Abstract: A method for using anatomical landmarks of a balance organ to construct a three-dimensional cephalometric coordinate system includes acquiring a CT image of a craniofacial region to be measured. The anatomical landmarks of the CT image are determined. On the basis thereof, a horizontal plane, and then a coronal plane and a median sagittal-plane plane are determined. The horizontal plane is a plane formed by certain of the anatomical landmarks. The coronal plane is determined using the horizontal plane and anatomical landmarks, and the median sagittal plane is determined using an anatomical landmark and both the horizontal and coronal. An intersection point of the three planes is used as the origin of a three-dimensional cephalometric coordinate system.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary traction battery pack venting systems for use in electrified vehicles. An exemplary traction battery pack system may include a venting system having one or more vent ducts for expelling battery vent byproducts from a battery pack. The vent ducts may include a thermal barrier configured to block heat emitted by the battery vent byproducts during cell venting events. In some embodiments, the thermal barrier includes a thermal barrier coating. In other embodiments, the thermal barrier includes both a thermal barrier coating and a thermal barrier layer. In still other embodiments, a second thermal barrier may be applied to vehicle components located near the battery pack for improving the thermal barrier properties.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary traction battery pack venting systems for use in electrified vehicles. An exemplary traction battery pack system may include a venting system having one or more vent ducts for expelling battery vent byproducts from a battery pack. The vent ducts may include a thermal barrier configured to block heat emitted by the battery vent byproducts during cell venting events. In some embodiments, the thermal barrier includes a thermal barrier coating. In other embodiments, the thermal barrier includes both a thermal barrier coating and a thermal barrier layer. In still other embodiments, a second thermal barrier may be applied to vehicle components located near the battery pack for improving the thermal barrier properties.

Abstract: A method may include: generating a database query to retrieve a first set of records from a database, the database query retrieving the first set of records by filtering, based on a target value, records held at the database, the records being associated with at least one attribute; selecting a subset of records from the first set of records, the selecting based on an attribute associated with the first set of records; modifying the target value in response to the attribute associated with the subset of records failing to satisfy a threshold value; executing a modified database query to retrieve a second set of records from the database, the modified database query retrieving the second set of records by filtering, based on the modified target value, the records at the database; and generating a user interface configured to display a result of the database query and/or the modified database query.

Abstract: A method may include: generating a database query to retrieve a first set of records from a database, the database query retrieving the first set of records by filtering, based on a target value, records held at the database, the records being associated with at least one attribute; selecting a subset of records from the first set of records, the selecting based on an attribute associated with the first set of records; modifying the target value in response to the attribute associated with the subset of records failing to satisfy a threshold value; executing a modified database query to retrieve a second set of records from the database, the modified database query retrieving the second set of records by filtering, based on the modified target value, the records at the database; and generating a user interface configured to display a result of the database query and/or the modified database query.

Abstract: An inputting mode switching method and system are provided. The inputting mode switching method is used to an inputting device. The inputting mode switching method comprising receiving a first inputting signal, wherein the first inputting signal is produced by the inputting device sensing a first touch; determining, according the first inputting signal, the first touch is sensed by a first touching unit and a second touching unit; switching a mirror mode for inputting where the first touch is sensed by the first touching unit and the second touching unit; and switching a normal mode or a gesture mode for inputting where the first touch is not sensed by the first touching unit and the second touching unit.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to toners for use in electrophotographic apparatuses, such as printers and copiers. More particularly, a toner formulation of at least one binder, at least one colorant, and an embrittling agent, and methods for making the same, is provided wherein the embrittling agent increases grinding rate of the toner formulation.

Abstract: A toner having a high strength magnetite in an amount of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent, wherein the magnetite includes a material selected from the group consisting of FeO, Fe2O3, Fe3O4, gamma iron oxides, cobalt-gamma iron oxides, and mixtures thereof, and further including a developer having a carrier and toner as just described.

