Abstract: An extendable cushion assembly includes a cushion that is movable between an extended state and a retracted state, and a base upon which the cushion is removably coupled. The base is movable between an extended state and a retracted state. When the cushion is coupled to the base and when the base adopts the extended state or the retracted state the cushion is configured to adopt the extended or the retracted state respectively.

Abstract: A quick connect generator cable for coupling a generator to a main breaker panel for selectively supplying power to a plurality of circuit breakers in the panel for powering multiple loads found in residential or commercial buildings. The quick connect generator cable includes a power cable having a male connector for connection to a generator, and a switch housing for enclosing at least one breaker switch to selectively control power from the generator, a neutral and ground cable extending from the housing to electrically couple the generator to the main breaker panel, and power wires extending from the switch housing for powering the main breaker panel.

Abstract: An on-hand attachment band positions a computing device, smart watch, or conventional watch on a position in the hand to provide a preferable viewing angle. The on-hand attachment band positions a device on the top of the hand proximate the thumb. The attachment band has a loop to which a device can attach, and one or more straps to attach the attachment band to a wearer.

Abstract: The invention is in general directed to methods and processes for generating revenue via an electronic commerce website. The invention is also directed to methods of processing product orders and selling product related to protocols, workflows, or other applications. The invention also contemplates methods for selling products, which include previously ordered products, related products, substitute products, and equivalent products, including but not limited to equivalent protocol products, matched reagent sets, kits, and biomodules for practicing said protocols and equivalent protocols.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method and computer program product for designing and/or simulating a biotechnology experiment in silico; and for providing and generating revenue from a customized list of one or more biotechnology products and/or services related to the in silico designed or simulated biotechnology experiment or the product of that experiment. In illustrative examples, the products and or services are indirectly related to a biomolecule designed by the in silico designed biotechnology experiment. In addition, provided herein is a method and computer system for generating revenue, that includes providing a customer with a first computer program product for designing or performing a biotechnology experiment in silico; and providing the customer with access to a purchase function for purchasing a second computer program product for designing or performing a biotechnology experiment in silico.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method and computer program product for designing and/or simulating a biotechnology experiment in silico; and for providing and generating revenue from a customized list of one or more biotechnology products and/or services related to the in silico designed or simulated biotechnology experiment or the product of that experiment. In illustrative examples, the products and or services are indirectly related to a biomolecule designed by the in silico designed biotechnology experiment. In addition, provided herein is a method and computer system for generating revenue, that includes providing a customer with a first computer program product for designing or performing a biotechnology experiment in silico; and providing the customer with access to a purchase function for purchasing a second computer program product for designing or performing a biotechnology experiment in silico.

Abstract: The invention is in general directed to methods and processes for generating revenue via an electronic commerce website. The invention is also directed to methods of processing product orders and selling product related to protocols, workflows, or other applications. The invention also contemplates methods for selling products, which include previously ordered products, related products, substitute products, and equivalent products, including but not limited to equivalent protocol products, matched reagent sets, kits, and biomodules for practicing said protocols and equivalent protocols.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for collecting samples of particles from air or other gases at one or more monitored locations, and identifying in real-time whether biological agents, such as bacterial or viral pathogens, are present in the samples. The apparatus preferably uses a liquid-assisted collector to collect the sample of particles, which are suspended in a liquid that contains dyes that detect the presence of nucleic acids. An integrated detector with a light source and a light detector detects whether there is a change in the fluorescence of the liquid, which indicates the presence of a biological agent in the sample.

Abstract: A method for preventing or reducing boar taint, a method of screening pigs to determine those more likely to have reduced boar taint and a method for screening substances that enhance skatole metabolism or androstenone in a pig, are disclosed These methods involve the use of the nuclear receptors constitutive androstane receptor, pregnane X receptor and farnesoid X receptor, which have been found to modulate the activity of the enzymes involved in skatole and/or androsterone metabolism

Abstract: The invention is in general directed to methods and processes for generating revenue via an electronic commerce website. The invention is also directed to methods of processing product orders and selling product related to protocols, workflows, or other applications. The invention also contemplates methods for selling products, which include previously ordered products, related products, substitute products, and equivalent products, including but not limited to equivalent protocol products, matched reagent sets, kits, and biomodules for practicing said protocols and equivalent protocols.

Abstract: Methods of preventing ablation damage to a second wall or an underlying second article during the laser drilling of a first wall or an overlying first article are presented. The methods include a step of providing a dry, stable particulate material between the first and second walls or articles to shade the second wall or article from direct laser beam illumination during the laser machining of the first wall or article.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, a system is provided for fusing an unfixed toner image to a substrate comprising a rotatable hot fusing roll and a backup belt assembly. The belt assembly may comprise a backup belt and a housing structure including a nip forming pressure roll. The backup belt may be wrapped about the housing structure including the nip forming pressure roll. Preferably, the pressure roll applies a force to the belt so as to form the sole nip region between the rotatable fusing roll and the backup belt.

Abstract: A method of controlling throughput of media passing through a heat fixing device includes the steps of initially conveying media to the heat fixing device at a nominal interpage gap, and counting a number of substrates conveyed through the heat fixing device. After a predetermined number of substrates have been conveyed through the heat fixing device, a temperature related measurement is obtained at the heat fixing device; and the interpage gap is increased when the temperature related measurement is a predetermined value. The interpage gap may be increased a large amount for a temperature related measurement corresponding to a narrow media, and the interpage gap may be increased a small amount for a temperature related measurement corresponding to nearly narrow media. The temperature related measure is obtained from a temperature sensor located in spaced relation to a temperature sensor providing a signal for controlling power to a heater for the heat fixing device.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, a system is provided for fusing an unfixed toner image to a substrate including a rotatable hot fusing roll and a backup belt assembly. The belt assembly may include a backup belt and a housing structure having a nip forming pressure roll. The backup belt may be wrapped about the housing structure including the nip forming pressure roll. The pressure roll includes a crown shape and the housing structure preferably includes structure for creating a generally uniform tension across the length of the belt in a direction transverse to a process direction.

Abstract: A fuser assembly within an image forming apparatus having a paper path along which substrates travel through the image forming apparatus comprises a heating member and a backup member cooperating with the heating member to form a nip therebetween for fusing images onto substrates passing through the nip. Also provided is structure for conveying substrates along the paper path to the nip, and a processor. The processor determines a relative humidity, determines if the relative humidity is above a predefined value corresponding to undesirable substrate curl; sets an interpage gap between conveyed substrates to a nominal value if the relative humidity is below the predefined value; and determines if the interpage gap should be increased beyond the nominal value if the relative humidity is above the predefined value. A corresponding method is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for fixing toner to a substrate including a heated fusing roller having a fusing surface. A heater element is located inside the fusing roller. A nip forming member cooperates with the fusing roller to define a fusing nip. A passive temperature control structure including a pair of members is located adjacent opposing end sections of the fusing roller, the passive temperature control structure operating to retain heat in the end sections. The passive temperature control structure may include heat reflecting members located adjacent to peripheral end portions of the hot roller to reflect heat back to the peripheral surface. In addition, the passive temperature control structure may include an end reflector facing axially toward an interior area or the hot roller for reflecting heat back to the interior of the hot roller.