Method and apparatus for forming conductive layer on printed wiring board terminal

Brushless Three Phase Motor Drive Control Based on a Delta Zero Crossing Error

A control method for a brushless, three-phase DC motor. The motor may include a plurality of electromagnets and a rotor. A voltage induced by rotation of a rotor may be sampled at an expected zero crossing value to produce a first sampled voltage value. An average of a plurality of sampled voltage values, including voltage values sampled at a plurality of prior expected zero crossing values, may be calculated. A delta zero crossing error may be calculated. The delta zero crossing error may be calculated based on a difference between the first sampled voltage value and the calculated average. The plurality of electromagnets may be commutated. Commutation timing for the plurality of electromagnets may be determined based at least in part on the delta zero crossing error.

Exploitation of self-consistency and differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context

Self-consistency and/or differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context may be exploited for improving seismic imaging and estimation of attributes of geobodies, in accordance with one or more embodiments. Exemplary embodiments allow exploitation of positional and/or shape discrepancies and/or similarities of geobodies in image volumes associated with a geologic model of a geologic volume of interest to improve the accuracy of the geologic model and/or the image volumes. Constraints associated with the geologic volume of interest may be determined and/or utilized to confirm and/or specify dependencies between attributes that are potentially associated with individual geobodies.

Extracting geologic information from multiple offset stacks and/or angle stacks

Geologic information may be extracted from multiple offset stacks and/or angle stacks. Offset stacks and/or angle stacks may be received that represent energy that has propagated through a geologic volume of interest from energy sources to energy receivers. Attribute volumes associated with individual source-receiver offsets and/or source-receiver angles may be determined based on corresponding offset stacks and/or angle stacks. For individual offset stacks or angle stacks, corresponding sets of geologic features represented in the attribute volumes may be identified. The sets of geologic features corresponding to the different offset stacks and/or angle stacks to may be compared to determine discrepancies and/or similarities between the sets of geologic features corresponding to the different offset stacks and/or angle stacks. Stratigraphic interpretations, stratigraphic predictions, and/or other interpretations and/or predictions may be determined based on causes of the discrepancies and/or similarities.

Extracting geologic information from multiple offset stacks and/or angle stacks

Geologic information may be extracted from multiple offset stacks and/or angle stacks. Offset stacks and/or angle stacks may be received that represent energy that has propagated through a geologic volume of interest from energy sources to energy receivers. Attribute volumes associated with individual source-receiver offsets and/or source-receiver angles may be determined based on corresponding offset stacks and/or angle stacks. For individual offset stacks or angle stacks, corresponding sets of geologic features represented in the attribute volumes may be identified. The sets of geologic features corresponding to the different offset stacks and/or angle stacks to may be compared to determine discrepancies and/or similarities between the sets of geologic features corresponding to the different offset stacks and/or angle stacks. Stratigraphic interpretations, stratigraphic predictions, and/or other interpretations and/or predictions may be determined based on causes of the discrepancies and/or similarities.

Exploitation of self-consistency and differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context

Self-consistency and/or differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context may be exploited for improving seismic imaging and estimation of attributes of geobodies, in accordance with one or more embodiments. Exemplary embodiments allow exploitation of positional and/or shape discrepancies and/or similarities of geobodies in image volumes associated with a geologic model of a geologic volume of interest to improve the accuracy of the geologic model and/or the image volumes. Constraints associated with the geologic volume of interest may be determined and/or utilized to confirm and/or specify dependencies between attributes that are potentially associated with individual geobodies.

Pressure sensitive shrink label

A label for application to a surface having at least one compound curve is provided. The label comprises a heat shrinkable film having an inner surface and outer surface and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the inner surface of the heat shrinkable film.

Conductive Pattern and Method of Making

A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip.

Asx-specific protein ligase

The present invention is directed to enzymes having Asx-specific ligase and cyclase activity and to nucleic acids encoding those as well as methods of the manufacture of said enzymes. Further encompassed are methods and uses of these enzymes.

Gaming machine having peripheral reels, a selectively transparent front display, and motor driven reels behind the front display

A gaming machine platform includes a front display that is controllable to be opaque and display symbols during a first mode of operation, and controllable to be transparent to reveal a set of stepper motor driven reels during a second mode of operation. The front display may be part of larger display screen that displays peripheral reels that surround the front display. In one type of game, the front display displays a randomly selected array of symbols, and the peripheral reels display scatter symbols that are combinable with the front display symbols in a primary game to generate awards and possibly trigger a bonus game. When the bonus game is triggered, the front display becomes transparent to reveal the stepper driven reels for a bonus game. The bonus game may or may not use the peripheral reels.

Cup lid with locking and delayed release

A cup lid with locking and delayed release includes a lid and a lid base coupled to the cup. The lid is hindgedly attached to the lid base, with a locking and release assembly with a selectively locking and unlocking button that is linked to a rocker latch defined by an inner locking hook and an outer locking hook. The lid includes a catch inner hook engageable to the inner locking hook on the rocker latch, and a catch outer look engageable to the outer locking hook on the rocker latch.

Systems and methods for determining sleep patterns and circadian rhythms

Systems and methods for monitoring sleep are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes emitting light into tissue. The method also includes detecting light backscattered from the tissue. Further, the method includes determining a sleep pattern based on the backscattered light.

Packaged Microphone System with a Permanent Magnet

A microphone structure has a lid forming an interior chamber. The lid includes a permanent magnet for forming a permanent magnetic field. The microphone structure includes an aperture for permitting acoustic access to the interior of the chamber and thus, the MEMS microphone. The MEMS microphone structure includes a substrate mechanically coupled to an electrically conductive diaphragm. The electrically conductive diaphragm has a first side defining a plane and the diaphragm moves through a range of motion perpendicular the plane of the first side. The permanent magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the diaphragm and linear within the range of motion, such that a current will be generated and sensed by sensors within an electric circuit loop that includes the diaphragm.

