Abstract: Embodiments provide an integrated scale and method for determining a fill status of an inkjet cartridge. In some embodiments, the system can display the fill status on a user interface. The fill status can be generalized based on the type of inkjet cartridge and range of measured weights and/or percentages of pre-set weight.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a modular inkjet configuration modification system and method for use in modifying electronics, such as a PLC, on a remanufactured or refilled inkjet cartridge. The modular system can include a receiver and one or more interchangeable adapters. The interchangeable adapters can include structures and geometry which allow each of the interchangeable adapters to be used with the receiver and swapped by an operator on an as-needed basis.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a modular inkjet configuration modification system and method for use in modifying electronics, such as a PLC, on a remanufactured or refilled inkjet cartridge. The modular system can include a receiver and one or more interchangeable adapters. The interchangeable adapters can include structures and geometry which allow each of the interchangeable adapters to be used with the receiver and swapped by an operator on an as-needed basis.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an integrated scale and method for determining a fill status of an inkjet cartridge. In some embodiments, the system can display the fill status on a user interface. The fill status can be generalized based on the type of inkjet cartridge and range of measured weights and/or percentages of pre-set weight.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a modular inkjet configuration modification system and method for use in modifying electronics, such as a PLC, on a remanufactured or refilled inkjet cartridge. The modular system can include a receiver and one or more interchangeable adapters. The interchangeable adapters can include structures and geometry which allow each of the interchangeable adapters to be used with the receiver and swapped by an operator on an as-needed basis.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an integrated scale and method for determining a fill status of an inkjet cartridge. In some embodiments, the system can display the fill status on a user interface. The fill status can be generalized based on the type of inkjet cartridge and range of measured weights and/or percentages of pre-set weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diagnostic and/or prognostic method for the diagnosis and/or prognosis of cancer in a patient. Particularly, the present invention relates to diagnostic and/or prognostic methods for the diagnosis and/or prognosis of cancer which comprise quantifying the expression levels of In1-ghrelin in a plasma sample isolated from an individual; comparing the obtained levels with the expression levels of In1-ghrelin in a reference sample; and assigning the patients having expression levels of In1-ghrelin that are greater than and statistically significant with respect to the levels of the reference sample to the group of individuals at risk of having cancer. The present invention also provides a diagnostic method for the diagnosis of bladder and/or colon cancer which comprises quantifying the expression levels of In1-ghrelin, GOAT and/or GHS-R1b in tissue samples. The present invention also relates to an siRNA useful in a cancer treatment method.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an integrated scale and method for determining a fill status of an inkjet cartridge. In some embodiments, the system can display the fill status on a user interface. The fill status can be generalized based on the type of inkjet cartridge and range of measured weights and/or percentages of pre-set weight.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a modular inkjet configuration modification system and method for use in modifying electronics, such as a PLC, on a remanufactured or refilled inkjet cartridge. The modular system can include a receiver and one or more interchangeable adapters. The interchangeable adapters can include structures and geometry which allow each of the interchangeable adapters to be used with the receiver and swapped by an operator on an as-needed basis.

Abstract: A clutch disc segment, including: an inner circumference; a body portion including an outer circumference and a plurality of holes arranged to receive a plurality of rivets for securing friction material to the body portion, and a segment including at least a first portion of the inner circumference and conforming to a plane; a first foot protrusion including a first hole for receiving a first rivet for securing the clutch disc segment to a retainer plate; and a second foot protrusion including a second hole for receiving a second rivet for securing the clutch disc segment to the retainer plate. One of the first or second foot protrusions is off-set from the plane in a first direction orthogonal to the plane.

Abstract: An inkjet printer having a print region, the inkjet printer includes an inkjet printhead; a media advance system for advancing recording medium through the printing region; a carriage for moving the printhead back and forth in a carriage scan direction across the print region, the carriage including a first magnetic element; and a platform that is movable along the carriage scan direction, the platform including: an optical sensor for receiving light from the recording medium to determine a type of recording medium; and a second magnetic element for selectively coupling to the first magnetic element.

