Kommunizieren von Betriebssystem-Boot-Informationen

Offenbarte Ausführungsbeispiele beziehen sich auf das Kommunizieren von Betriebssystem-Boot-Informationen. Ein maschinenlesbares Speicherungsmedium kann Anweisungen umfassen zum Lesen von Daten, die sich auf das Booten eines Betriebssystems einer elektronischen Vorrichtung beziehen, aus einer nichtflüchtigen Speicherung, Anweisungen zum Schreiben der gelesenen Daten in eine flüchtige Speicherung vor dem Booten eines Betriebssystems auf der elektronischen Vorrichtung, und Anweisungen zum Kommunizieren der Daten, die in die flüchtige Speicherung geschrieben sind, zu der elektronischen Vorrichtung über eine serielle Kommunikationsschnittstelle. Das maschinenlesbare Speicherungsmedium kann ferner Anweisungen zum Empfangen von Daten umfassen, von der elektronischen Vorrichtung über die serielle Kommunikationsschnittstelle, die sich auf das Booten des Betriebssystems der elektronischen Vorrichtung beziehen, und Anweisungen zum Schreiben der empfangenen Daten in die nichtflüchtige Speicherung.

Bone material dispensing device

A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end has a first opening and the distal end has a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A tubular member is provided that is pivotably connected to the housing and is configured for lateral movement relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The tubular member comprises a proximal opening, a distal opening and a channel disposed therebetween. The proximal opening, the distal opening and the channel of the tubular member are configured to receive at least the portion of the plunger. The tubular member is movable in a first position to align the proximal opening of the tubular member with the second opening of the housing to allow the tubular member to receive at least the portion of the plunger to dispense the bone material. A method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing device is also provided.

Bone material dispensing system with locking member

A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end having a first opening and the distal end having a second opening. The first opening and the second opening configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A locking member is provided that is pivotably connected to an upper surface of the housing and extends adjacent to the upper surface of the housing. The locking member comprises a locking surface extending adjacent to the distal end of the housing configured to engage a portion of a tubular member, a funnel, or a combination thereof. The locking member is movable in a locking position to lock the portion of the tubular member, the funnel, or the combination thereof with the housing. A bone material dispensing system and a method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing system are also provided.

Animal Hoof Tape

A protective cover for an animal hoof is provided that includes a sheet having a first side, a second side, and an exterior edge surrounding an interior area of the sheet. The exterior edge includes a plurality of slits extending from the exterior edge to the interior area of the sheet, and flaps of the sheet between each of the plurality of slits. The first side has an adhesive material and the second side has a textured surface. The protective cover may be applied by providing the protective cover; removing the film from the adhesive material; applying the first side with the adhesive material to a center of a bottom of the animal hoof; folding the flaps of the sheet between each of the plurality of slits; and pressing the protective cover against the animal hoof toe, heel, and sidewalls.

Compilation flow for a heterogeneous multi-core architecture

An example method of implementing an application for a system-on-chip (SOC) having a data processing engine (DPE) array includes determining a graph representation of the application, the graph representation including nodes representing kernels of the application and edges representing communication between the kernels, mapping, based on the graph, the kernels onto DPEs of the DPE array and data structures of the kernels onto memory in the DPE array, routing communication channels between DPEs and circuitry of the application configured in programmable logic of the SOC, and generating implementation data for programming the SOC to implement the application based on results of the mapping and the routing.

System and method for trailer coupler localization for guidance during a hitching maneuver

A system for trailer coupler localization for guidance during a hitching maneuver for a vehicle includes a trailer device including a trailer coupler and a graphic providing structure affixed to the trailer coupler. The structure includes at least one predefined graphic image. The system further includes a rear facing camera device attached to the vehicle and providing a captured image of the predefined graphic image. The system further includes a computerized controller, including programming to receive and analyze the captured image of the predefined graphic image to determine a relative position of the graphic providing structure to the camera device. The controller further includes programming to utilize the analysis to determine a relative position of the trailer coupler to a trailer hitch ball of the vehicle and to provide an output to control the hitching maneuver based upon the relative position.

Chest compression apparatus for cardiac arrest

The invention is an apparatus for increasing intrathoracic pressure for resuscitating cardiac arrest patients. The apparatus comprises a flexible, substantially inelastic belt wrapped around the patient's chest and attached to a force converter. The force converter converts a downwardly directed force into a chestward resultant, which depresses the sternum, and two belt tightening resultants. The force converter comprises a pair of arm assemblies, each having a pair of spaced arms, which are pivotably mounted to a base. The base is positioned near the patient's sternum and the ends of the belt attach to one end of each arm assembly. The opposite, handle ends of the arm assemblies are depressed toward the chest causing tightening of the belt and compression of the chest cavity.

