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this invention describes a composition of matter to facilitate intra - dermal delivery of a great variety of active substances , especially including high molecular weight cosmicuticals . also disclosed is a method of forming the composition of matter and applying topically to patients , especially using a cream or patch . the active substance is initially combined with a biopolymer , which combination is subsequently linked to a base formulation whereby the base formulation aids in the intra - dermal delivery of the active substance without the skin irritation limitations of other formulations and dermal transmitting methods . the use of a combination of natural herbal , vegetable and animal products combined in this invention with biopolymers permits molecules of higher molecule weight to penetrate into the skin in a bioactive form by passive delivery means . the invention includes a product for the improvement of skin health and wrinkle reduction .

this invention provides water - swellable articles and hydrogels that contain a hydrophilic polymer and perfluorocyclobutane crosslinking segments . the perfluorocyclobutane crosslinking segments are covalently attached to the polymeric chains of the hydrophilic polymer so that the crosslinking segments chemically link the polymeric chains to each other . the present invention also provides a method of making a crosslinked hydrogel by first attaching one or more substituted aromatic trifluorovinyl or aromatic trifluorovinyl ether moieties to a hydrophilic polymer to form a modified polymer and then heating the modified polymer at an elevated temperature to form perfluorocyclobutane segments from the trifluorovinyl or trifluorovinyl ether moieties . these water - swellable articles and hydrogels may be used in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications and may be suitable for implanted joint repair materials such as an articulating or bearing surface in a hip , knee , spine , finger , ankle , elbow , wrist , or shoulder joint .

biocompatible metal balls are secured by affixation stems to the humerus and the scapular region of the shoulder . the balls are rotatably captured between a pair of cutout plastic hemispheres , which are secured to each other to form a spheroid by a u - shaped collar . the prosthesis accordingly provides a wide range of articulation with substantially high stability .

the present invention concerns a device for molding of thermoplastic matrix composite materials or thermosetting materials . two mold casings that are mobile relative to each other , electrically conductive material include a molding zone designed to be in contact with the material to be transformed , and an induction circuit for generating a magnetic field . the faces of one of the two mold casings are situated so as to be facing induction circuit , except for the molding zones , being coated with a shielding layer made of a non - magnetic material preventing the magnetic field from penetrating into the mold casings . the mold casings are electrically insulated from each other during the molding phase to define an air gap wherein flows the magnetic field that induces currents at the surface of the molding zones , thus localizing the heating at the interface between the molding zone and the material to be transformed .

methods of electron beam curing of polymeric inks are provided . surface printed substrates with polyolefinic inks are used with eb cured lacquers and / or instant cure eb laminating adhesives . eb treatment of polymeric inks can achieve cross - linking in at least one portion of the polymeric inks and can improve the temperature and pressure resistant properties of the polymeric inks .

method for treating aqueous deficient dry eye by instilling a biologically compatible solute , such as sodium chloride , into the tear film continuously at a controlled rate that is sufficient to osmotically induce a continuous flow of water from the interstitial fluid to the tear film and thereby correct the aqueous deficiency . the method may be carried out by placing a therapeutic system , in the form of an ocular insert , into the cul - de - sac , the insert comprising the solute confined within a polymer matrix that releases the solute continuously at 3 to 20 micromoles of solute species per hour .

a coalescer media flexible container for retaining coalescer media in the coalescer chamber of an oil - water separator is provided having a flexible enclosure and a randomly arranged , loosely packed coalescing medium . the flexible container has a top surface connected to a bottom surface . the flexible enclosure conforms to the shape of the coalescer chamber in which the flexible enclosure is placed . the flexible enclosure has an interior , with the flexible enclosure fabricated so as to permit liquids to easily pass into the interior of the flexible enclosure where the randomly arranged , loosely packed coalescing medium is retained . the flexible enclosure is preferably fabricated from a group of materials including plastic mesh , reinforced aerated plastic bags , wire mesh , fabric mesh , and netting . furthermore , in at least one embodiment of the invention , a planar sheetform member is located in the interior of the flexible enclosure directly adjacent the bottom surface . preferably each flexible enclosure includes a pair of retrieval means . a method of use is also disclosed .

a method of making a non - corrosive plastic bellows by ultrasonic welding inner and outer flanges of discs with cylindrical and half - cylindrical horns , respectively . the half - cylindrical horn and a fixture used therewith have lips to fit on opposite sides of a pair of contacting outer flanges and in between two pairs of flanges . the inner flanges are thus welded first .

a razor cartridge is provided with a skin engaging structure at the cap and / or guard surface of the razor cartridge . the skin engaging structure has an array of closely spaced elongated protrusions integrally formed with a substrate . in use , the protrusions produce a pleasant tactile sensation tending to reduce shaving discomfort . the protrusions are formed by closely packed molded flexible filaments that can be less than 0 . 25 mm wide and have spacing between adjacent protrusions less than 0 . 2 mm . the protrusions can have a density greater than 5 protrusions per mm 2 . the skin engaging structure can be molded from e . g . an olefin polymer . the substrate can be integrally formed with a housing of the razor cartridge .

a wastewater treatment process elicits microorganisms to convert a waste stream / organic resource to intracellular biopolymer polyhydroxyalkanoate . the process includes waste stream / organic resource composition feed criteria , configuration coupled with operational parameters , and pha - laden biomass separation and stabilization . a waste stream / organic resource capable of producing enhanced levels of pha may be selected based on a combination of criteria , which may include short chain fatty acid concentration , protein concentration , polysaccharides concentration , and total suspended solids concentration . the waste stream is introduced into an aeration basin upon a specific configuration and operated under various parameter combinations for selecting / enriching microorganisms capable of producing pha . the pha - laden biomass is separated and stabilized for downstream pha related product beneficial uses . the present process achieves concurrent wastewater treatment and pha production , where pha level otherwise could not be obtained .

a container for dispensing liquids includes a body member and a closure therefor . the closure includes a cap in the form of a plastic moulding having an outlet and a control valve within the cap . the control valve is a one piece plastic moulding having a diaphragm portion and a nose portion . the nose portion normally seals the outlet but is displaceable therefrom on distortion of the diaphragm portion resulting from pressurization of the interior of the body member and whereby liquid is dispensed through the outlet . the cap further includes an annular seating for the control valve which is of hollow , open - ended , generally cylindrical shape , the diameter of which is on the same order to that of the diaphragm portion of the control valve .

