Abstract: Substantially homogeneous and stable suspensions of anthraquinone (AQ) compositions and methods of preparation are disclosed. The AQ compositions are utilized in pulping processes.

Abstract: A pulping process comprises using a high concentration of anthraquinone (AQ). The pulping process is capable of providing a pulp having low Kappa number with unexpectedly high strength. The pulping process can use wood or non-wood fibers (e.g., bagasse and corn stover) to provide pulp having good papermaking quality. The method for pulping a fiber comprising cooking a first mixture comprising the fibers, water, an alkali, and a delignification selectivity enhancing chemical for a cooking time and at a cooking condition sufficient to form a first pulp having a desired Kappa number of about 15 or less, and strength parameters that are sufficient for papermaking, where the starting material prior to cooking has a Kappa number of 60 or greater.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an article of manufacture made from a pulp composition comprising an ARF pulp. In one embodiment, the pulp composition made from agricultural renewable fibers (ARF) having low Kappa number with unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g., high strength parameters and high freeness). In another embodiment, the ARF pulp has ISO brightness of 60% or higher, and unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g. high strength parameters and high freeness). In another embodiment, the ARF pulp is made from a pulping process comprising using a high concentration of anthraquinone (AQ).

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a pulp composition made from agricultural renewable fibers (ARF) having low Kappa number with unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g., high strength parameters and high freeness). Another aspect of the invention relates to an ARF pulp having ISO brightness of 60% or higher, and unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g. high strength parameters and high freeness). Another aspect of the invention relates to a pulp composition made from a pulping process comprising using a high concentration of anthraquinone (AQ). The pulping process can use wood or nonwood fibers (e.g., bagasse and corn stover) to provide pulp having good paper-making quality.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an article of manufacture made from a pulp composition comprising an ARF pulp. In one embodiment, the pulp composition made from agricultural renewable fibers (ARF) having low Kappa number with unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g., high strength parameters and high freeness). In another embodiment, the ARF pulp has ISO brightness of 60% or higher, and unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g. high strength.parameters and high freeness). In another embodiment, the ARF pulp is made from a pulping process comprising using a high concentration of anthraquinone (AQ).

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a pulp composition made from agricultural renewable fibers (ARF) having low Kappa number with unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g., high strength parameters and high freeness). Another aspect of the invention relates to an ARF pulp having ISO brightness of 60% or higher, and unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g. high strength parameters and high freeness). Another aspect of the invention relates to a pulp composition made from a pulping process comprising using a high concentration of anthraquinone (AQ). The pulping process can use wood or nonwood fibers (e.g., bagasse and corn stover) to provide pulp having good paper-making quality.

Abstract: A pulping process comprises using a high concentration of anthraquinone (AQ). The pulping process is capable of providing a pulp having low Kappa number with unexpectedly high strength. The pulping process can use wood or non-wood fibers (e.g., bagasse and corn stover) to provide pulp having good papermaking quality. The method for pulping a fiber comprising cooking a first mixture comprising the fibers, water, an alkali, and a delignification selectivity enhancing chemical for a cooking time and at a cooking condition sufficient to form a first pulp having a desired Kappa number of about 15 or less, and strength parameters that are sufficient for papermaking, where the starting material prior to cooking has a Kappa number of 60 or greater.

Abstract: An electrical wire includes at least one electrifiable conductor for delivering electrical power, a first insulating layer formed on one side of the electrifiable conductor, a second insulating layer formed on the opposite side of the electrifiable conductors, a first return conductor formed on the first insulating layer opposite the at least one electrifiable conductor, and a second return conductor formed on the second insulating layer opposite the at least one electrifiable conductor. The at least one electrifiable conductor is at least substantially entrapped by the first and second return conductors such that the distance between said at least one electrifiable conductor and each of said first and second return conductors is no greater than approximately 0.030 inches. At least one of the first insulating layer or the second insulating layer comprises a plurality of insulating layers.

Abstract: An electrical wiring system includes an electrical wire and an electrical safety device. The electrical wire includes at least one electrifiable conductor, first and second insulating layers formed on opposing sides of the at least one electrifiable conductor, first and second return conductors formed on the first and second insulating layers respectively, such that the at least one electrifiable conductor is at least substantially entrapped by the first and second return conductors, third and fourth insulating layers respectively formed on the first and second return conductors, and first and second grounding conductors respectively formed on the third and fourth insulating layers. The electrical safety device is coupled to the electrical wire and is operable to test the electrical wire for at least one of a short or a miswire. The electrical safety device tests the electrical wire prior to the electrification of the electrical wire or subsequent to the electrification of the electrical wire.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring an electrical flat wire. An appropriate safety device is utilized to monitor the electrical flat wire. The safety device includes a line side input configured to connect a line side power source and receive an electrical power signal from the line side power source. Additionally, the safety device includes a flat wire connection configured to connect to an electrical flat wire. The safety device further includes at least one relay configured to control the communication of the electrical power signal onto the electrical flat wire. The safety device also includes a control unit configured to test the electrical flat wire for at least one of miswires, wire faults, or abnormal conditions and, based at least in part on the results of the testing, to control the actuation of the at least one relay.

Abstract: An electrical wire includes at least one electrifiable conductor, and a return conductor formed around the at least one electrifiable conductor, such that the at least one electrifiable conductor is completely entrapped by the return conductor.

Abstract: An electrical wire includes at least one electrifiable conductor, and first and second return conductors which are respectively formed on opposing sides of the at least one electrifiable conductor, such that the at least one electrifiable conductor is at least substantially entrapped by said first and second return conductors.

Abstract: An electrical wire includes at least one electrifiable conductor, and first and second return conductors which are respectively formed on opposing sides of the at least one electrifiable conductor, such that the at least one electrifiable conductor is at least substantially entrapped by said first and second return conductors.

Abstract: A computer based system and method a computer program product are used in a financial transaction. A quote and a set of terms are established. The quote includes at least one item included in the transaction. The set of terms includes an amount to be financed. A set of financial documents for the transaction are produced as a function of the quote and the set of transaction terms.

Abstract: A printing system and method applies images to an object, such as a golf ball, through the use of one or more print heads. The object is mounted in a manipulator assembly that rotates the object as the image is transferred to the object. The print head is also movable with respect to the object so that it is at a desired distance from the object as it prints from one end of the object to the other. A plurality of print heads may be provided with each print head applying a different color to the object. These print heads may be arranged in a vertical fashion with the object traveling in a vertical direction between the print heads or the object may be mounted on a rotatable table with the print heads situated about the perimeter of the table. Images to be applied to the object are broken down into their constituent colors with the image data for each color being provided to a separate print head.