DERIVED From AZETIDINE, THEIR PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION AND COMPOSITIONS LESCONTENANT

PROCESSES AND DEVICES TO CONTROL FEEDING SYSTEMS IN FLOW Of AIR

DEVICE OF GAS DETECTION AND/OR OF COMPOSE ORGANIC VOLATILE (COV)

ADDITIVES OF TREATMENT IMPROVE FOR HYDRAULIC CEMENTS

INJECTOR PREMIXER

Injecteur prémélangeur (10) d'une chambre de combustion, comportant un module de prémélangeur de gaz (20), un corps central (30), lequel est chargeable par culotte dans le module de prémélangeur de gaz (20) et une interface déformable, accommodable (40) entre le module de prémélangeur de gaz (20) et le corps central (30).

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IGNITING A COMBUSTION SYSTEM

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING OF DERIVED From AZETIDINE, the NOUVEAUXDERIVES Of AZETIDINE AND THEIR PREPARATION

SYSTEM Of FUEL INJECTION HAS REGULATION OF PRESSURE

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR the LIGHTING Of a SYSTEM OF COMBUSTION

Injecteur (30) comprenant un corps central (32) qui définit un axe géométrique central (38). Une enveloppe (34) entoure le pourtour d'au moins une partie du corps central (32) afin de définir un passage annulaire (40) entre le corps central (32) et l'enveloppe (34). Un volume (44, 46) se trouve à l'intérieur du corps central (32) et sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe géométrique central (38), et un allumeur (52) se trouve à l'intérieur du corps central (32), globalement au voisinage immédiat du volume (44, 46). Un procédé pour allumer un système de combustion comporte l'écoulement d'un combustible dans un corps central (32) aligné axialement dans un injecteur (30) et l'écoulement d'un fluide de travail dans un passage annulaire (40), le passage annulaire (40) étant sensiblement parallèle au corps central (32) et radialement à l'extérieur du corps central. Le procédé comporte en outre la projection d'un faisceau et/ou d'une étincelle et/ou d'une flamme depuis un allumeur (52) situé à l'intérieur ...

COMPRISING NEMS OF the MEANS OF TRANSDUCTION CONTAINING ALUMINIUM ALLOY

L'invention concerne un système nano-électro-mécanique (NEMS) constitué sur un substrat (21) et comprenant au moins une partie fixe associée au substrat et au moins une partie (23) mobile par rapport au substrat, ledit système comprenant des moyens de transduction (24) aptes à exciter la partie mobile pour lui conférer un mouvement et/ou détecter un mouvement de la partie mobile, les moyens de transduction comprenant au moins un matériau électriquement conducteur. Le matériau électriquement conducteur est constitué par un dépôt à base d'alliage d'aluminium, ce dépôt étant supporté au moins en partie par la partie mobile du système.

DEVICE OF GAS DETECTION AND/OR OF COMPOSE ORGANIC VOLATILE (COV)

La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour la détection de gaz et/ou de composés organiques volatils (COV) comprenant au moins une zone électriquement conductrice et/ou semi-conductrice fonctionnalisée avec au moins un film organique résultant de la polymérisation d'au moins un sel de diazonium aromatique répondant à la formule suivantes : Font également partis de l'invention un procédé de fabrication d'un tel dispositif, et un procédé de détection de gaz et/ou de composés organiques volatils (COV).

IMPROVING MUTUAL AUTOMATED MODELS FOR OILFIELD OPERATIONS

La présente invention concerne des systèmes, des procédés et des supports lisibles par ordinateur pour l'amélioration mutuelle de modèles basés sur la physique et fondés sur des données associés à un champ pétrolifère. Ceux-ci peuvent impliquer la génération, par l'intermédiaire d'un processeur, avec une condition associée à un champ pétrolifère en tant que première entrée, d'une première sortie sur la base d'un parmi un modèle basé sur la physique ou un modèle fondé sur des données ; la génération, en utilisant la première entrée ou une seconde entrée, d'une seconde sortie sur la base de l'autre parmi le modèle basé sur la physique ou le modèle fondé sur des données non utilisé pour générer la première sortie ; et la modification, automatiquement, d'au moins un parmi le modèle basé sur la physique, le modèle fondé sur des données, la première entrée ou la seconde entrée, sur la base de la première sortie ou de la seconde sortie.

COMPRISING NEMS OF the MEANS OF TRANSDUCTION CONTAINING ALUMINIUM ALLOY

COMPOSITION OF PEROXIDE ORGANIC AND ALCOHOL FOR THE RETICULATION OF ELASTOMERS

PROCESS, DEVICE, TELEPHONE AND STATION BASIC TO PROVIDE A CONVERTER DEPUISSANCE OF CONTINUATION FOR VARIABLE SIGNALS

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING OF DERIVED FROM 3 - AMINO-AZETIDINE, LESNOUVEAUX DERIVED AND THEIR PREPARATION

PROCESS AND APPARATUS ALLOWING TO REDUCE THE DISTORTION IN A AMPLIFICATEURDE POWER

COLLAR FLOATING OF CAP OF DEVICE OF COMBUSTION USING A JOINT IN E

Système de collier flottant perfectionné pour dispositifs de combustion de turbines à gaz, constitué d'un collier en tôle métallique (22) avec un rebord plat (30) et d'un moyen d'immobilisation en E (23) qui est préalablement comprimé à l'intérieur d'un bloc de résine époxy (34). Le collier (22) se place sur un tube correspondant (16) de brûleur à injection de combustible et est maintenu sur un système de coiffe par une plaque plane (24). Pendant l'assemblage, le collier (22) est lâche de façon à flotter, ce qui facilite le montage de la coiffe. Pendant le fonctionnement, la résine époxy (34) servant à préalablement comprimer le moyen d'immobilisation en E (23) s'échauffe et est éliminée par brûlage, à la suite de quoi le moyen d'immobilisation en E (23) s'ouvre et produit entre le collier (22) et la plaque (24) un effort d'appui suffisamment grand pour empêcher le collier (22) de tourner et pour réduire de ce fait l'usure du collier.

ATOMIZER.

A METHOD FOR PREVENTING DEPOSITS RESULTING From a THERMAL HYDROCARBON DEGRADATION ON ARTICLES

COLLAR FLOATING OF CAP OF DEVICE OF COMBUSTION USING A JOINT IN E

FUEL INJECTOR HAS PRESSURE REGULEE

ADDITIVES OF TREATMENT IMPROVE FOR HYDRAULIC CEMENTS

PREMIXER FOR COMBUSTION CHAMBER

Prémélangeur (10) pour chambre de combustion, comportant un tube (20) à flamme ayant une ouverture (25) à forme évasée, une pluralité de corps tubulaires (30) disposés d'une manière télescopique dans le tube (20) à flamme pour envoyer des matières combustibles dans un passage de prémélange (31) défini entre le tube (20) à flamme et l'un, le plus à l'extérieur, (33), des différents corps tubulaires (30), et une pluralité d'ailettes de tourbillonnement (40) réparties dans la direction circonférentielle dans l'ouverture (25), chacune des différentes ailettes de tourbillonnement (40) comprenant un corps (41) s'étendant dans une dimension radiale depuis le tube (20) à flamme jusqu'au corps tubulaire (33) le plus à l'extérieur, et un bord d'attaque (42) faisant saillie en amont de l'ouverture (25).

