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| 20090033723 | CONTINUOUS INK-JET PRINTING WITH JET STRAIGHTNESS CORRECTION - A printhead includes a droplet-forming heater operable in a first state to form droplets from a fluid stream having a first volume traveling along a path direction and in a second state to form droplets from the fluid stream having a second volume traveling along the path direction. A droplet deflector system is positioned relative to the droplet-forming heater, which applies a force to the droplets traveling along the path direction, whereby the droplets having the first volume diverge from the path direction by a greater extent than do the droplets having the second volume. A droplet-steering heater is adapted to selectively asymmetrically apply heat to the stream such that the path direction is changed. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100149238 | THERMAL CLEANING OF INDIVIDUAL JETTING MODULE NOZZLES - A liquid ejection device includes a jetting module including an array of nozzles; a thermal stimulation device associated with each nozzle of the array of nozzles; and a controller in electrical communication with each thermal stimulation device. The controller is configured to provide a first activation waveform to each thermal stimulation device and to provide a second activation waveform to each thermal stimulation device to clean the associated nozzle with liquid emitted from the associated nozzle. The second activation waveform has a higher activation component when compared to the first activation waveform. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110261114 | STIMULATOR/FILTER DEVICE THAT SPANS PRINTHEAD LIQUID CHAMBER - A jetting module includes a nozzle plate, a thermal stimulation membrane, and an enclosure. Portions of the nozzle plate define a nozzle. The thermal stimulation membrane includes a plurality of pores. The enclosure extends from the nozzle towards the thermal stimulation membrane to define a liquid chamber positioned between the nozzle and the thermal stimulation membrane. The liquid chamber is in fluid communication with each of the nozzle and the plurality of pores. The liquid chamber is spanned by a portion of the thermal stimulation membrane. A source provides a liquid under pressure through the thermal stimulation member with the pressure being sufficient to jet a stream of the liquid through the nozzle after the liquid flows through the thermal stimulation membrane. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110261117 | PRINTHEAD STIMULATOR/FILTER DEVICE PRINTING METHOD - A method for forming drops includes providing a jetting module that includes a nozzle plate, portions of the nozzle plate defining a nozzle; a thermal stimulation membrane including a plurality of pores and one or more heating elements; and an enclosure extending from the nozzle towards the thermal stimulation membrane, the enclosure defining a liquid chamber positioned between the nozzle and the thermal stimulation membrane, the liquid chamber being in fluid communication with each of the nozzle and the plurality of pores; providing liquid under pressure sufficient to cause the liquid to divide into a plurality of portions as the liquid flows through the thermal stimulation membrane; each portion of the liquid flowing through a pore of the plurality of pores; jetting an individual stream of the liquid through the nozzle; and causing a liquid drop to break off from the individual stream of the liquid by applying a pulse of thermal energy to each portion of the liquid as each portion of the liquid flows through a respective one of the plurality of pores. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110261118 | PRINTHEAD INCLUDING INTEGRATED STIMULATOR/FILTER DEVICE - A jetting module includes a nozzle plate, a thermal stimulation membrane, and an enclosure. Portions of the nozzle plate define a nozzle. The thermal stimulation membrane includes a plurality of pores. At least one of the plurality of pores overlaps the nozzle when viewed from a direction through the nozzle. The enclosure includes a wall that extends from the nozzle plate to the thermal stimulation membrane to define a liquid chamber positioned between the nozzle plate and the thermal stimulation membrane. The liquid chamber is in fluid communication with the nozzle. The liquid chamber is in fluid communication with the plurality of pores of the thermal stimulation membrane. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110261123 | PRINTHEAD INCLUDING PARTICULATE TOLERANT FILTER - A printhead includes a nozzle plate, a filter, and a plurality of walls. Portions of the nozzle plate define a plurality of nozzles. The filter, for example, a filter membrane, includes a plurality of pores grouped in a plurality of pore clusters. Each of the plurality of walls extends from the nozzle plate to the filter membrane to define a plurality of liquid chambers positioned between the nozzle plate and the filter membrane. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. Each liquid chamber of the plurality of liquid chambers is in fluid communication with the plurality of pores of a respective one of the plurality of pore clusters. The respective one of the plurality of pore clusters includes two pore sub-clusters spaced apart from each other by a non-porous portion of the filter membrane. