Abstract: In this invention we are disclosing a process for the synthesis of hydrocchlorofluoro olefins (HCFO) and/or hydrofluoroolefins (HFO). The process is based on the gas phase, noncatalytic fluorination of hydrochlorofluoropropenes to form hydrofluoropropenes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the synthesis of fluorinated alkenes comprising contacting a fluorinated alkyne of the formula R1 C?C R2, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from CF3, C2F5, C3F7, and C4F9, in a pressure vessel, with a Lindlar catalyst, with substantially one molar equivalent of hydrogen, to make the corresponding cis-alkene of formula R1 C?C R2 with high selectivity, wherein said hydrogen is added in portions over a period of time, so as to produce an initial pressure in the pressure in the vessel of no more than about 100 psi.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of HFO-1234yf from TCP in three integrated steps that include hydrofluorination of TCP (tetrachloropropene) to HCFC-1233xf in the vapor phase followed by hydrofluorination of HCFC-1233xf to HCFC-244bb in the liquid phase which is then followed by dehydrochlorination in liquid or vapor phase to produce HFO-1234yf. The vapor phase hydrofluorination is carried out at a higher pressure than the liquid phase hydrofluorination, thereby eliminating the need for compression and/or intermediate recovery. Also, any HCl generated from this reaction is fed to the liquid phase hydrofluorination section to promote agitation and mixing. This results in a more economical process from an initial capital and operating cost versus conducting the 3-steps sequentially.

Abstract: A liquid fuel production process from cellulosic biomass comprises the following steps: (1) providing a mixture of cellulose and water; (2) subjecting the obtained mixture to hydrolysis and catalytic hydrogenation under the presence of acid to obtain mono-sugar alcohol and optional solid material lignin, or subjecting the obtained mixture to hydrolysis to obtain monosaccharide; (3) esterifying the obtained mono-sugar with C2-C5 organic acid to obtain a liquid fuel II, or subjecting the obtained mono-sugar alcohol or monosaccharide to dehydration/hydrogenation to obtain an organic liquid fuel I consisting of alkanes. This process avoids the loss of organic carbon atoms during fermentation, and the sugar derived from cellulosic biomass can be converted to organic carbon in the liquid fuel. The lignin produced by the process can be used for preparing aromatics.

Abstract: A process for the production of a mixture of alkylbenzenes in the presence of an aromatic feedstock and an olefinic stream produced from an ethylene feedstock is described, with said process comprising at least: a) A first stage for oligomerization of said ethylene feedstock that consists of at least one hydrocarbon effluent that comprises a mixture of olefins having a number of carbon atoms that is for the most part between 4 and 30, whereby said mixture of olefins comprises a C10-C24 olefinic fraction that has a mean linearity that is greater than 60%, in the presence of a homogeneous catalytic system, b) A second stage for oligomerization of the effluent that is obtained from said stage a) that consists of at least one hydrocarbon effluent that comprises a mixture of olefins having a number of carbon atoms that is for the most part between 4 and 30, whereby said mixture of olefins comprises a C10-C24 olefinic fraction that has a mean linearity that is less than 50%, in the presence of a homogeneous cata

Abstract: A new family of coherently grown composites of TUN and IMF zeotypes has been synthesized and shown to be effective catalysts for aromatic transalkylation reactions. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents a metal or metals from zinc or Group 1 (IUPAC 1), Group 2 (IUPAC 2), Group 3 (IUPAC 3) or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, T is the organic directing agent derived from reactants R and Q where R is an A,?-dihalosubstituted alkane such as 1,4-dibromobutane and Q is at least one neutral amine having 6 or fewer carbon atoms such as 1-methylpyrrolidine. E is a framework element such as gallium. The process involves transalkylation of a feedstream comprising one or more of C7, C9, C10 and C11+ aromatics to obtain a transalkylation product stream having an increased concentration of C8 aromatics relative to that of the feedstream.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for enhanced recovery of propylene and LPG from the fuel gas produced in Fluid catalytic cracking unit by contacting a heavier hydrocarbon feed with FCC catalyst. In the conventional process, the product mixture from FCC main column overhead comprising naphtha, LPG and fuel gas, are first condensed and gravity separated to produce unstabilized naphtha, which is subsequently used in the absorber to absorb propylene and LPG from fuel gas. However, the recovery of propylene beyond 97 wt % is difficult in this process since unstabilized naphtha already contains propylene of 5 mol % or above. In the present invention, C4 and lighter components from unstabilized naphtha are first stripped off in a separate column to obtain a liquid fraction almost free from propylene (<0.1 mol %) and other LPG components. Such a stripped liquid fraction, after cooling to 20° C. to 30° C.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of detoxifying a methyl compound comprising arsenic etc., effectively and systematically. The method of detoxifying a methyl compound according to the present invention is characterized in that an organic halogenated compound is reacted with a methyl compound comprising at least one element selected from the groups comprising arsenic, antimony and selenium to convert the methyl compound into more harmless substances. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the method of detoxifying a methyl compound according to the present invention, the method is characterized in that the element is arsenic.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a potentially economically viable process for the destruction of small to large quantities of sulfur and nitrogen mustards and lewisite, their homologous/analogues, and similar chemical warfare agents at ambient conditions without producing any toxic by-products. The process uses the superoxide ion that is either electrochemically generated by the reduction of oxygen in ionic liquids or chemically by dissolving Group 1 (alkali metals) or Group 2 (alkaline earth metals) superoxides, e.g. potassium superoxide, in ionic liquids.

