摘要:
A force measurement apparatus that provides means to compensate for thermal or other disturbances. The apparatus utilizes non-contact electron transfer mechanisms to provide indications of force sensed on a test mass. A plurality of electrodes are used in a differential measurement mode to provide self-zeroing and distortion compensation.
摘要:
A system for offering memorials, markers, monuments, and similar death care items through the Internet or a network in conjunction with a charity or similar donative entity or institution. The marker (or other item) is shown on a web-page accessible through the Internet. Potential customers can view and browse markers or other items available through any standard means of viewing Internet web pages. The customer may determine whether or not to have the name, logo, image, or other indicia of the charity or donative entity (or entities) placed on the marker or other item selected. Upon completing the purchase, a portion of the funds received from the customer is sent to the appropriate charity or donative entity, or a payment recipient for or designated by the charity or donative entity.
摘要:
The present invention provides an imageable member having an imageable layer including a heat-sensitive ionomer characterized by a net positive or negative charge, and a photothermal conversion material. The photothermal conversion material includes carbonaceous particles having thereon both an organic moiety including an ionic substituent having like charge as the ionomer, and a group represented by the formula —X—[NIon]p-Rterminal; wherein X represents an aromatic group or an alkyl group, NIon represents a non-ionic, non-ionizable group, Rterminal represents hydrogen, an aromatic group, an alkoxy group, or an alkyl group, and p is an integer from 1 to about 500. The heat-sensitive ionomer and modified carbonaceous particles can be formulated in water or water-miscible solvents without agglomeration. Imageable members utilizing the modified carbonaceous particles as a photothermal conversion material exhibit acceptable optical density and exposure speed, and imaged members made therefrom exhibit excellent background performance.
摘要:
A customized and configurable analysis system is disclosed for analyzing data captured from a wide variety of different sources, such as an asset management application. Regardless of the particular embodiment, the analysis system provides users with the ability to modify and customize the underlying data design to enhance the analytical functionality of the analysis system. The modification of the data design occurs through the use of various templates that are part of the user interface for the analysis system. Thus, persons without specialized database and data architect expertise can modify underlying data design in a timely and inexpensive manner.
摘要:
Infra-red absorbing polymers useful in imageable products and the lithographic printing field comprise infra-red absorbing groups carried as pendent groups on a polymer backbone. Certain infra-red absorbing groups may also act to insolublize the polymer in a developer, until it is imagewise exposed to infra-red radiation. The resulting heat renders the polymer soluble in the developer. Imageable products employing the infra-red absorbing polymers may include positive working lithographic printing plates.
摘要:
Negative-working imagable elements can be imaged and then developed using a lower pH organic-based single-phase developer that is less toxic and corrosive and that can be more readily disposed of after use. This developer has a pH less than 12 and comprises a) an amphoteric surfactant comprising a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, b) an amphoteric surfactant having two or more nitrogen atoms, or c) an amphoteric surfactant of a) and an amphoteric surfactant of b).
摘要:
A scanning probe microscope that is easy to use, inexpensive to manufacture, has a fast scan rate, and has a broad range of applications. The oscillating sensor has a high resonance frequency. Because an oscillator is used, alignment of a laser is not required. Further, probe approach and scanning can be achieved at much faster rates.
摘要:
A system for controlling the operation of a scanning probe microscope that greatly simplifies the microscope's operation is disclosed. The software design incorporates several advanced features such as a sample designator file, video tutorials, automation algorithms, and the ability to remotely load sample designator files and video tutorials.
摘要:
The present invention provides an imageable element including a lithographic substrate and an imageable layer disposed on the substrate. The imageable layer includes a radically polymerizable component, an initiator system, and a polymeric binder. The imageable element further includes a tetraarylborate salt. The presence of the tetraarylborate salt may provide improved imaging speed and may enhance press life due to better adhesion between the imageable layer and the substrate. The tetraarylborate salt may be present in the imageable layer, an interlayer, or a separate layer between the substrate and the imageable layer. The imageable element may be imaged and mounted on-press without a separate development step.