Method and Apparatus for a Mid-Infrared (MIR) System for Real Time Detection of Petroleum in Colloidal Suspensions of Sediments and Drilling Muds During Drilling Operations, Logging and Production Operations

A first waveguide has a top face positioned in an oil well borehole for wetting by returning drilling mud from a drill bit as drilling progresses. A second waveguide is positioned in the borehole for wetting by new drilling mud being pumped to the drill bit. MIR light rays are fed from an MIR light source into the first and second waveguides for causing evanescent waves to be generated by each waveguide for reacting with the molecules of the associated drilling mud, respectfully, whereby a modulated optical signal representative of spectra of components and particles in the associated drilling mud, respectively, are emitted from each waveguide. The modulated optical signals are converted to electrical signals, subtracted from one another to remove common mode signals, and passed into a processor programmed for extracting the spectra hydrocarbon components contained in the returning drilling mud as the result of the drilling activity.

Device and method for controlling opening of a valve in an hvac system

For controlling the opening of a valve ( 10 ) in an HVAC system ( 100 ) to regulate the flow φ of a fluid through a thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) of the HVAC system ( 100 ) and adjust the amount of energy E exchanged by the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ), an energy-per-flow gradient (A) is determined, and the opening of the valve ( 10 ) is controlled depending on the energy-per-flow gradient (A). The energy-per-flow gradient (A) is determined by measuring at consecutive points in time the flow φ 1 , φ 2 through the valve ( 10 ), by determining the amounts of energy E 1 , E 2 exchanged by the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) at these points in time, and by calculating the energy-per-flow gradient (B) from the flow φ 1 , φ 2 and exchanged energy E 1 , E 2 . The energy-per-flow gradient (A) can be determined dynamically and is used as a basis for setting a slope threshold for the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) so that there is no need to store fixed threshold values.  E  ϕ ( A )  E  ϕ = E 2 - E 1 ϕ 2 - ϕ 1 ( B )

Multi-layer piezoelectric transducer with inactive layers

Apparatus for positioning a control object, such as a microactuator used to position a read/write transducer adjacent a data storage medium. In accordance with some embodiments, a piezoelectric transducer (PZT) element is adapted to induce rotational displacement of the control object in a bending mode of operation. The PZT element has a plurality of piezoelectric material layers and a plurality of electrically conductive layers interposed between the piezoelectric material layers. The piezoelectric material layers include a first subset of active layers and at least one non-active layer.

Use of Steganographically-Encoded Time Information as Basis to Control Implementation of Dynamic Content Modification

A method and system for controlling implementation of dynamic content modification. The disclosure provides for using at least one steganographically-encoded timestamp in a media stream transmitted to a media client as a basis to determine a transmission delay for media-stream transmission to the media client, and for providing the determined transmission delay as a basis to facilitate control over whether to have the media client implement dynamic content modification. In addition, the disclosure provides for receiving respectively from each of various media clients a report indicating transmission delay determined for the media client based on such steganographically-encoded timestamp data, and using the transmission delays for the media clients to establish a dynamic-content-modification footprint that could be used to control whether, where, and to what extent dynamic content modification will be applied.

Use of Watermarking to Trigger Fingerprint-Related Action

Use of watermarking in a media stream as a trigger for carrying out a fingerprint-related action, such as starting to generate fingerprints of the media stream, increasing a rate of generation of fingerprints of the media stream, starting to report fingerprints of the media stream, requesting fingerprints, or engaging in a fingerprint comparison. In an implementation, a media client that is processing the media stream could detect the watermark in the media stream and could responsively carry out or cause to be carried out a fingerprint-related action. Or an entity in a media-distribution path along which the media stream flows to a media client could detect the watermark in the media stream and could responsively carry out or cause to be carried out a fingerprint-related action. Further, the watermark could be inserted into the media stream in the first place based on transport-stream carried metadata, among other possibilities.

Systems and methods for laboratory deck setup verification

A laboratory workstation for preparing a sample according to a programmed protocol. The laboratory workstation may include a display device configured to display an instruction for loading a first item of labware onto a deck of the laboratory workstation at a position on the deck specified by the programmed protocol; an imaging device configured to monitor the deck of the laboratory workstation by creating one or more images of the deck; and a processor configured to recognize, in the one or more images created by the imaging device, an item of labware loaded onto the deck by an operator. In some embodiments, the processor may be configured to indicate on the display device whether the recognized item of labware loaded by the operator is arranged on the deck in accordance with the programmed protocol.

Use of Steganographically-Encoded Time Information as Basis to Control Implementation of Dynamic Content Modification

A method and system for controlling implementation of dynamic content modification. The disclosure provides for using at least one steganographically-encoded timestamp in a media stream transmitted to a media client as a basis to determine a transmission delay for media-stream transmission to the media client, and for providing the determined transmission delay as a basis to facilitate control over whether to have the media client implement dynamic content modification. In addition, the disclosure provides for receiving respectively from each of various media clients a report indicating transmission delay determined for the media client based on such steganographically-encoded timestamp data, and using the transmission delays for the media clients to establish a dynamic-content-modification footprint that could be used to control whether, where, and to what extent dynamic content modification will be applied.

Staphylococcus detection

The invention relates to methods of detecting staphylococcus.

Method and apparatus for placing virtual objects

Polymer solution production for oil recovery

Polyol ester compositions with unconverted hydroxyl groups

A synthetic ester composition which exhibits thermal and oxidative stability, lower friction coefficient and lower wear, wherein the ester composition comprises the reaction product of a branched or linear alcohol having the general formula R(OH)n, wherein R is an aliphatic or cyclo-aliphatic group having from about 2 to 20 carbon atoms and n is at least 2; and at least one branched mono-carboxylic acid which has a carbon number in the range between about C5 to C13; wherein the synthetic ester composition has between about 5-35 % unconverted hydroxyl groups, based on the total amount of hydroxyl groups in the branched or linear alcohol.

