Abstract: A keyboard for outputting a serial number to an identifiable chip of a model is provided. The model is shaped to correspond to one of the character roles, pets, stage artifacts, pieces or equipment in an online game. The keyboard includes a plurality of buttons and a signal-emitting module. The signal-emitting module is electrically connected to the buttons. The buttons are suitable for being pressed to make the signal-emitting module generate a serial number signal, and then the serial number signal is input to the identifiable chip through the signal-emitting module.

Abstract: An orifice entry diverging multi vane conical venturi diffuser for a mortar tube that provides a surface at the discharge end of a mortar tube for measuring or sensing instruments. The internal,vanes comprise the primary surface and the conical venturi wall comprises the secondary surface. This apparatus allows a solid object of the equivalent diameter of the entry orifice when propelled by gas pressure to travel through the diffuser into the open atmosphere while at the same time providing an increasing volumetric flow path for the discharge of the propellant gas. The vanes axial parallel primary surface area is used to provide a port for instrumentation. The area between the primary and secondary surfaces of circumferentially spaced vanes provides the gas flow channels when the center section formed by the vanes primary surfaces is obstructed by a solid object with the equivalent diameter of the entry orifice.

Abstract: A multi-layer lightweight protective armor system for application to an unarmored vehicle includes an energy absorbing layer adapted to be mounted adjacent an exterior vehicle surface, an explosive layer formed from an explosive material and disposed on the energy absorbing layer, and a trigger layer disposed on the explosive layer. The trigger layer is operable to initiate an explosion in the explosive layer when a projectile impacts the trigger layer and the energy absorbing layer is operable to contain the explosion and prevent the explosion from reaching the exterior vehicle surface.

Abstract: Continuous action firing possessing a frame (1) with one or more sets of adjacent drums (2a)(2b) with cartridge (20) receptacles (3); these drums (2a)(2b) are synchronized and animated with a rotational movement in opposite directions, so that their receptacles (3) come together face-to-face complementing the formation of a transitory firing chamber (3a), that is interveningly between the firing hammer (9), or an electrically activated fulminate electric ignition system or a percussion and electric mixed system, and the bore (11a) of the barrel (11); the device also possesses means of synchronization such as gears (6) between the directional shafts (5) of the drums (2a)(2b) and the firing hammer control device (10) that controls the firing hammers movement (9). Impelled by conductors and linked by means of synchronization (6) (10), the directional shafts (5) move the drums (2a)(2b) rotationally in opposite directions.

Abstract: A fluid actuator with fluid limit valves (550, 551) and optional adjustable mechanical limits enables the construction of fluid linkages which are able to completely replace mechanical linkages. In a fluid circuit comprising of two or more fluid actuators, the pistons (102) of the fluid actuators can become uncorrelated when fluid leakage occurs. At the piston (102) extension and retraction limits, fluid limit valves (550, 551) open. The open fluid limit valves (550, 551) allow fluid to bypass pistons (102) and/or allow fluid from an external source to compensate the fluid leakage. The fluid bypassing pistons (102) at their extension or retraction limit and/or externally supplied fluid forces the uncorrelated pistons (102) to reach their extension or retraction limit as well. The fluid actuator with optional adjustable mechanical limits have one or more additional pistons (686, 688), which have an adjustable separation from the main piston (102) or end of cylinder.

Abstract: A single acting hydraulic cylinder apparatus includes a mechanism operated by a single acting hydraulic cylinder, the mechanism including a hollow member. A breathing chamber is provided by sealing at least a portion of the hollow member such that outside air is prevented from entering the breathing chamber. A pressurized port of the hydraulic cylinder is adapted for connection to a pressurized hydraulic fluid source, and an un-pressurized breathing port of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the breathing chamber such that air can flow between the breathing port and the breathing chamber.

Abstract: A hand pump for inflating rafts or similar inflatables has a first piston with a relatively low pumping volume which is capable of pumping relatively small volumes of air into a raft as the raft becomes full and is approaching its maximum pressure, and a second piston with a larger pumping volume that can pump larger volumes of air into a raft when it is empty or only partially filled. Both pistons are operated with a single plunger. When the plunger is rotated in a first direction to a first position a locking mechanism allows it to operate only the first piston, and when the plunger is rotated in a second direction to a second position the locking mechanism allows it to operate only the second piston.

