Abstract: The present invention provides water dilutable silicone emulsions comprising a silicone and a silicone polyether; a coating composition comprising the emulsions; a process of making the emulsions; and uses of the emulsions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are organometallic complexes and methods of using the same in detecting double stranded DNA or RNA, selectively over single stranded DNA or RNA.

Abstract: The present invention provides water dilutable silicone emulsions comprising a silicone and a silicone polyether; a coating composition comprising the emulsions; a process of making the emulsions; and uses of the emulsions.

Abstract: The invention relates to branched organopolysiloxanes and emulsions thereof, and to methods of preparation and uses of the branched organopolysiloxanes and emulsions thereof. A branched organopolysiloxane is prepared by the reaction of a branching agent with a substantially linear organopolysiloxane containing at least one hydroxyl or hydrolysable group bonded to silicon, in the presence of an inert fluid and a catalyst, such as a phosphazene catalyst. Phosphazene catalysts also have the advantage that the content of undesired low molecular weight cyclic silicones in the polymerisation product is low.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are organometallic complexes and methods of using the same in detecting double stranded DNA or RNA, selectively over single stranded DNA or RNA.

Abstract: Described herein are photovoltaic devices including self-assembling fullerene derivatives. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and an active layer disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The active layer is configured to absorb incident light to produce a first type of charge carrier that is transported to the first electrode layer and a second type of charge carrier that is transported to the second electrode layer. The active layer includes self-assembled molecules of a fullerene derivative to provide a conductive path through at least a portion of the active layer.

Abstract: Described herein are photovoltaic devices including self-assembling fullerene derivatives. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and an active layer disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The active layer is configured to absorb incident light to produce a first type of charge carrier that is transported to the first electrode layer and a second type of charge carrier that is transported to the second electrode layer. The active layer includes self-assembled molecules of a fullerene derivative to provide a conductive path through at least a portion of the active layer.

Abstract: A portable personal exercise device comprising an elongated, linear rigid bar with opposing ends. An anchor sleeve is fixedly secured to each end and a pair of handles is mounted to the bar for only linear sliding movement between the anchor sleeves. The handles extending outwardly from the bar. The anchor sleeves define the limits of movement of the handles toward the ends of the bar and the handle sleeves and anchor sleeves are provided with the aligned parallel projections for releasably securably receiving one or more elastic bands in alternative arrangements so as alternatively to bias the handles with respect to each other or with respect to the anchor sleeves against relative movement towards or away from each other or towards or away from corresponding anchor sleeves whereby a variety of exercises may be performed.

Abstract: A portable personal exercise device comprising an elongated, linear rigid bar with opposing ends. An anchor sleeve is fixedly secured to each end and a pair of handles is mounted to the bar for only linear sliding movement between the anchor sleeves. The handles extending outwardly from the bar. The anchor sleeves define the limits of movement of the handles toward the ends of the bar and the handle sleeves and anchor sleeves are provided with the aligned parallel projections for releasably securably receiving one or more elastic bands in alternative arrangements so as alternatively to bias the handles with respect to each other or with respect to the anchor sleeves against relative movement towards or away from each other or towards or away from corresponding anchor sleeves whereby a variety of exercises may be performed.

Abstract: Sign holders are provided for displaying sign inserts. The sign holders are capable of being reused, whereby several different signs can be removably affixed to the sign holders for displaying signs at multiple events. Signage systems are also provided, comprising a plurality of sign holders and an optional container for storing and transporting the same.

Abstract: A multiple exercise device comprising an elongated support bar extending from side to side, to be supported on a surface such as a pad support extending away from a central portion of the bar and similarly positioned to be supported on the surface, a pair of elongated arms pivotably secured at spaced locations on the bar to pivot in the longitudinal direction of the bar, a bearing bar secured to another end of each arm and oriented so as to extend towards the support pad in parallel fashion to the bearing bar on the other arm and tensioning means extending between the arms and the support bar, in adjustable fashion, to provide adjustable resistance to the pivoting motion of each of the arms. The exerciser of the present invention has a simple, compact construction which provides a multiplicity of exercises to be performed with a minimum of adjustment.

Abstract: A connector assembly having a male connector body engagable with a female connector body. At least one female terminal is mounted in one of the connector bodies and the terminal includes a contact portion having a generally cylindrical shape with opposing ends and a plurality of contact beams extending between the ends to define a reduced effective diameter located between the ends. The assembly also includes a preassembled terminal position assurance mechanism, which for providing an indicia of whether the terminal is fully seated within the connector body, and a preassembled connector position assurance mechanism, which provides an indicia of whether the connector bodies are fully engaged with one another.

