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It's known as Spice, K2, Yucatan Fire, Solar Flare and Genie. These are some of the marketing labels for synthetic marijuana — incense treated with certain chemicals that, when smoked and inhaled, produces effects similar to organic marijuana.
"Since the start of 2010, the American Association of Poison Control Centers has received nearly 2,000 reports of people who became ill after smoking K2," according to a Nov. 11 story in U.S. News and World Report. Symptoms include "racing heart beats, extreme anxiety and hallucinations." Nausea, dizziness, tremors and seizures also have been reported.
What's disconcerting is the fact synthetic marijuana can be purchased legally in a majority of states across the country, including Florida. To date, only 13 states have passed laws banning the sale of the product.
Some convenience stores in Collier County sell the fake marijuana. "The Collier County Sheriff's Office is in the process of drafting a letter to area establishments that sell synthetic marijuana advising them to remove it from their shelves now that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made it a scheduled narcotic," a Sheriff's Office press release said on Monday afternoon. "The CCSO is working with Drug Free Collier in identifying these establishments and in drafting this letter."
Sgt. Mark Middleton of the Martin County Sheriff's Office goes on to say, "It's also available anywhere and everywhere online." Middleton is a former Drug Abuse Resistance Education instructor who speaks often to students, parents and law-enforcement officers nationwide about drug and alcohol abuse. He says "nothing positive has come from the use of Spice or K2. Killing brain cells is never a good thing."
And Middleton has sober advice for parents.
"Most parents are clueless about synthetic marijuana," he said. "Adults should get on the computer, Google Spice or K2, and spend time learning about this drug. Type in K2 on YouTube.com and you'll see video after video of people getting high on synthetic marijuana. This is how kids find out about the product."
In a positive step last week, the DEA announced plans to temporarily ban five chemicals used to create the fake pot.
Florida Sen. Stephen Wise, R-Jacksonville, has drafted legislation that would prohibit the sale of this product statewide. Wise's bill would classify synthetic marijuana as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has no accepted medical use and a high tendency for abuse.
The 2011 Legislature needs to pass this bill.
In the interim, parents should be proactive and learn what they can about this potentially harmful drug.
"Parents need to educate themselves," Middleton said, "because kids are educating themselves."
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ASU's senior offensive lineman, Edward "Chip" Sarafin, just became the first openly gay man in Division I college football.
In an interview with Compete Magazine — a publication that celebrates the accomplishments of gay athletes — Sarafin revealed to interviewer Joshua Wyrick, and by default, the world, that he's gay.
Last spring, Sarafin said, he decided to head off rumors by telling his teammates individually about his sexual orientation. "It was really personal to me, and it benefited my peace of mind greatly," he told Wyrick.
The piece goes on to talk about Chip's time in school, his major, and other life tidbits, making it clear that sexuality is just a small facet of a person's identity.
Sarafin's coach Todd Graham weighed in on the news:
Sarafin's announcement is groundbreaking — athletes face a lot of flak over homosexuality, whether true or rumored. And athletes aren't just at the mercy of their teammates and fans: they also face anti-gay laws when they compete in other countries, as when the 2014 Winter Olympics took place in Russia.
Though gay athletes weren't banned from the Olympics, Russia still enforced their harsh anti-gay laws. So it's people like Chip Sarafin and his peers who are effectively changing the status quo by opening up about their own experiences and inspiring the world.
Just a few months ago, Michael Sam, now of the St. Louis Rams, became the first publicly gay football player ever drafted by the NFL. After Sarafin's announcement, Sam tweeted his congratulations:
In the NBA, Jason Collins came out as gay right after the conclusion of the 2012-13 season. That year, after his contract ended with the Washington Wizards, he wasn't invited to join another team — but he was happy to sit this one out as a free agent, and the next season, he was signed with the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the first openly gay player to compete in any of the four major United States sports leagues.
And Glenn Burke of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland A's played for several years, but left the league after too much criticism from his teammates and the public. Though he came out to others in the league, including coaches, the press didn't report on his sexuality back then, which is why people don't consider him to be the first openly gay major league player.
We're seeing a lot of important change in the sports world. As more and more people talk publicly about their sexual orientations, it's likely that the climate will turn still more towards equality and open-mindedness.
Today, it's a big deal when an athlete comes out as gay — but I'm looking forward to a day when being an openly gay athlete is no big deal; it's just the new norm.
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People praised Tim Tebow for praying on the field. It was big news, even though he was breaking a commandment by playing on the Sabbath. Another case of the Religious Right picking & choosing which of God's rules can be broken.
Everybody makes a big fuss about a football player coming out and saying, "I'm gay."
What would happen if other football players came out and said:
"I'm a spouse-beater"
"I'm a sex addict and will screw anything that has a vagina"
"I participate in brutal dog fights"
"I'm a murderer"
"I'm a drug addict"
Chris is brave and strong. He's a role model for gay kids who are facing oppression. You go, Chris!
Thank you
Good for him. It couldn't have been easy but I applaud him for deciding to head off rumors and get the issue out in the open.
Ken Y., the point being that people better get used to seeing LGBT people in all facets of life, in all careers and should remember to treat them with the same respect (read equality) that one would give to any other human being. Try as some might, denying them their human rights doesn't mean they're going to go away or remain silent and complacent. Equality for all!
yeah, Sun Devils!
Kudo's and congrats to Chip for being able to be, unapologetically, himself!
It'll be great, that day we realize that someone's sexual orientation changes nothing about WHO THEY ARE or what can be accomplished.
As one of my characters retorted when asked by a nosy, wrong wing fascist pastor if he was gay, said: "What's my sexual orientation got to do with the price of beans?"
My Nick makes me so proud!
well we have the 42nd openly gay sports-person...the point being???
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[0001] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.
[0002] This invention relates generally to management of user profiles, and more particularly, to network-based systems and methods for creating consistent security model with centralized administration.
[0003] The Internet is used extensively in managing day-to-day business, and is also a source and method of communication with customers. More specifically, the Internet provides corporations with a tool for disseminating products, services, and information to customers in a timely fashion to meet aggressive revenue and profitability targets.
[0004] Currently, multiple applications, often developed in different application development environments, have proprietary user directories that provide access control into each application using built-in security models. As a result, users access each application separately through different security access controls. More specifically, as a result the current system includes redundant development efforts, and may actually provide inconsistent security between different applications, thus, increasing a difficulty of reliable and secure management of the applications. As a result, management of the applications in the complex system may be a costly process.
