Healthcare Form Assembly Having a Plurality of Removable Strips with Adhesive Free Feature

A healthcare treatment form assembly suitable for use in a patient treatment theater for use in securing treatment appliances to an individual. The form assembly includes a laminated, pressure sensitive assembly having a plurality of uniquely sized strips that can be easily removed and applied by the care giver.

Healthcare Form Assembly Having a Plurality of Removable Strips with Fingerlift Feature

A healthcare form assembly is described which includes a carrier sheet, a release coating applied to the carrier sheet, one or more regions of pressure sensitive adhesive adjacent the release coating, and a printable sheet in contact with the adhesive and being removably disposed on the carrier sheet. The printable sheet includes a collection of cut lines to thereby form adhesive strips which can be readily removed from the carrier sheet. Particular features such as peel zones and fingerlifts are also described. 1. A healthcare form assembly comprising:a carrier sheet defining a leading edge and an oppositely disposed trailing edge;a release coating disposed on the carrier sheet;an adhesive layer disposed on the release coating;a printable sheet having a same or substantially the same shape as the carrier sheet and being removably disposed on the carrier sheet, the printable sheet defining a leading edge and an oppositely disposed trailing edge, the printable sheet oriented on the carrier sheet such that the trailing edge of the printable sheet is intimately disposed next to the trailing edge of the carrier sheet, the printable sheet also defining a first set of cut lines, and another set of transversely extending cut lines extending substantially parallel to the leading edge of the printable sheet to thereby create a first peel zone along the leading edge of the printable sheet;the healthcare form assembly also comprising a strip or section of a layer of a deadening material disposed in the first peel zone.2. The healthcare form assembly of wherein the printable sheet defines another set of transversely extending cut lines extending substantially parallel to the leading edge of the printable sheet and spaced from the first peel zone to thereby create a second peel zone.3. The healthcare form assembly of further comprising another strip or section of a layer of a deadening material disposed in the second peel zone.4. The healthcare form assembly of wherein the strip ...

Document Reader Including a Positioning and Retention System

A document scanner is disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed having a document positioning surface. The document bed has a plurality of perforations therethrough. The document scanner also includes a fan mounted to the document bed on a side opposite the document positioning surface and oriented to draw air through the perforations of the document bed. A method of use of the document scanner, and a particular check scanner are disclosed as well. 123-. (canceled)24. An apparatus , comprising: a thickness extending between an external, upper document positioning surface and an external, lower mounting surface, and', 'a plurality of perforations that extend through the thickness of the document bed from the external, upper document positioning surface to the external, lower mounting surface for permitting fluid-flow through the document bed;, 'a document bed havingmeans for creating a pressure differential that results in drawing of air through the plurality of perforations from the external, upper document positioning surface and toward the external, lower mounting surface for retaining a document adjacent the external, upper document positioning surface, wherein the means is mounted to the external, lower mounting surface of the document bed; and detecting arrangement of the document upon the external, upper document positioning surface of the document bed, and', 'subsequently communicating an activation signal to the means for creating a pressure differential, wherein the means for detecting is communicatively-coupled to the means for creating., 'means for'}25. The apparatus of claim 24 , further comprisinga slider bar mounted along the length of the document bed.26. The apparatus of further comprisinga scanner module mounted to the slider bar, the scanner module manually slidable along the length of the document bed.27. The apparatus of claim 26 , wherein the scanner module includesa contact image sensor.28. The apparatus of claim 26 , wherein the ...

Document Processing Apparatus, Assembly and Sub-Assembly and Method for Operating the Same

A sub-assembly of a document processor that routes at least one document from an input hopper, along a document path and to an output bin is disclosed. The document processor includes a flag movably-arranged within the input hopper to/from a closed orientation and an open orientation; a rod fixed to and extending from the flag, wherein the rod includes an outer surface; a cam member including a camming surface, wherein the camming surface is communicatively-coupled to the outer surface of the rod; a driven shaft connected to the cam member, wherein the cam member further includes a one-way clutch, wherein the driven shaft extends through the one-way clutch; and a feed motor connected to the driven shaft. A method for operating the sub-assembly is also disclosed. 1. A sub-assembly of a document processor that routes at least one document from an input hopper , along a document path and to an output bin , the document processor comprising:a flag movably-arranged within the input hopper to/from a closed orientation and an open orientation;a rod fixed to and extending from the flag, wherein the rod includes an outer surface;a cam member including a earning surface, wherein the camming surface is communicatively-coupled to the outer surface of the rod;a driven shaft connected to the cam member, wherein the cam member further includes a one-way clutch, wherein the driven shaft extends through the one-way clutch; anda feed motor connected to the driven shaft.2. The sub-assembly according to claim 1 , wherein rotation of the driven shaft in a first direction provides means for:disengaging and free-wheeling the one-way clutch with respect to the driven shaft that correspondingly results in thedisengaging of the cam member from the driven shaft such that a biasing force exerted upon the flag may be translated to the cam member by way of the rod such that biasing force results in a first pushing movement of the rod that results in a first rotational movement of the cam member ...

