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The invention provides methods, uses and compositions for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The invention describes methods and uses for treating rheumatoid arthritis wherein a TNFα inhibitor, such as a human TNFα antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. Also described are methods for determining the efficacy of a TNFα inhibitor for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in a subject.

A high impact desktop or palmtop product placement or “shaper” display presentation technique overcomes disadvantages of previous ad display techniques while providing high consumer interest and increased flexibility for content creators. An advertisement is run in front of or behind a web browser view so it appears with the user's desktop as background, and in a non-rectangular shape that looks nothing like a traditional pop-up or pop-under ad. A “shaper” ad can, for example, have any desired shape such as for example an exact replica of a product being advertised e.g., a cell phone, a Sports Utility Vehicle climbing a mountain, a plasma television set, etc.

The present invention relates to a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in liquid, as well as, dry granular, or powder, fabric care products, such as fabric softeners, laundry detergents, rinse added products, and other fabric care products, to enhance fragrance performance. The controlled delivery system of the present invention is a solid, substantially spherical particle comprising hydrophobic cationic charge enhancing agents in conjunction with cationic fabric softening agents that assist in adhering the particles onto fabric. The particles can also include a fragrance. The particle can have an average particle diameter of from about 1 micron to about 500 microns. The controlled delivery system of the present invention can be utilized to deliver a broad range of fragrance ingredients onto fabric and prolong fragrance release from the dry laundered fabric over an extended period of time, or yield a high impact fragrance “burst” upon ironing the fabric. The invention also pertains to fabric care products comprising the controlled release system of the present invention.

The present invention is a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in hair, skin, and fabric care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, lotions, creams, liquid laundry detergents, fabric softener, and other hair, skin, and fabric care products to effectively deliver a broad range of active agents and sensory markers onto the hair, skin, and fabric. The system also prolongs the release rate of the active agents or sensory markers over an extended period of time, or provides heat triggered release of the active agents and yields a high impact fragrance “burst” upon blow drying the hair, ironing the fabric, or other types of heat treatment. The controlled delivery system of the present invention is a nano-sphere, having an average sphere diameter of from about 0.01 microns to about 10 microns. The nano-sphere comprises hydrophobic materials, cationic conditioning agent or, cationic conditioning agent in conjunction with a cationic charge booster to assist in adhering the spheres onto hair, skin, and fabric. The invention further relates to a controlled delivery system where the release rate of the active ingredients is synchronized with that of a sensory marker to convey to the consumer the product performance.

Method and apparatus for sensing a crash of a vehicle in which acceleration and angular motion of the vehicle are measured and analyzed by a processor to determine whether a crash is occurring. A deployable occupant protection device is deployed by a processor when deployment criteria are satisfied. The processor may embody a pattern recognition technique for analyzing the measured acceleration and angular motion of the vehicle and determine whether deployment of the occupant protection device is beneficial. For example, the pattern recognition technique may be a neural network trained to determine whether the vehicle is experiencing a crash such as a rollover based on the measured acceleration and angular motion of the vehicle.

A process for the production of a propylene based polymer, the process comprising the following steps: (a) a first polymerization stage comprising homopolymerizing propylene or copolymerizing propylene and at least one alpha-olefin in the presence of an alpha-olefin polymerization catalyst whereby to produce a polypropylene component; (b) a second polymerization stage comprising copolymerizing ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin in the presence of an alpha-olefin polymerization catalyst whereby to produce an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer component; and (c) blending the polymer components produced in steps (a) and (b) whereby to produce a polymer blend, wherein the first and second polymerization stages are effected in separate polymerization reactors connected in parallel. Also provided are polymer compositions comprising: (i) 30 to 97% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of a propylene based polymer; and (ii) 3 to 70% by weight, preferably 5 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, of an ethylene copolymer plastomer (e.g., an ethylene-propylene plastomer) containing at least 60% by weight ethylene.

Systems and methods, for delivering targeted content to specific individuals, that provide health related information about an individual; correlates the individual with the targeted content based at least in part on the health related information; and delivers the targeted content to the individual through a device for delivering media content.