Article having a birefringent surface and microstructured features having a variable pitch or angles for use as a blur filter

An optical low pass filter or blur filter, and method of making the filters, using an article having a birefringent surface for refracting incoming light when used with an image sensor. The birefringent surface of the article, such as a film, is structured or tilted such that, when the blur filter is placed within an optical path between a lens and the image sensor, the birefringent surface causes refraction of a light signal in the optical path into multiple light signals each being incident upon different sub-pixels within the pixels in the image sensor to prevent or reduce artifacts, such as undesirable color moiré effects, in the resulting digital image. The structures on the surface have a variable pitch or angles. The variable pitch can include a periodic, aperiodic, or quasi-aperiodic pitch, to reduce diffractive artifacts in the resulting image.

Polyol ester compositions with unconverted hydroxyl groups

A synthetic ester composition exhibiting thermal and oxidative stability which comprises the reaction product of: a branched or linear alcohol having the general formula K(OH) n , wherein R is an aliphatic or cyclo-aliphatic group having from about 2 to 20 carbon atoms and n is at least 2; and at least one branched mono-carboxylic acid which has a carbon number in the range between about C 5 to C 13 ; wherein the synthetic ester composition has between 5-35% unconverted hydroxyl groups, based on the total amount of hydroxyl groups in the branched or linear alcohol.

Methods to improve the stability of celluar adhesive proteins and peptides

The present disclosure provides surface-binding cell adhesion polypeptides including cell adhesion polypeptides attached to a surface-binding moiety having binding affinity for one or more materials present in a metallic and/or non-metallic inorganic surface. The surface-binding cell adhesion polypeptides are useful for forming a layer having improved adhesion to and stability on at least a portion of a surface of an implantable medical device, such as a stent.

A stent comprising surface-binding cell adhesion polypeptides and a method for coating a stent

Materials for organic electronic devices

The invention provides compositions, organic electronic devices, and methods for preparing organic electronic devices. The compositions include a small molecule that is combined with at least one other material selected from a charge transporting material, a charge blocking material, a light emitting material, a color conversion material, or a combination thereof. The first compound has an aromatic core and two to four identical end capping groups attached to the aromatic core. The second compound has at least some structural similarities to the first compound of the composition.

Materials for organic electronic devices

The invention provides compositions, organic electronic devices, and methods for preparing organic electronic devices. The compositions include a small molecule that is combined with at least one other material selected from a charge transporting material, a charge blocking material, a light emitting material, a color conversion material, or a combination thereof. The first compound has an aromatic core and two to four identical end capping groups attached to the aromatic core. The second compound has at least some structural similarities to the first compound of the composition.

Substituted Pyrazole Compounds

Un compuesto de fórmula I:**Fórmula** o sus derivados o profármacos farmacéuticamente aceptables, en la que: Rx y Ry se seleccionan independientemente del grupo que consiste en -T-R3 y -L-Z-R3; Q' se selecciona del grupo que consiste en -CR6''>=CR6''- y , en la que dicho -CR6''>=CR6''- puede ser un doble enlace cis o trans o sus mezclas; R1 es -T-(Anillo D); Anillo D es un anillo monocíclico de 5-7 miembros o un anillo bicíclico de 8-10 miembros seleccionado del grupo que consiste en arilo y heteroarilo, teniendo dicho anillo heteroarilo 1-4 heteroátomos del anillo seleccionados del grupo que consiste en nitrógeno, oxígeno y azufre, en la que cada carbono del anillo sustituible del Anillo D está independientemente sustituido con oxo, -T-R5, o -V-Z-R5, y cada nitrógeno del anillo sustituible del Anillo D está independientemente sustituido con -R4; T es un enlace de valencia; Z es una cadena de alquilideno C1-4; L se selecciona del grupo que consiste en -O-; -S-, -SO-, -SO2-, -N(R6)SO2-, -SO2N(R6)-, -N(R6)-, -CO-, -CO2-, - N(R6)CO-, -N(R6)C(O)O-, -N(R6)CON(R6)-, -N(R6)SO2N(R6)-, -N(R6)N(R6)-, -C(O)N(R6)-, -OC(O)N(R6)-, -C(R6)2O-, - C(R6)2-, -C(R6)2SO-, -C(R6)2SO2-, -C(R6)2SO2N(R6)-, -C(R6)2N(R6)-, -C(R6)2N(R6)C(O)-, -C(R6)2N(R6)C(O)O-, - C(R6)>=NN(R6)-, -C(R6)>=N-O-, -C(R6)2N(R6)N(R6)-, -C(R6)2N(R6)SO2N(R6)-, y -C(R6)2N(R6)CON(R6)-; R2 y R2' se seleccionan independientemente del grupo que consiste en -R y -T-W-R6, o R2 y R2', tomados conjuntamente con sus átomos intermedios, forman un anillo insaturado o parcialmente insaturado de 5-8 miembros condensado que tiene 0-3 heteroátomos del anillo seleccionados del grupo que consiste en nitrógeno, oxígeno y azufre, en la que cada carbono del anillo sustituible de dicho anillo condensado formado por R2 y R2' está independientemente sustituido con halo, oxo, -CN, -NO2, R7, o -V-R6, y cada nitrógeno del anillo sustituible de dicho anillo formado por R2 y R2' está ...

Electroluminescent materials and methods of manufacture and use

Light emitting polymers can include a plurality of arylene monomeric units and a plurality of soft segment units independently selected from soft segment end caps; soft segment side chains coupled to a portion, but not all, of the arylene monomeric units; internal soft segment monomeric units; and combinations thereof. These light emitting polymers can be used in forming electroluminescent devices or other articles.