Healthcare Form Assembly Having a Plurality of Removable Strips with Perforated Liner Portion

A healthcare form assembly is described which includes a carrier sheet, a release coating applied to the carrier sheet, one or more regions of pressure sensitive adhesive adjacent the release coating, and a printable facestock sheet in contact with the adhesive and being removably disposed on the carrier sheet. The printable facestock sheet includes a collection of cut lines to thereby form adhesive strips which can be readily removed from the carrier sheet. The carrier sheet includes one or more weakened separation lines that facilitate use of the healthcare assembly and in particular, removal of the adhesive strips. Particular features such as peel zones and fingerlifts are also described. 1. A healthcare form assembly comprising:a carrier sheet defining a leading edge and an oppositely disposed trailing edge;a release coating disposed on the carrier sheet;an adhesive layer disposed on the release coating;a printable sheet having a same or substantially the same shape as the carrier sheet and being removably disposed on the carrier sheet, the printable sheet defining a first set of cut lines, and another set of transversely extending cut lines to thereby define a plurality of removable strips;wherein the carrier sheet defines at least one weakened separation line, the weakened separation line including a plurality of apices and the weakened separation line at least partially extending across at least a portion of the plurality of removable strips.2. The healthcare form assembly of wherein at least a portion of the cut lines extend substantially parallel to a leading edge of the printable sheet to thereby create a first peel zone along the leading edge of the printable sheet claim 1 , the healthcare form assembly also comprising a strip or section of a layer of a deadening material disposed in the first peel zone.3. The healthcare form assembly of wherein the printable sheet defines another set of cut lines extending substantially parallel to the leading edge of ...

Document Processing Apparatus Component, Document Processing Apparatus Assembly and Method for Operating the Same

A component is disclosed. The component includes a base member having an upper surface and a lower surface and a substantially tubular member attached to and extending away from the upper surface of the base member. The substantially tubular member includes a body formed by an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper lip surface connecting the outer surface to the inner surface and a document landing surface. The body includes a thickness (T) extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The document landing surface is connected to the inner surface. The inner surface and the document landing surface define a cavity extending through a portion of a length (L) of the body. An assembly is also disclosed. 1. A component , comprising:a base member having an upper surface and a lower surface; an inner surface,', 'an upper lip surface connecting the outer surface to the inner surface, wherein the body includes a thickness (T) extending between the outer surface and the inner surface, and', 'a document landing surface connected to the inner surface, wherein the inner surface and the document landing surface defines a cavity extending through a portion of a length (L) of the body., 'a substantially tubular member attached to and extending away from the upper surface of the base member, wherein the substantially tubular member includes a body formed by an outer surface,'}2. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the body includes at least one passage that provides access to the cavity claim 1 , wherein the at least one passage includesan upper opening formed by the connection of the upper lip surface and the inner surface, anda side slit extending through the thickness (T) of the body.3. The component according to claim 2 , wherein approximately about ninety-percent of the inner surface of a cross-section of the body forms the cavity to include a circular dimension claim 2 , wherein approximately about ten-percent of the inner surface of the cross-section ...

Multi-Stage Process and Device Utilizing Structured Catalyst Beds and Reactive Distillation for the Production of a Low Sulfur Heavy Marine Fuel Oil

A multi-stage process for the production of an ISO8217 compliant Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil from ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil involving a core process under reactive conditions in a Reaction System composed of one or more reaction vessels, wherein one or more of the reaction vessels contains one or more catalysts in the form of a structured catalyst bed and is operated under reactive distillation conditions. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 mass % to 1.0 mass. A process plant for conducting the process for conducting the process is disclosed. 1. A process for the production of a Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil , the process comprising: mixing a quantity of Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil , wherein Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil complies with ISO 8217 (2017) but has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) greater than 0.5% wt. with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a Feedstock Mixture; contacting the Feedstock Mixture with one or more catalysts under reactive distillation conditions to promote the formation of a Process Mixture from said Feedstock Mixture , wherein said one or more catalysts are in the form of a structured catalyst bed; receiving said Process Mixture and separating the liquid components of the Process Mixture from the bulk gaseous components of the Process Mixture; and separating any residual gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components from the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the structured catalyst bed comprises a plurality of catalyst retention structures claim 1 , each catalyst retention structure composed of a pair of fluid permeable corrugated metal sheets claim 1 , wherein the pair of the fluid permeable corrugated metal sheets are aligned such that the corrugations are out of phase and thereby defining a catalyst rich space and a catalyst lean space within the ...

Silicone/Acrylic Hybrid Adhesives

Adhesive compositions comprising one or more silicone/acrylate copolymers are described. Also described are various healthcare adhesive articles in sheet form which include a carrier sheet, a release coating applied to the carrier sheet, one or more regions of pressure sensitive adhesive adjacent the release coating, a flow control layer for promoting distribution of one or more adhesive debonding agents, and a substrate or facestock sheet removably disposed on the carrier sheet. The adhesive layer includes a pressure sensitive adhesive having a minority proportion of a silicone containing agent blended with one or more acrylic polymers. After application to a surface of interest, the adhesive strips can be easily removed by application of a debonding agent. 1. An adhesive composition comprising:an acrylic adhesive;an effective amount of at least one silicone/acrylate copolymer dispersed in the acrylic adhesive.2. The adhesive composition of wherein the concentration of the at least one silicone/acrylate copolymer is from about 0.5% to about 10%.3. The adhesive composition of wherein the concentration of the at least one silicone/acrylate copolymer is from about 2% to about 5%.4. The adhesive composition of wherein the at least one silicone/acrylate copolymer is selected from the group consisting of (i) acrylic/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymers claim 1 , (ii) acrylic polymers grafted with polydimethylsiloxane side chains claim 1 , (iii) isobutyl methacrylate/bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone acrylate copolymer claim 1 , and (iv) combinations thereof.5. The adhesive of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive composition is homogenous.6. The adhesive of wherein the acrylic adhesive and the at least one silicone/acrylate copolymer are blended together.7. A multilayer article having a plurality of adhesive strips provided on a release liner claim 1 , the strips adapted to be easily removed after application to a surface of interest by exposure to a debonding agent claim 1 , ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING A SAMPLE