Servicing cell selection in air to ground communication systems

Selecting serving cells in air to ground communication systems efficiently and with maximum knowledge of forward and return link channel conditions allows maximum throughput available to a user at any point in time, particularly in the presence of high interference. Airborne based and ground based systems may collect forward and return link channel conditions and develop user capacity estimates to be used by aircraft and ground based transceivers. Such user capacity estimates may be shared among distributed air-to-ground networks to ensure the latest channel conditions are available for serving cell selection decisions.

System and method for building and validating a credit scoring function

This invention relates generally to the personal finance and banking field, and more particularly to the field of credit scoring methods and systems. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for building and validating a credit scoring function based on a creditor's target information from non-traditional sources using specific algorithms.

Gaming Machine and Game Having Bonusing Slot Symbols Based on Mapped Locations

A gaming machine and method is disclosed that includes an electronic display, a player input system, a processor in communication with memory configured to store code. The code is configured to accept a wager from a player, initiate the wagering game play, define a trigger symbol, generate and display random symbols arranged in a first array of symbols, determine if a trigger symbol is present in the first array, if a trigger symbol is present in the first array, identify a location of all trigger symbols in the first array and designate the locations as mapped locations, generate a second array of symbols, designating symbols in the second array that are located at the mapped locations as predefined symbols, evaluate the second array for winning outcomes; and providing a monetary award to the player for a winning outcome.

Multi-carrier power pooling

Novel techniques for pooling the available transmit power of a beam across the subcarriers that are or that are scheduled to be in use (and not across all available subcarriers) are disclosed. The scheduled subcarriers may be located in the same or different carriers of a modulation transmitter modulation system, and the pooled transmit power may be allocated or distributed across the scheduled subcarriers of the beam. Modulation symbols or resource elements may be transmitted in accordance with allocated, per-subcarrier power budgets, thereby maximizing the SNIR of signals that are transmitted in the beam via the scheduled subcarriers. Additionally, the allocation of the pooled transmit power to various subcarriers may continuously and/or dynamically vary over time, e.g., based on traffic demands, interference characteristics, etc., as well as based on subsequent scheduling of subcarriers to transmit subsequent modulation symbols or resource elements.

Combination wind/solar dc power system

A direct current power system. The direct current power system includes a direct current bus system, a solar power system, an energy storage system, a wind power system, a rectifier system and an inverter system. The solar power system includes a plurality of solar panels, is electrically coupled to the energy storage system and is configured to supply a first direct current power at 48 volts. The energy storage system includes a plurality of battery stacks and is configured to supply a second direct current power at 380 volts to the direct current bus system. The wind power system includes at least one wind turbine assembly and is configured to supply a third direct current power at 380 volts to the direct current bus system. The rectifier system is configured to supply a fourth direct current power at 380 volts to the direct current bus system.

Preparation and use of ginsentides and ginsentide-like peptides

The present invention relates to the methods of solid-phase peptide synthesis or recombinant production of ginsentide or ginsentide-like peptides or salts thereof. Further provided are uses of the ginsentide or ginsentide-like peptides or salts thereof as α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists and vasorelaxants, nitric oxide-boosting agents, anti-thrombotic agents, anti-atherosclerotic agents, as protective agents against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity, anti-ageing and adaptogenic agents, nutraceuticals, health supplements, or cosmetic ingredients.

Oxidation catalyst and process for its preparation and process for oxidation using it

An oxidation catalyst is prepared by pyrolyzing a source of iron and a source of nitrogen on a carbon support. Preferably, a noble metal is deposited over the modified support which comprises iron and nitrogen bound to the carbon support. The catalyst is effective for oxidation reactions such as the oxidative cleavage of tertiary amines to produce secondary amines, especially the oxidation of N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid to N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine.

Non-linear circuit elements on integrated circuits

An electrical interconnection structure on an integrated circuit is provided that has a) a substrate layer; b) a diffusion barrier on the substrate layer; c) a copper layer on the diffusion barrier; and d) a copper oxide layer on the copper layer. Methods of making such an interconnection structure is also provided. Such an interconnection structure may be used as a rectifier to prevent damage of sensitive devices from voltage spikes.

Iodothyronine immunogens and antibodies

Immunogen conjugates comprising N-aminoalkyl derivatives of iodothyronines, e.g., thyroxine and its lower alkyl esters, coupled to an immunogenic carrier material, and antibodies raised against such immunogen conjugates.

Multiple antigen peptide system

Multiple antigen peptide systems are described in which a large number of antigens are bound to the functional groups of a dendritic core molecule providing a high concentration of antigen in a low molecular volume. The products are useful for producing chemically defined univalent or multivalent vaccines and in diagnostic tests.

Negative-acting no-process printing plates

A photosensitive composition is prepared containing a polymer of the formula: B(X)(Y) wherein B represents an organic backbone, each X independently is an acidic group or salt thereof and each Y independently is a photocurable group and a photoinitiating compound or compounds. Preferably, free-radically polymerizable multi-functional monomer and/or oligomer is added to the photosensitive composition. The photosensitive composition can be coated on a suitable substrate for planographic printing plate applications. Imagewise irradiation causes the light struck regions to photocure, becoming insoluble in aqueous and organic mediums, while the non-light struck regions remain highly soluble/dispersable. Printing plates of this construction do not require processing prior to being run on a press.

