Abstract: Some embodiments provide a container and retaining system that includes a container, a handle, and a retaining apparatus. The handle is coupled to the container. The retaining apparatus includes a base. The retaining apparatus also includes a first coupling member having a first handle retaining portion and a second coupling member having a second handle retaining portion. The first coupling member and the second coupling member extend downwardly from the base. The retaining apparatus also includes a first retaining arm, a second retaining arm, and a third retaining arm extending upwardly from the base. The first retaining arm, the second retaining arm, and the third retaining arm are configured to retain an object. The retaining apparatus is configured to be coupled to the container by the first coupling member and the second coupling member.

Abstract: A hydrophobic article includes a substrate and a nanoparticle layer disposed on the substrate and including nanoparticle agglomerates wherein the nanoparticle agglomerates have an average volume based size of at least 100 nanometers as determined using light scattering via ISO 13320. The hydrophobic article also includes a binder layer disposed on and in direct contact with the nanoparticle layer and including an oxidatively cured product of a silicon-based resin and an outermost layer that is disposed opposite the substrate and on and in direct contact with the binder layer. The hydrophobic article has a water contact angle of greater than or equal to 90 degrees as measured on the outermost layer of the hydrophobic article and determined using modified ASTM D5946-04.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises (A) a polyfunctional acrylate; (B) a fluoro-substituted compound having an aliphatic unsaturated bond; (C) an organopolysiloxane having at least one acrylate group; and (D) a reinforcing filler. A cured product formed by curing the curable composition is also disclosed. A method of forming the cured product comprises applying the curable composition on a substrate. The method further comprises curing the curable composition on the substrate so as to form the cured product on the substrate.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a container and retaining system that includes a container, a handle, and a retaining apparatus. The handle is coupled to the container. The retaining apparatus includes a base. The retaining apparatus also includes a first coupling member having a first handle retaining portion and a second coupling member having a second handle retaining portion. The first coupling member and the second coupling member extend downwardly from the base. The retaining apparatus also includes a first retaining arm, a second retaining arm, and a third retaining arm extending upwardly from the base. The first retaining arm, the second retaining arm, and the third retaining arm are configured to retain an object. The retaining apparatus is configured to be coupled to the container by the first coupling member and the second coupling member.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a container and retaining system that includes a container including a top surface. A retaining apparatus is coupled to the top surface of the container, wherein the retaining apparatus is configured to retain an elongate object. A handle is rotatably coupled to the top surface of the container, wherein the handle is positionable in a first handle position and a second handle position when the retaining apparatus retains the elongate object.

Abstract: A fluorinated compound having at least one (meth)acrylate functional group disclosed. A curable composition comprising the fluorinated compound and polyfunctional acrylate, a cured product formed from the curable composition, and method of forming the cured product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydrophobic article includes a substrate and a nanoparticle layer disposed on the substrate and including nanoparticle agglomerates wherein the nanoparticle agglomerates have an average volume based size of at least 100 nanometers as determined using light scattering via ISO 13320. The hydrophobic article also includes a binder layer disposed on and in direct contact with the nanoparticle layer and including an oxidatively cured product of a silicon-based resin and an outermost layer that is disposed opposite the substrate and on and in direct contact with the binder layer. The hydrophobic article has a water contact angle of greater than or equal to 90 degrees as measured on the outermost layer of the hydrophobic article and determined using modified ASTM D5946-04.

Abstract: A fluorinated compound having at least one (meth)acrylate functional group disclosed. A curable composition comprising the fluorinated compound and polyfunctional acrylate, a cured product formed from the curable composition, and method of forming the cured product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises (A) a polyfunctional acrylate; (B) a fluoro-substituted compound having an aliphatic unsaturated bond; (C) an organopolysiloxane having at least one acrylate group; and (D) a reinforcing filler. A cured product formed by curing the curable composition is also disclosed. A method of forming the cured product comprises applying the curable composition on a substrate. The method further comprises curing the curable composition on the substrate so as to form the cured product on the substrate.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a container and retaining system that includes a container including a top surface. A retaining apparatus is coupled to the top surface of the container, wherein the retaining apparatus is configured to retain an elongate object. A handle is rotatably coupled to the top surface of the container, wherein the handle is positionable in a first handle position and a second handle position when the retaining apparatus retains the elongate object.

