Abstract: An improved system of resins comprising a combination of a sulfate-specific strongly basic anion exchange resin and a heterogenous hybrid thermally regenerable salt sorbent (TRSS) resin is provided. The anion exchange resin contains triethylamine and/or tributylamine groups. The TRSS resin comprises a macroporous host copolymer and a crosslinked guest copolymer having, respectively, weak acid groups and weak base groups. The system is used to treat feed water containing dissolved ions, including sulfate ions, and is efficiently regenerated.

Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, systems, devices, and methods that increase radiant energy output, such as by using the waste airflow of combusted gas and/or ambient airflow resulting from convection, or by reducing or avoiding cooling effects of such airflows. In one example, the collected energy can be used to drive other secondary radiant sources or to preheat combustion air or ambient air. In another example, segmented secondary radiant sources are thermally isolated from each other to operate as a cross flow exchanger that exchanges thermal energy from a heated gas to a heated surface that provides radiant energy output. In a further example, a re-radiant membrane can separate the radiant source from the environment and/or reconfigure the effective shape of the primary radiant energy source.

Abstract: A shadowgram optical tomography system for imaging an object of interest. The shadowgram optical tomography system includes a parallel ray light source for illuminating the object of interest with a plurality of parallel radiation beams, an object containing tube, where the object of interest is held within the object containing tube such that it is illuminated by the plurality of parallel radiation beams to produce emerging radiation from the object containing tube, a detector array located to receive the emerging radiation, and a system and mehtod for tracking an image of the object of interest.

Abstract: The disclosure is a system for and method of performing automated billing and other client-related activities on a remote computer system.

Abstract: An improved heterogenous hybrid thermally regenerable salt sorbent resin is provided. The salt sorbent resin comprises a macroporous host copolymer and a crosslinked guest copolymer having, respectively, weak acid groups and weak base groups. The salt sorbent resin is formed from a precursor heterogenous hybrid resin having a crosslinked guest copolymer formed from a polyunsaturated monomer and a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a haloalkyl group.

Abstract: A heterogenous hybrid thermally regenerable salt sorbent resin is formed from a hybrid precursor resin. The hybrid precursor resin is formed by intimately mixing a dry, solid crosslinked macroporous copolymer with a solution containing a polyunsaturated monomer, a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a haloalkyl group and a polymerization initiator, followed by heating to cause polymerization. The hybrid precursor resin is then treated with a weak base, then subjected to hydrolysis conditions to form, respectively, weak base groups and weak acid groups to produce the hybrid thermally regenerable salt sorbent resin.

Abstract: The present invention involves a single layered printed fabric for applying a printed fabric pattern to an object. The printed fabric has a predetermined shape corresponding to the printed fabric pattern. The printed fabric includes first and second portions disposed adjacent each other, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The third portion is printed on the first and second portions, wherein the third portion represents a simulated stitch attaching the first portion to the second portion. The fourth portion is printed on the first portion, wherein the fourth portion represents a simulated stitch hole to simulate an appearance of a hole through which the stitch disposes to simulate an appearance that the first portion is a top layer stitched onto the second portion which is a bottom layer.

Abstract: An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components at least partially disposed in a socket and sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes.

Abstract: A drop-on-demand printer having a row of ink ejection locations (2) for ejecting plural ink droplets, each ejection location (2) having an associated ejection electrode (40) to which a voltage is applied for causing electrostatic ejection of the droplets from the respective ejection location (2); a guard channel (5) disposed between adjacent ejection locations (2), each guard channel (5) having an electrode (50) disposed therein; and control means for applying a voltage to said guard channel electrodes (50), said applied voltage being the average of the voltages applied in operation over a given time to the adjacent ejection location electrodes.

Abstract: A controlled release pharmaceutical dosage form for bacteriophage is presented. The dosage form is prepared by drying the active ingredient together with a dispersion or solution of polymethacrylate copolymer and a lyprotectant using mild, entirely aqueous conditions.