Negative-acting no-process printing plates

A photosensitive composition is prepared containing a polymer of the formula B(X)(Y) wherein B represents an organic backbone, each X independently is an acidic group or salt thereof and each Y independently is a photocurable group and a photoinitating compound or compounds. Preferably, free-radically polymerizable multi-functional monomer and/or oligomer is added to the photosensitive composition. The photosensitive composition can be coated on a suitable substrate for planographic printing plate applications. Imagewise irradiation causes the light struck regions to photocure, becoming insoluble in aqueous and organic mediums, while the non-light struck regions remain highly soluble/dispersable. Printing plates of this construction do not require processing prior to being run on a press.

Check valve

Oxidation catalyst and process

This invention relates to the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and more particularly to catalysts including carbon supports having formed thereon compositions which comprise a transition metal in combination with nitrogen and/or carbon. The invention further relates to the fields of catalytic oxidation, including the preparation of secondary amines by the catalytic oxidation of tertiary amines.

Ｎ，Ｎ’，Ｎ’’’−トリス｛２，４−ビス［（１−ヒドロカルビルオキシ−２，２，６，６−テトラメチルピペリジン−４−イル）アルキルアミノ］−ｓ−トリアジン−６−イル｝−３，３’−エチレンジイミノジプロピルアミン、その異性体および架橋型誘導物ならびにそれにより安定化されたポリマー組成物

(57)【要約】 【課題】 エチレンジイミノジプロピルアミン誘導体の 混合物および該混合物により安定化されたポリマー組成 物の提供。 【解決手段】 N,N',N'''-トリス｛2,4-ビス[(1-ヒドロ カルビルオキシ-2,2,6,6- テトラメチルピペリジン-4- イル）アルキルアミノ]-s-トリアジン-6- イル｝-3,3'- エチレンジイミノジプロピルアミン、その異性体および その架橋型誘導体の混合物。2,4-ビス[(1-ヒドロカルビ ルオキシ-2,2,6,6- テトラメチルピペリジン-4- イル） アルキルアミノ]-6-クロロ-s- トリアジンをN,N'- ビス （3-アミノプロピル）エチレンジアミンと反応させるこ とにより製造される。この混合物は殺虫剤に曝される農 業用フィルム、ハロゲン化難燃剤を含むポリオレフィ ン、および顔料を含む熱可塑性ポリオレフィンを安定化 させるために有効である。

Oxidation catalyst and process

This invention relates to the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and more particularly to catalysts including carbon supports having formed thereon compositions which comprise a transition metal in combination with nitrogen and/or carbon. The invention further relates to the fields of catalytic oxidation, including the preparation of secondary amines by the catalytic oxidation of tertiary amines.

Oxidation catalyst and process

An oxidation catalyst is prepared by pyrolyzing a source of iron and a source of nitrogen on a carbon support. Preferably, a noble metal is deposited over the modified support which comprises iron and nitrogen bound to the carbon support. The catalyst is effective for oxidation reactions such as the oxidative cleavage of tertiary amines to produce secondary amines, especially the oxidation of N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid to N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine.

Transition metal-containing catalysts and processes for their preparation and use as oxidation and dehydrogenation catalysts

This invention relates to the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and more particularly to catalysts including carbon supports having formed thereon compositions which comprise a transition metal in combination with nitrogen and/or carbon. The invention further relates to the fields of catalytic oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions, including the preparation of secondary amines by the catalytic oxidation of tertiary amines and the preparation of carboxylic acids by the catalytic dehydrogenation of alcohols.

Transition metal-containing catalysts and processes for their preparation and use as oxidation and dehydrogenation catalysts

This invention relates to the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and more particularly to catalysts including carbon supports having formed thereon compositions which comprise a transition metal in combination with nitrogen and/or carbon. The invention further relates to the fields of catalytic oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions, including the preparation of secondary amines by the catalytic oxidation of tertiary amines and the preparation of carboxylic acids by the catalytic dehydrogenation of alcohols.

Transition metal-containing catalysts and processes for their preparation and use as oxidation and dehydrogenation catalysts

This invention relates to the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and more particularly to catalysts including carbon supports having formed thereon compositions which comprise a transition metal in combination with nitrogen and/or carbon. The invention further relates to the fields of catalytic oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions, including the preparation of secondary amines by the catalytic oxidation of tertiary amines and the preparation of carboxylic acids by the catalytic dehydrogenation of alcohols.

Pressure sensitive shrink label

A label for application to a surface having at least one compound curve is provided. The label comprises a heat shrinkable film having an inner surface and outer surface and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the inner surface of the heat shrinkable film.

Systems and Processes for Applying Heat Transfer Labels

A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label, such as a heat transfer label, to apply one or more designs from the label onto a container or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. Also described are high volume label application processes using assemblies of multiple label processors. Additional assemblies and methods are described for selectively contacting and adhering regions of a label onto a moving container during labeling operations.

Label applicator belt system

A label applicator system is described comprising one or more, and preferably two, assemblies of rollers and belts. The assemblies are arranged relative to one another such that at least a portion of the belts of each assembly are aligned with one another to define an article receiving lane. The assemblies are arranged and configured such that the lane extends in a zig-zag path, a relatively straight path, and/or an arcuate path. Selection of the lane geometry along with appropriate control of belt velocities enable high rates of applying labels to articles and particularly containers having compound curves.

Pressure sensitive shrink label

A label for application to a surface having at least one compound curve is provided. The label comprises a heat shrinkable film having an inner surface and outer surface and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the inner surface of the heat shrinkable film.

Label applicator belt system

A label applicator system is described comprising one or more, and preferably two, assemblies of rollers and belts. The assemblies are arranged relative to one another such that at least a portion of the belts of each assembly are aligned with one another to define an article receiving lane. The assemblies are arranged and configured such that the lane extends in a zig- zag path, a relatively straight path, and/or an arcuate path. Selection of the lane geometry along with appropriate control of belt velocities enable high rates of applying labels to articles and particularly containers having compound curves.

