Abstract: A device for monitoring the status or condition of a filter assembly for an imaging device which employs an optical sensing device to monitor a concentration of toner particles. In one embodiment, the optical sensing device monitors a concentration of toner particles captured in a filter assembly within an electrostatic imaging device. The optical sensing device is connected to an imaging device controller. An output connected to the controller displays data representative of a degree to which the filter element is clogged by toner particulate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carrier handle 40 which can be accommodated within an apparatus body H, with its external end being exposed at an exterior surface of the apparatus body H. The handle 40 comprises a pushee 43 which comes into sliding contact with a handle pusher 53 formed in the apparatus body H. If an external force is applied to the carrier handle 40 while it is accommodated in the apparatus body H, the pushee 43 comes into sliding contact with the handle pusher 53, whereby the carrier handle 40 is allowed to project outwardly of the apparatus body H.

Abstract: A process cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes first and second end covers, first and second bottom-surface portions to be guided by first and second main assembly guide portions, first, second, and third portions to be positioned by first, second, and third main assembly positioning portions, and a driving force receiving portion partly exposed through the first end cover between the first and third portions to be positioned and engaging with a main assembly driving force transmitting portion to rotate a process-cartridge developing member when the process cartridge is mounted to the apparatus.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of developing devices, a plurality of developing device assemblies, and a controller. At least one developing device is provided for each type of toners to form the multi-color images. Each developing device assembly carries a plurality developing devices. The controller switches the developing devices carried by one of the developing device assemblies, while the developing devices carried by another developing device assembly are operating.

Abstract: In the image forming apparatus of this invention, developing rollers of plural color developing units having respective color developers are arranged at an equal space of a first distance along the circumference in contact with an image carrier separately from a black developing unit and on the other hand, the developing rollers from the last part in the revolving direction of a revolving body to the foremost part in the revolving direction are arranged at a space of a second distance that is longer than the first distance, a revolving-type developing device to supply a color developer to the image carrier by bringing anyone of plural color developing units to oppose to the image carrier, and for the developing roller at the last part in the revolving direction to the developing roller at the foremost part separated by the second distance, a black developer is supplied to the image carrier by the black developing unit.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprises developing units of a plurality of colors, at a developing position, to develop the electrostatic latent images, a rotation member for retaining the developing units of the plurality of colors along a rotating direction, and rotating to sequentially move the developing units to the developing position, an intermediate transfer member for sequentially superposing and transferring the developer images formed on the image carrier, and transferring the superposed and transferred developer images together to an image-transferred member, and a plurality of recovery devices retained on the rotation member, between the developing units of the plurality of colors, for recovering developers after the transfer of the developer images to the intermediate transfer member, and making the recovered developers return to the developers of the same colors as the colors of the developers.

Abstract: A developing apparatus comprises a toner supply auger provided slidably along a shaft in a development case for transferring toner supplied from a toner supply inlet along the shaft to a transfer mixer, an open-and-shut device for opening and closing a toner supply outlet and a toner supply inlet, and a pushing means for moving the toner supply auger in the loading and unloading direction of the toner supply cartridge, thereby changing a site of the toner supply auger facing the toner supply inlet to another site near the back end of the toner supply auger.

Abstract: This invention relates to a toner replenishing method including the steps of conveying, from a toner storing section which forms a fluid mixture of toner and air, the fluid mixture to a toner separating section provided away from the toner storing section through toner supplying fluid conveying means, separating the toner from air in the toner separating section, and supplying the toner from the toner separating section to a developing unit, and a toner replenishing unit which practices the toner replenishing method. The toner replenishing method of the invention further includes the step of returning part of air separated from the toner from the toner separating section to the toner storing section by using a returning fluid conveying mechanism. The toner replenishing unit of the present invention includes a returning fluid conveying mechanism between the toner storing section and the toner separating section.

