DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH AN HVAC CONTROLLER

An HVAC controller may be controlled in response to a natural language audio message that is not recognizable by the HVAC controller as a command, where the natural language audio message is translated into a command recognizable by the HVAC controller. The HVAC controller may be a thermostat including a housing that houses a temperature sensor, a microphone, and a controller. The controller may identify a trigger phrase in an audio stream provided by the microphone. In response to identifying the trigger phrase, the controller initiates processing of the audio stream to identify a command following the trigger phrase and to generate a command understandable by the thermostat that instructs the controller to perform the identified command. The controller then executes the generated command understandable by the thermostat. A user may communicate with the thermostat via the microphone of the thermostat and/or a remote device having a microphone. 1. A thermostat configured to control one or more HVAC components of an HVAC system , the thermostat comprising: a temperature sensor;', 'a microphone;', 'a controller;', identify one of a plurality of different commands following the trigger phrase; and', 'generate a thermostat command that is understandable by the controller and that instructs the controller to perform the particular command identified in the audio stream; and, 'wherein the controller is configured to identify a trigger phrase included in an audio stream provided by the microphone of the thermostat, and in response to identifying the trigger phrase, the controller is configured to initiate the processing of the audio stream to, 'wherein the controller is configured to execute the generated thermostat command., 'a housing, the housing configured to house2. The thermostat of claim 1 , wherein the controller initiates the processing of the audio stream by sending at least part of the audio stream to a remote web service via an output port of the thermostat.3. ...

Ethylene-styrene copolymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

Ethylene-styrene copolymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing and polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing and polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

In-Situ Injection and materials screening device

An apparatus for in-situ injection of one or more chemical components into a reaction chamber is disclosed. The apparatus includes a reaction chamber for receiving one or more libraries, each of the libraries comprising two or more samples. The reaction chamber is configured to form a sealed enclosure. The apparatus further includes an injection manifold supporting injectors for in-situ injection of one or more chemical components onto respective samples of the one or more libraries in the pressurized sealed reaction chamber.

Building automation system with geo-fencing

A building automation system may adjust operation of a building system based upon information regarding the relative location of one or more users of the building automation system. In some embodiments, a mobile device having location services for determining a location of the mobile device may provide this information. A mobile device may include a user interface, a memory for storing two or more predetermined geo-fences each defining a different sized region about a home of a user of the mobile device and a controller operatively coupled to user interface and the memory, the controller configured to accept a selection of one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences via the user interface. The controller may report when the location of the mobile device crosses the selected one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences to a remote device. Other geofencing approaches are also described.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Ethylene-styrene copolymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

Titanium substituted pyridyl amine complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing ethylene and stryene

New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts, complexes and compositions

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Batch reactor with injection system

An apparatus and method for injection of one or more chemical components into a reaction chamber are disclosed. The apparatus includes a reaction chamber for receiving one or more libraries in a fixed position relative to the chamber and configured to form a sealed enclosure. An injection manifold is located within the reaction chamber and selectively movable relative to the libraries. The injection manifold is configured for receiving at least one fluid transfer line coupled to an external source for injection of one or more chemical components into the reaction chamber.

Novelty container with cover-activated musical playback

The invention is directed to a novelty container with a cover mounted to the container operable between closed and open positions which activate and deactivate a sound generating assembly. An electrically operated sound generating assembly is mounted to the container, having a sound generator circuit board, a battery electrically connected to the sound generator circuit board and a speaker electrically connected to the circuit board. A switch is mounted to the container to activate the sound generating assembly and has a resilient electrically conductive first member attached to the container and electrically connected to sound generating assembly, biased towards and engaging an electrically conductive second member attached to the container and electrically connected to the sound generating assembly. A flexible electrically insulating element attached to the cover and adjacent to the resilient electrically conductive first member which is reciprocatingly moveable in concert with the operation ...

Methods of copolymerizing ethylene and isobutylene and polymers made thereby

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

High throughput screen for identifying polymerization catalysts from potential catalysts

A method is disclosed for screening potential catalysts for polymerization performance. The method includes the steps of reacting a potential catalyst with at least a first monomer under polymerization conditions, determining the polymerization performance of the catalyst with the at least first monomer, and using the determination as a predictor for the polymerization performance of the catalyst for at least a second monomer, wherein the first and second monomers are different from each other and the first monomer is an olefin other than ethylene. The method provides a useful, concrete and tangible result that has particular value for identifying appropriate catalysts for olefin polymerization and copolymerization.

