Virtualization with fortuitously sized shadow page tables

One or more embodiments provides a shadow page table used by a virtualization software wherein at least a portion of the shadow page table shares computer memory with a guest page table used by a guest operating system (OS) and wherein the virtualization software provides a mapping of guest OS physical pages to machine pages.

Hydroelastic Body Mount

A body mount comprises a first support member adapted to engage a body of a vehicle and a second support member adapted to engage a frame of the vehicle. The second support member includes a tubular portion disposed radially inward of a second support surface. A first elastomeric spring interconnects an inner tube and the second support member. The first elastomeric spring is positioned within the tubular portion. A hydraulic damping system is disposed on a side of the second support surface opposite the first support member and includes a housing coupled to the second support member. Second, third and fourth elastomeric springs are positioned within the housing. The second elastomeric spring and the third elastomeric spring are spaced apart by a first track. The third elastomeric spring and the fourth elastomeric spring are spaced apart by a second track. 1. A body mount for connection between a body and a frame of a vehicle , comprising:a first support member defining a first support surface adapted to engage the body of the vehicle;an inner tube including a first end and an opposite second end, the inner tube connected to the first support member at the first end and extending axially away from the first support surface along a central axis;a second support member defining a second support surface adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle, the second support member including a tubular portion disposed radially inward of the second support surface and extending axially away from the second support surface and toward the first support surface;a first elastomeric spring interconnecting the inner tube and the second support member, the first elastomeric spring being positioned within the tubular portion;a hydraulic damping system disposed on a side of the second support surface opposite the first support surface, the hydraulic damping system including a housing coupled to the second support member as well as second, third and fourth elastomeric springs positioned ...

Hydraulic Body Mount

A hydraulic body mount includes a first support member that defines a first support surface that is adapted to engage the body of a vehicle and a second support member that defines a second support surface that is adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle. The hydraulic body mount includes a hydraulic damping system disposed between the first support surface and the second support surface and a travel-limiting cup disposed outside of the region between the first support surface and the second support surface. The travel-limiting cup includes an elastomeric limiting member adapted to limit the travel of the first support surface relative to the second support surface. 1. A hydraulic body mount for connection between a body and a frame of a vehicle , comprising:a first support member defining a first support surface adapted to engage the body of the vehicle;an inner tube including a proximal end and a terminal end, the inner tube connected to the first support member at the proximal end and extending axially away from the first support surface along a central axis;a second support member defining a second support surface adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle, the second support member including a cup portion disposed radially inward of the second support surface and extending axially away from both the first support surface and the second support surface toward the terminal end of the inner tube;a hydraulic damping system disposed between the first support surface and the second support surface; anda travel-limiting cup directly joined to the cup portion of the second support member, the travel-limiting cup including an elastomeric limiting member connected to the terminal end of the inner tube.2. The hydraulic body mount of claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic damping system comprises a first elastomeric spring claim 1 , a second elastomeric spring claim 1 , a third elastomeric spring and a channel support claim 1 , the first elastomeric spring and the second ...

Hydraulic Body Mount With Compressible Bumper

A hydraulic body mount includes a first support member adapted to engage a body of a vehicle and a second support member adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle. The second support member includes a cup portion disposed radially inward of the second support surface that extends axially away from both the first support surface and the second support surface. The body mount further includes a hydraulic damping system disposed between the first support surface and the second support surface, a washer and a travel-limiting cup joined to the cup portion of the second support member. The travel-limiting cup surrounds the washer and includes a compressible limiting member that limits axial movement of the inner tube when the washer contacts the compressible limiting member.

Allocating and configuring persistent memory

Methods and apparatus to allocating and/or configuring persistent memory are described. In an embodiment, memory controller logic configures non-volatile memory into a plurality of partitions at least in part based on one or more attributes. One or more volumes (visible to an application or operating system) are formed from one or more of the plurality of partitions. Each of the one or more volumes includes one or more of the plurality of partitions having at least one similar attribute from the one or more attributes. In another embodiment, memory controller logic configures a Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) into a persistent region and a volatile region. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Digital assistant conference call manager

An approach is provided that uses a digital assistant to manage an online meeting. The approach operates by having the digital assistant receive a request to attend an online meeting at a scheduled date and time, with the digital assistant being associated with a user scheduled to attend the online meeting. The digital assistant is automatically logged onto the online meeting over the computer network when the scheduled date and time arrive. The digital assistant then manages the online meeting with management of the online meeting including opening a conferencing bridge that allows online users to participate in the online meeting.

Mineral wool insulation

Mineral wool insulation products are provided. The mineral wool insulation includes a plurality of mineral wool fibers and a wax emulsion applied to the mineral wool fibers. The wax emulsion imparts excellent water resistance and thermal performance properties to the mineral wool insulation.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BUSHING ASSEMBLY HAVING RADIAL RUBBER STOPPER

The present disclosure is directed to a bushing assembly having a tubular inner metal, a tubular outer metal, a tubular rigid cup disposed over an outer portion of the tubular inner metal, and a tubular pad disposed between the tubular rigid cup and the tubular outer metal. The tubular pad may have a first wall section and a second wall section at least partially circumscribing the first wall section. The first wall section may be configured to be compressed and to expand along an axis parallel to an axial center of the tubular pad, to thus fill the tubular rigid cup and enhance a stiffness of the bushing assembly when the tubular outer metal of the bushing assembly is moved towards a limit of a range of radial travel. 1. A bushing assembly comprising:a tubular inner metal;a tubular outer metal;a tubular rigid cup disposed over an outer portion of the tubular inner metal;a tubular pad disposed between the tubular rigid cup and the tubular outer metal, and having a first wall section and a second wall section at least partially circumscribing the first wall section; andthe first wall section of the tubular pad configured to be compressed and expand along an axis parallel to an axial center of the tubular pad, to thus fill the tubular rigid cup and enhance a stiffness of the bushing assembly when the tubular outer metal of the bushing assembly is moved towards a limit of a range of radial travel.2. The bushing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a rigid surface member secured to an inner surface of the tubular outer metal claim 1 , and wherein the rigid surface member assists in compressing the first wall section when the tubular outer metal is moved towards the limit of the range of radial travel.3. The bushing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first wall section of the bushing assembly is thicker than the second wall section.4. The bushing assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the first and second wall sections define an annular pocket therebetween; andthe tubular ...

