ELASTOMERIC FORMULATIONS USEFUL IN FILMS AND SHEETS

An elastomeric composition, and method of making the same, useful for forming thin films and sheets, comprising 55-60% hydrogenated SEEPS having a number average molecular weight of 90,000 to 100,000, 7-12% polystyrene, 15-30% oil, and 5 to 20% of an aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin. 1. An elastomeric composition , comprising (in weight percent):55-60% hydrogenated SEEPS block copolymer having a number average molecular weight of about 90,000 to 100,000,7-12% polystyrene,15-30% oil.2. The elastomeric composition according to claim 1 , further comprising (in weight percent):{'sub': 'g', '5 to 20% of an aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin having a glass transition temperature (T° C.) of 65-75° C. and a number average molecular weight of about 700 to 800.'}3. The elastomeric composition according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrogenated SEEPS block copolymer has a mass ratio of isoprene to 1 claim 1 ,3 butadiene from 46/54 to 44/56.4. The elastomeric composition according to claim 2 , wherein the hydrogenated block copolymer has a mass ratio of isoprene to 1 claim 2 ,3 butadiene of from 46/54 to 44/56.5. The elastomeric composition according to claim 2 , wherein the hydrogenated block copolymer has a mass ratio of isoprene to 1 claim 2 ,3 butadiene of 45/55.6. The elastomeric composition according to claim 4 , wherein (in weight percent) the oil comprises 16-20% claim 4 , the polystyrene comprises 8-10% claim 4 , and the aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin comprises 10-16% of the elastomeric composition.7. The elastomeric composition according to claim 1 , further comprising (in weight percent):{'sub': 'g', '5 to 20% of an aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin having a glass transition temperature (T° C.) of 65-75° C. and a number average molecular weight of 650 to 750.'}8. A film comprising the elastomeric composition of claim 1 , wherein the film has a thickness of 2-10 mils.9. An elastomeric composition according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

POPPET VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR CONTROLLING A PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR

A poppet valve assembly to control a pneumatic actuator may include a housing having a central bore. A first module may be disposed within the central bore, and the first module may have a first and second poppet valve. A second module may also be disposed within the central bore, and the second module may have a third and fourth poppet valve. A supply of pressurized fluid may be in fluid communication with a plurality of control valves such that pressurized fluid from the control valves opens and closes the poppet valves. The supply of pressurized fluid may also be in fluid communication with the first module and the second module such that the opening and closing of the poppet valves controls the position of the pneumatic actuator. 1. A poppet valve assembly comprising:a valve housing having a central bore;a first module disposed within the central bore, the first module comprising a first normally closed poppet valve and a second normally closed poppet valve, wherein each of the first and second normally closed poppet valves has an open position and a closed position;a central port formed in the first module, wherein the central port of the first module is adapted to be coupled to a first volume of a pneumatic cylinder;an exhaust port formed in the first module such that the central port is in fluid communication with the exhaust port when the first poppet valve is in the open position; anda supply port formed in the first module such that the central port is in fluid communication with the supply port when second poppet valve is in the open position,wherein the supply port is configured to be in fluid communication with a supply of pressurized fluid such that when the second poppet valve is in the open position, pressurized fluid is provided to the first volume of the pneumatic cylinder, andwherein the exhaust port is configured to vent pressurized fluid from the first volume of the pneumatic cylinder when the first poppet valve is in the open position.2. The ...

VALVE SIGNATURE DIAGNOSIS AND LEAK TEST DEVICE

A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device includes a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position. A blocker valve is fluidly connected to a control fluid outlet of the spool valve. An electrical module is operatively connected to the pilot valve, a supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or closed position. 1. A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device for a control valve , the valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device comprising:a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position, the spool valve including a first control fluid inlet, a first control fluid outlet, and a second control fluid outlet, the first control fluid inlet being fluidly connected to a supply of control fluid and the first control fluid outlet being configured to be connected to a valve actuator;a blocker valve fluidly connected to the second control fluid outlet; andan electrical module operatively connected to the pilot valve, the supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or a closed position,wherein the open position of the spool valve fluidly connects the first control fluid inlet to the first control fluid outlet and the closed position of the spool valve fluidly connects the first control fluid outlet to the second control fluid outlet.2. The valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical module includes a main ...

WIRELESS MONITORING AND CONTROL OF SAFETY STATIONS IN A PROCESS PLANT

A safety station for use in a process plant includes one or more leverless limit switches to detect activation of one or more parts of the safety station. The safety station further includes a wireless transmitter coupled to the leverless limit switches to transmit signals associated with the safety station to a base station device, which is communicatively coupled to one or more control and/or monitoring devices. 1. A safety station for use in a process plant , the safety station comprising:one or more leverless limit switches to detect activation of one or more parts of the safety station; anda wireless transmitter coupled to the leverless limit switches to transmit signals associated with the safety station to a base station device, wherein the base station device is communicatively coupled to one or more control and/or monitoring modules.2. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the leverless limit switch is a GO® switch manufactured by the TopWorx corporation.3. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the leverless limit switch remains latched until physically reset.4702. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transmitter is the Rosemount dual input transmitter manufactured by the Emerson corporation.5. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transmitter is an intrinsically safe wireless transmitter.6. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein the safety station is a safety shower and/or an eye wash station.7. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more control and/or monitoring stations is a remote touch screen panel.8. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more control and/or monitoring stations is a paperless recorder.9. The safety station of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more control and/or monitoring stations is a workstation.10. A safety station monitoring and control system in a process plant claim 1 , the system comprising:one or more safety stations ...

SWITCH MODULE

A switch module used for position sensing may be operated in a number of modes for compatibility with a number of legacy position sensing products. A dry switch circuit can be configured to provide a direct output, emulating dry reed, high-side or low-side switched configurations. Alternatively, the dry switch circuit can be connected to an input of a NAMUR circuit to provide the known current output for that standard. In another configuration the dry switch can be selectively coupled to one of two NAMUR circuits allowing the switch module to provide a low-to-high current NAMUR output or a high-to-low current NAMUR output. 1. A switch module arranged and adapted to report a position of a moveable element external to the switch module , the switch module comprising:a first external connection, a second external connection, and a third external connection;a dry contact relay having a relay contact position responsive to a position of a component external to the switch module, the dry contact relay having a common connection, a normally open connection and a normally closed connection, where the normally open connection corresponds to a first position of the moveable element and the normally closed connection corresponding to a second position of the moveable;a NAMUR circuit having a first input connection pair and a first output connection pair;an electrical connection from the normally open connection of the dry relay to a first input of the first input connection pair of the NAMUR circuit;a selector operable to connect the common connection of the dry contact relay to i) a null contact of the selector or ii) a second input of the first input connection pair of the NAMUR circuit;a second electrical connection from the first output of the NAMUR circuit to one of the first external connection or the second external connection; anda third electrical connection between the second output of the NAMUR circuit to the third external connection;a first jumper that removeably ...

IONOMER INTERLAYER WITH ENHANCED ADHESION PROPERTIES

Provided is a sodium-neutralized ethylene acid copolymer ionomer composition containing a specified silane additive in a specified amount and having enhanced adhesion properties to glass, a masterbatch composition suitable for producing such ionomer composition, an interlayer made from such ionomer composition, and a glass laminate comprising such interlayer. 1. A resin composition comprising an intimate mixture of (i) an ionomer resin and an adhesion promotor additive , wherein:(a) the ionomer resin is a sodium-neutralized ethylene⋅α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer;(b) the adhesion promotor additive is a dialkoxysilane compound; and(c) the dialkoxysilane compound is present in the resin composition in an amount ranging from about 50 to about 5000 parts per million by weight based on the weight of the ionomer resin.2. The resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the dialkoxysilane compound is a liquid at ambient temperature.3. The resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the dialkoxysilane compound is substantially evenly distributed within the resin composition.4. The resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the resin composition is a particulate resin composition wherein the ionomer resin is a particulate ionomer resin claim 1 , and the dialkoxysilane compound is predominantly present in the resin composition as imbibed on the surface of the ionomer resin particles.5. The resin composition of claim 1 , wherein each of the alkoxy groups of the dialkoxysilane compound individually contains from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.6. The resin composition of claim 1 , wherein in addition to the alkoxy groups the dialkoxysilane compound also contains an active chemical group for bonding into the ionomer resin.7. The resin composition of claim 6 , wherein the active chemical group is selected from an amino group and a glycidyl group.8. The resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the dialkoxysilane compound is selected from N-β-(aminoethyl)-γ-aminopropylmethyldimethoxysilane and 3- ...