[0005] In an exemplary embodiment, a Users Profile Management System (UPMS) creates an application that facilitates managing user profile information in a cost-effective and reliable manner. Furthermore, the UPMS facilitates simplifying access control to the applications and data for the growing web-based systems by providing the same level of security across the different applications.
[0006] The UPMS is used with web-based and non-web-based applications, and provides access control to the data based on pre-loaded user profiles. More specifically, the UPMS permits corporate user security levels to be defined independently. Furthermore, the UPMS integrates with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), and provides development specification for interfaces.
[0007] The UPMS also facilitates administration of a common security model for access control and event notification. Profiles are automatically updated on a weekly basis within the UPMS when there is a change in an organization hierarchy, or when a person transfers departments.
[0008] In one embodiment, the UPMS includes a web-enabled interactive database that manages users on-line. More specifically, user relevant information is captured by the UPMS, such that on-line, up-to-date information is available upon request. The user's relevant information is monitored from inception to completion, such that a status may be provided to a system manager regarding the user's access levels in response to the management's inquiries. In the exemplary embodiment, the system utilizes a Relational Database including a client user interface front-end for administration use, and a web interface for standard user input and reports.
[0009] In yet another embodiment of the database, the invention is a database that is protected from access by unauthorized individuals using user and data profiles managed by an administrator. More specifically, access to the database is based on pre-determined rules and criteria. The database stores, retrieves, and updates various data, including, but not limited to at least one of Rule Based Access guidelines, Group Based Access guidelines, Search & Subscribe Utilities guidelines, Active Positioning Monitoring guidelines, Hard Exclusion Rules guidelines, and Access Audits guidelines. Additionally, the database stores, retrieve, and updates data corresponding to applications, such that application data is cross-referenced against unique identifiers.
[0010] In a further embodiment, the UPMS is a system for managing user and data profiles through the utilization of a web-enabled interactive database that organizes, stores and retrieves information to create a consistent security model through centralized administration. The system captures various rules and predetermined methodologies to provide on-line, up-to-date decisions to users when a user requests access to a set of specific data or an application. The system further provides the user the capability to request access to information that the user currently does not have access to. The system then tracks the status of the request, obtains an approval/disapproval decision from the data owner, implements the decision, and notifies the requester within a reasonable time. The UPMS supports various levels of management hierarchy and provides access to individuals based on a position held by the individual within the business entity.
[0011] In another embodiment of the invention, the UPMS utilizes a method for organizing user and data profiles using a web-based system that includes a server system coupled to a centralized interactive database, and at least one client system. The method includes the steps of creating an electronic profile for a user within a centralized database, creating an electronic profile for data within the centralized database, and establishing pre-determined rules and methodology for user access.
[0012]FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a Users Profile Management System (UPMS) in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
[0013]FIG. 2 is an expanded version block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a server architecture of the UPMS;
[0014]FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a database within the database server of the server system with other related server components;
[0015]FIG. 4 is an exemplary embodiment of a process flow describing the basic functionality of the UPMS;
[0016]FIG. 5 is an exemplary embodiment of a process flow for creating user profile within the database;
[0017]FIG. 6 is an exemplary embodiment of a process flow for creating data profile within the database;
[0018]FIG. 7 describes a User Access Process;
[0019]FIG. 8 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing the Default Access Process;
[0020]FIG. 9 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing the Evaluation Process;
[0021]FIG. 10 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing the Exception Access Process; and
[0022]FIG. 11 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing the Access Process within the eProfile.
[0023]FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a Users Profile Management System (UPMS) 10 including a server system 12 and a plurality of client systems 14 connected to server system 12. UPMS 10 provides a system and a methodology used to define users that have similar needs and interests.
[0024] UPMS 10 also provides an application to manage user profile information including access control to applications, and data for the growing web-based systems. More specifically, UPMS 10 streamlines the process by utilizing the same level of security across the different applications, thus facilitating a consistent security model including centralized security administration.
[0025] UPMS 10 is used with web-based and non-web-based Corporate Applications. UPMS 10 integrates with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and provides development specification for interfaces, such that access control to data is provided using user profiles. As a result, all corporate user IDs may be defined with access permission levels. Furthermore, UPMS 10 provides a common security model for access control and event notification. UPMS 10 also updates user profiles automatically on a pre-determined timed interval, when a change in an organization hierarchy is detected, or when a person is transferred to a different department. System 10 then generates a report detailing which users have access to data, and what data exists that is not accessible by anyone.
[0026] In one embodiment, client systems 14 are computers that include a web browser, such that server system 12 is accessible to client systems 14 via the Internet. Client systems 14 are interconnected to the Internet through many interfaces including, but not limited to a network, such as a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), dial-in-connections, cable modems and special high-speed ISDN lines. Client systems 14 could be any device capable of interconnecting to the Internet including a web-based phone or other web-based connectable equipment. A database server 16 is connected to a centralized database 20 that includes product related information on a variety of products, as described below in greater detail. In one embodiment, centralized database 20 is stored on database server 16 and is accessed by potential users at one of client systems 14 by logging onto server system 12 through one of client systems 14. In an alternative embodiment centralized database 20 is stored remotely from server system 12.
[0027] UPMS 10 utilizes a web-enabled interactive database that automates an information and management process. System 10 captures community-related information and provides on-line, up-to-date information upon request. In one exemplary embodiment, system 10 utilizes a Relational Database with a client user interface front-end for administration and a web interface for standard user input and reports. Information is accessible from the database through Structured Query Language (SQL). Accordingly UPMS 10 is an information and management tool that may facilitate building stronger relationships with the customer base.
[0028]FIG. 2 is an expanded version block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a server architecture of a UPMS 22. UPMS 22 is utilized when the number of users is numerous, such that a more powerful system architecture is demanded. Components in system 22, identical to components of system 10 (shown in FIG. 1), are identified in FIG. 2 using the same reference numerals used in FIG. 1. System 22 includes server system 12 and client systems 14. Server system 12 also includes database server 16, an application server 24, a web server 26, a fax server 28, a directory server 30, and a mail server 32. A disk storage unit 34 is coupled to database server 16 and directory server 30. Servers 16, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 32 are coupled in a local area network (LAN) 36. In addition, a system administrator's workstation 38, a user workstation 40, and a supervisor's workstation 42 are coupled to LAN 36. Alternatively, workstations 38, 40, and 42 are coupled to LAN 36 via an Internet link or are connected through an intranet.
