Abstract: A three dimensional (3D) printing system includes an ink cartridge providing ink to a printhead and a controller. The ink cartridge also includes a flag material and a sensor component. The ink has a low dielectric constant and defines an upper surface having a vertical position defining an ink level. The flag material has a high dielectric constant and is disposed upon the upper surface of the ink. The sensor component includes a vertical arrangement of electrodes proximate to the ink. The controller is coupled to the sensor electrodes and is configured to: (1) scan sensor electrodes to determine a capacitance between adjacent pairs of electrodes, (2) identify at least one pair of electrodes having a peak capacitance value relative to capacitance values of remaining pairs of electrodes, and (3) estimate the ink level based upon the identification.

Abstract: A molding process (100) comprising the step of inserting an uncured blank (102) in a mold cavity (14) formed in a mold system, the uncured blank including fiber and uncured binder, transferring heat from the mold system to a cool pressurized gas (108) to establish a hot pressurized gas, injecting the hot pressurized gas into the mold cavity (110), and transferring heat (112) from the hot pressurized gas to the uncured blank to cause the uncured binder to cure and establish a cured product (114).

Abstract: Rotary spinner apparatuses, systems and methods for producing fibers from molten materials are disclosed. Certain exemplary embodiments include substantially net shape single pattern rotary spinner castings that include gussets extending radially inward from a side wall and axially upward form a lower wall to an upper wall. A dispenser may be structured to supply molten material in a downward direction through a hollow interior of the casting to the lower wall. A plenum may be structured to direct elevated temperature glass toward an exterior surface of the casting.

Abstract: Rotary spinner apparatuses, systems and methods for producing fibers from molten materials are disclosed. Certain exemplary embodiments include rotary spinners including a hub, a slinger, an annular member, a retaining member, and a plurality of fasteners. In certain embodiments the hub, the retaining member, and the plurality of fasteners are structured to limit axial movement of the annular member relative to the hub member and to allow radial expansion and contraction of the annular member relative to the hub member. In certain embodiments the annular member is structured to contact the hub at a plurality of contact areas and is spaced apart from the hub at a plurality of gap areas. In certain embodiments the slinger is structured to contact the hub at a plurality of contact areas and is spaced apart from the hub at a plurality of gap areas.

Abstract: Metal film thickness can be determined using the sheet resistance, resistivity, and temperature coefficient of resistivity for the metal film. Variation in film thickness measurements caused by resistivity can be reduced or eliminated. A probe head may be used for some of the measurements of the metal film. The probe head can include a temperature sensor used during sheet resistance measurements. A wafer on a chuck is heated, such as using the chuck or the probe head, for the measurements.

Abstract: Metal film thickness can be determined using the sheet resistance, resistivity, and temperature coefficient of resistivity for the metal film. Variation in film thickness measurements caused by resistivity can be reduced or eliminated. A probe head may be used for some of the measurements of the metal film. The probe head can include a temperature sensor used during sheet resistance measurements. A wafer on a chuck is heated, such as using the chuck or the probe head, for the measurements.

Abstract: Rotary spinner apparatuses, systems and methods for producing fibers from molten materials are disclosed. Certain exemplary embodiments include rotary spinners including a hub, a slinger, an annular member, a retaining member, and a plurality of fasteners. In certain embodiments the hub, the retaining member, and the plurality of fasteners are structured to limit axial movement of the annular member relative to the hub member and to allow radial expansion and contraction of the annular member relative to the hub member. In certain embodiments the annular member is structured to contact the hub at a plurality of contact areas and is spaced apart from the hub at a plurality of gap areas. In certain embodiments the slinger is structured to contact the hub at a plurality of contact areas and is spaced apart from the hub at a plurality of gap areas.

Abstract: An electrical self-controlled people mover, method of manufacturing, and method of operation are described. The people mover includes a base portion and a handle portion. The base portion includes a frame, a platform fixed to the frame, the platform having a support surface for supporting an operator standing thereon, and a set of front wheels and a set of rear wheels, one of the front or rear wheels being connected to an electric motor for each of the front or rear wheels, the electronic motors for powering the electrical self-controlled individual people mover. The handle portion includes a handle bar for the operator to hold on to, a support shaft removably fixed to the shaft, the support shaft extending between the support surface of the platform and the handle bar, and an electronic controller for navigating the people mover.

