ORTHESE OF COMPRESSION

Orthèse de compression (1) d'un membre inférieur constitué d'un tricot de compression caractérisée ce que l'orthèse de compression comprend au moins une zone gaufrée définie par un tricot présentant : -un premier type de mailles liant des fils élastiques de tricotage (10), des fils non élastique de tricotage (20) et des fils élastique de trame (30), et - un second type de mailles dont le liage est défini par le fait que : - les fils élastiques de tricotage (10) présentent des mailles allongées sur au moins deux rangées et que - les fils élastiques de trame (30) présentent des flottés de, au moins, deux aiguilles et que - les fils non élastiques de tricotage (20) présentent des flottés de, au moins une aiguille.

ORTHESE OF COMPRESSION

Integrated anti-siphon fuel filler assembly and method of manufacturing the same

One embodiment of an integrated anti-siphon fuel filler assembly for placement in an opening of a fuel tank includes tube means including a first end region adapted to be secured directly to the fuel tank for allowing fuel to flow therethrough into an opening of the tank, and restriction means positioned in the tube and defining apertures for the flow of fuel there through.

Cap with counter

Cap with a hollow housing containing a count down mechanism so that when a person pushes down on the cap during the opening process, a rotational force within the housing causes the day and numerical count indices printed on cylinders within the housing to advance one station so that the day and count indices showing in viewing apertures located on the outside wall of the housing reflect the fact that an item such as a pill has been taken by the user. A preferred embodiment includes a ring release slide mechanism that allows the user to disengage the advancing mechanism so that the user can manually rotate the counting mechanism to initially set the indices to the correct location with respect to the viewing apertures and to be able to reset the indices if the user presses on the top cap housing accidentally.

Led night-light

An LED night-light generally includes a standard night-light assembly for an incandescent light bulb retrofit with an LED. A housing has an interior surface defining a cylindrical opening. The interior surface has threads adapted to mate with a threaded end of the incandescent light bulb. First and second prongs extend out of the housing and are configured for insertion into an electrical outlet. A groove is in the interior surface of the housing. A disk is received in the groove and mounts the LED to the housing so that the standard night-light assembly is retrofit as an LED night-light.

Processing Pharmaceutical Prescriptions in Real Time Using a Clinical Analytical Message Data File

A system and methods for automatically processing healthcare data associated with submission and fulfillment of pharmaceutical prescriptions by providers in real time, including claim processing, are enabled by a clinical services platform configured with a review processor and operable with a clinical analytical message (CAM) data file. The system includes the use of first and second databases respectively containing pharmaceutical data and standardized healthcare data. This data is extracted during processing by the system and translated into a common format for storage in a third electronic patient outcome record (EPOR) that is accessible, with full security and patient safety, to authorized providers and patients. Improved computer platforms configured to generate a portable, interoperable patient medical and pharmaceutical record, determine the compatibility of a prescription for a patient, and determine the prescription modification requirements for a patient is presented.

Apparatus for Splitting Bales and Retaining Wrap

An apparatus for splitting bales and retaining wrap includes a frame having an interior framework oriented at an angle relative to forwardly-projecting tines, the framework and tines together defining an upwardly-opening cradle that supports and centers a bale of forage bound with a wrap above an inverted apex of the cradle. The apparatus also includes an elongate hooking mechanism extending laterally across the underside of the wrapped bale and configured to capture the wrap together with a thin layer of forage, and an elongate blade rotatably supported on the frame and configured to rotate downward through the bale toward the inverted apex of the cradle. The apparatus further includes a first actuation device that activates the hooking mechanism to capture the wrap and layer of forage, and one or more second actuation devices that rotate the elongate blade downward through the forage to split the bale.

Apparatus and method for performing motion capture using a random pattern on capture surfaces

A method is described comprising: applying a random pattern to specified regions of an object; tracking the movement of the random pattern during a motion capture session; and generating motion data representing the movement of the object using the tracked movement of the random pattern.

Printer having rotatable service modules embedded in fixed vacuum platen

A printing system includes: a fixed printhead assembly having an array of printheads and vacuum platen assembly. The vacuum platen assembly includes a fixed vacuum platen and a plurality of rotatable service modules embedded in the fixed vacuum platen. Each service module is positioned opposite a respective printhead, and each service module comprises a respective vacuum platen module.

Apparatus and method for performing motion capture using a random pattern on capture surfaces

A method is described comprising: applying a random pattern to specified regions of an object; tracking the movement of the random pattern during a motion capture session; and generating motion data representing the movement of the object using the tracked movement of the random pattern.

High intensity modular light fixtures

The present disclosure describes advanced lighting elements, in particular solid-state lighting elements, and luminaires that include an array of lighting elements. The lighting elements, and luminaires including the lighting elements can exhibit benefits that include high optical efficiency and therefore high luminous efficacy; extraordinary directional control and therefore extraordinary glare control and efficacy of delivered lumens; and exceptional mixing of individual-device emission providing exceptional suppression of punch-through and color breakup. In many cases, the architecture can be amenable to low-cost manufacturing in a modular format.

Folding Cane

A folding cane with a first shaft member, a second shaft member, a third shaft member, a handle member, a foot member, a first hinge, a second hinge, a first hinge lock assembly and a second hinge lock assembly is disclosed. The handle member is attached to the top of the first shaft member. The first hinge member connects the first shaft member to the second shaft member. The second hinge member connects the second shaft member to the third shaft member. The foot member is attached to the bottom of the third shaft member. The hinge lock assemblies are capable of automatically locking the hinges when the folding cane is deployed to the use position and each hinge lock assembly includes a spring biased slide tab allowing a user to unlock the hinge lock assemblies when wanting to fold the cane into a compact stored configuration.