HVAC CONTROLLER HAVING A NETWORK-BASED SCHEDULING FEATURE

A master HVAC schedule for an HVAC controller may be stored on an external server accessible over a computer network. The external server may maintain the master HVAC schedule, and may translate a portion of the master HVAC schedule into a basic HVAC schedule that is executable by an HVAC controller. The external server may deliver the basic HVAC schedule to an HVAC controller according to a predetermined schedule. In some cases, the external server may deliver an updated basic HVAC schedule to the HVAC controller in response to a user initiated change made to the master HVAC schedule or upon restoration of a lost network connection between the HVAC controller and the external server. 1. A server accessible over a computer network , the server comprising:an input/output port for sending and/or receiving data via the computer network;a data storage device; maintain a master HVAC schedule having up to 366 days, the master HVAC schedule being capable of being updated by a user over the computer network via the input/output port of the server;', 'translate a sub-portion of the master HVAC schedule into a basic HVAC schedule, wherein the basic HVAC schedule has at least one less day than the master HVAC schedule; and', 'deliver the basic HVAC schedule to an HVAC controller over the computer network via the input/output port of the server., 'a controller coupled to the input/output port and the data storage device, the controller configured to2. The server of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to deliver an updated basic HVAC schedule to the HVAC controller according to a predetermined schedule.3. The server of claim 2 , wherein the updated basic HVAC schedule covers at least one day not covered by the previously delivered basic HVAC schedule.4. The server of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to deliver an updated basic HVAC schedule to the HVAC controller in response to an update to the master HVAC schedule.5. The server of claim ...

Titanium substituted pyridyl amine complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing ethylene and styrene

New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Filter change alert system for an HVAC system

Methods and systems for indicating a status of an air filter of an HVAC system may include receiving a measure that is related to an amount of flow restriction presented by the air filter in an HVAC system, using the measure to determine whether the air filter does not need replacing, the air filter needs to be replaced soon, or the air filter should be replaced now, and displaying on a display of an HVAC controller an air filter status indicator, wherein the air filter status indicator includes a stop-light metaphor. In one example, the air filter status indicator may display a green color when the air filter does not need replacing, display a yellow color when the air filter needs to be replaced soon, and display a red color when the air filter should be replaced now. In some cases, the air filter status indicator may also include a qualitative term indicative of the current status of the air filter.

Bridged Bi-Aromatic Ligands, Catalysts, Processes For Polymerizing And Polymers Therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM MONITORING

A system for monitoring a building automation system (BAS). The systems may include a device to report data, a memory having an application that requires that the data from the device be reported at least at a minimum frequency, and a controller to receive the data from the device at least at the minimum frequency and use the application and the data to determine an operational status of a component of the BAS. 1. A system for monitoring a building automation system (BAS) , the system comprising:a device of the BAS configured to report data;a memory having an application stored thereon, wherein the application requires that the data from the device to be reported at least at a minimum frequency; anda controller operatively coupled to the device and the memory, and configured to receive the data from the device at least at the minimum frequency in accordance with the application and use the application and the data to determine an operational status of a component of the BAS.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:identify a natural frequency that the device reports the data; andcompare the natural frequency that the device reports the data to the minimum frequency that the application requires that the data be reported from the device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to:identify that the natural frequency that the device reports the data is different from the minimum frequency that the application requires that the data be reported from the device based on the comparison; andchange the natural frequency to at least the minimum frequency that the application requires that the data be reported from the device in response to the identification that the natural frequency is different from the minimum frequency that the application requires that the data be reported from the device.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the natural frequency is obtained from a data structure for the BAS.5. The system ...

Mailbox data storage system

A mailbox data storage mechanism for a remote device in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment. The mechanism, as a part of a gateway device and acting as a citizen of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment, may collect system information regularly and maintain a copy of the latest data locally which can be a response to external access requests in time at any moment. The mechanism may limit the latency for external access and improve user experience. The mechanism may help satisfy multiple interfaces.

Batch reactor with injection system

An apparatus and method for injection of one or more chemical components into a reaction chamber are disclosed. The apparatus includes a reaction chamber for receiving one or more libraries in a fixed position relative to the chamber and configured to form a sealed enclosure. An injection manifold is located within the reaction chamber and selectively movable relative to the libraries. The injection manifold is configured for receiving at least one fluid transfer line coupled to an external source for injection of one or more chemical components into the reaction chamber.

