AUTOMATED PLANNING FRACTURING METHODS FOR MULTI-WELL FIELDS

FRACTURING METHODS FOR PLANNING AUTOMATED MULTI-WELL FIELD

Un procédé en conformité avec certains modes de réalisation comprend la réception des paramètres d'entrée précisant des exigences de fracturation, l'évaluation électronique des données sur la formation associées à une formation cible, et l'utilisation d'un processeur informatique pour générer de façon dynamique un plan de fracturation pour au moins l'un de la pluralité des trous de forage dans la formation cible. Le plan comprend les emplacements de fracture potentiels et les longueurs qui tiennent compte des emplacements de fracture existants ou planifiés avec d'autres de la pluralité des trous de forage et qui tiennent compte également les paramètres d'entrée reçus et les données sur la formation évaluées. Le procédé comprend également la fracturation de la formation cible le long de la pluralité des trous de forage en conformité avec le plan de fracturation.

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO COOKERS AND HOBS

SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS FOR HOBS

PERFORATED FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

La présente invention concerne des structures fibreuses à ouvertures et, plus particulièrement, des structures fibreuses à ouvertures comprenant un ou plusieurs éléments fibreux, par exemple des filaments, contenant un ou plusieurs matériaux formant élément fibreux et un ou plusieurs agents actifs, qui peuvent être libérés de l'élément fibreux lorsqu'il est exposé aux conditions d'utilisation prévue, ainsi que procédés de fabrication associés.

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO COOKING APPLIANCES

USE OF HEPARINS OF LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT FOR THE PREVENTION AND LETRAITEMENT OF THE CEREBRAL OEDEMAS

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR AN OPTICAL SUPPORT MULTI-LASER

La présente invention concerne un support optique (20) qui mémorise des informations de validation lisibles par un laser bleu (24) permettant la lecture d'un contenu par un laser rouge (22). Les informations sont des informations de protection de contenu de type de disque pour définir les paramètres de lecture du laser (22) ou une clé pour lire un contenu. Les informations de validation sont disposées dans le support (20) pour être lisibles par illumination d'un laser (24). Les informations de validation sont placées à la surface extérieure d'un support sur lequel le point de focalisation du laser (24) permet la lecture de marques. Les marques peuvent être colorées par un matériau réfléchissant la lumière bleue mais pas la lumière rouge. Les informations de validation sont formées de microcuvettes (44) dont la taille est la moitié de la longueur d'onde du laser (22).

CARD CREATING POSITIONING OPTIONS PLATFORMS REPRESENTING THE LOCATIONS OF THE SAME

La présente divulgation propose des systèmes et des procédés permettant la création de cartes de positionnement de plate-forme représentant la faisabilité de l'emplacement du coussin de surface pour visuellement valider un emplacement de coussin de surface actuel et/ou pour déterminer la pertinence d'un autre emplacement de coussin de surface.

PERISCOPE SYSTEM

A submarine mast system 10 having a mast 11 which penetrates the hull 8 is supported by an integrated tubular sub-assembly 15 connected to the submarine superstructure 9 at its upper end by a set of three similar equi-angularly spaced radially-extending linkage devices 16 and at its lower end to the hull 8 by an annular device 17. The mast 11 is rotatable in bearings 18 secured to the sub-assembly 15 which is of sufficiently high stiffness to maintain the bearings 18 in alignment to enable relatively free hoisting and rotary movements of the mast 11. The annular device 17 includes a resiliently yieldable member to isolate the sub-assembly 15 from strains experienced by the superstructure 9 when the system 10 is in use. ...

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO COOKERS AND HOBS

Hair braiding appts. and method

Method and system for acquiring and analyzing control loop feedback

A programmable logic controller is provided having an interface having at least one input/output terminal configured for connection to a plurality of nodes within a control loop, a proportional-integral-derivative controller coupled to the input module, an analyzer block coupled to the proportional-integral-derivative controller and the output, the analyzer block configured to acquire data for the control loop and analyze the data directly on the programmable logic controller. A method and system for acquiring and analyzing control loop data is also provided.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WATCHING CONTENT AND PLAYING GAMES ON A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A method and system for watching video and playing games in a mobile communication device are described in which video content is received from a network television channel and, based on the orientation of the mobile communication device and the device type, the video content and/or a game may be displayed. When in a portrait orientation, the operating mode may be such that the video content and/or the game may be displayed. For a tablet device in a portrait orientation, for example, both the video content and the game may be displayed. When the mobile communication device is changed to a landscape orientation, the operating mode may be different and only one of the video content and the game may be displayed based on whether the mobile communication device was rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise. A rewards program may combine the video-watching and game-playing activities of the user. 1. A method , comprising: receiving video content corresponding to a network television channel;', 'determining based on an output from the one or more sensors, an orientation of the mobile communication device; and', 'reproducing on the display, based on the determined orientation of the mobile communication device, one or both of the received video content and a game selected from a plurality of games., 'in a mobile communication device comprising a display and one or more sensors2. The method of claim 1 , comprising reproducing on the display both the selected game and the video content when the mobile communication device is a tablet device and the orientation of the mobile communication device is a portrait orientation.3. The method of claim 2 , comprising:detecting that the orientation of the mobile communication device has changed from a portrait orientation to a landscape orientation by rotation of the mobile communication device in a clockwise direction; andreproducing on the display the selected game without the received video content.4. The method of claim 2 , comprising ...

