E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160113340 | FLAME RESISTANT THERMAL LINER, COMPOSITE FABRIC, AND GARMENT - The present invention relates to a flame resistant thermal liner comprising a nonwoven sheet comprising nanofibers of a synthetic polymer having an limiting oxygen index of at least 21, a mean flow pore of 10 micrometers or less, a thickness air permeability of 25 to 6000 cubic feet per min−micrometers (12 to 2880 cubic meters per square meter per min−micrometers), and an average thickness T | 04-28-2016 |
20160101592 | HYBRID GLASS FIBERS CARBON FIBERS THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES - Disclosed herein are composite structures having improved high modulus and strenght, processes for making them, and end use articles. The composite structures comprise two or more layers of a fibrous material made of carbon fibers with a basis weight greater than or equal to 150 g/m | 04-14-2016 |
20160081337 | FUNGICIDAL AMIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 03-24-2016 |
20160070166 | HIGH RESOLUTION, SOLVENT RESISTANT, THIN ELASTOMERIC PRINTING PLATES - The present invention relates to a printing element having at least one polymer layer which has photoimageable constituents and a chemically functionalized polymer to make the polymer layer either more hydrophobic or hydrophilic. In one embodiment, the printing element comprises two adjacent polymer layers on a substrate in which the photoimaged layer comprises a polymer chemically modified with hydrophobic fluoroalkyl side groups to provide differential wetting with hydrophilic inks. | 03-10-2016 |
20160060883 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE SPACING BETWEEN SIDING MATERIALS AND COMPRESSIBLE INSULATION MATERIALS - A spacing device and a method for installing siding materials over Tyvek® ThermaWrap™ R5.0 or any compressible insulating house wrap. The spacing device | 03-03-2016 |
20160050926 | NANOPARTICLES COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING POLYMERS AND ANTHRANILIC ACID DIAMIDE INSECTICIDES FOR PROPAGULE COATING - Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition:
| 02-25-2016 |
20160047061 | PROCESS FOR LAYING FIBROUS WEBS FROM A CENTRIFUGAL SPINNING PROCESS - A method for laying down a nanoweb of nanofibers from a centrifugal spinning process by a combination of an air flow field and a charging arrangement. Fibrous streams in the form of fibrils of molten polymer or polymer solution are discharged from a rotating member into an air flow field that is essentially parallel to the direction of discharge of fibrils at the point of discharge of the fibrils. The fibrous streams are attenuated and directed by means of the air flow field onto the surface of a collector to form a nanoweb. The fibrous streams are charged along all or at least a portion of their route from the point of discharge to the surface of the collector. | 02-18-2016 |
20160035455 | PHOTONIC SINTERING OF POLYMER THICK FILM COPPER CONDUCTOR COMPOSITIONS - This invention provides a method for using a polymer thick film copper conductor composition to form an electrical conductor in an electrical circuit, the method subjecting the deposited thick film copper conductor composition to photonic sintering. The invention also provides a method for reducing the resistance of an electrical conductor formed from a polymer thick film conductor composition, the method comprising the step of subjecting the electrical conductor to photonic sintering. The invention further provides devices containing electrical conductors made by these methods. The invention also provides a polymer thick film copper conductor composition. | 02-04-2016 |
20160021879 | SYNTHETIC LIPOAMINO ACID GLUCOSAMINE DERIVATIVES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PLANT GROWTH AND YIELD - The invention provides compounds, formulations and methods for improving plant emergence, growth and yield. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the synthetic lipoamino acid glucosamine compounds of Formula I. These compounds may be applied to plant propagating materials, including seeds and other regenerable plant parts, including cuttings, bulbs, rhizomes and tubers. They may also be applied to foliage, or soil either prior to or following planting of plant propagating materials. Such applications may be made alone or in combination with fungicides, insecticides, nematicides and other agricultural agents used to improve plant growth and crop yield. The compounds of Formula I can improve the agronomic performance of a variety of crops including barley, canola, corn, potato, soybean and wheat. | 01-28-2016 |
20160001459 | PLUG CUTTER AND METHOD FOR INLAYING PLUGS - A plug cutter for machining plug from a workpiece of wood, solid surface materials, and the like. The bit includes a straight shank portion adapted to be gripped in chucks or collets of a router or CNC machine, and a 1° tapered fluted cutting portion. Also, a process for using the plug cutter to machine plugs for inlaying into surfaces. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001235 | Filtration membranes - A porous membrane constructed of a cast polymeric film with a face located adjacent to at least a portion of the surface of a nanofiber substrate fabric. The membrane is not formed by lamination of two independent layers one layer being the film and the other being the substrate fabric. | 01-07-2016 |
20150361447 | MAIZE EVENT DP-032218-9 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The disclosure provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-032218-9 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 12-17-2015 |
20150349267 | BLUE LUMINESCENT COMPOUNDS - There is provided a compound having Formula II | 12-03-2015 |
20150343736 | COMPOSITE SHEET AND CARGO CONTAINER COMPRISING SAME - This invention is directed to a non-rigid composite sheet comprising in order (i) a first component having an areal weight of from 88 to 678 gsm comprising a first fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and a UV and weather impervious first polymeric layer. (ii) a second component having an areal weight of from 120 to 430 gsm comprising a flame resistant paper and (iii) a third component having an areal weight of from 88 to 678 gsm comprising a second fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and an impact and scratch resistant second polymeric layer, the second fabric of the third component being adjacent to the paper of the second component. | 12-03-2015 |
20150340629 | HOLE TRANSPORT COMPOSITION - There is provided a hole transport composition including (a) an inert matrix polymer and (b) at least 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a cyclometalated iridium complex. | 11-26-2015 |
20150330028 | DECOR PAPER HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE COMPRISING TREATED INORGANIC PARTICLES - The disclosure provides a décor paper prepared from a dispersion having improved optical performance without negatively impacting mechanical strength, wherein the dispersion comprises a TiO | 11-19-2015 |
20150322268 | ENHANCED BULK HANDLING PROPERTIES OF POWDERS VIA DRY GRANULATION IN A CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE - Powders such as pigmentary titanium dioxide (TiO | 11-12-2015 |
20150318419 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE USED FOR SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES - A conductive paste used for a solar cell electrode comprising, (i) 60 wt % to 95 wt % of a conductive powder; (ii) 0.1 wt % to 5.0 wt % of a lead-tellurium-oxide powder, comprising 20 wt % to 60 wt % of PbO and 20 wt % to 60 wt % of TeO | 11-05-2015 |
20150311541 | FLOW BATTERY HAVING A SEPARATOR MEMBRANE COMPRISING AN IONOMER - The invention relates to flow batteries having improved crossover resistance to electroactive species, excellent coulombic and voltage efficiency and durability, which batteries comprise a separator membrane comprising an ionomer having a high equivalent weight, EW, to achieve these performance benefits. The ionomer has an EW of 1150 to 2000. Preferably, the ionomer is a perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer which has substantially all of the functional groups being represented by the formula —SO | 10-29-2015 |
20150307683 | SILICA CONTAINING SELF-DISPERSING PIGMENTS - The disclosure provides a self-dispersing pigment having an isoelectric point of at least about 8 comprising an inorganic particle having a silica treatment and an outermost treatment prepared by sequentially: (a) hydrolyzing an aluminum compound or basic aluminate to deposit a hydrous alumina surface; and (b) adding a dual-functional compound comprising an anchoring group that attaches the dual-functional compound to the pigment surface, and a basic amine group comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary amine. These self-dispersing pigments are useful in making décor paper that may be used in paper laminates. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305341 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO CONTROL INSECT PESTS - Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a Diabrotica plant pest, decrease the expression of a target sequence in the pest. In specific embodiments, the decrease in expression of the target sequence controls the pest and thereby the methods and compositions are capable of limiting damage to a plant. The present invention provides various target polynucleotides set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-236 or active variants and fragments thereof, wherein a decrease in expression of one or more the sequences in the target pest controls the pest (i.e., has insecticidal activity). Further provided are silencing elements which when ingested by the pest decrease the level of the target polypeptide and thereby control the pest. In specific embodiment, the pest is | 10-29-2015 |
20150299447 | VINYL FLUORIDE POLYMERIZATION AND AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF VINYL FLUORIDE POLYMER - A process for producing vinyl fluoride polymer comprising polymerizing vinyl fluoride in an aqueous polymerization medium containing initiator and halogen-free surfactant with a critical micelle concentration of less than about 0.05 weight percent at 25° C. The halogen-free surfactant is present in the aqueous polymerization medium in an amount less than about 0.1 weight percent based on the weight of the aqueous polymerization medium. The aqueous polymerization medium is essentially free of halogen-containing surfactant. An aqueous dispersion comprising vinyl fluoride polymer particles present in a range of from about 5 to about 40 weight percent based on the weight of the aqueous phase, wherein said vinyl fluoride polymer particles have a D | 10-22-2015 |
20150275436 | LAMINATES PREPARED FROM DECOR PAPER COMPRISING SELF-DISPERSING PIGMENTS - The disclosure provides a laminate comprising decor paper, wherein the décor paper comprises a self-dispersing pigment having an isoelectric point of at least about 8, more typically about 8 to about 10, comprising an inorganic particle, more typically a pigment, having a silica treatment and an outermost treatment prepared by sequentially by (a) hydrolyzing an aluminum compound or basic aluminate to deposit a hydrous alumina surface; and (b) adding a dual-functional compound comprising: an anchoring group that attaches the dual-functional compound to the pigment surface, and a basic amine group comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary amine. Typically, the inorganic particle is titanium dioxide, TiO | 10-01-2015 |
20150267352 | DECOR PAPER COMPRISING SELF-DISPERSING PIGMENTS - The disclosure provides décor paper comprising a self-dispersing pigment having an isoelectric point of at least about 8, comprising an inorganic particle treated sequentially by (a) hydrolyzing an aluminum compound or basic aluminate to deposit a hydrous alumina surface and (b) adding a dual-functional compound comprising: an anchoring group that attaches the dual-functional compound to the pigment surface, and a basic amine group comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary amine. Typically, the inorganic particle is titanium dioxide, TiO | 09-24-2015 |
20150267068 | THERMOFORMABLE POLYMER THICK FILM TRANSPARENT CONDUCTOR AND ITS USE IN CAPACITIVE SWITCH CIRCUITS - This invention is directed to a polymer thick film transparent conductive composition that may be used in applications where thermoforming of the base substrate occurs, e.g., as in capacitive switches. Polycarbonate substrates are often used as the substrate and the polymer thick film conductive composition may be used without any barrier layer. Depending on the specific design, the thermoformable transparent conductor may be below or on top of a thermoformable silver conductor. Thermoformable electric circuits benefit from the presence of an encapsulant layer over the dried polymer thick film conductive composition. The electrical circuit is subsequently subjected to a injection molding process. | 09-24-2015 |
20150267061 | Waterborne Anticorrosion Coating Composition and Process for Providing a Corrosion-Resistant Coating on a Metal Surface - A waterborne coating composition, a process for providing a corrosion-resistant coating on a corrodible metal surface, an anticorrosion film formed by the composition, as well as an anticorrosive article, are disclosed. The coating composition comprises 10-35% by weight of one or more fluoropolymer; 30-65% by weight of one or more phenoxy resin; one or more crosslinking agent; a liquid carrier medium; and 0-40% by weight of an auxiliary binder consisting of one or more of polyethersulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, polyimide, polyamideimide, polyether ether ketone, polyetherimide, polyurethane, alkyd resin, polyester, or acrylic polymers. | 09-24-2015 |
