Convertible water pump

A convertible pump formed of wound flexible tubing having an inlet communicating water to an outlet at an opposite end of the tubing. A paddle wheel with collapsible fins provides power to rotate the pump when in a vertical position. A planar surface of the wound tubing forms a table when pivoted on a stand to a horizontal disposition with the support surface for the stand.

System and method for cleaning and sanitizing mattresses

The invention disclosed herein is a system and method for cleaning and sanitizing mattresses infested with insects and bacteria. Specifically, mattresses infested with bed bugs and/or dust mites may be cleaned and sanitized through a series of steps beginning with UV irradiation of the mattress. Next, the mattresses are subject to dry steam of a temperature of approximately 356° F. The mattress is then vacuumed to remove debris and waste. Next the mattress is heated with infrared heaters which produce a temperature of up to 265° F. Finally, the mattress is again vacuumed to remove any remaining debris. The system is mounted on an enclosed trailer so that the system may be transported to a home, hospital, hotel or dormitory to clean and sanitize the mattresses. 1. A system for sanitizing and cleaning mattresses infested with insects and bacteria comprising:a source of electrical power;a plurality of UV light assemblies which emit UV light in approximately the wavelength of 260 nanometers;a source of dry steam which steams said mattress with steam of approximately 356° F.;a plurality of vacuum sources;a source of infrared heat which generates heat of approximately 265° F.;a conveyor system to move said mattress from said UV light assemblies to said source of dry steam to said source of vacuum to said source of infrared heat to said source of vacuum;a plurality of mattress height compensator actuators to position said mattress at the correct height under said UV light assemblies, said source of dry steam, said source of vacuum and said source of infrared heat;Whereby said insects are killed and removed from the mattress.2. The system for sanitizing and cleaning mattresses infested with insects and bacteria as defined in wherein said insect is a bed bug.3. The system for sanitizing and cleaning mattresses infested with insects and bacteria as defined in wherein said insect is a dust mite.4. A method for sanitizing and cleaning mattresses infested with insects and ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRINTING ON NON-POROUS MEDIA

The present disclosure provides a method of inkjet printing on non-porous media comprising inkjet printing a fixer fluid on the non-porous media and inkjet printing an ink onto the non-porous media, where the printing of the ink is within 125 milliseconds of the printing of the fixer fluid. Thus, the ink is printed to contact the fixer fluid within 125 milliseconds of each being printed. In one example, the fixer fluid can comprise a liquid vehicle including water and co-solvent having a boiling point from 160° C. to 250° C., a surfactant, and a cationic polymer; and the ink can comprise an anionic pigment dispersion. 1. A method of inkjet printing on non-porous media , comprising: a liquid vehicle including water and co-solvent having a boiling point from 160° C. to 250° C.,', 'a surfactant, and', 'a cationic polymer; and, 'inkjet printing a fixer fluid on the non-porous media, the fixer fluid comprisinginkjet printing an ink onto the non-porous media, the ink comprising an anionic pigment dispersion;wherein ink is printed to contact the fixer fluid within 125 milliseconds.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fixer fluid is underprinted with respect to the ink.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printing of the ink is within 50 milliseconds of the printing of the fixer fluid.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printing of the ink is within 25 milliseconds of the printing of the fixer fluid.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cationic polymer is present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 25 wt % and the surfactant is present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt %.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anionic pigment dispersion comprises a self-dispersed pigment claim 1 , a pigment dispersed with an anionic surfactant claim 1 , or a pigment dispersed with an anionic polymer.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fixer fluid and the ink is printed at a ratio of 6:100 to 30:100 by weight.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Three-dimensional (3d) printing

In a three-dimensional (3D) printing method example, build material granules are applied. Each of the build material granules includes a plurality of primary ceramic particles agglomerated together by a binder that is at least partially soluble in a primary solvent of a fusing agent. Pressure is applied to crush the build material granules. The fusing agent is selectively applied on at least a portion of the build material granules or the crushed build material granules to pattern the portion, and to introduce a latent binder to the portion. The application of the build material granules, the application of the pressure, and the selectively application of the fusing agent are repeated to create a green body. The latent binder is activated by heating the green body in order to produce a cured green body.

WHITE INK

The present disclosure provides a white ink comprising an aqueous ink vehicle, a white colorant, and latex particles. The colorant can consist essentially of metal oxide particles present at from 2 wt % to 50 wt %, can have an average particle size from 100 nm to 1000 nm, and can have a high refractive index from 1.8 to 2.8. The latex can be present in the ink at from 2 wt % to 20 wt %, can have a glass transition temperature from 0° C. to 130° C., and can have a low refractive index from 1.3 to 1.6. The metal oxide particles and latex particles can be present in the white ink at weight ratio is from 6:1 to 1:3. 1. A white ink , comprising:an aqueous ink vehicle;from 2 wt % to 50 wt % of colorant consisting essentially of metal oxide particles having an average particle size from 100 nm to 1000 nm; andfrom 2 wt % to 20 wt % of latex particles having a glass transition temperature from 0° C. to 130° C.,wherein the metal oxide particles and latex particles are present in the white ink at weight ratio is from 6:1 to 1:3.2. The white ink of claim 1 , wherein metal oxide particles have a high refractive index at from 1.8 to 2.8 claim 1 , and the latex particles have a low refractive index at from 1.3 to 1.6.3. The white ink of claim 1 , wherein the white ink is a thermal inkjet ink.4. The white ink of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide particles are is colorless and water insoluble.5. The white ink of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide particles include titanium dioxide particles claim 1 , zinc oxide particles claim 1 , zirconium oxide particles claim 1 , or combinations thereof.6. The white ink of claim 1 , wherein the latex particles include polymerized monomers of vinyl monomers claim 1 , vinyl ester monomers claim 1 , acrylate monomers claim 1 , methacrylate monomers claim 1 , styrene monomers claim 1 , ethylene claim 1 , maleate esters claim 1 , fumarate esters claim 1 , and itaconate esters combinations thereof claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The white ink of claim ...

INKJET INK FOR TEXTILE PRINTING

An example of an inkjet ink for textile printing includes a pigment, latex binder particles, and a liquid vehicle. The latex binder particles include: a single copolymer phase including a first carboxylic acid functional monomer and a first (meth)acrylamide functional monomer; or multiple non-crosslinked copolymer phases including at least a first copolymer phase and a second copolymer phase, wherein the latex binder particles include a second carboxylic acid functional monomer in at least one of the first and second copolymer phases and a second (meth)acrylamide functional monomer in at least one of the first and second copolymer phases. 1. An inkjet ink for textile printing , the inkjet ink comprising:a pigment;{'claim-text': ['a single copolymer phase including a first carboxylic acid functional monomer and a first (meth)acrylamide functional monomer; or', 'multiple non-crosslinked copolymer phases including at least a first copolymer phase and a second copolymer phase, wherein the latex binder particles include a second carboxylic acid functional monomer in at least one of the first and second copolymer phases and a second (meth)acrylamide functional monomer in at least one of the first and second copolymer phases; and'], '#text': 'latex binder particles including:'}a liquid vehicle.2. The inkjet ink as defined in wherein the latex binder particles include the single copolymer phase claim 1 , and the single copolymer phase includes up to 30 wt % of the first carboxylic acid functional monomer and the first (meth)acrylamide functional monomer claim 1 , based on a total weight of the single copolymer phase claim 1 , and at least 70 wt % of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer claim 1 , based on the total weight of the single copolymer phase.3. The inkjet ink as defined in wherein the latex binder particles include the single copolymer phase claim 1 , and the single copolymer phase consists of the first carboxylic acid functional monomer claim 1 , the first (meth) ...