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing crystalline polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

BYPASS HUMIDIFIER WITH DAMPER CONTROL

An improved humidifier system for adding humidity to an air stream of an HVAC system. The humidifier system includes an air path that is configured to accept air from a first HVAC duct and return air to a second HVAC duct. A damper is disposed in the air path to selectively substantially block the flow of air in the air path, or to substantially not block the flow of air in the air path. In some cases, the damper may be a motorized damper, and the humidifier system may include a controller that is configured to cause the motorized damper to not substantially block the flow of air in the air path during a call for humidifier operation, and to substantially block the flow of air in the air path after the call for humidifier operation ends. Alternatively, the damper may be manually actuated, and an HVAC controller may be configured to notify when the damper should be moved (e.g. between seasons).

Building automation system with geo-fencing

A building automation system may adjust operation of a building system based upon information regarding the relative location of one or more users of the building automation system. In some embodiments, a mobile device having location services for determining a location of the mobile device may provide this information. A mobile device may include a user interface, a memory for storing two or more predetermined geo-fences each defining a different sized region about a home of a user of the mobile device and a controller operatively coupled to user interface and the memory, the controller configured to accept a selection of one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences via the user interface. The controller may report when the location of the mobile device crosses the selected one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences to a remote device. Other geofencing approaches are also described.

METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR SETTING AN AIR FILTER CHANGE THRESHOLD VALUE IN AN HVAC SYSTEM

A clean air filter may be used to set an air filter change threshold value for an air filter monitor installed in an HVAC system. The air filter change threshold value may be used to determine a status of an air filter (e.g., clean or dirty).

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing crystalline polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Devices and methods for interacting with a control system that is connected to a network

A building automation system may be controlled in response to a natural language voice message. The natural language voice message may be recorded and then sent to a voice command manager via a network. The natural language voice message is then translated into a command recognizable by a building automation controller of the building automation system. Voice recognition software may be used to create a natural language text based message from the recorded natural voice message, and the natural language text based message may then be translated into the command recognizable by the building automation controller. In response to the command, the building automation controller may perform the desired action.

BYPASS HUMIDIFIER WITH DAMPER CONTROL

An improved humidifier system for adding humidity to an air stream of an HVAC system. The humidifier system includes an air path that is configured to accept air from a first HVAC duct and return air to a second HVAC duct. A damper is disposed in the air path to selectively substantially block the flow of air in the air path, or to substantially not block the flow of air in the air path. In some cases, the damper may be a motorized damper, and the humidifier system may include a controller that is configured to cause the motorized damper to not substantially block the flow of air in the air path during a call for humidifier operation, and to substantially block the flow of air in the air path after the call for humidifier operation ends. Alternatively, the damper may be manually actuated, and an HVAC controller may be configured to notify when the damper should be moved (e.g. between seasons). 1. A humidifier for adding humidity to an air stream in response to a call for humidity , the humidifier comprising:an air intake configured to fluidically interface with an HVAC duct;a humidifier pad;a water valve for selectively delivering water from a water source to the humidifier pad; anda controller for controlling the water valve, wherein the controller is configured to cause the water valve to deliver water to the humidifier pad in a water delivery pattern having a period and a duty cycle, wherein the period/duty cycle combination is configured to achieve a humidity transfer rate from the humidifier pad to the air stream that is substantially the same as a humidity transfer rate resulting from an always-on delivery of water to the humidifier pad during the call for humidity.2. The humidifier of claim 1 , wherein the period is greater than 120 seconds and the duty cycle is greater than 50%.3. The humidifier of claim 1 , wherein the period is greater than 180 seconds and the duty cycle is greater than 30%.4. The humidifier of claim 1 , wherein the period is greater than ...

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing and polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Devices and methods for interacting with an HVAC controller

An HVAC controller may be controlled in response to a natural language audio message that is not recognizable by the HVAC controller as a command, where the natural language audio message is translated into a command recognizable by the HVAC controller. The HVAC controller may be a thermostat including a housing that houses a temperature sensor, a microphone, and a controller. The controller may identify a trigger phrase in an audio stream provided by the microphone. In response to identifying the trigger phrase, the controller initiates processing of the audio stream to identify a command following the trigger phrase and to generate a command understandable by the thermostat that instructs the controller to perform the identified command. The controller then executes the generated command understandable by the thermostat. A user may communicate with the thermostat via the microphone of the thermostat and/or a remote device having a microphone.

In-situ injection and materials screening device

An apparatus for in-situ injection of one or more chemical components into a reaction chamber is disclosed. The apparatus includes a reaction chamber for receiving one or more libraries, each of the libraries comprising two or more samples. The reaction chamber is configured to form a sealed enclosure. The apparatus further includes an injection manifold supporting injectors for in-situ injection of one or more chemical components onto respective samples of the one or more libraries in the pressurized sealed reaction chamber.