20150262728 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PASTE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ON A POLYMER SUBSTRATE - An electrically conductive paste composition for forming an electrical circuit comprising: (a) a flake-shaped silver powder, wherein the mean particle size (D50) of the silver powder is 2.0 to 8.0 μm; and (b) a polyvinyl acetal resin, wherein the viscosity of a 10 wt % solution of the polyvinyl acetal resin in di-propylene glycol methyl ether is no less than 1 Pa·s as measured with a Brookfield viscometer (10 rpm, at 25° C.); and wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is in the range from 87/13 to 95/5. | 09-17-2015 |
20150259855 | DECOR PAPER COMPRISING SELF-DISPERSING PIGMENTS - The disclosure provides décor paper comprising a self-dispersing pigment having an isoelectric point of at least about 8, more typically about 8 to about 10, comprising an inorganic particle, pigment, having a silica treatment and an outermost treatment prepared by sequentially by (a) hydrolyzing an aluminum compound or basic aluminate to deposit a hydrous alumina surface; and (b) adding a dual-functional compound comprising: an anchoring group that attaches the dual-functional compound to the pigment surface, and a basic amine group comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary amine. Typically, the inorganic particle is titanium dioxide, TiO | 09-17-2015 |
20150259537 | PROCESS FOR MAKING SILICA CONTAINING SELF-DISPERSING PIGMENTS - The disclosure provides a process for making a self-dispersing pigment having an isoelectric point of at least about 8 comprising: (a) providing a silica treatment on an inorganic particle and forming a slurry of silica treated inorganic particles; (b) adding a dual functional compound with an acidic aluminum salt to form an aqueous solution, wherein the dual functional compound comprises: an anchoring group that attaches the dual-functional compound to the pigment surface, and a basic amine group comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary amine; (c) adding a base to the mixture from step (b) whereby the pH is raised to about 4 to about 9 to form a turbid solution; and (d) adding the mixture from step (c) to the slurry of silica treated inorganic particles whereby hydrous alumina and the dual functional compound are deposited on the silica treated inorganic particles to form an outermost treatment. The self-dispersing pigments prepared by this process are useful in making décor paper that may be used in paper laminates. | 09-17-2015 |
20150255185 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE USED FOR SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES - The present invention is directed to a conductive paste used for solar cell electrodes comprising, (i) 60 wt % to 95 wt % of a conductive powder, based on the total weight of the conductive paste, (ii) 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of a lead-tellurium-oxide powder, based on the total weight of the conductive paste, comprising 20 wt % to 60 wt % of PbO and 20 wt % to 60 wt % of TeO | 09-10-2015 |
20150251138 | Process for Using a Cross-Flow Filter Membrane to Remove Particles from a Liquid Stream - A process is provided for separating particles from a liquid stream by a crossflow mechanism. The liquid stream is passed tangentially across a membrane, where the membrane comprises an active layer that has a fibrous structure in the form of a nonwoven, and the nonwoven has i) a mean flow pore size of 0.03 to 1.7 microns, ii) a maximum pore size of 3.1 microns, and an active layer having a mean thickness of less than 300 microns. | 09-10-2015 |
20150243909 | BLUE LUMINESCENT COMPOUNDS - There is provided a compound having Formula II | 08-27-2015 |
20150225516 | CROSSLINK STABILIZATION PROCESS FOR AZO-CROSSLINKED FLUOROPOLYMER WITH PERFLUOROETHER PENDANT GROUPS - This invention pertains to a thermal treatment process for converting azo crosslinks in an azo-crosslinked fluoropolymer having perfluoroether pendant groups to perfluoroalkyl crosslinks. The perfluoroalkyl crosslinks exhibit greater thermal and chemical stability than to the azo crosslinks. According to the treatment, an azo-crosslinked fluoropolymer having perfluoroether pendant groups is subject to heating in the temperature range of 300 to 350° C. in order to effect a high degree of conversion to the perfluoroalkyl-crosslinked fluoropolymer. | 08-13-2015 |
20150217304 | PRESSURE WAVE DAMPER APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS LIQUID PRINTING - A nozzle assembly with a nozzle body cooperating with a flexible portion, the nozzle assembly also contains a throttle plate, and this combination is used to mitigate pressure variations transmitted to the nozzle assembly. The combination results in a more uniform liquid deposition during continuous liquid printing. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216210 | DELTA-5 DESATURASE AND ITS USE IN MAKING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments encoding delta-5 desaturase along with a method of making long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) using this delta-5 desaturase in plants and oleaginous yeast are disclosed. | 08-06-2015 |
20150212410 | IMAGEABLE ARTICLE COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE HAVING AN IMAGEABLE CROSSLINKABLE FLUOROPOLYMER FILM DISPOSED THEREUPON - This invention pertains to an imageable article comprising a substrate having a surface, and an imageable film disposed upon said surface, said imageable film comprising a solvent soluble fluoropolymer having dichloroamino-functionalized perfluoroether pendant groups. When subject to imagewise exposure to UV radiation, the solvent soluble fluoropolymer will undergo crosslinking to an azo-crosslinked fluoropolymer having perfluoroether pendant groups. Under imagewise exposure, some portions of the imageable film undergo crosslinking while other portions do not. The portions that do not, can be washed away, leaving behind an image on the substrate, thereby preparing the imaged article hereof. | 07-30-2015 |
20150210067 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS LIQUID PRINTING - A continuous liquid printing apparatus and method includes a nozzle assembly moving along a linear path in forward and reverse directions. A feed tube formed in a loop has one end terminating at the nozzle assembly, and the loop is maintained in a fixed orientation relative to the nozzle assembly during printing operation of the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly may be one of a multitude of nozzle assemblies located within a printhead. | 07-30-2015 |
20150203704 | ALKALI METAL-MAGNESIUM IONOMER COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are ionomer compositions comprising ionomers neutralized with a combination of alkali metal cations and magnesium cations, methods to form aqueous dispersions comprising the ionomers and methods to form coatings comprising the ionomers on substrates. | 07-23-2015 |
20150203694 | CONDUCTIVITY THICK FILM PASTES CONTAINING PLATINUM POWDER - The present invention is directed to a highly conductive, low sintering temperature platinum powder produced using an aerosol decomposition process with platinum (II) tetraamine diacetate as the precursor | 07-23-2015 |
20150203615 | ALKALI METAL-ZINC IONOMER COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are ionomer compositions comprising ionomers neutralized with a combination of alkali metal cations and zinc cations, methods to form aqueous dispersions comprising the ionomers and methods to form coatings comprising the ionomers on substrates. | 07-23-2015 |
20150203423 | Dehydrochlorination of HCFC -336 Isomers to 1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butyne - Disclosed is a process for producing hexafluoro-2-butyne comprising, reacting HCFC-336 with an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide in the presence of a quaternary alkylammonium salt which comprises at least one alkyl group of at least 8 carbons, and recovering the hexafluoro-2-butyne, wherein the conversion of dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane is at least 50% per hour. Also disclosed is a process for producing hexafluoro-2-butyne comprising, reacting HCFC-336 with an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide in the presence of a quaternary alkylammonium salt having alkyl groups of from four to ten carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, and a non-ionic surfactant, and recovering the hexafluoro-2-butyne, and wherein the conversion of dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane to hexafluoro-2-butyne is at least 20% per hour. | 07-23-2015 |
20150197886 | GRAFTED PARA-ARAMID FIBER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of making a fiber comprised of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) having monomer groups grafted onto the fiber surface, the method comprising the steps of (i) providing a fiber of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) that has been dried to remove adsorbed moisture, (ii) treating the fiber, in a non-polar solvent that will not dissolve the fiber, with a phosphazene base that exhibits a pKa in dimethylsulfoxide of at least 21 so as to generate anions at the amide sites on the surface of the poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) fiber, (iii) washing the base-activated fiber with an aprotic solvent, (iv) grafting a monomer onto the anion sites so as to introduce reactive functional groups onto the surface of the poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) fiber, and (v) washing the grafted fiber of step (iv) with a protic solvent to extract any residual base compounds and grafting agents that are unbound to the surface of the fibers. | 07-16-2015 |
20150197876 | GRAFTED PARA-ARAMID FIBER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A fiber comprising poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) having monomers such as N-(4-vinylphenyl)maleimide grafted onto the fiber surface. | 07-16-2015 |
20150191743 | CLONING AND USE OF THE MS9 GENE FROM MAIZE - Nucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences may be useful in methods mediating male fertility in plants, particularly maize, rice, or sorghum. Wild-type and mutant forms are useful for various purposes. Vectors, plant cells, and plants comprise the nucleotide sequences or amino acid sequences. A promoter sequence operably linked to a polynucleotide of interest provides expression preferentially in male reproductive tissue. | 07-09-2015 |
20150191560 | THICKENED COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CROSSLINKED POLYMERS CONTAINING BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIALS - Novel, crosslinked polymers using biomass derived materials, such as aldaric acids and derivatives, are provided. The polymers can be used as hydrogels and in antimicrobial compositions. | 07-09-2015 |
20150175977 | DELTA-5 DESATURASES AND THEIR USE IN MAKING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments encoding delta-5 desaturases along with a method of making long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) using these delta-5 desaturases in plants are disclosed. | 06-25-2015 |
20150158973 | POLYESTERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Disclosed herein are polyesters and articles made therefrom. The article comprising a substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, the second surface in contact with an outside environment, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer comprising poly(trimethylene furandicarboxylate) (PTF), and wherein the polymer provides an improvement in gas barrier properties of the substrate as compared to a substrate comprising nascent polyethylene terephthalate) (PET). | 06-11-2015 |
20150140725 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTERDIGITATED BACK CONTACT SOLAR CELL - A method for manufacturing an interdigitated back contact solar cell, comprising steps of: (a) providing a doped silicon substrate; (b) forming a first silicon dioxide layer on the front surface and the rear surface; (c) depositing a boron-containing doping paste on the first silicon dioxide layer of the rear surface in a first pattern; (d) heating the silicon substrate; (e) removing the first silicon dioxide layer; (f) forming a second silicon dioxide layer on the front surface and the rear surface; (g) depositing a phosphorus-containing doping paste on the second dioxide layer of the rear surface in a second pattern; (h) heating the silicon substrate; and (i) removing the second silicon dioxide layer from the silicon substrate, wherein the first pattern and the second pattern collectively form an interdigitated pattern. | 05-21-2015 |
20150140246 | HEAT RESISTANT ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - Disclosed herein are curable heat resistant ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer-polyamide blend compositions, wherein the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer has a melting peak temperature of 100° C. or less. The blend compositions comprise 0.1 to 10 weight percent dispersed polyamide, and may be cured to form articles having improved heat resistance while maintaining the desirable physical properties of unmodified, cured ethylene vinyl acetate articles. | 05-21-2015 |
