Abstract: A process for the for the preparation of dynamically vulcanized thermoplastic elastomers is described. The process comprises melt processing under high shear conditions A) at least one thermoplastic engineering resin, B) at least one vulcanizable rubber, C) a curing agent or curing agents, and D) at least one additional thermoplastic engineering resin in the form of solid particles having an effective diameter of not less than 0.05 mm, wherein said solid particles D) are added to a molten mass of A), B) before, during or after the addition of C) but prior to substantial completion of the vulcanization of B). The process provides a means to avoid substantial degradation or unwanted cross-linking of the thermoplastic engineering resin and provides a means of controlling the reaction temperature during the curing, vulcanization, or cross-linking of the rubber.

Abstract: An apparatus (16) for recording a selected program includes a decoder (32), a recorder (34), and a user interface (36). The user interface (36) permits a user to select the program. The decoder (32) receives a data stream including, a start data packet, content data packets, and an end data packet associated with the selected program. The decoder (32) detects the start data packet associated with the selected program and begins the recorder (34) recording. The context data packets are recorded until the decoder (32) detects the end data packet associated with the selected program and stops the recorder (34).

Abstract: An open roof construction of a vehicle comprises a closure element that mates with a roof opening, which closure element is movable along a first longitudinal guide and a second longitudinal guide. To this end, the closure element includes a front support, which is supported in the first longitudinal guide, and a guide element, which is slidable in the second longitudinal guide. An adjusting element, which is movable in the longitudinal direction by means of an actuating element being driven from the drive unit, is disposed under said closure element, which adjusting element is fitted with the guide element and which is arranged for moving the guide element into and out of engagement with the second longitudinal guide. Optionally, the adjusting element moves laterally during the longitudinal movement.

Abstract: A method to improve cling force of a stretch film by compounding linear low density polyethylene with ultrafine zinc oxide having a mean particle size of less than about 0.05 micrometers prior to forming the film.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for a reluctance machine consisting of end holders with recesses for securing magnetic layers. The spaces between magnetic layers forming fillable nonmagnetic layers. These nonmagnetic layers being optionally not filled, filled with nonstructural material, filled with structural material, or a combination of these. If the nonmagnetic layers are filled with permanent magnets or a structural permanent magnet, consisting of honeycomb with embedded permanent magnets, the rotor then forms a hybrid permanent magnet machine. Spider holders and fiber wrapping optionally added to reinforce the rotor. This rotor assembly is also reversible so that the end holders' recesses secure the nonmagnetic layers instead of the magnetic layers. An assembly method for any configuration of the rotor assembly is set forth that employs simple manufacturing processes.