Abstract: Methods of selecting a color for an electronic ink are disclosed. A portion of a photograph may be analyzed to determine a representative color value, which may be an average color value for the portion. Depending on the photograph, more than one representative color value may be determined. A color or colors, that may include gradients in brightness or saturation levels, which will be visible on the representative color value or values, may then be determined. A color of the electronic ink is then set to the appropriate color or colors so that when a user inks on a photograph, the ink is visible.

Abstract: System and method of adjusting selection areas of menu options in a radial menu utilize the frequency of selection of each of the menu options to adjust the size of various selection areas over time. The sizes of menu options or selection areas with relatively high frequency of use may increase, while the sizes of the selection areas of the remaining menu options may decrease. In addition, the size of the menu options may be further adjusted to return to the original arrangement, e.g., in which the size of each of the selection areas is equal or occupies some predetermined area. The user may hold an electronic pen over the radial menu or select an icon from the radial menu to resize the selection areas to return to the original arrangement.

Abstract: A method of adjusting the size of an area to be deleted in a pen-based computing system is provided. An electronic pen may include an eraser end. The eraser end may be used to contact the display surface of a computer system. Application of pressure to the display through the eraser end of the electronic pen may result in the deletion of the text indicated by the position of the electronic pen. As additional pressure is applied, the size of the area to be deleted increases. The invention provided may be used with both pixel type and stroke type erasing systems and provides an efficient and accurate method of deleting electronic ink.

Abstract: Intelligent rearrangement of icons on a desktop in response to changes in desktop size, such as orientation, may be provided using a number of approaches. Desktop area in multiple orientations may be divided into a grid having equal numbers of rows and columns, and placement of icons in each orientation may use common grid coordinates. Icons may alternatively be reflected along a diagonal of desktops in different orientations, such that some icon positional relationships may be maintained. Placement of icons on a desktop may be restricted to a predefined subset region of the desktop, where the subset region will fit in multiple orientations without requiring adjustment. Additionally, areas of a desktop in multiple orientations may be reserved for predefined types of icons, and changes in orientation may result in placement of icons in corresponding reserved areas based on icon attribute.

Abstract: A steam turbine nozzle singlet having a blade or airfoil between inner and outer sidewalls is provided. The sidewalls include steps or flanges which are received in complementary recesses in the rings enabling axially short low heat input welds e.g., e-beam welds. These complementary steps and recesses mechanically interlock the singlet between the rings preventing displacement of the singlet in the event of weld failure. The low heat input welds minimize or eliminate distortion of the nozzle flow path. Additional features on the singlets, provide a datum for milling machines to form singlets of different sizes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a steam turbine that has upper and lower halves of diaphragm. The steam turbine of the present invention also provides an adjustable support bar attached to at least the upper half or the lower half of the diaphragm. The adjustable support bar of the present invention has a screw therein such that the adjustable support bar can raise or lower the upper half or the lower half of the diaphragm without removing each half of the diaphragm. Also provided are methods for adjusting and supporting a vertical position of the upper half and the lower half of the diaphragm at a horizontal split line in a steam turbine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sunless tanning substrate having one or more sunless tanning enhancers, which adjust the rate of color development and/or adjust or customize the color developed on the skin. The present invention further provides a method of sunless tanning comprising the step of using the sunless tanning substrate of the present invention either prior to application, simultaneously with application, after application, or any combinations thereof, of one or more sunless tanning actives or agents to the skin. The present invention also provides a sunless tanning kit that includes one or more of the sunless tanning substrates.

Abstract: A sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate (amphoacetate) in an amount effective for sunless tanning is provided. Also provided is a method of sunless tanning having the step of topically applying to the skin an effective amount of a sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate.

Abstract: Described is a system and method in which pen gestures cause a mode to be entered in which a computing device acts as if a modifier key (e.g., Control, Alt, or Shift) was being pressed. This is accomplished by a pen driver sending a modifier key down to the keyboard and mouse input subsystem. Modifier key behavior is thus provided, including at times when a keyboard is not readily available. While in the modifier key mode, additional gestures can be input, including a gesture that results in the computing device acting as if multiple modifier keys are pressed. Also, while in the mode, visual feedback may be provided to indicate the mode is active. The mode may be exited by sending a corresponding modifier key up, and the exit may be triggered in various ways, including by other gestures, mouse or pen events, and certain keyboard input.