Dispersion of a preformed polymer in a polyol

The present invention provides a process for preparing a stable dispersion of a preformed polymer in a polyol in a single mixer. A preformed polymer is mixed under sufficient heat and shear to reduce its particle size to a desired size in the presence of a polyol. The present invention also provides stable dispersions of polymers in polyols and polyurethane formulations containing stable dispersions made by the process of the present invention.

SPA step unit

ASSOCIATIVE MEMORY WITH HIGH-SPEED SEARCH CAPACITY

ADDITIONAL PROTECTION CIRCUIT FOR COMMON BUS CONTROL

Superinsulation panel with thermoelectric device and method

A superinsulation panel and thermoelectric assembly are provided to maintain the temperature within a refrigerator or other type of enclosed structure at a desired value. The thermoelectric assembly includes a thermoelectric device having a hot sink and a cold sink. The superinsulation panel is preferably disposed between the hot sink and the cold sink. A cold finger is positioned within the superinsulation panel to transfer heat energy from the cold sink to the thermoelectric device which in turn transfers the heat energy to the hot sink. A plurality of posts may also be disposed within the superinsulation panel for use in coupling the thermoelectric assembly with the superinsulation panel.

Air cleaning and moistening device

FLEXIBLE POLYURETH OR POLYURETH-POLYURETHANE FOAMS, PREPARED FROM COMPOUNDS FINISHED IN AMINE OF HIGH EQUIVALENT WEIGHT, AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE SAME

Electrostatically painted polymers and a process for making them

Contactors

Electrolytic apparatus

Electrostatically painted polymers and a process for making same

Polyurethane/polyurea polymers can be electrostatically painted without first being coated with a conductive primer. Disclosed is an improvement in a process for electrostatically painting polyurethane/polyurea polymers, the improvement being to prepare the polymer from a formulation including a non-volatile metal salt conductivity inducing material. The polymers painted by the process of the present invention can have physical properties and aesthetic properties substantially similar to those of otherwise identical polymers prepared without the non-volatile metal salt conductivity inducing materials of the present invention. The increased conductivity of the polymers can allow them to be charged with sufficient charge density to permit efficient paint transfer to the polymer surface. Also disclosed is a composition of at least two layers, one layer being an outer layer of electrostatically applied paint, and the other an inner layer of polyurethane/polyurea polymer.

Air valve for spas and baths

An air valve for controlling the supply of air to a venturi jet of a spa includes a housing, a cylindrical barrel, means for sealing between the housing and the barrel, and means for rotating the barrel. The housing has an interior chamber extending between an open, cylindrical bore at one end and a pipe coupling at the other end. The housing mounts on the inside wall of the spa, with the open end of the bore facing the inside of the spa and the rest of the housing extending through the side wall and positioned outside the spa. The cylindrical barrel is insertable into and rotatably mounted within the cylindrical bore of the housing. The housing and barrel each include ports that, when overlapping, provide a path for air to flow from a point exterior of the housing, through the overlapping ports, through the interior of the barrel and housing to the pipe coupling. Rotating the barrel to a position where the ports do not overlap blocks the air flow path. The sealing means prevents air from flowing through the valve except when the housing and barrel ports overlap.

Whirlpool spa tub

Polyurethanes of improved physical properties

Method for trimming forging

Isomerization catalyst and processes for selectively upgrading a paraffinic feedstock to an isoparaffin-rich product

An isomerization catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a tungstated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal (wherein the element of Group IVB (IUPAC 4) preferably is zirconium), a first component selected from the group consisting of at least one lanthanide series element, yttrium or mixtures thereof, which is preferably ytterbium or holmium, and a second component comprising at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum.

Method for manufacturing a mineral fiber product

A method for manufacturing a mineral fiber product includes establishing a stream of mineral fibers, directing polymeric fibers toward the stream of mineral fibers to cause intermingling of the polymeric material, and applying heat to the polymer fibers so that some of them become softened to the extent that they lose their fibrous form and become attached to the mineral fibers as non-fibrous particles, whereas some of the polymer fibers retain their fibrous form.

Isomerization catalyst and process

A catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a tungstated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal, a phosphorus component, and at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum. The catalyst has a structure other than a heteropoly anion structure.

Method of manufacturing a filament formed reinforcement member and a run flat tire support therewith

The present invention provides a unitary run flat tire (RFT) reinforcement using filament material that is formed into a relatively rigid shape. The reinforcement is insertable into a mold for an RFT support and can maintain the needed structural rigidity for such insertion. Further, the invention provides an RFT support that is molded and includes the RFT reinforcement. The invention also provides a wheel assembly including a tire, a rim, and an RFT support between the rim and the tire, where the support includes the RFT reinforcement. The RFT support can have a colored indicator formed or subsequently applied thereto to indicate one or more attributes of the support.

