Abstract: A recording media for phase change ink recording comprising: a support; 30-200 mg/dm2 of a receptive layer coated on the support wherein the receptive layer comprises: a binder comprising: a water soluble polymer; and a water insoluble polymer; wherein the combined weight of the water soluble polymer and the water insoluble polymer comprises at least 50%, by weight, and no more than 95%, by weight, water insoluble binder; and an optional inorganic particulate material. The media has an island size of no more than 15 &mgr;m and an asperity of 5.0 to 6.2 &mgr;m which is formed by controlling the drying rate.

Abstract: Radiation curable ink compositions for ink jet contain radiation curable monomers containing vinylether and acrylate functions.

Abstract: An improved transparent media for ink printing is described. The media is a phase change ink recording media comprising: a polyethylene terephthalate support; a 1-15 mg/dm2 lower receptor layer coated on the support wherein the lower receptor layer comprises: silica with a particle size of no more than 0.3 &mgr;m and a polymer; wherein the total weight of the polymer and the silica is 82-97%, by weight, silica and 3-18%, by weight, polymer. The media also comprises an optional upper receptive layer comprising a matrix polymer, an inorganic particulate material and a soft polymer matrix.

Abstract: Trouser suspenders for securing trousers in a predetermined position below the waist. The trouser suspenders have a waist strap designed to extend around the waist of a wearer. A first extender is attached to, and dependent from, the waist strap and the first extender has one fastener attached directly thereto. A second extender is attached to, and dependent from, the waist strap and the second extender has one fastener attached directly thereto. The fastener of the first extender and the fastener of the second extender attach to the trousers.

Abstract: An ink composition for ink jet printing contains an amino functionalized polyetheracrylate as radiation curable compound.

Abstract: A shampoo chair which is suitable for safe use with people of various sizes. The shampoo chair comprises a base and a hydraulic cylinder attached to the base. A piston is received by the hydraulic cylinder; and an actuator which is integral to the hydraulic cylinder, causes the piston to raise and lower. A seat is attached to the piston and raises and lowers in concert with the piston. A mounting cylinder and back bracket are also attached to the base. A seat back is pivotally attached to the back bracket.

Abstract: An improved take-down archery bow is provided which is easy to assemble and disassemble and which has minimal parts. The invention is a take-down archery bow which comprises a first limb and a second limb. The first limb comprises a first abutment surface, a first outer extent with a first string connection point at the first outer extent and a first plug. The second limb comprises a second abutment surface, a second outer extent with a second string connection point at the second outer extent, and a second plug. A keeper is provided which comprises an elongated face shaft, a first leg shaft attached to one end of the elongated face shaft and a second leg shaft attached to the elongated face shaft opposite to the first leg shaft. The first leg shaft is received by the first plug and the second leg shaft is received by the second plug to prohibit separation of the two limbs.

Abstract: An improved gutter shield is provided which allows water to run into a gutter while forbidding foreign material, such as leaves, from entering the gutter. The shield comprises an elongated gutter shield comprising a curl. A mounting clip is provide which comprises a gutter mounting tab; a downward leg attached to the gutter mounting tab and extending downward therefrom and a riser leg attached to the downward leg and extending upward therefrom. The gutter mounting tab is attachable to the gutter and the riser leg is attachable to the curl of the elongated gutter shield.

Abstract: A photographic material comprising a Lippmann emulsion coated on a polycarbonate support is disclosed. The product is suited for new industrial applications under severe conditions of temperature and humidity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a recording medium for recording with a phase change ink. The medium comprises a substrate with a support layer and an adhesive layer coated thereon. The adhesive layer coated on said support layer at a coating weight of no more than 10 mg/dm2, comprises a blooming crosslinker and the adhesive layer is soluble in the phase change ink.

