Abstract: Adhesive sheet material application squeegees are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for association of information with a product using genetic material. In various embodiments, genetic material such as plasmids may be incorporated into and/or otherwise persistently associated with a product. The genetic material may be encoded with, among other things, information that may uniquely identify the product, provide details relating to the origins of the product, the handling, distribution, and/or chain of custody of the product, intellectual property rights and/or other rights associated with the product, and/or the like. By extracting and analyzing the genetic material from the product, information encoded in the genetic material may be obtained by an interested party.

Abstract: A finger mountable implement comprising a body defining an open interior space. The body comprises a side wall having an open bottom end and an open top end, and a top panel proximate to the open top end. An interior surface of the side wall includes a figured finger grip portion configured to releasably engage a finger of a user when the finger is inserted into the interior space so as to removably secure the finger within the body.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a plurality of identical first synthetic nucleotide oligomers; and a plurality of identical second synthetic nucleotide oligomers which are different to the first synthetic nucleotide oligomers, wherein each of the first synthetic nucleotide oligomers comprises a first primer binding sequence of bases, a first identifier sequence of three to seven bases in length, and a second primer binding sequence of bases, the first identifier sequence being disposed between the first and second primer binding sequences, wherein each of the second synthetic nucleotide oligomers comprises a third primer binding sequence of bases, a second identifier sequence of three to seven bases in length, and a fourth primer binding sequence of bases, the second identifier sequence being disposed between the third and fourth primer binding sequences, and wherein the first identifier sequence is different to the second identifier sequence.

Abstract: A soap holder 10 comprises a reversible elastic wristband having a dual-sided face 20. A first side of the face 20 has an indentation 30 for receiving a piece of solid soap. A second side of the face is provided with a waterproof watch or other functional device, or a decorative surface. In normal wear, the soap holder 10 is worn on the wrist of a user with the second side facing outwards. When the user wishes to wash, the wristband is reversed so that the first side faces outwards. The face 20 is moved to the palm of the user. A piece of soap is pressed into the indentation 30 and the user is conveniently able to wash themselves.

Abstract: A moisture pad includes a porous pad, for example a sponge; a water bladder or reservoir; and a container for securely supporting the porous pad and the reservoir. Optionally, a lid may be provided as a closure for the container to reduce evaporation of the water. As another option, a strap can be provided for the container to allow the moisture pad to be worn on a person's body.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method used to ergonomically remove and manage perspiration on the human body during exercise, manual labor, or any activity that requires the removal of perspiration. The apparatus is constructed from moisture absorbing, wicking and elastic materials fashioned as a sleeve or wrap and positioned on the body at locations that the wearer would remove sweat through natural body movement.

Abstract: A hand perspiration removal device has a base which includes top and bottom surfaces, a perspiration absorbing pad which is removably attached to the top surface, and an arrangement for securing the base to a part of a user's body. The bottom surface of the base has a concave configuration which extends from a first side of the base to a second, opposite side of the base such that the bottom surface is configured to conform to the part of the user's body to which the device is secured.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the use of nanoparticles that are coated with unique oligonucleotide (e.g., DNA) sequences of various base lengths (“nano-DNA”) that act as barcodes for product authentication, product serialization, brand protection, track-and-trace, intelligent supply chain, and law enforcement. The nano-DNA can be incorporated into inks, dyes, resins, labels, and other markings at all manufacturing levels, including the product (unit) level, to encode company and product-specific information. The nano-DNA can also be embedded in the product itself during the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the nano-DNA can be quickly, simply, and inexpensively monitored and verified using an electrochemical biosensor device in resource-limited field conditions.

Abstract: A rubbing pad-dispensing tool comprising a tubular body for holding by hand, the tubular body having an interior arranged for containing a stack of rubbing pads and a pad-dispensing orifice positioned on a first end thereof; the pad-dispensing orifice having an end cap closure therefor, and in which the exterior of the end cap closure is provided with a planar pad-carrying area arranged such that in use, the rubbing pads may be brought one at a time into carried contact therewith.

Abstract: A method of applying blend drop granules to an asphalt coated sheet includes moving an asphalt coated sheet in a machine direction, depositing a blend drop of granules on a blend drop conveyor that is moving at a first speed, changing the speed of the blend drop conveyor to a second speed that is closer to the speed of the moving asphalt coated sheet than is the first speed, and releasing the blend drop from the blend drop conveyor for contact with the asphalt coated sheet.

Abstract: A retractable pencil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for marking solid, liquid or gaseous substances, whereby the substance to be marked is provided with at least one synthetically produced nucleic acid sequence. Said nucleic acid sequence contains a first sequence section constructed with the 5′ terminal end, a second sequence comprised of at least two bases and connected to said nucleic acid sequence, and a third sequence section constructed with the 3′ terminal end and connected to the said nucleic acid sequence. In order to simplify the identification of the marking, the invention provides that a first primer group is used with a first primer section corresponding to the first sequence section and a second primer group is used with a third primer section corresponding to the third sequence section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating device for coating moving webs of material, more particularly webs of paper or board, comprising a belt or hose (7), which is trained about the curved guide surface of a beam- or rod-like support member (1) and a drive roll (6), a cooperating roll (C) carrying the web, a coating gap (9) being defined between the cooperating roll (C) and the hose (7) for the application of the coating material to the web or the roll, a support beam (3), which extends in parallelism to the roll and the drive roll (6), for supporting the support member (1), and between the same a pressure hose (4) for the transmission of the support forces.

Abstract: A high security crypto-marking method for protecting valuable objects in which a target chemical compound suitable for subsequent detection by an appropriate detection means is applied to an object to be marked, wherein the method comprises the following operations:a) preparing a solution of a target nucleic acid having a sequence selected to form a marking pattern and possessing a selected degree of fluidity;b) incorporating a chosen quantity of the solution in each object of a class of objects to be marked;thereby making it possible, subsequently, and should the occasion arise, to perform the following operation:c) identifying or authenticating the object by using means for detecting the nucleic acid in order to reveal the marking.The invention can be used, where required, to provide irrefutable proof of ownership of an object in the event of theft, resale, or forgery.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of crease setting composition comprises at least one movable arm 12 capable of insertion into a leg of a pair of trousers to be creased, the arm carrying at, or near, one end thereof an applicator head 20 comprising a nozzle 22 for the application of crease setting composition and guide means 24 for locating the nozzle within the crease to be treated. Means are provided, for example, a pump or compressed air, for urging crease setting composition through the nozzle into the crease to be set in timed relationship with the relative movement between the applicator head 20 and the trousers 34. A method of operation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning and lubricating system is provided. The system includes an applicator comprised of a substrate carrying an excess of cleaning and lubricating compositions, and a buffing member, preferably in combination with the applicator.In operation, the applicator is wiped against a to-be-cleaned and lubricated surface of an article. This action coats the article with an excess thickness of lubricating composition. The coating is then wiped with the buffing member and the excess lubricating composition is transferred to the buffing member so that the coating on the article is now of a controlled thickness. When an excess supply of lubricating composition builds up on the buffing member portion of the system, the buffing member may then be used as a cleaning and lubricating applicator.