Sculptured stripline interface conductor

A sculptured stripline interface conductor for providing spaced apart access to the closely spaced conductors of a circuit element. The low impedance and crosstalk of stripline suggests the use thereof in high-frequency applications. In the sculptured stripline interface conductor of the present invention the circuit traces of the buried signal layer are closely spaced in a first section of the stripline interface conductor and spaced further apart in a second section thereof. In the area where the circuit traces are closely spaced, different-shaped rectangular holes are made in the upper and lower ground plane conductors to expose the inner circuit traces. The upper ground plane conductor also has holes in the second section for exposing a pad in the circuit traces. External connection to each conductor of the circuit element is then made to the circuit trace pad through the holes in the upper ground plane conductor. The circuit element is disposed adjacent the rectangular holes and the leads thereof are connected to the inner circuit traces exposed by the rectangular holes.

Isomerization catalyst and processes

Combination reforming and isomerization process

A reforming and isomerization process has been developed. A reforming feedstream is charged to a reforming zone containing a reforming catalyst and operating at reforming conditions to generate a reforming zone effluent. Hydrogen and an isomerization feedstream is charged into an isomerization zone to contact an isomerization catalyst at isomerization conditions to increase the branching of the hydrocarbons. The isomerization catalyst is a solid acid catalyst comprising a support comprising a sulfated oxide or hydroxide of at least an element of Group IVB, a first component being at least one lanthanide series element, mixtures thereof, or yttrium, and a second component being a platinum group metal or mixtures thereof. The reforming zone effluent and the isomerization zone effluent are each separated to form a light ends stream and a product stream. The light ends streams are combined for processing in a net gas re-contacting zone.

Rolling mill

Colorable fiberglass insulation

Isomerization Catalyst and Process

A catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a tungstated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal, a phosphorus component, and at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum. The catalyst has a structure other than a heteropoly anion structure.

Method for manufacturing a mineral fiber product

High-activity isomerization catalyst and processes for its preparation and use

Crimp tool for compressible catheter pump

A crimp tool facilitates crimping a resiliently radially compressible human-implantable catheter pump, and transferring the crimped pump into a tubular transfer sheath, by pulling the heart pump through an elongated tube that defines a tapered longitudinal bore. The bore has an inside dimension that tapers gradually along the length of the bore. A large end of the bore is sufficient to accept an uncrimped heart pump. A small end of the bore has a dimension similar to an inside dimension of the transfer sheath. A proximal end of the tube has a hub. A proximal end of a bore through the hub is configured to receive a distal end portion of the transfer sheath coaxially with the tube bore. Optionally, a latch is configured to releasably restrain the distal end portion of the transfer sheath within the hub.

Clamp assembly for attaching panels to substrate

A quick and easy technology for attaching, and facilitating reconfiguration (detachment and reattachment) of panels (404) to walls (510) that uses a clamp assembly (100) including a base (110), a receptacle (112) attached to the base (110) and a clasp (102, 502) that fits into and attaches to the receptacle (112). The clasp (102, 502) has resilient arms (106) and a head (108). Insertion of the resilient arms (106) of the clasp (102, 502) into the receptacle (112) draws the head (108) towards the base (110), which produces a clamping action. Alternatively, the clamp assembly (800) includes a channel (804) having sidewalls (812) attached to a base (810) and at least one fastener (802) having a blade-like shank (806) and a head (808). The sidewalls (812) converge so as to be more closely spaced together at the opening of the channel (804) than at its base (810). At least one fastener (802) appears T-shaped in cross section, and is sized so that insertion of the blade-like shank (806) into the channel (804) widens the opening. Alternatively, the clamp assembly (100) includes a first clamping piece (1502, 1702) and a second clamping piece (1504, 1704) configured to cooperatively engage each other. The first (1502, 1702) and second (1504, 1704) clamping pieces include the members of a reclosable fastener pair, such as hook and loop connector pair (1706) or strips of mushroom-shaped stems (1508).

Control system

Powder inhaler

Appliance cabinet construction

De-jamming device and method

A system and method for automatically applying a de-jamming action in response to a jammed rotating member includes applying a pulsed torque in response to a detected jam, and additionally a reversal in the direction of rotation may be applied.

Plastic case with connection and o-ring seal

Device with data processing engine array

A device may include a plurality of data processing engines. Each data processing engine may include a core and a memory module. Each core may be configured to access the memory module in the same data processing engine and a memory module within at least one other data processing engine of the plurality of data processing engines.

Field programmable optical arrays

An FPGA is described using optical waveguides for routing signals through the FPGA. The routing is controlled electrically. Either coupling waveguides or resonant disks can be used for routing the optical signals. Lookup tables convert optical input signals to electrical signals for selecting values in the lookup table.

