Abstract: A 3-dimensional printed part can include a part body including a first matrix of fusing agent and thermoplastic polymer powder, a security feature including a second matrix of fusing agent, thermoplastic polymer powder, and photoluminescent agent, and a masking feature including a third matrix of fusing agent and thermoplastic polymer powder. The security feature can be positioned beneath and visible through the masking feature upon photoluminescent emission of the security feature.

Abstract: A materials kit for three-dimensional (3D) printing can include a powder bed material including electroactive polymer particles including electroactive polymer having a melting temperature from about 100° C. to about 250° C. and a fusing agent including a radiation absorber to selectively apply to the powder bed material.

Abstract: A method of creating a security product includes providing a substrate, depositing a discontinuous layer of electrically conducting material on the substrate, and laser-annealing the discontinuous layer of electrically conducting material to generate nanoparticles exhibiting a surface plasmon resonance effect.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to a system and method of generating at least one disinfecting gas within a package through a photochemical reaction. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a system and method for controlled release of a generated gas from a polymeric film or lamination through selection of a suitable combination of lighting conditions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a drywall tape having a nonwoven fabric and a reinforcing scrim, wherein the nonwoven fabric has chopped glass fibers laid flat in the nonwoven fabric, the fibers being substantially straight, random laid and bonded to one another to resist forces exerted in random directions, and the reinforcement scrim has elongated reinforcing strands of low profile thickness joined against a side of the nonwoven fabric, such that the scrim and the nonwoven fabric reinforce each other, and reinforce a joint compound in which the drywall tape is imbedded.

Abstract: A mask designed to be worn to cover the mouth of a user comprises an inner and exterior layers, with an odor adsorbing layer and a filter layer disposed between the inner and exterior layer. The filter layer is positioned between the inner layer and odor adsorbing layer to prevent or minimize entry of unwanted particulate matter into the user's mouth. Once the mask is used to its fullest, it can be thrown away since it is constructed to be sufficiently low in cost so that it can be disposed and another one used the next time odor and particulate filtering is needed.

Abstract: A process of producing a metal from the corresponding metal halide by reaction of the metal halide with a reducing agent to form the metal and a halide of the reducing agent, the reaction taking place at elevated temperature and at atmospheric pressure in a reactor comprising a fluidised bed of seed particles of the metal, which process comprises: injecting into the reactor an inert gas at a rate and in an amount effective to form a fluidised bed of the seed particles and to ensure that unreacted reductant and the halide of the reducing agent do not condense in the reactor under the prevailing conditions of temperature and pressure; maintaining the maximum temperature in the reactor below the melting point of the metal; and delivering the metal halide and reducing agent into the fluidised bed in a manner that favours formation of the metal on the seed particles over formation of the metal by homogeneous gas phase reaction between the metal halide and reducing agent.

Abstract: A mask designed to be worn to cover the mouth of a user comprises an inner and exterior layers, with an odor adsorbing layer and a filter layer disposed between the inner and exterior layer. The filter layer is positioned between the inner layer and odor adsorbing layer to prevent or minimize entry of unwanted particulate matter into the user's mouth. Once the mask is used to its fullest, it can be thrown away since it is constructed to be sufficiently low in cost so that it can be disposed and another one used the next time odor and particulate filtering is needed.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a drywall tape having a nonwoven fabric and a reinforcing scrim, wherein the nonwoven fabric has chopped glass fibers laid flat in the nonwoven fabric, the fibers being substantially straight, random laid and bonded to one another to resist forces exerted in random directions, and the reinforcement scrim has elongated reinforcing strands of low profile thickness joined against a side of the nonwoven fabric, such that the scrim and the nonwoven fabric reinforce each other, and reinforce a joint compound in which the drywall tape is imbedded.

Abstract: The invention provides a drilling apparatus (1) having a base (2) from which a drilling arm is pivotally mounted. The drilling arm (3) has an inner arm (4) and an outer arm (5). The inner arm (4) has a first end (6) and a second end (7). The first end (6) is pivotally connected via a first pivot joint (8) to the base (2). The outer arm (5) has a first end (9) and a second end (10). The second end (7) of the inner arm (4) is pivotally connected via a second pivot joint (11) to the first end (9) of the outer arm (5). At the second end (10) of the outer arm (5) is a drill mounting assembly (12). Actuation of the inner and outer arms (4) and (5) is achieved via drive means in the form of hydraulic cylinders (13). Proper operation of the cylinders (13) causes the second end (10) of the outer arm (5) to follow a substantially linear path.

Abstract: A liquid flow-restriction device has a plurality of flow-restriction passages connected to a common outlet. Each flow-restriction passage has a magnetically operable valve having a valve member movable between an open position and a closed position. The valves are operated by a common actuating element selectively positionable with respect to the valve members to open the valves. The actuating element is a permanent magnet. The device is simple and allows easy selection of a flow rate to a dilution dispenser.

