Abstract: An implantable catheter is provided that may be disinfected without removal from the body of a patient, using a photocatalytic method to activate a reaction on the catheter surface that generates oxidizing agents in the form of Reactive Oxygen Species (“ROS”) and thus destroy microorganisms in a biofilm that is present or forming. A catheter system includes the implantable catheter, a light source, and a source of power operably connected to the light source. Methods are also provided for disinfecting the implantable catheter in vivo.

Abstract: Anti-reflective coating materials for ultraviolet photolithography include at least one absorbing compound and at least one material modification agent, such as at least one porogen, at least one high-boiling solvent, at least one capping agent, at least one leveling agent, at least one catalyst, at least one replacement solvent, at least one pH tuning agent, and/or a combination thereof that are incorporated into inorganic-based materials or inorganic compositions and/or compounds. Suitable absorbing compounds are those that absorb around wavelengths such as 365 nm, 248 nm, 193 nm and 157 nm that may be used in photolithography.

Abstract: Anti-reflective coating materials for ultraviolet photolithography include at least one absorbing compound and at least one material modification agent, such as at least one porogen, at least one high-boiling solvent, at least one capping agent, at least one leveling agent, at least one catalyst, at least one replacement solvent, at least one pH tuning agent, and/or a combination thereof that are incorporated into inorganic-based materials or inorganic compositions and/or compounds.

Abstract: An implantable catheter is provided that may be disinfected without removal from the body of a patient, using a photocatalytic method to activate a reaction on the catheter surface that generates oxidizing agents in the form of Reactive Oxygen Species (“ROS”) and thus destroy microorganisms in a biofilm that is present or forming. A catheter system includes the implantable catheter, a light source, and a source of power operably connected to the light source. Methods are also provided for disinfecting the implantable catheter in vivo.

Abstract: Low dielectric materials are described herein that comprise a plurality of pores or nanopores in addition to the ultrananopores. It is further contemplated that the low dielectric materials described herein will have a dielectric constant of less than about 3. The dielectric materials are fromed from polymer compositions, wherein the polymer compositions comprise a plurality of monomers and wherein at least one monomer comprises a radical precursor bonded to a structural precursor. Further, methods of forming dielectric materials from polymer compositions are presented. The figure shows the chemical structure for a methyl/t-butyl Low organic Content/Low Organic Siloxane Polymer.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed for a mixture to be used in conjunction with water for preparing a slurry that hydrates to form a high strength flooring compound. The mixture includes from about 50% to about 98% by weight calcium sulfate hemihydrate. A three repeating unit polycarboxylate dispersant is included in the mixture in amounts from about 0.2% to about 10% by weight. The repeating units include a polyether repeating unit, an acrylic acid-type repeating unit and a maleic acid-type repeating unit. A modifier that enhances the efficacy of the dispersant is also a component of the mixture. When combined with recommended amounts of water, a slurry is formed that is useful as a flooring composition.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed for a mixture to be used in conjunction with water for preparing a slurry that hydrates to form a high strength flooring compound. The mixture includes from about 50% to about 98% by weight calcium sulfate hemihydrate, having at least 25% of the calcium sulfate hemihydrate in the beta-calcined form. A polycarboxylate dispersant is included in the mixture in amounts from about 0.2% to about 10% by weight. The mixture also includes 0.05-50% by weight enhancing component. When combined with recommended amounts of water, a slurry is formed that is useful as a flooring composition.

Abstract: A mixture is used in conjunction with water is used for preparing a slurry that hydrates to form an exterior gypsum cement. The mixture includes 30-70% by weight hydraulic cement, 30-70% by weight calcined gypsum and 0.05-2.5% polycarboxylate. When the mixture is added to water less than 40 weight % based on the weight of the mixture, a slurry is formed that expands very little while it cures.

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting a leak in a pipe, and determining the location of that leak, comprises a cover plate for an opening into the pipe to be tested, such as an end cap for threading onto the end of a pipe, the cover plate having an aperture through which extends a flexible hose having an inflatable bladder at its free end. The hose is calibrated from its free end and is pushed into the pipe through the aperture for a known distance, whereafter the bladder is inflated by air supplied under pressure to the hose, so as to seal the pipe between the bladder and the cover plate. Air under pressure is then supplied to the sealed portion of the pipe and the pressure drop within that sealed portion is monitored over a period of time. By repeatedly performing the method but each time moving the hose further into the pipe, the location of the leak may accurately be determined.