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20120078735 | Secure account provisioning - A mobile payment system and method are described that facilitates the secure and real time user authentication and activation of a mobile payment account for a user portable electronic device over a communications network. | 03-29-2012 |
20120095852 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC WALLET ACCESS - A mobile payment method, system and graphical user interface are described that facilitate efficient and secured payment transactions from an electronic wallet on a user portable electronic device with a merchant point of sale terminal over a contactless communications link. In one aspect, the electronic wallet includes a flag indicating whether input of the passcode is required to access the electronic wallet, which flag can be set by a remote device. In another aspect, a shortcut is provided to directly execute the payment features of the electronic wallet application software. | 04-19-2012 |
20120143706 | Method and System for Improved Electronic Wallet Access - A mobile payment method and system are described that facilitate efficient and secured payment transactions from an electronic wallet on a user mobile electronic device with a merchant point of sale terminal over a contactless communications link. In one aspect, the system provides for a plurality of passcode entry related states on the mobile electronic device. The mobile device transmits a transaction request message including a multi-faceted value identifying a passcode entry related state to a payment processing server. The payment processing server processes the transaction request and when the transaction request is declined for a passcode related reason, a transaction decline response is provided identifying the passcode related reason for decline. | 06-07-2012 |
20120284195 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE USER REGISTRATION - A method and system are described for registering an online account associated with a mobile device configured for contactless payment operations in a mobile payment account system. The method includes generating, by a mobile device, a passcode based at least on an encryption key stored securely in the mobile device. In a computing device, a registration process is initiated to register the online account. The computing device receives user input data identifying a passcode generated by the mobile device. An online account server stores online account data defining a user account associated the mobile device, the online account data including a data defining an encryption key. The online account server receives user input data identifying the passcode generated by the mobile device, generates a passcode based at least on the encryption key stored in the online account server, compares the received generated passcode to the passcode generated by the online account server, and verifies the user account associated the mobile device when the generated passcodes match. | 11-08-2012 |
20130060618 | Method and System for Electronic Wallet Access - A mobile payment system is described that facilitates efficient and secured payment transactions from an electronic wallet on a user portable electronic device with a merchant point of sale terminal over a communication link. In one aspect, a mobile device is configured for transaction operations from a plurality of mobile transaction accounts in an electronic wallet. The mobile device includes a plurality of transaction modules operable to process transaction operations with a respective mobile transaction account, each transaction module configured for transaction operations to be completed after an authentication process using a central authentication module coupled to the plurality of transaction modules, operable to verify a user input passcode and to respond to authentication requests from the plurality of transaction module after the user input passcode is verified. Preferably, at least one of the transaction modules is configured for contactless transaction operations over a contactless communication link. | 03-07-2013 |
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20110104033 | METHODS OF MAKING TITANIUM DIBORIDE POWDERS - The present disclosure is directed towards methods of making titanium diboride products in various sizes. An aspect of the method provides (a) selecting a target average particle size for a target titanium diboride product; (b) selecting at least one processing variable from the group consisting of: an amount of sulfur, an inert gas flow rate, a soak time, and a reaction temperature; (c) selecting a condition of the processing variable based upon the target average particle size; and (d) producing an actual titanium diboride product having an actual average particle size using the at least one processing variable, wherein due to the at least one processing variable, the actual average particle size corresponds to the target average particle size. | 05-05-2011 |
20120244057 | METHODS OF MAKING TITANIUM DIBORIDE POWDERS - The present disclosure is directed towards methods of making titanium diboride products in various sizes. An aspect of the method provides (a) selecting a target average particle size for a target titanium diboride product; (b) selecting at least one processing variable from the group consisting of: an amount of sulfur, an inert gas flow rate, a soak time, and a reaction temperature; (c) selecting a condition of the processing variable based upon the target average particle size; and (d) producing an actual titanium diboride product having an actual average particle size using the at least one processing variable, wherein due to the at least one processing variable, the actual average particle size corresponds to the target average particle size. | 09-27-2012 |
20130330256 | RECYCLE OF TITANIUM DIBORIDE MATERIALS - A method to recycle TiB2 articles, and in particular, a method to recycle a TiB2 feedstock including TiB2 articles and Ti-ore and/or Ti-slag by chlorination. | 12-12-2013 |