ENTGASUNGSEINRICHTUNG FUER EINEN FLIESSBETT-ABFLUSS

Photo-patterned carbon electronics

A system is provided for the manufacture of carbon based electrical components including, an ultraviolet light source; a substrate receiving unit whereby a substrate bearing a first layer of carbon based semiconductor is received and disposed beneath the ultraviolet light source; a mask disposed between the ultraviolet light source and the carbon based semiconductor layer; a doping agent precursor source; and environmental chemical controls, configured such that light from the ultraviolet light source irradiates a doping agent precursor and the first carbon layer.

Method for Manufacturing Lateral Germanium Detectors

An improved method for manufacturing a lateral germanium detector is disclosed. A detector window is opened through an oxide layer to expose a doped single crystalline silicon layer situated on a substrate. Next, a single crystal germanium layer is grown within the detector window, and an amorphous germanium layer is grown on the oxide layer. The amorphous germanium layer is then polished to leave only a small portion around the single crystal germanium layer. A dielectric layer is deposited on the amorphous germanium layer and the single crystal germanium layer. Using resist masks and ion implants, multiple doped regions are formed on the single crystal germanium layer. After opening several oxide windows on the dielectric layer, a refractory metal layer is deposited on the doped regions to form multiple germanide layers.

Thermal Management of LED-Based Illumination Devices With Synthetic Jet Ejectors

An illumination device (b 1 - 01 ) is provided which comprises a housing (b 1 - 03 ) equipped with an aperture (b 1 - 37 ), first (b 1 - 33 ) and second (b 1 - 35 ) diaphragms disposed in said housing and in fluidic communication with said aperture, and an LED (b 1 - 15 ) disposed between said first and second diaphragms.

Rail and desk with sliding top and power access (c:scape)

A worksurface assembly includes a support structure and a top portion that is movable relative to the support structure. The worksurface assembly may include a mounting rail configured to support various accessory units. A utility supply system is provided, and the top portion of the worksurface assembly may be moved to provide access to the utility supply system. A mechanism provides for controlled movement of the top portion of the worksurface assembly relative to the support structure.

Automated generation of creative parameters based on approval feedback

A script creation system obtains both current user-specified attributes to be used in generating a new media creative, and historical data including historical user-specified attributes associated with previously generated media creatives. The script creation system generates a set of creative parameters specifying content characteristics of the new media creative based on the user-specified attributes and the historical data. The set of creative parameters are transmitted from the script creation system to a media creative generation system. The script creation system receives the new media creative generated by the media creative generation system, and provides the new media creative to an end user system associated with an end user. The script creation system receives feedback associated with the new media creative, and stores the feedback, the set of creative parameters, and the current user-specified attributes as historical data.

Therapy boot with pockets for ice pack and compression bladder

The present invention comprises a therapy boot for treatment of the ankle or lower leg. The therapy boot comprises a hard outer shell having an open anterior portion, a base portion, a posterior portion, two oppositely disposed side portions, and a pocket with an opening provided in each of the side portions. The therapy boot also comprises an air bladder comprising two inflatable chambers, a corresponding one of the two inflatable chambers being disposed on an inside of each of the side portions. Respective gel packs are also provided which are adapted to be inserted into one of the respective openings of the pockets in between the air bladder and at least one of the lower leg or the ankle. The gel packs are pressed against at least one of the lower leg and the ankle by the corresponding inflatable chamber of the air bladder.

Deep water culture hydroponic system

The specification discloses a DWC hydroponic system that includes a plurality of grow tanks, a circulation pump, a nutrient supply line fluidly connecting the outlet of the circulation pump to the grow tanks, and a tank drain line fluidly connected to the grow tanks. Each of the grow tanks is fluidly connected in parallel between the nutrient supply line and the tank drain line. The system further includes a pump suction line fluidly connected to the inlet of the circulation pump, and a plurality of bridge connectors each fluidly connecting the tank drain line to the pump suction line in accordance with a defined pattern. The DWC system may further include a nutrient supply fluidly connected to the circulation pump intake through a valve arrangement.

Dynamically adjustable slit

Blades (48) pivotally attached together linked to push rods (34) and inserted into an illumination field, energy or flux (510). The blades (48; 520) extend longitudinally along the length of a rectangular illumination field or slit (510) used to image a reticle (537) onto a photosensitive substrate. The blades (48; 520) controllably adjust the width of the rectangular illumination field (510) to modify the illumination intensity or energy provided to a photosensitive substrate. The illumination field (510) is scanned across the photosensitive substrate (560) to expose it with the image of a reticle (537) . The blades (48; 520) are dynamically controlled (541) during the scanning exposure to adjust the illumination intensity or energy in a predetermined way. The resulting selective change in exposure dose corrects local area of line width variance. Various errors in pattern reproduction using a photolithographic system are relatively easily corrected. This is particularly advantageous in a scanning lithography system used in the manufacture of semiconductors.

Adapter plate for an aircraft seat

An adapter plate for an aircraft seat may include a body (202) configured to be positioned exterior of an armrest (210) of the aircraft seat (104) within a space (112) proximate to the aircraft seat. The body may include at least one coupler (204) configured to attach to the aircraft seat. The body may include at least one mount point (212). The at least one mount point of the body may be configured to attach to at least one mount bracket (214) of the removable auxiliary aircraft accessory. The auxiliary aircraft accessory may be positioned within the space proximate to the aircraft seat when coupled to the at least one mount point of the body via the at least one mount bracket.

Post plasma ashing wafer cleaning formulation

A semiconductor wafer cleaning formulation for use in post plasma ashing semiconductor fabrication comprising at least one organic chelating agent and at least one polar solvent, wherein the chelating agent and polar solvent are in sufficient amounts to effectively remove inorganic compound residue from a semiconductor wafer. Preferably, the chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of 2,4-Pentanedione, Malonic acid, Oxalic acid, p-Toluenesulfonic acid, and Trifluoroacetic acid; and the polar solvent is selected from the group consisting of Water, Ethylene glycol, N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), Gamma butyrolactone (BLO), Cyclohexylpyrrolidone (CHP), Sulfolane, 1,4-Butanediol, and Butyl carbitol.

Worksurface assembly

A worksurface assembly includes a support structure and a top portion that is movable relative to the support structure. The worksurface assembly may include a mounting rail configured to support various accessory units. A utility supply system is provided, and the top portion of the worksurface assembly may be moved to provide access to the utility supply system. A mechanism provides for controlled movement of the top portion of the worksurface assembly relative to the support structure.

Post plasma ashing wafer cleaning formulation

A semiconductor wafer cleaning formulation for use in post plasma ashing semiconductor fabrication comprising the following components in the percentage by weight ranges shown: chelating agent 1-15% water 25-99%  polar organic solvent 0-60% In the preferred embodiment the chelating agent is catechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene) and the polar organic solvent is gamma butyrolactone (BLO).

Blends of aqueous dispersions of fluoropolymers and aqueous dispersions of ethylene/acid or ionomeric copolymers

This invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of (a) from 0.5 to 99.5 weight percent of a fluoropolymer having an average particle size of from 0.01 to 30 microns; and (b) from 0.5 to 99.5 weight percent of an ethylene copolymer which comprises at least 50% by weight ethylene, 1-35% by weight of an acid-containing unsaturated mono-carboxylic acid, and optionally 0-49% by weight of a moiety selected from at least one of alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, vinyl ether, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide, and further wherein the acid groups are neutralized from 0-100% by a metal ion or other cations, the weight percents being based on the total amounts of (a) and (b) only. The invention also relates to a coprecipate of this aqueous dispersion and a dry powder made by drying the aqueous dispersion or coprecipitate.

