Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a multi-material three-dimensional printer. Also disclosed are methods of three-dimensional printing multi-material objects, components and/or devices using the disclosed three-dimensional printer. Also disclosed are methods of three-dimensional printing multi-colored objects, components and/or devices using the disclosed three-dimensional printer. Additionally, filament compositions which can be used in three-dimensional printing, are disclosed, as well as methods of making the same.

Abstract: A container may include a housing and a filter element configured to separate a contaminant from a liquid. A compliant element may surround a perimeter of the filter element within the housing. The compliant element may include, for example, a compliant tubing or foam. The compliant element may be configured to absorb the expansion of the liquid as it freezes to a solid to prevent damage to the housing and/or filter element.

Abstract: An evaporative emission canister purge actuation monitoring system includes an integrated valve body having a main flow passage, and an air filter assembly disposed adjacent the valve body and providing fluid communication between the main flow passage and the ambient air. A first one-way umbrella valve mounted to the valve body that is responsive to predetermined positive pressure in the main flow passage to control flow of fluid from a vapor canister to ambient air as well as a second one-way umbrella valve that is responsive to a predetermined negative pressure in the main flow passage to control the flow of ambient air through a fresh air port.

Abstract: Compositions for use in evaporative emission control systems are disclosed and described. The compositions include a fuel adsorbent material mixed with a catalyst. The catalyst is polymeric and has a specific heat that is higher than the specific heat of the fuel adsorbent material.

Abstract: An evaporative emission canister purge actuation monitoring system includes an integrated valve body having a main flow passage, a first one-way umbrella valve mounted to the valve body that is responsive to predetermined positive pressure in the main flow passage to control flow of fluid from a vapor canister to ambient air as well as a second one-way umbrella valve that is responsive to a predetermined negative pressure in the main flow passage to control the flow of ambient air through a fresh air port. A vacuum actuated switch is supported by the integrated valve body and in electrical communication with a control unit. The switch is responsive to negative pressure in the main flow passage to send a signal indicative of the predetermined negative pressure to the control unit.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus comprising a handle and a hair styling member with a transparent window. The transparent window has substantially transparent electric heating substances which are distributed along the hair styling member.

Abstract: Hair styling apparatus comprising a pair of pivotally connected handles and a pair of detachable styling members which are connected to the un-pivoted ends of said handles, said styling member comprising a main housing, a styling roller and an electrical adaptor, said styling roller being roatably supported on said main housing and being rotatable about a longitudinal axis which is substantially orthogonal to the pivotal axis joining said handles, said electrical adaptor and said handle including co-operative electrical interfacing means so that operating power for said heating means of said styling member can be supplied from said handle to said styling member via said electrical interfacing means, wherein said styling roller being rotatable relative to said electrical adaptor.

Abstract: A writing instrument, having a lower pen shaft having a substantially hollow interior portion, an upper pen shaft having a substantially hollow interior portion, the upper pen shaft being configured to cooperate with the lower pen shaft to form a contiguous pen body when assembled, and a writing device positioned in the substantially hollow interior portion of the lower pen shaft and extending outside of the substantially hollow interior portion to effect writing. The instrument further includes a USB flash drive housing positioned in the substantially hollow interior portion of the upper pen shaft, a flash memory device positioned in the flash drive housing, and a USB connection positioned in communication with the flash drive, wherein the USB connection includes a metal shield positioned around the connection, the metal shield having three solid long sides and an open fourth side.

Abstract: Gene expression data provides a basis for more accurate identification and diagnosis of lymphoproliferative disorders. In addition, gene expression data can be used to develop more accurate predictors of survival. The present invention discloses methods for identifying, diagnosing, and predicting survival in a lymphoma or lymphoproliferative disorder on the basis of gene expression patterns. The invention discloses a novel microarray, the Lymph Dx microarray, for obtaining gene expression data from a lymphoma sample. The invention also discloses a variety of methods for utilizing lymphoma gene expression data to determine the identity of a particular lymphoma and to predict survival in a subject diagnosed with a particular lymphoma. This information will be useful in developing the therapeutic approach to be used with a particular subject.

Abstract: A nail care apparatus including a hand-or-foot of a person with nails having been applied with nail caring substances, nail curing means for curing nails of said person, a first air-moving means, and a first odor-removing means, wherein said first-air-moving means being adapted for moving air from said hand-or-foot receptacle to said first odor-removing means, said first odor-removing means including means for substantially removing smells, odors or other volatile substances emanated from said applied nail caring substances.

Abstract: A method for performing dynamic burst transfers between a first computer system and a second computer system includes monitoring time delay associated with communicating messages between the first computer system and the second computer system. Contention for resources in at least one of the first computer system and the second computer system can also be monitored. A transfer mode indicating whether data should be transferred in one message or multiple messages between the first and second computer systems is determined based on the time delay and/or the level of contention for resources.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a styling head having a contact styling surface for contact styling of hair, and a heater. The styling head also contains a magnet disposed so that magnetic force due to the magnet appears on the styling surface.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus with electrical heating means as well as smoke curing capability so that food products can be smoke-cured and cooked simultaneously. The food processing apparatus is provided with means to circulate the food curing substances (the flavouring smoke) within an enclosed food processing compartment. An exhaust air passageway provided with a controllable valve and connected with particle absorption and deodorizing means to purify the exhaust air when the food curing smoke is removed from the enclosed food processing compartment is also included to alleviate or eliminate air contamination in the vicinity of the food processing apparatus.

Abstract: A personal care device such as a hair dryer with thermal feedback sensor near the air-outlet for automatic heating power reduction when a pre-determined threshold temperature has reached. The device further includes graphical and numerical displays indicating its operating conditions.

Abstract: An beverage making apparatus making including a fluid compartment (20), a beverage compartment (40), beverage processing means (51), heating means (30) and heating power control means (32), said beverage processing means (51) interconnecting said fluid compartment and said beverage compartment so that said fluid compartment and said beverage compartment being communicable via said beverage processing means, said heating means being adapted for heating said fluid compartment so that steam generated in said fluid compartment will force fluid to move from said fluid compartment to said beverage compartment via said beverage processing means, wherein the heating power of said heating means being user controllable.

Abstract: This invention provides a domestic appliance (1) such as a kettle, coffee maker, and toaster or similar that includes a fluid chamber (3). The fluid chamber (3) is provided with a light to diffuse through the fluid and is visible through a transparent or translucent portion in the exterior wall of the wall of the chamber. The light may be controlled to show different operative states of the appliance and provide a large visual area of indication of the operative.

Abstract: An on line serviceable computing system employing a small computer system interface (SCSI) bus architecture connecting two host computers to at least one additional shared device including a termination adapter circuit that can sense when a SCSI termination at the end of the SCSI bus is lost and automatically switch in a new SCSI bus termination to thereby ensure that the bus is terminated at both ends as required for continuous operation.

Abstract: An on line serviceable computing system employing a small computer system interface (SCSI) bus architecture connecting two host computers to at least one additional shared device including a termination adapter circuit that can sense when a SCSI termination at the end of the SCSI bus is lost and automatically switch in a new SCSI bus termination to thereby ensure that the bus is terminated at both ends as required for continuous operation.