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20090054293 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 02-26-2009 |
20090209446 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 08-20-2009 |
20090305936 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 12-10-2009 |
20100075888 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 03-25-2010 |
20100190678 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 07-29-2010 |
20100298197 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 11-25-2010 |
20110077187 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 03-31-2011 |
20110287997 | BLEACH COMPOSITIONS - Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts. | 11-24-2011 |
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20090023592 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING EXPRESSION OF ARE-CONTAINING GENES - The present invention relates to a gene discovery system and gene expression systems specific for genes encoding ARE-containing mRNAs. In one aspect, the present invention relates to computational methods of selecting coding sequences of ARE-genes from databases using aone or more ARE search sequences. The ARE search sequences are from 10 to 80 nucleotides in length and comprise a sequence which is encompassed by one of the following two sequences: (a) WU/T(AU/TU/TU/TA)TWWW, SEQ ID NO. 1, wherein none or one of the nucleotides outside of the parenthesis is replaced by a different nucleotide, and wherein W represents A, U. or T; and (b) U/T(AU/TU/T/U/T)n, SEQ ID NO. 2, wherein n indicates that the search sequence comprises from 3 to 12 of the tetrameric sequences contained within the parenthesis. The method comprises extracting from the databases, those nucleic acids whose protein coding sequences are upstream and contiguous with a 3′untranslated region (UTR) that comprises one of the ARE search sequences. The present invention also relates to methods of selectively amplifying RNA and cDNA molecules using primers derived from and complementary to the consensus 5′ sequence motifs and primers derived from and complementary to the ARE search sequence. The present invention also relates to methods of selectively amplifying ARE genes which employ a 3′ primer which is from 15 to 50 nucleotides and length and comprises from 2 to 10 pentamers having the sequence TAAAT. The pentameric sequences in the primers are either overlapping or non-overlapping. The 3′ primers are used in the reverse transcription step of the methods, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification step of the methods, or in both the reverse transcription step and the PCR amplification step of the methods. The present invention also relates to methods of making libraries which comprise portions of the ARE genes that are selectively amplified by the present methods and to methods of making microarrays which comprise probes that hybridize under stringent conditions to portions of the protein coding sequences of the ARE genes that are selectively amplified by the present methods. The present invention also relates to libraries and the microarrays that are made by such methods. | 01-22-2009 |
20090075830 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING EXPRESSION OF ARE-CONTAINING GENES - The present invention relates to a gene discovery system and gene expression systems specific for genes encoding ARE-containing mRNAs. In one aspect, the present invention relates to computational methods of selecting coding sequences of ARE-genes from databases using a one or more ARE search sequences. The ARE search sequences are from 10 to 80 nucleotides in length and comprise a sequence which is encompassed by one of the following two sequences: (a) WU/T(AU/TU/TU/TA)TWWW, SEQ ID NO. 1, wherein none or one of the nucleotides outside of the parenthesis is replaced by a different nucleotide, and wherein W represents A, U, or T; and (b) U/T(AU/TU/T/U/T)n, SEQ ID NO. 2 wherein n indicates that the search sequence comprises from 3 to 12 of the tetrameric sequences contained within the parenthesis. The method comprises extracting from the databases, those nucleic acids whose protein coding sequences are upstream and contiguous with a 3′ untranslated region (UTR) that comprises one of the ARE search sequences. The present invention also relates to methods of selectively amplifying RNA and cDNA molecules using primers derived from and complementary to the consensus 5′ sequence motifs and primers derived from and complementary to the ARE search sequence. The present invention also relates to methods of selectively amplifying ARE genes which employ a 3′ primer which is from 15 to 50 nucleotides and length and comprises from 2 to 10 pentamers having the sequence TAAAT. The pentameric sequences in the primers are either overlapping or non-overlapping. The 3′ primers are used in the reverse transcription step of the methods, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification step of the methods, or in both the reverse transcription step and the PCR amplification step of the methods. The present invention also relates to methods of making libraries which comprise portions of the ARE genes that are selectively amplified by the present methods and to methods of making microarrays which comprise probes that hybridize under stringent conditions to portions of the protein coding sequences of the ARE genes that are selectively amplified by the present methods. The present invention also relates to libraries and the microarrays that are made by such methods. | 03-19-2009 |