Abstract: A self-vacuum arrangement for pneumatic equipment is provided. A Venturi device having first and second ports and a central tap is provided. A first check valve having a first port operably coupled with the central tap of the Venturi device is configured to prevent pneumatic flow from the central tap through the first check valve. Optionally included is a second valve having a first port operably coupled with the first port of the Venturi device, and a second port operably coupled with the second port of the Venturi device.

Abstract: A dual actuator cylinder assembly includes a cylinder body defining first and second axially aligned and separated internal cavities, which extend along aligned longitudinal axes. A first piston is movably mounted in the first internal cavity for movement along the longitudinal axis of the first internal cavity, and a second piston is movably mounted in the second internal cavity for movement along the longitudinal axis of the second internal cavity. A first actuator rod has an inner end interconnected with the first piston and an outer end located exteriorly of the cylinder body, and a second actuator rod has an inner end interconnected with the second piston and an outer end located exteriorly of the cylinder body. Movement of the first piston within the first internal cavity and movement of the second piston within the second internal cavity causes movement of the first and second actuator rods, respectively, in an axial direction along the longitudinal axes of the first and second internal cavities.

Abstract: An environmental control for use in air handling systems that provides highly effective filtration of noxious gases is provided. Such a filtration system utilizes a novel combination of at least one metal-doped silica-based gel and zeolite materials to trap and/or modify, and remove such undesirable gases (such as ammonia, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, and nitrous oxide, as examples) from an enclosed environment. The gel component exhibits specific porosity requirements and density measurements; the zeolite component is generally acidic and is preferably not reacted with any salts or like substances. The novel combination of such gels and zeolites permits highly effective noxious gas filtration such that excellent breakthrough results are attained, particularly in comparison with prior media filtration products. Methods of using and specific filter apparatuses are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: A two-stage complete recycle pressure-swing adsorption process for gas separation features that separating more adsorptable component and less adsorptable component from gas mixture, and the product is more adsorptable component or less adsorptable component or both of them. Serially-connected operation of two-stage pressure-swing adsorber is employed. The gas mixture is fed into the first stage pressure-swing adsorption gas separation system, and the more adsorptable component of the gas mixture is absorbed, then is abstracted into product. The semifinished gas mixture from the outlet of the first stage pressure-swing adsorption tower is fed into the second stage pressure-swing adsorption gas separation system. The more adsorptable component of the semifinished gas mixture is absorbed further, and the less adsorptable component is fed into next stage.

Abstract: An air purifier for removing particles from air and providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance includes a housing having an air inlet, an air outlet and an airflow path therethrough. An air filter is mounted within the housing in the airflow path and a motor is mounted within the housing. The motor includes a motor shaft and a fan is mounted to the motor shaft for urging air into the air inlet, through the airflow path and out of the air outlet. An air cowl is removably mounted to the housing. The air cowl includes a peripheral edge. The air inlet or the air outlet is defined between the peripheral edge and the housing. A method of operating the air purifier with the inlet or outlet formed between the peripheral edge and the housing is also disclosed.

Abstract: An environmental control for use in air handling systems that provides highly effective filtration of noxious gases is provided. Such a filtration system utilizes a novel combination of at least one metal-doped silica-based gel and zeolite materials to trap and/or modify, and remove such undesirable gases (such as ammonia, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, and nitrous oxide, as examples) from an enclosed environment. The gel component exhibits specific porosity requirements and density measurements; the zeolite component is generally acidic and is preferably not reacted with any salts or like substances. The novel combination of such gels and zeolites permits highly effective noxious gas filtration such that excellent breakthrough results are attained, particularly in comparison with prior media filtration products. Methods of using and specific filter apparatuses are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: Particle collection, transport, and detection systems are disclosed. The systems are uniquely adapted for collecting or concentrating particles from a flowing medium and then transporting the collected particles to a desired location or for subsequent analysis. Electrostatic traveling wave grids can be used in conjunction with sample concentrators.