a therapeutic agent delivery system that includes a biodegradable polymer and a therapeutic agent , the delivery system being coated with a barrier substance that decreases the quantity of the agent released from the system , compared to the quantity of the agent released from a system not coated with the substance , in the forty - eight hours subsequent to the parenteral injection or implantation of the system into a living person or animal .

an extrusion blow molding apparatus for making hollow plastic articles includes a machine frame with an extruder horizontally received in the machine frame and having a nozzle head for vertically extruding a parison at one end face of the machine frame . a pair of split blow molds is disposed at this end face of the machine frame bilaterally underneath the nozzle head , with each blow mold cooperating with a blow mandrel secured to the machine frame above the blow mold . the extruder together with its drive and supply lines and at least one of the blow mandrels are detachably received in the machine frame so as to allow a positional exchange therebetween for allowing blow molding of round plastic articles as well as flat plastic articles .

a tacking agent is provided for use in temporarily adhering electronic components and providing fluxing properties for soldering electronic assemblies . the tacking agent comprises a fluxing agent and a tackifier . the fluxing agent is composed of one or more carboxylic acids having the formula ## str1 ## where r is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms , r &# 39 ; is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydroxyl , and r &# 34 ; is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , hydroxyl and carboxyl . the tackifier comprises one or more alcohols , aromatic hydrocarbon solvents , aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents , or polymers . the tacking agent is deposited onto a printed circuit board or other substrate , the electronic components are placed into the deposited tacking agent and soldered . during solder reflow the fluxing agent provides fluxing action for the soldering process , and the tackifier volatilizes , leaving little or no residue on the printed circuit board .

a chemically modified plasticized starch is prepared by reacting starch with an organic dibasic acid or an anhydride of the acid in the presence of a plasticizer using optional free radical initiators , and optionally with the incorporation of nano clays in the reactive extrusion process . the starch is thermoplastic and has a lower viscosity than the traditional thermoplastic starch . the cmps is useful in preparing starch polymer compositions which are at least partially biodegradable .

a canister system is provided which either stands on its own or utilizes a plastic applicator with an orifice capable of dispensing a pressurized non - freezing cleansing solution to spray upon an occluded vehicular camera lens or ultrasonic sensor fascia cover . an optional non - abrasive integrated brush may be attached to the applicator to aid in clearing the occlusion after spray .

a low - cost aquatic structure optimized for water quality enhancement and wave mitigation . the structure is preferably comprised predominantly of recycled polymer scrap or other low - cost , high - surface - area materials , such as jute . the structure may be either buoyant or non - buoyant . buoyant embodiments of the structure are preferably tip resistant . all embodiments are preferably wave damping . the structure is preferably porous and permeable , and has a large internal surface area for colonization by nutrient - removing microbes . the structure may alternately be used to add nutrients to a water body to promote fish growth for aquaculture applications .

there is provided a photocatalytic pulp composition having the antibacterial , bad smell degrading and harmful substance oxidatively degrading effects in various wide uses such as a filter material , packaging material , building material . a photocatalytic pulp composition is effectively used in the air treatment , the water treatment and the soil treatment and improves the photocatalytic activity effect itself . there is provided a photocatalytic pulp composition characterized in that 40 to 95 wt % of a pulp and / or a paper having the water content of 3 wt % or less , the average fiber diameter of 5 to 300 μm and the average fiber length of 0 . 7 to 70 mm is blended with 5 to 60 wt % of titanium oxide . a photocatalytic pulp composition is provided in which 25 to 100 wt % of a thermoplastic resin is blended relative to the total weight of titanium oxide with a pulp and / or a paper blended at the above ratio .

a rubber plastic composite cylinder that has a cylindrical hollow elastomeric body bonded internally to a shaft and its external surface bonded to a cylindrical sleeve of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene which includes the bonding as by vulcanization two outer shells of ultra - high molecular weight polyethylene to the elastomeric cylinder to place the elastomeric cylinder in compression . such composite cylinder may be spaced along a shaft or utilized effectively as a coaxial shear spring or as conveyor rollers .

polymer slurries of ultrahigh molecular weight polyalpha - olefins are made stable toward settling , separation and agglomeration by surface treatment with a combination of wax and optional relatively high - density particulates . the selection of the surface coating acts not only as an anti - blocking agent , or partitioning aid to keep the tacky polymer particles separated , but also provides the suspended polymer particle with a density that matches the carrier . this prevents separation of the slurry components over time . such materials , ultimately used as pipeline additives to reduce the fluid drag and increase the volumetric throughput , can be stored and shipped for extended periods of time without degradation of the slurry quality . upon injection into the pipeline , the polymer particle dissolves quickly , unhindered by the coating .

a steering column apparatus comprising : a steering column provided with a body - side bracket mounted to a body strength member to have a pair of side plate portions opposed each other to be extended in a vertical direction , and a substantially cylindrical distance unit for supporting a steering shaft to be rotatable therein and having a pair of pressed and expanding portions formed to be expanded by plastic working to be pressed and supported by the side plate portions of the body - side bracket ; and an adjusting mechanism capable of adjusting a position of the steering column with respect to the side plate portions of the body - side bracket within a predetermined range , wherein the steering column is formed with a reinforcement portion for enhancing the clamping rigidity of the distance unit with respect to the side plate portions .

a portable , lightweight , easy - to - carry , reusable , durable , and environmentally - friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant , heat , and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity , fuels , or other exogenous energy sources for operation . the carry assembly includes a plastic carry - case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having an inner chamber for accepting microbiologically contaminated objects , a vessel disposed in the chamber for serving as a reaction chamber and / or boiler , a chemical combination which upon mixing generates at least minimally sufficient conditions of the sterilant , heat , and humidity to effect sterilization of the objects , and outlet valves mounted on the carry - case for controllably venting pressures above ambient air pressure .

a surgical implant is provided which includes a body and a coating in contact with at least a portion of the body , the body including metallic magnesium , the coating including a hydrogel having an adhesion peptide contained therein . the adhesion peptide may be derived from an extracellular matrix protein and may be covalently bonded to the hydrogel . a method of making a surgical implant includes providing a magnesium based degradable implant body ; applying and adhering a functionalized reactive silane based adhesion promoting layer to the implant body ; providing a hydrogel monomeric solution having extracellular matrix adhesion peptides incorporated therein ; and contacting the hydrogel monomeric solution with the adhesion promoting layer such that the hydrogel polymerizes and bonds to the adhesion promoting layer and encapsulates at least a portion of the implant .

