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Compositions and methods for conferring herbicide resistance or tolerance to plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions include transgenic plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds that have been transformed with a nucleic acid molecule encoding a cytochrome P450 or variant thereof that confers herbicide resistance or tolerance, alone or in combination with one or more additional nucleic acid molecules encoding polypeptides that confer desirable traits. In particular, the cytochrome P450 or variant thereof confers resistance or tolerance to HPPD inhibitors, benzothiadiazinones, sulfonylureas, and other classes of herbicides. The additional polypeptide may also confer resistance or tolerance to an herbicide, including HPPD inhibitors and other herbicides. Methods are also provided for the production and use of the herbicide resistant or tolerant plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds of the invention.

This invention provides free-standing structures, functionalized free-standing structures and functional devices that are flexible, including nano- and micromachined flexible fabrics comprising woven networks and mesh networks. The present invention provides processing methods for making and functionalizing flexible free-standing structures having a wide range of integrated materials, devices and device components. The methods of the present invention are capable of providing large area functional electronic, optoelectronic, fluidic, and electromechanical devices and device arrays which exhibit good device performance in stretched, bent and / or deformed configurations.

This invention relates to a mask for an organic electro-luminescence device and a method of fabricating the same that is capable of forming an organic layer having a special color without a damage of an organic layer formed on a substrate. The mask for the organic electro-luminescence device includes: an open part formed in a hole type to pass an organic material for forming a first organic layer on a substrate; and a blocking part having a groove on a surface facing to at least one second organic layer formed on the substrate, wherein the groove has a width corresponding to a width of the second organic layer.

A III-nitride semiconductor laser device is provided with a laser structure and an electrode. The laser structure includes a support base which comprises a hexagonal III-nitride semiconductor and has a semipolar primary surface, and a semiconductor region provided on the semipolar primary surface. The electrode is provided on the semiconductor region. The semiconductor region includes a first cladding layer of a first conductivity type GaN-based semiconductor, a second cladding layer of a second conductivity type GaN-based semiconductor, and an active layer provided between the first cladding layer and the second cladding layer. The laser structure includes first and second fractured faces intersecting with an m-n plane defined by the m-axis of the hexagonal III-nitride semiconductor and an axis normal to the semipolar primary surface. A laser cavity of the III-nitride semiconductor laser device includes the first and second fractured faces. An angle ALPHA between the normal axis and the c-axis of the hexagonal III-nitride semiconductor is in the range of not less than 45 degrees and not more than 80 degrees or in the range of not less than 100 degrees and not more than 135 degrees. The laser structure includes a laser waveguide extending above the semipolar primary surface, and the laser waveguide extends in a direction of a waveguide vector directed from one to another of the first and second fractured faces. A c-axis vector indicating a direction of the c-axis of the hexagonal III-nitride semiconductor includes a projected component parallel to the semipolar primary surface and a vertical component parallel to the normal axis. An angle difference between the waveguide vector and the projected component is in the range of not less than −0.5 degrees and not more than +0.5 degrees.

The present invention relates to electronic devices, in particular to organic electroluminescence devices, comprising compounds according to formula (1), and to the corresponding compounds.

An electrical discharge irrigation device and method is described. The device includes a power source to produce a first voltage, a circuit coupled to the power source to convert the first voltage to a second voltage, a discharge capacitor to receive the second voltage from the circuit, at least one of a transistor and a controlled rectifier coupled to the discharge capacitor to receive the second voltage, and an output tip. This output tip is coupled to the at least one of a transistor and a controlled rectifier and includes a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis extending between them, an electrode located in an interior space of the output tip configured to receive an electrical charge from the at least one of a transistor and a controlled rectifier and to release an electric discharge, and a ground return. The ground return is an outside surface of the output tip and a space between the electrode and the ground return holds a conductive medium so that the conductive medium is in contact with the electrode and the ground return to produce the electric discharge.

A method of lowering a wind turbine blade after removal from a wind turbine lowers the blade in a vertical position to a point near the ground, and rotates it to a horizontal position for emplacement on a cradle. A winch is situated in the nacelle of the wind turbine. A cable extends downward from the winch to the blade root where it may be secured to a load cell. A tip end shoe is placed around the lower portion of the blade, and includes a crane hook receiving component that is used when the blade orientation is being changed. Tag lines are attached to the root and the tip end shoe, and extend to points on the ground where technicians manipulate them to prevent the blade from being blown into the tower.

The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (1) which are suitable for use in electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescence devices.

The present invention is a lathering cleansing composition comprising an alkyl ethoxylated polymer, at least one lathering surfactant, an acrylate cross linked copolymer and a particulate material and a lathering surfactant. These compositions provide good lathering and are readily rinsed. The particulate materials enhance cleansing and exfoliation or provide conditioning befits without damage and, or irritation.

A removable storm window system for insulating a permanent window that is fixed in a wall opening circumscribed by a casing with walls that project frontward from the permanent window. The window system includes a system frame with structural members that form a peripheral frame and a subframe attached therein. The subframe includes at least one structural member that extends between members of the peripheral frame, thereby creating a plurality of window openings in the system frame. A system attachment device is on the peripheral frame, for removably attaching the system within the casing. Sashes are dimensioned to sealingly fit in the window openings, each sash having a sash frame that holds a window pane, and a sash portion of a sash attachment on the sash frame. A frame portion of the sash attachment is on the system frame. Thus the removable storm window system provides a removably installable storm window that has a plurality of individually removable and / or operable framed sash windows.

An apparatus, system, and method for a magnetically and releaseably attachable trigger for an instrument is provided. The trigger and securing device are disposed on either side of a drumhead or other instrument surface via magnetic force, keeping the instrument surface intact and not deforming the instrument surface. Additionally, the trigger provides for an increased sensitivity of sound by being in direct physical contact with the surface on which it is attached.

