Abstract: Abrasive tools contain abrasive grains oriented in an array according to a non-uniform pattern having an exclusionary zone around each abrasive grain, and the exclusionary zone has a minimum dimension that exceeds the maximum diameter of the desired grit size range for the abrasive grain. Methods for designing such a self-avoiding array of abrasive grain and for transferring such an array to an abrasive tool body are described.

Abstract: The invention provides low metal content molecular sieve catalyst compositions, processes for making such catalysts, and processes for using such catalysts in the conversion of an oxygenate into one or more light olefins. Preferably, the catalyst composition comprises a matrix material having a low metal content. By utilizing matrix materials having low metal contents, the amount of metal-catalyzed side reaction byproducts formed in a reaction system, particularly in an oxygenate-to-olefin reaction system, can be advantageously reduced.

Abstract: The two-payload decoy device has a square outer case, containing a manifold/delay body assembly, a round payload assembly, and a square payload assembly. The square outer case is closed with an end cap. The manifold/delay body assembly is attached to the round payload assembly, which rests against the square payload assembly. Firing a standard impulse cartridge ignites a booster pellet and delay element in the manifold/delay body assembly. Gases flow through openings in the manifold/delay body assembly and down the corner cavities between the round payload assembly and the square case, pushing the square piston against the square payload, which separates the end cap from the case and ejects the square payload. The delay element burns for a specific time, and then ignites a round payload expulsion charge, which creates gases that push the round piston against the round payload, which dislodges a retaining ring, and ejects the round payload.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing the temperature of the rotor magnets of an electric motor are provided to facilitate the determination of motor performance characteristics such as the torque of the rotor.

Abstract: A metallocene catalyst may be temporarily and reversibly passivated by contact with an effective amount of an unsaturated hydrocarbon passivating compound.

Abstract: A method for reducing or eliminating coding artifacts in video pictures processed using intra block prediction methods, for example, according to the H.264 standard. The causes of the coding artifacts are identified to be the intra prediction modes with prediction directions that are not in the direction of the raster scan. Filtering the affected blocks with a simple one-dimensional spatial filter will reduce or even eliminate these coding artifacts.

Abstract: A metallocene catalyst may be temporarily and reversibly passivated by contact with an effective amount of an unsaturated hydrocarbon passivating compound.

Abstract: A novel cotton cultivar, designated PM 2168 RR, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar PM 2168 RR, to the plants of cotton PM 2168 RR and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2168 RR with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2168 RR with another cotton cultivar.

Abstract: A vertically stacked aramid set contains carded p-aramid and m-aramid fibers useful as an inner lining in fire fighting clothing.

Abstract: A lid holder for use in centrifuge systems, particularly suited for rotor lids. A lid holder including a lid support and a lid receiving end for holding a centrifuge rotor lid on a centrifuge that may not have a hinged door. A method for securing a centrifuge rotor lid to a centrifuge that may not have a hinged door.

Abstract: Modules included in a UPS system can communicate over a Controller Area Network using messages having separate fields within an arbitration field. In particular, the separate fields can be separate priority fields, separate module identifier fields, and separate source and destination routing fields. The separate priority field can allow identical message types having different priority to be transmitted within the UPS system. For example, in a UPS system according to the invention, a rectifier off command can have greater priority than a rectifier reset command. The separate module identifier fields can uniquely identify the location of a module in the UPS system which transmitted the message. For example, the module identifier can be provided by customized wiring in a wiring harness connected to a respective communications interface circuit. The separate destination routing fields can be used to transmit messages to and from bridges in the UPS system.

Abstract: A novel cotton cultivar, designated PM 2167 RR, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar PM 2167 RR, to the plants of cotton PM 2167 RR and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2167 RR with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2167 RR with another cotton cultivar.

Abstract: A novel cotton cultivar, designated PM 2266 RR, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar PM 2266 RR, to the plants of cotton PM 2266 RR and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2266 RR with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2266 RR with another cotton cultivar.

Abstract: A novel cotton cultivar, designated PM 2344 BG/RR, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar PM 2344 BG/RR, to the plants of cotton PM 2344 BG/RR and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2344 BG/RR with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar PM 2344 BG/RR with another cotton cultivar.

Abstract: A metallocene catalyst may be temporarily and reversibly passivated by contact with an effective amount of an unsaturated hydrocarbon passivating compound.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing male sterility in dicots, the method comprising applying to growing dicot plants an amount of glyphosate effective to achieve practical male sterility in the plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of shaping a sheet of polymeric film to substantially conform to a curved surface of a rigid substrate, such as a vehicle windscreen.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a driver alert system includes a sensor, a windshield wiper of a vehicle, and circuitry. The sensor detects a predetermined condition on the vehicle. The circuitry is configured to activate the windshield wiper when the predetermined condition is detected. Additionally, a method is disclosed according to such system.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system for detecting and timing the coagulation of blood from a liquid to a clot. The system comprises a vessel containing blood, a member of ferromagnetic material disposed within the vessel, means for providing relative motion between the vessel and the member, and a plurality of Hall effect sensors coupled through the walls of the vessel for sensing the strength of the magnetic flux lines and varying the electrical conductance upon change in the magnetic flux lines when the blood transforms itself and the member changes position relative to the plurality of sensors.