Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated process for producing aromatic hydrocarbons and/or C4+ non-aromatic hydrocarbons from low molecular weight alkanes, which includes contacting the low molecular weight alkanes with a halogen and coupling the monohaloalkanes to form aromatic hydrocarbons and/or C4+ non-aromatic hydrocarbons.

Abstract: According to a process of the invention, a ketone, an aromatic compound and hydrogen as starting materials are reacted together in a single reaction step to produce an alkylaromatic compound in high yield. A process for producing phenols in the invention includes a step of performing the above alkylation process and does not increase the number of steps compared to the conventional cumene process. The process for producing alkylated aromatic compounds includes reacting an aromatic compound such as benzene, a ketone such as acetone and hydrogen in the presence of a solid acid substance, preferably a zeolite, and a silver-containing catalyst.

Abstract: A solid catalyst, such as a molecular sieve catalyst or solid acid catalyst, is supported by a binder, such as amorphous silica or alumina, wherein the binder is charged with metal ions to form an ion-modified binder. The ion-modified binder is capable of attachment to polar contaminants and inhibit their contact with the catalyst. The catalyst can be a zeolite and can be the catalyst for an alkylation reaction, such as the alkylation of benzene with ethylene.

Abstract: A process for converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to provide an effluent containing light olefins, the process comprising passing a hydrocarbon feedstock, the feedstock containing at least one C1 to C6 aliphatic hetero compound selected from alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds and mixtures thereof and steam in an amount whereby the feedstock contains up to 80 weight % steam, through a reactor containing a crystalline silicate catalyst to produce an effluent including propylene, the crystalline silicate having been subjected to de-alumination by a steaming step and being selected from at least one of an MFI-type crystalline silicate having a silicon/aluminium atomic ratio of from 250 to 500 and an MEL-type crystalline silicate having a silicon/aluminium atomic ratio or from 150 to 800.

Abstract: A process for the separation of the aromatic compounds benzene, toluene and xylene from an aromatics-containing reformate gasoline and pyrolysis gasoline or a coke-oven light oil or an aromatics-containing refinery stream, in which the aromatics are separated by an extractive distillation uses a novel solvent combination made up of the compounds n,n?-diformyl piperazine or 2,2?-bis-(cyanoethyl)ether in a combination with n-formyl morpholine as a second solvent for extractive distillation so that the solvent combination obtained shows a higher selectivity with regard to the aromatics to be extracted so that a lower solvent load is required. The aromatics-containing feed mixture is first submitted to a pre-distillation so that the obtained fraction has a narrow boiling point range. This fraction is then submitted to an extractive distillation in a first column, in which an aromatics-lean head product of predominantly paraffinic hydrocarbons is obtained as well as an aromatics-enriched bottom product.

Abstract: Processes suitable for purifying aromatic-containing feed streams, and processes using such purified streams are described, wherein the purification processes comprise: (a) providing a process feedstream comprising an aromatic component; and (b) bringing the process feedstream into contact with a first zeolite and a second zeolite; wherein the first zeolite has a mean pore size of 0.3 to 0.5 nm, and wherein the second zeolite has a mean pore size of 0.6 to 0.8 nm.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method of reducing the odor of urine; and an article functioning to reduce the odor of urine. The present invention relates to the method comprising using a compound(s) reactive with aldehydes to thereby reduce the urine odor. Moreover, the present invention relates to the article, especially one for body fluid absorption, which functions to reduce the odor of urine by having compounds reactive with aldehydes to be present in absorption articles. As the compounds reactive with aldehydes, organic amines, organic amine salts, compounds producing organic amines by the reaction with discharges, organic amines, amide compounds, and compounds having a mercapto group can be used.

Abstract: An absorbent article 1 including a blood separating member 4 capable of separating blood into blood cells and plasma. The blood separating member 4 preferably has pores with a diameter of 6 ?m or smaller in a proportion of 20% to 90% in a pore size distribution measured in accordance with ASTM F361-86. A nonwoven fabric obtained by calendering a fiber aggregate can be used as the blood separating member.