PARTICULATE POLYVINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMERS, PROCESS FOR MAKING AND USES OF THE SAME

The present invention relates generally to a highly-hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol composition having increased cold-water solubility, a process for making such a polyvinyl alcohol composition, and various end uses thereof. 1. A process for preparing a polyvinyl alcohol composition of particulate agglomerated polyvinyl alcohol particles , comprising the steps of:(A) providing to an alcoholysis unit (i) a solution of a polyvinyl acetate in a solvent and (ii) an alkali catalyst, wherein the polyvinyl acetate is a copolymer of a monomer component consisting essentially of vinyl acetate with one or more lower alkyl acrylate ester monomers in an amount up to about 20 mol %, based on the total monomer component;(B) combining the solution and the alkali catalyst in the alcoholysis unit under agitation to hydrolyze the polyvinyl acetate to produce a first slurry comprising (i) a polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of hydrolysis of about 93% or greater and (ii) residual alkali catalyst;(C) removing the first slurry from the alcoholysis unit;(D) separating polyvinyl alcohol from the first slurry to produce a polyvinyl alcohol wet cake; and(E) drying the polyvinyl alcohol wet cake to produce the particulate agglomerated polyvinyl alcohol particles,wherein the residual alkali catalyst in the first slurry is predominantly not neutralized prior to the drying step.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polyvinyl acetate has (i) a degree of polymerization of from about 400 to about 10000 claim 1 , or (ii) a degree of hydrolysis of about 99% claim 1 , or greater claim 1 , or (iii) both (i) and (ii).3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polyvinyl acetate is a copolymer of a monomer component consisting essentially of vinyl acetate with one or more lower alkyl acrylate ester monomers in an amount up to about 10 mol % claim 1 , based on the total monomer component.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lower alkyl acrylate ester monomers are selected from the group ...

CONFIGURABLE PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE WITH ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ASSEMBLY

A configurable process control device, which includes a field device, such as a valve position controller, that can be configured by a user to emulate any one of a plurality of different types of process control devices, is provided with an electronic display assembly. The electronic display assembly is operatively connected with a control circuit that is arranged to respond to the specific configuration of the field device to cause the electronic display assembly to display information relevant to the specific type of control device the field device has been configured to emulate. The information may include safety certification information specific to each of the different types of process control devices that the field device can be configured to emulate. 1. A configurable process control device for use in a plurality of use environments , wherein at least one of a pre-defined plurality of certifications must be displayed in conjunction with the configurable process control device depending on which of the use environments the configurable process control device is to be used in , the configurable process control device comprising:a field device;a first control circuit operatively coupled to the field device, the first control circuit arranged to control the field device and arranged to be reconfigured by a user to allow the field device to selectively emulate any of a plurality of different process control device types;an electronic display assembly, the electronic display assembly arranged to selectively display different information; anda second control circuit, the second control circuit operatively coupled to the electronic display assembly and the first control circuit, the second control circuit having access to a plurality of different certification information sets, each certification information set corresponding to a different one of the plurality of different process control device types;wherein the second control circuit causes the electronic display ...

PIEZOELECTRIC LOUDSPEAKER

The present invention discloses a piezoelectric loudspeaker. The piezoelectric loudspeaker comprises a sound producing plate, a resonant sound-box, a surround and a reflective sound-box. The sound producing plate comprises a piezoelectric ceramic element. The resonant sound-box includes a first opening comprising a first carrying part. The sound producing plate is disposed on the first carrying part. A cavity resonator is formed between the sound producing plate and the resonant sound-box. The surround is disposed between the first carrying part and the sound producing plate. The reflective sound-box includes a second opening and a reflective output opening. The second opening comprises a second carrying part. The resonant sound-box is disposed on the second carrying part. A reflective cavity body is formed between the resonant sound-box and the reflective sound-box, and the reflective cavity body is connected the reflective output opening. 1. A piezoelectric loudspeaker , comprising:a sound producing plate including at least one piezoelectric ceramic element being able to vibrate the sound producing plate;a resonant sound-box including a first opening comprising a first carrying part, the sound producing plate being disposed on the first carrying part, and a cavity resonator being formed between the sound producing plate and the resonant sound-box;a surround disposed between the first carrying part and the sound producing plate; anda reflective sound-box including a second opening and a reflective output opening, a second carrying part formed on a partial of an inner edge of the seconding opening, the resonant sound-box being disposed on the second carrying part, a reflective cavity body being formed between the resonant sound-box and the reflective sound-box, the reflective output opening being disposed on a side of the reflective sound-box, and the reflective cavity body being communicating with the reflective output opening.2. The piezoelectric loudspeaker of ...

WEDGE-SHAPED MULTILAYER INTERLAYER AND GLASS LAMINATE

Provided is a wedge-shaped multilayer interlayer and a glass laminate containing such interlayer, wherein the interlayer is based on the combination of (a) an integrated multilayer interlayer sheet having an overall substantially consistent thickness and a substantially consistent thickness of an interior layer, and (b) a separate wedge-shaped film. 2. The multilayer interlayer of claim 1 , wherein the integrated multilayer sheet is a co-extruded integrated multilayer sheet.3. The multilayer interlayer of claim 1 , wherein the first thermoplastic resin claim 1 , the second thermoplastic resin and the fourth thermoplastic are each individually a polyvinyl acetal or an ionomer.4. The multilayer interlayer of claim 3 , wherein the polyvinyl acetal is a polyvinyl butyral.5. The multilayer interlayer of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first thermoplastic resin claim 1 , the second thermoplastic resin and the fourth thermoplastic is an at least partially neutralized ethylene acid copolymer comprising copolymerized units of:(i) ethylene,(ii) from about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % of at least one α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms,(iii) optionally from about 2 wt % to about 15 wt % of at least one α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and(iv) optionally a derivative of an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid other than (iii) in an amount such that (iii)+(iv) if present is about 15 wt % or less.6. The multilayer interlayer of claim 1 , wherein first thermoplastic resin and the second thermoplastic resin are the same resin.7. The multilayer interlayer of claim 6 , wherein the fourth thermoplastic resin is a different resin.8. The multilayer interlayer of claim 1 , wherein the third thermoplastic resin is a polyvinyl acetal or a thermoplastic elastomer.9. The multilayer interlayer of claim 1 , wherein the first thickness and the second thickness are substantially the same claim 1 , and the third thickness is less.10. The ...

Item Eligibility and/or Promotion Determination Application

In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods of utilizing an application operating on a mobile device to determine any applicable offers or eligibility and rank such offers and eligibility for user selection. More specifically, a process may be conducted by a processor in communication with a mobile device and data stores including user data, retailer data, and/or product and service data, the process including comparing identification information associated with a product or service received from the mobile device with data in the data stores; determining the product or service and identifying any associated promotional offers or plan eligibility associated with the product or service, the user, and/or the retailer; ranking any promotional offers or plan eligibility based at least in part on size of promotion; transmitting to the mobile device an identifier of applicable promotional offers or plan eligibility. 1. A system , comprising:a processor; user data, including memberships, groups, plans, and/or entitlements associated with a user;', products and services offered by a retailer;', 'any promotional offers offered by the retailer;, 'retailer data, including, 'product and service data, including identification information of each product and service, and any promotional offers or plan eligibility associated with the product or service;, 'one or more data stores, the one or more data stores storing data comprisingwherein the processor is in selective communication with one or more retailers, manufacturers, membership plans, insurance providers, and/or entitlement providers to populate and update the one or more data stores;wherein the processor is in selective communication with a mobile device of the user; comparing first media data comprising identification information associated with a product or service received from the mobile device with product and service data stored in the one or more data stores;', 'based at least in part on the ...

QUICK DISCONNECT CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

A quick-disconnect connector assembly includes a housing having a bore that extends up to but not through a first end of the housing. The connector assembly also includes a proximity switch disposed within the bore, and the proximity switch includes a switch body, a first contact member, and a second contact member. A portion of each of the first and second contact members extends from the switch body towards a second end of the housing. In a first switch position, a contact of a displaceable switching assembly is in contact with the first contact member, and in a second switch position, the contact is in contact with the second contact member. The connector assembly also includes an external connection assembly including a first pin that is electrically coupled to the first contact member and a second pin that is electrically coupled to the second contact member. 1. A quick-disconnect connector assembly comprising:a housing that extends along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a longitudinally-opposite second end, the housing including one or more interior surfaces that cooperate to define a bore that extends from the second end to a point adjacent to the first end such that the bore does not extend through the first end of the housing, wherein the bore includes a first bore portion; a switch body extending along a body longitudinal axis, the switch body having a first end disposed adjacent to the first end of the housing and a longitudinally-opposite second end; and', 'a first contact member and a second contact member, each of the first and second contact members having a first end and a longitudinally-opposite second end, the second end being disposed within the switch body and the first end being disposed external to the switch body, wherein a portion of each of the first and second contact members extends from the second end of the switch body towards the second end of the housing,', 'wherein in a first switch position, a contact of a displaceable ...