[0029] Each workstation, 38, 40, and 42 is a personal computer including a web browser. Although the functions performed at each workstation are illustrated as being performed at respective workstations 38, 40, and 42, such functions may be performed at one of many personal computers coupled to LAN 36. Workstations 38, 40, and 42 are illustrated as being associated with separate functions only to facilitate an understanding of the different types of functions that can be performed by individuals having access to LAN 36.
[0030] In another embodiment, server system 12 is configured to be communicatively coupled to various individuals or employees 44 and to third parties, 46, e.g., internal or external auditors, via an ISP Internet connection 48. The communication in the exemplary embodiment is illustrated as being performed via the Internet, however, any other wide area network (WAN) type communication may be utilized in other embodiments, i.e., the systems and processes are not limited to being practiced via the Internet. In addition, and rather than WAN 50, local area network 36 could be used in place of WAN 50.
[0031] In the exemplary embodiment, any authorized individual or an employee of the corporation having a workstation 54 can access UPMS 22. At least one client system includes a senior manager's workstation 55 located at a remote location. Workstations 54 and 55 are personal computers having a web browser, and configured to communicate with server system 12. Furthermore, fax server 28 communicates with employees located outside the business entity's 44 and any of the remotely located client systems, including a client system 56 via a telephone link. Fax server 28 is configured to communicate with other client systems 38, 40, and 42 as well.
[0032]FIG. 3 shows a configuration of database 20 within database server 16 of server system 12 shown in FIG. 1. Database 20 is coupled to several separate components within server system 12, which perform specific tasks. Server system 12 includes a collection component 64 for collecting information from users into centralized database 20, a tracking component 66 for tracking information, a displaying component 68 for displaying information, a receiving component 70 for receiving queries from client system 14, and an accessing component 72 for accessing centralized database 20. Receiving component 70 is programmed to receive a specific query from one of a plurality of users. Server system 12 also includes a processing component 76 for searching and processing received queries within data storage device 34 for information collected by collection component 64. An information fulfillment component 78, located in server system 12, downloads requested information to the users in the order in which the data requests were received by receiving component 70. More specifically, information fulfillment component 78 downloads the information after the information is retrieved from data storage device 34 by a retrieving component 80. Retrieving component 80 retrieves, downloads and sends information to client system 14 based on a query received from client system 14 regarding various alternatives.
[0033] Retrieving component 80 also includes a display component 84 for downloading information to be displayed on a client system's graphical user interface, and a printing component 88 for printing information. Although, retrieving component 80 generates various reports requested by the user through client system 14 in a pre-determined format, system 10 is flexible an permits a user to select alternative report formats, and thus, the user is not constrained to the options set forth above.
[0034] Database 20 is divided into an Application Section 90, a Data Section 92, a Users Profiles Section 94, and a Rules Section 96. Sections 90, 92, 94, and 96 are interconnected within database 20, such that data and information may be updated and retrieved from Sections 90, 92, 94, and 96 as required. Each Section 90, 92, 94, and 96 is also divided into several individualized sub-sections that store data in various different categories. The architecture of system 10, as well as various components of system 10, are exemplary only, and other architectures are possible and may be utilized in connection with practicing the processes described below.
[0035]FIG. 4 is an exemplary embodiment of a process flow 120 describing the basic functionality of the UPMS. UPMS 10 creates electronic profiles of the user known as "eProfiles" 122. More specifically, users 124 defined by UPMS 10 include current and future end users 124 including, but not limited to, employees, suppliers, customers and contractors who can access the corporation network and as well as existing different applications. The applications cover many hierarchies in the department., and users 124 access UPMS 10 through login sessions that require a user id and a user password.
[0036] When users 124 log into various Applications 126 to access Applications 126, as well as associated Data 128, UPMS 10 reviews each eProfile 122 prior to providing access to applications 126 or data 128. The eProfile database is programmed using information retrievable from an Oracle Human Resource (OHR) Application, as well as a Request For Computer Access (RFCA) Application 130. More specifically, user profiles developed in OHR and RFCA is stored in eProfile 122. Users 124 are given access to Applications 126 and Data 128 based on pre-established criteria that are developed from various rules and access criteria established by the management. Some of these include: Rules Based Access 132, Group Based Access 134, Search & Subscribe Utilities 136, Active Positioning Monitoring 138, Hard Exclusion Rules 140, and Access Audit 142 guidelines.
[0037]FIG. 5 is an exemplary embodiment of a process flow 160 for creating user profiles within database 20. An eProfile database 162 is programmed using information available from an Oracle Human Resource (OHR) Application 164, as well as a Request For Computer Access (RFCA) Application 166. An initial user profile developed through OHR 164 and RFCA 166 is stored in eProfile database 162, and eProfile database 162 stores user profiles within a subsection of database 20. Any restrictions 168 on the user profile, such as reading or writing rights, are also stored in eProfile database 162. The users are provided access based on these restrictions.
[0038] User profiles within eProfile database 162 are created using a reliable source that identifies each user's organization and citizenship for export control. In one embodiment, eProfile database 162 includes foreign national contractors and customers also for exception list. In addition, eProfile database 162 is updated on a pre-determined timed interval, when there are changes in organizational hierarchy, when a person transfers to another organization, or when a person leaves the company.
[0039]FIG. 6 is an exemplary embodiment of a process flow 180 for creating data profile within database 20. Data profiles 182 created within eProfile database 162 (shown in FIG. 5) are built using information available from various sources. For each application 184, a system administrator defines various attributes 186 of the application, including but not limited to data elements, data tags, Rules of Access, An Approver's Name for Each Rule, Rules of Exclusion, Exception Lists, and Field Tags (e.g. Read, Write, Notify). Each data profile 182 developed is stored in eProfile database 162, which stores data profiles 182 in a sub-section of database 20. Any restrictions 188 on the data profile, such as reading or writing rights, are also stored within eProfile database 162, and users are provided access based on these restrictions.
[0040]FIG. 7 describes a user access process 200. User access process 200 includes requesting access to a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) by utilizing a browser 202 or requesting an access to an Application 204. Each request for a URL is processed by a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) 205 through a SiteMinder 206 which evaluates each request. If approved, the requested URL is then downloaded by server system 12 (shown in FIG. 1). If the request is denied based on access rules, a message is sent informing the user that the access is denied.