Dynamic physical and virtual multipath i/o

Electrochromic materials and displays

Dispersions of electrically conductive particles useful for preparing electrically conductive, essentially ionically isolative composite layers having electrically conductive particles dispersed in a polymer matrix. Composite layers can be used in laminates for electrochromic displays where an ionically conductive layer is in contact with electrochromic material. Such displays comprise means for applying an electrical potential across the interface of the ionically conductive layer and the electrochromic material to generate an electrochromic effect at the interface. Electrochromic materials can be provided in the laminates as layers between the ionically conductive layer and the composite layer of electrically conductive particles dispersed in a polymer matrix. Alternatively, the electrochromic material can be incorporated in the conductive particles in the polymer matrix, e.g. as titanium dioxide coated with antimony tin oxide coated with polyaniline dispersed in an light transmitting polymer matrix. The materials of this invention allow for the high speed fabrication of flexible displays, e.g. by printing methods.

Cyclic sulfone derivative

(57)【要約】 （修正有） 【課題】 関節炎、癌、組織潰瘍形成、再狭窄、歯周疾 患、表皮水疱症、強膜炎、又はマトリックス金属プロテ イナーゼ活性によって特徴付けられる他の疾患、ならび にＡＩＤＳ、敗血症、敗血症性ショック、及び腫瘍壊死 因子（ＴＮＦ）の産生を含む他の疾患を治療するのに有 用な環状スルホン誘導体の調製。 【解決手段】 一般式Ｉ の化合物。一般式Ｉの化合物の具体例にはＮ−ヒドロキ シ−３−（４−フェノキシ−ベンゼンスルホニル）−ビ シクロ［２，２，２］オクタン−２−カルボキサミドが ある。

Devices and techniques for a minimally invasive disc space preparation and implant insertion

Methods and instruments are provided for performing spinal disc space preparation and implant insertion in minimally invasive procedures. The instruments include cutting instruments and implant insertion instruments adapted for insertion through a minimally invasive access portal to a spinal disc space. The proximal portions of the instruments are adapted to facilitate viewing through a proximal end opening of the access portal with the instruments positioned through the access portal while also enhancing the surgeon's control of the distal working end of the instruments while in the disc space.

Selective weed control with halauxifen

Hybridization assay employing labeled probe and anti-hybrid

A nucleic acid hybridization assay involving a labeled probe and formation of a hybrid having epitopes for an antibody reagent. The label provides a detectable response which is measurably different when the labeled probe is comprised in a hybrid that is bound by the antibody reagent compared to when not comprised in such a hybrid. Particularly useful antibody reagents are antibodies such as anti-DNA'RNA, anti-RNA'RNA and antibodies to intercalated duplexes which do not bind substantially to single stranded nucleic acids. Modulation of the label response can be accomplished in a variety of ways such as by steric inactivation or hindrance or by labeling the antibody reagent with a second label which interacts with the first label. The assay is particularly advantageous because no separation of hybridized and unhybridized probe is required.

Method and systems for applying heat transfer labels

A label processing system comprises: a heat transfer label including a support member (20) or web, and a region of ink or other pigmented formulation disposed on the support member; and a label processor for concurrently heating and contacting a label to a container (10), the label processor including (i) a rigid frame (50) defining a first face (52) and an oppositely directed second face (54), the frame defining an opening (60) extending between the first and the second faces, and (11) a flexible member (30) disposed adjacent to at least one of the first face (52) and the second face (54) of the frame (30) and extending through the opening of the frame and projecting outward from the second face (54) of the frame, the flexible member (30) defining an outer surface (46) for contacting a label (20), the flexible member defining an interior hollow region accessible from the first face (52) of the frame, the flexible member (30) being deformable upon application of a label contacting force to a portion of the member projecting outward from the second face (54) of the frame applying a label contacting force to the flexible member, whereby the deformed flexible member causes the heat transfer design to be at least partially transferred to the container.

Object tracking and management system and method using radio-frequency identification tags

An object tracking and management system and method using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags is disclosed. Objects to be moved between locations are outfitted with RFID tags having information relating to the identities of the objects. The locations are also marked by RFID tags containing information on the locations. A transport vehicle for moving the objects is equipped with an RFID interrogator capable of detecting signals from the RFID tags. An onboard processor provides the operator of the vehicle with instructions on the movement of objects. The processor also determines the identities of the objects and locations from the detected signals and provides the operator with feedback as to the identity of an object being moved, the location of the vehicle and any error in carrying out the instructions. Numerous variations of the basic system and method using RFID tags are also described.

System and method for building and validating a credit scoring function

This invention relates generally to the personal finance and banking field, and inore particularly to the field of credit scoring methods and syste1ns. Preferred embodiinents of the present invention provide systems and methods for building and validating a credit scoring function based on a creditor's target inforn1ation from non-traditional sources using specific algorithms.

Reflective fly's eye condenser for EUV lithography

An illumination source or condenser used to project the image of a reticle onto a photosensitive substrate used in photolithography having a first reflective fly's eye, faceted mirror, or mirror array with predeterminedly positioned facets or elements and a second reflective fly's eye, faceted mirror, or mirror array having predeterminedly positioned facets or elements for creating a desired radiant intensity, pupil fill, or angular distribution. A source of extreme ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation is provided to a first fly's eye or mirror array with arcuate shaped facets or elements. The arcuate shaped facets or elements are positioned to create an image of the source at corresponding facet in a second reflective fly's eye or mirror array. A desired shape and irradiance together with a desired radiant intensity, pupil fill, or angular distribution is obtained. An arcuate illumination field or image is formed with high efficiency in a compact package. The illumination system of the present invention facilitates imaging of feature sizes as small as 0.025 microns, utilizing electromagnetic radiation in the extreme ultraviolet and ranging from 1 nanometer to approximately 157 nanometers.

