Abstract: A filter for filtering storm water in an outfall pipe comprising: a line comprising an anchor attachment point at a proximal end of the line; and a plurality of individual treatment units (ITUs) securely connected in series to the line with a gap between adjacent ITUs, wherein each ITU has a size and shape capable of fitting inside the outfall pipe, and wherein each ITU comprises a mesh cage configured to filter contaminants out of the storm water.

Abstract: A filter for filtering storm water in an outfall pipe comprising: a line comprising an anchor attachment point at a proximal end of the line; and a plurality of individual treatment units (ITUs) securely connected in series to the line with a gap between adjacent ITUs, wherein each ITU has a size and shape capable of fitting inside the outfall pipe, and wherein each ITU comprises a mesh cage configured to filter contaminants out of the storm water.

Abstract: A device for dispensing individual plastic fasteners from a continuous supply of 0.1875 inch pitch ladder stock includes a head assembly that is designed to receive the supply of ladder stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply ladder stock and eject the individual fastener during a single stroke of its actuation cycle. The device also includes a stepper motor for driving the head assembly through its actuation cycle, a DC power switching supply for regulating the power supplied to the stepper motor from an AC input power source, and a controller for collecting historical data relating to usage of the device and for regulating operation of the stepper motor. The controller is programmed to enable certain operational characteristics, such as stroke speed and mode, to be regulated through a user interface which includes a screen display and a plurality of control buttons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to toner compositions containing extra particulate additives. The additives may include a mixture of silica particles having differing BET surface areas and may include an acicular inorganic oxide. The control of such additives may be relied upon to control toner performance with respect to functional performance considerations such as filming and/or overall print quality.

Abstract: A mattress includes a plurality of individual foam blocks which are secured together using one or more plastic fasteners to form a five-sided foam encasement. A spring unit is fittingly disposed within an interior cavity defined by the foam encasement. One or more top layers of foam rubber are mounted on the foam encasement over the spring unit and are secured thereto using additional plastic fasteners. An outer layer of quilted cotton material is sewn over the foam encasement and top layers of foam rubber to yield the finished one-piece mattress. As can be appreciated, the outer periphery of the mattress is defined by foam material, which is substantially rigid in its construction, rather than the spring unit, which is highly susceptible to warping. In this manner, the foam material serves to preserve the shape of the outer periphery of the mattress over time.

Abstract: A device for dispensing individual plastic fasteners from a continuous supply of 0.1875 inch pitch ladder stock includes a head assembly that is designed to receive the supply of ladder stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply ladder stock and eject the individual fastener during a single stroke of its actuation cycle. The device also includes a stepper motor for driving the head assembly through its actuation cycle, a DC power switching supply for regulating the power supplied to the stepper motor from an AC input power source, and a controller for collecting historical data relating to usage of the device and for regulating operation of the stepper motor. The device further includes a switch for regulating the operation of the device between a single stroke or continuous stroke actuation cycle. The device additionally includes a switch for regulating the output speed of the stepper motor during its actuation cycle.

Abstract: A device for dispensing individual plastic fasteners from a continuous supply of 0.1875 inch pitch ladder stock includes a head assembly that is designed to receive the supply of ladder stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply ladder stock and eject the individual fastener during a single stroke of its actuation cycle. The device also includes a stepper motor for driving the head assembly through its actuation cycle, a DC power switching supply for regulating the power supplied to the stepper motor from an AC input power source, and a controller for collecting historical data relating to usage of the device and for regulating operation of the stepper motor. The controller is programmed to enable certain operational characteristics, such as stroke speed and mode, to be regulated through a user interface which includes a screen display and a plurality of control buttons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for combining extra particulate additive with toner. The method includes mixing toner and extra particulate additive in a conical mixer having temperature control. The toner may contain polymeric material having a glass transition temperature (Tg) and the mixing may be carried out wherein the temperature of the mixture is maintained at a temperature less than Tg. The above method may also be applied to a toner formulation that has first undergone a rounding operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to toner compositions containing extra particulate additives. The additives may include a mixture of silica particles having differing BET surface areas and may include an acicular inorganic oxide. The control of such additives may be relied upon to control toner performance with respect to functional performance considerations such as filming and/or overall print quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of extra particulate additives in selected chemically processed toner compositions for use in an image forming apparatus. The extra particulate additive may have a controlled aspect ratio and be combined with the chemically processed toner. The chemically processed toner may provide toner particles having controlled diameters and rheological properties that may be combined with a release agent. The release agent may also be selected with respect to, e.g., concentration and/or mean domain size within the toner particles including considerations of coating chemistry and/or DSC melting behavior.

