Abstract: A refrigeration monitor and methodology are capable of detecting and recording data from selected sensors associated with monitored refrigeration equipment. The data are sampled periodically and stored as time series. Reference data are established and stored for normal operation of the system. Software operating on the data acts in real-time to detect fault conditions by comparing recent historic data with reference data. Upon detection of a fault, a technician is notified by a pager. Software used by the technician supports the monitoring in real-time of the operation of the refrigeration equipment and a review of the equipment's historical performance. The technician can access the monitor either by making a connection on-site or remotely over a communications network such as the Internet.

Abstract: The invention addressed methods and systems of scanning and monitoring network locations and resources such as websites and webpages. The method scans the webpages for content and compliance with predefined standards, and reports the results in a non-technical format. The method can also scan and monitor any website on the Internet, categorize its content, and validate its compliance with application, presentation or content standards, or any combination of the above.

Abstract: A refrigeration monitor and methodology are capable of detecting and recording data from selected sensors associated with monitored refrigeration equipment. The data are sampled periodically and stored as time series. Reference data are established and stored for normal operation of the system. Software operating on the data acts in real-time to detect fault conditions by comparing recent historic data with reference data. Upon detection of a fault, a technician is notified by a pager. Software used by the technician supports the monitoring in real-time of the operation of the refrigeration equipment and a review of the equipment's historical performance. The technician can access the monitor either by making a connection on-site or remotely over a communications network such as the Internet.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product present DVD displays that are substantially the same in appearance, but include distinct, underlying programming. The displays, in one respect, enable flexible scoring schemes within a DVD environment. One such application allows a user's examination score to remain unaffected by subsequent responses to a missed question.

Abstract: In order to test whether a diamond has had a layer a synthetic diamond deposited thereon, the diamond is radiated with ultraviolet radiation so as to form a pattern of beams of refracted and reflected radiation, the pattern of refracted and reflected radiation being observed on a screen behind the diamond.

Abstract: In order to test whether a diamond has had a layer a synthetic diamond deposited thereon, the diamond is radiated with ultraviolet radiation so as to form a pattern of beams of refracted and reflected radiation, the pattern of refracted and reflected radiation being observed on a screen behind the diamond.

Abstract: In order to test whether a diamond has had a layer of synthetic diamond deposited thereon, it is irradiated with high energy ultraviolet radiation to cause emission of luminescence, the luminescence intensity produced by different zones of the diamond being measured and compared. In one embodiment an integrating enclosure (15) is used and the diamond (13) is mounted on a rotatable mount (14).

Abstract: In order to test whether a diamond has had a layer of synthetic diamond material deposited thereon, infrared radiation including radiation of wavelength substantially 7 .mu.m to 25 .mu.m preferably 7 .mu.m to 10 .mu.m emitted or transmitted by the diamond is observed, to detect differences between the compositions of different zones of the diamond.

Abstract: In order to test whether a diamond has had a layer of synthetic diamond deposited thereon, the surface area of the natural part of the stone is measured by measuring the radiant-flux density of radiation substantially of wavelength 230 nm to 320 nm in an integrating sphere containing the diamond. This is compared to the total surface area of the diamond.

Abstract: In order to examine a gemstone, the stone is irradiated and observed though a filter (5) at a first wavelength which is characteristic of a first class of gemstones. The filter can be rocked from a setting normal to the optical axis to transmit radiation of at least one reference wavelength. The intensities of radiation transmitted at first and reference wavelengths are observed and compared, to classify the gemstone as belonging to the first class or not. In order to detect whether the gemstone is a diamond or diamond simulant, the first wavelength comprises raman emission characteristic of diamond. In order to detect whether the gemstone is definitely natural or not definitely natural, the gemstone is classified as definitely natural if there is a maximum of absorption of radiation at 415.5 nm.

Abstract: In order to test whether a diamond 2 comprises synthetic diamond material, a plurality of different zones of the diamond 2 are irradiated with radiation substantially of wavelength substantially 230 nm to 320 nm, an image or reading of the radiation transmitted by each zone of the diamond 2 being produced.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the color of an emulsion of functionalized polyolefin wax by treating an emulsion with a water soluble oxidizing agent at a temperature above the freezing point and below the boiling point of the emulsion and below the softening point of the wax. Disclosed herein, also, is the essentially colorless emulsion produced according to the disclosed method which is useful as an additive to floor polishes and other coating products.

Abstract: This invention relates to an article of manufacture consisting of a toy having a plurality of synthetic fibers capable of spontaneously transporting water on the surface thereof, said fibers satisfying the following equation(1-X cos .theta..sub.a)<0,wherein.theta..sub.a is the advancing contact angle of water measured on a flat film made from the same material as the fiber and having the same surface treatment, if any,X is a shape factor of the fiber cross-section that satisfies the following equation ##EQU1## wherein P.sub.w is the wetted perimeter of the fiber and r is the radius of the circumscribed circle circumscribing the fiber cross-section and D is the minor axis dimension across the fiber cross-section.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing medium density, low molecular weight polyethylene wax and a tackifying resin. The coating composition coats a fertilizer core such as urea to result in an improved fertilizer release profile.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for treatment of pigments and the compositions of treated pigments using the disclosed process. Particularly, this invention describes a process for producing non-dusty, free flowing, granular pigment materials in which the pigment is treated by a water-dissipatable polyester. The treated pigment materials generally exhibit high dispersibility in water and polar solvent systems. Dispersions of such materials provide film-forming characteristics, water-resistivity and excellent adhesion when applied to the skin. The pigment materials prepared by the disclosed process are suitable for incorporation in paints, inks, cosmetic bases, liquid make-ups or other cosmetic preparations such as mascara.

Abstract: Coating compositions and pellets coated therewith which are adaptable for oral administration to ruminants are disclosed. The coating protects the core material of the pellets in the rumen and releases it postruminally. The coating is a specific mixture of a film-forming polymeric material, hydrophobic material and flake material.

Abstract: A post-rumen effective composition for oral administration to ruminants containing a bioactive substance molecularly dispersed with a basic polymer. The bioactive substance is miscible with the polymer and may be a vitamin, antibiotic, peptide or anti-inflammatory agent. The basic polymer contains from about 1 percent to about 25 percent by weight of nitrogen and is resistant to a pH of greater than about 5 and soluble or swellable at a pH of less than about 3.5.