Digoxigenin immunogens, antibodies, labeled conjugates, and related derivatives

Immunogen conjugates comprising N-substituted-amino-3-desoxydigoxigenin derivatives coupled to conventional immunogenic carrier materials, and antibodies raised against such conjugates. Also provided are labeled digoxigenin conjugates for use with the digoxigenin antibodies in preferred immunoassay techniques for determining digoxin in biological fluids.

Cooking control system for rotisserie ovens

A cooking apparatus for automatically cooking and rotating a food product which comprises: a cooking chamber; a planetary assembly disposed within the cooking chamber which is capable of rotating the food product about the cooking chamber; a heater or burner disposed within the cooking chamber for cooking the food product; a venting damper disposed within the cooking chamber which is capable of releasing excess energy contained within the cooking chamber; a temperature sensor used for detecting the temperature in the cooking chamber; and a microprocessor which is capable of cooking the food product for a predetermined cooking time and maintaining the temperature in the cooking chamber in accordance with a predetermined cooking temperature by means of controlling the heater or burner and the venting damper such that the heater or burner remains in the "on" position during the entire cooking time while the venting damper is opened and closed as necessary to maintain the predetermined cooking temperature.

Vaporizer device with vaporizer cartridge

A cartridge may include a cartridge housing, a reservoir and a wick housing disposed inside the cartridge housing, a heating element, and a wicking element. The cartridge housing may be configured to extend below an open top of a receptacle in the vaporizer device when the cartridge is coupled with the vaporizer device. The reservoir may be configured to contain a vaporizable material. The heating element may include a heating portion disposed at least partially inside the wick housing and a contact portion disposed at least partially outside the wick housing. The contact portion may include cartridge contacts that form an electric coupling with receptacle contacts in the receptacle. The wicking element may be disposed within the wick housing and proximate to the heating portion of the heating element. The wicking element may be configured to draw the vaporizable material to the wick housing for vaporization by the heating element.

Gas turbine engine with multiple electric generators

A power plant for a small aircraft with a gas turbine engine that drives a number of electric generators, where a gear box transmit power from the engine shaft to the number of generators, the gear box having a single input shaft that drives a number of driven gears with each driven gear having a generator drive shaft that extends out both sides, and an electric generator connected to each side of the drive shaft. A compact arrangement of generators are formed where each generator can be disengaged from the drive shaft to regulate total electrical output or to prevent a damaged generator from causing damage to other parts of the system or aircraft.

Process and catalyst for dehydrogenating primary alcohols to make carboxylic acid salts

This invention is directed to a process for making a salt of a carboxylic acid. The process comprises contacting a catalyst with an alkaline mixture comprising a primary alcohol. In one embodiment, the catalyst comprises a metal supporting structure (preferably a metal sponge supporting structure comprising at least about 10% by weight nickel) having a copper-containing active phase at the surface thereof and iron as a catalyst modifier. The supporting structure is resistant to deformation under the conditions of the dehydrogenation reaction. This invention is also directed to novel nickel-containing catalysts having a copper-containing active phase and iron as a catalyst modifier which may, for example, be used in the above process. This invention is further directed to processes for making such catalysts.

Cleaning solution for optical surfaces of urine analyzers

Disclosed is a method for cleaning optical surfaces, such as those in a urine analyzer, which surfaces come into repeated contact with urine test samples. The method involves contacting the optical surfaces With an aqueous solution of a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salt, a non-ionic surfactant and a divalent ion.

ENZYMMARKED ANTIBODY REAGENT WITH A POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL BINDING GROUP.

N-hydroxycarbyloxy derivatives of s-triazines with a hindered amino group.

Interbody device and plate for spinal stabilization and instruments for positioning same

Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.

Composition, device and method of assaying for a peroxidatively active substance

COMPOSITION, DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSAYING FOR A PEROXIDATIVELY ACTIVE SUBSTANCE Abstract of the Disclosure A new and improved test device and method of determining the presence or concentration of a peroxidatively active substance, such as hemoglobin, in a test sample are disclosed. The test device includes a test pad comprising a suitable carrier matrix incorporating an indicator reagent composition capable of interacting with a peroxidatively active substance to produce a detectable or measurable response. In addition, a new and improved indicator reagent composition, comprising an indicator dye, such as a redox indicator, like a benzidine indicator; a hydroperoxide; an amine borate compound having the general structural formula: or

Control of N-(phosphonomethyl) iminodiacetic acid conversion in manufacture of glyphosate

Exploitation of self-consistency and differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context

Self-consistency and/or differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context may be exploited for improving seismic imaging and estimation of attributes of geobodies, in accordance with one or more embodiments. Exemplary embodiments allow exploitation of positional and/or shape discrepancies and/or similarities of geobodies in image volumes associated with a geologic model of a geologic volume of interest to improve the accuracy of the geologic model and/or the image volumes. Constraints associated with the geologic volume of interest may be determined and/or utilized to confirm and/or specify dependencies between attributes that are potentially associated with individual geobodies.

Propshaft with constant velocity joint attachment

A propeller shaft assembly includes a substantially cylindrical hollow propeller shaft, a stub shaft and a constant velocity joint having inner race and an outer race drivingly interconnected by a plurality of balls. The stub shaft has a first end fixed to the propeller shaft and a second end drivingly coupled to the inner race. The second end includes a portion positioned adjacent to the inner race that defines an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter defined by the interface between the inner race and the plurality of balls.