Electronic Healthcare Record Data Blockchain System

An Electronic Health Record (EHR) data blockchain system configured to allow multiple entities (e.g., pharmacy industry entities that can act as data, service, product providers, and consumers) to connect to an EHR patient transaction blockchain (e.g., EHR-DATA-BC) and an EHR Data Patient Portal (e.g., EHR-Data-PP) to provide a centralized location for messages and subsequent edits to ensure uniform message data is presented. The EHR data blockchain system can include an EHR Data API, an EHR patient transaction blockchain API, and an EHR patient transaction blockchain. The EHR Data API can access and retrieve patient identifiable information (PII) and generate a non-patient-identifiable Single Purpose Patient ID (SPPID) for a particular patient. The EHR patient transaction blockchain API (e.g., EHR-DATA-BC-API) can store the SPPID, store particular, discrete data retrieved from the EHR for a patient, execute smart contracts, and control the execution of digital currency transfers, among other functions.

Inert stripping of volatile organic compounds from polymer melts

A method of removing VOCs from a molten polymer comprising: (a) polymerizing monomers in a reactor to produce a reaction mixture comprising unreacted monomers and molten polymer, (b) removing a portion of unreacted monomers from at least a portion of the reaction mixture to produce recovered monomers and degassed molten polymer, wherein the degassed molten polymer comprises VOCs, (c) contacting at least a portion of the degassed molten polymer with an inert stripping agent at a pressure equal to or greater than atmospheric pressure to produce stripped molten polymer and spent stripping agent, wherein the inert stripping agent is insoluble in the degassed molten polymer, and wherein the spent stripping agent comprises at least a portion of the inert stripping agent and at least a portion of the VOCs from the degassed molten polymer, and (d) cooling at least a portion of the stripped molten polymer and forming polymer pellets.

Systems and methods for polyethylene recovery with low volatile content

The present invention discloses methods for removing volatile components from an ethylene polymer effluent stream from a polymerization reactor, and related polyethylene recovery and volatile removal systems. In these methods and systems, the polymer solids temperature is increased significantly prior to introduction of the polymer solids into a purge column for the final stripping of volatile components from the polymer solids.

Ethylene polymerization processes and reactor systems for the production of multimodal polymers using combinations of a loop reactor and a fluidized bed reactor

Polymerization processes and reactor systems for producing multimodal ethylene polymers are disclosed in which at least one loop reactor and at least one fluidized bed reactor are utilized. Configurations include a loop reactor in series with a fluidized bed reactor and two loop reactors in series with a fluidized bed reactor.

Systems and methods for polyethylene recovery with low volatile content

The present invention discloses methods for removing volatile components from an ethylene polymer effluent stream from a polymerization reactor, and related polyethylene recovery and volatile removal systems. In these methods and systems, the polymer solids temperature is increased significantly prior to introduction of the polymer solids into a purge column for the final stripping of volatile components from the polymer solids.

Systems and methods for polyethylene recovery with low volatile content

The present invention discloses methods for removing volatile components from an ethylene polymer effluent stream from a polymerization reactor, and related polyethylene recovery and volatile removal systems. In these methods and systems, the polymer solids temperature is increased significantly prior to introduction of the polymer solids into a purge column for the final stripping of volatile components from the polymer solids.

Metallocene catalyst systems with chemically-treated solid oxides for producing ethylene-based plastomers and elastomers

Polymerization processes for producing ethylene-based plastomers and elastomers having densities less than 0.91 g/cm 3 utilize a metallocene-based catalyst system containing a chemically-treated solid oxide. These polymerization processes can be conducted in a slurry reactor, a solution reactor, and/or a gas phase reactor. Ethylene polymers produced from the polymerization process can be characterized by a density of less than 0.91 g/cm 3 , a CY-a parameter of less than 0.2, and a ratio of HLMI/MI of at least 30, or a density less than 0.91 g/cm 3 , a CY-a parameter from 0.25 to 0.75, and a ratio of Mw/Mn from 2 to 3.

Systems and methods for mitigating polymer fouling

Techniques and systems for reducing fouling in a polymerization system are described. The polymerization system includes a reactor coupled to a recycle system. The recycle system includes at least one fouling-susceptible unit. The technique includes inducing polymerization of a reactant, for example, at least one olefin monomer reactant, with a catalyst in the reactor. The technique may further include circulating a fluidizing stream through the reactor and the at least one fouling-susceptible unit. The fluidizing stream may include entrained particles tending to foul the at least one fouling-susceptible unit. The technique can further include contacting the fluidizing stream with a catalyst poison at at least one location upstream of the at least one fouling-susceptible unit in the recycle system.

P2x7 receptor antagonists

Disclosed are antagonists of the P2X7 receptor in an animal, for example, an antagonist of the formula (I) which may be monomeric or dimeric; wherein R1-R3, for example, are aryl sulfonyl or heteroaryl sulfonyl; and R4 is H or alkyl. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of these antagonists and methods of using these antagonists, including blocking an ATP-induced toxic process in the blood cell of an animal, for example, in the treatment or prevention of septic shock, inflammation, stroke or neurodegenerative disease.

Polymer flake degassing system and methods

Systems and methods for improved degassing of polymer flake are provided herein. These systems include a polymerization reactor configured to polymerize one or more olefin monomers and produce a product stream comprising solid polymer flake entrained in a fluid; a flash chamber configured to separate the solid polymer flake from the fluid and to produce a fluid stream and a concentrated stream; and a first degassing chamber configured to separate the concentrated stream by contacting the concentrated stream with a purge fluid comprising one or more light hydrocarbons to produce a partially degassed polymer flake stream and a purge fluid stream.

