmember having a front end region that extends substantially transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction, a fastening plate located to the rear of the crossmember and at least one deformation element that extends between the front end region of the crossmember and the fastening plate. Here, an integrated bumper element is provided. The bumper element extends in an arcuate manner between the front end region of the crossmember and the fastening plate and protrudes to the front or forward relative to the crossmember. The integrated bumper element, the deformation element and the fastening plate form an approximately triangular structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing laminates to mandrels. One embodiment is a method for facilitating layup of preforms, the method including selecting a mandrel that includes at least one receptacle, disposing a first vacuum bag atop the mandrel that covers the receptacle, selecting a Ply Location Template (PLT) that includes a securement element, aligning a portion of the securement element with the receptacle, pressing the portion of the securement element downward into the first vacuum bag and driving the portion of the securement element into the receptacle, and abutting a preform against the PLT.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing laminates to mandrels. One embodiment is a method for facilitating layup of preforms, the method including selecting a mandrel that includes at least one receptacle, disposing a first vacuum bag atop the mandrel that covers the receptacle, selecting a Ply Location Template (PLT) that includes a securement element, aligning a portion of the securement element with the receptacle, pressing the portion of the securement element downward into the first vacuum bag and driving the portion of the securement element into the receptacle, and abutting a preform against the PLT.

Abstract: A front bumper arrangement support structure for a motor vehicle includes a crossmember having a front end region that extends substantially transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction, a fastening plate located to the rear of the crossmember and at least one deformation element that extends between the front end region of the crossmember and the fastening plate. Here, an integrated bumper element is provided. The bumper element extends in an arcuate manner between the front end region of the crossmember and the fastening plate and protrudes to the front or forward relative to the crossmember. The integrated bumper element, the deformation element and the fastening plate form an approximately triangular structure.

Abstract: A navigation system for an automotive vehicle that travels on roads includes a vehicle positioning apparatus that determines location data associated with the vehicle. A source of attraction location data provides location data associated with a plurality of attractions that are of interest to a user of the vehicle. A processing device is communicatively coupled to the vehicle positioning apparatus and to the source of attraction location data. The processing device calculates a distance and direction from the vehicle to at least one of the attractions of interest. The calculating is based upon the location data associated with the vehicle and the location data associated with the attractions of interest. A graphical display arrangement is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The graphical display arrangement indicates the calculated distance and direction without graphically indicating orientation of roads on which the vehicle may travel.

Abstract: A navigation system for an automotive vehicle that travels on roads includes a vehicle positioning apparatus that determines location data associated with the vehicle. A source of attraction location data provides location data associated with a plurality of attractions that are of interest to a user of the vehicle. A processing device is communicatively coupled to the vehicle positioning apparatus and to the source of attraction location data. The processing device calculates a distance and direction from the vehicle to at least one of the attractions of interest. The calculating is based upon the location data associated with the vehicle and the location data associated with the attractions of interest. A graphical display arrangement is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The graphical display arrangement indicates the calculated distance and direction without graphically indicating orientation of roads on which the vehicle may travel.

Abstract: A navigation system for an automotive vehicle that travels on roads includes a vehicle positioning apparatus that determines location data associated with the vehicle. A source of attraction location data provides location data associated with a plurality of attractions that are of interest to a user of the vehicle. A processing device is communicatively coupled to the vehicle positioning apparatus and to the source of attraction location data. The processing device calculates a distance and direction from the vehicle to at least one of the attractions of interest. The calculating is based upon the location data associated with the vehicle and the location data associated with the attractions of interest. A graphical display arrangement is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The graphical display arrangement indicates the calculated distance and direction without graphically indicating orientation of roads on which the vehicle may travel.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and program for processing a signal received over a wireless channel. The apparatus comprises: a channel searcher configured to determine a profile of the channel in the form of energy values for a plurality of rays at respective channel positions, and an equalizer for equalizing the signal based on a variable window of the equalizer. The channel searcher is configured to estimate dispersion of the channel by determining a measure of variance of ray distance from a reference position within the channel profile weighted by ray energy. The equalizer is coupled to the channel searcher and arranged to adapt the window in dependence on the measure of energy-weighted ray distance variance.

Abstract: A navigation system for an automotive vehicle that travels on roads includes a vehicle positioning apparatus that determines location data associated with the vehicle. A source of attraction location data provides location data associated with a plurality of attractions that are of interest to a user of the vehicle. A processing device is communicatively coupled to the vehicle positioning apparatus and to the source of attraction location data. The processing device calculates a distance and direction from the vehicle to at least one of the attractions of interest. The calculating is based upon the location data associated with the vehicle and the location data associated with the attractions of interest. A graphical display arrangement is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The graphical display arrangement indicates the calculated distance and direction without graphically indicating orientation of roads on which the vehicle may travel.

Abstract: A navigation system for an automotive vehicle that travels on roads includes a vehicle positioning apparatus that determines location data associated with the vehicle. A source of attraction location data provides location data associated with a plurality of attractions that are of interest to a user of the vehicle. A processing device is communicatively coupled to the vehicle positioning apparatus and to the source of attraction location data. The processing device calculates a distance and direction from the vehicle to at least one of the attractions of interest. The calculating is based upon the location data associated with the vehicle and the location data associated with the attractions of interest. A graphical display arrangement is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The graphical display arrangement indicates the calculated distance and direction without graphically indicating orientation of roads on which the vehicle may travel.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating inflammatory conditions (e.g., of the bowel). In particular, the present invention provides methods of treating (e.g., therapeutically and/or prophylactically treating) inflammatory conditions (e.g., of the bowel), compositions useful for such methods (e.g., antagonists and/or inhibitors of angiotensin II (AngII) receptor Type 1a (AT1a)), and methods of identifying, characterizing and/or optimizing such compositions. Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine) and research applications.