Abstract: In some implementations, a transaction card may include a card body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The transaction card may include an integrated circuit (IC) chip embedded in the card body, and a plurality of first electrical contact sets electrically accessible from the first surface of the card body, where the plurality of first electrical contact sets have electrical connections to the IC chip. The transaction card may include a plurality of first magnetic stripe areas readable from the first surface of the card body. The transaction card may include a plurality of second electrical contact sets electrically accessible from the second surface of the card body, where the plurality of second electrical contact sets have electrical connections to the IC chip. The transaction card may include a plurality of second magnetic stripe areas readable from the second surface of the card body.

Abstract: In some implementations, a transaction card may include a card body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The transaction card may include an integrated circuit (IC) chip embedded in the card body, and a plurality of first electrical contact sets electrically accessible from the first surface of the card body, where the plurality of first electrical contact sets have electrical connections to the IC chip. The transaction card may include a plurality of first magnetic stripe areas readable from the first surface of the card body. The transaction card may include a plurality of second electrical contact sets electrically accessible from the second surface of the card body, where the plurality of second electrical contact sets have electrical connections to the IC chip. The transaction card may include a plurality of second magnetic stripe areas readable from the second surface of the card body.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for use in a turbofan engine is provided. The rotor assembly includes an annular spool including a first blade opening defined therein, a first rotor blade configured to be radially inserted through the first blade opening, and a fairing positioned on a radially outer side of the annular spool. The first rotor blade includes a blade portion and a flange portion that extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the blade portion such that the flange portion is positioned on a radially inner side of the annular spool. The fairing is configured to receive a fastener radially inserted through the flange portion and the annular spool such that the first rotor blade is secured to the annular spool.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for use in a turbofan engine is provided. The rotor assembly includes an annular spool including a first blade opening defined therein, a first rotor blade configured to be radially inserted through the first blade opening, and a fairing positioned on a radially outer side of the annular spool. The first rotor blade includes a blade portion and a flange portion that extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the blade portion such that the flange portion is positioned on a radially inner side of the annular spool. The fairing is configured to receive a fastener radially inserted through the flange portion and the annular spool such that the first rotor blade is secured to the annular spool.

Abstract: Process for producing a ceramic composite structure includes impregnating a reinforcing material with a suitable precursor slurry composition including thermosetting resin, a suitable curing agent, a ceramic component, a carbonaceous solids component, and optionally, a suitable solvent. Exemplary thermosetting resins include polyesters, vinyl esters, epoxy resins, bismaleimide resins, and polyimide resins. The carbonaceous solids component provides a suitable amount of carbon char upon pyrolization. The preform may be dried prior to curing to remove solvents and thereby provide a working material comprising up to 70 volume % solids. The preform is cured, pyrolized, and infiltrated with molten silicon to form a composite article. The thermosetting resin is selected for processibility, green strength, and relatively fast cure cycle.

Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite precursor slurry composition includes a thermosetting resin, a suitable curing agent, a ceramic component, a carbonaceous solids component, and optionally, a suitable solvent. The thermosetting resin may be a polyester, a vinyl ester, an epoxy resin, a bismaleimide resin, and/or a polyamide resin. The carbonaceous solids component provides a suitable amount of carbon char upon pyrolization. The precursor slurry composition may comprise up to about 70 volume % solids after removal of the solvent, and prior to cure. A sheet molding compound first and second outer films comprising the precursor slurry composition and randomly dispersed reinforcing material carried between the first and second outer films.

Abstract: Process for producing a ceramic composite structure includes impregnating a reinforcing material with a suitable precursor slurry composition including thermosetting resin, a suitable curing agent, a ceramic component, a carbonaceous solids component, and optionally, a suitable solvent. Exemplary thermosetting resins include polyesters, vinyl esters, epoxy resins, bismaleimide resins, and polyimide resins. The carbonaceous solids component provides a suitable amount of carbon char upon pyrolization. The preform may be dried prior to curing to remove solvents and thereby provide a working material comprising up to 70 volume % solids. The preform is cured, pyrolized, and infiltrated with molten silicon to form a composite article. The thermosetting resin is selected for processability, green strength, and relatively fast cure cycle.

Abstract: A disposable unitary jet injector cartridge, filled with a medicament to be injected, includes an interrupted flange and collar adapted to releaseably affix the cartridge to a jet injector gun. When the gun is fired, a predetermined amount of medicament is injected from the sterile end of the cartridge without the need to sterilize either the gun or other portions of the cartridge. The cartridge is particularly useful for the self-administration of drugs and medicines by a patient.