Portable water heating system

Methods and systems are provided for a portable water heating system. The system comprises a housing with an inside and an outside, a water inlet disposed on the outside of the housing, a first hose nipple attached to the water inlet, the first hose nipple adapted to connect a water source to the system, a heating element adapted to heat water inside the housing, a lining disposed inside of the housing, the lining adapted to protect the inside of the housing from water corrosion, a water outlet disposed on the outside of the housing and a second hose nipple attached to the water outlet, the second hose nipple adapted to connect a fluid conduit for heated water distribution. The method comprises providing a portable water heating system with a heating element, controlling the heating element operation with an adjustable thermostatic control, providing a ground fault detecting device between the adjustable thermostatic control and the external electrical supply and shutting off the system with a high temperature shutoff element forming a part of the adjustable thermostatic control, when a predetermined threshold has been exceeded.

Bone material dispensing device

A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end has a first opening and the distal end has a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A tubular member is provided that is pivotably connected to the housing and is configured for lateral movement relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The tubular member comprises a proximal opening, a distal opening and a channel disposed therebetween. The proximal opening, the distal opening and the channel of the tubular member are configured to receive at least the portion of the plunger. The tubular member is movable in a first position to align the proximal opening of the tubular member with the second opening of the housing to allow the tubular member to receive at least the portion of the plunger to dispense the bone material. A method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing device is also provided.

Paraffin-isomerization catalyst and process

An improved catalyst is disclosed for the conversion of hydrocarbons which comprises an alumina support, a Friedel-Crafts metal halide, and a platinum-group metal component, wherein the support comprises primarily eta alumina having defined narrow pore-size and acidity characteristics and a defined diffusion-path limitation. An isomerization process using the catalyst also is disclosed which is particularly effective for the conversion of C4-C7 alkanes.

Installation mounts for a turbine exhaust case

A turbine exhaust case frame (100) comprises an inner ring (104), an outer ring (102), and a plurality of load-bearing struts (106). The inner ring is configured to carry a load from inner bearings. The outer ring has installation bosses (116) with downward-facing mount surfaces (120). The load-bearing struts connect the inner ring to the outer ring.

Heterogeneous multiprocessor platform targeting programmable integrated circuits

An integrated circuit (IC) includes a first region being static and providing an interface between the IC and a host processor. The first region includes a first interconnect circuit block having a first master interface and a second interconnect circuit block having a first slave interface. The IC includes a second region coupled to the first region. The second region implements a kernel of a heterogeneous, multiprocessor design and includes a slave interface coupled to the first master interface of the first interconnect circuit block and configured to receive commands from the host processor. The second region also includes a master interface coupled the first slave interface of the second interconnect circuit block, wherein the master interface of the second region is a master for a memory controller.

Current-rectifying apparatus.

Key and keyway arrangement

The present invention relates to a key and keyway arrangement comprising a first slotted member (14) and a second support member (20) including a "U"-shaped wire guide (10) positioned in a manner whereby the ends thereof are fitted into a pair of spaced-apart apertures in the surface of the second member. The members are placed in relative position to each other so as to allow the curved section of the wire guide to protrude into the slot of the first member, forming a tangential relation therewith.

FPGA modules parameterized by expressions

The invention provides parametric modules called Self Implementing Modules (SIMs) for use in programmable logic devices such as FPGAs. The invention further provides tools and methods for generating and using SIMs. SIMs implement themselves at the time the design is elaborated, targeting a specified FPGA according to specified parameters that may, for example, include the required timing, data width, number of taps for a FIR filter, and so forth. In one embodiment, the SIM parameters may be symbolic expressions, which may comprise strings or string expressions, logical (Boolean) expressions, or a combination of these data types. The variables in these expressions are either parameters of the SIM or parameters of the “parent” of the SIM. Parametric expressions are parsed and evaluated at the time the SIM is elaborated; i.e., at run-time, usually when the design is mapped, placed, and routed in a specific FPGA. The use of parametric expressions interpreted at elaboration time allows dynamic inheritance and synthesis of actual parameter values, rather than the static value inheritance commonly found in programming languages such as C++ and Java.

Apparatus and method for splicing an elongate multi-layered workpiece

An apparatus for splicing an elongate multi-layered workpiece includes: (a) drives and guides cooperating to drive the workpiece along a working path; (b) a cutter for severing the workpiece; (c) a layer manipulator for separating layers; (d) an applicator for applying adhesive; and (e) a deflector unit for deflecting the workpiece from the working path. The cutter effects the severing to present first and second workpiece segments. The layer manipulator effects inter-layer separation in one segment to present an interlayer zone in the one segment. A drive inserts the other segment in the interlayer zone. The layer manipulator urges the layers together to capture the other segment within the interlayer zone to establish a multi-layer structure. A drive and at least one of the workpiece deflector unit and the applicator situate the multi-layer structure adjacent to the applicator for finishing the splicing by applying adhesive to the multi-layer structure.

