Abstract: A spray-drier comprising: a main body, which delimits an atomization chamber; a feeding system to feed a water suspension of ceramic material into the atomization chamber, which comprises at least one spraying unit to spray the water suspension of material; a heating system to generate a hot gas flow having a temperature of at least circa 400° C. (in particular, ranging from circa 500° C. to circa 600° C.) using at least one electric heater; and a distribution device for distributing said hot gas flow inside said atomization chamber so that it hits the sprayed water suspension of ceramic material, thus drying the solid ceramic material contained therein and generating atomized ceramic powder.

Abstract: A spray-drier comprising: a main body, which delimits an atomization chamber; a feeding system to feed a water suspension of ceramic material into the atomization chamber, which comprises at least one spraying unit to spray the water suspension of material; a heating system to generate a hot gas flow having a temperature of at least circa 400° C. (in particular, ranging from circa 500° C. to circa 600° C.) using at least one electric heater; and a distribution device for distributing said hot gas flow inside said atomization chamber so that it hits the sprayed water suspension of ceramic material, thus drying the solid ceramic material contained therein and generating atomized ceramic powder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for e-commerce personalization and merchandising are provided herein. In some instances, methods may include determining triggers for a consumer, where the triggers being associated with objective consumer preferences and subjective consumer preferences for the consumer. Also, the method includes selecting a ranking cocktail for the consumer that includes a plurality of attributes that each includes a weight. The method also includes utilizing the ranking cocktail to select recommended products from an inventory of products in a database of a merchant, and providing the recommended products for display to the consumer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pump plate (60) for conditioning the flow of a fluid before the fluid enters an inlet (51) of a circulation pump (50) of a dishwasher. The pump plate (60) may have a plate portion with a number of holes (62) dispersed across its surface such that fluid may flow through the holes (62). The pump plate (60) may also include one or more upper guide vanes (63) extending outwardly from the plate portion and configured to reduce the turbulence in the fluid flow. A dishwasher (10) including a pump plate (60) and a method for manufacturing such a dishwasher are also provided. A dishwasher (10) that includes a pump plate (60) to condition the fluid flow within the dishwasher may be configured to function efficiently while requiring less water to complete a rinse or wash cycle than a dishwasher that does not include a pump plate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for e-commerce personalization and merchandising are provided herein. In some instances, methods may include determining triggers for a consumer, where the triggers being associated with objective consumer preferences and subjective consumer preferences for the consumer. Also, the method includes selecting a ranking cocktail for the consumer that includes a plurality of attributes that each includes a weight. The method also includes utilizing the ranking cocktail to select recommended products from an inventory of products in a database of a merchant, and providing the recommended products for display to the consumer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for e-commerce personalization and merchandising are provided herein. In some instances, methods may include determining triggers for a consumer, where the triggers being associated with objective consumer preferences and subjective consumer preferences for the consumer. Also, the method includes selecting a ranking cocktail for the consumer that includes a plurality of attributes that each includes a weight. The method also includes utilizing the ranking cocktail to select recommended products from an inventory of products in a database of a merchant, and providing the recommended products for display to the consumer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pump plate (60) for conditioning the flow of a fluid before the fluid enters an inlet (51) of a circulation pump (50) of a dishwasher. The pump plate (60) may have a plate portion with a number of holes (62) dispersed across its surface such that fluid may flow through the holes (62). The pump plate (60) may also include one or more upper guide vanes (63) extending outwardly from the plate portion and configured to reduce the turbulence in the fluid flow. A dishwasher (10) including a pump plate (60) and a method for manufacturing such a dishwasher are also provided. A dishwasher (10) that includes a pump plate (60) to condition the fluid flow within the dishwasher may be configured to function efficiently while requiring less water to complete a rinse or wash cycle than a dishwasher that does not include a pump plate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for e-commerce personalization and merchandising are provided herein. In some instances, methods may include determining triggers for a consumer, where the triggers being associated with objective consumer preferences and subjective consumer preferences for the consumer. Also, the method includes selecting a ranking cocktail for the consumer that includes a plurality of attributes that each includes a weight. The method also includes utilizing the ranking cocktail to select recommended products from an inventory of products in a database of a merchant, and providing the recommended products for display to the consumer.

Abstract: A system for marketing and sales in a business-to-business environment is disclosed. The system includes a close integration of sales and marketing personnel of an organization maximize awareness of the organization in the minds of prospective customers and to be considered as a possible supplier when needs arise. This integration further is utilized to enhance the organization's response to RFP's issued by prospective customers. The system is used to identify unmet customer needs and solutions, to utilize cross-functional teams to more effectively respond to RFPs, and to collaborate with the customer at all levels to achieve and maintain a positive customer experience. The system also provides a variety of consolidated information tools to sales and marketing groups to optimize all oral and written interactions with prospective customers as well as current customers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved card holder comprising a pair of parallel arms connected to one another in a spaced apart relationship. A resilient gripping material is included, preferably as finger-like appendages, on at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the spaced apart arms, such that when an ID card or the like is inserted into the space between the arms, the resilient gripping material compresses sufficiently to allow insertion, but also provides a secure gripping for retention of the ID card or the like, thereby preventing slippage of the card from the holder. To remove the inserted ID card or the like, force adequate to overcome the gripping is applied to the card, thereby permitting removal of the card from the holder. The amount of force needed will vary with the nature and thickness of the card, the gripping material, and the like. The holding power will likewise vary.