摘要:
A gloss emulsion paint having improved gloss and flow properties is achieved by incorporating in the latex at least two gloss improving film forming copolymers of an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid with an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid ester, one of the copolymers having an average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 20,000 and containing 5 to 20 mole percent of the acid units and the other having an average molecular weight of 50,000 to 150,000 and containing from 5 to 40 mole percent of the acid units.
摘要:
A dual-interface (contact and contactless) “smart card” which supports (transportation-related) functions. The smart card acts as a user ID which tracks stored value, transit or taxicab fare, parking, car sharing or rental car membership/loyalty. The smart card tracks these functions for users as a means of saving money. The smart card can also be used to control access to a vehicle with multiple authorized users (either rental or fractional lease), manage automobile insurance information and driver-specific settings. These functions reduce an organizational need and help keeps users transportation records up to date.
摘要:
A system and method for placing a wager on events is disclosed. The system includes a web server connected to the Internet, a database in communication with the web server storing codes corresponding to at least one criterion associated with an event for an interactive voice response (IVR) system and generating a string of codes corresponding to a wager, and a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface is accessible from a client workstation separate from the web server and communicates with the web server to establish the wager. The graphical user interface initiates a call from the client workstation to transmit the string of code to the IVR system using voice-over internet protocols.
摘要:
A system and method for updating a library in a design database environment operable to be accessed by at least one design user. In one embodiment, a first engine associates an update file with appropriate design objects to generate an uncompiled update file in a trusted space environment. A second engine associated with the trusted space environment compiles the uncompiled update file into a compiled update file. A third engine transfers the compiled update file from the trusted space environment into the library in the design database environment.
摘要:
The invention relates to the field of providing coatings for articles, said coatings provided to enhance the visual appearance of the articles such as doors, for furniture, sporting goods and in general any articles where the appearance can be enhanced by providing a coating thereon. Typically the coatings can be provided to give the appearance that the article has been manufactured from a more expensive material, to provide advertising material thereon or generally to provide a more pleasing appearance to the eye. The invention provides a coating formed of a plastic sheet material to which has been applied at least one ink pattern which is viewable and said ink pattern is applied and the sheet material is of sufficient flexibility to enhance the appearance of the article and also to mimic the effect of contour changes of the articles. There is also provided a method of manufacturing the coating of the invention and of applying the coating to the article and provides a coating which is both novel over known coating types and provides increased flexibility and scope of visual and/or tactile effects which can be created.
摘要:
The invention relates to the field of providing coatings for articles, said coatings provided to enhance the visual appearance of the articles such as doors, for furniture, sporting goods and in general any articles where the appearance can be enhanced by providing a coating thereon. Typically the coatings can be provided to give the appearance that the article has been manufactured from a more expensive material, to provide advertising material thereon or generally to provide a more pleasing appearance to the eye. The invention provides a coating formed of a plastic sheet material to which has been applied at least one ink pattern which is viewable and said ink pattern is applied and the sheet material is of sufficient flexibility to enhance the appearance of the article and also to mimic the effect of contour changes of the articles. There is also provided a method of manufacturing the coating of the invention and of applying the coating to the article and provides a coating which is both novel over known coating types and provides increased flexibility and scope of visual and/or tactile effects which can be created.
摘要:
A thermal energy storage composition is formed of a thermal energy storage hydrate and a solid, water swellable, thermally conducting polymer by blending particles of the polymer with the thermal energy storage hydrate.
摘要:
A breech mechanism sliding contact assembly that allows for ignition, gun ground, and ammunition data link circuits to be broken while the breechblock is open. The sliding contact assembly further allows these circuits to be reconnected when the breechblock is closed. The breech mechanism sliding contact assembly comprises two separate connectors: a block slide connector that assembles to the breechblock and a ring slide connector that assembles to the breech ring. The two connectors operate in compact, pre-existing headspaces between the breechblock and the breech ring.
摘要:
Devices, systems and methods for fabricating improved ceramic composite turbine shrouds with abradable seals are disclosed. A high temperature seal with an abradable coating is provided. The seal comprises a three-dimensional, high-density woven composite base structure recessed below the abradable coating, with loops incorporated in and protruding from the base structure. The abradable coating is integrally attached to the base structure via the loops. Additionally, a graded density seal is provided with a three-dimensional, low-density woven composite structure. The low-density structure is abradable. A three-dimensional, high-density woven composite base structure is recessed below the low-density structure, with the low-density structure integrally attached to the base structure via weaving.
摘要:
An exemplary morphable ceramic composite structure includes a flexible ceramic composite skin and a truss structure attached to the skin. The truss structure can morph shape of the skin from a first shape to a second shape that is different than the first shape. The flexible ceramic composite skin may include a single-layer of three-dimensional woven fabric fibers and a ceramic matrix composite. The truss structure may include at least one actuatable element or an actuator may move a portion of the truss structure from a first position to a second position. A cooling component may be disposed in thermal communication with the skin. The cooling component may include thermal insulation or a cooling system that circulates cooling fluid in thermal communication with the skin. The morphable ceramic composite structure may be incorporated into any of an air inlet, combustor, exhaust nozzle, or control surfaces of a hypersonic aircraft.