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20090282004 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING, LABELING AND CERTIFYING LOW RADIOCARBON FOOD PRODUCTS - Methods, particularly computer-implemented methods, are provided for analyzing, labeling, reporting, and certifying the radiocarbon abundance levels of low radiocarbon food products, including relevant chemical components of final products as well as components of lots used in manufacturing, so that manufacturers, consumers or other users of these products can have high confidence in their stated radiocarbon content and a better understanding of their potential effectiveness in reducing genetic damage. Other embodiments employ an algorithm to calculate an overall value or grade or range indicative of the product's known or estimated ability to either reduce the radiocarbon level of, or to reduce genetic damage occurring in, newly formed chromosomal material in consumers of such products, the chromosomal material comprising DNA and histone proteins and remote access by consumers to the computer-implemented methods, for example, via the Internet. | 11-12-2009 |
20100086480 | LOW RADIOCARBON DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Methods for significantly lowering the carbon-14 content, particularly of DNA and histones in vertebrates, especially humans, to significantly below normal background levels and thereby reduce chromosomal damage using dietary supplements based on low radiocarbon DNA and histone precursors optionally including selected low radiocarbon amino acids, preferably including those which contribute the largest share of histone carbon atoms. Administration of the supplements during the earliest and/or most active growth stages of life is particularly beneficial. Components of the low radiocarbon supplements can be produced using a photobioreactor, an aqueous reaction medium and low radiocarbon carbon dioxide. The photobioreactor can be integrated into a body of water or can comprise a mobile, floating structure. Low radiocarbon by-products of photosynthesis can be recycled for use in non-photosynthetic fermentation processes to increase the yield of desirable supplement components. | 04-08-2010 |
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20090005802 | MOLDED AND UNDIVIDED MEDICAL PENETRATING DEVICE - A molded and undivided medical penetrating device comprises a first portion and a second substantially tubular portion having an outer surface, a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the second substantially tubular portion of the device is joined to and is integral with the first portion of the device and is adapted to be maintained essentially outside a body while the first portion of the device is adapted to be retained within the interior of the body. The device includes an opening that extends through the first and second portions of the device and provides access to the interior of the body from outside the body. The opening and the outer surface of the substantially tubular second portion of the device define a wall that is thinner at the proximal end of the second portion than towards the distal end of the second portion. | 01-01-2009 |
20120041270 | MOLDED AND UNDIVIDED MEDICAL PENETRATING DEVICE - A molded and undivided medical penetrating device comprises a first portion and a second substantially tubular portion having an outer surface, a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the second substantially tubular portion of the device is joined to and is integral with the first portion of the device and is adapted to be maintained essentially outside a body while the first portion of the device is adapted to be retained within the interior of the body. The device includes an opening that extends through the first and second portions of the device and provides access to the interior of the body from outside the body. The opening and the outer surface of the substantially tubular second portion of the device define a wall that is thinner at the proximal end of the second portion than towards the distal end of the second portion. | 02-16-2012 |
20120203171 | LOW PROFILE G-J FEEDING TUBE - A gastro jejunal (G-J) feeding device includes a gastro jejunal body and an integral feeding tube. The gastro jejunal body includes a gastric port, a jejunal port and a balloon port. The integral feeding tube includes a proximal end and a distal end and further includes a gastric lumen, a jejunal lumen and a balloon lumen. The proximal end is configured to be located outside of a patient's body. The distal end is configured to be inserted into a patient's body and has a deformable portion with a default shape having a width larger than a diameter of a tubular portion. A capsule is configured to be placed on the distal end so as to enclose and deform the deformable portion. The capsule is configured to dissolve upon contact with bodily fluid. The deformable portion is configured to return to the default shape upon dissolution of the capsule. | 08-09-2012 |
20130030387 | COUPLING FOR MEDICAL FLUIDS - A coupling apparatus includes a first component having a first non-mechanical valve, a second component having a second non-mechanical valve, and a third component having a first end for coupling with the first valve and a second end for coupling with the second valve. The third component has an elongated bore such that when the first end is coupled to the first valve and the second end is coupled to the second valve, a passageway is defined therethrough. The coupling apparatus includes a breakaway portion disposed between the third component and the second component and the first and second valves automatically close when the second and third components are separated from one another. | 01-31-2013 |
