Abstract: This disclosure describes embodiments of systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media that can solve one or more of the foregoing (or other problems) in the art in addition to providing other benefits by applying customized security limitations to a secure digital account, and removing the security limitations based on efficiently verifying personal identity information associated with the secure digital account. For example, the disclosed system can receive a user interaction associated with a secure digital account and determine a fraud risk score corresponding to the interaction. The system can then assign the secure digital account a security tier and apply appropriate security limitations based on the security tier that corresponds with a determined risk of fraud.

Abstract: Systems and methods for high bandwidth control of thrust response for turbofan or turboprop engines are provided. Such systems and methods include an engine control system that processes a rate command and a feedback signal from an engine to generate separate fuel and electric machine control signals that respectively control fuel and electric machine dynamics of the engine to produce engine dynamics that result in desired thrust response.

Abstract: A torquing tool having an apertured head supporting a perimetral toothed surface closable about a rotary object in a self-fitting/clamping manner, wherein the aperture head provides a ratchet enable pawl operatively associable with the perimetral toothed surface.

Abstract: A combine harvester and method of detecting and notifying an operator of operational inefficiencies of the combine harvester are provided. The combine harvester may include a user interface, a plurality of sensors, and a control system having a processing element configured to perform certain steps. The steps may include receiving, via the user interface or a database, data representative of a performance target; receiving, via the user interface or the database, data representative of a mechanical configuration of the combine harvester; detecting, via a sensor, data representative of an operational metric; determining, via the processing element, whether the operational metric satisfies the performance target; determining, via the processing element, a suggested adjustment to the mechanical configuration associated with the operational metric; and displaying, via the user interface, the suggested adjustment to the mechanical configuration associated with the operational metric.

Abstract: This invention provides a polymer film coating for use preferably with cold glue labels, particularly on the adhesive-receiving side of a label film. The coating includes a filler component and a binder component, at least one of which is hydrophobic. The coating imparts water resistance and solvent resistance to an adhered label, thereby improving resistance to label removal due to moisture or water contact. A coated label and method of applying the coating to a label film are also included.

Abstract: A coated thermoplastic film is disclosed. The film includes a polymeric substrate and a first coating layer. The polymeric substrate includes a first skin layer. The first coating layer on the first side of the first skin layer includes at least a first filler component. The filler component has a particular particle size relative to the open-cell, closed-cell or uncavitated structure of the first skin layer. Films and labels having improved balance of properties are described.

Abstract: This invention provides a polymer film coating for use preferably with cold glue labels, particularly on the adhesive-receiving side of a label film The coating includes a filler component and a binder component, at least one of which is hydrophobic. The coating imparts water resistance and solvent resistance to an adhered label, thereby improving resistance to label removal due to moisture or water contact. A coated label and method of applying the coating to a label film are also included.

Abstract: This invention provides a coated thermoplastic film label comprising a first skin layer comprising a thermoplastic wherein the first skin layer has a first side and a second side, wherein the first skin layer is voided and wherein the first side has an open-cell structure; a core layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the core layer has a first side and a second side, and the first side of the core layer is adjacent to the second side of the first skin layer; and a second skin layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second skin layer has a first side and a second side, the first side of the second skin layer is adjacent to the second side of the core layer, wherein the second side of the second skin layer has a closed-cell structure and wherein the second side is suitable for a surface treatment selected from the group consisting of flame, corona, and plasma treatment; metallization, coating, printing; and combinations thereof, and an inorganic coating on the first side of the first skin layer.

