METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING SOLID OR SEMI-SOLID WASTES WITH ADDITIVES

Multi-faceted brassiere assembly

A brassiere generally conformed to the shape of a female upper torso comprising (1) a front portion comprising: a left mesh panel and a right mesh panel; an internal inset pouch; a brassiere insert; a lateral adjustment strap; a first lower panel; a second lower panel; a chest band; a left upper panel wherein the bottom portion of the left upper panel extends from the top portion of the left mesh panel, toward the shoulder of a user; a right upper panel; a left adjustable strap; and a right adjustable strap; (2) side portions comprising: a left adjustable side closure and a right adjustable side closure; and (3) a back portion comprising: a dorsal panel having a octagonal union at the center thereof; a back band; a left upper dorsal strap; a right upper dorsal strap; a left lower dorsal strap; and a right lower dorsal strap.

Pulsed Detonation Engine

A pulsed detonation engine may include a detonation tube for receiving fuel and an oxidizer to be detonated therein, one or more fuel-oxidizer injectors for injecting the fuel and oxidizer into the detonation tube, one or more purge air injectors for injecting purge air into the detonation tube for purging the detonation tube, and an ignition for igniting the fuel and oxidizer in the detonation tube so as to initiate detonation thereof. The detonation tube has an upstream end, a downstream end, and an axially extended portion extending from the upstream end to the downstream end and having a perimeter. The fuel-oxidizer injectors and purge air injectors may be disposed at least along the axially extended portion. The ignition may include a plurality of igniters disposed at or near the perimeter of the axially extended portion, spaced about the perimeter, at or near the upstream end of the detonation tube. 1. A pulsed detonation engine , comprising:a detonation tube configured to receive fuel and an oxidizer to be detonated therein;one or more fuel-oxidizer injectors configured to inject the fuel and the oxidizer into the detonation tube; andan ignition configured to ignite the fuel and the oxidizer in the detonation tube so as to initiate detonation of the fuel and the oxidizer,wherein the detonation tube comprises an upstream end, a downstream end, a longitudinal axis extending from the upstream end to the downstream end, and an axially extended portion extending along the longitudinal axis from the upstream end to the downstream end, andwherein the one or more fuel-oxidizer injectors are collectively disposed at the upstream end and along the axially extended portion of the detonation tube.2. A pulsed detonation engine according to claim 1 ,wherein the detonation tube comprises (a) a height extending in a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and (b) a width extending in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, andwherein ...

Antimicrobial Resin Coated Proppants

The invention relates to polymeric coatings on proppants. These coatings have antimicrobial materials incorporated within these coatings. Preferably the antimicrobial materials have low water solubility. These antimicrobial agents are incorporated as particles whose surfaces are modified or these may also be incorporated within porous particles which are then added to the coating formulations. The antimicrobially active agents are incorporated in a fashion so that they can be released from these coatings in the environment of the proppants.

Wireless control system for dispensing beverages from a bottle

A pour spout, for attaching to a bottle, has a first wireless transceiver and a valve for selectively controlling flow of a beverage from the bottle. A server interface, adapted to be carried by a person who serves beverages, has a second wireless transceiver. A control unit is provided to wirelessly communicate with the second transceiver. In one mode, the pour spout transmits a spout identifier to the server interface, which responds by transmitting the spout identifier and a server identifier to the control unit. The control unit responds with a reply transmission causing the server interface to command the pour spout to open the valve. In another mode, a person selects a cocktail, that results in the control unit sending designations of a plurality of liquor ingredients to the server interface. The server interface controls dispensing each of the plurality of liquor ingredients.

Proppant coatings containing antimicrobial agents

Proppants are used in oil and gas extraction, particularly in fracking operations. The invention relates to resin coated proppants. The coatings on proppants have antimicrobial materials incorporated within these coatings. The antimicrobially active agents are incorporated in a concentration less than 70% by weight of the coatings or the active agent from these coatings can be released from these coatings in the environment of the proppants.

Basalt Basket and Dowel and Method of Manufacture

Basalt basket and dowel system to provide load transfer between adjoining slabs. The basket is designed as a placement jig to properly position dowels during the concrete placement phase of construction. Additionally to provide inherently tinsel and shear reinforcement to the edge of the concrete before during and after the contraction stress of curing concrete is relieved by scoring and to do so without the risk of rust spalling. The baskets and dowels are constructed from continuous basalt fibers admixed with an appropriate adhesive to produce the required strength and provide load predictions in a similar manner to steel calculations. The basalt basket is light weight and the configuration of its tendons interlaces provides sufficient space to allow concrete flow during placement and too prevent tinsel slippage within the cured concrete.

Resin Coated Proppants with Antimicrobial additives

Proppants are used in oil and gas extraction, particularly in fracking operations. The invention relates to resin coated proppants. The coatings on proppants have antimicrobial materials incorporated within these coatings. The antimicrobially active agents are incorporated in a concentration less than 20% by weight of the coatings or the active agent from these coatings can be released from these coatings in the environment of the proppants.

Plants having increased biomass and methods for making the same

The impact of plastid size change in both monocot and dicot plants has been examined. In both, when plastid size is increased there is an increase in biomass relative to the parental lines. Thus, provided herein are methods for increasing the biomass of a plant, comprising decreasing the expression of at least one plastid division protein in a plant. Optionally, the level of chlorophyll in the plant is also reduced.

Heat exchanger assembly having a refrigerant distribution control using selective tube port closures

A heat exchanger assembly having a first manifold, a second manifold spaced from the first manifold, and a plurality of refrigerant tubes in hydraulic communication with the first manifold and the second manifold. The second manifold includes a first end, a second end opposite from the first end, and a refrigerant inlet adjacent the first end. The plurality of refrigerant tubes includes tube ports. A portion of the tube ports are selectively obstructed such that a refrigerant entering into the second manifold through the refrigerant inlet flows substantially uniformly across the plurality of refrigerant tubes from the second manifold to the first manifold. At least one of the obstructed tube ports includes an inserted sliver of braze amendable material, pinched closed, or formed by inserting a pin of reduced diameter into the selected ports and then squeezing the port from the outside to size it and then removing the pin.

Selection of probability thresholds for generating cardiac arrhythmia notifications

Techniques are disclosed for monitoring a patient for the occurrence of a cardiac arrhythmia. A computing system generates sample probability values by applying a machine learning model to sample patient data. The machine learning model determines a respective probability value that indicates a probability that the cardiac arrhythmia occurred during each respective temporal window. The computing system outputs a user interface comprising graphical data based on the sample probability values and receives, via the user interface, an indication of user input to select a probability threshold for a patient. The computing system receives patient data for the patient and applies the machine learning model to the patient data to determine a current probability value. In response to the determination that the current probability exceeds the probability threshold for the patient, the computing system generates an alert indicating the patient has likely experienced the occurrence of the cardiac arrhythmia.