Abstract: A method of deactivating an explosive composition provided in an explosive cartridge, which method comprises exposing the explosive composition to a deactivating agent that renders the explosive composition insensitive to detonation, wherein the deactivating agent is a plant.

Abstract: A dressing suitable for topical application to the body, including a carrier substrate having a first side and opposing second side; and a layer of a foamed adhesive composition applied to the second side of the carrier substrate, where the layer of foamed adhesive composition includes a substantially homogeneous distribution of closed cells having an inert gas contained therein.

Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet and a wetness indicator composition. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. And, a wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Phosphate), may have a phosphate content of 10% or less. Further, the wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Nitrogen), may have a nitrogen content of 3% or less.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article that includes an elastic film material. The elastic film resists the growth of a tear and include an SEEPS block copolymer having a Tm of between about 10° C. and about 20° C. The film has a time-to-fail of greater than 1 hour.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent product (20) such as, e.g. a baby diaper, an adult incontinence pad, a sanitary napkin or the like, includes a liquid pervious topsheet (24), a liquid impervious backsheet (26), and an absorbent core (28) positioned between the topsheet (24) and the backsheet (26). The absorbent core (28) has a liquid receiving surface directed towards said topsheet (24), and the absorbent core (28) is provided with at least one embossing (50) forming a channel for liquid drainage at said receiving surface. Preferably an acquisition layer (40) is provided between the topsheet (24) and the absorbent core (28). The acquisition layer preferably extends into the embossing (50), while a resilient absorbent member (30) is preferably provided between the absorbent core (28) and the acquisition layer (40) in the form of stripes arranged longitudinally spaced along the upper longitudinal sides of the channel (50) formed by the embossing.

Abstract: The present invention provides transgenic, large non-human animal models of diseases and conditions, as well as methods of making and using such animal models in the identification and characterization of therapies for the diseases and conditions.

Abstract: Dihaploid homozygous Fescue species may be produced by interspecific hybridization of Fescue with novel ryegrass, Lolium multiflorus, lines, that induce genome loss. Plants that are dihaploid homozygous Lolium and amphidiploids are also produced.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for generating haploid organisms are described.

Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules from hop (Humulus lupulus) have been isolated and characterized wherein said nucleic acid molecules encode polypeptides having aromatic prenyltransferase activity Expression or over-expression of said nucleic acid molecules alters the level of terpenophenolic compounds The polypeptides may be used in vivo or in vitro to produce terpenophenolic compounds (e g, prenylated acylphloroglucmols and prenylflavonoids) such as prenyl-PIVP, prenyl-PIBP, humulone, lupulone, desmethylxanthohumol and xanthohumol.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polysaccharide synthases. More particularly, the present invention relates to (1,3;1,4)-?-D-glucan synthases. The present invention provides, among other things, methods for influencing the level of (1,3;1,4)-?-D-glucan produced by a cell and nucleic acid and amino acid sequences which encode (1,3;1,4)-?-D-glucan synthases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a sweetpotato SRD1 cDNA, a plant transformation vector carrying the same, and a transgenic plant comprising the vector. The thickening growth of storage roots of the transgenic sweetpotato prepared using the SRD1 cDNA is stimulated, increasing the number of storage roots by up to two times. Therefore, SRD1 according to the present subject matter is useful in the generation of transgenic root crops with high-numbered storage roots or early-maturing storage root plants.

