Abstract: The secure digital storage and sharing system for a plurality of users, each user associated with a computing device, having at least one item configured to store information and selectively switch between a private and a shareable status, at least one container configured to hold the at least one item and selectively switch between a private and a shareable status, an encryption module, and a software application. The private status is configured to prevent the at least one item and the at least one container from being shared with and accessed by users. The shareable status is configured to allow the at least one item and the at least one container to be shared with and accessed by users. The shareable status of the at least one item and the at least one container is selectively revocable. The shareable status may also expire after a selected time period.

Abstract: An evaporator may include an outer enclosure and a wick within the outer enclosure. The wick may have an outer lateral side surface positioned adjacent to the outer enclosure and may comprise a plurality of circumferential grooves formed in the outer lateral side surface of the wick and a plurality of channels fluidly connected to the plurality of circumferential grooves. The evaporator may include an outer enclosure and an end cap bonded directly to the outer enclosure, contacting the wick, and having a thermal conductivity that is less than the thermal conductivity of the outer enclosure.

Abstract: A heat transfer system includes a first loop and a second loop. The first loop includes a condenser having a vapor inlet and a liquid outlet, a vapor line in fluid communication with the vapor inlet of the condenser, a liquid line in fluid communication with the liquid outlet of the condenser, and primary evaporators fluidly coupled in series with the liquid line and in parallel with the vapor line. The second loop includes a reservoir, a secondary evaporator having a vapor outlet coupled to the vapor line and a fluid inlet coupled to the reservoir, and a sweepage line in fluid communication with the reservoir and the primary evaporators.

Abstract: A heat transfer system includes a first loop and a second loop. The first loop includes a condenser having a vapor inlet and a liquid outlet, a vapor line in fluid communication with the vapor inlet of the condenser, a liquid line in fluid communication with the liquid outlet of the condenser, and primary evaporators fluidly coupled in series with the liquid line and in parallel with the vapor line. The second loop includes a reservoir, a secondary evaporator having a vapor outlet coupled to the vapor line and a fluid inlet coupled to the reservoir, and a sweepage line in fluid communication with the reservoir and the primary evaporators.

Abstract: An evaporator includes an outer fluid enclosure, a liquid inlet port extending through the outer fluid enclosure, a liquid-distribution structure, a wick, and a vapor removal channel. The liquid-distribution structure is joined to the outer fluid enclosure to form a fluidly sealed hermetic chamber. The liquid-distribution structure includes a vapor barrier wall having an outer heat-receiving surface and the liquid-distribution structure is configured to distribute liquid over an inner surface of the vapor barrier wall. The wick is positioned inside the fluidly sealed hermetic chamber and is coupled to a liquid inlet port. The vapor removal channel is defined by and is in fluid communication with the wick and the liquid-distribution structure, and is near the outer heat-receiving surface of the vapor barrier wall. A thermal conductance of the liquid-distribution structure is higher than a thermal conductance of the wick.

Abstract: A method for steam backwashing a filter assembly. The filter assembly has a housing for receiving contaminated liquid and discharging filtered liquid, a filter positioned within the housing for filtering the contaminated liquid, and a drain coupled with the housing. Steam is sent through the housing to remove contaminants from the filter without draining the contaminated liquid or the filtered liquid from the housing. The steam forces the contaminated liquid, the filtered liquid and the contaminants through the drain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a urethane prepolymer and method of making said prepolymer useful in forming a moisture curable coating on an object. The prepolymer of the present invention is made by the process comprising reacting a HDI-uretidione with a polyol such that a moisture-curable urethane prepolymer having a viscosity at 25° C. less than about 3000 cP is formed. Moreover, the HDI-uretidione and the polyol are of sufficient amounts that the reaction index is at least about 2. The present invention also provides a method of coating a substrate with the prepolymer of the present invention.

Abstract: A remotely configurable locator system includes a detection device to locate concealed underground conductors. The detection device is configured to connect to a communications network via a graphical user interface. Also included is a database management tool configured to connect to the communications network and communicate with the detection device via the communications network. A database is included and is adapted to store data related to the detection device wherein the data is configured to be accessed by the database management tool. Finally, the graphical user interface is configured to permit a user to remotely perform one of updating, analyzing, and diagnosing the detection device based upon the accessed stored data.