20140031754 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT COUPLING - A coupling includes a first input port and a photoluminescent portion associated with the first input port. The first input port may be one or more of a gastric port, a jejunal port, or a balloon port. The first port may have a first glow-in-the dark feature and a second port may have a second glow-in-the-dark feature, which may be different from one another. The coupling may include means for orientation that assists a user in properly orienting a connector to be mounted in the first port in proper orientation and a first connector for coupling to the first port. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031755 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT COUPLING - An enteral coupling includes a first input port and a first connector for coupling with the first input port. At least one of the first input port and the first connector has a glow-in-the-dark portion associated with at least a part thereof. The glow-in-the dark portion may comprise only a portion of the device or the entire device at issue. A coupling for use in feeding and/or medicating a patient includes a port, and a connector for coupling with the port. Both the port and the connector are at least in part made of a material having glow-in-the-dark properties. | 01-30-2014 |
20140194823 | Kink-Resistant Tubing - Tubing for use in gastrointestinal applications includes a hollow tube and a spring positioned inside the tube. The spring is corrosion resistant and helps to prevent kinking of the tubing when the tubing is bent. An encapsulant may be positioned over the spring. The spring may be co-extruded with the tubing. | 07-10-2014 |
20140207071 | Non-Balloon Low Profile Feed Device With Insertion/Removal Tool - A device for inserting a non-balloon gastrostomic device through an opening in the wall of the abdomen and stomach or other viscera of a patient is provided. The insertion device comprises a body, a stylus, and a trigger device being adapted to selectively maintain a selected position of the stylus relative to the body without the use of an external force. A method of inserting the gastrostomic device utilizing the insertion tool is also provided. In addition or alternatively, a gastrostomic device is provided including a hollow tube member and an enlarged resiliently deformable tip at one end of the tube member. The deformable tip is deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration, each configuration having a cross-sectional area. In addition or alternatively, a method is provided for forming the gastrostomic device using a disposable core. | 07-24-2014 |
20140261441 | Endotracheal Tube Retention System - A retention system for use with a bridle installed in a nose of a patient includes a member coupled to a medical device that is suspended from a nose of a patient and a connector for coupling to a bridle that is installed in a nose of a patient. The medical device extends into the mouth of a patient or is suspended adjacent the face of a patient. | 09-18-2014 |
20150100071 | Magnetic U-Stitch Device - A suturing device is made of two hypodermic needles allowing one or more sutures (at the same time) and a retrieval probe to be advanced into a cavity (e.g., a stomach cavity) of the patient. Both the suture and retrieval probes comprise magnets of opposite polarities on their leading ends. Thus, after the suture and retrieval probe are inside the stomach cavity, the suture and retrieval probe may mate and the suture may be transferred from one hypodermic needle to the other using magnetic attraction. In doing so, the suture forms a loop through the stomach. Once removed, this loop, having two ends that are positioned outside the patient's body, can be pulled tight in order to pull the stomach wall closer to the surface of the patient's body. With the stomach wall close to the surface of the patient's body, it is easier to insert a gastrostomy device. | 04-09-2015 |
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20080314906 | CAN END AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A can end is provided, which includes a severable panel, a peripheral scoreline defining the periphery of the severable panel, an opening mechanism such as a pull tab, a rivet coupling the pull tab to the severable panel, and a rivet base scoreline in the public side of the severable panel within about 0.025 inch or less of the stem of the rivet. The rivet base scoreline includes an arcuate head portion, first and second arm portions extending from the arcuate head portion, and first and second ends. The base of the rivet has a radius of curvature forming an intersection between the stem of the rivet and the public side of the severable panel. The arcuate head portion of the rivet base scoreline is contiguous with the radius of curvature. The pull tab includes a nose portion having a number of apertures aligned with corresponding portions of the rivet base scoreline disposed thereunder. | 12-25-2008 |
20120118891 | CAN END AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A can end includes a severable panel, a peripheral scoreline, an opening mechanism such as a pull tab, a rivet coupling the pull tab to the severable panel, and a rivet base scoreline in the public side of the severable panel. The rivet base scoreline includes an arcuate head portion, first and second arm portions extending from the arcuate head portion, and first and second ends. The base of the rivet has a radius of curvature forming an intersection between the stem of the rivet and the public side of the severable panel. The arcuate head portion of the rivet base scoreline is contiguous with the radius of curvature. | 05-17-2012 |
20150069062 | CAN END AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A can end includes a severable panel, a peripheral scoreline, an opening mechanism such as a pull tab, a rivet coupling the pull tab to the severable panel, and a rivet base scoreline in the public side of the severable panel. The rivet base scoreline includes an arcuate head portion, first and second arm portions extending from the arcuate head portion, and first and second ends. The base of the rivet has a radius of curvature forming an intersection between the stem of the rivet and the public side of the severable panel. The arcuate head portion of the rivet base scoreline is contiguous with the radius of curvature. | 03-12-2015 |