Plaque removing toothbrush

A toothbrush comprising a head having a flat surface facing upwardly, the head joined to a handle. The tufts of bristles are arranged in two groups of rows, each row extending transversely of the head. The rows of the first and second groups alternate with each other along the longitudinal axis of the head. In the first group, the two laterally outermost tufts of each row tilt sidewise towards their respective nearest side of the head, this tilt being about 12 degrees. The middle tuft of each of the second group extends substantially vertically upwardly from the head. The laterally outermost tufts of the second group tilt laterally inwardly toward each other by about 8 degrees. The tufts define three functional groups of tufts. The tuft arrangement is such that the cleaning action is substantially independent of any particular brushing technique employed by the user.

Multi-level bristle tuft toothbrush

A toothbrush is described whose head has a special arrangement of bristle tufts. The arrangement includes a fan-shaped grouping of tufts along left and right edges of the head. Near front and rear ends of the head are a grouping of tufts whose free ends are trimmed to define respective planes slanting downwardly towards the interior area of the head. Within the interior area is a further grouping of tufts arranged in a saddle-shape.

System and Method for Servicing a Wellbore

A wellbore servicing system, comprising a plurality of sleeve systems disposed in a wellbore, each sleeve system comprising a seat and a dart configured to selectively seal against the seat to the exclusion of other seats, the seats each comprising an upper seat landing surface and the darts each comprising a dart landing surface, wherein the darts each comprise a dart landing surface that is configured to complement an upper seat landing surface of the seat to which the dart is configured to selectively seal against.

System and method for servicing a wellbore

A wellbore servicing system, comprising a plurality of sleeve systems disposed in a wellbore, each sleeve system comprising a seat and a dart configured to selectively seal against the seat to the exclusion of other seats, the seats each comprising an upper seat landing surface and the darts each comprising a dart landing surface, wherein the darts each comprise a dart landing surface that is configured to complement an upper seat landing surface of the seat to which the dart is configured to selectively seal against.

System and method for servicing a wellbore

A wellbore servicing system, comprising a plurality of sleeve systems disposed in a wellbore, each sleeve system comprising a seat and a dart configured to selectively seal against the seat to the exclusion of other seats, the seats each comprising an upper seat landing surface and the darts each comprising a dart landing surface, wherein the darts each comprise a dart landing surface that is configured to complement an upper seat landing surface of the seat to which the dart is configured to selectively seal against.

Antimicrobial compositions for use in products for petroleum extraction, personal care, wound care and other applications

Compositions having antimicrobial activity contain surface functionalized particles comprising an inorganic copper salt which has low water solubility. These types of inorganic salts may also be introduced in porous particles to yield antimicrobial compositions. The compositions may optionally comprise additional antimicrobial agents, salts with high water solubility, organic acids, salts of organic acids and their esters. The compositions may be added to various fluids used in the petroleum extraction industry, or used as coatings on components used in this industry. These antimicrobial materials may be used for reducing both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria and are also useful for reducing corrosion of ferrous components caused by anaerobic bacteria. Although such compositions may be used for any antimicrobial application, and some of the other important uses of these compositions are in wound care, personal care and waste processing.

Heat transfer pad decoration and substrates therefore

A decorative laminate and method of transferring designs onto articles. The laminate is formed of a transfer substrate affixed to a support member. The transfer substrate is composed of a protective layer, an ink layer, and a nonwax-based adhesive/release layer. The adhesive/release layer is in direct contact with the support member and use of a wax layer intermediate the adhesive/release layer and the support is excluded. Optionally, a barrier layer is provided between the adhesive/release layer and the ink layer. In many applications the protective coating layer may be omitted. The laminate is applied to an article using a heated silicone rubber transfer pad to which the transfer substrate adheres during the transfer process.

Heat transferable laminate

An improved release formulation for use in a heat transferable laminate wherein an ink design image is transferred from a carrier support to an article by application of heat to the carrier support. On transfer the release splits from the carrier and forms a protective coating over the transfered design. The improved release is coated onto the carrier as a solvent based-wax release. The release coating is then dried to evaporate the solvent contained therein. The improved release has the property that its constituents remain in solution down to temperatures approaching ambient temperature. Upon transfer, the release forms a protective coat which may be subjected to hot water. The improved release contains a montan wax, a rosin ester or hydrocarbon resin, a solvent, and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a low vinyl acetate content.

Heat transferable laminate

An improved release system for heat transferable laminates wherein a transferable substrate which contains a design layer is transferred from a carrier web onto an article such as a plastic bottle or container upon application of heat and pressure. The carrier web includes a nonwax polyethylene layer. The improved release system includes a polyethylene layer portion of the carrier web in contact with and adhered to a nonwax transfer layer portion of the transferable substrate. The transferable substrate including the ink design layer transfers to the article upon application of heat to the carrier while the article contacts the laminate. The transferred substrate on the article is clear and exhibits improved scuff and abrasion resistance. The nonwax transfer layer portion of the transferable substrate advantageously contains an oil which becomes activated upon application of heat to promote release of the transferable substrate from the carrier web to the article.

Apparatus and method of anchoring and releasing from a packer

An apparatus and method of anchoring a work string to a packer set in a wellbore and releasing therefrom. The apparatus includes a stinger, a collet slidably disposed on the stinger and having a plurality of collet fingers adapted for engaging the packer, a shear ring member shearably attached to the stringer and adapted for holding the collet fingers into engagement with the packer. The packer may be normally released by applying torque to the work string such that the collet fingers are unthreaded from the packer. Torque is applied from the stinger to the collet fingers by a load ring attached to the stinger and having splines extending between the collet fingers so that torque may be applied to the collet without applying torque to the shear ring member. In the event that rotation is not possible, tension applied to the work string and the stinger will cause the shear ring member to be shearably released from the stinger so that the collet fingers may be pulled longitudinally and thereby disengaged from the packer. A method of use of the apparatus is also disclosed.

Hydraulic setting tool and method of use

A hydraulic setting tool for setting a packer with a sliding valve therein in an operating position in a well bore. The setting tool comprises an outer housing portion slidably disposed with respect to an inner mandrel portion. A piston is connected to the outer housing portion and slidable with respect to the inner portion. The piston is responsive to tubing pressure for setting the packer. A locking dog is provided for locking said piston against further movement after setting of the packer. An actuating mandrel forms a part of the inner mandrel portion and is adapted for engaging a valve in the packer. Longitudinal movement of the tool string allows selective opening and closing of the valve in the packer.