Abstract: The present invention involves a single layered printed fabric for applying a printed fabric pattern to an object. The printed fabric has a predetermined shape corresponding to the printed fabric pattern. The printed fabric includes first and second portions disposed adjacent each other, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The third portion is printed on the first and second portions, wherein the third portion represents a simulated stitch attaching the first portion to the second portion. The fourth portion is printed on the first portion, wherein the fourth portion represents a simulated stitch hole to simulate an appearance of a hole through which the stitch disposes to simulate an appearance that the first portion is a top layer stitched onto the second portion which is a bottom layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite uses a hybrid tool which serves both as a form on which constituent materials are applied for bonding or curing into a part in a desired configuration, and as a fixture for holding the bonded or cured materials in the originally applied position during subsequent machining of a peripheral edge of the part. The method includes fabricating a face sheet of composite material having a facing surface configured to the reverse of a desired shape of one surface of a part to be made on the tool. The materials for the part are applied on the face sheet, debulked, bonded or cured, and edge trimmed thereon, all while on the face sheet in the originally applied position.

Abstract: The present invention involves a single layered printed fabric for applying a printed fabric pattern to an object. The printed fabric has a predetermined shape corresponding to the printed fabric pattern. The printed fabric includes first and second portions disposed adjacent each other, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The third portion is printed on the first and second portions, wherein the third portion represents a simulated stitch attaching the first portion to the second portion. The fourth portion is printed on the first portion, wherein the fourth portion represents a simulated stitch hole to simulate an appearance of a hole through which the stitch disposes to simulate an appearance that the first portion is a top layer stitched onto the second portion which is a bottom layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 9-substituted adenine derivatives that inhibit adenylyl cyclase in cells but have little or no effect on isolated adenylyl cyclase. The derivatives are useful as prodrugs for inhibiting adenylyl cyclase and lowering 3′:5′-cAMP in cells, thereby inhibiting adenylyl cyclase dependent effects within cells.

Abstract: A drop-on-demand printer having a row of ink ejection locations (2) for ejecting plural ink droplets, each ejection location (2) having an associated ejection electrode (40) to which a voltage is applied for causing electrostatic ejection of the droplets from the respective ejection location (2); a guard channel (5) disposed between adjacent ejection locations (2), each guard channel (5) having an electrode (50) disposed therein; and control means for applying a voltage to said guard channel electrodes (50), said applied voltage being the average of the voltages applied in operati n over a given time to the adjacent ejection location electrodes.

Abstract: A rodenticidal composition comprises a carrier together with a rodenticidally effective amount of a compound having formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are the same or different halogen selected from F, Cl and Br atoms. The preferred compound is bis(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl)amine. The compounds of formula (I) are toxic to rodents, particularly rats, and yet have smell and taste acceptable to rodents.

Abstract: The present invention involves a single layered printed fabric for applying a printed fabric pattern to an object. The printed fabric has a predetermined shape corresponding to the printed fabric pattern. The printed fabric includes first and second portions disposed adjacent each other, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The third portion is printed on the first and second portions, wherein the third portion represents a simulated stitch attaching the first portion to the second portion. The fourth portion is printed on the first portion, wherein the fourth portion represents a simulated stitch hole to simulate an appearance of a hole through which the stitch disposes to simulate an appearance that the first portion is a top layer stitched onto the second portion which is a bottom layer.

Abstract: A method of reducing levels of E. coli O157 strains within the gastrointestinal tract of a ruminant animal using specific bacteriophage(s) is herein described. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one of said bacteriophages and a method for isolating or selecting bacteriophages useful in reducing E. coli O157 levels as described above.

Abstract: An assembly tool for setting a lateral position of a rear window panel placed on a window glass support surface of a rear window opening of an automotive vehicle is provided. The tool includes an upper jaw for extending over a C pillar of the automotive vehicle, the upper jaw has a weather strip channel contact member and an adjustable length extending finger with an extreme edge window contacting surface for setting a lateral position of the rear window panel within the window glass support surfaces. A lower jaw pivotally is connected with the upper jaw for contacting and gripping an inboard surface of the vehicle C pillar. A quick connect vice mechanism for closing the upper jaw and the lower jaw toward one another to grip the C pillar is also included.

Abstract: A method of reducing levels of E. coli O157 strains within the gastrointestinal tract of a ruminant animal using specific bacteriophage(s) is herein described. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one of said bacteriophages and a method for isolating or selecting bacteriophages useful in reducing E. coli O157 levels as described above.