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20120255121 | LOW NOISE LINEAR DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSOR BY VARIABLE AMPLITUDE DRIVER - A patient-support apparatus includes an inflatable support structure, a variable output pump, a power supply and a controller. The pump includes a driver that is responsive to variations in the power signal applied to the driver to vary the output from the pump. The pump output is varied depending on the amount of flow needed as determined by a sensor that senses the pressure in the inflatable support structure. | 10-11-2012 |
20140237726 | TOPPER FOR A PATIENT SURFACE - A topper for a patient support surface includes an actively-cooled region that is positioned to deliver air flow under a specific area to provide localized treatment and/or moisture removal to a patient supported on the topper. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243709 | Pressure Sensing Pad, Method of Making the Same, Pressure Sensing System, and Pressure Map Display - A pressure sensing pad or mat comprises a piezoresistive layer, a top electrically conductive layer comprising a plurality of electrically conductive top strips extending in a first direction along one side of the piezoresistive layer, a bottom electrically conductive layer comprising a plurality of electrically conductive bottom strips extending in a second direction, nonparallel to the first direction, along the other side of the piezoresistive layer, and top and bottom adhesive layers holding the top and bottom strips against the piezoresistive layer so as to inhibit relative displacement of the strips relative to the piezoresistive layer and relative to each other. Also disclosed are a method of manufacturing the pressure sensor pad, a pressure sensing system that employs the a sensor mat, and a pressure map display for displaying a pressure distribution of an object resting on the pressure sensing mat. | 08-28-2014 |
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20090123597 | Fiber containing compositions and methods of making and using same - A composition comprising at least about 25% of a fiber component, by weight of the composition, provides a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user. A method of producing such a composition is provided. Additionally a method of providing a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user is provided. | 05-14-2009 |
20090130199 | Preparations, Methods And Kits Useful For The Treatment of Cough - The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and the respiratory preparation provides on demand relief. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and wherein said respiratory preparation provides on demand cough relief as needed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090155189 | Preparations, Methods and Kits Useful for the Treatment of Cough - The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a thickening agent; a benefit agent. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a thickening agent; a benefit agent. | 06-18-2009 |
20110070181 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS AND MALODOR COUNTERACTANTS - Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising at least one aliphatic aldehyde, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the malodor binding polymer comprises a homopolymeric polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 2,000,000. Such freshening compositions may be used to reduce malodor and/or microbes on inanimate surfaces or in the air. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070182 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS - Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the malodor binding polymer comprises a homopolymeric polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 2,000,000. In some embodiments, the freshening composition includes a buffering agent providing a pH of about 6 to about 8. Such freshening compositions may be used to reduce malodor and/or microbes on inanimate surfaces or in the air. | 03-24-2011 |
20110150817 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS AND MALODOR CONTROL COMPONENTS - Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer, malodor control components, and an aqueous carrier; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the freshening composition comprises a homopolymeric polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 2,000,000 and a mixture of volatile aldehydes. Such freshening compositions may be used to reduce malodor and/or microbes on inanimate surfaces or in the air. | 06-23-2011 |
20110305659 | FRESHENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MALODOR BINDING POLYMERS AND MALODOR CONTROL COMPONENTS - Freshening compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer, malodor control components, and an aqueous carrier; and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the freshening composition comprises a homopolymeric polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 2,000,000 and a mixture of volatile aldehydes. Such freshening compositions may be used to reduce malodor and/or microbes on inanimate surfaces or in the air. | 12-15-2011 |
20130071548 | Fiber Containing Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A composition comprising at least about 25% of a fiber component, by weight of the composition, provides a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user. A method of producing such a composition is provided. Additionally a method of providing a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user is provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20140147408 | PERFUME-FREE MALODOR REDUCING COMPOSITIONS - Perfume-free malodor reducing compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer and a malodor counteractant are provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a malodor binding polymer and GLDA. Such compositions may be used to reduce malodor on inanimate surfaces or in the air. | 05-29-2014 |
