Abstract: A catalyst composition for producing polyesters comprises: a) an organometallic compound obtained by reacting an orthoester or condensed orthoester of titanium, zirconium or aluminum, an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups, a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid and a base; and b) at least one compound comprising germanium, antimony or tin. Polyesters obtained by esterification reaction in the presence of the catalyst compositions according to the present invention exhibit improved melt properties and are particularly suitable for production of textile and commercial fibers, films and rigid packaging.

Abstract: A folded absorbent article including a front portion, back portion, and an intermediate crotch portion. The front portion joins the back portion by first and second side seams forming a waist opening and leg openings. Each of the front and back portions includes a demarcation line positioned between first and second zones. Each of the front and back portions includes a first section, a second section, and a third section. The first section is longitudinally folded over the second section providing a first side seam positioned laterally outboard of a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article to form a first longitudinal fold line. The third section is folded over the first section providing the second side seam positioned laterally outboard of the longitudinal centerline to form a second longitudinal fold line. The first zone is transversely folded along the demarcation line over a portion of the crotch forming a folded absorbent article.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of selling tape measures. The tape measures are contained within a point-of-sale vending device (i.e., a vending machine), and are dispensed individually when purchased by a user. Several varieties of tape measure may be included within the vending device. The vending device may allow the user to purchase tape measures using cash, credit cards, debit cards, store credit cards and automated clearing house transactions. Additionally, the vending device may be networked to a central inventory control computer to assist a retail store with inventory control and revenue tracking. Within the vending device, the tape measures may be unpackaged, resulting in a cost savings for the manufacturer. Because the tape measures are dispensed only when purchased and are inaccessible until then, theft of tape measures may be reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous emulsion polymer including providing at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a free radical redox initiator system under emulsion polymerization conditions, the redox initiator system including a water-soluble oxidizing agent, a water-insoluble oxidizing agent, and a sulfinic acid, or salts thereof, reducing agent; and effecting the polymerization of at least some of the ethylenically unsaturated monomer is provided. Also provided is a process for reducing the residual ethylenically unsaturated monomer content of an aqueous emulsion polymer.

Abstract: A cable management system includes a horizontal support assembly (1) and a cable holder assembly (5). The cable holder assembly (5) consists of a cable holder (3) with hooks (8) and a cable holder cover (4). Excess cable, wire, line or cord is wrapped around the cable holder (3) and the cable holder cover (4) is installed. The cable holder assembly (5) is then hooked onto the horizontal support assembly (1). The cable management system manages, organizes, stores, protects and support the cables along a horizontal plane. Any cable holder assembly can be removed without disturbing the other cables. The system includes end pads (25), suction cups (26), top brackets (33), side brackets (38) and hanger brackets (41). Combined with the adjustable-length horizontal support assembly (1), these connectors allow the system to be installed on a wide variety of vertical (44) and horizontal (45) surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means of calculating and evaluating a premium financing program. The present invention provides an apparatus which takes into account factors and data such as various alternative sources of funding, various alternative inflows of assets, and various outflows of assets due to taxes, interest payments, selected insurance premiums, reinsurance costs, and transaction fees incurred in maintaining the premium financing program. The present invention provides a means to calculate the amounts needed in order to fund a premium financing program. The present invention additionally provides a means for obtaining lower cost life insurance, by offsetting the cost through reinsurance, and by providing an incentive to an individual to maintain the life insurance policy in full-force by providing the possibility of receiving the individual's death benefit while they are alive.

Abstract: Punchings for stator core laminations of a generator stator frame are disposed on a rotary table to form annular arrays of punchings, with each layer staggered relative to adjacent layers. A mandrel is disposed at the center of the table and has fingers projecting radially for receiving the slots of the punchings to facilitate location of the punchings on the table and relative to one another. An annular cover is provided and disposed over the uppermost layer of punchings and clamped to the superposed sets of annular layers of punchings. The cover and punchings can then be removed from the table for disposition in the generator stator frame. The fingers on the mandrel are displaced vertically relative to the table as the height of the punchings on the table increases.

