Abstract: Configurations for providing a data feed of contact information updates, deletes, and additions to one or more clients are disclosed. A contact information server can maintain a log including respective log entries of different updates (e.g., in a log structure data store) performed on the contact information. The contact information server orders the log entries using associated timestamps in order to be consistent with the actual order of updates performed on the contact information. For synchronizing contact information, a client will submit a query and supply a timestamp to the contact information server to request the log of updates based on the timestamp (e.g., log entries corresponding to a set of updates since the included timestamp). The server will respond with one or more modifications to the contact information represented as the set of updates in respective log entries.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing layered protective packaging materials and a protective packaging product is described. In an embodiment the method comprises the steps of: selecting one or more layers of a substrate; treating at least one surface of at least one of said layers with a coating composition; drying the layers to substantially remove the water content from the coating composition; and applying heat and/or radiation to the coating composition to volumetrically expand the coating composition to transform the treated layer into a protective layer. The step of treating the layer with the coating composition uses a flexographic coating technique.

Abstract: Configurations for providing a data feed of contact information updates, deletes, and additions to one or more clients are disclosed. A contact information server can maintain a log including respective log entries of different updates (e.g., in a log structure data store) performed on the contact information. The contact information server orders the log entries using associated timestamps in order to be consistent with the actual order of updates performed on the contact information. For synchronizing contact information, a client will submit a query and supply a timestamp to the contact information server to request the log of updates based on the timestamp (e.g., log entries corresponding to a set of updates since the included timestamp). The server will respond with one or more modifications to the contact information represented as the set of updates in respective log entries.

Abstract: A self-contained disposable changing mat (2) that is one piece and liquid proof and comprises at least two layers (4, 6) each with an absorbent working area (8) from which a part of a person is able to be attended to, a waste disposal bag (10) that hangs down when the self-contained disposable changing mat (2) is used on a raised work surface (12), the waste disposal bag (10) having a mouth (18) that gapes open so that the waste disposal bag (10) is ready for receiving waste produced during use of the self-contained disposable changing mat (2), the layers (4, 6) being partially separable from each other and connected together in or adjacent to the mouth (18) of the waste disposal bag (10) whereby an upper used layer is able to be placed in the waste disposal bag (10) in order to expose a clean lower layer available for further use during treatment of the person, and sealing means (20) for sealing the waste disposal bag (10) after use thereby containing the waste.

Abstract: A device for producing compost and heat from composting, comprises a container for creating, containing, and transferring the compost and the heat. The container comprises a hatch for transferring feedstock into the container and for transferring the compost out of the container, and also comprises conduit bearing a heat-transfer medium, such as water, for transferring the heat out of the compost. The device also comprises wheels for supporting the container in a position to facilitate use of the hatch and for rotating the container.

Abstract: A method of actively transporting atmosphere, including gases and other fluids, to and from an inner compartment of a sealed system. The purged atmosphere is replaced with another atmosphere having target characteristics. A vacuum purge system pulls atmosphere from the sealed system, while a pressure-based system pushes atmosphere into the sealed system. Humidity corrosion tests are accelerated over prior methods because purged atmosphere is actively transported out of the sealed system and characteristic atmosphere is actively transported into the sealed system.

Abstract: An optical sensor comprises a probe (10) and an annular optical element (13) coupled optically to a pair of optical fibres (18). Light transmitted down one fibre is reflected around the element (13) and back up the other fibre to a photodetector. The level of light received by the photodetector is dependent upon the amount of light lost from the element (13) as a result of characteristics of the surrounding medium. The presence or absence of a surrounding liquid medium may thus be sensed and a motor (34) operated to suck liquid up through the probe, when the liquid is present.