Abstract: An algae-based thermoplastic composition is provided that includes a protein-rich algae biomass selected from either microalgae, macroalgae or combinations thereof. The protein content is greater than or equal to 15% by weight of the algae biomass and the algae biomass is dried to a moisture content of less than or equal to 15% by weight and having a particle d99 of up to 200 microns. The dried algae biomass is at least 5% by weight of the thermoplastic composition. The composition includes a biodegradable resin configured to exhibit rheological properties suitable for blending with algae including a melting temperature less than 250° C. and a melt flow rate in excess of 0.01 g/10 min.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes at least one kind of algae that constitutes from about 10 wt. % to about 55 wt. % of the composition, and a polymer that constitutes from about 45 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition, wherein the composition is free of plasticizer and free of plant polymer. An injection molded article is formed from a material including at least one kind of algae that constitutes from about 10 wt. % to about 55 wt. % of the composition, and a polymer that constitutes from about 45 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition, wherein the material is free of plasticizer and free of plant polymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes at least one kind of algae that constitutes from about 10 wt. % to about 55 wt. % of the composition, and a polymer that constitutes from about 45 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition, wherein the composition is free of plasticizer and free of plant polymer. An injection molded article is formed from a material including at least one kind of algae that constitutes from about 10 wt. % to about 55 wt. % of the composition, and a polymer that constitutes from about 45 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition, wherein the material is free of plasticizer and free of plant polymer.

Abstract: A computer program controlled microprocessor enables the user to create scripts which are used as input to asynchronous serial devices to prompt the serial device to transmit communication parameters to DTE and DCE drivers which communicate via UART and pulse width detectors with the microprocessor allowing determination and display of communication parameters including Baud Rate and other such communication parameters.

Abstract: A method of reducing adhesion and abrasion when printing tickets on thermal printers which uses a series of fluoradditive and/or fluorosurfactant chemical additives which, when added to the ink, eliminates the tackiness and the resulting adhesion. Alternatively, instead of adding these additives to the ink, these same chemicals may be added to the protective coating on the print head and will also prevent the ticket from sticking to the print head when used in this manner. The chemical additives, also result in reduced friction which is generated by moving the print media past the printhead under pressure. The chemical additives are fluoradditives and/or fluorosurfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulation article having a core of an insulation material encased within a fabric material. The fabric material is prepared from thermoplastic fibers having an average fiber diameter less than about 12 microns. Examples of the fabric material include woven, knit or nonwoven materials. The insulation material may be any conventional insulation material, including foams and fibrous materials. Examples of uses for the encased insulation material of the present invention include architectural applications such as attics, basements and crawl spaces in homes, commercial buildings and in heating, venting and air conditioning systems (HVAC), around appliances, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washing machines and the like, in vehicles such as cars, trucks, trains, airplanes and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulation article having a core of an insulation material encased within a fabric material. The fabric material is prepared from thermoplastic fibers having an average fiber diameter less than about 12 microns. Examples of the fabric material include woven, knit or nonwoven materials. The insulation material may be any conventional insulation material, including foams and fibrous materials. Examples of uses for the encased insulation material of the present invention include architectural applications such as attics, basements and crawl spaces in homes, commercial buildings and in heating, venting and air conditioning systems (HVAC), around appliances, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washing machines and the like, in vehicles such as cars, trucks, trains, airplanes and the like.

Abstract: An integrated nonwoven laminate material suitable for use as a filter medium having a microfiber layer integrated with a low loft multicomponent spunbond layer and a high loft multicomponent spunbond layer and a method of producing the integrated nonwoven laminate material. In one embodiment of this invention, a laminate material is through-air bonded to form an integrated nonwoven laminate material which is then electret treated to enhance attraction between particles being filtered and the fibers of the integrated nonwoven laminate material. In one embodiment of this invention, the integrated nonwoven laminate material is used as a filter having an ASHRAE Standard 52.1-1992 Dust Spot Efficiency of about 40% to about 95% and an ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999 MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) of 12 to 16.

Abstract: A “cross-eye” type radar countermeasure in which both of the waveforms of the illuminating signal from the enemy radar received at spaced locations on the carrying vehicle is propagated through a common dual channel to balance the effect of unintentional phase distortion. Two common channels receive the radar waveform and store the same in a delay line. During the stored interval the switches at the ends of the two common channels are transitioned to the non-stable state connecting the output end of one common channel to the input end of the other, and vice versa. Both waveforms then enter the delay line of the subsequent common channel and the switches change to the stable state whereupon each waveform is retransmitted at the other spaced location on the carrying vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite structure which is capable of use as a filter medium and a method for producing the same. The composite structure contains at least a first nonwoven layer, said first layer having a first surface and a second surface, as well as a rigidifying or stiffening component. The rigidifying component is applied in semi-molten state to the one surface of the nonwoven layer and provides sufficient stiffness and/or resilience to the composite such that the composite is self-pleatable yet retains flexibility. The rigidifying or stiffening component may be filaments of a polymer or polymer blend or alternatively the rigidifying or stiffening component may also be a wax or wax blend.

Abstract: A meter verifies the amount of fuel oil being delivered through a pulse transmission to a computer which then records the time, date and quantity of delivery. Through a pad keyboard on the computer or through a remote transmission, entry can be made of the per gallon/liter fuel cost together with a separate entry covering the tax charges of any single delivery. The computer also records the time and date when the heating system is operational and contains a flow meter to track and record the amount of fuel being consumed by the burner system during operation. The computer stores these details for either on-site printouts or through remote transmission while also providing calculations of consumption and comparison cost analysis of all deliveries and usage within any required timeframe.