Abstract: A device and method for applying a material to a hard surface. The device has a sensor and one or more applicator nozzles. The device further includes a reservoir for containing a material to be deposited, and a CPU. The method includes providing information from the sensor about the surface to the CPU, which uses the information to identify where the material is to be deposited and/or how much to deposit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a replacement heart-valve delivery system, comprising a replacement heart valve and a delivery component. The delivery component enables control of the replacement heart valve such that it can control collapsing and expanding the heart valve. Due to the nature of the flexible wire frame making up the heart valve, as well as its size, the delivery component allow for flexibility in the delivery catheter. The claimed invention thus allows for less traumatic delivery, more precise delivery, and a greater number of options on how to deliver.

Abstract: Laser marked articles having a predetermined feature marked onto a wall that is either user readable, machine readable, or both. Also, methods of making the marked articles by laser marking.

Abstract: Laser marked articles having a predetermined feature marked onto a wall that is either user readable, machine readable, or both. Also, methods of making the marked articles by laser marking.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a dispenser. The valve assembly includes a valve body that extends about a longitudinal axis and defines an outer surface and an inner passageway. The valve body includes a first valve body surface and a second valve body surface opposite the first valve body surface. A valve stem extends through the inner passageway and includes an outer stem surface, an inner stem surface opposite the outer stem surface, and a first orifice extending from the outer stem surface to the inner stem surface. A resilient member is disposed on at least a portion of the first valve body surface. The resilient member is made from a resilient polymeric material and has a non-linear compression profile.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mounting system to support free-form architectural panels, in particular molded panels made from fiber composite materials such as concrete, resin, and gypsum. The mounting system comprises a socket which can be securely embedded in the panel during casting. The mounting system further comprises a ball joint which is clamped into the socket and allows for attachment of the panel to support structure.

Abstract: Blow molded articles having a predetermined feature incorporated into the wall provided by variations in the thickness of the wall of the article corresponding to a predetermined pattern etched into the preform from which the article was formed. Also, etched preforms for making blow molded articles and methods for making such preforms and articles.

Abstract: Processes for laser marking articles having a predetermined feature marked onto a wall that is either user readable, machine readable, or both. Also, methods of making the marked articles by laser marking.

Abstract: Laser marked articles having a predetermined feature marked onto a wall that is either user readable, machine readable, or both. Also, methods of making the marked articles by laser marking.

Abstract: A safety harness configured to secure self contained breathing apparatus to a user wherein the safety harness is constructed so as to inhibit entanglement with elements inside a building. The present invention includes a torso mount having a pair of shoulder straps and a belt member that are operably coupled to a back plate. The back plate is configured to have an air tank secured thereto utilizing at least one strap member. A first mounting ring is present and surroundably mounts the air tank proximate the upper end thereof. A first strap member and a second strap member are secured to the first mounting ring and extend to the shoulder strap so as to block a void present between the air tank and back plate. A second mounting ring is present and adjacent to the first mounting ring. A regulator protection member is present around the tank regulator.

Abstract: A shipping package and method of making a shipping package having a flexible inner sheet having a first surface and a second surface. The method includes providing one or more sheets of flexible material, joining the sheet(s) to form an article reservoir for accepting an article to be shipped, one or more expansion chambers, and an article retrieval feature. The expansion chambers can be inflated or otherwise expanded to provide structure to the package and to protect the article in the article reservoir.