[0041] User access process 200 includes requesting access to Application 204. The request is processed by eProfile database server 207 after the user's id and password are authenticated. Database server 207 retrieves information from one of a User Profile Storage 208, an Application Data Storage 210, Access Rules & Exception Storage 212, and a Group Storage 214 or LDAP 205, and based on the information retrieved, and the rules stored under Access Rules & Exception Storage 212, system 10 either downloads application 204 or denies access of application 204.
[0042]FIG. 8 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing Default Access Process 230. Default Access Process 230 relates to the system's decision making process to permit the user access to a set of specific data within the application. Once the user accesses data within the application 232, UPMS 10 invokes an evaluation process 234 to determine whether the user is permitted to access the requested data. If the user has permission to access, the user continues with the application to access the data 236. If the user is denied access, a decision for quick request 238 is explored by the system. If the user desires not to pursue quick request 238, the user is directed to eProfile application 240 or the user can skip 242 the entire process by exiting from the application. If the user decided to pursue quick request 238, user completes a request for approval 244 which is subjected to an internal exception access process 246. If the user is approved based on pre-established criteria, the user is notified of the approval 248. Alternatively, if the user is denied access, a notification informing of the denial 250 is sent to the user.
[0043]FIG. 9 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing Evaluation Process 260. Evaluation Process 260 relates to the system's decision-making process in permitting a user access to data or applications. After a user requests access, after logging onto UPMS 10, the system determines whether the user is permitted access after completing an evaluation based on Hard Exclusive Rules 262, Application Rules 264, Exception Access Rules 266, and Exception Access List 268. During the evaluation process, the system retrieves the information from eProfile Storage 270 and submits any new information to eProfile Storage 270, as required. If the user is approved based on an evaluation of Application Rules 264, Exception Access Rules 266, and Exception Access List 268, the user is permitted access 274. If access is denied, a message informing such restriction is conveyed to the user through a Message Box 272, and the user is notified 276.
[0044]FIG. 10 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing Exception Access Process 290. Exception Access Process 290 relates to the system's Maintenance Process. Process 290 includes a request being submitted by the user for approval. The request includes a list of data for approval to section manager 292. Section Manager is responsible for decision 294 to approve or disapprove. If the request is denied, a notification 296 is sent to the requester. If the request is approved, a decision 298 is made either to add the rule 300 or to add the user 302. When a new rule or a new user is added, eProfile Storage 304 database is automatically updated. If the rule is added 300, an exception list is updated 306, and an affirmative notification 308 is sent to the user.
[0045]FIG. 11 is an exemplary embodiment of a flow chart describing Access Process within eProfile 320. Access Process within eProfile 320 relates to the system's Maintenance Process. Process 320 includes a request form 322 that is submitted by the user to request access. The form is subjected to Exception Access Decision Making Process 324, and after the user's access request is approved 326 or denied 328, the user is notified accordingly.
[0046] In one embodiment, client system 14, as well as server system 12, are protected from access by unauthorized individuals. As described, UPMS 10 includes an interactive searchable database 20 for storing users related information. eProfile database is a subset of database 20. Through UPMS 10, managers, employees, contractors, variable workers and database administrators directly update, review and generate reports of current information based on their individual authentication criteria.
[0047] While the invention has been described in terms of various specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims.
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|Aug 12, 1952
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|Thomas S Reese, Galloway David
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g- 12, 1952 T. s. REESE ET AL ,606,853
DRY STRIP TRANSFER, METHOD OF USING SAME, AND ARTICLE PRODUCED THEREBY Filed Jan. 18, 1951 .DECOEA 7'/VE Z YEP STE/PP/NG (A YEP CIA) COAT/N6 MACH/NE FIN/SHED FA FEE MACH/NE FIN/SHED FA FER WND co r l :%L 5/! 56 MA 7522/44 1 DECO A 7/ V5 L MACH/NE FIN/ShfD PA PE)? E A Y5K BA SE MA TEE/AL INVENTORS THO/1A5 REESE ALBA V/D 6/4110 WAY- ATTORNEX Patented Aug. 12 1952 EFICE 2,606,853 DRY STRIP TRANSFER, METHOD OF USING SAME, AnnAnTmL-E PRODUCED THEREBY Thomas s. Reese, University e ghts, and David G l w y, Euclid, Ohio, sisnors to The Di-Noc Company, Cleveland, Ohio, a corporation 'of' Ohio Appl a n a ua y 1 1 5. Serial No.- WM-.233.
, This invention relates to a dry-Stripping decorative transfer, to the method of making it, to the method of applying it, and to the product obtained by using it. Heretofore, standard commercial practice in the manufacture and use of decorative transfers has required preparation of the transfer in a manner allowing the temporary supporting material, usually paper, to be soaked with water preparatory to its removal, itself a messy operation demanding the exercise of considerable care. Because the use of water for this purpose often tends to damage the base material to which the transfer is applied, it has frequently been necessary to trim off the edges of the base material after what is called the transfer layer" has been consolidated with it and the paper removed. Decorative transfers of this kind are rather expensive to make, difficult to handle, and often subject to uncontrollable dimensional changes as a result of changes of temperatur humidity and other applicable factors.
In general, commercial practice in connection with the manufacture of such decorative trans,- fers involves the use as a temporary carrier of a special non-sized paper known as water leaf, which, for the reason that it is a paper'for which there is only a limited demand, ismore expensive than conventionally sized machine-finished papers. In practice, one side of the paper is coated with a layer of starch followed byvarious coatings of dextrin, after which the desired decoration is coated or printed on the dextrin coating. The transfer layer, which is applied to the decoration with or without a background color, is usually applied in the form of a nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose or acetyl cellulose lacquer. The
transfer as a whole is then brought into contact with the base material, which is prepared by applying to it a preliminary coat in which, if the transfer is not itself colored, may be incorporated the color that characterizes the finished product. Thereafter the paper is removed by wetting it and stripping it off, following which the assembly is baked or permitted to air-dry, depending on the materials employed.
In general, processes for making and applying transfers of this general type are disclosed in prior Patents 1,627,407, 1,924,961 and 1,982,927, all granted to Thomas S. Reese.