Abstract: The invention assist moving articles with the application of strapping material in combination with a Carriage Platform that secure wheel or wheel like structures to a designated article creating an assembly to assist in temporary or extended article mobility.

Abstract: A method for measuring and displaying the flatness of a rolled steel sheet is disclosed that includes the steps of measuring tension in the sheet at a plurality of locations on the surface of the sheet and determining a plurality of tension ranges into which the sensed tension level can fall. A color is associated with each of the tension ranges, and a representation of the sheet is produced that is made up of a plurality of regions, each region having a color corresponding to tension range into which the tension sensed at the corresponding location on the surface of the sheet falls. A device for carrying out this method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Socket Timer with remote is a light timing system consisting of a remote unit that programs a time keeping unit in a socket timer unit. Socket Timer with remote program as a system allows the remote to program individual socket timer units to provide a selection of timed events. Socket Timer with remote program controls time events at the bulb, allowing a wide range of lighting fixtures and fixture types supporting different power input formats with a variety of power switching methods and types the capability of providing a scheduled timed on and off sequence at predetermined times in a given period.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sunless tanning composition having (a) a sunless tanning agent selected from the group consisting of: dihydroxyacetone, melanin, mahakanni, erythrulose, and any mixtures thereof, and (b) an application indicator agent selected from the group consisting of: henna, caramel, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, a color fixative may be included.

Abstract: A device bracket, or outlet box assembly, has openings for receiving projecting portions of an electrical outlet device, or other socket defining device, such that one of these projecting portions can be hooked in place by the installer, so that the other projecting portion can be pushed into place in a one handed installation step. The said other projecting portion being resiliently deformable so as to latch into place.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to identifying a gene, iroNec, from an extraintestinal isolate of E. coli, CP9. This gene was identified from CP9 by screening a library of 527 mutant derivatives of CP9 with active TnphoA fusion in human urine. Two mutant derivative CP9.45 and CP9.82 possessed increased PhoA activity in urine due to the TnphoA insertion into iroNec. The product of this gene is an extracytoplasmic protein of 725 amino acids and can be used as vaccine against extraintestinal E. coli infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sunless tanning composition having (a) a sunless tanning agent selected from the group consisting of: dihydroxyacetone, melanin, mahakanni, erythrulose, and any mixtures thereof, and (b) an application indicator agent selected from the group consisting of: henna, caramel, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, a color fixative may be included.

Abstract: The present invention is a sunscreen composition that protects the scalp and hair from the sun's rays. The composition contains at least one sunscreen agent in combination with a cinnamido alkyl amine cationic quaternary salt. In addition, a method for protecting the scalp and hair by applying an effective amount of the composition is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol deodorant composition which includes an aerosol propellant, a volatile low-viscosity fluid, an oil absorbent particulate material, a silicone polymer and a deodorancy agent, such as at least one of a fragrance and a bactericide. The addition of the oil absorbent particulate material prevents dusting of liquid particles, and the addition of the silicone polymer prevents dusting by the oil absorbent particulate material. Also disclosed is an aerosol deodorant package including the aerosol deodorant composition and an aerosol delivery system having a valve which has orifices for passing the aerosol deodorant composition out of the package, the orifices having diameters such that the average delivery rate of the aerosol deodorant composition from the package is at most 0.44 gm/sec.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol antiperspirant composition containing a silicone polymer (e.g., a silicone gum) and a volatile low-viscosity fluid in which the silicone polymer is soluble, in addition to at least a propellant and an active antiperspirant salt. The silicone polymer is in the composition in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight based on the total weight of the compositoin, and is completely dissolved in the composition. Use of the silicone polymer and the volatile low-viscosity fluid, with the polymer completely dissolved in the composition, avoids dustiness and clogging of the aerosol valve, and permits delivery of the composition at relatively low delivery rates. Where the silicone polymer and volatile low-viscosity fluid are provided as a substantially fluid, product bounce-back upon spraying is further reduced, product deposition is increased, and the deposited product has greater resistance to washing-off and rubbing-off.