Abstract: Ink compositions and methods of use for reliably printing on alkaline and readily oxidizing surfaces comprise one or more pigments, one or more solvents for adjusting viscosity, surface tension, and/or heat tolerance, and water, the pigments being “loaded” in the ink sufficiently to meet the relevant color and optical density requirements for the ink while such ink composition still also meets the duty cycle requirements of the application.

Abstract: Ink compositions and methods of use for reliably printing on alkaline and readily oxidizing surfaces comprise one or more pigments, one or more solvents for adjusting viscosity, surface tension, and/or heat tolerance, and water, the pigments being “loaded” in the ink sufficiently to meet the relevant color and optical density requirements for the ink while such ink composition still also meets the duty cycle requirements of the application.

Abstract: Ink compositions and methods of use for reliably printing on alkaline and readily oxidizing surfaces comprise one or more water-soluble polymeric dyes, one or more solvents for adjusting viscosity, surface tension, and/or heat tolerance, and water, the dyes being “loaded” in the ink sufficiently to meet the relevant color and optical density requirements for the ink while such ink composition still also meets the duty cycle requirements of the application.

Abstract: Bagel dough removal tongs for removing bagel dough from a substantially half-toroid-shaped bagel half, the tongs comprising: a first tong member having a first leg terminating distally in a first end; a second tong member having a second leg terminating distally in a second end, the first and second legs being joined at a proximal hinge opposite the distal first and second ends, the hinge being configured to bias the first and second legs outwardly in an at rest configuration of the tongs wherein the first and second ends are spaced apart and to selectively allow flexing of the first and second legs inwardly in an operative configuration of the tongs wherein the first and second ends are shifted closer together.

Abstract: An ink jet print head apparatus which produces variably controls the ink jet print head orifices and the size of the ink jet droplets ejected therethrough, and a method for controlling the size of said orifices and ink jet droplets. The print head apparatus utilizes orifice plates formed from piezoelectric material selected according to expansion and contraction properties for the variable control of the diameter of the orifice through which the ink is ejected from the print head. The variability of the orifice dimensions is controlled by applying a voltage across the piezoelectric members, resulting in improved control over the size of the ejected ink droplets.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods for a protecting or preserving wood, wood composites and other cellulosic materials, and in addition, disrupting the feeding behavior and growth cycle of termites, wood-borers and other insects, by applying certain compositions thereto which contain azadirachtin carried in neem tree extracts. Disclosed are novel neem extract compositions for coating, penetrating, treating, and curing said cellulosic materials which are non-toxic and provide long active lifetimes. The compositions contain the neem extracts in combination with binding and bittering agents which enhance the effectiveness of the extracts. The compositions are made from natural, active ingredients and are water resistant. The compositions are found to be non-reactive and non-toxic to vertebrates and non-polluting of surrounding soils. When used as intended in non-aerobic applications, the compositions are resistant to oxidation and ozonation. In addition, when used as intended in areas without sunlight, i.e.