Abstract: A liquid flow restrictor in the supply line of an eductor or other dilution or dispensing device has a rotatably mounted disc with opposite faces and a plurality of apertures or holes, which provide different flow restrictions between the faces, and a pair of flow conduits sealingly engaging against the faces, whereby on rotation of the member the zones are selectively brought into communication with the conduits to provide a desired flow restriction.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing the traffic between autonomous systems in the Internet. Data on links on border routers between autonomous systems is collected and analyzed at certain traffic times. Once determined, traffic on various customer facing interfaces at that time is associated with an Internet Prefix. Then, the aggregate traffic volume for each Internet Prefix is allocated to a first link on a primary routing basis and to a second link on a secondary routing basis. These routes are announced to a provisioning system that in turn, configures various border routers, which in turn announce the new routes using the Internet Border Gateway Protocol. In this manner, inter-autonomous traffic is managed to facilitate traffic distribution on the links according to criteria defined by network provider, allowing resources to be better utilized and network traffic to be maintained if a link fails.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a member, in one embodiment an ironing board, allows the member to be moved angularly from a storage position to a working position. First and second links are each pivotally mounted to a support at respective first ends of each link, and each pivotally mounted to the member at respective second ends of each link. The links each include an abutment portion and are arranged so that when the member is moved into the working position the abutment portions of the first and second links engage to prevent movement of the member past the working position. At the working position of the member, the second end of the first link and the second end of the second link are both intermediate the first end of the fast link and the first end of the second link.

Abstract: The dispensing apparatus dispenses material into a container (34) having at least one predetermined shape component (40a) which cooperates with the dispensing apparatus to control a dispensing operation. There is a vertically movable support (8) for the container having a first, lower position at which the container is brought into a mounted position on the support and a second, higher position, and actuating means (24a,30) arranged for mechanical engagement with the container during lifting of the container on the support. The actuating device cooperates with the predetermined shape component or components of the container to determine, in dependence on the shape of the shape component the liquid or liquids to be dispensed into the container, and/or the quantity of a liquid to be dispensed into the container. The actuating device (24a,30) lifts cylinders (22,24) to dispense the liquid.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a member by which the member is angularly movable from a storage position to a working position, comprising: a first link adapted for pivotal mounting to a support at a first end of said first link at a connection point thereof, and for pivotal mounting to said member at a second end of said first link; and a second link adapted for pivotal mounting to the support at a first end of the second link, at a point on the support below the connection point of the first link, said second link being adapted for pivotal mounting to said member at a second end of the second link; wherein: said second link is abutted, in use, at the working position of the member, against a stop means or limit means on said first link to prevent angular movement of the member past the working position; and in use, at the working position of the member, the second end of the first link and the second end of the second link are both intermediate the first end of the first link and the first end of the second link.

Abstract: A hinge for wings such as ironing board supports the board off a support (3) on pairs of link (2, 3) which engage (29, 30) to limit angular movement beyond a working disposition. The board (24) may be folded and collapsed into a wall mounted cover (28). The wall mounted unit might be fitted to a height adjustment mechanism (118). The links (2, 3) may be combined with a means (63) increasing the angular extent of the folding action to collapse the folded board (80) into a drawer unit (84). The board may be mounted to a turntable (101) to allow for angular movement. The board (24) may be supported on supports (35) attached to sliding tracks (34) to enable movement to a storage position in a cabinet (32).

Abstract: The dispensing apparatus dispenses material into a container (34) having at least one predetermined shape component (40a) which cooperates with the dispensing apparatus to control a dispensing operation. There is a vertically movable support (8) for the container having a first, lower position at which the container is brought into a mounted position on the support and a second, higher position, and actuating means (24a,30) arranged for mechanical engagement with the container during lifting of the container on the support. The actuating means cooperates with the predetermined shape component or components of the container to determine, in dependence on the shape of the shape component the liquid or liquids to be dispensed into the container, and/or the quantity of a liquid to be dispensed into the container. The actuating means (24a,30) lifts cylinders (22,24) to dispense the liquid.

Abstract: An electricity shunting and rerouting device designed as forming an integral part of a garment comprising conductive metal bracelets (and/or waistbands and/or anklets) joined by an insulated conductor, the size and type of which may vary depending on the application, thereby allowing the potentially harmful electrical current to flow through the insulated conductor/wire and rerouting the current away from the worker's inner parts, such as vital organs and muscles, thereby minimizing the health risk of electrocution.

Abstract: A container for dispersing liquid through a dispenser is described. The container has a resealable outlet which has an outlet passageway in a tube and a stop wedged in the passageway to seal the liquid in the container. The passageway is accessible beneath the stop by a dispenser peg for insertion in the tube to push the stop inward toward the interior of the container. A means for containing the stop is adjacent the passageway inlet. The stop reseals the passageway by covering the passageway inlet after a dispenser peg is removed from the passageway.