Abstract: A method of creating a soft sculpture by assembling a plurality of compositional units, wherein each compositional unit comprises a core made of a first material covered by a covering of a second material which covering is held in proximity to the core, either neatly or sloppily, and wherein at least two of the plurality of compositional units are connected to each other.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising an absorber device provided with a plurality of sequentially adjacent sections for flowing a gas stream therethrough. A conduit infrastructure comprising a section configured to ingress, communicate with and egress from each section of the absorber device, and a recovery and regeneration section, is configured with a plurality of heat exchange and cooling equipment. A process wherein a liquid solvent provided with at least one chemical compound selected for reacting with the selected gaseous component, is counter-flowed against and commingled with the gas stream. The liquid solvent temperature is controllably manipulated between each section of the column to provide: (a) thermodynamic-driven mass transfer at the front end of the absorber device, and (b) kinetic-driven mass transfer at the back end of the absorber device. The heat generated during the recovery of the gaseous component from the absorption liquid solvent system is recovered for use in regenerating solvent system.

Abstract: A beverage forming system includes an actuator and first and second portions that are movable relative to each other between open and closed positions. The first and second portions include a cartridge receiving portion to accept a cartridge for forming a beverage, e.g., a disposable single serve cartridge. A first linkage member may be fixed to the actuator and physically contact a second linkage member that may be fixed to the first or second portion (or to a frame that supports the first and second portions). Movement of the actuator may cause movement of the first and second linkage members relative to each other, thereby causing relative movement of the first and second portions between open and closed positions.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for brewing coffee, which includes a housing having an inner chamber for receiving and retaining brewed coffee, a water reservoir adjacent to and generally surrounding the inner chamber, for receiving water, and an electrically powered coil for heating the water contained in the water reservoir. A brew valve is positioned above the inner chamber for supporting coffee grounds, the brew valve being rotatable between a first inactive position and a second active position for brewing coffee. A conduit is positioned within the water reservoir for directing heated water from the water reservoir to the brew valve and to the coffee grounds. When the brew valve is rotated to an on position, the heating coil is electrically activated to heat the water in the water reservoir, such that heated water flows to the brew valve and to the coffee grounds to produce brewed coffee, and into the inner chamber.

Abstract: Appliance for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer drive system and the stirrer include magnetic elements allowing the stirrer to be rotationally driven magnetically in the tank. At least one disturbance member is also provided to break or prevent symmetric circulation of the liquid about the median vertical axis of the tank.

Abstract: An infusion container (30) for use with a brewer (20). The infusion container (30) includes a body portion defining at least a portion of a cavity therein. At least a portion of the body being liquid permeable. The infusion container liquid permeable portion facilitates brewing a beverage by allowing water to pass through the infusion container The infusion container may be an individual structure which can be placed in and removed from the holder (30). Additional components or group of components for use with the beverage holder (30). The infusion container provides structures and methods facilitating convenient use of a brewer which allows the user to use the type of substance and quantity of substance of their choice and efficiently clean the substance holder (30).

Abstract: The problem to be solved by the invention is that, when an object to be heated is heated using steam, the atmospheric temperature of the interior of the heating chamber is set quickly and accurately at a temperature suitable for cooking to thereby cook the object to be heated with uniform steam heating. The above problem can be solved by providing a cooking apparatus for supplying steam to a heating chamber 11 storing an object to be heated to thereby heat the object to be heated, which comprises steam supply means for supplying steam to the heating chamber 11, a fan 17 for stirring up the steam supplied to the interior of the heating chamber 11, and temperature control means, by driving and rotating the fan 17, for controlling the atmospheric temperature of the interior of the heating chamber 11 to be lower than the temperature of the steam supplied.

Abstract: A method for treating a product suitable for human consumption, in particular a meat product, such as for example slaughtered poultry or parts thereof, in which method:—a large number of products are successively supplied, optionally in groups, to an inspection station; and—each product is subjected to a visual inspection in the inspection station, in such a manner that, for example, a visually detectable defect on the respective product is detected. On the basis of the visual inspection, a decision is made as to whether the respective product should be subjected to a specific additive-addition treatment. The products to be subjected to an additive-addition treatment are successively supplied to an additive-addition station, where the products are successively subjected to an additive-addition treatment and an additive is added to at least one part of the outside of each product or the inside of each product.

Abstract: A conveyor system includes a plurality of produce clamps that rotate around a clamp conveyor assembly. On a field side of the conveyor system, a synchronous conveyor belt provides a support for the butt or stem of a plant placed thereon, in between clamps. As the clamp conveyor turns away from the field side, the clamps close and fully support the plants. The conveyor assembly carries the clamps, and the clamped plants, through a series of coring and trimming blades. The clamps then open to release the cored and trimmed product onto a collection conveyor, and the clamps continue to the field side to receive further plants for processing.

