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20100027078 | MULTIPASS IMAGE SCANS FOR INCREASED MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION DURING CALIBRATION ROUTINES - Systems and methods are described that facilitate calibrating a print engine using calibration data sets generated at at least two different L* levels to provide additional calibration measurement resolution toward the darker end of the grayscale spectrum. For instance a first, light grey (e.g., 70-90L*) calibration strip is scanned at a first resolution (e.g., 70-90L*) to generate a first calibration data set, and a second darker grey (e.g., 30-50L*) calibration strip is scanned at high resolution (e.g., 100L*) to generate a second calibration data set. The first calibration data set is used to calibrate the print engine for high L* values (e.g., 50-100) and the second calibration data set is used to calibrate the print engine for low L* values (e.g., 0-50). Alternatively, a single calibration strip having a known L* value can be scanned once at the known L* value and again at a higher L* value (e.g., 100L*) to generate two calibration data sets, which are used to improve calibration resolution in the darker part of the spectrum. | 02-04-2010 |
20100061756 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN AN ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND A CORRESPONDING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - Disclosed are a method of controlling moisture in an electrophotographic apparatus having a fuser assembly, and corresponding electrophotographic apparatus. The method includes measuring a cavity temperature of an inner portion of the electophotographic apparatus, measuring a cavity relative humidity of an inner portion of the electophotographic apparatus, calculating a cavity dewpoint temperature using the measured cavity temperature and the measured cavity relative humidity, determining a difference between the cavity temperature and the cavity dewpoint temperature, and if the difference between the cavity temperature and the cavity dewpoint temperature drops below a predetermined threshold, turning on a heater device in the fuser assembly to control moisture in the electrophotographic apparatus. | 03-11-2010 |
20100221022 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDUCING SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT FAULTS IN IMAGE FORMING MACHINES - A method of inducing a substrate transport fault in an image forming apparatus having a substrate transport assembly includes prompting a user to provide one or more substrate transport fault conditions, starting an image forming job, and inducing a substrate transport fault during the image forming job in accordance with the one or more fault conditions. An image forming machine is described having a substrate transport assembly for moving substrate sheets through the image forming apparatus for forming images thereon, a User Interface for prompting a user to provide one or more substrate transport fault conditions, and a controller for inducing a substrate transport fault in the image forming apparatus in accordance with the one or more substrate transport fault conditions. | 09-02-2010 |
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20100293123 | COMPLEX SITUATION ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A system for generating a representation of a situation is disclosed. The system comprises one or more computer-readable media including computer-executable instructions that are executable by one or more processors to implement a method of generating a representation of a situation. The method comprises receiving input data regarding a target population. The method further comprises constructing a synthetic data set including a synthetic population based on the input data. The synthetic population includes a plurality of synthetic entities. Each synthetic entity has a one-to-one correspondence with an entity in the target population. Each synthetic entity is assigned one or more attributes based on information included in the input data. The method further comprises receiving activity data for a plurality of entities in the target population. The method further comprises generating activity schedules for each synthetic entity in the synthetic population. Each synthetic entity is assigned at least one activity schedule based on the attributes assigned to the synthetic entity and information included in the activity data. An activity schedule describes the activities of the synthetic entity and includes a location associated with each activity. The method further comprises receiving additional data relevant to the situation being represented. The additional data is received from at least two distinct information sources. The method further comprises modifying the synthetic data set based on the additional data. Modifying the synthetic data set includes integrating at least a portion of the additional data received from each of the at least two distinct information sources into the synthetic data set based on one or more behavioral theories related to the synthetic population. The method further comprises generating a social contact network based on the synthetic data set. The social contact network is used to generate the representation of the situation. | 11-18-2010 |