ELASTOMERIC FORMULATIONS USEFUL IN FILMS AND SHEETS

An elastomeric composition, and method of making the same, useful for forming thin films and sheets, comprising 55-60% hydrogenated SEEPS having a number average molecular weight of 90,000 to 100,000, 7-12% polystyrene, 15-30% oil, and 5 to 20% of an aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin. 114-. (canceled)15. An elastomeric composition , comprising:55-60% by weight hydrogenated isoprene-1,3-butadiene (SEEPS) block copolymer;7-12% by weight polystyrene;15-20% by weight mineral oil; and5-20% by weight of an aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin;whereina mass ratio of isoprene to 1,3-butadiene in the SEEPS block copolymer is from 54/46 to 56/44,a number average molecular weight of the SEEPS block copolymer is about 90,000 to 100,000, andthe % by weight values are relative to a total weight of the composition.16. The elastomeric composition of wherein a glass transition temperature (T° C.) of the aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin is 65-75° C. and a number average molecular weight of the aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin is about 650 to 800.17. The elastomeric composition of claim 15 , whereinthe content of the mineral oil is from 16 to 20% by weight,the content of polystyrene is from 8 to 10% by weight, andthe content of the aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin is 10 to 16% by weight.18. A method to prepare an eleastomeric film comprising the composition of claim 15 , the method comprising:mixing the mineral oil and the SEEPS block copolymer;blending the polystyrene and aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin into the mineral oil SEEPS mixture to obtain an extrusion feed;supplying the extrusion feed to an extruder; andextruding the extrusion feed to obtain the elastomeric film.19. The method to prepare an elastomeric film of claim 15 , wherein a glass transition temperature (T° C.) of the aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin is 65-75° C. and a number average molecular weight of the aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin is about 650 to 800. ...

Adjustable orthotic foot brace and method for adjusting a foot brace

The orthotic foot brace for a person wearing a footwear generally has: a lower leg holder securable to a lower leg of the person for use, a lower leg strut connected to the lower leg holder and extending downwardly towards the footwear during use; a foot strut structurally connected to the lower leg strut and having at least one side portion, each side portion extending forwardly along a respective side of the footwear and extending outwardly along a respective side of the footwear; an instep strut provided in the form of an extension of the foot strut along a long axis of the footwear, the instep strut having a distal portion securable to the footwear, and at least a proximal portion being slidably connected to the foot strut in a manner to allow adjusting the extension distance of the distal portion to a selected position.

SMALL DIAMETER FIBER BRAID WITH CENTRAL CORE MEMBER

A cord comprises a braided sheath of strands having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a central hollow portion defined by the inner surface and having a volume and a core within the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath, such that when the cord is in a relaxed state the tubular braided sheath has a cylindrical shape and a relaxed volume of the central hollow portion wherein the core does not fill the relaxed volume of the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath; when the cord is in a longitudinal tensioned state, the tubular braided sheath elongates under the longitudinal tension such that a tensioned volume of at least a part of the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath is less than the relaxed volume; and the inner surface of the tubular braided sheath of tensioned volume contacts and cinches a surface of the core. 2. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein a pick count of the braid of the tubular braided sheath in the relaxed state is from 30 to 3000 filament unit crossovers per inch.3. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein the core is twisted at a twist level of from greater than 0 up to 1600 turns per meter (tpm).4. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein the core is a braided core.6. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein a pick count of the tubular braided sheath in a longitudinal tensioned state is reduced in comparison to a pick count in the relaxed state.7. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein the core occupies greater than about 95% of the volume of the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath in the relaxed state.8. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein each strand of the tubular braided sheath is individually a twisted or untwisted monofilament.9. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein each strand of the tubular braided sheath is individually or a twisted or untwisted multifilament.10. The cord according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular braided sheath is a combination of strands claim ...

TRACEABLE METALLIC PRODUCTS AND METALLIC SUPPORT FOR NANOSTORAGE

The invention relates to traceable metallic products, methods of uses and methods of making same. The metallic products may be made traceable for integrity purposes, identification purposes, counterfeit avoidance and the like. The invention also relates to metallic supports for nanostorage of various compounds and samples. 1. A traceable metallic product , wherein said metallic product comprises a porous surface layer formed by anodization , and wherein said porous surface layer comprises at least one traceable biological compound.2. (canceled)3. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said at least one traceable biological compound is selected from the group consisting of nucleic acids claim 1 , peptidic molecules claim 1 , lipids claim 1 , mono and polysaccharides claim 1 , hormones claim 1 , vitamins claim 1 , and derivatives thereof.4. (canceled)5. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said at least one traceable biological compound is carried in nanopores of the porous surface layer claim 1 , and wherein said at least one traceable compound is recoverable from said porous surface layer for detection claim 1 , identification and/or utilization purposes.6. (canceled)7. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said traceable metallic product consists of a metallic support for nanostorage of compound and samples.8. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said porous surface layer is sealed.9. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said porous surface layer further comprises an electrodeposit of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of silver claim 1 , gold claim 1 , copper claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , tin claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , palladium and platinum.10. The traceable metallic product of claim 1 , wherein said traceable metallic product consists of a traceable piece of aluminum comprising a porous surface layer formed by anodization claim 1 , and wherein said porous ...

PARTICULATE POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PROCESS FOR MAKING AND USES OF THE SAME

The present invention relates generally to a polyvinyl alcohol composition having higher amorphous polyvinyl alcohol polymer content, a process for making such a polyvinyl alcohol composition, and various end uses thereof. 1. A process for preparing a polyvinyl alcohol composition of particulate agglomerated polyvinyl alcohol particles , comprising the steps of:(A) providing to an alcoholysis unit (i) a solution of a polyvinyl acetate in a solvent and (ii) an alkali catalyst;(B) combining the solution and the alkali catalyst in the alcoholysis unit under agitation to hydrolyze the polyvinyl acetate to produce a first slurry comprising (i) a polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of hydrolysis of about 93% or greater and (ii) residual alkali catalyst;(C) removing the first slurry from the alcoholysis unit;(D) feeding to a neutralization unit (i) the first slurry and (ii) an acid;(E) combining the first slurry with the acid in the neutralization unit to neutralize the residual alkali catalyst and produce a second slurry comprising the polyvinyl alcohol;(F) removing the second slurry from the neutralization unit;(G) feeding the second slurry removed from the neutralization unit to a thermal treating unit;(H) thermally treating the second slurry in the thermal treating unit;(I) separating polyvinyl alcohol from the second slurry to produce a polyvinyl alcohol wet cake; and(J) drying the polyvinyl alcohol wet cake to produce the particulate agglomerated polyvinyl alcohol particles,wherein(1) the second slurry is removed from the neutralization unit at a first temperature; and(2) in the thermally treating step, the temperature of the second slurry is reduced to less than the first temperature.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polyvinyl acetate is a homopolymer of vinyl acetate.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polyvinyl acetate is a copolymer of a predominant amount of vinyl acetate with an acrylate comonomer component selected from the group consisting of methyl ...

HURRICANE-RESISTANT ACOUSTIC GLAZING

Provided herein are multilayer polymeric interlayers comprising ionomers and acoustic damping compositions, and glass laminates made from them, which provide an improved combination of hurricane resistance, acoustic damping properties and, optionally, solar barrier performance. 1. A multilayer polymeric interlayer comprising at least three layers , said interlayer having a structure of Layer A/Layer B/Layer C , wherein:(1) Layer A is a layer of a first ionomer resin composition,(2) Layer C is a layer of a second ionomer resin composition, and(3) Layer B is an acoustic damping layer between Layer A and Layer C, (i) Layer B comprises one or more layers, at least one of which is a layer of an acoustic damping resin composition;', '(ii) each of Layers A and C is individually from about 0.5 mm to about 2.5 mm thick;', '(iii) Layer B is from about 0.01 mm to about 4 mm thick; and', '(iv) the multilayer polymeric interlayer is from about 2 mm to about 5 mm thick., 'wherein2. The multilayer polymeric interlayer of claim 1 , wherein Layer B comprises at least three layers claim 1 , including at least one that comprises an acoustic damping resin composition claim 1 , which is sandwiched between at least two layers comprising ionomer resin compositions claim 1 , which can be the same or different.3. The multilayer polymeric interlayer of claim 2 , wherein Layer B is a trilayer structure of Layer B1/Layer B2/Layer B3 claim 2 , wherein Layers BI and B3 comprise claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , a third and a fourth ionomer resin composition claim 2 , and Layer B2 comprises the acoustic damping resin composition.4. The multilayer polymeric interlayer of claim 3 , wherein Layer B2 has a thickness of about 0.01 mm or more claim 3 , and about 0.5 mm or less; Layers B1 and B3 are each individually from about 0.25 mm to about 1.0 mm thick; and the combined thickness of Layer B1+Layer B2+Layer B3 is about 0.5 mm or more claim 3 , and about 2 mm or less.5. The multilayer polymeric ...

