Interconnections for Mechanically Stacked Multijunction Solar Cells

Mechanically stacked multijunction solar cells are provided. In one embodiment, a mechanically stacked, multijunction solar cell comprises: a first solar cell having a first bandgap; a second solar cell having a second bandgap; and a plurality of spaced apart metal pillars sandwiched between the first solar cell and the second solar cell. 1. A mechanically stacked , multijunction solar cell comprising:a first solar cell having a first bandgap;a second solar cell having a second bandgap; anda plurality of spaced apart metal pillars sandwiched between the first solar cell and the second solar cell.2. The mechanically stacked claim 1 , multijunction solar cell according to claim 1 , further including an optically transparent bonding material between the plurality of spaced apart metal pillars claim 1 , wherein the optically transparent bonding material is also sandwiched between the first solar cell and the second solar cell.3. The mechanically stacked claim 2 , multijunction solar cell according to claim 2 , wherein the optically transparent bonding material comprises SiO.4. The mechanically stacked claim 2 , multijunction solar cell according to claim 2 , wherein the optically transparent bonding material comprises SiN.5. The mechanically stacked claim 2 , multijunction solar cell according to claim 2 , wherein the optically transparent bonding material comprises TiO.6. The mechanically stacked claim 2 , multijunction solar cell according to claim 2 , wherein the optically transparent bonding material comprises more than one layer of optically transparent materials claim 2 , wherein the more than one layer of optically transparent materials is configured to optimize optical transmission.7. The mechanically stacked claim 2 , multijunction solar cell according to claim 2 , wherein the optically transparent bonding material comprises more than one layer of optically transparent materials claim 2 , wherein the more than one layer of optically transparent materials is ...

3-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING USING MICROBUBBLES

Technologies and implementations for providing -dimensional images are generally disclosed. 1. A system for providing a 3-dimensional image comprising:a volume of fluid in a transparent container;an array of energy sources configured to provide a plurality of bubbles at selected voxel locations within the volume of fluid; anda controller configured to control the array of energy sources to form the plurality of bubbles at the selected voxel locations to represent the 3-dimensional image.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an illumination source configured to provide illumination to the plurality of bubbles.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the illumination source is configured to provide a directed illumination to each of the plurality of bubbles.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the illumination source comprises at least one of a monochromatic illumination source or a laser.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the array of energy sources comprises at least one of an array of lasers or an array of sonic transducers.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the array of energy sources each have two or more sonic transducers configured to provide standing waves at the selected voxel locations.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid comprises at least one of water or a dyed fluid.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transparent container comprises at least one of the following shapes: a sphere claim 1 , a cube claim 1 , a cuboid claim 1 , a dodecahedron claim 1 , a spherical polyhedron claim 1 , or a cylinder.9. A system for providing a 3-dimensional image comprising:a volume of water in a transparent container;an array of energy sources each having two or more sonic transducers configured to provide a plurality of standing waves to form a plurality of bubbles at selected voxel locations within the volume of water;a controller configured to control the array of energy sources to form the plurality of bubbles at the selected voxel locations to represent the 3- ...

LOW-TEMPERATURE ACTIVITY EXHAUST SENSOR

An exhaust sensor comprises a sensing electrode and a reference electrode each in contact with an electrolyte. At least one of the sensing electrode and the reference electrode are formed by depositing an electrode precursor material on an electrolyte precursor material and sintering the combination at a sufficient temperature for a sufficient time to achieve densification of the electrolyte, wherein the electrode precursor material comprises an alkali salt. Electrode patterns having enhanced perimeter ratios are also disclosed. The resulting exhaust sensor is capable of providing a usable output at a reduced operating temperature. 1. An exhaust sensor comprising a sensing electrode and a reference electrode each in physical contact with an electrolyte;wherein at least one of the sensing electrode and the reference electrode are formed by depositing an electrode precursor material configured as a pattern on an electrolyte precursor material and sintering the combination at a sufficient temperature for a sufficient time to achieve densification of the electrolyte,wherein the electrode precursor material comprises an alkali salt,wherein the perimeter of at least one of the sensing electrode and the reference electrode is greater than the perimeter of the smallest rectangle that can be defined to completely enclose the pattern of said sensing electrode or said reference electrode by an amount sufficient to produce a sensor impedance after sintering less than 200 ohms at a sensor temperature at or below 450 degrees C.2. The exhaust sensor of claim 1 , wherein the electrode precursor material additionally comprises yttria-stabilized zirconia.3. The exhaust sensor of claim 1 , wherein the alkali salt is a potassium salt.4. An exhaust sensor comprising a sensing electrode and a reference electrode each in physical contact with an electrolyte;wherein at least one of the sensing electrode and the reference electrode are formed by depositing an electrode precursor material ...

