Abstract: A retractable writing instrument that includes a barrel, a writing tip, an actuating mechanism that includes a plurality of parts for extending and retracting the writing tip upon actuation of the actuation member, and a cushioning device enabling a retraction of the writing tip when an excessive pressure is exerted by a user. The cushioning device includes a spring member elastically deformable, which is integrally formed with a movable part of the actuating mechanism, the part being movable relative to the barrel. The spring member has a free end abutting the barrel toward its rear end and has a through hole. A stem extends within the spring member's hole and connects the actuating member to the actuating mechanism.

Abstract: A method and system for downloading high volumes of content from the Internet without adversely affecting the source of the content or being detected. A director server processes data received from a data source to generate a list of addresses for content to download. The director server assigns a portion of the list of addresses to one or more puller servers. Puller servers initiate requests to download content that corresponds to their assigned list of addresses. A proxy gateway server receives the download request for content, and downloads the content via various Internet Protocol addresses.

Abstract: An automated process for manufacturing smart labels having a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder. The inventive method accurately and reliably inserts RFID transponders into labels onto tags in one pass on a label press equipped with an in-line insertion station. The transponders may be provided In continuous supply reel and singulated as needed to form discrete terms transponders or single transponders may be provided in the hopper. The label is delaminated and the transponders are individually applied directly to the adhesive side of the labels in the machine direction of the moving web. The label liner is then relaminated back onto the label face stock sandwiching the RFID transponder between the liner and the label stock.

Abstract: An automated process for manufacturing smart labels having a radio frequency identification transponder (RFID) transponder. The inventive method accurately and reliably inserts RFID transponders into labels on onto tags 70 in one pass on a label press 100 equipped with an in-line insertion station 120. The transponders may be provided in continuous supply reel and singulated as needed to form discrete terms transponders or single transponders may be provided in the hopper. The label is delaminated and the transponders are individually applied directly to the adhesive side of the labels in the machine direction of the moving web. The label liner is then relaminated back onto the label face stock sandwiching the RFID transponder between the liner and the label stock.