Abstract: According to one aspect, there is provided a management system to control a 3D printing system that includes at least one 3D printer, at least one build unit in which 3D objects can be generated by the 3D printer, and at least one material processing unit in which processing operations can be performed on the build unit. The management system comprises a processor to obtain status data from at least some of the elements of the 3D printing system, to obtain data relating to a print job to be printed, to determine, from the obtained data, a schedule of operations to be performed by elements of the 3D printing system and to generate control data to allow enforcement of the determined schedule.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an in vivo treatment of a skin lesion of a mammal comprising application of electrical energy to the skin lesion in a form of electrical pulses. At least one electrical pulse is applied. The pulse duration may be at least 1 nanosecond at the full-width-half-maximum. Surface of a tissue surrounding the skin lesion may be marked to guide the device to deliver the electric pulses at substantially precise locations on the lesion surface. This treatment may prevent at least growth of the lesion.

Abstract: Heavy-metal-free glass enamels are applied to glass and fired. After firing, the coated glass can subsequently be ion exchanged to give a chemically strengthened, decorated glass article.

Abstract: Paint booths for applying paint to an object, as well as methods for degrading coating operations associated with a paint booth, are disclosed. Paint booth may generally include one or more robot rails positioned parallel to the path of the conveyor, and one or more robots positioned on at least one of the rails. Robots may be configured to simultaneously apply a first paint layer to the interior and exterior surfaces of the object. Paint booths may further include one or more additional robots positioned on at least one of the rails and configured to simultaneously apply a second paint layer to the interior and exterior surfaces of the object.

Abstract: A method for creating personalized tile that includes creating a tile base, attaching borders to the tile base through the process of scoring and slipping the tile base and the borders to create a tile, and placing mosaics onto the tile.

Abstract: Methods for transferring an image to a substrate are provided. An image can be applied onto an image-receptive coating of a heat transfer sheet. The heat transfer sheet can further include a heat transfer layer overlying a base sheet such that the image-receptive coating overlies the heat transfer layer. The heat transfer sheet can be torn substantially along a perforation line to remove the heat transfer sheet from a coloring book, and then positioned adjacent to a substrate. The image, the image-receptive coating, and at least a portion of the heat transfer layer can then be transferred to the substrate, with the base sheet not transferring to the substrate. Coloring books are also provided that include a plurality of heat transfer sheets bound together along a common edge.

Abstract: A laminated assembly (10) comprising a substrate (100) with an image (103) thereon, has a first film (20) with a brush stroke texture embossed therein (21), a second film (40) with a canvas texture embossed therein (41) to create a final product having the appearance of a piece of fine art.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a laminated nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is a laminated one formed by integrating, through compressive bonding, a stacked nonwoven fabric structure comprising an upper and a lower thermoplastic synthetic filamentary fiber layer that have a fiber diameter from 7 pm or more to 20 pm, and an intermediate layer composed of thermoplastic synthetic fine fibers that have a fiber diameter of 5 pm or less, the laminated nonwoven fabric having an intimately mixed structure in which a portion of the fine fibers is intruded into at least one face side of the filamentary fiber layers with an intrusion index of 0.36 or more to bond, surround or interlace the filamentary fibers, a basis of weight of from 10 g or more to 250 g/m2, and a bulk density of 0.20 g/cm3 or more.

Abstract: An anti-theft marking method for the protection and tracking of objects and/or parts thereof is described. The method comprises assigning an identification code for the object and/or parts thereof to be protected by the code. The method further comprises identifying metal parts of the objects and/or parts thereof which are susceptible to rust and/or which are painted and susceptible to chipping and on which the code is to be engraved. A permanent transparent elastomeric adhesive tape is then applied over a region of the object and/or parts thereof where the code is to be engraved. Characters of the code are then engraved over the elastomeric tape and a clear protective lacquer is applied over the engraved code to seal perforations in the elastomeric adhesive tape made by the engraved code.