There is provided a method for sensing a sample. The method includes the following steps: first a light beam is directed onto the sample. The sample transmits at least a portion of the light beam to form a transmitted light beam. Next, the transmitted light beam is received at an acoustic transducer. The acoustic transducer absorbs at least a portion of the transmitted light beam and in response generated an acoustic wave. Subsequently, an electrical signal is generated at the acoustic transducer. The electrical signal is generated based on at least a portion of the acoustic wave. 1. A method for sensing a sample , the method comprising:directing a light beam onto the sample, the sample transmitting at least a portion of the light beam to form a transmitted light beam;receiving the transmitted light beam at an acoustic transducer, the acoustic transducer absorbing at least a portion of the transmitted light beam and in response generating an acoustic wave; andgenerating an electrical signal at the acoustic transducer, the electrical signal generated based on at least a portion of the acoustic wave.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sample is separated from the acoustic transducer by an acoustic gap.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the acoustic gap is an air gap.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic transducer generates the acoustic wave based on the photoacoustic effect.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic transducer comprises an ultrasound transducer.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the ultrasound transducer has a central frequency in a range of about 100 MHz to about 1000 MHz.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic transducer comprises:a buffer member configured to conduct the acoustic wave; anda piezoelectric element acoustically coupled to the buffer member, the piezoelectric element configured to generate the electrical signal based on the acoustic wave.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light beam comprises a pulsed ...

HEAVY MARINE FUEL OIL COMPOSITION

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil (Feedstock), the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid (Product) components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbons of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product. The Product is compliant with ISO standards for residual marine fuel oils and has a maximum sulfur content between the range of 0.05% wt. to 0.50% wt. The Product can be used as or as a blending stock for compliant, low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed. 1. A low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil , consisting essentially of a 100% hydroprocessed high sulfur heavy marine fuel oil , wherein prior to hydroprocessing the high sulfur heavy marine fuel oil is compliant with ISO 8217: 2017 and is of merchantable quality as a residual marine fuel oil but has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) greater than 0.5% wt. and wherein the low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil is compliant with ISO 8217:2017 and is of merchantable quality as a residual marine fuel oil and has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) less than 0.5 wt %.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the high sulfur heavy marine fuel oil has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) in the range from 1.0% wt. to 5.0% wt. and the low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) in the range of 0.5% wt. and 0.05% wt.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) less than 0.1 wt %.4. The composition of wherein low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil has a maximum kinematic viscosity at 50 C ( ...

Method and apparatus for condition based maintenance of fiber networks on vehicles

A system and method of condition based maintenance of a fiber network includes a processor and memory having instructions that when executed cause the system to transmit an optical signal over a plurality of fiber links in the fiber network; receive a response signal in response to the transmitting of the optical signal; and determine one or more condition indicators in response to the receiving of the response signal.

HEAVY MARINE FUEL OIL COMPOSITION

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 8217A for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05% wt. to 1.0 mass. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil can be used as or as a blending stock for an ISO 8217 compliant, IMO MARPOL Annex VI (revised) compliant low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed. 1. A heavy marine fuel oil product that is ISO 8217: 2017 compliant , is of merchantable quality , and has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) less than 0.5 wt % , said product being produced by a process comprising:a) combining a predetermined quantity of a Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil that is compliant with ISO 8217: 2017 and has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) greater than 0.5% wt. with a predetermined amount of an Activating Gas to form a Feedstock Mixture;b) bringing the Feedstock Mixture up to predetermined process conditions of temperature and pressure to form a heated and pressurized Feedstock Mixture;c) contacting said heated and pressurized Feedstock Mixture in at least one reactor vessel with one or more catalyst systems selected from the group consisting of: an ebulliated bed supported transition metal heterogeneous catalyst, a fixed bed supported transition metal heterogeneous catalyst, and a ...

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CORROSION IN AN ARTICLE

A system and method of detecting, quantifying, and characterizing corrosion and degradation of an article, includes receiving signals indicative of a stack of images of a surface of the article; determining depth and nature of features in the stack of images; generating a surface model of the article in response to the determination of the depth and the nature of features; determining features of interest from the surface model; comparing the features of interest with predetermined information on the article; and characterizing the article as corroded or degraded in response to the comparisons of the features of interest. 1. A computer-implemented method of detecting , quantifying , and characterizing corrosion and degradation of an article , comprising:receiving, with a processor, signals indicative of a stack of images of a surface of the article;determining, with the processor, depth and nature of features in the stack of images;generating, with the processor, a surface model of the article in response to the determination of the depth and the nature of features;determining, with the processor, features of interest from the surface model;comparing, with the processor, the features of interest with predetermined information on the article; andcharacterizing, with the processor, the article as corroded or degraded in response to the comparisons of the features of interest.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising comparing the features of interest with defined features from corroded or degraded samples in coupon test data.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising comparing the features of interest with defined parameters from standards.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the stack of images as multiple images from a micro lens array.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the determination of the depth of features further comprises performing a spatial ...

