Abstract: Disclosed is a harmful-insect-eliminating formed resin article, wherein the article contains a 1,2-polybutadiene resin and a volatile harmful-insect-eliminating component, e.g. eucalyptol and pulegone, in an amount effective for eliminating a harmful insect. A typical use of the formed article is an animal collar.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for treating neoplasias in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides liposome-encapsulated vinca alkaloids, e.g., vinorelbine, and methods of treating a mammal using such compositions.

Abstract: A method of blocking microbial adherence to a eukaryotic cell surface in a mammal by applying a pharmacologically acceptable composition containing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of isoleucine, an active isomer thereof, and an active analog thereof, to said surface in a microbial blocking quantity. Also, compositions for achieving the above blocking of microbial adherence.

Abstract: A particle (and a composition that includes a plurality of the particles) that includes at least one polypeptide molecule and at least one polymer covalently bound to the polypeptide molecule so as to form a polymer shell substantially encompassing the polypeptide molecule, wherein the particle does not define a dimension greater than about 1 ?m. One example for making the particle includes modifying the polypeptide molecule to provide ?, ?-ethylenically unsaturated terminal functional groups, mixing the modified polypeptide molecule with a silicon-containing polymerizable compound, and subjecting the resulting mixture to conditions sufficient for polymerizing the polymerizable compound to form the particle.

Abstract: A liquid antiseptic and cleanser having improved long-term stability includes at least the following principal ingredients: deionized water; silver ion, polypectate, and ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid (EDTA). Presently preferred embodiments of the technology also include glycerine; 1,2-propanediol (a.k.a. propylene glycol); at least one surfactant from any of the families of alkylsulfates, sulfonates, alkanolamides, betaines, amine oxides, sarcosinates and sulfosuccinates; and a buffering compound sufficient to achieve a pH value within a range of 7.2 to 7.8.

Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of viral-induced skin lesions, such as warts, are described. The composition is comprised of tea tree oil and/or derivatives from tea tree oil and one or more minerals, such as iodide and/or selenium. The composition is used to prepare medicaments for the treatment of viral-induced lesions, such as warts caused by the Molluscum contagiosum virus, human papillomavirus, and/or herpes simplex virus. The composition is applied topically to the human epidermis and/or to the genital tract as needed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent that suppresses appetite and provides quick energy. According to at least one aspect of the present invention, a lollipop is provided that suppresses appetite and provides quick energy. The lollipop is made from a premixed herbal formula that is combined with a hard candy confection base. The herbal premixed formula includes the following active ingredients: Guarana PE 22%; CitriMax®; and L-Tyrosine. The herbal premix formula can also include Vitamin B6; and Vitamin B12 Cyanacobalamin. The premixed formula is added to a candy base that may include corn syrup, Maltodextrin, sugar, natural color and natural flavorings.

Abstract: The invention discloses a medicine that can treat CRF and the preparation method of it, which mainly make up of fleece-flower root, dodder, pseudostellaria root, atractylodes rhizome, wolfberry fruit, Achyranthes root the invented medicine absorb quickly, have good curative effect, with high content of effective component and admit is convenience.

Abstract: The present invention is an extract of the herb Brachystemma calycinum for the amelioration or treatment of pain or discomfort due to, or associated with, osteoarthritis. The extract is obtained by a multi-step extraction process wherein the temperatures of each step never reaches boiling point.

Abstract: The invention describes a sports drink, which in addition to conventional additives contains viable lactobacilli having a positive effect on human intestinal mucosa. The sports drink preferably also contains micronutrients and proteins. The invention also refers to a tablet for the preparation of such a sports drink, containing viable freeze-dried lactobacilli in combination with micronutrients. In addition to providing liquid and nutrients replacement, the sports drink also relieves the stress symptoms, which are associated with long physical exercise.

Abstract: A packaging material used for wrapping foodstuffs and for inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms in foodstuffs, the packaging material having a metal-ion sequestering agent capable of removing designated metals ions from the surfaces of the foodstuffs and from liquid extrudates of foodstuffs.

Abstract: Improved and outgrowth protection against Clostridium perfringens in meat products is obtained by incorporating into the meat product 0.05 to about 2% of sodium acetate or sodium diacetate in addition to about 0.2% to about 4% of citric acid buffered sodium citrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel carboxypeptidase gene and the polypeptide encoded thereby. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of the present carboxypeptidase and polypeptide in the manufacture of cocoa flavor and/or chocolate.