Powder inhaler

A novel powdered medicament dispenser (300) is disclosed. The powder medicament dispenser (300) includes an inhalation activation assembly (380) and transmission assembly (340) activated by a handle (341). The inhalation activation assembly (380) includes a flexible membrane (390).

Crimp tool for compressible catheter pump

A crimp tool facilitates crimping a resiliently radially compressible human-implantable catheter pump, and transferring the crimped pump into a tubular transfer sheath, by pulling the heart pump through an elongated tube that defines a tapered longitudinal bore. The bore has an inside dimension that tapers gradually along the length of the bore. A large end of the bore is sufficient to accept an uncrimped heart pump. A small end of the bore has a dimension similar to an inside dimension of the transfer sheath. A proximal end of the tube has a hub. A proximal end of a bore through the hub is configured to receive a distal end portion of the transfer sheath coaxially with the tube bore. Optionally, a latch is configured to releasably restrain the distal end portion of the transfer sheath within the hub.

Method of manufacturing a run flat tire support

The present invention provides a unitary run flat tire (RFT) (16) reinforcement that is formed into a relatively rigid shape. The reinforcement is insertable into a mold for an RFT support and can maintain the needed structural rigidity for such insertion. Further, the invention provides an RFT support that is molded and includes the RFT reinforcement. The invention also provides a wheel assembly including a tire, a rim, and an RFT support between the rim and the tire, where the support includes the RFT reinforcement. The RFT support can have a colored indicator formed or subsequently applied thereto to indicate one or more attributes of the support.

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION CIRCUIT FOR DRIVER CIRCUITS

PSC motor system for use in HVAC applications with improved start-up

A motor control system for use in heating, ventilation and air conditioning applications including a blower and a motor coupled to drive the blower, an inverter coupled to provide energization to the motor, a relay capable of coupling the motor to the output of the inverter or to line power, and a controller providing signals to control the output of the inverter, where, upon startup and transfer of the motor from the line to the inverter, the output of the inverter is controlled by the inverter to provide for an enhanced startup or transfer.

Dispersion of a preformed polymer in a polyol

Apparatus for correcting bombsights

Means for extinguishing fires in oil-filled receptacles.

Vehicle and trailer load determination

A towing configuration of a vehicle coupled to a trailer may be evaluated by rolling a tire of the coupled vehicle and trailer over a compressible region of a pressure vessel filled with a hydraulic fluid. A peak pressure of the hydraulic fluid as the tire rolls over the compressible region of the pressure vessel may be determined. The tire load may be determined based upon the peak pressure. Based at least in part on the tire load, a determination may be made whether the towing configuration satisfies a predetermined set of criteria.

Process and composition for inhibiting corrosion of metals

Isomerization catalyst and process

A catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a tungstated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal, a phosphorus component, and at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum. The catalyst has a structure other than a hetropoly anion structure.

Self-drilling fastener with a gag.

Chest compression apparatus for cardiac arrest

The invention is an apparatus for increasing intrathoracic pressure for resuscitating cardiac arrest patients. The apparatus comprises a flexible, substantially inelastic belt (40) wrapped around the patient's chest (12) and attached to a force converter. The force converter converts a downwardly directed force into a chest resultant, which depresses the sternum, and two belt tightening resultants. The force converter comprises a pair of arm assemblies (16, 18), each having a pair of spaced arms (22, 24), which are pivotally mounted to a base (14). The base is positioned near the patient's sternum and the ends of the belt attach to one end of each arm assembly. The opposite, handle ends (30, 32) of the arm assemblies are depressed toward the chest causing tightening of the belt and compression of the chest cavity.

flat tire (rft), flat tire (rft), wheel assembly, method for making a flat tire (rft) and method for making a flat tire (rft) ).

Acoustic measurements with downhole sampling and testing tools

Methods and related systems are described for measuring acoustic signals in an annular region. The system includes a tool housed in a tool housing for deployment downhole in a borehole, a downhole pumping system mounted within the tool housing and adapted to pump fluid between the tool and an annular region defined by at least the tool housing and a wall of the borehole, and an acoustic transducer mounted on the tool adapted to be in acoustic communication primarily with the annular region. Methods and related systems are also described for measuring acoustic signals on a borehole wall, and for measuring acoustic signals within a downhole tool.

