Abstract: A fluidized reactor system includes a reactor containing a fluidized bed situated above a distributor plate arranged within the reactor, a fluidizing gas fed into the fluidized bed via the distributor plate to cause uniform fluidization of the fluidized bed and promote creation of solid polymeric granules, and a valve assembly penetrating a sidewall of the reactor to remove a mixture of the fluidizing gas and the solid polymeric granules from the fluidized bed. The valve assembly is coupled to the sidewall at a downward angle relative to the sidewall such that an upward-facing opening of the valve assembly extends into the fluidized bed.

Abstract: A fluidized reactor system includes a reactor containing a fluidized bed situated above a distributor plate arranged within the reactor, a fluidizing gas fed into the fluidized bed via the distributor plate to cause uniform fluidization of the fluidized bed and promote creation of solid polymeric granules, and a valve assembly penetrating a sidewall of the reactor to remove a mixture of the fluidizing gas and the solid polymeric granules from the fluidized bed. The valve assembly is coupled to the sidewall at a downward angle relative to the sidewall such that an upward-facing opening of the valve assembly extends into the fluidized bed.

Abstract: The invention is a method, a computer readable medium and a system for improving performance of a graphical user interface (GUI). In one respect, the invention is a method for improving performance of a GUI. The method comprises identifying a plurality of links, wherein the identifying is performed in response to an initiation command. The method further comprises automatically processing the plurality of links, with each link being processed individually. In another respect, the invention is a computer readable medium on which is embedded computer software comprising a set of instructions for executing the above method. In yet another respect, the invention is a system configured to perform the above method.

Abstract: An imaging device access control for restricting access to internally located parts of the imaging device. In one embodiment of the invention, an imaging device includes an access panel hingedly attached to an imaging housing. Access to an interior of the imaging device through an access panel is controlled by an access panel operation restrictor assembly. The access panel operation restrictor assembly includes an access panel operation restrictor and an access panel restrictor release. The panel operation restrictor may include a locking mechanism having a bolt which is selectively engageable with the access panel by operation of a solenoid. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the access panel operation restrictor assembly is operable from an image forming device control panel. An individual must enter an authorization code or password at the control panel as a precondition to operation of the access panel operation restrictor assembly.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with imaging systems and wear indicators are provided. In one example system, an imaging device is provided that generates and transfers an image to a print media. A photoconductor includes a photosensitive surface layer and a wear indicator layer under the surface layer. The wear indicator layer is visually distinct from the surface layer so that when the wear indicator layer is exposed, it indicates worn areas of the surface layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for exporting content. In one embodiment, a system and a method pertain to determining user content and destination selections based upon content dragged to and dropped on an icon representing a destination application, copying the selected content, and inserting the selected content into the destination application.

Abstract: An imaging device is provided that generates and transfers an image to a print media. A photoconductor includes a photosensitive surface layer and a wear indicator layer under the surface layer. The wear indicator layer is visually distinct from the surface layer so that when the wear indicator layer is exposed, it indicates worn areas of the surface layer.

Abstract: An imaging device access control for restricting access to internally located parts of the imaging device. In one embodiment of the invention, an imaging device includes an access panel hingedly attached to an imaging housing. Access to an interior of the imaging device through an access panel is controlled by an access panel operation restrictor assembly. The access panel operation restrictor assembly includes an access panel operation restrictor and an access panel restrictor release. The panel operation restrictor may include a locking mechanism having a bolt which is selectively engageable with the access panel by operation of a solenoid. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the access panel operation restrictor assembly is operable from an image forming device control panel. An individual must enter an authorization code or password at the control panel as a precondition to operation of the access panel operation restrictor assembly.

Abstract: A method and a system for generating an animated instruction based on a procedure. In the method, an instruction for performing a procedure is determined based on environmental data and an animated instruction performing the procedure is automatically generated in response to the instruction. In the system, based on environmental data, an instruction for performing a procedure is generated by an instruction generating module and in response to the instruction, an animated instruction for performing the procedure is automatically generate by an animation generator module configured to communicate with the instruction generating module.

Abstract: The invention is a method, a computer readable medium and a system for improving performance of a graphical user interface (GUI). In one respect, the invention is a method for improving performance of a GUI. The method comprises identifying a plurality of links, wherein the identifying is performed in response to an initiation command. The method further comprises automatically processing the plurality of links, with each link being processed individually. In another respect, the invention is a computer readable medium on which is embedded computer software comprising a set of instructions for executing the above method. In yet another respect, the invention is a system configured to perform the above method.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a fluid such as an insecticide to grain or similar material that is carried by a conveyor. A flap device which is formed from a sheet of resilient flexible material is pivotably mounted at one of its ends to a supporting structure which is located above the conveyor, and the flap device is positioned to contact and ride over the material that is carried by the conveyor. A distributor extends across the width of the flap device and includes a series of distribution channels which open to a lower surface of the flap device. The fluid is delivered to the distributor and is directed into the material which, in being carried by the conveyor, is contacted by the flap device. A sensing device is incorporated in the apparatus for detecting the degree of pivotal movement of the flap device as it rides over the material on the conveyor and, thus, for providing a measure of the quantity of material on the conveyor.

Abstract: An exercising device especially for strengthening the triceps as well as the frontal deltoid. A horizontal bench is provided upon which the exerciser may lie. At one end of the bench is a short post and at the other end is a higher upright track having a vertical guideway. A bar is pivotally attached at one end to said short post and the other or weight end extends through said guideway. Various size weights may be added to the weight end.