Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: A pill dispenser for dispensing pills of various sizes includes a pill storage section, a dispensing section located at a lower end of the storage section, an optical sensor, a memory and a controller. The dispensing section includes a device for adjusting a variable size cavity configured to adjust to various pill sizes. The controller adjusts the variable size cavity of the dispensing section depending on the individual pill specifications, and determines if the optical sensor has sensed presence of the pill to be dispensed.

Abstract: A pill dispenser for dispensing pills of various sizes includes a pill storage section, a dispensing section located at a lower end of the storage section, an optical sensor, a memory and a controller. The dispensing section includes a device for adjusting a variable size cavity configured to adjust to various pill sizes. The controller adjusts the variable size cavity of the dispensing section depending on the individual pill specifications, and determines if the optical sensor has sensed presence of the pill to be dispensed.

Abstract: Bioactive agents are dosed by a jet dispenser using inkjet technology, such as that used in printing devices. The jet dispenser dispenses precise amounts of bioactive agent into a fluid manifold, in which the bioactive agent can be mixed with an infusion liquid for infusing into a patient. A controller may control delivery of one or more drugs, timing of drug administration, or change drug regimens in response to a changing medical condition of a patient. A drop detector can be used to detect various characteristics of the droplets of the bioactive agent dispensed by the jet dispenser and provide a feedback signal to the controller to determine whether a detected characteristic satisfies a predetermined condition. Methods for administering bioactive agents using a jet dispenser also are disclosed.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for use with a thermal inkjet printer includes a standpipe area and an entrained ink chamber that are connected in fluidic communication. The entrained ink chamber and standpipe area can be enclosed by a wall that can have a plurality of panels or facets. The inkjet cartridge also includes a duct or passage that is connected in fluidic communication to both the standpipe area and the entrained ink chamber, wherein the connection to the entrained ink chamber is operatively located above the standpipe area, thus enabling anomalous air bubbles to migrate from the standpipe area and into the entrained ink chamber.

Abstract: Ink reservoirs containing binary elements facilitate discrete sensing of ink level within the reservoir. The binary elements are adapted to provide an electrical path in response to an applied electrical signal if the element is immersed in the ink. The binary elements are further adapted to present an open circuit in response to the same applied electrical signal if the element is above a level of the ink. The binary elements may be single-use or multi-use elements, i.e., their state change may be irreversible or reversible, respectively. Based on the presence or absence of an electrical path, the ink level can be deemed to be at or above a level of the binary element, or below the level of the binary element, respectively.

Abstract: Bioactive agents are dosed by a jet dispenser using inkjet technology, such as that used in printing devices. The jet dispenser dispenses precise amounts of bioactive agent into a fluid manifold, in which the bioactive agent can be mixed with an infusion liquid for infusing into a patient. A controller may control delivery of one or more drugs, timing of drug administration, or change drug regimens in response to a changing medical condition of a patient. A drop detector can be used to detect various characteristics of the droplets of the bioactive agent dispensed by the jet dispenser and provide a feedback signal to the controller to determine whether a detected characteristic satisfies a predetermined condition. Methods for administering bioactive agents using a jet dispenser also are disclosed.

Abstract: Ink reservoirs containing binary elements facilitate discrete sensing of ink level within the reservoir. The binary elements are adapted to provide an electrical path in response to an applied electrical signal if the element is immersed in the ink. The binary elements are further adapted to present an open circuit in response to the same applied electrical signal if the element is above a level of the ink. The binary elements may be single-use or multi-use elements, i.e., their state change may be irreversible or reversible, respectively. Based on the presence or absence of an electrical path, the ink level can be deemed to be at or above a level of the binary element, or below the level of the binary element, respectively.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of cleaning the nozzle area and the ink nozzle of a print head of an inkjet imaging apparatus include devices of moving the nozzle area into contact with an imaging media, wherein the nozzle area is moved relative to the imaging media to thereby scrub contaminants and the like from the nozzle area and the ink nozzle. The is accomplished by way of an actuating mechanism that can be configured either to move the print head or to move a backup object which, in turn, moves the imaging media. The print head can be configured to spray ink onto the imaging media just prior to bringing the nozzle area and imaging media into contact with one another, wherein the wet ink can have a solvent effect during the scrubbing of the nozzle area against the imaging media.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of cleaning the nozzle area and the ink nozzle of a print head of an inkjet imaging apparatus include means of moving the nozzle area into contact with an imaging media, wherein the nozzle area is moved relative to the imaging media to thereby scrub contaminants and the like from the nozzle area and the ink nozzle. The is accomplished by way of an actuating mechanism that can be configured either to move the print head or to move a backup object which, in turn, moves the imaging media. The print head can be configured to spray ink onto the imaging media just prior to bringing the nozzle area and imaging media into contact with one another, wherein the wet ink can have a solvent effect during the scrubbing of the nozzle area against the imaging media.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for use with a thermal inkjet printer includes a standpipe area and an entrained ink chamber that are connected in fluidic communication. The entrained ink chamber and standpipe area can be enclosed by a wall that can have a plurality of panels or facets. The inkjet cartridge also includes a duct or passage that is connected in fluidic communication to both the standpipe area and the entrained ink chamber, wherein the connection to the entrained ink chamber is operatively located above the standpipe area, thus enabling anomalous air bubbles to migrate from the standpipe area and into the entrained ink chamber.