Low pressure, high temperature composite bridge plug

A low pressure, high temperature composite bridge plug. The bridge plug comprises a mandrel with a plurality of slips disposed therearound. A wedge is initially attached to said mandrel and in planar contact with the slips for forcing the slips radially outwardly into gripping engagement with a wellbore. An elastomeric sealing element is disposed on the mandrel and compressed between the wedge and a shoulder on the mandrel to expand the packing element radially outward into sealing engagement with the wellbore. A plurality of ratchets retained in a ratchet body grippingly engage the mandrel to prevent the plug from unsetting. The mandrel, slips, wedge and ratchet body are preferably made of non-metallic, composite materials for easy drilling.

Frac plug with caged ball

A downhole tool for sealing a wellbore. The downhole tool includes a packer with a ball seat defined therein. A sealing ball is carried with the packer into the well. The movement of the sealing ball away from the ball seat is limited by a ball cage which is attached to the upper end of the packer. The ball cage has a plurality of ports therethrough for allowing flow into the ball cage and through the packer at certain flow rates. A spring is disposed in a longitudinal opening of the packer and engages the sealing ball to prevent the sealing ball from engaging the ball seat until a predetermined flow rate is reached. When the packer is set in the hole, flow through the frac plug below a predetermined flow rate is permitted. Once a predetermined flow rate in the well is reached, a spring force of the spring will be overcome and the sealing ball will engage the ball seat so that no flow through the frac plug is permitted.

Expandable retaining shoe

An improved downhole tool apparatus for limiting the extrusion of a packer element. The apparatus includes a packer mandrel having a packer element assembly disposed in a wellbore. Packer retaining shoes are disposed about the packer mandrel at the ends of the packer element assembly. The packer retaining shoes have an inner retainer and an outer retainer. The inner retainer has a plurality of segments having gaps therebetween that expand in width when the retaining shoe is moved from an initial position in which it is disposed about the packer mandrel to an expanded position wherein it engages the wellbore to limit the extrusion of the packer element assembly. The outer retainer is likewise made up of a plurality of segments having gaps therebetween that will expand. The outer retainer engages the wellbore to limit the extrusion of the packer element assembly. The inner retainer segments cover the gaps that exist between the outer retainer segments and the outer retainer segments cover the gaps that exist between the inner retainer segments so that extrusion is limited. The packer retaining shoes also include a wedge disposed about the packer mandrel at the upper and lower ends of the packer element assembly. The retaining shoes provide enhanced high temperature and higher pressure performance in that extrusion in wells having high temperature and high pressure is severely limited if not completely prevented.

Expandable retaining shoe

An improved downhole tool apparatus for limiting the extrusion of a packer element. The apparatus includes a packer mandrel having a packer element assembly disposed in a wellbore. Packer retaining shoes are disposed about the packer mandrel at the ends of the packer element assembly. The packer retaining shoes have an inner retainer and an outer retainer. The inner retainer has a plurality of segments having gaps therebetween that expand in width when the retaining shoe is moved from an initial position in which it is disposed about the packer mandrel to an expanded position wherein it engages the wellbore to limit the extrusion of the packer element assembly. The outer retainer is likewise made up of a plurality of segments having gaps therebetween that will expand. The inner retainer segments cover the gaps that exist between the outer retainer segments and the outer retainer segments cover the gaps that exist between the inner retainer segments so that extrusion is limited. The retaining shoes provide enhanced high temperature and higher pressure performance in that extrusion in wells having high temperature and high pressure is severely limited if not completely prevented.

Downhole sealing tools and method of use

A downhole tool apparatus for insertion into and sealing engagement with a wellbore. The downhole tool includes upper and lower casing engaging members and an intervening sealing member. In one aspect the intervening sealing member may be a deformable material. In another aspect, the intervening sealing member may be a flowable material cured in the well bore.

Downhole sealing tools and method of use

A downhole tool apparatus for insertion into and sealing engagement with a wellbore. The apparatus comprises a tube having an expandable diameter, and a gripping member joined to the tube adapted to engage a portion of the wellbore to limit movement of the tube within the wellbore. The tube may also include a sealing member adapted to mate with the wellbore to form a sealing engagement.

Hydraulic setting tool for packers

A hydraulic setting tool for packers capable of mechanically setting the packer and opening a valve in the packer in one trip. The tool comprises an outer sleeve and an inner mandrel coaxially disposed within the outer sleeve and adapted to move axially relative to the outer sleeve. The tool further comprises three locking mechnisms that unlock under different fluid pressure loads. Two of the locking mechanisms lock the inner mandrel to the outer sleeve in a run-in position. Once a sufficient fluid pressure has been reached to unlock both of these locking mechanisms, the inner mandrel moves upward relative to the outer sleeve to set the packer. A spring forces the inner mandrel into a third position relative to the outer sleeve, which is maintained by the third locking mechanism. This third position is used to open the packer valve.

Slip element for use with a downhole tool and a method of manufacturing same

A slip element and a method of manufacturing same according to which two or more inserts are placed in corresponding openings formed in a body member. The material forming the insert in one of the openings is stronger than the material forming the insert in another of the openings.

Wireless control system for dispensing beverages from a bottle

A pour spout, for attaching to a bottle, has a first wireless transceiver and a valve for selectively controlling flow of a beverage from the bottle. A server interface, adapted to be carried by a person who serves beverages, has a second wireless transceiver. A control unit is provided to wirelessly communicate with the second transceiver. In one mode, the pour spout transmits a spout identifier to the server interface, which responds by transmitting the spout identifier and a server identifier to the control unit. The control unit responds with a reply transmission causing the server interface to command the pour spout to open the valve. In another mode, a person selects a cocktail, that results in the control unit sending designations of a plurality of liquor ingredients to the server interface. The server interface controls dispensing each of the plurality of liquor ingredients.

Nitrophenyls and related compounds and thimerosal for the inhibition of immune related cell or tissue destruction

Composition containing a nitrophenyl compound or thimerosal for inhibiting phagocytosis of blood cells. The use of a nitrophenyl compound or thimerosal to inhibit phagocytosis of blood cells in a host having an auto or alloimmune disease.

Medical implant systems

Medical implant systems for a variety of medical uses including stimulating tissue, locating nerves during a medical procedure, measuring nerve activity, stimulating bone growth, assisting hearing, providing eyesight, delivering medicaments, and facilitating positioning and tracking of positions of medical implants. In this regard, improved methods and apparatus are provided in the field of medical fasteners (Figure 1A), implants and other workpieces.

