Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a toner release coating that may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade which may reduce toner adhesion at a doctoring pre-nip location. The toner release coating may be formed from lubricating particulate and a polymeric binder resin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surface energy reduction material in the form of a topcoat or additive to a coating that may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade which may reduce toner build-up about a nip region, pre-nip region, and/or post-nip region. The surface energy reduction material may be include any material having a surface energy of less than or equal to 35 dynes/cm, for example, between 15-30 dynes/cm, including all values and ranges therein. The surface energy reducing materials may include any material that provides a 25% or more reduction of the surface energy of the doctor blade compared to an untreated doctor blade, for example, greater than or equal to 50% reduction or greater than or equal to 75% reduction, including all values and ranges therein.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a plurality of devices, especially circuit breakers. The control apparatus includes activation circuitry for each device, and a power supply for supplying electrical power to the activation circuitry. The control apparatus adds a respective electrical signature component to the supplied electrical power upon detection that a respective device has operated. The signature components allow analysis equipment to determine which device has operated by analysing the supplied electrical power.

Abstract: A method for performing a reordering operation on a matrix of input data values, the method comprising: loading the data values into a computer store by forming a plurality of data strings, each data string comprising a plurality of data sub-strings and each data sub-string representing at least one of the data values, and storing each data string in a register of the computer store in which its sub-strings are not individually addressable; and performing a series of data reordering steps operating on one or more of said data strings to reorder said data values; the reordering operation being a scan-wise reordering operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the transport and/or storage of developing agent in an image forming apparatus. A cartridge may be employed having a reservoir for developing agent and a component, such as a drum, which may include an interior region capable of storing developing agent. A transport device may be included that is capable of transporting developing agent between the reservoir and a location in the image forming apparatus such as the drum interior.

Abstract: A pathology distribution system 10 is provided for automated sample container 14, 15 distribution. The system 10 comprises a loading station 500 for loading samples in primary containers 14 of different types, a sample handling station 16 for receiving the containers 14 and identifying the container types and samples therein, and a container distribution station 38 for distributing the containers in areas or racks in the distribution station 38 marked for analyzing processes prescribed for the samples therein.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (1) wherein, m, n, R1, R2, Ra, ALK3, E and Y are as defined in the claims, being potent and selective inhibitors of chemokine binding to the CXCR3 receptor, are accordingly of use in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions involving inappropriate T-cell trafficking, including inflammatory, autoimmune and immurforegulatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: A handle assembly comprises a handle, a handle spigot to which the handle is attached, biasing means to bias the handle to a naturally closed position, an operating plate which is rotatable by the handle spigot, a mounting stock, and a housing, the spigot, biasing means, operating plate and a majority of the mounting stock being positioned within the housing, the mounting stock being securable to the housing to hold all said the components within the housing. In this manner, the handle assembly can be made as a “complete” unit with all the internal components being in position and with the handle being rotatably attached relative to the housing. Thus, no separate rose is required. Another advantage is that the unit can be assembled using a substantially concealed fixing arrangement to improve security and also to improve the aesthetic appeal of the assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to image forming equipment, e.g. a laser printer of the type which includes a photoconductive (PC) drum and an associated charge roller. The invention is disclosed in exemplary embodiment as a laser printer incorporating a cleaner element with an electrical potential to sufficiently charge contamination particles on the PC drum to electrically repel from a charged surface, such as the charge roller.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing the received spread spectrum signals using an innovative pre-filtering and multi-correlation differential detection (MCDD) technique is disclosed. The primary embodiment of the invention comprises of a pre-filter and pluralities of complex differential detectors for primary processing of SS signal. Other embodiments of the method and apparatus include pre-filter bank, correlator bank and correlation combiner. More specifically (but not limited to), it is directed towards to the enhancement of acquisition and/or tracking performance of SS receivers.

Abstract: A conveyor mechanism for moving waste toner within an interior of a waste toner reservoir. The conveyor mechanism has a first end positioned in proximity to an inlet into the waste toner reservoir, and a second end positioned vertically above the first end. The conveyor mechanism operates to move the toner from a lower position within the waste toner reservoir to the vertically elevated position. The conveyor device may allow for the capacity of the waste toner reservoir to be more fully utilized. In use, the conveyor device is activated and waste toner is moved into the upper reaches of the waste toner reservoir.