Abstract: A rotobaler is provided with an inclination sensor that recognizes the inclination of the rotobaler, to the side as well as tin the longitudinal direction. The inclination sensor generates a signal that is processed by a computer that controls a display arrangement in order to indicate whether a bale that is to be unloaded from the rotobaler can be ejected from the rotobaler, as presently positioned. If the inclination is such that a safe ejection of the bale is not possible, the computer sends out a signal that locks an outlet arrangement for the bale, or that steers the rotobaler in such a way that the bale is deposited with its longitudinal axis parallel to the inclination of the slope.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spray dampening system in printing presses, comprising: a rotating roller (2); nozzles (3) facing the roller; a pressurized piping (11) for supplying water or other fluid to the nozzles; control valves (7), along with electrical actuators therefor, in association with each nozzle, said control valves including a closing and opening spindle (1). Said electrical actuators comprise: an adjustment rod (5) of some MSM material, having its first end in contact with the spindle (1) and its second end resting against a stationary base (10), a return element (12), as well as a coil assembly surrounding the adjustment rod for establishing a magnetic field (14) applied to the adjustment rod. The field intensity enables changing the adjustment rod length and setting a spindle position in the control valve for thus regulating the amount of water or fluid flowing through the nozzles (3) as a spray (8).

Abstract: A printing press includes a form cylinder, a blanket cylinder, an impression cylinder, an adjusting apparatus having at least one first actuating drive for setting a printing pressure between the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder, and a tracking system for setting a printing pressure between the form cylinder and the blanket cylinder in dependence on the setting of the printing pressure between the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder. The tracking system has at least one second actuating drive coupled to the at least one first actuating drive in terms of control technology through an electronic control device, in such a way that the form cylinder is adjusted automatically.

Abstract: A 3 by 2 tabloid printing press includes a plate cylinder having a straight across lock-up and a blanket cylinder contacting the plate cylinder; a blanket cylinder printing a web; and a folder superstructure having at least one slitter for slitting the web into three ribbons and a folder for forming a tabloid newspaper from the three ribbons.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of controlling a label printer, in particular a thermotransfer printer, for printing labels (50) having an RFID portion (52), comprising the following steps: feeding a label (50), placing a printing head (22) of the label printer on the label (50) which is passing into the operative region thereof and which is to be printed upon, printing on the label with a selected print image, and lifting the printing head (22) off the label (50). The printing head (22) is lifted off or not placed on the label (50) in dependence on a first programmable parameter which contains a first item of information about the relative position of the RFID portion (52) on the label (50) to be printed. The invention further concerns a correspondingly adapted label printer.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a recording ink which is excellent in color developing properties, has a high delivery stability, can improve remarkably color saturation and can form a high-quality image, when the ink is used for printing a plain paper, further an ink cartridge, an ink record, an inkjet recording apparatus and an inkjet recording process.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a recording ink having excellent color developing properties and high delivery stability, by which not only the color saturation of the obtained image can be remarkably improved, but also the image having a high quality can be formed. For this object, the present invention provides a recording ink used for an inkjet recording using a dye ink and a pigment ink properly alternately through one inkjet head, wherein the dye ink and the pigment ink have respectively a viscosity at 25° C. of 5 mPa·s or more and the difference between the viscosity of the dye ink and the viscosity of the pigment ink is 3 mPa·s or less.

Abstract: A printing form, specifically a re-imageable and erasable printing form, is disclosed. The printing form has an inner support layer providing mechanical stabilization, an outer dielectric functional layer serving to transfer printing ink, and conductive surface elements disposed between the support layer and the dielectric functional layer, specifically configured as electrodes, to which electrical voltages can be applied to change the surface-energy of the dielectric functional layer by area such that, depending on the voltages applied to the conductive surface elements, first ink-bearing areas and second non ink-bearing areas can be formed on the dielectric functional layer.

Abstract: A plate punching assembly, comprising a base with a footprint, wherein the base has a slot configured to receive a printing plate. The footprint is comprised of a first actuator configured to actuate a first punch adapted to punch through the slot and into a first chaff disposal opening; the footprint also has a second actuator similarly configured. The first and second actuators are independently activated. In one embodiment, a chaff disposal collector is disposed over the footprint so that the chaff is collected in a secure fashion.

