Abstract: Examples of a print particle transfer device are described herein. Some examples of the print particle transfer device include a print particle vessel to contain print particles. In some examples, the print particle transfer device also includes a plunger with a fibrous seal element to engage an inside surface of the print particle vessel. The fibrous seal element seals an interface between the plunger and the inside surface of the print particle vessel to prevent escape of the print particles at the interface during movement of the plunger within the print particle vessel.

Abstract: In some examples, a print material particles dispenser, comprising: a print material area with an output area that includes an output channel that is positioned away from a central axis of the print material area, and a structure adapted to decrease a volume of the print material area to output print material particles through the output channel of the print material area.

Abstract: In some examples, a print material particles container (100) includes a print material reservoir (104), a structure (637) adapted to decrease a volume of the print material reservoir to output print material particles to an input of an imaging device, where the input of the imaging device is adapted to interface with an output interface of the print material particles container, and a metallic element (632) adapted to be in proximity with a sensor (736) when the volume adapting structure is moved from a first position (526) to a second position (528) to output the print material particles.

Abstract: An easy-opening end closure that may also be reclosed, suitable for joining to a container. A cover panel is bonded around its perimeter to an end panel with a rotatable lever interposed between them. To open the closure, a user applies force to the rotating lever to move it axially around an attachment point and progressively debond the seal perimeter. In this process, latching mechanisms ensure uni-directional movement of the lever relative to the shutter and joining of the two components at the end of the rotational sweep.

Abstract: An easy-opening end closure that may also be reclosed, suitable for joining to a container. A cover panel is bonded around its perimeter to an end panel with a rotatable lever interposed between them. To open the closure, a user applies force to the rotating lever to move it axially around an attachment point and thereby progressively debonding a substantial portion of the bond perimeter. The closure incorporates means for equilibrating pressure in the internal headspace of the container with the outside ambient for improved pouring.

Abstract: An easy-opening end closure that may also be reclosed, suitable for joining to a container. A cover panel is bonded around its perimeter to an end panel with a rotatable lever interposed between them. To open the closure, a user applies force to the rotating lever to move it axially around an attachment point thereby engaging integrated mechanisms to progressively debond segments of the perimeter seal.

Abstract: A unibody heater module is disclosed having an end cap and a base, wherein the base of the heater canister is filled with a solid-state reaction mixture. Twist-to-activate heater starting functionality is embedded directly into the unibody heater module. A reactive starting pellet is embedded into the upper surface of the compacted solid-state reaction mix. The plunger head of a firing pin passing through the center of an internal metal spacer is held a small distance away from the upper surface of the starting pellet. When the user activated CUI is rotated, the base of a cam pushes on one end of a firing pin protruding through a small hole in the end cap of the unibody heater module. The opposite end of the plunger plunges into the starter pellet so as to initiate heater activation in response to operation of the CUI by the user.

Abstract: An easy-opening end closure that may also be reclosed, suitable for joining to a container. A cover panel is bonded around its perimeter to an end panel with a rotatable lever interposed between them. To open the closure, a user applies force to the rotating lever to move it axially around an attachment point and thereby progressively debonding a substantial portion of the bond perimeter. The closure incorporates means for equilibrating pressure in the internal headspace of the container with the outside ambient for improved pouring.

Abstract: An easy-opening end closure that may also be reclosed, suitable for joining to a container. A cover panel is bonded around its perimeter to an end panel with a rotatable lever interposed between them. To open the closure, a user applies force to the rotating lever to move it axially around an attachment point thereby engaging integrated mechanisms to progressively debond segments of the perimeter seal.

Abstract: An easy-opening end closure that may also be reclosed, suitable for joining to a container. A cover panel is bonded around its perimeter to an end panel with a rotatable lever interposed between them. To open the closure, a user applies force to the rotating lever to move it axially around an attachment point and progressively debond the seal perimeter. In this process, latching mechanisms ensure uni-directional movement of the lever relative to the shutter and joining of the two components at the end of the rotational sweep.

Abstract: A digital pen systems and methods are provided. The digital pen comprises an internal pen module comprising a cartridge and a pressure sensor, a body housing the internal pen module, and a shuttle connected to the internal pen module on a first end of the digital pen and connected to a twist mechanism on a second end of the digital pen. The shuttle moves the cartridge and the pressure sensor when the twist mechanism is engaged.

Abstract: A digital pen systems and methods are provided. The digital pen comprises an internal pen module comprising a cartridge and a pressure sensor, a body housing the internal pen module, and a shuttle connected to the internal pen module on a first end of the digital pen and connected to a twist mechanism on a second end of the digital pen. The shuttle moves the cartridge and the pressure sensor when the twist mechanism is engaged.