Metathesis Process For Preparing An Alpha, Omega-Functionalized Olefin

A cross-metathesis process for preparing an α,ω-functionalized olefin, such as methyl 9-decenoate, and an α-olefin having three or more carbon atoms, such as 1-decene. The process involves contacting in a first reaction zone an α-functionalized internal olefin, such as methyl oleate, and an α-olefinic monomer having three or more carbon atoms, such as 1-decene, with a first metathesis catalyst to prepare an effluent stream containing the α,ω-functionalized olefin, such as methyl 9-decenoate, an unfunctionalized internal olefin, such as 9-octadecene, unconverted reactant olefins, and optionally, an α,ω-difunctionalized internal olefinic dimer, such as dimethyl 9-octadecen-1,18-dioate; separating said effluent streams; then contacting in a second reaction zone the unfunctionalized internal olefin with ethylene in the presence of a second metathesis catalyst to obtain a second product effluent containing the α-olefinic monomer having three or more carbon atoms; and cycling a portion of the α-olefinic monomer stream(s) to the first zone.

Systems and methods for improved mixing

Systems and methods for improved mixing, including baffle systems, reactor systems, and methods of using the same are provided herein. These baffle systems include a ring having an exterior surface defining an outer diameter and an outer circumference, an interior surface defining an inner diameter and an inner circumference, a top surface, a bottom surface, and an axis; and one or more substantially vertical baffles extending from the interior surface of the ring toward the axis.

Polymer flake degassing system and methods

Systems and methods for improved degassing of polymer flake are provided herein. These systems include a polymerization reactor configured to polymerize one or more olefin monomers and produce a product stream comprising solid polymer flake entrained in a fluid; a flash chamber configured to separate the solid polymer flake from the fluid and to produce a fluid stream and a concentrated stream; and a first degassing chamber configured to separate the concentrated stream by contacting the concentrated stream with a purge fluid comprising one or more light hydrocarbons to produce a partially degassed polymer flake stream and a purge fluid stream.

Systems and methods for polyethylene recovery with low volatile content

The present invention discloses methods for removing volatile components from an ethylene polymer effluent stream from a polymerization reactor, and related polyethylene recovery and volatile removal systems. In these methods and systems, the polymer solids temperature is increased significantly prior to introduction of the polymer solids into a purge column for the final stripping of volatile components from the polymer solids.

Systems and methods for polyethylene recovery with low volatile content

The present invention discloses methods for removing volatile components from an ethylene polymer effluent stream from a polymerization reactor, and related polyethylene recovery and volatile removal systems. In these methods and systems, the polymer solids temperature is increased significantly prior to introduction of the polymer solids into a purge column for the final stripping of volatile components from the polymer solids.

Systems and methods for polyethylene recovery with low volatile content

The present invention discloses methods for removing volatile components from an ethylene polymer effluent stream from a polymerization reactor, and related polyethylene recovery and volatile removal systems. In these methods and systems, the polymer solids temperature is increased significantly prior to introduction of the polymer solids into a purge column for the final stripping of volatile components from the polymer solids.

Metathesis of unsaturated fatty acid esters or unsaturated fatty acids with lower olefins

An olefin metathesis process involving contacting an unsaturated fatty acid ester or unsaturated fatty acid, such as methyloleate or oleic acid, with a lower olefin, preferably ethylene, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst so as to prepare a first product olefin, preferably, a reduced chain α-olefin, such as methyl-9-decenoate or 9-decenoic acid, respectively. The metathesis catalyst contains ruthenium or osmium and a chelating ligand, preferably, a chelating ligand containing a carbene moiety and a second donor moiety of a Group 15 or 16 element Optionally, the catalyst can be supported on a catalyst support, such as, a cross-linked polymeric resin.

An improved process for the synthesis of unsaturated alcohols

A process of preparing an unsaturated alcohol (olefin alcohol), such as, a homo-allylic mono-alcohol or homo-allylic polyol, involving protecting a hydroxy-substituted unsaturated fatty acid or fatty acid ester, such as methyl ricinoleate, derived from a seed oil, to form a hydroxy-protected unsaturated fatty acid or fatty acid ester; homo-metathesizing or cross-metathesizing the hydroxy-protected unsaturated fatty acid or fatty acid ester to produce a product mixture containing a hydroxy-protected unsaturated metathesis product; and deprotecting the hydroxy-protected unsaturated metathesis product under conditions sufficient to prepare the unsaturated alcohol. Preferably, methyl ricinoleate is converted by cross-metathesis or homo-metathesis into the homo-allylic mono-alcohol 1-decene-4-ol or the homo-allylic polyol 9-octadecene-7,12-diol, respectively.

Polyester compositions, methods of manufacturing said compositions, and articles made therefrom

Crosslinked polymer compositions have backbones with first and second divalent saturated aliphatic moieties, a divalent saturated aliphatic secondary alcohol moiety, and a trivalent saturated aliphatic moiety. Hydrolytically labile ester bonds joined together these moieties. These polyesters may be polycondensation reaction products of a diol, a triol and a diacid. A molar ratio of the first divalent saturated aliphatic moiety, the divalent saturated aliphatic secondary alcohol moiety, and the trivalent saturated aliphatic moiety to the second divalent saturated aliphatic moiety is in the range of about 0.85 to about 1.5. Preferably, these polyesters are non-cytotoxic, biocompatible, bioabsorbable, or exhibit shape memory behavior with at least one transition temperature of greater than about 30° C. and less than about 100° C. and most preferably exhibit each of these qualities. The compositions may be adapted for a wide variety of uses, including medical applications.

Dual modifiers in high pressure polyethylene processes to prevent reactor fouling

This disclosure related to the use of dual modifiers in high pressure polyethylene polymerization processes to prevent fouling on the inner walls of the reactor and associated equipment. In an embodiment of the invention, the first modifier is a C 2 to C 12 linear or branched and substituted or unsubstituted aldehyde or ketone, or mixtures thereof, and the second modifier is a C 2 to C 12 linear or branched and substituted or unsubstituted olefin, or mixtures thereof.