SANITIZING SYSTEM WITH A PLURALITY OF MODULAR TREATMENT STATIONS

A sanitizing system has a conveyor system, an elevator system, a control system, a plurality of height sensors, and a plurality of modular treatment stations for sanitizing and cleaning support objects infested with at least one contaminant. The plurality of modular treatment stations include an ultraviolet light treatment station, a steam treatment station, a vacuum treatment station, a heat treatment station, and a pair of ozone generators. The sanitizing system sanitizes and cleans support objects infested with at least one contaminant. 1. A sanitizing system with a plurality of modular treatment stations for sanitizing and cleaning support objects infested with at least one contaminant , the sanitizing system comprising:a. a frame;b. a power distribution panel mounted in the frame for receiving electrical power from a power supply;c. a conveyor system mounted in the frame for receiving a support object and transferring sequentially the support object through a plurality of modular treatment stations, the conveyor system connected to the power distribution panel;d. an elevator system mounted in the frame and connected to the power distribution panel supporting the conveyor system, the elevator system configured to raise and lower the conveyor system;e. a control system mounted to the frame and connected to the power distribution panel comprising a processor and a computer readable media with preset limits to actuate movement by the conveyor system and elevator system when a support object is detected;f. a plurality of height sensors electrically and electronically connected to the control system and mounted to the frame to detect the presence of the support object; (i) an ultraviolet light treatment station mounted to the frame, the ultraviolet light treatment station surrounding the support object with ultraviolet light in wavelengths from 200 to 290 nanometers;', '(ii) a heat treatment station mounted to the frame in series with the ultraviolet light treatment ...

AQUEOUS PIGMENT CO-DISPERSIONS

The present disclosure is drawn to aqueous pigment co-dispersions. The co-dispersions include self-dispersed pigment with a chemically modified surface; released surface moieties from the self-dispersing pigment; pigment powder having the released surface moieties associated with pigment powder surfaces; polymeric dispersant; and water. 1. An aqueous pigment co-dispersion , comprising:self-dispersing pigment with a chemically modified surface;released surface moieties from the self-dispersing pigment;pigment powder having the released surface moieties associated with pigment powder surfaces;polymeric dispersant; andwater.2. The aqueous pigment co-dispersion of claim 1 , wherein the self-dispersing pigment is present in the co-dispersion at from 0.5 wt % to 80 wt % claim 1 , and the pigment powder is present in the co-dispersion from about 5 wt % to about 90 wt %.3. The aqueous pigment co-dispersion of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the self-dispersing pigment to the pigment powder is from 20:1 to 1:2 by weight.4. The aqueous pigment co-dispersion of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the self-dispersing pigment to the pigment powder is from 6:1 to 1:1 by weight.5. The aqueous pigment co-dispersion of claim 1 , wherein the self-dispersing pigment and the pigment powder are homologous.6. The aqueous pigment co-dispersion of claim 5 , wherein the self-dispersing pigment is a quinacridone having the chemically modified surface claim 5 , and the pigment powder is also a quinacridone.7. The aqueous pigment co-dispersion of claim 5 , wherein the released surface moieties are adsorbed onto the pigment powder surfaces.8. A method of preparing an aqueous pigment co-dispersion claim 5 , comprising:admixing a self-dispersing pigment with a chemically modified surface, a pigment powder, a polymeric dispersant, and water to generate an admixture; andmilling the admixture to generate released surface moieties from a surface of the self-dispersing pigment, wherein ...

DURABLE METALLIC PRINTING

The present disclosure is drawn to ink sets, printed articles, and related methods. An ink set can comprise a metallic ink and a latex-based overcoat ink. The metallic ink can include a first liquid vehicle and metal particles having an average particle size from 3 nm to 180 nm. The latex-based overcoat ink can include a second liquid vehicle and latex particles having an average particle size from 10 nm to 500 nm and a glass transition temperature from −20° C. to 200° C. 1. An ink set for metallic printing , comprising:a metallic ink comprising a first liquid vehicle and metal particles having an average particle size from 3 nm to 180 nm; anda clear or colorless latex-based overcoat ink comprising a second liquid vehicle and latex particles having an average particle size from 10 nm to 500 nm and a glass transition temperature from −20° C. to 200° C.2. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the metal particles are metal oxide particles selected from the group consisting of titanium oxides claim 1 , zinc oxides claim 1 , indium oxides claim 1 , manganese oxides claim 1 , iron oxides claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the metal particles are elemental metal particles selected from the group consisting of silver particles claim 1 , gold particles claim 1 , platinum particles claim 1 , palladium particles claim 1 , nickel particles claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the metal particles are present in the metallic ink at from 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of the metallic ink claim 1 , and wherein the latex particles are present in the latex-based overcoat ink at from 0.5 wt. % to 35 wt. % of the latex-based overcoat ink.5. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the metal particles are dispersed in the metallic ink with a polyether alkoxysilane dispersant.6. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the latex particles are an emulsion polymer of a styrene monomer and a monomer selected from the group consisting of C1 to C8 alkyl ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING

Described herein are compositions, methods, and systems for printing metal three-dimensional objects. In an example, described is a method of printing a three-dimensional object comprising: (i) depositing a metal powder build material, wherein the metal powder build material has an average particle size of from about 10 μm to about 250 μm; (ii) selectively applying a binder fluid on at least a portion of the metal powder build material, wherein the binder fluid comprises an aqueous liquid vehicle and latex polymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle; (iii) heating the selectively applied binder fluid on the metal powder build material to a temperature of from about 40° C. to about 180° C.; and (iv) repeating (i), (ii), and (iii) at least one time to form the three-dimensional object. 1. A method of printing a three-dimensional object comprising:(i) depositing a metal powder build material, wherein the metal powder build material has an average particle size of from about 10 μm to about 250 μm;(ii) selectively applying a binder fluid on at least a portion of the metal powder build material, wherein the binder fluid comprises an aqueous liquid vehicle and latex polymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle;(iii) heating the selectively applied binder fluid on the metal powder build material to a temperature of from about 40° C. to about 180° C.; and(iv) repeating (i), (ii), and (iii) at least one time to form the three-dimensional object.2. The method of further comprising:(v) heating the three-dimensional object to a sintering temperature.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heating to the sintering temperature is conducted in an inert atmosphere claim 2 , reducing atmosphere claim 2 , or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the inert atmosphere comprises nitrogen claim 3 , argon claim 3 , helium claim 3 , neon claim 3 , xenon claim 3 , krypton claim 3 , radon claim 3 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 3 , ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING

Described herein are compositions, kits, methods, and systems for printing metal three-dimensional objects. In an example, described is a composition for three-dimensional printing comprising: a metal powder build material, wherein the metal powder build material has an average particle size of from about 10 μm to about 250 μm; and a binder fluid comprising: an aqueous liquid vehicle, and latex polymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle, wherein the latex polymer particles have an average particle size of from about 10 nm to about 300 nm. 1. A composition for three-dimensional printing comprising:a metal powder build material, wherein the metal powder build material has an average particle size of from about 10 μm to about 250 μm; and an aqueous liquid vehicle, and', 'latex polymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle,', 'wherein the latex polymer particles have an average particle size of from about 10 nm to about 300 nm,', 'wherein the latex polymer particles are made from (A) a co-polymerizable surfactant and (B) styrene, p-methyl styrene, α-methyl styrene, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, acrylamide, methacrylamide, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, hexyl acrylate, hexyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, ethyl methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, propyl acrylate, propyl methacrylate, octadecyl acrylate, octadecyl methacrylate, stearyl methacrylate, vinylbenzyl chloride, isobornyl acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate, 2-phenoxyethyl methacrylate, benzyl methacrylate, benzyl acrylate, ethoxylated nonyl phenol methacrylate, ethoxylated behenyl methacrylate, polypropyleneglycol monoacrylate, isobornyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl methacrylate, cyclohexyl acrylate, t-butyl methacrylate, n-octyl methacrylate, lauryl methacrylate, tridecyl methacrylate, alkoxylated tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate ...

