1. An aqueous formulation comprising
A) a copolymer a1) and a polyorganosiloxane a2) containing hydroxyl groups;
B) inorganic particles comprising silica which have an average particle size (z-mean), as determined by means of dynamic light scattering in dispersion, of less than 200 nm, wherein said inorganic particles are optionally surface modified, wherein said inorganic particles are in colloidally disperse form in organic solvents or in water, and wherein said inorganic particles are stabilized against reagglomeration by the polyorganosiloxane a2); and
C) water
wherein said copolymer a1) is built up from
I) a hydroxy-functional hydrophobic polymer containing as builder monomers
Ia) (meth)acrylic acid esters having C1- to C18-hydrocarbon radicals in the alcohol part andor vinylaromatics andor vinyl esters; and
Ib) hydroxy-functional monomers; and
II) a hydroxy-functional hydrophilic polymer containing as builder components
IIa) (meth)acrylic acid esters having C1- to C18-hydrocarbon radicals in the alcohol part andor vinylaromatics andor vinyl esters;
IIb) hydroxy-functional monomers; and
IIc) acid-functional monomers
wherein said polyorganosiloxane a2) is selected from the group consisting of
(1) compounds of formula (I)
wherein
X is an aliphatic, optionally branched C1 to C10 radical or
a \u2014CH2\u2014O\u2014(CH2)p\u2014Si unit, wherein p in an integer from 1 to 4;
R is a CH(OH)Y group, wherein
Y is a \u2014CH2\u2014N(R2R3) group, wherein
R2 is H, a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, or cyclohexyl radical, or a 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, or 3-hydroxypropyl radical; and
R3 is a 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, or 3-hydroxypropyl radical;
R1 represents a methyl group; and
n is an integer from 4 to 12
(2) compounds of formula (V)
wherein
m is an integer from 5 to 15;
Z is H or methyl; and
n and o are, identically or differently, integers from 1 to 12, and
(3) a compound of formula (VI)
wherein
m is an integer from 5 to 15; and
y is an integer from 2 to 4.
2. The aqueous formulation of claim 1, wherein p is 3.
3. The aqueous formulation of claim 1, wherein said compound of formula (I) has a number-average molecular weight in the range of from 200 to 3,000 gmol and an average OH functionality of at least 1.8.
4. The aqueous formulation of claim 1, wherein said compound of formula (I) has a number-average molecular weight of from 250 to 2,250 gmol.
5. The aqueous formulation of claim 1, wherein said inorganic particles of B) are selected from the group consisting of inorganic oxides, mixed oxides, carbides, borides, and nitrides of elements of main group II to IV andor elements of subgroup I to VIII of the periodic table, including the lanthanides.
6. The aqueous formulation of claim 1, wherein B) are surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles.
7. An aqueous coating composition comprising the aqueous formulation of claim 1 and at least one crosslinking agent.
8. A two-component aqueous coating composition comprising the aqueous formulation of claim 1 and a polyisocyanate.
9. A clear lacquer comprising the aqueous formulation of claim 1.
10. A process for producing an aqueous formulation comprising:
A) providing a copolymer a1);
B) providing a polyorganosiloxane a2) containing hydroxyl groups;
C) mixing inorganic particles comprising silica with a1) andor a2), wherein the inorganic particles have an average particle size (z-mean), as determined by means of dynamic light scattering in dispersion, of less than 200 nm, wherein said inorganic particles are optionally surface modified, and wherein said inorganic particles are in colloidally disperse form in organic solvents or in water; and
D) mixing components a1) and a2) before or after mixing components a1) andor a2) with the inorganic particles;
wherein said copolymer a1) is built up from
I) a hydroxy-functional hydrophobic polymer containing as builder monomers
Ia) (meth)acrylic acid esters having C1- to C18-hydrocarbon radicals in the alcohol part andor vinylaromatics andor vinyl esters; and
Ib) hydroxy-functional monomers; and
II) a hydroxy-functional hydrophilic polymer containing as builder components
IIa) (meth)acrylic acid esters having C1- to C18-hydrocarbon radicals in the alcohol part andor vinylaromatics andor vinyl esters;
IIb) hydroxy-functional monomers; and
IIc) acid-functional monomers
wherein said polyorganosiloxane a2) is selected from the group consisting of
(1) compounds of formula (I)
wherein
X is an aliphatic, optionally branched C1 to C10 radical or
a \u2014CH2\u2014O\u2014(CH2)p\u2014Si unit, wherein p in an integer from 1 to 4;
R is a CH(OH)Y group, wherein
Y is a \u2014CH2\u2014N(R2R3) group, wherein
R2 is H, a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, or cyclohexyl radical, or a 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, or 3-hydroxypropyl radical; and
R3 is a 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, or 3-hydroxypropyl radical;
R1 represent a methyl group; and
n is an integer from 4 to 12
(2) compounds of formula (V)
wherein
m is an integer from 5 to 15;
Z is H or methyl; and
n and o are, identically or differently, integers from 1 to 12, and
(3) a compound of formula (VI)
wherein
m is an integer from 5 to 15; and
y is an integer from 2 to 4.
