Abstract: A method of preparing a translucent film comprising the steps of providing a thermoplastic polymer, using the polymer to prepare a first composition containing the polymer and a second composition containing the polymer, mixing the first composition and a pigment to obtain a masterbatch containing 1 mass % to less than 30 mass % of the pigment, mixing the second composition and the masterbatch to obtain a film raw material having a pigment content of 0.05 mass % to 5.0 mass %, and processing the film raw material to obtain the film; a translucent film having uniformly distributed pigments; a composite structure containing the film; and the used of the film and the composite structure as a coating in the interior of a vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved laundry dosing are provided. An image of a detergent container captured by a user is received. Image recognition is performed on the image of the detergent container to identify a detergent to be used based on shape, color, text, and/or brand logo of the detergent container. Parameters of the detergent are identified based on the image recognition. A dose of the detergent is recommended and/or a controlled release of a dose of the detergent is performed for a laundry cycle of a laundry appliance according to the parameters.

Abstract: In some implementations, a photon detector includes a detector module that includes a detector unit. The detector unit may include a sensor device including a sensor layer, and a plurality of detector devices, connected to the sensor layer, configured to convert electrical signals to digital signals based on photon counting. The detector unit may include a readout component communicatively connected to the sensor device. The readout component may include a data conversion device configured to convert the digital signals into formatted data and to output a plurality of channels, of the formatted data, corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of detector devices. The readout component may include a transceiver configured to transmit the plurality of channels of the formatted data. The detector module may include a management component communicatively connected to the detector unit and configured to provide power and control signals to the readout component.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a clothes mover coupled to a motor, and a controller arranged to control the motor. The controller determines a respective value of a first parameter and a second parameter, and compares the determined values with predetermined respective threshold values. Based on the comparing, the controller selects a motor actuation sequence comprising a first power cycle having a first ON period and first OFF period, and a second power cycle having a second ON period and second OFF period. Each first and second ON period includes providing power to the motor for a respective first and third duration, and each first and second OFF period includes cutting off power to the motor for a respective second and fourth duration. The controller controls a speed of rotation of the clothes mover by triggering the first power cycle and a second power cycle to the motor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite structure comprising a translucent layer (1) having a light transmittance of 1 to 50%, an opaque layer (2) containing a translucent area (6), and a touch sensor area (5) that is at least partly arranged in or above or below the translucent area of layer (2). The present invention also provides a method of producing the composite structure. The composite structure can be used to replace conventional buttons in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a clothes mover coupled to a motor, and a controller arranged to control the motor. The controller determines a respective value of a first parameter and a second parameter, and compares the determined values with predetermined respective threshold values. Based on the comparing, the controller selects a motor actuation sequence comprising a first power cycle having a first ON period and first OFF period, and a second power cycle having a second ON period and second OFF period. Each first and second ON period includes providing power to the motor for a respective first and third duration, and each first and second OFF period includes cutting off power to the motor for a respective second and fourth duration. The controller controls a speed of rotation of the clothes mover by triggering the first power cycle and a second power cycle to the motor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite structure comprising a translucent layer (1) having a light transmittance of 1 to 50%, an opaque layer (2) containing a translucent area (6), and a touch sensor area (5) that is at least partly arranged in or above or below the translucent area of layer (2). The present invention also provides a method of producing the composite structure. The composite structure can be used to replace conventional buttons in motor vehicles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved laundry dosing are provided. An image of a detergent container captured by a user is received. Image recognition is performed on the image of the detergent container to identify a detergent to be used based on shape, color, text, and/or brand logo of the detergent container. Parameters of the detergent are identified based on the image recognition. A dose of the detergent is recommended and/or a controlled release of a dose of the detergent is performed for a laundry cycle of a laundry appliance according to the parameters.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved laundry dosing are provided. An image of a detergent container captured by a user is received. Image recognition is performed on the image of the detergent container to identify a detergent to be used based on shape, color, text, and/or brand logo of the detergent container. Parameters of the detergent are identified based on the image recognition. A dose of the detergent is recommended and/or a controlled release of a dose of the detergent is performed for a laundry cycle of a laundry appliance according to the parameters.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved laundry dosing are provided. An image of a detergent container captured by a user is received. Image recognition is performed on the image of the detergent container to identify a detergent to be used based on shape, color, text, and/or brand logo of the detergent container. Parameters of the detergent are identified based on the image recognition. A dose of the detergent is recommended and/or a controlled release of a dose of the detergent is performed for a laundry cycle of a laundry appliance according to the parameters.

