Abstract: The system assesses problem behaviors and identifies those behaviors to be targeted through the use of an interview process that generates a behavior rating report. Through a parenting style interview, the system provides parents with issues that may influence their parenting skills, and helps the parents discover the strengths and weaknesses of their particular parenting style. A unique plan for each child is then developed to minimize problem behavior by changing the parents' response to the behaviors. This teaches the child that good decisions lead to positive consequences and higher self-esteem. A behavior chart is created and used to track the child's problem behavior. After a period of time, one week, the parent returns to develop a consequence system to improve behavior of the child. The child's baseline behavior is calculated, which will be used to measure progress. Specific consequences are determined that will be used to motivate the child to change his or her behavior.

Abstract: Toner particles having at least one toner resin and at least one polyalkylene wax or a wax having a percent crystallinity of 80% or more are described. The wax that is present in the toner particles has a polydispersity of 2.0 or higher or a percent crystallinity of 80% or more, and also preferably has a number average molecular weight of about 2,000 or higher and/or a melting temperature onset of from about 115° C. to about 130° C. Development systems using the toner particles of the present invention are further described. Also, improvements in various properties associated with development systems are further described such as reduced toner dust levels as well as improved toner image abrasion resistance.

Abstract: It is provided that a saw blade comprising a series of teeth at a longitudinal edge thereof, wrenched in alternate directions and formed in KV tooth shape as defined by a first flank angle, a second flank angle, and a rake angle, is characterized in that the first flank angle lies between approximately 50.0° to 54.0°, the second flank angle lies between approximately 14.0° to 16.0°, and the rake angle lies between approximately 11.0° to 14.0°.

Abstract: A saw blade for rectilinear cutting motion, especially of a manually operated saw, comprising, at one longitudinal edge, at least a first section of a series of teeth formed at least at an end of the saw blade, and a second section of a series of teeth formed essentially in the middle of the saw blade, the tooth geometry, tooth configuration, tooth dimension, and/or the like of the first section of the tooth series differing from the tooth geometry, tooth configuration, tooth dimension, and/or the like of the second section of the tooth series in such a way that the cutting volume of a fixed number of teeth of the first section of the tooth series is smaller than the cutting volume of the same number of teeth of the second section of the tooth series.

Abstract: A saw blade, especially for a handsaw, along the longitudinal edge of which a series of saw teeth is formed which has a geometric saw-tooth base line extending along the saw blade and is divided by at least one tooth gap, preferably a plurality of tooth gaps, into sections of the series comprising a plurality, especially more than two saw teeth, a free space of recessed saw blade material in the area of a tooth gap and extending beyond the saw-tooth base line into the saw blade being provided with an undercut.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for recharging a rechargeable lead acid battery. The apparatus supplies an overcharge current to the battery during and before completion of recharging of the battery to ameliorate stratification of the battery.

Abstract: Toner particles having at least one toner resin and at least one polyalkylene wax or a wax having a percent crystallinity of 80% or more are described. The wax that is present in the toner particles has a polydispersity of 2.0 or higher or a percent crystallinity of 80% or more, and also preferably has a number average molecular weight of about 2,000 or higher and/or a melting temperature onset of from about 115° C. to about 130° C. Development systems using the toner particles of the present invention are further described. Also, improvements in various properties associated with development systems are further described such as reduced toner dust levels as well as improved toner image abrasion resistance.

Abstract: An inflatable structure includes a first inflatable section having an interior open to an airflow from a blower, and a second inflatable section attached to the first inflatable section and having an interior that is substantially closed from the airflow such that if the airflow is stopped the second inflatable section will not deflate as fast as the first inflatable section and will support the first inflatable section.

Abstract: An inflatable includes an inflatable portion having an inlet couplable to a blower to blow air into an interior of the inflatable portion and an open weave section coupled to the inflatable portion and defining a wall or a window of the inflatable. An outer surface of the open weave section includes an image printed directly on the outer surface. In one option the image is a photo-quality digitally printed image having a resolution of at least 14 dpi.

Abstract: An inflatable bouncer includes an inflatable bottom section, an inflatable inner column coupled to a center of the bottom section, and a plurality of inflatable columns around a periphery of the bottom section. An uninflated roof extends between the inner column and the outer columns.

Abstract: An apparatus and accompanying method for controlling a fuel cell power system having a fuel cell stack with a connected energy storage medium. A voltage monitoring circuit is connected to the individual fuel cells forming a fuel cell stack. A regulating circuit receives signals from the voltage monitoring circuit and outputs a control signal to a DC-DC converter connected between the fuel cell stack and an output bus and energy storage medium. The regulating circuit controls the DC-DC converter voltage output to a maximum power that the fuel cell stack can provide.

Abstract: There is provided an automated sampling system for taking polymer samples from a fluidized bed, gas phase reaction system which utilizes at least one volatile, hazardous monomer. The sampling system provides minimal sample-to-sample variability, improved reactor control and polymerization operability which minimizing potential exposure or release of the volatile, hazardous monomers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for recharging a rechargeable lead acid battery. The apparatus supplies an overcharge current to the battery during and before completion of recharging of the battery to ameliorate stratification of the battery.

Abstract: An adjustable paper handler for mounting or installing on a printer accompanying a desktop personal computer, telecopier, telex or the like is disclosed. A u-shaped rigid member having removable substantially flat sides angularly and integrally seated on at least a pair of back supports, which may also be removable from the u-shape member, is used to form the upper portion of the adjustable paper handler. The removable upwardly protruding flat sides of the u-shaped member removably and adjustably accommodates a flat tray having a lip to support a folded and stacked sheet of paper after emerging from the printer. The removable flat bottom side member of the u-shaped member has at least a pair of enclosures configured underneath to form the back supports to accommodate at least two extending removable prongs of a stand bearing upon the adjustable paper handler.

Abstract: A safety closure is provided for a container which container has a continuous upwardly extending neck and a continuous radially outwardly extending flange spaced from the outer edge of said neck. The closure is provided with a portion for seating against the inside of the neck and has a flared skirt which terminates either within or substantially even with the outer edge of the flange. The skirt is made of a pliable material and is reinforced against the neck of the container except for two closely spaced segments of the skirt. The spacing between the segments is supported against the neck of the container so that depressing the two segments will bulge the skirt between the segments outward beyond the confines of the flange whereby upward pressure below the bulged portion will strip the closure from the container.