Polymeric compositions based on Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) comprising: (A) from 75 to 95% by weight of an ethylene copolymer with an alpha -olefin CH2=CHR, wherein R is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and (B) from 5 to 25% by weight of a copolymer of propylene with ethylene and an alpha -olefin CH2=CHRI, wherein RI is an alkyl radical having from 2 to 10 carbon at...

A method for agent negotiation over a set of issues, between automated entities comprising the step of at least one of the entities making a counter-offer wherein its score for at least one of said issues is lowered and its score for at least one of said issues is raised. The method can be further used for negotiation over a set of issues comprising at lest one qualitative issue the values of the ...

The present invention relates to a method for preparing an N-[(aliphatic or aromatic)carbonyl]-2-aminoacetamide compound of formula (I) wherein Ra is (II); Raa is hydrogen, optionally substituted aliphatic or optionally substituted aromatic; Rb is hydrogen, optionally substituted aliphatic or optionally substituted aromatic; Rca and Rcb are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted aliphatic ...

Compounds of formula (I) and salts or solvates thereof are disclosed wherein Y is CR<1> and V is N; or Y is CR<1> and V is CR<2>; R<1> represents CH3SO2CH2CH2NHCH2-Ar-, wherein Ar is furan or thiazole, each of which may optionally be substituted by one or two halo, C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy groups; R<2> is hydrogen C1-4 alkoxy or halo; R<3> is benzyl, halo-, dihalo- or trihalobenzyl, benzoy...

A CD package includes a CD tray for removably holding a CD, and a paper mount to which the CD tray is affixed. The CD tray is formed of paper produced from raw material other than wood pulp; specifically, paper produced from a combination of kenaf and bamboo fibers. The paper mount is formed of paper that contains kenaf and/or bagasse fibers in an amount of about 5-30% by weight and wood pulp as t...

The invention provides a method for removing code (applications and data) from read-only memory, and compacting the remaining code in memory either as an application is deleted or when there is not sufficient room to hold a new application. One or more "spare" memory segments are reserved for use during compaction. Where the code for removal shares a memory segment with other code that is not to b...

An instrument for measuring kinetic and kinematic variables of multi-joint motor tasks comprises a linkage having four links connected at four joints, each joint having articulation about an axis, the four axes of articulation being substantially parallel, limb coupling means for coupling a limb to the linkage, the limb coupling means maintaining alignment of centers of rotation of two joints of t...

A zeolite, designated zeolite NU-86, having a molar composition expressed by the formula 100 XO2: equal to or less than 10 Y2O3: equal to or less than 20 R2/nO where R is one or more cations of valency n, X is silicon and/or germanium, Y is one or more of aluminium, iron, gallium, boron, titanium, vanadium, zirconium, molybdenum, arsenic, antimony, chromium and manganese and having an X-ray diffra...

Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, adult incontinence devices, and the like, which have flaps are disclosed. The absorbent articles have flaps with a step configuration. The absorbent articles may also have a deformed hinge that is located between at least a portion of the main body portion of the absorbent article and the flaps, and zones of extensibility for relieving the...

The invention provides a new method for the quantification of an analyte, wherein in a first step, the analyte is amplified by an amplifying agent. Subsequently, the amount of amplification product is determined as a function of time and the extremae of first, second or n th order derivatives are calculated. The obtained values can then be used to calculate the initial concentration of the analyte...

The invention relates to mobility management of an Internet-type protocol traffic in a mobile communications system. At least one mobile exchange (DXT1, DXT2) in the mobile communications system is arranged to operate as a gateway which interfaces (router 1) the mobile communications system with external data networks. All the mobile exchanges (DXT1, DXT2) are arranged to use a user identity and a...

Carboxymethyl cellulose fibre having a degree of substitution of at least 0.1, preferably 0.2-0.5, carboxymethyl group per glucose unit, is derived from solvent-spun cellulose fibre, for example by reaction with a strong alkali and a monochloroacetate reagent. The fibre has an absorbency of at least 8 grams, usually at least 15 grams, 0.9 % saline solution per gram of fibre and a tenacity of at le...

The present invention is generally directed to a method of producing an aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide from the reaction of a metal chlorite and an acid forming component which do not react to produce chlorine dioxide in the substantial absence of water. The reactants are separated from liquid water by a membrane which allows the controlled passage of liquid water and/or water vapor into con...

Sludge is treated and utilized by attaching hydrophilic water binding sludge particles to the surface of hydrophobic organic grains, e.g. grains of peat in a first phase, drying the grains with a water-bearing layer of sludge particles on the surface in a second phase to hydrophobize the surface layer, and circulating back the hydrophobic grains to the first phase. An Independent claim is also in...

A method and apparatus for reducing and removing mercury in industrial gases, such as a flue gas, produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, adds hydrogen sulfide and/or sulfide ions to the flue gas as it passes through a scrubber. The scrubber may be either a wet or dry scrubber for flue gas desulfurization systems.

A method and apparatus for reducing and removing mercury in industrial gases , such as a flue gas, produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, add s hydrogen sulfide and/or sulfide ions to the flue gas as it passes through a scrubber. The scrubber may be either a wet or dry scrubber for flue gas desulfurization systems.

A catheter system includes a elongate catheter having a longitudinal slit for facilitating removal of a rigid styles after manipulating the catheter to a desired position. In one embodiment, the stylet is contained within the catheter prior to use. The stylet is removed by bending the catheter such that a proximal portion of the stylet protrudes from the slit to allow a surgeon to grasp and remove...

Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of the formula: (wherein b is 0, 1, 2 or 3; Y is O, S, NH or N-acetyl; and R3 is halo, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy or CF3), useful for preparing novel aralkyl and aralkylidene heterocyclic lactams and imides which are selective agonists and antagonists of serotonin 1 (5-HTl) receptors. The process involves a reaction of an acid of the formula: wi...

A chemical agent for improving the engineering properties of soil comprising a mixture of cementitious pozzalans (5 to 60 % by mass), calcium sulphate (20 to 80 % by mass), an oxide of calcium (15 to 50 % by mass) and silica oxide (1 to 30 % by weight). Monofilament fibres can also be included in the mix.