Raspberry plant named 'endurance'

This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘ENDURANCE’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: late-season primocane production with medium to large sized fruit of medium-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases easily from receptacle, possesses medium gloss and fair flavor. Foliage is flat to slightly convex, medium green; possessing weak rugosity, weak gloss and equal 3-5 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density of small purple spines and have very weak anthocyanin coloration.

Methods and Apparatus for Procurement

Systems and techniques for procurement of equipment and services are disclosed. Data is collected relating to operations of an organization and the information is made accessible to vendors who may supply goods and services for carrying out the operations. The collected data may include information relating to inputs of the operations, size, shape, and weight of objects handled in the operations, actual and desired throughput, energy use, waste, and other data. Data may be anonymized before being made accessible to vendors, and proposals made by vendors in response to data from a particular organization may be directed to the organization from which the data is collected.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Hydraulic Mount Having Fluid-Track

A hydraulic mount includes an inner tubular assembly, first and second elastomeric bodies and a fluid-track. The first and second elastomeric bodies are attached to the inner tubular assembly and cooperate to define a first fluid chamber. The second elastomeric body also defines a second fluid chamber that is in fluid communication with the first fluid chamber via the fluid-track. The fluid-track is attached to the inner tubular assembly partially disposed in the first fluid chamber. The fluid-track includes a central portion, a peripheral portion and a passage. The peripheral portion extends radially outwardly from a periphery of the central portion. The passage provides fluid communication between the first and second fluid chambers. Gaps are positioned between the peripheral portion and a wall of one of the first and second elastomeric bodies. The peripheral portion being configured to contact the wall during loading of the inner tubular assembly to restrict movement of the inner tubular assembly and the fluid-track. 1. A hydraulic mount for coupling a first vehicle component and a second vehicle component , the hydraulic mount comprising:an inner tubular assembly;first and second elastomeric bodies attached to the inner tubular assembly and cooperating with each other to define a first fluid chamber, the second elastomer body also defining a second fluid chamber that is in fluid communication with the first fluid chamber; anda fluid-track attached to the inner tubular assembly and disposed at least partially in the first fluid chamber, the fluid-track including a central portion, a peripheral portion and a passage, the peripheral portion extending around and radially outwardly from a periphery of the central portion, the passage providing fluid communication between the first and second fluid chambers,wherein gaps are positioned between the peripheral portion and a wall of one of the first and second elastomeric bodies, the peripheral portion being configured to ...

Mechanism for providing virtual machines for use by multiple users

According to one aspect of the invention, a request to generate a state checkpoint of a computer is initiated within a user-level software entity, such as a virtual machine. Upon sensing the request, a checkpointing mechanism generates and stores at least one checkpoint, each checkpoint comprising a representation of the total state of the computer system. Upon sensing a state restoration request corresponding to one of the checkpoints, the checkpointing mechanism restores the checkpointed state in the computer, which can then resume operation from the restored total state. According to another aspect of the invention, a total checkpointed state is exported to another computer, where the state can be modified, for example, debugged, and then loaded into either the originally checkpointed computer (which, again, may be a virtual machine), or some other computer.

Body Mount

A body mount comprises a first support member defining a first support surface adapted to engage a body of a vehicle. A second support member includes a second support surface adapted to engage a frame of the vehicle. A connector member is positioned between a cover and the second support member. The connector member includes a channel support including a channel having an inlet and an outlet. A central member is fixed to the first support member and moveable relative to the second support member. The cover and the connector member define a first chamber. The connector member and the second support member define a second chamber. The chambers are fluidly connected via the channel. The channel circumferentially extends about the central member. Movement between the central member and the second support member causes fluid to travel through the inlet, channel, and outlet to transfer fluid between the chambers. 1. A body mount for connection between a body and a frame of a vehicle , comprising:a first support member defining a first support surface adapted to engage the body of the vehicle;a second support member including a second support surface adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle;a cover;a connector member positioned between the cover and the second support member, the connector member comprising a channel support including a channel having an inlet and an outlet; anda central member fixed to the first support member and being moveable relative to the second support member, wherein the cover and the connector member define a first chamber, the connector member and the second support member defining a second chamber, the first chamber and the second chamber being fluidly connected via the channel of the channel support, wherein the inlet of the channel is positioned in communication with the first chamber and the outlet of the channel is positioned in communication with the second chamber, the channel circumferentially extending about the central member, ...

Outdoor cooking station with griddle, system and method thereof

Embodiments of a griddle of the type for an outdoor cooking station is provided herein. The griddle includes a flat cooking surface with a splash guard extending along a periphery of the flat cooking surface. The flat cooking surface defines a trough positioned adjacent a rear end of the cooking surface such that the trough includes a sloping surface extending downward toward a rear opening defined in the splash guard along and adjacent the rear end of the flat cooking surface. With this arrangement, as a user cooks food on the griddle, unwanted grease may be pushed to the rear of the griddle and into the trough so that the grease funnels down the sloped surface and through the rear opening and into a grease container centered below the rear opening.

Fabric pretreatment for inkjet printing

This invention pertains to inkjet printing on fabric and to a pretreatment solution for the fabric that allows high quality printing thereon. The preferred digitally printed inks are pigmented inks. The pretreatment solution comprises an aqueous multivalent cationic salt.

Ultrasonic treatment chamber for preparing antimicrobial formulations

Ultrasonic treatment chamber for preparing antimicrobial formulations

Ultrasonic treatment chamber for preparing emulsions

Ultrasonic treatment chamber for particle dispersion in formulations

Ultrasonic treatment chamber for particle dispersion into formulations

Ultrasonic treatment chamber for increasing the shelf life of formulations

System and method for self-referenced SPR measurements

A system and method of using a refractive index sensor to determine a characteristic of a sample. The operation of the system and method allow for determining a change in a bulk index of the sample, and an amount of sample adsorption, using a reflected beam from an interface of the sensor. An embodiment of a system and method further provide for identifying changes in incident angles determine from reflective measurement data of the sensor, in combination with different proportionality constants of the refractive index sensor to determine a characteristic of the sample.