Abstract: While a corner part 35 of a skin 7 formed between side covers 30 and 31 has a sector shape, a corner part 29 of a base material 9 also has a sector shape. When resin is charged between the skin 7 and the base material 9, the sector-shaped corner part 35 is bent under a pressure at which the resin is charged to stretch outward, thereby bringing the sector-shaped corner part 35 into absolute contact with the sector-shaped corner part 29 of the base material 9. This prevents resin leakage from between the skin 7 and the base material 9.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming a uniform conductive-film interconnecting pattern via simplified processes. In particular, the invention provides: a method for forming an interconnecting pattern having at least one corner and which does not cause irregularities at the corner, an interconnecting pattern formed according to the method, and an electronic apparatus and a non-contact type card medium including the interconnecting pattern. The method includes forming a line pattern having at least one corner defined by at least two lines by applying a liquid containing a pattern material to a substrate. The liquid is applied by ink jet printing such that the corner has at least one additional protrusion other than the two lines, and is then fired to transform into a conductive-film interconnecting pattern.

Abstract: A method is provided for coating optical lenses and other optical articles with anti-reflection (AR) coatings. The lenses have low reflectivity, provide a substantially white light reflection and have a low stress AR coating and are ideally suited for optical lenses made using a molding procedure which provides a low stress lens substrate. In one aspect the method uses special coating compositions with one being a high index of refraction composition and the other being a low index of refraction composition. In another aspect a method is also disclosed using an optical monitor in conjunction with a conventional vapor deposition apparatus whereby an optical reference lens is used and a particular light frequency of reflected light is measured and this measurement is then used to determine when the desired optical coating is achieved. In a still further aspect the method also preferably calculates the optical thickness of each layer using a specific ratio of blue to green to red colors in the reflected light.

Abstract: Substrates, such as spectacle lenses for example, may be provided with a coating which is not uniform by way of screens. The screens are aperture rings, arranged concentric to a symmetry axis of the vaporising crucible in a vacuum coating unit, by way of a screen holder. The spectacle lenses are disposed on a substrate holder also in circles about the symmetry axis. The shadows cast by the aperture rings cover but a partial region of the spectacles lenses such that those regions of the lenses receive less coating than in the unshaded free regions. The aperture rings are exchangeable in order to match the coating process to the customer requirements. Furthermore, the separation of the subtrate holder from the aperture rings is adjustable.

Abstract: The present invention is a gas turbine engine turbine blade comprising an airfoil section having at least an exterior surface, a platform section having an exterior surface, an under platform section having an exterior surface, and a dovetail section having an exterior surface. The blade further comprises a corrosion resistant coating on a surface of a turbine blade section selected from the group consisting of the exterior surface of the under platform section, the exterior surface of the dovetail section, and combinations thereof, the corrosion resistant coating comprising a particulate corrosion resistant component comprising from about 5 weight percent to about 100 weight percent corrosion resistant non-alumina particulates having a CTE greater than that of alumina particulates and balance alumina particulates, and a binder component. The present invention also includes methods for making such a gas turbine engine blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying molten hot melt adhesives, which comprise volatile material, at a constant adhesive mass flow rate. According to the method of the present invention the molten hot melt adhesive containing volatile material is applied under raised pressure. Specifically, the present invention is useful in the field of producing absorbent articles for personal hygiene.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are presented for reducing halide-based contamination within deposited titanium-based thin films. Halide adsorbing materials are utilized within the deposition chamber to remove halides, such as chlorine and chlorides, during the deposition process so that contamination of the titanium-based film is minimized. A method for regenerating the halide adsorbing material is also provided.

Abstract: A self-replicating monolayer system employing polymerization of monomers or nanoparticle ensembles on a defined template provides a method for synthesis of two-dimensional single molecule polymers. Systems of self-replicating monolayers may be used as templates for the growth of inorganic colloids. A preferred embodiment is a SAM-based replication, wherein an initial monolayer is patterned and used as a template for self-assembly of a second monolayer by molecular recognition. Once the second monolayer has formed, it is polymerized in place and the two monolayers are separated to form a replicate. Both monolayers may then function as templates for monolayer assemblies. A generic self-replicating monomer unit suitable for use in one embodiment comprises a polymerizable moiety attached by methylene repeats to a recognition element and an ending unit that will not interfere with the chosen recognition chemistry.

