Abstract: A boot process for a product is initialized. During the boot process, an early configuration signal is recognized, and the boot process places the product into a receive information data mode. Received information is processed to modify information stored with the product.

Abstract: Sample mounts (10) for mounting microcrystals of biological macromolecules for X-ray crystallography are prepared by using patterned thin polyimide films (12) that have curvature imparted thereto, for example, by being attached to a curved outer surface of a small metal rod (16). The patterned film (12) preferably includes a tapered tip end (24) for holding a crystal. Preferably, a small sample aperture is disposed in the film for reception of the crystal. A second, larger aperture can also be provided that is connected to the sample aperture by a drainage channel, allowing removal of excess liquid and easier manipulation in viscous solutions. The curvature imparted to the film (12) increases the film's rigidity and allows a convenient scoop-like action for retrieving crystals. The polyimide contributes minimally to background and absorption, and can be treated to obtain desired hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity.

Abstract: A facing unit construction is adapted for mounting facing units on a structure, such as a roof or a wall. The facing units can comprise various suitable materials, including slate, wood, tile, metal, concrete, ceramic and plastic. Center channel spacers are mounted on the structure and provide outwardly-projecting ribs for positioning the facing units and inwardly-open channels for draining water from underneath the facing units. Clip assemblies are also mounted on the structure and include flanges for capturing the facing unit upper edges and hooks for receiving the facing unit lower edges. The hooks can also extend through receivers in the facing units and can be provided with snow guards. The clip assembly base clips can be configured for automatically aligning nailing equipment. The facing units, spacers and clips form courses on the structure, which overlap for gravity discharge of water.

Abstract: A manual pump dispenser includes a plunger head reciprocable between pressure and return strokes, and a pump body having an inlet valve for inletting of liquid product during each of the return strokes. A discharge valve assembly is fitted to a spout for permitting selective outletting of liquid product through the spout during each of the pressure strokes. The spout includes a bore having a predetermined diameter, with a unitary valve disposed substantially within the bore. The unitary valve is made of a material for permitting predetermined axial, or axial and radial expansion thereof under pressure from liquid product during each of the pressure strokes for thereby allowing liquid product to be discharged through a slitted opening in the unitary valve, and enabling rapid contraction thereof against a valve seat to prevent liquid product from being discharged through the slitted opening.

Abstract: A time keeping system includes a computer, which can be configured either standalone or in a network. The system is preprogrammed with a Maximum Inactivity Duration (MID) value. When the duration of inactivity at the computer exceeds MID, the user is automatically logged off. The MID can be subtracted from the activity duration value to derive an adjusted activity duration value. A time keeping method utilizes the system for automatically determining activity durations as a function of the difference between log in and log off times, from which the MID can be subtracted. An administrator can observe, save and report information relating to activity durations for all of the computer terminals in the system.

Abstract: A packaging device and method for absorbing and reducing moisture as well as a manufacturing process for such device. The packaging device is a container made from paperboard such as containerboards or linerboards with a corrugated medium. The paperboard is insulated with moisture absorbing additives comprising charcoal, activated charcoal, activated carbon, or substances mostly comprised of carbon. Perforations may be added in the boards to further permit moisture to reach the corrugated medium, permitting further absorption by the additives embedded within the corrugated medium in between the boards. This packaging device and method is favorable for storing or transporting objects which are sensitive to or would benefit from low moisture/humidity conditions.

Abstract: A heat sink attachment clip for attaching a heat sink assembly to a frame, the heat sink attachment clip includes a pair of attachment brackets. Each attachment bracket has one or more attachment legs and each attachment leg has a clip attachment means for engagement with a corresponding frame attachment means. A levered cam is used to bear on heat sink assembly. The levered cam is moveable from a first position in which the levered cam does not press the heat sink assembly against the frame to a second position in which the levered cam the heat sink assembly presses the heat sink assembly against the frame. A a handle connects the levered cams of the two attachment clips so that movement of the handle engages both levered cams simultaneously.

Abstract: Configuration pages for imaging devices and methods are provided. A configuration page for an imaging device has a media sheet having hardcopy images printed thereon by the imaging device. The hardcopy images include one or more dormant options imbedded in the imaging device.

