Abstract: An olefinically unsaturated monomer is stabilized by a retarder-containing composition which comprises a solvent and a quinone methide as a retarder.

Abstract: A method for use in replaying actions performed by a user of a software application. An input signal indicating an action performed by the user is received from a user input interface. Computer-executable instructions corresponding to the input signal are executed by a processor. An input event associated with the human-readable statements is stored in a memory device. Application object code corresponding to the human-readable statements may later be executed to replay the input event. In addition, an application state representing one or more variables of the software application may be stored.

Abstract: An open chamber of predetermined size, and shape is positioned in a predetermined location within the confines of a pool bed so as to contain interconnected clusters of interconnected telescopic modules which occupy the entire chamber area. Each of the telescopic module is independently extended and retracted in length vertically by the increase or decrease of the volume of water contained within a bellows interconnected within each telescopic module, thereby establishing in the totality of the population of selected telescopic modules, a specific reef size, shape, and orientation. When kinetic-energy is introduced upstream from a source, the kinetic-energy within the water passes over the predetermined shape, size, and oriented reef, and generates a wave having specific features resulting from the properties of the specific reef configured.

Abstract: Provided are glass compositions with higher softening point temperatures than conventional glasses, which improve flame penetration test performance of flexible duct insulation. In particular, the glass compositions have a softening point in the range of about 1230-1276° F., a log-3 viscosity temperature in the range of about 1802-1879° F., and a temperature difference between log-3 viscosity and liquidus temperatures of at least 150° F. These glasses are specially formulated to increase softening point while only minimally increasing log-3 viscosity temperature, so as to allow fiber insulation manufacturing without requiring increased energy use.

Abstract: High strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one composition of a metal alloy includes chromium, nickel, copper, manganese, silicon, niobium, tungsten and iron. System, methods, and heaters that include the high strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one heater system may include a canister at least partially made from material containing at least one of the metal alloys. At least one system for heating a subterranean formation may include a tublar that is at least partially made from a material containing at least one of the metal alloys.

Abstract: High strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one composition of a metal alloy includes chromium, nickel, copper, manganese, silicon, niobium, tungsten and iron. System, methods, and heaters that include the high strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one heater system may include a canister at least partially made from material containing at least one of the metal alloys. At least one system for heating a subterranean formation may include a tubular that is at least partially made from a material containing at least one of the metal alloys.

Abstract: An apparatus for inoculating and streaking a solid growth culture medium in a plate, the streaking using a streaking applicator having a line of resiliently and flexibly supported spaced apart contact surfaces, the apparatus including: (a) an inoculating and streaking station including: a plate work position having a notional action line fixed in two dimensions (x,y) in a predetermined position; and a plate rotation device for rotating a positioned plate to cause streaking; (b) a sensor capable of locating the surface of the medium in a positioned plate to thereby determine for that plate, prior to inoculation and streaking of that plate, the third dimension (z) of the action line; (c) an inoculating device capable of dispensing inoculum, along the action line, on the surface of the medium in the positioned plate; and (d) a streaking device capable of moving the streaking applicator such that its line of spaced apart contact surfaces contacts, along the action line, the surface of the medium in the positioned

Abstract: An apparatus for orientating a solid growth culture medium plate from an original orientation to a worked orientation, the plate having a lid and a bottom, the apparatus including an orientation mechanism that includes opposed jaws able to receive and hold a plate therebetween in a held position that defines a notional tube above and below the plate, the orientation mechanism being mounted on a jaw support member such that the jaw support member is rotatable such that at least the plate bottom rotates about a generally horizontal axis that intersects the notional tube to orientate at least the plate bottom from the original orientation to the worked orientation.

Abstract: A new use of existing dry material storage silos. The massive capacity, proportions of height to diameter, uniform lateral strength attributed to vertical cylindrical and elevated configuration, and very existence provides for a cost effective and efficient means of water storage and release of massive volumes of water for the purpose of creating wave energy in a pool for water surfing and other water recreational entertainment or sport activities.