Abstract: A feminine hygiene article such as pantiliner having a topsheet and a backsheet. The article further includes a printed pattern and an embossed pattern. The embossed pattern has at least one embossed decorative element and the printed pattern has a printed decorative element which is substantially similar to the embossed decorative element.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH469284. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH469284, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH469284 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH469284.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic wheat cell or wheat plant, the wheat cell or wheat plant comprising a chimeric DNA molecule which encodes a dsRNA molecule which is capable of inhibiting wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) replication, wherein the wheat cell or plant is immune to WSMV. The present invention also provides a chimeric DNA, the chimeric DNA comprising (i) a wheat expressible promoter; (ii) a region which encodes a dsRNA which is capable of inhibiting WSMV replication; and (iii) a transcription termination and polyadenylation signal.

Abstract: The invention provides expression vectors comprising root-specific promoters in operative association with polynucleotides that are down-regulated in syncytia of nematode-infected plants, for use in methods of producing transgenic plants with increased resistance to nematode infestation. The invention also provides nematode-resistant transgenic plants and seeds comprising such expression vectors.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid fragments comprising precursor miRNA, and artificial miRNAs and their use in down-regulating gene expression are described.

Abstract: Polynucleotide constructs contain fiber-specific elements which are used to target expression of polynucleotides and polypeptides to the vascular fibers of a plant. The constructs can be contained within a vector. Transgenic plants transformed with the fiber-specific elements can be made which have expression of a polynucleotide or polypeptide directed to the plant fibers.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns materials and methods for providing plants or plant tissue with increased resistance to heat conditions and/or increased starch biosynthesis. Increased resistance of a plant or plant tissue to heat conditions provides for decreased yield losses as compared to the yield losses generally observed at elevated temperatures. One aspect of the invention concerns polynucleotides that encode a mutant plant small subunit of AGPase. The subject invention also comprises a mutant plant small subunit of AGPase encoded by a polynucleotide of the invention. The subject invention also concerns plants comprising a polynucleotide of the invention and method for making the plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel expression cassette comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an EPSPS. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel expression cassette comprising, in the direction of transcription, functionally linked to one another, a promoter regulatory sequence which is functional in plant cells or plants, a nucleic acid sequence encoding an EPSPS and a terminator sequence which is functional in plant cells or plants, characterized in that the promoter regulatory sequence is a nucleic acid sequence chosen from the promoter regulatory sequences of the CsVMV (Cassava Vein Mosaic Virus) plant virus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia Lam seed which has a solid main vein and narrow base leaves, dark green outer leaves, short core, absence of fringe burn, and absence of tipburn. A specific embodiment is designated 41-69 RZ, referred to as Actarus. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa L . var. longifolia Lam plant produced by growing the “41-69 RZ” (“Actarus”) seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-69 RZ.

Abstract: New lettuce varieties designated Red Sky, Valentine, Red Morning, and Sun Rise are described. Red Sky, Valentine, Red Morning, and Sun Rise are Red Leaf lettuce varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A novel squash inbred line, designated KAZA121, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of squash inbred line KAZA121, to the plants of squash inbred line KAZA121 and to methods for producing a squash plant by crossing the squash inbred line KAZA121 with itself or another squash line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a squash plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other squash lines derived from the squash inbred line KAZA121.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB50F08. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB50F08, to the plants of soybean XB50F08 to plant parts of soybean variety XB50F08 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB50F08 with another soybean plant, using XB50F08 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB06M11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB06M11, cells from soybean variety XB06M11, plants of soybean XB06M11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB06M11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB06M11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB06M11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB06M11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB06M11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB06M11 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB09P11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB09P11, cells from soybean variety XB09P11, plants of soybean XB09P11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB09P11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB09P11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB09P11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB09P11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB09P11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB09P11 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB58Y11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB58Y11, cells from soybean variety XB58Y11, plants of soybean XB58Y11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB58Y11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB58Y11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB58Y11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB58Y11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB58Y11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB58Y11 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB23K11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB23K11, cells from soybean variety XB23K11, plants of soybean XB23K11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB23K11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB23K11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB23K11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB23K11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB23K11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB23K11 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL0911580 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL0911580 and its progeny, and methods of making CL0911580.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ0912733 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ0912733 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ0912733.

Abstract: Hybrid pepper cultivar designated E420088 which is a bell pepper type and suitable for covered cultivation, is disclosed. The invention provides green bell pepper fruit which has a sweet taste comparable to that of ripe bell peppers due to increased glucose and fructose contents. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper cultivar E420088 and to the plants of hybrid pepper cultivar E420088. The invention also relates to methods for producing a pepper plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the hybrid cultivar E420088 with itself or another pepper cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing other pepper cultivars derived from the hybrid E420088.