Electroluminescent devices and methods of making electroluminescent devices including a color conversion element

An electroluminescent device, and a method of making an electroluminescent device that includes one or more color conversion elements is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes forming an electroluminescent element on a substrate, where the electroluminescent element is capable of emitting light in a narrow band. The method further includes selectively thermally transferring a plurality of color conversion elements to the electroluminescent element. In another embodiment, the method includes forming an electroluminescent element on a substrate, where the electroluminescent element is capable of emitting UV light. The method further includes selectively thermally transferring a plurality of color conversion elements to the electroluminescent element.

Electroluminescent materials and methods of manufacture and use

Light emitting polymers can include a plurality of arylene monomeric units and a plurality of soft segment units independently selected from soft segment end caps; soft segment side chains coupled to a portion, but not all, of the arylene monomeric units; internal soft segment monomeric units; and combinations thereof. These light emitting polymers can be used in forming electroluminescent devices or other articles.

Polyurethanes and polyurethane/polyureas crosslinked using 2-glyceryl acrylate or 2-glyceryl methacrylate

A crosslinkable polyurethane or polyurethane/polyurea comprises the reaction product of a composition comprising a macrodiol or macrodiamine, 2-gl;yceryl acrylate or 2-glyceryl methacrylate, a diisocyanate, and optionally a small glycol or small diamine as chain extender. The performance properties of the polyurethanes and polyurethane/polyureas can be controlled by adjustment of the crosslink level and/or curing parameters.

Vitamin D response element binding protein

Device for flaring gases

Retroreflecting optical construction

Retroreflecting optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed retroreflecting optical construction includes a retroreflecting layer that has a retroreflecting structured major surface, and an optical film that is disposed on the retroreflecting structured major surface of the retroreflecting layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 30%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the retroreflecting optical construction are in physical contact with each other.

Retroreflecting optical construction

Retroreflecting optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed retroreflecting optical construction includes a retroreflecting layer that has a retroreflecting structured major surface, and an optical film that is disposed on the retroreflecting structured major surface of the retroreflecting layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 30%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the retroreflecting optical construction are in physical contact with each other.

Gas turbine engine combustor

A gas turbine engine annular combustor having a bulkhead at its upstream which is thermally protected by an annular array of heat shields. Each heat shield is provided with integral flanges which space apart the heat shields and bulkhead to define chambers therebetween. Apertures in the bulkhead direct cooling air into the chambers at positions adjacent the outer peripheries of the heat shields. The cooling air flows generally inwards within each chamber before being exhausted therefrom.

A stove-board

Apparatus and method for writing a signal information track on a disc

This invention relates to an apparatus and process for writing video information in the form of a frequency modulated signal upon a video disc member and for recovering the video information from the video record is described. The video disc member (10) formed by the writing apparatus is also described. The writing apparatus includes a laser (30) as a source of a laser write beam (29) and a write optical system (40) for directing the stationary laser write beam to a moving video disc member. The video disc member comprises a substrate member carrying a light responsive coating (26) at least one surface. The write optical system focuses the beam to a small spot of light approximately one micron in diameter upon the light responsive layer. The intensity of the focused spot is changeable under the control of a light intensity modulating assembly (44). This light intensity modulator changes the intensity of the write laser beam with respect to a predetermined threshold intensity sufficient to form a first type of indicia (37) in the coating. A read system (165) is employed to retrieve the video signal stored on the video disc member. This read system includes a read laser (150) for generating a read beam, and a motion control assembly for rotating and translating the video disc member relative to the read light beam. A read optical system directs the read beam to impinge upon the successively positioned specular light reflective and non-specular light reflective regions (37, 38) carried by the video disc member. The read optical system also collects the light (150) reflected from these regions. The reflected light beam is intensity modulated by the specular light reflective and non-specular light reflective regions. The read optical system also directed the reflected light beam to a light sensing circuit for changing the intensity modulated reflected light beam to a corresponding frequency modulated electrical signal (165) which is representative of the video signal ...

Method for forming metal parts

Apparatus and method for writing a signal information track on a disc

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE RECOVERY OF SUBSISTANT PETROLEUM IN UNDERGROUND FORMATIONS.

DISPOSITIF, PROCEDE ET PRODUIT POUR LA RECUPERATION SECONDAIRE OU TERTIAIRE DU PETROLE CONTENU DANS DES FORMATIONS SOUTERRAINES. SUR LES LIEUX D'EXTRACTION, ON PREPARE UN POLYMERE, DE PREFERENCE UN POLYACRYLAMIDE PARTIELLEMENT HYDROLYSE, AVEC DES CARACTERISTIQUES CORRESPONDANT EXACTEMENT AUX PROPRIETES DE LA FORMATION, DETERMINEES PAR DES MESURES EFFECTUEES SUR UNE CAROTTE. ON INJECTE UNE SOLUTION AQUEUSE DU POLYMERE PAR UN PUITS D'ADMISSION ET ON RECUPERE LE PETROLE PAR UN PUITS D'EXTRACTION. DEVICE, METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR THE SECONDARY OR TERTIARY RECOVERY OF OIL CONTAINED IN UNDERGROUND FORMATIONS. AT THE EXTRACTION SITES, A POLYMER IS PREPARED, PREFERABLY A PARTIALLY HYDROLYSIS POLYACRYLAMIDE, WITH CHARACTERISTICS EXACTLY CORRESPONDING TO THE PROPERTIES OF FORMATION, DETERMINED BY MEASUREMENTS TAKEN ON A CORE. AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF THE POLYMER IS INJECTED THROUGH AN INLET WELL AND THE OIL IS RECOVERED THROUGH AN EXTRACTION WELL.

Inductive device including permanent magnet and associated methods

The radio frequency (RF) inductor includes a core being electrically non-conductive and ferrimagnetic, and having a toroidal shape, and a wire coil thereupon. At least one permanent magnet body is at a fixed position within the interior of the core, and an electrically conductive RF shielding layer is on the at least one permanent magnet body. The core may be ferrite for example. The electrically conductive RF shielding layer may be a conductive plating layer or a metal foil surrounding the permanent magnet body, for example. A magnetic field from the permanent magnet is applied to the inductor core to reduce losses, and the permanent magnet may be enclosed within the conductive shield to keep RF fields out. The inductor may be made small and have increased Q and resulting efficiency. The RF inductor may be applicable to RF communication circuits, for example, as an antenna coupler.

