Abstract: A torsion shaft for a seat belt retractor assembly, the torsion shaft being connectable at a first location to a spool for receiving a seat belt and connectable at a second location to a locking mechanism, the first and second locations being spaced apart along a length of the torsion shaft, wherein the torsion shaft is configured to deform when a torsion force is applied between the first and second locations during an impact event, wherein the torsion shaft comprises a cavity and a fluid is provided in said cavity so as to support the torsion shaft as the torsion shaft deforms during the impact event.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a contact lens includes submerging a convex optical quality surface of a forming optic in a reservoir containing Lens Reactive Mixture, projecting a first Actinic Radiation with a first wavelength through pre-selected regions of the forming optic that correspond to increased thickness in the lens to be formed for selectively polymerize the Lens Reactive Mixture on a Voxel by Voxel basis; projecting a second Actinic Radiation with a different wavelength through the entire forming optic to selectively polymerize the Lens Reactive Mixture on a Voxel by Voxel basis, removing the forming optic and polymerized Lens Reactive Mixture from the reservoir and applying a Fixing Radiation to form the contact lens.

Abstract: A fluid ejection and circulation apparatus may include a fluid ejection die, the pressure regulator, a first standpipe, a second standpipe and a crossflow passage. The pressure regulator has a fluid chamber. The first standpipe is between the fluid chamber and the fluid ejection die. The first standpipe has a first port above the fluid ejection die. The second standpipe extends alongside the first standpipe. The second standpipe has a second port above the fluid ejection die. The crossflow passage connects the first standpipe and the second standpipe.

Abstract: A filament for an oral care implement has a longitudinal axis and a substantially cross-shaped cross-sectional area extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cross-shaped cross-sectional area has four projections and four channels, the projections and channels are arranged in an alternating manner. The cross-sectional area has an outer diameter, and each channel has a concave curvature formed by neighboring and converging projections. The concave curvature has a radius which is within a range from about 0.015 mm to about 0.12 mm, and the ratio of the outer diameter to the radius is within a range from about 2.5 to about 12.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a fluid cartridge comprising a container to hold a predetermined volume of fluid, and a lid for closing the container. The lid comprises a valve-recess and an inlet valve in the valve-recess to transfer a volume of a replacement fluid in the container for replacing depleted volume of fluid in the container. A rocker valve is pivoted in the valve-recess to cover the inlet valve during a regulation phase. The rocker valve is to open the inlet valve during an actuation phase to allow the replacement fluid to enter the container. A spring element is movably disposed on the rocker valve to control actuation of the rocker valve for opening and closing the inlet valve. The spring element slides across the rocker valve, from a regulation zone of the rocker valve to an actuation zone of the rocker valve, to open the inlet valve.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed, in which a rigid ramp is rigidly connected to a tubular upper part of a steering column for interaction with a displaceable part of an instrument panel. Interaction between the tubular upper part and the displaceable part moves the displaceable part in a reliable manner out of the way during an impact scenario, during which a steering wheel is displaced towards the instrument panel. Displacement of the displaceable part by the rigid ramp permits the steering wheel to be fully displaced without the instrument panel hindering such motion.

Abstract: A fluid ejection and circulation apparatus may include a fluid ejection die, the pressure regulator, a first standpipe, a second standpipe and a crossflow passage. The pressure regulator has a fluid chamber. The first standpipe is between the fluid chamber and the fluid ejection die. The first standpipe has a first port above the fluid ejection die. The second standpipe extends alongside the first standpipe. The second standpipe has a second port above the fluid ejection die. The crossflow passage connects the first standpipe and the second standpipe.

Abstract: A curable composition containing more than 80% by weight of a blend of benzoxazines, wherein the blend includes (A) one or more multifunctional benzoxazines and (B) a liquid, non-halogenated monofunctional benzoxazine. This composition has been found to be stable at high temperatures, e.g. 180° C.-250° C., and suitable for making composite materials using conventional techniques such as prepregging and liquid resin infusion.

Abstract: A print liquid supply apparatus or interface structure to be connected to a print system comprises a liquid channel, liquid interface and integrated circuit contact pads.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical composition comprising: (i) a first extract comprising botanical actives extracted from Emblica officinalis; and, (ii) a second extract comprising volatile botanical actives extracted from Camellia sinensis, wherein said second extract comprises E-2-hexenal and linalool at ratio of 0.1:1 to 10:1 parts by weight. Also disclosed is a method of activation of Nrf2, a method of upregulating gene expression of H01 in melanocytes and a method of upregulating gene expression of NQ01 in fibroblasts comprising a step of applying a topical cosmetic composition of the first aspect.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of analyzing crude oil. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve obtaining a crude oil sample, and subjecting the crude oil sample to mass spectrometry analysis. In certain embodiments, the method is performed without any sample pre-purification steps.

Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a main body, a front agitator and a rear agitator, each agitator being rotatable relative to the main body, a mechanism for rotating the front agitator and the rear agitator, and a surface agitating edge located between the front agitator and the rear agitator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure: wherein R1 is halogen, —NR5R6, —NR5—C(?O)—R6, —NH—C(?O)—OR7, —OR7, —NO2, —CN, —SR7, —SO2R7, —CO2R7, CF3, —SOR7, —POR7, —C(?S)R7, —C(?O)—NR5R6, —CH2—C(?O)—NR5R6, —C(?NR5)R6, —P(?O)(OR5)(OR6), —P(OR5)(OR6), —C(?S)R7, C1-5 alkyl, C2-5 alkenyl, C2-5 alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, wherein R5, R6, and R7 and are each, independently, H, C1-5 alkyl, C2-5 alkenyl, C2-5 alkynyl, heteroalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, C1-5 alkyl-aryl, or C1-5 alkyl-NH-aryl; Ar1 is phenyl or thiophene; wherein when Ar1 is phenyl, then R1 is other than —C(?O)—NR5R6, where one of R5 or R6 is phenyl or quinoline and the other of R5 or R6 is hydroxyalkyl, or where one of R5 or R6 is quinoline and the other of R5 or R6 is H; and wherein when Ar1 is phenyl, then R1 is other than —NR5—C(?O)—R6, where one of R5 is H and R6 is quinoline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a contact lens.

Abstract: A rocker valve includes a number of rails to transitionally connect an arm of a spring to the rocker valve such that the arm of the spring transitions across the rocker valve to actuate the rocker valve, a first side of the rocker valve to selectively engage with a valve seat based on a position of the arm of the spring relative to the first side of the rocker valve, and a number of pivot arms to pivot the rocker valve between a closed position and an open position such that the first side of the rocker valve selectively engages with the valve seat to regulate pressure inside a print head assembly.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of analyzing crude oil. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve obtaining a crude oil sample, and subjecting the crude oil sample to mass spectrometry analysis. In certain embodiments, the method is performed without any sample pre-purification steps.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a display section, a control unit, an operating section, and a communication section. The control unit functions as: an identification information extracting section that extracts, from a bill image, identification information indicating a demander; a type determination section that determines a type of bill associated with the identification information; a region identifying section that identifies, based on a format associated with the type of bill determined by the type determination section, a region of the bill image containing character images related to an electronic payment; a payment information extracting section that extracts characters related to the electronic payment from the region; and a display control section that allows the display section to display the characters related to the electronic payment.

Abstract: An air gun in combination with a vacuum source is powered by pressurized gas that is received through a gas inlet. The air gun and the vacuum source are configured to be simultaneously operable using the pressurized gas, which provides a method for conveniently air cleaning various objects.