Device for administering drug transdermally which provides an initial pulse of drug

A transdermal drug delivery device that administers drug in an initial pulse followed by a substantially lower continuous rate comprising a drug reservoir of the drug dissolved in a carrier and a volatile permeation enhancer confined between a backing that is permeable to the volatile permeation enhancer and an underlying substrate layer that is permeable to the drug, carrier and enhancer. When the device is placed on the skin the volatile permeation enhancer is depleted from the reservoir by evaporation through the backing such that the magnitude and duration of the pulse is dependent upon the permeability of the backing layer to the volatile enhancer.

Compositions and methods for antimicrobial metal nanoparticles

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a composition having antimicrobial activity comprising particles comprising at least one inorganic copper salt; and at least one functionalizing agent in contact with the particles, the functionalizing agent stabilizing the particle in a carrier such that an antimicrobially effective amount of ions are released into the environment of a microbe. The average size of the particles ranges from about 1000 nm to about 4 nm. Preferred copper salts include copper iodide, copper bromide and copper chloride. Preferred functionalizing agents include amino acids, thiols, hydrophilic polymers emulsions of hydrophobic polymers and surfactants.

Resin coated proppants with antimicrobial additives

Proppants are used in oil and gas extraction, particularly in fracking operations. The invention relates to resin coated proppants. The coatings on proppants have antimicrobial materials incorporated within these coatings. The antimicrobially active agents are incorporated in a concentration less than 20% by weight of the coatings or the active agent from these coatings can be released from these coatings in the environment of the proppants.

Proppant coatings containing antimicrobial agents

Proppants are used in oil and gas extraction, particularly in fracking operations. The invention relates to resin coated proppants. The coatings on proppants have antimicrobial materials incorporated within these coatings. The antimicrobially active agents are incorporated in a concentration less than 70% by weight of the coatings or the active agent from these coatings can be released from these coatings in the environment of the proppants.

Antimicrobial articles of manufacture

Compositions having antimicrobial activity contain surface functionalized particles comprising an inorganic copper salt which has low water solubility. These types of inorganic salts may also be introduced in porous particles to yield antimicrobial compositions. The compositions may optionally comprise additional antimicrobial agents, salts with high water solubility, organic acids, salts of organic acids and their esters. The compositions may be added to various fluids used in the petroleum extraction industry, or used as coatings on components used in this industry. These antimicrobial materials may be used for reducing both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria and are also useful for reducing corrosion of ferrous components caused by anaerobic bacteria. Although such compositions may be used for any antimicrobial application, and some of the other important uses of these compositions are in wound care, personal care and waste processing.

Compositions and methods for antimicrobial metal nanoparticles

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a composition having antimicrobial activity comprising particles comprising at least one inorganic copper salt; and at least one functionalizing agent in contact with the particles, the functionalizing agent stabilizing the particle in a carrier such that an antimicrobially effective amount of ions are released into the environment of a microbe. The average size of the particles ranges from about 1000 nm to about 4 nm. Preferred copper salts include copper iodide, copper bromide and copper chloride. Preferred functionalizing agents include amino acids, thiols, hydrophilic polymers emulsions of hydrophobic polymers and surfactants.

Antimicrobial compositions comprising surface functionalized particles and uses thereof

Compositions having antimicrobial activity contain surface functionalized particles comprising a copper salt which has low water solubility. The compositions may be added to the articles of manufacture to provide antimicrobial properties. The articles of manufacture include liquid and solid products. These liquids or solids include dispersions, creams, gels, coatings and any thermoplastic or thermosetting, polymer components.

2,4,6-tri-tertiary-butyl phenol

Shock absorption system for a striking tool

A system for absorbing shock including a resilient member positioned between a portion of the head and a portion of the shaft of the tool. The resilient member dampens and absorbs vibration travelling from the head to the shaft and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system also includes a shock-absorbing member having an internal portion positioned within a cavity in the head of the tool and an external portion positioned on an upper surface of the head that dampens and absorbs vibration travelling within the head and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system further includes a bonding material filling spaces with the cavity and a channel within the head that further dampens and absorbs vibration travelling from the head to the shaft and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system includes a handle portion that has a soft elastomeric outer coating that provides a comfortable grip to the user and hinders vibration from travelling from the shaft to the hand of the user.

LUGGAGE RACK FOR VEHICLE

Reactor apparatus and methods for fines control

Methods and apparatus for precipitating dissolved materials from a solution involve reduction of fines. In an embodiment, the method comprises: introducing a solution into a reactor, causing the dissolved materials in the solution to precipitate into crystals under a first reaction condition, adjusting the reaction condition from the first reaction condition to a second reaction condition, maintaining the reaction condition in the second reaction condition to cause a sub-population of the crystals to dissolve, and adjusting the reaction condition from the second reaction condition to the first reaction condition. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a reaction tank, a recycling path and at least an acid injector which is configured for dosing an acid into solution flow in the recycling path.

LUGGAGE RACK FOR VEHICLE

Le porte-bagages (10) comporte une paire de rails de côté (16) et au moins une barre transversale ajustable. La barre transversale ajustable (20) comporte une paire d'éléments de support (24) à ses extrémités qui sont positionnables de manière ajustée le long des rails de côté. Chaque élément de support comporte un rotateur (36) ayant une surface de mise en prise circonférentielle (62) qui est en contact avec une partie supérieure d'un élément de verrouillage (64). Lorsque le rotateur est mis en rotation dans un première direction, la surface de mise en prise pousse l'élément de verrouillage hors de l'engagement de blocage avec son rail de côté associé. Lorsque le rotateur est poussé en rotation dans la direction opposée, un élément de pression (88) peut alors pousser l'élément de verrouillage dans un engagement de blocage avec le rail de côté associé. The luggage carrier (10) has a pair of side rails (16) and at least one adjustable crossbar. The adjustable crossbar (20) has a pair of support members (24) at its ends which are snugly positionable along the side rails. Each support member includes a rotator (36) having a circumferential engagement surface (62) which contacts an upper portion of a locking member (64). When the rotator is rotated in a first direction, the engaging surface urges the locking member out of the locking engagement with its associated side rail. When the rotator is rotated in the opposite direction, a pressing member (88) can then push the locking member into locking engagement with the associated side rail.

Control store system and method

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A system and method for providing an improved control store arrangement in which a single memory having a plurality of memory locations can be used for storing sequences of microinstructions or scratch pad information. The number of storage locations defining the scratch pad area can be increased or decreased as required by assigning tag addresses to a desired number of scratch pad storage locations when the microinstruction routines are being assembled. In this man-ner, the locations defining the scratch pad areas can be tailored to the particular system operation to be performed. This eliminates the need for modifying the control store circuits to change the size of the control store scratch pad area.