The present invention has for one of its 'principal objects to eliminate disadvantages which attach to the manufacture and use of transfers of the kinds described in the above-identified patents. Among other things, ,it contemplates the manufacture andv use of a idry-stripping decorative transfer which, by'virtue of the nature 20 Claims. (Cl. 15 .795
of thefmateltials which make it 11p, is relatively free from dimensional instability, excessive sensitivity to humidity, and the common tendency to shrink a d cause pap r t cu l. To t is e d,
the invention makes use of two more or. less incompatible resinous layers, one of them being laid down on the other, between which the separation is effected when the dry-stripping operation is performed.
O he objects and adv ntages, o the i v t o will be apparent from the followi de on and from the accompanying sheet .ofdra'wings, in which Figure 1 shows in diagrammatic fashion a transfer made up in accordance with the present invention; Figure 2 shows in s hematic fashion how the transfer is applied to a base material; Figure 3 shows in like schematic fashion the manner in which the paper is detached, the same being intended to illustrate the operation of dry-stripping; and Figure 4 shows a method and means for applying the transfer and removing the paper in a commercial operation, the showing in Figure 4, like that of Figure ;1,5heing diagrammatic. l g V According to the invention, in lieu of unsized paper such as water leaf, there i -empl yedfor the temporary carrier a sized machineefin'ished paper, usually apape'r :made by oneof the ordinary mechanical or chemical pulping processes, con a nin a small amount of a conventional size of casein, rosin or the like thatis added to the pulp togive the paper strength and dimensional stability under va yin c nditions of hu i t Preferred for the purposes of the present invention'is ,a smooth surfa'ce'd calendered 'paperhavinsv a stretch of about 1% as measured b a Mullin tester, a breakingstrength-of about 20 lbs. per square inch, and a thickness of about 0.004 inch. Prefe a y, bu not ecessarilyg suc pape is finishecoated .on one or both sides with finelydivided kaolin v(china o1ay,) ,'-whitin g or the like.
Papers so .finished are available on the market and, as a rule, it is therefore not- -neces sary,for the .mannfacturerof the transfer to ,apply a:fln ishingcoatto the paper; indeed,if ent, he may, if desired, do withoutit.
To paperof this kindwith or without the hpishing coatwhat may :be calle d a stripping layer i applied by laminating, knifer preading, roll.- coatingyreverse roll-coating, ,brushing' or" sprayinsso as to provide o form althin loathrefermaterial taking the form of a vinyl halide polymer. The latterpreferably consists of a polymer of vinyl chloride or a co-polymer of vinyl chloride-and vinyl acetate. If 5 desired, thefilm-form An organosol is an example of a composition that may be used for the layer of resinous. film,- forming material. It mayconsist of a resin, a
plasticizer and one or moreisolvents; which" in a typical case may be present in these propertions: as resin, polymerized vinyl chloride (solids) 65%; as plasticizer, dioctyl phthalate, 52% of resin content; and as solvents,smethyl ethyl ketone or the like diluted with toluol, xylol or a petroleum fraction, 35% of resin content. Before application, which may be at room temperatures,
the organosol has a'fusion temperature of about 350 F. (3 minutes). C ompositions'of this general type are made and sold byyarious manufacturers. Among the available i-"o'rganosols are Ultrasol L-6763 and Ultrasol L-68518, made by Monsanto Chemical Co. (Plastics Division); The former, which has a viscosity of 2600 centipoises, ispreferred for th purposes of the invention.
Another example of a coating composition suitable for these purposes makes use of the'copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate made by Bakelite Corporation and sold under the trademark Vinyl Resin VYHH. The latter, which takes the form of a white powder,'c'onsists by weight of about 87% vinyl chloride and about 13% vinyl acetate. In formulating the coating composition, 62 pounds of the powder-are mixed with 94.5 pounds of acetone, 63 pounds of methyl isobutyl ketone and 157.5 pounds of 'toiuol; to yield approximately 51 gallons of a composition which has a solids content of 16.6% by weight. It has a viscosity bythe Ford cupmethod of 23 seconds at 72F. and can be applied at ordinaryroom temperatures.
4 stripping layer. The second layer, by contrast with the first, is separable from the paper and constitutes the transfer layer.
The thickness of the transfer layer must be sufficiently to cover the stripping layer adequately and may vary between about 0.0003 and about 0.0010 inch after elimination of the solvents.
'By way of example of a coating composition 5 that may be applied at ordinary room tempera- I;
tures to formthe transfer layer, one may knifespread, brush, spray or roll-coat onto the strip- ,ping layer a mtrocellulose lacquer such as the following:
Parts Ingredients by weight Nitrocellulose, RS1/2 (falling ball method) 15.00 Blown Castor i1 7. 60 3. 50 14.00 7. 50 3. 75 3. 75 45. 00
Total 100.00
sun a third example involves calendering or otherwise laminating a film of a vinyl chloride polymer or copolymer having a thickness of about 0.0005 inch to paper of'thedesired characteristics; e. g., uncoated machine-finished paper, to provide a stripping layer on one side thereof.
' Whether the stripping layer be of one of the above-described formulations or of some other formulation,'it is usually desirable to allow the film so applied to harden before proceedingfurther. To this end, the coated product may-be run through a dryingtunnel through which is passed a current of air at an elevated temperature. Thereafter the product may be passed in known fashion over drums to cool and wind it.
After the stripping layer has hardened, by which time it should have become so tenaciously attached to the paper orto the finishing coat on the paper that for practical purposes it is inseparable from it, the next step is to lay down on the stripping layer a colored or uncolored layer of resinous film-forming material of such nature that the layer is largely incompatible with the previously applied stripping layer. The incompatibility may be varied as desired within rather broad limits but should not extend so far that the second layer of film-forming material will not adhere satisfactorily tothe first layer; rather, there should be enough adherence to permit the transfer as a whole-to be handled as a unit but not so much as to preclude easy separation and removal of the paper and the associated Similarly, as indicated in the following formulation, it is possible to use a coating composition in which the solid residue consists largely of cellulose acetate:
Such composition likewise may be applied at ordinary room temperatures.
Cellulose others may be employed in lieu of cellulose esters as indicated by the following formulation, f in which ethyl cellulose is similarly used and applied;
Lacquers containing polyvinyl acetals may likewise be used, as indicated by the following formulation based on polyvinyl formal:
, Parts Ingredients by weight PolyvinylFormal 1 15.00 Butanol 5.00 Ethyl Alcohol (denatured). 25.00 Toluol, 55. 00 Dibutyl Phthalate 2. 50
, ThepoIyVinyI formal should be one of low viscosity and low hydroxyl content: i. e,, the hydroxyl content (as polyvinyl alcohol) should be from 5 to 7 on the transfer layer when A formulation in which used for "these purposes is the following: A,
Ingredients The polyvinyl bu t yral should be of the high-viscosity type: 1-- en ipei es (T /1% 9 l l methanol at .C.)
