Abstract: Disclosed is time keeping system for an employer. The system includes one or more time-keeping network appliances. Each of these appliances includes a small web server. The system also includes some form of employee interface which enables the employee to submit, and the time keeper to receive, identification information regarding the employee. One embodiment uses at least one of a card reader, punch key pad, bar code reader, or proximity badge reader. These devices are used to clock employees in and out. The system also optionally includes an audio-output device to give the employee audio feedback during clock in and an LCD to give the employee visual feed back. If a second network device is included in the system, it is automatically set up as a client of the original time keeper introduced into the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is time keeping system for an employer. The system includes one or more time-keeping network appliances. Each of these appliances includes a small web server. The system also includes some form of employee interface which enables the employee to submit, and the time keeper to receive, identification information regarding the employee. One embodiment uses at least one of a card reader, punch key pad, bar code reader, or proximity badge reader. These devices are used to clock employees in and out. The system also optionally includes an audio-output device to give the employee audio feedback during clock in and an LCD to give the employee visual feed back. If a second network device is included in the system, it is automatically set up as a client of the original time keeper introduced into the system.

Abstract: Disclosed are the devices and methods for cleaning the ports of a print head of a printer cartridge for refilling purposes. This is accomplished using two different kinds of tips which are alternatively disposed on the end of a syringe. A large tip is used to clean all of the ports simultaneously by applying suction to all. A smaller tip, however, is used to clean specific ports. The smaller tip is able to provide much greater suction than a larger tip because it has a minimized flow aperture. The larger tip, conversely, creates a very wide flow area which does not provide as great a suction, but provides other benefits.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clip for holding an inkjet cartridge for the duel purposes of either refilling it with ink, or suctioning out the ports on the cartridge's printhead. The clip has an overhang with a depending portion which helps hold the cartridge in place. The clip also has a horizontally-extending portion having a wavy cross-section. The wavy cross-sectional configuration gives the clip its desired flexibility while maintaining good retention of the cartridge.