Abstract: A process for developing which includes the step of developing a latent electrostatic image on a latent electrostatic image support by a developing agent supplied on a development sleeve, where the developing agent is supplied with a density of 1.3 g/cm3 to 2.0 g/cm3 at the closest part between the support and the sleeve, the support is contacted with magnetic brushes formed of the developing agent on the sleeve, so that the magnetic brushes have a width of 2 mm or less at a linearly contacting surface, in a direction where the surface rotates and the developing agent contains toners, and carriers having magnetic core particles and resin layers to cover its surface, the carriers have a weight average particle diameter of 25 &mgr;m to 45 &mgr;m, contain 60 wt % or more of the particles having a diameter of less than 44 &mgr;m, and 7 wt % or less of particles having a diameter of less than 22 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A developing unit in an electro-photographic apparatus such as a printer, a facsimile and a copier for actualizing an image employing colored particles such as toner, and more particularly to a developing unit for forming a toner image on the surface of a photosensitive body. The developing unit includes a plurality of developing rollers each having a core and a sleeve. The sleeve accommodates the core. The plurality of developing rollers include a first developing roller and a second developing roller. The sleeve for the first developing roller is rotated to move in the same direction as a moving direction of the surface of the photosensitive body. The sleeve for the second developing roller is rotated to move in an opposite direction to the moving direction of the surface of the photosensitive body. The core for at least one of the plurality of developing rollers is driven in rotation.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a uniform nip between a photosensitive body and a transfer body. The image forming apparatus has a photosensitive unit on which an electrostatic latent image is formed, a developer feed unit to feed a developer onto the electrostatic latent image to form a visible image, and a transfer unit. The transfer unit has a curved side of a semi-hollow tubular shape that contacts the photosensitive unit, and a planar side opposite the curved side and secured at a support member, to transfer the visible image formed on the photosensitive unit to a recording medium. The curved side of the transfer unit has a uniform radius of curvature in an axial direction. Accordingly, the image forming apparatus can not only maintain a constant nip in relation to electrical resistance and contact pressure, but can also adjust the electrical resistance of the transfer unit by appropriately setting factors such as volume resistivity of the conductive elastic member.

Abstract: A fuser assembly and associated method for an electrophotographic machine. The fuser assembly is preferably detachable and intended for use as a second or external fuser assembly. The fuser assembly contemplated may be used as a backup or a complimentary fuser assembly. An electrophotographic machine may include or be adapted to include a detachable or complimentary fuser assembly. Also, a method of electrophotographic printing or copying using a second or external fuser assembly.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is provide which comprises an ADU that can sustain productivity per unit of time, without controlling the operation of registration rollers at fixed intervals determined by CPM that leads to temporary stopping of paper. During non-stacked circulatory conveyance for forming images on both sides of a sheet of paper, the position or the timing is corrected at which the paper is accelerated and/or decelerated in a circulatory conveyance path, whereby the image forming apparatus does not control the operation of registration rollers at fixed intervals determined by CPM when forming another image on a back side of the paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer material conveying apparatus for conveying a transfer material to which an image is fixed, comprising, an image surface roller located on an imaging surface side of the transfer material and disposed on a downstream side in a conveyance direction of the transfer material of a heating member and a pressing member for fixing an image to the transfer material and a facing roller located in facing to the image surface roller and disposed on a downstream side in a conveyance direction of the transfer material of a heating member and a pressing member for fixing an image to the transfer material. The image surface roller has a length equal to or longer than an image area on the transfer material in a direction perpendicular to the transfer material conveyance direction, and wherein the facing roller is spaced from the image surface roller with a prescribed distance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sheet post-processing device and an image-forming device. The mechanism that arranges sheets to be a bundle and that discharges the bundle will be reduced in size and cost. A sheet S1 guided by the guide 44 is conveyed to a tray 12 by a discharging roller 21. When the rear end &agr; of the sheet S1 locates on a arranging table 41, the discharging roller 21 rotates in the opposite direction, and the sheet is conveyed until the sheet contacts the stopper 43 of the arranging table 41. The next sheet S2 is conveyed to the tray 12 in the same manner as previous described, however the previous sheet S1 is held on the arranging table by the holding device 51. The sheet S2 contacts the stopper 43 by the reverse rotation of the discharging roller 21 to be arranged on the sheet S1. A bundle of sheets bound by a stapler 60 is discharged to the tray 12 completely by the discharging roller 21.

