Abstract: An energy management system for use with a vehicle having an interior includes an elongated plastic member having a wall defining a cavity. Disposed within the cavity is an elongated first in-situ foam core member, which has a first thermal bond to the wall. The wall having a first portion facing towards the vehicle interior and a second portion opposed to the first portion. A second in-situ foam core member is connected to at least a portion of the elongated plastic member forming the energy management system. The energy management system is capable of passing a 5-mph crash test passing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 215 (FMVSS 215) Phase II.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes a panel having a periphery, and a skin having a thermal bond to an in-situ foam core. The panel has a thermal transmittance u-value ranging from 0.1 to 0.17 W/m2° C.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an elongated article is recited to include extruding a first and a second layer each having peripheries. The second layer is spaced apart from and opposed to the first layer. Together, they define a cavity between them. Into that cavity particles are dispensed. The particles are expanded with an expansion fluid to form an in-situ foam core and to thermally bond the in-situ foam core to the first and second layers. The first and second layers having the thermal bond to the in-situ foam core are shaped to form the article. An elongated article from this process is also recited.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plastic structural article is disclosed that includes the steps of injecting a molten polymer composition through a nozzle into a mold having a first and a second mold portions defining a first cavity within the mold. A first fluid is injected into the first cavity that is partially filled with the molten polymer composition, pushing the molten polymer composition towards the walls of mold and a spillover trap forming a second cavity. The walls are cooled by the first fluid, which then removed. An aperture is cut in the wall. A plurality of pre-expanded beads is introduced through the aperture into the second cavity. The pre-expanded beads are expanded by injecting a second fluid forming an in-situ foam core thermally bonded to the wall. The plastic structural article is released from the mold. The structural plastic articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dielectrically-resistant system includes a first component of a first plastic shell having opposed and spaced apart walls, defining a first cavity. The first plastic shell includes a first rib. Disposed within the first cavity is a first in-situ foam core including expanded polymer beads. The first in-situ foam core has a thermal bond with the first plastic shell. A second plastic shell and in-situ foam core component essentially mirroring the first component is connected to the first component by a connection. The dielectrically-resistant system is capable of resisting an electric potential difference of at least 50 kV.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a grade ring system includes an annular shell formed of a plastic composition and defining an annular cavity. An in-situ formed core situated in the annular cavity comprises a plurality of polymer beads expandable by heating medium which, when expanded, substantially fill the annular cavity. A method for forming a grade ring is also disclosed.

Abstract: A seating system for use with a vehicle includes a first seat component having a skin having a thermal bond to an in-situ foam core. The first seat component maximum displacement is less than 160 mm when tested according to a test method in ECE R17 regulation for luggage retention with a 20 times the force of gravity crash pulse. A method of manufacture the seat back system is also recited.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a plastic article comprises a first plastic layer having a periphery and defining a cavity. An expanded polymer particle core is formed in-situ and heat-bonded to the cavity. The expanded polymer particle core has an apparent bulk density ranging from 1 lb/ft3 to 20 lb/ft3. The article supports a dynamic load or static load exceeding 1.3 lbf/in2.

Abstract: A plastic article is recited having a plastic shell including walls defining a cavity. Within the cavity is an in-situ foam core including expanded polymer beads. A layer of the expanded polymer beads includes a layer of distorted beads adjacent to the walls. The in-situ foam core has a thermal bond to the walls.

Abstract: The plastic structural article includes an elongated tubular shell having opposed end sections, a middle section therebetween and an interior cavity. The interior cavity has a foam core situated therein. The foam core comprises steam expandable polymer beads which when expanded substantially fill the interior cavity.

Abstract: Described herein are RNA-protein fusion production methods which involve a high salt post-translational incubation step.

Abstract: The plastic structural article includes an elongated tubular shell having opposed end sections, a middle section therebetween and an interior cavity. The interior cavity has a foam core situated therein. The foam core comprises steam expandable polymer beads which when expanded substantially fill the interior cavity.

Abstract: A packaging component for use with an article includes a panel having a first shell with a first surface facing the exterior of the package and a first opposing, spaced apart inward-facing surface. The first shell defines a first cavity. The panel further includes a first core situated in the first cavity wherein the first core includes a plurality of in-situ expanded polymer particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising the insertion of a single N-methyl amino acid into functional peptides. More specifically, the invention discloses methods referred to as N-methyl scanning mutagenesis, where one or more N-methyl amino acid substitutions into functional peptides enhances protease resistance while retaining binding affinity.

Abstract: Described herein are RNA-protein fusion production methods which involve a high salt post-translational incubation step.

Abstract: Described herein are RNA-protein fusion production methods which involve a high salt post-translational incubation step.

Abstract: Libraries of nucleic acid-peptide fusion molecules are provided, wherein the peptide component of the fusion molecules contains one or more unnatural amino acid residues. Methods of making such libraries using one or more peptide modifying agents also are provided, as are methods of screening such libraries to identify peptides having desirable characteristics. Accordingly, isolated nucleic acid-peptide molecules also are provided, wherein the peptide component has a desirable characteristic, and is composed partially or entirely of unnatural amino acid residues.

Abstract: Libraries of nucleic acid-peptide fusion molecules are provided, wherein the peptide component of the fusion molecules contains one or more unnatural amino acid residues. Methods of making such libraries using sense suppression and/or nonsense suppression also are provided, as are methods of screening such libraries to identify peptides having desirable characteristics. Accordingly, isolated nucleic acid-peptide molecules also are provided, wherein the peptide component has a desirable characteristic, and is composed partially or entirely of unnatural amino acid residues.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and reagents for the selection of protein molecules that make use of RNA-protein fusions.

Abstract: Described herein are RNA-protein fusion production methods which involve a high salt post-translational incubation step.