Blends of aqueous dispersions of fluoropolymers and aqueous dispersions of ethylene/acid or ionomeric copolymers

This invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of (a) from 0.5 to 99.5 weight percent of a fluoropolymer having an average particle size of from 0.01 to 30 microns; and (b) from 0.5 to 99.5 weight percent of an ethylene copolymer which comprises at least 50% by weight ethylene, 1-35% by weight of an acid-containing unsaturated mono-carboxylic acid, and optionally 0-49% by weight of a moiety selected from at least one of alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, vinyl ether, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide, and further wherein the acid groups are neutralized from 0-100% by a metal ion or other cations, the weight percents being based on the total amounts of (a) and (b) only. The invention also relates to a coprecipate of this aqueous dispersion and a dry powder made by drying the aqueous dispersion or coprecipitate.

Heat removal and recovery in biomass pyrolysis

Pyrolysis methods and apparatuses that allow effective heat removal, for example when necessary to achieve a desired throughput or process a desired type of biomass, are disclosed. According to representative methods, the use of a quench medium (e.g., water), either as a primary or a secondary type of heat removal, allows greater control of process temperatures, particularly in the reheater where char, as a solid byproduct of pyrolysis, is combusted. Quench medium may be distributed to one or more locations within the reheater vessel, such as above and/or within a dense phase bed of fluidized particles of a solid heat carrier (e.g., sand) to better control heat removal.

Medical measurement method

Method of controlling illumination field to reduce line width variation

Blades pivotally attached together linked to push rods and inserted into an illumination field, energy or flux. The blades extend longitudinally along the length of a rectangular illumination field or slit used to image a reticle onto a photosensitive substrate. The blades controllably adjust the width of the rectangular illumination field to modify the illumination intensity or energy provided to a photosensitive substrate. The illumination field is scanned across the photosensitive substrate to expose it with the image of a reticle. The blades are dynamically controlled during the scanning exposure to adjust the illumination intensity or energy in a predetermined way. The resulting selective change in exposure dose corrects local area of line width variance. Various errors in pattern reproduction using a photolithographic system are relatively easily corrected. This is particularly advantageous in a scanning lithography system used in the manufacture of semiconductors.

Fabric pressing pressure regulator for sewing machine

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ディスプレイを照明するためにより効率的な 光の分布を供給し、かつ対応付けられたディスプレイに 支持体を提供する。 【解決手段】 本発明による一体型ディスプレイパネル アセンブリは、両面ならびに、１つ以上の光源からの光 を受け取ってパネル中に伝達させるための端部を有す る、光伝達性パネルを有する。パネルの片面上には、伝 達された光の一部をパネルから出射させるための、第１ の光出射領域が設けられている。パネルから出射された 光は、LCDその他の、パネルによって支持されて第１の 光出射領域に重なる位置関係にあるディスプレイにバッ クライトを供給する。伝達された光の残りは、第１の光 出射領域下を通過してパネル上のその他の光出射領域に 達し、これら他の光出射領域に対応付けられた他のディ スプレイを照明する。

Dynamic report building

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some exemplary implementations, there is provided a method. The method may include selecting at least one module from among a plurality of modules, the selection performed based on metadata including one or more of the following rules: whether the at least one module can be used with a type of device, whether the at least one module can be used with a glycemic state of a host, and whether the at least one module can be used with an expected volume of data generated by the type of device; and generating a report including the selected at least one module configured to present information representative of the glucose concentration level measured in the host. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Systems and methods for processing analyte data and generating reports

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some exemplary implementations, there is provided a method. The method may include selecting at least one module from among a plurality of modules, the selection performed based on metadata including one or more of the following rules: whether the at least one module can be used with a type of device, whether the at least one module can be used with a glycemic state of a host, and whether the at least one module can be used with an expected volume of data generated by the type of device; and generating a report including the selected at least one module configured to present information representative of the glucose concentration level measured in the host. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Systems and methods for processing analyte data and generating reports

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some exemplary implementations, there is provided a method that includes generating, by at least one processor, a data structure comprising a plurality of bins assigned to a plurality of predetermined glucose concentration levels; generating, by the at least one processor, a value representative of a measured glucose concentration level obtained from received sensor data; adding, by the at least one processor, the value to at least one of the plurality of bins, wherein the adding of the value increments an occurrence value for the at least one of the plurality of bins; and analyzing, by the at least one processor, the data structure including the at least one of the plurality of bins and the occurrence value to determine at least one descriptive measurement. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Dynamic report building

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some exemplary implementations, there is provided a method. The method may include selecting at least one module from among a plurality of modules, the selection performed based on metadata including one or more of the following rules: whether the at least one module can be used with a type of device, whether the at least one module can be used with a glycemic state of a host, and whether the at least one module can be used with an expected volume of data generated by the type of device; and generating a report including the selected at least one module configured to present information representative of the glucose concentration level measured in the host. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Analyte data retriever

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include receiving, at a first processing system including a user interface, an installation package including a plug-in and code configured to provide at the first processing system an interface between a sensor system configured to measure an analyte concentration level in a host and a second processing system; storing, by the first processing system, the installation package in a location based on a role of a user initiating the installation of the code; installing the plug-in for the user interface to enable the plug-in to control one or more aspects of an installation of the code; and initiating, by at least the plug-in, the installation of the code at the first processing system to provide the interface. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Split spot breaks

Control of a single spot break (or all spot breaks within a predefined time period) can be dynamically split between different ad management servers, and between universal and targeted advertisements. Put another way, the particular type of process used to deliver advertisements (e.g. one-to-many or one-to-one) can be varied within a single spot break. Each portion of a split spot break can be dynamically adjusted in near-real time. If run time of advertisements inserted by an ad management server is either too long or not long enough, control can be passed to the next ad server late, or early, as appropriate. A single spot break (or group of spot breaks) can be split different ways for different stations, or for different tiers of spot breaks. Different spot breaks on the same station can be split differently.

Attributing users to audience segments

A streaming media server inserts contextual markers into a media stream being delivered to an end user device for play out to an end user. The contextual markers can be inserted in-band into spot blocks, and can be used to identify media items included in the spot block. When the contextual markers trigger the end-user device to send a message identifying the media content, e.g. a particular show, included in the spot block to a data management platform (DMP). The DMP uses the messages triggered by the contextual markers to attribute the end user to the media content. If a threshold number of attributions is received, and if the attributions are sufficiently recent, the end user can be a associated with an audience segment. The attribution and association information can be delivered to an ad server, which uses that information to select targeted advertisements to air during the show.

Media delivery to limited capability platforms

An ad proxy generates a playback manifest for delivery to a destination platform via a content distribution network (CDN). The playback manifest provided to the destination device includes hosted locations, such as network addresses, of both primary media files and advertising content. The playback manifest can also include tracking-calls. The destination platform receives normalized media files associated with the network addresses included in the playback manifest, and plays out those normalized media files during execution of the playback manifest. Tracking-calls can be fired, in accordance with the playback manifest, when part or all of a normalized media file has been played out. The tracking-calls can be used to facilitate calculation of impressions. The destination device need not be capable of differentiating between primary media content and advertising content, thus allowing even limited capability platforms, e.g. integrated automotive platforms, to provide targeted advertising.