Ethylene-styrene copolymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Styrene polymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

Methods of copolymerizing ethylene and isobutylene and polymers made thereby

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Ethylene-styrene copolymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

Ether-amine based polymerization catalysts, compositions and processes using same

The inventions disclosed herein are new complexes and catalysts comprising metal-ligand complexes or compositions of metal precursors and ligands (and optionally activators) that catalyze polymerization and copolymerization reactions, particularly with monomers that are olefins, diolefins or acetylenically unsaturated. These compositions can also polymerize monomers that have polar functionalities in homopolymerizations or copolymerizations. Also, diolefins in combination with ethylene or α-olefins or 1,1-disubstituted olefins may be co-polymerized. The new catalyst compositions can be prepared by combining a metal precursor with a suitable ligand and, optionally, an activator or combination of activators. The main feature of this invention is the use of new metal ligand complexes to provide the active polymerization catalysts.

Batch reactor with injection system

An apparatus and method for injection of one or more chemical components into a reaction chamber are disclosed. The apparatus includes a reaction chamber for receiving one or more libraries in a fixed position relative to the chamber and configured to form a sealed enclosure. An injection manifold is located within the reaction chamber and selectively movable relative to the libraries. The injection manifold is configured for receiving at least one fluid transfer line coupled to an external source for injection of one or more chemical components into the reaction chamber.

Humidifier with water valve control

A call for humidity signal may activate a water valve of a humidifier to cause water to flow onto a humidifier pad within the humidifier. In some examples, a controller may activate the water valve in a pattern such that most of the water evaporates, rather than flowing to a drain system, yet still provides the requested humidity level. In some examples, the controller is configured to cause the water valve to deliver water to the humidifier pad in a water delivery pattern having a controlled period and a controlled duty cycle.

Catalysts, metal complexes, compositions and arrays containing erbium

Erbium metal catalysts, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays catalyze the polymerization of monomers, particularly olefins, into polymers. These have shown particularly good activity and can be screened in a high throughput manner using arrays of these catalysts, compositions and metal-ligand complexes.

Styrene polymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Devices and methods for interacting with a control system that is connected to a network

A building automation system may be controlled in response to a natural language voice message. The natural language voice message may be recorded and then sent to a voice command manager via a network. The natural language voice message is then translated into a command recognizable by a building automation controller of the building automation system. Voice recognition software may be used to create a natural language text based message from the recorded natural voice message, and the natural language text based message may then be translated into the command recognizable by the building automation controller. In response to the command, the building automation controller may perform the desired action.

Titanium substituted pyridyl amine complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing ethylene and stryene

New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Titanium substituted pyridyl amine complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing ethylene and stryene

New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing crystalline polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH A CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK

A building automation system may be controlled in response to a natural language voice message. The natural language voice message may be recorded and then sent to a voice command manager via a network. The natural language voice message is then translated into a command recognizable by a building automation controller of the building automation system. Voice recognition software may be used to create a natural language text based message from the recorded natural voice message, and the natural language text based message may then be translated into the command recognizable by the building automation controller. In response to the command, the building automation controller may perform the desired action.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing and polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Methods and systems for setting an air filter change threshold in an HVAC system using a blocking panel

A blocking panel may be used to set an air filter change threshold value for an air filter monitor installed in an HVAC system. The air filter change threshold value may then be used to determine a status of an air filter (e.g., clean or dirty).

Methods of polymerizing ethylene and styrene copolymers with substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and catalysts therefor

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM WITH GEO-FENCING

A building automation system may adjust operation of a building system based upon information regarding the relative location of one or more users of the building automation system. In some embodiments, a mobile device having location services for determining a location of the mobile device may provide this information. A mobile device may include a user interface, a memory for storing two or more predetermined geo-fences each defining a different sized region about a home of a user of the mobile device and a controller operatively coupled to user interface and the memory, the controller configured to accept a selection of one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences via the user interface. The controller may report when the location of the mobile device crosses the selected one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences to a remote device. Other geofencing approaches are also described. 1. An apparatus for providing building automation , the apparatus comprising a building automation controller implemented in circuitry and configured to:determine, based on a first message from a first mobile device, whether the first mobile device is positioned within a first geofence configured for a first sensitivity of a first user's location as determined by the first mobile device relative to a building;determine, based on a second message from a second mobile device, whether the second mobile device is positioned within a second geofence configured for a second sensitivity of a second user's location as determined by the second mobile device relative to the building, wherein the first sensitivity is higher than the second sensitivity; andadjust an operating parameter at the building based on the determination of whether the first mobile device is positioned within the first geofence and on the determination of whether the second mobile device is positioned within the second geofence.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first geofence has a smaller area than the ...