Abstract: A tamper-evident lid for use with containers includes a surface to cover the container, and downward projections around the periphery of the surface which surrounds the mouth of said container. An interrupted ring is frangibly attached to the downward projections. A plurality of tamper-evident hooks are affixed to said ring. The hooks are visible through openings in the downward projections. The hooks engage the container, but when the lid is removed, the ring fractures away from the downward projection ring and the tampering with the package is apparent. In the preferred embodiment, a bead on the lid engages the sidewall of the container to provide a resealable, airtight seal.

Abstract: A hypodermic jet injector includes a resuable, spring-powered gun and a disposable unitary cartridge filled with a substance to be injected. The unitary cartridge has an interrupted flange which cooperates with a shoulder on the gun to releasably affix the cartridge to the end of the gun for use. A predetermined amount of sterile medicament is readily injected from the sterile end of the cartridge without the need to sterilize the gun. This is particularly useful for self-administration of drugs and medicines by the patient.

Abstract: A tamper-evident lid for use with containers includes a surface to cover the container, and downward projections around the periphery of the surface which surround the mouth of said container. A continuous ring is affixed to the downward projections. A plurality of tamper-evident hooks are frangibly attached to said ring. The hooks are visible through openings in the downward projections. The hooks engage the container, but when the lid is removed, the hooks fracture away from the ring and the tampering with the package is apparent. In the preferred embodiment, a bead on the lid engages the sidewall of the container to provide a resealable, airtight seal.

Abstract: Plastic carrier devices that are corrugated to create alternating thick rib sections, that have not been stretched and thin fully oriented sections. Applicating techniques that utilize the ability to pretension the devices to be fed onto an applicating drum are part of the multi-packaging system of this invention.

Abstract: Plastic carrier devices that are corrugated to create alternating thick rib sections, that have not been stretched and thin fully oriented sections. Applicating techniques that utilize the ability to pretension the devices to be fed onto an applicating drum are part of the multi-packaging system of this invention.

Abstract: A plastic band is provided for encircling and combining into a single package, two multi-package assemblies of cans. The plastic band of the present invention encircles the outside of the array of cans comprising the combination of two multi-packages and further provides a central stabilizing strap which provides firm resilient engagement with at least all of the corner cans of each individual multi-package.

Abstract: An apparatus for high-speed transfer of plants from an array arranged in ranks and rows to a transplanting location. The apparatus incorporates structure which positively locates and stabilizes the individual plants during their path of travel from the array to their predetermined transplanting location as well as structure which permits each rank of the array to be removed as a unit for transfer to the path of travel. The apparatus is also designed to eliminate the top growth of each plant from interfering with individual placement and movement of the plants.

Abstract: A thin walled nestable thermoplastic cup having stacking rings configured in the side walls to permit nonjamming, telescopic association of a series of like containers, the stacking rings incorporating bulbous shoulder means to enhance axial resilience in a stack of so nested cups.

Abstract: A planting system including a support tray, a plurality of interconnected sleeves, and a plurality of transplant frames adapted for insertion within each sleeve. Each assembly is configured so that a plurality of assemblies are nestable and stackable without jamming relative to each other. Each individual part and sub-assembly is also configured to be nestable in nonjamming relationship with other like parts or subassemblies.

Abstract: A planting system in which the basic unit of the system comprises a plurality of individual containers for growing plants to a stage suitable for transplanting and in which the plurality of containers are secured in a flexible carrier sheet. The securement of each of the containers in the carrier sheet is such that the entire basic unit can be handled in a number of shipping, handling, filling, growing, and transplanting operations in a convenient, unique and efficient manner. Various articles of manufacture are contemplated in the system of the invention which aid and render in the unique and efficient use of the system. Those articles of manufacture include shipping and handling cartons, holding trays, filler plates and portable pack arrangements.

Abstract: A high-speed planting method and machine in which a plurality of plants are provided in a plurality of webs. The webs are flexible and each web carries a plurality of plants fixed in an array of a plurality of adjacent rows and substantially perpendicular ranks. In the method and machine, each web is bent in a curve about an axis parallel to the ranks of plants, and during the bending operation each leading rank of plants is ejected from the web as a group. Concurrently with that operation, each removed rank of plants is conveyed toward the ground, and each plant in each conveyed rank is successively set into the ground in spaced relation along a line.