MULTILAYER INTERLAYER AND GLASS LAMINATE

A multilayer interlayer containing a specified ionomer skin layer and an acoustic damping intermediate layer, and laminate containing such interlayer are provided, wherein the laminate has a desirable combination of sound insulating, flexural strength and optical properties suitable for use in transportation and architectural end uses. 1. A multilayer interlayer comprising:(1) a first skin layer A which is a layer of a first thermoplastic resin optionally containing one or more additives,(2) a second skin layer C which is a layer of a second thermoplastic resin optionally containing one or more additives, and(3) an acoustic damping layer B between the first skin layer A and the second skin layer C,wherein (I) the first thermoplastic resin and the second thermoplastic resin are the same or different, (II) at least one of the first thermoplastic resin and the second thermoplastic is a first ionomer resin, and (III) the acoustic damping layer B is a layer of a thermoplastic elastomer resin optionally containing one or more additives, and (a) ethylene,', '(b) from about 10 to about 30 wt % of at least one α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and', '(c) from about 2 wt % to about 15 wt % of at least one derivative of an β,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms,, 'wherein the first ionomer resin is an at least partially neutralized ethylene acid copolymer comprising copolymerized units ofwherein (i) the weight percentages of the copolymerized units are based on the total weight of the ethylene acid copolymer and the sum of the weight percentages of the copolymerized units is 100 wt %, (ii) the at least one derivative of an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms comprises an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, and (iii) at least a portion of carboxylic acid groups of the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid are neutralized to form an ionomer comprising carboxylate groups having counterions.2. The multilayer ...

VALVE SIGNATURE DIAGNOSIS AND LEAK TEST DEVICE

A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device includes a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position. A blocker valve is fluidly connected to a control fluid outlet of the spool valve. An electrical module is operatively connected to the pilot valve, a supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or closed position.

REDUCTION OF EDGE YELLOWING OF POLYVINYLACETAL LAMINATES

Provided herein are polyvinylacetal compositions, monolayer and multilayer films and sheets (interlayers), and laminates made with these interlayers, which have reduced edge yellowing after exposure to heat, which is accomplished by adding an oligomeric hindered amine light stabilizer with antioxidant functionality at levels generally about 0.2 percent by weight or less, wherein substantially no additional antioxidant or other HALS is present. 1. A plasticized polyvinylacetal composition comprising (a) a polyvinylacetal resin having a hydroxyl number of from about 12 to about 34; (b) a plasticizer in an amount of about 60 parts per hundred (pph) or less based on the dry weight of the polyvinylacetal resin; and (c) a light stabilizer/antioxidant additive package comprising an oligomeric hindered amine light stabilizer with antioxidant functionality (oligomeric HALS) , wherein substantially no additional antioxidant or hindered amine light stabilizer is present in the plasticized polyvinylacetal composition.2. The plasticized polyvinylacetal composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyvinylacetal is polyvinylbutyral.3. The plasticized polyvinylacetal composition of claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of triethyleneglycol di-(2-ethyl hexanoate) (3GO) claim 1 , dibutyl sebacate (DBS) claim 1 , dihexyl adipate (DHA) claim 1 , tetraethylene glycol di(2-heptanoate) (4G7) and mixtures thereof.4. The plasticized polyvinylacetal composition of claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer is triethyleneglycol di-(2-ethyl hexanoate) (3GO).5. The plasticized polyvinylacetal composition of claim 1 , wherein the oligomeric HALS is butanedioic acid claim 1 , dimethylester claim 1 , polymer with 4-hydroxy-2 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,6 claim 1 ,6 claim 1 ,-tetramethyl-1-piperidine ethanol.6. The plasticized polyvinylacetal composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of oligomeric HALS is from about 0.03 to about 0.2 weight percent based on the total weight of the ...

Compositions and Methods for siRNA Inhibition of Angiogenesis

System for cleaning and sanitizing

The present invention provides a system ( 10 ) for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces that incorporates a high pressure fluid supply ( 52 ) and a low pressure fluid supply ( 42 ), often carrying an ozonated fluid, and alternates directed streams of the two fluids for application to contaminated surfaces through a single applicator ( 70, 100 ).

COMPOSITION

Multilayer interlayer and glass laminate

A multilayer interlayer containing a specified ionomer skin layer and an acoustic damping intermediate layer, and laminate containing such interlayer are provided, wherein the laminate has a desirable combination of sound insulating, flexural strength and optical properties suitable for use in transportation and architectural end uses.

Multilayer interlayer and glass laminate

A multilayer interlayer containing a specified ionomer skin layer and an acoustic damping intermediate layer, and laminate containing such interlayer are provided, wherein the laminate has a desirable combination of sound insulating, flexural strength and optical properties suitable for use in transportation and architectural end uses.

Cysteine engineered antibodies and conjugates withCysteine engineered antibodies and conjugates with a free cysteine amino acid in the heavy chain a free cysteine amino acid in the heavy chain

Disclosed is a cysteine engineered antibody compriDisclosed is a cysteine engineered antibody comprising a free cysteine amino acid having a thiol reasing a free cysteine amino acid having a thiol reactivity value in the range of 0.6 to 1.0; and a sectivity value in the range of 0.6 to 1.0; and a sequence in the heavy chain selected from SEQ ID NOSquence in the heavy chain selected from SEQ ID NOS: 11, 12, 13, and 15: LVTVCSASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:11 : 11, 12, 13, and 15: LVTVCSASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:11 LVTVSCASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:12 LVTVSSCSTKGPS SEQ ID LVTVSCASTKGPS SEQ ID NO:12 LVTVSSCSTKGPS SEQ ID NO:13 HTFPCVLQSSGLYS SEQIDNO:15 where the cysteiNO:13 HTFPCVLQSSGLYS SEQIDNO:15 where the cysteine in SEQ ID NOS: 11, 12, 13, and 15 is the free cne in SEQ ID NOS: 11, 12, 13, and 15 is the free cysteine amino acid. Also disclosed are antibody-drysteine amino acid. Also disclosed are antibody-drug conjugate compounds with the cysteine engineereug conjugate compounds with the cysteine engineered antibody described above and a drug moiety selecd antibody described above and a drug moiety selected from a maytansinoid, an auristatin, a dolastatted from a maytansinoid, an auristatin, a dolastatin, and a calicheamicin. in, and a calicheamicin.

Solar control laminate

Provided are solar control laminates comprising a solar control film and a polymeric sheet. The solar control film comprises a polymeric film coated with a coating comprising inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles. Preferably, inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles comprise nanoparticles of antimony tin oxide (ATO), indium tin oxide (ITO), lanthanum hexaboride (LaB 6 ) or mixtures thereof. Optionally, the solar control laminate also comprises a rigid sheet, such as a glass sheet.

Interlayer and laminate with controlled debonding zone treatments for enhanced performance

The present invention relates to a laminate structure comprising an adhesive polymeric interlayer (API) that comprises discrete zones. Such discrete zones are located at the interface of the API and the glass substrate. Generally, the discrete zones comprise two sets of discrete zones, debonding and adhesive. These zones allow for a unique combination of modified API-glass debonding, laminate toughness, and laminate durability. Various spatial patterns and densities of debonding are described, as well as the resulting material properties.

Solenoid actuated butterfly valve

A butterfly valve (100) and a valve system using the butterfly valve are disclosed. The butterfly valve includes a valve body (102) and a valve disk (112) disposed in the body such that the valve disk may be rotated between at least a first position and a second position using a linear actuator. The actuator may be a linear solenoid coupled to the valve disk spaced a distance from the axis of rotation of the valve disk.

Ionomer interlayers having enhanced adhesion properties

本发明提供了含有指定量的指定硅烷添加剂并且对玻璃的粘附特性增强的钠中和的乙烯酸共聚物离聚物组合物、适合制备这种离聚物组合物的母料组合物、由这种离聚物组合物制成的夹层以及包括这种夹层的玻璃层压件。

Multivalent antibodies and uses therefor. Multivalent antibodies and uses thereof.

Energy activated printing process

给出了反应性油墨和在基材上使用反应性且热激活的油墨产生图像的方法。在基材上印刷图像，而不使该油墨中的反应试剂反应。随后，使该反应试剂反应而将图像显著持久且牢固地固定到基材上。还将印刷的升华或类似热激活的染料印刷在该基材上。该升华或类似热激活的染料被激活，并且对施加到基材上的聚合物具有亲合性。

Method and apparatus for making insulating translucent panel assemblies

A method of making an insulating translucent panel assembly (10) such as a window or door lite is provided. In the method, a spacer (16) between two translucent panels (12) of glass or plastic includes a thermo- responsive sealing material (22). When heat and compression are applied to the spacer (16), the thermo-responsive sealing material (22) softens and fully seals the spacer (16) to the two translucent panels (12). A spacer (16) designed to be used in this method is also provided.

Patent DE4028660C2

Liquid flourescent dye concentrate for flow cytometry evaluation of virus-size particles and related products and methods

A kit, and method for flow cytometry include a liquid dye concentrate for fluorescent staining of virus-size particles with a plurality of fluorogenic dyes in a liquid medium. The liquid dye concentrate includes a plurality of fluorogenic dyes and one or both of (i) the liquid medium comprising a liquid mixture including water and liquid phase organic material and (ii) disaccharide dissolved in the liquid medium.