IMPROVEMENTS TO OVENS, ESPECIALLY REHEATING OVENS

Back assembly for composite metal and wood chairs

Inhibitors of histone deacetylase

Disclosed are compounds which inhibit histone deacetylase (HDAC) enzymatic activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods to treat conditions, particularly proliferative conditions, mediated at least in part by HDAC.

IMPROVED DRILLING FLUID COMPOSITION

Network controller for cable television

A novel advanced set top terminal capable of digital decompression, menu generation, interactivity and other advanced functional capabilities for use in a television program delivery system (200) is described. The invention relates to methods and apparatus for upgrading existing set top terminals (220) to provide menu generation capability and advanced functional capabilities. The invention is particularly useful in television program delivery systems (200) with hundreds of channels of programming, providing (i) menu driven program selection through the addition of an upgrade module (300) or menu generation card and (ii) advanced functional capabilities using a set of hardware upgrades (e.g., 130) and/or an expansion card. Specifically, the invention is an upgradeable system that supports advanced set top functionality through the use of internal software, hardware upgrades, an upgrade module and/or expansion cards. The upgraded hardware generally includes a microprocessor, various input/output ports (e.g., 308), processing circuitry (e.g., 108) and memory (e.g., 116). The invention results in an upgraded set top terminal that supports: menu generation; picture-on-picture displays; program catalogue services; interactive services; telephone caller identification; digital audio reception; VCR control; HDTV reception; and backyard satellite system interoperability, among other features and capabilities.

Encapsulant for a disc drive component

A slider is used in an actuation system and carries a transducing head for transducing data to and from a rotatable recording disc. The slider includes a slider body having a leading edge and a trailing edge and a transducing head positioned proximate the trailing edge of the slider body. An encapsulant comprised of a self assembled monolayer covers exposed surfaces the slider body.

Vertically fired burner for waste combustible gases

ABSTRACT A vertically fired means for the combustion of waste gases in a noise-proof manner having a vertically oriented cylindrical furnace with burner insertion into the bottom of the furnace which s raised a selected distance above the surface grade. The inlet air opening at the bottom of the furnace is of a cross section area of the combustion zone. A cylindrical windshield encircling the bottom of the furnace provides limited access of air to the area below the inlet air opening at the bottom of the furnace to suitably isolate wind flow from the inlet air opening. The cross-sectional area for air flow due to limited access is at least equal to a selected fractional area of the furnace, which is the inlet air opening. Suitable isolation of air flow energies from the inlet air opening requires the limit-ed access area to be no greater than 2.5 times the air inlet area. The inlet air opening is preferably not more than 85% of the furnace area. One or more burners are provided from suitable manifolds so that the flame resulting from the combustion of the waste gases issues preferably in the inlet air opening to the furnace. The inlet air opening area is preferably in the range of 0.2 to 0.85 of the cross section area of the furnace.

Substituted pyrazole compounds

Disclosed are protein kinase inhibitors, compositions comprising such inhibitors, and methods of use thereof. More particularly, disclosed are inhibitors of Aurora A (Aurora-2) protein kinase. Also disclosed are methods of treating diseases associated with protein kinases, especially diseases associated with Aurora-2, such as cancer.

Image intensifier including semiconductor amplifier layer

Nucleic acids encoding vitamin d response element binding proteins, products related thereto, and methods of using same

The invention relates to the isolation of vitamin D response element binding proteins and the isolation of polynucleotide sequences encoding these proteins. Another aspect of the invention is to provide antibodies capables of binding to the vitamin D response element binding proteins of the invention and assays for the detection or screening of therapeutic compounds that interfere with the interaction between estrogen response element binding protein and estrogen response elements.

Optical system for multiple imaging of a linear object

OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE IMAGING OF A LINEAR OBJECT Abstract of the Disclosure An optical system for imaging a linear object, such as for a solid state imaging device as used in a facsimile printing apparatus, uses a multiplicity of mirrors to produce a similar number of images. The mirrors are tilted and rotated relative to each other so as to produce the images side-by-side and also staggered longitudinally. The mirrors need only be of a width to reflect part of the object, resulting in the imaging of different portions of the object by each mirror, the different portions imaged side-by-side on the imager array so that the whole object can be reconstituted from the various sections. This enables a relatively short and wide imager array to be used instead of a long thin one. -i-

Process for preparing a bacon product

A process for the preparation of bacon having improved taste and aesthetic appearance which is suitable for heating in a microwave comprising the steps of: providing slices of uncooked bacon; placing said slices of uncooked bacon between a pair of screen members; conveying said uncooked bacon between said screen members into a bath of hot cooking oil and/or bacon grease; maintaining said bacon in said bath for a period of time sufficient to cook said bacon to the desired degree of crispness; conveying the cooked bacon from said bath, and; removing said bacon from between said screen members.

Article having a birefringent surface and microstructured features having a variable pitch or angles and process for making the article

Microstructured features having a variable pitch or angles on a birefringence surface of an article and a process for making it. The article is uniaxial oriented to provide the birefringence. The variable pitch provides for various optical effects and can include a random pitch, periodic pitch, quasi-periodic pitch, or a combination of them.

Suppression of spark discharges from negatively triboelectrically charged surfaces

SUPPRESSION OF SPARK DISCHARGES FROM NEGATIVELY TRIBOELECTRICALLY CHARGED SURFACES ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The generation of electrostatic charges and spark discharging when surfaces having different work functions are contacted is a well known phenomenon. Spark discharging can be suppressed according to the present invention by the application of isopropylbenzene derivatives to one of the surfaces.