Helmet Accessory Mounting System

A helmet accessory mounting system includes a mounting device configured to couple to an outer surface of a side of a helmet. The mounting device includes a plurality of mounting locations configured to removeably couple to at least one accessory. A plurality of the plurality of mounting locations each includes an electrical node. A power supply is coupled to the mounting device. An electrical supply line electrically couples the power supply to each of the electrical nodes and the electrical supply line is contained at least partially within the mounting device.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Polymer modified asphalt roofing material

A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Absorbing microwave interactive packaging

Dryer-activated fabric conditioning and antistatic compositions with improved perfume longevity

The present invention relates to dryer-activated fabric softening compositions comprising: (A) fabric softening compounds; and (B) an ester of an alcohol perfume wherein the ester has at least one free carboxylic acid. The ester has the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted C 1-C 30 straight, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylaryl, aryl group; or ring containing a heteroatom, R' is a perfume alcohol with a boiling point at 760 mm Hg of less than about 300 ° C.; and m and n are independently an integer of 1 or greater.

Method and system for wavelength-dependent imaging and detection using a hybrid filter

Dual function tuned L-C input trap passive EMI filter component network for an active implantable medical device

Decoupling circuits are provided which transfer energy induced from an MRI pulsed RF field to the housing for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) which serves as an energy dissipating surface. A novel L-C input trap filter is provided which has a dual function. The L-C trap acts as a broadband low pass EMI filter while at the same time also acts as an L-C trap in order to divert induced RF energy from the lead to the housing of the AIMD.

Switched diverter circuits for minimizing heating of an implanted lead and/or providing EMI protection in a high power electromagnetic field environment

An energy management system that facilitates the transfer of high frequency energy induced on an implanted lead or a leadwire includes an energy dissipating surface associated with the implanted lead or the leadwire, a diversion or diverter circuit associated with the energy dissipating surface, and at least one non-linear circuit element switch for diverting energy in the implanted lead or the leadwire through the diversion circuit to the energy dissipating surface. In alternate configurations, the switch may be disposed between the implanted lead or the leadwire and the diversion circuit, or disposed so that it electrically opens the implanted lead or the leadwire when diverting energy through the diversion circuit to the energy dissipating surface. The non-linear circuit element switch is typically a PIN diode. The diversion circuit may be either a high pass filter or a low pass filter.

Soil aeration

【課題】サイズおよび重量を減少させる比較的コンパクトなギアシステムにより作動される土壌エアレータを提供する。 【解決手段】フレームアッセンブリーと通気装置と前方車軸部材と後方車軸部材とフレームアッセンブリーと通気装置の合同された重量の一部を前方車軸部材又は後方車軸部材に移動させるため、フレームアッセンブリーにモーメントを作用する付勢部材を有する重量移動システムとを具備して、フレームアッセンブリーがヒンジを備え、通気装置は通気用歯が土壌中の岩のような障害物に衝突したとき、重量移動システムによりヒンジ軸廻りに押し、ギアシステムへの衝撃を緩和する土壌エアレータ７１０である。 【選択図】図２７

Miniature hermetically sealed RFID microelectronic chip connected to a biocompatible RFID antenna for use in conjunction with an AIMD

A non-hermetically sealed and biocompatible multi-turn RFID loop antenna is electrically connected to a RFID chip which is enclosed within its own hermetically sealed miniature container. The hermetic seal can be very small and the loop antenna can be relatively large, wherein the entire package is both highly reliable, resistant to body fluids and completely biocompatible. The RFID structure can be implanted in a patient and later communicate with an RFID interrogator to provide information relating to the patient and/or implantable medical devices.

Modular EMI filtered terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device

A modular EMI filtered terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) includes a hermetic terminal subassembly having at least one conductor extending through an insulator in non-conductive relation with the AIMD housing, and a feedthrough capacitor subassembly disposed generally adjacent to the hermetic terminal assembly. The feedthrough capacitor subassembly includes a conductive modular cup conductively coupled to the AIMD housing, and a feedthrough capacitor disposed within the modular cup. A first electrode plate or set of electrode plates is conductively coupled to the conductor, and a second electrode plate or set of electrode plates is conductively coupled to the modular cup.

Method for transforming pine

A method of transforming pine is disclosed wherein pine cells are inoculated with a strain of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. The strain contains a Ti plasmid which is capable of causing grown gall in the pine or a derivative of the Ti plasmid.

Microwave energy interactive heating sheet

A microwave energy interactive heating sheet (400) includes at least two susceptor layers (404, 412) and a plurality of expandable insulating cells (420). At least some of the expandable insulating cells inflate when exposed to microwave energy.

Absorbent microwave interactive packaging

Various constructs that absorb exudates and optionally enhance browning and crisping of a food item during heating in a microwave oven are provided.

System for providing secure internetwork by connecting type enforcing secure computers to external network for limiting access to data based on user and process access rights

A system and method for the secure transfer of data between a workstation connected to a private network and a remote computer connected to an unsecured network. A secure computer is inserted into the private network to serve as the gateway to the unsecured network and a client subsystem is added to the workstation in order to control the transfer of data from the workstation to the secure computer. The secure computer includes a private network interface connected to the private network, an unsecured network interface connected to the unsecured network, wherein the unsecured network interface includes means for encrypting data to be transferred from the first workstation to the remote computer, a server function for transferring data between the private network interface and the unsecured network interface and a filter function for filtering data transferred between the remote computer and the workstation.

Methods and structure for tuning storage system performance based on detected patterns of block level usage

Methods and structure within a storage system for tuning performance of the storage system based on monitored block level access within the storage system. Block level access, either in cache memory or on the storage devices of the storage system, is monitored to detect patterns of access and/or data that correspond to an identified host system program. Based on the identified host system program, a profile of desired storage device configuration information is selected by the storage system. The profile comprises information identifying optimal configuration of a logical volume used by the corresponding host system program. Reconfiguration options are identified from the profile information and used either to automatically reconfigure the logical volume or are presented to a user to permit the user to select desired options from the reconfiguration options.

