Abstract: The invention relates to a display unit consisting of two panels which are joined along the lateral edges thereof, and at least one push unit joined to one of the panels and comprising first and second edges wherein at least said second edge is a free edge. The inventive display unit can be collapsed, whereby the element and the panels are disposed back-to-back adopting a flat configuration. The invention also comprises a pull element intended to rotate, curve or bend the push element thereby pushing the free second edge of the push element towards one of the two panels in order to expand the panels automatically from the collapsed configuration to a service position in which the display unit it adopts a convex configuration able to stand upright.

Abstract: A water-in-hydrocarbon emulsion includes a water phase, a hydrocarbon phase and a surfactant, wherein the water phase is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 5% vol. with respect to volume of the emulsion, and the water phase and the surfactant are present at a ratio by volume of the water phase to the surfactant of at least about 1. A method for preparing the emulsion is also provided.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a photoreceptor undercoat layer that includes titanium oxide with untreated surface to improve image quality.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a photoreceptor undercoat layer that includes a metal oxide having a moisture content of less than 5 percent by weight of the total weight of the metal oxide, as well as, polyol and aminoplast resins, to improve image quality.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a photoreceptor undercoat layer that includes polyol and aminoplast resins to improve image quality.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes an actuator, moveable to actuate a fluid pump, an optical sensor, a flag, affixed to the actuator and positioned to block the optical sensor with motion of the actuator, and a controller, coupled to the actuator and the optical sensor. The controller is configured to determine a volume of fluid pumped by the pump by detecting a change in a degree of blockage of the sensor by the flag.

Abstract: A method of making a replacement heart valve device whereby a fragment of biocompatible tissue material is treated and soaked in one or more alcohol solutions and a solution of gluteraldehyde. The dried biocompatible tissue material is folded and rehydrated in such a way that forms a two- or three-leaflet/cusp valve without affixing of separate cusps or leaflets or cutting slits into the biocompatible tissue material to form the cusps or leaflets. After the biocompatible tissue material is folded, it is affixed at one or more points on the outer surface to the inner cavity or a stent.

Abstract: Various embodiments and methods relating to wiping of a print head are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating pigment dispersions with desired characteristics. More specifically, methods and systems for evaluating particle size of colorless or light color dispersions using a novel parameter described as particle size related scattering index (PSRSI).

Abstract: A power tool having a handle includes a first member configured to selectively engage a housing of a power tool and a second member provided adjacent the first member and movable between a first position and a second position. A portion of the second member restricts movement of the first member when the second member is in the first position and the portion of the second member does not restrict movement of the first member when the second member is in the second position such that the first member may be moved to disengage the power tool housing.

Abstract: An electrophotographic imaging member having a thermoplastic charge transport layer comprising a charge transport compound, a polycarbonate polymer binder, a particulate dispersion, and a high boiler compatible organic liquid. The disclosed charge transport layer exhibits enhanced wear resistance, excellent photoelectrical properties, and good print quality.

Abstract: A method includes pre-milling a pigment by dry ball milling the pigment with crushed CO2 (s), reducing the size of particles of the pigment by milling the pigment with glass beads, measuring a size of the particles of the pigment, determining whether that size of the particles is acceptable and coating the imaging member with the pigment if it is determined that the size of the particles is acceptable. A system includes a mill, a measuring device, a coating device and a controller that controls the mill to dry ball mill a pigment with crushed CO2, and then controls the mill to reduce the size of the pigment by milling the pigment with glass beads. The controller controls the measuring device to measure a size of the particles of the pigment to determine whether the size of the particles is acceptable. The imaging member is then coated with the solution.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a photoreceptor underlayer comprising a metal oxide and a porphine additive to eliminate charge deficient spots in specific conditions and improve image quality.

Abstract: Processes for making organic photosensitive pigments for charge generating layers of imaging members. The pigments may include titanyl phthalocyanine. The pigments may be synthesized through a partially electrochemical or purely electrochemical process. The pigments may be used in a charge generating layer of an imaging member having a substrate, the charge generating layer, and a charge transfer layer.

Abstract: A water-in-hydrocarbon emulsion includes a water phase, a hydrocarbon phase and a surfactant, wherein the water phase is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 5% vol. with respect to volume of the emulsion, and the water phase and the surfactant are present at a ratio by volume of the water phase to the surfactant of at least about 1. A method for preparing the emulsion is also provided.

Abstract: Use of pigments for charge generating layers of imaging members. The pigments may include methoxygallium phthalocyanine. The pigments may have a sensitivity of between about 260 and about 290, and may include methoxygallium phthalocyanine that has been converted. The pigments may be used in a charge generating layer of an imaging member having a substrate, the charge generating layer, and a charge transfer layer.

Abstract: A method of providing breathing assistance is provided. A plurality of a patient's breaths are assisted using a breathing assistance system. The plurality of breaths may include one or more pause breaths and one or more non-pause breaths, and the occurrence of pause breaths during the plurality of breaths may be randomized. Each pause breath may include a pause maneuver during which one or more valves of the breathing assistance system are closed to create a constant volume defined at least by the patient's lungs and one or more components of the breathing assistance system. One or more measurements may be taken during or proximate the pause maneuver, and one or more patient characteristic values may be determined based at least on the one or more measurements. The one or more patient characteristic values may include values for at least one of an elastance and a compliance associated with the patient.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula I: which are useful as are alpha-1A/B adrenoceptor antagonists, to methods of treating conditions associated with the activity of alpha-1A/B adrenoceptors, and to methods of making said compounds, wherein Ar, Z, R, R?, R5 and R10 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Methods for preparing Type V hydroxygallium phthalocyanine are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display unit consisting of two panels which are joined along the lateral edges thereof, and at least one push unit joined to one of the panels and comprising first and second edges wherein at least said second edge is a free edge. The inventive display unit can be collapsed, whereby the element and the panels are disposed back-to-back adopting a flat configuration. The invention also comprises a pull element intended to rotate, curve or bend the push element thereby pushing the free second edge of the push element towards one of the two panels in order to expand the panels automatically from the collapsed configuration to a service position in which the display unit it adopts a convex configuration able to stand upright.