Abstract: A plate attachment system and method comprising an image bearing plate, which may take the form of a cameo, substantially permanently adhered to a memorial substrate is disclosed. The system and method of the invention comprises a plate, an adhesive in contact with the plate, and a substrate in contact with the adhesive such that the plate is substantially permanently bonded to the substrate. The adhesive may comprise a very high bond acrylic foam tape or other suitable adhesive. The image may be engraved into the plate by an impact carving process. The plate attachment system is weather resistant, and may be installed from a kit in the field without the necessity of engaging skilled labor.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a multi-shade design on an at least semi-transparent substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The process comprising a template preparation step of preparing a template, the template being visible through the substrate, applying a first design film to a surface of the substrate, carving at least a portion of the first design film, applying a second design film over the first surface, and carving at least a portion of the second design film. An alternative process of manufacturing a multi-color design comprising the template preparation step, applying a first design film, of a first color, to the first surface, carving the first region, applying a second design film, of a second color, to the first surface, and carving the second region from the second design film.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a temporary tattoo, appliqué or decal and a method of using the tattoo on a patient to identify on that patient a selected operative site, wherein said operation is identified by name on said decal and wherein the accuracy of site selection may be endorsed by the patient and the responsible operator directly on the selected site in such a manner that the endorsement indicia remain legible after the decal is eradicated.

Abstract: The invention includes a method for forming a card with an embedded three dimensional (3-D) image and the resultant card formed by the method. The method includes forming a first assembly which includes a layer of deformable material and an overlying layer of pattern conforming material. An engraved laminating plate is applied to the deformable layer during an engraving and laminating step applied to the first sub-assembly under predetermined pressure and selected temperature conditions for embossing the deformable layer with a well defined and sharp pattern. Then, a second assembly including a pattern conforming layer is laminated with the first assembly to embed and secure the pattern between the two conformable layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides an absorbent article imparting superior comfort during wearing without inhibiting an absorbent property of an absorbent body, and a manufacturing method thereof. In the stretchable non-woven fabrics composed of a stretchable thermoplastic fiber and a heat-adhesive fiber having a lower melting point than that of the thermoplastic fiber which is arranged on a skin non-contacting side of a chassis, a low-stretchability portion is formed, in which the stretchability of the stretchable non-woven fabrics is lowered, at least in a portion thereof which overlaps an absorbent body in a thickness direction. The low-stretchability portion is formed by heating and pressurizing the portion of an elasticized non-woven fabric being extended.

Abstract: A method for metal ornamentation, particularly for making granulated metal ornaments, is used to arrange single and single line granulated arrangements or patterns and to set gemstones within a workpiece. The method places pre-formed spherical granules in seats defined on a surface of the workpiece. The seats permit the granules to stay in position on the workpiece and allow adhesive to cover more contact surface area between the granules and the workpiece. Since the amount of fusion will increase due to the increased contact area, the granules are strong enough to be used to set gemstones. In addition, this method facilitates using small round stones in lieu of metal granules to form unique granulated patterns.

Abstract: A patterning method is provided. A predetermined pattern is drawn on a substrate, and a plurality of decorative parts is distributed and fixed on the predetermined pattern through a bonding process. In addition, a pattern obtained by distributing the plurality of decorative parts assumes a three-dimensional pattern model on the substrate.

Abstract: There are disclosed embodiments of a composite label having first and second label sections on a release liner having first and second release liner sections. The first label section overhangs and captures the second release liner section(s) so that after the label and the second release liner section(s) are applied to a substrate, the second label section can be separated from the first label section without removing the second release liner section(s) from the substrate.

Abstract: A method 10 and a laminated tool 31 which is created by the method 10 and which is formed by the selective coupling or attachment of sectional members, such as members 14, 16. The formed tool 31 includes a finished surface 36 which is formed by the selective deposition of material 30 onto surface 22.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a multiple well filter plate and method of producing same, the multiple well filter plate comprising a molded plate and a filter sealed via an adhesive, the method particularly adapted for producing multiple well filter plate having substantial well densities and small volume sample wells.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for use as a fire stop, which comprises a material that intumesces on exposure to heat, a patch of an adhesive connected to a surface of the material and a liner that covers the adhesive and is readily detachable from the adhesive by means of a pull, to expose the adhesive.

