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Cordis Corporation

Mark Topp

Peter J Ianniello

Tracy R Johnson

Sam Hadden

David Topp

Tracey R Johnson

The invention pertains to means and methods for enabling the further use of previously negative assets, and particularly from those facilities formed from gypsum waste, such as that suitable for forming gypsum stacks. Waste containment or landfill facilities are formed from the conversion of gypsum refuse waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, and particularly from such facilities as they are formed in place from such gypsum-based refuse. Such facilities can be utilized, rented or leased as waste containment facilities for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of non-gypsum waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass. Advantageously, methods of the invention comprehend also the storage and processing of non-gypsum waste materials within a containment facility according to the invention, and the sale or further use of products derived from that processing.

Waste containment and processing facilities formed contemporaneously with the disposal of mineral refuse, and related methods

The invention pertains to business methods for enabling the creation of positive revenue streams from previously negative assets, and particularly from those facilities formed from gypsum waste, such as gypsum stacks. Waste containment or landfill facilities are formed from the conversion of gypsum refuse waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, such as from existing gypsum stacks, or from facilities formed in place from gypsum-based refuse. Such facilities are utilized, rented or leased as waste containment facilities for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of non-gypsum waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass. Advantageously, methods of the invention comprehend also the storage and processing of non-gypsum waste materials within a containment facility according to the invention, and the sale or further use of products derived from that processing.

Methods and facilities for producing revenue from gypsum-based refuse sites

The invention pertains to the conversion of waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, such as existing gypsum stacks, into waste containment or landfill facilities. Methods of the invention include the creation of waste containment facilities from existing gypsum stacks. Waste containment facilities created according to the invention can be used for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass. Containment facilities according to the invention can be lined or unlined, open or capped, depending upon the nature of the material to be resident in the containment facility and relevant governmental regulations. The invention also provides for drainage and recovery systems, monitoring, controlling and communication means, pumps and valving means, and any other means known in the waste containment facility field.

Conversion of gypsum stacks to waste containment facilities and related construction and business methods

The present invention is directed to an addressable electroluminescent display which can minimize and in some cases eliminate ghost images resulting from leads used to energize the display. The addressable display has a polymer film substrate with a first electrode deposited onto the polymer film. A group electrode is provided which is spaced apart from the first electrode. The group electrode has segments so arranged that, when projected onto the first electrode, the segments form a substantially continuous group electrode footprint. A phosphor layer is interposed between the first electrode and the group electrode. Preferably, a dielectric layer is also interposed between the phosphor layer and the group electrode. A group electrode insulating layer overlies the group electrode and has group electrode lead passages therethrough. Group electrode leads overlay the group electrode insulating layer and are positioned such that their projection onto the first electrode lies within the group electrode footprint. The group electrode leads pass through the group electrode lead passages to connect with the group electrode. In a preferred embodiment, the group electrode has co-planar segments which provide the substantially continuous group electrode footprint.

Addressable electroluminescent display panel having a substantially

Methods and apparatus for securing a strapped carton against pilferage is disclosed. A security clip includes a common member having two or more foldable over and crimpable prongs extending therefrom at right angles to each other. The security clip is applied to cross straps around the carton. A hole may be provided through the clip and cross straps within which a once only lockable member is inserted.

Security clip and methods for package straps

The present invention is directed to an addressable electroluminescent display which eliminates ghost images resulting from leads used to energize the display. The addressable display has a polymer film substrate with a first electrode deposited onto the polymer film. A group electrode is provided which is spaced apart from the first electrode. The group electrode has segments so arranged that, when projected onto the first electrode, form a substantially continuous group electrode footprint. A phosphor layer is interposed between the first electrode and the group electrode. Preferably, a dielectric is also interposed between the phosphor layer and the group electrode. A group electrode insulating layer overlies the group electrode and has group electrode insulating layer passages therethrough. Group electrode leads overlay the group electrode insulating layer and are positioned such that their projection onto the first electrode lies within the group electrode footprint. The group electrode leads pass through the group electrode insulating layer passages connecting with the group electrode. In a preferred embodiment, the group electrode has co-planar segments which provide the substantially continuous group electrode footprint.

Addressable electroluminescent display panel having a continuous

A polymer electroluminescent display is provided which comprises a number of individual light-emitting elements in a selected formation and adapted for excitation from a voltage supply. The formation, which is formed on a substrate, includes copper conductors etched onto the substrate. a plurality of polymer dielectrics with relatively high dielectric constant are screen printed over the conductors, with each dielectric corresponding to an individual light-emitting element. A plurality of light-emitting polymer phosphors are screen printed over the dielectrics with each phosphor corresponding to an individual light-emitting element. A polymer indium oxide light-transmissive conductor is screen printed over each phosphor. A polymer dielectric with a relatively low dielectric constant separates each of the individual light-emitting elements from each other and alleviates cross-talk between the individual light-emitting elements. A conductive silver polymer ink is printed over the light-transmissive conductor with portions of the silver polymer defining window openings for enabling viewing of the phosphor through the light-transmissive layer when the phosphor is excited. Voltage excitation by a dynamic voltage supply across a selected copper conductor and the silver polymer will cause light emission by the light-emitting element at the excited location.

Screen printable polymer electroluminescent display with isolation

An electroluminescent display is provided which comprises a matrix of individual light-emitting elements in a row and column formation and adapted for excitation from a voltage supply which addresses the matrix. The matrix, which is formed on a substrate, includes a plurality of parallel copper conductors etched onto the substrate with each of the conductors forming a column. A plurality of polymer dielectrics are screen printed over the first conductors, with each dielectric corresponding to an individual light-emitting element. A plurality of light-emitting polymer phosphors are screen printed over the dielectrics with each phosphor corresponding to an individual light-emitting element. A polymer indium oxide light-transmissive conductor is screen printed over each phosphor. A conductive silver polymer ink is printed over the light-transmissive conductor with portions of the silver polymer defining window openings for enabling viewing of the phosphor through the light-transmissive layer when the phosphor is excited. Voltage excitation by a dynamic voltage supply across a selected copper conductor and the silver polymer will cause light emission by the light-emitting element at the excited row-column intersection.

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Mark Topp