Abstract: A system is configured to receive a data file from an electronic device. The system, in one embodiment, is operable to receive a user's selection of a party together with information input by the user. The system is operable to send the data file to the selected party. The system stores, in association with the selected party, the input information and data related to the sending of the data file.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for delivering documents. A web based application server transmits a document to a distribution management system. The distribution management system then translates the document if necessary (e.g., from a spreadsheet to a PDF and a fax) and sends the translated document to one or more destinations such as email inboxes, printers, and fax machines. For fax deliveries, the distribution management system sends the document to a particular client device that is associated with the fax destination. For example, the client device that actually transmits the fax may reside at a company, and the fax machine may be at a customer of that company. In this manner, fax transmissions appear to come from the correct source (not the distribution management system), and transmission charges associated with the fax are incurred by the appropriate company (not the company associated with the distribution management system).

Abstract: A system has a data storage device accessible by a processor. The system is operable to store items and regulate how much of the item data is displayable on an electronic device. In addition, the system is operable to generate tabular output related to the item data.

Abstract: A system is configured to store different categories of business data. The system is accessible by one or more electronic devices. The system is operable to feed business output data to the electronic devices. The business output data is importable into other systems.

Abstract: A system is configured to receive a data file from an electronic device. The system, in one embodiment, is operable to receive a user's selection of a party together with information input by the user. The system is operable to send the data file to the selected party. The system stores, in association with the selected party, the input information and data related to the sending of the data file.

Abstract: An electronic plan-o-gram system and method for determining plan-o-gram data are provided. In accordance with the method, identifiers associated with each of more than one product located in at least one storage area in a storage facility are sensed and a product type and product location of each product is determined based upon the sensed identifiers. A configuration of the at least one storage area in the storage facility and a location of each product in the storage facility is determined based upon the configuration and the determined product locations. A plan-o-gram data is stored indicating the location of products in the storage facility.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for delivering documents. A web based application server transmits a document to a distribution management system. The distribution management system then translates the document if necessary (e.g., from a spreadsheet to a PDF and a fax) and sends the translated document to one or more destinations such as email inboxes, printers, and fax machines. For fax deliveries, the distribution management system sends the document to a particular client device that is associated with the fax destination. For example, the client device that actually transmits the fax may reside at a company, and the fax machine may be at a customer of that company. In this manner, fax transmissions appear to come from the correct source (not the distribution management system), and transmission charges associated with the fax are incurred by the appropriate company (not the company associated with the distribution management system).

Abstract: An electronic product identifier system is provided for use with a product storage area adapted to store more than one type of product. The electronic product identifier system has a display adapted to present product information for more than one product along a length of the storage area. Each product has an electronic product identifier. An electromagnetic sensing circuit is provided having at least one transmitter for transmitting polling electromagnetic fields so that the electronic product identifier associated with each product can generate a response. The electromagnetic sensing circuit further has at least one receiver for receiving each responsive electromagnetic signal at two separated sensing locations.

Abstract: A mobile retail signage management system includes a communication device capable of transmitting a specific location for which a corresponding sign needs to be positioned at the specific location; a portable workstation including a product database that associates product information with the specific location, wherein the product information includes display information for a corresponding sign positioned at the location. Moreover, the portable workstation communicates to the communication device as the portable workstation comes within the communication range of the communication device, wherein the communication range corresponds to the near vicinity of the portable workstation with respect to the communication device. A sign writer for imaging the corresponding sign in real-time, in the near vicinity of the specific location; and a computer network for updating the database are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging element comprising a pragmatic imaging sheet comprising paper having a resin coat on each side, adhesively adhered to a carrier sheet with a pressure-sensitive adhesive, comprising at least one core layer of polyester and a rough lower surface layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging element comprising a pragmatic imaging sheet comprising paper having a resin coat on each side, adhesively adhered to a carrier sheet with a pressure-sensitive adhesive, comprising at least one core layer of polyester and a rough lower surface layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article comprising an image member comprising a polymer sheet having an image adhered thereto permanently adhered to a functional base wherein said image member and said functional base interact to create a new image utility and wherein said polymer sheet has a thickness of less than 250 micrometers.

