Abstract: A hydroponic substrate includes a three-dimensional self-supporting, vertically stable fibrous body having an inner portion including a first fiber density and an outer crust portion including densified fiber having a second fiber density, the second fiber density being different than the first fiber density, the inner portion and the outer crust portion forming horizontal and vertical liquid pathways structured to distribute liquid throughout the body.

Abstract: A toner for electrographic printing includes a liquid carrier and a release agent added to the carrier to reduce the amount of carrier leaving the developer section, thus allowing operation at higher speeds and reducing the time and energy required for carrier removal in subsequent sections. An imaging system, or unit of an imaging system, and a method of imaging employ an imaging member such as a belt to form a liquid-toned image, to condition the image, and to transfer it to a print-receiving medium. The member moves through several sections, and transports liquid toner out of an image-developing section. In a preferred embodiment the release agent wets the imaging member, and has a higher boiling point than the carrier and a lower surface tension, though its viscosity may be higher. The release agent reduces carrier entrainment, and coats the imaging member, also enhancing transfer of the final print image. It may also counteract aging characteristics of the imaging member.

Abstract: A toner for electrographic printing includes a liquid carrier and a release agent added to the carrier to reduce the amount of carrier leaving the developer section, thus allowing operation at higher speeds and reducing the time and energy required for carrier removal in subsequent sections. An imaging system, or unit of an imaging system, and a method of imaging employ an imaging member such as a belt to form a liquid-toned image, to condition the image, and to transfer it to a print-receiving medium. The member moves through several sections, and transports liquid toner out of an image-developing section. In a preferred embodiment the release agent wets the imaging member, and has a higher boiling point than the carrier and a lower surface tension, though its viscosity may be higher. The release agent reduces carrier entrainment, and coats the imaging member, also enhancing transfer of the final print image. It may also counteract aging characteristics of the imaging member.

Abstract: The invention herein disclosed is directed to a latch (1) for securing in place a printed circuit board (8) plugged into a connector (3). The latch (1) at one end is designed to grip the connector (3) in a connector retainer (2) and at the other end is designed to releasably grip the printed circuit board (8) in a retainer (6). The latch (1) is made to grip or release by actuating a tab (9) on the printed circuit board retainer (6) of the latch (1).

Abstract: A panel mount connector (10) has a housing (20) with a first mounting surface or shoulder (42) and a mounting post (30) extending therefrom. The mounting post (30) has a deformable web (50) which is deformed as the housing (20) is inserted onto the panel (12), so that the deformable web (50) and first mounting surface (42) cooperate to maintain the connector (10) in position on the panel (12).