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120098887 | LIQUID DISPENSER INCLUDING SLOPED OUTLET OPENING WALL - A liquid dispenser includes a liquid supply channel, a liquid return channel; and a liquid dispensing channel. The liquid dispensing channel includes a wall. The wall includes a surface. A portion of the wall defines an outlet opening. The outlet opening includes a downstream edge relative to a direction of liquid flow through the liquid dispensing channel. The downstream edge is sloped relative to the surface of the wall of the liquid dispensing channel. A liquid supply provides liquid that flows from the liquid supply channel through the liquid dispensing channel to the liquid return channel. A diverter member selectively diverts a portion of the flowing liquid through the outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098892 | DISPENSING LIQUID USING SLOPED OUTLET OPENING DISPENSER - A liquid dispenser is provided that includes a liquid supply channel, a liquid dispensing channel, and a liquid return channel. The liquid dispensing channel includes a wall. The wall includes a surface. A portion of the wall defines an outlet opening that includes a downstream edge relative to a direction of liquid flow through the liquid dispensing channel. The downstream edge is sloped relative to the surface of the wall of the liquid dispensing channel. A liquid is provided that flows from the liquid supply channel through the liquid dispensing channel to the liquid return channel. A liquid drop is caused to be ejected from the outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel by selectively actuating a diverter member to divert a portion of the flowing liquid through the outlet opening of the liquid dispensing channel. | 04-26-2012 |
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| 20080268356 | Silanol containing photoconductors - A photoconductor containing an optional supporting substrate, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer comprised of at least one charge transport component, and wherein the photogenerating layer contains a Type V hydroxygallium phthalocyanine having incorporated therein a silanol. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100086866 | UNDERCOAT LAYERS COMPRISING SILICA MICROSPHERES - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to an improved imaging member exhibiting little or no plywood print defect comprising an undercoat layer formed from an undercoat layer dispersion comprising silica microspheres, a binder resin and a solvent, and a method for making the undercoat layer. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110081610 | CORONA TREATMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER OVERCOAT ADHESION - An intermediate transfer member substrate with an imageable seam overcoat and a process for preparing the intermediate transfer member substrate with an overcoat layer without an adhesive or primer layer is provided. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110143115 | INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - There is described herein an intermediate transfer member including a polyimide polymer having the formula: | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110188901 | INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present teachings provide an intermediate transfer member which includes a substrate layer and a surface layer disposed on the substrate layer. The surface layer includes a polyimide polymer having the formula: | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110250444 | INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present teachings provide an intermediate transfer member which includes a substrate layer and a surface layer disposed on the substrate layer. The surface layer includes a polyimide polymer having the formula: | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120009371 | INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER - Described herein is an intermediate transfer member that includes a layer of phenoxy resin having dispersed therein conductive particles. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120183729 | INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER AND COMPOSITION - There is described an intermediate transfer member comprising a seamless layer comprising a polyphenylsulfone and a polysiloxane having dispersed therein carbon black particles. The composition used to manufacture the seamless intermediate transfer member is also described. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120193583 | Endless flexible members for imaging devices - Flexible members for use in imaging devices comprise a non-ionic surfactant; a fluorinated surfactant; or both. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120207519 | SEAMLESS INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER BELT - An intermediate transfer belt for an electrostatographic device and methods for making the intermediate transfer belt can include the use of polyamide-imide and carbon nanotubes and nanosheets, for example multi-walled carbon nanotubes, single-walled carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite, and two or more of these as an electrically conductive filler. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120248379 | POLY(AMIC ACID AMIDEIMIDE) INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBERS - An intermediate transfer member includes a poly(amic acid amideimide), or a mixture of a poly(amic acid amideimide), a phosphate ester, an optional polysiloxane, and an optional conductive filler component. | 10-04-2012 |
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| 20110077270 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Ocular Inflammation with Lower Risk of Increased Intraocular Pressure - A composition for treating or controlling an ocular disease or condition comprises a dissociated glucocorticoid receptor agonist (“DIGRA”), which disease or condition has an etiology, or results, in inflammation. The composition can optionally include an anti-inflammatory agent, an anti-infective agent, or both. The composition can be formulated for topical application, injection, or implantation in an affected eye to treat or control the ocular inflammatory disease or condition. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120065228 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING, CONTROLLING, REDUCING, OR AMELIORATING OCULAR INFLAMMATORY WITH LOWER RISK OF INCREASED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE - A composition for treating, controlling, reducing, or ameliorating inflammatory pain comprises a dissociated glucocorticoid receptor agonist (“DIGRA”), a prodrug thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof. The composition can comprise an additional anti-inflammatory agent and can be formulated for topical application, injection, or implantation. It may be used in a method of managing ocular inflammation and/or pain such that it has lower risk of eliciting increased intraocular pressure seen with glucocorticoids. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120070401 | Composition and Method for Promoting Wound Healing - A composition for promoting wound healing comprises a bioadhesive polymer and a pharmaceutically acceptable liquid medium. Such a composition is applied to a wound to promote healing of the wound. The bioadhesive polymer can be selected from the group consisting of natural or synthetic hydrophilic polymers and hydrogels. | 03-22-2012 |