Abstract: This invention provides a coated thermoplastic film label comprising a first skin layer comprising a thermoplastic wherein the first skin layer has a first side and a second side, wherein the first skin layer is voided and wherein the first side has an open-cell structure; a core layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the core layer has a first side and a second side, and the first side of the core layer is adjacent to the second side of the first skin layer; and a second skin layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second skin layer has a first side and a second side, the first side of the second skin layer is adjacent to the second side of the core layer, wherein the second side of the second skin layer has a closed-cell structure and wherein the second side is suitable for a surface treatment selected from the group consisting of flame, corona, and plasma treatment; metallization, coating, printing; and combinations thereof, and an inorganic coating on the first side of the first skin layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated film composition comprising:a) a biaxially oriented high density polyethylene (HDPE) film comprising at least 50 wt. % of HDPE having a density of 0.960 or greater; andb) a coating which is derived from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride polymer or copolymer, acrylic acid polymer or copolymer, and polyvinyl alcohol polymer (PVOH); and its method of manufacture.

Abstract: A process for producing thermoplastic film which is an antifogging, heat-sealable polypropylene film; the antifogging agent is a polyglycerol ester or a sorbitan ester of a fatty acid. The resultant film, which has good clarity, persistent antifogging characteristics, and excellent heat sealability, is useful for packaging refrigerated foods. The disclosure also provides a process for making the film in which the polypropylene-containing thermoplastic resin is extruded into a sheet with subsequent orientation of said sheet in the longitudinal direction to form a monoaxially oriented film; the film is then oriented in the transverse direction.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film structure comprising a base layer of a thermoplastic resin which comprises polypropylene and a coating layer of a polyvinylidene fluoride is disclosed. The film is characterized by reduced coefficient of friction, improved anti-blocking characteristics, and enhanced oxygen and water vapor barrier properties. The disclosure also provides a process for making the film in which the polypropylene-containing thermoplastic resin is extruded into a sheet, said sheet oriented in the longitudinal direction to form a monoaxially oriented film, said film coated with the polyvinylidene fluoride and said coated film oriented in the transverse direction.

Abstract: A coating for a thermoplastic film includes an acrylic copolymer, a finely divided wax in the amount of 30 to 150%, preferably 30 to 60%, by weight based on the total weight of the copolymer, a finely divided inorganic solid selected from the group consisting of silica, diatomaceous earth, calcium silicate, bentonite and finely divided clays in the amount of 5 to 25% by weight based on the total weight of the copolymer and either talc or Syloid in the amount of 0 to 1% based on the total weight of the copolymer. The coated film has a low haze, non-blocking and consistently low coefficient of friction for good machinability. The coating is applied to a surface of the film as an aqueous dispersion preferably by a gravure coater placed between the machine direction orienter and the transverse direction orienter in an extruding system for the film. This film can be laminated to another film such as glassine or a plastic film.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film comprising a base layer of a thermoplastic resin which comprises polypropylene and a coating layer of an alkali metal salt of an alkyl sulfate is disclosed. The film is characterized by reduced COF and improved anti-blocking characteristics without the attendant problems associated with decreased clarity, adhesion and wettability common to films treated to improve their COF and anti-blocking characteristics. The disclosure also provides a process for making the film in which the polypropylene-coating thermoplastic resin is extruded into a sheet, said sheet oriented in the longitudinal direction to form a monoxially oriented film, said film coated with the alkali metal salt of an alkyl sulfate and said coated film oriented in the transverse direction.

Abstract: An oriented heat sealable multilayer film structure having a polyolefin film substrate, a thermoplastic primer coating on the substrate and a heat sealable acrylic or polyvinylidene coating applied to at least one primer coated surface. The primer has a glass transition of from about 0.degree. to about 50.degree. C.

Abstract: A slip-coated thermoplastic film is disclosed wherein the slip coating applied is essentially an aqueous wax emulsion. The wax emulsion is preferably applied to a thermoplastic film such as polypropylene between the machine direction and transverse direction stretching process. The resultant slip-coated film has low haze, non-blocking, and consistently low coefficient of friction for good machinability.

Abstract: A slip-coated thermoplastic film is disclosed wherein the slip coating applied is essentially an aqueous wax emulsion. The wax emulsion is preferably applied to a thermoplastic film such as polypropylene. The resultant slip-coated film has low haze, non-blocking, and consistently low coefficient of friction for good machinability.