Abstract: There is provided a quartz glass article having a surface treated with novel coating materials which provides a reduced chemistry, wherein the quartz glass surface having a reduced chemistry upon exposure to melted silicon or similarly corrosive environments, forms crystalline structures covering at least 75% of the coated surface of the quartz glass crucible. Said crystalline covered surface provides a more stable surface of contact with the silicon melt and the growth of single crystal silicon. In one embodiment of the invention, the coating material comprises at least a methyl group for providing at least one of a hydrogenated and a methylated surface on the coated surface, forming rosette structures, or other crystalline morphologies covering at last 80% of the coated surface. In another embodiment of the invention, the coating material is selected from at least one of an amine, an organosilane halogen and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a quartz glass article having a surface treated with novel coating materials which provides a reduced chemistry, wherein the quartz glass surface having a reduced chemistry upon exposure to melted silicon or similarly corrosive environments, forms crystalline structures covering at least 75% of the coated surface of the quartz glass crucible. Said crystalline covered surface provides a more stable surface of contact with the silicon melt and the growth of single crystal silicon. In one embodiment of the invention, the coating material comprises at least a methyl group for providing at least one of a hydrogenated and a methylated surface on the coated surface, forming rosette structures, or other crystalline morphologies covering at last 80% of the coated surface. In another embodiment of the invention, the coating material is selected from at least one of an amine, an organosilane halogen and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process is described for manufacturing gas diffusion electrodes, which process comprises: (a) treating an area of a pre-shrunk porous hydrophobic substrate so as to restrict the slurry deposited in step b) to the said area, preferably by forming a well in the area and/or treating the substrate in the area to render it less hydrophobic, e.g. by plasma treating the area; (b) dispensing a slurry of catalyst onto the said area, (c) removing liquid from the dispensed slurry, (d) treating the dried slurry to remove organic materials and e) cutting the catalyst and the underlying portion of substrate from the rest of the substrate.

Abstract: A process for producing a synthetic quartz glass powder which is substantially free of carbon contaminant, for reduced bubble density and improved stability of articles made from the synthetic quartz glass during fusion molding by maintaining the synthetic silica powder in an oxidizing environment, e.g., an atmosphere comprising at least 3 vol. % ozone at a temperature of less than 1400° C., causing carbon containing compounds to be reduced to less than 10 ppm.

Abstract: A printer and printer media are provided. The printer comprises a media support for receiving a print media. The media support includes a bar code reader. The media comprises a printable media and a bar code disposed on the media.

Abstract: Polymer blend compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided. The polymers containing diacetylene segments are capable of a calorimetric indication in response to stimuli, such as heat, an analyte or exposure to certain environmental factors, despite being blended with other materials, such as polymers or additives.

Abstract: Polyurethane-based polymer compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided.

Abstract: A method and packaging for both vaccinating and identifying an animal by implanting a solid dose medicament and an identifying electronic microchip in an animal. The solid dose medicament, or plurality of such medicaments, are each, preferably color-coded to identify a particular active ingredient, then packaged in a pellet magazine through which the doses are visible, and thereafter the pellets are implanted, usually subcutaneously, for example into the base of the ear or in the neck of an animal. The same system can be used for coded ballistic implants of identifying chips and medicaments.

Abstract: Polyurethane-based pressure sensitive adhesives comprising the reaction product of: an isocyanate-reactive component comprising at least two isocyanate-reactive materials, an isocyanate-functional component; a reactive emulsifying compound; a chain capping agent and an optional chain extending agent. The adhesives, which are preferably pressure sensitive adhesives, can be prepared from 100% solids, waterborne or solventborne systems.

Abstract: A quartz crucible having reduced/controlled bubble content is disclosed, comprising an outer layer and an inner layer doped with elements and compounds that: a) react with oxygen and nitrogen at or near the fusion temperature of quartz; and b) form compounds that are thermally stable at temperatures of above 1400° C. and chemically stable in a SiO2 environment. A method to make a crucible having controlled bubble content is also disclosed, the method comprises the step of forming a crucible having an inner layer doped with a material that reacts with residual gases in the bubble such as nitrogen and oxygen and thus consume the gases in the bubbles and empty them in the fusion process.