Abstract: A system for enabling spatializing audio data is provided. The system analyzes audio data to identify when to generate spatialized audio data. The system can receive incoming audio data including a plurality of channel-based audio signals as well as object-based audio. The system performs an analysis of the audio data and/or metadata associated with the audio data to determine when to generate the spatialized audio data. The system can identify one or more categories associated with the audio data (e.g., stereo, mono, game effect, . . . ) and use the category to determine whether to spatialize the audio data or not spatialize the audio data.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for reducing, inhibiting, or preventing corrosion of a surface, using a corrosion-inhibiting composition comprising a dispersant having the structure of Formula 1 and a corrosion inhibitor having the structure of Formula 2 wherein X1 is hydroxyl, —OC(O)R1; X2 is hydroxyl, or —OC(O)R2; X3 is hydroxyl or —OC(O)R3; R1, R2, and R3 are independently C10 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; m, n, and o are independently integers from 1 to 10; R20 , R21, R22, R23, and R24 are independently hydrogen or —C(O)—R31; R31 is C10 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; p is an integer of 0 or 1; q is an integer of 1 to 4; r is an integer of 0 or 1; s is an integer of 0 or 1; t is an integer from 1 to 4; and p1, q1, r1, r2, s1, and t1 are independently integers from 1 to 6; wherein when p, r, and s are 0, q+t is an integer from 4 to 8 and at least one of R20 , R21, R22, R23, and R24 is —C(O)—R31.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for reducing, inhibiting, or preventing corrosion of a surface, the polyamine compounds corresponding to the structure of Formula 1 or 2, or a salt thereof: wherein X1 is —C(O)R9 or —[C(R10R11)]p—C(R12)(X2)—R13; X2 is —OH or —NH2; R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or —[C(R10R11)]p—C(R12)(X2)—R13; R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, and R12 are independently hydrogen or alkyl; R9 and R13 are independently C7 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; m and o are integers from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; and p is an integer from 1 to 10; wherein X2 is —OH or —NH2; R21, R22, R23, R24, R25, R26, and R28 are independently hydrogen or alkyl; R27 is C10 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; m and o are integers from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; and q is an integer from 0 to 10.

Abstract: A method for forming a board assembly includes identifying a location of a hot-spot on a semiconductor die and cutting an opening in a circuit board corresponding to the location of the identified hot-spot. A Chemical Vapor Deposition Diamond (CVDD) window is inserted into the opening. A layer of thermally conductive paste is applied over the CVDD window. The semiconductor die is placed over the layer of thermally conductive paste such that the CVDD window underlies the hot-spot and such that a surface of the semiconductor die is in direct contact with the layer of thermally conductive paste.

Abstract: A valve closure for dispensing liquid by means of a pressurised gas has an inner sleeve (12) which includes a socket (16) and an annular inner valve seat (18). The inner sleeve carries a ring seal (14) which is urged against an outer valve seat (9) by an outer spring (15). A valve member (21) has an annular sealing face (23) co-operable with the inner valve seat (18) and a spring (24) urges the valve member (21) against the inner valve seat (18). The valve member (21) incorporates a plurality of projections (26) spaced radially from the annular sealing face (23). The valve closure can be used with a dispensing coupler having a tubular probe with a circumferential ring seal and a locking recess to engage the locking fingers of a detachable closing element.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto one or more surfaces of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. The apparatuses and methods may include providing a deposition device, such as a printing device; providing a transfer component; depositing a material onto a portion of the transfer component with the deposition device; modifying the portion of the transfer component with the transfer material thereon to conform the transfer component to at least a portion of one or more surfaces of the three-dimensional article; and transferring the transfer material onto the one or more surfaces of the article.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting heat away from a semiconductor die are disclosed. A board assembly is disclosed that includes a circuit board, a semiconductor die electrically coupled to the circuit board and a Chemical Vapor Deposition Diamond (CVDD) coated wire. A portion of the CVDD-coated wire extends between a hot-spot on the semiconductor die and the circuit board. The board assembly includes a layer of thermally conductive paste that is disposed between the hot-spot on the semiconductor die and the circuit board. The layer of thermally conductive paste is in direct contact with a portion of the CVDD-coated wire.

Abstract: A multi-touch touch panel and a method of detecting touches is disclosed. The touch panel comprises at least one hole in an active region of the touch panel, having a selected size for mechanically mounting a respective user input device.

Abstract: A system for providing nourishment to pets is provided. The system includes a base component and an electrically operated platform including a scale configured to move along one or more vertical shafts which brings one or more reservoirs positioned on the platform to various levels of height. The system further includes an affixed mount configured to retain a computing device which controls components of the system, particularly the movement of the platform along the one or more vertical shafts and the taking and storage of weight data of the nourishment.