Abstract: A method, printer system and printer apparatus for simultaneously printing a first print medium and a second print medium, wherein, on the first print medium first information is printed that is one of: identical information to the second information and information that includes at least some information different from the second information that is printed on the second print medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carriage for use in a printing device, the carriage including a carriage body with a bearing structure configured to support such carriage body for movement along a reference track. The carriage also includes a printhead anchored to the carriage body, and aligned directly relative to the carriage bearing structure.

Abstract: A keyboard arrangement that assigns alphanumeric and special character symbols to keys based upon the shapes of the symbols in order to facilitate learning to type. Attribute classes are defined according to the number, position, direction, or contours of the line segments that comprise the symbols. As an aid to memorization of a keyboard arrangement, symbols are assigned to keys such that a substantial number of keys in a column of keys belong to the same attribute class. To convert any prior art or other kind of electronic keyboard to a keyboard arrangement within the scope of the invention, hardware and/or software components are provided that reassign the keys so that substantially all keys within the same column will correspond to symbols within the same attribute class.

Abstract: An expandable keyboard includes a plurality of expandable keytops, a keyswitch corresponding to each keytop and a force vectoring device arranged between each keytop and corresponding keyswitch. The force vectoring device is configured to direct force applied to any portion of the keytop to the keyswitch.

Abstract: A feeding device has a loading unit for allowing one of a plurality of recording media and a storage case having a plurality of recording media contained therein to be selectively loaded thereon, a feeding roller for feeding the recording media from the loading unit, and ribs for preventing the storage case from floating to restrict the position of the storage case relative to the feeding roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tape printing system for printing an image on an image receiving tape comprising means for receiving a supply of image receiving tape; means for generating a plurality of labels from a data source, said generating means comprising means for receiving said data, means for processing said data to identify individual label data to be printed on said plurality of labels and means for generating label date from the identified individual label data; and means for printing said plurality of labels.

Abstract: A cutting machine which dispenses and cuts sheet material includes a carriage on rails for movement parallel to the horizontal rolls carried on a vertical carrousel. The carriage supports a cutting table top and a drive roller at one side for driving the roll of floor covering material on the carrousel in forward direction for feeding the sheet to the table top and in reverse direction for re-winding. A measuring wheel and electric eye for detecting the presence of the material are located on the table top. A sensor is provided to detect if the measuring wheel is de-activated during use. A control unit includes a printer and is arranged to cause measurement and feeding of a measured length of the material which is fed to a re-roller on the carriage.

Abstract: A handheld marking instrument includes a body having a substantially flat shape, a first chamber formed within the body and having an inner surface configured to receive and contain a marking substance within the body, and a first marking device configured to deliver the marking substance to a desired surface during marking. The first marking device is incorporated in the body and in communication with the first chamber to access the marking substance contained by the inner surface. At least a part of the first marking device is moveable between an exposed position for marking on the desired surface, and a retracted position. In one embodiment, the body has a form factor of a financial transaction card.

Abstract: The invention concerns a structure (1) comprising a base (2), a body (3), a slider (4), respective means (9, 13) for the pivoted assembling of the base (2) and the body (3), respective means (8, 21) for locking the slider (4) in rotation, and respective means (24, 25) of the pin-helical groove type for moving the slider (4). The invention is characterised in that the respective means (8, 21) locking the slider (4) in rotation are arranged in radially internal zones of the base (2) and of the slider (4); the body (3) comprises at least a pin (14) projecting radially inwards, from its wall (10) which defines said axial conduit (11), and the slider (4) comprises at last a helical groove (25) arranged in its wall (15), standing from its outer surface, each pin (14) of the body (3) being arranged such that it is positioned at the entrance of each helical groove (25) of the slider (4) when said respective means (9, 13) assembling the base (2) and the body (3) are engaged with each other.

Abstract: An integrated cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent, a pump sprayer seated in said casing for dispensing the cleaning agent to a desired surface, a towel for cleaning the desired surface, and a towel stowing mechanism to extend the towel between a first extended position for use and a second stored position for storing the towel in the casing. The towel stowing mechanism may be rotated to stow the towel in the second position. In another embodiment the towel stowing means, when initiated by a user, automatically retracts the towel into the second position.