Dispersion of a preformed polymer in a polyol

Un procedimiento para hacer una dispersión estable que comprende las etapas: (a) poner en contacto, en un mezclador sencillo, una resina de polímero preformado, un poliol de poliéter y un estabilizador bajo condiciones de suficiente calor para fundir el polímero preformado, formando así un fundido de polímero, y suficiente cizalla para formar una dispersión inicial de la resina de polímero en el poliol; y (b) mientras está bajo cizalla, enfriar la dispersión inicial suficientemente para formar una dispersión estable; en donde la resina de polímero preformado es un polímero de polietileno, caracterizándose el procedimiento por el poliol de poliéter que tiene un peso molecular promediado en peso de entre 500 y 8000, una funcionalidad de 2 a 8, y un número de hidroxilo de 70 a 5,61 y la dispersión que comprende un estabilizador que es un producto de reacción imida de una cera de polietileno funcionalizada con anhídrido maleico y un poliol de monoamina. A process for making a stable dispersion comprising the steps: (a) contacting, in a simple mixer, a preformed polymer resin, a polyether polyol, and a stabilizer under conditions of sufficient heat to melt the preformed polymer, thereby forming a polymer melt, and sufficient shear to form an initial dispersion of the polymer resin in the polyol; and (b) while under shear, cooling the initial dispersion sufficiently to form a stable dispersion; wherein the preformed polymer resin is a polyethylene polymer, the process being characterized by the polyether polyol having a weight averaged molecular weight of between 500 and 8000, a functionality of 2 to 8, and a hydroxyl number of 70 to 5,61 and the dispersion comprising a stabilizer which is an imide reaction product of a polyethylene wax functionalized with maleic anhydride and a monoamine polyol.

Thermoelectric refrigerator

A refrigerator is provided which combines the benefits of superinsulation materials (46) with thermoelectric devices (90) and phase change materials (110) to provide an environmentally benign system that is energy efficient and can maintain relatively uniform temperatures for extended periods of time with relatively low electrical power requirements. The refrigerator includes a thermoelectric assembly (90) having a thermoelectric device with a hot sink (100) and a cold sink (102). The superinsulation materials include a plurality of vacuum panels. The refrigerator is formed from an enclosed structure having a door (22). The vacuum panels may be contained within the walls of the enclosed structure and the door. By mounting the thermoelectric assembly on the door, the manufacture of the enclosed structure is simplified and the overall R rating of the refrigerator increased.

Station potential-indicator.

PROCEDURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CARRIER ROLLERS FOR TRACKED TRACTORS

Bone material dispensing system with locking member

A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end having a first opening and the distal end having a second opening. The first opening and the second opening configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A locking member is provided that is pivotably connected to an upper surface of the housing and extends adjacent to the upper surface of the housing. The locking member comprises a locking surface extending adjacent to the distal end of the housing configured to engage a portion of a tubular member, a funnel, or a combination thereof. The locking member is movable in a locking position to lock the portion of the tubular member, the funnel, or the combination thereof with the housing. A bone material dispensing system and a method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing system are also provided.

Clamp assembly for attaching panels to substrate

A quick and easy technology for attaching, and facilitating reconfiguration (detachment and reattachment) of, panels to walls that uses a clamp assembly including a base, a receptacle attached to the base and a clasp that fits into and attaches to the receptacle. The clasp has resilient arms and a head. Insertion of the resilient arms of the clasp into the receptacle draws the head towards the base, which produces a clamping action. Alternatively, the clamp assembly includes a channel having sidewalls attached to a base and at least one fastener having a blade-like shank and a head. The sidewalls converge so as to be more closely spaced together at the opening of the channel than at its base. The at least one fastener appears T-shaped in cross section, and is sized so that insertion of the blade-like shank into the channel widens the opening. Alternatively, the clamp assembly includes a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece configured to cooperatively engage each other. The first and second clamping pieces include the members of a reclosable fastener pair, such as hook and loop connector pair or strips of mushroom-shaped stems.

Design for a windshield-wing

Logic/memory circuit having a plurality of operating modes

A memory array having a read mode and a write mode is addressed using separate read and write decoders. The write decoder is used to write bit values to one column of the array. A hard-wired read decoder is utilized to further increase the operating speed during the memory read mode. In one embodiment, a separate read bit line is provided to facilitate faster read operations. In an exemplary embodiment, the write decoder receives two input signals and generates four write address signals on write word lines that are transmitted to the columns of programmable elements of a logic/memory array. The hard-wired read decoder also receives the same two input signals, and generates eight read address signals on two read word lines, two read address signals being transmitted to each column of the logic/memory array.