Split spot breaks

A first advertisement management system assumes control of inserting advertisements into a spot break for a first, pre-allocated portion of the spot break, which has a duration and a scheduled conclusion. The first advertisement management system makes a first determination, based at least in part on a number of advertisements available for insertion into the first pre-allocated portion of the spot break by the first advertisement management system. The first determination indicates whether control of inserting advertisements into the spot break is to be passed to a second advertisement management system at the scheduled conclusion of the first pre-allocated portion of the spot break, prior to the scheduled conclusion of the first pre-allocated portion of the spot break, or later than the scheduled conclusion of the first pre-allocated portion of the spot break. The first advertisement management system passes control to the second advertisement management system in accordance with the first determination.

Managing local and general advertisement spot allocations

Total advertising inventory of a broadcast station can be dynamically allocated between local, or station-sold, inventory and general, or network, inventory. The portion of total inventory allocated to local inventory or network inventory can be adjusted based on feedback from an advertising service, and a broadcast log can be generated based on the adjusted allocation. The broadcast log can be delivered to a media automation system associated with a media station which plays out local inventory in accordance with the broadcast log. When the broadcast log indicates that general/network inventory is to be broadcast, the media automation system stops playing-out local inventory, and allows the advertisement system to broadcast network inventory for a period of time indicated by the broadcast log. Broadcast of local inventory can be resumed early, before the time period indicated in the broadcast log has expired.

Genes and uses for plant improvement

Transgenic seed for crops with improved traits are provided by trait-improving recombinant DNA where plants grown from such transgenic seed exhibit one or more improved traits as compared to a control plant. Exemplary recombinant DNA expresses a succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase.

Medical diagnostic devices and methods

A medical diagnostic device includes a wirelessly transmitted time data receiver and processor. Associated devices, methods and functionality are also described.

Passenger rest compartments for remote aircraft spaces

Passenger rest compartments may be incorporated into remote areas of an aircraft, either in the overhead crown region or in lower lobe cargo decks. Each passenger rest compartment, includes two-way audio communication with the flight deck and non-intrusive non-visual monitoring of the compartments and surrounding environment, to determine passenger presence, absence, and general well-being as well as environmental safety. Rest compartments may be integrated into rest cabins in the overhead or lower lobe areas, the rest cabins accessible from the main passenger cabin via an entry vestibule providing dedicated enclosed paths to the overhead and lower cabins. Additional deployable egress hatches may allow passengers to rapidly return to the main deck from the overhead and lower lobe cabins in the event of an emergency. Selected passenger seats (e.g., partitioned or other premium seats) may include private access to passenger rest compartments.

Locking threaded fastener

A locking fastener includes a fastener body (42), a locking band (44) within the fastener body, and a retainer (96) secured to the fastener body to retain the locking band within the fastener body. The locking band includes first and second tangs (72, 74) that fit within recesses (62, 64) in the fastener body to limit angular movement of the tangs. The tangs and the recesses are dimensioned to control the torque required to remove the fastener from a threaded member. The retainer defines a central circular hole corresponding to the diameter of a threaded member on which the fastener is mounted.

Method and system for scheduling cars in elevator systems considering existing and future passengers

A method schedules cars of an elevator system in a building. The method begins execution whenever a newly arrived passenger presses an up or down button to generate a call for service. For each car, determine a first waiting time for all existing passengers if the car is assigned to service the call, based on future states of the elevator system. For each car, determine a second waiting time of future passengers if the car is assigned to service the call, based on a landing pattern of the cars. For each car, combine the first and second waiting times to produce an adjusted waiting time, The method ends by assigning a particular car having a lowest adjusted waiting time to service the call and minimize an average waiting time of all passengers.

On-axis mask and wafer alignment system

An on-axis through the lens optical alignment system for use in semiconductor manufacturing using step and scan photolithographic techniques. An optical alignment system uses a partially common path with the projection optics (16) optical axis (38) in order to detect alignment targets on a wafer (10) and a mask (20). The relative position of the mask (20) and wafer (10) is detected during a single simultaneous scan, and the mask (20) and wafer (10) are resultantly aligned. This provides advantages over prior art multiple channel off-axis through the lens alignment systems and single channel non-through the lens alignment systems. A detailed optical apparatus (60) is disclosed.

Advanced mobile X-ray apparatus

L'invention concerne un appareil monté sur un chariot (12) et équipé d'un bras articulé (30) de support d'un tube de rayons X (52). Le poids du bras de support est équilibré par un contrepoids et articulé de manière à pouvoir positionner le tube sans qu' il soit nécessaire de déplacer le chariot. Le chariot comporte par ailleurs un berceau (13) permettant d'immobiliser le tube en position de rangement. Toutes les articulations du bras de support sont équipées de freins électro-magnétiques à disques. Une poignée (200) mobile à la partie antérieure du chariot et équipée de jauges de contraintes connectées à des circuits électriques de commandes de moteurs d'entraînement des roues permet de déplacer facilement le chariot. Application aux appareils de rayons X permettant de faire des radiographies de malades alités. The invention relates to an apparatus mounted on a cart (12) and equipped with an articulated arm (30) for supporting an x-ray tube (52). The weight of the support arm is balanced by a counterweight and articulated so that the tube can be positioned without the need to move the carriage. The trolley also includes a cradle (13) making it possible to immobilize the tube in the storage position. All the joints of the support arm are equipped with electro-magnetic disc brakes. A handle (200) movable at the front of the cart and equipped with strain gauges connected to electrical circuits for controlling the wheel drive motors allows the cart to be easily moved. Application to X-ray devices making it possible to take X-rays of bedridden patients.

Automatically aligned contact process in semiconductor and product device manufacturing.

Advanced mobile X-ray device.

Boom mountable robotic arm

A boom mountable robotic arm for includes a beam pivotally mounted on a boom mounting adaptor, at least two electrically insulated support posts mounted to and spaced apart along the beam, and at least a first rotation coupling and a plurality of second rotation couplings. The first rotation coupling provides pivotal mounting of the beam on the boom mounting adaptor so as to provide selectively controllable rotation of the beam in a substantially vertical plane. The second rotation couplings provide selectively controllable rotation of the electrically insulated support posts about corresponding second axes of rotation between a retracted position substantially laid flush along the beam and a pick-up position ready to receive a conductor being supported. An actuated scissor linkage is mounted to the beam and the boom mounting adaptor for selectively adjusting an angular position of the beam relative to the boom mounting adaptor.

IMPROVED X-RAY MOBILE APPARATUS

Low profile battery refill system

A low profile battery refill system employing swiveling three-port tubing connectors, enabling a standardized routing configuration and the use of interchangeable tubing connector components.

IMPROVED X-RAY MOBILE APPARATUS

L'invention propose un appareil mobile de rayons X, comprenant un chariot; un bras articulé de support d'un tube de rayons X fixé au chariot et comprenant une pluralité d'éléments de support (40, 44) accouplés en pivotement; un frein à disques (100), à commande électromagnétique, ayant un logement (08) et un collier de serrage (110), le logement étant placé concentriquement autour d'un arbre commun (102) fixé à l'un des deux éléments voisins du bras de support et étant par ailleurs fixé à l'autre des deux éléments voisins et le collier (110) étant fixé à l'arbre commun (102), de façon que, lorsque le frein est serré, le mouvement angulaire relatif du logement (108) et du collier (110) soit empêché et de ce fait, celui des deux éléments voisins de support. Application aux appareils de rayons X permettant de faire des radiographies de malades alités. The invention provides a mobile x-ray apparatus, comprising a cart; an articulated support arm for an x-ray tube fixed to the carriage and comprising a plurality of support members (40, 44) pivotally coupled; an electromagnetically controlled disc brake (100) having a housing (08) and a clamp (110), the housing being placed concentrically around a common shaft (102) attached to one of the two neighboring elements of the support arm and being otherwise fixed to the other of the two neighboring elements and the collar (110) being fixed to the common shaft (102), so that, when the brake is applied, the relative angular movement of the housing (108) and the collar (110) is prevented and therefore that of the two neighboring support elements. Application to X-ray devices making it possible to take X-rays of bedridden patients.