A multi-layer thin film for encapsulation and the method thereof are provided. The multi-layer thin film for encapsulation includes a protective layer composed of aluminum oxide, a single or double barrier layer composed of silicon nitride (SiN_x), and a mechanical protective layer composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂). The multi-layer thin film can be economically fabricated by using the existing equipment, and has a high level of light transmission over 85% while showing a low level of oxygen and moisture penetration. Additionally, due to superior adhesive strength between the thin films, and high resistance against impacts by heat or ion during a fabricating process, reliability of fabrication is enhanced, and it can thus efficiently used in encapsulating an organic light-emitting device (OLED), a flexible organic light emitting device (FOLED) in a display field, and the cells such as a thin film battery and a solar cell.

A transparent/ translucent flame redardant composition comprises a uniform blend of a miscible resin blend of a polycarbonate resin and a cycloaliphatic polyester resin wherein the composition has at least a 80% pass rate in 10 test specimen in the Norme Francaise NF-P-92-505 flammability test of L'Association Francaise de Normalisation using test specimens with weight between about 1.0 to about 6.0 kilograms per square meter.

A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a current interrupting mechanism with excellent impact and vibration resistance. The mechanism includes a fragile portion which breaks when the diaphragm deforms and rises upward, thereby interrupting current flow thereto; and an insulating current collecting tab holder into which a part of a current collecting tab is inserted. The tab holder has a tab receiving portion into which the insert member of the tab is inserted. The tab receiving portion is provided on the inner and outer surfaces thereof with a holder hole, which overlaps with a throughhole when the insert member is inserted. The diaphragm is disposed outside the tab receiving portion so as to cover the holder hole and electrically connected at its center bottom to the fragile portion via the holder hole. The gas pressure in the battery acts on the fragile portion and the inner side of the diaphragm.

A barrier vehicle system for an amusement race track is formed from a chain of pivotally coupled barrier modules. Each barrier module has a top and a bottom link separated by a spacer structurally joined with the top and bottom links to create a rigid structure when assembled. A pin extends through the top and bottom links, to one side of the spacer. An resilient, deformable barrel is journalled on the pin. To assist in attenuating high energy impacts, an extendable, energy-absorbing mechanism is attached to one end of the barrier, and the other end of the barrier is anchored to the ground.

A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, incorporates a physiological cooling agent, such as acyclic carboxamide, or combinations of physiological cooling agents. In another embodiment a combination of physiological cooling agents is made in a modified release structure. The modified release/cooling agents combination is preferably obtained by physically modifying the properties of the combination of cooling agents by coating and drying. When incorporated into gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the flavor and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed. In another embodiment, the physiological cooling agent is present with menthol and menthone. In another embodiment, coated chewing gum has a coating that comprises a physiological cooling agent. The preferred inventive chewing gum provides a high flavor impact in which the harsh notes normally associated with such a high flavor impact have been reduced or eliminated. In addition, the preferred inventive gum provides a clean, high-quality, cooling chewing gum coating with xylitol or other polyols where xylitol has been reduced in concentration or eliminated.

A golf club is provided in which, whether the loft angle is small or large, backspin is reduced and there is no decrease in carry. A golf club construction is obtained wherein, in a driver club head (1) comprising a face section 4 having a striking surface, a sole section (3) forming the bottom, a crown section (2) forming the top and a back section (3a) forming the back portion, when the loft angle is small, the amount of backspin is reduced and performance is maintained, and even when the loft angle is large, the amount of backspin is reduced and a good carry distance is achieved. For this purpose, the crown section (2) is improved, with the provision of a weight (8) on the inside surface thereof nearer to the face section than the center of the surface

The invention relates to martensite series wear-resistant steel and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the technical field of wear-resistant steel. The steel comprises the following chemical components: 0.05-0.51wt% of C, 2.0-10wt% of Mn, 0-1.5wt% of Al, 0-1.5wt% of Si, 0-1.5wt% of Cr, 0-1.5wt% of Cu, 0-1.5wt% of Ni and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein the Mn/C ratio is not less than 9. Based on this, the following one or more composite elements can be optionally added: 0.02-0.50wt% of Mo, 0.02-0.50wt% of V, 0.02-0.50wt% of Nb, 0.01-0.5wt% of Ti, 0.02-0.50wt% of B and 0.02-0.50wt% of RE. The wear-resistant steel provided by the invention is easy to produce, low in cost and high in performance. The invention is applicable to the technical field of wear-resistant materials for mines, energy, transportation, agricultural machinery, engineering machinery and other industries.

