Abstract: A system and method for adaptively selecting content items to be displayed to users visiting a web portal. A system is disclosed that includes a content selection system for selecting a content item from a set of content items to display to a user based on a profile of the user and a set of business value scores associated with the set of content items; a data collection system for collecting performance metrics for users presented with the content items; an initialization system for generating an initial set of business value scores; and a business value generator for adaptively modifying the set of business value scores over time based on the performance metrics.

Abstract: Described is a curable dispersant, inks or coating including the curable dispersant, and articles comprising a substrate and the inks or coatings that include the curable dispersant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an abrasive article and methods of making the abrasive article. An abrasive coating on the abrasive article comprises at least 20% by weight of a superabrasive particle. The abrasive coating is derived from an abrasive slurry. The abrasive slurry may comprise and a dispersant having an AV wherein AV=1000*[(Amine Value)/(Mw)]. The dispersant comprises a polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of greater than 500 g/mol and an AV of greater than 4.5, a polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of greater than 10,000 g/mol and an AV of greater than 1.0, or a polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of greater than 100,000 g/mol and an AV of greater than 0.

Abstract: Coating solutions comprising surface-modified nanoparticles, a first liquid having a vapor pressure, VP1, and a second liquid miscible with the first liquid, having a vapor pressure, VP2, that is less than VP1, wherein the nanoparticles are more compatible with the first liquid than with the second liquid, are provided. Methods of applying and drying these solutions, and articles comprising substrates coated with these solutions are also provided.

Abstract: Inkjet printing apparatus for use with radiation curable ink includes a sensor for sensing the amount of radiation emitted by a source of radiation. A controller is connected to the sensor and is operable to vary the amount of radiation emitted by the radiation source in accordance with a signal received from the sensor. A drive mechanism moves the source of radiation to a location laterally offset from the substrate where the sensor is positioned.

Abstract: Techniques for transmitting graphical images in a network environment are described. According to the techniques, the amount of data of the graphical images that is transmited is customized in accordance with client and/or server supplied information. The techniques enable graphical images to be transmitted more efficiently than previously possible, thus saving precious network bandwidth and reducing transmision time. The invention is particularly suitable for network (Internet or Internet) implementations wherein graphical images often need transferred.

Abstract: Described is a curable dispersant, inks or coating including the curable dispersant, and articles comprising a substrate and the inks or coatings that include the curable dispersant.

Abstract: Methods of making weatherable polymer films and retroreflective articles that are coated with UV-light cured compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an abrasive article and methods of making the abrasive article. An abrasive coating on the abrasive article comprises at least 20% by weight of a superabrasive particle. The abrasive coating is derived from an abrasive slurry. The abrasive slurry may comprise and a dispersant having an AV wherein AV=1000*[(Amine Value)/(Mw)]. The dispersant comprises a polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of greater than 500 g/mol and an AV of greater than 4.5, a polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of greater than 10,000 g/mol and an AV of greater than 1.0, or a polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of greater than 100,000 g/mol and an AV of greater than 0.

Abstract: Techniques for transmitting graphical images in a network environment are described. According to the techniques, the amount of data of the graphical images that is transmitted is customized in accordance with client and/or server supplied information. The techniques enable graphical images to be transmitted more efficiently than previously possible, thus saving precious network bandwidth and reducing transmission time. The invention is particularly suitable for network (Internet or Internet) implementations wherein graphical images often need transferred.

Abstract: Low viscosity, radiation curable urethane oligomer, preferably a radiation curable polyester urethane oligomer, that can be incorporated into radiation curable ink compositions. Preferred embodiments are suitable for ink jetting applications. The ink jettable embodiments are particularly well-suited for use in piezo ink jet printers. The viscosity characteristics of the compositions are such that conventional solvent is not required in order to satisfy the requisite low ink jet viscosity specifications. The oligomer generally is a reaction product of ingredients comprising an aliphatic polyisocyanate; and a radiation curable, polyester alcohol comprising one or more radiation curable moieties, one or more hydroxyl moieties, and one or more ester moieties.