Abstract: Methods for the targeted integration of nucleotide sequences into a plant are provided. Transfer cassettes comprising nucleotide sequences of interest flanked by non-identical recombination sites are used to transform a plant comprising a target site. The target site contains at least a set of non-identical recombination sites corresponding to those on the transfer cassette. Exchange of the nucleotide sequences flanked by the recombination sites is effected by a recombinase.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1CDJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1CDJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1CDJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1CDJ or a locus conversion of PH1CDJ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH13BA and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH13BA with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH13BA through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH13BA or a locus conversion of PH13BA with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH097839. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH097839, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH097839 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH097839.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH780680. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH780680, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH780680 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH780680.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV144332. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV144332, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV144332 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV144332 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV144332.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A104 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08A104 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A104 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A104, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A104. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A104.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90A810 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X90A810 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90A810 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X90A810, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90A810. This invention further relates to is methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90A810.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A163 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08A163 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A163 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A163, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A163. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A163.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, with cation transporter activity. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for producing, identifying, and/or breeding transgenic or non-transgenic plants, especially wheat or barley plants, with enhanced tolerance to saline and/or sodic soils, and/or reduced sodium accumulation in an aerial part of the plant. Also provided are plants produced using these methods.

Abstract: Apparatus, such as a stringed musical instrument, is provided with intonation modules that include a novel fine-tuning invention that eliminates modifying strings required of prior art comprising an improved clamping element, a hollow tube element forming a tailpiece at one end furthest the second critical point and a novel adaptor plate element connected to a base plate. Clamping the sting renders the string substantially inextensible between the clamping point and the tailpiece formed at the end of the hollow. Threading the string through the hollow tube portion delivers the string over the second critical point effortlessly. The hollow portion of the string holder element is threadedly engaged with an adjustment knob and makes bearing contact with adaptor plate for fine-tuning. The adaptor plate can be added to a unitary component forming the base plate and can provide other functions.

Abstract: A fulcrum tremolo includes intonation modules for fine tuning or macro tuning, an unitary component forming a base plate and an adaptor plate. An improved bearing arrangement features integrated riser posts, combining the bearing axle housing with traditional riser posts, an improved bearing axle supporting bearings positioned within recesses in a bearing housing. A plain end and a threaded end of the bearing axle cooperate with a riser post having a larger plain opening and a second riser post having a threaded opening. The plain end and a ring spacer, positioned between a bearing and the second riser post, positions the bearings away from the tremolo wherein the axle is slideably positioned within the first riser post as the second end of the axle is threadedly secured to the second riser post and thereby adjustably secures the bearing arrangement relative to the body of the instrument for pivotal movement.

Abstract: A rest for guitar-like instruments is internally configured to receive the bottom of a guitar-like instrument and to allow the instrument to lean against another object. Preferably, a groove is provided in the bottom of the rest to allow the rest to fit over the handle of an amplifier. Also, the cavity is preferably shaped such that the back of the top of the guitar-like instrument leans on a wall or other supporting structure.

Abstract: The present invention describes a harness apparatus for supporting objects, specifically stringed musical instruments, such as guitars, that allows the weight of the object to be borne by the hips and waist of the wearer and not the wearer's back, shoulders, and/or neck. The apparatus possesses a shapeable, padded rigid frame component that is associated with and rises from a padded waist belt component. The apparatus is profoundly adjustable and can be used by males, females, left-handed and right-handed persons. Advantages to an apparatus such as this include a reduction in back, shoulder, and/or neck strain, discomfort and fatigue that is normally associated with load supporting devices that bear the load's weight from the wearer's upper body. An equipment strap support loop is located on top of the inverted T frame. This support loop functions to replace the human neck and shoulders to support the equipment support strap.

Abstract: The resonant drum head mounted speaker cone retrofit kit improves the sound of the drum on audio recordings and in live sound situations and changes the way the drum is miked in live and studio applications. The center of the resonant drumhead is cut out and a speaker cone assembly is attached thereon facing outwards. The speaker cone, which also vibrates from this pressure, now becomes the miked surface of the instrument. Using otherwise conventional miking techniques, a wider range of attack and tone characteristics can be obtained from the drumhead. Additionally, use of optional speaker cone sizing, composition options and differences in tension also contribute to define and tune the sound characteristics based on end user preference.