Device-Specific Content Versioning

Embodiments relate to display of visual content on a client device using server-side rasterization of visual content. According to some embodiments, visual content is rendered on a server system, transformed into bitmaps compatible with the display attributes of a client device, and transmitted for display on the client device. The server system can perform, in effect, as a remote browser for displaying Web pages, e-mail, e-mail attachments, electronic document and forms, database queries and results, drawings, presentations, images at the client device, and so on. The approach can be “remote” because the server does the rendering and the client provides the interface; “multi-level” because rendered visual content is represented as a multi-level set of raster representations; and constitutes a “browsing system” because the client and server share data about the source visual content element being browsed, and the client performs a specific browsing function assisted by the server.

Electrochemical planar metal/metal oxide electrode

Photographic apparatus

Burner for gaseous fuels of differing calorific values using preheated combustion air

Apparatus and method for use in a digital cable headend for cable television delivery system

Integrating live/recorded sources into a three-dimensional environment for media productions

In a media production system, two-dimensional images captured from physical objects are analyzed to create three-dimensional representations of the physical objects within a virtual stage. The physical objects are manipulated as abstract representations in the unified virtual stage. Representations of physical and synthetic objects are choreographed in the virtual stage within an integrated system which can also generate a media product in the form of a two-dimensional image stream of the physical and synthetic objects with optional synchronized audio tracks. To facilitate choreography, a composite display of the three-dimensional virtual stage and a two-dimensional preview are provided. Also provided are a display showing temporal representations of elements within the scene and an object catalog of object oriented representations of elements within the scene.

Thermal transfer of crosslinked materials

The present invention provides a thermal transfer donor element that includes a transfer layer comprising a fully or partially crosslinked material. The crosslinked transfer layer can be image wise transferred from the donor element to a proximate receptor by imaging the donor element with radiation that can be absorbed and converted into heat by a light-to-heat converter included in the donor element. The heat generated during imaging is sufficient to effect transfer of the crosslinked transfer layer.

Pressurized fuel burner

Apparatus and method for writing a signal information track on a disc

Method and apparatus for writing a signal information track on a disc

Process and materials for imagewise placement of uniform spacers in flat panel displays

Process and materials are described for selectively placing uniform spacers on a receptor. Spacer elements are placed on a receptor by selectively irradiating a thermal transfer donor sheet comprising a transferable spacer layer. The transferable spacer layer may include particles or fibers to form a composite. The particles may have a spacing dimension either greater than or less than the thickness of the transferable layer. When the spacing dimension of the particle is greater than the thickness of the transferable layer, then the spacing dimension of the particles controls the spacing distance. The process and materials are useful in the manufacture of flat panel displays, particularly, liquid crystal display devices.

Method and apparatus for a mid-infrared (MIR) system for real time detection of petroleum in colloidal suspensions of sediments and drilling muds during drilling operations, logging and production operations

A first waveguide has a top face positioned in an oil well borehole for wetting by returning drilling mud from a drill bit as drilling progresses. A second waveguide is positioned in the borehole for wetting by new drilling mud being pumped to the drill bit. MIR light rays are fed from an MIR light source into the first and second waveguides for causing evanescent waves to be generated by each waveguide for reacting with the molecules of the associated drilling mud, respectfully, whereby a modulated optical signal representative of spectra of components and particles in the associated drilling mud, respectively, are emitted from each waveguide. The modulated optical signals are converted to electrical signals, subtracted from one another to remove common mode signals, and passed into a processor programmed for extracting the spectra hydrocarbon components contained in the returning drilling mud as the result of the drilling activity.

Method of making valve mechanism

LIQUID SEALING DEVICE FOR A GAS FLOW SYSTEM

Combinatorial process for preparing substituted indane libraries

This invention relates to a novel solid phase process for the preparation of indane combinatorial librairies (1). These libraries have use for drug discovery and are used to form wellplate components (3) of novel assay kits, as illustrated in the figure.

Railway truck

Apparatus for video access and control over computer network, including image correction

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for communicating multiple live video feeds over the internet. Users may be able to view a plurality of remote locations (102) in real time. In another embodiment of the invention, users are able to remotely control a video picture of a distant location. The remote control may be either actual control of a remote video camera or perceived remote control by the manipulation of audiovisual data streams. In one embodiment, text, graphics, and other video information supplement one or more video pictures to provide an educational and entertaining system. In accordance with the present invention, information is accessible to users who are viewing multiple video pictures. The information relates and describes what is being viewed. Users who have different types of equipment, with different data rates, are able to access and use the system of the present invention. In another embodiment, users may interactively communicate with a video lecturer by asking questions and receiving answers. The invention may be connected to, and in communication with, broadcast and/or cable television systems.

Process for preparing high resolution emissive arrays and corresponding articles

A process is described for forming an emissive or phosphor screen. The process comprises the steps of: a) providing a thermal mass donor element comprising a substrate with a front side and a back side, with a coating of emissive material or phosphor adhered to said front side of said substrate, b) placing said coating of emissive material or phosphor adjacent to a support layer, c) addressing said mass donor element with coherent radiation to heat at least a portion of said coating of emissive material or phosphor to locally transfer at least some of said emissive material or phosphor to said support layer, d) repeating step c) a sufficient number of times to provide a coating of transferred emissive material or phosphor on said support layer in an area of at least 1 square centimeter.

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF N - (1,3,4-TRIADIAZOL-2-OL) -BENZAMIDE DERIVATIVES

Apparatus for using exhaust steam for smoke suppression in flares

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Apparatus for using exhaust low pressure steam for smoke suppression in flares by mixing the steam with the vented hydrocarbon gases prior to combustion, and prior to flow to the flare stack. The device comprises a cylindrical housing with means at a first end for the inflow of hydrocarbon vent gases, and outflow at the second end of hydrocarbon gases plus water vapor. Exhaust steam is entered through the side wall near the second end and the steam conduit is bent into an axial position, facing upstream of the steam flow. The end of the conduit is closed. There are a plurality of radial piped of small diameter closed at their outer ends, extending into the steam conduit and between it and the cylindrical housing. A plurality of small diameter holes are drilled into the small pipes in a plane through the small piped which is transverse to the axis of the housing. Steam flow issues from the small openings in one or more planes perpendicular to the axis of the housing, and at right angles to the flow of vent gases, so that the vent gases readily mix with and are heated by the steam and take up water vapor prior to combustion.