Abstract: A multifunction printer includes an image capture apparatus including an image capture platform for holding an object of which an image is to be captured; a lid having a closed position in which the lid is proximate the image capture platform, and an open position in which the lid is away from the image capture platform; and a camera that is pivotably affixed to the lid; and a printing apparatus including: a media advance system for advancing a sheet of media to a print region; and a printhead.

Abstract: A multifunction printer includes a printing apparatus including: a printing device; a media advance system for advancing recording medium for printing on by the printing device; a controller for controlling the operation of the multifunction printer; an image capture platform; a lid having a closed position in which the lid covers the image capture platform, and an open position in which a front edge of the lid is raised above the image capture platform; a holder for a smart mobile device, the holder being mounted proximate the front edge of the lid; and a proximity device for identifying a particular smart mobile device that is placed in the holder.

Abstract: An inkjet printer includes a printhead; a carriage for moving the printhead back and forth in a carriage scan direction across the printing region; an output roller that is downstream of the printing region for moving recording medium away from the printing region, the output roller including a shaft; a pump that is coaxially disposed around the shaft of the output roller; and a restraining lever that disconnects the pump from power when the carriage is not in contact with the restraining lever.

Abstract: A method of assembling an optical sensor assembly for a carriage of a carriage printer, the method includes providing a flexible circuit subassembly including a photosensor and a light source; providing a mounting member including a first cavity and a second cavity having an orientation that is different than an orientation of the first cavity; mounting the flexible circuit subassembly on the mounting member such that the photosensor is disposed in the first cavity and the light source is disposed in the second cavity; and affixing the mounting member to an outer housing, wherein a connector end of the flexible circuit subassembly extends outwardly from the mounting member and the outer housing.

Abstract: A multifunction printer includes a printing apparatus including: a printing device; a media advance system for advancing recording medium for printing on by the printing device; a controller for controlling the operation of the multifunction printer; an image capture platform; a lid having a closed position in which the lid covers the image capture platform, and an open position in which a front edge of the lid is raised above the image capture platform; a holder for a smart mobile device, the holder being mounted proximate the front edge of the lid; and a proximity device for identifying a particular smart mobile device that is placed in the holder.

Abstract: A method of operating a multifunction printer, the method includes a) opening the lid; b) positioning a camera attached to the lid to view an image capture platform; c) placing an object on the image capture platform; and d) capturing an image of the object using the camera.

Abstract: A multifunction printer includes an image capture apparatus including an image capture platform for holding an object of which an image is to be captured; a lid having a closed position in which the lid is proximate the image capture platform, and an open position in which the lid is away from the image capture platform; and a camera that is pivotably affixed to the lid; and a printing apparatus including: a media advance system for advancing a sheet of media to a print region; and a printhead.

Abstract: A method of printing on a sheet of recording medium in an inkjet printer, the method includes advancing the sheet of recording medium; coupling a platform to a carriage of the inkjet printer, the platform including an optical sensor; operating a motor to move the carriage along a carriage scan direction, thereby also moving the platform coupled to the carriage along the carriage scan direction; receiving light from the sheet of recording medium in the optical sensor; sending a plurality of electrical signals from the optical sensor; determining a media type of the sheet of recording medium; decoupling the platform from the carriage; selecting a print mode for printing an image; and using the print mode to print the image on the sheet of recording medium.

Abstract: An inkjet printer having a print region, the inkjet printer includes an inkjet printhead; a media advance system for advancing recording medium through the printing region; a carriage for moving the printhead back and forth in a carriage scan direction across the print region, the carriage including a first magnetic element; and a platform that is movable along the carriage scan direction, the platform including: an optical sensor for receiving light from the recording medium to determine a type of recording medium; and a second magnetic element for selectively coupling to the first magnetic element.