Abstract: Composite panels and pulp, and paper products of the pulp, are produced from Arundo donax. In the fabrication of the composite panels, Arundo donax is comminuted to a suitable size, combined with a binder, and consolidated into panels that meet standards for construction and/or furniture grade panels. The Arundo donax particulates may be combined with wood particulates to produce a mixed furnish that can be used in the preparation of composite panels. Comminuted Arundo donax is treated, in conventional pulping processes, to produce a high tensile strength pulp that can be used in the production of paper. The pulp has a lighter color than wood pulp, and thereby uses less bleaching chemicals to achieve a desired whiteness. The pulp can be combined with wood pulp to produce a variety of products.

Abstract: A system and method for inscribing a bullion article, including a first processor having a display terminal and a mouse controller. A drawing program generates and displays a selected font illustration. The processor incorporates a program for rendering a single line art representation of the displayed font, typically through the use of the mouse to retrace a center line of the font. The manual redrawing is then saved as a file in a first format and converted to a second format for subsequent transmission and execution by a numerical controller. A milling tool is instructed by the controller to inscribe, to a selected depth, the surface of the bullion article in single pass fashion. A CNC Mill, sander, polish and polishing cloths, and sealant for treating and finishing the inscribed articles are provided, such articles typically including both minted and milled/inscribed faces.

Abstract: An engraving sheet includes a support layer fabricated of biaxially oriented high-density polypropylene, and an engraving layer formed on the support layer and having an opacity of 40%. The engraving sheet is engraved from the engraving layer down to the support layer. The support layer is lower in opacity than the engraving layer with a difference of 20% or more between the opacity of the support layer and the opacity of the engraving layer. The engraving sheet allows a desired pattern, a photograph of the face of an individual, or the like to be engraved thereon, and presents a finger touch similar to that of paper, and is hard to be torn even after it is bound by a sewing machine or a stapler.

Abstract: A furniture surface includes a new solid wood substrate, a two-color silk screened image on the substrate, and a CNC-carved and embossed indentation in the substrate that provides a relief effect located in reference to the printed image so as to make a composite ornamentation on the substrate that makes the substrate look antique.

Abstract: A laminated ornamental glass suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The glass includes a first coating layer having a pattern of opaque regions applied to one side of the glass, a second coating layer having a pattern of white regions disposed on the pattern of opaque regions of the first coating layer, and a third oil ink coating layer with a pattern of black or grey regions disposed on the pattern of white regions of the second coating layer. The first, second and third coating layers leave transparent coating-free crevice portions between the regions thereof, wherein said coating layers permit visibility through said glass when viewed from one side of said glass, without reflection and virtual or static images, but not when viewed from an other side of said glass.

Abstract: A of treating a raw egg for decorative purposes is provided wherein the egg has an outer shell, an exterior surface, an interior, a membrane in the interior adjacent to the outer shell and fluid contents including albumen and vitellus material. The method includes the step of forming an opening through the outer shell at a first selected. This opening can be formed by sandpaper and can be ovoid in shape. Next, air is injected into the interior of the egg at a second location spaced from the first location at a pressure sufficient to eject the fluid contents out of the opening. Where sandpaper is used to form the opening, it can be supported on a rib. The egg is slid along the rib and can be laterally supported during this step. Cleaning fluid can be injected into the interior of the shell after the fluid contents thereof have been ejected, and the shell can thereafter be decorated.

Abstract: A low cost, reusable electric paper that uses ferrofluidic colored fluids and an external magnetic writing instrument. The paper can be formed from laminated rolls of polymeric media that are roller die cut, inked, aligned, bonded and cut to an appropriate size. The paper is formed from layers that define a hidden reservoir and a visible reservoir for each of an array of print cells that form a grid on the paper. A ferrofluidic coloring fluid is permanently contained within the paper and can move from the hidden reservoir to the visible reservoir. The size of the cells define the resolution of the paper. Initially, the paper appears white. However, after passing a writing instrument, such as a stylus, over desired print cells, these cells switch from a first hidden bistable state to a second visible bistable state. In the second visible bistable state, the ferrofluidic coloring fluid forms a desired image in a desired color or colors.