Silane coupling agents polyimide-mineral oxide composites

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An adhesion promoter for polyimide is provided having the formula: wherein A is or

Manually operated pump dispenser having child-resistant nozzle

The dispenser (20) comprises a dispenser body (22), a nozzle (24), and a locking mechanism (26). The dispenser body has a nozzle receiving end (46) and a discharge passage (48) configured for discharging liquid through the nozzle receiving end. The nozzle has a nozzle opening (56) therein and is connected to the nozzle receiving end of the dispenser body. The locking mechanism comprises a locking member (60) adjacent the nozzle and dispenser body. The locking member is moveable along the nozzle axis X between locking and unlocking positions. The locking mechanism, dispenser body, and nozzle are configured to prevent rotational movement of the nozzle from its closed position to its open position when the locking member is in its locking position and to allow rotational movement of the nozzle between its closed and open positions when the locking member is in its unlocking position.

Compositions and methods for antimicrobial metal nanoparticles

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a composition having antimicrobial activity comprising particles comprising at least one inorganic copper salt; and at least one functionalizing agent in contact with the particles, the functionalizing agent stabilizing the particle in a carrier such that an antimicrobially effective amount of ions are released into the environment of a microbe. The average size of the particles ranges from about 1000 nm to about 4 nm. Preferred copper salts include copper iodide, copper bromide and copper chloride. Preferred functionalizing agents include amino acids, thiols, hydrophilic polymers, emulsions of hydrophobic polymers and surfactants.

PROCEDURE FOR TRANSMISSION OF TRANSDERMAL DOSERING AV DEXMEDETOMIDIN.

Steered linear color doppler imaging

STEERED LINEAR COLOR DOPPLER IMAGING ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION A dual mode color Doppler imaging system using a linear array of transducer elements generates and transmits into an organism, such as the human body, an acoustic imaging beam optimized for B-mode imaging and a separate acoustic Doppler beam which is steered at preselected angles relative to the imaging beam and is optimized for Doppler data acquisition. Acoustic imaging echos are acquired and displayed as a B-mode gray-scale image. Doppler data are acquired from multiple sample volumes along the direction of each Doppler beam. The Doppler information acquired along multiple lines is displayed as a color-encoded image that is spatially coordinated with, superimposed upon and simultaneously displayed with, the B-mode gray scale image.

Preparation of tertiary alkyl aryl ethers

Colorant compositions

Disclosed is a colorant composition of the formula wherein R is an alkyl group, an aryl group, an arylalkyl group, or an alkylaryl group, and wherein R can be joined to the phenyl moiety to form a ring, R′ is an aromatic- or heteroaromatic-containing group, each R a , independently of the others, is a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a nitrile group, a nitro group, an amide group, or a sulfonamide group, w is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, n is an integer representing the number of carbon atoms in each repeat alkylene oxide unit, and x is an integer representing the number of repeat alkylene oxide units, wherein said colorant has no more than one —OH, —SH, or primary or secondary amino group per molecule.

Stabilized photochromic materials

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Organic photochromic materials comprising a photo-chromic dye and a resinous material can be stabilized with a protective coating which will protect them from deactivation by exposure to moisture, oxygen, various plastic host materials, reactive chemicals or even normal atmospheric conditions. Useful organic photochromic dyes include the spiropyrans, the spirooxazines, the metal dithizonates, the phenazines, the phenothiazines and other known photochromic compositions. Useful resinous materials include vinyl-type thermoplastics, cellulosic materials, polyesters, epoxy resins and aminoplast resins. The encapsulated photochromic materials of the invention comprise an organic photochromic dye in combination with an organic resinous material enclosed within an outer shell of an inorganic material and find use in the preparation of photochromic plastic films, sheet ophthalmic lenses such as lenses for sunglasses and in camera lenses and filters.

Roof racks for vehicles

Pool cleaner

Method of producing normal grain growth (110) {8 001{9 {0 textured iron-cobalt alloys

An alloy and a method for producing the same are described in which the alloy is characterized by a primarily recrystallized microstructure having a (110) (001) orientation. The alloy contains from 5% to 35% cobalt, up to 2% chromium, up to 3% silicon, less than 0.005% sulfur and a balance essentially iron with incidental impurities. The method includes a schedule of hot and cold working the latter in limited amounts together with corresponding heat treatments producing the desired improved magnetic characteristics.

Device for administering drug transdermally with a controlled temporal change in skin flux

A transdermal drug delivery device (10) that administrers drug in an initial pulse followed by a substantially lower continuous rate comprising an impermeable backing layer (11), a drug reservoir (13) of the drug dissolved in a nonvolatile skin permeation enhancer and a volatile permeation enhancer confined between a backing (12) that is permeable to the volatile permeation enhancer and an underlying substrate layer (12) that is permeable to the drug and both enhancers. When the device (10) is placed on the skin the volatile permeation enhancer is depleted from the reservoir (13) by evaporation through the backing (12) such that the magnitude and duration of the pulse is dependent upon the permeability of the backing layer (12) to the volatile enhancer. A pressure sensitive adhesive layer (15) and a release liner (16) are also provided.

Method and device for administering dexmedetomidine transdermally

Telephone answering system with simulated dial tone disconnect protection

An automatic telephone answering system wherein disconnection from the telephone line following calling party hang up is in response to the detection of dial tone, utilizes a signal detector responsive to voice and steady tone signals for providing an indication of the status of an incoming signal on the telephone line, and a processor for monitoring line signal status to determine the presence of dial tone. Following a determination of the presence of dial tone as an incoming line signal, the processor acts to automatically disconnect the system from the telephone line by opening a telephone line connection relay. The determination of dial tone is made based upon the continuous existence, over a predetermined time interval, of an incoming line signal status representative of a steady tone signal, rather than an absolute, single event detection. An automatic telephone answering and message recording system having remote access message playback, and which disconnects from the telephone line in response to dial tone, further includes processor actuated circuitry for inserting a blank interval in an incoming line signal prior to being recorded. The circuitry is actuated upon a determination by the processor that the incoming line signal is a steady tone signal, the determination being made based upon the existence, over a predetermined time interval, of an incoming line signal status representative of a steady tone signal. The duration of the time interval for such determination being a shorter period than the duration of the time interval for a dial tone determination.