Abstract: In the preparation of an offset printing plate comprising forming printing plate images with droplets of lipophilic ink by using a printing means based on the inkjet method, lipophilic ink having a UV curing property is used, and a UV lamp 7 is also carried on a carriage 8 carrying a printing head 6. While performing multipass printing by a dot thinning method for the main scanning direction and subscanning direction with the printing head 6, droplets on a printing plate material 2 immediately after the printing are cured with ultraviolet rays irradiated by the UV lamp 7. Moreover, ultraviolet rays are irradiated also in the period of returning of the carriage 8. Since blotting of the droplets immediately after printing do not overlap with one another, and the droplets are cured in every pass, extremely precise tone reproduction can be realized. Moreover, as the UV lamp 7, a UV lamp of a small output capacity can be used, and thus cost of the apparatus can be reduced.

Abstract: A printing plate material for direct plate making includes an aluminum base material, a hydrophilic layer provided on the base material, and a dot control layer provided on the hydrophilic layer and having a critical surface tension equal to or lower than a surface tension of the image forming liquid. An image forming liquid is discharged from an inkjet recording head onto the printing plate material for direct plate making and is hardened. Thereby, a direct-made printing plate is obtained.

Abstract: Provided is a fixture assembly for printing image graphics on a slat set of a window blind. The slat set is comprised of a plurality of substantially identically configured slats. Each one of the slats has a slat length and a slat width. The fixture assembly comprises a horizontally extending panel having an upper panel surface with opposed panel ends and opposed panel sides respectively defining a panel length and a panel width. The fixture assembly further comprises a plurality of substantially identically configured elongate inserts mounted on the upper panel surface in parallel spaced relation to one another. Each one of the inserts is configured to receive and support one of the slats in a generally horizontal orientation. The inserts are spaced complementary to the slat width such that the slats are supported on the inserts in abutting contact with one another.

Abstract: A printer includes a print request acceptance unit that accepts a print request that includes an instruction book in which print instructions are described; an instruction book determination unit that determines if the print instructions described in the accepted instruction book can be executed on the printer; an instruction book correction unit that, when it is determined that the print instructions described in the instruction book cannot be executed, corrects the instruction book and generates an instruction book in which print instructions executable by the printer are described; and an instruction book output unit that outputs the generated instruction book.

Abstract: In a method for compensating an oscillation which has a frequency spectrum with a number of discrete frequency components in a printing press, at least one counter torque is introduced into the printing press in order to compensate for at least one discrete frequency component of the oscillation. A first group of one or more frequency components are compensated for by introducing one or more previously determined counter torques, and a second group of one or more frequency components is compensated for by introducing specific counter torques as a function of a measurement, carried out during the operation of the printing press, of at least one signal which contains at least the one or the plurality of frequency components.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method that can be used to scientifically fabricate pseudoscents of explosives, which, in their entirety, are comprised of non-energetic materials. It also discloses specific compositions of such pseudoscents, which can be used as energetically-inert-but-odoriferously-identical simulants for a range of explosives and are comprised of non-energetic components of the scent signature of an explosive and/or energetic scent components of the same headspace scent signature that have been rendered non-energetic. The scents achievable by the groups of formulations generated by this method encompass the different types of military and commercial explosives, and the components within the pseudoscents can be tuned to generate simulants representative of different qualities and quantities of such explosives.

Abstract: A cableway system has a valley station and a mountain station. A supporting and conveying cable displace transport devices between the stations, and/or the system has at least one supporting cable, on which the transport devices are displaced with a conveying cable. The inclined positions of transport devices in relation to the vertical operating position are sensed by a respective sensor on the transport devices. When a first limit value for the inclined position of one of the transport devices is exceeded, a transmitter transmits a first control signal from the transport device to a receiver in one or both stations. The first control signal reduces the speed of the conveying cable. When a predetermined second limit value for the inclined position of a transport device is exceeded, a second control signal is transmitted to the receiver. The second control signal switches off the drive for the conveying cable.

