Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition including a sol-gel matrix and a dendrimeric organochalcogeno derivative and a system including the coating composition and a substrate. The present invention also relates to a method of preventing fouling of surfaces subjected to a marine environment.

Abstract: A computerized order processing system includes a server (1), a database (3), a plurality of internal user computers (4) and client computers (6), a production operating system (7) and a network (5) interconnecting all the above entities. The server executes various software applications for receiving initial orders and formal orders from the client computers, verifying and modifying the initial orders through any of the internal user computers, and for transmitting verified initial orders, product inventory information, shipping schedules for ordered products and corresponding invoices to the client computers. The server includes an initial order receiving module (20), an initial order verifying module (30), an inventory information transmitting module (40), a formal order receiving module (50), a shipping schedule receiving module (60), a shipping schedule transmitting module (70) and a billing activity management module (80). A related computerized order processing method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a grafted antibody, or functional fragment thereof, comprising one or more complementarity determining regions (CDRs) having at least one amino acid substitution in one or more CDRs of a heavy chain CDR, where the grafted antibody or functional fragment thereof has specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope. The invention also provides methods of using an antibody having specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope, including methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high gloss ink jet receiving medium with fast ink dry time, good dye fade resistance, good dimensional stability, and good durability. The coating comprises a polypeptide such as gelatin or modified gelatin. One of the following two types of plasticizers is also incorporated into the coating to reduce the curl of the coated sheets at low humidity: a) 2-Pyrrolidone and its derivatives such as hydroxyethyl pyrrolidone and N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone, and b) urea and its derivatives such as imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, 2-hydroxyethylethylene urea, and ethylene urea. A polyurethane dispersion is incorporated into the coating to increase the flexibility of the coating at low humidity and to reduce the tack of the coating at high humidity. The polymers can be crosslinked with one or a combination of crosslinkers such as trivalent metal ions, polyfunctional aziridine, and polyamide-epichlorohydrin resin.

Abstract: An image transfer element that is capable of forming a multicolored image on a variety of substrates using a variety of imaging devices and its method of use are disclosed. The image transfer element comprises a releasable support, and an image-receiving layer over the support. The image-receiving layer comprises (1) a film-forming polymeric binder and (2) particles of a thermoplastic polymer, in which the particles have a particle size of about 1 to about 150 microns and the thermoplastic polymer has a Tm of about 50° C. to about 200° C.

Abstract: A process for reclaiming sulfur-cured, vulcanized rubber by combining finely ground scrap vulcanized rubber within a specialized, twin-screw extruder capable of providing strong shearing and just-on-time mixing; adding a reclaiming agent to the extruder; and masticating the rubber scrap and reclaiming agent within the extruder until the rubber scrap is devulcanized. The present invention also discloses a unique composition of reclaiming agent, which preferably includes the following compounds: accelerators TBBS, ZMBT, MBT, and TMTM; activators zinc oxide and stearic acid; and zinc salts of fatty acids and sulfur. The reclaimed rubber is suitable for use in producing high-grade, rubber products without adding a binder, or for combining with fresh rubber compounds to produce high-specification rubber products.

Abstract: The invention provides a grafted antibody, or functional fragment thereof, comprising one or more complementarity determining regions (CDRs) having at least one amino acid substitution in one or more CDRs of a heavy chain CDR, where the grafted antibody or functional fragment thereof has specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope. The invention also provides methods of using an antibody having specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope, including methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis.

Abstract: A system and method for managing inspection of cargo according to cargo information integrated in a unified communications network. The system comprises a plurality of operation terminals (8) for inputting cargo information. A central management unit (1) is connected with the operation terminals via a communications network (13) for receiving and storing the cargo information. A gate management system (2) is connected to the central management unit via the communications network for controlling passage of the cargo according to the cargo information. An inspection management system (3) is connected to the central management unit via the communications network for controlling inspection of the cargo according to the cargo information. The central management unit obtains cargo inspection requirements from an external system (5) of an external organization via the communications network.

Abstract: A system (1) and method for checking import and export cargo by performing electronic data exchange with an external system (3) via a communications network (2). The system comprises a server (10) and a plurality of platform computers (20) electrically connected to the server (10). The server (10) has a database (101) and an interactive interface (203) for facilitating inspectors checking cargo. The database stores accounts and passwords of the inspectors, information obtained from the external system, and check records and inspection records of cargo. Each platform computer (20) is installed with the interactive interface (203) for guiding an inspector to check cargo. A card reader (202) is electrically connected to each platform computer (20) for identifying the inspectors. A display board (40) is electrically connected to each platform computer (20) via a corresponding serial communication device (30) for displaying loading and unloading information on cargo.

Abstract: An image transfer element that is capable of forming a multicolored image on a variety of substrates using a variety of imaging devices and its method of use are disclosed. The image transfer element comprises a releasable support, and an image-receiving layer over the support. The image-receiving layer comprises (1) a film-forming polymeric binder and (2) particles of a thermoplastic polymer, in which the particles have a particle size of about 1 to about 150 microns and the thermoplastic polymer has a Tm of about 50° C. to about 200° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjoining device consisting of at least two pieces of elements to be jointed together. The first element having a hole with an adjoining plane at the contact area to the second element, the second element having a flange and a protrusion which fits into the hole of the first element, whereby in the adjoined the flange of the second element is in contact with the adjoining plane of the first element.