RECOMBINANT GRAM NEGATIVE BACTERIA AND METHODS OF GENERATING AND UTILIZING SAME

The present invention provides novel, recombinant Gram-negative bacteria. In particular, the invention provides recombinant Gram-negative bacteria (e.g., ) lacking genes involved in lipopolysaccharide (LPS, endotoxin) biosynthesis (e.g., lacking genes required for core oligosaccharide biosynthesis) and also provides recombinant Gram-negative bacteria lacking genes involved in LPS biosynthesis that contain one or more exogenous KDO transferases and/or one or more exogenous heptosyltransferases (e.g., from one or more types and/or strains of bacteria). The invention further provides methods of generating and utilizing (e.g., as or in an immunogenic composition (e.g., as or in an adjuvant and/or vaccine)) the recombinant Gram-negative bacteria therapeutic, preventative, and/or research applications. 1. A recombinant Gram-negative bacterial cell lacking all endogenous glycosyltransferases involved in core oligosaccharide biosynthesis within lipopolysaccharide (LPS).2. The recombinant Gram-negative bacterial cell of claim 1 , wherein the cell lacks endogenous waaF claim 1 , waaC claim 1 , waaL claim 1 , waaU claim 1 , waaZ claim 1 , waaY claim 1 , waaJ claim 1 , waaR claim 1 , waaB claim 1 , waaS claim 1 , waaP claim 1 , waaG claim 1 , waaQ claim 1 , and waaA genes.3. The recombinant Gram-negative bacterial cell of claim 1 , wherein the cell possesses endogenous hldD and coaD genes.4. The recombinant Gram-negative bacterial cell of claim 1 , wherein the cell generates sugar precursors of core oligonucleotide biosynthesis but lacks the capability to transfer these sugars to the Lipid IVmolecule.5Escherichia, Shigella., Salmonella, Campylobacter, Neisseria, Haemophilus, Aeromonas, Francisella, Yersinia, Klebsiella, Bordetella, Legionella, Corynebacteria, Citrobacter, Chlamydia, Brucella, Pseudomonas, Helicobacter,Vibrio.. The recombinant Gram-negative bacterial cell of claim 1 , wherein the bacterial cell is from a genus selected from the group consisting of and6. A ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating between devices using short-range communication links. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating access-right data between devices for verification or transfer. 1. A computer-implemented method for facilitating post-entry transfer of access rights within defined locations , comprising:identifying, by a computing device, a geographical location of a first user device, the first user device being associated with a digital token that represents a plurality of access rights to a defined location for a defined time period;detecting whether the geographical location of the first user device is within the defined location, the first user device gaining entry to the defined location using a first access right of the plurality of access rights; displaying a transforming image on the first user device;', 'receiving an indication from a second user device that the transforming image was captured at a camera of the second user device; and', 'transmitting a second access right of the plurality of access rights from the first user device to the second user device, wherein receiving the second access right enables the second user device to exit the defined location., 'in response to the determining that the geographical location of the first user device is within the defined location, executing one or more protocols for location-based transferring of access rights, the one or more protocols for location-based transferring being available for execution when the first user device is within the defined location, and executing the one or more protocols including2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more protocols for location-based transferring of access rights enables the first user to transfer one or more access rights of the plurality of access rights to user devices located within the defined location.3. The computer-implemented ...

Water filtering pet bowl assembly

A water filtering pet bowl assembly includes a bowl including a raised drinking water location, a bottom to-be-pumped water location having a raised platform, and a central channel between the raised drinking water location and the bottom to-be-pumped water location, such that, in an in-use operation of the water filtering pet bowl assembly, water flows by gravity flow from the raised drinking water location, through the central channel, and to the bottom to-be-pumped water location; a filter assembly positioned above the bottom to-be-pumped water location; and a pump coupled with the filter assembly and positioned in the bottom to-be-pumped water location; wherein, in the in-use operation of the water filtering pet bowl assembly, a base of the filter assembly is positioned on the raised platform.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating between devices using short-range communication links. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating access-right data between devices for verification or transfer. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:identifying a geographical location of a mobile computing device, the mobile computing device being configured to run a native application that facilitates entry to a spatial area using an access right assigned to the mobile computing device;determining that the geographical location of the mobile computing device is within a defined area;in response to determining that the geographical location of the mobile computing device is within the defined area, causing the native application running on the mobile computing device to display a transforming image on the mobile computing device, the transforming image being repeatedly transformed at an interval, and wherein the transforming image corresponds to a visual representation of the access right assigned to the mobile computing device at least at one time during the interval in which the transforming image is transformed;detecting the visual representation of the access right from the transforming image displayed on the mobile computing device; andin response to detecting the visual representation, enabling the mobile computing device to gain access to the spatial area.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein detecting further comprises:continuously capturing the transforming image as the transforming image is transformed during the interval; anddetecting, at the one time, that the transforming image corresponds to the visual representation of the access right.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein repeatedly transforming the transforming image includes repeating a transformation of an initial image included in the transforming image during the interval.4. The ...

AUTONOMOUS TRAVERSE TIRE CHANGING BOT, AUTONOMOUS TIRE CHANGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD THEREFOR

An autonomous traverse tire changing bot includes a carriage having a carriage frame with a carriage drive section effecting autonomous traverse of the carriage, along a traverse path, relative to a traverse surface or a floor on which the bot rests, and a bot frame including at least one actuator mounted to the carriage and a bot drive section with a motor defining an actuator degree of freedom, wherein the at least one actuator has an end effector having a tire engagement tool disposed so that articulation of the at least one actuator with the actuator degree of freedom effects engagement contact of the tire engagement tool and a tire mounted on a vehicle, and a controller effects traverse of the bot along the traverse path effecting dynamic positioning of the at least one actuator relative to a variable position of the vehicle with the tire mounted thereon. 1. An autonomous traverse tire changing bot comprising: a carriage frame,', 'wheels supporting the carriage frame, and', 'a carriage drive section with at least one motor defining at least one degree of freedom powering at least one of the wheels effecting autonomous traverse of the carriage, along a traverse path, relative to a traverse surface or a floor on which the autonomous traverse tire changing bot rests;, 'a carriage having at least one actuator mounted to the carriage so that the bot frame traverses with the carriage as a unit along the traverse path, and', 'a bot drive section with a motor defining an actuator degree of freedom, separate and distinct from the at least one degree of freedom,', 'wherein the at least one actuator has an end effector having a tire engagement tool disposed so that articulation of the at least one actuator with the actuator degree of freedom effects engagement contact of the tire engagement tool and a tire mounted on a vehicle; and, 'a bot frame includinga controller communicably connected to the carriage drive section and the bot drive section so as to effect traverse of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating between devices using short-range communication links. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating access-right data between devices for verification or transfer. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:causing a native application running on a mobile computing device to display a transforming image on the mobile computing device, the transforming image being repeatedly transformed at an interval, and wherein the transforming image corresponds to a visual representation of an access right assigned to the mobile computing device at least at one time during the interval in which the transforming image is transformed;detecting the visual representation of the access right from the transforming image displayed on the mobile computing device; andin response to detecting the visual representation, enabling the mobile computing device to gain access to a spatial area.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying a geographical location of a mobile computing device, the mobile computing device being configured to run a native application that facilitates entry to a spatial area using an access right assigned to the mobile computing device;determining that the geographical location of the mobile computing device is within a defined area; andin response to determining that the geographical location of the mobile computing device is within the defined area, causing the native application running on the mobile computing device to display a transforming image on the mobile computing device.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein repeatedly transforming the transforming image includes repeating a transformation of an initial image included in the transforming image during the interval.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein at the one time during the interval claim 1 , the transforming image ...

