Abstract: A method for making an apertured polymeric film web, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing a polymeric film web; b. providing a first process selected from the group consisting of, hydroforming, vacuum forming, needle punching, mechanical embossing, flocking, ultrasonics, printed hair, brushing, and combinations thereof; c. providing a second process, different from the first process, the second process selected from the group consisting of, hydroforming, vacuum forming, needle punching, mechanical embossing, ultrasonics, stretch rupturing, hydrocutting, hydrosonics, slitting, ring-rolling, and combinations thereof; d. forming three dimensional surface structures in the polymeric film web by the first process; and e. forming fluid transport apertures in the polymeric film web by the second process.

Abstract: A method for making an apertured polymeric film web, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing a polymeric film web; b. providing a first process selected from the group consisting of, hydroforming, vacuum forming, needle punching, mechanical embossing, flocking, ultrasonics, printed hair, brushing, and combinations thereof; c. providing a second process, different from the first process, the second process selected from the group consisting of, hydroforming, vacuum forming, needle punching, mechanical embossing, ultrasonics, stretch rupturing, hydrocutting, hydrosonics, slitting, ring-rolling, and combinations thereof; d. forming three dimensional surface structures in the polymeric film web by the first process; and e. forming fluid transport apertures in the polymeric film web by the second process.

Abstract: A method and system that allows an account holder to create secure single and multi-use virtual credit account numbers from electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets, computers and so forth. In addition, the method and system allows non-editable virtual credit card images to be created in another name from an administrator's account, which is perfect for employer/employee card creation, and electronically transmitted to an intended recipient. Secure virtual credit account numbers may be sent via email as a card image or SMS text message. An account holder or appointed administrator may establish restrictions on usage of a recipient's virtual credit card. The method and system also includes a pay system for processing batch payments for vendors by uploading payment files and issuing virtual credit cards to vendors with outstanding invoices.

Abstract: The caster guard comprises a band which may surround a variety of conventionally known caster subassemblies, wherein exemplary caster subassemblies include those used on material handling carts. The band protects an individual's foot from injury. In an exemplary embodiment, the caster guard further comprises a top mounting plate attached to a side support that is attached to the band. In application, the top mounting plate is sandwiched between and secured to the caster mounting plate and a frame of the caster subassembly. In another embodiment, the caster guard comprises two opposing adjustable sleeves each disposed within two opposing clamp pads which are secured to the band. The sleeves may be engaged with a head bolt and a jam nut of the wheel axel unit of the caster subassembly.

Abstract: The caster guard comprises a band which may surround a variety of conventionally known caster subassemblies, wherein exemplary caster subassemblies include those used on material handling carts. The band protects an individual's foot from injury. In an exemplary embodiment, the caster guard further comprises a top mounting plate attached to a side support that is attached to the band. In application, the top mounting plate is sandwiched between and secured to the caster mounting plate and a frame of the caster subassembly. In another embodiment, the caster guard comprises two opposing adjustable sleeves each disposed within two opposing clamp pads which are secured to the band. The sleeves may be engaged with a head bolt and a jam nut of the wheel axle unit of the caster subassembly.

Abstract: A method and system that allows an account holder to create secure single and multi-use virtual credit account numbers from electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets, computers and so forth. In addition, the method and system allows non-editable virtual credit card images to be created in another name from an administrator's account, which is perfect for employer/employee card creation, and electronically transmitted to an intended recipient. Secure virtual credit account numbers may be sent via email as a card image or SMS text message. An account holder or appointed administrator may establish restrictions on usage of a recipient's virtual credit card. The method and system also includes a pay system for processing batch payments for vendors by uploading payment files and issuing virtual credit cards to vendors with outstanding invoices.

Abstract: A method and system that allows an account holder to create secure single and multi-use virtual credit account numbers from electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets, computers and so forth. In addition, the method and system allows non-editable virtual credit card images to be created in another name from an administrator's account, which is perfect for employer/employee card creation, and electronically transmitted to an intended recipient. Secure virtual credit account numbers may be sent via email as a card image or SMS text message. An account holder or appointed administrator may establish restrictions on usage of a recipient's, such as an employee's, virtual credit card and the account holder may change those restrictions or disable the virtual credit card at any time from an electronic device, such as a smart phone, tablet, computer and so forth.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to perform an analysis of the accounts receivable of a business. Each component of the accounts receivable is reviewed individually and all factors related to that particular component are accounted for. A data tool is then implemented to analyze the data and to recognize the areas of all of the components that are susceptible to improvement. A strategy is then developed to maximize the efficiency of the accounts receivable.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to perform an analysis of the accounts receivable of a business. Each component of the accounts receivable is reviewed individually and all factors related to that particular component are accounted for. A data tool is then implemented to analyze the data and to recognize the areas of all of the components that are susceptible to improvement. A strategy is then developed to maximize the efficiency of the accounts receivable.