Abstract: Aluminophosphate compounds and compositions as can be used for substrate or composite films and coating to provide or enhance, without limitation, planarization, anti-biofouling and/or anti-microbial properties.

Abstract: A silicone composition which can be used in the production of varnishes that can be applied to supports to reduce the friction coefficient. The silicone composition includes at least one polyorganosilane A (POS) which can be cationically and radically cross-linked by functional cross-linking groups (GER) and a primer C chosen from onium borates. The composition also includes molecules (POS D) which are substituted by secondary functional groups (GFS) caned by silicon atoms and selected from those that include at least one alkoxy and/or epoxy and/or carboxy motif and optionally a charge (e.g. silica).

Abstract: A process is described for depositing a metal film on a substrate surface having a diffusion barrier layer deposited thereupon. In one embodiment of the present invention, the process includes: providing a surface of the diffusion barrier layer that is substantially free of an elemental metal and forming the metal film on at least a portion of the surface via deposition by using a organometallic precursor. In certain embodiments, the diffusion barrier layer may be exposed to an adhesion promoting agent prior to or during at least a portion of the forming step. Suitable adhesion promoting agents include nitrogen, nitrogen-containing compounds, carbon-containing compounds, carbon and nitrogen containing compounds, silicon-containing compounds, silicon and carbon containing compounds, silicon, carbon, and nitrogen containing compounds, or mixtures thereof. The process of the present invention provides substrates having enhanced adhesion between the diffusion barrier layer and the metal film.

Abstract: A method of forming a film on a substrate includes activating a gas precursor to form a material on the substrate by irradiating the gas precursor with electromagnetic energy at a frequency tuned to an absorption frequency of the gas precursor.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an isosorbide derivative having at least one polymerizable group, characterized in that the isosorbide derivative further comprises at least one photo-convertible group for adjusting the helical twisting power of the isosorbide derivative. According to a preferred embodiment the isosorbide has the formula wherein A stands for a bond or a p-phenylene group; B and B? are independently O—(CH2)oO—CO—CR??CH2, o being 2-12 and R? being H or CH3; P stands for a CH2 or a C?O group; Q and Q? are independently selected from H, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 alkoxy, halogen, and CN; n is an integer from 1 to 3; and m is an integer from 0 to 2.

Abstract: A novel optical film is disclosed. The film comprises an optically anisotropic layer formed of a composition comprising at least one liquid crystal compound and at least one polymer having a fluoro-aliphatic group and a hydrophilic group selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group (—COOH), a sulfo group (—SO3H), a phosphono group {—PO(OH)2} and salts thereof; and a substrate supporting the layer.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one compound having a fluoro-aliphatic group and at least one hydrophilic group selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group (—COOH), a sulfo group (—SO3H), a sulfato group (—OSO3H), a phosphonoxy group {—OP(?O)(OH)2} and salts thereof; at least one onium salt; and at least one liquid-crystal compound is disclosed.

Abstract: A phoretic display having a liquid crystal suspension medium and a relief structure alignment layer comprising a relief structure surface incorporating a plurality of indentations. The relief structure alignment layer is adapted to generate a preferred alignment of the liquid crystal suspension medium within the display by creating defects within the alignment of the liquid crystal director at the base of each indentation. The relief structure alignment layer provides a substantially planar liquid crystal director alignment in the vicinity of the internal surface of each indentation and a substantially homeotropic liquid crystal director alignment in the vicinity of the relief structure surface and in the bulk of the liquid crystal material.

Abstract: Reflective liquid crystalline polymer films having increased bandwidth have a single layer of liquid crystalline material with short, long, and medium pitch of the helical molecular structure of the liquid crystalline polymer. The films are easily produced by a readily reproducible and economic process of low complexity.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to obtain color filters having a high contrast, a high color purity and an improved transmittance for blue color, and a display using the color filters. In the present invention, there is used a colored composition for color filter comprising at least one coloring agent, a base polymer and at least one solvent, said base polymer containing a polyamicacid whose light transmittance decreases by 2% or less in the visible region (wavelength: 400 nm to 800 nm).