fused bicyclic compounds for treating diseases

são aqui descritos compostos bicíclicos fundidos, composições e métodos de uso destes para o tratamento de doenças. Fused bicyclic compounds, compositions and methods of use thereof for treating diseases are described herein.

Polymer mixture which comprises a polyphenylene ether and a styrene-containing polymer or copolymer, as well as products formed therefrom

The invention relates to a mixture of a polyphenylene ether resin and a styrene-containing polymer or copolymer, in which at least a part of the polyphenylene ether resin is modified with reactive groups of a first type and at least a part of the styrene-containing polymer or copolymer is modified with reactive groups of a second type which are capable of reacting with the reactive groups of the first type. The invention further relates to articles formed from the said mixture, which have a good combination of low surface gloss and mechanical properties.

Splash preventor for tank truck loading rack

A splast preventor device insures safe loading of a liquid into a tank by making it necessary that the loading spout be fully inserted into the tank opening and resting on the bottom of the tank before liquid can flow through the device into the tank.

Apparatus for applying surgical clips

An apparatus is provided for applying surgical clips which includes provisions for applying a partially closed clip to ducts or shunts during a surgical procedure such as cholecystectomy procedures. The apparatus includes means for effecting a partial closing stroke of the handle mechanism to correspond to a partial closure of the jaw members, and permits a partial opening stroke to release the partially closed clip in the jaw mechanism. Other features of the invention include means for preventing over advancement of a clip to the jaw mechanism, means for cradling the clip as it is advanced from the clip supply to the jaw mechanism, means for preventing splaying of the jaws in the event of a clip-over-clip application, and a novel rotation collar. The instrument of the present invention provides the surgeon with visual, audible, and tactile indication of the positioning of the jaw members to effect the application of a partially closed clip.

Fuel cell with integral fuel storage

A fuel cell (30) has an internal fuel source (35) that is in a matrix around a membrane electrode assembly (29). The membrane electrode assembly is constructed to be generally formed in the shape of a solid cylinder. The fuel cell has a porous central core (22) of reticulated vitreous metal that is formed in the shape of a solid cylinder. The porous central core serves to distribute oxidant throughout the fuel cell. A cathode (23) is situated coaxially around the porous central core, and has a catalytic layer on the outer side. A solid polymer electrolyte (25) is situated coaxially around the cathode and in intimate contact with the catalytic layer. An anode (27) is situated coaxially around the electrolyte, and a second layer of catalytic material is situated between the electrolyte and the anode. A housing (31) contains the internal fuel supply and holds the membrane electrode assemblies in place.

Sensing elements and methods for uniformly making individual sensing elements

Sensing elements, useful in sensing the concentration of a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide, in a medium, e.g. blood, and methods for making such sensing elements are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises continuously placing a sensing composition precursor in contact with a continuous web, forming a continuous sensing composition from the precursor, and applying a continuous opaque film to the sensing composition. A plurality of individual sensing elements are formed from this composite structure. These sensing elements, which each have very similar sensing characteristics, are placed in a sensor fixture for use.

Treatment of waste water and apparatus therefor

A water treatment apparatus for the treatment of waste water (2), including sewage material, is provided on a marine vessel for example a cruise ship. The apparatus comprises a filter (10) in the form of an submerged flat panel membrane bio-reactor unit or MBR (11) having an average effective pore size of less than 0.1 micron (100 nanometres) and an ionisation unit (12) including electrodes (48, 50), the unit (12) acting as a source of metal ions. The electrodes (48, 50) are formed from an alloy of silver, copper and zinc. In use, waste water (2) flows through the filter (10) and then the ionisation unit (12), so that the waste water is filtered and then infused with metal ions. The concentration of ions in the effluent water is at a concentration effective to disinfect the waste water (2) and provide a residual disinfecting action, the metal ions providing biocidal and/or fungicidal effects. The apparatus may be retro-fitted to a ship by means of a conversion kit.

Portable fuel cell power supply

The invention provides a device for generating energy, utilizing a fuel cell. Air is freely guided to the fuel cell, while a fuel gas is provided to the fuel cell from a pressurized fuel supply via a regulator. The portable power supply is most applicable to use with handheld electric devices, and contains a fuel storage means ( 110 ) for storing a supply of fuel, a fuel delivery means ( 120 ) connected to the fuel storage means, an energy conversion device ( 140 ) connected to the fuel delivery means for converting the fuel to electricity. The fuel storage means, the fuel delivery means, and the energy conversion device are all contained in a volume less than 500 cubic centimeters.

Surgical apparatus with indicator

An apparatus and system are disclosed for indicating relative positions of elements in a surgical apparatus. The indicating elements can include electrical circuitry for activating visual, audible or tactile indicators, thereby alerting the user that an event has occured with respect to the instrument.

Universal coupling

AUTONOMOUS TRAVERSE TIRE CHANGING BOT, AUTONOMOUS TIRE CHANGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD THEREFOR

An autonomous traverse tire changing bot includes a carriage having a carriage frame with a carriage drive section effecting autonomous traverse of the carriage, along a traverse path, relative to a traverse surface or a floor on which the bot rests, and a bot frame including at least one actuator mounted to the carriage and a bot drive section with a motor defining an actuator degree of freedom, wherein the at least one actuator has an end effector having a tire engagement tool disposed so that articulation of the at least one actuator with the actuator degree of freedom effects engagement contact of the tire engagement tool and a tire mounted on a vehicle, and a controller effects traverse of the bot along the traverse path effecting dynamic positioning of the at least one actuator relative to a variable position of the vehicle with the tire mounted thereon.

