Abstract: Systems and methods related to hydrodynamic bearings are provided. One example system includes a hydrodynamic bearing including a rotational component configured to attach to an anode and a stationary component. The stationary component includes a bearing surface having a plurality of grooves configured to generate pressure in a fluid interface during rotation of the rotational component and where the bearing surface includes at least one recessed section profiled based on an expected pattern of wear.

Abstract: A fire fighting composition according to the invention comprises a first surfactant selected from alkyl group-containing amphoteric surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and alkyl group-containing zwitterionic surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, and a second surfactant selected from alkyl group-containing anionic surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and wherein the weight ratio of the first surfactant to the second surfactant is in the range of from 3:1 to 1:1.5, wherein the fire fighting foaming composition is essential free of fluorine. Typically, the first surfactant is selected from alkyl amine oxides, betaines and N-alkyl pyrrolidones. Typically, the second surfactant is selected from alkyl sulphates, alkyl phosphates, dialkylsulphosuccinates, sodium alkyl ether sulphates and alkyl carboxylates.

Abstract: A digital advertisement platform with redemption feedback. In one embodiment, a server including a communication interface, a memory, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive transaction information from the data storage server, generate operation recommendations based on the transaction information that is received from the data storage server, generate operation creation and workflow with an enterprise platform and based on the operation recommendations, and generate a graphical user interface for displaying on the supplier interface device, the graphical user interface based on the operation creation and workflow.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a process for forming a reinforced rocker panel assembly, and which includes positioning a reinforcement patch having first and second patch sections in surface-to-surface contact with a blank panel sheet, and welding the first patch section to the blank panel sheet. The process further includes bending both the blank panel sheet and the reinforcement patch along a bend line interposed between the first and second patch sections to form the blank panel sheet into a rocker panel portion having an elongated base section and a longitudinal flange, where the first and second patch sections are in at least partial abutting contact with the base section and the flange. The process also includes welding the second patch section to the flange.

Abstract: A fire fighting composition according to the invention comprises a first surfactant selected from alkyl group-containing amphoteric surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and alkyl group-containing zwitterionic surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, and a second surfactant selected from alkyl group-containing anionic surfactants, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 8 carbon atoms, and wherein the weight ratio of the surfactant to the second surfactant is in the range of from 3:1 to 1:1.5, wherein the fire fighting foaming composition is essential free of fluorine. Typically, the first surfactant is selected from alkyl amine oxides, betaines and N-alkyl pyrrolidones. Typically, the second surfactant is selected from alkyl sulphates, alkyl phosphates, dialkylsulphosuccinates, sodium alkyl ether sulphates and alkyl carboxylates.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a process for forming a reinforced rocker panel assembly, and which includes positioning a reinforcement patch having first and second patch sections in surface-to-surface contact with a blank panel sheet, and welding the first patch section to the blank panel sheet. The process further includes bending both the blank panel sheet and the reinforcement patch along a bend line interposed between the first and second patch sections to form the blank panel sheet into a rocker panel portion having an elongated base section and a longitudinal flange, where the first and second patch sections are in at least partial abutting contact with the base section and the flange. The process also includes welding the second patch section to the flange.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of providing a disposable product with a contoured leg opening. In this method at least one chip is removed from at least one ear of a disposable product. The chip may be removed from an ear prior to attaching the ear to the chassis web. Alternatively, the chip may be removed from the ear after the ear is attached to the chassis web.

Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment a mounting brace assembly for securing a steering column member to a vehicle cross-support member in a position braced against a vehicle cowl top. The assembly includes a cowl top bracket for engaging the vehicle cowl top, and a mounting base arm extending longitudinally along a base axis from a first axial end portion to a second axial end portion. The base arm includes an anchor flange sized for generally upward mated insertion in at least part of a flange receiving slot. The cowl top bracket is coupled to the base arm proximal to a vehicle forward end, and includes a load transfer portion shaped for juxtaposed abutment with a load bearing portion of the vehicle cowl top. Contact between the cowl top bracket and the vehicle cowl top transfers rotational bearing forces from the assembly towards the vehicle cowl top.