Apparatus and method for minimizing waste and improving quality and production in web processing operations by automated threading and re-threading of web materials

Reduction of membrane fouling by surface fluorination

The instant invention is a membrane useful for separating organic matter such as proteins from aqueous solutions which resists fouling and maintains a high flux during separation. The membrane is prepared by either drying a polysulfone composite membrane, or first treating a polysulfone composite membrane with aqueous methanol and then drying it. The membrane is then exposed to elemental fluorine in an inert gas in the substantial absence of oxygen at a temperature in the range of about -45° to 70° C. After fluorine treatment, the membrane is exposed to air. The fluorine content in the treatment mixture may be from 0.0125 to about 10 volume percent, preferably 0.025 to 2 volume percent. The fluorine treatment does not significantly alter the membrane pore size.

SOLUTION TO TREAT DRY-EYE DISEASES.

Aqueous cleaning method

A machine for removing oil, dirt and grinding debris from a metal surface comprises a plurality of wash, rinse and dry stations separated to prevent contamination carryover from one station to the next. Razor blades in stacks are passed through the stations, the stacked blades being mounted on rods supported by a fixture and the nozzles or jets within the machine being so oriented as to cause a riffling of the blades due to water or air pressure. A purified water rinse and preferably an aqueous cleaning solution are employed in the machine and are circulated through the stations by a flow system which provides efficient and economical usage of the cleaning solution and rinse materials.

Acrylate and methacrylate monoesters of pentaerythritol and pentaerythritol orthoesters and polymers and copolymers derived therefrom

Acrylate and methacrylate monoesters of pentaerythritol and pentaerythritol orthoesters are provided. These orthoesters are especially useful as monomers for the preparation of polymers and copolymers having a variety of industrial applications.

Compositions for use in corrosion protection

The invention relates to compositions, methods and preparation of such compositions to protect metals from corrosion, especially acid corrosion. The compositions of this invention may be added to acids to protect metals from their corrosive influence, particularly at elevated temperatures. These compositions are of particular utility in the oil and gas (petroleum) industry. Also disclosed are "corrosion inhibition intensifiers" to enhance the corrosion inhibition properties of other corrosion inhibitors. Formulations which control ferric ions in acidic solutions are also disclosed. These may be combined with inhibited acids and some compositions provide both corrosion inhibition and ferric ion control.

Vehicle article carrier

A vehicle article carrier having a pair of side rails (16, fig.1), at least one cross bar (22) and a pair of bracket members (24) secured at opposite ends of the cross bar for adjustably supporting articles thereon along said side rails. In one embodiment each bracket member includes a rotator (36, fig.2) having a circumferential camming surface (62) which urges a locking member (64) out of engagement with portions of the side rails to permit the cross bar to be adjustably positioned along the side rails. In another embodiment each bracket member includes a lever member 134 which has a circumferential camming surface 158 used for urging the locking member 64 out of locking engagement with its associated side rail 116. In yet another embodiment each bracket member includes a slide member (206, fig.18) having a longitudinal camming surface (226). The slide member is moved longitudinally to urge the locking member into an open position to allow the bracket member to be adjustably positioned along the side rails. A plurality of arrangements are disclosed for securing the slide member to the bracket member while permitting sliding movement of the slide member.

Basting brush with replaceable bristle element

A basting brush having a replaceable bristle head provides for economical and hygienic reuse of basting brush handle portions. The brush also permits rapid twist-lock disconnection and replacement of the bristle head element. Angled bristles, a curved neck and a soft-grip hand-piece provide for improved comfort during use for mere convenient basting action.

Two row electrical connector

The two row electrical connector comprises an insulating housing having a mating face, a wire-receiving face and oppositely directed endwalls and sidewalls extending between the faces. Two parallel rows of contact-receiving cavities extend from the wire-receiving face to the mating face, each cavity having a contact terminal therein. The housing comprises two parts, a housing body, and a separate housing cover. The cavities are provided on the housing body and the terminals have wire-receiving portions which are oriented such that they receive wires upon movement of the wires laterally towards the housing sidewalls and into the cavities. The housing cover is assembled to the housing by moving the cover over the mating face of the connector and towards the wire-receiving face. The terminals are assembled to the housing body by moving them laterally towards the housing body and the cavities have supporting means for supporting the wire-receiving portions of the terminals during movement of the wires into the wire-receiving portions.

System and method for servicing a wellbore

A wellbore servicing system, comprising a plurality of sleeve systems disposed in a wellbore, each sleeve system comprising a seat and a dart configured to selectively seal against the seat to the exclusion of other seats, the seats each comprising an upper seat landing surface and the darts each comprising a dart landing surface, wherein the darts each comprise a dart landing surface that is configured to complement an upper seat landing surface of the seat to which the dart is configured to selectively seal against.

System and method of use for dispensing liquids from a container

Low pressure, high temperature composite bridge plug

A low pressure, high temperature composite bridge plug. The bridge plug comprises a mandrel with a plurality of slips disposed therearound. A wedge is initially attached to said mandrel and in planar contact with the slips for forcing the slips radially outwardly into gripping engagement with a wellbore. An elastomeric sealing element is disposed on the mandrel and compressed between the wedge and a shoulder on the mandrel to expand the packing element radially outward into sealing engagement with the wellbore. A plurality of ratchets retained in a ratchet body grippingly engage the mandrel to prevent the plug from unsetting. The mandrel, slips, wedge and ratchet body are preferably made of non-metallic, composite materials for easy drilling.

Toothbrush

A toothbrush (10) whose tufts comprise three distinct groups of rows (24, 26, 34), with each row oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis (16) of the toothbrush head (12). The tufts (25) of the first group (24) are the shortest. The endmost tufts (30) on each row of the second kind (26) tilt laterally outwards by about 12 degrees. The tufts of the third group (34) are nearest the end of the head farthest from the handle and diverge from each other.

Stabilization of phenol alkylates

Identification of material inclusions in pulp and paper using raman spectroscopy

Pulp and/or paper samples are scanned with a Laser Raman Spectroscopic probe , utilizing Raman spectroscopic technology, to generate Raman spectroscopic images of all or selected ones of the constituents and/or contaminants contained in the sample, to compare the same with a library of Raman spectroscopic fingerprints of known constituents and/or contaminants, and to identify and communicate data on all or selected ones of the constituents and/or contaminants for purposes of controlling the paper making process and/or determination of the quality of the paper produced.

Cache-level return data by-pass system for a hierarchical memory

A data by-pass system for a hierarchical, multi-level, memory is disclosed. The by-pass system provides by-pass interfaces between storage devices located at predetermined levels within the memory hierarchy. The hierarchical memory system of the preferred embodiment includes a main memory coupled to multiple first storage devices that each stores addressable portions of data signals retrieved from the main memory. To facilitate a more efficient transfer of data between the various storage devices in the memory system, at least one by-pass interface coupling associated ones of the first storage devices is provided. Data retrieved from a target one of the first storage devices in response to a main memory request can be routed to a different requesting one of the first storage devices via the by-pass system without requiring the use of the main memory data interfaces.

