Abstract: The method is provided that identifies warp orientation of a wood product in an automated or semi-automated process, and affixes the wood product with indicia that will assist the end user, such as a framing carpenter, a finish carpenter, a trim carpenter, etc., with improved wood product application, e.g., studs, beams, joists, molding, etc, and in-service placement. e.g., location and orientation. Wood products with warp orientation indicia are also provided.

Abstract: A container-forming assembly for forming a container from a container blank generally includes an active mandrel configured for movement from a first position to a second position, and a forming chamber cooperatively configured to receive the active mandrel when the active mandrel is moving toward the second position.

Abstract: Bleached and unbleached pulps are treated with an enzyme in one or more stages of the bleaching process to yield a low DP pulp suitable for lyocell manufacture. This allows higher throughput of fiber an economy of manufacture.

Abstract: A method of forming an organic inverter includes providing a first metal layer having a first portion for coupling a source of an OFET to a first power supply voltage, a second portion for coupling a drain of the OFET to an output terminal and a first load resistor terminal, and a third portion for coupling a second load resistor terminal to a second power supply voltage, providing a semiconductor layer for overlapping a portion of the first and second first metal layer portions to form an OFET active area, and for overlapping a portion of the second and third metal layer portions to form a toad resistor, providing a dielectric layer for overlapping the active area of the OFET and the semiconductor area of the load resistor to isolates the first metal layer and semiconductor area from the second metal layer, and providing a second metal layer for overlapping the active area of the OFET to form a gate of the OFET and an input terminal.

Abstract: Methods for blending first and second fibers to provide fiber blends that include blended fiber flocs composed of a substantially homogeneous blend of first and second fibers.

Abstract: A method of forming an organic inverter includes providing a first metal layer having a first portion for coupling a source of a first OFET to a first power supply voltage, a second portion for coupling a drain of the first OFET to an output terminal and to a source of a second OFET, and a third portion for coupling a drain of the second OFET to a second power supply voltage, providing a semiconductor layer for overlapping a portion of the first and second first metal layer portions to form a first OFET active area, and for overlapping a portion of the second and third metal layer portions to form a second OFET active area, providing a dielectric layer for overlapping the active area and isolates the first metal layer and semiconductor layer from the second metal layer, and providing a second metal layer for overlapping the active area of the first OFET to form a gate of the first OFET and an input terminal, and for overlapping the active area of the second OFET to form a floating gate for the second OFET.

Abstract: A container is provided, having a casing having center panels and end panels on either end of the center panels. A bottom cap portion is provided perpendicular to the casing wherein the bottom cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel. The bottom cap portion has a length which is substantially the same as a length of the casing. A top cap portion is provided on top of and perpendicular to the casing. The top cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel The end panels of the bottom cap portion contact the end panels of the casing, and the end panels of the top cap portion contact the end panels of the bottom cap portion.

Abstract: A container assembly is provided. The container has at least one bottom panel, and at least one side panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel, to form an inner cavity. The bottom panel has at least one vent hole. A blank is provided having a substantially rectangular shape. The blank has flaps extending from corners of the blank. The flaps have tabs extending from an end. The flaps are folded substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by a body of the blank. At least one of the tabs are placed into at least one vent hole in the bottom panel.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed at determining whether a structure's braced wall layout complies with building code bracing requirements. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided that obtains input describing the geometry of the braced wall line. Then, the applicable building codes that define the wall bracing requirements for the structure are identified. Each bracing member in the braced wall line is selected and processed so that the method may compile data that identifies the location of each bracing member and quantifies the bracing provided in the aggregate. Then, a determination may be made regarding whether the aggregate amount and location of bracing that is provided is a sufficient to satisfy the applicable building codes.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically harvesting and screening plant embryos in multiple stages to identify those embryos that are suited for incorporation into manufactured seeds are provided. The method includes generally three steps. First, plant embryos are automatically sorted according to their rough size/shape and also singulated into discrete embryo units, for example by vibrational sieving. Second, the sorted and singulated plant embryos are classified using a first classification method. For example, each embryo may be imaged by a camera and the image is used to ascertain the embryo's more precise size/shape. Third, for those embryos that have passed the first classification method, a second classification method is applied. For example, a pre-developed classification algorithm to classify embryos according to their putative germination vigor may be applied to the same image used in the first classification method, to identify those embryos that are likely to germinate.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a blank of foldable material configurable to form a container. When formed, the container includes a removable top portion of panel assemblies that converts the container from shipping container to a display container.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a blank of foldable material that is configurable to form a container. When formed, the container includes air cell structures that allow for the container with a constant outside volume to have a variable inside volume. The air cell structure of this container functions to prevent telescoping of vertically stacked containers for strength and stability. The relative size of the panels used in forming the air cell portion from one container to the next is variable to allow for a single outside volume, but differing inside volumes.

