Abstract:
Exemplary systems, apparatuses and methods are provided for performing a dermatological process to diminish the appearance of skin discoloration, in particular tattoos. For example, the arrangements implementing these systems may be specifically configured to produce particular radiation pulses that target phagocytic cells when skin of a subject is exposed to the particular radiation.
Abstract:
A spool (12), for supporting a fiber optic coil (14) and a shield (118) surrounding the spool and fiber optic coil, includes a centrally placed, bolt-receiving opening (29). The shield includes a lower shield portion (20), which supports the spool and the fiber optic coil, and an upper shield portion (118). The upper and lower shield portions are arranged to interfit with each other at an interface (121). The upper shield portion has a centrally placed fastener-receiving opening (124) which is alignable with the centrally placed, bolt-receiving opening of the spool. A bolt (156) has a head (156a), a shank (156b) and a threaded end (156c, 156d). The bolt head is engageable with the spool through intermediary structure (48). The shank is insertable through the centrally placed, bolt-receiving opening (29) and the lower shield opening (26), for radially centering the assembly and its components. The threaded end is disposed to engage a threaded opening (68) in a gyroscope assembly support (66). A threaded, centrally placed opening (156e) is located in the bolt head. A screw (164) is couplable with the upper shield portion and screwable into the bolt head threaded opening for securing the upper shield portion both to the lower shield portion and to the bolt.
Abstract:
The present invention is drawn toward inkjet images that are produced using small volume ink drops, and display improved visual properties, such as increased lightfastness and optical density. In one aspect, the ink may include a metalized dye having at least one heterocyclic nitrogen ring and a diazo bond wherein the heterocyclic nitrogen is chelated or complexed to a transition metal, and may be applied to a print media in drop volumes of about 8 pl or less.
Abstract:
A method for selectively caching data in a computer network. Initially, data objects which are anticipated as being accessed only once or seldomly accessed are designated as being exempt from being cached. When a read request is generated, the cache controller reads the requested data object from the cache memory if it currently resides in the cache memory. However, if the requested data object cannot be found in the cache memory, it is read from a mass storage device. Thereupon, the cache controller determines whether the requested data object is to be cached or is exempt from being cached. If the data object is exempt from being cached, it is loaded directly into a local memory and is not stored in the cache. This provides improved cache utilization because only objects that are used multiple times are entered in the cache. Furthermore, processing overhead is minimized by reducing unnecessary cache insertion and purging operations. In addition, I/O operations are minimized by increasing the likelihood that hot objects are retained in the cache longer at the expense of infrequently used objects.
Abstract:
A motion control system for a reel to reel web transport apparatus which maintains a controlled tension on a web as it is transported between reels. The motion control system includes brushless direct current motors directly coupled each reel. A magnetic hysteresis brake is coupled to each reel by means of respective one-way clutches. During transport of the web from reel to reel, a magnetic hysteresis brake applies a controlled torque only to the reel supplying web. Thus, a controlled tension is maintained on the web at all times, even during loss of power to the DC motors.