Abstract: A mixture of flat soft magnetic powder and an organic binding agent is rolled by mutually confronting of rolls so as to produce a composite magnetic sheet excellent in electromagnetic wave absorption characteristic. A plurality of the composite magnetic sheets are stacked by forming groove surfaces on each of said plurality of sheets and rolled to a desired thickness. By sandwiching a conductive mesh metal layer between two of said composite magnetic sheets and joining them by applying rolling pressure thereto, a mechanically strong electromagnetic interference suppressing sheet can be easily obtained. In order to reduce reflection and transmittance of electromagnetic waves of the composite magnetic sheet, embossing is applied to obverse and reverse surfaces of the composite magnetic sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of manufacturing a metal foil card having a metal surface by integrally attaching a transparent plastic laminating sheet to one side of the metal foil card as thin as 0.01 mm to 1 mm to form a plastic supporting layer, so that the tactile impression of the metal can be retained. Moreover, the metal foil is supported and reinforced by a plastic supporting layer so as to reduce the thickness of the expensive metal while providing better flexibility. The metal foil card is more easier to be cut or folded than a metal having the same thickness.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for creating graphic compositions such as murals by transferring selected portions of the mural from tracing sheets using a wand or stylus to trace the outlines of the individual objects and certain shaded areas of the objects onto a surface such as a wall to create a three-dimensional effect. An alignment scale is provided to align each of the transfer sheets so that the sheet may be removed after selected objects have been transferred to the surface and thereafter reapplied to transfer additional objects to the surface in registry with the first set of objects. Guide numbers or printed symbols are provided to direct the user to apply the appropriate colors and shades of colors to each of the areas on the transferred graphic or mural. The transfer wand includes both a pinwheel and a stylus on a single instrument for creating thick, thin or dashed lines, or solidly-shaded areas together with an eraser to be used to correct or redo transfer lines.

Abstract: A laser marker control system includes a personal computer, a programmable logic control (PLC), a movable carrier table, an industrial man-machine interface and a laser device. The personal computer is linked to the PLC to control the laser device and is linked to the carrier table in a point-teaching operation. The PLC is provided for numeral calculation, signal input, status output and control of the carrier table, and provides signal, data and status exchange when linked to the man-machine interface. The carrier table is the carrier of the work piece, controlled by the PLC to change the position thereof. In the point-teaching operation, the carrier table is linked to the personal computer and the PLC. The man-machine interface is a touch-control monitor for status display and may indirectly control the carrier table when linked to the PLC. The laser device which generates and emits a laser beam for marking operation is connected to the PLC.

Abstract: A novel method of manufacturing collage puzzle pieces comprising the steps of: (a) providing a template in sheet form having a plurality of channels in the form of line perforations so as to define a plurality of puzzle pieces patterns, the channels being interrupted at selected locations so that at least one portion of each puzzle piece pattern is connected to at least one adjacent puzzle piece pattern; (b) mounting at least one selected graphic art object on an adhesive-coated substrate so as to form a workpiece; (c) assembling the workpiece and the template so that the template overlies the at least one graphic art object; (d) drawing a cutting blade along the full length of each channel defining a selected puzzle piece pattern so as to cut the underlying workpiece along lines conforming to the shape and location of the selected puzzle piece pattern, whereby to form a connected puzzle piece in the workpiece; (e) separating the template from the workpiece; (f) severing the connected puzzle piece from the wo

Abstract: A method for carving wood is disclosed which uses a synthetic resinous adhesively backed film template for accurate, artistic and time efficient production of carvings.

Abstract: A method of depositing Ge on a Si substrate in a reaction chamber includes the steps of: precleaning the substrate; evacuating the chamber to a pressure below 10.sup.-7 Torr; heating the substrate to 300.degree.-600.degree. C.; and providing a GeH.sub.4 /B.sub.2 H.sub.6 /He mixture of gas with a GeH.sub.4 partial pressure of 2-50 mTorr and a B.sub.2 H.sub.6 partial pressure of 0.08 to 2 mTorr.

Abstract: A method of simulating stained glass art includes the steps of providing a first substrate having an easy release upper surface and applying to such upper surface a pattern of viscous leading paint. A covering of coloring paint is then applied to at least one area of such upper surface peripherally defined by the leading Paint pattern, the coloring paint covering fully extending over the area and contacting the leading paint pattern. The pattern of leading paint and the covering of coloring paint is then removed as an integral, flexible, self-sustaining unit, and the removed unit is finally applied to a second substrate.