Abstract: A shear brace assembly is provided which laterally braces wall lines within a structure, such as a house or other residential construction, while also providing vertical and out-of-plane load carrying capacity. The assembly consists of one or more wood-based panel(s) which are rigidly connected to concrete, masonry or wood support material directly below or above the shear brace assembly bearing surface. The term “wood-based” should be interpreted to mean that the panel may be constructed from a natural wood, or partially or wholly from an engineered wood, such as Timberstrand®, Parallam®, or the like. Ductile anchorage assemblies are used below, and in some applications, above the individual panels.

Abstract: A container is provided that is generally rectangular in shape, thereby forming side walls, end walls, a top, and a bottom. The container includes a pocket located on the interior of one of the walls adjacent the bottom. The container further includes an access flap formed in the wall corresponding to the pocket. The access flap acts like a door for selectively providing access to the pocket from the exterior of the container.

Abstract: Provided is a system for cutting and sorting of engineered wood products. Using appropriate software, a designer may model an entire house's structural frame. The dimensions and labeling for individual members of the structure are extracted from the model and captured by the software. The software may batch and optimize the products to be cut on the saw and develop sawing control instructions. The instructions are used by the saw to process the parts according to the house structure design. As the parts are processed by the saw, they are discharged and sent to an outfeed system that will stack the engineered wood products according to the parameters defined by the workstation operator. The system can handle the multiple lengths and widths of engineered wood parts from the saw and stack them in the order the software may specify.

Abstract: A process and material therefrom is described where a material comprised of a continuous orientable polymer matrix with one or more discontinuous or continuous second phases is stretched in the solid state using more than one device to apply force to the unoriented material to form a material that consists of a continuous oriented polymer matrix with one or more other phases. At least one of the phases releases from the oriented polymer matrix forming voids during the orientation process, thereby reducing the density to less than that of the original unoriented mixture. One or more of the phases may stay bonded to the continuous oriented polymer phase, acting as a reinforcing agent and forming no voids. Methods for forming such a material allowing for the control of the final shape and affecting the final density independent of the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process and material therefrom is described where a material comprised of a continuous orientable polymer matrix with one or more discontinuous or continuous second phases is stretched in the solid state using more than one device to apply force to the unoriented material to form a material that consists of a continuous oriented polymer matrix with one or more other phases. At least one of the phases releases from the oriented polymer matrix forming voids during the orientation process, thereby reducing the density to less than that of the original unoriented mixture. One or more of the phases may stay bonded to the continuous oriented polymer phase, acting as a reinforcing agent and forming no voids. Methods for forming such a material allowing for the control of the final shape and affecting the final density independent of the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: An artificial seed is provided. The artificial seed includes a seed shell having a cavity sized and configured to receive an embryo. The artificial seeds also includes a live end seal and a tertiary seal. The live end seal is attached to the seed shell and is positioned to substantially seal the embryo within the seed shell. The tertiary seal is attached to the live end seal and includes a pesticide additive to inhibit at least bacterial growth on the tertiary seal.

Abstract: Curing systems are provided that include a planar support surface for supporting a substrate having at least one layer deposited thereon, at least one curing device for curing the at least one deposited layer, and a control system for controlling the overall curing process. The curing device includes at least one laser, a lens module, and an optional modulator. During curing, the beam of light emitted from the laser may be directed onto the deposited layer by 1) controlling the position of an X-Y beam deflecting module to direct the focused beam of laser light onto a desired illumination area of the deposited layer; 2) controlling the position of the laser via an X-Y table, or 3) controlling the position of the substrate via an X-Y table.

Abstract: Meltblown lyocell fibers are disclosed which show a high degree of antimicrobial activity against E. coli and C. albicans. The fibers are prepared by adding inorganic and organic compounds to the NMNO dope prior to spinning. The additives are uniformly distributed throughout the fiber cross section and longitudinal sections show relatively smooth or grainy, rough surfaces depending on the additive used.