Abstract: A method of making an inkjet printhead comprising providing a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces, providing a support member, bonding the second surface of the substrate to the support member, and, after the substrate and support member are bonded together, forming a plurality of ink ejection elements on the first surface of the substrate, the method further including forming communicating ink supply slots passing respectively through the substrate and support member to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process wherein a rotary knife or die, with one or more cutting edges, turns against and in coordination with a corresponding cylinder to create preferably trapezoidal ears. Ear material is slit into two lanes, one for a left side of a diaper and the other for a right side of a diaper. Fastening tapes are applied to both the right and the left ear webs. The ear material is then die cut with a nested pattern on a synchronized vacuum anvil. The resulting discrete ear pieces however, due to the trapezoidal pattern of the ears, alternate between a correct orientation and an incorrect (reversed) orientation. The reversed ear is required to be rotated 180° into the correct orientation such that the ears and associated tape present a left ear and a right ear on the diaper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of providing a disposable product with a contoured leg opening. In this method at least one chip is removed from at least one ear of a disposable product. The chip may be removed from an ear prior to attaching the ear to the chassis web. Alternatively, the chip may be removed from the ear after the ear is attached to the chassis web.

Abstract: A method of making an inkjet print cartridge comprises forming a cartridge body (30) and applying directly to the surface of the body first and second sets of electrical terminals (40a, 42a) selectively connected by conductive tracks (44). A printhead (68) is mounted to the body (30) in electrical connection with the first set of terminals (40a). The second set of terminals (42a) is adapted for electrical connection to printer circuitry. The electrical terminals and conductive tracks may be located in corresponding recesses in the cartridge body, being deposited therein by squeegee or inkjet printing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process wherein a rotary knife or die, with one or more cutting edges, turns against and in coordination with a corresponding cylinder to create preferably trapezoidal ears. Ear material is slit into two lanes, one for a left side of a diaper and the other for a right side of a diaper. Fastening tapes are applied to both the right and the left ear webs. The ear material is then die cut with a nested pattern on a synchronized vacuum anvil. The resulting discrete ear pieces however, due to the trapezoidal pattern of the ears, alternate between a correct orientation and an incorrect (reversed) orientation. The reversed ear is required to be rotated 180° into the correct orientation such that the ears and associated tape present a left ear and a right ear on the diaper.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium encoded with computer instructions for providing relevant content on a web page for a user is provided. According to embodiments of the invention, the instructions are for determining a relevance metric for at least two articles. Each article of the at least two articles is selected from content of the user. Each article is associated with a time. The instructions further include instructions for selecting a set of relevant articles based on the relevance metric and ordering the set of relevant articles according to the associated time of each article of the set. The instructions also include instructions for providing the ordered set of relevant articles to the user.

Abstract: A method of making an inkjet printhead comprising providing a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces, providing a support member, bonding the second surface of the substrate to the support member, and, after the substrate and support member are bonded together, forming a plurality of ink ejection elements on the first surface of the substrate, the method further including forming communicating ink supply slots passing respectively through the substrate and support member to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection elements.

Abstract: A method of making an inkjet printhead comprising providing a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces, providing a support member, bonding the second surface of the substrate to the support member, and, after the substrate and support member are bonded together, forming a plurality of ink ejection elements on the first surface of the substrate, the method further including forming communicating ink supply slots passing respectively through the substrate and support member to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection elements.

Abstract: A method of making an inkjet print cartridge comprises forming a cartridge body (30) and applying directly to the surface of the body first and second sets of electrical terminals (40a, 42a) selectively connected by conductive tracks (44). A printhead (68) is mounted to the body (30) in electrical connection with the first set of terminals (40a). The second set of terminals (42a) is adapted for electrical connection to printer circuitry. The electrical terminals and conductive tracks may be located in corresponding recesses in the cartridge body, being deposited therein by squeegee or inkjet printing.

Abstract: A method for performing alternate and therefore least cost routing in distributed H.323 Voice over IP (VoIP) networks is provided. With this method, the VoIP network consists of a hierarchy of gatekeeper (GK) functions to provide alternate routing, network element redundancy, and scalability. The alternate routing function is performed by a directory gatekeeper with route selection advancing from a first route to a second route by either of two conditions: (1) there are no resources available to terminate the call in the first zone; and (2) a lack of response to the directory GK request for such resources.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing disposable undergarments having areas of defined elastic material is disclosed. The method provides for staggered cutting knives for severing the elastic material, which results in less necessary material used in the construction of the undergarments.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring articles such as absorbent cores or disposable diaper chassis components from a rotary mechanism, such as a pad turner, to a linear mechanism, such as a conveyor, for further processing. A puck on the apparatus is capable of manipulating the article during this transfer procedure.