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20110083580 | REPLENISHING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF REPLENISHING PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are replenisher compositions and methods of replenishing pretreatment compositions. The methods include adding a replenisher composition to a pretreatment composition wherein the replenisher composition includes: (a) a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal ion comprises a Group IIIA metal, Group IVA metal, Group IVB metal, or combinations thereof; (b) a component comprising an oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate of Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals, or combinations thereof; and optionally (c) a dissolved metal ion comprising a Group IB metal, Group IIB metal, Group VIIB metal, Group VIII metal, Lanthanide Series metal, or combinations thereof. | 04-14-2011 |
20120015207 | COPPER PRERINSE FOR ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING YTTRIUM - A method includes (a) contacting at least a portion of a substrate material with a solution comprising a source of copper, wherein the solution is essentially free of a source of a group IIIB metal and a source of a group IVB metal; and (b) after step (a), contacting at least a portion of the substrate with an electrodepositable coating composition comprising (i) a film-forming resin and (ii) a source of yttrium. | 01-19-2012 |
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20090032144 | PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING A METAL SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include contacting the substrate with a pretreatment composition that includes: (a) a group IIIB and/or IVB metal; (b) free fluorine; (c) a metal fluoride salt formed from a metal which forms a fluoride salt having a pK | 02-05-2009 |
20090084682 | METHODS FOR COATING A METAL SUBSTRATE AND RELATED COATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include depositing an electropositive metal onto at least a portion of the substrate, and then contacting the substrate with a pretreatment composition that is substantially free of crystalline phosphates and chromates. The present invention also relates to coated substrates produced thereby. | 04-02-2009 |
20100159258 | METHODS FOR PASSIVATING A METAL SUBSTRATE AND RELATED COATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for passivating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods comprise the steps of depositing an electropositive metal onto at least a portion of the substrate, followed immediately by electrophoretically depositing on the substrate a curable, electrodepositable coating composition. The present invention also relates to coated substrates produced by the above methods. | 06-24-2010 |
20100243108 | METHOD FOR TREATING AND/OR COATING A SUBSTRATE WITH NON-CHROME MATERIALS - The present invention is directed to a method for coating a substrate comprising: (a) applying a caustic cleaner onto at least a portion of the substrate; (b) rinsing at least a portion of the substrate that was subjected to step (a) with water; (c) applying an acid cleaner onto at least a portion of the caustically cleaned substrate; (d) rinsing at least a portion of the substrate that was subjected to step (c) with water; and (e) applying a conversion coating comprising zirconium onto at least a portion of the acid cleaned substrate; and wherein at least one of the materials used in steps (c) and (e) is substantially chrome free. The present invention is also directed to a substrate, such as an aluminum substrate, that has been coated using the aforementioned method. | 09-30-2010 |
20120145039 | REPLENISHING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF REPLENISHING PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are replenisher compositions and methods of replenishing pretreatment compositions. The methods include adding a replenisher composition to a pretreatment composition wherein the replenisher composition includes (a) a zirconium complex and also optionally includes: (b) a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal ion comprises a Group IIIA metal, Group IVA metal, Group IVB metal, or combinations thereof; (c) a component comprising an oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate of Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals; or combinations thereof; and/or (d) a dissolved metal ion comprising a Group IB metal, Group IIB metal, Group VIIB metal, Group VIII metal, Lanthanide Series metal, or combinations thereof. | 06-14-2012 |
20120183806 | Pretreatment Compositions and Methods For Coating A Metal Substrate - Disclosed are pretreatment compositions and associated methods for treating metal substrates with pretreatment compositions, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The pretreatment composition includes: (a) a group IIIB and/or IVB metal; (b) free fluorine; (c) a source of aluminum ions; and (d) water. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with the pretreatment composition. | 07-19-2012 |
20130034742 | ZIRCONIUM PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A RARE EARTH METAL, ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR TREATING METAL SUBSTRATES, AND RELATED COATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates that include contacting the substrate with a pretreatment composition comprising a rare earth metal and a zirconyl compound. The present invention also relates to coated substrates produced thereby and further to substrates additionally coated with an electrophoretically applied coating composition. | 02-07-2013 |
20140272405 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AND TREATING A STEEL SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with a conditioning composition including a free fluoride source and then depositing a pretreatment composition including a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal on a portion of the substrate contacted with the conditioning composition. Also disclosed are electrophoretically coated substrates treated by the methods. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305803 | PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING A METAL SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are pretreatment compositions and associated methods for treating metal substrates with pretreatment compositions, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The pretreatment composition includes: (a) a group IIIB and/or IVB metal; (b) free fluorine; (c) a source of aluminum ions; and (d) water. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with the pretreatment composition. | 10-16-2014 |
