Abstract: A carousel-like continuous co-injection molding system includes an arrangement of upper and lower inclined feed channels. Each of the feed channels has a valve therein positioned upstream of an inlet to an associated mold cavity. The valve is controllable so that adjustments may be made in real time to achieve or maintain delivery of molten polymeric material to the mold cavity at constant pressure.

Abstract: A dispensing article having a piston with indicium provides messaging to users.

Abstract: A runner system for a multi-cavity injection molding system, the runner system having runners of reduced size.

Abstract: Mapping of Address and Port (MAP) provisioning of a device to enable exchange of Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) packets with an IP version 6 (IPv6) domain is contemplated. The MAP provisioning may be sufficient to facilitate provisioning of a router to process IPv4 packets for exchange with the IPv6 domain of an associated modem.

Abstract: Provisioning of Internet Protocol (IP) configuration data or other configuration related data for devices or services connected to a passive optical network (PON) is contemplated. The provisioning may be facilitated with an optical line terminal (OLT) providing the desired configuration data over the PON to an optical network unit (ONU) connected to the device or service desired for provisioning, such as to enable the ONU to provision the device or service without exchanging Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) messaging with a DHCP server.

Abstract: Flexible containers having with product dispensing visibility.

Abstract: Methods of forming flexible containers having gussets formed by Z-folding then V-folding.

Abstract: Flexible containers having biased dispensing.

Abstract: A method for the distributed manufacturing of an object includes steps of: providing one or more data files for at least one object associated with a branded product and/or service; including the object, images of the object, and/or references to the object, in marketing materials for the branded product or service; providing access to the one or more files via a network in exchange for traffic to a network location associated with the branded product and/or service; and having the objects manufactured using the one or more files accessed over the network.

Abstract: This invention is an elastic mechanism that extends and retracts during motions of the knee so that it maintains tension in a generally rearward direction on the area of the head of the tibia throughout the range of motion of the knee. The structure is anchored to a stable superior part of the body, above a height of contour, by an attachment which can be a belt, girdle, garment, suspenders or a combination of these attachments. The elastic mechanism attaches inferiorly to a number of connection mechanisms which connect to both sides of a hinged rigid knee brace near the tibial head, below the hinges of the knee brace.

Abstract: Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers with easily variable sizing. Line ups of flexible containers have similar sizes, shapes, and constructions, but hold differing amounts of fluent product at unexpected fill heights.

Abstract: Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers with easily variable sizing. Line ups of flexible containers have similar sizes, shapes, and constructions, but hold differing amounts of fluent product at unexpected fill heights.

Abstract: Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers with easily variable sizing. Line ups of flexible containers have similar sizes, shapes, and constructions, but hold differing amounts of fluent product at unexpected fill heights.

Abstract: Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers with easily variable sizing. Line ups of flexible containers have similar sizes, shapes, and constructions, but hold differing amounts of fluent product at unexpected fill heights.

Abstract: Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers with easily variable sizing. Line ups of flexible containers have similar sizes, shapes, and constructions, but hold differing amounts of fluent product at unexpected fill heights.

Abstract: A melt pressure regulating mechanism for an injection molding apparatus having a melt holder for pressurizing molten plastic prior to injection into a mold, the molten plastic having a melt pressure, and an injection element for advancing the molten plastic from the melt holder through a nozzle and into the mold, the melt pressure regulating mechanism comprising a pressure regulating device, comprising at least one of a fluid pressure regulating valve and a pressure relief valve.

Abstract: A runner system for a multi-cavity injection molding system, the runner system having runners of reduced size.

Abstract: Network function virtualization (NFV) or other cloud/remote processing of packets, signals, messaging, etc. for a home network or other network desiring remote management is contemplated. A virtual platform or other feature outside of the managed network may be configured to implement various NFVs according to NFV designs. An administrator of the managed network may interact with a portal or other relatively unsophisticated interface to formulate the NFV designs, thereby eliminating or ameliorating complexities associated with the administrator having to individually program routers or other devices of the managed network.

Abstract: A method of forming a preform, which is configured to be subjected to a subsequent forming process, the method comprising: providing a mold with a plurality of mold cavities, wherein the mold is made of a material having a thermal conductivity between about 52 watts per meter Kelvin and about 385 watts per meter Kelvin.

Abstract: A system for forming a plastic article, the system comprising a preform injection molding apparatus, comprising a mold, a plastic melt injection system, a sensor, and a controller, wherein: the first mold portion is made of a material having a thermal conductivity between about 52 watts per meter kelvin and about 385 watts per meter kelvin; the controller is configured to control the injection element to maintain the molten thermoplastic material at a substantially constant melt pressure, during filling of the mold cavities, wherein the substantially constant melt pressure is between about 2.76 megapascals (400 psi) and about 68.95 megapascals (10,000 psi); and the preform injection molding apparatus is designed to have a useful life of between one million and ten million injection molding cycles.