20150137048 | STRETCHABLE POLYMER THICK FILM SILVER CONDUCTOR FOR HIGHLY PERMEABLE SUBSTRATES - This invention is directed to a polymer thick film conductor composition. The polymer thick film (PTF) conductor composition may be used in applications where significant stretching is required, particularly on highly permeable substrates. A particular type of substrate which is suitable is a woven polyester coated with polyamide. An electrical circuit containing a conductor formed from the composition and a process to make such a circuit are provided. | 05-21-2015 |
20150136294 | TIRE CONTAINING NOISE REDUCING FIBROUS LAYERS - A pneumatic tire comprises an overlay wherein the overlay is positioned above the belt plies but beneath the tread, and at least one overlay end is folded and extends inwards toward the center line of the tire. | 05-21-2015 |
20150126364 | 1,3-DIARYL-SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLIC PESTICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 05-07-2015 |
20150119547 | FLUORINATED ARYL EPOXIDE COMPOUNDS - A fluorinated aromatic epoxy compound having a fluorinated ether tail and a pendant epoxy functional group. These compounds are particularly useful as starting materials for producing various water and oil repellents and soil resists. | 04-30-2015 |
20150112095 | PARTIALLY FLUORINATED ALCOHOLS AND DERIVATIVES - The present invention is drawn to a compound of formula (1): | 04-23-2015 |
20150112036 | PARTIALLY FLUORINATED POLYMERS - The present invention relates to a polymer comprising the reaction product of: (a) a compound of Formula (3), or a mixture thereof: | 04-23-2015 |
20150108530 | THREE DIMENSIONAL LIGHT EMITTING DIODE SYSTEMS, AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A flexible layered structure is disclosed having a flexible top conductive layer, a flexible bottom heat sink layer and a flexible dielectric middle layer. The combination has a longitudinal axis and a plurality of defined positions spaced along the longitudinal axis. The defined positions can be used for aligning a circuit and/or for the placement of LED lights. The flexible layered structure can be easily bent to form a LED substrate for shining light in more than one direction while efficiently removing heat arising from the LEDs. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108176 | CAN TAP - Disclosed are can taps for dispensing fluids from containers. The can tap has a housing with a housing net and a housing outlet, and a pin and a tap outlet. The pin has a flow portion in fluid communication with the housing inlet and housing outlet. The flow portion of the pin may be a hollow shaft. The pin has a blunt depressor capable of operating a valve on the container. The can tap may have a gasket comprising a material having a hardness that prevents deformation of the container. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107447 | COMPOSITES AND BALLISTIC RESISTANT ARMOR ARTICLES CONTAINING THE COMPOSITES - A ballistic resistant armor article, comprises (a) a first nonwoven layer comprising a first plurality of parallel yarns, and a second nonwoven layer comprising a second plurality of parallel yarns, the yarns of the first layer having an orientation in a direction that is different from the orientation of the yarns of the second layer, (b) at least one binding yarn transverse to the plane of the first and second layers binding the first and second layers together, (c) a binding resin having a modulus no greater than 6500 psi coating at least portions of internal surfaces of the first plurality and the second plurality of yarns and (d) a viscoelastic resin coating at least portions of external surfaces of the first plurality and the second plurality of yarns, the viscoelastic resin having a modulus greater than 6500 psi. | 04-23-2015 |
20150099326 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a solar cell, comprising the steps of: a) providing a semiconductor substrate having a light-receiving side and a back side, wherein a passivation layer is formed on the back side; b) forming a silver conductor pattern comprising a metal resinate on the back side of the semiconductor substrate; c) forming an aluminum conductor pattern on the back side of the semiconductor substrate, at least part of the aluminum conductor pattern being superimposed on at least part of the silver conductor pattern; and d) firing the silver conductor pattern and the aluminum conductor pattern at the same time, thereby forming an electric contact between the semiconductor substrate and the aluminum conductor pattern by way of fire through in a region where the silver conductor pattern and the aluminum conductor pattern are superimposed. | 04-09-2015 |
20150093747 | MAIZE EVENT DP-004114-3 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-004114-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 04-02-2015 |
20150087869 | CAPTURE OF TRIFLUOROMETHANE USING MOLECUAR SIEVES - A method for capturing trifluoromethane from a gaseous mixture in a vent stream from a chlorodifluoromethane manufacturing process is described. In the method, the gaseous mixture is contacted with a molecular sieve, such as a zeolite or activated carbon, having a pore opening of at least about 5 Angstroms and a Sanderson electronegativity of less than or equal to about 2.75. The method is useful for reducing emissions of trifluoromethane, which has a high global warming potential. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087698 | SOLVENT ADDITION AND REMOVAL IN THE HYDROGENATION OF CATMINT OIL - Disclosed are methods for treating catmint oil. The treated catmint oil can be used for the production of hydrogenated catmint oil, which is enriched in the insect repellent, dihydronepetalactone, and from which formulated products may be prepared. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087070 | HIGH EXPRESSION ZYMOMONAS PROMOTERS - Synthetic, derivative promoters for expression of chimeric genes in | 03-26-2015 |
20150087069 | Down-Regulation Of Gene Expression Using Artificial MicroRNAs - Isolated nucleic acid fragments comprising precursor miRNAs, and artificial miRNAs and their use in down-regulating gene expression are described. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087041 | PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL WITH REDUCED CONTAMINANTS IN A CELLULOSIC BIOMASS BASED PROCESS - Processes for producing ethanol from fermentation systems employing cellulosic feedstocks are provided, where contaminants prevalent from biomass hydrolysate fermentation are managed. The management of contaminants allows recycle of process water between the fermenter vent scrubber and rectification column, thereby removing the need for fresh water to the scrubber. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087040 | PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL AND RECYCLE WATER IN A CELLULOSIC FERMENTATION PROCESS - Processes for producing ethanol from fermentation systems employing cellulosic feedstocks are provided, where water is processed for recycle. The water handling portion of the process employs multi-effect evaporators where the first effect evaporator is maintained at temperatures in excess of 105° C., and the evaporation train, beer column form a heat integrated system. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083355 | FIBROUS PULP AND USE THEREOF IN A COMPOSITE - A composition comprises (i) an elastomer, (ii) from 1 to 5 volume % of fibrous pulp, the pulp having a specific surface area of from 7 to 11 sq.m./g and the fiber having a fiber length of from 0.5 to 1.1 mm, a tensile modulus of from 2.5 to 130 GPa, and a tensile strength of from 1 to 3 GPa, and (iii) from 5 to 14 volume % of yield-strain promoter in the form of fibers, needles, powder or platelets, wherein the composition has a yield strain of at least 70%, an elongation at break of at least 200%, and a yield stress of at least 4 MPa. | 03-26-2015 |
20150082981 | CAPTURE OF TRIFLUOROMETHANE USING IONIC LIQUIDS - A method for capturing trifluoromethane from a gaseous mixture in a vent stream from a chlorodifluoromethane manufacturing process using ionic liquids is described. The method is useful for reducing emissions of trifluoromethane, which has a high global warming potential. | 03-26-2015 |
20150082491 | Genetic reduction of male fertility in plants - Genetic male sterile plants are provided in which complementing constructs result in suppression of a parental phenotype in the progeny. Methods to generate and maintain such plants and methods of use of said plants, are provided, including use of parental plants to produce sterile plants for hybrid seed production. | 03-19-2015 |
20150073119 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM FIBER USING MONOVALENT SALT ION EXCHANGE - The present invention concerns methods for removing sulfur from a fiber made from a polymer comprising imidazole groups, said method comprising: a) contacting never-dried sulfate anion containing polymeric-fiber with aqueous salt having monovalent anions to displace at least a portion of the sulfate anions; and b) rinsing the fiber to remove displaced sulfate anions. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073118 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM FIBER USING HALIDE SALT ION EXCHANGE - The present invention concerns methods for removing sulfur from a fiber made from a polymer comprising imidazole groups, said method comprising: a) contacting never-dried sulfate anion containing polymeric-fiber with an aqueous salt solution comprising halide anions to displace at least a portion of the sulfate anions with halide anions; and b) rinsing the fiber to remove displaced sulfate anions. | 03-12-2015 |
20150065589 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLY(TRIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) AND THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN AND PROCESSES USING THE COMPOSITIONS - This invention pertains to compositions and processes suitable for recycling post-consumer carpet tiles that comprise poly(trimethylene terephthalate) fibers and thermoplastic polyolefin backings. The compositions disclosed herein comprise poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and thermoplastic polyolefins, compositions which may or may not be mineral filled. Strong tough articles can be prepared by molding or extrusion of typical commercially available carpet tiles when combined with additional amounts of thermoplastic polyolefin, whether filled or unfilled. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064755 | RECOMBINANT BACTERIA COMPRISING NOVEL SUCROSE TRANSPORTERS - Recombinant bacteria capable of metabolizing sucrose are described. The recombinant bacteria comprise in their genome or on at least one recombinant construct, a novel nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide having sucrose transporter activity and a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide having sucrose hydrolase activity. These nucleotide sequences are each operably linked to the same or a different promoter. Recombinant bacteria capable of metabolizing sucrose to produce glycerol and/or glycerol-derived products such as 1,3-propanediol and 3-hydroxypropionic acid are also described. | 03-05-2015 |
20150053256 | SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - A method of making a solar cell may include depositing in a first pattern a first ink comprising a first dopant on a back surface of a substrate that is doped with a second dopant being of the same type as the first dopant; then, depositing a second ink comprising a set of undoped semiconductor nanoparticles over the first ink on the back surface of the substrate in a second pattern matching the first pattern; then, heating the semiconductor substrate so that the first dopant diffuses into the substrate and thereby, forms a third pattern of localized doped regions; then, exposing the substrate to a doping ambient comprising a third dopant being of the opposite type to the second dopant, thereby forming a doped semiconductor layer on the front surface and a portion of the back surface not covered by the second ink, and then, removing the deposited ink. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053086 | BREATHABLE PRODUCT FOR PROTECTIVE MASS TRANSPORTATION AND COLD CHAIN APPLICATIONS - The present invention concerns a breathable product for protective mass transportation and cold chain applications, in particular a reflective sheet for covering temperature sensitive products the reflective sheet having at least a first layer made of a highly reflective moisture vapor permeable substrate having an outer side and an inner side, wherein said inner side comprises in addition at least a metal layer deposited by a PVD process to provide a thermal insulation through high reflection low convection while providing controlled moisture vapor permeability. | 02-26-2015 |
20150051329 | PLASTICIZED POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Plasticized compositions comprising polyamide or polyamide/ionomer blend and poly(trimethylene ether glycol) ester are provided. Also articles prepared from these compositions are provided. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051326 | PLASTICIZERS COMPRISING POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ETHER) GLYCOL ESTERS - Plasticizers comprising monoesters and/or diesters of poly(trimethylene ether)glycol are provided. The plasticizers can be used in plasticizing a variety of base polymers. | 02-19-2015 |
