Abstract: The present invention relates to a material and a method for treating of photographic effluents in order to eliminate microorganisms and pollutant by-products so as to control bacterial growth and thereby obtain effluents that comply with regulatory requirements. The method for preparing an oxidizing material according to the invention comprises the dispersion in colloidal form of a metal or metal compound in an aqueous solution of an inorganic aluminosilicate polymer, said aluminosilicate being able to form an inorganic gel, and said metal or metal compound being able to cause the oxidation of oxidizable products and (or) micro-organisms to be eliminated, followed by the addition of a base to cause said aluminosilicate to gel. The metal is preferably silver in a powder form that is able to form a colloid when it is dispersed. The oxidizing material of the invention is efficient especially for the treatment of photographic baths, in particular wash baths placed after the fixing step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid bleaching composition comprising a bleach and a substantially linear nonionic surfactant, whereby said substantially linear nonionic surfactant has the general formula: R—(A)x—(B)y—(C)z—O—R1 wherein: R is an even numbered C6 to C22 alkyl chain or a mixture thereof, containing at least 90% linear alkyl chains; A is an ethoxy unit; B is a butoxy unit; C is a propoxy unit; x, y and z are independent integers of from 0 to 20; the sum of x+y+z is at least 2, wherein when x is equal to or greater than 1. y+z is equal to or greater than 1; and R1 is H, a C6 to C22 alkyl chain or a C6 to C28 alkyl benzene chain. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of said substantially linear nonionic surfactant in a fabric bleaching composition comprising a bleach to treat a fabric whereby stain removal and/or bleaching benefits are provided.

Abstract: A blade assembly is provided for installation in a rotor wheel slot having a slot neck in communication with a slot base cavity having first and second slot flank walls and a slot floor. The blade assembly comprises a blade element having an airfoil portion and a base portion configured for insertion into the rotor wheel slot through the slot neck. The blade assembly also comprises at least one filler piece configured for insertion into the rotor wheel slot through the slot neck. The at least one filler piece is also configured for positioning intermediate the base portion and the first slot flank wall to secure the base portion within the rotor wheel slot.

Abstract: A system and method for hydroforming hose fittings for use with hose assemblies.

Abstract: A UV curable CF ink composition is provided which is formed from a UV curable ink base, an acidic color developer, and a solvent. The UV curable CF ink composition may be applied to a substrate inline on a printing press using conventional letterpress or offset techniques without discoloration or smudging of the ink.

Abstract: A storage device for a vehicle interior including a first portion connectable to a first vehicle component of the vehicle interior, a second portion releasably connected to a second vehicle component of the vehicle interior, and a middle portion located the first portion and the second portion. When the first portion is connected to the first vehicle component and the second portion is connected to the second vehicle component, the middle portion assumes a first form capable of storing objects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-chloro-4-halo-1,2,5-thiadiazole compounds, a method of producing novel mono- and di-substituted-1,2,5-thiadiazoles therefrom, as well as mono- and di-substituted -1,2,5-thiadiazoles.

Abstract: Photothermographic imaging materials having increased photospeed are provided by certain selenium chemical sensitizers that are added during the formulation of a photothermographic emulsion. These selenium chemical sensitizers can be used alone or in combination with other sulfur, tellurium, or gold chemical sensitizers as well as with oxidatively decomposed sulfur-containing compounds.

Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin containing at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for reducing electromagnetic radiation emissions. The method and apparatus of the present invention also reduce or prevent electromagnetic radiation generated by sources outside of a system assembly from interfering with and adversely affecting electrical circuits in the assembly. An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) solution uses a lossy element, and/or an element comprised of a combination of lossy and conductive material.

