Abstract: Compositions including olefinic ester compounds are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, such compositions are cleaning compositions, and can be used to clean various surfaces (e.g., hard surfaces, etc.) and/or materials (e.g., textiles, fibers, etc.). In some embodiments, the olefinic ester compounds are derived from a natural oil or a natural oil derivative, for example, by catalytic olefin metathesis.

Abstract: Compositions including olefinic ester compounds are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, such compositions are cleaning compositions, and can be used to clean various surfaces (e.g., hard surfaces, etc.) and/or materials (e.g., textiles, fibers, etc.). In some embodiments, the olefinic ester compounds are derived from a natural oil or a natural oil derivative, for example, by catalytic olefin metathesis.

Abstract: Methods are provided for determining the sequence of a polynucleotide by tracking the motion of a nucleotide-selective, processive enzyme along a template, in a reaction mixture that alters the enzyme movement in a base specific manner. The movement trace of the enzyme is collected, and arranged in temporal order. The enzyme movement traces are correlated with the reaction conditions, and from these characteristic signals, the nucleotide sequence is derived.

Abstract: A vertically integrated Ka-band active electronically scanned antenna including, among other things, a transitioning RF waveguide relocator panel located behind a radiator faceplate and an array of beam control tiles respectively coupled to one of a plurality of transceiver modules via an RF manifold. Each of the beam control tiles includes a respective plurality of high power transmit/receive (T/R) cells as well as dielectric waveguides, RF stripline and coaxial transmission line elements. The waveguide relocator panel is preferably fabricated by a diffusion bonded copper laminate stack up with dielectric filling. The beam control tiles are preferably fabricated by the use of multiple layers of low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) material laminated together.

Abstract: A simple and inexpensive container is constructed to dispense the contents of the container in predetermined, controlled amounts. Preferably, the container includes a reservoir that is adapted to hold a predetermined amount of material. The reservoir includes an opening through which the predetermined amount of material enters the reservoir. A flow tube is connected with the reservoir and communicates with a pour spout through which the material being dispensed exits the container. When the container is positioned upright, the predetermined amount of material fills the reservoir. When the container is turned upside down to dispense material from the container, only the material in the reservoir is able to flow into the flow tube and be dispensed from the container through the pour spout. The container is preferably formed from a two-dimensional blank, which is folded and secured to form the container. A method of forming the two-dimensional blank into the container is also disclosed.