HEAVY MARINE FUEL OIL COMPOSITION

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 8217A for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05% wt. to 0.50% wt. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil can be used as or as a blending stock for an ISO 8217 compliant, IMO MARPOL Annex VI (revised) compliant low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed. 1. A low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil , consisting essentially of a 100% hydroprocessed high sulfur heavy marine fuel oil , wherein prior to hydroprocessing the high sulfur heavy marine fuel oil is compliant with ISO 8217: 2017 and is of merchantable quality as a residual marine fuel oil but has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) greater than 0.5% wt. and wherein the low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil is compliant with ISO 8217: 2017 and is of merchantable quality as a residual marine fuel oil and has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) less than 0.5 wt %.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the high sulfur heavy marine fuel oil has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) in the range from 1.0% wt. to 5.0% wt. and the low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) in the range of 0.5% wt. and 0.05% wt.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the low sulfur heavy marine fuel oil has a ...

Antimicrobial treatment for hvac systems

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system may comprise an evaporator core including an upstream inlet face in which humid air is received, a downstream outlet face from which dehumidified air is discharged, and a plurality of air-contacting surfaces extending between the inlet and outlet faces. In one form, an antimicrobial coating may be formed on the air-contacting surfaces of the evaporator core. The antimicrobial coating may comprise an ionic material having immobilized ionic groups of one type of charge and mobile counterions of another type of charge. The mobile counterions may be ionically associated with the immobilized ionic groups. In another form, an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV-LED) may be used to direct UV light onto the air-contacting surfaces of the evaporator core.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATES IN HEAVY MARINE FUEL OIL

A process and device for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 821 7 for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05% wt. to 0.5% wt. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil can be used as or as a blending stock for an ISO 8217 compliant, IMO MARPOL Annex VI (revised) compliant low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. 1. A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil , the process comprising: mixing a quantity of Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from said feedstock mixture; receiving said Process Mixture and separating a Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and , discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil.2. The process of wherein said Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil has bulk properties that comply with ISO 8217:2017 and has a sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 5.0% wt. to 1.0% wt.3. The process of wherein said Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil has hulk properties that comply with ISO 8217:2017 and has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICROELECTRODE ARRAY HAVING ELECTRICAL AND MICROFLUIDIC INTERROGATION OF ELECTROGENIC CELL CONSTRUCTS

A three-dimensional (3D) microelectrode array for in vitro electrical and microfluidic interrogation of electrogenic cell constructs includes a substrate having a plurality of micro vias. A hypodermic microneedle is received within each micro via of a first subgroup of the plurality of micro vias and each has a length that exceeds the thickness of the substrate to form a hypodermic microneedle array on the top face of the substrate. Metallic traces are formed on the bottom face and interconnect the hypodermic microneedles. A culturing area is formed in the top face. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) microelectrode array for in vitro electrical and microfluidic interrogation of electrogenic cell constructs , comprising:a substrate having a top face and opposing bottom face;a plurality of micro vias formed within the substrate and extending from the bottom face to the top face;a hypodermic microneedle received within each micro via of a first subgroup of the plurality of micro vias and extending upward from the bottom face through the top face and having a length that exceeds the thickness of the substrate to form a hypodermic microneedle array on the top face;metallic traces formed on the bottom face and interconnecting the hypodermic microneedles to form the 3D microelectrode array; anda culturing area formed in the top face.2. The 3D microelectrode array of comprising microtroughs formed on the bottom face and interconnecting the micro vias of the first subgroup claim 1 , and having conductive paste received therein forming a metallic trace pattern interconnecting the hypodermic microneedles.3. The 3D microelectrode array of comprising a plurality of hollow hypodermic microports received within a second subgroup of the plurality of micro vias and extending upward from the bottom face and forming microfluidic ports.4. The 3D microelectrode array of wherein said hypodermic microneedles comprise at least one of solid and hollow microneedles.5. The 3D microelectrode array of ...

3D MICROELECTRODE ARRAY (MEA) FOR OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROBING OF ELECTROGENIC CELLS

Disclosed herein are novel 3D microelectrode arrays (3D MEA) that include a substrate body (e.g. chip), microneedles, traces, and a well, wherein the 3D MEA provides for transfer of electrical signals on one side of the substrate body to the other side of the substrate body. Methods for using 3D MEAs to grow electrogenic cells and obtain electrophysiological signals are disclosed as well. Fabrication techniques for producing the 3D MEAs are also disclosed. 1. A method of making a three-dimensional microelectrode array (3D MEA) comprising;forming a plurality of cut-outs onto a planar conductive sheet;transitioning material at the plurality of the cut-outs such that a plurality of microneedles extend orthogonally to the planar conductive sheet;cutting the planar conductor sheet to release the plurality of microneedles from the planar sheet to produce a released plurality of microneedles; andsecuring the released plurality of microneedles to a transparent planar substrate body comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge surface between the top and bottom surfaces; wherein one or more conductive traces have been deposited on the edge surface and the bottom or top surface, or both, and wherein the released plurality of microneedles is secured suprajacent to the conducted traces such that at least one microneedle of the plurality of microneedles and at least one trace of the one or more conductive traces are conductively connected.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the planar conductive substrate is comprised of metal claim 1 , polymer-metal composite claim 1 , conductive silicon composites claim 1 , or conductive glass.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the metal comprises stainless steel claim 2 , titanium claim 2 , zinc claim 2 , magnesium nitinol claim 2 , vanadium or combinations and alloys thereof.4. The method of any of - claim 2 , wherein the transparent planar substrate comprises glass or transparent polymer.5. The method of any of - claim 2 , wherein ...

