Abstract: A composition which is particularly effective for removing paint or varnish from wood concrete or metal surfaces comprising synergistic mixed solvents-based compositions with Improved efficiency of performance and environmental safety. The mixed solvent compositions are made from about 10-90% by weight of each polar solvent selected from the group consisting of (pentanoic acid, 5-(dimethylamino)-4-methyl-5-oxo-methyl ester; propylene carbonate, N,N-dimethyl imidazolidinone, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl acetamide, gamma butyrolactone, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof and an activator, ethyl ethoxy propionate, and an aqueous system additive. Methods for use of the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, an illumination device with integrated touch sensor capability includes a light guide having a metalized light-turning feature and an electrode system for sensing changes to the capacitance between electrodes in the electrode system induced by the proximity of an electrically conductive body, such as a human finger. The metalized light-turning features may be electrically connected to and/or part of the electrode system.

Abstract: A preformed concentrate, capable of forming emulsion/micro-emulsion upon dilution with water, for providing peripheral desiccating effect on leaves/crops comprising: (i) a water insoluble film forming polymer; (ii) a long chain substituted amide; and (iii) an oil soluble surfactant.

Abstract: A composition which is particularly effective for removing paint or varnish from wood concrete or metal surfaces comprising greater than about 40% by weight of a first volatile component comprising a volatile compound and a second non-volatile component comprising from about 20 to 80% by weight of a polar solvent selected from the group consisting of (pentanoic acid, 5-(dimethylamino)-4-methyl-5-oxo-methyl ester; propylene carbonate. N,N-dimethyl imidazolidinone, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl acetamide, N-methyl pyrrolidone, gamma butyrolactone and mixtures thereof and an aqueous system additive. Methods for used of the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system transfers data between source systems and a target system. The system determines a domain score for data domains of source data from the source systems based on data quality metrics for the target system. The domain score indicates data quality with respect to the target system. Corresponding processes of the target system are identified for the data domains, and a process score is determined for the identified processes based on a corresponding domain score. The process score indicates data quality with respect to the identified processes. The system cleanses the source data based on the domain score and/or process score, and validates the cleansed source data against the target system for transference. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for transferring data between source systems and a target system in substantially the same manner described above.

Abstract: A releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is disclosed. The assembly includes a male bayonet connector including a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and a female latch connector. The male bayonet connector includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and defining a lumen extending between the distal end and the proximal end. A rib extends radially from the distal end of the shaft. The female latch connector defines an exterior opening configured to receive at least part of the distal end and the rib of the shaft. A method of using a releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stable matrix emulsion concentrate of a biocide, e.g. 3-iodopropynyl-2-butyl carbamate (IPBC) and/or a triazole fungicide, and stable aqueous and/or organic solvent formulations thereof, i.e. dilutable in water and/or an organic solvent are provided, which are particularly useful for treating wood products to provide protection against microorganisms and insects.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing information related to an extract-transform-load (ETL) data migration, including aggregating operational metadata and determining: a plurality of metrics, organized by business object, corresponding to the migration; a number of business object instances not successfully loaded; a first end-to-end execution time for at least one business object; relevant input metadata; load readiness status per business object; impact of a business object that is not load ready by analyzing business process hierarchies; business object load readiness by reference to incomplete development status or data defects; scope per test cycle based, at least in part, upon business object load readiness; and high-priority defects of business objects that stop testing based, at least in part, upon analysis of business process hierarchies.

Abstract: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-implemented method of cleansing data is provided that comprises determining a criticality score and a complexity score for identified attributes of an enterprise, wherein the criticality score represents a relevance of an attribute to one or more enterprise dimensions and the complexity score represents complexity of cleansing data for an attribute. The identified attributes for data cleansing based on the criticality and complexity scores are prioritized, and data of the identified attributes is cleansed in accordance with priority of the identified attributes. Embodiments further include a system, apparatus and computer readable media to cleanse data in substantially the same manner as described above.

