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20080264298 | Pigment dipsersions comprising functionalized non-polymeric dispersants - The present invention relates to pigment dispersions comprising a liquid vehicle, a pigment, and a non-polymeric dispersant comprising at least one functional groups. Various embodiments of the functional group are disclosed. For each of these embodiments, preferably the functional group has a defined calcium index value. Also disclosed are various uses for these dispersions, including inkjet ink compositions. | 10-30-2008 |
20090095200 | Modified colored pigments - The present invention relates to a modified colored pigment comprising a colored pigment having an attached organic group. The organic group is attached to the colored pigment via at least one carbon atom of a C—C single bond or double bond, wherein the C—C single bond or double bond is not a component of an aromatic system. The organic group further comprises at least one activating group on at least one carbon atom of the C—C single bond or double bond. A method of preparing a modified colored pigment is also disclosed, as are aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions, e.g., including ink jet inks, comprising the modified colored pigments. | 04-16-2009 |
20100160536 | Method of preparing polymer modified pigments - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a polymer modified pigment comprising the steps of, combining, in any order, a modified pigment comprising a pigment having attached at least one reactive group, a polymer comprising at least one functional group, and a non-reactive diluent, to form a reaction mixture, reacting the polymer and the modified pigment in the reaction mixture to form a mixture comprising the polymer modified pigment and the non-reactive diluent; and removing the non-reactive diluent from the mixture to form the polymer modified pigment. Also disclosed are the resulting polymer modified pigments and inkjet ink compositions comprising them. | 06-24-2010 |
20120285347 | MODIFIED COLORED PIGMENTS - The present invention relates to a modified colored pigment comprising a colored pigment having an attached organic group. The organic group is attached to the colored pigment via at least one carbon atom of a C—C single bond or double bond, wherein the C—C single bond or double bond is not a component of an aromatic system. The organic group further comprises at least one activating group on at least one carbon atom of the C—C single bond or double bond. A method of preparing a modified colored pigment is also disclosed, as are aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions, e.g., including ink jet inks, comprising the modified colored pigments. | 11-15-2012 |
20140267515 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING NANOCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COMMERCIAL INKJET PRINTING - Disclosed herein are aqueous ink compositions, e.g., inkjet ink compositions, comprising at least one colorant; and a nanocrystalline cellulose present in an amount ranging from 0.5% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed are aqueous dispersions for ink compositions, and methods of commercial inkjet printing. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080282327 | NETWORK AUTHORIZATION STATUS NOTIFICATION - A system that enables network authorization status to be conveyed to the device requesting network services within or outside the scope of an authentication exchange is provided. The authorization status notification or information can be automatically generated or otherwise triggered by a request from the user or device. For instance, a query can be employed to solicit device authorization status related to a particular service or group of services. Additionally, authorization status notification can be automatically triggered based upon a change in the device authorization state. | 11-13-2008 |
20090245184 | CONCIERGE LAUNCHER - In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein an application launcher, referred to herein as a “Concierge Launcher,” that enables a mobile device to access a wireless local area network (WLAN) and launch an application with one click. In an example embodiment, the WLAN advertises one or more services, for example a Concierge Service, along with the identity of the provider of the service and optionally a Uniform Resource Indicator (URI) for the application to use the service. The mobile device is configured to detect the advertisement and notify an end user of the availability of the service. If the end user selects the service, the provider of the service is validated, and an application, such as a web browser, on the mobile device configured to use the service is started. | 10-01-2009 |
20110113252 | CONCIERGE REGISTRY AUTHENTICATION SERVICE - In an example embodiment described herein is an apparatus comprising a transceiver configured to send and receive data, and logic coupled to the transceiver. The logic is configured to determine from a beacon received by the wireless transceiver whether an associated wireless device sending the beacon supports a protocol for advertising available services from the associated wireless device. The logic is configured to send a request for available services from the associated wireless device via the wireless transceiver responsive to determining the associated wireless device supports the protocol. The logic is configured to receive a response to the request via the wireless transceiver, the response comprising a signature. The logic is configured to validate the response by confirming the signature comprises network data cryptographically bound with service data. | 05-12-2011 |
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20120158607 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING A HAZARDOUS WASTE SHIPMENT WITH A MANIFEST - A system and method of tracking a shipment using a manifest is presented. The method includes composing and producing a uniquely numbered manifest containing a description of the materials that make up the content of the shipment. The method further includes creating a work order, responsive to obtaining information about materials intended to be shipped, and associating the work order with a manifest record comprising a unique number and information to be supplied for the header of the manifest. The method further includes adding to the manifest record lines of information describing the material to be shipped. At a subsequent time, for instance when a transporting vehicle arrives to pick up the material, information in the manifest record can be further edited. The method further includes producing a manifest based on the manifest record. | 06-21-2012 |
20130179359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS - The invention generally relates to job safety analysis and systems for implementing job safety analyses. In certain aspects, the invention provides systems and methods for job safety analysis which includes one or more portable electronic devices configured to identify all participating workers and guide them through a thorough a job safety analysis review (JSA review) while also supplying captured information to a database in support of a JSA program. | 07-11-2013 |
20130198049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TIME RECONCILIATION - The invention relates to systems, methods, and devices for automatically reconciling information among multiple records. Systems and methods of the invention are operable to automatically reconcile differences among a gatelog, a shift ticket, and an activity report by applying rules. Since the invention is able to automate and standardize the reconciliation, the results are rapid and predictable and conform to expectations. | 08-01-2013 |
20130346338 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ELECTRONIC HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST WITH VALID SIGNATURE - The present invention relates to methods for creating a manifest for tracking a shipment. The invention can involve obtaining information pertinent to an intended shipment, storing the information in a memory of an electronic device, creating a work order record containing the information pertinent to the intended shipment and storing the work order in the memory. The invention can further involve storing a manifest number in the work order record, generating an electronic manifest record comprising the manifest number and the information pertinent to the intended shipment, and providing a final copy of the manifest, in which the manifest is in an electronic format. | 12-26-2013 |
20150142625 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TIME RECONCILIATION - The invention relates to systems, methods, and devices for automatically reconciling information among multiple records. Systems and methods of the invention are operable to automatically reconcile differences among a gatelog, a shift ticket, and an activity report by applying rules. Since the invention is able to automate and standardize the reconciliation, the results are rapid and predictable and conform to expectations. | 05-21-2015 |
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20100134090 | Stun Device Testing Apparatus and Methods - A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature. | 06-03-2010 |
20130049758 | STUN DEVICE TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature. | 02-28-2013 |
20140025328 | STUN DEVICE TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature. | 01-23-2014 |