Abstract: A water in oil emulsion wax composition composed of natural and synthetic waxes, surfactants, suspending agents, aluminum oxide particles of high purity having an average particle diameter of less than 300 nanometers, typically from 0.20-0.25 microns (200-250 nanometers) containing no magnesium oxide and being agglomerate free together with a aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent producing a wax having cleaning properties and an enhanced high gloss surface from a single application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonaqeuous polar ink composition comprising a) 1-40 weight percent of at least one water-insoluble colorant, b) 50-98 weight percent of at least one polar solvent selected from the group comprising of glycols, glycol ethers, alcohols and mixtures thereof, c) 0.05-5 weight percent of at least one crosslinked polymer swellable in the polar solvent used, said polymer being selected from the group consisting of homo- and copolymers of acrylic acid or alkyl acrylates, crosslinked with polyalkenyl ethers, divinylglycol, allyl ethers of pentaerythrol, allyl ethers of sucrose or allyl ethers of propylene, and crosslinked homo- and copolymers of maleic anhydride-methyl vinyl ether, all weight percentages being based on the total weight of the ink composition, and the ink composition having a viscosity in a range of 30 to 6000 mPas, measured at 20° C.

Abstract: This process for producing a modified rosin ester resin composition for use in a lithographic ink reacts rosin (A), an acid modified rosin (B) which is obtained by denaturating rosin (A) with an ?,?-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and/or anhydride thereof (d), an oil modified rosin (C) which is obtained by denaturating rosin (A) with a vegetable oil (c) having an iodine value of 140 or more, with a polyol (D) of trihydric or more.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a kaolin composition having nanosize dimensions. At least about 75% of the kaolin particles by weight have an equivalent spherical diameter (esd) of less than about 0.25 ?m. The kaolin can also have a particle size distribution wherein at least about 99% of the particles by weight have an esd of less than about 2 ?m, and/or wherein at least about 98% of the particles by weight have an esd of less than about 1 ?m, and/or wherein at least about 97% of the particles by weight have an esd of less than about 0.5 ?m. The kaolin can have a mean diameter ranging from about 0.075 ?m to about 0.2 ?m, and a shape factor of about 30 or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-curing two-component dental material having as its components A powder component containing dicalcium phosphate anhydrate (DCPA) or dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD) and tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP) and B liquid component containing water and complexing agent, whereby crystalline DCPA having a crystal shape of small plates typical of brushite having an iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), and tungsten (W) content of less than 0.2 m % (200 ppm) each is used.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cyclic dispersant having a rigid block which has a high affinity for carbon nanotubes, and a flexible block which has a high affinity for a solvent, with a linkage created therebetween. Having a structure that is advantageous with respect to adsorption to carbon nanotubes, the dispersant, even if used in a small amount, can disperse a large amount of carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: An asphalt-based nanocomposite useful as a coating for various applications including building materials products, such as shingles, is provided. The asphalt-based nanocomposites are particle-filled matrices that include an asphalt flux or derivate thereof and a layered clay mineral in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 15 weight %. Coated articles such as shingles including the asphalt-based nanocomposite are also disclosed as well as various methods of preparing the asphalt-based nanocomposite.

Abstract: A polyimide film that can provide a flexible metal-clad laminate plate which causes no significant dimensional change upon etching of the metal layer. The polyamide film is characterized in that, in the whole width of a continuously produced polyimide film, the ratio of the coefficient of humidity expansion (b) in a direction perpendicular to a molecular orientation axis and the coefficient of humidity expansion. (a) in the direction parallel to the molecular orientation axis, i.e., b/a, is not less than 1.01 to not more than 2.00 and the difference between the maximum value of the coefficient of humidity expansion ratio and the minimum value of the coefficient of humidity expansion ratio is not more than 0.30. The polyimide film in another aspect is characterized in that the coefficient of humidity expansion in a direction parallel to the molecular orientation axis is not less than 3.0 ppm/° C. and not more than 15.

Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of methylated starches in mineral building materials.

Abstract: A cementitious material is provided that includes a phosphate based component and an alkali earth component. The alkali earth ion component has as a majority source a calcium aluminate calcium ion source of dodeca-calcium hepta-aluminate, or tricalcium aluminate. Magnesium oxide that has been fused and crushed to a size of less than 200 microns, alone or in combination with the calcium aluminate calcium ion source is also provided as the alkali earth ion component. When the phosphate based component and alkali earth ion components are combined in appropriate proportions, a rigid structure is obtained. A cementitious material formulation is also provided having an aqueous acidic phosphate solution as a part B and an alkali earth ion source as a part A that includes calcium aluminate, magnesium oxide or a combination thereof. Other additives include strength enhancing insoluble phosphate additive, an impurity metal reaction suppressant, tackifiers, anti-foaming agents, and the like.