Abstract: A clad structure and method of cladding a structure with horizontally extending, elongate supports, each support having an upper flange with a downwardly extending lip defining an open-bottomed groove and a lower flange with a tile retention protrusion along its upper surface. The tiles have upper flanges extending upwardly from their upper edge and ribs extending horizontally along a lower region of their rear surfaces. The upper flanges are positioned into the support groove during assembly and the ribs are retained behind the retention protrusions following assembly.

Abstract: A flow control device includes a first body and a second body; a threaded engagement for clamping the bodies together in an axially aligned relationship; a diaphragm seal that is disposed axially between the first and second bodies to form a seal there between; each of the first and second bodies having a generally flat surface portion near its respective outer periphery; at least one of the generally flat surfaces being adjacent an outer corner thereof; the diaphragm being singularly clamped between the generally flat portions; the diaphragm having an outer peripheral portion adjacent the generally flat surfaces and that bends over and seals at the corner.

Abstract: A flow control device includes a first body and a second body; a threaded engagement for clamping the bodies together in an axially aligned relationship; a diaphragm seal that is disposed axially between the first and second bodies to form a seal there between; each of the first and second bodies having a generally flat surface portion near its respective outer periphery; at least one of the generally flat surfaces being adjacent an outer corner thereof; the diaphragm being singularly clamped between the generally flat portions; the diaphragm having an outer peripheral portion adjacent the generally flat surfaces and that bends over and seals at the corner.

Abstract: A cordless phone caddy is provided having a textile strap releasably securable about a cordless phone, the strap forming an aperture above the keypad of the phone. A clip is attached to the strap opposite the keypad aperture when the strap is secured about the phone for attaching to a user's clothing. Preferably, the strap includes a flap releasably securable over the keypad aperture, protecting the keypad from dirt and the like when not in use.

Abstract: A disc brake caliper is made to receive a series of pads extending circumferentially of the disc. Each pad is pressurised by a pair of pistons including a smaller piston located radially outwardly and a larger piston located radially inwardly. All of the pistons and cylinders are connected together for common hydraulic pressurization. The arrangement provides better distribution of the braking force, and greater equalization of pad wear. The relatively greater area of pistons as compared to the pad area also contributes towards more even braking force, whilst the smaller diameter pistons and cylinders, as compared to what would be necessary if only a single piston and cylinder were used, enables shorter cylinder length and hence a slimmer and lighter caliper without risk of pistons tilting and jamming.

Abstract: A reflective star coupler for a distributed switch optical network for narrow band and broad band broadcast communication incudes on port terminated in a reflective surface or device, a signal amplifier and/or filter is disposed in the path between the port and the reflective device to reintroduce the light from that port into the coupler in an amplifier state or selectively according to wavelength. The amplifying device may be a semiconductor laser having a reflective coating on one face thereof.

Abstract: A brake caliper has the effective modulus of elasticity of the material increased by inserting a honeycomb-like ceramic piece made of a material having a higher modulus of elasticity in a die and casting metal to fill the die, substantially encase the ceramic and substantially fill the pores of the same, and squeeze forming the molten metal to ensure substantial filling of the pores of the ceramic.

Abstract: A fire-retardant thermoplastic compound that can be used as compounded or further enhanced through chemical cross linkage. The compound is manufactured from a composition of a copolymer or terpolymer with a carboxylic acid comonomer and optionally a low modulus polymer and a synthetic hydrocarbon elastomer with or without a graft of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride. A fire retardant additive comprising a group I, group II or group III metal oxide hydrate with the proviso that at least 1% by weight of the composition is in the form of an organopolysiloxane. The compound may be used for sheet or wire extrusion and action for injection or compression molding.