Abstract: The present application is directed to a transferable film for dye sublimation, the film comprising, in an example implementation, a carrier film; and a dye sublimation-receptive layer comprising a base resin that undergoes crosslinking at elevated temperatures. In an example implementation, the dye sublimation-receptive layer comprises an acrylic copolymer with acrylate reactive groups. Methods of using the transferrable film to create a dye sublimation-receptive surface are also provided, as are substrates having a substantially non-receptive to dye sublimation inks onto which is formed a thermally crosslinked layer to the substrate surface.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a transferable film for dye sublimation, the film comprising, in an example implementation, a carrier film; and a dye sublimation-receptive layer comprising a base resin that undergoes crosslinking at elevated temperatures. In an example implementation, the dye sublimation-receptive layer comprises an acrylic copolymer with acrylate reactive groups. Methods of using the transferrable film to create a dye sublimation-receptive surface are also provided, as are substrates having a substantially non-receptive to dye sublimation inks onto which is formed a thermally crosslinked layer to the substrate surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing abrasive particles from within a panel is disclosed. More specifically, an apparatus and method for removing abrasive particles from within a panel with compressed air and a vacuum is disclosed.

Abstract: Bioconjugates, kits and assays for detecting the activity of protease enzymes such as ?-secretase and caspase enzymes are described. The bioconjugates include a tether having a segment capable of recognizing and interacting with (e.g., being cleaved by) the enzyme, a fluorescer including a plurality of fluorescent species conjugated to a first location on the tether, and a quencher conjugated to a second location on the tether. The segment capable of recognizing and interacting with the protease enzyme (e.g., ?-secretase or caspase) is located between the first and second locations on the tether. The plurality of fluorescent species are associated with one another such that the quencher is capable of amplified super-quenching of the fluorescer. The assay is suitable for screening potential drugs for their efficiency in inhibiting the activity of protease enzymes such as ?-secretase in a high throughput format where the potential drugs are evaluated.