ether and acetal carboxylates useful as detergent builders to replace sodium tripolyphosphate in detergent formulations are known to the art . according to the present invention , new and novel polymeric acetal carboxylates are provided which are stable under laundry use conditions , but depolymerize in acid media , making the polymer fragments more readily biodegradable in waste streams .

a process for packaging a product , particularly one with sharp protrusions , a composition for cushioning the sharp protrusions during packaging and a foamed material prepared therefore , the process including the steps of applying a foamed composition to the product to be packaged ; and encasing the product in an outer package . the foamed material can be applied in liquid or semi - liquid form at a point - of - contact temperature less than about 130 ° f . and solidifies substantially on contact . the foamed material is , preferably , applied selectively to cover the sharp protrusions and contains a chemical substrate containing a polymer having the general formula , a resin and a stabilizer . a suitable gas is encapsulated therein . the process , composition and foamed material have particular utility in the meat - packing industry .

apparatus for and method of forming ophthalmic lenses and / or semi - finished lens blanks including those of the eye contact type . the apparatus includes molds having cooperating first and second members each of which includes a longitudinal axis and a mold surface which is symmetrical with respect to such axis . in one embodiment these mold members or halves also include cooperating surfaces which , in operation and in cooperation with the selected lens material , both align the respective mold axes and axially position the mold surface of the first member with respect to the mold surface of the second member to thereby form the desired lens mold cavity . further , each of the assembled molds also includes an annular reservoir which surrounds the mold cavity and is defined by surfaces provided on the first and second mold members . this reservoir is connected to the mold cavity via an annular restriction . in one embodiment this restriction is defined by the cooperating aligning surfaces provided on the first and second mold members . in operation , the reservoir holds a volume of lens material which , during the polymer forming reaction , is kept in a flowable state longer than the lens material in the mold cavity . this arrangement permits the transfer of lens material between the reservoir and the mold cavity during curing . apparatus is also provided for removing selected portions of the cast lens in those instances where removal is either necessary or expedient .

a drug and / or drug packaging shredding / collecting machine includes a cabinet defining an interior chamber which can be accessed through a front opening for housing and storing a container lid and container incident to the shredding of drugs and drug packaging by a shredder carried by a top wall of the cabinet . the top wall also includes a non - shredable drug / drug packaging opening which includes a flexible inlet guard . a door of the container includes a storage area for plastic locking ties which , after the lid is slid to a nested position with respect to a channel / flange of the container can lock the two together through registered openings thereof thereby preventing inadvertent / accidental spillage and / or providing an indication of pilfering .

quantitative understanding of neural and biological activity at a sub - millimeter scale requires an integrated probe platform that combines biomarker sensors together with electrical stimulus / recording sites . optically addressed biomarker sensors within such an integrated probe platform allows remote interrogation from the activity being measured . monolithic or hybrid integrated silicon probe platforms would beneficially allow for accurate control of neural prosthetics , brain machine interfaces , etc as well as helping with complex brain diseases and disorders . according to the invention a silicon probe platform is provided employing ultra - thin silicon in conjunction with optical waveguides , optoelectronic interfaces , porous filter elements , and integrated cmos circuitry . such probes allowing simultaneously analysis of both neural electrical activities along with chemical activity derived from multiple biomolecular sensors with porous membrane filters . such porous silicon and polymer filters providing biomolecular filtering and optical filtering being compatible with post - processing wafers with integrated cmos electronics .

the instant invention involves the use of a combination of preparatory steps in conjunction with mass spectroscopy and time - of - flight detection procedures to maximize the diversity of biopolymers which are verifiable within a particular sample . the cohort of biopolymers verified within such a sample is then viewed with reference to their ability to evidence at least one particular disease state ; thereby enabling a diagnostician to gain the ability to characterize either the presence or absence of said at least one disease state relative to recognition of the presence and / or the absence of said biopolymer .

a removable , disposable molded plastic tip for use with a spring - loaded plunger - actuated vacuum pipette . the discharge end of the tip is provided with a solid porous filter member designed to filter a sample fluid during either of fluid entry into , or discharge from , the tip .

a gasification - liquefaction disposal method , system and equipment for msw are disclosed . the method involves the msw pretreatment of dehydrating and separating , thus reducing water and inorganic substance content of the waste . then , the msw is introduced into a plasma gasifier by a carbon dioxide air - sealed feeding device and gasified therein to obtain hydrogen - rich syngas . the hydrogen - rich syngas is then cooled , deacidified , dedusted and separated to obtain carbon dioxide . then , the hydrogen - rich syngas is catalyzed to produce methanol product in a methanol synthesis reactor . the separated carbon dioxide is sent back to a carbonation reaction chamber of a gasification system to perform carbonation reaction with calcium oxide , thereby releasing heat to provide assistant heat energy for gasification and avoiding greenhouse gas from being discharged into environment . exhaust gas is returned to the plasma gasifier for remelting treatment , thus forming a closed - loop circulation production system and realizing the disposal of the msw with zero discharge and no pollution , thereby avoiding dioxin pollution and converting the msw to chemical raw materials and fuel needed by mankind . the method , system and equipment are suitable for harmless and recycling disposal of msw , industrial high polymer waste , composting waste and waste in waste sorting sites .

an automatic analyzer for analyzing samples , such as urine and blood , is adapted so that analysis measured values are not affected by carry over by a repeatedly used dispensing nozzle . coating the surface of the dispensing nozzle with a chemisorbed polyethylene glycol derivative forms a molecular layer that inhibits the adsorption of biopolymers , to reduce carry over by the dispensing nozzle .

the present invention relates to a process for reactively separating hydrolyzable polymers , such as pet , in mixtures of the polymer and certain non - hydrolyzable polymers , specifically polyolefins by converting the hydrolyzable polymers to their corresponding water soluble components in the presence of liquid water at temperatures from about 200 ° c . up to the critical temperature of water and autogenous pressure . the process has utility in recycling and waste material separation processes .