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20090214280 | PORTABLE PRINTER AND METHODS - This is disclosed a portable printer that is easy to load with an ink ribbon cartridge and record members web supplies, that is simple, has relatively few parts, is lightweight and has a small footprint. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214281 | PORTABLE PRINTER AND METHODS - This is disclosed a portable printer that is easy to load with an ink ribbon cartridge and record members web supplies, that is simple, has relatively few parts, is lightweight and has a small footprint. | 08-27-2009 |
20120056960 | Two-Piece Hinged Housing and Frame for a Printer - The present invention discloses a two piece hinged housing and frame for a printer. The two housing members are pivotally hinged together. The first housing member is statically attached to the frame and the base of the printer while the second housing member can be fully removed from the printer. | 03-08-2012 |
20140210936 | PORTABLE PRINTER AND METHODS - This is disclosed a portable printer that is easy to load with an ink ribbon cartridge and record members web supplies, that is simple, has relatively few parts, is lightweight and has a small footprint. | 07-31-2014 |
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20100189250 | System and method for managing, directing, and queuing communication events - A queue interface system and method for queuing voice calls for use with a communication system having queues includes a queue selector allowing a user to select a queue from a list of queues on a display. In an embodiment, one or more of the queues on the list of queues is a service agent queue. Further, the queue interface system includes an expected wait time component for displaying an expected wait time for a customer for the selected queue. The system also includes a call options selector providing a hold option and a call option. The hold option places a call in the selected queue and the call option causes a call to occur. In an embodiment, the call option further includes assigning a placeholder for a customer in the selected queue and causing a call to the customer to occur after the expected wait time. | 07-29-2010 |
20100190476 | System and method for establishing automated call back using a mobile communication device - A communication system for receiving incoming communications from mobile communication devices and for initiating a call-back is disclosed. The communication system receives incoming communications from a mobile communication device, such as data requests. The data requests may be for a list of providers or companies and for a list of corresponding queues related to customer services, such as billing, for example. Further, the communication system typically includes components and queues for initiating a call-back sequence to a communication receiving device and placing an identifier associated with the communication receiving device in a user-selected queue. The communication system also determines the wait time in a queue and places an outgoing call to the communication receiving device. Also, a method for initiating a call-back to a communication receiving device is disclosed. The method includes receiving data from a mobile communication device and placing an identifier associated with a communication receiving device in a user-selected queue. The method further includes determining and sending the expected wait time in the queue to the mobile communication device. If a call back request is received from the mobile communication device, a call back to the communication receiving device is placed based upon the assigned placeholder in the queue. | 07-29-2010 |
20100190477 | Mobile communication device for establishing automated call back - A mobile communication device is provided for enabling a user to establish an automated call back from a communication system, such as a call center, for example. A software device application enables the mobile communication device to communicate with the call center through the exchange of data. The mobile communication device includes a display screen for displaying controls for allowing the user to interact with the communication system. The controls allow the user to request a list of providers from which to select a provider or company to contact. The mobile communication device further provides controls for allowing the user to select a queue to join from a list of queues associated with the selected provider. For example, one queue may be related to billing and another queue may be related to another aspect of customer service. The user may then request the expected wait time in the selected queue for receiving a call-back from the communication system. Typically, the mobile communication device receives the expected wait time, and then the user may send a confirmation to the communication system for a voice call-back. | 07-29-2010 |
20120196578 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING CALL BACK - A mobile communication device is provided for enabling a user to establish an automated call back from a communication system, such as a call center, for example. A software device application enables the mobile communication device to communicate with the call center through the exchange of data. The mobile communication device includes a display screen for displaying controls for allowing the user to interact with the communication system. The controls allow the user to request a list of providers from which to select a provider or company to contact. The mobile communication device further provides controls for allowing the user to select a queue to join from a list of queues associated with the selected provider. | 08-02-2012 |