Abstract: The disclosure herein teaches a method for preserving cosmetics, including hair dye, that are prone to oxidation. The method uses an apparatus for automatically sealing and resealing, so as to prevent oxidation immediately and thereafter the cosmetic products are dispensed, or breached, from their manufacturer packaging. In the proposed apparatus, this is done by producing negative pressure inside a chamber while the cosmetic product is inside an unsealed container within the chamber. The vacuum is produced by a pump connected to an on-off valve, which is directly or indirectly actuated under micro-controlled processes. The one-way flow of air from the chamber to the apparatus' exterior produces negative pressure inside the chamber. Packaging can be sealed by outside influence or sealed by the pressure difference between the outside environment and the inside of the packaging upon the rapid repressurizing of the chamber. These processes prevent oxidation or degradation of the cosmetic product therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite structure comprising a translucent layer (1) having a light transmittance of 1 to 50%, an opaque layer (2) containing a translucent area (6), and a touch sensor area (5) that is at least partly arranged in or above or below the translucent area of layer (2). The present invention also provides a method of producing the composite structure. The composite structure can be used to replace conventional buttons in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A method of creating color solution, comprises the steps of: receiving color shade solution values corresponding to respective color shade solutions and color shade quantity values corresponding to respective amounts of said respective color shade solutions; mapping each of said received color shade solution values to respective locations where said respective color shade solutions are stored; and releasing into a mixing container said respective color shade solutions in said respective amounts. An apparatus is capable of performing the above steps.

Abstract: The present invention related to the technological field of washing process of textile articles in general. The washing process here revealed can, by the orderly execution of its steps, separate physically part of the “standard detergent” particles defined on ordinance 185 from Inmetro, of Sep. 15, 2015, making the “detergent type A” to reach first the proteinaceous soils, and together, with perborate having bigger and more dense particles it is laid up on the bottom of the washing basket, needing to be taken inside the basket by the water flow generated by mechanic stirring of washing machine. Consequently, the process of perborate being dissolved and interacting with “detergent type A” enzymes.

Abstract: An assembly that provides solderless electrical interconnection between two devices provided with electrical contact lands that are distributed in plane Land Grid Arrays (LGA's). One of the devices can be a package containing an electronic or opto-electronic device and the other device can be a PCB. The alignment of the lands of the LGA's is provided by guides that include a frame having vertical walls and centering pins inserted into metallized via-holes provided in the PCB, the dimensions of the frame allowing the sliding insertion and extraction of the package. Electrical connection between the lands of the two LGA's is provided by a contactor pad placed between the package and the PCB. The assembly includes a cover removably attached to the frame by a locking mechanism, the cover being provided with one or more elastic members which exert a downward force over the package compressing it against the contactor pad.

Abstract: An assembly that provides solderless electrical interconnection between two devices provided with electrical contact lands that are distributed in plane Land Grid Arrays (LGA's). One of the devices can be a package containing an electronic or opto-electronic device and the other device can be a PCB. The alignment of the lands of the LGA's is provided by guides that include a frame having vertical walls and centering pins inserted into metallized via-holes provided in the PCB, the dimensions of the frame allowing the sliding insertion and extraction of the package. Electrical connection between the lands of the two LGA's is provided by a contactor pad placed between the package and the PCB. The assembly includes a cover removably attached to the frame by a locking mechanism, the cover being provided with one or more elastic members which exert a downward force over the package compressing it against the contactor pad.

Abstract: This application relates to a sling for treatment of urinary incontinence. The sling includes arms having a series of three-dimensional subunits that are shaped and sized such that, when implanted in the human body, the sling is held more securely in the intended location than a sling that is held in place solely by sutures. The application is also directed to a surgical kit containing at least one sling and at least one instrument for implanting the sling.

Abstract: A method which improves the quality of effluent from the process of the industrial production of petroleum, usually referred to as produced water. This method makes it possible to reduce the concentration of pollutants in produced water requiring treatment by removing these pollutants through the use of cultures of microalgae that have passed through a process of natural selection and are naturally adapted to the hostile environment offered by produced water.

Abstract: This invention addresses the pharmaceutical composition for topical corticosteroid use in association with diffusing enzyme for treatment of phimosis. A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of phimosis using topical corticosteroid characterized by including around 0.025 to 5 percent in weight in relation to the total weight of the mixture composition of one or more corticosteroids and/or hormone steroids, whether or not associated with non-hormonal anti-inflammatory agents and around 25 UTR to 4000 UTR/g of one or more proteolytic diffusing enzymes in proper medium, in different pharmaceutical forms, accompanied with additives known to the technical man. Topical corticosteroid application in association with diffusing enzyme for treatment of phimosis in which 90 percent of the patients had improvements over their clinical complaints, with the prepuce being easily retracted.

Abstract: A method which improves the quality of effluent from the process of the industrial production of petroleum, usually referred to as produced water. This method makes it possible to reduce the concentration of pollutants in produced water requiring treatment by removing these pollutants through the use of cultures of microalgae that have passed through a process of natural selection and are naturally adapted to the hostile environment offered by produced water.