Abstract: An improved music notation system is disclosed. Each pitch has a discrete, highly memorable symbol and corresponding mnemonic, while still having a spatial component and mapping onto the same spot as the standard system. Thus the shape of a melody can be quickly discerned, while individual pitches can also be quickly recognized without having to learn the treble and bass clef separately. Each rhythmic symbol is also unique and most are horizontal, and so now reflect how long you hold each note, thus creating a spatial component where there was none before. This makes for each rhythmic symbol to be much more intuitive and easier to learn and understand. We've also changed minor rules that empirically give trouble to beginning learners, such as placement of sharps and flats, and the ties/dots system has also been improved.

Abstract: An interactive multi media system comprising a display capable of displaying multi media information, one or more input central devices capable of enabling one or more users to interact with the multi media information and characterized by an interactive engine including an application programmer's interface having a format interpreter capable of enabling a programmer to combine multiple multi media formats for display on the display.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tablet computer and a docking station assembly. This docking station includes a docking assembly for positioning with three degrees of freedom and having a data connector for mechanically supporting and interfacing with the tablet computer. A support member couples the docking assembly to an expansion base. The base includes a number of ports for interfacing with a variety of peripheral devices or power supplies. These varieties of ports mount to a printed circuit board contained within the expansion base. A flexible printed circuit (FPC) combines the signal pathways for the variety of ports, allowing the signal pathways to travel from the printed circuit board and to the data connector. The tablet computing device has a plurality of contact or touch points positioned on the right and left edges of the tablet to facilitate aligning the tablet to the docking assembly in either a landscape or portrait mode.

Abstract: A modular keyboard (12) for a tablet personal computer (10) provides a cover on an outer side (16) for covering the base unit (14) screen (18) and an inner side (46). A key array (44) for key-based data entry into the base unit (14) mounts integrally to the inner side (46). A back support (48) supports the base unit (14) in a raised position relative to the key array (44) and presents the base unit (14) for monitoring data entry from the key array (44). The back support (48) is retractable to a recess (90) that is substantially parallel to the inner side (46). Side support arms (54) cooperate with the back support (48) for supporting the base unit (14) and holding the base unit (14) securely relative to the back support (48). The side support arms (54) are retractable to a recessed position substantially parallel to the inner side (46). A bus connector (78) connects and communicates key-based data between the key array (44) and the base unit (14).

Abstract: The present invention provides a tablet computer and a docking station assembly. This docking station comprises a docking assembly for positioning with three degrees of freedom and having a data connector for mechanically supporting and interfacing with the tablet computer. A support member couples the docking assembly to an expansion base. The base includes a number of ports for interfacing with a variety of peripheral devices or power supplies. These varieties of ports mount to a printed circuit board contained within the expansion base. A flexible printed circuit (FPC) combines the signal pathways for the variety of ports, allowing the signal pathways to travel from the printed circuit board and to the data connector. The tablet computing device has a plurality of contact or touch points positioned on the right and left edges of the tablet to facilitate aligning the tablet to the docking assembly in either a landscape or portrait mode.

Abstract: A modular keyboard (12) for a tablet personal computer (10) provides a cover on an outer side (16) for covering the base unit (14) screen (18) and an inner side (46). A key array (44) for key-based data entry into the base unit (14) mounts integrally to the inner side (46). A back support (48) supports the base unit (14) in a raised position relative to the key array (44) and presents the base unit (14) for monitoring data entry from the key array (44). The back support (48) is retractable to a recess (90) that is substantially parallel to the inner side (46). Side support arms (54) cooperate with the back support (48) for supporting the base unit (14) and holding the base unit (14) securely relative to the back support (48). The side support arms (54) are retractable to a recessed position substantially parallel to the inner side (46). A bus connector (78) connects and communicates key-based data between the key array (44) and the base unit (14).

Abstract: The present invention provides a tablet computer and a docking station assembly. This docking station comprises a docking assembly for positioning with three degrees of freedom and having a data connector for mechanically supporting and interfacing with the tablet computer. A support member couples the docking assembly to an expansion base. The base includes a number of ports for interfacing with a variety of peripheral devices or power supplies. These varieties of ports mount to a printed circuit board contained within the expansion base. A flexible printed circuit (FPC) combines the signal pathways for the variety of ports, allowing the signal pathways to travel from the printed circuit board and to the data connector. The tablet computing device has a plurality of contact or touch points positioned on the right and left edges of the tablet to facilitate aligning the tablet to the docking assembly in either a landscape or portrait mode.