Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an injection device for expelling of a number of preset or user-selectable doses of a medicament, the injection device comprising: an elongated housing extending along a longitudinal axis, and a rotatable member and a counterpart member each comprising a first mechanical code and a second mechanical code, respectively. For setting of a dose the rotatable member is rotatable relative to the housing and relative to the counterpart member. During setting of the dose the rotatable member is constrained along the longitudinal axis relative to the housing or relative to the counterpart member. For expelling of a dose one of the rotatable member and the counterpart member is displaceable along the longitudinal axis into an expelling position relative to the other one of the rotatable member and the counterpart member only when the first mechanical code is aligned with the second mechanical code.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an attachment mechanism suitable for attaching a module to an object, e.g. to a portion of a drug delivery device. Further, the disclosure is directed to an electronic system, e.g. an electronic add-on module, which is configured to be, e.g. releasably, attached to a drug delivery device as well as an assembly including the electronic add-on module as well as the drug delivery device. The attachment mechanism may include at least one attachment member with a longitudinal axis, an adhesive distal end surface and an opposite adhesive proximal end surface.

Abstract: A system and method are provided including a system controller for a refrigeration or HVAC system having a compressor rack with a compressor and a condensing unit with a condenser fan. The system controller monitors and controls operation of the refrigeration or HVAC system. A rack controller monitors and controls operation of the compressor rack and determines compressor rack power consumption data. A condensing unit controller monitors and controls operation of the condensing unit and determines condensing unit power consumption data. The system controller receives the compressor rack power consumption data and the condensing unit power consumption data, determines a total power consumption of the refrigeration or HVAC system, determines a predicted power consumption or a benchmark power consumption for the refrigeration system, compares the total power consumption with the predicted power consumption or the benchmark power consumption, and generates an alert based on the comparison.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a synergistic combination of at least three dispersant classes, which is used to produce ultra-stable disperse dye dispersions and inks having azo-functional colorants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising a pigment colourant, a polymeric dispersant, a carbohydrate, water and an organic co-solvent, wherein the polymeric dispersant is selected from a poly(styrene-maleic acid) copolymer, a poly(styrene-maleamic acid) copolymer or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-based ink composition comprising one or more polymeric colorant(s) and one or more an acid functional polymer(s) that are suitable for inkjet printing, particularly suitable for inkjet printing of fibrous substrates such as textiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of printing an image on a fibrous substrate by inkjet printing, wherein the method comprises applying a water-based ink composition onto the substrate, wherein the ink composition comprises a carboxylic or sulfonic acid functional co-polymer having an acid number of ?225 mg KOH/g, a pigment, water and at least one organic co-solvent. The present invention also relates to use of said water-based ink composition for printing an image on a fibrous substrate by inkjet printing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising a pigment colourant, a polymeric dispersant, a carbohydrate, water and an organic co-solvent, wherein the polymeric dispersant is selected from a poly (styrene-maleic acid) copolymer, a poly(styrene-maleamic acid) copolymer or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing a printed article, comprising printing an aqueous ink composition onto a fibrous substrate and curing the ink, wherein the ink composition comprises a polyurethane dispersion having the properties of (a) ketone or aldehyde groups present at one or more polymer chain ends; (b) a number average molecular weight ?50,000 and; (c) the content of ketone and aldehyde groups is in the range 0.02 to 4.0 mmol g-1, based on the dry polymer weight. The present invention also provides use of said ink composition for printing onto a fibrous substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of printing an image on a fibrous substrate by inkjet printing, wherein the method comprises applying a water-based ink composition onto the substrate, wherein the ink composition comprises a carboxylic or sulfonic acid functional co-polymer having an acid number of ?225 mg KOH/g, a pigment, water and at least one organic co-solvent. The present invention also relates to use of said water-based ink composition for printing an image on a fibrous substrate by inkjet printing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printing ink composition comprising a polymer selected from a poly(styrene-maleic acid) co-polymer having an acid number of ?225 mg KOH/g, a poly(styrene-maleamic acid) co-polymer having an acid number of ?225 mg KOH/g or a combination thereof, wherein the co-polymer is a lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium or quaternary ammonium salt or combinations thereof. The printing ink composition is suitable for directly printing onto non-porous substrates particularly without the need for a chemical primer layer or chemical pre-treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a synergistic combination of at least three dispersant classes, which is used to produce ultra-stable disperse dye dispersions and inks comprising azo-functional colorants.

