Abstract: An aircraft noise reduction apparatus is provided which includes an aircraft landing gear assembly and a noise reduction fairing 12. The landing gear assembly comprises a landing gear 10 arranged to be moveable between a stowed position and a fully deployed position. The noise reduction fairing 12 may comprise a wrap-around fairing which, when the landing gear 10 is in its fully deployed position, wraps around the landing gear 10 and extends along the majority of the length of a landing gear leg 11. A landing gear bay door assembly 16, 17 comprising at least one door may also be provided. The fairing 12 may have a recess 24 for accommodating one of landing gear bay doors when the door 16 is in its fully open position.

Abstract: An intaglio printing ink, curing by free radical acrylate chemistry, which does not fluoresce in at least the visible region under ultraviolet light is prepared by using an acylphosphine oxide as the photoinitiator.

Abstract: A process for producing an aqueous dispersion of at least two preformed polymers each at least partially modified by grafted addition polymers produced in a solution of the polymers, comprising the steps of i) providing a solution in organic carrier liquid of a first preformed polymer, consisting of diepoxy resin, and at least one other preformed polymer excluding polyesters ii) mixing the solution containing the polymers with ethylenically unsaturated monomers, said monomers comprising an effective amount of copolymerisable dispersing moiety iii) providing an effective amount of a grafting polymerisation initiator iv) allowing or causing the monomers to polymerise and graft to at least some of the preformed polymers to form a solution of modified polymers v) optionally adding crosslinking agent to solution iv) vi) dispersing the solution of modified polymers, and optionally crosslinking agent, in aqueous medium to form a stable dispersion of particles.

Abstract: An intaglio printing ink, curing by free radical acrylate chemistry, which does not fluoresce in at least the visible region under ultraviolet light is prepared by using an acylphosphine oxide as the photoinitiator.

Abstract: An absorbent core having an upper layer of open celled foam and a lower layer of network of microfibers.

Abstract: The wiping ability of an energy-curable intaglio printing ink is improved by the incorporation therein of a plasticiser

Abstract: A method of mopping a floor is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention features a cleaning implement, such as a mop, that may be used for cleaning a floor. The mop of the invention typically includes a mop head and a handle pivotally connected to the mop head. The mop head also includes means for securing a mop media, typically a flexible disposable cleaning sheet, to the mop head. The mop may be passed over the floor with one side of the cleaning sheet presented for cleaning the floor. The mop head may then be inverted with the other side of the cleaning sheet presented for further cleaning of the floor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid dispensing mop in which the fluid reservoir is disposed on or adjacent a handle at or above the midpoint of the handle. In some embodiments, the reservoir is disposed on or adjacent the upper end of the handle and is coaxially aligned with the long axis of the handle.

Abstract: A method and system for communicating a synergy between at least one absorbent articles product and at least one wipes product. Said method and system capable of directing a consumer to select a particular combination of absorbent articles product and wipes product. Said method and system including at least one absorbent articles product and at least one wipes product, wherein said at least one wipes product having a synergistic effect with said at least one absorbent articles product. Said method and system also including a communication for directing a consumer to select a particular combination of said at least one absorbent articles product and said at least one wipes product so as to benefit from said synergistic effect.

Abstract: A trailer edge rail system for use with a trailer having a removable cover includes a mount having a first end adapted to be secured to an edge of the trailer. The mount also includes at least one protrusion extending generally upwardly and parallel to a face of the edge of the trailer. The protrusion acts as a guide and aids in preventing an object (such as a snowmobile or the like) from being loaded too close to or driven off the edge of the trailer. A lip extends generally outwardly and transverse to the protrusion. In the preferred embodiment, the first end includes a C-shaped bracket. Alternatively, the first end may be molded with the trailer. The edge-rail system also preferably includes a longitudinally disposed cavity sized and shaped to accept one or more wires, hoses, or lights.

Abstract: A hinged cover for an enclosed trailer features navigational lights secured to the hinged cover. By arranging the navigational lights in the cover, damage to the lights is substantially reduced and visibility of the lights increased. Moreover, the wiring for the lights can be disposed within the internal surface of the cover. This also reduces the likelihood of damaging the wires and increases the accessibility of the wiring.

Abstract: A hollow mop handle adapted to be filled with, contain, and dispense a fluid wherein the handle includes at least one sight window positioned adjacent the upper end of the handle

Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the filling or refilling of a flexible, collapsible container having a pour spout and a method for using same. The apparatus includes a center frame element having attached to its upper end an upper frame element adapted to receive at least a portion of the pour spout of the container. At its lower end, the center frame element is attached to a lower frame element adapted to cradle a lower portion of the container being filled and to urge the container toward the center frame element as the flexible, collapsible container fills and expands. The apparatus is portable and may be removably mounted to a variety of vertical or horizontal surfaces.

Abstract: A telephone comprising means for stopping the audible ringing due to an incoming call without answering or hanging up on the incoming call is disclosed. The telephone can be a portable telephone such as a cellular telephone, a cordless telephone, or a satellite telephone. The means for stopping the audible ringing includes motion sensor means and depressible portion means.

Abstract: A mop assembly including a mop head and handle, and a supply of liquid connected to a valve assembly on the handle. The valve assembly includes a replaceable length of resiliently flexible tubing having a portion extending transversely through the handle and members on opposite sides of the length of tubing that are relatively movable between a closed position pinching together opposite sides of the tubing to stop the flow of liquid through it, and a spaced open position affording flow of liquid through the tube. A storage cart includes a main portion and a tray portion having a receptacle for receiving the mop head mounted on the main portion for relative movement between a vertical closed position at which the main portion covers an open side of the receptacle; and a horizontal open position at which the mop head can be inserted into or removed from the receptacle.

Abstract: This invention relates to absorbent tampons. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved absorbent tampon having improved leakage performance. Tampons, having a primary absorbent member and a mass of secondary absorbent material are disclosed. The mass of secondary absorbent material is typically located generally proximate the withdrawal end of the primary absorbent member. The primary absorbent member has a first capillary pressure and the secondary absorbent member has a second capillary pressure. The second capillary pressure being lower than the first capillary pressure.

Abstract: A dosing device is described, in which a predetermined amount of a material such as a concentrated fluid can be dispensed from the device by finger pressure. In one embodiment, the device includes a shuttle that can move between first and second positions. In the second position, fluid can escape from a dosing chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is a display comprising a light-modulating composition comprising liquid crystalline pyrimidines or pyridazines preferably admixed with other liquid crystalline materials disposed between a first and second electrode.

Abstract: A digital input device has a thimble worn on a finger and operated as a mouse for displacement encoding or as a pointer for angular encoding, using a base unit. The thimble can also be attached to a stylus to form a tracing pen or joystick handle. A sensor preferably includes a contact roller at an end of the thimble that rotates with movement over a surface. The sensor emits a signal as a function of incremental displacement of the sensor over a surface, in X and Y directions. The sensor couples to the base unit at a universal joint and the base unit has a cup-shaped contact surface for encoding angular displacement around the universal joint, using displacement of the sensor over the cup-shaped surface. The contact roller is mechanically arranged to pass a coding strip having reflective, transmissive or magnetic stripes before a sensing element. The sensor can be pivoted back on the finger to enable typing.