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

HVAC controller having a network-based scheduling feature

A master HVAC schedule for an HVAC controller may be stored on an external server accessible over a computer network. The external server may maintain the master HVAC schedule, and may translate a portion of the master HVAC schedule into a basic HVAC schedule that is executable by an HVAC controller. The external server may deliver the basic HVAC schedule to an HVAC controller according to a predetermined schedule. In some cases, the external server may deliver an updated basic HVAC schedule to the HVAC controller in response to a user initiated change made to the master HVAC schedule or upon restoration of a lost network connection between the HVAC controller and the external server.

Substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and processes for polymerizing crystalline polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Devices and methods for interacting with an HVAC controller

A method of controlling an HVAC system can include receiving audio that includes a predefined trigger phrase followed by a voice command to change a set point temperature of the HVAC system to a requested set point value, converting the audio into a natural language audio stream, identifying the predefined trigger phrase in the natural language audio stream, transmitting a part of the natural language audio stream that includes the voice command to a remote web service for identifying the voice command therein, receiving a first building control device command generated by and from the remote web service at a building control device when the requested set point value is within a predetermined range, and receiving a second building control command generated by and from the remote web service at the building control device when the requested set point value is outside of the predetermined range.

Titanium substituted pyridyl amine complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing ethylene and stryene

New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Ethylene-styrene copolymers and phenol-triazole type complexes, catalysts, and processes for polymerizing

Metal-ligand complexes that are useful as precursors to catalysts for the polymerization of olefins are provided. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing ethylene and styrene into copolymers having novel properties, including a low molecular weight and close comparison between vinyl and methyl end groups.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SETTING AN AIR FILTER CHANGE THRESHOLD IN AN HVAC SYSTEM USING A BLOCKING PANEL

A blocking panel may be used to set an air filter change threshold value for an air filter monitor installed in an HVAC system. The air filter change threshold value may then be used to determine a status of an air filter (e.g., clean or dirty).

Materials and methods for treating cancer

The invention is concerned with the detection and treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) based on differential gene expression in these cells. Specifically, the invention provides details of differentially expressed genes in NPC which serve to detect the presence or risk of the disease and its clinical type. The invention also provides methods of treating NPC in association with chemo or radiotherapy.

Bypass humidifier with damper control

An improved humidifier system for adding humidity to an air stream of an HVAC system. The humidifier system includes an air path that is configured to accept air from a first HVAC duct and return air to a second HVAC duct. A damper is disposed in the air path to selectively substantially block the flow of air in the air path, or to substantially not block the flow of air in the air path. In some cases, the damper may be a motorized damper, and the humidifier system may include a controller that is configured to cause the motorized damper to not substantially block the flow of air in the air path during a call for humidifier operation, and to substantially block the flow of air in the air path after the call for humidifier operation ends. Alternatively, the damper may be manually actuated, and an HVAC controller may be configured to notify when the damper should be moved (e.g. between seasons).

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Building automation system monitoring

A system for monitoring a building automation system (BAS). The systems may include a device to report data, a memory having an application that requires that the data from the device be reported at least at a minimum frequency, and a controller to receive the data from the device at least at the minimum frequency and use the application and the data to determine an operational status of a component of the BAS.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

FILTER CHANGE ALERT SYSTEM FOR AN HVAC SYSTEM

Methods and systems for indicating a status of an air filter of an HVAC system may include receiving a measure that is related to an amount of flow restriction presented by the air filter in an HVAC system, using the measure to determine whether the air filter does not need replacing, the air filter needs to be replaced soon, or the air filter should be replaced now, and displaying on a display of an HVAC controller an air filter status indicator, wherein the air filter status indicator includes a stop-light metaphor. In one example, the air filter status indicator may display a green color when the air filter does not need replacing, display a yellow color when the air filter needs to be replaced soon, and display a red color when the air filter should be replaced now. In some cases, the air filter status indicator may also include a qualitative term indicative of the current status of the air filter. 1. An HVAC controller for controlling an HVAC system , the HVAC system having an air filter , the HVAC controller comprising:a controller;a memory coupled to the controller;a display coupled to the controller; receive a measured value that is related to an amount of flow restriction presented by the air filter in the HVAC system;', 'compare the received measured value to a pre-determined threshold value stored in the memory; and', 'implement a three-level user alert system in which the controller displays on the display of the HVAC controller a first status indicator when the received measured value that is related to the amount of flow restriction presented by the air filter in the HVAC system is less than the pre-determined threshold value, a second status indicator when the measured value that is related to the amount of flow restriction presented by the air filter in the HVAC system is at least equal to the pre-determined threshold value but only for a predetermined amount of time after the measured value is detected to be at least equal to the pre-determined ...