Preparation of benzimidazolone derivatives as novel diacylglyceride o-acyltransferase 2 inhibitors

Invented are compounds of Formula Iand the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof, which are DGAT2 inhibitors. Also provided are methods of making compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, and methods of using these compounds to treat hepatic steatosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, type-2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, cognitive decline, dementia, cardiorenal diseases such as chronic kidney diseases and heart failure and related diseases and conditions, comprising administering a compound of Formula I to a patient in need thereof.

Ink-jet media porous coatings with chemically attached active ligands

Method and apparatus for production visual results using colorimetric strips

One embodiment of the present invention improves the visual use of urine test strips and reagent pads by providing a single color from a reference color spectrum directly on the colorimetric strip and adjacent to the reagent area to allow easy comparison. After application of a fluid to be tested to a reagent area on the colorimetric strip, a technician is able to easily compare the color in the reagent area to the reference color area(s) to determine the presence or absence of, for example, glucose, in the fluid. Placing at least one reference color immediately next to the reagent area markedly improves technician's accuracy in comparing and analyzing the reagent area against the reference color(s). The present invention allows a technician to easily and quickly compare a reagent area color to more than one reference area to determine the actual numerical value of, for example, the pH in the tested fluid.

Biaryl substituted triazoles as sodium channel blockers

CONTROL DEVICE WITH CONTROL COLOR.

Personal indicator with light emission multiplying microprism array

A safety device in the form of a compact, battery-operated, personal signalling system for providing light signals for personnel monitoring and detection purposes while operating under hazardous conditions. The device includes a light source that can emit either visible light or non-visible infrared light as periodic flashes. A light emission multiplier is provided between the light source and a protective, overlying panel to increase the visibility of the emitted light. The light emission multiplier is in the form of a thin sheet of vinyl plastic that includes a plurality of pyramidal microprisms on an outwardly facing surface. The microprisms operate to multiply the number of light emission points, thereby increasing the visibility of the safety device.

Bleed alleviation using ph-sensitive dyes

Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy

An implant (310) for the spinal column is disclosed, comprising an elongated body having convex upper and lower surfaces (314, 317), a pair of lateral sidewalls (313, 315) and a cavity (332) opening at said upper and lower surfaces. The implant further comprises a leading end portion (316) structured for insertion into the disc space in a collapsed condition. An instrument (100) is disclosed for insertion of a spinal implant (110) having notches (124) in its lateral surfaces, the instrument comprising fingers (104, 108) to grip the implant in said notches, wherein the fingers do not protrude outwardly from the lateral suface (115, 113) of the implant both in the gripping and the non-gripping position.

Reduced runoff using pH-sensitive dyes.

Systems and methods for airflow control in reactor passive decay heat removal

Damper systems selectively reduce coolant fluid flow in nuclear reactor passive cooling systems, including related RVACS. Systems include a damper that blocks the flow in a coolant conduit and is moveable to open, closed, and intermediate positions. The damper blocks the coolant flow when closed to prevent heat loss, vibration, and development of large temperature gradients, and the damper passively opens, to allow full coolant flow, at failure and in transient scenarios. The damper may be moveable by an attachment extending into the coolant channel that holds the damper in a closed position. When a transient occurs, the resulting loss of power and/or overheat causes the attachment to stop holding the damper, which may be driven by gravity, pressure, a spring, or other passive structure into the open position for full coolant flow. A power source and temperature-dependent switch may detect and stop holding the damper closed in such scenarios.

Exploitation of self-consistency and differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context

Self-consistency and/or differences between volume images and interpreted spatial/volumetric context may be exploited for improving seismic imaging and estimation of attributes of geobodies, in accordance with one or more embodiments. Exemplary embodiments allow exploitation of positional and/or shape discrepancies and/or similarities of geobodies in image volumes associated with a geologic model of a geologic volume of interest to improve the accuracy of the geologic model and/or the image volumes. Constraints associated with the geologic volume of interest may be determined and/or utilized to confirm and/or specify dependencies between attributes that are potentially associated with individual geobodies.

Vacuum pump

Systems and processes for applying shrink labels

A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label (20), such as a pressure sensitive heat shrink label, to apply the label onto a container (10) or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. Also described are high volume label application processes using assemblies of multiple label processors. Additional assemblies and methods are described for selectively contacting and adhering regions of a label onto a moving container during labeling operations. Select regions of a label can be wiped (840) to modify or alter label portions that are in contact and not in contact with the container. A label treatment process performed after label application is also disclosed. The treatment process reduces the occurrence of label defects and improves label retention, adherence and aesthetics. The treatment process includes heating an applied label and adhesive to a particular temperature. In particular, the heating is performed immediately after label application.

Negative-acting no-process printing plates

A photosensitive composition is prepared containing a polymer of the formula: B(X)(Y) wherein B represents an organic backbone, each X independently is an acidic group or salt thereof and each Y independently is a photocurable group and a photoinitiating compound or compounds. Preferably, free-radically polymerizable multi-functional monomer and/or oligomer is added to the photosensitive composition. The photosensitive composition can be coated on a suitable substrate for planographic printing plate applications. Imagewise irradiation causes the light struck regions to photocure, becoming insoluble in aqueous and organic mediums, while the non-light struck regions remain highly soluble/dispersable. Printing plates of this construction do not require processing prior to being run on a press.

Occupant counting device.