Process and device for reducing environmental contaminates in heavy marine fuel oil

A process and device for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 821 7 for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05% wt. to 0.5% wt. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil can be used as or as a blending stock for an ISO 8217 compliant, IMO MARPOL Annex VI (revised) compliant low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil.

Heavy marine fuel oil composition

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 8217A for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05% wt. to 1.0 mass. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil can be used as or as a blending stock for an ISO 8217 compliant, IMO MARPOL Annex VI (revised) compliant low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Heavy marine fuel oil composition

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil (Feedstock), the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid (Product) components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbons of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product. The Product is compliant with ISO standards for residual marine fuel oils and has a maximum sulfur content between the range of 0.05% wt. to 0.50% wt. The Product can be used as or as a blending stock for compliant, low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Dice game having truly random number generation

A pair of electronic oscillator/feedback shift register/decoding circuitry combinations are used for a game of dice. Each of these combinations is arranged to randomly generate numbers in six states (1-6) and to independently display the numbers so generated by each combination upon actuation by the player, as by pressing a button. The states prevailing in the separate feedback shift registers upon cessation of pulse input are decoded and displayed to represent the results of a dice throw by the player.

Semiconductor wafer re-use using chemical mechanical polishing

Methods and apparatus for reducing damage of a semiconductor donor wafer include the steps of: (a) rotating a polishing pad, rotating the semiconductor donor wafer, applying a polishing slurry to the polishing pad, and pressing the semiconductor donor wafer and the polishing pad together; and (b) rotating the polishing pad and the semiconductor donor wafer, discontinuing the application of the polishing slurry, applying a rinsing fluid to the polishing pad, and pressing the semiconductor donor wafer and the polishing pad together, wherein step (a) followed by step (b) is carried out in sequence at least two times, and at least one of the following are reduced in at least two successive intervals of step (a): (i) a pressure at which the semiconductor donor wafer and the polishing pad are pressed together, (ii) a mean particle size of an abrasive within the polishing slurry, and (iii) a concentration of the slurry in water and stabilizers.

Solid state electrochemical cell having porous cathode current collector

A solid state laminar electrochemical cell comprising: an alkali metal anode layer; a solid ionically conducting electrolyte layer; and a cathode/current collector layer; wherein said electrolyte layer is interposed between said alkali metal anode layer and said cathode/current collector layer and wherein said cathode/current collector layer comprises an electrically conductive substrate having a plurality of surface voids and a composite cathode composition comprising an intercalation compound, an electrically conductive filler and an ionically conductive electrolyte, said cathode composition being coated on the surface of said substrate facing said electrolyte layer and being maintained in the voids of said surface is disclosed.

Ultraviolet curable sealant compositions

A curable sealant composition free from volatile organic compounds. The composition comprises a urethane acrylate oligomer present in an amount from about 20% to about 60% by weight. A liquid elastomer is present in an amount from about 20% to about 60% by weight, and at least one photoinitiator present in an amount from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight. A process for sealing a dynamic seal assembly in a housing bore is also provided.

Hand-held magnetic ink character recognition system

The present invention relates to a hand-held magnetic ink character recognition system 10 having an integrated position/speed feedback device 20 , such as an optical encoder. The position/speed feedback device 20 is provided to compensate for variable speeds generated by manual operation.

System and method to cue operator response in a manually-driven document scanner

A document scanner and associated feedback mechanism are disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed including a document positioning surface, and a scanning module slidably connected to the document bed, the scanning module manually movable across the document positioning surface. The document scanner further includes a feedback mechanism arranged to receive information about a speed of movement of the scanning module, and output a feedback signal to a user of the document scanner.

Semi-automatic inertial wheel device in a hand-operated document reader/imager

A hand-operated document processor includes a base for receiving a document containing magnetic ink character data to be read and recognized. A manually operated moving magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) subsystem includes a MICR read head and is attached to the base such that movement of the subsystem causes the MICR read head to pass over the magnetic ink character data on the document. MICR reading and recognition logic receives the signal from the MICR read head. An inertial wheel arrangement includes a clutch and an inertia wheel. The inertia wheel connects through the clutch to drive the moving MICR subsystem.

Material sheet handling system and processing methods

Methods and apparatus provide for delivering a controlled supply of gas to at least one aero-mechanical device to impart a gas flow to suspend a material sheet; preventing lateral movement of the material sheet in at least one direction when suspended; and imparting a stream of water, from a side of the material sheet opposite the at least one aero-mechanical device, to dice the material sheet when suspended.

Surfaces, methods and devices employing cell rolling

Retractable image camera mechanism for a document processing system

A document processing system includes a feeder stage, a transport stage, and a retractable mechanism cooperating with a portion of the document track. An assertable member is arranged with respect to the document track such that assertion of the member causes retraction of the opposed track walls in the cooperating portion of the document track by retracting a first base member from a second base member. An imaging assembly is composed of an imaging device and an image glass. The image glass is positioned as one side of the document track at the retractable mechanism. In the retracted state, the imaging assembly is retracted to provide access to the imaging device and the document track.