a silver nanocomposite , a formation method for forming the silver nanocomposite , and an application method utilizing the silver nanocomposite . the silver nanocomposite includes a silver nanoparticle conjugated to a glycosaminoglycan or glucose . the formation method includes chemically reacting silver nitrate with a reducing agent to form a silver nanoparticle conjugated to the reducing agent of a gag or glucose . the application method may include topically applying the silver nanocomposite to a wound or burn as an anti - microbial with respect to an antibiotic - resistant genotype in the wound or burn , wherein the silver nanocomposite topically applied includes the silver nanoparticle conjugated to the gag of 2 , 6 - diaminopyridinyl heparin or hyaluronan . the application method may include applying the silver nanocomposite as a coating to plastic , a catheter , or a surgical tool , wherein the silver nanocomposite applied as the coating includes the silver nanoparticle conjugated to the gag of daphp .

a method of packaging an article involves drawing two elongated strips of plastic from a supply , placing an article between them , then drawing two broader sheets above and below the first two sheets . the various sheets are adjusted and sealed in such a manner that two envelopes are formed , one inside the other , the outer envelope being larger in all directions than the inner envelope . the outer envelope is then inflated under conditions such that air is expelled form the inner envelope , collapsing it tightly about the article . by omitting certain steps , an empty container can be formed , suitable for later loading and inflation . the apparatus disclosed automatically carries out the method .

a device for producing container products of plastic materials , particularly by carrying out a molding , filling and sealing method , includes a molding device that can be supplied with a molding tube of plasticized plastic materials and that has a movable molding surface , adapted to the predefinable geometry of the container . the molding tube can be laid on the molding surface for a shaping , filling and / or sealing process . a guide and retainer device includes movable guide and retainer parts able to be controlled to engage , outside the molding region of the molding device , on the molding tube itself and / or on the plastic material that surrounds each manufactured container product and / or its container .

a twist open , twist close outer plastic cap with a modified container neck having multiple annular fluid seals and a dispensing aperture located on an outer annular beveled corner of the cap . the twist open / close closure involves raising and lowering the cap on cooperatively structured threads on the neck of the container and interior of the outer plastic cap . two different consistencies of plastic material are used to structure the outer cap to provide a relatively rigid outer cap structure having a relatively soft interior surface for improved sealing against the neck of the container . a first stop block is located on the lower exterior of the container neck , and a second stop block aligned for abutment with the first block is located on the lower interior of the cap to limit rotation of the outer cap . cooperative alignable structures between the outer cap and the neck of the container causes a definite snap or vibration in the outer cap at about the moment the dispensing aperture is fully opened to alert the user to the open condition .

a photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed . the photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds . the polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane , at least one isocyanate prepolymer , at least one photochromic compound , and a stabilizing system .

a flexible - bag support frame with an integral bag closer / cover is disclosed . the frame suspends within a trihedral - shaped rim and trihedral - shaped base a flexible bag with handles so that the bag &# 39 ; s open end is up . the trihedral - shaped rim is designed to work with the bag closer / cover which may be set either to prevent or to allow access to the open end of the bag . when set to allow access , the closer / cover helps keep trash or other materials being placed into the bag from spilling along side of the bag . the disclosed device facilitates recycling of plastic grocery bags for use as trash bags .

a method is disclosed herein for treating a polymeric surface to resist non - specific binding of biomolecules and attachment of cells . the method includes the steps of : imparting a charge to the polymeric surface to produce a charged surface ; exposing the charged surface to a nitrogen - rich polymer to form a polymerized surface ; exposing the polymerized surface to an oxidized polysaccharide to form an aldehyde surface ; and exposing the aldehyde surface to a reducing agent . advantageously , a method is provided which produces surfaces that resist non - specific protein binding and cell attachment and that avoids the use of photochemical reactions or prior art specially designed compounds .

a method and apparatus for fusing a preformed pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process . during molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts a relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold . the pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions .

the invention herein relates to a method and apparatus for forming an embossed blister from a laminated film wherein an indicia is formed on the base of the blister . in particular , the invention involves a single pass process of combining the formation of a blister and the formation of an indicia on the blister , wherein the blister - forming pin contains a face with an indicia and is adapted to controllably stretch the laminated film during blister formation to minimize stretching of the film at the base of the blister . the invention is particularly useful in manufacturing processes which involve the formation of blisters having laminated films which contain a metal foil and polymer layer , wherein improved control in the stretching of the laminate during blister formation is desirable .

a paint tray includes a body having a base portion and sidewalls forming a paint well . each sidewall has an upper top portion . the upper top portions collectively define an upper rim of a mouth of the well . a barred shaped member is hingedly connected to the upper top portion of a first sidewall such that the barred shaped member pivots relative to the body between first and second positions . in the first position , the barred shaped member is disposed within and surrounded by an inner perimeter of the upper rim of the mouth of the paint well . in the second position , the barred shaped member extends away from the upper rim and neither extends over nor within the mouth of the paint well . the paint tray is fabricated out of a molded material , and preferably comprises a single molded piece of plastic .

a method and apparatus for producing rolls of thermoplastic film stock wherein zipper elements are interlocked for structural support while the web is open , resembling a &# 34 ; z &# 34 ; in cross - section , and ready for use on container and packaging machines .

tris phosphite is a heat and hydrolysis resistant stabilizer for organic materials subject to heat and ultra - violet degradation , and in combination with hydroxy - phenylalkyleneyl isocyanurates , provides a useful synergistic combination for use in polymers , particularly hydrocarbon polymers including the poly .

an adhesive and coating composition which is suitable for use in an aqueous environment is provided and which comprises a resin - plasticizer modified acrylonitrile - butadiene elastomer , dissolved in low - toxicity solvent . a method for repairing plastic sheet materials , particularly plastic sheet materials such as polyethylene , polypropylene , polyvinyl chloride and polyvinylidene chloride , using the adhesive and coating composition wherein certain controls are effected is also provided . such an adhesive composition provides a fast and extremely effective means for repairing perforations and tears in plastic sheet materials , is long lasting , safe and does not discolor over time .

a process is disclosed for coating a circuit board with a photopolymerizable material which is applied by extension at temperatures of 100 ° to 180 ° c . followed by distributing the material under pressure by a roller .