Method of constructing and executing a process

Disclosed is a method of constructing and executing a process. A conventional process is minutely divided into minimum unit subprocesses, and the minutely divided subprocesses are classified into a decision subprocesses and a routine subprocess by whether they require decision-making. Any subprocess which is executable using the setup condition in a specific decision subprocess is classified into the routine subprocess in such a manner that the classified routine subprocess follows on the specific decision subprocess. One or a series of decision subprocesses are combined with one or a series of routine subprocesses which are executable on the condition of the completion of the decision subprocesses to form one unit process, and a job-support computer program is created to allow the plurality of subprocesses included in the one unit process to be successively executed. A plurality of subprocesses which are executable in accordance with common input data are detected from the minutely divided minimum unit subprocesses, and a job flow is constructed to allow the respective jobs in the plurality of subprocesses to be simultaneously initiated and executed in parallel. The present invention can drastically reduce the lead-time of a process while facilitating execution of the entire process with high efficiency.

Enclosed proximity switch assembly

An enclosed proximity switch assembly includes a top enclosure and a bottom enclosure that are coupled to form an interior volume. A shaft protrusion upwardly extends from a top surface of the top enclosure, and an interior bore portion having an enclosed volume is defined within the shaft protrusion to form a portion of the interior volume. A first end of a vertical shaft is rotatably disposed within the interior bore portion such that the shaft rotates relative to the top and bottom enclosures. A samarium cobalt target magnet is coupled to the shaft, and the target magnet interacts with a samarium cobalt driver magnet within a proximity switch when the target magnet is rotated within a predetermined distance of a top portion of the proximity switch. The interaction causes a switch to move from a first state to a second state, or vice versa.

Component of printed circuit boards

A component (10) for use in manufacturing articles, such as printed circuit boards, comprising a laminate constructed of a sheet of copper foil (20) that, in a finished circuit board, constitutes a functional element, and a sheet of carbon steel (14) having a layer of an inert metal (16) thereon, the sheet of carbon steel (14) constituting a discardable element. One surface (22) of the copper sheet (20) and the surface (18) of the inert metal layer (16) on the carbon steel sheet (14) are essentially uncontaminated and engageable with each other at interfaces. The copper sheet (20) is attached to the inner metal layer (16) of the carbon steel (14) at their borders and defines substantially uncontaminated central zones inwardly of the edges of the sheets that are unjoined at the interfaces.

Data generating device, data generating method and data generating program

Systems and methods for providing, reloading, and redeeming stored value cards used in transit applications

The invention is directed to systems and methods of conducting transactions associated with a transit card. A method of conducting transactions may be conducted between a processor and a transit processor. Steps may include receiving a redemption request and determining if it is a pre-authorization request or a redemption; if the redemption request is a pre-authorization request, determining if the account is authorized for a particular transit type. If the account is authorized, communicating approval to the transit processor. If the account is not authorized communicating denial. If the redemption request is a redemption: determining if account value is sufficient to pay the redemption amount; if not, denying and if so approving the transaction and deducting the amount, and determining if the account value is below a pre-determined threshold for a particular transit types, and if so, updating the status of the account at a data store.

Glass/polyvinylbutyral laminates having directional surface patterns and a process for preparing same

Dual/variable gain oil pump control valve

A solenoid fluid control valve is disclosed for controlling a variable displacement pump. The solenoid fluid control valve comprises a fixed solenoid component (702), a movable armature component (710), a fixed nozzle body (722), a movable spool (720) within the fixed nozzle body, and a valve member (714). The valve member regulates fluid pressure in a first (746, 748) and second feedback chamber. Fluid in the second feedback chamber establishes a second feedback pressure that acts on the movable spool with a motive feedback force in a first axial direction. The movable spool moves in the first axial direction in response to the motive feedback force.

Small diameter fiber braid with central core member

A cord comprises a braided sheath of strands having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a central hollow portion defined by the inner surface and having a volume and a core within the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath, such that when the cord is in a relaxed state the tubular braided sheath has a cylindrical shape and a relaxed volume of the central hollow portion wherein the core does not fill the relaxed volume of the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath; when the cord is in a longitudinal tensioned state, the tubular braided sheath elongates under the longitudinal tension such that a tensioned volume of at least a part of the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath is less than the relaxed volume; and the inner surface of the tubular braided sheath of tensioned volume contacts and cinches a surface of the core.

A kind of industrial waste gas dust treatment device

本实用新型公开了一种工业废气粉尘处理装置，包括壳体，所述壳体内壁的顶部对称设置有第一支撑柱，两个第一支撑柱的底部通过第一吸尘管固定连接，所述壳体顶部的中点处固定连接有吸尘风机，所述吸尘风机的底部从上至下依次贯穿壳体和第一吸尘管且延伸至第一吸尘管的内部。本实用新型通过壳体、第一吸尘管、吸尘风机、过滤水箱、第二吸尘管、第三吸尘管、冲刷水箱、第一水管、冲刷喷头、旋转电机、旋转转轴、滚筒、海绵吸附棒、活性炭吸附层、过滤板、出水口、循环水池、循环水泵、第三水管和第四水管相互配合，起到了防逸散的效果，能够有效去除废气中的粉尘，保护了工作人员的身体健康，提高了工作人员的工作积极性。

Solenoid actuated butterfly valve

A butterfly valve (100) and a valve system using the butterfly valve are disclosed. The butterfly valve includes a valve body (102) and a valve disk (112) disposed in the body such that the valve disk may be rotated between at least a first position and a second position using a linear actuator. The actuator may be a linear solenoid coupled to the valve disk spaced a distance from the axis of rotation of the valve disk.

Trans-septal cardiac occluder device

本发明涉及一种可穿越间隔心脏封堵器装置(1)，包括：·‑支撑结构(2)；其中·‑所述支撑结构(2)包括界定内腔(4)的中心支撑结构部分(3)；·‑所述支撑结构(2)包括第一锚固部分(5)和相对的第二锚固部分(6)；·‑所述支撑结构(2)被配置成在用于通过患者的脉管系统插入的压缩管状配置与扩张或延伸配置之间扩张和收缩，在扩张或延伸配置中所述第一和第二锚固部分(5，6)从所述中心支撑结构部分(3)径向向外延伸以通过以下来压缩其间的间隔(7)：通过存在于所述间隔(7)中的缺损或孔或开口将所述支撑结构(2)布置成跨在所述间隔(7)上；并且其中·‑所述可穿越间隔心脏封堵器装置(1)进一步包括至少一个隔离件(8)；·‑所述隔离件(8)由所述支撑结构(2)支撑并且被布置成当所述隔离件(8)处于其中所述支撑结构(2)被延伸的松弛配置时闭合所述内腔(4)的大部分；·‑所述隔离件(8)被配置成允许插入到由所述间隔(7)界定的第一区室(9或10)中的医疗仪器穿过所述隔离件(8)，以及然后穿过所述内腔(4)进入由所述间隔(7)界定的第二区室(10或9)；其中·‑所述隔离件(8)包括多个长型膜封堵条状物或桥(21)或封堵桥(21)；·‑所述封堵桥(21)的每个包括长型本体(50)，所述长型本体具有相对的长型本体端部或端部(51，52)和相对的纵向边缘或边(22)；·‑在所述隔离件(8)的松弛配置中，所述多个封堵桥(21)中的每个封堵桥(21)被布置成接近于所述多个封堵桥(21)中的至少另一个封堵桥(21)；·‑每个封堵桥(21)的所述纵向边(22)的至少一部分和所述至少另一个封堵桥(21)的所述纵向边(22)的至少一部分界定在所述隔离件(8)上的至少一个狭缝或一个切口(27)；·‑每个封堵桥(21)的两个所述相对的端部(51，52)直接或间接地连接到所述支撑结构(2)上或由所述支撑结构(2)支撑。

Automated method for direct sampling of immune cells from whole blood or other biological samples in microwell plates

A method for automatic sampling of immune cells from a biological fluid sample, e.g., whole blood, deposited in a well of a microwell plate. The sample contains red blood cells (RBCs) and magnetic beads which are designed to bind to the RBCs. The microwell plate is placed on a shaker having a magnetic adapter including at least one magnet. The magnet causes the RBCs bound to the magnetic beads to be attracted to and migrate to a wall of the well (e.g., the bottom or side wall) and be held against the wall. The shaker is then operated to shake the microwell plate in a manner and for a time period so as to suspend substantially evenly or homogeneously the immune cells in the biological fluid sample within a region of the well but still retain the holding of the RBCs to the wall of the well such that the immune cells are substantially isolated from the RBCs in the region of the well. During or after shaking, a sample probe is then lowered into the region of the well to withdraw a portion of the sample containing the immune cells.

Passive reduction or elimination of frost and fog

Lens fogging or frosting on inside surfaces of an instrument lens may be reduced or prevented by sealing the instrument housing. Damage or rupture of the sealed housing due to an increase or decrease in pressure within the housing may be avoided while reducing introduction of moisture into the housing by venting the housing through a tube to a location having a relatively lower humidity.