Abstract: The invention provides transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event MON 87427. The invention also provides nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427. The invention also provides methods related to transgenic maize event MON 87427 and to the Roundup® Hybridization System (RHS). The invention also provides a Relative Development Scale useful for monitoring and determining reproductive development in maize that reconciles developmental differences across various maize varieties. This is useful for determining the optimal timing of a treatment regimen in which tassel development stage is an important factor, including various methods in making hybrid seed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic rice event 17053 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event 17053. The present invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event 17053 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event 17053. The invention also provides methods related to event 17053.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic rice event 17314 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event 17314. The present invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event 17314 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event 17314. The invention also provides methods related to event 17314.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel melon plants and plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a melon plant by crossing the melon plants of the invention with themselves or another melon plant. The invention also provides plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, fruit, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024337. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024337. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024337 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024337 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S100322 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S100322, to the plants of soybean cultivar S100322, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S100322, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S100322. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S100322. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S100322, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S100322 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S100297 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S100297, to the plants of soybean cultivar S100297, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S100297, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S100297. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S100297. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S100297, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S100297 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1025947. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1025947. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1025947 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1025947 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026711. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026711. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026711 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026711 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D2011908. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D2011908. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D2011908 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D2011908 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026729. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026729. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026729 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026729 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated S110149. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety S110149. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety S110149 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety S110149 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for transferring one or more genetic traits from a purple-flowered Capsicum species plant comprising said genetic trait, to a white-flowered Capsicum species plant, said method comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a first hybrid plant comprising said genetic trait by crossing a first purple-flowered Capsicum species comprising said genetic traits with a second purple-flowered Capsicum species; (b) preparing a second hybrid plant by crossing said first hybrid plant with a first white-flowered Capsicum species plant; (c) crossing said second hybrid plant with said first purple-flowered Capsicum species plant to produce first progeny plants; and (d) preparing a third hybrid plant by crossing the first progeny plants obtained in step (c) with a second white-flowered Capsicum species plant to produce second progeny plants, and selecting the third hybrid plant from the second progeny plants comprising said one or more genetic traits.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10924670 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 maize variety 10924670 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10924670 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10924670, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10924670. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10924670.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH748474. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH748474, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH748474 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 CH748474.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10854130 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 maize variety 10854130 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10854130 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10854130, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10854130. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10854130.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10856790 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 maize variety 10856790 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10856790 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10856790, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10856790. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10856790.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13B645 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 X13B645 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13B645 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13B645, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13B645. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13B645.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13B629 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 X13B629 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13B629 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13B629, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13B629. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13B629.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08B797 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 X08B797 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08B797 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08B797, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08B797. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08B797.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8M227 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 X8M227 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8M227 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8M227, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8M227. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8M227.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08B841 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 X08B841 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08B841 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08B841, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08B841. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08B841.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV963558. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV963558, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV963558 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 CV963558 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 CV963558.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH673389. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH673389, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH673389 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 CH673389.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH934079. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH934079, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH934079 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 CH934079.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH892315. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH892315, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH892315 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 CH892315.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH952833. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH952833, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH952833 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 CH952833.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A221 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 X08A221 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A221 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A221, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A221. This invention further is relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A221.

Abstract: A stringed instrument and a ramp which including a flexible plate and a plurality of rotatable elements or screws for flexing the plate to adjust the curvature of the plate with respect to the strings with the rotatable elements or screws rotatably disposed in the flexible plate for flexing the plate to adjust the curvature of the plate along at least two axes with two spaced screws operably disposed in the plate for flexing the plate in relation to the adjacent string, so that the distance between each string and the flexible plate is adjusted to the desired specifications of the musician.

Abstract: A bracing structure for a soundboard for a musical instrument is disclosed, the bracing structure being a unitary sheet structure having a plurality of elongate semi-tubular elements. Each of the elongate semi-tubular elements has a length, a thickness, a width, a height and an interior resonance space. The sheet structure may be formed of two or more layers. The elongate semi-tubular elements function as traditional braces, however, the shape of the elongate semi-tubular elements may be modified to provide a desired tonal quality.