Abstract: A process including providing a three-dimensional printing powder dispersion comprising a three-dimensional printing powder, an optional dispersing agent, and water; providing an emulsion of an organic polymeric additive; combining the three-dimensional printing powder dispersion and the emulsion of organic polymeric additive to form a mixture comprising the three-dimensional printing powder dispersion and the emulsion of organic polymeric additive; and drying the mixture of the three-dimensional printing powder dispersion and the emulsion of organic polymeric additive.

Abstract: Transaction systems and methods are described for verifying transactions in a vehicle. The transactions utilize blockchains of a cryptocurrency to allow for verification of a transaction even where a live Internet connection is unavailable. The systems and methods utilize a digital wallet stored in the vehicle that allows for transactions with a passenger having a passenger digital wallet. A plurality of local nodes disposed in the vehicle store a local and updated copy of the blockchain to allow for verification of the cryptocurrency transactions even during periods of intermittent internet connectivity.

Abstract: A toner process including a) mixing reagents comprising at least one amorphous resin, an optional crystalline resin, an optional styrene, acrylate or styrene/acrylate, an optional wax, and an optional colorant to form an emulsion comprising a resin particle; b) adding at least one aggregating agent and aggregating said resin particle to form a nascent toner particle; c) optionally, adding one or more resins to form a shell on said nascent toner particle to yield a core-shell particle; d) adding a first chelating agent and a second chelating agent; wherein said first chelating agent and said second chelating agent are different; e) freezing particle growth to form an aggregated toner particle; f) coalescing said aggregated toner particle to form a toner particle; and g) optionally, collecting said toner particle.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a swing training system are described that include a shoulder harness system having a wrist attachment and at least one coupling member having a first end configured to couple to the wrist attachment and a second end configured to couple to one of a shoulder portion of a chest portion of the shoulder harness system, where the shoulder harness system is configured to maintain a chest-to-arm position of an operator and detach from one of the shoulder portion or the chest portion of the shoulder harness system in response to a predefined amount of force being exerted by the operator during a swing motion using a swinging device; and at least one of: a light system and a stride training system.

Abstract: A composition including a three-dimensional polymeric printing powder; an organic polymeric additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional polymeric printing powder; wherein the organic polymeric additive is optionally cross-linked; and optionally, an inorganic additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional polymeric printing powder. A process for preparing a three-dimensional polymeric printing powder having an organic polymeric additive disposed thereon. A process for employing the three-dimensional polymeric printing powder including selective laser sintering.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a swing training system are described that include a resistance garment with air resistance components for providing resistance to, or to control and guide, a biomechanical swinging motion. A shoulder harness system includes an athlete attachment area and at least one coupling member having a first end configured to couple to a swing device attachment and a second end configured to couple to the athlete attachment area, where the shoulder harness system is configured to maintain, or monitor, a location of the swing device and detach from shoulder harness system in response to a predefined amount of force being exerted by an athlete during a swinging motion of the bat while training.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a swing training system are described that include a shoulder harness system having a wrist attachment and at least one coupling member having a first end configured to couple to the wrist attachment and a second end configured to couple to one of a shoulder portion of a chest portion of the shoulder harness system, where the shoulder harness system is configured to maintain a chest-to-arm position of an operator and detach from one of the shoulder portion or the chest portion of the shoulder harness system in response to a predefined amount of force being exerted by the operator during a swing motion using a swinging device; and at least one of: a light system and a stride training system.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a swing mechanics shoulder harness and barrel ax are described. The swing mechanics shoulder harness and barrel ax may be used to train an operator the proper biomechanical sequence of a swing. The swing mechanics shoulder harness and barrel ax includes a shoulder harness, a shoulder portion, a chest portion, a first coupling section, a second coupling section, and at least one wrist attachment.