Abstract: A fluid pump dispenser includes a spring biased pump piston having a generally hollow stem and reciprocable between pressure and return strokes within a pump cylinder therewith defining a variable volume pump chamber for dispensing fluid through a discharge opening at an outer end of the stem. The stem defines a valve controlled discharge passage leading from the pump chamber to the discharge opening. A driver nut may be mounted adjacent the pump piston and include at least one flange engaged with at least one respective spiral turn on a spindle disposed within the pump chamber to thereby rotate the spindle during reciprocation of the pump piston. A dip tube may be disposable within a container and affixed to the spindle for rotation with the spindle. A figurine may be mounted onto the dip tube for complementary rotation with the dip tube and the spindle.

Abstract: A heat sink attachment clip for attaching a heat sink assembly to a frame, the heat sink attachment clip includes a pair of attachment brackets. Each attachment bracket has one or more attachment legs and each attachment leg has a clip attachment means for engagement with a corresponding frame attachment means. A levered cam is used to bear on heat sink assembly. The levered cam is moveable from a first position in which the levered cam does not press the heat sink assembly against the frame to a second position in which the levered cam the heat sink assembly presses the heat sink assembly against the frame. A a handle connects the levered cams of the two attachment clips so that movement of the handle engages both levered cams simultaneously.

Abstract: A method of assembling a folded-fin heat sink assembly, the assembly including base plate, a folded fin-assembly and a shroud, includes positioning the folded-fin assembly on a base plate, placing the shroud over the folded-fin assembly, urging the shroud to press the folded-fin assembly against the baze plate and bonding attached to the base plate and a shroud. According to an embodiment, the resulting shroud of the folded-fin assembly acts as extension of the folded-fin heat sink providing additional fin surfaces via which heat can be dissipated.

Abstract: An apparatus for recording information includes a writing device that can be manually manipulated to record information on at least one sheet. An electronic device receives the information recorded on the at least one sheet. The apparatus therefore substantially simultaneously records information on at least two mediums.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the measurement of total organic carbon, total inorganic carbon and total carbon of water are described. The ample is acidified and split into an inorganic carbon stream and a total carbon stream. The inorganic carbon in the inorganic stream is oxidized and both the organic and inorganic carbon in the total carbon stream is oxidized. The resulting carbon dioxide is measured in each stream using carbon dioxide sensors employing a gas permeable membrane dividing deionized water from the oxidized sample water and a pair of micro-conductivity and temperature sensors.

Abstract: A rubber thread includes in cross-section a first rubber portion and a second rubber portion.

Abstract: A rubber thread includes in cross-section a first rubber portion and a second rubber portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drawer slide assembly with an integral latch mechanism to inhibit inadvertent opening of a drawer. The structure of the present invention comprises an outer slide member and an inner slide member. The inner slide member is slidably engaged to the outer slide member. The structure includes an aperture in one of the slide members. A bearing is positioned to removably engage the aperture when the drawer slide assembly is in the closed position thereby forming a latch detent mechanism. The bearing is resiliently seated in a bearing retaining structure mounted on the drawer slide structure. The bearing retaining structure is provided with an element for providing a biasing force onto the bearing. This biasing force urges the bearing toward engagement with the aperture. When the bearing engages the aperture the inner slide member is held against slidable movement with respect to the outer slide member.

Abstract: A pump dispenser, useful especially for lotions, soaps and creams, has a structure which allows locking into a sealed and locked position. The pump dispenser may therefore be transported and stored without fear of accidental actuation or leakage. The dispenser has a valve stem which acts as an inlet valve, as well as a mechanism for sealing the inlet and outlet to the pump chamber when locked. The pump dispenser also has structure to seal the vent passage when in a locked position.

Abstract: In a manually actuated sprayer having a nozzle rotatable from OFF to ON positions, a removable tear strip or a removable cap is provided for preventing rotation from the OFF position. Upon removal of the tear strip or cap, the nozzle is free to be rotated to its ON position.

Abstract: In a manually actuated sprayer having a nozzle rotatable from OFF to ON positions, a removable tear strip or a removable cap is provided for preventing rotation from the OFF position. Upon removal of the tear strip or cap, the nozzle is free to be rotated to its ON position.

Abstract: A closure assembly having an axially movable liquid dispenser comprises a hollow sleeve open at one end and mounted at its other end to a container of liquid to be dispensed, a liquid dispenser adjuster cap mounted without axial movement on such one end for rotation about a central axis of the sleeve, the dispenser comprising a stem mounted for axial movement inwardly and outwardly of the sleeve, a container seal mounted on the sleeve in engagement with the stem to prevent stem rotation upon axial movement, and the stem threadedly engaging an internally threaded tube fixedly mounted on the cap to effect axial movement upon cap rotation.