Abstract: A method of compacting material such as but not limited to cathode material for electrochemical cells. A mixture is inserted into a die cavity and the mixture is compacted into a disk shape by the action of a first plunger pressing down on the material and a second plunger pressing upwardly on the material. Flashing of material during ejection of the disk from the die is prevented by fitting a polymeric sleeve around the outer surface of the first plunger. The sleeve flexes to bulge outwardly and does not enter the die cavity during compaction of material and returns to its original position during ejection of the compacted disk from the die. Contact between the disk and sleeve prevents flashing during ejection. Alternatively, a polymeric seal ring is placed around the outer surface of the first plunger. The disk presses against the seal ring preventing flashing of material during ejection.

Abstract: A display comprises a light source and an image display panel disposed in an optical path from the light source. The light source comprises a primary light source for illuminating a re-emission material which comprises at least a first nanophosphor material for, when illuminated by light from the primary light source, re-emitting light in a first wavelength range different from the emission wavelength range of the primary light source. The image display panel comprises a first filter having a first narrow passband or a first narrow absorption band, the first narrow passband or first narrow absorption band being aligned or substantially aligned with the first wavelength range. The combination of a narrow wavelength range emitted by the first nanophosphor material and the narrow passband or narrow absorption band of the filter allows a display with high efficiency and a high NTSC ratio to be obtained.

Abstract: A multifunctional tool which enables a single robot or other manipulator to perform each of the operations to depalletise a palletised load is disclosed. The depalletisation can proceed without the need to move the palletised load from one station to another.

Abstract: A line striper (10) is provided with a relatively small engine (16) operating a reciprocating piston pump (20) and having a centrifugal clutch (18) which actuates when a predetermined engine speed has been reached. A pressure bypass device (22) which opens at either a fixed or adjustable pressure is provided to bleed off excess pressure and maintain a consistent spraying pressure. A double acting trigger (30) is provided for the operator to actuate the spray gun (40) and raise the engine speed simultaneously.

Abstract: A line striper (10) is provided with a relatively small engine (16) operating a reciprocating piston pump (20) and having a centrifugal clutch (18) which actuates when a predetermined engine speed has been reached. A pressure bypass device (22) which opens at either a fixed or adjustable pressure is provided to bleed off excess pressure and maintain a consistent spraying pressure. A double acting trigger (30) is provided for the operator to actuate the spray gun (40) and raise the engine speed simultaneously.

Abstract: A display comprises a light source and an image display panel disposed in an optical path from the light source. The light source comprises a primary light source for illuminating a re-emission material which comprises at least a first nanophosphor material for, when illuminated by light from the primary light source, re-emitting light in a first wavelength range different from the emission wavelength range of the primary light source. The image display panel comprises a first filter having a first narrow passband or a first narrow absorption band, the first narrow passband or first narrow absorption band being aligned or substantially aligned with the first wavelength range. The combination of a narrow wavelength range emitted by the first nanophosphor material and the narrow passband or narrow absorption band of the filter allows a display with high efficiency and a high NTSC ratio to be obtained.

Abstract: Computer implemented method, system and computer program product for controlling a secondary display of an application relative to a primary display of the application. A computer implemented method for controlling a secondary display of an application relative to a primary display of the application includes displaying the application on the primary display. A display policy for the application is determined, and the application is displayed on the secondary display in accordance with the determined display policy.

Abstract: A load balancing method incorporates temporarily inactive machines as part of the resources capable of executing tasks during heavy process requests periods to alleviate some of the processing load on other computing resources. This method determines which computing resources are available and prioritizes these resources for access by the load balancing process. A snap shot of the resource configuration and made secured along with all data on this system such that no contamination occurs between resident data on that machine and any data placed on that machine as put of the load balancing activities. After a predetermined period of time or a predetermined event, the availability of the temporary resources for load balancing activities ends. At this point, the original configuration and data is restored to the computing resource such that no trace of use of the resource in load balancing activities is detected to the user.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I free or salt form, wherein —C—Y—, R1 and R2 are G have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating conditions that are prevented or alleviated by activation of the ?2-adrenoreceptor. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and a process for preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The use of a surface tension reducing agent in a fabric treatment composition reduces the drying time of laundered fabrics. Preferably the surface tension reducing agent is a cationic, anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: The use of a nonionic surfactant in a laundry treatment composition reduces the drying time of laundered fabrics. Preferably the nonionic surfactant is an addition product of ethylene and/or propylene oxide with fatty alcohols, fatty acids or fatty amines.

