Abstract:
A method for manufacturing printed elements may include receiving an order including data representing indicia. The indicia may be printed by dye-sublimation on a surface of a first material. The first material may be positioned adjacent to and between a second material and a dye retention layer. The first material, the second material, and the dye retention layer may be compressed and heated, such as in a thermalbonding process, to secure the first material to the second material. Custom-ordered indicia of a comparatively high quality may thereby be imparted to printed elements, including textile elements, cushioning elements, and a variety of other products.
Abstract:
Protective elements may include a pair of material layers, a plurality of pad components, and a plate. The pad components may be located between the material layers, and the plate may be positioned adjacent to one of the material layers and opposite the pad components. Similar protective elements may also be utilized with apparel systems. For example, an inner garment may include the protective element, and an outer garment may extend over the inner garment. The outer garment may include an outer pad locatable to extend over the plate, and the outer pad may have a greater area than the plate.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to biomedical devices, and particularly contact lenses comprising a polymer having entangled therein at least one acyclic polyamide.
Abstract:
A system and method for comparing investment transaction costs of institution peers includes database and a processor coupled to a network. The processor may be configured receive, via the network, security transaction data of investment institutions, which included data for traded securities, transaction order sizes, execution prices, peer identities and timestamps. The processor is further capable of grouping transaction data into groups of orders, calculating order costs and environmental factors for each order, and calculating a peer's average order cost within each group. The data are stored in the database so that it may be retrieved and displayed.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for hydrating ophthalmic lenses and leaching excess materials from the ophthalmic lenses. The methods include the steps of exposing contact lenses with a hydration solution comprising about 30 to 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and water. In some embodiments, the hydration solution is maintained at an elevated temperature. Exposure to a first hydration solution causes the ophthalmic lenses to swell to a size larger than their functional size, and exposure to a second ophthalmic solution causes the lenses to shrink back to a functional size.
Abstract:
Protective elements may include a pair of material layers, a plurality of pad components, and a plate. The pad components may be located between the material layers, and the plate may be positioned adjacent to one of the material layers and opposite the pad components. Similar protective elements may also be utilized with apparel systems. For example, an inner garment may include the protective element, and an outer garment may extend over the inner garment. The outer garment may include an outer pad locatable to extend over the plate, and the outer pad may have a greater area than the plate.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to biomedical devices, and particularly contact lenses comprising a polymer having entangled therein at least one acyclic polyamide.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to biomedical devices, and particularly contact lenses comprising a polymer having entangled therein at least one acyclic polyamide.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for hydrating ophthalmic lenses and leaching excess materials from the ophthalmic lenses. The methods include the steps of exposing contact lenses with a hydration solution comprising about 30 to 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and water. In some embodiments, the hydration solution is maintained at an elevated temperature. Exposure to a first hydration solution causes the ophthalmic lenses to swell to a size larger than their functional size, and exposure to a second ophthalmic solution causes the lenses to shrink back to a functional size.