Profilteilbefestigung for the load carrier of a motor vehicle

Toothbrush

A toothbrush whose tufts comprise three distinct groups of rows, with each row oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis of the head. The tufts of the first group are the shortest. The endmost tufts on each row of the second kind tilt laterally outwardly by about 12 degrees. The tufts of the third group are nearest the end of the head farthest from the handle and diverge from each other. In one embodiment, each tuft of the third kind tilts laterally at an angle of about 30 degrees and forwardly at about 14 degrees. In a first embodiment, each row of the first group comprises a single, wide tint. In a second embodiment, each row of the first group has a plurality of laterally spaced round tufts. In a third embodiment, each row of the first group comprises a plurality of laterally spaced quadrangular tufts. All of the tufts may also be considered as defining four functional groups of tufts, with each of these four groups performing a specific function during brushing. The arrangement and orientation of the tufts yields a uniform cleaning action substantially independent of brushing direction or technique.

Expandable retaining shoe

An improved downhole tool apparatus and method for limiting the extrusion of a packer element. The apparatus includes a mandrel having a packer element assembly. Packer retaining shoes are disposed about the mandrel at the ends of the packer element assembly. The packer retaining shoes have an inner retainer and an outer retainer. The inner retainer has a plurality of segments having gaps therebetween that expand in width when the retaining shoe is moved from the initial position in which it is disposed about the mandrel to an expanded position wherein it engages the casing to limit the extrusion of the packer element assembly. The outer shoe is likewise made up of a plurality of segments having gaps therebetween that will expand. The inner shoe segments cover the gaps that exist between the outer shoe segments and the outer shoe segments cover the gaps that exist between the inner shoe segments so that extrusion is limited. The retaining shoes provide enhanced high temperature and higher pressure performance in that extrusion in wells having high temperature and high pressure is severely limited if not completely prevented.

Interface module for use with a Modbus device network and a Fieldbus device network

An interface module is operatively coupled to a Fieldbus process control network and a Modbus process control network to facilitate the exchange of process control information between the networks. The interface module stores a register map database in which the process control parameters of the function blocks in the field devices of the Fieldbus process control network are mapped to register numbers of the Modbus process control network. Once the Fieldbus process control parameters are mapped to the Modbus registers, the interface module is adapted to transmit request messages on the Fieldbus process control network to the Fieldbus field devices for the current values of the process control parameters, receive response messages from the Fieldbus field devices, and store the current values of the process control parameters in the register map database.

O,O'-Amidomalonate and N,O-Amidomalonate platinum complexes

The present invention relates to amidomalonate O,O′—Pt and N,O—Pt chelates and methods of preparing them in essentially pure form.

Thermal enhancement of transdermal drug administration

Methods for administering drugs transdermally via diffusion from a transdermal drug delivery device (10) wherein the device (10) is applied to the skin and the device (10) and skin underlying the device (10) are heated by applying an external source of heat to the device or by instigating an exothermic reaction within the device to cause the skin temperature to increase to a temperature below 45 °C and thereby cause a thermal enhancement of the flux of drug through the skin. A top layer (12) is a conductive layer that serves as a backing, for conducting heat to layer (13). Layer (12) is an adhesive polymer permeable to the drug. A release layer (14) is removed prior to use.

Manually operated pump dispenser having child-resistant nozzle

The dispenser (20) comprises a dispenser body (22), a nozzle (24), and a locking mechanism (26). The dispenser body has a nozzle receiving end (46) and a discharge passage (48) configured for discharging liquid through the nozzle receiving end. The nozzle has a nozzle opening (56) therein and is connected to the nozzle receiving end of the dispenser body. The locking mechanism comprises a locking member (60) adjacent the nozzle and dispenser body. The locking member is moveable along the nozzle axis X between locking and unlocking positions. The locking mechanism, dispenser body, and nozzle are configured to prevent rotational movement of the nozzle from its closed position to its open position when the locking member is in its locking position and to allow rotational movement of the nozzle between its closed and open positions when the locking member is in its unlocking position.

Carrier for decorative graphics and lettering

The invention relates to a hot peel carrier for decorative graphics and lettering applied to a substrate wherein the carrier has a film having opposite surfaces and an adhesive having a peel strength which decreases with increasing temperature, the adhesive being on a surface of the plastic film. The invention also provides a laminate for use in applying graphics to a substrate which incorporates the carrier, methods of using and methods of using the carrier and laminate disclosed herein. The various embodiments disclosed herein incorporating the aforementioned hot peel carrier have significant advantages stemming from the fact that immediate after a graphic is heat applied to a substrate, the adhesive of the carrier has substantially no adhesion to either the substrate or to the heated adhered graphic. As a result, the carrier may be immediately removed from the heat applied graphic and underlying substrate without the use of any external force in the form of pulling or stretching. As a result, the invention may be used to provide high production volume capabilities in heat applied graphic and lettering processes, in addition the invention is particularly applicable to the production of multi-component letters or graphics wherein more than one color is desired.

Activity wipe dispenser and multi-pack arrangement

This invention generally relates to an activity wipe dispenser and multi-pack arrangement for use during a variety of different activities; and, more particularly, to an activity wipe dispenser adapted for attachment to different articles and for storage of used wipes as well as to a multi-pack arrangement comprising a plurality of activity wipe dispensers each having different and complementary active components particularly useful in connection with different aspects of a specific activity.

4-neopentyl-1,2-dithia-4-cyclopentene-3-thione and 4-methyl-5-tertiary-butyl-1,2-dithia-4-cyclopentene-3-thione

Applicator wiper

The invention provides a cosmetic apparatus for storing and applying cosmetic, particularly mascara to the eyelashes, comprising a container for holding the cosmetic, an applicator for applying the cosmetic to the user and an applicator wiper disposed within the container, near the vicinity of the opening of the container, the wiper comprising a plurality of projections for removing excess cosmetic from the applicator as the applicator is withdrawn from the container. The invention also provides a method for the storage and application of cosmetics contained within the container of the cosmetic apparatus.

Heat transferable laminate

An improved release system for heat transferable laminates wherein a transferable substrate which contains a design layer is transferred from a carrier web onto an article such as a plastic bottle or container upon application of heat and pressure. The carrier web includes a nonwax polyethylene layer. The improved release system includes a polyethylene layer portion of the carrier web in contact with and adhered to a nonwax transfer layer portion of the transferable substrate. The transferable substrate including the ink design layer transfers to the article upon application of heat to the carrier while the article contacts the laminate. The transferred substrate with design layers on the article is clear and exhibits improved scuff and abrasion resistance.

