Abstract: In an example of a method for parts packing, at least one part to be printed is identified. A placement and an orientation of the at least one identified part in a build volume of a three-dimensional (3D) printer is determined that optimizes a thermal uniformity inside the build volume.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetic probe for the detection of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) or a single nucleotide modification of a target nucleic acid, the genetic probe comprising: —a nanoparticle; —an oligonucleotide probe anchored to the surface of the nanoparticle, comprising an oligonucleotide backbone with a tag incorporated therein via a linker group; and —a reference probe anchored to the surface of the nanoparticle, wherein the reference probe comprises a marker; wherein either (a) the tag is an organic fluorescent tag and the marker is a transition metal-based fluorescent marker; or (b) the tag is a redox-active tag and the marker is a transition metal-based redox-active marker. The invention also relates to a composition or kit containing a probe of the invention, or to the use of a probe of the invention.

Abstract: A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: Fiber laser having a monolithic laser resonator having laser affected zones for providing laser beams having wavelengths below 800 nm and from between 400 nm to 800 nm. Methods of using femtosecond lasers to form fiber Bragg gratings, volume Bragg gratings, space gratings, and laser beam delivery patterns for changing the index of refraction within optical fibers.

Abstract: Fiber laser having a monolithic laser resonator having laser affected zones for providing laser beams having wavelengths below 800 nm and from between 400 nm to 800 nm. Methods of using femtosecond lasers to form fiber Bragg gratings, volume Bragg gratings, space gratings, and laser beam delivery patterns for changing the index of refraction within optical fibers.

Abstract: A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: A unit load device tracking tag includes a base with a plurality of studs. The plurality of studs of the base is configured such that the plurality of studs of the base is receivable within an aircraft seat track. A tag housing is mounted to the base. A tag is positioned within the tag housing. The tag is operable to transmit one or more signals to a tag reader. The unit load device tracking tag also includes features for locking the base to the aircraft seat track such that the plurality of studs of the base do not slide within the aircraft seat track.

Abstract: A unit load device tracking tag includes a base with a plurality of studs. The plurality of studs of the base is configured such that the plurality of studs of the base is receivable within an aircraft seat track. A tag housing is mounted to the base. A tag is positioned within the tag housing. The tag is operable to transmit one or more signals to a tag reader. The unit load device tracking tag also includes features for locking the base to the aircraft seat track such that the plurality of studs of the base do not slide within the aircraft seat track.

Abstract: A ferrocenyl compound having the general formula (I): (I) Het is a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic moiety. L1, L2 and L3 are each a linker independently selected from alkylene, alkyleneoxy, alkyleneoxyalkylene, alkylenecarbonyl, alkyleneoxycarbonyl, alkyleneamido, alkyleneoxyamido, alkenylene, alkenyleneoxy, alkenylenecarbonyl, alkenyleneamido, alkynylene, alkynyleneoxy, alkynylenecarbonyl and alkynyleneamido, all of which may be straight chain or branched, substituted or unsubstituted. R1 and R2 are each independently selected from H, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl carbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl carbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phosphate, substituted or unsubstituted phosphonate and substituted or unsubstituted phosphoramidate. M and n are each 0 or 1 and m+n?0.1.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide a locking articulating mount. Small pieces of hardware, such as back pressure screws, may be used to lock a display in place. They can be adjusted to cause outward forces against the display away from the backing. A mount also may be adjustable for assembly, but when closed, may provide a significant reduction in play or movement. A latch may form part of the mount to hold the display against the inside edge that can only be released through a pull cable.

Abstract: Fiber laser having a monolithic laser resonator having laser affected zones for providing laser beams having wavelengths below 800 nm and from between 400 nm to 800 nm. Methods of using femtosecond lasers to form fiber Bragg gratings, volume Bragg gratings, space gratings, and laser beam delivery patterns for changing the index of refraction within optical fibers.

Abstract: A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: A wiping device may be a friable layer or an absorbent pad made of a material that can absorb and retain a fluid composition and can be attached or is attached to an item of clothing, such as a sock, shoe, compression sleeve, etc. The device is impregnated with an adhesive-type tacky substance that is released when a shoe sole is wiped against it to clean the shoe sole and allow surface dust and debris to be removed from the shoe sole. The deposited substance also forms a film or coating that remains adhered to the surface of the shoe sole to improve traction by imparting tackiness to the shoe sole.

Abstract: An athletic shoe coating for traction enhancement includes a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) and a tackyfying resin and a film former initially in solution within a solvent suitable for application to the surface of a shoe sole in liquid form, such as by spraying, rolling and brushing the solution onto the shoe sole. After the solvent evaporates a film or coating attaches or is bonded to the shoe sole that exhibits the property of dynamically modifying the traction properties of the shoe sole when pressure and shear forces are applied to the coating. Such modification causes the exterior surface of the film or coating to “refresh” the exposed surface upon impact. This imparts continued tackiness over extended use. Impact modifiers may be added for controlled release of a solvent to temporarily dissolve or soften the film or coating to promote such refreshment of the coating outer surface.

Abstract: A ferrocenyl compound having the general formula (I): (I) Het is a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic moiety. L1, L2 and L3 are each a linker independently selected from alkylene, alkyleneoxy, alkyleneoxyalkylene, alkylenecarbonyl, alkyleneoxycarbonyl, alkyleneamido, alkyleneoxyamido, alkenylene, alkenyleneoxy, alkenylenecarbonyl, alkenyleneamido, alkynylene, alkynyleneoxy, alkynylenecarbonyl and alkynyleneamido, all of which may be straight chain or branched, substituted or unsubstituted. R1 and R2 are each independently selected from H, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl carbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl carbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phosphate, substituted or unsubstituted phosphonate and substituted or unsubstituted phosphoramidate. M and n are each 0 or 1 and m+n?0.

Abstract: A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: A spray dispenser is provided, the spray dispenser comprising a container for holding a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing assembly for extracting liquid from said container, the dispensing assembly comprising a pressure-relief valve for release of excessive pressure in the container and a filter arranged to permit egress of gas through the filter, inhibit egress of liquid from the container and to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the container through the pressure relief valve. A dispensing assembly for use is a spray dispenser is also provided.