Computer-mirrored panel input device

A control panel for digital input having multiple rotary knobs without absolute minimum and maximum settings feeds knob position information back to an operator by providing a display of the knobs with position indicators. The display is updated according to real adjustment of the knobs. This arrangement allows the knobs to be assigned to different inputs and the apparent positions of the knobs to be changed without requiring moving the real knobs. In a preferred embodiment the control system is applied to an audio mixer panel.

Computer-mirrored panel input device

A control panel for digital input having multiple rotary knobs without absolute minimum and maximum settings feeds knob position information back to an operator by providing a display of the knobs with position indicators. The display is updated according to real adjustment of the knobs. This arrangement allows the knobs to be assigned to different inputs and the apparent positions of the knobs to be changed without requiring moving the real knobs. In a preferred embodiment the control system is applied to an audio mixer panel.

Epitaxial material grown laterally within a trench and method for producing same

An epitaxial material grown laterally in a trench allows for the fabrication of a trench-based semiconductor material that is substantially low in dislocation density. Initiating the growth from a sidewall of a trench minimizes the density of dislocations present in the lattice growth template, which minimizes the dislocation density in the regrown material. Also, by allowing the regrowth to fill and overflow the trench, the low dislocation density material can cover the entire surface of the substrate upon which the low dislocation density material is grown. Furthermore, with successive iterations of the trench growth procedure, higher quality material can be obtained. Devices that require a stable, high quality epitaxial material can then be fabricated from the low dislocation density material.

Buried reflectors for light emitters in epitaxial material and method for producing same

A buried reflector 50 in an epitaxial lateral growth layer forms a part of a light emitting device and allows for the fabrication of a semiconductor material that is substantially low in dislocation density. The laterally grown material is low in dislocation defect density where it is grown over the buried reflector making it suitable for high quality optical light emitting devices, and the embedded reflector eliminates the need for developing an additional reflector.

Miniature hermetically sealed rfid microelectronic chip connected to a biocompatible rfid antenna for use in conjunction with an aimd

A non-hermetically sealed and biocompatible multi-turn RFID loop antenna is electrically connected to a RFID chip which is enclosed within its own hermetically sealed miniature container. The hermetic seal can be very small and the loop antenna can be relatively large, wherein the entire package is both highly reliable, resistant to body fluids and completely biocompatible. The RFID structure can be implanted in a patient and later communicate with an RFID interrogator to provide information relating to the patient and/or implantable medical devices.

Pretreatment for low and non-porous media for inkjet printing

This invention pertains to inkjet printing on non-porous or low porous media and to a pretreatment solution for the non-porous or low porous media that allows high quality printing thereon. The preferred digitally printed inks are disperse dye or pigmented inks.

Coated abrasive article and method of making the same

POROUS FILTER MEDIUM FOR PREVENTING LIQUID TRAINING

Ensemble filtre pour séparer un liquide d'un mélange fluide, qui inclut un logement de filtre avec une surface interne, un élément filtrant conçu pour séparer un liquide d'un mélange fluide et définissant une surface externe, et un milieu filtrant poreux. L'élément filtrant est positionné au sein du logement de filtre de telle sorte que la surface externe de l'élément filtrant fait face à la surface interne du logement de filtre. Le milieu filtrant poreux est fixé à la surface interne du logement de filtre pour faciliter l'évacuation du liquide à travers le logement de filtre et empêcher un entraînement de liquide après que le mélange fluide s'écoule à travers l'élément filtrant. A filter assembly for separating a liquid from a fluid mixture, which includes a filter housing with an inner surface, a filter element adapted to separate a liquid from a fluid mixture and defining an outer surface, and a porous filter media. The filter element is positioned within the filter housing so that the outer surface of the filter element faces the inner surface of the filter housing. The porous filter medium is attached to the inner surface of the filter housing to facilitate the discharge of liquid through the filter housing and to prevent liquid entrainment after the fluid mixture flows through the filter element.

SEARCH ENGINE ACCOUNT MONITORING METHOD AND DEVICE

Un système et un procédé permettent de générer une liste de recherches ordonnées via un moteur de recherche en déterminant divers soldes de compte pour déterminer où un listing de recherche apparaîtra éventuellement dans une liste de résultats de recherche. Si un compte d'annonceur de site web est au-dessous d'un seuil, le listing de recherche associé à l'annonceur n'apparaîtra pas dans la liste de recherches. Divers soldes peuvent être utilisés (306, 308, 310). Certains des soldes peuvent être plus proches de soldes temps réel et d'autres peuvent devenir davantage précis, par exemple en enlevant certaines imputations d'événements qui ont été déterminés ultérieurement comme étant non imputables. En utilisant et en surveillant les divers soldes de compte, le moteur de recherche empêche une sur-délivrance de publicité par l'intermédiaire de listings de résultats de recherche et une sur-facturation possible des annonceurs. A system and method for generating a list of ordered searches via a search engine by determining various account balances to determine where a search listing will eventually appear in a list of search results. If a website advertiser account is below a threshold, the search listing associated with the advertiser will not appear in the searches list. Various balances can be used (306, 308, 310). Some of the balances may be closer to real-time balances and others may become more precise, for example by removing certain postings from events that were later determined to be non-attributable. By using and monitoring the various account balances, the search engine prevents over-delivery of advertising through search result listings and possible over-billing of advertisers.

Optical element having electrically controllable refractive index

An optical element having a variable index of refraction. The optical element utilizes a layer of a transparent dielectric material having an index of refraction determined by the concentration of hydrogen in the dielectric material. A layer of a hydrogen reservoir medium that includes a material that acts as a source or a sink for hydrogen is placed adjacent to the transparent dielectric layer. The reservoir medium accepts hydrogen from the transparent layer in response to a first electric field being applied across the transparent layer and reservoir layer and donates hydrogen to the transparent layer in response to a second electric field being applied across the transparent layer and the reservoir layer. The electric fields are generated by applying appropriate potentials across first and second electrodes that sandwich the dielectric and reservoir layers. The preferred reservoir material is KOH. The transparent dielectric material preferably includes a material chosen from the group consisting of hydrides of an alkali, alkaline-earth, rare-earth metals, and alloys thereof.

Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Adding Effects in Augmented Reality Environments

A computer system displays a representation of a field of view of the one or more cameras, including a representation of a portion of a three-dimensional physical environment that is in the field of view of the one or more cameras. The computer system receives a request to add a first virtual effect to the displayed representation of the field of view of the one or more cameras. In response to receiving the request to add the first virtual effect to the displayed representation of the field of view of the one or more cameras and in accordance with a determination that the first virtual effect requires a scan of the physical environment, the computer system initiates a scan of the physical environment to detect one or more features of the physical environment and displays a user interface that indicates a progress of the scan of the physical environment.

Plant growth regulator compositions

The invention provides novel mepiquat plant growth regulator compositions which have improved hygroscopicity and corrosion characteristics. The novel mepiquat plant growth regulator compositions of the invention can be readily prepared from technical mepiquat chlorid inter alia by electrochemical ion exchange processes or by quaternization of N-methylpiperidine with dimethylcarbonate as starting material.

Compositions with elongated particles having varying charges and aspect ratios

The present disclosure is generally directed to a composition comprising one or more elongated particles having a diameter of from about 5 nm to about 500 nm, a length that is greater than the diameter and an aspect ratio of greater than about 1. The aspect ratio affects the orientation of such elongated particles in relation to a surface on which the composition is applied.

Anti-adherent formulation including a quaternary ammonium compound and a fatty alcohol.

En la presente descripción se describen formulaciones que tienen propiedades antiadherentes. La formulación antiadherente descrita en la presente descripción actúa para prevenir la adherencia del flujo menstrual y/o la material fecal a la piel en las regiones labial y perianal durante y después de la menstruación o defecación, respectivamente. La formulación antiadherente contiene un portador, de aproximadamente 0.1% en peso a aproximadamente 10.0% en peso de un compuesto de amonio cuaternario, y de aproximadamente 0.5% en peso a aproximadamente 10.0% en peso de un alcohol graso. La formulación antiadherente puede aplicarse a la superficie objetivo ya sea directamente, en forma líquida, tal como por un frasco atomizador o en envase similar capaz de suministrar una formulación líquida en una cantidad relativamente uniforme sobre la superficie completa a ser cubierta. Alternativamente, la formulación puede aplicarse a la superficie objetivo por una toallita "húmeda" o limpiador.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ABRASIVE PARTICLE AND RESULTING PRODUCT

La presente invención se refiere a proceso para fabricar cuerpos cerámicos caracterizado porque incluye las etapas de: (a) mezclar juntos para formar una sol, zirconia en polvo, alúmina hidratada y agua; (b) tratar la sol formada en la etapa (a) para producir un gel; (c) conformar la gel formada en la etapa (b) en cuerpos coherentes formados de la etapa (c), suficientemente para convertir el contenido de alúmina hidratada de los cuerpos a cristales de alfa alúmina, en la cual la mezcla formada en la etapa (a) también contiene una cantidad suficiente de sembrado cristalino fino para facilitar la transformación de alúmina hidratada a alfa alúmina cristalina bajo calentamiento, y en que al menos la mitad de la zirconia en la mezcla formada en la etapa (a) se estabiliza en la forma de cristales tetragonales por la presencia de itrio o de un óxido de metal de tierras raras.

Outdoor cooking station with griddle, system and method thereof

Embodiments of a griddle of the type for an outdoor cooking station is provided herein. The griddle includes a flat cooking surface with a splash guard extending along a periphery of the flat cooking surface. The flat cooking surface defines a trough positioned adjacent a rear end of the cooking surface such that the trough includes a sloping surface extending downward toward a rear opening defined in the splash guard along and adjacent the rear end of the flat cooking surface. With this arrangement, as a user cooks food on the griddle, unwanted grease may be pushed to the rear of the griddle and into the trough so that the grease funnels down the sloped surface and through the rear opening and into a grease container centered below the rear opening.

Homogeneous long-life oxidation catalysts

Patente de Invenção: "CATALISADORES DE OXIDAçãO HOMOGêNEOS DE LONGA VIDA". Apresenta-se um complexo de quelato robusto com a fórmula (I), em que M é um metal, de preferência um metal de transição; Z é um átomo doador aniónico, pelo menos três dos quais são nitrogênio, e o outro é, de preferência, nitrogênio ou oxigênio; L, é um ligante instável; Ch~ 1~, Ch~ 2~ e Ch~ 3~ são grupos quelatos resistentes à oxidação, que são iguais ou diferentes e que formam anéis de 5 ou 6 elementos com o metal, e Ch~ 4~ é um grupo quelato com a estrutura (a), em que R~ 1~ e R~ 2~ são iguais ou diferentes, e são, de preferência, selecionados no grupo que consiste em hidrogênio, halogênio, metila e CF~ 3~, ou, quando ligados, um substituinte ciclo de anel de 5 ou 6 elementos. O complexo fornece um catalisador ou ativador de catalisador de oxidação estável e de longa vida.

Water harvesting device

A water harvesting device comprising a plurality of longitudinal walls, at least one wall adjacent to a wall of an existing structure; the plurality of walls defining at least one water storage area with a height such that water pressure is enhanced; and the water storage area operatively engaging at least one water source.

Formulations having improved compatibility with nonwoven substrates

Foaming hand sponge with color change indicator

A cleansing product suitable for making the cleaning of both inanimate and animate surfaces more fun and effective for children is disclosed. Specifically, the cleansing product is capable of expanding in volume under certain temperature conditions, and in some embodiments, can additionally include a coloring agent, providing a color change to indicate when sufficient cleansing has been performed.

Compositions and methods for treating cancer with arginine depletion and immuno oncology agents

Vertical filing

A file folder assembly is easy to construct and utilize, is simple to expand, and allows a maximum number of discrete files to be stored in a minimum amount of usable space. First and second slotted shelving uprights extend generally parallel to each other and are mounted on an office panel or wall. Pairs of side brackets with mounting ears and lock projections fit within the slots, and have rod receiving openings at opposite ends. Rods, e.g. round galvanized steel rods, pass through collars formed at the ends of flexible file folders, each rod gripped by the side brackets at opposite ends, two side brackets supporting two rods and the flexible file folder extending between them. The file folder may be of polypropylene or PVC sheet material, creased at a lower portion so as to prevent papers disposed in the file folder from rising up the sides.

