Abstract: A mechanism is provided to field adjust offset values for packaged sensors incorporated in devices. Embodiments provide for a processor in the sensor package to measure current environmental conditions and set a zero offset for the sensors in the package in light of those current environmental conditions. In this manner, any changes in the sensor over the sensor's lifetime and current environmental conditions that can affect functioning of the sensor can be accounted for in operational measurements taken by the device.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided to field adjust offset values for packaged sensors incorporated in devices. Embodiments provide for a processor in the sensor package to measure current environmental conditions and set a zero offset for the sensors in the package in light of those current environmental conditions. In this manner, any changes in the sensor over the sensor's lifetime and current environmental conditions that can affect functioning of the sensor can be accounted for in operational measurements taken by the device.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product is provided for using compliance violation risk data about an entity to enable an identity management system to dynamically adjust the frequency in which the identity management system performs a reconciliation and compliance check of an identity account associated with the entity. Data associated with an identity account is collected, wherein the data comprises at least one of compliance data, prior compliance violations, or personal data about an entity associated with the identity account. One or more risk factors for the identity account based on the collected data are determined. A risk score of the identity account is calculated based on the determined risk factors. The identity account is then audited with a frequency according to the risk score assigned to the identity account.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product is provided for using compliance violation risk data about an entity to enable an identity management system to dynamically adjust the frequency in which the identity management system performs a reconciliation and compliance check of an identity account associated with the entity. Data associated with an identity account is collected, wherein the data comprises at least one of compliance data, prior compliance violations, or personal data about an entity associated with the identity account. One or more risk factors for the identity account based on the collected data are determined. A risk score of the identity account is calculated based on the determined risk factors. The identity account is then audited with a frequency according to the risk score assigned to the identity account.

Abstract: Self-healing articles resistant to oxidizing agents and useful for surface conditioning of sheets, especially metal sheets, are described. The articles comprise a plurality of compacted, stacked non-woven web elements, the web elements each comprising entangled fibers bonded together at points of mutual contact by a bonding agent. The article is resistant to an oxidizing agent or agents, has a Shore A hardness in the range of 70 to 93 and a void volume in the range of 2 to 30 percent. The non-woven articles can be configured into any of a variety of convenient and useful shapes, such as roll shapes, slab or bar shapes. The methods of making these articles are also described.

Abstract: Caustic- and acid-resistant nonwoven articles useful for surface conditioning of sheeting, especially metal sheeting, and a method for the manufacture of such articles are described. The articles comprise a plurality of compacted, stacked nonwoven web elements, the web elements each comprising entangled fibers bonded together at points of mutual contact by an adhesive binder, the binder comprising a terpolymer of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. The nonwoven articles can be configured into any of a variety of convenient and useful shapes, such as roll shapes and slab or bar shapes.

Abstract: A brush segment for mounting on a slotted support structure is presented. The brush segment generally comprises: a substrate; a carpet of bristles mounted on the substrate in a preferred manner; and, a root system projecting outwardly from a side of the substrate opposite from the carpet of bristles. Brush segments according to the present invention are particularly well-adapted for mounting in association with longitudinal slots of a cylindrical hub arrangement, including conventional cylindrical hub arrangements. In preferred applications the substrate is formed from a pliable material which is then hardened in a preferred configuration.

Abstract: A brush segment for mounting on a slotted support structure is presented. The brush segment generally comprises: a substrate; a carpet of bristles mounted on the substrate in a preferred manner; and, a root system projecting outwardly from a side of the substrate opposite from the carpet of bristles. Brush segments according to the present invention are particularly well-adapted for mounting in association with longitudinal slots of a cylindrical hub arrangement, including conventional cylindrical hub arrangements. According to a first described embodiment, the substrate is flat and relatively flexible, and includes a plurality of root members thereon, for mounting. In a second embodiment described, the substrate is generally curved, elastic, and includes a single centrally located root member, for mounting. Also according to the present invention a combination of a hub and at least one brush segment is described. Further, a method of preparing a brush surface is also provided.

Abstract: A brush segment for mounting on a slotted support structure is presented. The brush segment generally comprises: a substrate; a carpet of bristles mounted on the substrate in a preferred manner; and, a root system projecting outwardly from a side of the substrate opposite from the carpet of bristles. Brush segments according to the present invention are particularly well-adapted for mounting in association with longitudinal slots of a cylindrical hub arrangement, including conventional cylindrical hub arrangements. According to a first described embodiment, the substrate is flat and relatively flexible, and includes a plurality of root members thereon, for mounting. In a second embodiment described, the substrate is generally curved, elastic and includes a single centrally located root member, for mounting. Also according to the present invention a combination of a hub and at least one brush segment is described. Further, a method of preparing a brush surface is also provided.

Abstract: A support for an abrasive disc which includes a flat base, an upstanding annular rim and preferably four retainers mounted to the base within the rim and biased toward the rim to grip and retain the disc. The disc may be released by depressing cables connecting opposed diametrical pairs of retainers to withdraw the retainers.

Abstract: A portable coating apparatus is described for use with a paper converting machine such as a corrugated paperboard double-backer. Rotational power to drive gravure, transfer and smoothing rolls is extracted from the converting machine supply web by an S-wrap through the loaded nip between a pair of drive rolls. A low-powered auxiliary drive motor is automatically engaged to keep the gravure and transfer rolls conditioned with coating during brief intervals of web feed cessation. The entire unit is constructed on a space frame that is supported by caster wheels to facilitate movement to and from an appropriate converting machine position which may be between the reeled web supply unwind stand and a web preheating drum station leading into a double-backing machine.