Abstract: A method for making an apertured polymeric film web, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing a polymeric film web; b. providing a first process selected from the group consisting of, hydroforming, vacuum forming, needle punching, mechanical embossing, flocking, ultrasonics, printed hair, brushing, and combinations thereof; c. providing a second process, different from the first process, the second process selected from the group consisting of, hydroforming, vacuum forming, needle punching, mechanical embossing, ultrasonics, stretch rupturing, hydrocutting, hydrosonics, slitting, ring-rolling, and combinations thereof; d. forming three dimensional surface structures in the polymeric film web by the first process; and e. forming fluid transport apertures in the polymeric film web by the second process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a formed film made by first subjecting the film to vacuum to form macro-protuberances, or macro-apertures, and then contacting the film with fluid to form micro-protuberances in the film. The invention includes absorbent articles including the formed film, the improved formed films, and the method of making the formed films.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apertured polymeric film web material provided with a multiplicity of substantially three dimensional surface structures and provided with a multiplicity of fluid transport apertures. In one embodiment, the fluid transport apertures are formed using a process that substantially preserves the integrity of the surface structures. Methods of producing webs are also disclosed. The present invention also includes multi-ply composite structures formed using apertured polymeric film web materials and a sub-ply. The present invention also pertains to absorbent articles which preferably include a topsheet in accordance with the present invention, a backsheet secured to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet.

Abstract: Absorbent foams materials that are capable of acquiring and distributing aqueous fluids, especially discharged body fluids such as urine. These absorbent foams combine relatively high capillary absorption pressures and capacity-per-weight properties that allow them to acquire fluid, with or without the aid of gravity. These absorbent foams also give up this fluid efficiently to higher absorption pressure storage materials, including foam-based absorbent fluid storage components, without collapsing. These absorbent foams are made by polymerizing high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs).

Abstract: Absorbent foams materials that are capable of acquiring and distributing aqueous fluids, especially discharged body fluids such as urine. These absorbent foams combine relatively high capillary absorption pressures and capacity-per-weight properties that allow them to acquire fluid, with or without the aid of gravity. These absorbent foams also give up this fluid efficiently to higher absorption pressure storage materials, including foam-based absorbent fluid storage components, without collapsing. These absorbent foams are made by polymerizing high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs).

Abstract: Relatively thin, collapsed, i.e. unexpanded, polymeric foam materials that, upon contact with aqueous body fluids, expand and absorb such fluids, are disclosed. A process for consistently obtaining such relatively thin, collapsed polymeric foam materials by polymerizing a specific type of water-in-oil emulsion, commonly known as High Internal Phase Emulsions or "HIPE", is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are absorbent foam materials suitable for use as or in the absorbent cores of absorbent articles, such as diapers which absorb and retain aqueous body fluids. Such foam materials comprise hydrophilic, flexible open-celled structures which are preferably prepared by polymerizing high internal phase (HIPE) water-in-oil emulsions. Such foam materials have a pore volume of from about 12 to 100 mL/g, and a capillary suction specific surface area of from about 0.5 to 5.0 m.sup.2 /g. These materials also exhibit a resistance to compression deflection such that a confining pressure of 5.1 kPa produces after 15 minutes a strain of from about 5% to 95% compression when the material is saturated at 37.degree. C. to its free absorbent capacity with synthetic urine.

Abstract: Normally hydrophobic foams, such as polyurethane foams and polymerized water-in-oil emulsion foams, are rendered hydrophilic by means of treatment with sorbitan monolaurate. Thus, a polymeric foam can be prepared or treated with sorbitan monolaurate and thereafter dried to leave a substantially uniformly distributed residue of sorbitan monolaurate on the internal foam surfaces. The resulting treated foams are rendered hydrophilic and are thus suitable for use in absorbent devices, including diapers, sanitary napkins, bandages, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are absorbent foam materials suitable for use as or in the absorbent cores of absorbent articles, such as diapers which absorb and retain aqueous body fluids. Such foam materials comprise hydrophilic, flexible open-celled structures which are preferably prepared by polymerizing high internal phase (HIPE) water-in-oil emulsions. Such foam materials have a pore volume of from about 12 to 100 mL/g, and a capillary suction specific surface area of from about 0.5 to 5.0 m.sup.2 /g. These materials also exhibit a resistance to compression deflection such that a confining pressure of 5.1 kPa produces after 15 minutes a strain of from about 5% to 95% compression when the material is saturated at 37.degree. C. to its free absorbent capacity with synthetic urine.

Abstract: Disclosed are absorbent foam materials suitable for use as or in the absorbent cores of absorbent articles, such as diapers which absorb and retain aqueous body fluids. Such foam materials comprise hydrophilic, flexible open-celled structures which are preferably prepared by polymerizing high internal phase (HIPE) water-in-oil emulsions. Such foam materials have a pore volume of from about 12 to 100 mL/g, and a capillary suction specific surface area of from about 0.5 to 5.0 m.sup.2 /g. These materials also exhibit a resistance to compression deflection such that a confining pressure of 5.1 kPa produces after 15 minutes a strain of from about 5% to 95% compression when the material is saturated at 37.degree. C. to its free absorbent capacity with synthetic urine.