20150050475 | MULTILAYERED SHEET - This invention pertains to a layered sheet comprising a flame resistant wet-laid nonwoven paper having a first and second surface and an inorganic refractory layer adjacent to at least one surface of the paper wherein the refractory layer has a dry areal weight of from 15 to 50 gsm and the bond strength between the refractory layer and the surface of the paper is from 0.25 lb/in to 0.8 lb/in, wherein the carrier comprises from 40 to 70 weight percent of aramid fibers and from 30 to 60 weight percent of polymeric binder, is hydrophilic, has a smoothness on at least one surface of no greater than 150 Sheffield units, a thickness of from 0.025 to 0.175 mm and a density of from 0.60 to 1.1 g/cc. | 02-19-2015 |
20150048340 | GREEN LUMINESCENT MATERIALS - There is provided a compound having Formula I | 02-19-2015 |
20150047130 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM FIBER USING AN AQUEOUS ACID - The present invention concerns methods for removing sulfur from a fiber made from a polymer comprising imidazole groups, said method comprising: contacting never-dried sulfate anion-containing polymeric-fiber with an aqueous acid having a pKa of less than 5 to displace at least a portion of the sulfate anions; and b) rinsing the fiber to remove the displaced sulfate ions. | 02-19-2015 |
20150044927 | FURAN BASED POLYAMIDES - Disclosed herein are compositions and article made therefrom and processes of making them. The composition comprises a polymer, the polymer comprising a repeat unit of formula shown below: | 02-12-2015 |
20150044433 | INK COMPOSITION FOR A NON-STICK COATING AND A COATED SUBSTRATE COMPRISING THE DECORATIVE PATTERN THEREFROM - Disclosed are ink compositions for printing patterns on substrates having non-stick fluororesin coatings. The ink compositions are particularly useful for printing decorative patterns or markings on cookware or bakeware to provide aesthetic and/or functional effects. Also disclosed are coated substrates which comprise non-stick coatings having patterns. Further disclosed are methods of manufacturing the coated substrates comprising non-stick coatings having patterns. | 02-12-2015 |
20150030845 | PIGMENTED POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 63 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 35 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029506 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SULFUR CONTENT IN FIBERS - The invention concerns methods for measuring sulfur content in a fiber or polymer resin sample comprising: a) contacting the sample with a solution comprising sodium hydroxide to convert sulfur to sodium sulfate, b) combusting the sample of step a) in a furnace to remove essentially all organic materials to produce a residue; c) dissolving the residue in concentrated nitric acid; and d) determining the sulfur content of the sample using ICP Emission Spectrometry. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027747 | FOAM INSULATED CONDUCTORS - An electrical cable comprising a conductor and a foamed insulation surrounding the conductor is disclosed. The foamed insulation has a uniform void size and an improved adhesion to the conductor. Electrical cables having a conductor thickness less than 22 mil are also disclosed. | 01-29-2015 |
20150021812 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING YARN DERIVED FROM ARAMID COPOLYMER FIBER HAVING LOW RESIDUAL SULFUR - The present invention concerns processes for producing a yarn comprising polymer comprising imidazole groups, the process having the following steps: (a) spinning a solution of polymer in sulfuric acid to give rise to a plurality of dope filaments; (b) coagulating the plurality of dope filaments into a multi-filament as-spun yarn; and (c) washing the as-spun multi-filament yarn with an aqueous acid comprising a halide or an aqueous salt comprising a halide or combination thereof. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020942 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - This invention pertains to a tire comprising at least one carcass ply and at least one breaker ply, the carcass and breaker plies each comprising continuous filaments having a tenacity of at least 15 grams force per dtex and a modulus of at least 400 grams force per dtex wherein the carcass ply turn-ups terminate under the at least one breaker ply. The invention further pertains to a tire comprising a plurality of apex components and carcass ply turn-ups that terminate within the apex region of the tire. The invention also discloses a tire wherein the carcass ply turn-ups terminate in the upper sidewall region of the tire and ply spacers are located between ply-turn-ups. | 01-22-2015 |
20150007859 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ARAMID COPOLYMER YARN USING AN ACID WASH - The present invention concerns methods for removing sulfur from yarn comprising the steps of: a) contacting never-dried polymeric yarn with an aqueous base, the polymer comprising imidazole groups and said polymer comprising sulfur atoms characterized as being in the form of sulfate anions; b) contacting the yarn with an aqueous acid solution of pH 5 or lower; and c) rinsing the yarn. | 01-08-2015 |
20140377689 | ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL AND CATALYST INK - An electrode ( | 12-25-2014 |
20140366617 | METHOD AND SPECIMEN FOR TESTING HANDLING IN TIRES - This invention is directed to test devices and methods using subscale cylindrical laminates formed from general rubber composite plies as surrogates for full-size tires to predict how changes in the tire construction would impact tire cornering stiffness of the full-size tires. | 12-18-2014 |
20140366218 | SOYBEAN BB13 PROMOTER AND ITS USE IN EMBRYO-SPECIFIC EXPRESSION OF TRANSGENIC GENES IN PLANTS - The invention relates to gene expression regulatory sequences from soybean, specifically to the promoter of a soybean Bowman-Birk type proteinase isoinhibitor gene (BBI3) and fragments thereof and their use in promoting the expression of one or more heterologous nucleotide sequences in an embryo-specific manner in plants. The invention further discloses compositions, polynucleotide constructs, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and seeds containing the recombinant construct with the promoter, and methods for preparing and using the same. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363662 | PAPER LAMINATES MADE FROM DECOR PAPER HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE COMPRISING TREATED INORGANIC PARTICLES - The disclosure provides a paper laminate comprising a décor paper prepared from a dispersion having improved optical performance without negatively impacting mechanical strength, wherein the dispersion comprises a TiO | 12-11-2014 |
20140357834 | ARAMID COPOLYMER YARN HAVING LOW RESIDUAL SULFUR - The present invention concerns yarn comprising polymer, the polymer comprising imidazole groups, the yarn having a sulfur content of 0.01 to 3.0 percent by weight, based on weight of the yarn, the yarn having a tenacity of 30 cN/dtex (33.3 gpd) or higher. | 12-04-2014 |
20140357747 | FOAM EXPANSION AGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE AND THEIR USES IN THE PREPARATION OF POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE POLYMER FOAMS - A foam expansion agent composition is disclosed that includes Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and at least one high boiling point foam expansion agent present in an effective amount sufficient to produce a foam having a k-factor less than the k-factor of a foam produced using Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or the at least one high boiling point foam expansion agent alone at a given temperature. Also disclosed is a foam-forming composition that includes the foam expansion agent composition of this disclosure and an active hydrogen-containing compound having two or more active hydrogens. Also disclosed is a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam prepared from reaction of an effective amount of the foam-forming composition of this disclosure and a suitable polyisocyanate. Also disclosed is a process for producing a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam. The process involves reacting an effective amount of the foam-forming composition of this disclosure and a suitable polyisocyanate. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356637 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A method of manufacturing a ceramic electronic component, comprising steps of: (i) forming an polymer layer on at least one side of a ceramic green sheet; (ii) forming a thick-film layer by applying a photosensitive paste on the polymer layer; (iii) exposing the thick-film layer to light; (iv) developing the thick-film layer; and (v) heating the ceramic green sheet and the thick-film layer. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356611 | SULFUR AND ALKALI METAL CONTAINING IMIDAZOLE FIBER HAVING IONICALLY BOUND HALIDES - The present invention concerns fiber made from a polymer comprising imidazole groups, the polymer further having: i) halide anions being present in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 20.1 weight percent, based on weight of fiber; ii) sulfur, wherein the sulfur is present in the fiber in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 3 weight percent, based on weight of fiber; and iii) alkali metal ion, wherein the alkali metal ion is present in the fiber in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 2 weight percent, based on weight of fiber. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356610 | SULFUR-CONTAINING IMIDAZOLE FIBER HAVING IONICALLY BONDED HALIDES - The present invention concerns fiber made from a polymer comprising imidazole groups, fiber further having: i) a halide anion, the halide anion being present in an amount of 0.05 to 20.1 weight percent, based on weight of fiber; and ii) sulfur, wherein the sulfur is present in the fiber in an amount of 0.05 to 3 weight percent. | 12-04-2014 |
20140353858 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ARAMID COPOLYMER YARN HAVING LOW RESIDUAL SULFUR - The present invention concerns methods for producing a yarn comprising the steps of: (a) producing a plurality of dope filaments by spinning a polymer solution in sulfuric acid through a multi-hole spinneret, the polymer comprising imidazole groups; (b) coagulating the plurality of dope filaments into an as-spun yarn; (c) contacting the yarn with an aqueous base having a pKa less than or equal to 11; and (d) rinsing the yarn. | 12-04-2014 |
20140353005 | METHOD OF MAKING MICROWAVE AND MILLIMETERWAVE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS BY LASER PATTERNING OF UNFIRED LOW TEMPERATURE CO-FIRED CERAMIC (LTCC) SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods of using a laser to pattern unfired, screen printed metallization on unfired (green) LTCC tape material by a subtractive process especially on the internal layers of an LTCC circuit. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352774 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A method of manufacturing a solar electrode comprising steps of:(a) stencil printing a conductive paste onto a front side of a semiconductor substrate through a printing mask comprising: (i) 60 wt % to 95 wt % of a conductive powder, (ii) 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of glass frit, (iii) 3 wt % to 30 wt % of an organic medium, (iv) 0.4 wt % to 1.7 wt % of an amide compound, based on the total weight of the conductive paste and (b) firing the applied conductive paste to form an electrode. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352497 | DOUBLE JET PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NANOSILVER DISPERSIONS - This invention provides a double jet process to produce silver nanoparticles, the process comprising providing a double-jet system to form a reaction mixture in a reactor containing the reactor solution by adding a basic aqueous silver ammonia complex solution and a basic reducing solution to the reactor solution at the same controlled rate with a targeted pH profile for the reactor solution from acidic to basic determined by the addition rate and the initial pH of the reactor solution. Use of this process results in a dispersion comprised of silver nanoparticles that have a specific size and de-agglomeration level that is determined by the process conditions. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352418 | METHOD AND SPECIMEN FOR TESTING BRAKING IN TIRES - A subscale test cylinder for testing tire performance characteristics, wherein the cylinder comprises components found in a tire sidewall to be simulated, wherein the components consist of cords, sidewall compounds and beads. | 12-04-2014 |
20140350310 | CATALYTIC PROCESS OF MAKING 1,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - This disclosure relates to processes of making 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. The processes involve dehydrofluorinating 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane in vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal compound supported on alumina to produce a product mixture comprising 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, wherein said metal compound is selected from the group consisting of salts of sodium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, cobalt, copper, and chromium, and mixtures thereof. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350162 | UV-CURABLE THERMOFORMABLE DIELECTRIC FOR THERMOFORMABLE CIRCUITS - This invention is directed to a polymer thick film UV-curable thermoformable dielectric composition. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver and the polycarbonate substrate below it in capacitive switch applications. The thermoformed capacitive switch circuit may be subsequently subjected to an injection molding process. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350161 | UV-CURABLE THERMOFORMABLE DIELECTRIC FOR THERMOFORMABLE CIRCUITS - This invention is directed to a polymer thick film UV-curable thermoformable dielectric composition. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver and the polycarbonate substrate below in capacitive switch applications. | 11-27-2014 |