A personal cleansing composition comprising a liquid matrix comprising water; a lathering surfactant; and an external structurant comprising a bacterial cellulose network and a cationic polymer; wherein a particulate material is suspended within the liquid matrix and the composition has a compositional pH of less than about 7. Methods of use and making are also provided.

A medical or surgical handpiece for driving a medical tool comprises a housing, a drive train accommodated therein and a motor. The motor includes a first drive shaft and a second shaft, the second shaft being at least partially arranged in the first drive shaft and mounted to rotate freely relative to the first drive shaft via at least one bearing, so that the second shaft is rotatable independently of the first shaft.

This invention provides thermal sensors and imagers that are flexible and capable of conforming to curved surfaces and corresponding methods of making and methods of thermal sensing. The thermal sensors contain an array of thermal resistors patterned in a row and column configuration, with each thermal resistor electrically isolated from other thermal resistors within the sensor. Thermal information is obtained from a region by measuring the resistance of each thermal resistor and calculating a thermal resistance for each entry of the array.

The present invention relates inter alia to a new class of heteroleptic metal complexes comprising condensed aromatic heterocyclic rings, their preparation and use.

The present invention relates to bisimidazolium salts, to novel mono- and biscarbenes derived therefrom and to metal complexes which comprise corresponding mono- and biscarbenes as ligands, to a process for the preparation of the bisimidazolium salts according to the invention, of the mono- and biscarbenes according to the invention and of the metal complexes according to the invention, and to the use of the bisimidazolium salts according to the invention, of the mono- and biscarbenes according to the invention and to the use of the metal complexes according to the invention.

An adhesive tape attaching method for attaching an adhesive tape to the back side of a wafer, the wafer having a device area where a plurality of devices are formed on the front side of the wafer and a peripheral marginal area surrounding the device area, wherein the back side of the wafer is formed with a circular recess corresponding to the device area and an annular reinforcing portion surrounding the circular recess so as to correspond to the peripheral marginal area. The adhesive tape attaching method includes the steps of holding the wafer and the adhesive tape in a low-pressure condition so that the back side of the wafer is opposed to the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape, fixedly providing a plate member in the condition where the plate member is opposed to the nonadhesive surface of the adhesive tape, pressing the back side of the wafer against the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape, and engaging the plate member into the circular recess formed on the back side of the wafer in the condition where the adhesive tape is closely fitted in the circular recess.

A method of injecting a liquid into a liquid container detachably mounted on a liquid consuming device, the liquid container including; a liquid containing portion; a liquid supply portion connectable to the liquid consuming device; a liquid guide passage for guiding the liquid contained in the liquid containing portion to the liquid supply portion; an air communicating passage communicating the liquid containing portion with an air; a first inner wall surface; and a second inner wall surface intersecting with the first inner wall surface, the first inner wall surface having a liquid containing portion outlet formed close to the second inner wall surface and allowing the liquid containing portion to communicate with the liquid guide passage, the method including: forming an injection port communicating with the liquid containing portion in the air communicating passage; injecting a predetermined amount of liquid through the injection port; and sealing the injection port after injecting the liquid.

A device for holding a wafer, an electronic component comprises a system for transporting without deformation a wafer of electronic components. The device also enables the transport by one or the other of the passive or active faces. The device comprises a planar and thin rigid support having a controllable temperature and at least an electrode consisting of (N+1) elements, confined between two sheets of insulating material. The support provides a protrusion-free surface for gripping the wafer, and electrostatic elements for positive retention of the wafer induces a gripping power of the latter distributed over the entire support. The U-shaped support is borne by the electrical bond of the electrode with a remote (adjustable, AC or DC, mono-multipolar) power source. The gripping surface of the device is planar and protrusion-free whatever the geometry of the support used.

An eyelash extension storage system having: a lash support assembly having: a substrate defining a plurality of semi-circular depressions; a lip surrounding each of the semi-circular depressions, wherein the lip has a perimeter, and wherein the perimeter features a plurality of sets of grooves spaced around said perimeter; a securing element adapted to nest within the lash support assembly, the securing element having: a semi-circular insert having a substantially similar shape and size to the semi-circular depressions of the lash support assembly, wherein the semi-circular insert is surrounded by a flange configured to overlay the lip of the lash support assembly.

A system and a method of augmenting the heat up of a unit using a compressed, heated gas that contains moisture such as steam or vaporized water such that the specific heat of the gas is increased. In a preferred embodiment, steam in compressed inert gas such as nitrogen is capable of augmenting the heat up cycle for units such as process reactor vessels, furnaces, process steam and power production boilers, turbines, and other production vessels.

This invention provides thermal sensors and imagers that are flexible and capable of conforming to curved surfaces and corresponding methods of making and methods of thermal sensing. The thermal sensors contain an array of thermal resistors patterned in a row and column configuration, with each thermal resistor electrically isolated from other thermal resistors within the sensor. Thermal information is obtained from a region by measuring the resistance of each thermal resistor and calculating a thermal resistance for each entry of the array.

A padded protective cup shaped covering sized to slip over a camera lens is disclosed. The covering is designed to fit on either the front portion of the lens or the lens mount. The protective covering has beveled side walls which allow it to fit easily on a variety of different lenses. The protective covering is made from two separate layers of material, an outer cup made from a firm yet flexible material, and the inner liner made from a soft pliable material. The soft inner liner allows the covering to easily adhere to the camera lens, and also provides impact protection. The outer cup provides additional impact protection. The outer cup also includes a domed top portion which provides a crumple zone or impact bumper. In one embodiment the outer cup has a clear optical grade lens or filer lens inserted or incorporated therein, which allows the camera user to take a photograph without removing the protective lens.