20120288075 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING AUTOMATED CALL BACK USING QUEUES - A communication device is provided for enabling a user to establish an automated call back from a communication system, such as a call center, for example. A software device application enables the communication device to communicate with the call center through the exchange of data. The communication device includes a display screen for displaying controls for allowing the user to interact with the communication system. The controls allow the user to request a list of providers from which to select a provider or company to contact. The communication device further provides controls for allowing the user to select a queue to join from a list of queues associated with the selected provider. An embodiment of a system and method for managing, directing, and queuing communication events may also communicate contextual data between a communication device and a communication system. | 11-15-2012 |
20120295596 | MANAGING, DIRECTING, AND QUEUING COMMUNICATION EVENTS USING IMAGE TECHNOLOGY - Embodiments of a system and method are disclosed for initiating a call-back sequence using image technology. Embodiments include capturing an image using an image sensor, sending the captured image to a communication system, searching a database of images for persons corresponding to the captured image, sending a request in a data format to the communication system for a connection with the persons, receiving an identification of active queues, displaying an indication of the active queues on a display screen using a session queuing component, obtaining a user selection of a queue as a selected queue using the session queuing component, sending a request to the communication system in a data format for expected wait time, receiving the expected wait time from the communication system, and sending a confirmation to the communication system in a data format for a call-back. | 11-22-2012 |
20130243180 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING AUTOMATED CALL BACK USING QUEUES - A communication device is provided for enabling a user to establish an automated call back from a communication system, such as a call center, for example. A software device application enables the communication device to communicate with the call center through the exchange of data. The communication device includes a display screen for displaying controls for allowing the user to interact with the communication system. The controls allow the user to request a list of providers from which to select a provider or company to contact. The communication device further provides controls for allowing the user to select a queue to join from a list of queues associated with the selected provider. An embodiment may also communicate contextual data between a communication device and a communication system, including information associated with the user of the communication device and information used to assist, instruct, or solve a user's problem. | 09-19-2013 |
20130251139 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING AUTOMATED CALL BACK USING QUEUES - A communication device is provided for enabling a user to establish an automated call back from a communication system, such as a call center, for example. A software device application enables the communication device to communicate with the call center through the exchange of data. The communication device includes a display screen for displaying controls for allowing the user to interact with the communication system. The controls allow the user to request a list of providers from which to select a provider or company to contact. The communication device further provides controls for allowing the user to select a queue to join from a list of queues associated with the selected provider. An embodiment may also communicate contextual data between a communication device and a communication system, including information associated with the user of the communication device and information used to assist, instruct, or solve a user's problem. | 09-26-2013 |
20130301820 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLIENT INTERACTION APPLICATION INTEGRATION - A system for client interaction application integration, comprising a plurality of enterprise communications systems, each comprising at least a call status system; and a callback cloud accessible coupled to the plurality of enterprise communications systems via a data network; wherein, upon receipt of a request from a consumer user to initiate a callback to the consumer user, the callback cloud performs the steps of: (a) obtaining from at least one of the enterprise communications systems a status of communications resources comprising at least an estimated wait time; (b) sending a notification to the consumer user from whom the request was received advising the consumer user of the estimated wait time for service; (c) providing at least an option to wait for a callback to the consumer user from whom the request was received; (d) receiving a selection from the consumer user from whom the request was received; and (e) directing at least one of the enterprise communications systems to initiate a callback to the consumer user from whom the request was received in response to the selection received from the consumer user; and
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20140067788 | System and Method for Contact Information Integration with Search Results - A system for contact information integration with search results, comprising a queue manager; an enterprise communications system; and a search engine. Upon receipt of search query from a user, the search engine submits a request to the queue manager. The queue manager: obtains from the enterprise communications system a communications status comprising an estimated wait time; sends a notification to the search engine advising the search engine of the estimated wait time for service; and upon receiving from the search engine a request to generate a callback to the user from the enterprise of a specific communications type, directing an enterprise communications system of the enterprise that is associated with the specific communications type to initiate a callback to the user from whom the search engine query was received in response to the callback request received from the search engine. | 03-06-2014 |