20150064445 | ACTIVATING RINSE AND METHOD FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE - An activating rinse for treating a substrate is disclosed. The activating rinse comprises a first component comprising a dispersion of divalent or trivalent metal phosphate particles having an average particle size that is not greater than 10 μm, and a second component comprising first and second copolymers. The first copolymer is formed by the polymerization of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, or combinations thereof, wherein one end of the first copolymer is terminated by an amine group, a hydroxyl group, or an alkyl group. The second copolymer is formed by the polymerization of styrene and a second monomer containing at least one carboxylate group, anhydride group, or combinations thereof. The second monomer is present in an amount of less than 50 percent by weight of the total weight of the second component. Also disclosed are methods for treating a substrate with the activating rinse and substrates treated with the activating rinse. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090098491 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL DEVELOPMENT - This invention pertains to a method and an apparatus for thermally developing a photosensitive element, and particularly to a method and apparatus for controlling vapor and condensate created during thermal treating of the photosensitive element. | 04-16-2009 |
20090191482 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING RELIEF PRINTING FORM - The invention provides a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief printing form from a photosensitive element. More specifically, this invention describes a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief form in an environment having controlled oxygen concentration during exposure to actinic radiation. The method includes forming an in-situ mask on a lo photosensitive element, exposing the element to actinic radiation through the in-situ mask in an environment having an inert gas and a concentration of oxygen between 190,000 and 100 ppm, and treating the exposed element to form the relief printing form having a pattern of raised surface areas. | 07-30-2009 |
20090191483 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING RELIEF PRINTING FORM - The invention provides a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief printing form from a photosensitive element. More specifically, this invention describes a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief form in an environment having controlled oxygen concentration during exposure to actinic radiation. The method includes forming an in-situ mask on a photosensitive element, exposing the element to actinic radiation through the in-situ mask in an environment having an inert gas and a concentration of oxygen between 190,000 and 100 ppm, and treating the exposed element to form the relief printing form having a pattern of raised surface areas. | 07-30-2009 |
20090288569 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE HEATER - This invention provides an apparatus and process for forming a printing form from a photosensitive element having an exterior surface and a composition layer capable of being partially liquefied. The apparatus includes a displaceable heater for heating the composition layer, means for removing at least a portion of the composition layer from the element, and means for displacing the displaceable heater to a predetermined distance from the exterior surface. Positioning the displaceable heater at the predetermined distance assures reproducible removal of the liquefied composition from the various types of photosensitive elements that can be thermally treated in the apparatus, resulting in the printing forms having improved relief surface uniformity. | 11-26-2009 |
20090297715 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A CYLINDRICALLY-SHAPED ELEMENT HAVING A CLAMP ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an apparatus and process for treating a cylindrically-shaped element that includes means for supporting the element by contacting an interior surface of the element, means for providing a treatment medium adjacent an exterior surface of the element opposite the interior surface, and clamping means for biasing the supporting means to a preset position at one end thereof and adapted to open and close around the supporting means, or, clamping means for biasing the providing means to a preset position at one end thereof and adapted to open and close around the supporting means. | 12-03-2009 |
20100062230 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL DEVELOPMENT WITH SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR A DEVELOPMENT MEDIUM - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for thermally developing a photosensitive element. The thermal development method includes heating the photosensitive element to a temperature sufficient to cause a portion of a composition layer in the element to liquefy, soften, or melt; supporting a development medium with a non-rotating surface to provide contact of the development medium with the heated photosensitive element; and providing relative movement between the development medium and the non-rotating surface. | 03-11-2010 |
20120258406 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING RELIEF PRINTING FORM - The invention provides a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief printing form from a photosensitive element. More specifically, this invention describes a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief form in an environment having controlled oxygen concentration during exposure to actinic radiation. The method includes forming an in-situ mask on a photosensitive element, exposing the element to actinic radiation through the in-situ mask in an environment having an inert gas and a concentration of oxygen between 190,000 and 100 ppm, and treating the exposed element to form the relief printing form having a pattern of raised surface areas. | 10-11-2012 |