Abstract: A process for performing CMP in two steps is described. After trenches have been formed and over-filled with copper, in a first embodiment of the invention a hard pad is used initially to remove most of the copper until a point is reached where dishing effects would begin to appear. A soft pad is then substituted and CMP continued until all copper has been removed, except in the trenches. In a second embodiment, CMP is initiated using a pad to which high-pressure is applied and which rotates relatively slowly. As before, this combination is used until the point is reached where dishing effects would begin to appear. Then, relatively low pressure in combination with relatively high rotational speed is used until all copper has been removed, except in the trenches. Both of these embodiments result in trenches which are just-filled with copper, with little or no dishing effects, and with all traces of copper removed everywhere except in the trenches themselves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple mechanical dual stage pressure control for a cleaning head operatively coupled to a cleaning vehicle for engaging a surface to be cleaned and to methods of engaging and using such a dual stage pressure control to perform surface cleaning, surface maintenance, surface conditioning and the like. While the present invention is described and depicted primarily with reference to a cleaning head having dual rotary scrubbing brushes, the present invention finds diverse application in the art of surface cleaning, maintenance, conditioning and the like. Accordingly, the present invention is readily adaptable to cleaning heads having one or more of the following applications, including without limitation, such cleaning heads designed and adapted to: burnish, polish, scrub, sweep, brush, treat and wipe a surface to be cleaned wherein an increased downforce is beneficially selectively applied to such cleaning head to increase the efficacy of such cleaning head.

Abstract: Water-soluble prodrugs of triazole antifungal compounds having a secondary or tertiary hydroxy group are provided. More particularly, new water-soluble triazole antifungal compounds are provided having the general formula wherein A is the non-hydroxy portion of a triazole antifungal compound of the type containing a secondary or tertiary hydroxyl group and n, m, p, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An encoder-decoder for processing entropy encoded data. The encoder-decoder provides a bitstream buffer for receiving variable length code words that are extracted from fixed length data words received and stored in a register. Variable length words are loaded into the bitstream buffer until all bits are loaded with data, at which time data is read out of the bitstream register and it is cleared and ready for new data. During decoding, the bitstream buffer receives a fixed length data word that is made up of multiple variable length code words. These code words are individually read out and read into a fixed length register. The contents of the fixed length register are then read out for further processing by a connected system. A controller is provided for coordinating and controlling encoding and decoding operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photographic label comprising a pragmatic polymer sheet, at least one layer comprising at least one image forming layer comprising photosensitive silver halide grains and dye forming coupler above said pragmatic polymer sheet, wherein said at least one image forming layer has an exposure time to obtain a usable Dmax of 1.5 of less than 0.01 seconds, wherein said at least one image forming layer is substantially free of image dye stabilizers, and wherein said polymer sheet has an L* of greater than 95.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for testing the properties of chemicals in a reaction flow stream. In the method, chemicals from the reaction flow stream are directed to the apparatus for testing the physical properties of the chemicals, which is an indication of the state of the chemical reaction. Data measured by the apparatus is stored in a computer, and the computer may be used to analyze the data and to control the reaction parameters based on the analysis of the data. The apparatus used for the analysis comprises a rheometer having an actuated shaft and a concentric container, wherein the shear properties of the material sampled in the apparatus are measured when the actuator shaft is oscillated within the container. Various unique configurations of the apparatus are described.

Abstract: Screening methods for identifying compounds that bind to or activate (D1 or D5 dopamine receptors individually or in combination) or regulate or potentially regulate skeletal muscle mass or function in vivo. Also disclosed are screening methods for identifying compounds that prolong or augment the activation of D1 or D5 dopamine receptors or of D1 or D5 dopamine receptor signal transduction pathways and increase D1 or D5 dopamine receptor expression. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising D1 or D5 dopamine receptor agonists, antibodies to D1 or D5 dopamine receptors and methods for increasing skeletal muscle mass or function or for the treatment of skeletal muscle atrophy using D1 or D5 dopamine receptors as the target for intervention and methods for treatment of muscular dystrophies are described.

Abstract: A clamp isolator for an intermediate shaft assembly comprising an intermediate shaft having a free end and a secondary shaft having a free end. The clamp isolator includes a clamping portion and an isolation portion and interconnects the two shafts. The clamping portion is configured to rigidly clamp upon one of the shaft free ends and the isolation portion includes a substantially hollow housing configured to receive an isolation bushing therein. The isolation bushing has an opening therein configured to receive the other of the shaft free ends.

Abstract: Apparatus for delivering a constant radiant energy delta to calibrate a railway hot box detector. A wheel including an aperture is rotatingly supported within the apparatus. A temperature sensor senses the temperature of the wheel, and a radiant energy source is mounted within the apparatus such that the wheel, when rotated, periodically allows radiant energy to be transmitted directly from the energy source through the aperture to a hot box detector being calibrated. A processor is provided to receive the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor and operate the energy source at a radiant energy setpoint by determining the present temperature of both the energy source and the present temperature of the wheel and the desired radiant energy delta.

Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.