Abstract:
A composition comprising a matrix which, on pyrolysis, forms spinel, and an inorganic particulate filler having a hollow or a lamellar structure, wherein the matrix comprises a liquid pre-ceramic binder and at least one other component selected from a metal powder, a metal oxide powder and mixtures thereof, is provided. A heat resistant product which is obtainable by pyrolysing the composition is also provided. The resulting heat resistant product is capable of withstanding temperatures of greater than 1600° C., for instance up to and greater than 1850° C., and may be used in the form of a thermal barrier coating applied, or otherwise attached, to a surface of a substrate, which may, for example, form part of an aircraft, power-generating equipment, a furnace lining, a heat-exchanger, or a reactor.
Abstract:
A legal process management system facilitates simultaneous dynamic dialogs between legal process managers and networked attorneys and contractors providing services in connection with security interest enforcement actions (SIEAs). The legal process managers submit queries and deadlines selected to timely guide the attorneys and contractors through the requirements of the SIEAs. The attorneys and contractors submit responsive answers revealing the status of their SIEAs. In some embodiments, an events based management system uses a stochastic model to calculate completion times for the milestones of the SIEA, including the “events” that make up subparts of the milestones. This provides a flexible and powerful system for managing prosecution of the SIEA and for predicting likely durations. The stochastic model incorporates the concept of both fixed-frequency events and random-frequency events, and also allows for both controlled events and managed events. A reporting system is also provided for keeping track of event and milestone completion.
Abstract:
A legal process management system facilitates simultaneous dynamic dialogs between legal process managers and networked attorneys and contractors providing services in connection with security interest enforcement actions (SIEAs). The legal process managers submit queries and deadlines selected to timely guide the attorneys and contractors through the requirements of the SIEAs. The attorneys and contractors submit responsive answers revealing the status of their SIEAs. In some embodiments, an events based management system uses a stochastic model to calculate completion times for the milestones of the SIEA, including the “events” that make up subparts of the milestones. This provides a flexible and powerful system for managing prosecution of the SIEA and for predicting likely durations. The stochastic model incorporates the concept of both fixed-frequency events and random-frequency events, and also allows for both controlled events and managed events. A reporting system is also provided for keeping track of event and milestone completion.
Abstract:
A legal process management system facilitates simultaneous dynamic dialogs between legal process managers and networked attorneys and contractors providing services in connection with security interest enforcement actions (SIEAs). The legal process managers submit queries and deadlines selected to timely guide the attorneys and contractors through the requirements of the SIEAs. The attorneys and contractors submit responsive answers revealing the status of their SIEAs In some embodiments, an events based management system uses a stochastic model to calculate completion times for the milestones of the SIEA, including the “events” that make up subparts of the milestones. This provides a flexible and powerful system for managing prosecution of the SIEA and for predicting likely durations. The stochastic model incorporates the concept of both fixed-frequency events and random-frequency events, and also allows for both controlled events and managed events. A reporting system is also provided for keeping track of event and milestone completion.
Abstract:
The current disclosure provide a novel human calcium sensing receptor named CaR2 and the nucleotide sequence that encodes the receptor. The disclosure further provides antibodies specific for CaR2. Also disclosed are methods of identifying modulators of the receptor and methods of using the identified modulators to treat calcium receptor mediated conditions.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition for coating a metal substrate which is intended to be fabricated and overcoated, wherein the binder comprises an acqueous silica sol having a SiO2/M2O mole ratio, with M representing the total of alkali metal and ammonium ions, of at least 6:1, and wherein the ratio of the pigment volume concentration to the critical pigment volume concentration is smaller than 1.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及一种用于涂覆金属基材的组合物,其用于制造和涂覆,其中粘合剂包括具有SiO 2 / M 2 O摩尔比的水性硅溶胶,M代表碱金属和铵离子的总量 至少6:1,并且其中颜料体积浓度与临界颜料体积浓度的比率小于1。
Abstract:
A wideband signal generator according to one embodiment of the invention includes a variable frequency source and a direct digital synthesizer. Local oscillators, signal analyzers, modulators, demodulators, and other equipment including one or more such generators are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention provides a polishing machine and a three-chambered polishing head structure and method that improves the polishing uniformity of a substrate across the entire surface of the substrate, particularly near the edge of the substrate that is particularly beneficial to improve the uniformity of semiconductor wafers during Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP). In one aspect, the invention provides a method of controlling the polishing pressure over annular regions of the substrate, such as a wafer, in a semiconductor wafer polishing machine. The method includes controlling a first pressure exerted on the wafer against a polishing pad to affect the material removed from the wafer; controlling a second pressure exerted on a retaining ring, disposed concentric with the wafer, directly against the polishing pad, to affect the manner in which the polishing pad contacts the wafer at a peripheral edge of the wafer; and controlling a third pressure exerted within a predetermined annular region proximate an inner annular region of the retaining ring and an outer annular edge of the wafer to affect a change to the first and second pressure only proximate the annular region. Each of the first, second, and third pressures being independently controllable of the other pressures.
Abstract:
A filter assembly is provided which is particularly suitable for use in filtering intake air for gas turbines. The filter assembly (6) includes a final filter (9) and a pre-filter (8) which are directly engageable one with the other to provide a complete filter assembly. By so providing, pre-filter units may easily be removed and replaced in a compact configuration. A kit of parts is also provided.
Abstract:
A legal process management system facilitates simultaneous dynamic dialogs between legal process managers and networked attorneys and contractors providing services in connection with security interest enforcement actions. The legal process managers submit queries and deadlines selected to timely guide the attorneys and contractors through the requirements of the security interest enforcement actions. The attorneys and contractors submit responsive answers revealing the status of their enforcement actions. The legal process management system allows the monitored attorneys to share in the information provided by the monitored contractors. The legal process management system further includes mechanisms for reminding the attorneys and contractors about impending deadlines. The system also allows the attorneys and contractors to be assessed on their success in complying with the queries and deadlines submitted by the legal process managers. An events based management system is also disclosed to aid in the completion of an SIEA event. The events based management system follows and calculates completion times for an SIEA and its subparts by providing a flexible system for managing SIEA milestones and events. A reporting system is also provided for keeping track of event and milestone completion.