Solid state electrochemical cell having porous cathode current collector

A solid state laminar electrochemical cell comprising: an alkali metal anode layer; a solid ionically conducting electrolyte layer; and a cathode/current collector layer; wherein said electrolyte layer is interposed between said alkali metal anode layer and said cathode/current collector layer and wherein said cathode/current collector layer comprises an electrically conductive substrate having a plurality of surface voids and a composite cathode composition comprising an intercalation compound, an electrically conductive filler and an ionically conductive electrolyte, said cathode composition being coated on the surface of said substrate facing said electrolyte layer and being maintained in the voids of said surface is disclosed.

3d microelectrode array (mea) for optical and electrical probing of electrogenic cells

Disclosed herein are novel 3D microelectrode arrays (3D MEA) that include a substrate body (e.g. chip), microneedles, traces, and a well, wherein the 3D MEA provides for transfer of electrical signals on one side of the substrate body to the other side of the substrate body. Methods for using 3D MEAs to grow electrogenic cells and obtain electrophysiological signals are disclosed as well. Fabrication techniques for producing the 3D MEAs are also disclosed.

Document presentment apparatus for use in linear document reader

A document scanner is disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed having a surface to position a document. The document bed includes a slot in which a presentment apparatus is positioned. The presentment apparatus includes a first rigid layers a second compressible layer, and a third lower friction layer. A method of use of the document scanner is disclosed as well.

Process and device for reducing environmental contaminates in heavy marine fuel oil

A process and device for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 821 7 for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 % wt. to 0.5 % wt.. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil can be used as or as a blending stock for an ISO 8217 compliant, IMO MARPOL Annex VI (revised) compliant low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil.

Heavy marine fuel oil composition

Document reader including an optical movement detection system

A document scanner is disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed having a document positioning surface. The document scanner further includes a scanner module slidably attached to the document bed. The scanner module includes an optical movement sensor configured to detect movement of the scanner module relative to the document positioning surface. A method of operation of the scanner module is disclosed as well.

Mechanical shifting of multi-load retractor

A seat belt retractor comprising: a first and a second energy absorption mechanism each of which is selectively activatable and respectively configured to generate first and second levels of energy absorption and when activated define an output characteristic of the retractor; a switch mechanism for operatively selecting one or the other energy level and a mode shifter for shifting between the first energy absorption level and the second energy absorption level as a function of the rotation of a spool of the retractor.

System, method and computer readable medium for call center management

A call center system is configured to record call data into call records. A transfer center within the call center transfers the call records to a database. A query engine, controlled from an interactive user interface, executes queries on the call data records in the database, allowing real-time analysis of the call data.

Process and device for reducing environmental contaminates in heavy marine fuel oil.

Un proceso para reducir los contaminantes ambientales en un Combustóleo Marino Pesado de Materia Prima que cumple con ISO 8217, el proceso comprende: mezclar una cantidad de combustóleo Marino Pesado de Materia Prima con una cantidad de mezcla de Gas Activador para dar una mezcla de materia prima; poner en contacto la mezcla de materia prima con uno o más catalizadores para formar una Mezcla de Proceso a partir de la mezcla de materia prima; separar los componentes líquidos del Combustóleo Marino Pesado de Producto de la Mezcla de Proceso de los componentes gaseosos y los componentes de hidrocarburos de sub-producto de la Mezcla de Proceso, y descargar el Combustóleo Marino Pesado de Producto. El Combustóleo Marino Pesado de Producto cumple con ISO 8217 para petróleos combustibles marinos residuales y tiene un nivel de azufre que tiene un contenido máximo de azufre (ISO 14596 o ISO 8754) entre el intervalo de 0.05% en peso a 0.5% en peso. El Combustóleo Marino Pesado de Producto se puede usar como o como un material de mezcla para un combustóleo marino pesado con bajo contenido de azufre o ultra bajo contenido de azufre que cumple con la norma ISO 8217 y que cumple con IMO MARPOL Anexo VI (revisado). También se describe un dispositivo para llevar a cabo el proceso.

Compact refrigeration system for providing multiple levels of cooling

A refrigeration system for use in cooling electronic equipment includes a closed vapor compression circuit having operably disposed therein a compressor, a condenser, a first expansion device, a second expansion device, and a two-part evaporator. A first part of the evaporator receives working fluid from the first expansion device at a first pressure, and a second part of the evaporator receives working fluid from the second expansion devi ce at a second pressure that is different than the first pressure.

Retractable document handling mechanism for a document processing system

A document processing system includes a feeder stage, a transport stage, and a retractable document handling mechanism cooperating with a portion of the document track. The mechanism includes an assertable member arranged with respect to the document track such that assertion of the member causes retraction of the opposed track walls in the cooperating portion of the document track by retracting a movable base member from a fixed base member. This provides access to the document track, and the retraction is sufficient to provide a track opening sufficient to allow the operator to relieve document jams.

Heavy marine fuel oil composition

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil (Feedstock), the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid (Product) components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbons of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product. The Product is compliant with ISO standards for residual marine fuel oils and has a maximum sulfur content between the range of 0.05 % wt. to 0.50 % wt. The Product can be used as or as a blending stock for compliant, low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Material sheet handling system and processing methods

Methods and apparatus provide for delivering a controlled supply of gas to at least one aero-mechanical device to impart a gas flow to suspend a material sheet; preventing lateral movement of the material sheet in at least one direction when suspended; and imparting a stream of water, from a side of the material sheet opposite the at least one aero-mechanical device, to dice the material sheet when suspended.

