Abstract: A method for increasing an amount of a security available to an investor for borrow is disclosed. The method includes purchasing a first quantity of a security, and entering into a pre-paid forward purchase contract to subsequently deliver a second quantity of the security to a first entity. The method also includes lending a third quantity of the security to an investor.

Abstract: A tinting machine system for tinting base paint supplied in a container which base paint is suitable for use in a tinted coating composition so as to produce a tinted coating composition, the tinting machine system comprising a tinting machine and processing means, the tinting machine having a colourant dispenser system comprising an actuator able to dispense a pre-determined amount of at least one colourant into the container, and weighing means able to weigh the container to determine an actual dispensed weight of each individual colourant and/or an actual total dispensed weight, the processing means able to compare the actual dispensed weight of each individual colourant and/or the actual total dispensed weight, with a correct weight for the tinted coating composition stored in the processing means for each dispensed tinted coating composition, the processing means comprising statistical analysis means to statistically analyse the actual dispensed weight of each individual colourant and/or the actual total

Abstract: A device attaches a videoconferencing device to a mobile support structure to create a mobile videoconferencing apparatus for use in video-based interpretation of communications between a health care provider and a patient. A related system includes a attachment portion and a bracket apparatus fitted to receive and secure the attachment portion and support a videoconferencing device for receiving videoconferencing signals sent by an interpreter to a patient responsive to communications between the patient and a health care provider on a mobile support structure.

Abstract: Remotely provided interpretation services enable a patient to communicate with one or more care providers in a health care organization. An interpreter can see and hear the communication between the patient and care provider, and interprets on behalf of the patient from a remotely located facility or decentralized location such as the interpreter's home. In an embodiment, the patient is provided with a mobile videoconferencing unit that can be transported with the patient during the duration of the patient's appointment as the patient moves from administrative to diagnostic to testing settings. In another embodiment, a system includes a database including patient language information, a scheduling system for reserving an interpreter, and a multipoint control unit (MCU) module for providing a secure connection for a teleconference between the patient and the interpreter.

Abstract: A method suitable for use in small trade stores or retail shops for assisting in providing the correct color or coating compositions mixed in the store or shop in which colorants (II) are added to a base paint (2), the base paint (2) being provided in a lidded container (I). The base paint (2) is pre dispensed in a lidded container (I), thereby avoiding the need to weigh it accurately in store thus saving time. Further time is saved by adding the colorants simultaneously to the base paint (2). The actual load (usually the combined weight of the can and the contents) is compared to the correct load stored in a database and the operator is alerted if the two fail to match.

Abstract: A method for increasing an amount of a security available to an investor for borrow is disclosed. The method includes purchasing a first quantity of a security, and entering into a pre-paid forward purchase contract to subsequently deliver a second quantity of the security to a first entity. The method also includes lending a third quantity of the security to an investor.

Abstract: A method suitable for use in small trade stores or retail shops for assisting in providing the correct color or coating compositions mixed in the store or shop in which colorants (II) are added to a base paint (2), the base paint (2) being provided in a lidded container (I). The base paint (2) is pre dispensed in a lidded container (I), thereby avoiding the need to weigh it accurately in store thus saving time. Further time is saved by adding the colorants simultaneously to the base paint (2). The actual load (usually the combined weight of the can and the contents) is compared to the correct load stored in a database and the operator is alerted if the two fail to match.

Abstract: A tinting machine system for tinting base paints (2) supplied in containers (1) which paints are suitable for use in coating compositions, which system has a) storage capacity (10) for colorant (11) b) accommodation for the container of base paint c) at least one colorant dispenser (8) and d) a collection of color recipes wherein the system also has e) weighing means (3) for weighing the container of tinted coating composition f) signalling means (4) for signalling the weight of a container of tinted coating composition from the weighing means to the processing means g) processing means (5) able to compare a correct weight stored in the collection of color recipes with a signalled weight and h) means for signalling if the weight of the container of tinted coating composition matches, alternatively fails to match, the corresponding weight stored in the collection of color recipes.

Abstract: A tinting machine system for tinting base paints (2) supplied in containers (1) which paints are suitable for use in coating compositions, which system has