Food serving tray

Party tray

A party tray includes a support tray and, on the support tray, a sealed package made up of transparent container body and a polymeric sealing sheet sealed to the rim of the container body. The sealed package contains foodstuffs, in particular respiring foodstuffs such as fresh fruits and vegetables, which rest on the sealing sheet; the sealing sheet is in turn supported by the support tray. The sealed package may include an atmosphere control member. When the party tray is on display, its contents are viewed through the single thickness of the container body.

Composition and method for colouring hair

Present invention relates to a composition and method for oxidative colouring hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and comprising one or more surfactants and having a pH below or equal to 7.0 after mixing with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent wherein the composition is applied onto hair as foam from a non-aerosol foamer vessel.

Composition and method for colouring hair

Present invention relates to a composition and method for oxidative colouring hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and comprising one or more surfactants and having a pH below or equal to 7.0 after mixing with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent wherein the composition is applied onto hair as foam from a non-aerosol foamer vessel.

Composition and method for colouring hair

A composition and method oxidative colours hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and comprises one or more surfactants and has a pH below or equal to 7.0 after mixing with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent wherein the composition is applied onto hair as foam from a non-aerosol foamer vessel.

Smart meter apparatus

An integrated smart meter (10) (20) monitors power and usage passing between a household supply main (12) and household appliances (14), uses power line signalling (16) to signal meter readings and power consumption, has the improvement of also comprising an integrated locally generated power controller and switch (20). The integrated smart meter (10) (20) also comprises appliance signalling means (28) operable to signal to individual appliances (14) to switch the individual appliances (14), or groups of appliances (14) (14A), either on or off. When locally generated power alone or stored energy is being employed, the appliance signalling means (28) is operable to switch appliances (28) o meet supply capability according to the immediate generation and/or storage capacity. Appliances (14) are switched on or off according to instant local power generation capacity and are switched off in a user selectable order to leave a last appliance (14) to be the last to be switched off as the local power generation capacity falls towards zero. Not only power line signalling (16) is shown for coupling the smart meter (10) (20) to the outside world, but also coupling by means of a wide area network (118), use of Home Area Networks (HAN) (130), and use of In Home Display (IHD) (132) devices. Use is also possible in an integrated apartment block where locally generated energy for the apartment block is allocated between apartments. Flicker free recovery from supply main power failure is provided. The apparatus allows use in economy mode, determined either by time of day or in response to supply main supplier messages. The invention also permits selective use of gas or electric heating and operational shutdown when no one is in a dwelling.

Fused bicyclic compounds for the treatment of disease

【課題】ＦファルネソイドＸ受容体またはその一部を調節する化合物および医薬組成物を提供する。【解決手段】下記一般式の構造を有する化合物、またはその医薬的に許容される塩もしくは溶媒和物を提供する。JPEG2023011731000126.jpg2849具体的には、例えば（Ｅ）－イソプロピル６－（３，４－ジフルオロベンゾイル）－４，４－ジメチル－３－（トリフルオロメチル）－１，４，５，６－テトラヒドロピラゾロ［３，４－ｄ］アゼピン－８－カルボキシレートが示される。【選択図】なし

Method and apparatus for cold temperature operation of fuel cells utilizing hydrides having different heat capacities

An apparatus and method for temperature regulation of a fuel cell using differential heat capacity of the fuel storage media is disclosed. The method of regulating the temperature involves measuring the temperature of one or more fuel cells, comparing the temperature against target values, selecting a control method from a set of available control methods based on the result of comparison and using that control method to initiate and control a regulation cycle, and actuating a flow control means using the selected control method to alter the flow of fuel between one or more fuel storage containers, each containing fuel storage media which exhibit different enthalpies of formation and dissociation. The regulation process starts with measuring temperature (110) of a fuel cell system (100). The measured temperature is then compared (120) to a predetermined set of ideal target values designed to provide peak fuel cell performance. Following the comparison step, a control method (130) is selected from a list of available control methods. The control method has the necessary parameters and logic to define an fuel flow initiation process (140) which in turn actuates a flow control means (150). Actuation of the flow control means changes the temperature of the one or more fuel cells and alters its operating parameters (160).

COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR FORMING BEARINGS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Drilling normally to sub-normally pressured formations

A system and method for drilling a substantially horizontal well bore in a normally to sub-normally pressured formation. The normally to sub-normally pressured formation is an unconventional reservoir. The well bore is drilled over-balanced with a drilling fluid including a fluid loss agent. The fluid loss agent is operable to form a filter cake on the well bore during drilling.

Telemetering system

Improvements in or relating to nuclear reactors

795,406. Nuclear reactors. UNITED KING- DOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY. March 4, 1957 [March 5, 1956], No. 6836/56. Class 39(4). A nuclear reactor comprises fuel elements of such shape and dimensions as to provide a smooth continuous surface, a further continuous surface closely adjacent to said surface to define a passage capable of supporting a climbing film system when the reactor is in operation, and means for feeding coolant liquid to the lower end of the passage at such a pressure head and feed rate that a climbing film system is set up. Fig. 2 illustrates the behaviour of a coolant liquid as it passes upwardly through the annular space between a fuel element 12 and a coolant tube 1. In region A there is normal ebullition, and in region B discrete annular slugs of liquid 15 surround annular vapour slugs 16. In region C a climbing film system is set up with liquid films attached to the coolant tube 1 and to the fuel element 12 and vapour in the annular space between ; finally in region D there is a spray region where the films are disrupted. The onset of this spray condition should be avoided except where a ceramic type of fuel element is used over this region. Fig. 1 shows a reactor in which the climbing film region can occupy 60-80 per cent of the total height of the coolant tube and the spray region eliminated by choosing appropriate dimensions and by adjustment of the coolant pressure head and feed rate. The steam produced and the residual coolant liquid leave the coolant tubes at the top and the two phases are separated by individual separators 19. The bulk moderator fluid 8 and the coolant liquid are the same, e.g., water or heavy water, so that the separated liquid may be passed directly into the bulk of the moderator. The steam passes out of the pressure vessel to turbines 21 after which it is condensed and returned to the coolant header tank 10. In an alternative arrangement the coolant tubes 1 pass into a common header and thence to a single external ...