Split control of spot breaks

A transfer time, at which control of automatically inserting advertisements into a broadcast is to be passed from a first advertisement management system to a second advertisement management system, is scheduled to occur within a spot break. During a first portion of the spot break controlled by the first advertisement management system, a determination is made that playout of a final advertisement scheduled for broadcast during the first portion of the spot break cannot be completed prior to the transfer time. A run-last-spot parameter indicating whether the first advertisement management system is permitted to pass control of automatically inserting advertisements into the broadcast prior to the transfer time is obtained. Control of automatically inserting advertisements into the broadcast is conditionally passed from the first advertisement management system to the second advertisement management system based on the run-last-spot parameter.

Method and apparatus for the manufacture of conduit with assembled components and conduit assembly made therefrom

A method and apparatus for performing a manufacturing operation at a plurality of locations along the length of a flexible conduit results in a prefabricated conduit assembly having integrally joined fittings or other manufactured components. The apparatus comprises a driving mechanism, a manufacturing station, and a support device. The conduit is first fed through the manufacturing station and may move either continuously or intermittently. The manufacturing station then performs the manufacturing operation at a plurality of locations along the length of the conduit. The support device within the conduit provides structural support at the manufacturing station during the manufacturing operation and remains at a generally fixed axial and functional location while the conduit continues to move axially. A prefabricated conduit assembly having an elongated conduit body and a plurality of fittings or other manufactured components spaced along the length of the conduit body is useful for simplified installation in single point battery watering systems or other fluid distribution systems.

Automatically aligned contact method in semiconductor fabrication, and devices produced

The present invention relates to a method of forming a semiconductor device on a semiconductor substrate (210). It comprises the stages consisting in: forming one or more stacks (235) on the semiconductor substrate (210), each stack (235) comprising one or more gates (230, 232); forming a first insulating layer (231) above exposed parts of the gate, at least of the possible floating gate (232); forming, around the gate or around each of them, a layer for stopping etching (238) of the stack (235); forming a second insulation layer (270) above the semiconductor substrate (210) and around the stack or stacks (235); forming, in the second insulation layer (270), an opening about a region situated on the semiconductor substrate (210) close to the stack (235) or an opening between stacks (235) if there are several of them, and filling the opening by the use of a conducting material (220). The invention also relates to the devices thus produced.

Method and apparatus for cooling a reticle during lithographic exposure

Systems and methods eliminate vibrations produced by coolant fluid flowing through a short stroke stage and prevent change in thermally-induced distortion of the short stroke stage by maintaining the temperature and temperature distribution within the short stroke stage constant regardless of actinic heat load incident on a reticle. This is done by: (1) conducting heat through the reticle and short stroke stage components, (2) radiatively transferring heat from the short stroke stage to a long stroke stage, and (3) using convection and a cooling system to dissipate heat from the long stroke stage. The short stroke stage can be magnetically levitated from the long stroke stage. This way there is no physical contact, but the long stroke stage's movements can still control the short stroke stage's movements. By not physically contacting the long stroke stage, the short stroke stage is not affected by vibrations in the long stroke stage caused by the flowing coolant.

Rack-mounted power meter having removable metering options module

A meter for measuring power parameters on one or more electrical power lines/loads is configured to operate with our without a removable metering options module. The meter includes a meter housing designed and dimensioned for rack mounted installation in a bay of an equipment rack or cabinet, and metering circuitry configured to provide revenue accurate metering and power quality analysis for a power line/load. The metering options module may be mounted to an externally accessible surface of the meter to change the functionality of the metering circuitry without increasing the dimensions of an outer envelop of the meter, and without disturbing tamper-proof seals included on the meter.

Multi-thickness semiconductor with fully depleted devices and photonic integration

Techniques are disclosed that facilitate fabrication of semiconductors including structures and devices of varying thickness. One embodiment provides a method for semiconductor device fabrication that includes thinning a region of a semiconductor wafer upon which the device is to be formed thereby defining a thin region and a thick region of the wafer. The method continues with forming on the thick region one or more photonic devices and/or partially depleted electronic devices, and forming on the thin region one or more fully depleted electronic devices. Another embodiment provides a semiconductor device that includes a semiconductor wafer defining a thin region and a thick region. The device further includes one or more photonic devices and/or partially depleted electronic devices formed on the thick region, and one or more fully depleted electronic devices formed on the thin region. An isolation area can be formed between the thin region and the thick region.

Light fixture with multiple LEDs and synthetic jet thermal management system

A light source ( 101 ) is provided which comprises (a) a housing element ( 107 ); (b) a heat sink ( 109 ); (c) a first flow channel element ( 111 ) which, alone or in combination with said housing element, creates (i) a first set of flow paths ( 221 ) for the flow of fluid in a first direction through the light source, and (ii) a second set of flow paths ( 223 ) for the flow of fluid in a second direction through the light source; (d) a set of synthetic jet actuators ( 143, 145 ) having at least one member and being in fluidic communication with said first set of flow paths; and (e) a set of LEDs ( 113 ) containing at least one member and being in thermal contact with said heat sink.

Method and apparatus for the manufacture of conduit with assembled components and conduit assembly made therefrom

Automatic liquid dispenser

Automatic liquid dispenser

An automatic liquid dispensing apparatus including a container for holding a dispensable liquid, a flow regulator which permits liquid to flow out of the container at a controlled rate which is independent of the quantity of liquid within the container, and a timing and dispensing assembly. The timing and dispensing assembly accumulates a quantity of the liquid from the flow regulator, and periodically dispenses a constant volume of the liquid.

Analyte data retriever

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include receiving, at a first processing system including a user interface, an installation package including a plug-in and code configured to provide at the first processing system an interface between a sensor system configured to measure an analyte concentration level in a host and a second processing system; storing, by the first processing system, the installation package in a location based on a role of a user initiating the installation of the code; installing the plug-in for the user interface to enable the plug-in to control one or more aspects of an installation of the code; and initiating, by at least the plug-in, the installation of the code at the first processing system to provide the interface. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Correction in scanning direction of mask-to-object shift due to Z offset and non-perpendicular illumination

In a reflective lithographic projection apparatus, shifts in the image of a pattern of a mask in the scanning direction caused by variations in the position of the pattern surface of the mask along the optical axis are corrected by shifting of the relative position of the mask and/or the substrate in the scanning direction. Correction of the image rotation error may also be accomplished by rotation of the relative positions of the mask and/or the substrate about the optical axis. Variations in the position of the pattern surface of the mask along the optical axis may be determined by interferometers upon installation of the mask to the lithographic projection apparatus. The variations may be mapped and stored to provide control of the lithographic projection apparatus.

Radio frequency device within an energy sensor system

An energy measurement system including a radio frequency (“RF”) device powered by a solar panel. The RF device comprising a wireless communication port operative to transmit and receive communication over a wireless network of additional RF devices. The energy measurement system able to transmit energy parameters of the RF device over the wireless network.