Abstract: A method of providing information relating to an article of commerce includes the steps of providing a unitary plastic fastener with the information relating to the article being formed therein and tagging the fastener to the article, such as using a conventional tagger gun. The unitary plastic fastener includes a filament, a paddle at one end of the filament, and a cross-bar at the other end of the filament. The paddle of the fastener is either embossed, cut-out and/or shaped to display the information relating to the article to which the fastener is to be attached. Types of information which may be formed into the paddle of the fastener include, among other things, a brand name associated with the article, a company name associated with the article, a logo associated with the article, size information relating to the article, instructional information relating to use of the article, identification information relating to the article, and certification information relating to the article.

Abstract: Toner is rounded by vigorously mixing less than about 5 percent by weight of particulate silica to the total weight of a starting toner in a closed, recirculating air system. The starting toner contains at least about 4.5 percent by weight of the starting toner of a wax and additionally contains at least 5 percent by weight of the starting toner of a softening agent. The temperature during the mixing is no more than 13 degrees C. above the onset of the glass transition temperature of the starting toner. The final toner comprises rounded starting toner having particulate silica embedded during the mixing process.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a molded plastic fastener. The molded plastic fastener includes a filament, a paddle at one end of the filament, and a cross-bar at the other end of the filament. The fastener assembly additionally includes identifying matter, such as a logo, barcode or numerical value, which is provided onto the paddle of the plastic fastener. In one embodiment, the identifying matter is retained onto the paddle using a label. In another embodiment, the identifying matter is printed directly onto the paddle using an inkjet printer. In another embodiment, the identifying matter is formed directly into the shape of the paddle either through the molding process for the plastic fastener or through a subsequent stamping process.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes, in one embodiment, a fastener and a label secured to the fastener. The fastener is an elongated unitary plastic member having a first end shaped to define a cross-bar, a second end shaped to define a paddle, and a thin flexible filament which interconnects the cross-bar and the paddle. The label, which is provided with a product identifier such as a company or product name, is secured to the paddle of the fastener using a pressure-sensitive adhesive. An in-line system for manufacturing a continuous clip of the fastener assemblies includes an apparatus for molding a continuous strip of fasteners, a stretching device for stretching selected portions of each fastener, a pressure-sensitive labeling device for applying a label onto the paddle of each fastener, and an apparatus for winding the clip into a roll suitable for packaging.

Abstract: A one-piece guide tool for use in guiding a harnessing device underneath a plurality of wires disposed on a harness board. The guide tool comprises an elongated body having a top surface on which the plurality of wires can be seated, a pair of sides and an elongated slot. The elongated slot extends down from the top surface and includes an entry end and an exit end. The elongated slot has a depth sufficient to enable a harnessing device to be guided into the elongated slot from the entry end, underneath the plurality of wires seated on the top surface and then out through the exit end without slipping out of the slot. Each of the sides of the elongated body includes a tab for mounting the guide tool onto the harness board.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a molded anchor and spacer arrangement for securement of a down spout to a wall of a house or structure. The anchoring and support arrangement may comprise a block of plastic resin which is molded into a disk like configuration having a first or outer planar surface and a second or inner planar surface with a central bore extending between the first and second planar surfaces. A securement means may be disposed through the central bore to anchor the securement member to the wall. A channel is disposed across the surface of the second planar surface to permit a strap of nylon to be disposed therealong, so as to encircle the support member and a down spout disposed thereagainst.