METHOD FOR SYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION TO PROCURE,SCHEDULE, COORDINATE,AND DELIVER MATERIALS TO A PLURALITY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AUTOMATICALLY USING A CALENDAR MODEL

A method using synchronous communication to procure, schedule, coordinate, and deliver materials to a plurality of construction projects with a Calendar Model while using an administrative processor with administrative computer readable media connected to a global communication network and client devices for a plurality of suppliers, a plurality of consultants, a plurality of contractors, and a plurality of administrators. The method includes creating a supplier profile, a contractor profile a consultant profile, construction project and an administrative profile in the geographic database. 1. A method using synchronous communication to procure , schedule , coordinate , and deliver materials to a plurality of construction projects automatically using a calendar model and an administrative processor with administrative computer readable media connected to a global communication network and client devices for a plurality of suppliers , client devices for a plurality of contractors and client devices for a plurality of consultants , the method comprises: (i) supplier information;', '(ii) a supplier name;', '(iii) a construction project to be quoted;', '(iv) a construction project scheduled;', '(v) a construction project in progress;', '(vi) a history of construction projects;', '(vii) a plurality of supplier material designs; and', '(viii) a supplier location geocode;', '(ix) a supplier client device contact phone number;', '(x) an interactive supplier calendar of construction project to be quoted; a construction projects scheduled; a construction project in progress; a history of construction projects;, 'a. a supplier profile in a geographic database for each of the plurality of suppliers in the administrative computer readable media each supplier profile comprising (i) contractor information including contractor name;', '(ii) construction projects to be quoted from a supplier;', '(iii) construction projects scheduled;', '(iv) construction projects in progress; and', ...

INKS WITH LATEX POLYMERS HAVING IMPROVED PRINTING PERFORMANCE

A printing ink having improved printing performance is provided. The ink includes either a latex polymer derived from a monomer having an olefinic group and from about 1 to 10 wt % of N-phenylmaleimide or a latex polymer having a narrow particle size distribution that has a standard deviation of less than about 6% of average particle size, or both. The ink may be continuously printed for more than 1 hr without crusting. 1. A printing ink having improved printing performance , the ink including either a latex polymer derived from a monomer having an olefinic group and from about 1 to 10 wt % of N-Phenylmaleimide or a latex polymer having a narrow particle size distribution that has a standard deviation of less than about 6% of average particle size , or both , wherein the ink may be continuously printed for more than 1 hr without crusting.2. The ink of comprising:1 to 10 wt % latex polymer;1 to 6 wt % colorant;0. 1 to 5 wt % surfactant;0 to 3 wt % kogation preventer;1 to 20 wt % humectant solvent ;0 to 20 wt % of buffering agents and anti-microbial agents, sequestering agents, and viscosity modifiers; andbalance water.3. The ink of claim 2 , in which the latex polymer is derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of butyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , hexyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , 2-ethyl hexyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , octyl acrylate claim 2 , n-decyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , n-dodecyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , tetradecyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , n-amyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , neopentyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , cyclopentyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , lauryl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , oleyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , palmityl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , stearyl (meth)acrylate claim 2 , acrylic acid claim 2 , methacrylic acid claim 2 , maleic acid claim 2 , styrene claim 2 , acrylonitrile claim 2 , methyl methacrylate claim 2 , alphamethyl styrene claim 2 , vinyl toluene claim 2 , and vinyl naphthalene and mixtures thereof.4. The ink of claim 2 , wherein the colorant ...

Inkjet ink set

Examples provide inkjet ink sets and related methods. An ink set may include a pre-treatment fixing fluid, an ink, and a post-treatment fluid including a wax and a binder present in the post-treatment fluid in a range of about 10 weight percent to about 30 weight percent.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING

In a three-dimensional (3D) printing method example, a metallic build material is applied. A binder fluid is selectively applied on at least a portion of the metallic build material. The binder fluid includes a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle. The application of the metallic build material and the selective application of the binder fluid are repeated to create a patterned green part. The patterned green part is heated to at about a melting point of the polymer particles to activate the binder fluid and create a cured green part. The cured green part is heated to a thermal decomposition temperature of the polymer particles to create an at least substantially polymer-free gray part. The at least substantially polymer-free gray part is heated to a sintering temperature to form a metallic part. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printing system , comprising:a supply of metallic build material;a build material distributor;a supply of a binder fluid, the binder fluid including a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle;an inkjet applicator for selectively dispensing the binder fluid;at least one heat source;a controller; and utilize the build material distributor and the inkjet applicator to iteratively form multiple layers of metallic build material which are applied by the build material distributor and have received the binder fluid, thereby creating a patterned green part; and', heat the patterned green part to about a melting point of the polymer particles, thereby activating the binder fluid and creating a cured green part;', 'heat the cured green part to a thermal decomposition temperature of the polymer particles, thereby creating an at least substantially polymer-free gray part; and', 'heat the at least substantially polymer-free gray part to a sintering temperature to form a metallic part., 'utilize the at least one heat source to], 'a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon ...

Three-dimensional (3d) printing

Described herein are methods and systems for printing a three-dimensional object. In an example, a method for printing a three-dimensional object can comprise: (i) a metallic build material being applied; (ii) a binder fluid being applied on at least a portion of the metallic build material; (iii) the selectively applied binder fluid can be flash fused to bind the metallic build material and the selectively applied binder fluid by application of an energy flux having an energy density of from about 0.5 J/cm 2 to about 20 J/cm 2 for less than about 1 second. In the example, (i), (ii), and (iii) can be repeated at least one time to form the three-dimensional object. The binder fluid can comprise a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle

THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING

In a three-dimensional (3D) printing method example, a metallic build material is applied. A binder fluid is selectively applied on at least a portion of the metallic build material. The binder fluid includes a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle. The application of the metallic build material and the selective application of the binder fluid are repeated to create a patterned green part. The patterned green part is heated to at about a melting point of the polymer particles to activate the binder fluid and create a cured green part. The cured green part is heated to a thermal decomposition temperature of the polymer particles to create an at least substantially polymer-free gray part. The at least substantially polymer-free gray part is heated to a sintering temperature to form a metallic part. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printing method , comprising:applying a metallic build material;selectively applying a binder fluid on at least a portion of the metallic build material, the binder fluid including a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle;repeating the applying of the metallic build material and the selectively applying of the binder fluid to create a patterned green part;heating the patterned green part to about a melting point of the polymer particles, thereby activating the binder fluid and creating a cured green part;heating the cured green part to a thermal decomposition temperature of the polymer particles, thereby creating an at least substantially polymer-free gray part; andheating the at least substantially polymer-free gray part to a sintering temperature to form a metallic part.2. The method as defined in wherein:{'sub': 'g', 'the polymer particles have a glass transition temperature (T) ranging from about 25° C. to about 125° C.;'}the melting point ranges from about 125° C. to about 200° C.;the thermal decomposition temperature ranges from about 250° C. to about 600° C.; andthe sintering ...

Device and Method for Self-Limiting Access to Objects and Substances

A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time of day set by the user. The container informs the user, before it locks, of the duration of locking. If the duration exceeds a user-selectable maximum, the container waits for user confirmation, otherwise it locks after a delay. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking The user can request early access to the contents, while the container is locked, subject to an unlocking delay before access is granted, a relocking delay after which access is denied, and an inhibit delay limiting the frequency of use of the early open feature. The device provides a programmable schedule, and can relock itself after a programmable delay. 3. A method of self-limiting the impulsive overuse of objects and substances , comprising:(a) placing objects or substances, which are subject to impulsive overuse, into a container which is equipped with an electrically controlled locking mechanism and a control means to implement an unlocking delay and a relocking delay,(b) setting said unlocking delay and said relocking delay,(c) closing the door of said container,(d) placing said control means into a locked state,(e) activating said unlocking delay,(f) waiting for the unlocking delay timer to expire,(g) entering a command to permit the container door to open,(h) opening said container door, removing and using some of the contents of said container, returning the remaining contents to said container, and closing said container door.4. A method of self-limiting the frequency and quantity of use of objects and substances , comprising:(a) placing objects or substances, which are subject to compulsive overuse, into a container which is equipped with an electrically controlled locking mechanism and a ...