Mass flow measuring device.

Improvements in or relating to bearing material

1,127,192. Making Al-Pb alloys; coating with Al-Pb. GLACIER METAL CO. Ltd. Jan.3, 1966 [Nov,4, 1964], No.45058/64. Headings C7D and C7F. In a method of producing bearing material an approximately vertical free-falling molten stream of a first metal has added to it a second metal or compound of the second metal, the second metal being of higher specific gravity than the first, the combined stream being collected and chilled on a moving substantially horizontal surface, the combined stream thus solidified before separation of the metals can take place. In Fig. 1 molten aluminium flows from furnace 1 through channel 3, under adjustable baffle 7, and has lead compound added from vibrating hopper 15, and then falls on to belt 8 Fixed guide walls 9, 10, 11 and the undersurface of the belt are cooled, or side plates 9, 10 are heated at one end and cooled at the other. The combined vertical stream may be heated or cooled or both. Furnace 1, channel 3 and belt 8 are adjustably tiltable, Belt 8 may be replaced by an aluminized steel strip on to which is coated the molten aluminium lead alloy.

Mass flow measuring device

MASS FLOW MEASURING DEVICE Abstract of the Invention An apparatus for measuring the mass flow of a fluid flowing through a defined fluid stream by means of measuring the Coriolis reaction of the fluid in response to an imparted oscillation transverse to the flow. The appa-ratus generally includes inlet and outlet ends which are fixedly mounted with respect to one another and positioned along a single axis line. A flexible and continuous flow tube is formed between the inlet and outlet ends with the flow tube being substantially free floating, i.e. substan-tially free of restrictions or constraints along is periph-eral length. The flow tube generally forms at least one loop which is symmetrical with respect to the axis line and may take the form of a circular configuration and have inlet and outlet leg portions which deflect the flow from the inlet into the loop and from the loop into the outlet. The flow tube may also include two loops which are formed symmetrically about the single axis line and having a figure "8" or a "B"-shape. The flow tube may be osciallated by a driver at a frequency higher than its fundamental resonance so as to form nodal positions or local minimum amplitudes of vibration within its length which appear to be stationary and the adjacent portions of the flow tube oscillate.

Cleat

Improvements in or relating to bearings and to a method of manufacturing bearings

In a process for producing a plain bearing material in which at least a trace but not more than 2% by volume of lead di-iodide is added to granules of a chemically stable acetal copolymer, a tape of the product is extruded and the extruded tape is bonded to a surface of a backing material. In an embodiment, granules of an acetal copolymer are blended with 0.25% by volume of powdered lead di-iodide in a blender which also grinds the large particles of lead diiodide to the required size. The material also includes 2 to 5% by volume of a white powder filler comprising 30% by weight of zinc sulphate and 70% of barium sulphate.

Wireless communication device with tamper resistant configuration settings

Devices ( 302, 702, 800 ) with embedded control programs are provided are provided with RF-ID devices ( 114, 504 ) or other non-contact read data carriers ( 604 ) that provide configuration data, on which the execution of the embedded control programs is contingent. Preferred embodiments include wireless communication devices ( 302, 702, 800 ) provided with RF-ID devices ( 114, 504 ) or set of magnets ( 604 ) that encodes data embedded in front fascia. Embodiments of the invention increase the security of configuration data, and allow for functionality to enhanced by replacing the front fascia.

A wheel

A wheel having an inner support and an outer tire, the tire having two series of flexible spokes which are able to move when the tire is in use to cause a ground engaged section of the tire to assume a substantially flat track portion when under load, and to revert to a normal circular tending configuration when turned away from a ground engaging position. The spokes are laid over so that the first series of spokes tend clockwise and the second series of spokes tend counter-clockwise.

Compaction wheel with cleats

The wheel has a rigid cylinder forming an outer rim (16) with a plurality of apertures therein. A plurality of cleats (60) having tongues (66) are mounted in the apertures with their tongues (66) extending through the apertures (50). Each tongue (66) has an opening (68) for receiving a connecting rod (70) which holds the cleat (60) on the rim (16). The wheel may include guide tubes (80) aligned with the tongue openings (68) for guiding a connecting rod (70) thereto during assembly of the wheel. The guide rods (70) are retained by a retainer abutment (82) at one wheel side, covered by a hubcap.

Four-dimensional route planner

A route planner uses a recursive algorithm to determine a lateral path, and an adaptive algorithm to determine a vertical path. The vertical path is adjusted based on hazard areas represented by horizontal polygons having top and bottom altitudes. The route planner attempts to find a route which meets a required time of arrival window. A route may be broken into multiple starting and ending points, with desired arrival times specified for each ending point.

A Cleat

A cleat comprises an accessories mount having an accessories receiving recess, and a cleat body having a fitting recess complimentary to the accessories receiving recess. 5 The cleat is formed such that the accessories receiving recess can be located within the cleat body's fitting recess to present the accessories receiving recess for receiving and supporting a vehicle accessory. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Electric meter.

Fuel cell system having a replaceable getter element for purifying the fuel supply

Oxides of carbon and other impurities are removed from a hydrogen fuel supply stream (12) for a fuel cell (30). A getter element (20) sufficient for chemisorbing the oxides of carbon from the hydrogen is removably connected to the fuel cell anode side. The fuel stream is passed through the getter element so as to chemisorb the oxides of carbon onto the getter, thereby providing a purified stream of hydrogen (26) to the fuel cell anode. The getter is removed from the fuel cell when the getter when spent and replaced with a fresh getter.

Compaction wheel having replaceable cleats

COMPOSITIONS BASED ON COLLOIDAL SILVER AND METHODS OF USING THEM TO PREVENT AND CONTROL PLANT DISEASES

La presente invención proporciona una composición basada en plata coloidal amigable con el medioambiente, con la capacidad para prevenir y controlar infecciones causadas por microorganismos patógenos en órganos superficiales de las plantas. La composición comprende agua, plata coloidal, un copolímero de éter de metilvinilo, aceite vegetal de palma africana, éter de octilfenilo de polioxietileno, trietanolamina, hidróxido de sodio y benzoato de sodio. Por sus características y la aplicación no sistémica, la composición divulgada es no tóxica para las plantas y otros organismos pluricelulares huésped.