Abstract: A marine lubricating oil has a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity; and a minor amount of an overbased, alkyl oxy benzene sulfonate having a TBN of at least 200. Between 40 wt. % and 80 wt. % of the alkyl group is attached at the 4-position and higher positions of the alkyl group. The oxy group can be hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, pentoxy, or hexoxy.

Abstract: An ink containment vessel characterized by improved resistance to the corrosive effects of ink, the ability to prevent air entry into the ink, and enhanced dimensional stability. The system also avoids the evaporative loss of volatile components from the ink supply. The ink containment vessel is produced from polyethylene naphthalate, at least one liquid crystal polymer, or polyethylene naphthalate combined with at least one liquid crystal polymer. The storage of ink within vessels made from the specialized materials listed above offers multiple benefits as previously noted and substantially improves the operational efficiency of the entire ink delivery system.

Abstract: A high-durability flexible bladder designed for placement within in an ink containment vessel. When inflated and deflated, the bladder maintains proper pressure levels in the ink containment vessel which improves the operating efficiency of the entire printing system. The bladder has a specially-constructed side wall that prevents air and ink materials from passing therethrough and is characterized by a high degree of structural integrity and longevity. The side wall is produced from polyethylene naphthalate which provides the benefits listed above. Either a single material layer produced in whole or in part from polyethylene naphthalate may be used or a plurality of material layers can be employed in combination to manufacture the side wall, with at least one layer containing in whole or in part polyethylene naphthalate. As a result, problems involving premature bladder deterioration, leakage, and the like are avoided.

Abstract: An additive useful in a marine lubricating oil is produced by reacting at elevated temperatures in the presence of at least one light hydrocarbon solvent and promoter: an alkyl oxy aromatic sulfonate; an alkaline earth metal base; carbon dioxide; and an acid component, such as carboxylic acid, an acid anhydride, an acid choride, or ester thereof. If the alkyl oxy aromatic sulfonate is in the acidic form, then the acid component is in the acidic form. If the alkyl oxy aromatic sulfonate is in the neutralized form, then the acid component is in the neutralized form. If the alkyl oxy aromatic sulfonate is in the overbased form, then the acid component is either in the acidic form or in the neutralized form.

Abstract: 2-Haloalkyl-3-oxo-4-substituted quinazolines represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkyl substituted with one to three of the same or different halogens, phenyl or phenyl substituted with 1 to 3 of the same or different substituents selected from a group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, nitro, cyano, or lower alkyl substituted with one to three of the same or different halogens, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkyl substituted with one to three of the same or different halogens, Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 are independently selected from a group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, nitro, cyano, or lower alkyl substituted with one to three of the same or different halogens and X is fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, cyano, lower alkoxy, thiocyano and ##STR2## where R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Het is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 2 ring nitrogen atoms and the remaining ring atoms carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 to 2 substituents independently selected from halo, nitro, trihalomethyl, lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or lower alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R is alkyl of 1 to 7 carbon atoms; R.sup.1 is aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, all optionally substituted with 1 to 3 halogen atoms; and a is 0 or 1 are fungicidal and insecticidal, with the proviso that a ring nitrogen is not bonded to the hydroxamic acid ##STR2## moiety.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms or substituted aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, trihalomethyl, and nitro; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and R.sup.2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 11 carbon atoms or aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms. The present invention is also directed to the associated compositions and methods of use comprising those compounds, which are fungicidal and in some cases insecticidal.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, substituted aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from halogen, nitro, lower alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, lower alkylthio of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms; or substituted lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms substituted with 1 to 3 lower alkyl groups; Z is a direct link, lower alkylene of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or lower alkenylene of 2 to 6 carbon atoms or benzyl; R is phenyl, or lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.1 is phenyl, or lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, either optionally substituted with 1 to 3 independently selected halogen atoms, are useful as pesticides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; alkyl-thioalkylene of 2 to 5 carbon atoms; aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms; aralkyl of 7 to 12 carbon atoms; arylthioalkyl of 7 to 11 carbon atoms; or substituted aryl, substituted aralkyl or substituted arylthioalkyl each substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from halo, nitro, lower alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl, are pesticidal.