Three-dimensional printing

Described herein are compositions, methods, and systems for printing metal three-dimensional objects. In an example, described is a composition for three-dimensional printing comprising: a metal powder build material, wherein the metal powder build material has an average particle size of from about 10 μm to about 250 μm; and a binder fluid comprising: an aqueous liquid vehicle, and latex polymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle, wherein the latex polymer particles have an average particle size of from about 10 nm to about 300 nm.

INKJET INK SET

Examples provide inkjet ink sets and related methods. An ink set may include a pre-treatment fixing fluid, an ink, and a post-treatment fluid including a binder and a surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of greater than about 12. 1. An ink set , comprising:a pre-treatment fixing fluid including a metal salt;an ink including an ink colorant and an ink vehicle; anda post-treatment fluid including a binder and a surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of greater than about 12.216. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the HLB value is about .3. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is non-reactive to the metal salt.4. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein surfactant is present in the post-printing treatment fluid in a range of about 0.1 weight percent to about 5.0 weight percent.5. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the binder is present in the post-treatment fluid in a range of about 6 weight percent to about 30 weight percent.6. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the binder is present in the post-treatment fluid in a range of about 20 weight percent to about 30 weight percent.7. The ink set of claim 6 , wherein the binder is a latex is selected from a group consisting of acrylic polymers or copolymers claim 6 , vinyl acetate polymers or copolymers claim 6 , polyester polymers or copolymers claim 6 , vinylidene chloride polymers or copolymers claim 6 , butadiene polymers or copolymers claim 6 , styrene-butadiene copolymers claim 6 , acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymers claim 6 , and mixtures thereof.8. The ink set of claim 1 , wherein the ink colorant is a pigment claim 1 , and the metal salt includes a polyvalent metal cation selected from a group consisting of Ca claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , or Zn claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.9. The ink set of claim 1 , further comprising a first inkjet ink cartridge containing the pre-treatment fixing fluid claim 1 , at least one second inkjet ink cartridge containing the ink claim 1 , and a ...

White inks

A white ink can include an aqueous liquid vehicle, from 5 wt % to 70 wt % of a white metal oxide pigment having an average primary particle size from 5 nm to less than 100 nm, and from 0.005 to 10 wt % dispersant associated with a surface of the white metal oxide pigment. The white ink can also include from 2 wt % to 30 wt % core-shell latex particulates.

LATEX POLYMER

Herein is described a latex polymer derived from a composition comprising a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer, wherein the cycloaliphatic monomer comprises a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer or a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer and the aromatic monomer comprises an aromatic (meth)acrylate monomer or an aromatic (meth)acrylamide monomer. Also described is an inkjet ink composition comprising the latex polymer. 1. A latex polymer derived from a composition comprising a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer , wherein the cycloaliphatic monomer comprises a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer or a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer and the aromatic monomer comprises an aromatic (meth)acrylate monomer or an aromatic (meth)acrylamide monomer.4. A latex polymer according to claim 1 , the latex polymer having a glass transition temperature in the range of about 40° C. to about 90° C.5. A latex polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer is derived from a composition comprising at least about 60 wt % cycloaliphatic monomer by total weight solids of the composition.6. A latex polymer according to wherein the latex polymer is derived from a composition comprising at least about 5 wt % aromatic monomer by total weight solids of the composition.7. A latex polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer is derived from a composition comprising from about 60 wt % to about 90 wt % cycloaliphatic monomers and from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % aromatic monomers by total weight solids of the composition.8. An inkjet ink composition comprising a latex polymer claim 1 , and an ink vehicle claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer is derived from a composition comprising a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer claim 1 , wherein the cycloaliphatic monomer comprises a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer or a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer and the aromatic monomer comprises an aromatic (meth)acrylate monomer or an ...

LATEXES AND ASSOCIATED IK-JET INKS

The present disclosure provides ink-jet inks and associated methods. In one example, an ink jet ink can comprise an ink vehicle, a wax emulsion, and a latex particulate. The latex particulate can comprise multiple intermingled discrete polymer strands, including: a low Tg polymer strand having a Tg below 50° C. and a high Tg polymer strand having a Tg at 50° C. or above. Additionally, the Tg of the high Tg polymer strand can be at least 50° C. greater than the Tg of the low Tg polymer strand. 1. An ink-jet ink , comprising:an ink vehicle;a wax emulsion; and a low Tg polymer strand having a Tg below 50° C., and', 'a high Tg polymer strand having a Tg at 50° C. or above;, 'a latex particulate, comprising multiple intermingled discrete polymer strands, includingwherein the Tg of the high Tg polymer strand is at least 50° C. greater than the Tg of the low Tg polymer strand.2. The ink-jet ink of claim 1 , wherein the wax emulsion has a melting point ranging from 60° C. to 110° C.3. The ink-jet ink of claim 1 , wherein the wax emulsion is present in the ink at a concentration ranging from 0.2 wt % to 5 wt % and wherein the wax emulsion has wax particles with sizes ranging from 50 nm to 600 nm.4. The ink-jet ink of claim 1 , wherein the wax emulsion is present in the ink at a concentration ranging from 0.5 wt % to 1.5 wt % and wherein the wax emulsion has wax particles with sizes ranging from 200 nm to 300 nm.5. The ink-jet ink of claim 1 , wherein the average refractive index of the low Tg polymer strand's monomers are within 1% of the average refractive index of the high Tg polymer strand's monomers.6. The ink-jet ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink vehicle includes water and co-solvent having a boiling point from 160° C. to 250° C. claim 1 , the co-solvent present in an amount of 1 wt % to 40 wt %; and wherein the ink vehicle includes no more than 3 wt % non-volatile co-solvent and no more than 5 wt % volatile co-solvent.7. The ink-jet ink of claim 1 , wherein the low Tg ...

INKJET INK SET

The present disclosure refers to an inkjet ink set comprising a black ink with a black pigment, a yellow ink with a yellow pigment, a cyan ink with a cyan pigment, a magenta ink with a magenta pigment and a white ink with a white pigment. At least one of the ink further contains a latex binder that is dispersed in the ink vehicle, and that includes a first heteropolymer including two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers; and a second heteropolymer including a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer. The present disclosure refers also to a printing method using the ink set and to a system for printing the ink set. 1) An inkjet ink set comprising:a. a black ink with a black pigment,b. a yellow ink with a yellow pigment,c. a cyan ink with a cyan pigment,d. a magenta ink with a magenta pigment and,e. a white ink with a white pigment i. a first heteropolymer including two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers; and', 'ii. a second heteropolymer including a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer., 'wherein at least one of the ink further contains a latex binder that is dispersed in the ink vehicle, and that includes'}2) The inkjet ink set of wherein claim 1 , in at least one of the ink claim 1 , the latex binders are present in an amount ranging from about 5 wt % to about 35 wt % of a total weight of the inkjet ink composition.3) The inkjet ink set of wherein claim 1 , in at least one of the ink claim 1 , the second heteropolymer of the latex binder includes a cycloaliphatic monomer that is selected from the group consisting of a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer and a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer.4) The inkjet ink set of wherein claim 1 , in at least one of the ink claim 1 , the second heteropolymer of the latex binder includes an aromatic monomer being selected from the group consisting of an aromatic (meth)acrylate ...

INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM

Herein is described an inkjet printing system comprising: an aqueous pre-treatment fluid comprising a cationic polymer and a pre-treatment vehicle; an aqueous inkjet ink composition comprising a latex polymer comprising a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide polymer or copolymer, a pigment and an ink vehicle; and an aqueous inkjet overcoat composition comprising a latex polymer comprising a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide polymer or copolymer, a wax and an overcoat vehicle. 1. An inkjet printing system comprising:an aqueous pre-treatment fluid comprising a cationic polymer and a pre-treatment vehicle;an aqueous inkjet ink composition comprising a latex polymer comprising a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide polymer or copolymer, a pigment and an ink vehicle; andan aqueous inkjet overcoat composition comprising a latex polymer comprising a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide polymer or copolymer, a wax and an overcoat vehicle.2. An inkjet printing system according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer of the ink composition is different to the latex polymer of the overcoat composition.3. An inkjet printing system according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer of the ink composition is derived from a composition comprising cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomers.4. An inkjet printing system according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer of the overcoat composition is derived from a composition comprising alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers.5. An inkjet printing system according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer of the ink composition is derived from a composition comprising cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate monomers and the latex polymer of the overcoat composition is derived from a composition comprising methyl (meth)acrylate monomers.6. An inkjet printing system according to claim 1 , wherein aqueous pre-treatment fluid comprises:about 0.1 wt % to about 25 wt % of a cationic polymer by total weight of the pre-treatment fluid; anda pre-treatment vehicle comprising water ...

INKJET INK COMPOSITION AND INKJET CARTRIDGE

Described herein is an inkjet ink composition and an inkjet cartridge comprising an inkjet ink composition and an ink ejection device comprising a recirculation system. The inkjet ink composition may comprise a latex polymer and an ink vehicle. The ink vehicle comprising water and a co-solvent comprising a solvent having a boiling point in the range of about 170° C. to about 215° C. and a solvent having a boiling point of about 220° C. or more. 2. An inkjet ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer comprises a (meth)acrylate or a (meth)acrylamide polymer or copolymer.3. An inkjet ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the first solvent is selected from the group comprising 1 claim 1 ,2-propanediol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,2-butanediol claim 1 , ethylene glycol claim 1 , 2-methyl-2 claim 1 ,4-pentanediol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-butanediol claim 1 , 2-methyl-1 claim 1 ,3-propanediol and 1 claim 1 ,3-propanediol.4. An inkjet ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inkjet ink composition comprises from about 0.5 wt % to about 8 wt % of a solvent having a boiling point in the range of about 220° C. to about 285° C.5. An inkjet ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inkjet ink composition comprises about 0.1 wt % to about 4 wt % of a solvent having a boiling point of greater than about 285° C. and/or being insoluble in water.6. An inkjet ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inkjet ink composition comprises:about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % by total weight of the composition of the solvent having a boiling point in the range of about 170° C. to about 215° C.; andabout 0.5 wt % to about 8 wt % of a solvent having a boiling point in the range of about 220° C. to about 285° C.; and/orabout 0.1 wt % to about 4 wt % of a solvent having a boiling point of greater than about 285° C. and/or being insoluble in water.7. An inkjet ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer comprises a copolymer ...

INKJET INK COMPOSITION

The present disclosure refers to an inkjet ink composition comprising an ink vehicle including water; a white metal oxide pigment dispersed in the ink vehicle; and a latex binder, dispersed in the ink vehicle. The latex binder includes a first heteropolymer including two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers; and a second heteropolymer including a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer. The present disclosure refers also to a printing method using such inkjet ink composition. 1) An inkjet ink composition comprising:a. an ink vehicle including water;b. a white metal oxide pigment dispersed in the ink vehicle; and i. a first heteropolymer including two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers; and', 'ii. a second heteropolymer including a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer., 'c. a latex binder dispersed in the ink vehicle including2) The inkjet ink composition of wherein claim 1 , in the latex binder claim 1 , the second heteropolymer composition includes a cycloaliphatic monomer that is selected from the group consisting of a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer and a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer.3) The inkjet ink composition of wherein claim 1 , in the latex binder claim 1 , the second heteropolymer composition includes an aromatic monomer being selected from the group consisting of an aromatic (meth)acrylate monomer and an aromatic (meth)acrylamide monomer.4) The inkjet ink composition of wherein claim 1 , in the latex binder claim 1 , the first heteropolymer is present in an amount ranging from about 15 wt % to about 70 wt % of a total weight of the latex binder and the second heteropolymer is present in an amount ranging from about 30 wt % to about 85 wt % of a total weight of the latex binder.5) The inkjet ink composition of wherein in the first heteropolymer of the latex binder claim 1 , the two or more aliphatic ...

Device and Method for Extending Restriction of Access to Objects and Substances

A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time of day set by the user. The unit displays the duration of locking, permits the user to cancel, and can require affirmative confirmation if locking exceeds a user-selected maximum duration. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking. This feature permits the user, while experiencing guilt due to overindulgence, to further delay access without the temptation of an open door. 1. A device to enable a user to self-limit access to one or more objects or substances , comprising:(a) a container,(b) a door that denies access to the interior of said container when said door is closed,(c) a door locking means, which prevents said door from opening once said door has been closed,(d) a door releasing means, which permits said door to open upon receipt of an electrical signal,(e) an oscillator means suitable for timekeeping,(f) a control means, having an electronic memory capable of storing a plurality of date and time of day values, having counter means to count the cycles of said timekeeping oscillator, and having power switching means to trigger said door releasing means,(g) a display means, receiving input from said control means, which is visible to the user while said door is closed,(h) a user input means, providing input to said control means, which is accessible to the user while said door is closed, accept, from said user input means, a current date and time of day, while in an unlocked state,', 'store said current date and time of day in said electronic memory,', 'count the cycles of said oscillator, and continuously update said current date and time of day values stored in said electronic memory,', 'accept a desired opening date and time of day, while in said unlocked state ...

FIXER FLUIDS

The present disclosure provides fixer fluid compositions and related systems and methods. In one example, a fixer fluid can comprise a liquid vehicle, a surfactant, and a cationic polymer. The liquid vehicle can include water and co-solvent having a boiling point from 160° C. to 250° C., the co-solvent present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 1 wt % to 40 wt %. The surfactant can be present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt %. The cationic polymer can be present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 25 wt %. The fixer fluid can be formulated for printing on non-porous media and does not include more than 5 wt % volatile co-solvent and more than 3 wt % non-volatile co-solvent. 1. An ink-jettable fixer fluid , comprising:a liquid vehicle including water and co-solvent having a boiling point from 160° C. to 250° C., the co-solvent present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 1 wt % to 40 wt %;a surfactant, the surfactant present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt %; anda cationic polymer, the cationic polymer present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 25 wt %;wherein the fixer fluid is formulated for printing on non-porous media and does not include more than 5 wt % volatile co-solvent and more than 3 wt % non-volatile co-solvent.2. The fixer fluid of claim 1 , wherein the fixer fluid is devoid of volatile co-solvents and non-volatile co-solvents.3. The fixer fluid of claim 1 , comprising multiple co-solvents having a boiling point from 160° C. to 250° C. present in a combined amount of 5 wt % to 30 wt %.4. The fixer fluid of claim 1 , wherein the cationic polymer is present in the fixer fluid at a concentration of 1 wt % to 5 wt % and wherein the cationic polymer has a cationic charge density higher than 1000 microequivalents per gram cationic functionality.5. The fixer fluid of claim 1 , wherein the cationic polymer has a cationic charge density higher than 4000 microequivalents per gram cationic functionality ...