a resin - coated steel pipe is provided having excellent mechanical strength and sliding properties . a double coated structure is formed that extends in the pipe &# 39 ; s axial direction and has substantially the same cross section . the structure has a thin steel pipe . attached to the outer surface thereof is a coating layer with adhesive and an alloy resin . that alloy resin is a mixture of a styrenic resin and a crystalline engineering plastic . further , formed on the outer surface of the alloy resin in a thickness required for mechanical strength and sliding properties is a crystalline engineering plastic . the resin - coated steel pipe exhibits markedly improved adhesion of the crystalline engineering plastic to the thin steel pipe and thus is free from a fear of the exfoliation of the plastic .

the invention provides pre - mixture for animal feeding comprising : a polymer or a mixture of polymers , with a content in mannose comprised between 10 % and 100 %; β - mannanase enzyme ; and an anti - binding agent ; wherein the anti - binding agent has an absorptive capacity higher than 20 %, and a bulk density which is comprised between 0 . 10 and 2 . 70 g / cm 3 . the pre - mixture of the invention diffuses better through the intestinal tract and effectively inhibits the colonization of gram negative bacteria without affecting the growth of the animal .

a polymer useful in oral care compositions which has a reactive group covalently bonded to a bactericide , flavorant and / or essential oil compound , said bond being hydrolyzable in aqueous solution to slowly release said compound into said composition .

in a method for producing a coated thermoplastic material , thermoplastic material is fed into a twin - screw extruder to produce a homogenous melt as the thermoplastic material is advanced . while the melt is in plastic state an adhesion promoter for a coating material to be applied later or a small amount of a coating material to be applied later as adhesion promoter is added to the melt which is then transferred to an injection mold and allowed to cure to form a thermoplastic body . the thermoplastic body is then coated with the coating material .

a method for identifying a risk factor for diseases , disorders or conditions , such as those caused by human immunodeficiency virus , using the polymerase chain reaction and specific primers . methods for treating patients having these diseases , disorders or conditions by antimicrobial treatment of the risk factor by combined antiviral and antibacterial treatment or by sustaining or stimulating the subject &# 39 ; s immune system . methods for screening biological products including red blood cell preparations . primers and methods for detecting nucleic acids or microbial agents associated with red blood cells , such as those associated with red blood cells in subjects infected with hiv and undergoing antiretroviral therapy .

the present invention is a thermoplastic composite liftgate system with reinforcements in key areas to allow the system to meet performance requirements , while lowering the tooling investment , lowering the system mass , and improving the styling flexibility . the present invention includes an inner panel and at least one bracket or reinforcement member connected to the inner panel such that when a force is applied to the bracket , the force is distributed to the inner panel .

a lipid or other hydrophobic or amphiphilic compound is integrated into a polymeric matrix for drug delivery to alter drug release kinetics . in embodiments where the drug is water soluble , the drug is released over longer periods of time as compared to release from the polymeric matrix not incorporating the hydrophobic compound into the polymeric material . in contrast to methods in which a surfactant or lipid is added as an excipient , the hydrophobic compound is actually integrated into the polymeric matrix , thereby modifying the diffusion of water into the microparticle and diffusion of solubilized drug out of the matrix . the integrated hydrophobic compound also prolongs degradation of hydrolytically unstable polymers forming the matrix , further delaying release of encapsulated drug .

in a device for manufacturing composite plastic mouldings , at least two different reaction mixtures are injected simultaneously through different sprues into the cavity of a mould . during the injection time of at least one of the reaction mixture , the cavity is subdivided into two or more mutually isolated regions . following the injection of one reaction mixture , the separation between the regions of the cavity is removed and the at least partially liquid reaction mixtures converge in the separation plane . this device makes possible to join at least two materials having different properties in a single operation . it is useful for manufacturing bumper bars , spoilers , coach - work , and internal linings of motor vehicles .

the invention pertains to an ethylene - propylene copolymer which when added to stretch film used in palletizing reduces the noise involved in use . the ethylene - propylene copolymer tackifier has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 7 , 000 to 18 , 000 and an ethylene content of 15 - 28 weight percent and results in polyethylene stretch films having both desirable cling and noise levels .

a modular coextrusion feedblock suitable for use in conjunction with melt processing vinyl polymers without excessive extruder head pressure is provided . the feedblock is designed for rapid disassembly and reassembly to minimize downtime .

to separate a catalyst for polymerizing a monomer contained in a liquid or paste dental composition containing at least a monomer , such as a dental resin cement , an autopolymerizing dental resin or a resin - reinforced dental glass ionomer cement , from the liquid or paste dental composition to thereby improve storage stability of the dental composition and reduce number of division of the dental composition , an extrusion nozzle for a dental composition mounted on one end of an extruder for extruding a liquid or paste dental composition containing at least a monomer , the extrusion nozzle contains a catalyst for polymerizing the monomer contained in the dental composition during extrusion , and the catalyst is attached to an inner wall of an extruding channel of the extrusion nozzle .

this invention is an improved thermoforming process and apparatus for the production of rigid plastic containers . the apparatus employs a molten sheet of thermoplastic material that is processed through two extrusion rolls , thermoformed on the periphery of a rotating form tool , mechanically ejected from the form tool , conveyed to a conventional punch press where the formed articles are trimmed from the sheet then packaged for shipment . the operation of the extruder , extrusion rolls , forming wheel , mechanical ejection and trim stations are operated as a continuous , integrated system .

a method of producing a composite plastic molded article having at least one layer of web material and a plastic body , includes placement of the web material between mold halves of an injection mold and deforming the web material through closing of the mold . subsequently , negative pressure is applied on one side of the web material and / or excess pressure is applied on its other side , so that the web material bears upon a mold half . plastic mass is then introduced into the opening mold in such a way that the feed rate of the plastic mass and the opening speed of the injection mold are coordinated with each other . once a certain opening gap has been reached , the mold is closed and the plastic article is embossed .

insulating composite fabrics for use with livestock containment facilities in providing protection from the weather . the composites are a foldable construction of opposite side layers each of which includes a waterproof synthetic polymeric resin fabric . the interior layers include combinations of insulating materials and metallized reflective sheets which allows the composites to contain heat within the livestock containment facility .

the present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices . more particularly , the present invention relates to certain carboxylic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices . the polymeric compositions comprise polymerized carboxylic hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers .

