Abstract: An ethernet wide area network (10) has a number of interconnected network ethernet switches (12). A first local area network (18) has a first local area ethernet switch (16) and is connected to one (14) of the interconnected network ethernet switches (12). A second local area network (24) has a second local area ethernet switch (22) connected to a second (20) of the interconnected network ethernet switches (12).

Abstract: An ethernet wide area network (10) has a number of interconnected network ethernet switches (12). A first local area network (18) has a first local area ethernet switch (16) and is connected to one (14) of the interconnected network ethernet switches (12). A second local area network (24) has a second local area ethernet switch (22) connected to a second (20) of the interconnected network ethernet switches (12).

Abstract: Font attributes of characters or letters are estimated by an optical character recognition system using character, run or stroke-based techniques with or without character identification information.

Abstract: A training dummy in human form that mimics realistic human movements and reactions to forces extended onto the dummy by a user, and including a torso having at least one upper arm attachment point with an XY & Z axis, at least one upper arm fastened to the torso at the at least one upper arm attachment point and capable of rotating about the X axis and pivoting about the XY & Z axis of the upper arm attachment point. A returning means securely attached to the dummy for returning the upper arm and torso back to their initial positions after having a twisting, restraining, or striking force exerted upon the dummy. A counterbalancing means attached to the torso for counterbalancing a force applied to the dummy. The dummy is suspended from the counterbalancing means which tends to return the dummy to an upright position if the dummy is taken down to the floor.

Abstract: Font attributes of characters or letters are estimated by an optical character recognition system using character, run or stroke-based techniques with or without character identification information.

Abstract: Font attributes of characters or letters are estimated by an optical character recognition system using character, run or stroke-based techniques with or without character identification information.

Abstract: Font attributes of characters or letters are estimated by an optical character recognition system using character, run or stroke-based techniques with or without character identification information.

Abstract: A fuser belt comprising an amorphous fluoropolymer outer layer for fusing a thermoplastic resin toner image to a substrate produces high gloss images, wherein the amorphous fluoropolymer has the structure: ##STR1## in which m is 20 mole percent or 35 mole percent and n is 65 mole percent or 80 mole percent.

Abstract: A fuser member for fusing a thermoplastic resin toner image to a substrate having:(a) a rigid metal core;(b) a base cushion layer covering the metal core wherein the base cushion comprises a condensation cured polydimethylsiloxane or an addition cured silicone rubber;(c) a cured fluoroelastomer layer covering the base cushion layer;(d) an aminosilane adhesive coveting the fluoroelastomer layer; and(e) an amorphous fluoropolymer covering the aminosilane adhesive layer.

Abstract: A method of making a fuser member such as a fuser roller, pressure roller, or fuser belt, comprising of bonding an outermost fluoropolymer resin layer to an inner fluoroelastomer layer by means of a fluoropolymer-containing polyamide-imide primer layer.

Abstract: A fuser for fixing electrostatographic images comprising a fusing roll and a pressure roll is disclosed. The pressure roll has a rigid metal core coated with an amorphous fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer has a surface energy up to 16 dyne/cm and a coefficient of friction from 0.4 to 1.0.

Abstract: Font attributes of characters or letters are estimated by an optical character recognition system using character, run or stroke-based techniques with or without character identification information.

Abstract: A transducer responsive to pressure or force, comprises a diaphragm secured around its periphery to the housing of the transducer and having a cup-shaped portion formed concentrically therein. Means are provided for applying, in use, a pressure or force to one surface of the diaphagm and means responsive to the resulting deflection of said diaphragm for providing an indication of the applied pressure or force. Strain gauges are mounted on an annular portion of the diaphragm which extends between the cup-shaped portion and the periphery of the diaphragm. An overload protection device may be provided to limit deflection of the diaphragm.

Abstract: Polymeric subbing compositions for polyester photobase, especially polyethylene terephthalate films, comprising, a mixture of a polyurethane resin with a homopolymer or copolymer or a mixture of a homopolymer and a copolymer of an unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride, preferably maleic anhydride or itaconic anhydride, in which the mixture contains up to 75% by weight of the anhydride polymer.

Abstract: The foot comprises a keel of hard material such as wood and having a flat attachment surface, a curved instep portion and a planar diminished heel portion. Recesses are formed above and below the front ends of the toe portion and a resilient reinforcing tongue portion is secured within each recess. These tongues extend forwardly of the keel and are connected together with a relatively dense foamed plastic therebetween so that the resistance of the tongues and of the plastic controls the flexural resistance of the toe portion. The shape of the heel portion permits the maximum amount of foam possible to be provided at the heel so that the density of the heel is variable and controllable by the foaming process. The final foam process envelopes the keel with the exception of part of the flat top, in one-piece moulded rubber or synthetic plastic foam so processed as to produce a skin on the exterior surface.