Targeting advertisements to television terminals

Radiant gas burner assembly

Dual pressure flare

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Waste gases from a high and a low pressure source are burned above the same flare stack. The low pressure gas enters a conduit concentric with the flare stack and exits above the flare stack through a plurality of radially-oriented arms with apertures for the gas at the top. The high pressure gas enters via a chamber concentric to the low pressure conduit and exits via a plurality of discharge outlet burners which are positioned between the arms of the low pressure outlet arms.

Method and apparatus for producing patterned tufted goods

Apparatus for producing pattern tufted goods, such as pattern tufted carpet, produces cut and loop pattern carpet using independent yarn colored pattern and cutting pattern process controllers, colored pattern carpet having differential pile heights, and colored pattern carpet with tight or loose tufts. In addition, an apparatus for making color patterned tufted carpet has a yarn cutting system which more reliably cuts yarn when cut tufts are desired.

Method for deconvolution of impedance spectra

A method for deconvoluting a time dependent impedance spectrum and using the deconvoluted time dependent impedance spectrum as an indicator of the performance condition of a working fluid is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method to determine the viscosity ratio of a working fluid using the resistance ratio obtained from frequency dependent impedance data.

Microreplicated article

A microreplicated article is disclosed. The article includes an opaque web having first and second opposed surfaces. The first surface includes a first microreplicated structure having a plurality of first features. The second surface includes a second microreplicated structure having a plurality of second features. The first microreplicated structure and the second microreplicated structure retain registration within 100 micrometers.

Cyclic prosaposin-derived peptides and uses thereof

Typewriter desk

Acousto-mechanical detection system

Detection systems for detecting target biological analytes within sample material using acousto-mechanical energy generated by a sensor are disclosed. The acousto-mechanical energy may be provided using an acousto-mechanical sensor, e.g., a surface acoustic wave sensor such as, e.g., a shear horizontal surface acoustic wave sensor (e.g., a LSH-SAW sensor). A variety of techniques for modifying the effective mass of the target biological analytes in sample material are disclosed, including fractionating or disassembling the target biological analytes in the sample material (e.g., lysing the target biological analyte), adding a detectable mass to the target biological analyte or enhancing coupling of the target biological analyte (e.g., through the use of magnetic particles), exposing the sample material to a reagent that causes a change in at least detectable physical property in the sample material if the target biological analyte is present (e.g., a change in viscous, elastic, and/or viscoelastic properties), etc.

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS.

SE PRESENTA UN SISTEMA EXTENDIDO DE RETRANSMISION DE PROGRAMAS DE TELEVISION (200) QUE PERMITE A LOS ESPECTADORES SELECCIONAR ELECCIONES DE PROGRAMAS DE TELEVISION Y AUDIO DE UNA SERIE DE MENUES. LOS ELEMENTOS PRIMARIOS DEL SISTEMA INCLUYEN UN CENTRO DE OPERACIONES (202), LA CABEZA DE UN CABLE DIGITAL (208) Y COMO MINIMO UN EQUIPO TERMINAL DE ALTA CALIDAD (220) CON UN CONTROL REMOTO (900). EL SISTEMA PERMITE QUE UN ALTO NUMERO DE SEÑALES DE TELEVISION SEAN TRANSMITIDAS UTILIZANDO TECNICAS DE COMPRESION DIGITAL. UNA SEÑAL COMBINADA SE TRANSMITA POR SATELITE A LA CABEZA DE UN CABLE (208), QUE PUEDE MODIFICAR LA SEÑAL COMBINADA POR CAMBIOS O ADICIONES EN LA PROGRAMACION O EN EL CONTENIDO DEL MENU. LA SEÑAL COMBINADA O MODIFICADA, ES POSTERIORMENTE DISTRIBUIDA A EQUIPOS TERMINALES DE ALTA CALIDAD (220) EN LA RED DE CABLE (210). LOS MENUS SE ENCUENTRAN PARCIALMENTE ALMACENADOS EN LOS EQUIPOS TERMINALES DE ALTA CALIDAD (220) EN EL HOGAR DE CADA SUSCRIPTOR Y PUEDEN SER REPROGRAMADOS MEDIANTE SEÑALES ENVIADAS DESDE EL CENTRO DE OPERACIONES (202) O LA CABEZA DEL CABLE. UN ELEVADO NUMERO DE TIPOS DE MENU PUEDEN USARSE, INCORPORANDO LA INFORMACION INCLUIDA EN LA SEÑAL DE VIDEO/INFORMACION RECIBIDA POR EL EQUIPO TERMINAL DE ALTA CALIDAD (220). UN MANDO A DISTANCIA (900) CON ICONOS EN SUS BOTONES, PERMITE AL SUSCRIPTOR SELECCIONAR LOS PROGRAMAS, BASANDOSE EN UNA SERIE DE MENUS PRINCIPALES, SUBMENUS Y DURANTE LOS MENUES DE PROGRAMA. DISTINTAS TECNICAS DE ACUMULACION Y ANALISIS DE LA INFORMACION SE UTILIZAN PARA COMPILAR LA INFORMACION DE LOS PROGRAMAS VISTOS, QUE A SU VEZ SE UTILIZA EN PROGRAMAS DE ACONDICIONAMIENTO, PARA PERSONALIZAR LAS SELECCIONES DEL MENU, ELEGIR LOS OBJETIVOS DE LA PUBLICIDAD, Y MANTENER INFORMACION DE RESULTADOS Y PROGRAMAS. AN EXTENDED TELEVISION PROGRAM BROADCASTING SYSTEM (200) IS PRESENTED THAT ALLOWS VIEWERS TO SELECT AUDIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAM CHOICES FROM A SERIES OF MENUES. THE PRIMARY ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM INCLUDE AN OPERATION CENTER (202), THE ...