Low profile manifold for single point watering system for lead-acid batteries

A single point watering assembly for a monobloc battery having a plurality of cell access ports each have a top edge. The assembly includes a manifold and a plurality of valve cartridges. The manifold overlies the access ports and includes extensions each extending into one of the access ports. Each valve cartridge is supported by one of the manifold extensions and is located below the top edge of the respective access port. Consequently, the assembly presents a low profile extending above the battery.

Connector for fluid handling systems

The present invention is directed to a connector for joining fluid flow passegesways in a fluid handling system. The connector may be manually manipulated, without using any tools, to quickly and easily couple or decouple the mating connector components. Those components include a plug having a cylindrical plug wall and a radially extending flange, and a mating socket having a cylindrical socket wall and a pair of diametrically opposed retainers. The retainers each comprise an axially extending flexible lever spaced from the socket wall. The lever is joined to the socket wall at a base or proximal end and has a latch at its free or distal end. The lever is also joined to the socket wall by a fulcrum wall or living hinge positioned intermediate the ends of the lever. A split lock ring is disposed between the socket wall and each retainer and is movable from a position adjacent the base of each retainer to a position remote from the base of each retainer. The latch at the free end of each retainer is engageable with the plug flange to prevent disengagement of the plug and socket when the levers are in their free, unstressed state. However, the levers may be manually deflected or depressed at a flexing portion thereof when the lock ring is positioned adjacent the retainer bases to disengage each latch from the plug flange and thereby permit axial decoupling of the plug and socket.

Remote manipulator for manipulating live multiple sub-conductors in a single phase bundle

A manipulator for separating sub-conductors in an energized single phase bundle includes a rigid support member and first and second actuators mounted on the support member, wherein each actuator is independently actuable of the other. Insulators are mounted on each actuator. A selectively releasable coupler is mounted on each insulator for selectively releasable coupling of each insulator to a corresponding sub-conductor. The actuators extend corresponding insulators independently of one another from the support member to thereby separate from each other by an optimized separation distance the distal ends of each insulator. When the corresponding sub-conductors of the single phase bundle are releasably coupled to the corresponding distal ends of the insulators the surge impedance loading of the single phase bundle may be improved by separation of the corresponding distal ends of the insulators and the sub-conductors by the optimized separation distance.

A connector for joining fluid flow passage-ways in a fluid handling system

The present invention is directed to a connector for joining fluid flow passage-ways in a fluid handling system. The connector may be manually manipulated, without using any tools, to quickly and easily couple or decouple the mating connector components. Those components include a plug (12) having a cylindrical plug wall and a radially extending flange, and a mating socket (14) having a cylindrical socket wall and a pair of diametrically opposed retainers (24). The retainers each comprise an axially extending flexible lever (26) spaced from the socket wall. The lever is joined to the socket wall at a base or proximal end and has a latch (34) at its free or distal end. The lever is also joined to the socket wall by a fulcrum wall or living hinge positioned intermediate the ends of the lever. A split lock ring is disposed between the socket wall and each retainer and is movable from a position adjacent the base of each retainer to a position remote from the base of each retainer. The latch at the free end of each retainer is engageable with the plug flange to prevent disengagement of the plug and socket when the levers are in their free, unstressed state. However, the levers may be manually deflected or depressed at a flexing portion thereof when the lock ring is positioned adjacent the retainer bases to disengage each latch from the plug flange and thereby permit axial decoupling of the plug and socket.

Battery assembly and single point watering assembly and system

A single point watering assembly for a monobloc battery having a plurality of cell access ports each have a top edge. The assembly includes a manifold and a plurality of valve cartridges. The manifold overlies the access ports and includes extensions each extending into one of the access ports. Each valve cartridge is supported by one of the manifold extensions and is located below the top edge of the respective access port. Consequently, the assembly presents a low profile extending above the battery.

Hydroponic nutrient aeration and flow control device and system

The specification discloses a hydroponic nutrient aeration and flow control (NAFC) device and system, which both aerates and controls the flow of the hydroponic nutrient solution. The NAFC device has no moving parts. Each NAFC device mixes and aerates the nutrient from the nutrient reservoir with air and/or nutrient from one of the grow tanks. Each NAFC device additionally controls the flow of the aerated nutrient solution to the grow tank and the nutrient reservoir. The vertical position of the end of the nutrient return line in each grow tank may be adjusted to adjust the level of the nutrient solution within the grow tank.

Method and system for detecting changes in sensor sample streams

A method detects a change in a stream of samples acquired by a sensor. A stream of samples acquired by a sensor over time is stored sequentially in a buffer in which an oldest samples is discarded and a newest sample is stored when the buffer is full, such that the buffer forms a window of samples sliding forward in time. For each new sample, the buffer is partitioned into all possible pairs of contiguous sub-windows of samples including a first sub-window and a second sub-window such that the newest sample is stored in the second sub-window of the pair. A difference is determined between the first and second sub-window of each pair of the contiguous sub-windows of samples, and a maximum difference is assigned as a merit score. A change in the stream of samples is signaled if the merit score is greater than a predetermine threshold. The change can be abrupt or gradual.

A method for anchoring a vehicle

Method for Optimizing a Power Flow in an Electric Power Network

Power flow in an electric power network is optimized during multiple time periods of operation of the electric power network by solving an optimization problem represented by an objective function by first initializing variables and constraints of a branch and bound (BB) tree (710), wherein nodes in the BB tree represent feasible regions of the optimization problem. Upper and lower bounds on the objective function are solved using the BB tree (720). A lowest lower bound and a lowest upper bound are updated (730). If difference between the lowest lower bound and the lowest upper bound is less than a threshold, the power flow is outputted based on the lowest lower bound and the lowest upper bound (740).

Continuous paste extrusion

Paste extrusion of lubricated PTFE fine powder is carried out by using the extrusion head (8) of the extruder (2) as the ram for forcing the powder through the extrusion orifice in the extrusion head (8), i.e. the extrusion head is moved against the powder, whether in particle form or preform form, to cause the extrusion.

Push-in turn-out vent cap for lead-acid battery

A battery vent cap capable of push-in installation and turn-out removal. The cap includes bayonet tabs. The tabs in turn each include a ramp portion to facilitate movement of the cap bayonet tabs past bayonet tabs in a battery vent port as the vent cap is inserted into the port axially without substantial rotation. The interfitting bayonet tabs retain the vent cap within the vent port and also permit the vent cap to be unscrewed and removed from the vent port. In a preferred embodiment, the vent cap includes a swivel connector to which a watering hose may be connected. The swivel enables the vent cap to be unscrewed from the vent portion without having to remove the watering hose from the swivel connector.

Blood glucose monitoring device

A medical diagnostic device includes a wirelessly transmitted time data receiver and processor. Associated devices, methods and functionality are also described.

Method for fabricating electronic and photonic devices on a semiconductor substrate

A method for fabricating photonic and electronic devices on a substrate is disclosed. Multiple slabs are initially patterned and etched on a layer of a substrate. An electronic device is fabricated on a first one of the slabs and a photonic device is fabricated on a second one of the slabs, such that the electronic device and the photonic device are formed on the same layer of the substrate.