As a rule, the various polyvinyl acetal lacquers may be applied to advantage at ordinary room temperatures; e. g.,' 72 F. i
As will be observed from the live preceding formulations, all of these coating compositions contain large amounts of volatile solvents to be eliminated. Thisis best done at somewhat elevated temperatures, particularly under circumstancesin which the recovery-of the-solvents is contemplated. "A process of hardening similar to that described above in the case-ofthe coating composition used to form the stripping layer may be employed for the purpose.
Once the transfer layerhas been allowed to harden, it is possible to imprint on the transfer layer was to form a decorative layer, preferably by using a medium compatible with the materials of which the transfer layer is formed. By im printing, reference is had to the production of a continuous or discontinuous design, as 'by'means of an appropriate plate or roller, with or without the use of ink. The decorative feature that is to form part of the transfer as a whole is usually formed in or on the transfer layer but may in "some cases be formed in or on the stripping layer in such manner that it will adhere to and remain the separation of the two layers is accomplished.
When lacquers of the types described above are employed for forming the transfer layer, a lacquer-like ink may be used for printing. By way of example, such ink may have the following formulation:
, .Parts Ingredients by weight Carbon Black 3.00
. Nitrocellulose, to centipois 10.00 Dibutyl Phthalate 4. 00 'Etbyl Acetate l 3. 75 Butyl Acetate 9.50 Butyl Alcohol- 3. 75 Toluol '21. ()0
(Norm: The above ingredients are ground together in a ball mill.) v
If, as is contemplated, the ink is to be employed at a temperature of about 72 F., a very thin film, not more than .0001 inch in thickness, should be applied to the transfer layer.
It is also practicable to interchange the materials used for the stripping and transfer layers,
polyvinyl butyral is at on h a s-o a vinyl h d olym r. e pclymer of a vinyl halide andvinylacetate, or a material; of similar physical characteristics and h c Dra eries. th is inw a blewi th residue; of the previously'applied lacquer.
, In the latter case the decorative layer should o u s b m ti e with. t v y al d polymer or copolymer. It may be compounded as indicated in the following formulation:
' Parts by weight 1. inseam 19502013: The above ingredients are ground in a pebble 1 r Although factory practice does not always require zitaa colored oruncolored. clear) surusing the lacquer coating as the stripping layer laid down on the paper or on the finishing coat on the paper. Any of the formulations given above for the lacquer will serve the purpose, giving rise to in such case what has been referred to as the inseparable layer of resinous film-forming material. In such case, the transfer layer; that. is to say, the separable layer of resinous filmforming material, will take the form of one of the compositions mentioned above as formuface coating of the same family of materials may be applied to the exposed face of the transfer to obviate'damage to the decorative layer during storage, v f
In practice, the transfer .is applied. to .a base material whichha's 'beenprepfared by applying to it a clear or colored preliminary coat, hereinafter referred to as a ground coat, that is similar to or at least compatible with the material of the surfac'e'layer cf the transfer. The ground coat may advantageously incorporate the colorant, if any, used to impart the desired color to the final product; however, if the transfer itself carries the colorant, the ground coat will ordinarily be uncolored. The ground coat may conveniently take the form of a tacky liquid similar to those disclosed in prior Patent 1,924,961. Insuch case, it will include, along with one or more so'lidconstituents, a substancesusceptible of removal at somewhat elevated temperatures; for example, a relatively high-boiling organic solvent such as Butyl Cellosolve? .(butyl ether of ethylene glycol). I r
The basematerial is preferably a rig-id or relatively rigid material of any one of the wide variety of substances available for this purpose, including metaLglass, wood, hard board, paper board, or the like. V
A suitable formulation for application to a base material to form, aground coat of the tacky type is as follows: i
1 Dehydrated castor-oil'type of medium oil length.
As an alternative, it is possible to apply to the ase material a ground coat'ofthe nature of a nitrocellulose lacquer or some suitable similar composition that will dry by evaporation at room 7 temperatures; following it when dry by a welding solution that will have a softening or solvent, action on, but will not'toostrongly attack, both the ground coat and the surface layer ,or layers of the'transfer that is to be applied to it. If the transfer-is one containing a exposed layer "of the vinyl polymer such as vinyl chloride, a vinyl copolymer such as vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate, or a vinyl acetal such as vinyl formal, vinyl butyral or the like, the welding solution may advantageousl'y be formulatedto include Butyl Cellosolve, Ethyl Cellosolve or even Methyl Cellosolve; if, on the other hand, the exposed layer is of the nature of a nitrocellulose lacquer residue, the welding solution may advantageously be a mixture of equal parts of ethyl lactate and diacetone alcohol diluted with water.
The welding solution may be clear or colored, the former if the colorant is in the ground coat or carried by the transfer and the latter if neither one incorporates a suitable colorant.
The following is an example of a welding solution suitable for use in the case of vinyl compounds:
Ports Ingredients by weight Methyl Gellosolve Acetate (Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate). l. 1.00 2. 00
Where a nitrocellulose or like lacquer is employed in forming the exposed layer of the transfer, the following is a suitable formulation for If desired, rather than apply the welding solution to the base material, it is possible to apply the welding solution, colored or uncolored, to the exposed layer of the transfer. v
The transfer is preferably applied intact to the base material, the side of the transfer revealing the decorative layer being brought into contact with the coating on the base material. This may be done by feeding the basematerial from one source and the transfer from a separate source to a common pressure zone where, using cooperating rolls, a pressure of about 500 pounds per square inch may be employed to apply the transfer to the base material. The effect of applying a pressure of this order of magnitude is to consolidate the ground coat, the decorative layer and the stripping layer, forming a composite which at this stage intervenes between'the base material and the paper comprising the temporary carrier for the transfer.