20140349025 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A conductive composition is disclosed, In one embodiment, the composition comprises 40 to 90 wt % of silver particles having an average particle size in the range of 10 to 450 nm and having an aspect ratio of 3 to 1:1, 2 to 20 wt % of an alkyl carbonyl macromolecule resin having a weight-average molar mass of 4,000 to 200,000 and 10 to 58 wt % of a diluent for the resin. In one embodiment, the resin is ethyl cellulose. | 11-27-2014 |
20140343212 | TREATED INORGANIC PIGMENTS HAVING IMPROVED DISPERSABILITY AND USE THEREOF IN COATING COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure provides a coating composition comprising a treated inorganic core particle, having improved dispersability, prepared by a process comprising: heating a slurry comprising porous silica treated inorganic core particle and water at a temperature of at least about 90° C., more typically about 93 to about 97° C., still more typically about 95 to about 97° C.; and adding a soluble alumina source to the slurry while maintaining the pH at about 8.0 to 9.5 to form an alumina treatment on the porous silica treated inorganic core particle; wherein the treated inorganic core particle does not comprise dense silica or alumina treatments, and has silica present in the amount of about 7% to about 14% and alumina present in the amount of about 4.0% to about 8.0%; and wherein the particle to particle surface treatments are substantially homogeneous. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342087 | TREATED INORGANIC CORE PARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED DISPERSABILITY - This disclosure relates to a process for preparing a treated inorganic core particle having improved dispersability comprising: (a) heating a slurry comprising porous silica treated inorganic core particle and water at a temperature of at least about 90° C.; and (b) adding a soluble alumina source to the slurry from step (a) while maintaining the pH at about 8.0 to 9.5 to form an alumina treatment on the porous silica treated inorganic core particle; wherein the treated inorganic core particle does not comprise dense silica or alumina treatments, and has silica present in the amount of at least about 7% up to about 14% and alumina present in the amount of about 4.0% to about 8.0%; and wherein the particle to particle surface treatments are substantially homogeneous. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338856 | HEAT STORAGE DEVICE HAVING A HIGH VOLUME CAPACITY - The invention is a heat storage device having a high volume capacity (defined as the ratio between the volume of the heat storage medium divided by the overall volume of the device) combined with a high heat transfer surface and a low envelope material volume (‘dead volume’). The heat storage device is composed of individual storage elements which encapsulate a heat storage medium. The storage elements are stacked in a way that creates channels for the passage of a heat transfer fluid. The (air) heat transfer fluid channels are surrounded by a large heat transfer surface and embossed in a way to improve the heat transfer. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338852 | TREATED INORGANIC PIGMENTS HAVING IMPROVED DISPERSABILITY AND USE THEREOF IN PAPER PRODUCTS - The disclosure provides a laminate paper comprising a treated inorganic core particle, in particular treated titanium dioxide (TiO | 11-20-2014 |
20140338739 | INTEGRATED BACK-SHEET FOR BACK CONTACT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - An integrated back-sheet for a back contact photovoltaic module is provided. The integrated back-sheet is formed from a polymer substrate and a conductive metal foil that is die cut to provide a metal foil circuit that is adhered to the polymer substrate. A back contact solar cell module incorporating the integrated back-sheet with the die cut metal foil circuit is also provided. Processes for forming such integrated back-sheets and back contact solar cell modules are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140336351 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM FIBER USING A WEAK BASE - The present invention concerns methods for removing sulfur from a fiber comprising the steps of: a) contacting never-dried sulfur-containing fiber in a yarn with an aqueous base having a pKa less than or equal to 11 to release at least a portion of said sulfur, said sulfur comprising, at least in part, sulfate anions and said yarn comprising fiber derived from polymer comprising imidazole groups; and b) rinsing said yarn to remove at least a portion of released sulfur. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336295 | POROUS BODY USEFUL AS A FILTER ELEMENT - A porous body consists essentially of a plurality of ceramic particles having an average size ranging from 8 to 100 nm. The ceramic particles are bonded to adjacent ceramic particles with a strength sufficient to render the porous body self-supporting. The porosity ranges from 30 to 70 vol. % and the average pore size ranges from 5 to 50 nm. The porous body may be manufactured by preparing a dispersion comprising the ceramic particles and a polymer matrix material in a solvent, removing the solvent by heating and/or evaporation, forming a preform of the dried material, and firing the preform to remove the polymer matrix material and bond the ceramic particles to each other. The porous body is useful as a filter element in a system adapted to remove nanoscale particles from a fluid stream. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331415 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ARAMID COPOLYMER YARN USING A HALIDE ACID WASH - The present invention concerns methods for removing sulfur from yarn comprising the steps of: a) contacting never-dried polymeric yarn with an aqueous base, the polymer comprising imidazole groups and said polymer comprising sulfur atoms characterized as being in the form of sulfate anions; b) contacting the yarn with an aqueous acid comprising a halide; and c) rinsing the yarn. | 11-13-2014 |
20140326752 | DISPENSING VESSEL HAVING A SELF-SUPPORTING SECONDARY CONTAINER FOR USE IN A PRINTING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A LIQUID COMPOSITION ON A BACKPLANE - A dispensing vessel for holding a supply of a liquid includes an outer can and corresponding lid conjoinable to the outer can in an air-tight manner is improved by the provision of a separate self-supporting secondary inner container removably receivable within the outer can. The container is fabricated of a material that is non-reactive with a liquid composition containing an organic semiconductor material, such as a polytetrafluoroethylene material or stainless steel. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326333 | LIQUID REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM FOR A PRINTING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A LIQUID COMPOSITION ON A BACKPLANE INCLUDING A DISPENSING VESSEL HAVING A SELF-SUPPORTING SECONDARY CONTAINER - A liquid replenishment system includes a dispensing vessel for holding a supply of a liquid that has an outer can and corresponding lid conjoinable to the outer can in an air-tight manner. The dispensing vessel is improved by the provision of a separate self-supporting secondary inner container removably receivable within the outer can. The container is fabricated of a material that is non-reactive with a liquid composition containing an organic semiconductor material, such as a polytetrafluoroethylene material or stainless steel. | 11-06-2014 |
20140323786 | CONTINUOUS MIXING REACTOR AND METHOD OF USE - A continuous mixing reactor has an outer shell having a cylindrical portion with a central section and two opposite conical end sections; a circulation tube within the shell so that an annular passage forms between the shell and the circulation tube; an impeller within and positioned adjacent to one end of the circulation tube; and heat exchange means penetrating the outer shell and extending into the end of the circulation tube opposite the impeller. The outer shell has a hydraulic head forming one end of the shell, a heat exchange medium header at the opposite end of the shell. The circulation tube nearer the heat exchange medium header terminates at or downstream from a tangential plane extending through the shell at the intersection of the central section and the conical end section of the cylindrical portion of shell. The reactor is useful in an alkylation process. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319181 | DISPENSING VESSEL HAVING A CORRUGATED SECONDARY CONTAINER FOR USE IN A PRINTING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A LIQUID COMPOSITION ON A BACKPLANE - A dispensing vessel for a liquid replenishment system includes therewithin a secondary container fabricated of a material that is impervious to a driving fluid contained within the interior chamber of the dispensing vessel. The secondary container has a pleated body forming a collapsible bellows configuration with a freely movable end formed of a rigid planar base. The secondary container is attached to the lid of the dispensing vessel such that the interior of the secondary container is in fluid communication with an inlet port and an outlet port formed in the lid of the dispensing vessel. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319172 | LIQUID REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM FOR A PRINTING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A LIQUID COMPOSITION ON A BACKPLANE INCLUDING A DISPENSING VESSEL HAVING A CORRUGATED SECONDARY CONTAINER - A liquid replenishment system responsive to a volume control signal representative of the volume of liquid within a secondary container disposed within a dispensing vessel. The secondary container is fabricated of a material that is impervious to a driving fluid contained within the interior chamber of the dispensing vessel. The secondary container has a pleated sidewall forming of a collapsible bellows configuration with a freely movable end formed of a rigid planar base. A volume sensor is responsive to changes in position of the freely movable end within the chamber to generate a signal representative of the volume of liquid composition within the secondary container. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318358 | BALLISTIC RESISTANT ARMOR ARTICLE - This invention pertains to a ballistic resistant article comprising at least one first layer facing a projectile and at least one second layer adjacent to the at least one first layer and facing an object to be protected wherein, under a ballistic event, the at least one first layer is capable of undergoing a shock induced non-reversible phase transformation. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318211 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT CALIBRATION TOOL FOR CALIBRATING MASS FLOW CONTROLLERS IN A PRINTING APPARATUS - A positive displacement calibration tool useful for simultaneously calibrating a plurality of flow meters, the tool comprising: a frame; a housing block having a plurality of fluid chambers therein, each fluid chamber being connectible to a respective liquid flow line, each chamber having an axis therethrough, the axis of each fluid chamber being aligned within a predetermined close tolerance with the axis of each of the other fluid chambers formed in the block; a piston mounted within the block for movement within each fluid chamber; and an actuator connected to all of the pistons whereby the actuator is operative to displace each piston through its associated chamber to cause a precisely dispensed predetermined flow rate of a liquid to pass simultaneously from each chamber. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318210 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING MASS FLOW CONTROLLERS IN A PRINTING APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID COMPOSITION ON A BACKPLANE - A method for calibrating liquid flow measurements in a printing apparatus that includes a liquid flow line having a flow meter therein comprises the steps of: (a) using a positive displacement liquid pump operable while connected in fluid communication with the flow meter, pumping a liquid at a directly measured, precisely dispensed flow rate through the flow meter; (b) using the flow meter, measuring the volumetric flow rate of a liquid passed through the flow meter; (c) comparing the volumetric flow rate dispensable by the pump to a volumetric flow rate measurable by the flow meter; and (d) modifying the calibration parameters of the flow meter in accordance with the flow rate dispensed from the pump. | 10-30-2014 |
20140315459 | CHITOSAN FILMS WITH REDUCED SHRINKAGE AND LAMINATES MADE THEREFROM - Inclusion of a needle structured clay or the plate structured clay sodium montmorillonite in a chitosan film was found to reduce shrinkage of the film. The clay is processed into a substantially dispersed form. Laminates fabricated from this chitosan film including dispersed clay can be used in make a variety of finished articles that can be used to provide protection from hazardous chemical and biological agents. | 10-23-2014 |
