Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for synthesizing PPAR? sparing compounds, e.g., thiazolidinediones, that are useful for preventing and/or treating metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for synthesizing PPAR? sparing compounds, e.g., thiazolidinediones, that are useful for preventing and/or treating metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Devices, methods, systems and a computer readable medium for the provision of alerts to electronic devices in response to real-time, location based analysis of the risk of theft or loss of such devices are provided. A continually updated database of locations of thefts, losses and/or stolen or lost electronic devices is accessed in order to provide the alerts to the electronic devices.

Abstract: A cyclone separator assembly comprises a cyclone separator that removes large particles of dirt from a working airstream as it flows through the cyclone separator, and the separated large particles of dirt are deposited into a dirt cup. The cyclone separator assembly further includes a fine particle separation member comprising a plurality of apertures for separating fine particles of dirt from air in the cyclone separator or the dirt cup.

Abstract: A multi-component waterborne corrosion resistant coating composition used as an organic zinc rich primer for protecting metal substrate from corrosion. The composition includes zinc dust, a crosslinking component and a polymeric component produced from a low Tg polymer and an amine functional curing agent. These components of the composition are stored separately and then mixed prior to applying the coat of the composition over metal substrate.The coating composition of the present invention has longer pot life than conventional waterborne corrosion resistant coating composition.

Abstract: A removable stirrup for water skis adapted to be placed upon the top surface of the ski and to be removed therefrom with a minimum of effort. The removable stirrup comprises a rectangularly shaped flat surface base having a non-slip textured upper surface with a pair of padded straps rising up from upper surface, the straps adapted to receive the front portion of a skier's foot. Attached on opposite sides of the elongated rectangular base are downward extending cupped lips adapted to extend below the sides of the ski and inwardly on the bottom of the ski. A pair of compression screws reside in threads formed transversely through the flat base. The removable stirrup is slipped on to the ski from the front up-turned section by sliding the side edges of the ski between the oppositely located cupped lips to a position immediately forward the standard fixed boot attached to the ski.