a system for transforming plastic parisons to plastic containers with a transport device which transports the plastic parisons along a predetermined transport path , wherein the transport device has a movable station support disposed at least indirectly on a stationary base support on which a plurality of transforming stations is disposed . the transforming stations each have blow mold devices which each form cavities within which the plastic parisons can be transformed into the plastic containers and these blow mold devices are each disposed on blow mold supports . the system has a changing device which is suitable and intended in order , in a changing mode of the system , at least to remove the blow mold devices from their blow mold supports and / or to dispose blow mold devices on the blow mold supports , and wherein , during a further mode of operation which differs from the changing mode , this changing device is suitable and intended for carrying out a treatment operation on at least one working element intended for the system .

use of a pharmaceutical composition for the local treatment or prevention of a tissue infection at an infection site , the pharmaceutical composition comprising at least two different antibiotics of group a or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof , or an antibiotic of group a and at least one antibiotic of group b or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof . group a comprises primarily intracellular active antibiotics working as inhibitor of bacterial rna polymerase ; as inhibitor of gyrase ; or as inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis . group b comprises primarily extracellular active antibiotics working as inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis ; or inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis ; or by direct destabilisation or rupture of the bacterial cell wall .

the present invention refers to a system for packing , storing and transporting , particularly in a vertical position , stacks of sheet material such as glass , metal , plastic and large marble plates . the invention provides , for use in packing , storing and transporting sheet material , a sheet material protecting unit including two complementary protecting elements , each including a substantially planar surface for engaging a surface of the sheet material and at least one coupling element for coupling the two protecting elements about the sheet material , wherein the sheet material protecting unit is characterized in that the coupling element is of adjustable length which can be shortened on site during packing according to the thickness of the packed sheet material .

the invention is directed to a chewing gum , including a gum base and at least one other conventional chewing gum component , said chewing gum including as gum base at least one branched polymer mainly based on biodegradable and / or hydrolyzable ester groups .

rolls of individual plastic bags are formed on apparatus that overlaps the bags before the bags are fed into the roll to provide a compact roll of individual bags . the apparatus overlaps portions of the bags so that a plurality of bags can be continuously fed into the roll even though the bags are not mechanically connected end - to - end to adjacent bags on the roll .

an apparatus is provided for producing plastic containers , comprising a heating device that heats plastic preforms , and including a shaping device provided downstream of this heating device in the transport direction of the plastic preforms , which shaping device shapes the plastic preforms into the plastic containers , wherein a tempering device for tempering the plastic preforms heated by the heating device is provided in the transport direction of the plastic preforms between the heating device and the shaping device , which tempering device has at least one tempering unit provided on a carrier rotatable about a predetermined rotary axis , and which tempering unit has at least two contacting devices , between which at least one section of the plastic preform can be received , which contacting devices can be moved in relation to one another along a predetermined direction .

a product is made by recycling a beverage container comprising a pet body having a plastic base cup and a metal cap attached thereto . the base cup is made from a plastic material different from the pet . the method includes grinding the entire beverage container including the pet body , the metal cap and the base cup , into particles sufficiently small to flow into a plastics molding machine . the ground particles are fed into a molding machine which heats and applies pressure to them and forces them into a mold of predetermined shape . the molded material is then cooled whereby the molded material hardens and forms a solid object having the predetermined shape of the mold .

deactivation of a zeolite catalyst during its use to catalyse the oligomerisation of olefins , is often believed to be a result of the formation of high boiling polymers as by - products . these by - products can remain on the catalyst and undergo further conversion to higher molecular weight polymers , which resemble heavy tars and in some cases even have the appearance of coke - like material . these materials can coat the catalyst particles and plug pores in the catalyst , thereby causing catalyst deactivation . the invention relates to an improved method for regenerating such a catalyst .

a packaging machine comprises a strip feeder and tube former for heat - welding plastic film strip into a tube . first welding apparatus weld between them the side edges of the strip while a feed line inputs into the tube thus formed products that are to be packaged . second weld apparatus welds transversely of the tube at intervals to isolate each product in a section of the tube , thus realizing the packaging . characteristically the first and second welding apparatus are pressed against the strip parts to be welded by an actuator controlled by a control device to exert a pressure which is a function of the speed of travel of the strip .

the invention provides compounds of formula : and salts thereof , wherein x and y have any of the values defined herein . the compounds inhibit bacterial rna polymerase , inhibit bacterial growth , and have applications in , analysis of rna polymerase structure and function , control of bacterial gene expression , control of bacterial growth , antibacterial chemistry , antibacterial therapy , and drug discovery .

a single manufacturing pass for manufacturing a multilayered self - organized coating onto a substrate to provide all of the functions usually provided in multiple - pass coatings for manufacturing an infrared imageable offset lithographic printing plate ; and a process whereby two or more polymeric materials that cannot usually co - exist in solution may be dissolved in suitably dilute solvent mixtures which , when coated onto a substrate and the solvents evaporated , deposit a continuous graduation of polymeric mixtures vertical to the substrate , caused by the self - assembly process .

a sheet processing system for continuously producing plastic sheet which is continuously supplied to an intermittent take - up device , utilizing a sheet forming apparatus , a conveyor , an accumulator and take - up apparatus , the sheet being fed along the conveyor to an accumulator positioned compactly beneath the conveyor , the accumulator being controlled in a cyclic operation which provides for the accumulation of the continuously fed sheet material to permit intermittent operation of the take - up apparatus .

a plastic janitorial x - frame cart which is stable when in the closed position . the cart contains a circular rotator which allows the unit to take advantage of the symmetry of legs . further the unit contains a bottom tray with elevated ends .

hydrocarbon oil based antifoams compositions containing a hydrocarbon - silicon copolymer , a hydrophobic filler , an organo - silicone surfactant , a hydrocarbon carrier oil and optionally a silicone oil act to effectively defoam concentrated solutions , including those containing ionic surfactants or protein based solutions . the use of the hydrocarbon oil based silicone antifoams represents an inexpensive route to defoams difficult solutions .

the combination of a thermoplastic polymer and a thermosetting polymer , provides a pigment system for producing coated printing papers . the thermoplastic polymer and thermosetting polymer , suspended in well - known coating binders and carriers , is applied to the web substrate on a standard paper machine . the amount of thermoset , preferably at least about 25 % by weight of the pigment solids , improves ink receptivity and allows adjustable control of finished paper gloss . the amount of thermoset added to the pigment system is limited , however , preferably below about 75 % by weight of the pigment solids , so that the finished printing paper obtains a gardner 75 ° gloss of at least about 40 , at calendering pressures of less than 500 pli .