Induction meter

System and method for improved determination of satellite interface type

A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of satellite system premises device. The system and method utilize stored information indicative of the types of viable interfaces that a premises device should be adapted to mate with, to intelligently recognize a particular subset of satellite system signals, and then responsively configure and install a premises device.

Improvements in or relating to liquid-liquid extraction columns

855,963. Purifying liquids. UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY. Jan. 31, 1958 [Feb. 5, 1957], No. 3877/57. Class 46. [Also in Group II] A redistributer plate P for the continuous phase (shown in heavy arrows) of a liquid liquid-extraction column 2 comprises an annular device adapted to constrain the continuous phase to move through a central portion 8 of the column but permitting passage of the dispersed phase (shown in small arrows) through the device and the central portion. The device comprises a funnel shaped member 4 having its large end attached to and extending within the channel of an annular channel member 5. The column contains spaced sieve plates 3 above and below plate P, the aggregate area of the openings in each sieve plate being not greater than the area of the orifice 8. Turbulence created in the continuous phase due to its passage through the funnel-shaped member 4 produces a redistribution of the phase after passage through the device. Such redistribution may be augmented by baffle plates or a rotatable turbine wheel placed in the orifice 8.

Device for measuring speed.

Measurement device incorporating a locating device and a portable handheld computer device and associated apparatus, system and method

A system adapted to determine a property of a paving-related material is provided. Such a system comprises a central computing system housing database, such as a geographic information system (GIS). A measuring device for selectively and directly measuring the property of the paving-related material is remotely disposed with respect to the central computing system and operably engaged with a locating device, such as a global positioning system (GPS) device, for determining a location of the measuring device when the property of the paving-related material is selectively measured thereby. A portable handheld computer device is in communication with the measuring device, the locating device, and the central computing system, wherein the handheld computer device is configured to receive data, comprising the measured property of the paving-related material and the corresponding location of the measuring device when the property is selectively measured thereby, from the measuring device and the locating device, and to communicate the data with the central computing system for incorporation of the data into the database. An associated device, apparatus, and method are also provided.

Improvements in or relating to Expansible Tables.

14,414. Pratt, T., Dawson, W. G., Pratt, L. W., and Pratt, C. June 21. Expanding tables.-An expanding table, of the kind in which additional leaves are inserted between two end leaves when separated by screw or other means, is so arranged that, when closed, the two permanent leaves can be rotated through a right-angle. The length of the table when reduced to its smallest dimensions is thus equal to the width of the table when expanded. To the underside of each of the permanent leaves 10, 11 of the table is fixed a semicircular piece of wood 5; these pieces abut against one another when the leaves 10, 11 are brought together and form a pivot adapted to rotate in semicircular openings in the cross-bars 2, 4 fixed to the table frame. The pivot pieces 5, shown in plan in Fig. 3, are provided with flanges 9 and blocks of wood 8 which bear upon the upper and lower sides of the bars 2, 4. The leaves 10, 11 may each be formed in two parts hinged together.

Method and apparatus for thermal management of fuel cell systems

The fuel cells (110) consists of one or more fuel cells (110), each having a major surface (140), and disposed next to each other in a side-by-side adjacent arrangement and a fuel storage container (120) having an exterior wall (150). The fuel cells (110) are positioned such that distance between the major surfaces (140) and the fuel storage container wall (150) along a direction normal to the major surfaces is substantially the same. In addition, one or more of the fuel cells are in thermal contact with the fuel storage container such that cell waste heat is transferred to the fuel storage container. During typical operation, a change in an operational parameter of the fuel cell system such as power output causes a change in the amount of waste heat generated in the fuel cell and the waste heat is transferred to the fuel storage container.</SDOAB >

COMPOSITIONS BASED ON COLLOIDAL SILVER AND METHODS OF USING THEM TO PREVENT AND CONTROL PLANT DISEASES

La presente invención proporciona una composición basada en plata coloidal amigable con el medioambiente, con la capacidad para prevenir y controlar infecciones causadas por microorganismos patógenos en órganos superficiales de las plantas. La composición comprende agua, plata coloidal, un copolímero de éter de metilvinilo, aceite vegetal de palma africana, éter de octilfenilo de polioxietileno, trietanolamina, hidróxido de sodio y benzoato de sodio. Por sus características y la aplicación no sistémica, la composición divulgada es no tóxica para las plantas y otros organismos pluricelulares huésped.

System for the distribution of water in buildings

Compositions based on colloidal silver and methods of using them to prevent and control plant diseases.

La presente invención proporciona una composición basada en plata coloidal amigable con el medioambiente, con la capacidad para prevenir y controlar infecciones causadas por microorganismos patógenos en órganos superficiales de las plantas. La composición comprende agua, plata coloidal, un copolímero de éter de metilvinilo, aceite vegetal de palma africana, éter de octilfenilo de polioxietileno, trietanolamina, hidróxido de sodio y benzoato de sodio. Por sus características y la aplicación no sistémica, la composición divulgada es no tóxica para las plantas y otros organismos pluricelulares huésped.

Arrow return and quiver loading mechanism

Apparatus for electroplating.

Well bore cleaning

A system and method for drilling a substantially horizontal well bore in a normally to sub-normally pressured formation. The normally to sub-normally pressured formation is an unconventional reservoir. The well bore is drilled over-balanced with a drilling fluid having a density at least about the density of the cuttings produced by drilling the well bore.

Catching game with removable hitting cover

Articles for a game of selective hitting and catching includes a mitt consisting of a rigid rear disk, a flexible front catching layer, an intermediate layer of cushioning material between the rigid disk and flexible front catching layer, a ring extending circumferentially about a peripheral edge of the rigid rear disk, and an adjustable strap on a rear surface of disk adapted for attachment of the mitt upon a person's hand. A cover is removably attachable upon the mitt and provides a rigid front hitting surface, the cover having a rim sized for snap fit engagement upon the ring. The mitt retains a ball on contact of the ball with the catching surface by engagement of complementary hook-and-loop elements on the respective catching surface and the ball surface.