Prosaposin and cytokine-derived peptides as therapeutic agents

Top-end device for cable television distribution systems

IMPROVEMENTS IN FURNACES, PARTICULARLY IN REHEATING FURNACES

Set top terminal for cable television delivery systems

Method for patterning oriented materials for organic electronic displays and devices

The present invention provides a method for pattering oriented materials to make organic electronic displays or devices. The method includes selective thermal transfer of an oriented electronically active or emissive material from a thermal transfer donor sheet to a receptor. The method can be used to make organic electroluminescent devices and displays that emit polarized light. The method can also be used to make organic electronic devices with enhanced charge mobility properties. The present invention also provides donor sheets for use with the method, and methods for making donor sheets that include transfer layers having oriented electronically active organic materials.

Access for flared gas to steam in flares

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An improved flare system in which steam is injected into the column of gas to be burned, from circumferential nozzles at at least two spaced levels, above the tip of the flare stack. A circular manifold surrounds the stack just below the tip and an even number of small diameter riser pipes are attached to the manifold, spaced equally circumferentially. The riser pipes have nozzles all of which are directed radially inwardly and upwardly at a selected angle. Half of the nozzles are spaced at a first selected distance above the tip of the flare stack, and the other half are positioned at a greater selected elevation above the tip of the flare stack. Alternate risers have different elevations of the nozzles. By this means, a minimum diameter of the cross-section of the gas flow is occluded by the steam flow.

Correcting protein induced error in ph-sensitive ise comprising a polymeric membrane

The present invention provides a means to substantially decrease the pH bias that is commonly observed with pH data obtained using ion selective electrode (ISE) containing instruments that have a solvent polymeric membrane based ISE pH electrode. The pH bias is reduced by utilizing the discovery that the presence of protein in a liquid sample induces an apparent interference with the pH value.

Correcting protein induced error in ph-sensitive ise comprising a polymeric membrane

The present invention provides a means to substantially decrease the pH bias that is commonly observed with pH data obtained using ion selective electrode (ISE) containing instruments that have a solvent polymeric membrane based ISE pH electrode. The pH bias is reduced by utilizing the discovery that protein induces an apparent bicarbonate ion concentration ([HCO3-]) interference. The pH bias has also been found to vary as a function of protein loading. Additionally, this protein-induced bias in membrane-based pH sensors was found to be relatively constant in the normal protein range (typically ranging from about 4 to about 8 g/dl) such that the total pH bias in this protein range is a function of ([HCO¿3?-]). Thus, in the normal protein range, the pH bias can be corrected for by a single equation using the available ([HCO¿3?-]) value.

Systems and methods for controlling conveyors during casting

A metal casting system includes a master conveyor, a slave conveyor, a cutting device, and a control system. The master conveyor includes a first belt and a first motor, and the slave conveyor is separated from the master conveyor and includes a second belt and a second belt. The cutting device is between the master conveyor and the slave conveyor and selectively cuts a metal product that is conveyed by the master conveyor and the slave conveyor. The control system includes a sensor that detects ends of sections of the metal product as the sections of the metal product move in a downstream direction. The control system also includes a controller communicatively coupled with the sensor. The controller selectively controls at least one of the first motor or the second motor based on the detected ends from the sensor.

Photoconductor control of electro-optically variable display cell

Light transmitted by an electro-optically variable cell on application of a voltage actuates a photoconductor which controls the voltage. Voltage is, for example, applied across both a liquid crystal and a photoconductor, control then deriving from a relative change in impedance of the liquid crystal and photoconductor. High contrast and a hysteresis effect permit multi-cell adaptation using a high order of multiplexed addressing.

Ironing machine

Cyclic prosaposin-derived peptides and uses thereof

Terminal for receiver top card to increase the functionality of a converter to receiver processes for generating menu displays and a menu with video sequencing menus on a television screen selecting an available start time for programs and superimposing a menu on video and system charging presentation in terminal for receiver top

Thermal transfer with a plasticizer-containing transfer layer

A plasticizer-containing layer can be used in a thermal transfer element to facilitate transfer to a receptor for the formation of a variety of articles. In one method, a receptor is brought into contact with a thermal transfer element that includes a transfer unit having at least one layer with a binder composition and a plasticizer. A portion of the transfer unit is thermally transferred to the receptor. This thermal transfer can be accomplished using, for example, a thermal print head or radiative (e.g., light or laser) thermal transfer. After transfer, the binder composition and the plasticizer (in the portion of the transfer unit that is transferred to the receptor) are reactively coupled.

STRUCTURE OF AN OPTICAL DISC AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION.

An optical disc structure including two resilient disc members which are bonded together adjacent their outer peripheries and which include an air channel allowing communication between the chamber formed between the discs and the atmosphere. An information layer is formed on the inner surface of at least one of the members. When the members are spun, a pressure differential is caused tending to push the two members apart, thereby assuring that one member will not contact the information layer formed on the other member and that the two members will not be close enough together to cause optical interference.