Se puede configurar un sensor para determinar cuántas personas han entrado o salido de un espacio. El sensor puede comprender un circuito de detección infrarrojo piroeléctrico (PIR) capaz de generar diferentes patrones de señal de salida en respuesta a una persona que entra o sale del espacio. El sensor puede determinar si la persona ha entrado o salido del espacio basándose en el patrón de señal de salida. El sensor puede incluir una matriz de termopila, un circuito de detección de radar o un circuito de detección de luz visible. La matriz de termopila, el circuito de detección de radar o el circuito de detección de luz visible pueden ser capaces de detectar la ubicación y/o los movimientos de una persona dentro de un área monitoreada por el sensor y determinar, basándose en los movimientos detectados, si la persona ha entrado o abandonado el espacio. En consecuencia, el sensor o un controlador del sistema puede determinar un conteo de ocupantes del espacio.

Acid bleachable dye containing lithographic printing plate c omposition

Water-soluble tetrazolium salts

Cartridges with vaporizable material including at least one ionic component

Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir being configured to contain a liquid vaporizable material that includes at least one ionic component, an airflow tube that extends though the reservoir and defines an airflow passageway therethrough, and first and second electrodes. The airflow tube includes a wicking element that is in fluid communication with the reservoir, in which the wicking element is configured to substantially draw at least a portion of the liquid vaporizable material from the reservoir into the airflow passageway. The first and second electrodes are positioned substantially on or adjacent to opposite surfaces of the wicking element, in which the liquid vaporizable material received within the wicking element is substantially vaporized in response to generation of a potential difference between the first and second electrodes. Vaporizer devices are also provided.

Arylsulfonylaminohydroxamic acid derivatives, their use and pharmaceutical composition

Substituted n-(1h-indazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide compounds as type iii receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors iii n-(1h--4-)[12-a]-3-

Card-reading shoe with inventory correction feature and methods of correcting inventory

Methods and apparatus for identifying unexpected cards in a card-handling device are disclosed. The method comprises providing a card-handling device, wherein the card-handling device comprises a card storage area, an output end for the manual removal of cards, a processor with associated memory, and a card recognition system capable of reading at least a rank of a card, wherein the associated memory has a data file of a set of expected card values, reading a value of a card, comparing the read card value to the set of expected card values, and when the card value is not an expected card value, generating an error signal indicative of a card not belonging to the set.

HETEROCYCLIC SUBSTITUTED CARBONYL DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS DOPAMINE D3 RECEPTOR LIGANDS

Process for preparing 5-(substituted phenyl) hydantoins

ARILSULFONYLAMINE HYDROXAMIC ACID DERIVATIVES.

UN COMPUESTO DE FORMULA (I) EN EL QUE N, X, R{SUP,3}, R{SUP,4} Y AR SON COMO SE HA DEFINIDO ANTERIORMENTE, UTIL PARA EL TRATAMIENTO DE UN ESTADO SELECCIONADO DE UN GRUPO QUE CONSTA DE ARTRITIS, CANCER, ULCERACION TISULAR, RESTENOSIS, ENFERMEDAD PERIODONTAL, EPIDERMOLISIS BULLOSA, ESCLERITIS Y OTRAS ENFERMEDADES CARACTERIZADAS POR ACTIVIDAD METALOPROTEASA DE LA MATRIZ, SIDA, SEPTICEMIA, CHOQUE SEPTICO Y OTRAS ENFERMEDADES EN LAS QUE ESTA INVOLUCRADA LA PRODUCCION DE TNF. A FORMULA COMPOUND (I) IN WHICH N, X, R {SUP, 3}, R {SUP, 4} AND AR ARE AS DEFINED ABOVE, USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF A SELECTED STATE OF A GROUP THAT CONSISTS OF ARTHRITIS, CANCER, TISSULAR ULCERATION, RESTENOSIS, PERIODONTAL DISEASE, BULLY EPIDERMOLISIS, SCLERITIS AND OTHER CHARACTERIZED DISEASES BY METALOPROTEASA ACTIVITY OF THE MATRIX, AIDS, SEPTICEMIA, SEPFERMENT DRESS IN NURSING PRODUCTION.

Ceramic chip capacitor having coplanar surfaces

A ceramic chip electrical capacitor, primarily for use in hybrid integrated circuits. The capacitor has a body of one type conductivity ceramic material with a pair of embossed coplanar surfaces and a groove separating the surfaces. A layer of electrically conductive material is upon each of the coplanar surfaces forming electrodes on the respective surfaces. The electrodes include dopant material, productive of the other type conductivity in the ceramic material, diffused into the surfaces to form a PN-junction dielectric region in each of the surfaces beneath the respective electrodes.

Degraded parity-protected raid operation

A system and method for storing data in a storage system having storage elements arranged in parallel for concurrent access such that data can be continuously communicated to the storage element array while one of the storage elements is in error recovery. Some of the storage elements receive data of a stripe and the remaining storage elements receive parity information based on the data of the stripe. An unresponsive storage element in error recovery is dropped from the other storage elements for receiving data until error recovery is complete and the storage element is responsive for receiving data. While the storage element is unresponsive, one of the storage elements scheduled to receive parity information receives data to be written to the unresponsive storage element instead of the parity information. Communication to the storage elements continues while the failed storage element is in error recovery. Error recovery is accomplished by using the parity information of the other parity information storage elements.

Voice-controlled telephone using visual display

A "dialess" telephone communicates with a user via a visual display to provide readily-understandable cues which permit voice-controlled dialing. A number to be dialed may be spoken digit-by-digit and dialed automatically or a name may be spoken and the telephone will automatically dial the number stored in a user's repertory corresponding to the spoken name. Additions to and changes of names and/or numbers within a user's repertory is accomplished vocally and in response to visually-displayed cues. Up to four users may have independent repertory calling lists stored within a memory of the dialess telephone.