Healthcare form assembly having a plurality of removable strips with perforated liner portion

A healthcare form assembly is described which includes a carrier sheet, a release coating applied to the carrier sheet, one or more regions of pressure sensitive adhesive adjacent the release coating, and a printable facestock sheet in contact with the adhesive and being removably disposed on the carrier sheet. The printable facestock sheet includes a collection of cut lines to thereby form adhesive strips which can be readily removed from the carrier sheet. The carrier sheet includes one or more weakened separation lines that facilitate use of the healthcare assembly and in particular, removal of the adhesive strips. Particular features such as peel zones and fingerlifts are also described.

Apparatus and methods for positioning a document against a read head in a document processing system

Apparatus and methods are described for controlling the positioning of a document relative to a read head in a document processing system. A pressure applying element urges the document against the read head. A speed measuring element rotated by the pressure applying element transmits, to the processing system for use in processing the document, data describing document speed sensed by the pressure applying element at the read head. Distance is eliminated between the read head and speed sensing element, thus eliminating or reducing speed feedback data inaccuracies. Because pressure is applied to the document directly at the read head, read error rates are further reduced.

Process for reducing environmental contaminates in heavy marine fuel oil

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 8217 for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 % wt. to 0.5 % wt. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Conference call information sharing via interaction with social networking data

Examples of associating user information from social network sites with a conference call application may include a series of operations. One example operation may provide receiving a command to share at least one social networking application with a scheduled conference call and accessing an application programming interface (API) of the social networking application, and sharing user profile information with a graphical user interface (GUI) application of the scheduled conference call corresponding to the command to share the social networking application.

Method and apparatus for condition based maintenance of fiber networks on vehicles

Method and apparatus for condition based maintenance of fiber networks on vehicles

A system and method of condition based maintenance of a fiber network includes a processor and memory having instructions that when executed cause the system to transmit an optical signal over a plurality of fiber links in the fiber network; receive a response signal in response to the transmitting of the optical signal; and determine one or more condition indicators in response to the receiving of the response signal.

Process for reducing environmental contaminates in heavy marine fuel oil

Process for reducing environmental contaminates in heavy marine fuel oil

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 8217 for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 % wt. to 0.5 % wt. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Heavy marine fuel oil composition

A process for reducing the environmental contaminants in a IS08217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil, the process involving: mixing a quantity of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil with a quantity of Activating Gas mixture to give a feedstock mixture; contacting the feedstock mixture with one or more catalysts to form a Process Mixture from the feedstock mixture; separating the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil liquid components of the Process Mixture from the gaseous components and by-product hydrocarbon components of the Process Mixture and, discharging the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil is compliant with ISO 8217A for residual marine fuel oils and has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 % wt. to 0.50 % wt. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil can be used as or as a blending stock for an ISO 8217 compliant, IMO MARPOL Annex VI (revised) compliant low sulfur or ultralow sulfur heavy marine fuel oil. A device for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Processos para reduzir contaminantes ambientais em óleo combustível marítimo pesado

um processo e dispositivo para reduzir contaminantes ambientais em um óleo combustível marítimo pesado de carga de alimentação de acordo com iso 8217, o processo envolvendo: misturar uma quantidade do óleo combustível marítimo pesado de carga de alimentação com uma quantidade de mistura gasosa de ativação para dar uma mistura de carga de alimentação; contatar a mistura de carga de alimentação com um ou mais catalisadores para formar uma mistura de processo a partir da mistura de carga de alimentação; separar os componentes líquidos de óleo combustível marítimo pesado de produto da mistura de processo a partir dos componentes gasosos e componentes hidrocarbonetos de subproduto da mistura de processo e descarregar o óleo combustível marítimo pesado de produto. o óleo combustível marítimo pesado de produto está de acordo com iso 8217 para óleos combustíveis marítimos residuais e tem um nível de enxofre que tem um teor máximo de enxofre (iso 14596 ou iso 8754) entre a faixa de 0,05 % em peso a 0,5 % em peso. o óleo combustível marítimo pesado de produto pode ser usado como tal ou como um material de mistura para um óleo combustível marítimo pesado de baixo teor de enxofre ou de ultrabaixo teor de enxofre e de acordo com iso 8217, imo marpol anexo vi (revisto).

Healthcare form assembly having removable strips

A healthcare treatment form assembly suitable for use in a patient treatment theater for use in securing treatment appliances to an individual. The form assembly includes a laminated, pressure sensitive assembly having a plurality of uniquely sized strips that can be easily removed and applied by the care giver.

Multi-load limiting seat belt retractor

A seat belt retractor (20) has a primary (40) and secondary (60) locking mechanism and a deactivation mechanism (74) for mechanically deactivating the second locking mechanism (60). When the seat belt retractor is used by vehicle occupants not in a designated class; the retractor has at least two load limiting mechanisms including for example, a torsion bar and variable elongation webbing or a torsion bar and a friction brake, or clutch, configured to be selectively employed depending on the size of the vehicle occupant.

Conference call information sharing via interaction with social networking data

Examples of associating user information from social network sites with a conference call application may include a series of operations. One example operation may provide receiving a command to share at least one social networking application with a scheduled conference call and accessing an application programming interface (API) of the social networking application, and sharing user profile information with a graphical user interface (GUI) application of the scheduled conference call corresponding to the command to share the social networking application.

Conference call information sharing via interaction with social networking data

Examples of associating user information from social network sites with a conference call application may include a series of operations. One example operation may provide receiving a command to share at least one social networking application with a scheduled conference call and accessing an application programming interface (API) of the social networking application, and sharing user profile information with a graphical user interface (GUI) application of the scheduled conference call corresponding to the command to share the social networking application.