Abstract: A process including providing a three-dimensional printing powder dispersion comprising a three-dimensional printing powder, an optional dispersing agent, and water; providing an emulsion of an organic polymeric additive; combining the three-dimensional printing powder dispersion and the emulsion of organic polymeric additive to form a mixture comprising the three-dimensional printing powder dispersion and the emulsion of organic polymeric additive; and drying the mixture of the three-dimensional printing powder dispersion and the emulsion of organic polymeric additive.

Abstract: A composition including a three-dimensional polymeric printing powder; an organic polymeric additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional polymeric printing powder; wherein the organic polymeric additive is optionally cross-linked; and optionally, an inorganic additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional polymeric printing powder. A process for preparing a three-dimensional polymeric printing powder having an organic polymeric additive disposed thereon. A process for employing the three-dimensional polymeric printing powder including selective laser sintering.

Abstract: A toner process including a) mixing reagents comprising at least one amorphous resin, an optional crystalline resin, an optional styrene, acrylate or styrene/acrylate, an optional wax, and an optional colorant to form an emulsion comprising a resin particle; b) adding at least one aggregating agent and aggregating said resin particle to form a nascent toner particle; c) optionally, adding one or more resins to form a shell on said nascent toner particle to yield a core-shell particle; d) adding a first chelating agent and a second chelating agent; wherein said first chelating agent and said second chelating agent are different; e) freezing particle growth to form an aggregated toner particle; f) coalescing said aggregated toner particle to form a toner particle; and g) optionally, collecting said toner particle.

Abstract: A toner composition including an amorphous polyester resin; a crystalline polyester resin; a styrene acrylate copolymer; an optional wax; and an optional colorant; wherein the amorphous polyester resin comprises a rosin monomer content of from about 10 to about 25 percent rosin monomer based upon the total amount of monomer comprising the amorphous polyester resin. A toner composition including a core and at least one shell disposed thereover. A toner process including contacting an amorphous polyester resin; a crystalline polyester resin; a styrene acrylate copolymer; an optional wax; an optional colorant; and an optional aggregating agent; wherein the amorphous polyester resin comprises a rosin monomer content of from about 10 to about 25 percent rosin monomer heating to form aggregated toner particles; optionally, adding a shell resin to the aggregated toner particles, heating to coalesce the particles; and recovering the toner particles.

Abstract: Transaction systems and methods are described for verifying transactions in a vehicle. The transactions utilize blockchains of a cryptocurrency to allow for verification of a transaction even where a live Internet connection is unavailable. The systems and methods utilize a digital wallet stored in the vehicle that allows for transactions with a passenger having a passenger digital wallet. A plurality of local nodes disposed in the vehicle store a local and updated copy of the blockchain to allow for verification of the cryptocurrency transactions even during periods of intermittent internet connectivity.

Abstract: The instant disclosure describes methods for preparing latex resins for coated carriers using surfactant partitioning, which resins exhibit both lower ? potential and greater latex stability, while not adversely affecting particle size, toner charge or other metrics.

Abstract: The instant disclosure describes methods for preparing latex resins for coated carriers using surfactant partitioning, which resins exhibit both lower ? potential and greater latex stability, while not adversely affecting particle size, toner charge or other metrics.

Abstract: The instant disclosure describes methods for preparing latex resins for coated carriers using surfactant partitioning, which resins exhibit both lower ? potential and greater latex stability, while not adversely affecting particle size, toner charge or other metrics.

Abstract: The instant disclosure describes methods for preparing latex resins for coated carriers using surfactant partitioning, which resins exhibit both lower ? potential and greater latex stability, while not adversely affecting particle size, toner charge or other metrics.

Abstract: A process for making a self-emulsifying composite suitable for use in forming latex emulsions includes contacting a resin with a solid or highly concentrated surfactant, a solid neutralizing agent in the absence of water and an organic solvent to form a mixture, melt mixing the mixture, and forming a self-emulsifying composite of the melt mixed mixture such as a granule. Self-emulsifying granules are also provided and configured to form a latex emulsion when added to water, which may then be utilized to form a toner.