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| 20090041084 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE THAT ESTIMATES AND COMPENSATES FOR INCIDENT RADIATION - A temperature measurement device includes a first thermocouple mounted on a tubular body that is shielded from the effects of radiation by a radiation shield, and a second, unshielded thermocouple. A difference in the measured temperatures from the first and second thermocouples is compared with calculated temperatures using an iterative process to determine a corrected temperature of the gas stream that estimates and compensates for incident radiation. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090041642 | Radiant coolers and methods for assembling same - A method of assembling a radiant cooler is provided. The method includes providing a vessel shell that includes a gas flow passage defined therein that extends generally axially through the vessel shell, coupling a plurality of cooling tubes and a plurality of downcomers together to form a tube cage wherein at least one of the plurality of cooling tubes is positioned circumferentially between a pair of circumferentially-adjacent spaced-apart downcomers, and orienting the tube cage within the vessel shell such that the tube cage is in flow communication with the flow passage. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090074347 | FIBER BRAGG GRATING FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSING - A method of fiber core material band gap engineering for artificially modifying fiber material properties is provided. The method includes doping the fiber core material with one or more atoms for enhancing photosensitivity to the fiber material. The method also includes co-doping the fiber core material with one or more ions for enhancing an amorphous network crosslink mean coordination number. The method further includes thermally annealing the fiber core material for widening the band gap of the fiber core material. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090130001 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING SYNGAS COOLER PLATENS AND SYNGAS COOLER PLATENS - A method for fabricating a syngas cooler is provided. The method includes coupling a tube cage within the syngas cooler, and coupling a plurality of platens to the tube cage to facilitate steam production in the syngas cooler. At least a first platen has at least one of a length that is larger than a length of a second platen, a non-linear geometry, and an angular position that is oblique with respect to a wall of the syngas cooler. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090199474 | APPARATUS FOR COOLING AND SCRUBBING A FLOW OF SYNGAS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - A method of assembling a spray quench apparatus is provided. The method includes coupling a first end of an exit tube to a quench chamber such that the exit tube end is in flow communication with the quench chamber, coupling at least one spray nozzle to an opposite second end of the exit tube such that water emitted from the spray nozzle fills the exit tube and forms a film of water across an inner surface of the exit tube, coupling a water source to the quench chamber for providing a substantially continuous water film along an inner surface of the quench chamber, and coupling at least one discharge apparatus to the quench chamber for providing water spray into the quench chamber, wherein the water of the water film and water sprays drains into a water sump. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090262777 | HEAT FLUX MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR ESTIMATING FOULING THICKNESS - A heat flux measurement device includes at least two thermocouples disposed within a front portion of the device at different axial distances from a front wall of the device. A correlation between the measured heat fluxes from the device over a period of time is used to estimate a fouling thickness on a wall, for example, a water wall of a radiant syngas cooler (RSC). | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100113210 | Split torque compound planetary drivetrain for wind turbine applications - A compound planetary gear transmission unit includes a second stage with axially staggered planets. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110185568 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING OBJECTS ON HORIZONTAL SHAFTS IN ELEVATED LOCATIONS - An apparatus for stabilizing a shaft in an essentially horizontal position while an anchoring object at one end of the shaft is replaced without removal of an object at the opposite end of the shaft that would otherwise tend to destabilize the shaft from its essentially horizontal position includes a half-spool member configured to clamp above and around the shaft to resist torque around the rotor, under supports configured to attach to the half-spool member and clamp an underside of the shaft below the half-spool member, and a hydraulic or mechanical brake configured to resist torque on the shaft when the brake is engaged. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120027596 | PLANETARY GEAR SYSTEM - A planetary gear system is disclosed. The planetary gear system includes a carrier, a planet gear defining a central planet axis, and a pin coupling the planet gear to the carrier. The planetary gear system additionally includes a bearing disposed between the planet gear and the pin. The bearing includes a plurality of rolling elements. Each of the rolling elements is in contact with an inner race and an outer race. The planetary gear system further includes a resilient member. The resilient member is disposed between one of the inner race and the pin or the outer race and the planet gear. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028754 | LIQUID EQUALIZED GEAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A carrier for use in a planetary gear system. The carrier has a plurality of openings or slots offset from a midline thereof. The carrier includes alignment mechanisms positioned in each of the plurality of openings or slots to substantially align each planet gear about the midline of the carrier. The carrier may be used in a planetary gear system for use in a wind turbine. One aspect incorporates eccentric rings in the openings. Another aspect incorporates inserts in the slots. Each of the rings and inserts has openings that, when properly positioned, will substantially bisect the carrier midline. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028755 | PIN FOR PLANETARY GEAR SYSTEM - A pin for coupling a planet gear to a carrier in a planetary gear system is disclosed. The pin includes a first end, a second end, and an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end. In some embodiments, the pin further includes means for modifying the compliance of the pin at an interface between the pin and the carrier. In other embodiments, the pin further include a compliance feature defined in the outer surface, the compliance feature allowing greater compliance of the pin in the tangential direction than in the radial direction. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028756 | COMPLIANT CARRIER WALL FOR IMPROVED GEARBOX LOAD SHARING - A planetary gear system and a method of fabricating same. The planetary gear system includes at least one planet gear, at least one planet pin receiving the at least one planet gear, and a carrier. The carrier itself includes at least one carrier opening for accommodating the at least planet gear, at least one planet pin opening for receiving the at least one planet pin, and at least one flex portion within a wall of the carrier for providing enhanced compliance to the carrier in response to force directed on the at least one planet gear. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120277056 | GEAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A planet pin, a planetary gear system, and a method for balancing a load on a planetary gear system between respective planet gears. The planet pin includes a planet pin body having a flexure portion between a pair of ends. The flexure portion may be a planet pin body having grooves on opposing sides. The flexure portion may be a pair of pin bodies interference fit into annuluses of a centrally located barrel. The flexure portion may be a pair of pin arms extending from a centrally located ball joint. | 11-01-2012 |
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| 20090281954 | METHOD FOR MANAGING DISTRIBUTED TRADING DATA - In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a computer-implemented system and method of managing market information across a network of data providers, comprising the steps of: (a) electronically receiving first data including confidential information regarding market participants in a first system that protects said first data behind a firewall; (b) electronically receiving second data including confidential information regarding market participants in a second system that protects said second data behind a firewall; (c) electronically receiving an order and targeting parameters from a first market participant; (d) electronically issuing an advertisement request message to said first system and said second system, said advertisement message comprising display attributes of said order and comprising said targeting parameters; (e) electronically prompting said first system and said second system via the advertisement request message to each send a coordination request message to a Coordination Hub, said coordination request message comprising information deduced from said confidential information regarding market participants in said first and second systems, wherein the selection of the information that is sent to the Coordination Hub is based at least in part on said first market participant's targeting parameters; (f) electronically prompting based on the coordination request message said Coordination Hub to issue permissions to advertise the order to selected market participants, wherein market participants are selected based, at least in part, on said received information regarding market participants; and (g) electronically prompting based on the permission to advertise the order said first system and said second system to route information about said order from first participant to said selected market participants. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100121759 | Confidential Block Trading System And Method - Methods and systems for facilitating trading of securities, preferred methods comprising receiving a first buy or sell order from a first user; calculating a block price range; determining that said first order is reasonably priced; transmitting to a second user a notification that a reasonably priced order is present, but without notifying said second user of the side; receiving a second order from said second user, wherein said second order is a contra to said first order and nearly matches but does not cross said first order; transmitting a contra order notification to said second user after said second order is received, said contra order notification indicating that a nearly matching contra order is active; receiving a third order from said second user, said third order being a contra to said first order and crossing said first order; and executing a trade comprising said first order and said third order. