Abstract: An actuator assembly for moving a vehicle seat on a track includes an actuation cable having a first end and a second end, an actuation gear unit having an output gear with a spool feature attached to the first end of the actuation cable, a first biasing member, and an actuator in communication with the actuation gear unit. The output gear rotates about a first axis, the actuation cable partially windable upon the spool feature. Characteristically, the actuator when actuated rotates the actuation gear unit to wind the actuation cable onto the spool feature thereby retracting the actuation cable from a first position to a second position. Advantageously, the first biasing member biases the actuation gear unit to move the actuation cable from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: An actuator assembly for moving a vehicle seat on a track includes an actuation cable having a first end and a second end, an actuation gear unit having an output gear with a spool feature attached to the first end of the actuation cable, a first biasing member, and an actuator in communication with the actuation gear unit. The output gear rotates about a first axis, the actuation cable partially windable upon the spool feature. Characteristically, the actuator when actuated rotates the actuation gear unit to wind the actuation cable onto the spool feature thereby retracting the actuation cable from a first position to a second position. Advantageously, the first biasing member biases the actuation gear unit to move the actuation cable from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A paint tester station for testing a paint applicator is disclosed. The paint tester station comprises a testing material defining a testing surface suitable for testing a paint applicator thereon, and a housing defining a plurality of walls surrounding a periphery of the testing surface. The housing defines a window providing access to the testing surface. Thus, as paint is applied to the testing surface through the window, the walls cooperate to assist in limiting application of paint to within the periphery of the testing surface.

Abstract: Several different embodiments of a segmented object storage system are described. The object storage system divides files into a number of object segments, each segment corresponding to a portion of the object, and stores each segment individually in the cloud storage system. The system also generates and stores a manifest file describing the relationship of the various segments to the original data file. Requests to retrieve the segmented file are fulfilled by consulting the manifest file and using the information from the manifest to reconstitute the original data file from the constituent segments. Modifying, appending to, or truncating the object is accomplished by manipulating individual segments and the manifest file. In further embodiments, manipulation of the individual object segments and/or the manifest is used to implement copy-on-write, snapshotting, software transactional memory, and peer-to-peer transmission of the large file.

Abstract: A paint tester station for testing a paint applicator is disclosed. The paint tester station comprises a testing material defining a testing surface suitable for testing a paint applicator thereon, and a housing defining a plurality of walls surrounding a periphery of the testing surface. The housing defines a window providing access to the testing surface. Thus, as paint is applied to the testing surface through the window, the walls cooperate to assist in limiting application of paint to within the periphery of the testing surface.

Abstract: An improved photoimaged nozzle plate for a micro-fluid ejection head, a micro-fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate, and methods for making a micro-fluid ejection head. The improved nozzle plate is provided by a photoresist nozzle plate layer applied to a thick film layer on a semiconductor substrate containing fluid ejector actuators. The photoresist nozzle plate layer has a plurality of nozzle holes therein. Each of the nozzle holes are formed in the nozzle plate layer from an exit surface of the nozzle plate layer to an entrance surface of the nozzle plate layer. Each of the nozzle holes has a reentrant hole profile with a wall angle greater than about 4° up to about 30° measured from an axis orthogonal to a plane defined by the exit surface of the nozzle plate layer.

Abstract: An improved photoimaged nozzle plate for a micro-fluid ejection head, a micro-fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate, and methods for making a micro-fluid ejection head. The improved nozzle plate is provided by a photoresist nozzle plate layer applied to a thick film layer on a semiconductor substrate containing fluid ejector actuators. The photoresist nozzle plate layer has a plurality of nozzle holes therein. Each of the nozzle holes are formed in the nozzle plate layer from an exit surface of the nozzle plate layer to an entrance surface of the nozzle plate layer. Each of the nozzle holes has a reentrant hole profile with a wall angle greater than about 4° up to about 30° measured from an axis orthogonal to a plane defined by the exit surface of the nozzle plate layer.

Abstract: An improved photoimaged nozzle plate for a micro-fluid ejection head, a micro-fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate, and methods for making a micro-fluid ejection head. The improved nozzle plate is provided by a photoresist nozzle plate layer applied to a thick film layer on a semiconductor substrate containing fluid ejector actuators. The photoresist nozzle plate layer has a plurality of nozzle holes therein. Each of the nozzle holes are formed in the nozzle plate layer from an exit surface of the nozzle plate layer to an entrance surface of the nozzle plate layer. Each of the nozzle holes has a reentrant hole profile with a wall angle greater than about 4° up to about 30° measured from an axis orthogonal to a plane defined by the exit surface of the nozzle plate layer.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions, micro-fluid ejection devices, and methods for attaching micro-fluid ejection heads to devices. One such adhesive composition is provided for use in attaching a micro-fluid ejection head to a device, such as to reduce chip bowing and/or to decrease chip fragility upon curing of the adhesive. Such an exemplary composition may include one having from about 50.0 to about 95.0 percent by weight of at least one cross-linkable resin selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, siloxane resins, urethane resins, and functionalized olefin resins; from about 0.1 to about 25.0 percent by weight of at least one thermal curative agent; and from about 0.0 to about 30.0 percent by weight filler, and exhibit a relatively low shear modulus upon curing (e.g., less than about 10.0 MPa at 25° C.).

