Abstract: A paint tray is disclosed, the paint tray includes a base; a rim; a plurality of sidewalls, wherein each sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls is arranged between an edge of the base and the rim, and wherein each sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls extends in an upward direction from the base; a reservoir defined by the base and the plurality of sidewalls; and a drainage spout located at an intersection of a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the drainage spout is configured to drain paint from the reservoir into a container.

Abstract: A fluid tray is disclosed, the fluid tray comprising a base, a rim, a plurality of sidewalls arranged between an edge of the base and the rim and extending in an upward direction from the base, a reservoir defined by the base and the sidewalls, at least one container securing mechanism integrated or coupled to the rim or at least one sidewall, and at least one drainage spout, and wherein the at least container securing mechanism and the drainage spout operate to drain a fluid from a container into the reservoir when the container is in a substantially vertical position above the reservoir and the container is coupled to the fluid tray using one of the at least one container securing mechanism.

Abstract: A decorator (10) for printing onto cylindrical structures (18) has a plurality of inkers (12). Each inker (12) has a pair of opposing frame plates (40, 48). A printing plate (204) is affixed to a printing plate cylinder (200) carried by a rotational printing plate cylinder shaft (202). The printing plate shaft (202) is disposed between the opposing frame plates (40, 48). A main shaft (38) supports the inker (12) on the decorator (10) such that the pair of opposing frame plates (40, 48) are slidable along a length of the main shaft (38). A lateral adjustment servomotor (220) acts on a corresponding inker (212) to impart a movement by the inker (12) along the length of the main shaft (38).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for facilitating playing soccer based on RFID. The methods and systems may include receiving a request from a user, generating a radio tracking indication, transmitting the radio tracking indication to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader, emitting interrogating radio waves, receiving returned radio wave, generating ball tracking data, receiving target data from at least one target sensor, retrieving game data, processing the ball tracking data and the target data based on the game data, generating user performance, transmitting the user performance to the user, storing at least one of the request, the sensor data, the target sensor data, and the user performance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating playing soccer based on RFID are provided. Accordingly, the method may include selecting one or more game rules. The method may further include communicatively coupling at least one ball with at least one communication device via an RFID sensor disposed on the at least one ball, the communication device further associated with a user. The method may further include generating ball tracking data from the at least one ball and receiving target data from at least one target sensor disposed on at least one target. The method may further include processing the ball tracking data and the target data in order to determine at least a score based on the one or more game rules.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for facilitating playing soccer based on RFID. The methods and systems may include receiving a request from a user, generating a radio tracking indication, transmitting the radio tracking indication to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader, emitting interrogating radio waves, receiving returned radio wave, generating ball tracking data, receiving target data from at least one target sensor, retrieving game data, processing the ball tracking data and the target data based on the game data, generating user performance, transmitting the user performance to the user, storing at least one of the request, the sensor data, the target sensor data, and the user performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for facilitating playing soccer based on RFID. The methods and systems may include receiving a request from a user, generating a radio tracking indication, transmitting the radio tracking indication to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader, emitting interrogating radio waves, receiving returned radio wave, generating ball tracking data, receiving target data from at least one target sensor, retrieving game data, processing the ball tracking data and the target data based on the game data, generating user performance, transmitting the user performance to the user, storing at least one of the request, the sensor data, the target sensor data, and the user performance.

Abstract: A decorator (10) for printing onto cylindrical structures (18) has a plurality of inkers (12). Each inker (12) has a pair of opposing frame plates (40, 48). A printing plate (204) is affixed to a printing plate cylinder (200) carried by a rotational printing plate cylinder shaft (202). The printing plate shaft (202) is disposed between the opposing frame plates (40, 48). A main shaft (38) supports the inker (12) on the decorator (10) such that the pair of opposing frame plates (40, 48) are slidable along a length of the main shaft (38). A lateral adjustment servomotor (220) acts on a corresponding inker (212) to impart a movement by the inker (12) along the length of the main shaft (38).

Abstract: Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.

Abstract: Electrical connectors for very high speed signals, including signals at or above 112 Gbps. Effectiveness of shielding along the signal paths through the mating electrical connectors may be enhanced through the use of one or more techniques, including enabling two-sided shielding, connections between shield members and between shield members and grounded structures of printed circuit boards to which the connectors are mounted, and selective positioning of lossy material. Such techniques may be simply and reliably implemented in high density connector using one or more techniques. An electrical connector may include core members held by a housing together with leadframe assemblies attached to the core members. The core members may include features that would be difficult to mold in a housing and may include both shields and lossy materials in locations that would be difficult to incorporate in a leadframe assembly.

Abstract: Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.