a plurality of extrusion dies are operated from the same source of heat - plastified polymeric material , e . g ., from a single barrel extruder , via a distribution manifold which includes forwardly diverging flow passages each leading to a different one of the dies . the flow passages of the manifold have equal flow capacities and compensation for differences between the extrusion dies is accomplished by equipping each die assembly with a replaceable flow control insert , the inserts being so dimensioned that the pressure differential across each die assembly , including the insert , is the same .

polyamines having the formula : or a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid wherein : r 1 - r 6 may be the same or different and are alkyl , aryl , aryl alkyl , cycloalkyl , optionally having an alkyl chain interrupted by at least one etheric oxygen atom , or hydrogen ; n 1 , n 2 , n 3 and n 4 are nitrogen atoms capable of protonation at physiological ph &# 39 ; s ; a and b may be the same or different and are integers from 1 to 4 ; a , b and c may be the same or different and are bridging groups which effectively maintain the distance between the nitrogen atoms such that the polyamines : are capable of uptake by a target cell upon administration thereof to a human or non - human animal ; and upon uptake by the target cell , competitively bind via an electrostatic interaction between the positively charged nitrogen atoms to substantially the same biological counter - anions as the intracellular natural polyamines in the target cell ; the polyamines , upon binding to the biological counter - anion in the cell , function in a manner biologically different than the intracellular polyamines , the polyamines not occurring in nature ; as well as pharmaceutical compositions embodying the polyamines and methods of treating patients requiring anti - neoplastic therapy .

a resorbable interbody fusion device for use in spinal fixation is disclosed . the device is composed of 25 - 100 % bioresorbable or resorbable material . the interbody fusion device of the invention can be in any convenient form , such as a wedge , screw or cage . preferably , the resorbable device of the invention is in the shape of a tapered wedge or cone , which further desirably incorporates structural features such as serrations or threads better to anchor the device in the adjoining vertebrae . the preferred device further comprises a plurality of peripheral voids and more desirably a central void space therein , which may desirably be filled with a grafting material for facilitating bony development and / or spinal fusion , such as an autologous grafting material . as the preferred material from which the resorbable interbody fusion device is manufactured is most likely to be a polymer that can produce acidic products upon hydrolytic degradation , the device preferably further includes a neutralization compound , or buffer , in sufficiently high concentration to decrease the rate of ph change as the device degrades , in order to prevent sterile abscess formation caused by the accumulation of unbuffered acidic products in the area of the implant .

this invention pertains generally to the fields of molecular biology and medical diagnosis . more particularly this invention provides novel biomarkers for the detection of pancreatic cancer comprising at least one messenger rna and / or up - regulated peptide in pancreatic cancer . the present invention provides biomarkers capable of discriminating between non - neoplastic pancreatic tissues and ductal adenocarcinoma tissues and can be correlated with a probable diagnosis of pancreatic cancer as well as assessing the efficacy of ongoing therapies for this disease .

a polymeric construct is disclosed . the construct comprises a biodegradable aba block copolymer having a selected medicament associated therewith . the medicament thus present is provided in a slow release form .

the invention relates to a method for the production of xylitol , the method comprising providing a microorganism having xylanolytic activity , and a microorganism capable of converting a pentose sugar to xylitol ; or providing a microorganism having xylanolytic activity and being capable of converting a pentose sugar to xylitol , culturing the microorganism of step or the microorganism of step in a medium comprising polymer or oligomer materials containing pentose sugars in conditions sufficient for enabling hydrolysis of said polymers or oligomers by the microorganism ; producing xylitol in the microorganism of step or in the microorganism of step by bioconversion of the hydrolysis products obtained in step , and recovering said xylitol produced . the invention also relates to a microorganism , which has xylanolytic activity and has been genetically modified to enhance its xylanolytic activity , and to reduce its xylitol metabolism .

a tubular intraluminal prosthesis includes a ptfe or eptfe tubular structure such as a graft , and a tubular diametrically deformable stent circumferentially surrounding the tubular structure . the diametrically deformable stent includes a polymeric coating which allows for attachment to the tubular graft structure and enhances the biocompatibility and integrity of the composite prosthesis .

an rfid label is bonded to the surface of a plastic container . the label includes a web of label stock having an antenna and an rfid chip on the reverse side of the label . the antenna and the chip are between the label and the container . the obverse side of the label is visible on the exterior of the container and includes printed material such as a barcode . a protective patch may overlie the rfid chip to protect the rfid chip from the molten polymer during the molding process .

a thin film containing a lens array on at least a portion of the surface consisting of a multilayered transparent polymer substrate exhibiting good flexibility and superior thermo - mechanical resistance to tension , heat , and humidity conditions wherein the total thickness of the thin film is at least half the focal length of the lens array .

a nestable transport container , particularly of plastics material has a preferably rectangular bottom and outwardly inclined side walls which are integrally connected to and extend upwardly from the bottom . the upper edges of the side walls define a container opening . the transport container includes stacking flaps as well as cover halves for closing the container opening . the stacking flaps have border ledges , wherein the cover halves rest on the border ledges when the container opening is closed . in the closed state of the transport container , the upper surfaces of the cover halves are slightly lower than the stacking surfaces of the stacking flaps .

the invention is a method of separating a gas comprising oxygen , nitrogen or carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases containing oxygen , nitrogen or carbon dioxide wherein the method comprises a . contacting the gas mixture with a membrane containing a thin dense discriminating layer comprising a polymer of sulphonated polyether sulphone under conditions such that oxygen , nitrogen or carbon dioxide selectively permeates through the membrane to the other side of the membrane ; and , b . removing the permeated oxygen , nitrogen , or carbon dioxide from the other side of the membrane . the membranes useful in this invention demonstrate good selectivity for oxygen over nitrogen and carbon dioxide over light hydrocarbons and nitrogen over light hydrocarbons . furthermore , the permeabilities of oxygen and carbon dioxide through these membranes are quite good .

the use and preparation of poly - co - vinylalcohol ) as inkjet recording material , the method of making pvp / pva copolymer comprising the steps of : hydrolyzing pvp / polyvinyl acetate copolymer with a mixture comprising water , at least one alcohol and at least one strong base .