PROCESS FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM THE KETONIZATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Disclosed is a process for reducing the emission of volatile organic compounds that are produced during the ketonization of carboxylic acids to ketones. The ketonization of carboxylic acids produces a gaseous by-product stream containing carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds. This gaseous by-product stream can be fed to a direct-fired furnace used to heat the ketonization reaction feed streams where the volatile organic compounds are destroyed by combustion in the furnace. The carbon dioxide stream further acts as a diluent for the fuel to the furnace. 1. A process for reducing the emission of volatile organic compounds from a ketonization process , comprising(i). heating a vaporized feed stream comprising one or more carboxylic acids in a direct-fired furnace comprising a combustion zone to produce a superheated feed stream;(ii). contacting the superheated feed stream with a metal oxide catalyst to form a gaseous product mixture comprising one or more ketones, carbon dioxide, and one or more volatile organic compound by-products;(iii). separating the one or more ketones from the carbon dioxide and one or more volatile organic compound by-products; and(iv). feeding at least a portion of the carbon dioxide and the one or more volatile organic compound by-products to the combustion zone of the direct-fired furnace.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more carboxylic acids comprise a carboxylic acid having 2 to 20 carbon atoms.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more carboxylic acids comprise acetic acid claim 1 , propionic acid claim 1 , butyric acid claim 1 , isobutyric acid claim 1 , valeric acid claim 1 , hexanoic acid claim 1 , heptanoic acid claim 1 , octanoic acid claim 1 , 2-ethyl hexanoic acid claim 1 , nonanoic acid claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more carboxylic acids comprise acetic acid claim 1 , the one or more ketones comprise acetone claim 1 , and ...

MOBILE MESSAGING ECOSYSTEM - CONTENT MESSAGE LAYER

This disclosure relates to the use of a content message layer or a mobile device edge technology to render and measure interactive impression messages to a mobile device during a specified time and place and with discretionary control. Furthermore, the disclosure describes a new mobile message delivery and measurement channel that joins the message sender and recipient in a closed-loop progressive conversation and where messages can be rolled over in time. 1. An apparatus comprising:a mobile device having a processing device and memory device, the mobile device configured to store a message downloaded to the mobile device, and to render the downloaded message at a preselected time on the mobile device if the mobile device is in a first state; andif the stored message cannot be rendered because the mobile device is not in the first state, the mobile device is configured to roll over the stored message to a first subsequent preselected time or times on a same day or other days.2. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to be in the first state when the mobile device is in a condition between wake-up of the mobile device and unlocking of the mobile device.3. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to roll over the message to a second subsequent predetermined time or times on the same day or on yet other days if the mobile device is not in the first state at the first subsequent preselected time or times or the same day or other days.4. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to rollover the message for a preselected subsequent number of times or days.5. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to store the downloaded message in a scheduling queue that makes the message available for rendering by the mobile device at a preselected time block over multiple days.6. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to deliver the message for rendering in response to detection of the preselected time ...

MOBILE MESSAGING ECOSYSTEM - ROLLOVER MESSAGE

This disclosure relates to the use of a content message layer or a mobile device edge technology to render and measure interactive impression messages to a mobile device during a specified time and place and with discretionary control. Furthermore, the disclosure describes a new mobile message delivery and measurement channel that joins the message sender and recipient in a closed-loop progressive conversation and where messages can be rolled over in time. 1. An apparatus comprising:a mobile device having a processing device and memory device, the mobile device configured to store a message downloaded to the mobile device, and to render the downloaded message at a preselected time on the mobile device if the mobile device is in a first state; andif the stored message cannot be rendered because the mobile device is not in the first state, the mobile device is configured to roll over the stored message to a first subsequent preselected time or times on a same day or other days.2. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to be in the first state when the mobile device is in a condition between wake-up of the mobile device and unlocking of the mobile device.3. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to roll over the message to a second subsequent predetermined time or times on the same day or on yet other days if the mobile device is not in the first state at the first subsequent preselected time or times or the same day or other days.4. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to rollover the message for a preselected subsequent number of times or days.5. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to store the downloaded message in a scheduling queue that makes the message available for rendering by the mobile device at a preselected time block over multiple days.6. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device is configured to deliver the message for rendering in response to detection of the preselected time ...