Abstract: A writing instrument equipped with an exchangeable inner pen filled with an ink containing a solvent having a vapor pressure of 1 to 50 mm Hg (20° C.) in a writing instrument main body which is a barrel part, wherein the inner pen described above has a pen tip comprising a fiber feeder or a plastic feeder, and the above pen tip is coated with a substance having a vaporization-inhibiting action in an amount of 0.01 to 20% by weight in terms of a weight ratio based on the pen tip. It is more effective to further add a substance having a vaporization-inhibiting action to the ink. The substance having a vaporization-inhibiting action includes glycerin derivatives, polyoxyethylenesorbit fatty acid esters, alkyl phosphates, waxes and lecithin.

Abstract: The invention is a greeting card album page and albums using the same. The page comprises a backing sheet having one or more pockets formed thereon by one or more transparent overlays traversing across the page. The pockets may be oriented to form a vertical pocket for receiving vertically opening cards, or a horizontal pocket for receiving horizontally opening cards. In an alternative embodiment, the page comprises a backing sheet having a plurality of strips formed by cutting pairs of slits into the sheet. The strips are adapted for receiving the fold of the card, which seats on the strip, and may be horizontally or vertically oriented. In an additional embodiment, the page comprises a plurality of adhesive patches covered by protective overlays. The invention also provides greeting card albums containing the album pages of the invention.

Abstract: A stamped ball socket for attaching a headlamp pod to a mounting bracket comprising a base having an opening which is adapted to accept a fastener. The ball socket further comprising at least two walls extending from the base and at least two lock-in fingers protruding at an angle from the walls. The lock-in fingers and the walls of the ball socket flex to allow a pivot ball to be inserted between the lock-in fingers such that when the pivot ball is fully inserted it is adjustably retained in the ball socket by the lock-in fingers. Additionally, the base, walls, and lock-in fingers of the present invention are integrally formed by stamping a single piece of metal.

Abstract: Windshield wiper system, in particular, for a motor vehicle, and method for manufacturing a windshield wiper system of this type, having a carrier that is formed at least partially in the shape of a hollow section (10), and having at least one wiper bearing (12) that is provided with at least one projection (28). The projection (28) has at least one recess (38) and is at least partially inserted into the hollow section (10), with the hollow section (10) having at least one hole (46) located in the area of the recess (38); and with casting material that is shaped outside the hollow section (10) being injected through the hole (46) into the recess (38).

Abstract: A quick attach and release mechanism for shift knobs that may utilize the existing groove retention structure on stick shift shafts of vehicles. A shift knob assembly comprises a mounting sleeve secured to the shift knob. The mounting sleeve slides onto the stick shift for support. The mounting sleeve has holes extending laterally through sleeve that aligns with the retaining groove of the stick shift shaft. The hole has a retaining lip at one end that retains a ball in the hole. A retaining sleeve coaxial about the mounting sleeve is axially slidable relative to the mounting sleeve between attach and release positions. The retaining sleeve has an eccentric surface control whether the retaining ball engages or disengages the retention groove of the stick shift shaft. A coil spring urges the retaining sleeve toward the attach position.

Abstract: A connecting rod according to the invention is joined together from two sheet-metal parts (3, 4). The connecting rod has an upper connecting-rod eye (1) and a lower connecting-rod eye (2). The two sheet-metal parts (3, 4) each have a socket (11, 12) and a collar (7, 8) in each case forming one of the connecting-rod eyes (1, 2), the one collar (7, 8) of the one sheet-metal part (3, 4) engaging in the socket (11, 12) of the other sheet-metal part (3, 4), and the collar (7, 8) of the other sheet-metal part engaging in the socket (11, 12) of the first sheet-metal part (3, 4).

