Abstract: A photoconductor and method of forming a photoconductor for an electrophotographic device comprising forming a charge generation material comprising a plurality of quantum dots, and forming an active region comprising one or more photoconductor layers comprising the charge generation material including the surface modified quantum dots.

Abstract: An inkjet printer-ready foil balloon comprises an ink-absorbing material and a special assembling form for the balloon, which allows an end user to personalize and print to the balloon on a conventional inkjet printer. The ink-absorbing material enables the balloon surface to become receptive to inkjet inks while a technique of manufacturing ensures that the balloon fits the form factor of a conventional inkjet printer.

Abstract: Methods and materials allow personalizing ceramic products such as coffee mugs, plates, vases, etc. by transferring an inkjet image to the surface of a ceramic object. According to embodiments of the invention, personalizing a ceramic object may include three elements: an image receptive layer that has been deposited on a ceramic object to form an image receptive surface, an inkjet image to be transferred, and control over the image transfer process. An inkjet image is printed on an image transfer sheet, which is then brought into contact with the image receptive surface of a ceramic object. The dyes comprising the image begin to migrate into the image receptive layer of the ceramic object under suitable conditions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention enable users to personalize fabric objects of varying shapes and sizes, such as, e.g., garments, fabric sheets, bags, etc. An inkjet printer, using conventional inks, may print an image on a prepared image transfer sheet, which may be, for example, a plastic backing sheet coated with a polymer layer. Then, with a water-based formulation applied to the fabric, the image may conveniently be transferred from the image transfer sheet to the fabric, e.g., at room temperature.

Abstract: A user interface of a printer comprise an operation key portion including a plurality of operation keys; and a display that displays a plurality of icons, each associated with a function of the printer. The display further displays dynamic information within the proximity of an icon selected by a user, the dynamic information including a real-time status of the function associated with the selected icon.

Abstract: A photoconductor and method of forming a photoconductor for an electrophotographic device comprising forming a charge generation material comprising a plurality of quantum dots, and forming an active region comprising one or more photoconductor layers comprising the charge generation material including the surface modified quantum dots.

Abstract: An optoelectronic device and method for fabricating optoelectronic device, comprising: forming a quantum dot layer on a substrate including at least one electronically conductive layer, including a plurality of quantum dots which have organic capping layers; and removing organic capping layers from the quantum dots of the quantum dot layer by physically treating the quantum dot layer, the physical treatment including both thermal treatment and plasma processing.

Abstract: An optoelectronic device and method for fabricating optoelectronic device, comprising: forming a quantum dot layer on a substrate including at least one electronically conductive layer, including a plurality of quantum dots which have organic capping layers; and removing organic capping layers from the quantum dots of the quantum dot layer by physically treating the quantum dot layer, the physical treatment including both thermal treatment and plasma processing.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a plurality of carbon nanotube structures having enhanced length is disclosed. Several steps are involved in this method. First, a substrate is provided. Next, a non-catalytic metal layer is formed on the substrate. Then, a catalytic metal layer is formed on the non-catalytic metal layer. After that, the catalytic metal layer is subjected to ultrasonication and exposure to water. Finally, the plurality of carbon nanotube structures is formed on the substrate in the presence of the catalytic metal layer. In this embodiment, the ultrasonication and exposure to water step includes submerging the catalytic metal layer in a liquid bath, ultrasonicating the catalytic metal layer and the liquid bath, and exposing the catalytic metal layer to water.

Abstract: A photoconductor and method of forming a photoconductor for an electrophotographic device comprising forming a charge generation material comprising a plurality of quantum dots, and forming an active region comprising one or more photoconductor layers comprising the charge generation material including the surface modified quantum dots.

Abstract: A photoconductor and method of forming a photoconductor comprising forming a charge generation material comprising a plurality of quantum dots, and forming an active region comprising one or more photoconductor layers comprising the charge generation material including the surface modified quantum dots is disclosed.

Abstract: A photoconductor and method of forming a photoconductor comprising forming a charge generation material comprising a plurality of quantum dots, and forming an active region comprising one or more photoconductor layers comprising the charge generation material including the surface modified quantum dots is disclosed.

Abstract: A system, device, and method for detecting the position of a needle during a needlework operation.

Abstract: A thread feeding mechanism for actively feeding embroidery thread out of a cartridge through a hollow needle, such that a thread break at or near the needle tip is automatically overcome through normal operation.

Abstract: A sewing apparatus and method therefor includes a drive mechanism, a thread feed mechanism, and a needle engagement mechanism for engaging the thread feed mechanism. The drive mechanism comprises a drive motor configured to transmit power from the drive motor to the needle engagement mechanism such that it drives a needle within a cartridge without moving the entire cartridge. A method and sewing apparatus includes a plurality of thread feed mechanisms and a needle engagement mechanism for selecting and engaging each of the thread feed mechanisms.

Abstract: A photoconductor and method of forming a photoconductor comprising forming a charge generation material comprising a plurality of quantum dots, and forming an active region comprising one or more photoconductor layers comprising the charge generation material including the quantum dots is disclosed.

Abstract: A sewing device includes a material wrapped around a spool (the spool rotating around an axis), and a needle with a hole through which the material passes. A material feeding mechanism moves the needle and feeds the material in a feeding direction, thereby unraveling the material from the spool and stitching the material into a workpiece. A controller controls the material feeding mechanism to move the needle to a first rest position above a top surface of the workpiece. The first rest position is determined by the following formula: PR1=PW1+AT; wherein PR1 is the first rest position; PW1 is a first position of the top surface of the workpiece; and AT is an amount of material to be used in forming a second stitch in the workpiece after forming a first stitch in the workpiece.

Abstract: A multilayer image transfer sheet for non-thermally transferring an image to a receiving object includes, in the following order with respect to each other, a backing sheet; a water-releasable sacrificial layer disposed on the backing sheet; an ink-absorbing layer disposed over the water-releasable sacrificial layer; a printed image layer formed on the ink-absorbing layer; and an adhesive layer disposed over the printed image layer and configured and arranged for permanent attachment of the printed image layer to a receiving object. The printed image layer includes ink printed to form at least one image.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for engaging a frame to a frame driving mechanism in a sewing machine. The mating alignment feature allows engagement of the embroidery frame to the apparatus where the frame engagement mechanism is at least partially obscured.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing a force. The apparatus includes a nanostructure being suitable for emitting electrons and a collector. The collector is proximately positioned with respect to the nanostructure so as to receive the emitted electrons and define a gap therebetween. The gap is partially dependent upon the applied force and the emission and reception of the electrons are indicative of the applied force.