Heat bonding of low energy surface substrates

Metallocene Catalyst Systems With Chemically-Treated Solid Oxides For Producing Ethylene-Based Plastomers And Elastomers

Polymerization processes for producing ethylene-based plastomers and elastomers having densities less than 0.91 g/cm3 utilize a metallocene-based catalyst system containing a chemically-treated solid oxide. These polymerization processes can be conducted in a slurry reactor, a solution reactor, and/or a gas phase reactor. Ethylene polymers produced from the polymerization process can be characterized by a density of less than 0.91 g/cm3, a CY-a parameter of less than 0.2, and a ratio of HLMI/MI of at least 30, or a density less than 0.91 g/cm3, a CY-a parameter from 0.25 to 0.75, and a ratio of Mw/Mn from 2 to 3.

Functionalized ethylene/vinyl or vinylidene aromatic interpolymers

Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Functionalized ethylene/vinyl or vinylidene aromatic interpolymers

Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Functionalized ethylene/vinyl or vinylidene aromatic interpolymers

Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Compounds, methods and compositions

Artificial bone and joint composition comprising a calcium aluminate containing phase and methods of use and manufacture

The present invention provides a ceramic porous body for in-vitro and in-vivo use comprising a composition comprising a calcium aluminate (CA) containing phase and optionally at least one of an accelerator, a retarder, a surfactant, a foaming agent, a reactive alumina, water, a fiber, and a biologically active material, and combinations thereof. Ceramic compositions are provides as well as method of using the ceramic compositions and methods of manufacturing a ceramic porous body. The ceramic porous bodies of this invention may be used as artificial bones, joints, in-vitro support structures, and in-vivo support structures for cells, tissues, organs, and nerve growth and regeneration.

Controlled glass transition polymeric material and method

The present teachings contemplate relatively high glass transition temperature (T g ) polymers and/or other reaction products. A method may include reacting a diepoxide with a bisphenol in amounts and under conditions to produce a material that has a T g as measured by differential scanning calorimetry according to ASTM E1358-08(2014) of at least about 90° C. at least about 100° C. (at least about 110° C., or at least about 120° C.

Tobacco-free oral flavor delivery pouch product

Provided is a tobacco-free oral flavor delivery pouch product that provides and engaging and flavorful experience to a user. The pouch product includes a porous pouch wrapper and an inner filling material. The inner filling material can include a non-tobacco, botanical component, at least one functional ingredient and a solid flavor component dispersed throughout the inner filling material. The pouch product delivers multiple textures to the user's mouth.

Moist tobacco product and method of making

A portioned moist tobacco product with a super-hydrated membrane coating and method of manufacturing is disclosed. The super-hydrated membrane coating is formed by ionic cross-linking using two polymers. The soluble component of the super-hydrated membrane coating dissolves upon placement in the mouth, while the insoluble component maintains the tobacco within the coating for the duration of the use of the product. The moist tobacco product is soft and flexible so as to fit comfortably in an oral cavity when placed therein.

Cellular telephone system with shared data radio channels

CELL PHONE SYSTEM WITH PACKAGE SWITCHING.

SE PRESENTA UN SISTEMA DE TELEFONO CELULAR DE UN UNICO PAQUETE CONMUTADO QUE INCLUYE UN CONMUTADOR CELULAR (140) Y LUGARES EN LA BASE (110) PARA PROVEER SERVICIOS DE DATOS DE PAQUETE CONMUTADO A TELEFONOS DE DATOS CELULARES (102). EL CONMUTADOR CELULAR (140) INCLUYE PUNTOS DE ACCESO (152, 153) ACOPLADOS A LA RED DEL PAQUETE Y LINEAS DE EXTENSION T1 (160, 161) ACOPLADAS A LA RED DEL TELEFONO DE LINEA DE TIERRA. LOS SITIOS DE LA BASE (110) ESTAN ACOPLADOS A UN CONMUTADOR CELULAR MEDIANTE LINEAS DE EXPANSION T1 (164, 165) EN LAS CUALES LAS RANURAS DE TIEMPO COMPLETO SON CANALES LIMPIOS Y UNA RANURA A LA VEZ SE DEDICA PARA LA SEÑALIZACION DE CANAL COMUN. LLAMADAS DE DATOS MULTIPLES SE ASIGNAN A CADA CANAL CONSERVANDO ASI EL ESPECTRO DE CANAL DE RADIO VALIDO. LAS LLAMADAS DE DATOS SE ENTREGAN DESDE UN CANAL DE RADIO DE MODO EMPAQUETADO HASTA OTRO EN LA BASE DE CIRCULACION DEL TELEFONO DE DATOS CIRCULAR, EXTENSION DE LA SEÑAL Y / O RANGO DEL BIT DE ERROR O EN LA BASE DE LA CAPACIDAD DE EMPAQUETAMIENTOS DE DATOS DEL CANAL DE RADIO, TRAFICO DE EMPAQUETAMIENTO Y / O A TRAVES DEL EMPAQUETAMIENTO DE DATOS. A CELULAR TELEPHONE SYSTEM OF A SINGLE SWITCHED PACKAGE IS INTRODUCED, INCLUDING A CELL SWITCH (140) AND PLACES IN THE BASE (110) TO PROVIDE SWATCHED PACKAGE DATA SERVICES TO CELLULAR DATA TELEPHONES (102). THE CELLULAR SWITCH (140) INCLUDES ACCESS POINTS (152, 153) COUPLED TO THE PACKAGE NETWORK AND T1 EXTENSION LINES (160, 161) COUPLED TO THE EARTH LINE TELEPHONE NETWORK. THE BASE SITES (110) ARE COUPLED TO A CELL SWITCH THROUGH EXPANSION LINES T1 (164, 165) IN WHICH THE FULL-TIME SLOTS ARE CLEAN CHANNELS AND A SINGLE SLOT IS DEDICATED FOR COMMON CHANNEL SIGNALING. MULTIPLE DATA CALLS ARE ASSIGNED TO EACH CHANNEL, thus preserving the valid radio channel spectrum. DATA CALLS ARE DELIVERED FROM A RADIO CHANNEL IN PACKAGED MODE TO ANOTHER ON THE CIRCULAR DATA TELEPHONE CIRCULATION BASE, SIGNAL EXTENSION AND / OR RANGE OF ERROR BIT OR DATABILITY CAPACITY. FROM THE RADIO ...