Device for the recovery of water enriched in deuterium

Flash light

PAVING SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTION AND DAMAGE MANAGEMENT

Adaptable mold base

An adaptable mold assembly (10) consists of two mold bases (100, 102). One or both of the mold bases has at least one interchangeable portion (104, 105) removably mounted on the mold base, whose function is to actuate in a direction different from the draw direction. The interchangeable portion is typically used to facilitate the removal of the molded part from the mold, and often functions as a mold slide or pull. The ability to interchange and reconfigure the mold base reduces tooling costs and adds design flexibility to the tool. In another embodiment of the invention, the function of the interchangeable portion (106) is to provide process monitoring, process control or process optimization.

Submarine mine

Work handling and tooling mechanism

Quantum computing monitoring system

A quantum computing monitoring system may receive a request from user describing an algorithm to be executed using classical and quantum computing resources and a metric to be monitored associated with execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources. In execution, the quantum computing monitoring system may cause measurements to be obtained from the quantum computing resources at individual steps of the execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources, and the metric to be determined based on the obtained measurements. The quantum computing monitoring system may evaluate the metric with respect to a threshold, and provide an alert to the user responsive to determining that the metric fails to satisfy the threshold. The quantum computing monitoring system may further perform an operation to modify the execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources as needed.

Fuel cell power source

Measurement device incorporating a locating device and a portable handheld computer device and associated apparatus, system and method

A system adapted to determine a property of a paving-related material is provided. Such a system comprises a central computing system housing database, such as a geographic information system (GIS). A measuring device for selectively and directly measuring the property of the paving-related material is remotely disposed with respect to the central computing system and operably engaged with a locating device, such as a global positioning system (GPS) device, for determining a location of the measuring device when the property of the paving-related material is selectively measured thereby. A portable handheld computer device is in communication with the measuring device, the locating device, and the central computing system, wherein the handheld computer device is configured to receive data, comprising the measured property of the paving-related material and the corresponding location of the measuring device when the property is selectively measured thereby, from the measuring device and the locating device, and to communicate the data with the central computing system for incorporation of the data into the database. An associated device, apparatus, and method are also provided.

Apparatus and method for measuring physical characteristics of materials

An instrument and a method are provided for determining the moisture and cement contents of fresh concrete and for calculating and displaying to the user of the instrument the projected strength of the concrete. The instrument has two probes, each probe containing a low-activity nuclear source. The probes are stored in shielded receptacles in a housing when not in use. The user calibrates the probes with reference to concrete compositions of known cement and water content, and then for field use separately inserts each probe into the access tube of a sample pan filled with concrete to obtain counts corresponding to moisture content and cement content. An electronics unit is attached to the housing for storing the correlations and performing the calculations.

Measurement device incorporating a locating device and a portable handheld computer device and associated apparatus, system and method

A system adapted to determine a property of a paving-related material is provided. Such a system comprises a central computing system housing database, such as a geographic information system (GIS). A measuring device for selectively and directly measuring the property of the paving-related material is remotely disposed with respect to the central computing system and operably engaged with a locating device, such as a global positioning system (GPS) device, for determining a location of the measuring device when the property of the paving-related material is selectively measured thereby. A portable handheld computer device is in communication with the measuring device, the locating device, and the central computing system, wherein the handheld computer device is configured to receive data, comprising the measured property of the paving-related material and the corresponding location of the measuring device when the property is selectively measured thereby, from the measuring device and the locating device, and to communicate the data with the central computing system for incorporation of the data into the database. An associated device, apparatus, and method are also provided.

Fuel cell using variable porosity gas diffusion material

A fuel cell ( 100 ) includes a membrane electrode assembly ( 110 ) located together with a layer of variable porosity porous gas diffusion material ( 150 ). The variable porosity gas diffusion material layer ( 150 ) operates to selectively limit the amount of reactants reaching localized areas of the membrane electrode assembly ( 110 ) in order to reduce hot spots.

Interactive hierarchical status display

The invention features a method and apparatus for displaying the status of network resources, to include rendering fishbone layouts (45) in a snowflake layout. Each fishbone layout features a hierarchy with resource profiles (30) and dependency relationship among the resource profiles (77). The resource profiles represent network resources. Hierarchies in the snowflake layout (46) share a common root.

Composition and method for colouring hair

Present invention relates to a composition and method for oxidative colouring hair based on at least one oxidative dye precursor and comprising one or more surfactants and having a pH below or equal to 7.0 after mixing with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent wherein the composition is applied onto hair as foam from a non-aerosol foamer vessel.

Method and apparatus for determining the amount of hydrogen in a vessel

An apparatus and method for measuring the quantity of hydrogen in a hydrogen storage vessel (300) of a hydrogen fuel cell using the Pressure, Composition, Temperature (PCT) relationship (350) of the storage media is disclosed. The method of measuring the quantity of hydrogen (360) involves, measuring the temperature (310) of the hydrogen storage media at one or more points on the hydrogen storage vessel (300), measuring the mechanical strain (320) at one or more points on walls of the hydrogen storage vessel, computing the pressure (330) inside the vessel based on the strain measurements, referring to a look-up table (340) with PCT graph/operating curve data (350) or an equation using Van't Hoff parameters for representing the discharge PCT curve for the particular concentration at the measured pressure. The changes in temperature and pressure during hydrogen absorption-desorption which are characteristic of hydride composition is used to measure the concentration ratio of hydrogen to metal hydride as a concentration ratio of hydrogen to metal.