11. The process of claim 10, wherein p is 3.
12. The process of claim 10, wherein said compound of formula (I) has a number-average molecular weight in the range of from 200 to 3,000 gmol and an average OH functionality of at least 1.8.
13. The process of claim 10, wherein said compound of formula (I) has a number-average molecular weight of from 250 to 2,250 gmol.
14. The process of claim 10, wherein said inorganic particles of B) are selected from the group consisting of inorganic oxides, mixed oxides, carbides, borides, and nitrides of elements of main group II to IV andor elements of subgroup I to VIII of the periodic table, including the lanthanides.
15. The process of claim 10, wherein the inorganic nanoparticles are surface modified.
16. The process of claim 10, further comprising forming an aqueous coating composition from the aqueous formulation and at least one crosslinking agent.
17. A two-component aqueous coating composition comprising the aqueous formulation and a polyisocyanate, wherein the two-component aqueous coating composition is obtained according to the process of claim 16.
18. The process of claim 10, further comprising forming a clear lacquer from the aqueous formulation.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. An apparatus comprising:
a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing code configured to direct a processing unit to:
obtain an exercise route of workouts associated with a person for achieving a fitness objective;
determine parameters for first workout option of a first type to replace a second workout option of a second different type such that the first workout option is interchangeable with the second workout option while satisfying the exercise route;
display the determined parameters for the first workout option.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each workout of the exercise route is defined in terms at least partially based upon metabolic equivalents and wherein determination of parameters for the first workout option is based upon a metabolic equivalent of parameters of the second workout option satisfying one of the workouts of the exercise route.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first exercise option is use of a first type of exercise device and wherein the second exercise option is use of a second type of exercise device.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first type of exercise device and the second type of exercise device are selected from a group of exercise devices consisting of: an elliptical exercise device, a treadmill, a stair stepper, a cycling exercise device and an adaptive motion exercise device.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first exercise option includes terrestrial motion, and wherein the second exercise option includes exercising on an exercise device.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
determine different sets of parameters for the first exercise option which are interchangeable with one another to replace the second workout option while satisfying the exercise route; and
displaying the different sets of parameters for the first exercise option.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
determine different sets of parameters for the first exercise option which are interchangeable with one another to replace the second workout option while satisfying the exercise route;
determine which of the determined different sets of parameters determined for the first exercise option satisfy available time for the workout under the first exercise option; and
display the determined different sets of parameters that satisfy the available time for the workout.
8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
receive a universal completion time; and
determine the available time for the workout using a current universal time and the received universal completion time.
9. The apparatus claim 8, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
receive a universal time for leaving a workout facility; and
determine the available time for the workout using a current universal time and the received universal time for completing the workout.
10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
store a user profile including a hygiene time allotment, wherein the available time is determined using the hygiene time allotment.
11. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
receive a universal time for arriving at a location remote from a workout facility; and
determine the available time for the workout using a current universal time and the universal time for arriving at a location remote from a workout facility.
12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
store a user profile including a plurality of locations remote from a workout facility; and
receive a selection of one of the plurality of locations, wherein the location comprises the selection.
13. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
display a plurality of workout options, each of the plurality of workout options having a different combination of different exercise options andor different associated parameters, wherein the different options that are displayed are based upon the available time for the workout.
14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each workout is defined in terms at least partially based on relative perceived exertion.
15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first exercise option is on an exercise device and wherein the second exercise option is selected from a group of exercise options consisting of: free weights, yoga, aerobics, running, bicycling, climbing, jogging and walking, each of which is independent of a stationary exercise machine.
16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the determined parameters are displayed for selection prior to the person completing the first exercise option.
17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the code is configured to direct the processor to determine an equivalency of each of the first exercise option and the second exercise option, the equivalency being based upon the metabolic equivalents and a determined oxygen processing efficiency of the person.
18. An exercise guidance system comprising:
a first exercise device of a first type;
a second exercise device of a second type different than the first type;
a display;
a computer readable program configured to:
obtain an exercise route of workouts associated with a person for achieving a fitness objective;
determine parameters for a workout of the exercise route on the first exercise device to replace the workout of the exercise route on the second exercise device such that the workout on the first exercise device is interchangeable with the workout on the second exercise device while satisfying the exercise route; and
display the determined parameters for the workout on the first exercise device.
19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein each workout of the exercise route is defined in terms at least partially based upon metabolic equivalents and wherein determination of parameters for the first workout on the first exercise device is based upon a metabolic equivalent of parameters of the workout on the second exercise device satisfying the exercise route.
20. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
determine different sets of parameters for the workout on the first exercise device which are interchangeable with one another to replace the workout on the second exercise device while satisfying the exercise route; and
displaying the different sets of parameters for the workout on the first exercise device.
21. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the code is further configured to direct the processor to:
determine different sets of parameters for the workout on the first exercise device which are interchangeable with one another to replace the workout on the second exercise device while satisfying the exercise route;
determine which of the determined different sets of parameters determined for the workout on the first exercise device satisfy available time for the workout or the first exercise device; and
display the determined different sets of parameters that satisfy the available time for the workout.