In this condition, the bond between the stripping layer applied to the paper and the transfer layer that forms part of the composite remains as before a weak bond permitting ready removal of the paper and the associated inseparable layer of resinous film-forming materials; i. e., the stripping layer. However, the step of stripping off the paper and the associated inseparable layer of resinous film-forming materials should not be attempted until the'whole has been subjected to the action of mild heat or permitted to stand fora sufficient length of time to bring about elimination of any excess solvent by slow evaporation at roomtemperaturesi Thereafter, the paper and the stripping'layer may be removed by dr'y st'ripping with; a modicum of force applied to one corner of'the paper by the fingers 8 or with the, aid of machinery designedfor the purpose.
After the paper has been stripped therefrom, the exposed transfer layer may, if desired, be spray-coated with a layer of clear lacquer or varnish to furnish a protective layer.
These operations are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Figures 1 and 2 show a decorative transfer made up of a relatively thick layer l of machine-finished paper, a thin clay coating 2 applied to one face thereof, a thin stripping layer 3, a transfer layer 4, likewise thin as compared to the layer of paper, and a very thin decorative layer 5, which may or may not be continuous in and of itself but which is ordinarily co-extensive with transfer layer 4. As indicated in Figure 2, the decorative transfer shown in Figure 1 is applied, with the paper side up, to a relatively thick base material 6 having thereon a ground coat 1. After the application of pressure to form the composite which at this stage intervenesbetween paper layer l and base material 6, paper layer L'together with stripping layer 3 and the intervening clay coat 2, is removed by pulling it away from the transfer layer, which may bedone by grasping the paper layer I at one corner and continuing-to pull it uniformily away from the transfer layer 4.
The step of removing paper layer I, together with clay coat 2 and stripping layer, 3, need not follow immediately after application of the transfer to the base material; as a matter of fact, the base material with the decorative transfer applied and the paper layer still in place and intact may be routed, sawed or similarly worked before stripping is undertaken. The base material with the paper layer in place and intact may be shipped in that form, the paper layer i and the associated clay coat 2 and stripping layer 3 being removed by the consignee. The paper layer thus protects the decorative finish and prevents damage during fabricating operations. Alternatively, paper layer clay coat 2 and the associated inseparable layer of resinous film-forming material comprising stripping layer 3 may be removed as soon as the solvent has been eliminated from the ground coat, after which the spray coat of clear lacquer or varnish may be applied, if desired, and the product made ready for use.
In factory practice it is convenient to feed the base material, prepared as, described above, in the form of panels IO to a pressure zone such as that afforded by two co-acting rollers II and I2 rotating in opposite directions, the panels following one another through the rollers with substantially no intervening spaces. Simultaneously there is fed to the pressure zone from a separate source such as a roller 13 a continuous web M which is made up of a decorative transfer of the type shown in greater detail in Figure 1. As the panels l0 and web 14 move into the pressure zone, they are united by the action of rollers H and I2, which are preferably interiorly heated to drive off the solvents, after which the papei layer and the associated inseparable layer of resinous film-forming material, designated 15 in Figure 4, is picked up in the form of a, roll l6 or other compact mass lending itself to re-use. The panel to which the decoration has been applied in the manner described, designated ll, moves away from the pressure zone to be spraycoated with clear lacquer or varnish, allowed to dry, and used or stored.
By following" the practices described above,
. 9 there is obtained a decorative transfer'thatgis characterized by a high degree ofdim'ensional stability, a high degree ofresistance to the effects of heat,' humidity and'otheratm'ospheric factors, and a capacity for easy application to" a base-material. When the transfer as a whole is once applied to the base material, the paper or other substance forming the temporary carrier may be readily separated and removed by a dry-stripping operation, this by virtue of the incompatibility between the's'ep-arable and inseparable layers of resinous film-forming materials.- The stripping acoaees operation may be carried'out immediately or after the paper has been used to protect the finish during subsequent handling and fabricating operations. The need for 'apply'ing'wa'ter to=soak the paperand'the consequentdamage to the base material are obviated; as is also the need for trimming the edges of thebase material after application of the transfer and removal of the paper or other temporary carrier.
It is obvious that the foregoing disclosure is'fby way of example only'and thatnumerousfclianges may be made within the purview o'f'the invention. In lieu of employing machine-finished paper, it is possible to use a more expensive paper, although machine-finished paper, even if clay-coated, offers important economic advantages. As has been indicated, the compositions used for the stripping layer and transfer layer may be varied within wide limits. The base material may take any one of the forms previously mentioned or any one of various other conventional forms which usually, but not necessarily, are relatively thick as compared with the thickness of the composite formed as described by applying the transfer to the base material.
It is intended that the patent shall cover, by summarization in the appended claims, whatever features of patentable novelty reside in the invention.
What is claimed is:
1. A transfer process comprising the steps of preparing a transfer by coating paper with an inseparable layer of resinous film-forming material, laying down on such inseparable layer a separable layer of resinous film-forming material that is incompatible with the inseparable layer, and imprinting a decoration on the separable layer; applying the transfer so prepared to a base material having a ground coat thereon, the transfer being so applied to the base material that the decoration on the transfer faces the ground coat on the base material; subjecting the assembly to temperature-pressure conditions conducive to consolidation of the ground coat on the base material and the separable layer on the transfer; and thereafter removing the paper and attached inseparable layer of resinous film-forming ma terial by a dry-stripping operation that leaves on the base material the decoration and the separable layer of resinous film-forming material, the latter forming a covering for the decoration.
2. A process as in claim 1 in which the paper is machine-finished paper.
3. A process as in claim 1 in which the paper has a finishing coat on the side to which the inseparable layer is applied.
4. A process as in claim 1 in which the step of imprinting the decoration on the separable layer i done with an ink compatible with the material of which the separable layer is composed.
5. A process as in claim 1 in which the step of removing the paper and the attached inseparable layer of resinous film-forming material is followed by a step of spraying japrotective coating onto the separable..layer',of --resmous filmforming material] 1 V, l
6. A method of making a dry-stripping transfer comprising, the steps fof applying to, a machine-finished paper a -fi,rst resinous. film-1 'formin'g .material,j v isaid .film. ormin'g. material being. one that adheres ,tenacrously tame paper laying down thereon a secondresinoiis film-. forming material, said s eo unlmj-rormingmaterial being larg'elyiri' mpatjiblewithsaid' first film-forming material and "th reafter. producing a design in said second mm-ror mgmaterial by a separate im nntineL p'erau n.; T i. i
. 7."Af' method. a inclai 16 iriwhich one or the two: filmerormingjmaterms is a vinylfchlm ridefpolymer. 'fj .1
8; A method as'jini claim. 7 in whit: forming material, is a ride and vinyl acetate.