Abstract: A strain gage includes a strain gage grid of a conductive foil formed by a plurality of grid lines joined in series by end loops and first and second solder tabs electrically connected to the strain gage grid. The end loops of the strain gage are aligned off-axis with or at an angle relative to the measurement axis of the strain gage to thereby alter creep characteristics of the strain gage.

Abstract: A class of piperidine and related heterocyclic derivatives, C-substituted by a substituted aryl or heteroaryl moiety, and N-substituted by an ethylsulfonyl group which in turn is substituted at the 2-position by a hydroxamic acid moiety and also by a range of alternative substituents, being potent inhibitors of CD23 shedding, are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of allergic, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: A process of detecting a target nucleic acid using labeled oligonucleotides uses the 5? to 3? nuclease activity of a nucleic acid polymerase to cleave annealed labeled oligonucleotide from hybridized duplexes and release labeled oligonucleotide fragments for detection. This process is easily incorporated into a PCR amplification, assay.

Abstract: An elastomeric puncture site patch for adhering to skin and antiseptically covering the skin at an area where a sharp object such as a syringe needle or intravenous is to be inserted. The patch is comprised of an elastomeric transparent self-sealing membrane and a spacer having an aperture. The spacer has an adhesive film on the surface opposite the membrane for adhering the patch to the skin. When the patch is applied to an area of the skin, a chamber is formed between the skin and the membrane and bounded by the spacer. In use, the skin is antiseptically cleaned and the patch applied. The syringe needle or similar device punctures the membrane and the skin. At the end of the procedure the needle is withdrawn and any blood remaining on the outside of the needle or oozing from the wound is trapped in the chamber, thus preventing contamination of the area beyond the chamber. A method of manufacturing the puncture site patch is also provided.

Abstract: A class of piperazine and related heterocyclic derivatives, substituted at the 4-position by a substituted aryl or heteroaryl moiety, and at the 1-position by an ethylsulfonyl group which in turn is substituted at the 2-position by a hydroxamic acid moiety and also by a range of alternative substituents, being potent inhibitors of CD23 shedding, are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of allergic, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: A method for strain measurement measures strain in a printed circuit board having an integral strain measurement layer. The strain measurement layer includes an insulating layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, a strain sensitive layer of metallic foil adhered to the top surface of the insulating layer for measuring strain associated with the printed circuit board, and a copper coating disposed on the strain sensitive layer of metallic foil.

Abstract: An integral strain measurement layer for use in an assembly printed circuit board to provide for strain measurement on the printed circuit board. The strain measurement layer includes an insulating layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, a strain sensitive layer of metallic foil adhered to the top surface of the insulating layer for measuring strain associated with the printed circuit board, and a copper coating disposed on the strain sensitive layer of metallic foil.

Abstract: A syringe (1), including: a syringe casing (2), and a syringe body (3) within the casing (2) and defining a chamber (4) for holding a charge of liquid. The syringe body (3) is controllably moveable relative to the casing. A hollow needle (13) is connected to the syringe body (3) for movement therewith and extends from the casing (2) for use of the syringe (1). A plunger (14) is reciprocally moveable within the body (3) for drawing liquid into the body chamber (4) and/or ejecting liquid from the body chamber (4) through the needle (13). Control means (22) enables the syringe (1) to draw and/or eject a charge of liquid through the needle, whereupon movement of the syringe body (3) and needle (13) relative to the casing (2) disables the syringe (1).

Abstract: A decoding apparatus for decoding digital video data, in a data memory including registers, each register being capable of storing a data strings with a plurality of data sub-strings such that the data sub-strings are not individually addressable; an input for receiving compressed video information represented by a matrix of data values and loading each data value in order into a respective one of the sub-strings; and performing an inverse zigzag operation on the matrix of data values by executing a series of reordering operations on the data strings to reorder the data sub-strings comprised therein.