AQUEOUS PIGMENT DISPERSIONS

The present disclosure is drawn to aqueous pigment dispersions. In one example, an aqueous pigment dispersion can include from 40 wt % to 90 wt % water, from 2 wt % to 30 wt % organic co-solvent, from 7.5 wt % to 30 wt % copper phthalocyanine pigment, from 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % styrene-acrylic dispersant, and from 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % hydrophilic polyurethane dispersant having a weight average molecular weight from 10,000 Mw to 30,000 Mw. The styrene-acrylic dispersant and the hydrophilic polyurethane dispersant can be present at a weight ratio from 1:10 to 2:1. 1. A copper phthalocyanine pigment dispersion , comprising:from 40 wt % to 90 wt % water;from 2 wt % to 30 wt % organic co-solvent;from 7.5 wt % to 30 wt % copper phthalocyanine pigment;from 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % styrene-acrylic dispersant; andfrom 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % hydrophilic polyurethane dispersant having a weight average molecular weight from 10,000 Mw to 30,000 Mw,wherein the styrene-acrylic dispersant and the hydrophilic polyurethane dispersant are present at a weight ratio from 1:10 to 2:1.2. The copper phthalocyanine pigment dispersion of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophilic polyurethane dispersant is a copolymerization product of monomers including 10 wt % to 50 wt % of an aromatic diol claim 2 , 10 wt % to 40 wt % of an acid-containing diol claim 2 , and 25 wt % to 75 wt % of a non-aromatic diisocyanate.4. A latex ink composition claim 2 , comprising:an aqueous liquid vehicle;from 0.3 wt % to 7 wt % copper phthalocyanine pigment, wherein the copper phthalocyanine pigment is co-dispersed by a styrene-acrylic dispersant and a hydrophilic polyurethane dispersant having a weight average molecular weight from 10,000 Mw to 30,000 Mw; andfrom 1 wt % to 15 wt % latex particles.5. The latex ink composition of claim 4 , wherein the styrene-acrylic dispersant and the hydrophilic polyurethane dispersant are present at a weight ratio from 1:10 to 2:1.6. The latex ink composition of claim 4 , wherein the hydrophilic ...

FLUID SETS

A fluid set can include an ink composition having a pH from pH 7 to pH 10 and a crosslinker composition having a basic pH from pH 8 to pH 10. The ink composition can include from 60 wt % to 90 wt % water, from 5 wt % to 30 wt % organic co-solvent, from 1 wt % to 6 wt % pigment, and a latex polymer including an aromatic (meth)acrylate moiety. The crosslinker composition can include from 70 wt % to 95 wt % water, from 1 wt % to 25 wt % organic co-solvent, and from 1 wt % to 10 wt % polycarbodiimide. 1. A fluid set , comprising: from 60 wt % to 90 wt % water,', 'from 5 wt % to 30 wt % organic co-solvent,', 'from 1 wt % to 6 wt % pigment, and', 'a latex polymer including an aromatic (meth)acrylate moiety; and, 'an ink composition having a pH from pH 7 to pH 10, the ink composition, comprising from 70 wt % to 95 wt % water,', 'from 1 wt % to 25 wt % organic co-solvent, and', 'from 1 wt % to 10 wt % polycarbodiimide., 'a crosslinker composition having a basic pH from pH 8 to pH 10, comprising2. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer has an acid number from 2 mg KOH/g to 40 mg KOH/g.3. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer further includes a surface (meth)acrylic acid moiety.4. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic (meth)acrylate moiety is selected from 2-phenoxylethyl methacrylate claim 1 , 2-phenoxylethyl acrylate claim 1 , phenyl propyl methacrylate claim 1 , phenyl propyl acrylate claim 1 , benzyl methacrylate claim 1 , benzyl acrylate claim 1 , phenylethyl methacrylate claim 1 , phenylethyl acrylate claim 1 , benzhydryl methacrylate claim 1 , benzhydryl acrylate claim 1 , 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl acrylate claim 1 , 2-hydroxy-3-phenoxypropyl methacrylate claim 1 , naphthyl methacrylate claim 1 , naphthyl acrylate claim 1 , phenyl methacrylate claim 1 , phenyl acrylate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the latex polymer is devoid of styrene or includes up to 4 mol % styrene.6. The fluid set ...

Anti-Bumping Impact Protection Device and Method for Solenoid-Operated Locking Containers

Existing small and medium-sized solenoid-operated locking containers are vulnerable to undesired impact-induced opening. An impact-resistant solenoid-operated locking container is disclosed. The container is protected against impact by the use of two solenoids oriented 180 degrees opposite each other. The solenoids are further protected against binding in a retracted position by T-shaped end caps, affixed to their retractable plungers, engaging notches cut into a movable plate. A silent, or nearly silent, impact-resistant solenoid, for use in an impact-protected locking container, is also disclosed, having the motion of its retractable plunger slowed and quieted by a viscous fluid such as damping grease. 3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said restrictive means comprises viscous fluid coating said retractable plunger claim 1 , forming a bead between said retractable plunger and an inner wall of said electromagnetic solenoid.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein a second electromagnetic solenoid is affixed to the inside of said door claim 1 , oriented 180 degrees opposite said electromagnetic solenoid claim 1 , and having a second retractable plunger capable of blocking the motion of said movable plate.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein said restrictive means comprises:(a) a T-shaped end cap, affixed to said retractable plunger,(b) a notch, cut into said movable plate, aligned with said T-shaped end cap,(c) a second T-shaped end cap, affixed to said second retractable plunger,(d) a second notch, cut into said movable plate, aligned with said second T-shaped end cap. NoneNot Applicable1. FieldThe application relates to container locks, and specifically to solenoid-operated container locks which are resistant to unauthorized opening by kinetic impact.2. Prior ArtU.S. Pat. No. 5,249,831 is an electric lock, having the bolt directly moved by a solenoid, with a counterweight to protect it against impact opening.U.S. Pat. No. 7,424,814 B2 is a complex dead bolt lock with an ...

Convertible Water Pump

A convertible pump formed of wound flexible tubing having an inlet communicating water to an outlet at an opposite end of the tubing. A paddle wheel with collapsible fins provides power to rotate the pump when in a vertical position. A planar surface of the wound tubing forms a table when pivoted on a stand to a horizontal disposition with the support surface for the stand. 1. A pump device comprising:a Wirtz pump including a scoop, flexible tubing wound in a circular configuration;said wound tubing in said circular configuration, said wound tubing having an inlet end communicating through an axial passage with an outlet;said wound tubing having a first planar surface and second planar surface;a paddle wheel operatively engaged to said wound tubing adjacent said first planar surface;said paddle wheel having a base and a plurality of paddles each of said paddles having a proximal end and a distal end;each of said paddles in a pivoting engagement with said base, at a respective proximal end thereof;said paddles pivotable from a collapsed position with said distal ends thereof adjacent said base, to a projecting position with said distal ends distanced from said base by a length of said paddles running between said proximal end and said distal end; anda stand having a vertical member for supporting said wound tubing and said paddle engaged therewith, in an elevated position above a support surface.2. The pump device of additionally comprising:a pivoting engagement between said vertical member and an axle rotationally engaging said wound tubing; andsaid pivoting engagement rendering said wound tubing positionable between a vertical disposition with said first planar surface vertically disposed relative to said support surface, and a horizontal disposition running horizontal to said support surface, whereby said second planar surface of said wound tubing forms a table with said wound tubing in said horizontal disposition.3. The pump device of additionally comprising:a ...

System and Method for Cleaning and Sanitizing Mattresses

Mattresses infested with bed bugs and/or dust mites may be cleaned and sanitized through a series of steps beginning with UV irradiation of the mattress. Next, the mattresses are subject to dry steam of a temperature of approximately 356° F. Odors are then removed from the mattress by immersing the mattress in ozone. The mattress is then vacuumed to remove debris and waste. Next the mattress is heated with infrared heaters which produce a temperature of up to 265° F. Finally, the mattress is again vacuumed to remove any remaining debris. The system is mounted on an enclosed trailer so that the system may be transported to a home, hospital, hotel or dormitory to clean and sanitize the mattresses. The system may also be contained within a building for a more permanent location.