Abstract: A cartridge for holding and dispensing streaking applicators for an automated streaking apparatus having a cartridge holder, the cartridge including: a case with a dispensing end, a longitudinal axis and an elongate slot generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, the dispensing end including an applicator dispensing position where one applicator can be at least partially accessible from outside the case; and an applicator support member constrained within the case for longitudinal movement therein and being able to carry a stack of applicators; the elongate slot being capable of operatively receiving a biasing member when the cartridge is in the cartridge holder to urge the support member towards the dispensing end and an applicator into the dispensing position.

Abstract: The patent involves the use of a personal Storage Device with memory which can store the unique biometrics of its registered owner for the purposes of identification; can record the unique biometrics of any person attempting to use the device; can confirm whether the user is the registered owner of the device; can control access to electronic devices and their consumption; can monitor and record the operational activity of its user; can store pre-defined value, duration and budgetary constraints; can compare operational activity to pre-defined values, durations and budgetary constraints; can store legal tender value; can visually indicate when it is electronically operative; can be electronically locked and de-activated; and can connect and communicate directly or remotely to other electronic devices.

Abstract: A system for establishing and maintaining communications across disparate networks comprises a satellite dish and control unit comprising a network management server and a satellite data conversion component. The control unit may further comprise an application server and a satellite dish alignment component. The system may further comprise at least one access point and a plurality of wireless routers. In certain embodiments, the system is relatively easy to deploy and can even be used when traditional network infrastructure is unavailable.

Abstract: A software-based application dynamically updates user lists and enables communication between various network communication devices within a wireless network. The software-based application automatically builds and maintains a list of available users associated with the network communication devices in real-time, without reliance on a centralized server for authentication. Various types of communication, between network communication devices of the wireless network including text-based messaging, audio and video communication and file transfer are performed.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I: wherein: R1 and R2 are, independently of each other, selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-10alkyl, optionally substituted —CO—(C1-10alkyl), optionally substituted C3-10cycloalkyl, optionally substituted —CO—(C3-10cycloalkyl), optionally substituted C2-10alkenyl, optionally substituted —CO—(C2-10alkenyl), optionally substituted aryl, and optionally substituted —CO-aryl, or R1 and R2 together represent an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated C1-10alkylidene group, or an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated C3-10cycloalkylidene group, or R1 and R2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached represent an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated organic ring containing 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 ring carbon atoms and optionally 1, 2 or 3 ring heteroatoms selected from O, N and S; R3, which may be the same as, or different from, either of R1 and R2, is selected from optionally substituted C1-10alkyl, optionally substituted C3-10cycl

Abstract: A system for establishing and maintaining communications across disparate networks comprises a satellite dish and control unit comprising a network management server and a satellite data conversion component. The control unit may further comprise an application server and a satellite dish alignment component. The system may further comprise at least one access point and a plurality of wireless routers. In certain embodiments, the system is relatively easy to deploy and can even be used when traditional network infrastructure is unavailable.

Abstract: An olefinically unsaturated monomer is stabilized by a retarder-containing composition which comprises a solvent and a quinone methide as a retarder.

Abstract: Provided is a ferritic steel that is particularly creep-resistant at temperatures from 600 to 1000° C. The ferritic steel comprising precipitations of an intermetallic phase of the Fe2(M, Si)-type or Fe7(M, Si)s-type, wherein M is a metal, particularly niobium, molybdenum, tungsten and/or tantalum. The precipitations being formed at high temperatures. The alloy can additionally comprise chromium. The steel can be used, among other things, for the bipolar plate in a stack of high-temperature fuel cells.

Abstract: Provided are glass compositions with higher softening point temperatures than conventional glasses, which improve flame penetration test performance of flexible duct insulation. In particular, the glass compositions have a softening point in the range of about 1230-1276° F., a log-3 viscosity temperature in the range of about 1802-1879° F., and a temperature difference between log-3 viscosity and liquidus temperatures of at least 150° F. These glasses are specially formulated to increase softening point while only minimally increasing log-3 viscosity temperature, so as to allow fiber insulation manufacturing without requiring increased energy use.

Abstract: A software-based application dynamically updates user lists and enables communication between various network communication devices within a wireless network. The software-based application automatically builds and maintains a list of available users associated with the network communication devices in real-time, without reliance on a centralized server for authentication. Various types of communication, between network communication devices of the wireless network including text-based messaging, audio and video communication and file transfer are performed.