Abstract: Rotary spinner apparatuses, systems and methods for producing fibers from molten materials are disclosed. Certain exemplary embodiments include substantially net shape single pattern rotary spinner castings that include gussets extending radially inward from a side wall and axially upward form a lower wall to an upper wall. A dispenser may be structured to supply molten material in a downward direction through a hollow interior of the casting to the lower wall. A plenum may be structured to direct elevated temperature gas toward an exterior surface of the casting.

Abstract: Rotary spinner apparatuses, systems and methods for producing fibers from molten materials are disclosed. Certain exemplary embodiments include rotary spinners including a hub, a slinger, an annular member, a retaining member, and a plurality of fasteners. In certain embodiments the hub, the retaining member, and the plurality of fasteners are structured to limit axial movement of the annular member relative to the hub member and to allow radial expansion and contraction of the annular member relative to the hub member. In certain embodiments the annular member is structured to contact the hub at a plurality of contact areas and is spaced apart from the hub at a plurality of gap areas. In certain embodiments the slinger is structured to contact the hub at a plurality of contact areas and is spaced apart from the hub at a plurality of gap areas.

Abstract: A molding process includes the operation of placing insulation material comprising fibers and binder on the fibers in a mold cavity. The molding process further includes the operation of transferring heat to the insulation material to cause the binder to cure.

Abstract: A molding process (100) comprising the step of inserting an uncured blank (102) in a mold cavity (14) formed in a mold system, the uncured blank including fiber and uncured binder, transferring heat from the mold system to a cool pressurized gas (108) to establish a hot pressurized gas, injecting the hot pressurized gas into the mold cavity (110), and transferring heat (112) from the hot pressurized gas to the uncured blank to cause the uncured binder to cure and establish a cured product (114).

Abstract: Session Inter-Device (SID) mobility networks (50, 100, 150) are described in which a seamless transfer of a communication session from a first device (56, 106, 116) to a second device (66, 116, 166) can be achieved without interrupting the active session. According to the SID mobility network (50), the transfer can be accomplished by transferring away from the Transferring Node or first device (56) the IP address associated with the active session (58) so that the network (50) will route the session to the desired Target Node or second device (66). The Transferring Node (56) transfers its IP address (58) to the Agent (60) and stops requesting data packets addressed to its IP address (58). The Agent (60) then begins to request and eventually receive the packets addressed to the Transferring Node's IP address (58). The Agent (60) then transfers the packets to the Target Node (66).

Abstract: A frequency change detector splits a frequency standard signal into two undelayed frequency signals, one of which is delayed by a predetermined amount. The delayed signal is then mixed with the undelayed frequency signal into a mixed signal that is further filtered and amplified for providing an output signal indicating frequency changes of the frequency standard signal. The mixed frequency signal indicates frequency changes of the original frequency standard signal without reference to another frequency standard. This frequency change detector is well suited for use on satellites as an early warning detection of changes in on-board atomic frequency standards.

Abstract: A method, event information processing system, and wireless communication system capture call/session event information. A series of call/session event information sets (128) is received. Each call/session event information set is classified into one of a normal behavior equivalence category and an abnormal behavior equivalence category. An individual call/session event record (126) is created for each event associated with an abnormal behavior equivalence category. The individual call/session event record (126) is inserted into a call/session event record buffer (124). At least two consecutive call/session events associated with a normal behavior equivalence category are determined to have occurred. A single call/session event record (126) for the at least two consecutive call/session events associated with a normal behavior equivalence category is created.

Abstract: A touch screen device comprising a display screen, an electromagnetic digitizer disposed behind the display screen for detecting stylus proximity and stylus coordinates, and an infrared touch device secured in front of the display screen for detecting the coordinates of an infrared opaque object. The touch screen device also includes a controller in electronic communication with the electromagnetic digitizer and the infrared touch device. The controller provides an output signal based upon the infrared opaque object coordinates detected by the infrared touch device during periods of time that the electromagnetic digitizer is not detecting stylus proximity and provides an output signal based upon the stylus coordinates detected by the electromagnetic digitizer during periods of time that the electromagnetic digitizer is detecting stylus proximity.

Abstract: A herbicide mixture comprising alpha terpinol and tall oil is herein described.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermo-stable biodegradable medium for storage of biological materials is disclosed. The method includes the preparation of a bio polymer as a matrix for biological materials. The biological material can be selected from a wide range which includes cellular organisms and micro-organisms. The medium can be used for medium to long term storage of material at room temperature with a half life of 50% for up to 6 months. The medium is water soluble and can be used as a fertilizer, spray or an inoculant.