A fastener in which a sleeve 3 and a plug 4 are put into concavo-convex engagement both before and after execution to exert an effect of preventing separation between the two and an effect of preventing loosening therebetween after execution and which can be released by a single action during disassembling. Before execution, the sleeve 3 and the plug 4 press fitted therein are positioned by concavo-convex engagement between a fitting protrusion 8 on the inner periphery of an expanding portion 7 and a neck portion 11 of the plug 4. After execution, the fitting protrusion 8 on the inner periphery of the expanding portion 7 as expanded put into concavo-convex engagement with a neck portion 10 of the plug 4 again, thereby exerting an effect of stopping loosening between the two with respect to vibration, etc. During disassembling, a striking force is given to an end of the plug 4 to release the expanded state by a single action, allowing immediate pulling-away of the fastener 1.

A cementitious product for applications such as stucco, plaster coating, fireproof coatings, casting/molding applications and flooring. The product is a blend of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride. Suitable fillers such as bottom ash, fly ash, clinker and other pulverized materials may be added. Fibrous materials, foaming agents and surfactants may also be added to achieve product characteristics for specific application. Processes for blending the selected ingredients are also disclosed.

The invention relates to a high glowing filament environmental-friendly inflaming retarding reinforced polybutylece terephthalate (PBT)/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) alloy material. The material comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 22.5-41% of PBT, 22.5-41% of ABS, 6-20% of complexing inflaming retardant, 3-15% of antimonous oxide, 20-30% of glass fiber, 2-10% of flexibilizer, 0.1-1% of antioxidant and 0.1-1% of lubrication dispersing agent. The preparation method comprises the following steps: putting raw materials weighed based on the weight proportion into a high mixer, mixing for 2-5 minutes, and then discharging; and then extruding and granulating by using an extruding machine at the processing temperature of 230-240 DEG C at the screw rotating speed of 30-40Hz. Compared with the alloy material prepared by the prior art, the high glowing filament environment-friendly inflaming retarding reinforced PBT/ABS alloy material has the advantages of high glowing filament temperature, environmental friendliness, balanced comprehensive performance and the like.

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for characterizing composite materials, and in particular, to utilizing an artificial neural network for predicting an impact resistance of a composite material. A method for predicting an impact resistance of a composite material in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of designing an artificial neural network including a plurality of neurons, training the artificial neural network to predict the impact resistance by adjusting an output of the plurality of neurons according to sample data and known results of the sample data, inputting data of the composite material into the artificial neural network, and utilizing the artificial neural network to predict the impact resistance of the composite material.

High visual impact plastic packaging is described as well as methods for producing such packaging. Printing on multiple surfaces of a package to obtain appealing visual effects is described. Methods of sealing plastic packages are described, including some that use heat sealing techniques. Plasticized or laminated paperboard materials can be used, as well as plastic materials such as recycled and/or recyclable polyurethane.

The present invention provides for various embodiments of a tray energy absorber comprising a base, a first transverse wall that is arcuate and extends from the base, a second transverse wall spaced apart from the first transverse wall and which extends from the base. The tray energy absorber further comprises a plurality of ribs that extend from the base joining the first transverse wall to the second transverse wall. In one embodiment the density of the ribs varies along the transverse width of the tray energy absorber. In another embodiment at least one of the plurality of ribs is greater than 50% of the height of the first transverse wall or the second transverse wall where the rib joins the first and second transverse walls. The present invention also provides for a bumper system used in a vehicle that includes a tray energy absorber attached to a bumper beam. The bumper system optionally includes a fascia that substantially envelops the bumper beam and the tray energy absorber.

A thermoplastic olefin (TPO) composition comprises (1) a major amount by weight of (a) a substantially linear homopolymer or copolymer of a C₂-C₁₀ α-olefin in major proportion to (b) a long chain branched a linear homopolymer or copolymer of a C₂-C₁₀ α-olefin, (2) a minor amount by weight of a cross linkable elastomer, and (3) at least one thermally decomposing free radical generating agent present in an amount sufficient to promote an increase in melt strength of the composition over that of the melt strength of the linear homopolymer or copolymer of a C₂-C₁₀ α-olefin alone and insufficient to substantially degrade the α-olefinic polymers. The TPO composition is prepared by melt blending the components at a temperature sufficient to melt said homopolymers or copolymers of a C₂-C₁₀ α-olefin and thermally decompose said agent. Articles are thermoformed from the thermoplastic olefin.