Abstract: Methods of detecting executable code which has been altered are provided. Upon an initial loading of an executable code a calculation is performed to generate a score associated with the executable code, the initial score is retained. Subsequently, one or more additional calculations are performed on the executable code to generate subsequent scores. Any subsequent score not matching the initial score indicates the executable code has been varied in some way. If variations have occurred, determinations are made to assess whether the variations correspond to valid conditions, especially valid conditions of a vendor supplying the executable code. If variations do not correspond to valid conditions, the executable code is then partially or completely disabled and optionally unloaded from the operating system within which it resides. Moreover, the vendor may be notified, or other events triggered. Calculations may be performed on the executable code randomly, periodically or other.

Abstract: A stable, pourable clear or translucent fabric conditioning composition comprising one or more cationic fabric softening materials having an iodine value of from 5 to 140, one or more oils and/or low molecular weight solvents, and one or more hydrophobic fluorescers.

Abstract: An anchoring device (10) for a pipe coupling comprises an annular channel (11) of generally U-shaped cross-section. The channel has a web portion (13) with flanges (14) and (15) projecting radially inwardly for its circumferential edges. A frusto-conical gripping ring (16) is located in the channel (11) with its outer edge (17) inside the web portion (13) adjacent one of the flanges (14) and its inner edge (18) adjacent the other flange (15) and projecting inwardly beyond the said other flange. The annular channel forms an incomplete ring and is compressible circumferentially. The anchoring device is fitted inside a clamping device (40), which fits around a pipe coupling. The clamping device (40) has tensioning means (50) which tighten the clamping device around the pipe, compressing the annular channel (11) and causing the inner edge (18) of the frusto-conical gripping ring (16) to engage the outer surface of the pipe and thus grip the pipe.

Abstract: There are several components on the convertible gas/electric sprayer (12) that facilitate the easy electric motor/gas engine conversion and positioning of the pulley (18) to the drive belt (20) for loading and unloading. The pulley for the gas engine and the pulley for the electric motor have two features that help guide the drive belt (20) onto the pulley (18). The lead in angle (18A) on the front of the pulley (18) helps the belt (20) over the front of the pulley (18). The backstop lip (18C) on the rear of the pulleys prevents the belt (20) from overshooting the V-groove (18D). The fingers (22A) on the upper portion of the bracket hold the belt on the upper drive pulley during conversion and shape the belt to accept the drive pulley, and the rib (22B) on the bracket holds the belt in position to accept the pulley during loading.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method of accessing a remote computer system to initiate maintenance and management accesses on remote network computer systems are provided. A device is used to access the remote computer system. The device uses a Web service to gain access to the remote computer system as well as to instruct the remote computer system to initiate a maintenance and management access on a remote network computer system. In a particular embodiment, the interaction between the device and the remote computer system occurs through a Web browser. Further in cases where the network computer system is off, Wake-On-LAN (WOL) technology is used to turn the network computer system on. In addition, if the network computer system does not have an operating system (OS) installed thereon, Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) bootstrapping technology is used to download an image of an OS to the network computer. After the network computer is up and running it may be instructed to perform different tasks (e.g.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of preparing a branched benzofuran compound comprising a core moiety which contains at least one aromatic ring and which has at least three substituted or unsubstituted benzofuran groups covalently linked thereto.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a printed circuit board a sacrificial tin-lead layer is deposited on the surface of the board by electroplating. Holes are then formed in the board by UV laser ablation. Debris from the ablation process is adsorbed on the sacrificial layer. The sacrificial layer is then removed by means of a chemical stripping process, along with the debris.

Abstract: A feed supplement for ruminant animals is provided comprising a lower alkyl ester of a biologically -- useful amino acid other than methionine or a salt thereof, or a lower alkyl ester of a biologically -- useful ester of a hydroxy analogue of a biologically -- useful amino acid other than methionine or a salt thereof.