Method of securing optical fiber components, devices and fibers to the same or to mounting fixtures

A method of bonding glass-based optical elements comprising the steps of positioning a first glass-based optical element relative to a second glass-based optical element, applying a glass-based bonding compound about the first and second optical elements, and applying sufficient localized heat to the glass-based bonding compound to cause the glass-based bonding compound to soften and fuse with the optical elements.

Systems and methods for authorizing use of validly sold merchandise

The invention is generally directed to a method of managing the activation and use of a specific merchandise, facilitated between at least a retailer that sells the specific merchandise, a customer that purchases the specific merchandise, and a central processor that authorizes activation and use of the specific merchandise. The method includes the steps of receiving an indicia that uniquely identifies the specific merchandise, and an activation code associated with the merchandise that will allow the merchandise to properly function, storing the indicia of the specific merchandise and the activation code, receiving a confirmation of a valid purchase transaction of the specific merchandise, the confirmation of valid sale comprising the indicia of the specific merchandise, determining the activation code associated with the specific merchandise, and providing the activation code associated with the specific merchandise to the customer.

Nanoparticulate solar control concentrates

Proximity switch

Proximity switches are disclosed that preferably are provided in a hermetically sealed unit that can be used in harsh environments and under significant pressures, such as underwater and in nuclear power facilities, without having any parts that would require replacement or periodic maintenance. The proximity switches are preferably switches actuated by physical movement of a contact in response to changing magnetic forces. The switches are preferably disposed in a body tube optionally including a hermetic seal assembly to seal an open end of the body tube and/or a ferrule that prevents electrical wires attached to the switch inside the body tube from being pulled away from the switch. Further, the switches preferably maintain a contact pressure between electrical contacts sufficient to withstand acceleration seismic testing of 10g with no contact discontinuity.

Automatically define system behavior or user experience by recording, sharing, and processing information related to wide-angle images

QUICK DISCONNECT CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Un ensamble conector de desconexión rápida incluye una cubierta que tiene un hueco que se extiende hacia arriba pero no pasa a través de un primer extremo de la cubierta. El ensamble conector también incluye un interruptor de proximidad colocado dentro del hueco, y el interruptor de proximidad incluye un cuerpo del interruptor, un primer miembro de contacto y un segundo miembro de contacto. Una parte de cada uno del primer y segundo miembro de contacto se extiende desde el cuerpo del interruptor hasta un segundo extremo de la cubierta. En una primera posición del interruptor, un contacto de un ensamble de conmutación deslizable está en contacto con el primer miembro de contacto, y en una segunda posición del interruptor, el contacto está en contacto con el segundo miembro de contacto. El ensamble conector también incluye un ensamble de conexión externa que incluye una primera clavija que está acoplada eléctricamente al primer miembro de contacto y una segunda clavija que está acoplada eléctricamente al segundo miembro de contacto. A quick disconnect connector assembly includes a cover that has a recess that extends upward but does not pass through a first end of the cover. The connector assembly also includes a proximity switch placed inside the gap, and the proximity switch includes a switch body, a first contact member and a second contact member. A part of each of the first and second contact member extends from the switch body to a second end of the cover. In a first position of the switch, a contact of a sliding switch assembly is in contact with the first contact member, and in a second position of the switch, the contact is in contact with the second contact member. The connector assembly also includes an external connection assembly that includes a first pin that is electrically coupled to the first contact member and a second pin that is electrically coupled to the second contact member.

Die design support method and die design support system

The present invention provides a die design support method and system capable of reducing the time-period required for a die design, allowing an unskilled die engineer to perform a die design without difficulties, and coping with a product design change in a short time-period. A standard die design procedure is stored as “master die data” in advance using a function of a CAD system or the like. When a product design data is entered, the design procedure is automatically executed to the design data in accordance with the stored master die data. Preferably, the entire master die data is divided into a plurality of processes, such as a process of creating a scaling model, and a process of creating a parting model.

Circuit and method for independent control of series connected light emitting diodes

Described herein is a circuit and method for independent control of series connected light emitting diodes (LEDs). The circuit includes a first light emitting diode (LED) connected in series with a second LED. A current source is connected in series with the first LED and the second LED and a shunt circuit is connected in parallel with the first LED and the second LED. The shunt circuit includes a pair of serially connected resistors. The shunt circuit prevents inadvertent excitement of the LEDs due to leakage currents but minimally affect illumination characteristics of the LEDs. A pair of transistors is connected to the first LED and the second LED, respectively, and is biased using a set of bias resistors. A tri-state control signal switches on and off the pair of transistors and enables excitation of the first LED, the second LED or both via the current source.

Elastomeric formulations useful in films and sheets

An elastomeric composition, and method of making the same, useful for forming thin films and sheets, comprising 55-60% hydrogenated SEEPS having a number average molecular weight of 90,000 to 100,000, 7-12% polystyrene, 15-30% oil, and 5 to 20% of an aliphatic hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin.

Electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit and method for fabricating electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit

An electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit (EIC-PIC) for achieving high-performance computing and signal processing is provided. The electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit comprises a plurality of electronic circuit structures and a plurality of photonic circuit structures. The electronic and photonic circuit structures are integrated by a process referred to as monolithic integration. An electronic circuit structure includes one or more electronic devices and a photonic circuit structure includes one or more photonic devices. The integration steps of electronic and photonic devices are further inserted into standard CMOS process. The photonic circuit structures and the electronic circuit structures are integrated to form the electronic-integration compatible photonic integrated circuit device.

AUTOMATIC DEFINITION OF SYSTEM BEHAVIOR OR USER EXPERIENCE BY RECORDING, SHARING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH WIDE ANGLE IMAGE

DEFINIÇÃO AUTOMÁTICA DE COMPORTAMENTO DO SISTEMA OU EXPERIÊNCIA DO USUÁRIO POR REGISTRO, COMPARTILHAMENTO E PROCESSAMENTO DE INFORMAÇÃO ASSOCIADA COM IMAGEM DE ÂNGULO AMPLO. Sistemas e métodos de acordo com a invenção permitem registro, compartilhamento e comunicação automáticos de parâmetros diferentes associados com imagens e seu gerador de imagem para definir um comportamento do sistema específico de um dispositivo de exibição, ou de uma unidade de algoritmo. Exemplos de informação incluem parâmetro dos geradores de imagem, parâmetros do ambiente, parâmetros de processamento e intensificação de imagem, coordenadas de uma seção de conteúdo de imagem de cena de ângulo amplo, parâmetros de exibição, experiência do usuário definida, comportamento do sistema definido, ou qualquer informação a ser registrada, compartilhada, e comunicada. Para evitar perda de informação, a informação é codificada diretamente na cena usando um marcador. Desse modo, a informação é robustamente transferida a partir do gerador de imagem para a unidade de exibição. De acordo com a informação, a imagem final pode ser automaticamente corrigida e intensificada antes da exibição, parâmetros associados diferentes podem ser exibidos na imagem final, ou serem usados com outra saída. A experiência final do usuário, ou comportamento do sistema, pode, desse modo, ser definido e ser reproduzido.

Die design support method and die design support system

The present invention provides a die design support method and system capable of reducing the time-period required for a die design, allowing an unskilled die engineer to perform a die design without difficulties, and coping with a product design change in a short time-period. A standard die design procedure is stored as "master die data" in advance using a function of a CAD system or the like. When a product design data (10) is entered, the design procedure is automatically executed to the design data in accordance with the stored master die data. Preferably, the entire master die data is divided into a plurality of processes, such as a process of creating a scaling model (12), and a process of creating a parting model (14).

A kind of flexible package labeling thermal transfer heating device

一种软包装贴签用热转印加热装置，包括定位块，所述定位块的上端设有第一电机，所述定位块内穿接有丝杆，所述丝杆的上端连接所述第一电机，所述丝杆的下端连接有加热环，所述加热环的轴线和所述丝杆垂直设置，所述加热环的下端设有缺口，所述缺口不大于所述加热环本体的二分之一；所述加热环内对应设有与所述加热环大小相适配的加热辊，所述加热辊与所述加热环之间留有间隙；所述加热辊的中央活动穿接设有固定管；所述加热环上均匀、固定穿接有若干电热棒，所述若干电热棒均连接有电源。本装置能提高防伪标签热转印效率，保证产品质量。

Automated definition of system behavior or user experience by recording, sharing, and processing information associated with wide-angle image

Systems and methods in accordance with the invention allow automatic recording, sharing, and communicating of different parameters associated with images and their imager to define a specific system behavior of a display device or an algorithm unit. Examples of information include imager parameters, environment parameters, image processing and enhancement parameters, display parameters, defined user experience, defined system behavior or the likes. To avoid loss of information, the information is encoded directly in the picture using a marker. This way, the information is robustly transferred from the imager to the display unit. According to the information, the final image can be automatically corrected and enhanced before display, different associated parameters can be displayed on final image or be used with another output. The end user experience or system behavior can thus be defined and be reproduced.