Abstract: A system transfers data between source systems and a target system. The system determines a domain score for data domains of source data from the source systems based on data quality metrics for the target system. The domain score indicates data quality with respect to the target system. Corresponding processes of the target system are identified for the data domains, and a process score is determined for the identified processes based on a corresponding domain score. The process score indicates data quality with respect to the identified processes. The system cleanses the source data based on the domain score and/or process score, and validates the cleansed source data against the target system for transference. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for transferring data between source systems and a target system in substantially the same manner described above.

Abstract: A system transfers data between source systems and a target system. The system determines a domain score for data domains of source data from the source systems based on data quality metrics for the target system. The domain score indicates data quality with respect to the target system. Corresponding processes of the target system are identified for the data domains, and a process score is determined for the identified processes based on a corresponding domain score. The process score indicates data quality with respect to the identified processes. The system cleanses the source data based on the domain score and/or process score, and validates the cleansed source data against the target system for transference. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for transferring data between source systems and a target system in substantially the same manner described above.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed which are effective for removing or stripping varnish and paint or stains from surfaces such as wood or metal which comprises activating NMP and/or BLO with 1-20% by weight of ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP), preferably 2-15%, and optimally about 3-5%, and with 0.1-10% by weight of NOP/ALC EO, preferably 0.2-5%, most preferably 1 -3% by weight and/or 0.1-5% by weight of Silwett 77, preferably 0.2-3%, and most preferably 0.

Abstract: In one aspect, an illumination device with integrated touch sensor capability includes a light guide having a metalized light-turning feature and an electrode system for sensing changes to the capacitance between electrodes in the electrode system induced by the proximity of an electrically conductive body, such as a human finger. The metalized light-turning features may be electrically connected to and/or part of the electrode system.

Abstract: A composition for removing paint and varnish from wood or metal surfaces comprising (a) about 20 to 70% by weight of commercial ester amide [Rhodiasolv® Polarclean]; (b) about 30 to 80% by weight of BLO: and (c) about 1 to 30% by weight of EEP; of said composition, optionally with one or more of the group of (d) a surfactant, (e) a thickener, (f) a flavoring agent, (g) a battering agent and (h) a diluent.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a front illumination device with metalized light-turning features. In one aspect, an illumination device with integrated touch sensor capability includes a light guide having a metalized light-turning feature and an electrode system for sensing changes to the capacitance between electrodes in the electrode system induced by the proximity of an electrically conductive body, such as a human finger. The metalized light-turning features may be electrically connected to and/or part of the electrode system.

Abstract: A method for secure payment transactions over a network between a support help desk computing system and a customer computing system is provided. The method includes establishing a chat session between the help desk and the customer using a chat application program; receiving a purchase order from the customer; communicating a unique URL payment link to the customer, wherein the URL payment link is configured for allowing the customer to establish communication with an order processing system to provide sensitive payment information to the order processing system; receiving the sensitive payment information at the order processing system communicated from the customer; encrypting the sensitive payment information; providing the encrypted sensitive payment information to the help desk, wherein the encrypted sensitive payment information is displayed in a masked format on a display of the help desk; and completing the purchase order using the encrypted sensitive payment information.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous suspension concentrate which includes a solid polymeric dispersant comprising one or more anionic polymeric dispersing agents, optionally a co-dispersant which preferably is a homopolymer and/or a copolymer of a heterocyclic vinyl lactam, preferably in a wt. ratio of 0.1:1 to 1:0.1, a UV-labile, water-insoluble biocide active, and a UV-blocker or UV-absorber to stabilize said active upon storage and/or exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing information related to an extract-transform-load (ETL) data migration, including aggregating operational metadata and determining: a plurality of metrics, organized by business object, corresponding to the migration; a number of business object instances not successfully loaded; a first end-to-end execution time for at least one business object; relevant input metadata; load readiness status per business object; impact of a business object that is not load ready by analyzing business process hierarchies; business object load readiness by reference to incomplete development status or data defects; scope per test cycle based, at least in part, upon business object load readiness; and high-priority defects of business objects that stop testing based, at least in part, upon analysis of business process hierarchies.