20140098949 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLIENT INTERACTION APPLICATION INTEGRATION - A system for integration of client interaction technologies, comprising a plurality of resource managers, each comprising at least a software component operating and stored on a computing device; a plurality of resources, each comprising at least an interactive element; a monitoring service, comprising at least a software service operating and stored on a computing device; and a callback cloud, comprising at least a plurality of contact agents; wherein the monitoring service tracks resource status; further wherein upon receiving an interaction request the resource managers handle the request according to known resource information; and further wherein the callback cloud responds to at least a plurality of received interaction requests. | 04-10-2014 |
20140146960 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTACT INFORMATION INTEGRATION WITH SEARCH RESULTS - A system for providing integrated contact information with search results, comprising a plurality of contact centers, each comprising at least a plurality of contact agents; a callback cloud, comprising at least a plurality of contact agents; a queue manager, comprising at least a software components operating and stored on a computing device; wherein the contact agents receive and respond to customer interactions; further wherein the queue manager monitors contact agent availability; further wherein the queue manager receives interaction requests; and further wherein the queue manager provides queue information to interaction requestors. | 05-29-2014 |
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20100212497 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOFTENING WATER FOR USE IN A SCRUBBER - The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus designed to improve the water supplied to non-calcium-based, aqueous wet SO | 08-26-2010 |
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20140017119 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COMPOUNDS AND CONDITIONS IN A WET FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION (WFGD) UNIT - The present invention relates generally to the field of emissions control and, in particular to a new and useful method and/or system by which to control various types of corrosion and/or precipitation issues in at least a portion of a wet flue gas desulfurization (WFGD) scrubber system. In one embodiment, the method and/or system of the present invention relies on the supply of at least one reducing agent to the slurry of a wet flue gas desulfurization scrubber to lower the oxidation reduction potential in the absorber slurry contained within the wet flue gas desulfurization scrubber. In still another embodiment, the method and/or system of the present invention control the oxidation-reduction potential in at least one bleed stream of an absorber slurry, filtrate, and/or solution from a wet flue gas desulfurization scrubber. | 01-16-2014 |
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20080314290 | CEMENTITIOUS BLOCK MATERIAL UTILIZING SPENT BLASTING ABRASIVE PARTICLES - An accelerated-curing concrete masonry unit (CMU) mixture includes aggregate material, hydraulic cement and spent blasting abrasive particles, and may also include paint residue particles. The abrasive particles or abrasive and paint particles combined preferably make up at least 5.0% of the mixture by volume. Preferably, the hydraulic cement is Portland cement and the abrasive or combined particles make up about 10.0% to 17.0% of the mixture by volume. The abrasive particles typically have a fineness modulus ranging from 0.6 to 1.5 and more preferably from 0.75 to 1.2. Plastic particles may make up some or all of the abrasive particles. CMUs formed with this mixture are substantially more water repellent than standard CMUs and have a water absorption often no greater than 9.0 pounds per cubic foot. Preferred CMUs have an average net compressive strength of over 2,500 psi while levels of 3,000 psi or 3,500 psi are not uncommon. | 12-25-2008 |
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20100303594 | ROLL OFF HOIST WITH HINGED END PORTION - A container handling system and method for a wheeled transport vehicle is disclosed that is capable of loading and unloading containers, particularly in locations where the overhead height is limited. A hinged tail member at the rear end of the elongated body (a/k/a tilt frame member) is rotated to the ground allowing the containers to be loaded and unloaded without rotating the tilt frame to its maximum height. A cable reeving arrangement, such as a dual reeving arrangement, can be utilized to load and unload the container. | 12-02-2010 |
20100303595 | ROLL OFF HOIST WITH HINGED TAIL AND HYDRAULIC REEVING SYSTEM - A container handling system and method for a wheeled transport vehicle is disclosed that is capable of loading and unloading containers, particularly in locations where the overhead height is limited. A hinged tail member at the rear end of the elongated body (a/k/a tilt frame member) is rotated adjacent the ground allowing the containers to be loaded and unloaded without rotating the tilt frame to its maximum height. A cable reeving arrangement, such as a dual reeving arrangement, can be utilized to load and unload the containers. | 12-02-2010 |
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20100046321 | Control System For and Method of Combining Materials - An apparatus and method for combining multiple materials. The multiple materials may include both a major material and one or more minor materials. The major and minor materials are added at transient or steady state flow rates, depending upon a command from a control signal. The actual flow rates track the commanded flow rates, but deviate by an error. The claimed arrangement provides an instantaneous and time-based error believed to be unobtainable in the prior art. | 02-25-2010 |