Improvements in or relating to the production of deuterium-enriched compounds

<PICT:0869413/III/1> A process for producing D-enriched water, hydrogen, or ammonia comprises operating a dual-temperature D-exchange process to obtain a product enriched in D relative to the feed to the exchange process, subjecting the product to further enrichment by a distillation, and recycling the D-poor fraction from the distillation to the dual-temperature exchange process. The dual - temperature exchange may be H2-H2O with D-enriched H2 or H2O being distilled, H2O-H2S with D-enriched H2O being distilled or H2-NH3 with D-enriched H2 or NH3 being distilled, and where D-enriched H2 or NH3 is the product of the distillation, conversion to heavy water may take place subsequently. H2 is withdrawn from a known type of high temperature D transfer plant, which has D-exchange catalyst units at 600 DEG C. alternating, and in series, with water-steam D-exchange columns at 136 DEG C., and is fed with water at 3, which is removed at 4. The withdrawn H2 passes to a conventional tapered cascade of dual-temperature D-exchange columns fed with water at 16 which is removed at 17. D passes from steam to H2 in hot D-exchange catalyst units 14 at 600 DEG C. and from water to steam in exchange towers 13, while D passes from H2 to steam in cold D-exchange catalyst units 12 at 140 DEG C. and from steam to water in exchange towers 11. Water flows in a closed cycle between pairs of towers 11, 13. The D-enriched H2 passes to the distillation plant through condenser 18 and the D-poor H2 passes back through high temperature transfer plant to the dual-temperature exchange. Specification 869,415 is referred to.

System and method for improved determination of universal low noise block satellite interface type

A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of universal low noise block satellite system premises devices. The system and method utilize a pre-programmed series of tests to systematically test for and recognize the availability and viability of particular interface connections, and then responsively configure and install a premises device. The system and method are also adapted to provide a consumer and/or satellite service provider with feedback regarding the installation and the connection of interface cables.

Fishing tackle caddy

Dispositif de sécurité, accumulateur de force motrice, pour ascenseurs et monte-charges

Fremgangsmaade og apparat til maaling af massestroem

Quantum computing monitoring system

A quantum computing monitoring system may receive a request from user describing an algorithm to be executed using classical and quantum computing resources and a metric to be monitored associated with execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources. In execution, the quantum computing monitoring system may cause measurements to be obtained from the quantum computing resources at individual steps of the execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources, and the metric to be determined based on the obtained measurements. The quantum computing monitoring system may evaluate the metric with respect to a threshold, and provide an alert to the user responsive to determining that the metric fails to satisfy the threshold. The quantum computing monitoring system may further perform an operation to modify the execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources as needed.

Electric meter

Ruota costipatrice con ramponi sostituibili.

Adjustable window liner

A system 10 for lining a junction between a main bore 18 and an auxiliary bore 20 includes a first tubing 22 adapted to line at least a portion of the main bore 18. The first tubing 22 has a lateral opening 30 therein. A second tubing 26 has a junction shield 28 extending outward therefrom. The junction shield 28 has a larger transverse dimension than the lateral opening 30 and is adapted to contract to a smaller transverse dimension to pass through the lateral opening 30 into the auxiliary bore 20.

Package for a deflated inflatable football with valve and an inflation pump

Composições à base de prata coloidal e métodos de uso das mesmas para prevenção e controle de doenças de plantas

esta divulgação fornece uma composição à base de prata coloidal ecologicamente correta com a capacidade de prevenir e controlar infecções causadas por microorganismos patogênicos em órgãos superficiais de plantas. a composição compreende água, prata coloidal, copolímero de éter metilvinílico, óleo vegetal de palma africana, polioxietileno de éter octilfenil, trietanolamina, hidróxido de sódio e benzoato de sódio. devido às suas características e à aplicação não sistêmica, a composição divulgada não é tóxica para plantas hospedeiras e outros organismos multicelulares.

Interactive hierarchical status display

Interactive hierarchical status display

The invention features a method and apparatus for displaying the status of networked resources, including rendering in a fishbone layout a hierarchy that includes a plurality of resource profiles and a plurality of dependency relationships among resource profiles in the plurality of resource profiles, where the resource profiles represent networked resources. The invention also features a method and apparatus for displaying the status of networked resources, to include rendering fishbone layouts in a snowflake layout. Each fishbone layout features a hierarchy with resource profiles and dependency relationships among the resource profiles. The resource profiles represent networked resources. Hierarchies in the snowflake layout share a common root.

Interactive hierarchical status display

The invention features a method and apparatus for displaying the status of network resources, to include rendering fishbone layouts (45) in a snowflake layout. Each fishbone layout features a hierarchy with resource profiles (30) and dependency relationship among the resource profiles (77). The resource profiles represent network resources. Hierarchies in the snowflake layout (46) share a common root.

Quantum computing monitoring system

A quantum computing monitoring system may receive a request from user describing an algorithm to be executed using classical and quantum computing resources and a metric to be monitored associated with execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources. In execution, the quantum computing monitoring system may cause measurements to be obtained from the quantum computing resources at individual steps of the execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources, and the metric to be determined based on the obtained measurements. The quantum computing monitoring system may evaluate the metric with respect to a threshold, and provide an alert to the user responsive to determining that the metric fails to satisfy the threshold. The quantum computing monitoring system may further perform an operation to modify the execution of the algorithm at the quantum computing resources as needed.

Fuel cell using variable porosity gas diffusion material

A fuel cell ( 100 ) includes a membrane electrode assembly ( 110 ) located together with a layer of variable porosity porous gas diffusion material ( 150 ). The variable porosity gas diffusion material layer ( 150 ) operates to selectively limit the amount of reactants reaching localized areas of the membrane electrode assembly ( 110 ) in order to reduce hot spots.

Fuel cell using variable porosity gas diffusion material and method of operation

Support for boating accessories

Printer positioning mechanism

Electric meter

Electric meter

Panel

Colloidal silver-based compositions and methods of use thereof for preventing and controlling plant diseases.

This disclosure provides an eco-friendly colloidal silver-based composition with the ability to prevent and control infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms in superficial organs of plants. The composition comprises water, colloidal silver, methyl vinyl ether copolymer, African palm vegetable oil, polyoxyethylene octylphenyl ether, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxide, and sodium benzoate. Due to its characteristics and the nonsystemic application, the disclosed composition is non-toxic to host plants and other multicellular organisms.

Device housing responsive to an environmental stimulus

Device housing responsive to an environmental stimulus

A housing (12) for use in a portable electronic device (10) includes an outer visible surface (14). The outer visible surface (14) is composed of an appearance changing substance responsive to an environmental stimulus.

Ground-detector.