Abstract: A method and a kit for making a rough design on textile materials or leather goods are disclosed. The rough design is made on the surface of a textile material, for example, fabric by overlaying the original pattern on the surface thereof with a transparent or translucent, ink-permeable sheet material, tracing the original pattern on the sheet material with a writing element to form a copy pattern corresponding to the the original pattern on the surface of the sheet material, overlaying a fabric on the surface thereof with the sheet material having the copy pattern and thereafter tracing the copy pattern on the fabric with a writing element whereby ink from the element penetrates through the sheet material and onto the surface of the fabric to form the pattern thereon. According to a variant of the method and kit for making a rough design on the object, the sheet material may have a printed original pattern.

Abstract: A process for making a crayon that permanently colors fabric. The process includes combining Carnauba wax, a mixture containing triglycerides, stearic acid, and a coloring agent to form a crayon. The crayon of the present invention forms a bright, permanent mark when contacted with a fabric. The present invention further includes a method for adhering the crayon material to the fabric and permanently fixing the crayon material onto the fabric. The present invention additionally includes a kit that includes a plurality of the crayons of the present invention and an article made of fabric.

Abstract: An improved board-insert used in fabric painting and dyeing, in which the flat board is provided with a series of notches or cutouts about its peripheral edge surface, so that any two, oppositely-disposed notches may be used for holding an enwrapped, large rubber or elastic band, which rubber band may then be used as a straight-line guide or edge surface for aiding the fabric painter or dyer in the development of his or her design during the fabric-dyeing process, so that vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines may be more perfectly formed during the painting process.

Abstract: A process for forming a line type image on the surface of a glass pane. A film of transparent tinted plastic material is adhesively attached to the face of the glass pane; thereafter a heated stylus is operated in "pencil" fashion to burn a line through the plastic film. An image is thus formed on the plastic surface.

Abstract: A process whereby an animal or child can create a unique impression print without coming into contact with the printing medium. A non-toxic acrylic paint 8 is applied to a plywood paint board 10. Next an artist canvass 14 is placed face down and supported upon the four supports 12 mounted on the paint board 10. The support system holds the artist canvass 14 in place and provides a means of maintaining a physical separation between the painted paint board 10 and the artist canvass 14. The animal or child is then allowed to walk, run, play, eat or whatever on the back-side of the artist canvass 14. The weight of the animal or child causes the artist canvass 14 to stretch and touch the painted paint board 10 thereby transferring a unique impression print to the artist canvass 14. The process can be repeated any number of times to add more colors or more prints. Thus the animal or child can create a unique impression print without coming into contact with the printing medium.

Abstract: The design process for a motor vehicle component part by making drawings of cross sections of the part at spaced intervals along the surface. Cardboard templates are cut to the cross sectional shape of the inside of the part, and mounted on a rigid base at the same spaced intervals as the spaced intervals of the cross sections of the drawings to define a skeletal frame. A sheet material such as cardboard is adhesively bonded to the skeletal frame, to define a rough model of the part. This rough model is then layered with glass fiber and bonding resin and finished to the desired outside finished surface dimension shown on the drawing. This provides a finished model of the part, or the glass fibers and bonding resin build up may be removed from the cardboard to be a prototype part. Furthermore, the model may be used to make a mold from which a number of prototype parts may be made.

Abstract: A method of tracing graphic material present on an underlying substrate onto an overlying tracing paper. The method comprises providing a sheet of tracing paper and providing a thin coat of transparent, light tack adhesive applied in a single uniform layer array on both the lengthwise and widthwise dimension on one side of the sheet in a quantity sufficient for permitting the tracing paper to be temporarily but securely adhered to the underlying substrate without wrinkling, stretching or movement during the tracing process; applying the tracing paper with the adhesive thereon to the substrate; making the tracing together with any added material to the tracing paper; and removing the tracing paper from the substrate without damage to the tracing paper or to the underlying substrate while retaining all of the adhesive on one side thereof.