Abstract: Techniques for transmitting graphical images in a network environment are described. According to the techniques, the amount of data of the graphical images that is transmitted is customized in accordance with client and/or server supplied information. The techniques enable graphical images to be transmitted more efficiently than previously possible, thus saving precious network bandwidth and reducing transmission time. The invention is particularly suitable for network (intranet or Internet) implementations wherein graphical images often need transferred.

Abstract: Low viscosity, radiation curable fluid formulations that can be used advantageously as radiation curable, inks. The formulations are easily prepared for use in ink jet systems. The viscosity of the compositions is low enough so that conventional solvent is not required in order to satisfy the requisite low ink jet viscosity specifications. After curing, the compositions form durable, weatherable, abrasion resistant, printed images on a wide variety of porous and nonporous substrates. The formulations are very suitable for outdoor printing applications, especially for printing outdoor graphics onto a variety of surfaces, including vinyl or other polymer films commonly used for signage, retroreflective signage or other retroreflective items.

Abstract: Techniques for transmitting graphical images in a network environment are described. According to the techniques, the amount of data of the graphical images that is transmitted is customized in accordance with client and/or server supplied information. The techniques enable graphical images to be transmitted more efficiently than previously possible, thus saving precious network bandwidth and reducing transmission time. The invention is particularly suitable for network (intranet or Internet) implementations wherein graphical images often need to be transferred.

Abstract: An expandable garment hanger with which the invention is concerned has a body (1), a hook (2) on the body to suspend the hanger and a pair of movable arms (3,4), slidably mounted on the body. The arms are arranged to move in opposite directions. A locking device (8,9) is located on the body (1) of the hanger so as to lock the movable arms relative to the body. The locking device is movable along a path parallel to the path along which the arms are movable. A biasing device, preferably a spring (27), is provided for biasing the locking device (9,9) against movement in one direction so that when the arm of the hanger is set and locked in position the arms of the hanger are movable against the biasing force of the spring (27). The hanger conveniently supports garments of varying waist widths and maintains the hanger at the desired widths once the garment is mounted on the hanger but also allows the garment to be removed from the hanger by a small inward force applied to the end of the arm.

Abstract: In a disk storage device dedicated servo system, a reference track is written in the outer guardband of the servo surface and each of the data surfaces. Supplemental position error signal (PES) values are obtained from the difference of servo and data surface samples at a plurality of locations around the disk and stored for access during read/write operations. The supplemental PES values are combined with the dedicated surface PES values to yield a composite PES that more accurately follows the data track centerline of the disk surface being addressed. The supplemental PES values are also periodically updated. To provide a more accurate correction of the composite PES, two consecutive supplemental values are used and an interpolation is calculated to provide a continuously changing supplemental PES value for modification of each sector actuator drive pulse between the two current supplemental PES values.

Abstract: The garment hanger is disclosed having a body and a hook mounted on the body to suspend the hanger on a rail. A movable arm is conveniently slidably mounted in the body for free movement in at least one direction, preferably the outward direction. A locking device is mounted on the body to lock the movable arm relative to the body against movement in an inwardly direction preferably by the interengagement of teeth on the locking device with ratchet teeth along the top edge of the corresponding movable arm. The locking means is releasable by a lever mechanism operated remotely from the locking device to allow free movement of the arm in either an outward or inward direction. Conveniently, the releasable lever mechanism is mounted on a garment engagable portion at the outermost end of the movable arm.

Abstract: A slide garment for use in athletic activities and particularly for use by baseball players in which an apron or a separate material flap is secured to the jersey or shirt of the uniform in an area such that the upper edge of the apron will extend above the belt line or waistband of the pants of the uniform when the jersey is tucked within the pants and wherein the apron extends downwardly over the belt or waistband of the uniform and includes fastening elements for securing the lower portion of the apron to the upper portion of the pants to thereby prevent dirt and debris from entering between the pants and the jersey. In one embodiment, a simulated belt or waistband may be provided across the front surface of the apron.