Abstract: Techniques for a multi-check in-line container inspection system are provided herein. In an example, a computer system determines, during movement of a container in a scanning tunnel, first sensor data generated by a first sensor attached to a frame that forms the scanning tunnel. The movement is caused by material handling equipment. The computer system determines, during the movement of the container in the scanning tunnel, second sensor data generated by a second sensor attached to the frame. The computer system performs a first container integrity check based on the first sensor data and a second container integrity check based on the second sensor data. The computer system causes a corrective action to be initiated based on at least one of the first container integrity check or the second container integrity check indicating a container defect.

Abstract: Signal monitoring devices may connect to a host system for establishing the location of radios and other wireless communication devices within a facility and additionally aiding in the navigation of radios and wireless devices within the facility. The signal monitoring devices may be installed and integrated as components of a host facility system such as a fire alarm system, intrusion alarm system, surveillance system, access control system, internet access Wifi system, facility computer system, multiple line telephone system, SCADA system or other facility systems. A system may include a cell phone, handheld radio, wireless medical device, or other personal wireless devices that transmit special signals that are received by signal monitoring devices and/or perform two way data communications with a signal monitoring device. A system may include a processor that creates route and guidance information to guide a wireless device or a radio user to a destination within a facility.

Abstract: This invention pertains to coating compositions based on a blend of polyester containing 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) and malonic polyester. Coatings based on such polyester blends are capable of providing a good balance of the desirable coating properties, such as solvent resistance, retort resistance, microcracking resistance, and bending ability, for metal packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a biodegradable container in combination with a liquid personal care composition comprising: a biodegradable vessel having at least one opening and a biodegradable cover for the opening wherein the container, a liquid personal care composition comprising from about 14% to about 50% water; from about 20% to about 70% of a humectant; wherein there is a Water Activity (Aw) of about 0.40 to about 0.90.

Abstract: A site inspection case is presented. The case includes a moisture detector port, configured for a moisture detector. The case also includes a surface hardness tester port, configured for a surface hardness tester. The case further includes a laser distance measurement device port, configured for a laser distance measurement device. The case additionally includes a wheeled distance measurement device port, configured for a wheeled distance measurement device. The case includes a plurality of surface coating vial ports, configured for a plurality of surface coating vials. The case also includes a plurality of sample tile ports, configured for a plurality of sample tiles. The case further includes energy absorbing foam in spaces external to the respective ports and internal to the case wherein the energy absorbing foam is formed with cavities to maintain the components within the interior of the case stowed within their respective ports.

Abstract: This invention relates to unsaturated polyester compositions comprising cycloaliphatic diols such as 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) that are curable with an isocyanate crosslinker, an amino crosslinker, or a combination thereof. The unsaturated polyester compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties such as solvent resistance and wedge bend resistance in metal packaging applications.

Abstract: A computer-based method for designing surface protection systems for spaces is provided. The method includes the steps of searching for past saved appointments, loading selected past saved appointments, modifying the selected past saved appointments, creating a new project based on the modified selected past saved appointments, adding new rooms and features, drawing out space design aspects for the new rooms and features, selecting surface types for the space design aspects, including site specific surface, appending use specific design products, selecting from predesigned formulations for the new project, designing new formulations, selecting colors, calculating costs for, estimating time frames, providing iterative return design choice reconfigurations, finalizing a list of materials, list of processes, list of costs, list of chronology of events, and description and list of deliverables, and engaging in an offer/counter offer iterative process which results in a mutually approved contractual agreement.

Abstract: A durable absorbent pant (for example, underwear brief) to be worn for containing and absorbing discharges resulting from menstruation, where the pants include a visual signal to indicate the presence of a discharge or bodily exudate in one or more portions of the pant.

Abstract: An aerosol hairspray product with a spray device and a pressurizable container having a container wall which encloses a reservoir for storing a compressed gas propellant and a hairspray composition. The hairspray composition can be ethanol-based or ethanol-free. The spray properties of the product, including the spray rate and median droplet size, can be maintained throughout the lifetime of the container.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester compositions comprising cycloaliphatic diols such as 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) that are curable with an isocyanate crosslinker, an amino crosslinker, or a combination thereof are provided herein. The unsaturated polyester compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties such as solvent resistance and wedge bend resistance in metal packaging applications.

Abstract: A site inspection case is presented. The case includes a moisture detector port, configured for a moisture detector. The case also includes a surface hardness tester port, configured for a surface hardness tester. The case further includes a laser distance measurement device port, configured for a laser distance measurement device. The case additionally includes a wheeled distance measurement device port, configured for a wheeled distance measurement device. The case includes a plurality of surface coating vial ports, configured for a plurality of surface coating vials. The case also includes a plurality of sample tile ports, configured for a plurality of sample tiles. The case further includes energy absorbing foam in spaces external to the respective ports and internal to the case wherein the energy absorbing foam is formed with cavities to maintain the components within the interior of the case stowed within their respective ports.