Abstract: Processes for continuously forming latex emulsions and preparing toners with said emulsions are provided.

Abstract: A waste toner reclamation process includes collecting waste toner, screening the collected waste toner, meltmixing the screened waste toner with a second toner, and extruding, grinding and classifying the mixed toner product, wherein the collected waste toner comprises a mixture of different colored toner particles.

Abstract: Toner particles are prepared by a process comprising providing an extrusion apparatus; adding resin particles and additive particles to a supply means in the extrusion apparatus; adding the resin particles and the additive particles to a blending chamber in the extrusion apparatus, which blending chamber is maintained at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 120° C.; blending the resin particles and the additive particles to form a mixture; extruding the resin particles to form extruded material; injecting liquid substances, which have a lower boiling point than the melt temperature of the resin particles, into the blending chamber during extrusion without the application of a vacuum to remove the liquid substances prior to extrusion; and grinding the extruded material to form toner particles.

Abstract: XML table indexes provide a more efficient mechanism for searching data stored in aggregate form. XML table indexes are a set of tables created to project out in column form commonly sought metadata from stored XML documents. By projecting the data includes into column form, queries on the XML documents can be efficiently processed as they can leverage the enhanced functionality provided by the database tables. The XML table indexes may use aliases, partitioning, constraints and other functions to further improve query flexibility and performance.

Abstract: A toner having a high strength magnetite in an amount of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent, wherein the magnetite includes a material selected from the group consisting of FeO, Fe2O3, Fe3O4, gamma iron oxides, cobalt-gamma iron oxides, and mixtures thereof, and further including a developer having a carrier and toner as just described.

Abstract: Toner particles are prepared by a process comprising providing an extrusion apparatus; adding resin particles and additive particles to a supply means in the extrusion apparatus; adding the resin particles and the additive particles to a blending chamber in the extrusion apparatus, which blending chamber is maintained at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 120° C.; blending the resin particles and the additive particles to form a mixture; extruding the resin particles to form extruded material; injecting liquid substances, which have a lower boiling point than the melt temperature of the resin particles, into the blending chamber during extrusion without the application of a vacuum to remove the liquid substances prior to extrusion; and grinding the extruded material to form toner particles.

Abstract: A toner that contains resin, colorant, wax and an aromatic hydrocarbon compatibilizer.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to toners for use in electrophotographic apparatuses, such as printers and copiers. More particularly, a toner formulation of at least one binder, at least one colorant, and an embrittling agent, and methods for making the same, is provided wherein the embrittling agent increases grinding rate of the toner formulation.

Abstract: Processes for continuously forming latex emulsions and preparing toners with said emulsions are provided.

Abstract: Toners including a low melt wax and a carnauba wax are described. The toners include at least one binder, at least one colorant, at least one wax having a melting point of 135° C. or less, and a compatibilizer wax (e.g., carnauba wax). The low melt wax is preferably polyethylene wax. Images may be formed with the toners in an image forming process including steps of depositing the toner onto a latent image of an imaging member to form a toner image, transferring the toner image to an image receiving substrate, and fusing the toner image. During the fusing, the at least one wax and the compatibilizer wax exude from the toner, forming a stripping enhancing layer upon the toner image. Thus, fuser roll stripping performance is enhanced.

Abstract: A waste toner reclamation process includes collecting waste toner, screening the collected waste toner, meltmixing the screened waste toner with a second toner, and extruding, grinding and classifying the mixed toner product, wherein the collected waste toner comprises a mixture of different colored toner particles.

Abstract: A contact-type film probe including a plastic substrate. Multiple signal lines are arranged on one face of the substrate. A contact conductive layer is disposed at one end of each signal line. The contact conductive layers serve to contact with the wires of the liquid crystal display. The contact conductive layers are made by means of complex electroplating to enhance anti-abrasive ability so that the using life of the contact-type film probe can be prolonged.