Abstract: A remotely configurable locator system includes a detection device to locate concealed underground conductors. The detection device is configured to connect to a communications network via a graphical user interface. Also included is a database management tool configured to connect to the communications network and communicate with the detection device via the communications network. A database is included and is adapted to store data related to the detection device wherein the data is configured to be accessed by the database management tool. Finally, the graphical user interface is configured to permit a user to remotely perform one of updating, analyzing, and diagnosing the detection device based upon the accessed stored data.

Abstract: A noise-producing accessory for a bicycle includes a body member having a flexible flap section at one end thereof. The body member is mounted to the bicycle frame such that the flexible flap section can be positioned into frictional contact with the external diameter of a bicycle tire to produce a realistic moto-cross type sound as the tire rotates. Preferably, at least a portion of a facing surface of the accessory is reflective such that the accessory can be used both as the standard rear reflector of a bicycle and a motocross sound generator. Preferably, the accessory can assume a variety of different shapes.

Abstract: Two-component polyurethane coating formulations comprising an aqueous dispersion of a polyisocyanate and a neutralized, water-dispersible resin are disclosed. The neutralized, water-dispersible resin incorporates recurring units of an allylic alcohol or an alkoxylated allylic alcohol. These low-VOC formulations use commercial polyisocyanates and ordinary mixing techniques. The uniquely uniform distribution of hydroxyl groups in the resin contributes to an excellent overall balance of coating properties from the 2K system, including high gloss, hardness, impact resistance, flexibility, weatherability, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a low volatile organics, moisture curable, two-component coating composition comprising an admixture of an A-side and a B-side, said A-side comprising an aliphatic polyisocyanate having an isocyanate index relative to the number of isocyanate-reactive groups in said coating composition of at least about 200, preferably at least about 300, more preferably at least about 500, said B-side comprising a tertiary amine catalyst and optionally an isocyanate-reactive compound selected from the group consisting of monoahls, polyols, imines, oxazolidines, and combinations thereof, said coating composition optionally containing a solvent in an amount of less than about 45%, based upon the weight of the polyisocyanate in said coating composition, said coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyan

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating a substrate which comprises contacting the substrate with a low volatility organic (so-called "low VOC") coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds and consisting essentially of at least one polyisocyanate prepolymer which is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with an active hydrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of monoahls, polyols, imines, oxazolidines, and combinations thereof, a solvent in an amount of between 0% and 45% by weight based upon the amount of said polyisocyanate in said composition, and a tertiary amine catalyst, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyanates, and said composition being moisture curable upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. Also claimed is the coating composition itself.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating a substrate other than polyvinyl chloride which comprises contacting said substrate with a fast drying, moisture curable, low volatility organic coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds and consisting essentially of at least one polyisocyanate, a solvent in an amount of between 0% and 45% by weight based upon the amount of said polyisocyanate in said composition, and a tertiary amine catalyst, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyanates, and said composition being moisture curable upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. Also claimed is the coating composition itself.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating a substrate which comprises contacting the substrate with a low volatility organic (so-called "low VOC") coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds and consisting essentially of at least one polyisocyanate prepolymer which is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with an active hydrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of monoahls, polyols, imines, oxazolidines, and combinations thereof, a solvent in an amount of between 0% and 45% by weight based upon the amount of said polyisocyanate in said composition, and a tertiary amine catalyst, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyanates, and said composition being moisture curable upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. Also claimed is the coating composition itself.

Abstract: An electrostatic method is disclosed for providing multicolor imaging from a single toner bath. The toner bath is a blend of individual toners, each of which contains a color precursor different from the others. Also disclosed is a method for the double encapsulation of toner particles to produce toner particles characterized by multiple encapsulation.

Abstract: Control of communication by a plurality of devices, such as computer programs and terminals, via a computer is controlled by an arrangement referred to as a connector. The connector receives a request for communication defining the devices to the communication and, in response to the request, establishes a mapping table defining the source devices and destination devices to the connection. A source device stores data in connector memory and the connector reads the mapping table to determine the destination devices for the stored data. The connector then creates a linked list coupling structure between the stored data and the determined destination devices. The destination devices issue read commands to which the connector responds by reading the stored data in accordance with the coupling structure and providing that data to the requesting device.

Abstract: An electrostatic method is disclosed for providing multicolor imaging from a single toner bath. The toner bath is a blend of individual toners, each of which contains a color precursor different from the others. Also disclosed is a method for the double encapsulation of toner particles to produce toner particles characterized by multiple encapsulation.