20140315132 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR EXPOSING A PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING A PRINTING FORM FROM THE PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT - The invention pertains to an exposure apparatus, a method for exposing a photosensitive element to radiation using the exposure apparatus, and a method for preparing a printing form from the photosensitive element. The exposure apparatus includes a base assembly having an exposure bed that supports the photosensitive element, and a lamp housing assembly having two or more lamps. The lamp housing assembly includes an air distribution assembly having an air chamber that is disposed adjacent to the lamps and pressurized to provide uniform distribution of air exiting the air chamber to impinge a backside of each of the lamps. The air exiting the chamber and impinging the lamps is controlled by monitoring the temperature of the lamps and/or the irradiance emitting from the lamps. | 10-23-2014 |
20140313497 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RADIATION FROM A LAMP FOR EXPOSING A PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT - The invention pertains to an exposure apparatus, a method for controlling a photosensitive element to radiation using the exposure apparatus, and a method for exposing a photosensitive element to radiation. The exposure apparatus includes a base assembly having an exposure bed that supports the photosensitive element, and a lamp housing assembly having two or more lamps. The lamp housing assembly includes an adjustable ballast connected to at least one of the lamps to adjust power received by the one lamp, a sensor for measuring irradiance impinging the exposure bed; and a controller that adjusts the adjustable ballast based on comparison of the measured irradiance to the target irradiance, thereby adjusting the irradiance emitting from the lamp to the target irradiance. | 10-23-2014 |
20140313493 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR EXPOSING A PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING A PRINTING FORM FROM THE PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT - The invention pertains to an exposure apparatus, a method for exposing a photosensitive element to radiation using the exposure apparatus, and a method for preparing a printing form from the photosensitive element. The exposure apparatus includes a base assembly having an exposure bed that supports the photosensitive element, and a lamp housing assembly having one or more lamps. The base assembly includes an assembly for controlling the temperature of the exposure bed to heat and cool the bed; and an assembly configured to remove air between the photosensitive element and an exterior top surface of the exposure bed. | 10-23-2014 |
20140312282 | BATTERY BINDER - Disclosed is a composition comprising an ethylene copolymer and a solvent wherein the composition is a binder for a lithium ion battery; the ethylene copolymer comprises or is produced from repeat units derived from ethylene and a comonomer selected from the group consisting of an ∝, β-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid or its derivative, an ∝, β-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or its derivative, an epoxide-containing monomer, a vinyl ester, or combinations of two or more thereof; and the composition can further comprises a curing agent to crosslink the ethylene copolymer. | 10-23-2014 |
20140312268 | BATTERY BINDER - Disclosed is a composition comprising an ethylene elastomer and a solvent wherein the composition is a binder for a lithium ion battery; the elastomer comprises or is produced from repeat units derived from ethylene and one or more comonomer selected from the group consisting of an alky(meth)acrylate; and the elastomer comprises a curing agent. The elastomer can further comprise or can be further produced from repeat units derived from a second alky (meth)acrylate, 2-butene-1,4-dioic acid or its derivative, or both. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311099 | PACKAGING CONTAINING OXYGEN SCAVENGING COMPOSITIONS - An oxygen scavenging composition capable of providing good oxygen absorption capabilities wherein the oxygen scavenging agent is a sulfite salt with a Group I cation, combined with an acidifying agent and optionally a hygroscopic salt. The compositions can be formed into films, coatings, 3-dimensional solids, fibers, webs, and shaped products or structures which are incorporated into, applied to, or otherwise become a part of a container structure, including container closures, seals, gaskets, liners, and the like. | 10-23-2014 |
20140308868 | Acid Resistant Fibers of Polyarylene Sulfide and Norbornene Copolymer - A multicomponent fiber having an exposed outer surface with the fiber having at least a first component of polyarylene sulfide polymer; and at least a second component of a thermoplastic polymer free of polyarylene sulfide polymer, wherein said thermoplastic polymer forms the entire exposed surface of the multicomponent fiber and is a copolymer of norbornene with polyethylene. | 10-16-2014 |
20140308866 | Acid Resistant Fibers.of Polyarylene and Polymethylpentene - A multicomponent fiber having an exposed outer surface with the fiber having at least a first component of polyarylene sulfide polymer; and at least a second component of a thermoplastic polymer free of polyarylene sulfide polymer, wherein said thermoplastic polymer forms the entire exposed surface of the multicomponent fiber and is polymethylpentene. | 10-16-2014 |
20140308468 | TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE/PERFLUORO(ALKYL VINYL ETHER) COPOLYMER HAVING AN INCREASED MELTING TEMPERATURE - A Process is provided comprising melt fabricating Tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer characterized by an MFR of no greater than 10 g/10 min and PPVE content of no greater than 5 wt % in to a final-shape article and heat aging said article at a temperature of at least 295° C. to increase the melting temperature of said tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer by at least 6° C. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306165 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING NON-FIRING TYPE ELECTRODE - A method of manufacturing a non-fired type electrode comprising the steps of: (a) applying a conductive paste on a substrate, the conductive paste comprising; (i) 100 parts by weight of a conductive powder; (ii) an organic boron compound comprising an amine borate, a boronic acid, a boronic acid ester, a trimer of the boronic acid or a mixture thereof, wherein the boron element of the organic boron compound is 0.03 to 1.4 parts by weight; and (iii) 20 to 150 parts by weight of an organic vehicle; and (b) heating the applied conductive paste at 100 to 300° C. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305923 | POLYMER THICK FILM POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT CARBON COMPOSITION - The invention is directed to a polymer thick film positive temperature coefficient carbon resistor composition consisting essentially of;
| 10-16-2014 |
20140304856 | PLANT SEEDS WITH ALTERED STORAGE COMPOUND LEVELS, RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING PAE AND PAE-LIKE POLYPEPTIDES - This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding PAE or PAE-Like proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding PAE or PAE-Like protein activity in a transformed host cell. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302402 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITIONS - Electrolyte compositions comprising fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid esters, fluorinated acyclic carbonates, and/or fluorinated acyclic ethers; co-solvents; and certain film-forming chemical compounds are described. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries where they provide the improved performance of a combination of high capacity and high cycle life. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302401 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITIONS - Electrolyte compositions comprising fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid esters, fluorinated acyclic carbonates, and/or fluorinated acyclic ethers; co-solvents; and certain film-forming chemical compounds are described. The electrolyte compositions are useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium ion batteries where they provide the improved performance of a combination of high capacity and high cycle life. | 10-09-2014 |
20140296393 | INKJET INKS CONTAINING PIGMENTED DISPERSIONS WITH IMPROVED WATER REDISPERSABILITY - The present disclosure provides an aqueous ink for inkjet printing. The ink contains an aqueous vehicle, a pigment dispersion and a polyacrylate dispersant to disperse the pigment dispersion. The dispersion contains a disaccharide to aid water redispersability. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296123 | URETHANE BASED EXTENDERS FOR SURFACE EFFECT COMPOSITIONS - A method of treating a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a composition comprising i) an agent which provides a surface effect and ii) a polymer extender composition comprising a urethane based compound, a composition for treating a substrate, and treated substrates thereof. | 10-02-2014 |
20140295724 | NON-FLUORINATED URETHANE BASED COATINGS - A compound for imparting water repellency and optionally stain release to substrates wherein the compound is prepared by (i) reacting (a) at least one isocyanate group-containing compound selected from isocyanate, diisocyanate, polyisocyanate, or mixture thereof, and (b) at least one isocyanate-reactive compound selected from formula (Ia), (Ib), or (Ic): | 10-02-2014 |
20140295189 | COVERLAY FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE - To provide a coverlay for a high-frequency circuit substrate, that uses polyimide film and fluororesin, has excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance, and can increase workability during the manufacture of high-frequency circuit substrates. Resolution Means: The coverlay for a high-frequency circuit substrate including a polyimide film and a fluororesin bonded together, and an adhesive strength between the polyimide film layer and the fluororesin layer being greater than 3.0 N/cm. | 10-02-2014 |
20140295141 | Making the Surface of an Article Visibly Line Free - Processes that make the surface of an article comprising a semi-crystalline polymer substrate and vapor deposited with metal visibly line free and having a diffuse reflectance less than 2 percent. Articles metalized by these processes. | 10-02-2014 |
20140291068 | TUNABLE ACOUSTICAL ABSORBING COMPOSITE BATT - A composite batt structure that forms an effective low frequency sound absorber for use in buildings, appliances, automotive vehicles, and the like. The composite structure uses a facer covering a batt comprised of carded and crosslapped mixture of fibers. The general acoustic behavior of the composite batt structure has a low frequency absorption maximum by varying the number of crosslaps or the proportions of the fiber mixture. This allows for the composite batt structure to be tunable or layered with different laps. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290729 | SOLAR CELL COMPRISING A P-DOPED SILICON WAFER AND AN ALUMINUM ELECTRODE - A solar cell comprising a p-doped silicon wafer, wherein the p-doped silicon wafer comprises a light-receiving side and a back side; and an aluminum electrode formed on the back side of the silicon wafer; wherein the aluminum electrode comprises an aluminum base layer formed adjacently on the back side of the silicon wafer and an aluminum cover layer formed on the aluminum base layer, and wherein the aluminum cover layer comprises aluminum and boron oxide (B | 10-02-2014 |
20140290164 | INSULATED FRAMING MEMBER - An insulated framing member for exterior wall insulation installation, and to a method for covering walls using the insulated framing member. The insulated framing member comprises a strip of insulating foam having chamfers along the edges, optionally laminated to a wooden nail base. They insulated framing member will reduce the compression of compressible insulation materials and the thermal bridging of fasteners. | 10-02-2014 |
20140288220 | HEAT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are heat resistant polyamide compositions including a) one or more polyamide resins, b) one or more reinforcing agents, c) a zinc compound; d) a copper heat stabilizer; and optionally, e) a polyhydric alcohol. | 09-25-2014 |
20140288167 | Formulations Containing Insect Repellent Compounds - Dihydronepetalactone, a minor natural constituent of the essential oil of catmints ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140288074 | FUNGICIDAL PYRAZOLES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, fungicides: | 09-25-2014 |
