Abstract: The present application relates to aqueous compositions for controlling a plant disease caused by a phytopathogenic organism, to methods of preparing such compositions and to uses of such compositions, for example for controlling a plant disease caused by a phytopathogenic organism. The aqueous compositions comprise copper ions, phosphorous acid and/or a salt thereof and an effective amount of an amine selected from an alkylamine, an alkanolamine and mixtures thereof. The pH of the compositions is from about 6 to about 10.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a display, a facial interface, and a connection between the display and facial interface. The display can at least translate or rotate relative to the facial interface via the connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for splicing an upstream section and a downstream section of a multi-layered laminated sheet material wherein each section of the material comprises at least three layers each having first and second surfaces and wherein the at least three layers comprise first and second outer layers and at least one inner layer located between the first and second outer layers, comprising the steps of a) splicing together the upstream and downstream sections of both the first and second outer layers with a splicing material; b) removing the first outer layer from the multi-layered laminated sheet material to expose a surface of an inner layer; c) splicing the upstream and downstream sections of the exposed inner layer with a splicing material; and d) applying a replacement first outer layer to the exposed surface of the inner layer. A spliced multi-layered laminated sheet material produced according to the method is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a document holder (10), which can be used flat or standing. The document holder (10) includes a document receiving member (15), and a foldable flexible panel (22), which includes a first member (28) and a second member (30), wherein the first member (28) and second member (30) are configured to be folded rearwards and inwards and to be joined together to define a stand. The foldable flexible panel (22) is partially attached to the back of the document receiving member (15), such that to configure the document holder (10) as a standing document holder the foldable panel (22) folds rearwards and inwards relative to the back of the document receiving member (15), wherein the first and second members (28, 30) are joined together to create a substantially triangular base member, which extends rearward, thereby providing a stand for the document holder (10).

Abstract: In some examples, a build material recycling device of a three-dimensional (3D) printer can include an upper chamber including an inlet and a material separator coupled to the inlet, a classifier coupled to the upper chamber, and a lower chamber coupled to the classifier, where the classifier is located between the upper chamber and the lower chamber.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting hand sanitization which may be mounted above or near a door handle. Hand sanitization devices include a sanitizer agent cartridge disposed inside a housing body and fluidically coupled to an actuating pump. The pump is configured to dispense the sanitizer when an actuation mechanism is pushed or pulled. The cartridge is also coupled to a pump sheath disposed below the pump so as to protect the internal components of the devices from unintentional splashing by the sanitizer agent. The hand sanitization devices may also record when the door is opened, when the sanitizer is dispensed, if the cartridge is empty, and when a user is approaching the door. The hand sanitization devices also have a user interface system configured to encourage the approaching user to sanitize their hands.

Abstract: Printers and associated printer maintenance methods and apparatus are disclosed. An example printer includes a build material dispenser to dispense build material onto a work area; a contaminant filter to receive at least some of the build material from the work area, the contaminant filter being structured to filter contaminants from the build material received; and a drawer including the contaminant filter, the drawer to enable the contaminant filter to be removed for cleaning.

Abstract: In some examples, a build material recycling device of a three-dimensional (3D) printer can include an upper chamber including an inlet and a material separator coupled to the inlet, a classifier coupled to the upper chamber, and a lower chamber coupled to the classifier, where the classifier is located between the upper chamber and the lower chamber.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes an optical sensor to detect a material in a printing system, a light transmissive layer to pass light to the optical sensor, and a wiper actuatable to wipe a surface of the light transmissive layer to remove particles of the material away from the surface of the light transmissive layer.

Abstract: According to one aspect there is provided a build material processing apparatus for a 3D printing system. The system comprises a sieve to sieve build material, the sieve to receive a flow of build material, a vibrator mechanism to vibrate the sieve at a resonant frequency. A controller is provided to determine displacement characteristics of the sieve, determine, based on the displacement characteristics, a fill state of the sieve, and control a flow of build material to the sieve based on the determined fill state.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for providing guided search results to items or network pages containing buying guides. A plurality of search terms in a search query are identified. It is then determined that at least one network page is a relevant search result for the search query based at least in part on the plurality of search terms in the search query, the network page including a plurality of items and a plurality of instances of user-submitted content related to each of the plurality of items. The network page is then added to a list of search results for the search query. The search results are then returned in response to the search query.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for generating and modifying digital content including graphical representations of items offered within an electronic catalog. Various interfaces are provided to enable a user to create digital content utilizing graphical representations of these items. Once created, the digital content may be shared with other users and feedback may be obtained from the recipients of the digital content.

Abstract: A 3D printing system comprises a pressure system to provide a negative pressure and a hopper having a first opening to receive powder to be used for printing, wherein the powder is received in an open state of the first opening. The hopper has a second opening to guide air from outside the hopper to inside the hopper and has a third opening connected to the pressure system so as to provide for a negative pressure inside the hopper, the negative pressure to overcompensate for the air receive through the second opening such that a pressure being lower when compared to an ambient pressure of the hopper is generated inside the hopper.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a container to store a powder. The apparatus includes a flow generator to move a gas to the container. The flow generator is to move the gas at a first velocity and a second velocity, the first velocity to fluidize the powder in a fluidized state, and the second velocity to pass through stationary powder in a powder pack. The apparatus includes pressure sensors to measure pressures in the container. The apparatus includes a measurement engine in communication with the pressure sensors, wherein the measurement engine is to calculate a mass of the powder based on a fluidized pressure differential and based on a pack pressure differential.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.

Abstract: A method for managing a number of Ethernet links includes identifying a number of Ethernet links to utilize a number of channels of a cable based on a number of capabilities and a number of policies of a number of media access controllers (MACs) and a number of physical layer entities (PHYs), determining a number of Ethernet link types to be configured for the cable based on the capabilities and policies of the MACs and PHYs, negotiating a number of parameters to allow multi-channel ports of a number of nodes connected to the cable to establish communications through the Ethernet links based on the determined Ethernet link types and the utilized channels, and managing the cable configuration describing the MACs to be supported by the channels within the cable based on the policies.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting hand sanitization which may be mounted above or near a door handle. Hand sanitization devices include a sanitizer agent cartridge disposed inside a housing body and fluidically coupled to an actuating pump. The pump is configured to dispense the sanitizer when an actuation mechanism is pushed or pulled. The cartridge is also coupled to a pump sheath disposed below the pump so as to protect the internal components of the devices from unintentional splashing by the sanitizer agent. The hand sanitization devices may also record when the door is opened, when the sanitizer is dispensed, if the cartridge is empty, and when a user is approaching the door. The hand sanitization devices also have a user interface system configured to encourage the approaching user to sanitize their hands.

Abstract: An audio apparatus adaptable to a user position is provided. The audio apparatus may include a plurality of sub-modules placed at separate locations from one another, each sub-module of the plurality of sub-modules including a loudspeaker configured to generate sound and a communicator configured to perform communication. The first sub-module among the plurality of sub-modules may include a processor that processes an audio signal to be output as sound through the loudspeaker of the first sub-module, determines a user's position with respect to each of the plurality of sub-modules, and changes a state of the sound being output from the loudspeaker of the first sub-module in accordance with the determined position of the user.