Nut lock

A nut lock (40) includes a nut body (42), a locking coil (44), and a cage (80). The locking coil includes first and second tangs (72, 74) and has an internal diameter that is smaller than the internal diameter of the nut body. The cage is fixed within the nut body and includes a circumferential wall (86) defining first and second stops (88). The locking coil is located within the cage, and the first and second tangs are positioned proximate the first and second stops of the cage. The first tang engages the first stop when the nut lock is turned in a first direction, and the second tang engages the second stop when the nut lock is turned in a second direction.

Two-step hardmask fabrication methodology for silicon waveguides

Techniques are disclosed for efficiently fabricating semiconductors including waveguide structures. In particular, a two-step hardmask technology is provided that enables a stable etch base within semiconductor processing environments, such as the CMOS fabrication environment. The process is two-step in that there is deposition of a two-layer hardmask, followed by a first photolithographic pattern, followed by a first silicon etch, then a second photolithographic pattern, and then a second silicon etch. The process can be used, for example, to form a waveguide structure having both ridge and channel configurations, or a waveguide (ridge and/or channel) and a salicide heater structure, all achieved using the same hardmask. The second photolithographic pattern allows for the formation of the lower electrical contacts to the waveguides (or other structures) without a complicated rework of the hardmask.

Growth medium and method

Systems and methods for processing analyte data and generating reports

Bi-rate adaptive optical transfer engine

One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for the transmission of data between an optical bus and an electronic component at a speed independent from a clock speed of the electrical component; the system comprising an optical data storage component communicating with both the optical bus and the electrical component; the optical data storage component being configured to hold data transmitted on the optical bus until said electrical component is available.

Patterned mask holding device and method using two holding systems

【課題】スキャニング露光プロセスの間にパターンジェネレータの位置を制御する、ステージシステムに対するパターンジェネレータの滑りを実質的に低減又は排除するために使用されることができるシステム及び方法を提供する。 【解決手段】マスク保持装置３３０に結合された第１のパターン付マスク保持システム３３２が、マスクをマスク保持装置に解放可能に結合するようになっており、前記マスク保持装置に結合された第２のマスク保持システム３３４が、マスクをマスク保持装置に解放可能に結合するために、第１のマスク保持システムと同時に動作するようになっており、露光動作のスキャニング部分の間にパターン付マスク保持装置とマスクとを移動させる、マスク保持装置に結合された移動装置が設けられている。 【選択図】図３

Retainer for welding wire spool

A spindle assembly for supporting a spool of welding wire on a wire feeder, which spindle assembly comprising: a spindle in the form of a cylindrical spool receiving body having a given diameter, a mounting end, a spool loading end spaced from the mounting end, and a groove in the body adjacent said spool loading end and extending concentrically around the body of the spindle; and, a retaining collar with an outwardly extending spool retaining member, a central opening means for allowing the collar to slide on the cylindrical body of the spindle and a mechanical lock element carried by the collar and moveable between an unlocked position with the lock element retracted from the groove and a locked position with the lock element extending into the groove.

Boom mountable robotic arm

Nut lock

A nut lock (40) includes a nut body (42), a locking coil (44), and a cage (80). The locking coil includes first and second tangs (72, 74) and has an internal diameter that is smaller than the internal diameter of the nut body. The cage is fixed within the nut body and includes a circumferential wall (86) defining first and second stops (88). The locking coil is located within the cage, and the first and second tangs are positioned proximate the first and second stops of the cage. The first tang engages the first stop when the nut lock is turned in a first direction, and the second tang engages the second stop when the nut lock is turned in a second direction.

Liquid reservoir level fluidic control

Systems and methods for processing analyte data and generating reports

Method and system for optimized scheduling

A method of optimizing the scheduling of tasks may be used to schedule telephone contact attempts through an automated dialing system (20). The method includes receiving an account data file comprising account information for a plurality of accounts to be processed over a processing period. This processing period is divided into a plurality of contact attempt periods. The method also includes producing for each of the plurality of accounts an action result probability for each contact attempt period. The method also includes producing or determining a priority value for each of the accounts, determining resource costs for each contact attempt. These quantities or values, along with the action result probability, represent parameters over which the scheduling may be optimized.

Calculation engine based on histograms

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some exemplary implementations, there is provided a method that includes generating, by at least one processor, a data structure comprising a plurality of bins assigned to a plurality of predetermined glucose concentration levels; generating, by the at least one processor, a value representative of a measured glucose concentration level obtained from received sensor data; adding, by the at least one processor, the value to at least one of the plurality of bins, wherein the adding of the value increments an occurrence value for the at least one of the plurality of bins; and analyzing, by the at least one processor, the data structure including the at least one of the plurality of bins and the occurrence value to determine at least one descriptive measurement. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Concentrated fluoropolymer dispersions

An aqueous dispersion composition of about 30 to about 70 weight % non-melt-processible fluoropolymer particles having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of less than 2.225 and about 2 to about 11 weight % surfactant based on the weight of said fluoropolymer comprising a compound or mixture of compounds of the formula: R(OCH2CH2)nOH wherein R is a branched alkyl, branched alkenyl, cycloalkyl, or cycloalkenyl hydrocarbon group having 8-18 carbon atoms and n is an average value of 5 to 18. The fluoropolymer particles of the dispersion comprise a core of high molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene and a shell of lower molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene or modified polytetrafluoroethylene. Preferably, the aqueous dispersion composition comprises about 45 to about 65 weight % non-melt-processible fluoropolymer particles.

METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR PRECISELY POSITIONING AND ORIENTATION OF A LENS IN AN OPTICAL SYSTEM

Live conductor stringing and splicing method and apparatus

ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for handling and/or stringing energized conductor for a high voltage power line conductor for a high voltage power line is provided. The method includes bringing components and workers to the same electrical potential and transferring power from one contractor to another. Associated apparatus is also described.

Connector for fluid handling systems

The present invention is directed to a connector for joining fluid flow passegesways in a fluid handling system. The connector may be manually manipulated, without using any tools, to quickly and easily couple or decouple the mating connector components. Those components include a plug having a cylindrical plug wall and a radially extending flange, and a mating socket having a cylindrical socket wall and a pair of diametrically opposed retainers. The retainers each comprise an axially extending flexible lever spaced from the socket wall. The lever is joined to the socket wall at a base or proximal end and has a latch at its free or distal end. The lever is also joined to the socket wall by a fulcrum wall or living hinge positioned intermediate the ends of the lever. A split lock ring is disposed between the socket wall and each retainer and is movable from a position adjacent the base of each retainer to a position remote from the base of each retainer. The latch at the free end of each retainer is engageable with the plug flange to prevent disengagement of the plug and socket when the levers are in their free, unstressed state. However, the levers may be manually deflected or depressed at a flexing portion thereof when the lock ring is positioned adjacent the retainer bases to disengage each latch from the plug flange and thereby permit axial decoupling of the plug and socket.

Method and system for optimized scheduling

A method of optimizing the scheduling of tasks may be used to schedule telephone contact attempts through an automated dialing system (20). The method includes receiving an account data file comprising account information for a plurality of accounts to be processed over a processing period. This processing period is divided into a plurality of contact attempt periods. The method also includes producing for each of the plurality of accounts an action result probability for each contact attempt period. The method also includes producing or determining a priority value for each of the accounts, determining resource costs for each contact attempt. These quantities or values, along with the action result probability, represent parameters over which the scheduling may be optimized.

Patterned mask holding device and method using two holding systems

Stroller with synchronized seat height adjustment

A stroller includes a frame assembly, a seat supported by the frame assembly, and first and second adjustable seat supports engaged with the frame assembly to support the seat in a position relative to the frame assembly. A link couples the first and second seat supports such that a movement of the first seat support is mirrored in a corresponding movement of the second seat support to adjust the position of the seat.

