Abstract: A method and system for an improved vehicle monitoring system in order to provide a cost-effective and scalable system design for industrial application through the use of machine learning and data mining technologies on data acquired from a plurality of vehicles to create models. Frequent acquisition of vehicle sensor and diagnostic data enables comparison with the created models to provide continuing analysis of the vehicle with respect to repair, maintenance and diagnostics.

Abstract: An ink and a method are disclosed for producing waterproof- and smudge-proof markings and printing on plastic surfaces with an ink formulated to contain a low-volatile solvent with a vapor pressure of less than 20 mbar at 20° C. and a dye dissolved in the solvent which when applied to a plastic material surface absorbs the low-volatile solvent and embeds the dye into the plastic material.

Abstract: A method and system for an improved vehicle monitoring system in order to provide a cost-effective and scalable system design for industrial application through the use of machine learning and data mining technologies on data acquired from a plurality of vehicles to create models. Frequent acquisition of vehicle sensor and diagnostic data enables comparison with the created models to provide continuing analysis of the vehicle with respect to repair, maintenance and diagnostics.

Abstract: A method for creating a maintenance algorithm for a fleet of vehicles, with which maintenance information can be collected and displayed in each vehicle of the fleet. In the fleet vehicles, sensor data that are indicative of a stress on components in the vehicles are used to derive stress variables. The ascertained stress variables are stored in the vehicles for a predetermined period and, if a wear-related event occurs, wear variables that characterize a wear-related event are additionally ascertained. The stress variables and the wear variables are transmitted to a central location or station, in which the previous maintenance algorithm is checked with the use of the stress and wear variables, and, if applicable, an improved maintenance algorithm can be derived. The maintenance algorithm serves in establishing and indicating a time when the vehicle should be serviced.

Abstract: A liquid applicator implement includes a container for freely movable liquid (6), a capillary storage (16) for temporarily receiving liquid upon a change in air pressure and/or temperature of the environment, an applicator element (12) and a capillary air inlet for compensation in respect of liquid taken from the container. A passage (20) for conveying the liquid entirely or partially bridges over the distance between the container with the liquid (6) and the applicator element (12). The passage is not directly in communication with the storage (16) and it is of lower capillarity than the storage (16).

Abstract: A fluid dispensing utensil, such as a writing utensil, includes a container (20) defining a first storage area (11) for storing fluid, a second storage area (25) and an opening therebetween, a tip (15), a capillary conveying line (14) extending from the opening through at least a portion of the second storage area to the tip, and a capillary storage (16) associated with the second storage area and in direct contact with the conveying line. A porous shroud (28) may also be provided. Even still, the capillary conveying line and the capillary storage may be a unitary fibrous structure where the fibers are aligned along the longitudinal axis defined by the tip and the opening. Moreover, a capillary divider may be between the first and second storage areas to allow air to flow therethrough into the second storage area.

Abstract: A liquid applicator implement includes a container for freely movable liquid (6), a capillary storage means (16) for temporarily receiving liquid upon a change in air pressure and/or temperature of the environment, an applicator element (12) and a capillary air inlet for compensation in respect of liquid taken from the container. A passage (20) for conveying the liquid entirely or partially bridges over the distance between the container with the liquid (6) and the applicator element (12). The passage is not directly in communication with the storage means (16) and it is of lower capillarity than the storage means (16).

Abstract: An apparatus, in particular writing instrument, for the application of liquid on a surface by means of an application element (12; 25), comprises:

Abstract: A fluid dispensing utensil, such as a writing utensil, includes a container (20) defining a first storage area (11) for storing fluid, a second storage area (25) and an opening therebetween, a tip (15), a capillary conveying line (14) extending from the opening through at least a portion of the second storage area to the tip, and a capillary storage (16) associated with the second storage area and in direct contact with the conveying line. A porous shroud (28) may also be provided. Even still, the capillary conveying line and the capillary storage may be a unitary fibrous structure where the fibers are aligned along the longitudinal axis defined by the tip and the opening.

Abstract: A liquid applicator implement includes a container for freely movable liquid (6), a capillary storage means (16) for temporarily receiving liquid upon a change in air pressure and/or temperature of the environment, an applicator element (12) and a capillary air inlet for compensation in respect of liquid taken from the container. A passage (20) for conveying the liquid entirely or partially bridges over the distance between the container with the liquid (6) and the applicator element (12). The passage is not directly in communication with the storage means (16) and it is of lower capillarity than the storage means (16).

Abstract: A liquid applicator implement includes a container for freely movable liquid (6), a capillary storage means (16) for temporarily receiving liquid upon a change in air pressure and/or temperature of the environment, an applicator element (12) and a capillary air inlet for compensation in respect of liquid taken from the container. A passage (20) for conveying the liquid entirely or partially bridges over the distance between the container with the liquid (6) and the applicator element (12). The passage is not directly in communication with the storage means (16) and it is of lower capillarity than the storage means (16).