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20140291116 | Orienting Apparatus and Method - An orienting apparatus and method are disclosed. In one embodiment, the orienting apparatus is for orienting articles and for conveying the articles in a spaced apart relationship in a direction. The articles being conveyed have at least two opposing ends. The orienting apparatus includes a conveyor comprising at least a portion extending in the direction for assisting in conveying the articles in a spaced apart relationship. At least one rotatable platform is joined to the conveyor at a location. The rotatable platform is rotatable about an axis that is perpendicular to the conveyor at the location. One end of an article may be placed in contact with the rotatable platform. A device in operational communication with the rotatable platform rotates at least one platform and the article in contact therewith. The device for rotating the platform does not directly contact the article. | 10-02-2014 |
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20100062403 | SITUATED SIMULATION FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND THERAPY - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with producing an immersive training content module (ITCM) are described. One example system includes a capture logic to acquire information from which the ITCM may be produced. An ITCM may include a set of nodes, a set of measures, a logic to control transitions between nodes during a training session, and a logic to establish values for measures during the training sessions. Therefore, the example system may also include an assessment definition logic to define a set of measures to be included in the ITCM and an interaction logic to define a set of interactions to be included in the ITCM. The ITCM may be written to a computer-readable medium. | 03-11-2010 |
20150072322 | SITUATED SIMULATION FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND THERAPY - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with producing an immersive training content module (ITCM) are described. One example system includes a capture logic to acquire information from which the ITCM may be produced. An ITCM may include a set of nodes, a set of measures, a logic to control transitions between nodes during a training session, and a logic to establish values for measures during the training sessions. Therefore, the example system may also include an assessment definition logic to define a set of measures to be included in the ITCM and an interaction logic to define a set of interactions to be included in the ITCM. The ITCM may be written to a computer-readable medium. | 03-12-2015 |
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20100079229 | PLANAR TRANSFORMER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A planar transformer includes first and second windings that may be comprised of electrically conductive traces etched onto one or more printed circuit boards. The printed circuit boards may be arranged in various orientations so as to change the turns ratio of the planar transformer. In one embodiment, the printed circuit boards are substantially similar and may be electrically connected via connectors that separate the circuit boards. Insulating sleeves may be inserted between the printed circuit boards in an interleaved configuration. | 04-01-2010 |
20100079233 | PLANAR TRANSFORMER - A planar transformer includes first and second windings that may be comprised of electrically conductive traces etched onto one or more printed circuit boards. The printed circuit boards may be arranged in various orientations so as to change the turns ratio of the planar transformer. In one embodiment, the printed circuit boards are substantially similar and may be electrically connected via connectors that separate the circuit boards. Insulating sleeves may be inserted between the printed circuit boards in an interleaved configuration. | 04-01-2010 |
20110192823 | Industrial Machine Assembly - An industrial machine assembly includes an industrial machine and a handle. The industrial machine includes an upper wall and a side wall. The side wall and upper wall cooperate to define a corner. The handle includes a grasping portion, a first flange, and a second flange. The handle is configured for attachment to the industrial machine in one of a first position and a second position. When the handle is in the first position, the first and second flanges straddle the corner such that the first flange is adjacent to the upper wall and the second flange is adjacent to the side wall. When the handle is in the second position, the first and second flanges straddle the corner such that the first flange is adjacent to the side wall and the second flange is adjacent to the upper wall. | 08-11-2011 |
20120305534 | Industrial Machine Assembly - An industrial machine assembly includes an industrial machine and a handle. The industrial machine includes an upper wall and a side wall. The side wall and upper wall cooperate to define a corner. The handle includes a grasping portion, a first flange, and a second flange. The handle is configured for attachment to the industrial machine in one of a first position and a second position. When the handle is in the first position, the first and second flanges straddle the corner such that the first flange is adjacent to the upper wall and the second flange is adjacent to the side wall. When the handle is in the second position, the first and second flanges straddle the corner such that the first flange is adjacent to the side wall and the second flange is adjacent to the upper wall. | 12-06-2012 |