Systems and processes for applying shrink labels

A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label (20), such as a pressure sensitive heat shrink label, to apply the label onto a container (10) or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. Also described are high volume label application processes using assemblies of multiple label processors. Additional assemblies and methods are described for selectively contacting and adhering regions of a label onto a moving container during labeling operations. Select regions of a label can be wiped (840) to modify or alter label portions that are in contact and not in contact with the container. A label treatment process performed after label application is also disclosed. The treatment process reduces the occurrence of label defects and improves label retention, adherence and aesthetics. The treatment process includes heating an applied label and adhesive to a particular temperature. In particular, the heating is performed immediately after label application.

Water-soluble tetrazolium salts

Thiazolyl tetrazolium salts with increased solubility in aqueous solutions have alkylammonium alkoxy substituents, preferably trimethyl ammonium propoxy groups substituents, on phenyl rings attached to the tetrazolium ring. Thiazolyl tetrazolium salts with increased solubility in aqueous solutions have alkyl ammonium alkoxy substituents, preferably trimethyl ammonium propoxy groups substituents, on phenyl rings attached to the tetrazolium ring, e.g. the compounds of the general formula shown below. Formula (A-)a.

Steam generator heat exchanger for cooking equipment

A steam cooking device is described which contains a steam generating chamber having a heat exchanger therein. The heat exchanger is provided with baffles comprised of raised surface projections to create turbulent flow of flue gases through the heat exchanger which results in more efficient heating of the water in the steam generator chamber to create steam for use in cooking.

Methods and systems for preventing feature collapse during microelectronic topography fabrication

Systems and methods for airflow control in reactor passive decay heat removal

Damper systems selectively reduce coolant fluid flow in nuclear reactor passive cooling systems, including related RVACS. Systems include a damper that blocks the flow in a coolant conduit and is moveable to open, closed, and intermediate positions. The damper blocks the coolant flow when closed to prevent heat loss, vibration, and development of large temperature gradients, and the damper passively opens, to allow full coolant flow, at failure and in transient scenarios. The damper may be moveable by an attachment extending into the coolant channel that holds the damper in a closed position. When a transient occurs, the resulting loss of power and/or overheat causes the attachment to stop holding the damper, which may be driven by gravity, pressure, a spring, or other passive structure into the open position for full coolant flow. A power source and temperature-dependent switch may detect and stop holding the damper closed in such scenarios.

Systems and processes for applying shrink labels

A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label (20), such as a pressure sensitive heat shrink label, to apply the label onto a container (10) or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. Also described are high volume label application processes using assemblies of multiple label processors. Additional assemblies and methods are described for selectively contacting and adhering regions of a label onto a moving container during labeling operations. Select regions of a label can be wiped (840) to modify or alter label portions that are in contact and not in contact with the container. A label treatment process performed after label application is also disclosed. The treatment process reduces the occurrence of label defects and improves label retention, adherence and aesthetics. The treatment process includes heating an applied label and adhesive to a particular temperature. In particular, the heating is performed immediately after label application.

Variable speed transmission

Pavement cutting saw

Transparent flow through membrane for dry reagent analytical devices

Disclosed is a diagnostic device for the colorimetric detection of an analyte in a test fluid. The device is a dry reagent layer which is overcoated with a transparent, fluid permeable membrane. The membrane is made up of a combination of a water dispersible and a water soluble polymer. The membrane may contain a surfactant and a thickener.

Torque and/or rotational control apparatus

A torque and/or rotational control apparatus is disclosed in a preferred form of a brake (10) including a plurality of pairs of actuators (18) positioned on opposite sides of a friction disc (16) by spacers (120) having tear shaped cross sections. The pads (32) of the actuators (18) are removably held by a slideable locking pin (70) biased by a spring (80) into an aperture (68) of a backing plate (62) for the pad (32). A notch (64) formed in the pad (32) and the backing plate (62) is slideably received on a rail (66) axially extending from the housing (35) of the actuator (18) to prevent rotation about the locking pin (70). The friction disc (16) includes elongated and shortened fins (42, 43) upstanding between and equally circumferentially spaced intermediate first and second component discs (40, 41). The fins (42, 43) are free of circumferential interconnections to allow air to radially pass freely between the fins (42, 43). The elongated fins (42) extend generally tangentially from the inner edges of the component discs (40, 41). The spacers (120) are orientated with their lengths extending generally perpendicular to the fins (42, 43) and generally parallel to the air movement from between the component discs (40, 41). The shape and orientation of the spacers (120) promote laminar flow and reduce air turbulence to increase air flow around the spacers (120) and through the friction disc (16) and the brake (10).

Vaporizer device with vaporizer cartridge

A cartridge may include a cartridge housing, a reservoir and a wick housing disposed inside the cartridge housing, a heating element, and a wicking element. The cartridge housing may be configured to extend below an open top of a receptacle in the vaporizer device when the cartridge is coupled with the vaporizer device. The reservoir may be configured to contain a vaporizable material. The heating element may include a heating portion disposed at least partially inside the wick housing and a contact portion disposed at least partially outside the wick housing. The contact portion may include cartridge contacts that form an electric coupling with receptacle contacts in the receptacle. The wicking element may be disposed within the wick housing and proximate to the heating portion of the heating element. The wicking element may be configured to draw the vaporizable material to the wick housing for vaporization by the heating element.

Phenolic condensation product.

Air compressor unit inlet control

A portable reciprocating air compressor unit (32a) is driven by an electric motor (58) that is attached to an electrical circuit having a predeterminable current capacity. A manually controllable valve mechanism (68) mounted to an inlet (71) of the compressor, allows for control of the amount of air that a piston (69) draws and compresses during each reciprocation. The amount of electric current used by the electric motor (32a) to drive the piston (69) depends on the amount of air drawn and compressed. A user can therefore control the amount of electric current that the compressor unit (32a) uses.