Abstract: A fluid tray is disclosed, the fluid tray comprising a base, a rim, a plurality of sidewalls arranged between an edge of the base and the rim and extending in an upward direction from the base, a reservoir defined by the base and the sidewalls, at least one container securing mechanism integrated or coupled to the rim or at least one sidewall, and at least one drainage spout, and wherein the at least container securing mechanism and the drainage spout operate to drain a fluid from a container into the reservoir when the container is in a substantially vertical position above the reservoir and the container is coupled to the fluid tray using one of the at least one container securing mechanism.

Abstract: A paint saving paint tray is disclosed. The paint tray may be adapted for coupling to a paint container, and may comprise a base, one or more sidewalls extending in an upward direction from the base, a reservoir for holding paint, wherein the reservoir is defined by the base and the one or more sidewalls, securing mechanism in at least one sidewall of the one or more sidewalls for coupling the paint tray to the paint container, and drainage spout in the at least one sidewall, wherein the drainage spout is adapted to drain paint from the paint container into the paint tray via inverted placement of the paint container on the paint tray, or drain paint from the paint tray into the paint container via placement of the paint tray onto the paint container. Methods of using the paint tray and a paint tray system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for facilitating playing soccer based on RFID. The methods and systems may include receiving a request from a user, generating a radio tracking indication, transmitting the radio tracking indication to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader, emitting interrogating radio waves, receiving returned radio wave, generating ball tracking data, receiving target data from at least one target sensor, retrieving game data, processing the ball tracking data and the target data based on the game data, generating user performance, transmitting the user performance to the user, storing at least one of the request, the sensor data, the target sensor data, and the user performance.

Abstract: This invention relates to metabolically engineered microorganisms, such as bacterial and or fungal strains, and bioprocesses utilizing such strains. These strains enable the dynamic control of metabolic pathways, which can be used to optimize production. Dynamic control over metabolism is accomplished via a combination of methodologies including but not limited to transcriptional silencing and controlled enzyme proteolysis. These microbial strains are utilized in a multi-stage bioprocess encompassing at least two stages, the first stage in which microorganisms are grown and metabolism can be optimized for microbial growth and at least one other stage in which growth can be slowed or stopped, and dynamic changes can be made to metabolism to improve the production of desired product, such as a chemical or fuel.

Abstract: This invention relates to metabolically engineered microorganisms, such as bacterial and or fungal strains, and bioprocesses utilizing such strains. These strains enable the dynamic control of metabolic pathways, which can be used to optimize production. Dynamic control over metabolism is accomplished via a combination of methodologies including but not limited to transcriptional silencing and controlled enzyme proteolysis. These microbial strains are utilized in a multi-stage bioprocess encompassing at least two stages, the first stage in which microorganisms are grown and metabolism can be optimized for microbial growth and at least one other stage in which growth can be slowed or stopped, and dynamic changes can be made to metabolism to improve the production of desired product, such as a chemical or fuel.

Abstract: Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.

Abstract: A paint saving paint tray is disclosed. The paint tray may be adapted for coupling to a paint container, and may comprise a base, one or more sidewalls extending in an upward direction from the base, a reservoir for holding paint, wherein the reservoir is defined by the base and the one or more sidewalls, securing mechanism in at least one sidewall of the one or more sidewalls for coupling the paint tray to the paint container, and drainage spout in the at least one sidewall, wherein the drainage spout is adapted to drain paint from the paint container into the paint tray via inverted placement of the paint container on the paint tray, or drain paint from the paint tray into the paint container via placement of the paint tray onto the paint container. Methods of using the paint tray and a paint tray system are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to metabolically engineered microorganisms, such as bacterial and or fungal strains, and bioprocesses utilizing such strums. These strains enable the dynamic control of metabolic pathways, which can be used to optimize production. Dynamic control over metabolism is accomplished via a combination of methodologies including but not limited to transcriptional silencing and controlled enzyme proteolysis. These microbial strains are utilized in a multi-stage bioprocess encompassing at least two stages, the first stage in which microorganisms are grown and metabolism can be optimized for microbial growth and at least one other stage in which growth can be slowed or stopped, and dynamic changes can be made to metabolism to improve the production of desired product, such as a chemical or fuel.

Abstract: This invention relates to metabolically engineered microorganisms, such as bacterial and or fungal strains, and bioprocesses utilizing such strains. These strains enable the dynamic control of metabolic pathways, which can be used to optimize production. Dynamic control over metabolism is accomplished via a combination of methodologies including but not limited to transcriptional silencing and controlled enzyme proteolysis. These microbial strains are utilized in a multi-stage bioprocess encompassing at least two stages, the first stage in which microorganisms are grown and metabolism can be optimized for microbial growth and at least one other stage in which growth can be slowed or stopped, and dynamic changes can be made to metabolism to improve the production of desired product, such as a chemical or fuel.