Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for powering a USB socket, port or receptacle upon detecting the presence of a USB plug. More specifically, the present invention preferably provides an actuator that powers a USB receptacle upon insertion of a male USB plug therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for managing storage space in hybrid data storage systems. Specifically, the systems and methods of the present invention intelligently allocate data to solid state drives or other relatively high performance drives, and other data storage, such as, for example, hard drives or other like drives, based on data source, data type, data function or other like parameters. The intelligent allocation between at least one solid state drive, or other relatively high performance drive, and at least one other drive type allows for greater system performance through efficient use storage space. Specifically, the present invention adaptively uses the fastest necessary connected storage options in a hybrid data storage set to maintain maximum performance while most efficiently using minimum rewrites of data. Moreover, the allocation of data to storage in a hybrid data storage system may be controlled automatically or may be specifically set by a user thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powering electronic peripheral devices. Specifically, the present invention relates to switching, combining, and/or partially using two or more power sources to efficiently and fully power peripheral devices, especially devices with peak power demands higher than the power available from a common power source. More specifically, the present invention relates to drawing power from an interface, such as USB, Thunderbolt™, FireWire, partially storing power in a location, and utilizing the stored power to reach peak power demands higher than the power available from the interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for powering a USB socket, port or receptacle upon detecting the presence of a USB plug. More specifically, the present invention preferably provides an actuator that powers a USB receptacle upon insertion of a male USB plug therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for managing storage space in hybrid data storage systems. Specifically, the systems and methods of the present invention intelligently allocate data to solid state drives or other relatively high performance drives, and other data storage, such as, for example, hard drives or other like drives, based on data source, data type, data function or other like parameters. The intelligent allocation between at least one solid state drive, or other relatively high performance drive, and at least one other drive type allows for greater system performance through efficient use storage space. Specifically, the present invention adaptively uses the fastest necessary connected storage options in a hybrid data storage set to maintain maximum performance while most efficiently using minimum rewrites of data. Moreover, the allocation of data to storage in a hybrid data storage system may be controlled automatically or may be specifically set by a user thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the identification of a novel membrane associated estrogen receptor, termed mER. The membrane associated receptor is involved in rapid signal transduction. Amino acid sequences, nucleic acid sequences, vectors, and host cells are also discussed. Additionally, methods of detecting agonists and antagonists for the receptor are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for dyeing keratin materials with compositions comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ninhydrin derivative, which may optionally be combined with at least one compound comprising at least one labile hydrogen. Further disclosed herein are dying compositions, multi-component hair dye compositions, and a multi-compartment kits.

Abstract: A covering is provided for exterior application on solid surfaces such as steps, decks, patios, docks, and walkways. The covering is formed of a top layer of fibrous material, such as carpet, and a bottom layer of adhesive applied at a basis weight of between 185-1000 gsm. The adhesive layer may have beads formed on the edges that function as integral gaskets. A release sheet is secured over the adhesive for removal during installation. The covering can be sized for a step and have a pre-folded edge that lays flat against the main covering portion prior to assembly and then conforms to the edge of a step during installation.

Abstract: A covering system is designed as an elongated strip of covering material having an outer layer, a barrier layer laminated thereto and an integral moldable layer secured to the barrier layer for mounting on the surface of boards, such as deck planks. In a preferred embodiment, strips are preferably secured to the length of the boards solely by a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive carried by the strip. The moldable material is applied in an amount of about at least 185 grams per square meter. A removable release sheet covers the adhesive surface of the moldable material. The release sheet can include a positioning mechanism and indicia such as the direction of the pile and measuring guides. The moldable layer provides sufficient adhesion across the width of the strip for both initial application and sufficient thickness for subsequently molding to the board surface for long term adhesion. The barrier layer is impermeable and provides protection against dermal contact with the surface of treated lumber.

Abstract: A covering system is designed as an elongated strip of covering material having an outer layer, a barrier layer laminated thereto and an integral moldable layer secured to the barrier layer for mounting on the surface of boards, such as deck planks. In a preferred embodiment, the method of application includes securing the strips to the length of the boards by unrolling a portion of the strip and securing the strip to the surface of a board solely by a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive carried by the strip. The moldable material is applied in an amount of about at least 185 grams per square meter. A removable release sheet covers the adhesive surface of the moldable material. The release sheet can include a positioning mechanism and indicia such as the direction of the pile and measuring guides. The moldable layer provides sufficient adhesion across the width of the strip for both initial application and sufficient thickness for subsequently molding to the board surface for long term adhesion.

Abstract: A covering is provided for exterior application on solid surfaces such as walkways, steps, decks, patios, and docks. The covering is formed of a top layer of fibrous material, such as carpet, a bottom layer of adhesive applied at a basis weight of between 185-1000 gsm, and a heating element sandwiched between. The heating element may be supported by an intermediate layer, such as rubber mat, or may be embedded into the adhesive. A control system may be provided for the heating element. A release sheet is secured over the adhesive for removal during installation. The covering can be sized for a step or a walkway.