Abstract: A modular control system for an automated manufacturing facility, especially for use with a semiconductor fabrication facility having a number of discrete process components, provides a master control computer connected by a parallel bus to a series of modular interface cards. Each of the interface cards are organized to communicate with all the I/O located on a specific process component or group of process components. A plurality of daughter cards are provided on each of the interface cards. The daughter cards contain data translation and acquisition circuitry for translating the various forms of I/O signals from and into a database format. The signal list used to communicate between the master computer and the I/O is generated at startup, enabling easy modification, addition and deletion of I/O. Network-based communication protocols can also be employed for communication between the interface cards and the master computer.

Abstract: A computer graphical status display for use in displays that monitor manufacturing processes having a plurality of process parameters provides a group of bar graphs placed in a side-by-side arrangement. The bar graphs are all scaled so that they have a common baseline value. When all process parameters are displayed at their baseline value, all graphs will have tops that are in alignment with the baseline. If a deviation of a graph beyond a predetermined threshold occurs, a visible warning section extending between the baseline and the top is displayed. Alphanumeric and other data can be provided to each of the graphs and the graphs can be arranged in groupings according to similar units of measure or similar process steps.

Abstract: A connector assembly having a male connector body engagable with a female connector body. At least one female terminal is mounted in one of the connector bodies and the terminal includes a contact portion having a generally cylindrical shape with opposing ends and a plurality of contact beams extending between the ends to define a reduced effective diameter located between the ends. The assembly also includes a preassembled terminal position assurance mechanism, which for providing an indicia of whether the terminal is fully seated within the connector body, and a preassembled connector position assurance mechanism, which provides an indicia of whether the connector bodies are fully engaged with one another.

Abstract: A female electrical connector element for connecting a wire lead to a male contact pin has a first end which is crimped to the wire lead and a second end in the form of a socket. The socket includes a cantilevered contact floor and a separate spring contact in opposed relation to the cantilevered contact floor. The male contact pin is inserted between the spring biased contact surface and the cantilevered contact floor to establish an electrical connection. In accordance with the method of fabricating the connector, the cantilevered contact floor is supported sequentially by a series of forming surfaces at a bight portion thereof while the contact floor is being bent through 180.degree.. The side flanges of the female component are then folded over the contact for making an enclosure for defining the socket that retains the unitary spring contact.

Abstract: A female electrical terminal element for connecting a wire lead to a male contact pin has a first end which is crimped to the wire lead and a second end in the form of a socket. The socket includes a cantilevered contact floor and a unitary separate spring contact in opposed relation to the cantilevered contact floor. The male contact pin is inserted between the spring biased contact surface and the cantilevered contact floor to establish an electrical connection. In order to improve the reliability and current carrying capacity of the female component, the cantilevered contact floor is supported at a bight portion thereof while the contact floor is being bent through 180.degree.. After the cantilevered contact floor is bent 180.degree., the side flanges of the female component are folded over to make an enclosure for defining the socket and retaining the unitary spring contact in the socket.

Abstract: An assembly assuring proper engagement or mated electrical connectors. The assembly includes a pair of connectors which are configured for creating electrical contact between terminals housed therein. A connector position assurance member is retainingly engaged with one of the connectors in a preassembled position. If the connectors are properly engaged, the CPA member is capable of being moved from its preassembled position to a second or home position. If the connectors are improperly engaged, movement of the CPA member from its preassembled position to its home position is prohibited thereby positively indicating that an improper engagement between the connectors exists.

Abstract: A connector assembly for assuring proper engagement of mated electrical connectors. The assembly includes a pair of connectors which are configured for creating electrical contact between terminals housed therein. A position assurance member is retainingly engaged with one of the connectors in a preassembled position. If the connectors are properly engaged, the connection position assurance member is capable of being moved from its preassembled position to a second or home position. Upon improper engagement of the connectors, movement of the position assurance member from its preassembled position to its home position is prohibited thereby indicating that improper engagement between the connectors exists.

Abstract: An adjustable cable mounting bracket for automobile bodies is formed as a unitary structure in which a barbed locating member and a partially cylindrical backing member are hingedly connected to a slotted adjusting member to be folded into position where the resulting bracket assembly is rotatably mounted in an automotive body panel and provides for circumferential and axial movement of a portion of a flexible conduit or cable received in the bracket in snap-fit relationship.