Abstract: A reactive speed hump (2) includes a fluid flow control valve assembly (4). A first valve (18, 20, 21) is naturally open and a second A valve (10, 14, 15, 16, 17), naturally closed. Application of fluid pressure on the control valve assembly below a first lower threshold level or above a second higher threshold level allows a flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet, but an application of fluid pressure on the control valve between said first and second threshold levels allows substantially no fluid to flow between the inlet (7) and the outlet (9).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for depositing roadway material using a road paving machine having a hopper for storing the roadway material, a feed conveyor for transferring the roadway material from the hopper to an auger, and a screed for levelling the roadway material. A trough prevents the roadway material from falling from the feed conveyor onto a road surface. The trough diverts and deposits the roadway material to one side of the paving machine.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating leveling of an unrestrained material such as uncured concrete with a straight edge board is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a first engagement and a second engagement member which are attached to the straight edge board. Each engagement member includes a frame, a handle, an adjustable handle bracket and a fastening bolt. The apparatus allows a worker to extend further without bending and prevents poor ergonomics. The apparatus may be used with most straight edge boards, and is easy to disassemble and store in a relatively small space.

Abstract: A fiber block segment suitable for controlling erosion and stabilizing soil is described that comprises an elongated fiber block formed of a densely packed elongated thick fibrous material. The fiber block is wrapped with a fabric around three sides so that the fabric defines a top anchor portion and a bottom anchor portions extending from the block. The fiber block is securely attached to the wrapped fabric by another fabric or twine spanning the fourth side of the block. Additionally, the fabric is wrapped only up to the edges defining one end (a male end) and beyond the edges defining the opposite end (the female end) to define a pouch-like structure at the female end. The fiber block is made of coconut fibers (coir). The fabric is woven from coir twine, and coir twine secures the fabric to the fiber block.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved water control gates and related inflatable actuators, and associated sealing, manufacture and operation apparatus and methods. Advancements in technologies related to air fitting design, inflated bladder stress relief, inflatable bladder strength enhancement, water gate related slide friction mitigation, abutment and other impounded water seals, gate panel fabrication, traffic accommodating water impoundment structures, and water gate panel system operation efficiency, as well as nappe aeration, hinges, and bladder manufacture technology are some of the advancements disclosed herein.

Abstract: A deep corrugated structural metal plate having a cold roll formed, uniform uninterrupted short radius of curvature along at least a portion of the plate's length in the range of about 450 mm up to about 3100 mm.

Abstract: A three piece concrete culvert system includes a set of horizontally spaced precast side wall sections having inwardly projecting and opposing steps or surfaces which support opposite ends of a precast arched top wall section. The side wall sections include extension portions which project substantially above the ends of the top wall section for increasing the capacity of the side wall sections to resist thrust from the top wall section. Vertically spaced and generally horizontal layers of soil reinforcement members or grids may be positioned within the soil backfilled adjacent the outer surfaces of the side wall sections, and precast concrete anchor members may be attached to the side wall sections above supporting footers for the side wall sections. Shims are used between the footers and the anchor members for temporarily positioning and aligning the side wall sections before receiving the top wall section.

Abstract: A method of treating contaminants in an in situ environment by the administration to the in situ environment of a rapidly acting contaminant treating composition and an effective amount of a metal permanganate.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for reducing the leaching of lead from lead projectile impact area acting to collect or stop such projectiles. The method includes contacting the lead projectile impact area with a seed of dry granular lead stabilizing agents. The seeding or coating of lead stabilizing agents provides a means to stabilize lead in the bullet/shot impact area while also allowing for future lead bullets, fragments, or lead shot fired into the soil to be stabilized upon contact with the lead stabilizing agent seeds or contact with rainwater leaching through the lead stabilizing agent seeds produced from the projectile coating, or excess seed from the lead shell projectiles. This method eliminates the need to remove or re-treat range soils and greatly reduces the environmental and health risks associated with the use of lead as projectiles in the open environment as well as at control trap ranges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball swivel connection/joint intended to be used at anchoring of in particular deep sea water boring rigs and other off-shore platforms but also other heavy units at sea, whereby it comprises a partly spherical wire connection receiving a wire receiving unit a substantially annular link connector as well as a holding element for a fixed or movable fixation of the link connector as well to an annular space arranged in the partly spherical connector, whereby the link connector and the wire receiving unit are rotatably arranged relative each other.