20140286849 | Mixtures of Ammonia and Ionic Liquids - Mixtures of ammonia and ionic liquids are provided that are suitable for use as absorption cooling fluids in absorption cycles, and ammonia storage. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283537 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A FLUOROOLEFIN - The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283210 | SOYBEAN EF1A PROMOTER AND ITS USE IN CONSTITUTIVE EXPRESSION OF TRANSGENIC GENES IN PLANTS - The promoter of a soybean translation elongation factor EF1 alpha and fragments thereof and their use in promoting the expression of one or more heterologous nucleic acid fragments in a tissue-independent or constitutive manner in plants are described. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275346 | HYDROLYSIS RESISTANT COMPOSITIONS - Polyester compositions comprising: a) at least one semi-aromatic polyester resin; b) at least one reinforcing agent; c) hydroxyapatite; d) at least one epoxy component having two or more epoxy functional groups per molecule of the epoxy component; and optionally, at least one toughener, wherein the compositions exhibit the combined property of a desirable melt viscosity stability and a desirable hydrolysis resistance to articles molded from the compositions. Articles molded or extruded from these compositions especially, electric and electronic components. Methods of maintaining melt viscosity stability of a melt-mixed composition while simultaneously retaining tensile strength in the article prepared from the melt-mixed composition. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275311 | NEW POLYMERS DERIVED FROM RENEWABLY RESOURCED LYSINOL - Disclosed are salt compositions of lysinol and dicarboxylic acids; and lysinol derived polymers including polyamide, polyimide, polyurea, cross-linked polyurea comprising urethane linkages, polyurea foams, cross-linked polyurea foams, and lysinol-epoxy thermoset. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274846 | STABILIZED FLUIDS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention is directed toward compositions suitable for use as dielectric fluids, lubricant fluids and biodiesel fluids. Compositions described herein are obtained from a saturated, unsaturated or combinations of both monol, diol, triol or polyol acyl ester based fluid and/or a non-ester based fluid and 2,4,6-tris(di-C | 09-18-2014 |
20140274824 | STABILIZED FLUIDS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention is directed toward compositions suitable for use as dielectric fluids, lubricant fluids and biodiesel fluids. Compositions described herein are obtained from a saturated, unsaturated or combinations of both monol, diol, triol or polyol acyl ester based fluid and/or a non-ester based fluid and 2,4,6-tris(di-C | 09-18-2014 |
20140273105 | GRADIENT PRETREATMENT OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - Lignocellulosic biomass pretreated with ammonia where the concentration of the biomass in the reaction mixture is reduced over time was found to produce more sugars following saccharification, as compared to equivalent biomass pretreated at constant concentration. The concentration of biomass is a solids concentration, which is the percent of dry biomass relative to the total pretreatment reaction mixture on a weight to weight basis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264307 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROACTIVE LAYER - There is provided a process for forming a layer of electroactive material having a substantially flat profile. The process includes: providing a workpiece having at least one active area; depositing a liquid composition including the electroactive material onto the workpiece in the active area, to form a wet layer; treating the wet layer on the workpiece at a controlled temperature in the range of −25 to 80° C. and under a vacuum in the range of 10 | 09-18-2014 |
20140264199 | STABIILZED FLUIDS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention is directed toward compositions suitable for use as dielectric fluids, lubricant fluids and biodiesel fluids. Compositions described herein are obtained from a saturated, unsaturated or combinations of both monol, diol, triol or polyol acyl ester based fluid and/or a non-ester based fluid and 2,4,6-tris(di-C | 09-18-2014 |
20140262945 | PROCESS FOR IMPROVING COLD FLOW PROPERTIES AND INCREASING YIELD OF MIDDLE DISTILLATE FEEDSTOCK THROUGH LIQUID FULL HYDROTREATING AND DEWAXING - Novel liquid-full process for improving cold flow properties and increasing yield of middle distillate fuel feedstock by hydrotreating and dewaxing the feedstock in liquid-full reactors. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262154 | Continuous Process for Providing Superheated Liquid to a Vessel - A process for continuously providing superheated liquid to a chemical process vessel by providing a first heating device capable of heating an entire liquid effluent stream from the vessel, the first heating device receiving the entire liquid effluent stream from the vessel and returning a heated liquid stream to the vessel; filling a similar second heating device with liquid from the liquid effluent stream prior to applying any heat to the second heating device; heating and increasing the liquid effluent stream supplied to the second heating device while decreasing the liquid effluent stream provided to the first heating device until the second heating device is receiving and returning all the heated liquid stream to the vessel, while adjusting heat to the devices as needed to maintain the heated liquid below the flash point and maintain the desired total amount of superheated liquid provided to the vessel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261662 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A method of manufacturing a p-type electrode of a solar cell comprising: (a) preparing an n-type semiconductor substrate comprising an n-type base layer, a p-type emitter and a passivation layer formed on the p-type emitter; (b) applying a conductive paste onto the passivation layer, wherein the conductive paste comprises, (i) 100 parts by weight of a conductive powder, (ii) 1 to 12 parts by weight of a lead-free glass frit comprising, 20 to 33 mol. % of Bi | 09-18-2014 |
20140261656 | THIN-FILM TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE AND DEVICES MADE THEREWITH - A transparent conductive structure useful in the fabrication of electrical, electronic, and optoelectronic devices is provided by a mesh-like metallic structure in the form of a thin film having a plurality of apertures, e.g. one having an average size of 250 nm to 425 nm as measured in the largest dimension and an average nearest-neighbor spacing of 300 nm to 450 nm. In another aspect, the metallic thin film has plural sublayers of different metals, and may have apertures up to 2 μm in size and an average nearest-neighbor spacing of up to 2.5 μm. The metallic thin film may be 20 to 200 nm thick, and may be formed on a flexible or rigid substrate or on a device itself. The structure exhibits a transparency enhanced over a value determined simply by the fraction of the area of the metallic film occupied by the apertures. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259884 | STABILIZED FLUIDS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention is directed toward compositions suitable for use as dielectric fluids, lubricant fluids and biodiesel fluids. Compositions described herein are obtained from a saturated, unsaturated or combinations of both monol, diol, triol or polyol acyl ester based fluid and/or a non-ester based fluid and 2,4,6-tris(di-C | 09-18-2014 |
20140259219 | SOYBEAN EF1A2 PROMOTER AND ITS USE IN CONSTITUTIVE EXPRESSION OF TRANSGENIC GENES IN PLANTS - The promoter of a soybean translation elongation factor EF1 alpha and fragments thereof and their use in promoting the expression of one or more heterologous nucleic acid fragments in a tissue-independent or constitutive manner in plants are described. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259217 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND POLYPEPTIDES INVOLVED IN POST-TRANSCRIPTIONAL GENE SILENCING - This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding polypeptides involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing. The invention also relates to construction of a recombinant DNA construct encoding all or a portion of the polypeptide involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels in a transformed host cell of the polypeptide involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256895 | FLUOROPOLYMER RESIN TREATMENT EMPLOYING SORBENT TO REDUCE FLUOROPOLYMER RESIN DISCOLORATION - A process for reducing thermally induced discoloration of fluoropolymer resin produced by polymerizing fluoromonomer in an aqueous dispersion medium to form aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion and isolating the fluoropolymer from the aqueous medium to obtain fluoropolymer resin. The process comprises:
| 09-11-2014 |
20140256204 | METHOD OF COUPLING AND ALIGNING CARBON NANOTUBES IN A NONWOVEN SHEET AND ALIGNED SHEET FORMED THEREFROM - Carbon nanotubes are coupled and aligned in a non-woven sheet as measured by failure strain by drawing the sheet with a coupling agent such as triphenylmethane and preferable a liquid diluent such as chlorosulfonic acid or sulfuric acid. The formed non-woven sheet has a full width at half maximum as determined by wide angle X-ray diffraction of not greater than 20°. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256048 | BACTERIAL XYLOSE ISOMERASES ACTIVE IN YEAST CELLS - Specific polypeptides were identified as bacterial xylose isomerases that are able to provide xylose isomerase activity in yeast cells. The xylose isomerase activity can complete a xylose utilization pathway so that yeast can use xylose in fermentation, such as xylose in biomass hydrolysate. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255703 | Adhesion of Fluoropolymer to Metal - A laminate is provided comprising a metal substrate and a fluoropolymer layer adhered directly to said metal substrate, said fluoropolymer layer having a recrystallized region at the interface with said metal substrate, the preferred laminate being an electrical cable wherein the metal substrate is an electrical conductor and the fluoropolymer layer is the electrical insulation of the conductor and wherein the opposite surface of the electrical insulation is not recrystallized. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253616 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR LIQUID REPLENISHMENT FOR A PRINTING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A LIQUID COMPOSITION ON A BACKPLANE - A liquid replenishment system for a printing apparatus that includes a dispensing nozzle and a supply reservoir is improved by a replenishment system having a volume control network responsive to a signal representative of the volume of liquid within the reservoir for generating a volume control signal. The volume control signal is applied to a pump operable to inject replenishment liquid from a replenishment source into the reservoir. The replenishment liquid is injected at a pressure at least substantially equal to the pressure in the reservoir and at a flow rate selectable in accordance with the volume control signal such that the volume of liquid in the reservoir is maintained at a predetermined reference level. A temperature control network for adjusting the temperature of the replenishment liquid to a temperature that lies within a predetermined range of the temperature of the liquid in the reservoir may also be provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251183 | TAILINGS STREAM TREATMENT PROCESSES - A process for treating a tailings stream comprises (a) contacting (1) a gelling agent and (2) an activator with said tailings stream to produce a gel; (b)entrapping solids including sand and clay, and other solid particles with the gel; and (c) allowing the gel to strengthen and solidify to produce a trafficable deposit; wherein the tailings stream comprises water and solids, which solids comprise sand, clay and other solids particles, and wherein 5% by volume to 100% by volume of the solids have a particle size less than 0.05 mm, based on the total volume of the solids. The process may further comprises spreading the gel produced in step (a) or the trafficable deposit produced in step (c) over a surface. The present invention is particularly useful to treat tailings streams produced in processes to extract bitumen from oil sands ores. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251168 | PRINTING FORM AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PRINTING FORM USING TWO-STEP CURE - The invention pertains to a printing form and a process for preparing the printing form from a curable composition that includes an epoxy resin, less than a stoichiometric amount of at least one amine curing agent, and optionally a catalytic curing agent and/or a latent curing agent. The process includes applying the curable composition to a supporting substrate to form a layer, partially curing the layer at a first temperature, engraving the partially cured layer, and then completing the curing by heating at a second temperature greater than the first temperature. The less than stoichiometric amount of the amine curing agent guarantees that after the first curing step, epoxy functionalities in the curable composition will be available for second curing step. The optional catalytic curing agent or latent curing agent promotes completion of the cure at higher temperature. The process prepares printing forms, particularly gravure printing forms, having a cured resin composition layer that is engravable, resistant to solvent inks and to mechanical wear, and capable of printing gravure-quality images. | 09-11-2014 |
20140250552 | Compositions and methods to control insect pests - Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a | 09-04-2014 |