Insulating microwave interactive packaging

The combination of insulating material with microwave interactive food packaging for enhanced cooking properties is disclosed. An insulating microwave packaging material (200) and a method of making the same are also disclosed. In one embodiment, the insulating microwave packaging material (200) is formed by bonding a microwave interactive material substrate (205) that creates sensible heat upon exposure to microwave energy to a second substrate (210) along bond lines (212) arranged in a pattern to form closed cells (214). Upon impingement of the insulating microwave packaging material (200) by microwave energy in a microwave oven, the closed cells (214) expand to form insulating pockets (216). One side of the insulating pocket (216) bulges and lofts above the opposite side.; When a food product is situated on the insulating microwave packaging material (200), the insulating pockets (216) insulate the food product from the microwave oven environment.

Tissue products including a temperature change composition containing phase change components within a non-interfering molecular scaffold

Method and apparatus for operating multi-phase DC motors with a pulse duration modulated signal for determining zero crossing

Non-woven fiber mat and method for forming same

Irrigation aid

A irrigation aid for a water harvesting device comprising: a housing; at least one inlet incorporated into one side of the housing; an outlet incorporated into the housing and adapted to attach to at least one irrigation line; and a transfer mechanism adapted to transfer water from the at least one inlet through the housing to the outlet. The transfer mechanism may include a plurality of fins to direct the water received from a rainwater tank through the inlet and transfer mechanism to the outlet and irrigation lines. The irrigation aid may further include a level measuring device and may further include either pressured water line water or solar cells to drive the transfer mechanism.

Quick-connect chuck mechanism

A chuck (10) for retaining the shank of a tool bit or accessory, having a fixed diameter, inserted in a central channel (42) at a distal end of said chuck (10), comprising at least one torsion spring (14) mounted axially within a housing (12) and having an inner dimension and shape comparable to said shank's outer dimension and shape, and mechanical means (32a, 32b, 34) for winding and unwinding said torsion spring to respectively grip or release said shank, said winding being in a rotational direction consistent with a normal operating rotational direction of said chuck such that said shank (10) tends to further wind said torsion spring (14) for further self-tightening in normal operation.

Free space point-to-multipoint optical communication system and apparatus

A free space point-to-multipoint optical transceiver has a reflective element and an optical feed mounted on the reflective element. When the optical feed is coupled to a light source, the optical feed is positionable to direct light received from the light source onto a reflective surface of the reflective element. Light directed onto the reflective surface is reflected towards a remote location to be received by a receiver located at the remote location. By adjusting a position of the optical feed, the reflected light is aimed. Therefore, adjusting the position of the optical feed provides a technique to track moving remote locations and/or to target different remote locations.

Lighting device

Array of discretely formed optical signal emitters for multi-channel communication

An optical signal emitter for a multi-channel, wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical communication system is disclosed. This optical signal emitter does not require an optical multiplexer, or other device, to combine components of an optical signal. Semiconductor die attached to a substrate emit independent components of a multi-channel optical signal from emission apertures that are positioned offset from the center of the die toward an aperture comer of the die. This aperture comer may be shaped so that the apertures can be located closer to each other. The shaping of the die may include a photolithographic process, an etching process, a reactive ion etching process, or a combination thereof.

Gallium nitride device substrate containing a lattice parameter altering element

A gallium nitride device substrate comprises a layer of gallium nitride containing an additional lattice parameter altering element located over a substitute substrate.

Low quiescent current voltage regulator

A low quiescent current voltage regulator particularly suited for providing current to the RTC/CMOS memory section of a notebook computer. The gate of the JFET is grounded, the drain connected to the main battery and the source connected to the RTC voltage input of the RTC/CMOS memory section. The JFET source voltage approaches the gate-source cutoff voltage of the JFET. This cutoff voltage is selected to be in the proper range for the RTC/CMOS memory section. A complete RTC voltage control circuit is configured to provide 5 volts from the system voltage when the computer is turned on, 3 to 5 volts from the JFET when the computer is turned off and the main battery is present and 3 volts from the RTC battery when the computer is turned off and the main battery is removed.

Method of fabricating a blur film assembly

A blur film is made of a polymeric film material transmissive to infrared energy of a selected waveband, which is affixed to a surface of a substrate transmissive to energy of the same selected infrared waveband. The blur film has a texture or a plurality of lenslets thereon, where the surface of each lenslet is a surface of revolution. In a spatial-filter wheel application, the blur film and substrate are affixed to a support, which in turn is rotatably mounted on a drive. The support is structured such that a portion of its circumference is covered by the blur film and a portion of its circumference is not covered by the blur film. The spatial-filter wheel is rotated in front of a detector to produce alternating blurred and direct images on the detector.

Cationic fiberglass size

A sizing composition for reinforcement fibers that includes a cationic modified polyurethane dispersion, one or more silane coupling agents, and at least one lubricant is provided. The cationic modified polyurethane dispersion includes a dual end-capped polyurethane selected from a silane-terminated polyurethane, a ketoxime-terminated polyurethane, or a hybrid silane/ketoxime-terminated polyurethane where one end of the polyurethane is terminated with a silane group and the opposing end is terminated with a ketoxime group. The size composition is applied to reinforcement fibers and formed into chopped strand, wet-laid mats that can be used for a variety of purposes, including roofing products. Chopped strand mats formed from fibers sized with the inventive sizing composition maintains or improves the dry tear strengths and wet strengths compared to chopped strand mats made from fibers sized with a commercial sizing composition that does not contain a modified cationic polyurethane dispersion (e.g., SPUD).