Abstract: A covering is provided for exterior application on solid surfaces such as patios, docks, and walkways. The covering is formed as tiles formed of a top layer of fibrous material, such as carpet, and a bottom layer of adhesive applied at a basis weight of between 185-1000 gsm. The adhesive layer may have beads formed on the edges that function as integral gaskets. The beads on adjacent tiles work together to form sealed seams throughout the installation. A release sheet, preferably formed of plural pieces, is secured over the adhesive for removal during installation. A portion of the release sheet can function as a positioning strip.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention discloses the identification of a novel membrane associated estrogen receptor, termed mER. The membrane associated receptor is involved in rapid signal transduction. Amino acid sequences, nucleic acid sequences, vectors, and host cells are also discussed. Additionally, methods of detecting agonists and antagonists for the receptor are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A covering system is designed as an elongated strip of covering material having an outer layer, an intervening layer laminated thereto and an integral moldable layer secured to the barrier layer for mounting on the surface of boards, such as deck planks. In a preferred embodiment, strips are preferably secured to the length of the boards solely by a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive carried by the strip. The outer layer provides an aesthetically pleasing surface, and the intervening layer provides structural support and an optional barrier layer provides a dermal barrier with the surface of the underlying boards. The moldable material is applied in an amount of about at least 185 grams per square meter. The moldable layer provides sufficient adhesion across the width of the strip for both initial application and sufficient thickness for subsequently molding to the board surface for long term adhesion.

Abstract: A covering system is designed as an elongated strip of covering material having a fibrous layer and an integral moldable layer for mounting on the upper surface of boards, such as deck planks. In a preferred embodiment, strips are preferably secured to the length of the boards solely by a layer of a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive carried by the strip. The moldable material is applied in a volume of about at least 185 grams per square meter. A removable release sheet covers the adhesive surface of the moldable material. The release sheet can include a positioning mechanism and indicate such as the direction of the pile and measuring guides. The moldable material provides sufficient adhesion across the width of the strip for both initial application and sufficient thickness for subsequently molding to the board surface for long term adhesion.

Abstract: A covering system is designed as an elongated strip of covering material having a fibrous layer and an integral moldable layer for mounting on the upper surface of boards, such as deck planks. In a preferred embodiment, strips are preferably secured to the length of the boards solely by a layer of a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive carried by the strip. The moldable material is applied in a volume of about at least 185 grams per square meter. A removable release sheet covers the adhesive surface of the moldable material. The release sheet can include a positioning mechanism and indicia such as the direction of the pile and measuring guides. The moldable material provides sufficient adhesion across the width of the strip for both initial application and sufficient thickness for subsequently molding to the board surface for long term adhesion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing pressure sensitive adhesive tear tape for use in tearing an overwrap material includes providing a web of a polymeric material which is biaxially-oriented, slitting the web into a plurality of side by side continuous tapes, drawing each continuous tape longitudinally to effect additional longitudinal orientation of the tape and winding each tape into a separate spool. In a second separate process, the tapes side by side are unwound and passed through a printing line where a coating of a pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to the first tape surface and a coating of a release agent is applied to the second tape surface to provide a release action relative to the adhesive. Each continuous tape with the adhesive coating thereon is wound into a respective cylindrical tape spools for supply to the packaging line.

Abstract: A package of strip material includes a plurality of stacks of the strip side by side where each strip forms a stacked fan folded supply of the strip which is spliced to or arranged so that it can be subsequently spliced to a next adjacent strip for supply of a continuous strip from the package. The side by side stacks are simultaneously built up from the bottom by moving a carriage back and forth below a stationary bottom surface of the stacks with the strips supplied side by side through a slot in the carriage. The stacks are supported side by side as they are built up by rigid side walls of a chute or of a box into which the package is to be packaged for transportation. The tails are supported or arranged so that they are ready for splicing when the package is completed an before transportation. The packaging material can be an evacuated bag or a rigid box.

Abstract: A pad for collecting liquid exudate from food products is formed by a top and bottom sheet of plastics film with the bottom sheet shaped to define pockets which contain super absorbent particles and are closed by the top sheet. The pockets are perforated at least at the bottom and possibly at the top sheet. The pockets may be stiff enough to hold the parts of the bottom sheet spaced from at the support surface of a tray so as to define channels under the food product through which the exudate can run to access a number of the pockets to avoid unbalanced overloading of the pockets. The pockets are formed in rows and columns where there is overlap at least on one direction to form the channels in diagonal directions of the pad.

Abstract: In packaging of articles such as chocolate bars the articles are wrapped on a packaging line by a respective one of sheet portions of a continuous packaging sheet in turn such that the longitudinally extending side edges are brought together and are sealed by a cold seal material together to form a sealed longitudinal fin seal along the article and ends of the sheet portions at each end of the article are sealed to enclose the article. The sheet portions are than severed each from the next to separate the wrapped articles. An improved tear strip is disclosed extending transversely across the sheet portion from a position at or adjacent the first side edge to a position at or adjacent the second side edge for guiding the tearing action of the sheet portion transversely when pulled.