Abstract: A support structure for a percussion instrument has a support member configured to suppress the transfer of vibrations to the floor surface, and provide stability during performance. The entire percussion instrument and a portion or all of the pedal device are elastically supported above the floor, on the support member through the first vibration isolating members. Vibrations from the percussion instrument member and the pedal device are dampened by the first vibration isolating members. The first vibration isolating members are provided between the support member and the percussion instrument member, to suppress the transfer of vibrations to the floor surface, while the support member is stably supported on the floor surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for providing music based cognitive skills development. More particularly the present invention may provide a music based cognitive skills development platform. The platform is provided using computer implemented systems and methods for training a human subject so as to enhance his/her intelligence, attention, language skills and brain functioning. The present invention provides these benefits using exercises, one or more of which are based on musical training aspects, however, in addition to musical training other cognitive skills development exercises may be used, as described herein. The invention may be utilized by users of varying musical skills and may be presented at a level corresponding to the prior musical training (if any) of a user, and in a form corresponding to the cognitive capacity, interests and attention span of a user.

Abstract: The musical score playing device includes a display unit 3 made up of a touch panel, a musical score image source selecting unit 10, a musical symbol detecting unit 14 detecting at least a note position and pitch information from a musical score image source, a display device 17 displaying the selected musical score image and a playing pointer 5 on the display unit 3, a touch position detecting unit 23 detecting a touch operation position on the display unit 3, a moving means moving a position of the playing pointer 5 in correspondence to the touch operation position, and a musical sound preparing unit 31 emitting a musical sound of a pitch of a note corresponding to the playing pointer position at a timing that is in accordance with the movement of the playing pointer.

Abstract: An effector affixing device affixes an acoustic effector on a plate material. The effector affixing device includes an effector affixing base and a separation member. The effector affixing base is provided with an effector affixing component. The separation member includes supports erected below the vicinities of four corners of the effector affixing base. The effector affixing base and the separation member are separably coupled with each other. The effector affixing base includes a bottom plate and an effector holding piece. The bottom plate supports the effector. The effector holding piece is erected from an edge portion of the bottom plate. The effector affixing device includes a separation space having a height that at least allows shield lines to intersect with each other below the bottom plate in a state that the effector affixing base is coupled with upper portions of the supports.

Abstract: A thermoelectric device including a first insulating substrate (A) and a second insulating substrate (B) stacked on each other. Including a first electrode (2b) formed on the upper surface of the first insulating substrate (A), a pair of second electrodes (3c, 4c) individually formed on opposite surfaces thereof and connected to each other via a through-hole (7), and a thermoelectric material (5b) provided in the form of a thin film so as to contact the first electrode (2b) and the second electrode (3c). Furthermore, including a pair of third electrodes (8b, 9b) formed on opposite surfaces of the second insulating substrate (B) and connected to each other via a through-hole (10) while one of the third electrodes (8b, 9b) is connected to the first electrode (2b).

Abstract: The present invention provides nanowires and nanoribbons that are well suited for use in thermoelectric applications. The nanowires and nanoribbons are characterized by a periodic compositional longitudinal modulation. The nanowires are constructed using lithographic techniques from thin semiconductor membranes, or “nanomembranes.

Abstract: Solar apparatus for concurrent heating and power-generation duty having a base load bearing structure and a load bearing structure supported on the base load bearing structure secured to the plant solar concentrator so as to allow rotation of the concentrator with an established maximum rotation angle, with both a first alternate rotation movement in a circular direction and a horizontal plane along the base load bearing structure, and a second alternate movement along a curved path around a vertical plane orthogonal to the horizontal plane. The solar concentrator is actuatable with said first and second movement during the day by respective first and second actuators, controlled by a microprocessor, depending on the corresponding orientations of the concentrator, detected by first and second sensors, in a manner to orientate the concentrator for receiving maximum solar radiation during the day.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for rapid solar module installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module is provided comprising of a plurality of photovoltaic cells a plurality of photovoltaic modules; at least a first type of mounting bracket in contact with the module; at least a second type of mounting bracket, wherein the brackets are configured to interlock and connect multiple modules together.