A swivel head flashlight

A handheld flashlight (200) having a body (206) with a hand grip (240), and a swivel head (208) coupled to an end of the body is disclosed. The swivel head has a light housing (212) with a plurality of light sources, and the flashlight has a plurality of switches (214, 216, 218) that select operation of the plurality of light sources. (62) Divided Out of 563575

filter assembly and panel filter element and method for maintaining filter assembly

montagem de filtro e elemento de filtro de painel e método para fazer a manutenção de montagem de filtro. uma montagem de filtro (30), elemento de filtro de painel (38) e método para manutenção da montagem de filtro (30) são fornecidos. a montagem de filtro (30) inclui um invólucro (32) tendo uma entrada (34) e uma saída (36) e o elemento de filtro de painel (38) incluindo um meio de filtro (40) no invólucro (32) para filtrar o fluido da entrada (34) para a saída (36). o elemento de filtro de painel (38) está configurado para reduzir a restrição do fluxo de entrada da entrada do invólucro (34) em uma entrada de plenum (42) e reduzir a restrição do fluxo de saída de um plenum de saída (44) para a saída do invólucro (36). filter assembly and panel filter element and method for maintaining filter assembly. A filter assembly (30), panel filter element (38) and method for maintaining the filter assembly (30) are provided. the filter assembly (30) includes a housing (32) having an inlet (34) and an outlet (36) and the panel filter element (38) including a filter means (40) in the housing (32) for filtering fluid from inlet (34) to outlet (36). panel filter element (38) is configured to reduce the inlet flow restriction of the inlet (34) in a plenum inlet (42) and reduce the restriction of the outflow of an outflow plenum (44) to the outlet of the housing (36).

Blowers having noise reduction features.

Se proporcionan sopladores que tienen características de reducción de ruido. Un soplador puede incluir un cuerpo principal que define una ruta de flujo de aire a través del mismo, el cuerpo principal que se extiende entre y define un extremo de entrada y un extremo de salida. El soplador puede incluir además un silenciador de entrada provisto en el extremo de entrada. El silenciador de entrada incluye una pluralidad de orificios de entrada, cada uno de la pluralidad de orificios de entrada incluye una superficie periférica que define una apertura de orificio a través de la misma. Al menos uno de la pluralidad de orificios de entrada incluye además un material amortiguador provisto en la superficie periférica del al menos un orificio de entrada y que define además la apertura de orificio a través del mismo.

Coated abrasive article

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention relates to coated abrasive articles, and more particularly, to coated abrasive articles that can be adhered to abrading equipment by means of a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Coated abrasive aticles are used to abrade a wide variety of workpieces. Particles from the workpiece undergoing abrasion become lodged between the abrasive grains, thereby reducing the cutting ability of the coated abrasive, even though the abrasive grains are not worn. This loading, which substantially reduces the useful life of a coated abrasive article, has been addressed with laoding resistant coatings. There is a tendency for conventional loading resistant coatings to transfer from the grain-bearing surface of one coated abrasive disc to the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of another coated abrasive disc when the discs are disposed in a package. If the loading resistant coating does transfer, it significantly reduces the adhesion characterisitcs of the pressure-sensitive adhesive. This invention provides a coated abrasive article comprising a backing bearing on one major surface thereof a layer of abrasive grains overcoated with a loading resistant coating and on the other major surface thereof a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive. The loading resistant coating comprises a lithium salt of a fatty acid. It may also contain additives selected from the group consisting of surfactants, wetting agents, binders, anti-foaming agents, fillers, plasticizers, and mixtures thereof. The use of a lithium salt of a fatty acid significantly reduces the amount of transfer between the loading resistant coating of a first coated abrasive article and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a second coated abrasive article disposed within the same package.

Light emitting device processes

Quick-connect chuck mechanism

A chuck (10) for retaining the shank of a tool bit or accessory, having a fixed diameter, inserted in a central channel (42) at a distal end of said chuck (10), comprising at least one torsion spring (14) mounted axially within a housing (12) and having an inner dimension and shape comparable to said shank's outer dimension and shape, and mechanical means (32a, 32b, 34) for winding and unwinding said torsion spring to respectively grip or release said shank, said winding being in a rotational direction consistent with a normal operating rotational direction of said chuck such that said shank (10) tends to further wind said torsion spring (14) for further self-tightening in normal operation.

WUCS Fibers Having Improved Flowing And Dispersing Properties

A sizing composition including one or more primary lubricants, at least one secondary lubricant, and at least one coupling agent is provided. The primary lubricant is a fatty amide lubricant that is the condensation product of a saturated fatty acid having at least 16 carbon atoms and a polyamine. Additionally, the primary lubricant acts both as a lubricant and as a cationic surfactant in the size composition when it is neutralized with a weak acid to assist in dispersing the fibers in a gypsum slurry. The secondary lubricant is polyamide or a polyvinyl amine, and acts as a film forming agent in the fiberizing process to protect the glass fibers from interfilament abrasion. The sizing composition provides improved fiber feeding, fiber flow, and fiber dispersion in a gypsum matrix or slurry. The weight ratio by dry solids of primary to secondary lubricant in the size composition is at least 5:1.

Composition for delivering an active agent comprising a carbohydrate matrix, a volatile active agent entrapped within the carbohydrate matrix, and an ejecting agent entrapped within the carbohydrate matrix; dry substrate to deliver an active agent comprising a substrate and said delivery composition.

Composición para entregar un agente activo que comprende una matriz de carbohidrato, un agente activo volátil atrapado adentro de la matriz de carbohidrato y un agente de expulsión atrapado dentro de la matriz de carbohidrato; sustrato seco para entregar un agente activo que comprende un sustrato y dicha composición de entrega. Composition for delivering an active agent comprising a carbohydrate matrix, a volatile active agent entrapped within the carbohydrate matrix, and an ejecting agent entrapped within the carbohydrate matrix; dry substrate to deliver an active agent comprising a substrate and said delivery composition.

General asphere-conic conformal optical windows

An optical system includes a window made of a curved piece of a transparent material having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface has a nominal inner surface shape defined by a first conicoidal relationship, and the outer surface has a nominal general aspheric surface shape. The optical system also typically includes a sensor and an optical train on the side of the inner surface of the window. The accuracy of the shape of the inner surface is tested by directing a coherent light beam through a remote focus of the inner surface, reflecting the light beam from the inner surface toward an adjacent focus of the inner surface, reflecting the light beam from a spherical reflector at the adjacent focus of the inner surface and back toward the inner surface, reflecting the light beam from the inner surface back toward the remote focus, and interferometrically comparing the reflected beam arriving at the remote focus with a reference beam.