20130191312 | COMPLEX SITUATION ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating a data set are provided. One method includes generating a data set based on input data using a plurality of brokers. The method further includes receiving a request from a user and determining whether the request can be fulfilled using data currently in the data set. When the request can be fulfilled using data currently in the data set, the data is accessed using broker(s) configured to provide access to data within the data set. When the request cannot be fulfilled using data currently in the data set, at least one new broker is spawned using existing broker(s) and additional data needed to fulfill the request is added to the data set using the new broker. The method further includes generating a response to the request using one or more of the plurality of brokers. | 07-25-2013 |
20140201119 | COMPLEX SITUATION ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating a data set are provided. One method includes generating a data set based on input data using a plurality of brokers. The method further includes receiving a request from a user and determining whether the request can be fulfilled using data currently in the data set. When the request can be fulfilled using data currently in the data set, the data is accessed using broker(s) configured to provide access to data within the data set. When the request cannot be fulfilled using data currently in the data set, at least one new broker is spawned using existing broker(s) and additional data needed to fulfill the request is added to the data set using the new broker. The method further includes generating a response to the request using one or more of the plurality of brokers. | 07-17-2014 |
20150178621 | COMPLEX SITUATION ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating a data set are provided. One method includes generating a data set based on input data using a plurality of brokers. The method further includes receiving a request from a user and determining whether the request can be fulfilled using data currently in the data set. When the request can be fulfilled using data currently in the data set, the data is accessed using broker(s) configured to provide access to data within the data set. When the request cannot be fulfilled using data currently in the data set, at least one new broker is spawned using existing broker(s) and additional data needed to fulfill the request is added to the data set using the new broker. The method further includes generating a response to the request using one or more of the plurality of brokers. | 06-25-2015 |
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20100314562 | DELAY ACTIVATED VALVE AND METHOD - A flow control valve including, a tubular housing having a valve port, a piston disposed in the tubular housing having an orifice, the piston being slidable in the tubular housing to align the orifice with the valve port, a combustion portion at least partially defined by the tubular housing and the piston, and a propellant disposed in the combustion portion and method. | 12-16-2010 |
20110180267 | Battery-Powered and Logic-Controlled Gas Lift Valve for Use in Wells and Methods of Using and Making Same - A flow control device is provided that in one embodiment includes a flow-through region configured to receive formation fluid at an inflow region and discharge the received fluid at an outflow region and a setting device configured to adjust the flow of the fluid through the flow-through region to a selected level. The setting device includes a coupling member configured to be coupled to an external latching device adapted to move the coupling member to cause the setting device to alter the flow of the fluid from the flow-through region to the selected level. | 07-28-2011 |
20140305629 | Removable Packer Plug with Installation Bypass Feature - A plug for a seal bore in a packer mandrel has a shiftable annular member that can selectively open bypass ports to facilitate latching and then be shifted as part of a release from the plug by a running tool to close the bypass passage that go around a frangible barrier that will later be broken by impact force. The annular member has minimal structure internally to allow attachment of the running tool. The annular member drillout proceeds quickly with minimal cuttings and the frangible member is broken by impact. On an assembly with multiple packers getting plugs a trip is saved as a plug is delivered into a lower packer with a string supporting the packer above. The plug is set in the lower packer allowing release of the running string for subsequent placement and setting of the next packer in the same trip. | 10-16-2014 |
20150308225 | Selectively Operated Two Way Check Valve for Subterranean Use - A selectively two directional check valve is located on a string with a packer and is either held open for running in so that the string can fill and doesn't become buoyant or includes a closable ported sub to allow string filling for running in that can then be closed. Pressure is applied from the surface to drive an object down to a seat so that a packer can be set. Further pressure increase shifts the object and the seat and locks the seat in the shifted position. A spring return force pushes the object to an upper seat to prevent uphole flow. Flow in the downhole direction is possible by overcoming the spring bias to move the object off the upper seat while preventing the object from moving down far enough to engage the shifted lower seat. Flow downhole just goes around the object. | 10-29-2015 |