Packet switched cellular telephone system

Cellular telephone system with shared radio data channels

Pass on in a cellular communication system

SWITCHING IN A CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.

UN METODO DE MANOS LIBRES PARA USARLE EN BASES (10) DE UN SISTEMA DE TELEFONIA CELULAR PARA RECHAZAR DE UNA DE LAS BASES A OTRAS EN AL MENOS UNO DE UNA PLURALIDAD DE TELEFONOS CELULARES (102) CADA PAQUETE DE DATOS TRANSMITIDO/RECIBIDO Y COMPARTIR UN CANAL DE RADIO CELULAR DEL SISTEMA DE TELEFONIA CELULAR, CUYO CANAL PUEDE SER DE CONMUTACION DE PAQUETES O DIGITAL. UN MENSAJE DE MANOS LIBRES ES ENVIADO DE UNO DE LOS ACTIVOS DE LA PLURALIDAD DE TELEFONOS CELULARES EN RESPUESTA PARA DETERMINAR LA CARGA DEL SISTEMA O LA CARACTERISTICA DE LA SEÑAL, COMO EL EJEMPLO DE LA FIG.7. A HANDS-FREE METHOD FOR USE IN BASES (10) OF A CELL PHONE SYSTEM TO REJECT FROM ONE OF THE BASES TO OTHERS IN AT LEAST ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CELL PHONES (102) EACH PACK OF DATA TRANSMITTED / RECEIVED AND SHARE A CELLULAR RADIO CELL PHONE CELL SYSTEM, WHOSE CHANNEL CAN BE OF PACKAGE OR DIGITAL SWITCHING. A HANDS-FREE MESSAGE IS SENT FROM ONE OF THE CELL PHONE PLURALITY ASSETS IN RESPONSE TO DETERMINE THE CHARGING OF THE SYSTEM OR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SIGNAL, AS THE EXAMPLE OF FIG. 7.

Pass on in a cellular communication system

PACKAGE PLATE CELLULAERT TELEFONSYSTEM.

Cellular telephone system with shared data radio channels

Handoff in a cellular commuinication system

Tobacco-free oral flavor delivery pouch product

Provided is a tobacco-free oral flavor delivery pouch product that provides and engaging and flavorful experience to a user. The pouch product includes a porous pouch wrapper and an inner filling material. The inner filling material can include a non-tobacco, botanical component, at least one functional ingredient and a solid flavor component dispersed throughout the inner filling material. The pouch product delivers multiple textures to the user's mouth.

Systems and methods for noninvasive health monitoring

Hydrogenation process

The present invention provides an improved hydrogenation processes wherein heat is efficiently managed so that catalyst productivity is optimized. More particularly, in the processes of the present invention, a nonaqueous solvent is added to a reactant to provide a nonaqueous solvent/reactant mixture that can act as a heat sink and absorb at least a portion of the heat generated within the reactor. Desirably, a reaction product, or a solvent with a minimal number of hydroxyl groups, is utilized so that the formation of unwanted byproducts can be minimized.

Transistor having low capacitance field plate structure

A Field Effect Transistor (FET) having a source, drain, and gate disposed laterally along a surface of a semiconductor and a field plate structure: having one end connected to the source; and having a second end disposed between the gate and the drain and separated from the drain by a gap. A dielectric structure is disposed over the semiconductor, having: a first portion disposed under the second end of the field plate structure; and, a second, thinner portion under the gap.

Transistor having low capacitance field plate structure

A Field Effect Transistor (FET) having a source, drain, and gate disposed laterally along a surface of a semiconductor and a field plate structure: having one end connected to the source; and having a second end disposed between the gate and the drain and separated from the drain by a gap. A dielectric structure is disposed over the semiconductor, having: a first portion disposed under the second end of the field plate structure; and, a second, thinner portion under the gap.

Touch panel data entry device for thin film electroluminescent panels

A touch-sensitive device for computer data entry from the presentation on a scanned, thin-film, electroluminescent display. A transparent conductive film is suspended over the display face. Touching that film at a predetermined point in the display capacitively couples scanning voltages (which are time-base synchronous and related to the touched point) to an amplifier and then to a utilization device (computer, for example).

Process for preparing 2-isocyanatoalkyl esters of organic carboxylic acids

2-Isocyanatoalkyl esters of organic carboxylic acids are prepared by reacting (a) an aqueous solution of a 2-oxazoline with (b) an organic solution of phosgene dissolved in a water-immiscible organic solvent in the presence of (c) a hydrochloric acid acceptor. As an example, 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate was prepared by concurrently blending an aqueous stream of 2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline, a methylene chloride stream of phosgene and an aqueous stream of sodium hydroxide at a temperature of from about 0° C. to about 10° C. The reaction rate is very high and the reaction is essentially complete upon blending the reactants.

Artificial bone and joint composition comprising a calcium aluminate containing phase and methods of use and manufacture

The present invention provides a ceramic porous body for in-vitro and in-vivo use comprising a composition comprising a calcium aluminate (CA) containing phase and optionally at least one of an accelerator, a retarder, a surfactant, a foaming agent, a reactive alumina, water, a fiber, and a biologically active material, and combinations thereof. Ceramic compositions are provides as well as method of using the ceramic compositions and methods of manufacturing a ceramic porous body. The ceramic porous bodies of this invention may be used as artificial bones, joints, in-vitro support structures, and in-vivo support structures for cells, tissues, organs, and nerve growth and regeneration.

Apparatus and method for performing motion capture using a random pattern on capture surfaces

A method is described comprising: applying a random pattern to specified regions of an object; tracking the movement of the random pattern during a motion capture session; and generating motion data representing the movement of the object using the tracked movement of the random pattern.