Paste extruded insulator with air channels

The invention provides an insulated wire having a conductor and an insulator of paste extruded PTFE fine powder around the conductor. The paste extruded insulator has at least one closed continuous longitudinal air channel spaced apart from the conductor. The invention further provides a process for forming an insulator around a conductor by paste extruding lubricated PTFE fine powder in an extrusion device comprising a die, mandrel, and at least one channel-forming member. The die and mandrel form a converging chamber leading to an extrusion orifice and the channel-forming member is positioned in the orifice. The mandrel has a central bore for supplying the conductor. Lubricated PTFE fine powder is forced through the chamber and out of the exit of the orifice as a lubricated green extrudate around the conductor forming an insulator with at least one closed longitudinal air channel spaced apart from the conductor.

Compact wedge prism beam steering

In described examples, a beam steering device (16) includes a housing (20) and a transceiver (60) that emits and receives light beams through at least one opening (40) in the housing (20). A rotator (100) includes a cylindrical body (110) rotatably mounted within the housing (20) axially between the transceiver (60) and the at least one opening (40). A wedge-shaped prism (180) is secured within the body (110) and includes a first surface extending perpendicular to an axis (112) and a second surface (184) extending transverse to the axis (112). An encoder member (140) and a drive member (130) are provided on an outer surface of the body (110). Sensors (170) are mounted to the housing (20) to sense the encoder member (140) and provide an encoder signal indicative of a rotational position of the prism (180) about the axis (112). At least one drive element (104) is mounted to the housing (20) and applies force to the drive member (130) to rotate the body (110) and prism (180) about the axis (112) for steering light beams propagating through the prism (180).

High-resolution gas gauge proximity sensor

Analyte data retriever

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include receiving, at a first processing system including a user interface, an installation package including a plug-in and code configured to provide at the first processing system an interface between a sensor system configured to measure an analyte concentration level in a host and a second processing system; storing, by the first processing system, the installation package in a location based on a role of a user initiating the installation of the code; installing the plug-in for the user interface to enable the plug-in to control one or more aspects of an installation of the code; and initiating, by at least the plug-in, the installation of the code at the first processing system to provide the interface. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Method for recovering salt from a subsurface earth formation by solution mining

A method for the recovery of salt from a subsurface earth formation containing salt therein by circulating an aqueous liquid through the formation to form a cavity therein. The salt dissolved in the aqueous liquid is removed from the cavity and a solid substance, such as sand, is circulated into the cavity in an amount sufficient to form a pile of a height filling a substantial portion of the cavity and displace the saltcontaining liquid remaining in the cavity prior to closing in the cavity.

Thermal management of LED-based illumination devices with synthetic jet ejectors

An illumination device 1701 is provided which includes a light emitting portion 1703 ; an LED 1715 disposed within said light emitting portion; a threaded connector module 1705 adapted to rotatingly engage said illumination device to a source of electricity; a heat sink 1759 disposed between said light emitting portion and said connector module; and a synthetic jet ejector 1709 disposed between said light emitting portion and said connector module.

Generating a graphical user interface to navigate video content

A computer-implemented method for providing a graphical user interface (GUI) for video navigation by a user, including generating a GUI comprising a representation of partitioned segments of video content, the representation depicting a dimension of time, a dimension of scale, and a dimension of relevance for the partitioned segments of video content, wherein the GUI includes a first axis that depicts the dimension of time and a second axis that depicts the dimension of scale. The method further entails determining the dimension of relevance for the partitioned segments of video content based on receiving a text query from a user dynamically, or from a pre-defined source, and comparing one or more attributes of the partitioned segments of video content to the text query, or to the pre-defined source. The method further includes assigning a color to the partitioned segments of video content according to a color scheme for easy navigation.

Low profile manifold for single point watering system for lead-acid batteries

A single point watering assembly for a monobloc battery having a plurality of cell access ports each have a top edge. The assembly includes a manifold and a plurality of valve cartridges. The manifold overlies the access ports and includes extensions each extending into one of the access ports. Each valve cartridge is supported by one of the manifold extensions and is located below the top edge of the respective access port. Consequently, the assembly presents a low profile extending above the battery.

Systems and methods for rendering media

Methods and systems are provided for maintaining the aspect ratio of an image in the form of a graphic element or a photograph on a printed product in a theme collage. The aspect ratio of each image in the theme collage is maintained independent of any aspect ratio or resolution of the theme collage. Other methods provide for maintaining the resolution of a graphic element on a printed product in a theme collage using any desired combination of bitmap or vector based graphic data and alpha data when rendering the graphic element. An exemplary system may include one or more modules for determining the size of an image on a page while maintaining an aspect ratio of the image, displaying the image, receiving graphic data for the image, receiving alpha-transparency data for the image, and changing the image appearance according to a rendering parameter.

Paste extrusion process and article, and extrusion heads for use in such process

The present invention relates to a process of paste extruding lubricated PTFE fine powder in an extrusion device (41) forcing the lubricated PTFE fine powder through the extrusion device (41) and out of an orifice as a lubricated green extrudate, wherein before exiting through the orifice, the direction of the flow of the lubricated PTFE fine powder in the extrusion device (41) is reoriented in a direction at least 60 degrees different from the inital direction of the flow of the lubricated PTFE fine powder through the extrusion device (41).

Brushless polyphase reduced force variation motor

A control for brushless motors having polyphase moving coil armatures, sinusoidal commutation, and integral linear hall effect commutation sensors providing a correction signal such that the sum of the squares of the commutation signals is maintained at a predetermined constant. A sum squared correction means is used to provide an error correction signal feedback to magnetic field sensors or hall effect commutation sensors used to provide a sinusoidal commutation signal for each phase of a three phase moving coil armature such that the sum of the squares of each signal representative of the commutation signal is forced to be a predetermined constant. This has the effect of substantially reducing the motor force or torque variations typically occurring with such brushless electric motors having sinusoidal commutation. The motor force or torque variations are due in part to the hall effect sensor or magnetic field sensor gain and offset errors.

Semiconductor die substrate with integral heat sink

An integrated circuit device includes a semiconductor substrate with a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface and an intermediate portion positioned between the top and bottom surfaces. The device also includes interior substrate surfaces defined by at least one void extending from the bottom surface to the intermediate portion.

Container label and system for applying same.

Une étiquette pour un récipient en verre (1) est préimprimée avec des encres (20) et un adhésif (40) sur un substrat séparable (10) et est polymérisée, puis l'étiquette imprimée est transférée sur le récipient (1). Le récipient étiqueté est ensuite revêtu d'un matériau protecteur. L'appareil d'application d'étiquette comprend un mécanisme (106) d'indexation d'une bande (112) d'étiquette de manière à réduire au minimum les opérations de mise en marche et d'arrêt des bobines débitrice et réceptrice (116, 150) lorsque l'on applique simultanément des étiquettes sur plusieurs récipients (1). A label for a glass container (1) is pre-printed with inks (20) and an adhesive (40) on a separable substrate (10) and is polymerized, then the printed label is transferred to the container (1). The labeled container is then coated with a protective material. The label applying apparatus comprises a mechanism (106) for indexing a label strip (112) so as to minimize the operations of switching the supply and take-up reels on and off ( 116, 150) when labels are applied simultaneously to several containers (1).