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Methods of polymerizing ethylene and styrene copolymers with substituted pyridyl amine catalysts and catalysts therefor

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM WITH GEO-FENCING

A building automation system may adjust operation of a building system based upon information regarding the relative location of one or more users of the building automation system. In some embodiments, a mobile device having location services for determining a location of the mobile device may provide this information. A mobile device may include a user interface, a memory for storing two or more predetermined geo-fences each defining a different sized region about a home of a user of the mobile device and a controller operatively coupled to user interface and the memory, the controller configured to accept a selection of one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences via the user interface. The controller may report when the location of the mobile device crosses the selected one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences to a remote device. Other geofencing approaches are also described. 1. A mobile device having location services for determining a location of the mobile device , the mobile device comprising:a user interface;a memory for storing two or more predetermined geo-fences each defining a different sized region about a home of a user of the mobile device;a controller operatively coupled to user interface and the memory, the controller configured to accept a selection of one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences via the user interface; andthe controller further configured to report when the location of the mobile device crosses the selected one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences to a remote device.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the remote device is a remote server claim 1 , and the controller is configured to report when the location of the mobile device crosses the selected one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences to the remote server via a wireless communication port.3. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the remote server claim 2 , in response to receiving a report that the location of the mobile device crossed the ...

Substituted pyridyl amine complexes, and catalysts

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

MAILBOX DATA STORAGE SYSTEM

A mailbox data storage mechanism for a remote device in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment. The mechanism, as a part of a gateway device and acting as a citizen of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment, may collect system information regularly and maintain a copy of the latest data locally which can be a response to external access requests in time at any moment. The mechanism may limit the latency for external access and improve user experience. The mechanism may help satisfy multiple interfaces.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH AN HVAC CONTROLLER

An HVAC controller may be controlled in response to a natural language audio message that is not recognizable by the HVAC controller as a command, where the natural language audio message is translated into a command recognizable by the HVAC controller. The HVAC controller may be a thermostat including a housing that houses a temperature sensor, a microphone, and a controller. The controller may identify a trigger phrase in an audio stream provided by the microphone. In response to identifying the trigger phrase, the controller initiates processing of the audio stream to identify a command following the trigger phrase and to generate a command understandable by the thermostat that instructs the controller to perform the identified command. The controller then executes the generated command understandable by the thermostat. A user may communicate with the thermostat via the microphone of the thermostat and/or a remote device having a microphone. 1. A method of controlling an HVAC system with a building control device , the method comprising:receiving a continuous natural language audio stream, wherein the continuous natural language audio stream includes a predefined trigger phrase followed by a voice command;identifying the predefined trigger phrase in the continuous natural language audio stream;sending at least part of the continuous natural language audio stream to a remote web service including the part that includes the voice command;the remote web service identifying the voice command in the at least part of the continuous natural language audio stream sent to the remote web service;the remote web service generating a building control device command that is understandable by the building control device and that instructs the building control device to perform a function indicated by the identified voice command;the remote web service sending the generated building control device command to the building control device; andthe building control device executing ...

Substituted pyridyl amine complexes, and catalysts

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Titanium substituted pyridyl amine complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing ethylene and stryene

New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Processes for polymerization catalysts, metal complexes and compositions containing erbium

Processes for the polymerization of monomers, particularly olefins, into polymers use erbium compositions, metal-ligand complexes and compositions. The processes proceed with good conversion in a number of different methods.

METHOD OF SAMPLE COLLECTION

Disclosed is a method of collecting naso-oropharyngeal (NOP) sample from a subject, comprising collecting a bio-mixture comprising expectorated biofluids from two regions: a. the posterior oropharyngeal region of the throat of the subject by way of hawking, secretions of which are expectorated and spat out through the mouth; and b. the nasal and nasopharyngeal regions of the subject by way of nasal hawking, secretions of which are expectorated and spat out through the mouth. Also disclosed is a kit for collecting NOP sample from a subject according to the method of any one of the preceding claims, comprising: a sterile container for collecting the NOP sample; and a stabilizing fluid.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH A CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK

A building automation system may be controlled in response to a natural language voice message. The natural language voice message may be recorded and then sent to a voice command manager via a network. The natural language voice message is then translated into a command recognizable by a building automation controller of the building automation system. Voice recognition software may be used to create a natural language text based message from the recorded natural voice message, and the natural language text based message may then be translated into the command recognizable by the building automation controller. In response to the command, the building automation controller may perform the desired action. 1. A system of controlling a network connected building automation system servicing a building , comprising:a network;a server located outside of the building and connected to the network;a voice command manager implemented on the server;a thermostat located inside of the building, the thermostat comprising a temperature sensor and a first voice sensor device, the thermostat is in communication with the voice command manager over the network and the thermostat is configured to receive natural language voice commands from a user via the first voice sensor device, and to communicate the received natural language voice commands in an audio file to the voice command manager over the network without the thermostat attempting to recognize natural language voice commands in the audio file;a second voice sensor device in communication with the voice command manager over the network, the second voice sensor device configured to receive natural language voice commands from a user via the second voice sensor device, and to communicate the natural language voice commands to the voice command manager over the network; andwherein the voice command manager translates the natural language voice commands received from the thermostat and the natural language voice commands received ...

Methods of copolymerizing ethylene and isobutylene and polymers made thereby

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, l-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing and poymers therefrom

Ethylene-styrene copolymers, complexes and catalysts with phenol-triazole ligands and processes for polymerizing therewith

Titanium substituted pyridyl amine complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing ethylene and styrene

New compositions, titanium-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridyl-amine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with titanium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including high styrene incorporation into ethylene/styrene copolymers.

Ether-amine based polymerization catalysts, compositions and processes using same

The inventions disclosed herein are new complexes and catalysts comprising metal-ligand complexes or compositions of metal precursors and ligands (and optionally activators) that catalyze polymerization and copolymerization reactions, particularly with monomers that are olefins, diolefins or acetylenically unsaturated monomers. These compositions can also polymerize monomers that have polar functionalities in homopolymerizations or copolymerizations. Also, diolefins in combination with ethylene or α-olefins or 1,1-disubstituted olefins may be co-polymerized. The new catalyst compositions can be prepared by combining a metal precursor with a suitable ligand and, optionally, an activator or combination of activators. The main feature of this invention is the use of new metal ligand complexes to provide the active polymerization catalysts.

Substituted pyridyl amine ligands, complexes and catalysts therefrom; processes for producing polyolefins therewith

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Substituted pyridyl amine ligands, complexes and catalysts therefrom; processes for producing polyolefins therewith

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Methods of copolymerizing ethylene and isobutylene and polymers made thereby

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, l-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Methods of copolymerizing ethylene and isobutylene and polymers made thereby

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, l-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Methods of copolymerizing ethylene and isobutylene and polymers made thereby

Substituted pyridyl amine ligands, complexes and catalysts therefrom. processes for producing polyolefins therewith

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerizing propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerization conditions.

Substituted pyridyl amine ligands, complexes and catalysts therefrom; processes for producing polyolefins therewith

Substituted pyridyl amine ligands, complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing and polymers

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with pyridylamine ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. Processes for polymerisation and polymers are further illustrated. Certain of these catalysts with hafnium metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example 1-octene, isobutylene or styrene. Certain of the catalysts are particularly effective at polymerising propylene to high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene in a solution process at a variety of polymerisation conditions.

High throughput screen for identifying polymerization catalysts from potential catalysts

A method is disclosed for screening potential catalysts for polymerization performance. The method includes the steps of reacting a potential catalyst with at least a first monomer under polymerization conditions, determining the polymerization performance of the catalyst with the at least first monomer, and using the determination as a predictor for the polymerization performance of the catalyst for at least a second monomer, wherein the first and second monomers are different from each other and the first monomer is an olefin other than ethylene. The method provides a useful, concrete and tangible result that has particular value for identifying appropriate catalysts for olefin polymerization and copolymerization.

Ether-amine based polymerization catalysts, compositions and processes using same

Ether-amine based polymerization catalysts, compositions and processes using same

The inventions disclosed herein are new complexes and catalysts comprising metal-ligand complexes or compositions of metal precursors and ligands (and optionally activators) that catalyze polymerization and copolymerization reactions, particularly with monomers that are olefins, diolefins or acetylenically unsaturated monomers. These compositions can also polymerize monomers that have polar functionalities in homopolymerizations or copolymerizations. Also, diolefins in combination with ethylene or α-olefins or 1,1-disubstituted olefins may be co-polymerized. The new catalyst compositions can be prepared by combining a metal precursor with a suitable ligand and, optionally, an activator or combination of activators. The main feature of this invention is the use of new metal ligand complexes to provide the active polymerization catalysts.