Abstract: The present invention provides techniques for combining various types of diagnostic images. In one embodiment of the present invention, a composite image is obtained by fusing MPR and MIP images. The MPR is obtained from a CT scan, and the MIP is obtained from a PET scan. The resulting superimposed images help a physician to see the diagnostic information in context. In other embodiments of the present invention, techniques for an MIP-MIP overlay, VR-MIP overlay, and VR-MPR overlay are provided.

Abstract: An automated toll-free telecommunications information service may be provided responsive to a user sending an E-Mail request via the Internet or by a caller dialing a toll-free telephone number and announcing a voice request. A service node interprets the request and collects matches to the request from a database. A match to a request may comprise the identity of an entity corresponding to the match, a toll-free number for the match and a brief information sketch describing the entity. The matches are announced and played for the caller. The caller may barge in with a predetermined voice announcement such as “please dial” when they wish to select an item of the list. In response, the service node initiates the launch of a call to the selected entity.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: A minimal level of interoperability for exchanging audio/video (A/V) content and associated control between common consumer electronic (CE) devices is defined. This interoperability is based on the IEEE 1394 serial bus for the physical and link layers and makes use of AV/C or CAL as the control language. This invention provides for reducing the number of remote controls that the user might need by allowing remote control commands to always be received by a controlling device (e.g., digital television) and then routed to the appropriate peripheral device (e.g. digital VCR) after translation into a universal format.

Abstract: A reset driving scheme for addressing a switching mirror display enables current to flow in two directions through the switching elements. The display is forced into a predefined state and drives the display into the other optical states by using an addressable TFT providing a continous current.

Abstract: The invention relates to catalysts and catalytic methods for selective oxidation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in a gas stream containing one or more oxidizable components other than H2S to generate sulfur dioxide (SO2), elemental sulfur (S) or both without substantial oxidation of the one or more oxidizable components other than H2S. The catalysts and methods herein are useful, for example, for the selective oxidation of H2S to SO2, sulfur or both in the presence of hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon oxygenate, sulfur-containing organic compounds, aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, hydrogen or carbon monoxide.

Abstract: A scanning device, typically ultrasonic, can make a volumetric scan of a conical scanning field. A transducer having a permanent magnet at its back end is gimbal mounted in a housing. Behind the permanent magnet is a hemispheric electromagnet coil assembly having at least two wound electromagnet coils. The coils are energized in turn with an alternating current signal, with the signal applied to any coil being out of phase with the signal applied to any other coil by 180°/n, where n is the number of coils in the hemispheric electromagnet coil assembly. Volumetric scanning is possible by periodically modulating the magnitude or frequency of the signals applied to the coils.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for production of immunoglobulin A in milk from hyperimmunised mammals, using a three-route immunisation protocol. Also provided is milk containing immunoglobulin A produced by the process of the invention. These products are useful in producing formulations for passive immunisation against the selected pathogens. These formulations are further useful for preparation of further processed products.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: When a user successfully logs into an account, the user is provided with a first-class login token, which entitles the user to one or more unsuccessful login attempts without experiencing delays the user would otherwise experience. If attempts with a second-class login token or an expired first-class login token is impermissible, a subsequent login attempt is subject to delays the user would otherwise not experience. The delays minimize the effectiveness of dictionary attacks. Additionally, if the user attempts to login without a login token or an invalid login token, the login attempt is impermissible and the user is provided with a second-class login token for use in a delayed, subsequent login attempt.

Abstract: A deicing system (10) for preventing ice accumulation on an airfoil surface (14) of an aircraft (12). The system (10) can comprise a control module (66) which controls a valve (64) based on a pressure conditions within the deicer chambers (30), a reservoir (60) for providing pressurized inflation fluid to the deicer chambers (30), and/or a line (62) for providing the deflation suction for the airfoil's low-pressure side (18).

Abstract: Flame retardant polyolefin pre-expanded particles made of a resin composition comprising a polyolefin resin and a sterically hindered amine ether flame retardant, which can be molded with good moldability to give in-mold foamed articles which have an excellent flame resistance and do not generate harmful gas at the time of burning.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: 1