Abstract: An impact resistant operable blind includes a sealed impact resistant unit including a first glass layer and a second laminated glass layer spaced from the first glass layer and defining a sealed chamber therebetween. The second laminated glass layer includes a first heat strengthened glass layer laminated to a second heat strengthened glass layer by an interlayer. A blind unit is disposed within the sealed chamber and includes a tiltrod supported at a top of the sealed chamber and supporting a plurality of ladder strings that support a plurality of slats.

Abstract: A privacy glass vision panel assembly includes a fixed first transparent panel having a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A movable second transparent panel is disposed next to the fixed first transparent panel and includes a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A bearing system supports the movable second transparent panel relative to the fixed first transparent panel. A first magnet unit is secured to the movable second vision panel and a second magnet unit is secured to and movable relative to the fixed first transparent panel in proximity to the first magnet unit to cause movement of the movable second transparent panel when the second magnet unit is moved relative to the fixed first transparent panel.

Abstract: A privacy glass vision panel assembly includes a fixed first transparent panel having a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A movable second transparent panel is disposed next to the fixed first transparent panel and includes a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A bearing system supports the movable second transparent panel relative to the fixed first transparent panel. A first magnet unit is secured to the movable second vision panel and a second magnet unit is secured to and movable relative to the fixed first transparent panel in proximity to the first magnet unit to cause movement of the movable second transparent panel when the second magnet unit is moved relative to the fixed first transparent panel.

Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall with inclined portions configured to cradle a glass therebetween and prevent the glass from rolling.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment and a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber. A dish rack is located in the tub and has a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A depending portion extends downwardly from the bottom wall and is oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle. At least one spray tube is carried by the dish rack.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment and a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber. A dish rack is located in the tub and has a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A depending portion extends downwardly from the bottom wall and is oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle. At least one spray tube is carried by the dish rack.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a low profile dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, with a depending portion extending downwardly from the bottom wall and oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle, and at least one spray tube carried by the dish rack and located below the bottom wall, the spray tube having nozzles emitting spray into the depending portion.

Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall with inclined portions configured to cradle a glass therebetween and prevent the glass from rolling.

Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall tiered to form multiple levels defining an effective inclination angle for the bottom wall, and a second dish rack located below the first dish rack and having an inclined non-tiered bottom wall.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a low profile dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, with a depending portion extending downwardly from the bottom wall and oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle, and at least one spray tube carried by the dish rack and located below the bottom wall, the spray tube having nozzles emitting spray into the depending portion.

Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall tiered to form multiple levels defining an effective inclination angle for the bottom wall, and a second dish rack located below the first dish rack and having an inclined non-tiered bottom wall.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a door assembly that has an outer door panel with a vent. At the end of a wash cycle, the outer door panel tips outwardly to expose the vent. Steam is evacuated from the dishwasher through the vent via a duct extending through the door assembly.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for promoting neuroprotection in a subject and for treating a neural disorder associated with protein aggregation comprising administering to the subject an agent that increases expression or activity of cathepsin-D. Also provided are methods of screening for agents that increase expression or activity of cathepsin-D and methods of screening for neuroprotective agents.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher comprises a wash tub having an access opening to define an open-faced wash chamber for holding utensils to be washed, a door movable relative to the wash tub for selectively closing the open-faced wash chamber, a utensil holder located within the wash chamber, and an induction heater for drying utensils within the wash chamber. The induction heater generates a useful magnetic field that projects into the utensil holder.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a door assembly that has an outer door panel with a vent. At the end of a wash cycle, the outer door panel tips outwardly to expose the vent. Steam is evacuated from the dishwasher through the vent via a duct extending through the door assembly.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher comprises a housing defining a wash chamber for holding utensils to be washed and an induction heater for drying utensils within the wash chamber.

Abstract: A product and a process for the preparation of a precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) and an ink jet recording paper, incorporating the precipitated calcium carbonate is disclosed. The precipitated calcium carbonate is dewatered and comminuted in the presence of an amphoteric and/or anionic dispersant to produce a high solids PCC composition. When used in coating formulations the PCC has a surface morphology and chemistry that enhances the printability of ink jet paper. Ink jet recording paper incorporating the PCC of the present teachings has reduced ink feathering and spreading as well as improved optical density, dry time, and water fastness.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet recording paper, incorporating dewatered and milled precipitated calcium carbonate (“PCC”) is disclosed. Precipitated calcium carbonate is dewatered and milled in the presence of an amphoteric or anionic dispersant to produce a high solids PCC composition. When used in coating formulations the PCC has a surface morphology and chemistry that enhances the printability of ink jet paper. Ink jet recording paper incorporating the PCC of the present invention has reduced ink feathering and spreading as well as improved optical density, dry time, and water fastness.

Abstract: A method of determining a dish load for an automatic dishwasher and a method of operating the automatic dishwasher based on the dish load. The dish load is determined by determining a first temperature corresponding to the temperature of the dishes, determining a second temperature corresponding to the temperature of a charge of water prior to a time when the charge of water contacts and transfers heat to the dishes, determining a third temperature corresponding to the temperature of the second charge of water when the temperature of the second charge of water and dishes have equalized, and calculating a temperature ratio of the difference between the second and third temperatures and the difference between the third and first temperatures.