Mastering machine

Network manager for cable television system headends

A NOVEL NETWORK MANAGER FOR USE WITH A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM HEADED CAPABLE OF MONITORING AND MANAGING HEADEND COMPONENTS AND SET TOP TERMINALS IN A TELEVISION SYSTEM IS DESCRIBED. THE INVENTION RELATES TO METHODS AND APPARATUS THAT MANAGE AND COORDINATE THE RECEPTION OF VARIOUS PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL SIGNALS AT A HEADED. THE INVENTION MANAGES AND COORDINATES THE STORAGE OF SUCH SIGNALS FOR INTELLIGENT SELECTION AND DISTRIBUTION TO SET TOP TERMINALS. THE INVENTION MAKES USE OF RECEIVER OR SET RECEIVERS, A WORK STATION, A PROGRAM CONTROL INFORMATION PROCESSING COMPONENT, A NETWORK MANAGEMENT CPU, DATABASES, CONTROL SOFTWARE AND AN INSTRUCTION MEMORY. THE INVENTION USES THESE COMPONENTS TO MANGE AND MONITOR COMPONENTS, SUCH AS SIGNAL RECEPTION EQUIPMENT, AN AUTHORIZATION COMPONENT, A FILE SERVER, MPEG DECODERS, A DIGITAL BUFFER FRAME REPEAT AND CHANNEL MODULATORS. THE INVENTION IS PARTICULARLY USEFUL IN PROCESSING AND RESPONDING TO UPSTREAM INFORMATION AND SUBSCRIBER COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM SET TOP TERMINALS. IN SO DOING, THE INVENTION ACCOMMODATES VARIOUS SYSTEM SERVICES, INCLUDING ( 1 ) NEAR VIDEO ON DEMAND (NVOD), (2) VIRTUAL VIDEO OR DEMAND (VVOD), (3) VIDEO ON DEMAND (VOD), ( 4 ) INTERACTIVE SERVICES, (5) PROGRAM SUGGESTION FEATURES, (6) ADVERTISEMENT TARGETING, (7) GENERATION OF STANDARD AND CUSTOM MENUS, AND (8) DATA SPOOLING AND TEXT OVERLAYING.(FIGURE 3A)

Optical system for imaging an elongate object in rearranged sections

OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR IMAGING AN ELONGATE OBJECT IN REARRANGED SECTIONS Abstract of the Disclosure An optical system for imaging an elongate object comprises at least two prisms back to back and means for laterally displacing light rays from part of the image prior to passage through the prisms, so that a series of images are formed in side-by-side arrangement. The images will be displaced relative to each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the object but are still overlapping so that a section across the images will include all of the object. By increasing the number of prism pairs, further apparent subdivision of the object can be obtained. - i -

Digital method and apparatus for rotating an information storage disk

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Method and apparatus for rotating an infor-mation storage disc about its central axis at a prescribed angular velocity that varies according to the radial position of an optical transducer for recording information thereon, whereby a uniformly high density of information can be recorded over the entire disc. The apparatus includes a register for storing a digital measure of the radius of the current track being recorded by the transducer, along with velocity signal circuitry for producing a disc velocity signal having a frequency inversely propor-tional to the measure of radius, and a spindle motor servo, responsive to the disc velocity signal, for controlling the angular velocity of the information disc, accordingly. The velocity signal circuitry includes a crystal oscillator, a counter for counting the clock pulses produced by the oscillator, and a digital word magnitude comparator for generating a reset pulse to reset the counter to an initial zero count every time it determines that the count is equal to the digital measure of radius. The disc velocity signal is then derived by frequency dividing the successive reset pulses.

Prosaposin and cytokine-derived peptides as therapeutic agents

Prosaposin and peptide derivatives derived therefrom will promote neurite outgrowth in vitro. A peptide consensus sequence was determined by comparing the active neurite outgrowth-inducing saposin C peptide sequence with that of various hematopoietic and neuropoietic cytokines. These cytokine-derived peptides will promote the same processes as their corresponding cytokines. In addition, prosaposin and saposin C promote increased nerve cell myelination ex vivo.

Surface acoustic wave sensor assemblies

The invention is directed to a surface acoustic wave sensor assembly that makes use of a Z-axis conductive layer, such as a Z-axis conductive elastomer, or the like. In particular, a Z-axis conductive elastomer couples a circuit layer to a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor in order to form a SAW sensor assembly. For example, a plurality of electrical contacts of the circuit layer can be coupled to a plurality of electrodes of the SAW sensor via the Z-axis conductive elastomer. The Z-axis conductive elastomer provides electrical coupling between the electrical contacts and the electrodes, and also forms a hermetic barrier between the circuit layer and the SAW sensor. In addition, elastic properties of the Z-axis conductive elastomer may reduce pressure exerted on the SAW sensor during use.

Systems and methods for controlling conveyors during casting

A metal casting system includes a master conveyor, a slave conveyor, a cutting device, and a control system. The master conveyor includes a first belt and a first motor, and the slave conveyor is separated from the master conveyor and includes a second belt and a second belt. The cutting device is between the master conveyor and the slave conveyor and selectively cuts a metal product that is conveyed by the master conveyor and the slave conveyor. The control system includes a sensor that detects ends of sections of the metal product as the sections of the metal product move in a downstream direction. The control system also includes a controller communicatively coupled with the sensor. The controller selectively controls at least one of the first motor or the second motor based on the detected ends from the sensor.

Quardrature direct-conversion demodolator using dc offset compensation

A wireless communication device (200) including a radio frequency (RF) circuit, a ZIF tranceiver (201) and a baseband processor (203). The ZIF transceiver (201) includes an RF mixer circuit (301) that converts the RF signal to a baseband input signal, a summing junction (303) that substracts a DC offset from the baseband input signal to provide an adjusted baseband input signal, and a baseband amplifier (307) that receives the adjusted baseband input signal and that asserts an amplified input signal based on a gain adjust signal. The baseband processor (203) includes gain control logic (345), DC control logic (347) and a gain interface (331). The gain control logic receives the amplified input signal, estimates input signal power and asserts the gain adjust signal in an attempt to keep the input signal power at a target power level. The DC control logic estimates an amount of DC in the amplified input signal and provided the DC offset in an attempt to reduce DC in the amplified input signal. The gain interface converts gain levels between the gain control logic and the DC control logic. The RF signal may include in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) portions, where the RF mixer circuit splits I and Q baseband input signals from the RF signal. Operation is substantially identical for both I an Q channels. The DC control logic operates to remove or otherwise eliminate DC from the received signal that is provided to decoders in the baseband processor.