Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing jobs using job processing pools. A computer system receives a job having a job type. The computer system identifies a job processing pool in the job processing pools for running the jobs of the job type, wherein the job processing pool comprises job processors for running the jobs of the job type and wherein another job processing pool in the job processing pools comprises other job processors for running the jobs of a different job type. The computer system runs the job having the job type using a job processor of the job type in the job processing pool for the job type. According to other illustrative embodiments, a computer system and a computer program product for managing jobs are provided. As a result, the illustrative embodiments can provide a technical effect of increasing the performance in running jobs in a computer system in which wait times for running jobs can be reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a chamber, a moveable platform, a resilient stencil, and an airbrush. The platform is configured to move from within the chamber to the top surface of the chamber. Moreover, the resilient stencil is configured to be placed over the platform, and any object on the platform, when the platform has been raised. The resilient stencil is configured to be pliable and contain a series of apertures that create a design. The airbrush is then configured to spray ink onto the stencil and object beneath the stencil, coloring the design of the stencil onto the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a chamber, a moveable platform, a resilient stencil, and an airbrush. The platform is configured to move from within the chamber to the top surface of the chamber. Moreover, the resilient stencil is configured to be placed over the platform, and any object on the platform, when the platform has been raised. The resilient stencil is configured to be pliable and contain a series of apertures that create a design. The airbrush is then configured to spray ink onto the stencil and object beneath the stencil, coloring the design of the stencil onto the object.

Abstract: A toy vehicle playset has a color changing device or mechanism that can be used to activate a color change on a toy vehicle. In one embodiment, the playset includes a chamber configured to receive the toy vehicle. In another embodiment, the playset includes a launching mechanism that propels the toy vehicle along a track member and into a chamber.

Abstract: In some examples, a toy vehicle playset for a toy vehicle is provided with a track assembly including a vehicle launcher operatively connected to a track. The track defines a travel path, and there is a dispensing assembly including a release mechanism positioned adjacent a portion of the track. A trigger assembly is operably connected to the vehicle launcher and the release mechanism so that activation of the trigger assembly may simultaneously activate the vehicle launcher and the release mechanism.

Abstract: A toy vehicle playset has a color changing device or mechanism that can be used to activate a color change on a toy vehicle. In one embodiment, the playset includes a chamber configured to receive the toy vehicle. In another embodiment, the playset includes a launching mechanism that propels the toy vehicle along a track member and into a chamber.

Abstract: A toy car wash play set includes a toy vehicle having a thermochromic material, a track configured for receiving the toy vehicle, and a bubble producing device located proximate to the track. The bubble producing device generates and directs bubbles toward the toy vehicle located on the track. The toy vehicle changes color when contacted by the bubbles from the bubble producing device. In one embodiment, the play set includes a dump tank containing liquid that can be dumped onto the toy vehicle.

Abstract: In some examples, a toy vehicle playset for a toy vehicle is provided with a track assembly including a vehicle launcher operatively connected to a track. The track defines a travel path, and there is a dispensing assembly including a release mechanism positioned adjacent a portion of the track. A trigger assembly is operably connected to the vehicle launcher and the release mechanism so that activation of the trigger assembly may simultaneously activate the vehicle launcher and the release mechanism.

Abstract: Playsets are disclosed. The playsets may include a support surface and a pop-up structure. The pop-up structure may be adapted to be selectively transitioned between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration the pop-up structure may be collapsed and may extend along the support surface. In the deployed configuration the pop-up structure may stand substantially transverse to the support surface.

Abstract: Playsets having pop-up structures. Pop-up structures may be adapted to transition to an erect configuration when the playset is in an open configuration, in which at least a portion of the pop-up structure may extend outside of a perimeter of the playset, and to a compact stowed configuration when the playset is in a closed configuration, in which the pop-up structure is disposed within the perimeter. Playsets may include elements adapted to urge a portion of the pop-up structure toward the erect configuration or one or more playset-accessory retention chambers. Some examples may include first and second latch elements that are adapted to cooperatively retain the playset in the open configuration. Other examples may include a fastener adapted to be moved selectively between a clasping position in which the fastener retains the playset in the closed configuration and a linking position in which the fastener couples to a second playset.

Abstract: A toy track device is disclosed. In some embodiments, the toy track device may include a door configured to move between a closed position in which first, second, and third track portions form a continuous track, and an open position in which the door forms an opening in the third track portion through which the at least one moveable object can pass; and an actuator mechanism including an actuator configured to move between an extended and a retracted position, the actuator contacting a moveable object when the moveable object is supported on the door and the actuator is moved from the retracted position toward the extended position, wherein the door is configured to move from a closed position to an open position when the moveable object is supported on the door and the actuator presses against the moveable object while the actuator is moving toward the extended position.

Abstract: A toy track device is disclosed. In some embodiments, the toy track device may include a door configured to move between a closed position in which first, second, and third track portions form a continuous track, and an open position in which the door forms an opening in the third track portion through which the at least one moveable object can pass; and an actuator mechanism including an actuator configured to move between an extended and a retracted position, the actuator contacting a moveable object when the moveable object is supported on the door and the actuator is moved from the retracted position toward the extended position, wherein the door is configured to move from a closed position to an open position when the moveable object is supported on the door and the actuator presses against the moveable object while the actuator is moving toward the extended position.

Abstract: Playsets are disclosed. The playsets may include a support surface and a pop-up structure. The pop-up structure may be adapted to be selectively transitioned between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration the pop-up structure may be collapsed and may extend along the support surface. In the deployed configuration the pop-up structure may stand substantially transverse to the support surface.

Abstract: Playsets having pop-up structures. Pop-up structures may be adapted to transition to an erect configuration when the playset is in an open configuration, in which at least a portion of the pop-up structure may extend outside of a perimeter of the playset, and to a compact stowed configuration when the playset is in a closed configuration, in which the pop-up structure is disposed within the perimeter. Playsets may include elements adapted to urge a portion of the pop-up structure toward the erect configuration or one or more playset-accessory retention chambers. Some examples may include first and second latch elements that are adapted to cooperatively retain the playset in the open configuration. Other examples may include a fastener adapted to be moved selectively between a clasping position in which the fastener retains the playset in the closed configuration and a linking position in which the fastener couples to a second playset.

Abstract: A pixel matrix printer 10 scales a pixel input image into a dot matrix output image printed on paper 10R by selectively depositing discrete pixel toner units onto the paper. A toner source array 12A carried by mounting head 12H is responsive to the input image to selectively deposit the discrete toner units. The toner source array has N uniformly spaced toner sources extending along an array axis which forms a known cant relative to the advance direction. A pixel scanner mechanism provides a scanning relative motion between the toner source array and the paper along the scan direction. Each scan cycle forms a raster of N matrix rows as the toner units are deposited. Successive cycles form successive rasters in registration with the paper advance collectively forming the output image on paper 10R. A raster advance mechanism provides advance relative motion between the toner source array and the paper along the advance direction.