in accordance with the present invention , there are provided prosthetic articles having polyurethane coatings with biologically active compounds incorporated within the interstices of the polymer . methods for the preparation of such articles are also provided . thus , a polyurethane coating is applied to a prosthetic article , the coating then swelled so that substantial quantities of biologically active compounds can be incorporated within the interstices of the polymer . upon long term exposure of a prosthetic article of the invention to physiological conditions , the biologically active compound is slowly released by the treated polymer . the biologically active compound is , therefore , released only at the site where it is desired , i . e ., where the prosthetic article is positioned .

a method for treating wood in which the wood to be treated is placed in a chamber in which a vacuum is produced , where the chamber is filled with a hardening product , in particular a monomer , so as to impregnate the wood by causing the product to penetrate the space between its fibers , where the product is hardened , in particular by polymerization . this method is characterized in that the wood impregnating operation is preceded by a step of controlled thermal treatment .

a composition useful for reducing serum glucose levels by an oral controlled release system and a method for treating diabetes in a human being by controlling the blood glucose level and reducing the complications associated with diabetic hyperglycemia and also the long term management of non - insulin dependent diabetes mellitus by avoiding the problems associated with the tight control of bgl , i . e ., hypoglycemia tolerance and seizures . the composition is directed to a solid , hydrophilic matrix controlled release oral dosage form where the dosage form contains a therapeutically effective amount of antidiabetic drug in the matrix ensuring complete bioavailability of the drug from the matrix of the tablet . the formulation undergoes substantially or approaches zero order release of active drug and the concentration of the excepients and the water swellable polymers is chosen in such a way that the erosion or dissolution rate of the polymer is equal to the swelling rate of the polymer to get a constant release . also , the concentration is chosen in such a way that the tablet will be fully dissolved at the same time the last of the drug is released and in addition a bioadhesive polymer may also be added to increase the residence time of the dosage form in the g . i . t . and at high concentration of the polymer , beta cyclodextrin may also be added to improve the release kinetics .

the present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices . more particularly , the present invention relates to certain hydrophilic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices . the polymeric compositions comprise polymerizable hydrophilic siloxanyl monomers .

in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells and electrolyzes , attaining and maintaining high membrane conductivity and durability is crucial for performance and efficiency . the use of low equivalent weight perfluorinated ionomers is one of the few options available to improve membrane conductivity . however , excessive dimensional changes of low ew ionomers upon application of wet / dry or freeze / thaw cycles yield catastrophic losses in membrane integrity . incorporation of ionomers within porous , dimensionally - stable perforated polymer electrolyte membrane substrates provides improved pem performance and longevity . the present invention provides novel methods using micromolds to fabricate the perforated polymer electrolyte membrane substrates . these novel methods using micromolds create uniform and well - defined pore structures . in addition , these novel methods using micromolds described herein may be used in batch or continuous processing .

an in - situ method for regenerating a chemical - mechanical polishing pad which includes the steps of : forming the polishing pad by dispensing liquid moldable material , such as wax , polymers or water , on a polishing surface and solidifying the liquid material by reducing the temperature , allowing the moldable material to harden ; distributing slurry material on the polishing pad ; polishing the surface of a semiconductor wafer with a combination of the slurry material and the polishing pad ; and regenerating in - situ the polishing pad . this method quickly , easily and repeatably , resurfaces and refreshes the surface on which the a semiconductor wafer is polished . the polishing pad may also include abrasives embedded therein to enhance its polishing capabilities .

the invention is an improved system for separating waste products into several components and then providing for total utilization thereof . the systemitized arrangement integrates numerous automatic operations to produce the separation of the components and then provides for automatically directing the separated components to ultimate destinations for total utilization . the system first processes bulk waste products such as garbage , rubbish , and other discarded material and shreds it into small size particles . the shredded waste products are then mixed with sewage sludge received from another source . the mixture is then processed through a controlled sludge composting means . at this point a first benefit is derived by means of hot exhaust air from the controlled sludge composting means being directed to a hot house structure to aid in the growth of food products . following the controlled sludge composting means the resulting compost is separated by screening and the fine material is further cured for direct use in agriculture and gardening type operations . the large particles are further separated by magnetic and ballistic means into various components for specified distribution and uses . concurrently , following the aforementioned shredder , a high velocity air classifier directs the paper , light plastics , and similar waste matter to an incinerating process for generating steam which is used for heating , generating electricity , and other useful purposes . the automatic operations eliminates the need for manual labor for separation and classification operations .

a preformed web and a method of producing dunnage units from the preformed web . the web is an elongate flattened thermoplastic tube having an inflation edge and an opposite edge . the tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches . in one embodiment , the web is configured such that a gap forms between each pair of adjacent pouches when the pouches are inflated . in one embodiment , an inflation edge of the web comprises a frangible connection that allows the inflation edge to be broken by an unsharpened object .

a dot matrix print head of improved type is described the principal characteristic of which lies in the fact that the casing containing the electromagnets actuating the needles is clamped between the needle support body and a cover carrying on its interior the striker elements which , when attracted by the electromagnets , displace the needles ; the casing is formed by an extruded metal tube body and by an element of plastics material between which are inserted , in appropriate grooves , stacks of u - shape laminations carrying at one end respective electrical windings constituting the electromagnets .

an automotive interior trim component is constructed by placing a cast polyvinyl chloride , vacuum formed or sprayed thermoplastic / thermoset cover stock , or a cloth / fabric outer shell in a closeable mold , spraying a coating of urethane foam forming materials onto a back surface of the shell , closing the mold with a lid so that an insert is held in spaced relation to the shell and clamping the lid shut while the foam forming material react to provide a shaped foam cushion that is between and bonded to the shell and the insert .

an apparatus and method of thermal inkjet printing is provided . the apparatus is adapted to be used with an inkjet ink including a pigment , an aqueous vehicle , and a sufficient amount of polymeric binder and / or humectant to wet and directly adhere to non - porous , uncoated , untreated , hydrophobic media . the ink is adapted to be ejected through a thermal inkjet head with consistent image quality and no kogation . the concentration of binder and / or humectant raises the viscosity of the ink at room temperature . as such , the apparatus is adapted to lower the viscosity of the ink prior to the ink being ejected through the thermal inkjet printhead . additionally , the apparatus is adapted to prepare the media for receiving the ink , and dry the ink after the ink is deposited on the media . this can be accomplished by providing heat to the media and / or the ink during the printing process .