Abstract: Micro-fluid ejection head structures, methods of making micro-fluid ejection head structures having improved operability, and methods for improving the durability of micro-fluid ejection head structures are provided. One such micro-fluid ejection head structure includes a micro-fluid ejection head having a substrate and nozzle plate assembly adhesively attached adjacent to a substrate support using a substrate adhesive. The nozzle plate is adhesively attached adjacent to the substrate with a nozzle plate adhesive. A thermally, UV or other cure mechanism encapsulant material is attached adjacent to the ejection head and substrate support. Each of the substrate adhesive, and the encapsulant material, after curing, have a Young's modulus of less than about 2000 MPa, a shear modulus at 25° C. of less than about 15 MPa, and a glass transition temperature of less than about 90° C.

Abstract: Improved photoimaged nozzle members for a micro-fluid ejection head, micro-fluid ejection heads containing such nozzle members, and methods for making any of the same. One such nozzle member is provided by a photoresist nozzle layer applied adjacent a thick film layer on a substrate having fluid ejector actuators. The photoresist nozzle layer has a plurality of nozzles therein. The nozzles are formed in the nozzle layer from an exit surface of the nozzle layer to an entrance surface of the nozzle layer. The nozzles have a reentrant hole profile with a wall angle greater than about 40 up to about 30° measured from an axis orthogonal to a plane defined by the exit surface of the nozzle layer.

Abstract: A device surface of a substrate is dry-sprayed with a polymeric material (e.g., a photoresist) to provide a spray-coated layer on the surface of the substrate. The spray-coated layer has a thickness ranging from about 0.5 to about 20 microns. Flow features are formed (e.g., imaged and developed) in the spray-coated layer. A nozzle plate layer is applied to the spray-coated layer. The nozzle plate layer has a thickness ranging from about 5 to about 40 microns and contains nozzle holes formed therein to provide the micro-fluid ejection head structure.

Abstract: A subject may be interrogated with electromagnetic radiation for producing image data representative of an image of the subject. First and second image data, produced based on reflectivity in first and second frequency ranges, may be related. In some examples, image data for one picture element may be produced based at least in part on reflectivity of the radiation at a depth selected based at least in part on a depth of another picture element. In some examples, plural images may be produced based on reflectivity at different depths. In some examples, a value of reflectivity may be determined for an intermediate depth between two adjacent depths of image data based at least in part on reflectivity of the radiation for a plurality of spaced-apart depths.

Abstract: A multi-functional table comprises an adjustable second support surface recessed below the upper support surface which extends outward therefrom for use as by a person seated adjacent to the table. When not in use, the second support surface is stored beneath the upper support surface of the table, requiring no additional storage or space requirements for the second support surface.

Abstract: A method of making a micro-fluid ejection head structure. The method can include positioning a semiconductor substrate having a fluid feed slot over a nozzle plate film in a bonding orientation therewith such that the substrate overlies the nozzle plate film and the device side of the substrate is substantially downwardly facing so that gravitational forces inhibit deformation of portions of the nozzle plate film toward the device side of the substrate.

Abstract: A device surface of a substrate is dry-sprayed with a polymeric material (e.g., a photoresist) to provide a spray-coated layer on the surface of the substrate. The spray-coated layer has a thickness ranging from about 0.5 to about 20 microns. Flow features are formed (e.g., imaged and developed) in the spray-coated layer. A nozzle plate layer is applied to the spray-coated layer. The nozzle plate layer has a thickness ranging from about 5 to about 40 microns and contains nozzle holes formed therein to provide the micro-fluid ejection head structure.

Abstract: A combination computer mouse pad and note pad for providing a work surface upon which notes can be written and a computer mouse can be operated. The combination computer mouse pad and note pad includes a plurality of sheets of paper which are secured together in a manner such that the paper does not come up or move while a computer mouse is dragged across the surface of the top sheet. The combination computer mouse pad and note pad defines a means for assisting in separating and removing the top sheet.

Abstract: An acid-based cleaner and related methods, for cleaning and treating tile, limestone-based cement and concrete and similar surfaces to maintain a slip-resistant surface, and to harden and strengthen the grout or cement and make it more resistant to penetration by salt or other deterious chemicals. The cleaner comprises an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, and a surface active or wetting agent. Also, the invention, upon application to the surface, creates a microbe-free surface as required in hospitals, laboratories, and the like.

Abstract: Pyrogenic processes in which gas or fume is evolved are monitored by impinging a beam of X-rays (3) from an X-ray source (1) on the gas or fume whereby radiation is produced by the X-ray fluorescence which is detected by a radiation detector (7) and analyzed by an analyzer (8) for the various constituent elements. In this way the progress of the metallurgical process can be monitored and the information used for process control.