Abstract: An animal tethering, assistive cane, and personal defense combination device incorporating user mobility and self-defense features includes a housing that defines an interior space. A leash is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the interior space. The leash is retractable type so that a cord of the leash is selectively extensible from the housing through an aperture. A user is positioned to couple the cord to a domestic animal to leash the domestic animal. A pole that is coupled to and extends from the housing comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the pole is selectively extensible and configured to serve as a mobility aid. A stun gun that is coupled to the pole distal from the housing is configured to administer an electrical shock to an attacker to incapacitate the attacker.

Abstract: A non-powered insect repellent device can include a heating element, a removable cover, an insect repellent element, and a housing. The heating element can include a chemical compound configured to generate heating energy via an exothermic reaction. The removable cover can be coupled with a portion of the heating element. The portion of the heating element can be exposed to air with the removable cover at least partially removed from the heating element. The insect repellent element can emanate insect repellent solution in response to the heating energy. The housing can define a cavity, a first opening, and a second opening. Air can flow through the first opening to the heating element. The housing is configured to provide vaporized insect repellent solution through the second opening.

Abstract: An aerosol hairspray product with a spray device and an environmentally friendly, pressurizable container. The container includes a container wall that encloses a reservoir for storing a compressed gas propellant and a hairspray composition. The spray properties of the product, including the spray rate, median droplet size, and spray diameter are maintained throughout the lifetime of the product.

Abstract: A method for forming a thermoplastic body having regions with varied material composition and/or porosity. Powder blends comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a sacrificial porogen and an inorganic reinforcement or filler are molded to form complementary parts with closely toleranced mating surfaces. The parts are formed discretely, assembled and compression molded to provide a unitary article that is free from discernible boundaries between the assembled parts. Each part in the assembly has differences in composition and/or porosity, and the assembly has accurate physical features throughout the sections of the formed article, without distortion and nonuniformities caused by variable compaction and densification rates in methods that involve compression molding powder blends in a single step.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a radio frequency phase shifter. An example includes an amplification stage to produce an amplified voltage, the amplification stage having a first amplifier with a first input coupled to a first output of a hybrid coupler and a second amplifier with a complementary second input coupled to a complementary second output of the hybrid coupler. A vector modulation stage coupled to the amplification stage receives the amplified voltage and produces a modulated vector, the vector modulation stage has an in-phase section and a quadrature section to control the phase of the modulated vector in response to a phase control signal. A varactor coupled across the first input and the second input of the amplification stage adjusts the capacitance between the first input and the second input in response to a capacitance control signal.

Abstract: This invention pertains to improved polyester polyol compositions comprising 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD). Coating compositions based on such TMCD polyester polyols are capable of providing a good balance of the desirable coating properties, such as solvent resistance, acid resistance, retort resistance, microcracking resistance, and bending ability, for metal packaging applications.

Abstract: Signal monitoring devices may connect to a host system for establishing the location of radios and other wireless communication devices within a facility and additionally aiding in the navigation of radios and wireless devices within the facility. The signal monitoring devices may be installed and integrated as components of a host facility system such as a fire alarm system, intrusion alarm system, surveillance system, access control system, internet access Wifi system, facility computer system, multiple line telephone system, SCADA system or other facility systems. A system may include a cell phone, handheld radio, wireless medical device, or other personal wireless devices that transmit special signals that are received by signal monitoring devices and/or perform two way data communications with a signal monitoring device. A system may include a processor that creates route and guidance information to guide a wireless device or a radio user to a destination within a facility.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to devices, wireless communication apparatuses, methods, and other aspects of spur suppression in millimeter wave receivers. In one aspect a local oscillator (LO) source is coupled to a quadrature generation circuit having a first output for a first LO signal, and a second output for a second LO signal 90 degrees out of phase with the first LO signal. Each output is coupled to an LO driver, and outputs of the LO drivers a coupled at a first power connection to provide spur suppression associated with a phase difference between the first LO signal and the second LO signal. Similar connections are provided at outputs of first and second mixers for spur suppression.

Abstract: A method for forming a thermoplastic body having regions with varied material composition and/or porosity. Powder blends comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a sacrificial porogen and an inorganic reinforcement or filler are molded to form complementary parts with closely toleranced mating surfaces. The parts are formed discretely, assembled and compression molded to provide a unitary article that is free from discernible boundaries between the assembled parts. Each part in the assembly has differences in composition and/or porosity, and the assembly has accurate physical features throughout the sections of the formed article, without distortion and nonuniformities caused by variable compaction and densification rates in methods that involve compression molding powder blends in a single step.