Abstract: A bonded structure including one or more substrates bonded together with a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition. One method of making such a bonded structure is carried out by applying a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition to one or more substrates at a temperature of about 170 degrees Celsius or lower, and joining the substrates to themselves or to one another. The bonded structure has a dynamic peel strength between about 400 and about 1000 grams per 25 millimeters. The bonding efficiency of the bonded structure renders the bonded structure suitable for incorporation into a variety of articles, including personal care products, health/medical products, and household/industrial product, for example.

Abstract: A printer and printer media are provided. The printer comprises a media support for receiving a print media. The media support includes a bar code reader. The media comprises a printable media and a bar code disposed on the media.

Abstract: An aircraft head up display system that displays a basic mode, an en route mode, or an approach/landing mode. When the aircraft attitude changes to predefined unusual attitude conditions, the display changes to an unusual attitude mode to indicate the unusual attitude condition. The display in the unusual attitude mode removes non-essential symbols and displays the aircraft air speed, altitude and attitude. The attitude display includes an unusual attitude ball display containing a horizon symbol, a series of simulated section lines to indicate an area below the horizon, a pitch ladder, a water line indicator, and a roll indicator.

Abstract: A sausage casing comprising an elongated cellulosic tube having less than about 100 wt. % moisture based upon the bone dry weight of cellulose and having first and second longitudinal portions, and a colorant or opacifier which is longitudinally and continuously dispersed throughout the wall of at least one of these portions to provide it with different optical properties which are useful e.g., for quality control and identification of color development, meat type and particle definition and/or to provide an attractive package appearance. In a preferred embodiment, a sausage is encased where the surface area of the second portion is less than or equal to the first portion and these portions are visually different having measurable L,a,b and opacity values such that: i) an average opacity value of the first portion is at least about 0.

Abstract: A process for making small diameter skinless sausages using casing comprising an elongated tube having first and second longitudinal portions, wherein a colorant or opacifier is longitudinally and continuously dispersed throughout the wall of at least one of these portions to provide it with different optical properties which are useful e.g., for quality control and identification of color development, meat type and particle definition and wherein the casing is deshirred, stuffed, cooked and peeled from the cooked sausages which are then repackaged. In a preferred embodiment, a sausage is made using a casing where the surface area of the second portion is less than or equal to the first portion and these portions are visually different having measurable L, a, b and opacity values.

Abstract: High resolution scintillation counters comprise a flat-faced photomultiplier tube 10 optically coupled to a long scintillator rod 30 having reduced internal light reflectance 45 and a medium 55 between the photomultiplier tube and the scintillator, said medium having both an index of refraction less than that of the scintillator and the capacity to attenuate light traveling from the scintillator to the photomultiplier on the basis of the light's point of origin within the scintillator. In preferred embodiments, the medium comprises air. The scintillation counters disclosed are useful in the detection of electromagnetic radiation, especially gamma rays.

Abstract: A light driven remote system and power supply therefor that includes a laser diode that provides pulses of light to a fiber optic cable. The pulses of light are detected by a remote photodiode that is connected in parallel with a step-up transformer. The output of the step-up transformer is filtered to provide power for a remote system. Data transmission from the remote system is synchronized with transmission of light to the photodiode.

Abstract: An optically coupled remote sensor apparatus comprises a tuned circuit incorporating a sensor and a light emitting diode (LED) connected in parallel with the tuned circuit. The natural resonant frequency of the tuned circuit is determined by the sensor whose electrical parameter is a function of the condition to be sensed. The sensed condition correlates to a frequency of light pulses emitted from the LED, which light pulses are only emitted when the pulsed light source frequency coincides with the natural resonant frequency of the tuned circit.

Abstract: Spray dried detergent granules containing high levels of certain surfactants are compacted under certain conditions and admixed with other ingredients to form dense, rapidly dissolving detergent compositions.

Abstract: An inventory control board includes a housing in which a series of front-to-rear spaced transparent sections are provided. A series of slots are formed in the housing beneath the transparent sections, and a series of shafts corresponding in number to the number of slots are rotatably mounted in the housing each such shaft being laterally spaced from and in alignment with one of the slots. Each shaft carries a pair of drums for rotation therewith, and windows are located in the housing above each of the drums to afford visual access to indicia carried by the drums.