Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments are directed to a streamlined computer device and a graphical user interface that organizes interface elements into views of computer content for presentation to a user. Various views of digital media content permits users to easily and efficiently access various digital media content. Different views are used to provide an interface that is responsive to configurations of the device and responsive to activity being performed by the user. Aspects include permitting the user to maintain and manage digital media content libraries. According to some embodiments, the libraries comprise user digital media content and references digital media content. Functionality provided to a user can be tailored to the type of content displayed, accessed and/or managed. According to various aspects, methods and systems are provided for accessing and managing digital media libraries on a streamlined computing device with a plurality selectable I/O profiles.

Abstract: A lamp (10) includes an envelope (12) and a source of illumination (22, 24, 26) disposed within the envelope. The source (22, 24, 26) emits radiation at least in the ultraviolet and visible regions of the spectrum. A film (30) is disposed around the envelope to block the transmission of substantially all light emitted from the envelope in the UV range and below a selected wavelength in the visible range, the selected wavelength being above about 450 nm. The film transmits substantially all visible light above the selected wavelength. The film includes a polymer matrix and a blocking material dispersed in the polymer matrix. The polymer matrix and blocking material are stable at lamp operating temperatures of above 100° C.

Abstract: Phase separated blends of polyaryl ether ketones, polyaryl ketones, polyether ketones, polyether ether ketones and mixtures thereof with at least one polysulfone etherimide, wherein the polysulfone etherimide has greater than or equal to 50 mole % of the polymer linkages contain at least one aryl sulfone group are described. Such blends have improved load bearing capability at high temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymers from a polyethylene terephthalate component. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a two step process in which a 1,4-butane diol component reacts with a polyethylene terephthalate component under conditions that depolymerize the polyethylene terephthalate component into a molten mixture and the molten mixture is placed under subatmospheric conditions that produce the modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymers.

Abstract: Compositions made from a polyarylate or polyester carbonate containing greater than about 50 mole % resorcinol based ester linkages give miscible blends with polyimide resins, addition of alkyl amide compounds improves mold release and melt flow while maintaining transparency. The blends also have high refractive index and low haze.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one high Tg amorphous resin with a fibrous filler shows improved melt processability. Addition of a sulfonate salt to the compositions gives increased melt flow as well as enhanced flame retardancy in a composition which is substantially free of bromine and chlorine.

Abstract: Blends of siloxane copolymers, notably siloxane polyimides, with polyaryl esters or polyaryl ester carbonates containing linkages derived from resorcinol, show improved flame resistance, as measured by two minute and peak heat release, compared to conventional polycarbonates. In some instances transparent flame retardant blends can also be prepared. The compositions show good melt processability, high impact strength and high elongation, and can be used to make various flame retardant articles including sheets and films.

Abstract: A composite material comprises an electrically conductive material disposed over at least a portion of a substrate wherein the substrate comprises either: a) an immiscible blend of polymers having more than one glass transition temperature and one of the polymers has a glass transition temperature greater than 180 degrees Celsius; b) a miscible blend of polymers having a single glass transition temperature greater than 217 degrees Celsius; or, c) a single virgin polymer having a glass transition temperature of greater than 247 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: Phase separated blends of polyaryl ether ketones, polyaryl ketones, polyether ketones, polyether ether ketones and mixtures thereof with at least one polysulfone etherimide, wherein the polysulfone etherimide has greater than or equal to 50 mole % of the polymer linkages contain at least one aryl sulfone group are described. Such blends have improved load bearing capability at high temperature. In another aspect a high crystallization temperature, especially at fast cooling rates, is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tubular article of manufacture in an annular or tubular shape having an outer diameter, an inner diameter and a length comprising one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: a) an immiscible blend of polymers comprising one or more polyetherimides, having more than one glass transition temperature wherein the polyetherimide has a glass transition temperature greater than 217° Celsius; b) a miscible blend of polymers, comprising one or more polyetherimides, having a single glass transition temperature greater than 180° Celsius; or, c) a single polyetherimide having a glass transition temperature of greater than 247° Celsius

Abstract: Blends of polyimides, polyetherimides or polyetherimide sulfones with resorcinol based polyesters, or resorcinol based polyester carbonate polymers, and silicone copolymers, have improved flame resistance. Peak heat release energy is reduced and the time to reach peak heat release is increased. In some instances the flame retardant blends show high percent transmission with low haze. Addition of metal oxides may further improve flame resistance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tubular article of manufacture in an annular or tubular shape having an outer diameter, an inner diameter and a length comprising one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: a) an immiscible blend of polymers comprising one or more polyetherimides, having more than one glass transition temperature wherein the polyetherimide has a glass transition temperature greater than 217° Celsius; b) a miscible blend of polymers, comprising one or more polyetherimides, having a single glass transition temperature greater than 180° Celsius; or, c) a single polyetherimide having a glass transition temperature of greater than 247° Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of articles of manufacture in the form of a shaped article comprising a blend of polymers wherein all, or some of, one or more surfaces of the shaped article is coated with a covering material, wherein the covering material has a different composition than the shaped article, and, wherein the shaped article comprises either: a) an immiscible blend of polymers having more than one glass transition temperature and one of the polymers has a glass transition temperature greater than 180° Celsius; b) a miscible blend of polymers having a single glass transition temperature greater than 217° Celsius; or, c) a single virgin polymer having a glass transition temperature of greater than 247° Celsius. The present invention is also directed to light source reflectors comprising a polymer according to a), b) or c) above.

Abstract: Blends of polysulfones, polyethersulfones and polyphenylene ether sulfones with resorcinol based polyesters, or resorcinol based polyester carbonate polymers, and silicone copolymers have improved flame resistance. Peak heat release energy is reduced and the time to reach peak heat release is increased.

Abstract: A composition comprising a phosphorus containing stabilizer and a polyetherimide sulfone resin having an amount of anhydride functional end groups in excess of the amount of amine functional end groups. The composition may optionally comprise a hindered phenol.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyimide resins comprises stirring a diamine and a dianhydride in a solvent to form a slurry; heating the slurry to a temperature sufficient for the diamine and dianhydride to react wherein the temperature is below the melting point of the dianhydride, below the melting point of the diamine, or below the melting points of the dianhydride and diamine; and reacting the diamine and dianhydride to form a polyimide having sufficient molecular weight to precipitate from the solvent.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a polyetherimide film and multilayer structure are provided. In one embodiment the polyetherimide film has a glass transition temperature that ranges from about 260° C. to about 350° C. and the polyetherimide has a melt viscosity range from about 200 to about 10,000 Pascal-seconds at 425° C. as measured by ASTM method D3835.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one high Tg amorphous resin with a fibrous filler shows improved melt processability. Addition of a sulfonate salt to the compositions gives increased melt flow as well as enhanced flame retardancy in a composition which is substantially free of bromine and chlorine.

Abstract: A film can comprise greater than or equal to about 95 wt % thermoplastic resin and about 0.001 wt % to about 5.0 wt % sulfonate salt, based on a total weight of the film, and have a UL-94 rating of VTM-0, wherein the thermoplastic resin is selected from the group consisting of polyimide, polysulfone, and copolymers, reaction products, and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: Blends of polycarbonate with emulsion polymerization derived polymers, such as ABS, ASA and MBS, may be stabilized against loss of properties due to the action of water, by addition of calcined alumino magnesium carbonate.