20130148089 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING RELIEF PRINTING FORM - The invention provides a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief printing form from a photosensitive element. More specifically, this invention describes a method and an apparatus for preparing a relief form in an environment having controlled oxygen concentration during exposure to actinic radiation. The method includes forming an in-situ mask on a photosensitive element, exposing the element to actinic radiation through the in-situ mask in an environment having an inert gas and a concentration of oxygen between 190,000 and 100 ppm, and treating the exposed element to form the relief printing form having a pattern of raised surface areas. | 06-13-2013 |
20130278909 | APPARATUS FOR THERMAL DEVELOPMENT WITH SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR A DEVELOPMENT MEDIUM - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for thermally developing a photosensitive element. The thermal development method includes heating the photosensitive element to a temperature sufficient to cause a portion of a composition layer in the element to liquefy, soften, or melt; supporting a development medium with a non-rotating surface to provide contact of the development medium with the heated photosensitive element; and providing relative movement between the development medium and the non-rotating surface. | 10-24-2013 |
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20110059293 | Formable Composite Sheet for Material Containment and Transfer - A formable composite sheet for material containment and transfer is provided which comprises a first plastic or rubber sheet layer, a second plastic or rubber sheet layer, and a metal layer between the first plastic or rubber sheet layer and the second plastic or rubber sheet layer, wherein the metal layer has a plurality of open areas formed therein. A process for making the formable composite sheet is also provided. | 03-10-2011 |
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20140076405 | FRAMED AND QUICK-LEVELING LIQUID COLLECTION DEVICE - A liquid collection apparatus includes a flexible frame configured to lie substantially in a plane when the apparatus is deployed, the frame being flexible in directions that are substantially in the plane and rigid in directions that are substantially perpendicular to the plane; a flexible barrier material connected to the frame; a drain in the flexible barrier material; and a plurality of openings positioned at spaced locations adjacent to the frame. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083521 | QUICK-ATTACHING CEILING LEAK DIVERTER DEVICES - A leak diverter includes a liquid collection tray structured and arranged to be positioned below and supported by a suspended ceiling; a drain in flow communication with the liquid collection tray; and a plurality of magnetic suspension assemblies connected to the liquid collection tray, the magnetic suspension assemblies being structured and arranged to magnetically couple the leak diverter to a support frame in the suspended ceiling. | 03-27-2014 |
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20100125337 | Trial implant and method of use - Disclosed is a trial implant having a body and a tab. The body may include a recess and may be sized to closely approximate a permanent implant. The tab may be more durable than the body, and may be disposed within the body and wholly contained within the recess. Also disclosed is a method of performing a trialing procedure including providing a trial implant as described, providing a tool to attach to the tab, inserting the implant onto a resected joint, evaluating and extracting the implant. The same procedure may then be performed with a second implant. The method may further include a tool having an attachment portion that is substantially or wholly contained within the recess. A kit is disclosed including a plurality of trial implants of incrementally different shapes and sizes. The kit may further include a tool. Also disclosed is a method of making the described implant. | 05-20-2010 |
20120095473 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING PATELLA CUTTING GUIDE - A patella clamping device has a handle having a first arm and a second arm, the first and second arms each having a first gripping end and a second clamping end. The clamping end of each arm is movable towards the opposite arm by action on the gripping end of each arm. The clamping end of the first arm comprises a clamping surface opposed to a clamping surface on the clamping end of the second arm. The clamping end of each arm has a body portion having spaced first and second surface defining the opposed surface of each arm. A plurality of pins extend from the first surface to the second surface on each arm clamping end. A rotatable toothed jaw member is pivotally mounted on each of the pins. The jaw member has at least one tooth extending outwardly of the opposed surface of each arm for engaging the patella. Each body has a third surface spaced from the second surface to create a slot for receiving a saw blade. | 04-19-2012 |
20140155903 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING PATELLA CUTTING GUIDE - A patella clamping device has a handle having a first arm and a second arm, the arms each having a first gripping end and a second clamping end. The clamping ends are movable towards the opposite arm by action on the gripping end of each arm. The clamping ends of the first and second arms comprise opposed clamping surfaces. The clamping end of each arm has a body portion having spaced first and second surface defining the opposed surface of each arm. A plurality of pins extend from the first to the second surface. A rotatable toothed jaw member is pivotally mounted on each of the pins. The jaw member has at least one tooth extending outwardly of the opposed surface of each arm for engaging the patella. Each body has a third surface spaced from the second surface to create a slot for receiving a saw blade. | 06-05-2014 |