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100268605 | Method and system for managing distributed trading data - In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a computer-implemented system and method of managing market information across a network of data providers, comprising the steps of: (a) electronically receiving first data including confidential information regarding market participants in a first system that protects said first data behind a firewall; (b) electronically receiving second data including confidential information regarding market participants in a second system that protects said second data behind a firewall; (c) electronically receiving an order and targeting parameters from a first market participant; (d) electronically issuing an advertisement request message to said first system and said second system, said advertisement message comprising display attributes of said order and comprising said targeting parameters; (e) electronically prompting said first system and said second system via the advertisement request message to each send a coordination request message to a Coordination Hub, said coordination request message comprising information deduced from said confidential information regarding market participants in said first and second systems, wherein the selection of the information that is sent to the Coordination Hub is based at least in part on said first market participant's targeting parameters; (f) electronically prompting based on the coordination request message said Coordination Hub to issue permissions to advertise the order to selected market participants, wherein market participants are selected based, at least in part, on said received information regarding market participants; and (g) electronically prompting based on the permissions to advertise the order said first system and said second system to route information about said order from first participant to said selected market participants. | 10-21-2010 |
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| 20090106948 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETAINING ELONGATED FLEXIBLE ARTICLES INCLUDING VISUAL INSPECTION APPARATUS INSPECTION PROBES - A tie for retaining a length of an elongated flexible article can include a strap having a proximal end for attachment to an attachment location of the elongated flexible article and a distal end. For retaining a length of an elongated flexible article, a proximal end of a strap can be attached to an attachment location, and an extending portion of the strap can be wrapped around a bundle of flexible article sections, and then secured by securing a more distally located section of the strap to a more proximally located section thereof. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090109045 | BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION HANDSET - An industrial inspection handset is disclosed, comprising a battery assembly for providing power to the handset, wherein the battery assembly comprises a connector for connecting a battery charger, a battery circuit for communicating with a processor in the handset, and a battery charge indicator on the surface of the battery assembly connected to the battery circuit for providing a visual indication of the charge remaining in the battery assembly. A method of power management for an industrial inspection handset is also disclosed comprising the steps of setting a first maximum power output value for the camera illumination for the insertion, monitoring an imager signal processor, to determine that the gain value of the image signal processor is less than a predetermined gain value, and setting a lower second maximum power output value for the camera illumination in order to increase the gain value. Additional methods of power management for an industrial inspection handset are disclosed, comprising the steps of setting a first maximum power output value for the articulation of the insertion tube attached to the handset, monitoring the operator controls to determine that there has been no articulation for a first predetermined amount of time, monitoring the position of the insertion tube to determine whether the insertion tube position is inside or outside of a predetermined zone of coordinates, and reducing or turning off the articulation power to hold the position of the insertion tube. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090109283 | INTEGRATED STORAGE FOR INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION HANDSET - An industrial inspection handset is disclosed, comprising a connector for connecting a peripheral device to the handset, wherein the connector is oriented such that the peripheral device can extend substantially parallel to the housing surface of the handset, and a cover tethered to the handset by a first tab, wherein the cover when mounted on the housing of the handset encloses the connector and the peripheral device. In an alternative embodiment, the handset comprises a connector oriented such that the peripheral device can extend substantially perpendicular to the housing surface of the handset, and a cover tethered to the handset by a first tab and a second tab, wherein the cover when mounted on the mounting member encloses the connector. A method of replacing a cover tethered to an industrial inspection handset is also disclosed, wherein the first cover is tethered to the handset by a first tab, comprising the steps of removing the first cover from the first tab; forcing the first tab through an opening in the handset and into the interior of the handset; and tethering a second cover to the handset by inserting a second tab attached to the second cover through the opening in the handset. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090109429 | INSPECTION APPARATUS HAVING HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY - An inspection apparatus can include a handset and an elongated inspection tube extending from the handset. For reduction of heat energy radiating from one or more components of the apparatus, the apparatus can include a particularly designed heat sink assembly. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090109431 | VISUAL INSPECTION APPARATUS HAVING LIGHT SOURCE BANK - A visual inspection apparatus can include a handset, elongated inspection tube extending from the handset and a light source bank disposed within a hand held housing of the handset. For reduction of heat energy radiating from the light source bank, the apparatus can include one or more of a thermal control system and a particularly designed heat sink assembly. | 04-30-2009 |
