Abstract: Apparatus for connecting both analogue and digital earphone devices to a server system providing a digital audio output includes an interface for connecting an earphone device to the server system, a detector for detecting the type of earphone device connected via the interface, a converter for generating an analogue audio signal from the digital audio output received from the server system, and a switch for switching between providing digital and analogue signals to the attached earphone device via the interface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a monitoring system and a method for monitoring and reporting an aggregate system status of a DC subsystem and a battery charger. The monitoring system comprises at least one monitoring-enabled module; an aggregator being in electrical communication with each of the at least one monitoring-enabled module; and an aggregate health status indicator in electrical contact with the aggregator.

Abstract: The present application discloses an integrated direct current (DC) subsystem monitoring system for monitoring and reporting status of a utility substation, the DC subsystem monitoring system having the ability to actively monitor and report on changes in the float current and current capacity of the system, as well as to monitor for ground faults.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a monitoring system and a method for monitoring and reporting an aggregate system status of a DC subsystem and a battery charger. The monitoring system comprises at least one monitoring-enabled module; an aggregator being in electrical communication with each of the at least one monitoring-enabled module; and an aggregate health status indicator in electrical contact with the aggregator.

Abstract: A flexible hose comprising: a flexible conduit for carrying a pressurized fluid; a flexible inner support for supporting the conduit; and a compression layer surrounding the flexible conduit.

Abstract: The present application discloses an integrated direct current (DC) subsystem monitoring system for monitoring and reporting status of a utility substation, the DC subsystem monitoring system having the ability to actively monitor and report on changes in the float current and current capacity of the system, as well as to monitor for ground faults.

Abstract: A method of printing an image on a substrate is described. Particularly, a coated covering adhered to a substrate may undergo plasma treatment to facilitate printing an image on the coated covering. Plasma treatment may be used to raise the surface energy of the coated covering to allow for printing an image on the coated covering.

Abstract: Combustion reactions release pollutant gases that associate with ocular fluids and tissues which can have an acute ocular impact. The chronic irritation and chemical effects of these gases also promote ocular aging over the lifespan. Instantaneous pollutant effects can be reduced at the time of eye exposure by using an eyewash (collyrium) composition comprising hydroxocobalamin and/or hydroxo(aquo)cobalamin. Such compositions minimize pollutant gas reactions with ocular tissues by (1) deactivating the gases; and (2) expediting their removal from the eye by, for example, aqueous rinsing and dilution.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of reducing the amount of colorant in a multilayer film and achieving an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer containing a matting agent, submicron carbon black and submicron fumed metal oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of reducing the amount of colorant in a multilayer film and achieving an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer containing a matting agent, submicron carbon black and submicron fumed metal oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multilayer film having has an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer. The second polyimide layer has 45 to 67 wt % of a polyimide, greater than 14 wt % of a silica matting agent or a mixture of silica matting agent and at least one additional matting agent, and at least one submicron carbon black, wherein the total amount of the submicron carbon black and the polyimide is less than 85 wt % and greater than 45 wt %.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multilayer film having has an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer. The second polyimide layer has 25 to 50 wt % of a polyimide, 15 to 35 wt % of a polyimide particle matting agent, greater than 0 and less than 20 wt % of at least one submicron carbon black and 15 to 50 wt % of at least one submicron fumed metal oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multilayer film having has an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer. The second polyimide layer has 25 to 50 wt % of a polyimide, greater than 0 and less than 20 wt % of a silica matting agent, greater than 0 and less than 20 wt % of at least one submicron carbon black and 15 to 50 wt % of at least one submicron fumed metal oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multilayer film having has an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer. The second polyimide layer has 25 to 50 wt % of a polyimide, 15 to 35 wt % of a polyimide particle matting agent, greater than 0 and less than 20 wt % of at least one submicron carbon black and 15 to 50 wt % of at least one submicron fumed metal oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of increasing optical density by incorporating carbon black in to a colored polyimide composition to obtain a colored polyimide film. The colored polyimide film has 48 to 94 weight percent of a polyimide, 5 to 25 weight percent pigment and 0.05 to 2 weight percent carbon black.

Abstract: A deaerated talc may include micronized, talc powder having a Hegman rating of 4.0 or greater. A deaerated talc may include micronized talc powder having enough cohesive strength for form agglomerations measuring 100 millimeters or less, 75 millimeters or less, or 50 millimeters or less. A deaerated talc product may include a micronized talc powder, and a bag containing the deaerated talc. The micronized talc powder may be deaerated via application of force to the micronized talc powder in at least two directions, including a first direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bag and a second direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multilayer film having has an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer. The second polyimide layer has 45 to 67 wt % of a polyimide, greater than 14 wt % of a silica matting agent or a mixture of silica matting agent and at least one additional matting agent, and at least one submicron carbon black, wherein the total amount of the submicron carbon black and the polyimide is less than 85 wt % and greater than 45 wt %.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multilayer film having has an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer. The second polyimide layer has 25 to 50 wt % of a polyimide, greater than 0 and less than 20 wt % of a silica matting agent, greater than 0 and less than 20 wt % of at least one submicron carbon black and 15 to 50 wt % of at least one submicron fumed metal oxide.

Abstract: A dewatering device for aggregate products such as sand and gravel to allow dewatering to a moisture within the range of 8% by weight. This energy efficient dewatering system uses an inclined rotatably mounted dewatering screw to initially dewater, followed by an associated vibratory dewatering screen to achieve combined results that neither an inclined dewatering screw or a vibratory screen can achieve separately.

Abstract: A process for preparing parenteral iron-saccharidic complexes, and the complexes produced, comprising: (1) providing an aqueous solution or dispersion including (i) Fe(III) and (OH)? ions and (ii) at least one saccharide, to form a reaction mixture, where the molar ratio of (i):(ii) is about 30:1 to about 1:30; and the mixture temperature and pH are at or above the complex assembly point (CAP); and (2) maintaining temperature and pH at or above the CAP for a time sufficient to form an iron-saccharidic complex having a molecular weight of about 25,000 Daltons or more. Control of the temperature and pH efficiently produces a high molecular weight complex. The complex can be separated by precipitation, dialysis and/or column fractionation and, if desired, dried, e.g., lyophilized or spray dried. The process can controllably synthesize complexes of varying molecular weight and/or chemical composition, particularly sodium ferric gluconate and ferric hydroxide-sucrose.