Dynamically stable sheet clamping system for high speed sheet handling drums

A sheet clamping system for high speed rotatable drums (10) is provided in which light-weight clamping bars (46) formed of relatively thin metal sheet stock, are configured and/or oriented for maximum resistance to deflection radially of the axis of drum rotation as well as positively secured in a sheet medium clamping position at axially spaced intervals along the length of the drum (10). The system further includes centrifugally actuated, axially extending rods (50) positioned to underlie the operative portion of each clamping bar (46) in a manner such that leading and trailing edges of a retained sheet are sandwiched between the rods (50) and the clamping bars (46) under a clamping force generally proportional to the square of drum rotational speeds.

Automatic body massaging apparatus

Automatic body massaging apparatus adapted to be coupled to a bed wherein the user lies on top of the bed and the apparatus automatically massages the user's body. The apparatus includes an endless track mounted on a support having a plurality of spaced downwardly extending massaging fingers which move automatically back and forth supported by the endless track along the body of the user massaging the same.

Article with hollow microneedles and method of making

The present application provides articles (10) having a polymeric substrate (12) with a plurality of solid and/or hollow microneedles (20) extending therefrom. Each solid microneedle is formed by a molding process and the microneedle has body with first (30) and second cavities (40) extending therein. The hollow microneedles are formed by removing a portion of the polymeric material disposed between the first cavity and the second cavity. A method for determining the location of a microneedle in an article comprising solid microneedles is also provided. The method comprises directing electromagnetic radiation toward an article comprising a plurality of microneedles and imaging the article.

Reversible flow electrohydrodynamic fluid accelerator

Reversible flow may be provided in certain EHD device configurations that selectively energize corona discharge electrodes arranged to motivate flows in generally opposing directions. In some embodiments, a first set of one or more corona discharge electrodes is positioned, relative to a first array of collector electrode surfaces, to when energized, motivate flow in a first direction, while second set of one or more corona discharge electrodes is positioned, relative to a second array of collector electrode surfaces, to when energized, motivate flow in a second direction that opposes the first. In some embodiments, the first and second arrays of collector electrode surfaces are opposing surfaces of individual collector electrodes. In some embodiments, the first and second arrays of collector electrode surfaces are opposing surfaces of respective collector electrodes.

Composite piston for IC engine - has refractory head screwed to main body against action of adjusting springs (SW 24.7.78)

L'invention décrit un piston composite comprenant une couronne de céramique ou d'une matière réfractaire fixée à un corps d'aluminium par une vis faite d'un alliage réfractaire. Un élément intercalaire à faible conductivité thermique est constitué, entre la couronne et le corps, par un empilement de disques ayant une faible conductivité thermique effective. Les différences de dilatations sont compensées par des ressorts Belleville enfilés sur la vis. Cette disposition isole la couronne du corps du piston, en réduisant ainsi le gradient de température à travers la couronne, de sorte que sa température peut être maintenue suffisamment élevée pour augmenter le rendement du moteur et pour diminuer les émissions nuisibles.

Polyester compositions, methods of manufacturing said compositions, and articles made therefrom

Crosslinked polymer compositions have backbones with first and second divalent saturated aliphatic moieties, a divalent saturated aliphatic secondary alcohol moiety, and a trivalent saturated aliphatic moiety. Hydrolytically labile ester bonds joined together these moieties. These polyesters may be polycondensation reaction products of a diol, a triol and a diacid. A molar ratio of the first divalent saturated aliphatic moiety, the divalent saturated aliphatic secondary alcohol moiety, and the trivalent saturated aliphatic moiety to the second divalent saturated aliphatic moiety is in the range of about 0.85 to about 1.5. Preferably, these polyesters are non-cytotoxic, biocompatible, bioabsorbable, or exhibit shape memory behavior with at least one transition temperature of greater than about 30 0C and less than about 100 0C and most preferably exhibit each of these qualities. The compositions may be adapted for a wide variety of uses, including medical applications.

Compounds, compositions, and methods

Printing system with input roller and movable media engagement output

A printing system with a print zone where droplets of ink print onto media, a drive roller configured to translate the media into the print zone and a movable media engagement assembly for vacuum engagement of one side of the media to draw the media away from the print zone.

Process for the production of a hologran uncopy

P2y receptor antagonists

Adaptive off-state control method

Modified fibroblast growth factors-1 for the treatment of ocular disorders

Method and apparatus for data transmission within a broad-band communication system

LED night-light

An LED night-light generally includes a standard night-light assembly for an incandescent light bulb retrofit with an LED. A housing has an interior surface defining a cylindrical opening. The interior surface has threads adapted to mate with a threaded end of the incandescent light bulb. First and second prongs extend out of the housing and are configured for insertion into an electrical outlet. A groove is in the interior surface of the housing. A disk is received in the groove and mounts the LED to the housing so that the standard night-light assembly is retrofit as an LED night-light.

Nucleotide sequences and polypeptides encoded thereby useful for modifying plant characteristics

Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded thereby are described, together with the use of those products for making transgenic plants with increased tolerance to abiotic stress (e.g., high or low temperature, drought, flood).

Wide format printer with printhead carriage connected to ink supply from a single side

A wide format printer that has a print zone, a media path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide and extending through the print zone along a paper axis, a printhead carriage with a plurality of printhead mounting sites for mounting a plurality of printhead modules adjacent the print zone such that the printhead modules collectively span the media path, the printhead carriage having a long side extending transverse to the paper axis, the long side having access formations for ink conduits and a plurality of interfaces for connection to the ink conduits to supply ink to each of the printhead modules respectively. All ink for the plurality of printhead modules is supplied by ink conduits extending through the access formations on the long side of the printhead carriage.

Repositionable adhesive

A method for using an adhesive comprising applying the adhesive to a substrate in a first position, adhering the adhesive to the substrate by applying pressure to the adhesive, optionally removing the adhesive from the substrate and re-applying the adhesive to the substrate in a second position and curing the adhesive at room temperature.