Software development support program, recording medium having the program stored thereon and software development support system

Respective items of a software component, a development task and a required specification, which are enumerated as the requirement for performing the development of software products belonging to a certain category are first registered in recording means. In the registration of the development-task items, when a specific development-task item can be initiated only after the completion of one or more other development-task items at the time of the registration, the specific development-task item is registered together with ordinal information specifying the one or more other development-task items. Then, the operator is allowed to set up the correlations between any two of the software component, the development task and the required specification which have been registered by the item registration function, with respect to each of the items thereof, and information about the correlations is registered in the recording means.

Extruded plastic window trim strip

Systems and methods for providing, reloading, and redeeming stored value cards used in transit applications.

La invención se relaciona con sistemas y métodos para llevar a cabo transacciones asociadas con una tarjeta de tránsito. Un método para llevar a cabo transacciones puede ser realizado entre un procesador y un procesador de tránsito. Las etapas pueden incluir recibir una solicitud de finiquito y determinar si existe una solicitud de preautorización o un finiquito; si la solicitud de finiquito es una solicitud de preautorización, determinar si la cuenta está autorizada para un tipo de tránsito particular. Si la cuenta está autorizada, comunicar aprobación al procesador de tránsito. Si la cuenta no está autorizada, comunicar prohibición. Si la solicitud de finiquito es un finiquito: determinar si el valor de la cuenta es suficiente para pagar la cantidad de finiquito; de no ser así, prohibir y si es así, aprobar la transacción y detectar la cantidad y determinar si el valor de cuenta está por debajo de un umbral predeterminado para un tipo de tránsito particular y, en caso de ser así, actualizar el estado de la cuenta en el almacenamiento de datos.

Delivery of value identifiers using short message service (SMS)

Extruded plastic window lift rail

Adjustable orthotic foot brace and method for obtaining a foot brace measurement

The orthotic foot brace for a person wearing a footwear generally has: a lower leg holder securable to a lower leg of the person for use, a lower leg strut connected to the lower leg holder and extending downwardly towards the footwear during use; a foot strut structurally connected to the lower leg strut and having at least one side portion, each side portion extending forwardly along a respective side of the footwear and extending outwardly along a respective side of the footwear; an instep strut provided in the form of an extension of the foot strut along a long axis of the footwear, the instep strut having a distal portion securable to an instep portion of the footwear, and at least a proximal portion being slidably connected to the foot strut in a manner to allow adjusting the extension distance of the distal portion to a selected position.

Systems and methods for delivering content over a network

A content delivery system that uses a graphical user interface to introduce users to and allow them to select from available content. A game delivery system that uses game players, such as emulators, to execute software written to run on a plurality of game platforms. The systems include a scalable, dynamic interface that launches and manages game players in a manner that is largely transparent to the user, and a combination of linear and on-demand content provides users with a managed gaming experience not unlike that of interactive television. In addition, the system includes a graphical user interface for allowing a primary user of an account to set user-specific controls for one or more users listed on the account.

Ankle foot orthosis

The ankle foot orthosis has a foot section, a leg section having a leg engagement portion extending in front of a user's lower leg and being securable against a shin area of the user's lower leg, and two arm portions extending downwardly from the leg engagement portion, on opposite sides of the user's lower leg, and a hinge section having two hinge members disposed on opposite sides of the user's ankle, each hinge member having two ends being elastically stretchable away from one another, with a first one of the ends being secured to a corresponding one of the leg arm portions, and a second one of the two ends being secured to the foot section, with a spacing between the hinge members and the arm portions forming a foot engagement path allowing the user to respectively engage or disengage his foot from the footwear across the spacing.

Small diameter fiber braid with central core member

A cord comprises a braided sheath of strands having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a central hollow portion defined by the inner surface and having a volume and a core within the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath, such that when the cord is in a relaxed state the tubular braided sheath has a cylindrical shape and a relaxed volume of the central hollow portion wherein the core does not fill the relaxed volume of the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath; when the cord is in a longitudinal tensioned state, the tubular braided sheath elongates under the longitudinal tension such that a tensioned volume of at least a part of the central hollow portion of the tubular braided sheath is less than the relaxed volume; and the inner surface of the tubular braided sheath of tensioned volume contacts and cinches a surface of the core.

A method of manufacturing a data card assembly

Decorative laminated safety glass

The present invention is a decorative laminated article comprising an image bearing thermoplastic interlayer wherein the image has been printed on the interlayer using an ink jet printing process, wherein the pigment comprises at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of: PY 120; PY 155; PY 128; PY 180; PY 95; PY 93; PV19/PR 202; PR 122; PB 15:4; PB 15:3; and PBI 7. The interlayer material of the present invention can be, for example, PVB, PET, or polyurethane.

Shaped interlayer for heads-up display windshields and processes for preparing same

Curved grating spectrometer and wavelength multiplexer or demultiplexer with very high wavelength resolution

The present application discloses a system comprising a compact curved grating (CCG) and its associated compact curved grating spectrometer (CCGS) or compact curved grating wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (WMDM) module and a method for making the same. The system is capable of achieving a very small (resolution vs. size) RS factor. The location of the entrance slit and detector can be adjusted in order to have the best performance for a particular design goal. The initial groove spacing is calculated using a prescribed formula dependent on operation wavelength. The location of the grooves is calculated based on two conditions. The first one being that the path-difference between adjacent grooves should be an integral multiple of the wavelength in the medium to achieve aberration-free grating focusing at the detector or a first anchor output slit even with large beam diffraction angle from the entrance slit or input slit, the second one being specific for a particular design goal of a curved-grating spectrometer.

A kind of communication receiver facilitating installation

本实用新型提供一种方便安装的通信用接收器，涉及通信技术领域。该方便安装的通信用接收器，包括墙体和通信用接收器本体，所述墙体位于通信用接收器本体的左方，墙体的右侧面设置有定位板，墙体的内左壁开设有第一小孔，定位板的左侧面上下均固定连接有插条，插条远离定位板的一侧延伸到第一小孔的内部，定位板的右侧面分别固定连接有第一横板和第二横板。该方便安装的通信用接收器，通过在空腔内设置弹簧配合限位柱，同时利用拉杆和拉块，使通信用接收器方便安装，有效的解决了通信用接收器用来接收信号并进行储存，而当前的通信用接收器不方便安装在墙上，延长了安装工人安装所需要的时间，间接的提高了安装所需要花费费用的问题。

Artificial paver unit

The design consists of the features of shape, ornamentation and configuration of the artificial paver unit shown in the drawings.

Feed addictive, its preparation method and include its feed

本发明提供了一种饲料添加剂。该饲料添加剂包含如下重量份数的组分：20～40份的茶多酚、10～20份的维生素E、10～20份的维生素C、20～40份的白炭黑和6～12份的抗氧化剂混合物，所述抗氧化剂混合物为按重量比1:1:1混合的乙氧基喹啉、二丁基羟基甲苯和丁基羟基茴香醚。本发明饲料添加剂在消除动物体内过量自由基，缓解动物生长应激的作用功效的基础上强化产品对饲料抗氧化保护效果，在不需要额外使用其它防腐剂产品的条件下，按推荐使用剂量单一使用本产品，起到饲料抗氧化、防腐的效果，有效延缓饲料营养物质发生酸败反应，保证饲料营养价值及延长饲料保质期。让使用者在使用一种产品即可达到双重功效，提高产品的性价比。

Configurable process control device with electronic display assembly

A configurable process control device (10), which includes a field device(12), such as a valve position controller, that can be configured by a user to emulate any one of a plurality of different types of process control devices, is provided with an electronic display assembly (16). The electronic display assembly is operatively connected with a control circuit (18) that is arranged to respond to the specific configuration of the field device to cause the electronic display assembly to display information relevant to the specific type of control device the field device has been configured to emulate. The information may include safety certification information specific to each of the different types of process control devices that the field device can be configured to emulate.

Method of constructing and executing process

Disclosed is a method of constructing and executing a process. A conventional process is minutely divided into minimum unit subprocesses, and the minutely divided subprocesses are classified into a decision subprocesses and a routine subprocess by whether they require decision-making. Any subprocess which is executable using the setup condition in a specific decision subprocess is classified into the routine subprocess in such a manner that the classified routine subprocess follows on the specific decision subprocess. One or a series of decision subprocesses are combined with one or a series of routine subprocesses which are executable on the condition of the completion of the decision subprocesses to form one unit process, and a job-support computer program is created to allow the plurality of subprocesses included in the one unit process to be successively executed. A plurality of subprocesses which are executable in accordance with common input data are detected from the minutely divided minimum unit subprocesses, and a job flow is constructed to allow the respective jobs in the plurality of subprocesses to be simultaneously initiated and executed in parallel. The present invention can drastically reduce the lead-time of a process while facilitating execution of the entire process with high efficiency.