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20100212655 | POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR COLLECTION - In some implementations, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a plurality of solar reflectors; a plurality of support rods each coupled to one of the plurality of solar reflectors; a plurality of control plates including a plurality of first openings; a tension plate providing a force to position the plurality of support rods in each of the plurality of first openings; and a driver to move at least one of the plurality of control plates, the movement of the at least one of the plurality of control plates further moving the tension plate, the plurality of support rods, and the plurality of solar reflectors. Related apparatus and methods are also described. | 08-26-2010 |
20100252028 | INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE STORAGE SYSTEM FOR THERMAL STORAGE - In some implementations, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a first steam engine, an intermediate storage, and a second steam engine. The first steam engine may include a first inlet and a first exhaust, wherein the first inlet receives steam from a source of thermal energy. The intermediate storage may be coupled to the first exhaust, wherein the intermediate storage stores thermal energy provided by steam from the first exhaust. The second steam engine may include a second inlet coupled to the intermediate storage. Moreover, at least one of the first steam engine and the second steam engine may produce work. Furthermore, the first steam engine may be driven by the steam received from the source of thermal energy, and the second steam engine may be driven by steam from at least one of the intermediate storage and the first exhaust. Related apparatus and methods are also described. | 10-07-2010 |
20130118170 | THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A variety of energy storage and retrieval systems are described. Generally “hot” and “cold thermal reservoirs are provided. The “hot” reservoir holds both liquid and saturated vapor phase working fluid. The “cold” reservoir holds working fluid at a lower temperature than the hot reservoir. A heat engine/heat pump unit: (a) extracts energy from vapor passing from the hot reservoir to the cold reservoir via expansion of the vapor in a manner that generates mechanical energy to facilitate retrieval of energy; and (b) compresses vapor passing from the cold reservoir to the hot reservoir to facilitate the storage of energy. In some embodiments, the heat engine/heat pump takes the form of a reversible positive displacement heat engine that can act as both an expander and a compressor. To facilitate the storage and retrieval of electrical energy, an electric motor/generator unit may be mechanically coupled to the heat engine/heat pump unit. | 05-16-2013 |
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20140262016 | Hot Melt and Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives that Include Highly-Plasticized Cellulose Esters and Methods and Articles Relating Thereto - Hot melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives may comprise highly-plasticized cellulose esters, e.g., a cellulose ester and a plasticizer, the plasticizer included in an amount of about 30% to about 60% by weight of the cellulose ester. A highly-plasticized cellulose ester adhesive that is non-tacky at room temperature may be utilized by heating an adhesive to yield an adhesive melt, the adhesive comprising a cellulose ester and a plasticizer, the plasticizer included in an amount of about 15% to about 60% by weight of the adhesive; applying the adhesive melt to a first surface; and adhering a second surface to the first surface with the adhesive. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262017 | Hot Melt and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives that Include Highly-Plasticized Cellulose Esters and Methods and Articles Relating Thereto - Hot melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives may comprise highly-plasticized cellulose esters, e.g., a cellulose ester and a plasticizer, the plasticizer included in an amount of about 30% to about 60% by weight of the cellulose ester. A highly-plasticized cellulose ester adhesive that is tacky at room temperature may be utilized by applying the adhesive to a first surface; and adhering a second surface to the first surface with the adhesive. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262018 | Hot Melt and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives that Include Highly-Plasticized Cellulose Esters and Methods and Articles Relating Thereto - Hot melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives may comprise highly-plasticized cellulose esters, e.g., a cellulose ester and a plasticizer, the plasticizer included in an amount of about 30% to about 60% by weight of the adhesive. A highly-plasticized cellulose ester adhesive may be utilized in a sheet form by disposing the adhesive sheet between a first surface and a second surface; and heating the adhesive sheet so as to adhere the first surface to the second surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272131 | Hot Melt and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives that Include Highly-Plasticized Cellulose Esters