Conference call information sharing via interaction with social networking data

Examples of associating user information from social network sites with a conference call application may include a series of operations. One example operation may provide receiving a command to share at least one social networking application with a scheduled conference call and accessing an application programming interface (API) of the social networking application, and sharing user profile information with a graphical user interface (GUI) application of the scheduled conference call corresponding to the command to share the social networking application.

Document reader having a document registration and retention system

A document scanning device and method of use are disclosed. The document scanning device includes a document bed and one or more document retention devices positioned along the document bed to define a document positioning surface. The document scanning device also includes a scanning module slidably attached to the document bed to pass over the document positioning surface. The document retention device retains a document in place on the document positioning surface as the scanning module slides over the document.

Bi-directional presentation apparatus

A presentation apparatus is provided for use with a contact image sensor used for scanning the contents of a document. The presentation apparatus includes a base member adapted to be disposed above the surface of the contact image sensor, a first spring arm extending from the base member and a contact member extending vertically from the first spring arm. The first spring arm urges the contact member into contact with the surface for ensuring flat contact between the document and the surface as the document passes therebetween.

Motorized document scanner

A document scanner, such as a check scanner, is disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed having a document positioning surface, the document positioning surface arranged to receive a document placed thereon. The document scanner further includes a scanning module slidably movable across the document positioning surface, the scanning module including one or more data capture devices arranged to contact a document during a scanning process. The document scanner also includes a motor operatively connected to the scanning module, the motor configured to move the scanning module across the document positioning surface during the scanning process.

Document reader having a document registration and retention system

A document scanning device and method of use are disclosed. The document scanning device includes a document bed and one or more document retention devices positioned along the document bed to define a document positioning surface. The document scanning device also includes a scanning module slidably attached to the document bed to pass over the document positioning surface. The document retention device retains a document in place on the document positioning surface as the scanning module slides over the document.

Antimikrobielle behandlung für hvac-systeme

Ein Heizungs-, Lüftungs- und Klimatisierungssystem (HVAC) kann einen Verdampferkern mit einer stromaufwärtigen Einlassfläche, in der feuchte Luft aufgenommen wird, einer stromabwärtigen Auslassfläche, aus der entfeuchtete Luft abgegeben wird, und einer Vielzahl von luftberührenden Flächen, die sich zwischen der Einlass- und der Auslassfläche erstrecken, umfassen. In einer Form kann eine antimikrobielle Beschichtung auf den luftberührenden Oberflächen des Verdampferkerns gebildet werden. Die antimikrobielle Beschichtung kann ein ionisches Material mit immobilisierten Ionengruppen einer Ladungsart und beweglichen Gegen-Ionen einer anderen Ladungsart umfassen. Die mobilen Gegen-Ionen können ionisch mit den immobilisierten Ionengruppen assoziiert sein. In einer anderen Form kann eine UV-Leuchtdiode (UV-LED) verwendet werden, um UV-Licht auf die luftberührenden Oberflächen des Verdampferkerns zu richten.

Motorized document scanner

A document scanner, such as a check scanner, is disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed having a document positioning surface, the document positioning surface arranged to receive a document placed thereon. The document scanner further includes a scanning module slidably movable across the document positioning surface, the scanning module including one or more data capture devices arranged to contact a document during a scanning process. The document scanner also includes a motor operatively connected to the scanning module, the motor configured to move the scanning module across the document positioning surface during the scanning process.

Umlenkvorrichtung für einen Sichereitsgurt

Web guide for a sealt belt

Manual ink jet cartridge cleaning and capping station

A document processor for capturing data and images from checks and other financial and payment-related documents includes a document track and a plurality of processing devices located along the document track. The plurality of processing devices includes an ink jet rear endorser. A manual ink jet cleaning and capping station is built into the track wall directly in front of the ink jet rear endorser. The station includes a movable track wall portion that is movable between first and second positions and includes an opening and a cap. When the track wall portion is in the first position, the cap engages the endorser to prevent any liquid ink on the endorser from drying. When the track wall portion is in the second position, the opening aligns with the endorser to allow the endorser to print on passing documents.

Manual ink jet cartridge cleaning and capping station

A document processor for capturing data and images from checks and other financial and payment-related documents includes a document track and a plurality of processing devices located along the document track. The plurality of processing devices includes an ink jet rear endorser. A manual ink jet cleaning and capping station is built into the track wall directly in front of the ink jet rear endorser. The station includes a movable track wall portion that is movable between first and second positions and includes an opening and a cap. When the track wall portion is in the first position, the cap engages the endorser to prevent any liquid ink on the endorser from drying. When the track wall portion is in the second position, the opening aligns with the endorser to allow the endorser to print on passing documents.

System, method and computer readable medium for call center management

A call center system is configured to record call data into call records. A transfer center within the call center transfers the call records to a database. A query engine, controlled from an interactive user interface, executes queries on the call data records in the database, allowing real-time analysis of the call data.

Method and apparatus of analyzing customer call data to monitor customer call behavior

A method and apparatus of processing a customer call is disclosed. The customer call may be initiated for an interactive voice response (IVR) type call system. One example method may include processing an interactive voice response (IVR) customer call. The method may include receiving customer call input to IVR call menu prompts, evaluating customer call interactions with the IVR call menu prompts, and calculating at least one usability score of the customer's interactions with the IVR call menu prompts. The method may also include displaying the results of the at least one usability scores on a user interface.