Copolymers of vinyl alcohol and itaconic acid for use in paper coatings

The present invention is a composition useful for coating the surface of paper wherein the coating composition is an aqueous solution comprising less than 40 wt% water and consisting essentially of a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer that is at least about 95% hydrolyzed, and a process for preparing the same.

proximity switch

1/1 resumo interruptor de proximidade interruptores de proximidade são divulgados que preferivelmente são fornecidos em uma unidade hermeticamente selada que pode ser usada em ambientes adversos e sob pressões significativas, tais como debaixo d'água e em instalações de energia nuclear, sem que nenhuma peça exija substituição ou manutenção periódica. interruptores de proximidade são de preferência acionados por movimento físico de um contato em resposta às mudanças de forças magnéticas. os interruptores são dispostos de preferência em um tubo de corpo, opcionalmente, incluindo um conjunto de vedação hermético para vedar uma extremidade aberta do tubo de corpo e/ou uma virola que impede que os fios elétricos anexados ao interruptor no interior do tubo de corpo sejam puxados para longe do interruptor. além disso, os interruptores de preferência mantêm uma pressão de contato entre os contatos elétricos suficiente para suportar testes sísmicos de aceleração de 10 g sem descontinuidade de contato. 1/1 summary Proximity Switch Proximity switches are disclosed that they are preferably supplied in a hermetically sealed unit that can be used in harsh environments and under significant pressures, such as underwater and nuclear power installations, without any parts requires replacement or periodic maintenance. Proximity switches are preferably actuated by physical movement of a contact in response to changes in magnetic forces. the switches are preferably arranged in a body tube, optionally including an airtight seal assembly to seal an open end of the body tube and / or a ferrule that prevents the electrical wires attached to the switch inside the body tube from being pulled away from the switch. In addition, the switches preferably maintain a contact pressure between the electrical contacts sufficient to withstand 10 g acceleration seismic tests without contact discontinuity.

Energy management system for motor-assisted user-propelled vehicles

An energy management system for a motor-assisted user-propelled vehicle comprising a motor capable of assisting in propelling the vehicle and a rechargeable power supply for supplying energy to the motor. The system comprises: a user input for providing a desired value for each of at least one control parameter related to the user; a sensor for each control parameter for obtaining an actual value of the control parameter; a value comparator for receiving the desired value and the actual value of each control parameter and comparing them to generate a comparison signal for each control parameter; a command generator for generating a motor command using at least one comparison signal; and a motor controller for operating the motor, using the motor command, either to assist in propelling the vehicle, or act to recharge the power supply, in a way to bring the actual value closer to the desired value.

Control solenoid with improved magnetic circuit

An electromagnetic solenoid (100, 200) having a coil (102, 202) wound around a bobbin (106, 206) between first and second flanges (108, 110; 208, 210) for generating a magnetic force. An armature (114, 214) having an armature flange (118, 218) at a first end is within an interior portion of the tubular center section of the bobbin and is supported for axial displacement between a first and a second position. A permanent ring magnet (134, 234) is placed at the first end flange with an inner radial face spaced apart from an outer radial face of the armature flange by a radial gap, with the ring magnet supported by a retainer (148, 248) adjacent to the first end flange and fixed against axial displacement with respect to the bobbin. The solenoid comprises an outer case (172, 272) having a closed bottom at a first end and an open top at a second end and a flux washer (166, 266) disposed in the open top adjacent to a second end of the armature.

Traceable metallic products and metallic support for nanostorage

The invention relates to traceable metallic products, methods of uses and methods of making same. The metallic products may be made traceable for integrity purposes, identification purposes, counterfeit avoidance and the like. The invention also relates to metallic supports for nanostorage of various compounds and samples.

Sistema de actuador y transmision de polea segmentada incluyendo el mismo.

Se proporciona un sistema accionador para mover una pluralidad de segmentos de polea de una polea segmentada entre una región enganchada y una región desenganchada. El sistema accionador comprende: un deflector configurado para girar al menos entre una primera posición y una segunda posición; y una pluralidad de seguidores, comprendiendo cada uno de los seguidores una saliente configurada para enganchar el deflector para mover uno de los segmentos de polea respectivo entre la región enganchada y la región desenganchada, en donde el deflector está configurado para moverse entre la primera posición y la segunda posición para acoplar selectivamente la pluralidad de seguidores y dirigir cada uno de los seguidores entre una posición enganchada y una posición desenganchada, para mover la pluralidad de segmentos de polea entre la región enganchada y la región desenganchada. Se proporciona además una transmisión de polea segmentada que comprende el sistema accionador.

Method and apparatus of immobilizing solder spheres

A containing device (11) and method to hold and immobilize solde r spheres during storage and transport including a container portion (12) having an open top terminal end (15) and an opposing closed bottom terminal end (16) with at least one side wall (20) connecting each terminal end, a removably attachable lid (13) to seal the container portion (12) and a lid insert (14) for insertion into the container portion (12) to immobilize solder spheres contained therein. In one embodiment, the lid insert (14) is comprised of compressible material, such as a polymeric foam, whereby insertion of the lid insert (14) into the container portion (12) causes compression of the lid insert (14) substantially adjacent to the side wall (20) of the container portion (12), a bottom planar surface of the lid and an uppermost surface layer of solder spheres to completely fill any open or dead space within the containing device (11). The lid insert (14) forms a mechanical seal which immobilizes the solder spheres until the lid insert (14) is removed from the containing device (11).

Segmented eva intravaginal rings

Disclosed herein are segmented, EVA intravaginal rings that release 17β-estradiol and progesterone with specific pharmacokinetics useful for treating, ameliorating, and preventing symptoms associated with menopause and vulvar and vaginal atrophy.

移动的含纤维结构中的缺陷检测

本文公开了使用至少一个缺陷检测器来检测含纤维结构(110)中的缺陷的方法和设备(100)，所述缺陷检测器包括能够在线性运动时测量含纤维结构的横截面直径的投影仪(115)和光接收器(130)。所述横截面直径是基于由光接收器检测的光(135)量相对于由投影仪传输的光(140)总量的减少来计算的。本文还公开了已经经受缺陷检测方法的含纤维结构。

Method and system for controlling a modal antenna

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Cereblon ligands and uses thereof

Described herein are compounds or conjugates of Formulae II and I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or stereoisomers, as well as their uses (e.g., as cereblon-binding agents or bifunctional degraders for degrading certain proteins).

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTl-LINK COMMUNICATIONS

Embodiments of an apparatus and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of multi-link communications involves at an access point (AP) multi-link device, allocating Association IDs (AIDs) to non-AP multi-link devices, including allocating one of the AIDs to each of the non-AP multi-link devices, and at the AP multi-link device, generating a first indication element for the AIDs to indicate a buffered data configuration at the AP multi-link device for the non-AP multi-link devices.

接着特性が向上したアイオノマー中間層

【課題】ガラスに対する接着特性が向上したエチレン酸コポリマーアイオノマー組成物に基づく中間層、及びそのような中間層を含むガラス積層体を提供する。【解決手段】特定のシラン添加剤を特定の量で含有し、ガラスに対する向上した接着特性を有する、ナトリウムで中和されたエチレン酸コポリマーアイオノマー組成物、そのようなアイオノマー組成物の製造に適したマスターバッチ組成物、そのようなアイオノマー組成物から製造された中間層、及びそのような中間層を含むガラス積層体を提供する。【選択図】なし

Ionomer interlayer with enhanced adhesion properties

Provided is a sodium-neutralized ethylene acid copolymer ionomer composition containing a specified silane additive in a specified amount and having enhanced adhesion properties to glass, a masterbatch composition suitable for producing such ionomer composition, an interlayer made from such ionomer composition, and a glass laminate comprising such interlayer.

Collision prevention system and method for a vehicle

A collision prevention system for a vehicle. A collision prevention method for a vehicle. The system includes a first sensor operable to monitor a dimension (e.g. height) of the vehicle. The system also includes a second sensor for detecting a dimension (e.g. height) of an approaching obstacle. The system further includes a controller couplable to the first sensor and the second sensor. The controller is operable to compare the dimension of the vehicle monitored by the first sensor with the dimension of the approaching obstacle detected by the second sensor. The controller is also operable to, in response to a determination that the comparison of the dimension of the vehicle with the dimension of the approaching obstacle indicates a collision between the vehicle and the obstacle is possible, perform a collision prevention action.

Compounds and compositions as smarca2/4 inhibitors and uses thereof

Described herein are compounds and conjugates of Formula II and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or stereoisomers, as well as their uses (e.g., as SMARCA2 or SMARCA4 inhibitors or degraders).

Operating a modal antenna system for point to multipoint communications

Bimini and watercraft having a bimini

A bimini having a collapsible frame and a top is disclosed. The collapsible frame, which has a first support and a second support that is pivotable relative to the first support about a pivot axis, is movable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration. The top, which has a first top portion that defines a cavity and a second top portion that is flexible, extends between the first and second supports. In the extended configuration of the collapsible frame, the top is taut between the first and second supports, and in the collapsed configuration of the collapsible frame, the second top portion is selectively at least partially stored in the cavity defined by the first top portion. A watercraft having the bimini is also disclosed.