and Methods and Articles Relating Thereto - Highly-plasticized cellulose esters may be useful as adhesives, including for use in producing laminates. For example, producing a laminate may include providing an adhesive melt that comprises an adhesive that comprises a cellulose ester and a plasticizer, the plasticizer included in an amount of about 30% to about 75% by weight of the adhesive; applying the adhesive melt to a substrate; and allowing the adhesive melt to cool so as to yield a laminate on the substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275516 | NATURALLY DERIVED MIXED CELLULOSE ESTERS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - Mixed cellulose esters derived from natural products (e.g., natural cellulose esters) may be produced by methods that include acylating a cellulose with a natural esterification reactant or a derivative thereof to yield a natural cellulose ester. In some instances, the natural esterification reactant derivative may be a saponified natural esterification reactant. In some instances, the natural cellulose esters may have a glass transition temperature of about −55° C. to about 170° C. | 09-18-2014 |
20150090156 | ADHESIVES THAT INCLUDE PLASTICIZED STARCH DERIVATIVES AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - The adhesive compositions that include starch derivatives, plasticizers, optionally cellulose derivatives, and optionally other additives. By tailoring the composition and concentration of these components, hot melt adhesive compositions, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, and pressure sensitive adhesives have been produced. Further, these adhesive compositions may be useful in articles including diapers, laminates, repositionable advertisements, and many more. | 04-02-2015 |
20150306230 | DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLES COMPRISING CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES, STARCH DERIVATIVES, AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF - A drug delivery vehicle (e.g., a patch, a pill, an intravaginal ring, and an implant) may include a polymer matrix comprising a plasticizer and at least one selected from the group consisting of: a cellulose ester, a cellulose ether, a starch ester, a starch ether, and a combination thereof. A drug may be dispersed in the polymer matrix, in another portion of the drug delivery vehicle, or both. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307754 | ADHESIVES THAT INCLUDE HIGHLY-PLASTICIZED CELLULOSE ESTERS AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - Adhesives may include a base polymer composition, optionally a tackifying resin, optionally a wax, and optionally additives (e.g., plasticizers, fillers, antioxidants, and the like, and combinations thereof), where the base polymer comprises a highly plasticized cellulose ester and optionally polymers traditionally used in pressure sensitive adhesives, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives, or hot melt adhesives (e.g., ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers, polysiloxanes, and polyurethanes). | 10-29-2015 |
20150361310 | ADHESIVES THAT INCLUDE HIGHLY-PLASTICIZED CELLULOSE ESTERS AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - In some instances, adhesives may include a cellulose ester and a plasticizer in an amount of about 15% or greater by weight of the adhesive, wherein the plasticizer comprises a nonionic surfactant. In some instances, adhesives may include a cellulose ester and a mixture of two or more plasticizers in an amount of about 15% or greater by weight of the adhesive, wherein a melt flow index of the adhesive melt is greater than comparable adhesive melts that comprise the cellulose ester and only one of the plasticizers at the same amount. | 12-17-2015 |
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20160068656 | CELLULOSE ESTER PLASTICS AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - Cellulose ester plastics may be formulated to have a depressed melt processing temperatures, improved heat resistance, increased mechanical stability, or some combination thereof. For example, in some instances, a cellulose ester plastic comprising: a cellulose ester at about 20% to about 90% by weight of the cellulose ester plastic; and a plasticizer that comprises a carbonate ester, a polyol benzoate, or both, wherein the plasticizer is at about 2% to about 40% by weight of the cellulose ester plastic, wherein the cellulose ester plastic is melt processable. | 03-10-2016 |
20160068665 | CELLULOSE ESTER PLASTICS AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - Cellulose ester plastics may be formulated to have a depressed melt processing temperatures, improved heat resistance, increased mechanical stability, or some combination thereof. For example, in some instances, a cellulose ester plastic may include a plasticized cellulose ester at about 1% to about 99% by weight of the cellulose ester plastic, the plasticized cellulose ester consisting of a cellulose ester at about 60% to about 90% by weight of the plasticized cellulose ester and a plasticizer at about 10% to about 40% by weight of the plasticized cellulose ester, wherein the plasticizer comprises a carbonate ester, a polyol benzoate, or both; and a thermoplastic polymer at about 1% to about 99% by weight of the cellulose ester plastic; and wherein the cellulose ester plastic is melt processable. | 03-10-2016 |