Abstract: Provided are photo-curable foam-forming compositions, methods of making and using them, and a dispenser for injecting the foam-forming composition for the insulation of buildings. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides for a method of insulating a surface, such as that of a building cavity with an insulating foam, the method comprising: irradiating a foam-forming composition with light, the foam-forming composition comprising: a polymerizable component (e.g., based on epoxy or acrylate); an effective amount of a photoinitiator; and a blowing agent; and injecting the irradiated foam-forming composition adjacent the surface.

Abstract: The present application provides a collector terminal dust mitigation assembly for use with collector terminals of generators to prevent dust entry into a collector terminal bore in a collector ring, wherein the collector terminals may have varying positions with respect to the collector rings. The collector terminal dust mitigation assembly may include one of a number of inner elements configured for a specific position of a collector terminal with respect to a collector ring and a standard outer element sized to accommodate the inner element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first porous layer, and a first barrier layer overlying the first porous layer. The first barrier layer may include a polyaramid material, a polyimide material, or any combination thereof. The multilayer composite may have a flame resistance rating of at least about 180° C. and a 50% strain compression rating of not greater than about 600 kPa.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods, devices and systems for insulation, e.g., of cavities associated with walls, ceilings, floors and other building structures, with foam insulation. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an expanding foam insulation material, the expanding foam insulation material being dispensable and expandable to provide an expanding foam insulation material having a maximum foam height; and no local pressure maximum of more than 500 Pa, wherein for each local pressure maximum in excess of 50 Pa, a time difference between a time of the local pressure maximum and a time of 95% maximum foam height is no more than 80 seconds. The expanding foam insulation material is desirably provided with Class A fire rating.

Abstract: The present disclosure related generally to a bituminous composition suitable for use in roofing material, the bituminous composition a bituminous component comprising an asphalt component in an mount in the range of 75-95 wt% of the bituminous component, a rubber polymer in an amount of 5-20 wt% of the bituminous component, and a polyolefin wax in an amount up to 5 wt% of the bituminous component; and dispersed within the bituminous component, a filler component comprising at least one of both huntite and hydromagnesite; wollastonite; and both magnesium hydroxide and zinc borate, wherein the total amount of the huntite, hydromagnesite, wollastonite, magnesium hydroxide and zinc borate is in the range of 20-70 wt% of the bituminous component.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for automatically generating an authorization for moving funds on behalf of a client are described. An example technique includes detecting a first request to create a transfer authorization for a first client account. An indication of a type of transfer option associated with the first client account is presented. A set of second client accounts that are linked to the first client account within the application and that support the type of transfer option are determined. A selection state of the second client account indicating whether the second client account is selected is determined for each second client account. An electronic transfer authorization form is automatically generated based on the second selection state of each second client account. A second request is transmitted to one or more users associated with the selected set of second client accounts to approve the electronic transfer authorization form.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive may include a silicone based pressure sensitive adhesive component, and an iron oxide filler mixture. The content of the iron oxide filler mixture may be at least about 0.5 wt. % and not greater than about 10.0 wt. % for a total weight of the pressure sensitive adhesive. The pressure sensitive adhesive may have a peel adhesion of at least about 600 g/in when measured at 25° C., and the pressure sensitive adhesive may further have a UL 94 rating of VTM-0, a UL 94 rating of V-0, or a UL 94 rating of both VTM-0 and V-0 when attached to a backing material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first porous layer, and a first barrier layer overlying the first porous layer. The first barrier layer may include a polyaramid material, a polyimide material, or any combination thereof. The multilayer composite may have a flame resistance rating of at least about 180° C. and a 50% strain compression rating of not greater than about 600 kPa.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first barrier layer and a first foam layer. The first foam layer may include a polyurethane-based matrix component, and a flame retardant filler component. The multilayer component may also have a HBF flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D4986.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a multilayer composite that may include a first barrier layer and a first foam layer. The first foam layer may include a silicone-based matrix component, a flame retardant filler component, and an insulation filler component. The multilayer component may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm and no greater than about 10 mm. The multilayer component may also have a HBF flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D4986.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a foam layer that may include a silicone based matrix component, a flame retardant filler component, and an insulation filler component. The foam layer may have a thickness of at least about 0.5 mm and no greater than about 10 mm. The foam layer may further have a compression force deflection at 25% of at least about 5 kPa and not greater than about 500 kPa. The foam layer may also have a HBF flammability rating as measured according to ASTM D4986.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first porous layer, and a first barrier layer overlying the first porous layer. The first barrier layer may include a polyaramid material, a polyimide material, or any combination thereof. The multilayer composite may have a flame resistance rating of at least about 180° C. and a 50% strain compression rating of not greater than about 600 kPa.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer composite that may include a first porous layer, and a first barrier layer overlying the first porous layer. The first barrier layer may include a polyaramid material, a polyimide material, or any combination thereof. The multilayer composite may have a flame resistance rating of at least about 180° C. and a 50% strain compression rating of not greater than about 600 kPa.

Abstract: Compositions and methods to prevent future hair growth are shown. After a skin treatment area is subjected to standard stripping procedures (such as sugaring or waxing), turmeric or a composition containing turmeric is applied to the skin treatment area. The composition is partially deposited into the generally empty hair follicles and cuts off blood supply necessary for new hair growth. After a period of time, the composition may be wiped off the skin's surface (remaining in the follicle) and oil may be applied to the skin to aid healing. Multiple treatments consisting of hair stripping and applying the turmeric composition may result in hair follicles that breakdown and are unable to grow hair again.

Abstract: A gold plated jewelry article that has an antique, ancient or aged appearance and methods of making the same. The method includes providing a matte finish on an engravable article having a desired shape and being made of a metal or alloy that is less precious than gold; plating all visible surfaces of the engravable article with a thin layer of gold; and engraving characters on at least one surface of the engravable article. During use, the gold plated jewelry article wears or deteriorates to exhibit the antique, ancient or aged appearance.

Abstract: A method for treating a metal substrate or a metallized substrate of an imaging member including providing a metal or metallized substrate of an imaging member; treating the metal or metallized substrate with a sol-gel composition comprising a rare earth metal to form a passivation layer on the metal or metallized substrate using a sol-gel process.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for spectrophotometrically analyzing a tablet by NIR transmission measurements includes a tablet holder 1 having a recess 5 within which a tablet 20 is located. A probe 40 is applied to the tablet 20 to direct an NIR beam 45 to and through the tablet for sensing at a detector 32 from which measurements characteristics of the tablet are analyzed. The recess 5 accommodates the tablet 20 as a close, possibly complementary fit. The tablet is clamped in the recess 5 by a spring loaded rod 8 to ensure that the tablet is located and retained at a predetermined position in the recess 5 relative to an aperture 7 through which the transmitted beam is directed to the detector 32. Preferably the tablet 20 is subjected to clamping forces applied by two spring loaded clamping rods disposed substantially perpendicularly relative to each other in the tablet holder.