Abstract: Provided is a suction retractor for use in surgical procedures. The suction retractor comprises a handle wherein the handle comprises a couple for attachment to a suction tube. A retractor plate is contiguous to the handle and a retractor blade is contiguous to the retractor plate. The retractor blade further comprises a plurality of suction ports. A continuous channel interior to the handle, retractor plate and retractor blade connects the couple to the plurality of suction ports.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for recording a gradient image on transparent media. The apparatus has at least one solid phase change ink and a solid null image element. A printing head melts the solid phase change ink to form a molten phase change ink and melts the solid null image element to form a molten null image element. The molten phase change ink and the molten null image element are deposited, in an imagewise pattern, onto a transfer surface. A cooling mechanism cools the molten phase change ink and the molten null image element in the imagewise pattern to form a malleable phase change ink and a malleable null image element in the imagewise pattern on the transfer surface. The malleable phase change ink and the malleable null image element are transfered to a media from the transfer surface in the imagewise pattern.

Abstract: A recording media for phase change ink recording comprising: a support; 30-200 mg/dm2 of a receptive layer coated on the support wherein the receptive layer comprises: a binder comprising: a water soluble polymer; and a water insoluble polymer; wherein the combined weight of the water soluble polymer and the water insoluble polymer comprises at least 50%, by weight, and no more than 95%, by weight, water insoluble binder; and an optional inorganic particulate material. The media has an island size of no more than 15 &mgr;m and an asperity of 5.0 to 6.2 &mgr;m which is formed by controlling the drying rate.

Abstract: Disclosed as an apparatus for measuring at least one performance metric of an athlete. The apparatus comprises an elongated tether with a first end and a second end. An attachment means is attached to the first end of the elongated tether wherein the attachment means can be attached to the athlete. A vertical jump by the athlete causes a displacement of the elongated tether proportional to a distance, or height, of the vertical jump. A retractor is attached to the second end of the elongated tether to withdraw the elongated tether after a jump. An encoder determines a magnitude of the displacement of the elongated tether and generates a signal proportional to the magnitude. A conversion device receives the signal from the encoder and converts the signal to the performance metric. An output device reports the performance metric.

Abstract: The present invention details a system for training a baseball pitcher to properly position a drive leg and a lead leg at the middle of the delivery. The system comprising: a support base. A vertically adjustable support arm is attached to said support base. A stirrup is attached to the vertically adjustable support arm. The device is adjustable so that the stirrup can be positioned to allow the pitcher to place a lead foot of the lead leg in the stirrup while the lead leg forms a right angle. The stirrup allows the lead foot to slide in direction of a target.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved signal light. The signal lamp comprising a base and at least one hollow cylindrical light transmitting column attached to the base. A light source in contained in the column wherein the light source comprises: a mounting plate; a globe reflector element attached to the mounting plate; and at least one LED directed toward the reflector element.

Abstract: Provided is an improved sensitization method for photographic element. The photographic element comprises a support with at least one hydrophilic colloid layer coated thereon. The hydrophilic colloid layer comprises silver halide grains which are chemically sensitized with at least one compound represented by Formula 1:(OCH).sub.2 R.sup.1 (LHSO.sub.3).sub.2 Formula 1and at least one selenium compound.In formula 1, R.sup.1 represents an alkyl of 1-8 carbons; and L represents and alkali metal. The selenium compound is chosen from a group consisting of R.sup.2 SeCN, (R.sup.3).sub.3 PSe and ((R.sup.4).sub.2 NCO).sub.2 Se wherein R.sup.2 represents an alkyl of 1 to 8 carbons, or an alkali metal atom; R.sup.3 independently represents an aryl of 6 to 10 carbons or an alkyl of 1 to 8 carbons; and R.sup.4 independently represents an aryl of 6 to 10 carbons or an alkyl of 1 to 8 carbons.

Abstract: Described is a recording medium which is specifically advantageous for use with phase change ink recording. The media comprises a support with a receptive layer coated thereon. The receptive layer comprises 2.5-48.5%, by weight, a water soluble polymer; 0.15-25%, by weight, gelatin; and 50-95%, by weight, a water insoluble polymer. The media offers improved resistance to scratching while still maintaining adhesion properties.