9. A method asi-nclai v m 8 inwhich-the other of the two film-formingfmaterials"}takes the form of a lacquer residue containinga substance selected from the group consisting of the cellulose esters, the cellulose ethers and the polyvinyl acetals.
10 A method as in claim 9- in which the design is imprinted with the aid of an ink containing a resin compatible with the film-forming material in which the design is produced.
11. A transfer comprising a temporary paper carrier, an inseparable layer of resinous filmforming material on the temporary paper carrier, a separable layer of resinous film-forming material laid down on the inseparable layer, and a decorative imprint on the outsideface of the separable layer.
12. A transfer as in claim 11 in which one of the two layers of resinous film-forming material is a vinyl halide polymer.
13. A transfer as in claim 12 in which the filmforming material is a copolymer of vinyl acetate and a vinyl halide.
14. A transfer as in claim 13 in which the other of the two layers of film-forming material is a lacquer residue containing a substance selected from the group consisting of the cellulose esters, the cellulose ethers and the polyvinyl acetals.
15. An article of manufacture comprising a base material; a paper surfacing material overlying the base material, said paper surfacing material having a resinous film-forming material inseparable attached thereto on the side thereof facing the base material; and, intervening between the base material and the paper surfacing material, a composite made up of a layer of. a resinous film-forming material different from the resinous film-forming material attached to the paper surfacing material, an intermediate decorative layer, and a ground coat on the base material, said paper surfacing material and inseparably attached film-forming material being detachable together from the composite and the underlying base material.
16. An article of manufacture as in claim 15 in which the paper surfacing material is a machine-finished paper.
1'7. An article of manufacture as in claim 15 in which the resinous film-forming materials com prising the separably and inseparably attached layers are mutually incompatible 18. An article of manufacture as in claim 15 in. which the base material takes the form of 11 a rigid sheet of substantially greater thickness than the overlying layers. 7
19. A transfer comprising a temporary paper carrier, an inseparable layer of film-forming material on the temporary paper carrier, a separable layer of film-forming material laid down on the inseparable layer, a decorative imprint carried by the separable layers on the side thereof adjoining the exposed face of the transfer, and, on the exposed face of the transfer, a surface layer containing a colorant.
20. A transfer process comprising the steps of continuously feeding a base material from a source to a pressure zone, the base material having a ground coat thereon; continuously feeding to the same pressure zone from a separate source a transfer comprising a temporary carrier, an inseparable layer of resinous film-forming material, a separable layer of resinous film-forming material laid down on the inseparable layer, and a decoration on the separable layer; applying the transfer to the base material in the, pressure zone in such manner as to consolidate the ground coat, the decoration, and the separable 12 layer of resinous film-forming material; drystripping'therefrom the temporary carrier, and the inseparable layer [of resinous film-forming material, meanwhile .collecting the same in compact form; and applying a finishing coat of protective material to the composite on the base material. v
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|Apparatus for making films, foils, and the like
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Get a phone call asking you to come in for a interviews. Ask question regarding previous customer service experience. Usually done by hiring mananger and another associate. Then they give you the paperwork then and there.
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- How do you deal with an angry customer? 1 Answer
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I applied online. The process took a week. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless (New York, NY) in June 2015.
General questions about your background. They want to know previous experiences and knowledge of any cell phone, or mobile devices that you have. They would also like to know if you have prior experience or excellent knowledge of big time brands like apple or samsung or LG.
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Sales Associate InterviewAccepted OfferNeutral ExperienceAverage Interview
I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless (Lakeville, MN).
I inquired about open positions and was immediately scheduled an interview. I was told to dress for business which was my intent in the first place but I digress. Upon arrival at the interview I was met by the manager and the interview began immediately. He asked me numerous questions regarding my previous employment and created multiple scenarios that I would be facing upon employment. I was asked about previous sales such as how I handled angry customers, how I went above and beyond for my customers, and how I saved a sale that was going poorly. He gave little to no reaction to any of my answers and essentially sat there blank faced for the majority of the interview.
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- The most difficult question I faced was, "When a customer enters, what is the first thing that will enter your mind?" Answer Question
It was a fairly straight-forward process. The manager at the time offered me a base pay and said there was no "wiggle room." The offer was my pay and I could "take it or leave it."
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless.
People were very nice. Took about 3 weeks. I declined the offer because At&t had a better one
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- Most difficult question was how I would better myself in the things I perfected. Answer Question
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I applied online. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless (New York, NY).
Internet application, internet test, 3 HR interviews via phone, in person interview with manager and phone interview with district manager. Internet test seems to be a waste of time asking for basic perceptions and weeding out potentially immature applicants. HR interviews largely overlapped and seemed to look to check boxes. In person interviews were following a script. My perception was the real interview really occurred off-script.
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- Typical questions for the most part. Behavioral situation was fascinating as manager replicated being a difficult customer. Answer Question
Sales Associate InterviewNo Offer
Applied online and within a week I was contacted via email to set up an appointment for a phone interview with the talent recruiter for my area. Simple enough I scheduled the appointment for early the next week. Was only about 35 minutes long, mostly questions on my work experience with a few questions about Verizon. I was told I would be contacted in 1-5 days on what the next step would be but that has been 2 weeks at this point. Not very professional.
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- What is your favorite part of the Verizon creed? Answer Question
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I applied online. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless (Coeur d'Alene, ID).
I submitted application online and had a phone interview scheduled. As an absolute emergency came up, I tried to reschedule. I sent an email that explained my situation and that I would not be able to make the phone interview in 6 hours. I got NO response and tried for weeks to contact my interviewer. Guess it was a blessing in disguise, I was overqualified.
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I applied online. The process took a week. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless (Panama City, FL) in March 2013.
Very quick. If your interviewing with other companies they will not give you time to collect an answer from them.
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- What do you like least about retail. Answer Question
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Interviewing for other possitions. Would not wait for me to get an answer from them. Felt pressured into the possition so i declined.
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless.
Met with Manager, Phone interview with District Manager. I got the position but the Manager said I should I spoke more during since it was a sales experience and he would have expected a salesman to take control of a conversation
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Verizon Wireless (Southfield, MI).
taking a simulated call center question and answer test. An automated customer scenario would be played on head phones, I would listen to it, interpret it and determine the correct way to route or respond to the customers issues or question.
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- Questions regarding detailed information regarding phones that I did not have or was aware of. Answer Question
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