Colored adhesive tape

8 A colored tape arranged for attachment as individual tabs to a paper stock is formed by applying a layer of EVA adhesive in liquid form to a base film of PET so as to cover one surface of the base film and including admixed in the layer of liquid EVA coloring pigments and/or dyes such that when the layer of liqu id EVA is dried to leave an EVA coating thereon, the coating is colored by the pigment s and/or dyes to form a colored tape.

Tear tape adapted for complete sealing of package of overwrap

A packaged product includes an overwrap material wrapped around the product and overlapped to form a seam bonded to prevent ingress of moisture and a tear tape to tear the overwrap material. The tear tape has a first pressure sensitive layer for bonding to the overwrap and a second layer opposite the first having characteristics such that it acts as a release coat toinhibit bonding of the tear tape to itself and such that it acts to bond the substrate to the overwrap material. The second layer converts by heat from the release coat condition to the bonding condition by being absorbed into the first sub-layer or by including a hard rough surface arranged to inhibit bondingto the first layer which is melted.

System for providing in-flight entertainment with data redundancy

A system for providing in-flight entertainment with data redundancy is described. In an embodiment of the invention, the system includes a first server and a second server disposed within an aircraft, each having stored thereon digital content. The system also includes a network switch that is communicatively linked to both the first and the second servers, and video display units, each being located proximate to a passenger seat within the aircraft, communicatively linked to the network switch, and having a user interface that permits a passenger to request digital content. Both the first and second servers are configured to transmit their respective stored digital content to the video display units via the network switch. Each of the plurality of video display units decodes and displays the video content upon receiving it.

Stop collar for a well pipe

LED light bulb

Polyester compositions, preparation procedures for said compositions and products formed therefrom

Un producto compuesto que tiene una combinación macroscópica de: a. una composición de poliéster alifático reticulado y con memoria de forma; y b. politetrafluoroetileno, en el que la composición de polímero reticulado comprende el producto de reacción de policondensación de un diol y un triol y un diácido A composite product that has a macroscopic combination of: a. a crosslinked and shape memory aliphatic polyester composition; and b. polytetrafluoroethylene, wherein the crosslinked polymer composition comprises the polycondensation reaction product of a diol and a triol and a diacid

Musical toothbrush

The present invention relates to a novelty toothbrush. The toothbrush has a plastic member with a plurality of aligned holes at one end, a head and face portion at a second end and an integral handle for grasping the toothbrush. The toothbrush further has a series of bristles positioned within the holes for brushing teeth and massaging gums, a sound generator housed within the plastic member and a push-button device for actuating the sound generator to play a musical tune for a predetermined time period.

Backside thinning of image array devices

Backthinning in an area selective manner is applied to imaging sensors 12 for use in electron bombarded devices. A further arrangement results in an array of collimators 51 aligned with pixels 42 or groups of pixels providing improved image contrast of such image sensor. Provision of a thin P-doped layer 52 on the illuminated rear surface provides both a diffusion barrier resulting in improved resolution and a functional shield for reference pixels. A gradient in concentration of P-doped layer 52 optimizes electron collection at the pixel array.

Pick mechanism for sheet feeding apparatus

PICK MECHANISM FOR SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A pick mechanism for sheet feeding apparatus of a type in which the top sheet of a stack of media is separated from the remainder of the stack by pick movement to engage and lift the rear end of the top sheet from the remainder of the stack for subsequent separation and feeding from the stack, and including means for lifting the pick independently of elevating movement caused by engagement of the pick with a sheet. The pick lifting arrangement operates to lift the pick in the event of a failure thereof to engage the rear edge of a sheet and also to gently lower the pick back onto the next successive top sheet in the stack to be fed. A detector system is provided by which the conditions of sheet feed due to pick movement are detected and used to control driving components as-sociated with the apparatus.

Filter materials

Cigarette filters which comprise hydroentangled lyocell staple fibers are disclosed. High filter efficiencies, good taste properties, good resistance to staining, good physical resilience and good air flow characteristics are observed when cigarettes containing such filters are smoked.

Artificial bone and joint compositions

The present invention provides a ceramic porous body for in-vitro and in-vivo use comprising a composition comprising a calcium aluminate (CA) containing phase and optionally at least one of an accelerator, a retarder, a surfactant, a foaming agent, a reactive alumina, water, a fiber, and a biologically active material, and combinations thereof. Ceramic compositions are provides as well as method of using the ceramic compositions and methods of manufacturing a ceramic porous body. The ceramic porous bodies of this invention may be used as artificial bones, joints, in-vitro support structures, and in-vivo support structures for cells, tissues, organs, and nerve growth and regeneration.

Calcium aluminate clinker as a refractory aggregate with and without barium addition and use thereof

The present invention provides for a refractory aggregate composition comprising an improved calcium aluminate clinker having the formula C n A x wherein C is calcium oxide and A is aluminum oxide, wherein n is an integer from about 1 to about 12, wherein x is an integer from about 1 to about 24, and wherein said clinker has from zero to less than about fifty weight percent C 12 A 7 . Analogs, derivatives and hydrates of the improved calcium aluminate clinker are provided. A refractory composition and a sprayable refractory composition are disclosed comprising the improved calcium aluminate clinker. A method for improving the insulating character and/or penetration resistance of a liner in contact with molten aluminum in an aluminum manufacturing process or during aluminum transport is provided.

Custom composite image system and method

A system and method for automatically generating composite images from component images selected by a system user and incorporating the composite images into an image of a custom product. The user can select component images in any sequence and can delete, add, replace or change component images and colors during the design process. The library of component images is organized into categories and subcategories for presentation to the user.

Wireless audio distribution system and method for an in-flight entertainment system

A wireless communication system for a vehicle includes a seat or overhead video display unit, a control and audio unit that is associated with and located remotely with respect to the video display unit, a first wireless transceiver associated with the video display unit, a second wireless transceiver associated with the control and audio unit, where the first and second wireless transceivers are linked together for communication. The video display unit receives audiovisual content and splits audio content for transmission to the control unit. The control unit can similarly transmit control and selection information to the video display unit.