Ethylene-styrene copolymers, complexes and catalysts with phenol-triazole ligands and processes for polymerizing therewith

Ether-amine based polymerization catalysts, compositions and processes using same

The inventions disclosed herein are new complexes and catalysts comprising metal-ligand complexes or compositions of metal precursors and ligands (and optionally activators) that catalyze polymerization and copolymerization reactions, particularly with monomers that are olefins, diolefins or acetylenically unsaturated monomers. These compositions can also polymerize monomers that have polar functionalities in homopolymerizations or copolymerizations. Also, diolefins in combination with ethylene or α-olefins or 1,1-disubstituted olefins may be co-polymerized. The new catalyst compositions can be prepared by combining a metal precursor with a suitable ligand and, optionally, an activator or combination of activators. The main feature of this invention is the use of new metal ligand complexes to provide the active polymerization catalysts.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, complexes, catalysts and processes for polymerizing and poymers therefrom

New ligands, compositions, metal-ligand complexes and arrays with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

Bridged bi-aromatic ligands, complexes, catalysts, processes for polymerizing and polymers therefrom

New ligands and compositions with bridged bis-aromatic ligands are disclosed that catalyze the polymerization of monomers into polymers. These catalysts with metal centers have high performance characteristics, including higher comonomer incorporation into ethylene/olefin copolymers, where such olefins are for example, 1-octene, propylene or styrene. The catalysts also polymerize propylene into isotactic polypropylene.

High throughput screen for identifying polymerization catalysts from potential catalysts

A method is disclosed for screening potential catalysts for polymerization performance. The method includes the steps of reacting a potential catalyst with at least a first monomer under polymerization conditions, determining the polymerization performance of the catalyst with the at least first monomer, and using the determination as a predictor for the polymerization performance of the catalyst for at least a second monomer, wherein the first and second monomers are different from each other and the first monomer is an olefin other than ethylene. The method provides a useful, concrete and tangible result that has particular value for identifying appropriate catalysts for olefin polymerization and copolymerization.

Building automation control systems

A building automation system may adjust operation of a building system based upon information regarding the relative location of one or more users of the building automation system. In some embodiments, a mobile device having location services for determining a location of the mobile device may provide this information. A mobile device may include a user interface, a memory for storing two or more predetermined geo-fences each defining a different sized region about a home of a user of the mobile device and a controller operatively coupled to user interface and the memory, the controller configured to accept a selection of one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences via the user interface. The controller may report when the location of the mobile device crosses the selected one of the two or more predetermined geo-fences to a remote device. Other geofencing approaches are also described.

Batch reactor with injection system

Verbrückte bi-aromatische liganden, komplexe, katalysatoren, verfahren zur polymerisierung und entstehende polymere

Method of sample collection

Disclosed is a method of collecting naso-oropharyngeal (NOP) sample from a subject, 5 comprising collecting a bio-mixture comprising expectorated biofluids from two regions: a. the posterior oropharyngeal region of the throat of the subject by way of hawking, secretions of which are expectorated and spat out through the mouth; and b. the nasal and nasopharyngeal regions of the subject by way of nasal hawking, secretions of which are expectorated and spat out through the mouth. Also disclosed is a kit for collecting NOP 0 sample from a subject according to the method of any one of the preceding claims, comprising: a sterile container for collecting the NOP sample; and a stabilizing fluid.

Batch reactor with injection system

An apparatus and method for injection of one or more chemical components into a reaction chamber are disclosed. The apparatus includes a reaction chamber for receiving one or more libraries (26) in a fixed position relative to the chamber and configured to form a sealed enclosure. An injection manifold (28) is located within the reaction chamber and selectively movable relative to the libraries (26). The injection manifold (28) is configured for receiving at least one fluid transfer line coupled to an external source for injection of one or more chemical components into the reaction chamber.

A method for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and agents useful therefor

The present invention relates generally to a method for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer including cancer of pharyngeal tissue and in particular nasopharyngeal and related and/or surrounding tissue as well as cancer of cervical and related tissue. More particularly, the present invention provides a method for diagnosing nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) and cervical cancer including distinguishing between different forms of cancers and to a method for the prophylaxis and treatment of cancer in a mammal and in particular a human. The present invention further provides agents useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of cancer in mammals and in particular humans.

Materials and methods for examining and treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma

A method for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and agents useful therefor

Materials and methods for treating cancer

Devices and methods for interacting with a control system that is connected to a network

A building automation system may be controlled in response to a natural language voice message. The natural language voice message may be recorded and then sent to a voice command manager via a network. The natural language voice message is then translated into a command recognizable by a building automation controller of the building automation system. Voice recognition software may be used to create a natural language text based message from the recorded natural voice message, and the natural language text based message may then be translated into the command recognizable by the building automation controller. In response to the command, the building automation controller may perform the desired action.