Abstract: This process of forming ornamental joints comprises sticking a sheet flooring material onto a floor base, thereafter drawing two parallel standard lines on this stuck sheet flooring material with a desired outline and an interval corresponding to the width of the joint, sliding a cutter on the sheet flooring material along this standard line thereby to draw two parallel cuts on this flooring material, stripping the sheet flooring material between these cuts to thereby form a joint-forming grooved portion provided with a masking along side edges of stuck sheet flooring material and charging this grooved portion with a joint material. This process permits to obtain various patterned ornamental joints.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating a prosthetic member (112) having personalized features of the patient, and being formed to provide an individualized fit to the patient's extremity (18). A rigid jacket (30, 32) is first formed around the uninsured foot (10) and the amputated extremity (18). The limb characteristics are impressed into an alginate (44) lining within the jackets (30, 32). A stone material poured into the alginate lining (44) forms stone models (48, 50) of the patient's limbs. A wax preliminary model (64) is scuplted in the likeness of the stone foot model (48) and used to form final stone mold halves (100, 102). The contour of the stone extremity model (50) is adjusted according to the tissue texture of the patient to provide an individualized fit. A gelatinous silicone is injected inside the final mold (100, 102) and allowed to form around the extremity model (50) to thereby provide the body of the prosthetic member (112) and the conformal sleeve (132 ).

Abstract: A logic design aid is produced by the use of distinct self-adhesive logic symbols. The logic symbols are applied to a firm dispenser board with a predetermined location. The dispenser board has a sticky material that allows the logic symbols and dispenser board to be orientated in any configuration in space. The distinct logic symbols are designed so that they can be easily removed without damage to the surface and reapplied to another position. The surface of each logic symbol has a blank area to allow text description to be entered to identify the logic process. The logic symbols are well suited for computer program flowchart development and electronic circuit design drawings.

Abstract: The structure for decorating eggs which includes a master package and material for the decorating process. Decorating material is provided in a fluid form and is dripped onto the egg while the egg is being held in a position to allow the decorating material to flow thereover and the material is particularly formulated to be fast drying to will as the same runs over the surface of the egg. The apparatus for supporting the egg during the decorating includes a number of support legs arranged in spaced relation to each other to receive an egg placed thereon and hold the same above a drip tray section. The supports are designed to contact the egg on minimal surface areas such that the dye flowing thereover may substantially cover all of the egg or may be simply applied in decorative stripes or other selected patterns. The egg supporting structure includes the upstanding legs arranged in overlying relationship to a tray for collection of excess decorative material.

Abstract: An art production method involving the use of cast clay-coated paper instead of conventional board stock utilized for setting up mechanicals, etc. suitable for printing and other purposes providing a more readily inked surface as well as one which can be easily corrected by scraping or scratching out undersired inked portions, and where the hard, smooth surface of the cast coated material has sufficient strength and durability to resist peeling or tearing occasioned by the application and removal of adhesive tapes to the surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating long full width scanning arrays for reading or writing images. For this purpose, smaller scanning arrays are assembled in abutting end-to-end relationship, each of the smaller arrays being provided with a pair of V-shaped locating grooves in the face thereof. An aligning tool having predisposed pin-like projections insertable into the locating grooves on the smaller scanning arrays upon assembly of the smaller arrays with the aligning tool is used to mate a series of the smaller arrays in end-to-end abutting relationship, there being discretely located vacuum ports in the aligning tool to draw the smaller arrays into tight face-to-face contact with the tool. A suitable base is then affixed to the aligned arrays and the aligning tool withdrawn.

Abstract: A puzzle game and a method of manufacturing the same including separate geometric segments of a total picture image removably fastened in jumbled fashion in a first defined area and a visibly marked grid in a second defined area forming the same geometrically shaped segments as in the first area whereby the jumbled segments can be transferred from the first area to the second area to form a correct picture image within the visible grid.

Abstract: The artistic method for creating an art form includes the step of permanently affixing a first substrate material to a second substrate material wherein the second substrate material is rigid relative to the first substrate material. A heat-activated transitional material is then softened with a flame and applied to an upper surface of the first substrate material wherein the transitional material has a predetermined color and is applied to the upper surface of the first substrate material with varying amounts of pressure so that the softened transitional material adheres to the upper surface of the first substrate material and solidifies thereon to a predetermined thickness and has a desired predetermined texture. The artistic method for creating an art form can further include the step of coating the solidified transitional material on the upper surface of the first substrate material with a protective material.