Abstract: A method of making a 2-aminoimidazole-functional silicone elastomer includes forming a mixture by combining a silicone elastomer base material having vinyl functionality, a 2-aminoimidazole-functional monomer or a 2-aminoimidazole-functional oligomer, and a free-radical initiator. Optionally, one or more cross-linkers, pigments, vinyl polymer, non-functional silicone fluid, or any combination thereof may also be included in the mixture.

Abstract: A method of making a 2-aminoimidazole-functional silicone elastomer includes forming a mixture by combining a silicone elastomer base material having vinyl functionality, a 2-aminoimidazole-functional monomer or a 2-aminoimidazole-functional oligomer, and a free-radical initiator. Optionally, one or more cross-linkers, pigments, vinyl polymer, non-functional silicone fluid, or any combination thereof may also be included in the mixture.

Abstract: Non-aqueous emulsions comprise a continuous organic phase comprising an organic vehicle. The non-aqueous emulsions further comprise a discontinuous phase comprising a polyfluoropolyether silane. Methods of preparing surface treated articles therewith are also disclosed.

Abstract: Non-aqueous emulsions comprise a continuous organic phase comprising an organic vehicle. The non-aqueous emulsions further comprise a discontinuous phase comprising a polyfluoropolyether silane. Methods of preparing surface treated articles therewith are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lockbox for attaching to a surface including a housing, a lid that is selectively coupled to the housing and includes a lid lock that is arranged to selectively maintain the lid coupled to the housing and to inhibit removal therefrom. An anchoring mechanism is positioned at least partially within the housing and is moveable between an engaged position in which the lockbox is attached to the surface and a disengaged position in which the lockbox is removable from the surface. The anchoring mechanism includes an anchoring mechanism lock which inhibits movement between the engaged position and the disengaged position.

Abstract: A lockbox for attaching to a surface including a housing, a lid that is selectively coupled to the housing and includes a lid lock that is arranged to selectively maintain the lid coupled to the housing and to inhibit removal therefrom. An anchoring mechanism is positioned at least partially within the housing and is moveable between an engaged position in which the lockbox is attached to the surface and a disengaged position in which the lockbox is removable from the surface. The anchoring mechanism includes an anchoring mechanism lock which inhibits movement between the engaged position and the disengaged position.

Abstract: Various constructs that absorb exudates and enhance browning and crisping of a food item during heating in a microwave oven are provided.

Abstract: A cap for a fluid container that includes an outer member and an inner member is provided. The outer member has an inner surface that has at least one finger projecting away therefrom. The inner member is located within the outer member and may rotate relative to the outer members. The inner member also has a recess that has a plurality of ratchet teeth to engage the at least one finger of the outer member. Each ratchet tooth has a torque limiting surface against which the at least one finger is capable of transmitting torque up to a threshold and against which the at least one finger is capable of slipping when the threshold is exceeded. The inner member rotates relative to the outer member when the at least one finger slips against the torque limiting surface.

Abstract: A material trimmer including a base having a support surface and a cutting region having a channel. A plate is movably attached to the base and includes oppositely facing upper and lower surfaces, an elongated slot therethrough, an elevated portion proximate each side of the slot, and a distal second end with the elevated portion leading to an arcuate surface. A carrier includes a top flange having a pair of oppositely extending sides and a foot extending from the top flange. The foot is slidably received within the slot, and a portion of the pair of oppositely extending sides are arcuate in shape and slidably received within the arcuate surface of the elevated portion. A blade is attached to the carrier, a portion of which extends below the lower surface of the plate within the channel when the plate is disposed over the cutting region.

Abstract: A device for cutting pieces of material comprising a base, a bridge assembly and a lever arm. The bridge assembly includes a gear assembly operatively connected to the base. The lever arm is coupled to the gear assembly, and a linking member is coupled to the gear assembly; A material clamp is operatively connected to the linking member, and a cutting blade is operatively connected to the linking member. The movement of the lever arm of the first position towards the second position results in the gear assembly and the linking member cooperating to cause the material clamp to move towards the base and affix the position of pieces of material located between the base and the material clamp. The cutting blade comes into contact with and severs the pieces of material after the position of the pieces of material has been fixed by the material clamp.