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer laser transfer film for the permanent labeling of components, comprising at least one support layer, whereby a first adhesive layer is at least partly provided on the underside of the support layer, characterised in that on the side of the support layer for the laser transfer film on which the first adhesive layer is provided, at least two pigment layers containing a laser-sensitive pigment are at least partly provided, whereby the concentration of the laser-sensitive pigment in the pigment layers varies.

Abstract: A laminated paperboard package is produced by initially printing graphics by high speed printing on a sheet of clay-coated publication paper. The printed paper is then continuously applied to a surface of cellulosic substrate and bonded to the substrate, preferably through use of starch as an adhesive, to provide a laminated product. The laminated product is then die cut to the desired shape, folded and glued into the configuration of a box or container. A layer of water absorbent, cellulosic fiber material can be bonded to the inner surface of the substrate to prevent moisture from the contained product from seeping outwardly through the substrate to the printed paper.

Abstract: A laminate for use in decorating a receptor surface (e.g., a window) comprising a piece of decorative sheet material with a layer of aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive on its rear surface and a release liner over that layer of adhesive; and a flexible, temporary support tape comprising a backing and a layer of repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive on a second surface of the backing. A longitudinally extending part of the layer of repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive of the support tape is adhered to a front surface of the decorative strip, and an elongate portion of the support tape projects transversely away from a first edge surface of the decorative sheet material.

Abstract: A sound absorbing material having a homogenous mixture of an organic man-made fiber, an inorganic man-made fiber, a co-binder, and a cellulose material wherein the organic man-made fiber is polyester, the inorganic man-made fiber is fiberglass, and the co-binder is a thermo-setting resin. The cellulose material may include Kaolin clay and/or boric acid.

Abstract: A padded corner bumper comprises an elongated core formed of a cushioning material, an outer decorative cover formed of vinyl-coated fabric, and a backing material formed of polypropylene mesh. The core has a front, a back coextensive with the front, and a continuous side edge extending between the top and bottom. The outer decorative cover and backing material are stitched together to form a casing that completely surrounds the core, the backing being positioned only over the back of the core. The padded corner bumper is sufficiently flexible to allow it to wrap around an outside corner created by two mutually perpendicular surfaces. The corner bumper has a non-uniform horizontal cross section perpendicular to the axis. For three-sided corners, a top cushion is attached to a second side cushion that wraps around the vertical edge.

Abstract: A method for producing a carpet comprising the steps of (a) providing a carpet having a pile side formed from yarn fibers projecting through a primary backing layer and an underside region comprising back stitch yarn fibers; (b) applying effective repellency enhancing amounts of a first repellency enhancing compound to the pile side; (c) applying a liquid repellency enhancing compound to the underside region to provide liquid barrier properties in the region; and (d) applying separately and subsequently a coating to the underside region. Step (a) may be performed separately from step (b) and the liquid repellency enhancing compound forms a discontinuous layer. A carpet with improved liquid barrier properties produced by the method and variations thereof is also disclosed.

Abstract: Stiffness-treated honeycomb sandwich structures which exhibit reduced core crush and/or reduced void content are provided. Additionally, stiffness-treated prepreg plies which exhibit increased frictional resistance when disposed on other prepreg plies are also provided. Further, associated starting materials and methods are provided.

Abstract: An article includes a first substrate, a functional coating deposited over at least a portion of the substrate, and a protective coating deposited over the functional coating. The functional coating and the protective coating define a coating stack. A polymeric material is deposited over at least a portion of the protective coating. The protective coating has a refractive index that is substantially the same as the refractive index of the polymeric material.

Abstract: A mirror structure includes a plurality of features of a defined size. The features include alternating spatial units of a chalcogenide glass and a thermoplastic polymer, and are specifically arranged in an ordered form so that the structure is highly reflective. Thermally-assisted methods are introduced for forming such structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a shaped article comprising the compression of one or more fiber layers containing polyolefin fibers. The invention also relates to shaped articles obtainable with the process according to the invention and their use in anti-ballistic applications. In the process according to the invention the fiber layers contain 0.02 to 25 wt. % of a solvent for the polyolefin. The shaped articles obtained have an improved anti-ballistic quality.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a structural support, includes applying a reinforcement system comprising an AR-glass fibrous layer embedded in an inorganic matrix to the structural support. The AR-glass fibrous layer has a sizing applied thereon, and a resinous coating applied is applied over the sizing. The inorganic matrix is adherent to the resinous coating and the resinous coating is adherent to the sizing.