Leg stimulator and exerciser

Downhole packing assembly

Method and device for identification of effect pigments in a target coating

The present invention refers to a computer-implemented method, the method comprising at least the following steps: - obtaining, using at least one measuring device, color values, texture values and digital images of a target coating, - retrieving from a database which comprises formulas for coating compositions and interrelated color values, interrelated texture values, and interrelated digital images, one or more preliminary matching formulas based on the color values and/or the texture values obtained for the target coating, - determining sparkle points within the respective obtained images and within the respective images associated with the one or more preliminary matching formulas, - creating subimages of each sparkle point from the respective images, - providing the created subimages to a convolutional neural network, the convolutional neural network being trained to correlate a respective subimage of a respective sparkle point with a pigment and/or pigment class, - determining, based on an output of the neural network, at least one of the one or more preliminary matching formulas as the formula(s) best matching with the target coating. The present invention further provides a respective device and a non- transitory computer readable medium.

Carrier for decorative graphics and lettering

The invention relates to a hot peel carrier for decorative graphics and lettering applied to a substrate wherein the carrier has a film having opposite surfaces and an adhesive having a peel strength which decreases with increasing temperature, the adhesive being on a surface of the plastic film. The invention also provides a laminate for use in applying graphics to a substrate which incorporates the carrier, methods of using and methods of using the carrier and laminate disclosed herein. The various embodiments disclosed herein incorporating the aforementioned hot peel carrier have significant advantages stemming from the fact that immediate after a graphic is heat applied to a substrate, the adhesive of the carrier has substantially no adhesion to either the substrate or to the heated adhered graphic. As a result, the carrier may be immediately removed from the heat applied graphic and underlying substrate without the use of any external force in the form of pulling or stretching. As a result, the invention may be used to provide high production volume capabilities in heat applied graphic and lettering processes, in addition the invention is particularly applicable to the production of multi-component letters or graphics wherein more than one color is desired.

Apparatus and method for splicing material rolls

A web splicing apparatus is disclosed that includes a web unwinding unit configured to hold a running web material roll and a new web material roll and to unwind webbing from the running web material roll and a web splicing unit operable with the web unwinding unit to selectively splice the webbing of the running web material roll with webbing of the new web material roll. The web splicing unit further includes a cutting assembly configured to selectively sever the webbing of the running web material roll, a web deflection device, an actuator system configured to linearly translate the web deflection device in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction, and a locking mechanism operable in a locked state and an unlocked state to selectively prohibit and enable movement of the web deflection device in the first direction and the second direction.

Compositions for use in corrosion protection

The invention relates to compositions, methods and preparation of such compositions to protect metals from corrosion, especially acid corrosion. The compositions of this invention may be added to acids to protect metals from their corrosive influence, particularly at elevated temperatures. These compositions are of particular utility in the oil and gas (petroleum) industry. Also disclosed are “corrosion inhibition intensifiers” to enhance the corrosion inhibition properties of other corrosion inhibitors. Formulations which control ferric ions in acidic solutions are also disclosed. These may be combined with inhibited acids and some compositions provide both corrosion inhibition and ferric ion control.

Utility knife handle

A utility knife handle including a housing with an interior cavity that houses a locking mechanism, a blade storage area, and a blade carriage mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a biased locking member that is slidably provided within a first housing portion and an engagement member provided on a second housing portion pivotally connected to the first housing portion. The housing has a closed position in which the locking member is engaged with the engagement member and an open position in which the locking member is slid out of engagement with the engagement member and the first and second housing portions are rotated to allow access to the interior cavity of the housing. The blade storage area includes a blade receiving portion with a magnet therein for holding stored blade within the blade storage area. The blade carriage mechanism has a blade carriage slidably disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and adjustable to a plurality of distinct locked positions. The blade carriage is configured to securely hold a blade. The blade carriage is biased towards a locked position, however, an actuator is provided exterior to the interior cavity that allows the user to place the blade carriage into, an unlocked position whereby the blade carriage can be moved so that the blade extends through an opening in the housing.

Polymerization of isobutylene

Steered linear color doppler imaging

A dual mode color Doppler imaging system using a linear array of transducer elements generates and transmits into an organism, such as the human body, an acoustic imaging beam optimized for B-mode imaging and a separate acoustic Doppler beam which is steered at preselected angles relative to the imaging beam and is optimized for Doppler data acquisition. Acoustic imaging echos are acquired and displayed as a B-mode gray-scale image. Doppler data are acquired from multiple sample volumes along the direction of each Doppler beam. The Doppler information acquired along multiple lines is displayed as a color-encoded image that is spatially coordinated with, superimposed upon and simultaneously displayed with, the B-mode gray-scale image.

Method and device for keeping consistency of cache in raid controller provided with redundant cache

(57)【要約】 （修正有） 【課題】 ＲＡＩＤコントローラの冗長ペアの中のキャ ッシュ・メモリのコンシステンシーを確保する。 【解決手段】 本発明はパワーオン・リセット・サイク ル等に応答して、冗長のＲＡＩＤコントローラを初期化 する。第１のコントローラはホストの要求の処理のため に部分的に初期化し、その後、第２のコントローラの部 分的初期化を待つ。その待時間の短いタイムアウトの 後、あるいはその初期化が間違ったことに応答して、第 １のコントローラは第２のコントローラが実質的に初期 化するまで、ホスト・コンピュータのＩ／Ｏ要求をキャ ッシュ動作をバイパスしながら実行するように自分自身 を構成する。両方のコントローラが初期化されると、そ の冗長のキャッシュは同期化されている。その後初期化 されたコントローラは正常のミラー型の冗長動作を開始 する。

Print element having flexible characters

A print element for use in high speed printing machines, having a plurality of metallic print characters which are substantially flat and are flexible. The characters are struck by a hammer surface which is curved so as to conform to the curvature of the platen upon which the characters strike. The characters are struck by the curved hammer surface and thereby temporarily deformed to conform to the curvature of the platen, thus producing a character of uniform density on the printing surface.

Thiuronium compounds as biocidal agents

Identification of material inclusions in pulp and paper using raman spectroscopy

Pulp and/or paper samples are scanned with a Laser Raman Spectroscopic probe, utilizing Raman spectroscopic technology, to generate Raman spectroscopic images of all or selected ones of the constituents and/or contaminants contained in the sample, to compare the same with a library of Raman spectroscopic fingerprints of known constituents and/or contaminants, and to identify and communicate data on all or selected ones of the constituents and/or contaminants for purposes of controlling the paper making process and/or determination of the quality of the paper produced.