Abstract: A device or fluid regulator controls the supply of fluid to a consumer element from a fluid reservoir. A fluid supply line leads from the fluid reservoir to the consumer element. A valve is disposed in the fluid supply line. The valve element of the valve automatically opens the valve opening whenever downstream of the valve the consumer element has consumed a predetermined quantity of fluid. The valve is embodied as a capillary valve and downstream of the valve opening contains a capillary space that is connected to the fluid supply line, the capillary space being partially delimited by the valve element, which closes off the valve opening by the capillary force imparted by the fluid in the capillary space when the capillary space is filled with a predetermined amount of fluid.

Abstract: The invention concerns a coloring agent which contains water, one or a plurality of water-soluble dye(s) having anionic groups which exhibit a pK.sub.a value substantially not exceeding A, in combination with a precursor of a first auxiliary substance wherein the first auxiliary substance as such has a pK.sub.a value of C wherein C may be larger or smaller than A or may be equal to A. The invention also relates to a printing process or writing process, respectively, wherein such a coloring agent is used.

Abstract: A writing utensil has a container with an opening for receiving a writing liquid and a writing tip. An at least partially capillary conveying line is provided and connected between the opening of the container and the writing tip for conveying the writing liquid from the container to the writing tip. The conveying line completely fills the opening. A capillary storage directly communicates with the conveying line. The average capillary effect of the capillary storage is smaller than the average capillary effect of the conveying line, at least in the opening.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing utensil, such as a writing utensil, includes a container defining a first storage area for storing fluid, a second storage area and an opening therebetween, a tip, a capillary conveying line extending from the opening through at least a portion of the second storage area to the tip, and a capillary storage associated with the second storage area and in direct contact with the conveying line. The average capillarity of the capillary conveying line is substantially greater than the average capillarity of the storage.

Abstract: A device for filling a writing utensil with a writing liquid has a container having an interior for receiving the writing liquid and a container opening for refilling the interior with the writing liquid. A receiving member is inserted into the container opening so as to provide a tight seal between the receiving member and the container opening. An air inlet connection connects the interior to the atmosphere. A capillary conveying connection, including a first and a second end, is provided for conveying the liquid from the interior to a writing utensil, wherein said first end opens into the receiving member for contacting a writing tip of a writing utensil to be inserted into the receiving member. A seal, connected to the receiving member, seals the writing utensil inserted into the receiving member toward the atmosphere.

Abstract: A device for filling a writing utensil having an applicator tip for applying a liquid has a container for receiving a liquid. The container has an air inlet connection to connect the interior of the container to a surrounding atmosphere and further has an opening. A receiving member for receiving the writing utensil or a liquid reservoir of the writing utensil is provided, wherein the receiving member is sealingly connected within the opening. A capillary liquid conveying connection, having a first and a second end, for conveying the liquid from the container into a writing utensil or a liquid reservoir of a writing utensil is provided. The first end opens into the receiving member and contacts the writing tip of the writing utensil or the inlet of the liquid reservoir of the writing utensil. The air inlet connection has at least one chamber.

Abstract: A device for applying writing, drawing, printing and painting fluids onto a surface is provided. The device comprises a fluid container, a respective applicating tip, an air inlet tube that connects an interior of the fluid container to the surrounding atmosphere, and a capillary fluid reservoir. The capillary fluid reservoir is arranged within a fluid conveying connection between the fluid that is contained in the fluid container and the applicating tip whereby the fluid conveying connection is interrupted when the applicating tip is pointed in a downward direction.

Abstract: Solids which are soluble in a common solvent or solvent mixture, possibly containing a common high-boiling substance of common marker liquids for writing instruments with a common capillary feeder opening, with a melting point .gtoreq.30.degree. C. and a molecular weight .ltoreq.1000 daltons, and which, when they are the sole ingredient in the solvent or solvent mixture, crystallize on the feeder opening, forming outwardly growing crystallites, can be used as antiblocking additives for such marker liquids in a proportion of at leat 1% in weight, relative to the final composition of the marker liquid, for protective and anti-evaporating closure of the capillary feeder opening when it is unprotected and not in use.

Abstract: A supply system is provided for a device that operates with capillary forces and is used to apply liquids. The system includes receptacles that accommodate the liquid and are closed off relative to the atmosphere. Also provided is an application element that communicates with the receptacles via a feed mechanism and serves for the application of the liquid, for which purpose the application element has a discharge. Each of the receptacles is provided with an inlet and an outlet, with the receptacles being interconnected in the manner of a series connection by having the outlet of one receptacle communicate with the inlet of another receptacle. The capillarity of the inlets and outlets is greater than the capillarity of the receptacles in the vicinity of the inlets and outlets thereof, and is less than the capillarity of the discharge of the application element.