Abstract: A strong, high density foam glass tile having a small pore size which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile of the present invention is strong enough that it can also be used as a structural member for a building. The foam glass tiles are very strong, and have a compression strength of 6000 psi (lb./sq. in.) or greater, and more particularly of 8000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 10,000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 12,000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 14,000 lb./sq. in. or greater. These foam glass tiles will absorb more energy from an explosion, withstand higher heat and wind loading and other mechanical forces. The tiles of the present invention may have an average pore size of 1.0 mm or less, and preferably 0.7 mm or less, and more preferably 0.6 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.5 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.4 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.3 mm or less.

Abstract: A porous insulating film comprising a highly heat resistant resin film having a fine porous structure with a mean pore size of 0.01-5 ?m in at least the center of the film, and a porosity of 15-80%. A laminate is prepared by forming a heat resistant adhesive layer or a conductive metal layer or an inorganic or metal substrate on one or both sides of the porous insulating film or by forming an inorganic or metal substrate on one side of the porous insulating film and a conductive metal layer on the other side.

Abstract: A thermal interface material is described for thermal coupling of an electronic component to a thermally conductive member. The thermal interface material includes a viscoelastic polymer matrix material, fusible solder particles in the matrix material, and filler particles in the matrix material. The solder particles have a melting temperature below a selected temperature (e.g. 157° C. for indium) and the filler particles have a melting temperature substantially above the selected temperature (e.g. 961° C. for silver). The filler particles keep the thermal interface material intact under adverse thermal and stress conditions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to super-absorbent material, which comprises a super absorbent polymer core that is coated with an organic, polar coating agent, and whereby the particulate super-absorbent material has a contact angle and a corresponding cos CAm (as defined herein), whereby the cos CAm is more than 0.3, and whereby, when said coating agent is in the form of particles, said coating agent particles have a (weight) mean particle size of from 0.001 to 1 micron. The material is useful for absorbent structures and absorbent articles (comprising such structures). The coated super-absorbent material is typically present in said absorbent structure at least at a concentration of 50% by weight of the structure, preferably even 80% or even 90%. The invention also provides a process for making the absorbent material.

Abstract: In a semiconductive member having a coating film containing a conductive agent formed on the surface of a substrate such as an elastic material, or a semiconductive member having an elastic material as a substrate containing a conductive agent, the conductive agent is coated with an ion-containing resin or a resin having high charge attenuation properties.

Abstract: A medical device comprising a substrate having a plasma polymerized functionality bonded to at least a portion of the substrate. A superoxide dismutase mimic agent having a complimentary functional group to the plasma polymerized functionality is bonded to the portion of the substrate by bonding to the plasma polymerized functionality.

Abstract: Novel one part, heat cured pressure-sensitive adhesives capable of bonding metallic and non-metallic materials at ambient temperatures and curing at elevated temperatures to form a bond with very high adhesive bond strengths at temperatures up to at least 160° C. The invention is particularly well suited for use with insulated copper coils in electrical generators and includes both the adhesive compositions per se and adhesive transfer tapes capable of bonding to the copper coils at ambient temperatures upon contact due to the pressure sensitive tack of the adhesive. The transfer tapes can subsequently be cured to a hard, thermoset adhesive with high adhesive bond strength. In applications on insulated copper coils, exemplary one part, heat cured pressure-sensitive adhesives can be used either alone or in combination with a substrate to form single or double-sided adhesive tape capable of securing the generator rotor turn insulation.

Abstract: An encapsulant is described for an optoelectronic device or optical component, which provides a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 50 ppm/° C., with a variation of less than ±30%, and further provides an optical transmittance of at least 20% at a wavelength in the range of 400 to 900 nm, at an encapsulant thickness of about 1 mm. The encapsulant includes a filler consisting essentially of glass particles having diameters smaller than 500 ?m, being essentially free of titania and lead oxide, and having a refractive index in the range of 1.48 to 1.60, with a variance of less than about 0.001.