Abstract: A flexible form device is intended to provide users with a product that allows curved shapes to be poured with concrete while still providing the structural stability needed to hold back large amounts of poured concrete. To accomplish this, the device includes a flexible form device that may be arranged in different shapes and forms. Further, the device includes a plurality of attachment means for securely attaching the flexible forms to the surface on which the concrete may be poured. Furthermore, the device includes connecting segments that help retain specific shape and fixed spacing between multiple flexible panels. Additionally, one flexible form device maybe used multiple times to make multiple structures, without losing the integrity of the device. Thus, the device provides an environment friendly and cost-effective apparatus for creating curved structures and shapes with concrete or other liquid to solid transforming materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printing ink composition comprising a polymer selected from a poly(styrene-maleic acid) co-polymer having an acid number of ?225 mg KOH/g, a poly(styrene-maleamic acid) co-polymer having an acid number of ?225 mg KOH/g or a combination thereof, wherein the co-polymer is a lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium or quaternary ammonium salt or combinations thereof. The printing ink composition is suitable for directly printing onto non-porous substrates particularly without the need for a chemical primer layer or chemical pre-treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing a printed article, comprising printing an aqueous ink composition onto a fibrous substrate and curing the ink, wherein the ink composition comprises a polyurethane dispersion having the properties of (a) ketone or aldehyde groups present at one or more polymer chain ends; (b) a number average molecular weight ?50,000 and; (c) the content of ketone and aldehyde groups is in the range 0.02 to 4.0 mmol g-1, based on the dry polymer weight. The present invention also provides use of said ink composition for printing onto a fibrous substrate.

Abstract: A differential vacuum system for use with a milking system. The differential vacuum system is configured to modulate the fluid pressure in the pulsation volume to cause a milking operation on a teat of an animal that is inserted into the bore of a liner. The pulsation cycle includes an “on” phase to open the liner and thereby enable milk flow from the teat, and an “off” phase in which the pulsation volume is at an increased pressure relative to the “on” phase to close the liner bore to thereby stop milk flow from the teat. The differential vacuum system controls the maximum vacuum applied to the pulsation volume to exceed the maximum vacuum applied to the liner bore.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of milking a cow using a milking cup of the type including a shell and a flexible liner, said liner including a hollow bore for receiving an animal's teat at a top end thereof, and for being connected to a vacuum source at the lower end thereof; the liner and shell being disposed relative to one another to create a pulsation volume between them in which fluid pressure can be controlled in order to control a pressure differential across the liner between its bore and the pulsation volume to thereby control movement of the liner and the application of air pressure to the animal's teat, the method including: Applying a vacuum to the lower end of the liner; Modulating the pressure in the pulsation volume according to a pulsation cycle to cause a milking operation on a teat of an animal that is inserted into the top end of the bore; said modulation including an “on” phase in which the vacuum applied to the liner bore is less than a vacuum applied to the pulsation volume to thereby enab

Abstract: A method of monitoring connection status of wiring within a marshalling cabinet includes generating, by a switch including a first portion and a second portion, a socket connection signal when the switch is closed. The switch closes when a wire harness including the second switch portion is inserted within a socket of a terminal block including the first switch portion by a predetermined amount. The wire harness includes wire harness pins in communication with factory wiring of an industrial control system and the terminal block includes terminal block pins in communication with field wiring of the control system. The method also includes receiving the socket connection signal and determining a socket connection status. The status is determined to be connected when the socket connection signal is received by the processor and determined to be disconnected status absent receipt of the connection signal. The determined connection status is also output.

Abstract: A method of monitoring connection status of wiring within a marshalling cabinet includes generating, by a switch including a first portion and a second portion, a socket connection signal when the switch is closed. The switch closes when a wire harness including the second switch portion is inserted within a socket of a terminal block including the first switch portion by a predetermined amount. The wire harness includes wire harness pins in communication with factory wiring of an industrial control system and the terminal block includes terminal block pins in communication with field wiring of the control system. The method also includes receiving the socket connection signal and determining a socket connection status. The status is determined to be connected when the socket connection signal is received by the processor and determined to be disconnected status absent receipt of the connection signal. The determined connection status is also output.

Abstract: A method for preparing a dispersion of nanoparticles of a solid organic dye or pigment in a liquid carrier, the method comprising forming a solution or slurry of the solid organic dye or pigment in an organic or other solvent, and continuously mixing the solution or slurry with the liquid carrier in a counter current or concurrent mixing reactor providing a dispersion of the nanoparticles in the liquid carrier and solvent mixture and, optionally concentrating the dispersion.