POLYMER PARTICLES

A polymer particle includes a first heteropolymer composition and a second heteropolymer composition having a higher glass transition temperature (T) than a Tof the first heteropolymer composition. The first heteropolymer composition includes two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers. The second heteropolymer composition includes a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer. The cycloaliphatic monomer is selected from the group consisting of a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer and a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer and the aromatic monomer is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic (meth)acrylate monomer and an aromatic (meth)acrylamide monomer. 1. A polymer particle , comprising:a first heteropolymer composition including two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers; and{'sub': g', 'g, 'a second heteropolymer composition having a higher glass transition temperature (T) than a Tof the first heteropolymer composition, the second heteropolymer composition including a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer, the cycloaliphatic monomer being selected from the group consisting of a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer and a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer and the aromatic monomer being selected from the group consisting of an aromatic (meth)acrylate monomer and an aromatic (meth)acrylamide monomer.'}2. The polymer particle as defined in wherein the first heteropolymer composition is physically separated from the second heteropolymer composition within the polymer particle.3. The polymer particle as defined in wherein:the first heteropolymer composition is present in an amount ranging from about 15 wt % to about 70 wt % of a total weight of the polymer particle; andthe second heteropolymer composition is present in an amount ranging from about 30 wt % to about 85 wt % of a total weight of the polymer particle.4. ...

Low volatile organic compound stable solvent-based polyurethane compositions for coatings

Dual-crosslinkable urethanes including urethanes having air curable ethylenic unsaturation and at least one moisture curable functionalized group exhibit good strength, chemical stability, and hardness and can be made by incorporating moisture curable functionalized groups into ethylenically unsaturated urethanes.

Fluid sets

A fluid set can include an ink composition having a pH from pH 7 to pH 10 and a crosslinker composition having a basic pH from pH 8 to pH 10. The ink composition can include from 60 wt % to 90 wt % water, from 5 wt % to 30 wt % organic co-solvent, from 1 wt % to 6 wt % pigment, and a latex polymer including an aromatic (meth)acrylate moiety. The crosslinker composition can include from 70 wt % to 95 wt % water, from 1 wt % to 25 wt % organic co-solvent, and from 1 wt % to 10 wt % polycarbodiimide.

Fluid sets

Latexes and associated ink-jet inks

The present disclosure provides ink-jet inks and associated methods. In one example, an ink jet ink can comprise an ink vehicle, a wax emulsion, and a latex particulate. The latex particulate can comprise multiple intermingled discrete polymer strands, including: a low Tg polymer strand having a Tg below 50° C. and a high Tg polymer strand having a Tg at 50° C. or above. Additionally, the Tg of the high Tg polymer strand can be at least 50° C. greater than the Tg of the low Tg polymer strand.

Inks with latex polymers having improved printing performance

A printing ink having improved printing performance is provided. The ink includes either a latex polymer derived from a monomer having an olefinic group and from about 1 to 10 wt % of N-phenylmaleimide or a latex polymer having a narrow particle size distribution that has a standard deviation of less than about 6% of average particle size, or both. The ink may be continuously printed for more than 1 hr without crusting.

Anti-bumping impact protection device and method for solenoid-operated locking containers

Existing small and medium-sized solenoid-operated locking containers are vulnerable to undesired impact-induced opening. An impact-resistant solenoid-operated locking container is disclosed. The container is protected against impact by the use of two solenoids oriented 180 degrees opposite each other. The solenoids are further protected against binding in a retracted position by T-shaped end caps, affixed to their retractable plungers, engaging notches cut into a movable plate. A silent, or nearly silent, impact-resistant solenoid, for use in an impact-protected locking container, is also disclosed, having the motion of its retractable plunger slowed and quieted by a viscous fluid such as damping grease.

Three-dimensional printing

Textile materials, methods of manufacture and compositions for their manufacture.

Device and method for extending restriction of access to objects and substances

A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time of day set by the user. The unit displays the duration of locking, permits the user to cancel, and can require affirmative confirmation if locking exceeds a user-selected maximum duration. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking. This feature permits the user, while experiencing guilt due to overindulgence, to further delay access without the temptation of an open door.

Method for synchronous communication to procure, schedule, coordinate, and deliver materials to a plurality of construction projects automatically using a calendar model

A method using synchronous communication to procure, schedule, coordinate, and deliver materials to a plurality of construction projects with a Calendar Model while using an administrative processor with administrative computer readable media connected to a global communication network and client devices for a plurality of suppliers, a plurality of consultants, a plurality of contractors, and a plurality of administrators. The method includes creating a supplier profile, a contractor profile a consultant profile, construction project and an administrative profile in the geographic database.

Latex polymer

three-dimensional printing (3d)

Aqui são descritos métodos e sistemas para imprimir um objeto tridimensional. Em um exemplo, um método para imprimir um objeto tridimensional pode compreender: (i) um material de construção metálico sendo aplicado; (ii) um fluido ligante sendo aplicado em pelo menos uma porção do material metálico de construção; (iii) o fluido ligante aplicado seletivamente pode ser fundido instantaneamente para ligar o material metálico de construção e o fluido ligante aplicado seletivamente pela aplicação de um fluxo de energia com uma densidade de energia de cerca de 0,5 J/cm2 a cerca de 20 J/cm2 por menos de cerca de 1 segundo. No exemplo, (i), (ii) e (iii) podem ser repetidos pelo menos uma vez para formar o objeto tridimensional. O fluido ligante pode compreender um veículo líquido e partículas de polímero dispersas no veículo líquido. Here, methods and systems for printing a three-dimensional object are described. In one example, a method for printing a three-dimensional object may comprise: (i) a metallic construction material being applied; (ii) a binding fluid being applied to at least a portion of the metallic building material; (iii) the selectively applied binder fluid can be melted instantly to bind the metal building material and the selectively applied binder fluid by applying an energy flow with an energy density of about 0.5 J / cm2 to about 20 J / cm2 for less than about 1 second. In the example, (i), (ii) and (iii) can be repeated at least once to form the three-dimensional object. The binding fluid can comprise a liquid carrier and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid carrier.

Device and method for self-limiting access to objects and substances

A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time set by the user. The container informs the user, before it locks, of the duration of locking. If the duration exceeds a user-selectable maximum, the container waits for user confirmation, otherwise it locks after a delay. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking. The user can request early access, while the container is locked, subject to an unlocking delay before access is granted, a relocking delay after which access is denied, and an inhibit delay limiting the frequency of use of the early open feature. The device provides a programmable schedule, and can relock itself after a programmable delay.

Inkjet ink set

Three-dimensional (3d) printing

Described herein are methods and systems for printing a three-dimensional object. In an example, a method for printing a three-dimensional object can comprise: (i) a metallic build material being applied; (ii) a binder fluid being applied on at least a portion of the metallic build material; (iii) the selectively applied binder fluid can be flash fused to bind the metallic build material and the selectively applied binder fluid by application of an energy flux having an energy density of from about 0.5 J/cm 2 to about 20 J/cm 2 for less than about 1 second. In the example, (i), (ii), and (iii) can be repeated at least one time to form the three-dimensional object. The binder fluid can comprise a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle.

Latexes and associated inkjet inks

Fixer fluids

Three-dimensional printing

Described herein are compositions, methods, and systems for printing metal three-dimensional objects. In an example, described is a composition for threedimensional printing comprising: a metal powder build material, wherein the metal powder build material has an average particle size of from about 10 m to about 250 m; and a binder fluid comprising: an aqueous liquid vehicle, and latex polymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle, wherein the latex polymer particles have an average particle size of from about 10 nm to about 300 nm.

Inkjet ink set

The present disclosure refers to an inkjet ink set comprising a black ink with a black pigment, a yellow ink with a yellow pigment, a cyan ink with a cyan pigment, a magenta ink with a magenta pigment and a white ink with a white pigment. At least one of the ink further contains a latex binder that is dispersed in the ink vehicle, and that includes a first heteropolymer including two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers; and a second heteropolymer including a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer. The present disclosure refers also to a printing method using the ink set and to a system for printing the ink set.

Three-dimensional (3D) printing

Described herein are methods and systems for printing a three-dimensional object. In an example, a method for printing a three-dimensional object can comprise: (i) a metallic build material being applied; (ii) a binder fluid being applied on at least a portion of the metallic build material; (iii) the selectively applied binder fluid can be flash fused to bind the metallic build material and the selectively applied binder fluid by application of an energy flux having an energy density of from about 0.5 J/cm2 to about 20 J/cm2 for less than about 1 second. In the example, (i), (ii), and (iii) can be repeated at least one time to form the three-dimensional object. The binder fluid can comprise a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle.