Overtemperature warning cycle when operating a multi-phase DC motor

Method of creating an airfoil trench and a plurality of cooling holes within the trench

A tool for forming a trench and a plurality of cooling holes within the trench includes a body, the body including a ridge portion extending along a first side of the tool. The ridge portion is operable to mate with a workpiece to form a trench on the workpiece. A plurality of electrodes extend from the ridge portion and are oriented to form a plurality of cooling holes within the trench on the workpiece.

Shaped vitrified abrasive agglomerate, abrasive articles, and method of abrading

Cationic fiberglass size

A sizing composition for reinforcement fibers that includes a cationic modified polyurethane dispersion, one or more silane coupling agents, and at least one lubricant is provided. The cationic modified polyurethane dispersion includes a dual end-capped polyurethane selected from a silane-terminated polyurethane, a ketoxime-terminated polyurethane, or a hybrid silane/ketoxime-terminated polyurethane where one end of the polyurethane is terminated with a silane group and the opposing end is terminated with a ketoxime group. The size composition is applied to reinforcement fibers and formed into chopped strand, wet-laid mats that can be used for a variety of purposes, including roofing products. Chopped strand mats formed from fibers sized with the inventive sizing composition maintains or improves the dry tear strengths and wet strengths compared to chopped strand mats made from fibers sized with a commercial sizing composition that does not contain a modified cationic polyurethane dispersion (e.g., SPUD).

A method of operating a multi-mode flashlight

A lighting device, particularly a flashlight (200), that has an infrared light source and one or more further light sources, and methods for operating the light device, are disclosed. The device has two or more modes of operation selectable by operation of two or more switches. The infrared light source has a dedicated operating switch (204), with a latch (248) able to selectively enable or inhibit operation of the infrared light switch. (62) Divided Out of 563575

distributed operation of a local positioning system

operação distribuída de um sistema de posicionamento local a presente invenção refere-se a um sistema e método para operação distribuída de sistemas de posicionamento local (lps). um método inclui estabelecer uma conexão de rede com um controlador local e fornecer uma interface de usuário para enviar comandos de dispositivos para um lps associado com o controlador local, e pode incluir solicitar um endereço de rede de um servidor para transferir vídeo em fluxo contínuo. a interface de usuário pode controlar uma pluralidade de unidades lps e o controlador local pode aceitar comandos de dispositivo de uma pluralidade de interfaces de usuário. um sistema inclui um sistema local com interfaces para um lps e uma rede que direciona mensagens de controle de dispositivo para o lps provenientes de um ou mais sistemas remotos, e um sistema remoto que estabelece conexões de rede com um ou mais sistemas locais e fornece uma interface de usuário paa enviar mensagens de controle de dispositivo para a uma ou mais unidades lps. Distributed Operation of a Local Positioning System The present invention relates to a system and method for distributed operation of local positioning systems (LPS). One method includes establishing a network connection with a local controller and providing a user interface for sending device commands to an lps associated with the local controller, and may include requesting a network address from a server for streaming video. the user interface may control a plurality of lps units and the local controller may accept device commands from a plurality of user interfaces. One system includes a local system with interfaces to an LPS and a network that directs device control messages to the LPS from one or more remote systems, and a remote system that establishes network connections to one or more local systems and provides a UI to send device control messages to one or more lps units.

Foamable compositions

Foamable compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain one or more active ingredients combined with a foaming agent and optionally one or more surface tension adjusting agents. The foaming agent may comprise, for instance, a derivatized dimethicone. The surface tension adjusting agent, on the other hand, comprises a chemical species that either increases or decreases the surface tension of the composition within a desired range so that the composition is readily foamable. In this manner, active ingredients can be incorporated into the compositions that are typically hard to foam. Such ingredients include cleaning solvents and various skin care agents. Of particular advantage, foamable compositions can be formulated in accordance with the present disclosure that contain relatively small amounts of water such as less than about 20 percent by weight, such as less than about 10 percent by weight. !n other embodiments, the composition can be completely anhydrous.

A closed cable network which includes email messages

Line guide ring frame for fishing rods

Long-lived homogenous oxidation catalysts

A robust chelate complex is provided having formula (I) wherein M is a metal, preferably a transition metal; Z is an anionic donor atom, at least three of which are nitrogen, and the other is preferably nitrogen or oxygen; L1 is a labile ligand; Ch1, Ch2 and Ch3 are oxidation resistant chelate groups which are the same or different and which form 5- or 6-membered rings with the metal, and Ch4 is a chelate group having structure (a) wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are preferably selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methyl, and CF3 or when linked, a 5- or 6-membered ring cyclo substituent. The complex provides a stable, long-lived oxidation catalyst or catalyst activator.

Interactive packaging material with insulating microwave

Un material de envasado para microondas (1000) que comprende: un primer sustrato sustancialmente impermeable al vapor (1002); una capa de material interactivo con la energía de microondas (1004) soportado por el primer sustrato sustancialmente impermeable al vapor; un sustrato dimensionalmente estable (1008) unido a la capa de material interactivo con microondas; y un segundo sustrato sustancialmente impermeable al vapor (1010) unido al sustrato dimensionalmente estable, en el que el segundo sustrato sustancialmente impermeable al vapor y el sustrato dimensionalmente estable (1008) se unen a lo largo de líneas de unión (1012) formadas en un diseño, las líneas de unión son sustancialmente impermeables al vapor; y el diseño define una pluralidad de celdas cerradas (1014) limitadas por el segundo sustrato sustancialmente impermeable al vapor (1010), el sustrato dimensionalmente estable (1008) y las líneas de unión (1012), en el que tras el choque del material de envasado para microondas con la energía de microondas en un horno de microondas, al menos una celda cerrada de la pluralidad de celdas cerradas es operativa para expandirse para formar un bolsillo aislante (1016) que comprende un lado abultado y un lado opuesto, en donde el lado abultado comprende una porción del segundo sustrato sustancialmente impermeable al vapor (1010), el lado opuesto comprende una porción de cada uno del primer sustrato sustancialmente impermeable al vapor (1002), la capa de material interactivo con la energía de microondas (1004) y el sustrato dimensionalmente estable (1008), y el lado abultado se eleva alejándose del lado opuesto.