Abstract: A process for providing a power grid distribution system using the interstate highway system and larger state highway systems for mass distribution of energy products including petroleum, gas, electricity, gasoline and fiber optics comprises the steps of placing energy product supply lines below the ground surface of median and adjacent right-of-way areas of interstate highways Each energy product supply line is connected to a source of the energy product. An outlet conduit is connected to lines each supply conduit and these outlet lines are located below the surface of the ground The outlet lines interconnect the supply lines with distributors and end users of the energy products.

Abstract: A conduit structure (44) connects subsea oil wells to a floating structure (12) such as a vessel, in shallow water, the conduit structure providing a low cost and reliable fluid connection during drift of the vessel. The conduit structure includes a seafloor riser support (50) with a lower end (52) fixed to the seafloor and an upper end (54) lying a plurality of meters above the seafloor. A flexible pipe or hose (46) extends in a double catenary curve from the top of the seafloor riser support, at a downward incline away from the seafloor riser support and then at an upward incline to the floating structure. A rigid pipe (70) can extend along a plurality of meters of the height of the riser support to minimize the required length of flexible hose and facilitate installation.

Abstract: There is provided a buoyancy system for a structure having at least one component being substantially stationary with respect to the bottom of a water covered area. The system comprises a set of buoyancy modules of engineered materials to apply an identified amount of buoyancy. The set of buoyancy modules is attached to the structure at a set of buoyancy load transfer locations. The set of buoyancy modules comprises layers of the engineered materials. The engineered materials comprise a substantially reinforced axial layer, a substantially reinforced hoop layer; and a leak prevention layer.

Abstract: An anti-jacking pile solution particularly suited for use in permafrost or cold regions. The pile includes bond breaking material for preventing frozen soil from directly gripping a pile near the surface of the soil and pulling the pile upward. A collar is attached to the pile to prevent damage and/or displacement of the bond breaking material during driving of the pile. The pile may be attached to a building by way of an adjustable connection system allowing for future adjustments in the event of vertical movement.

Abstract: A wood support piling is reinforced by a composite wrapping. The composite wrapping is formed on the wood piling by a filament winding process. Filament strands are impregnated with resin and wrapped around the wood piling under tension. The resin is allowed to cure to form a seamless layer which is uniform in thickness and materials. The composite wrapping is bonded to the wood piling and applies a compressive force on the wood piling to improve its strength characteristics. The composite wrapping may be applied to a portion of the wood piling where reinforcement is needed so that the piling can be manufactured economically. The composite wrapping protects the piling against deterioration and reduces the need for chemical preservatives which are harmful to the environment.

Abstract: Connection devices to improve utilization of synthetic deformed bars to transfer tensile loads. Attachment devices for connection of thin wall face panels to mechanically stablized earth walls with minimal tensile loads. Horizontally disposed synthetically deformed bars or other tensionable members utilized to combine precast retaining wall elements.

Abstract: A router bit system and method. The system includes at least one shaping body having at least one cutting blade and at least one shank, at least one guide bearing and a fastener for detachably coupling the guide bearing to said shaping body in which the shank includes at least one substantially flat surface for receiving a gripping device. The substantially flat surfaces of the shank can include a plurality of raised ridges for providing a slip-resistant gripping surface. In addition, at least a portion of the substantially flat surface of the shank can include a protective material. The cutting blades of the shaping body can remove a predetermined amount of material from a workpiece in which the predetermined amount of the material removed can be partially based upon a radius of the guide bearing.

Abstract: A tool includes a holder body having a pocket which has a bottom surface and at least one upstanding support surface. A cutting insert is provided in the pocket, the cutting insert having a side surface structure. The support surface is provided with a cavity which contains a rounded member (e.g., a cylindrical pin). The rounded member is stationarily mounted in the cavity, and a portion of a convexly rounded outer surface of the rounded member protrudes past the cavity and into the pocket. A securing element is attached to the holder to force a side surface of the insert against the convexly rounded surface.

Abstract: The portable drill press has a rack bar with a brace attached at one end. A pinion slide assembly is slidably engaged with the rack bar such that the pinion is in rotational engagement with a rack. The pinion slide assembly may be retained on the rack bar by a bolt. The pinion may be attached to a pinion shaft that may be rotated by a rotation lever. A mounting bracket may be attached to the pinion slide assembly for attachment of a hand drill. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.