Three-dimensional (3d) printing

Described herein are methods and systems for printing a three-dimensional object. In an example, a method for printing a three-dimensional object can comprise: (i) a metallic build material being applied; (ii) a binder fluid being applied on at least a portion of the metallic build material; (iii) the selectively applied binder fluid can be flash fused to bind the metallic build material and the selectively applied binder fluid by application of an energy flux having an energy density of from about 0.5 J/cm 2 to about 20 J/cm 2 for less than about 1 second. In the example, (i), (ii), and (iii) can be repeated at least one time to form the three-dimensional object. The binder fluid can comprise a liquid vehicle and polymer particles dispersed in the liquid vehicle

Spachtelmassen und zusammengesetzte gegenstaende.

Mastic and caulking compositions and composite articles

Composiciones de mastiques y calafateo y articulos de materiales compuestos.

LAS COMPOSICIONES PARA CALAFATEAR Y DE MASTIQUE DE REVESTIMIENTO PERMANENTEMENTE FLEXIBLES Y NO PEGAJOSAS CONTIENEN UNO O MAS POLIMEROS QUE POSEEN UN TG DE CERCA DE -50 A -10 GRADOS CENTIGRADOS Y GRUPOS FUNCIONALES COLGANTES UNIDOS A LA ESPINA DORSAL DEL POLIMERO DE FORMULA (I) EN LA CUAL R1 ES UN RADICAL ORGANICO DIVALENTE DE AL MENOS 3 ATOMOS DE LONGITUD, Y X ES ORGANOACIL O CIANO. LOS CALAFATEOS Y MASTIQUES TIPICAMENTE POSEEN CONCENTRACIONES TOTALES DE MATERIA NO VOLATIL DE CERCA DEL 60 AL 90 % DE PESO DEL CUAL CERCA DEL 15 AL 75 % EN PESO COMPRENDE LOS POLIMEROS DESCRITOS Y CERCA DEL 25 AL 85 % EN PESO EN OTRA MATERIA SOLIDA NO VOLATIL DISTINTA DEL POLIMERO COMO LO SON LOS PIGMENTOS, RELLENOS, ETC. LA PORCION LIQUIDA DE LOS MASTIQUES Y CALAFATEOS PUEDE SER UN DISOLVENTE DE POLIMER,O DISPERSANTE DE POLIMERO ACUOSO, U OTRO MATERIAL, Y LAS COMPOSICIONES VULCANIZADAS EXHIBEN EXCEPCIONALMENTE BUENA ADHERENCIA A LOS MATERIALES ESTRUCTURALES DE ARQUITECTURA, TALES COMO LO ES EL AISLAMIENTO DE DE CUBIERTAS DE POLIURETANO CELULAR Y LOS PLASTICOS Y ELASTOMEROS DE SUPERFICIE UNIFORME.

Spachtelmassen und zusammengesetzte Gegenstände.

Mastic and caulking compositions

Permanently flexible and non-tacky coating mastic and caulking compositions contain one or more polymers having a Tg of about -50 DEG C. to about -10 DEG C. and pendant functional groups attached to the polymer backbone of the formula: -R1 - @ - CH2 - X in which R1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, and X is organoacyl or cyano. The mastics and caulks typically have total non-volatile matter concentrations of about 60 to about 90 weight percent of which about 15 to about 75 weight percent comprises the described polymers and about 25 to about 85 weight percent is non-volatile solid matter other than the polymer such as pigments, fillers, etc. The liquid portion of the mastics and caulks may be a polymer solvent, aqueous polymer dispersant, or other material, and the cured compositions exhibit exceptionally good adhesion to architectural structural materials, such as foamed polyurethane roof insulation and smooth surfaced elastomers and plastics.

White ink

The present disclosure provides a white ink comprising an aqueous ink vehicle, a white colorant, and latex particles. The colorant can consist essentially of metal oxide particles present at from 2 wt% to 50 wt%, can have an average particle size from 100 nm to 1000 nm, and can have a high refractive index from 1.8 to 2.8. The latex can be present in the ink at from 2 wt% to 20 wt%, can have a glass transition temperature from 0° C to 130° C, and can have a low refractive index from 1.3 to 1.6. The metal oxide particles and latex particles can be present in the white ink at weight ratio is from 6:1 to 1:3.

Polymer encapsulated pigments

The present invention is drawn to an encapsulated pigment. The pigment can be encapsulated by both a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer, with the second polymer layer encapsulating the first polymer layer and/or the pigment. The first polymer layer can have less than 2 wt% polymerized acid monomer. The second polymer layer is more hydrophilic than the first polymer layer, and is present at a weight ratio of first polymer layer to second polymer layer of greater than about 1.5:1. Methods of forming an encapsulated pigment are also presented.

Method for Synchronous Communication to Procure, Schedule, Coordinate, and Deliver Materials to a Plurality of Construction Projects Automatically Using a Calendar Model

A method using synchronous communication to procure, schedule, coordinate, and deliver materials to a plurality of construction projects with a Calendar Model while using an administrative processor with administrative computer readable media connected to a global communication network and client devices for a plurality of suppliers, a plurality of consultants, a plurality of contractors, and a plurality of administrators. The method includes creating a supplier profile, a contractor profile a consultant profile, construction project and an administrative profile in the geographic database.

Device and method for extending restriction of access to objects and substances

A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time of day set by the user. The unit displays the duration of locking, permits the user to cancel, and can require affirmative confirmation if locking exceeds a user-selected maximum duration. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking. This feature permits the user, while experiencing guilt due to overindulgence, to further delay access without the temptation of an open door.

Inkjet ink set

Examples provide inkjet ink sets and related methods. An ink set may include a pre-treatment fixing fluid, an ink, and a post-treatment fluid including a binder and a surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of greater than about 12.

Inkjet ink set

Examples provide inkjet ink sets and related methods. An ink set may include a pre-treatment fixing fluid, an ink, and a post-treatment fluid including a wax and a binder present in the post-treatment fluid in a range of about 10 weight percent to about 30 weight percent.

Fixer fluids

The present disclosure provides fixer fluid compositions and related systems and methods. In one example, a fixer fluid can comprise a liquid vehicle, a surfactant, and a cationic polymer. The liquid vehicle can include water and co-solvent having a boiling point from 160° C. to 250° C., the co-solvent present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 1 wt % to 40 wt %. The surfactant can be present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt %. The cationic polymer can be present in the fixer fluid in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 25 wt %. The fixer fluid can be formulated for printing on non-porous media and does not include more than 5 wt % volatile co-solvent and more than 3 wt % non-volatile co-solvent.

Latexes and associated inkjet inks

The present disclosure provides latexes and related methods and inkjet inks incorporating such latexes. A latex particulate can comprising multiple intermingled discrete polymer strands, including a low Tg polymer strand having a Tg below 50° C. and a high Tg polymer strand having a Tg at 50° C. or above. The Tg of the high Tg polymer strand can be at least 50° C. greater than the Tg of the low Tg polymer strand, and the average refractive index of the monomers of the low Tg polymer strand can be within 1% of the average refractive index of the monomers of the high Tg polymer strand.

Device and method for self-limiting access to objects and substances

A time-locking container to limit the compulsive overuse of objects and substances, such as but not limited to money, food, alcohol, and tobacco. The container locks until a future date and time of day set by the user. The container informs the user, before it locks, of the duration of locking. If the duration exceeds a user-selectable maximum, the container waits for user confirmation, otherwise it locks after a delay. This feature prevents an accidental prolonged lockout. While the container is locked, the user can extend, but not shorten, the duration of locking. The user can request early access to the contents, while the container is locked, subject to an unlocking delay before access is granted, a relocking delay after which access is denied, and an inhibit delay limiting the frequency of use of the early open feature. The device provides a programmable schedule, and can relock itself after a programmable delay.