Sample receiving device for sample materials in ultra-high vacuum chambers

The invention relates to a sample receiving device for sample materials in ultra-high vacuum chambers, comprising an exchangeable sample holder (4), which has a disk-shaped sample support body and an extension projecting therefrom, a mounting part (1) with a centering opening, which is designed for receiving the extension of the sample holder (4) in a centered manner and transitions into a through-passage (8) extending through the mounting part, a tie bar (3), which is introduced in the though-passage (8) from the side opposite of the centering opening and which, with the inserted end, moveably holds at least two tensioning bodies (3b) such that they can perform a movement transversely to the longitudinal axis of the through-passage (8), a guide curve (7) that is stationary relative to the mounting part (1) in order to guide the tensioning bodies (3b) during movement of the tie bar in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the through-passage (8) such that the tensioning bodies (3b) in a first position of the tie bar (3) are pressed against the extension (4a) in engagement behind radial engagement protrusions such that the tie bar (3) can exert a tensile force directed into the centering opening on the sample holder (4), and the tensioning bodies (3b) in a second position of the tie bar (3), in which said tie bar is pushed further into the through-passage, are displaced in the direction transversely to the longitudinal axis of the through-passage so far that the radial engagement protrusions can pass them when the extension of the sample holder (4) is pulled out of the through-passage and the centering opening.

A process for preparing polyurea and/or polyurea-polyurethane polymers.

A process whereby an amine functional compound having an equivalent weight of at least about 400 is reacted with an excess of a polyisocyanate to form an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer or quasi prepolymer, which prepolymer or quasi prepolymer is reacted with an isocyanate-reactive material to form a polyurea and/or polyurea-polyurethane polymer. The amine functional compound and the polyisocyanate are employed in proportions such that the isocyanate-terminated prepolymer or quasi prepolymer has an isocyanate content of from 3 to 12 percent by weight.

Crimp tool for compressible catheter pump

A crimp tool facilitates crimping a resiliently radially compressible human-implantable catheter pump, and transferring the crimped pump into a tubular transfer sheath, by pulling the heart pump through an elongated tube that defines a tapered longitudinal bore. The bore has an inside dimension that tapers gradually along the length of the bore. A large end of the bore is sufficient to accept an uncrimped heart pump. A small end of the bore has a dimension similar to an inside dimension of the transfer sheath. A proximal end of the tube has a hub. A proximal end of a bore through the hub is configured to receive a distal end portion of the transfer sheath coaxially with the tube bore. Optionally, a latch is configured to releasably restrain the distal end portion of the transfer sheath within the hub.

Dirigible bomb

Elastomer composition.

Blends comprised of (A) a high molecular weight elastomeric polymer; (B) a sufficient amount of an ethylene/alphaolefin/nonconjugated polyene terpolymer having a number average molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 15,000 such that variety of the blend is at least about 5% lower than the viscosity of component (A) alone, and (c) a curative, exhibit increased processability, and, when cured, exhibit unexpectedly desirable tensile strength, ozone resistance and oil resistance.

Bone material dispensing device

A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The proximal end has a first opening and the distal end has a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger. A tubular member is provided that is pivotably connected to the housing and is configured for lateral movement relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The tubular member comprises a proximal opening, a distal opening and a channel disposed therebetween. The proximal opening, the distal opening and the channel of the tubular member are configured to receive at least the portion of the plunger. The tubular member is movable in a first position to align the proximal opening of the tubular member with the second opening of the housing to allow the tubular member to receive at least the portion of the plunger to dispense the bone material. A method of implanting bone material with the bone material dispensing device is also provided.

Automobile jack and cover

Metal recovery process from aluminum dross

An improved method for recovery of metal, particularly aluminum, from metal bearing dross utilizes a trough for collection of the dross. A wedge member compresses the dross in the trough. In this manner, metal is decanted from the compressed dross and flows through slots in the bottom or passages in the walls of the trough for collection in a pan, or becomes concentrated at the edges or walls of the volume of dross. The trough and wedge members also serve to cool the dross material thereby diminishing metal loss due to thermite reaction. The compressed dross coalesces and solidifies, is broken and is mechanically separated. The larger dross components from the separation process are substantially metallic and may be recycled through the furnace. The remaining components are charged in a vortex melting furnace for the lowest possible melt loss. This also effects segregation of the remaining metal from the dross by melting the metal and allowing the dross to rise to the top of the bath. The improved method of the present invention provides for recovery of about 95% of aluminum metal from a dross which contains about 70% aluminum as compared with a recovery rate of about 50% aluminum metal utilizing a generally known prior art technique.