Intergrated chemical processes for industrial utilization of seed oils

Integrated processes of preparing industrial chemicals starting from seed oil feedstock compositions containing one or more unsaturated fatty acids or unsaturated fatty acid esters, which are essentially free of metathesis catalyst poisons, particularly hydroperoxides; metathesis of the feedstock composition with a lower olefin, such as ethylene, to form a reduced chain olefin, preferably, a reduced chain &agr;-olefin, and a reduced chain unsaturated acid or ester, preferably, a reduced chain &agr;,&ohgr;-unsaturated acid or ester. The reduced chain unsaturated acid or ester may be (trans)esterified to form a polyester polyolefin, which may be epoxidized to form a polyester polyepoxide. The reduced chain unsaturated acid or ester may be hydroformylated with reduction to produce an &agr;,&ohgr;-hydroxy acid or &agr;,&ohgr;-hydroxy ester, which may be (trans)esterified with a polyol to form an &agr;,&ohgr;polyester polyol. Alternatively, the reduced chain unsaturated acid or ester may be hydroformylated with reductive amination to produce an &agr;,&ohgr;-amino acid or &agr;,&ohgr;-amino ester, which may be (trans)esterified to form an &agr;,&ohgr;-polyester polyamine.

Functionalized artificial bone and joint compositions and methods of use and manufacture

Electronic document location indication and navigation method, system and program

While a user is viewing in a first display area a portion of an electronic document intended to be printed to produce a printed product, presenting to the user in a second display area a representation of the physical outline of the printed product and an indicator that indicates to the user the size and location of the electronic document portion relative to the printed product. When the user positions a cursor in the second display area, a second indicator image, visually distinctive from the first indicator image, is displayed. The user can position the second indicator at a desired location relative to the representation and request that the portion of the electronic document at that second indicator location be displayed in the first display area.

Combination electric toothbrush and water irrigation device

A combination electric toothbrush and water irrigation device that combines a battery powered water irrigation device with a vibrating electric toothbrush, both of which are housed in a self-contained compact hand-held device. The pump for the water irrigation device and the DC motor with an off-center weight are contained within the handle of the toothbrush. A slide out water reservoir allows the user to fill the extended handle portion with water. A flexible water inlet tube is capable of compressing when the water reservoir is in the storage position. A weight fixed to the end of the inlet tube causes the tube to bend via gravity enabling it to be in constant contact with water while the handle is held at various angles. An LED at the underside of the pump housing illuminates the water contained within the transparent water housing.

Data processor system with instruction substitution filter for deimplementing instructions

A data processing system includes a microprocessor, memory, and an instruction substitution filter. The microprocessor has separate data and instruction caches. The filter includes configuration memory that occupies memory mapped I/O space. Configuration data indicating instruction types to be deimplemented is entered into the filter during a boot sequence. Once configured, the filter substitutes call instructions for the deimplemented instructions. When executed, the call instructions activate a substitution routine that determines the address of the deimplemented instruction and then performs a data read of the unfiltered deimplemented instructions and then implements the function that the deimplemented function was intended to implement (but, due to microprocessor defects, does not). Accordingly, the present invention allows a microprocessor with defectively implemented instructions to be used as intended with minimal performance penalties.

Plow blade wear member

A plow blade wear member having a slower wear rate than known blade wear members, and having a reduced tendency to partially break off, fracture, chip, or become otherwise damaged when the blade wear member engages a discontinuity in a travel surface. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the blade wear member is formed or cut from a used airplane tire. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the blade wear member is formed or cut from a used fiber reinforced airplane tire having a relatively large outer circumference to provide the desired radius of curvature, the desired thickness, and the desired strength for the blade wear member.

Perforate electrodiffusion pump

An electrodiffusion pump (10) includes a housing (16) having an inlet (18), drug reservoir (20), and outlet (22). A diffusion membrane (24) is disposed between the reservoir and outlet for diffusing the drug outwardly therethrough. Internal and external electrodes (26, 28) are disposed on opposite sides of the membrane. The electrodes are porous, and the external electrode is additionally perforate to expose a portion of the membrane at the outlet. The electrodes are electrically powered for driving drug ions through the membrane under electrophoresis to complement diffusion thereof.

METHOD TO ANTAGONIZE INOSITOL 1,4,5-TRIPHOSPHATE.

La invención proporciona oligómetros de la fórmula (ver fórmula I) que han demostrado ser antagonistas efectivos del 1,4,5-trifosfato de inositol (IP3) compitiendo con IP3 por los sitios de enlace. Al inhibir competitivamente la actividad del IP3, los oligómetros de esta invención puede modular la liberación de calcio intracelular y producir los efectos fisiológicos resultantes.

FIRE SENSOR SENSITIVE TO A DOUBLE FREQUENCY SPECTRUM

System and method for using an anamorphic fiber optic taper to extend the application of solid-state image sensors

An apparatus and method for allowing television systems using solid-state image sensors to be compatible with a multiplicity oh television standards. Scenes conforming to a standard which specifies a format aspect ratio or a specific number of active scan lines per frame are input into the anamorphic television system. The anamorphic television system modifies these scenes to take optimum advantage of the resolution of the solid-state image sensor. The anamorphic television system alters the dimensions of the scene along the horizontal and/or vertical axis so that the scene conforms to the format aspect ratio of the solid state image sensor and/or to the number of active scan lines per frame as specified in the applicable standard. The solid-state image sensor converts the optical information into an electrical signal. This electrical signal is retrieved from the solid-state image sensor by timing circuitry. The retrieved electrical information is converted into a composite video signal which is then displayed on the display monitor. The original proportionality of the scene is recaptured by altering the vertical and/or horizontal height controls on the display monitor and/or by altering the rate at which the information is retrieved from the image sensor and displayed on the display monitor.