20140249248 | INKJET INK COMPRISING ENCAPSULATED PIGMENT DISPERSIONS WITH TWO ENCAPSULATION STEPS - The present disclosure provides an inkjet ink comprising an aqueous vehicle and an encapsulated pigment dispersion. A process for encapsulating pigment dispersions is provided where a pigment is dispersed with a polymeric dispersant in an aqueous solvent system. The encapsulation process has at least two additions of encapsulating monomers followed by polymerization. To a pigment dispersed with a polymeric dispersant is added an encapsulating monomer(s) and a polymerization initiator is added which forms a stage 1 encapsulated pigment. Then a second encapsulating monomer(s) is added and these monomers are polymerized by a second addition of polymerization initiator, forming a second stage encapsulated pigment. The second encapsulating monomer(s) may be added continuously to the stage 1 encapsulated pigment. Such encapsulated pigment dispersions may be used in inkjet inks and are stable to heat, aging test conditions, and solvent challenges. Prints from these inks have better durability. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249027 | NOVEL GLYPHOSATE-N-ACETYLTRANSFERASE (GAT) GENES - Novel proteins are provided herein, including proteins capable of catalyzing the acetylation of glyphosate and other structurally related proteins. Also provided are novel polynucleotides capable of encoding these proteins, compositions that include one or more of these novel proteins and/or polynucleotides, recombinant cells and transgenic plants comprising these novel compounds, diversification methods involving the novel compounds, and methods of using the compounds. Some of the novel methods and compounds provided herein can be used to render an organism, such as a plant, resistant to glyphosate. | 09-04-2014 |
20140248529 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY - A lithium ion battery that has a spinel cathode and a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising a fluorinated acyclic carboxylic acid ester and/or a fluorinated acyclic carbonate solvent is described. The lithium ion battery operates at a high voltage (i.e. up to about 5 V) and has improved cycling performance at high temperature. | 09-04-2014 |
20140248499 | METALIZED FIBROUS COMPOSITE SHEET WITH OLEFIN COATING - A composite sheet comprises a substrate and a multi-layer coating on its outer surface, the coating comprising a metal layer and an outer polymeric layer formed from a precursor comprising a polymerizable composition that includes a olefin group and a moisture curable group, such as an isocyanate or silane group. The function of the polymeric layer includes protecting the metal layer from corrosion. A production process for the composite sheet includes depositing the precursor and exposing it to both beam radiation and moisture, which respectively promote polymerization and curing at different sites of the precursor. The amenability of the isocyanate or silane functionality to moisture-promoted coupling promotes substantially full conversion and curing of the precursor, even of portions of the substrate that are geometrically shadowed from incident beam radiation. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246133 | TIRE CONTAINING A COMPONENT FOR REDUCING VIBRATION-GENERATED NOISE IN A TIRE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING TIRE NOISE - This invention pertains to a tire having a plurality of vibration absorbers wherein, (i) the vibration absorbers have at least one spring element and at least one absorber mass element, each element having a first and second surface such that the first surface of the spring element is attached to the tire carcass or attached to or embedded into the tire inner liner, and (ii) the first surface of the absorber mass element is attached to the second surface of the spring element, or the absorber mass element is embedded into the spring element. | 09-04-2014 |
20140245760 | REFRIGERANT ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PERFLUOROPOLYETHERS - The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system. | 09-04-2014 |
20140245497 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING FERREDOXIN FAMILY PROTEINS - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring drought tolerance, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a ferredoxin family protein. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243449 | METHOD OF PREPARING ENCAPSULATED PIGMENT DISPERSIONS WITH TWO ENCAPSULATION STEPS - A process for encapsulating pigment dispersions is provided where a pigment is dispersed with a polymeric dispersant in an aqueous solvent system. The encapsulation process has at least two additions of encapsulating monomers followed by polymerization. To a pigment dispersed with a polymeric dispersant is added an encapsulating monomer(s) and a polymerization initiator is added which forms a stage 1 encapsulated pigment. Then a second encapsulating monomer(s) is added and these monomers are polymerized by a second addition of polymerization initiator, forming a second stage encapsulated pigment. The second encapsulating monomer(s) may be added continuously to the stage 1 encapsulated pigment. Such encapsulated pigment dispersions may be used in inkjet inks and are stable to heat, aging test conditions, and solvent challenges. Prints from these inks have better durability. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243203 | GENE SWITCH COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions and methods relating to the use of sulfonylurea-mediated control of gene expression are provided. Compositions include sulfonylurea responsive chemical switches wherein the gene expression is regulated by a sulfonylurea compound. Compositions also include polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides as well as constructs, vectors, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and eukaryotic organisms including plants and seeds comprising the polynucleotide, and/or produced by the methods. Also provided are methods to regulate expression of a polynucleotide of interest in a cell or organism, and methods to modify a genome, including in a plant or plant cell. | 08-28-2014 |
20140241999 | PEPTIDE LINKERS FOR EFFECTIVE MULTIVALENT PEPTIDE BINDING - Short single chain peptides having affinity for a target surface often lack the binding durability required for certain commercial applications. One way to improve durability is to promote multivalent binding by linking together binding sequences using peptide linkers. However, the resulting single chain binding peptides often suffer from linker entropy. It has been discovered that the use of rigid peptide linkers when linking together multiple binding sequences enhances the binding affinity of the resulting single chain peptide. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239285 | ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR LIGHTING - There is provided an organic electronic device including an anode, a hole transport layer, an emissive layer, an electron transport layer, and a cathode. The emissive layer includes at least one first electroluminescent material and the electron transport layer includes at least one electron transport material and at least one second electroluminescent material. The second electroluminescent material has a concentration that is greater adjacent the emissive layer. The device has white light emission. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238524 | Unbalanced Hybrid Cords and Methods for Making on Cable Cording Machines - A hybrid cord formed from a plurality of component plies wherein at least one of the plies has a length that is from 1 to 50 percent longer than the other plies and a method of providing a cord with predetermined twist and component ply lengths. | 08-28-2014 |
20140237983 | Unbalanced Hybrid Cords and Methods for Making on Cable Cording Machines - A hybrid cord formed from a plurality of component plies wherein at least one of the plies has a length that is from 1 to 50 percent longer than the other plies and a method of providing a cord with predetermined twist and component ply lengths. | 08-28-2014 |
20140237679 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM EAR MOLD RESISTANCE IN MAIZE - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying and selecting maize plants with enhanced resistance to | 08-21-2014 |
20140235689 | FUNGICIDAL PYRAZOLES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 08-21-2014 |
20140235129 | NANOWEB STRUCTURE - A nanoweb of polymeric nanofibers in which all of the polymeric fibers have a mean curl index when measured over any 100 micron long segment of less than 0.10 and the nanoweb has a uniformity index of less than 5.0. The nanoweb may have a fiber orientation index of between 0.8 and 1.2 or a mean flow pore size minus the mode of the pore size is less than 1.0 and simultaneously the ratio of the 99% width of the pore size distribution (W) to the width at half height of the pore size distribution (H | 08-21-2014 |
20140234926 | RECOMBINANT ANAEROBIC ACETOGENIC BACTERIA FOR PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENE AND/OR INDUSTRIAL BIO-PRODUCTS USING SYNTHESIS GAS - This invention provides for recombinant anaerobic acetogenic bacterial cells having one or more nucleic acids whereby isoprene, mevalonate and/or other industrial bio-products are produced in a substantially oxygen-free culture condition using synthesis gas as energy and/or carbon source. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234840 | MOLECULAR MARKERS LINKED TO PPO INHIBITOR TOLERANCE IN SOYBEANS - This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, the invention relates to soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) for tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, to soybean plants possessing these QTLs, which map to a novel chromosomal region, and to genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor tolerance. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234623 | POLY(TRIMETHYLENE ARYLATE) FIBERS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING, AND FABRIC PREPARED THEREFROM - A fine denier poly(trimethylene arylate) spun drawn fiber is characterized by high denier uniformity. A process for preparing uniform fine denier yarns at spinning speeds of 4000 to 6000 m/min is further disclosed. The poly(trimethylene arylate) fiber hereof comprises 0.1 to 3% by weight of polystyrene dispersed therewithin. Fabrics prepared therefrom are also disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234600 | COMPOSITE LAMINATE HAVING IMPROVED IMPACT STRENGTH AND THE USE THEREOF - A composite laminate having improved impact strength, which comprises: a multilayer carbon fiber fabric, wherein said carbon fiber fabric may be a bidirectional weave or a unidirectional weave; a multilayer nonwoven mat, wherein said nonwoven mat is made of para-aramid; and cured epoxy resin, wherein said cured epoxy resin is made of the epoxy resin system designed for impregnation that immersed in the carbon fiber fabric layer and at least one layer of the nonwoven mat is sandwiched between two layers of carbon fiber fabric layer and both outer surface layers of the composite laminate are carbon fiber fabric layer. | 08-21-2014 |
20140231796 | ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR LIGHTING - There is provided an organic electronic device including an anode, a hole transport layer, an emissive layer, an electron transport layer, and a cathode. The emissive layer includes at least one first electroluminescent material and the electron transport layer includes at least one electron transport material and at least one second electroluminescent material. The device has white light emission. | 08-21-2014 |
20140223609 | PROTEIN MIXTURES FOR MAIZE INSECT CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention relate to insecticidal | 08-07-2014 |
20140223606 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING SEQUENCES HAVING MEGANUCLEASE ACTIVITY - Compositions and methods comprising polynucleotides and polypeptides having meganuclease activity are provided. Further provided are nucleic acid constructs, yeast, plants, plant cells, explants, seeds and grain having the meganuclease sequences. Various methods of employing the meganuclease sequences are provided. Such methods include, for example, methods for producing a meganuclease with increased activity at a wide range of temperatures, methods for producing a yeast, plant, plant cell, explant or seed comprising a meganuclease with increased activity. | 08-07-2014 |
20140223595 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING DTP6 POLYPEPTIDES - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring drought tolerance, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a DTP6 polypeptide. | 08-07-2014 |
20140221608 | ACID-CLEAVABLE LINKERS EXHIBITING ALTERED RATES OF ACID HYDROLYSIS - An acid-cleavable peptide linker comprising aspartic acid and proline residues is disclosed. The acid-cleavable peptide linker provides an altered sensitivity to acid-hydrolytic release of peptides of interest from fusion peptides of the formula PEP1-L-PEP2. The inventive linker, L, is described in various embodiments, each of which provides substantially more rapid acid-release of peptides of interest than does a single aspartic acid-proline pair. In an additional aspect, a method of increasing the stability of an acid cleavable linkage to acid hydrolysis is also provided. | 08-07-2014 |
20140221448 | FUNGICIDAL PYRAZOLES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1 and Formula 1A including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 08-07-2014 |
20140221203 | NEMATOCIDAL SULFONAMIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 08-07-2014 |