Sorption-desorption method and apparatus

HIGH-ACTIVE ISOMERIZATION CATALYST AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND ITS USE

Superinsulation panel with thermoelectric device and method

Run flat tire support

The present invention provides a unitary run flat tire (RFT) reinforcement (16) using filament material that is formed into a relatively rigid shape. T he reinforcement is insertable into a mold for an RFT support and can maintain the needed structural rigidity for such insertion. Further, the invention provides an RFT support that is molded and includes the RFT reinforcement. T he invention also provides a wheel assembly including a tire, a rim, and an RFT support between the rim and the tire, where the support includes the RFT reinforcement. The RFT support can have a colored indicator formed or subsequently applied thereto to indicate one or more attributes of the suppo rt.

Installation mounts for a turbine exhaust case

A turbine exhaust case frame ( 100 ) comprises an inner ring ( 104 ), an outer ring ( 102 ), and a plurality of load-bearing struts ( 106 ). The inner ring is configured to carry a load from inner bearings. The outer ring has installation bosses ( 116 ) with downward-facing mount surfaces ( 120 ). The load-bearing struts connect the inner ring to the outer ring.

Coextruded reinforced plastic composite articles and methods for making such articles

Disclosed are a series of composite polymer composite structures formed by the coextrusion of at least two distinct polymeric compositions including a structural composition and a coating composition whereby the primary structural frame formed from the structural composition includes at least one, and typically a plurality, of longitudinal recesses or cavities. These recesses or cavities may, in turn, be filled with a third distinct polymeric composition that may include wood byproducts and/or a foaming or blowing agent.

Film formation and operation of electrolytic condensers and other apparatus

Procedimento ed apparecchio per la rifinitura di pezzi forgiati

Whirlpool bath tub

Welding condenser parts

Härtungsverfahren für schokoladen und unterverwendung desselben produkte

Production of predetermined distribution of magnetic flux in electric motors, generators, and other apparatus.

Antiarrhythmic methods and compositions utilizing n-2-phenyl-2-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl) ethyl n-substituted amines and salts thereof

Mellkasösszenyomó készülék szívmegállás esetére

A találmány szívleállásban szenvedő páciensek lélegeztetéséhezszükséges mellkasi nyőmás megnövelésére alkalmas berendezés, amely egyhajlékőny, lényegében rűgalmatlan övet (40) tartalmaz, amely a páciensmellkasa (12) köré van tekerve és egy erőátalakítóhőz csatlakőzik, ésaz erőátalakító lefelé kifejtett erőből egy, a mellkasra (12) irányűlóeredő erőt állít elő, amely a szegycsőntőt nyőmja meg, valamint kétövet (40) meghúzó eredő erőt. Az erőátalakító egy pár karszerelvényt(16, 18) tartalmaz, minden egyes karszerelvénynek (16, 18) van egy páregymástól távközzel elválasztőttan, de egymással párhűzamősan húzódókarja (22, 24, 26), amelyek elfőrgathatóan vannak az alapőn (14)felerősítve. Az alap (14) a páciens szegycsőntja közelében vanelhelyezve, és az övvégei minden egyes karszerelvény (16, 18) egy-egyvégéhez csatlakőznak. A karszerelvények (16, 18) főgantyúvégét kell amellkas (12) felé lenyőmni, amivel létrehőzzák az öv (40)megszőrítását és az övön (40) belül elhelyezkedő mellkasüreg (12)összenyőmását ŕ

Elektrostatische beschichtung von polymergegenständen und verfahren zur herstellung

Guided mode beamforming for probing open-hole and cased-hole well environments

A downhole tool including at least one transmitter, a receiver array, and a controller. Each receiver element of the receiver array is configured to apply variable amplification and a variable time delay to detected acoustic waveforms, wherein the variable amplification is controlled by an amplification factor assigned to the given receiver element, and wherein the variable time delay is controlled by a time delay assigned to the given receiver element. The controller assigns a set of amplification factors and time delays to the receiver elements of the receiver array and combines signals resulting from the application of the variable amplification and the variable time delay to the detected acoustic waveforms such that sensitivity of the receiver elements of the receiver array is focused at a desired zone-of-interest in a wellbore corresponding to the set of amplification factors and time delays assigned to the receiver elements of the receiver array.

Through tubing near-field sonic measurements to map outer casing annular content heterogeneities

Aspects described herein provide for methods and apparatus for characterizing azimuthal heterogeneities in a barrier installed outside an outer casing in a borehole traversing a formation in a cased hole configuration including an inner and outer casing. The approach is based on specific attributes in sonic signals acquired with an azimuthal and axial array receiver system located inside the inner casing. The methods include slowness-time-coherence (STC) processing based on specific arrivals identified in data acquired by axial arrays associated with multiple azimuthal sections of the receiver system. The specific arrivals contain STC signatures that can be examined in terms of coherence amplitude and localization within STC maps. Based on specific attributes in the sonic signals, an azimuthal coverage of the outer casing annular contents can be created.

Diffuser panel with built-in speaker arrangement and methods of installation