Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method of enhancing the appearance of a soiled porous surface. The inventive method includes applying a concentrated, alkaline, cleaning composition to the soiled porous surface. This concentrated, alkaline, cleaning composition is then allowed to remain on the surface for a period of time before it is rinsed with water. After drying, a maintainer composition is then applied to the surface. The maintainer composition includes a pore-filling component. The cleaning composition includes an alkaline source and, optionally, a solvent.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a dental bracket and associated kit used to attach a medicament-releasing pellet on a tooth. The kit is designed to provide slow release of fluoride or other medicament over a desired period of time. The medicament release kit includes a medicament-releasing pellet and a dental bracket. The bracket comprises a base and a socket configured to receive and retain the pellet at least partially therein. The device may be installed by a dental practitioner and remain attached to a patient's tooth for a few months or up to 20 years. The medicament-releasing pellet, designed to slowly release small quantities of fluoride or another medicament, may be replaced, for example, every 6 months to 2 years. Replacement of the medicament-releasing pellet may be performed at home or at a dentist's office.
Abstract:
A method for controlling the operation of one or more electrically-operated pumps (11, 12) to pump a liquid from a well or sump (10) which, in use, receives a substantially continuous inflow of said liquid, characterized in that the method includes the step of starting or stopping each pump in relation to the approach of a change of tariff for the electricity supplied for the operation of each said pump (11, 12).
Abstract:
A cloud-based system for providing data security, the system having a processor which creates a source data file; wherein the source data file is split into one or more fragments; an encryption key associated with the one or more fragments; and wherein the one or more fragments are encrypted by the encryption key; a plurality of cloud storage providers; wherein the one or more fragments are distributed among the plurality of cloud storage providers whereby no single cloud storage provider possesses all of the one or more fragments; a pointer file which is created on a local computer; wherein the pointer file stores the location of the one or more fragments; and wherein the pointer file is accessed; the encryption key authenticates the plurality of cloud storage providers; the one or more fragments are transferred from the plurality of cloud storage providers to the local computer; and wherein the one or more fragments are reassembled; and the source data file is deleted.
Abstract:
A new and distinct cultivar of Crocosmia plant named ‘Hot Spot’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong, and sturdy and resistance to lodging; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; numerous and relatively large and upward-facing yellow orange and red-colored flowers; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.
Abstract:
A new and distinct cultivar of Crocosmia plant named ‘Lava’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong, sturdy and resistance to lodging; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; numerous and relatively large and upward-facing orange red and orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.
Abstract:
A new and distinct cultivar of Crocosmia plant named ‘Fire Starter’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong, sturdy and resistance to lodging; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; numerous and relatively large and upward-facing yellow, yellow orange and orange red-colored flowers; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.
Abstract:
A cloud based system for providing data security, the system having a processor which creates a source data file; wherein the source data file is split into at least one fragments; an encryption key associated with the at least one fragments; and wherein the at least one fragments is encrypted by the encryption key; a plurality of cloud storage providers; wherein the at least one fragments is distributed among the plurality of cloud storage providers whereby no single cloud storage provider possesses all of the at least one fragments; a pointer file which is created on a local computer; wherein the pointer file stores the location of the at least one fragments; and wherein the pointer file is accessed; the encryption key authenticates the plurality of cloud storage providers; the at least one fragments are transferred from the plurality of cloud storage providers to the local computer; and wherein the at least one fragments are reassembled; and the source data file is deleted.
Abstract:
An insole which generates an air flow during use, which assists in cooling or warming the foot of a user is disclosed. In a first embodiment, air flow facilitated by said insole provides for convective heat transfer away from the plantar surface of the foot. The insole is intended for insertion into a shoe which is ventilated, preferably an athletic shoe with a ventilated upper. The bottom layer defines a plurality of ridges and a channel lining portion which together define a plurality of air channels. The bottom layer defines a heel recess in which a heel pad is situated. In a second embodiment, an insole which collects, retains, and heats and to a user's foot is disclosed. Said insole further comprises a middle layer of thermal reflective material secured to and coextensive with a top layer and a bottom layer secured to said middle layer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cloud based system for providing data security. The system comprises a processor which receives a data file from a user. The data file is directed to a first file location and encrypted and segmented into a plurality of data blocks. The plurality of data blocks is then assigned with a unique identifier and redirected to a plurality of cloud based storage providers. The plurality of cloud based storage providers are located in a plurality of jurisdictions. Each of the plurality of data blocks is then assigned a second file location. The unique identifier and the file locations of each of the plurality of data blocks is updated in the system.