MOBILE MESSAGING ECOSYSTEM - RENDERED MESSAGE

This disclosure relates to the use of a content message layer or a mobile device edge technology to render and measure interactive impression messages to a mobile device during a specified time and place and with discretionary control. Furthermore, the disclosure describes a new mobile message delivery and measurement channel that joins the message sender and recipient in a closed-loop progressive conversation and where messages can be rolled over in time. 1. An apparatus comprising: a mobile device having a processing device and memory device , the mobile device configured to repurpose the lock screen display of the mobile device to use the firmware , hardware , software , and related operating system components of the mobile device to render an advertisement or alert message on the lock screen display during the period between wake-up of the mobile device and unlocking of the mobile device , and that allows a user of the mobile device to interact with the advertisement or alert message using the firmware , hardware , software , and related operating system of the mobile device.2. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device receives and stores an advertisement or alert message.3. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device user can cause the advertisement or alert message being rendered on the lock screen display to be accompanied by vibration of the mobile device.4. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device user can cause the advertisement or alert message already rendered on the lock screen display to be accompanied by vibration of the mobile device.5. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device user can cause the advertisement or alert message being rendered on the lock screen display to rotate with the mobile device.6. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device user can cause the advertisement or alert message already rendered on the lock screen display to rotate with the mobile device.7. The apparatus of wherein the mobile device user can cause the advertisement ...

FILTER PAN OIL LEVEL SENSOR

A sensor assembly for determining the level of oil in a filter pan is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a load cell for sensing the amount of oil in the filter pan. The filter pan is pivotable about an end of the pan within a frame for supporting cooking equipment. The load cell is attached on one end to the frame. The assembly also includes a lever pivotable about a fulcrum, such that the first end of the lever supports the other end of the oil filter pan, and the second end of the lever urges against the load cell. 1. An apparatus for measuring an amount of oil present in a filter pan , comprising:the oil filter pan pivotable about a first end of the pan;a fulcrum affixed to a frame;a load cell affixed to the frame; anda lever pivotable about the fulcrum and having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the lever supports a second end of the oil filter pan, and the second end of the lever urges against the load cell.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the oil filter pan is affixed to the frame.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a filter pan support supporting the first end of the oil filter pan.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a shoe attached to the second end of the oil filter pan where the first end of the lever contacts the oil filter pan.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the shoe contains a cutout.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a roller attached to the first end of the lever.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising a shoe attached to the second end of the oil filter pan where the roller contacts the oil filter pan.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the shoe contains a cutout.9. The apparatus of further comprising a spring biasing the second end of the lever away from the load cell.10. A method for measuring an amount of oil in a filter pan comprising:gathering the amount of oil in the filter pan such that the filter pan tilts downward on a first side; ...

Systems and methods for coding data from a medical encounter

Systems and methods assist in gathering relevant data in a doctor-patient encounter for obtaining a properly specified diagnosis code. In one embodiment, selectable data items which are provided as part of a medical charting program may be correlated with one or more standardized diagnosis codes (e.g. ICD-10 codes). Upon selection of the appropriate data items when charting a patient encounter, one or more diagnosis codes which are correlated with the selected data items may be flagged and/or generated for later use, such as for filing a claim submission as part of a billing process or to further enhance the clinical workflow of patient encounter documentation.

Embossing System

A marker plate embossing system is provided having an improved loading device, and improved chute and hopper systems. The loading device reduces the likelihood of marker plate misfeed. The chute and hopper systems allow the embossing of varying sized embossing plates, while reducing the likelihood of embossed marker plates being delivered in an incorrect stacked-order. A marker plate removal system is also provided for removing embossed marker plates from the hopper system without the marker plates falling out of the stacked-order. 1. A marker plate embossing system comprising:a chute having opposed side-walls forming a first trough-like opening between the opposed side-walls with the first trough-like opening extending from an entrance side at which a marker plate is received to an exit side at which a received marker plate is ejected; anda plurality of varying sized members configured to be separately attached within the first trough-like opening of the chute, to extend from the entrance side to the exit side, to provide varying width second trough-like openings within the chute for accommodating varying width marker plates.2. The marker plate embossing system of claim 1 , wherein the varying sized members comprise varying sized U or V shaped chute inserts claim 1 , with at least one side-wall of each varying sized U or V shaped chute insert extending claim 1 , when disposed within the first trough-like opening of the chute claim 1 , at a non-parallel angle to at least one of the opposed side-walls of the chute to provide the varying width second trough-like openings with larger widths at the entrance side than at the exit side.3. The marker plate embossing system of claim 1 , wherein the varying sized members each comprise a varying sized spacer claim 1 , a bottom surface of the chute comprises a plurality of slots angled at non-parallel angles relative to at least one of the opposed side-walls of the chute claim 1 , and each varying sized spacer is configured to ...

AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM FOR VOICE TRANSCRIPTION OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Aircraft instrumentation systems, aircraft, and controllers are provided for transcribing radio communications. An aircraft instrumentation system and an aircraft include a radio device, a display device, and a controller. The controller is communicatively coupled with the radio device and the display device. The controller is configured to monitor the radio device and recognize a voice communication received over the radio device. The controller is further configured to generate an electronic transcript of the voice communication and control the display device to display a transcript of the voice communication. 1. An aircraft instrumentation system , comprising:a radio device;a display device for displaying information to a flight crew of an aircraft; and monitor the radio device;', 'recognize a voice communication received over the radio device;', 'generate an electronic transcript of the voice communication; and', 'control the display device to display a transcript of the voice communication., 'a controller communicatively coupled with the radio device and the display device, the controller configured to2. The aircraft instrumentation system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to replace spoken word waypoints claim 1 , spelled out phonetic alphabet waypoints claim 1 , and combinations thereof in the electronic transcript with standardized waypoint identifiers.3. The aircraft instrumentation system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to generate the electronic transcript based at least in part on local variations in phonetic alphabets.4. The aircraft instrumentation system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to identify a call sign based on one of an abbreviated call sign claim 1 , a variation on the call sign claim 1 , an end portion of the call sign claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The aircraft instrumentation system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to filter the ...

LOW PROFILE PROTECTIVE COVER CONFIGURABLE AS A STAND

A protective cover having a front cover, a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover, an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover, a holding sheet that is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and is not attached to the middle rear cover, the holding sheet having bands located at corners of the holding sheet, the bands configured to be attached to corners of an electronic device for securing the electronic device to the protective cover, and an anti-slip pad attached to an inner surface of the front cover. 1. A protective cover for an electronic device comprising:a front cover;a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover;an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover;a holding sheet that is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and is not attached to the middle rear cover, the holding sheet having bands located at corners of the holding sheet, the bands configured to attach to corners of the electronic device for securing the electronic device to the protective cover; andan anti-slip pad attached to an inner surface of the front cover.2. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip pad has an upper surface having a friction coefficient claim 1 , the friction coefficient maintaining a position of the electronic device secured by the holding sheet in a configuration where the exterior rear cover is angled from the middle rear cover at the folding portion such that the holding sheet is spaced from the inner surface of the middle rear cover claim 1 , and an edge of the electronic device is positioned onto the anti-slip pad.3. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip pad is formed as a longitudinal pad that is arranged substantially perpendicular to a ...

ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE FOR PIPE STRING

Disclosed is a tubular pipe string element having a pin connector and a box connector complementary to the pin connector. The pin and box connectors are rotationally engageable with the respective box and pin connectors of another pipe string element and have complementary anti-rotation devices that cooperate to prevent unintentional relative rotation between the connectors. The anti-rotation devices may include saw-tooth profiled, radially extending teeth and a steep trailing tooth flank angle for the pin member, and at least one detent member formed on the pipe string element for the box connector. When securing the pin and box connectors, the leading flanks of the teeth engage with the detent members while allowing the connectors to rotate into a fully connected position. The steep trailing tooth flank is trapped by the detent member when in the fully connected position to prevent unintentional release of the connection. 1. A tubular pipe string element having:a first end with a male connector formed thereon,a second end having a female connector formed thereon which is complementary to the male connector, said male and female connectors being of the rotational connector type such that, in use, the male connector is engageable in a female connector of another pipe string element and rotatable relative thereto in a first direction in order to secure the connection and in a second direction in order to release the connection, andcomplementary anti-rotation devices associated with said male and female connectors wherein the anti-rotation devices cooperate to prevent unintentional relative rotation between the male and female connectors in the second direction; wherein said anti-rotation devices comprise:at least one saw-tooth profiled, radially extending tooth having a shallow leading tooth flank angle facing in one of said first and second direction and a steep trailing tooth flank angle facing in the other of said first and second directions formed on the pipe ...

WIRE RETENTION CLIP

A wire retention clip includes a first compartment for allowing at least a first wire to pass through the compartment uninterrupted and for retaining the at least one wire to the wire retention clip. The wire retention clip also includes a second compartment that is distinct from the first compartment and contains and electronic device. 1. Wire retention clip comprising:a first compartment for allowing at least a first wire to pass through said first compartment uninterrupted and for retaining said first wire to said wire retention clip; anda second compartment distinct from said first compartment and containing an electronic device.2. A wire retention clip as in further comprising a body with a hollow section which defines said second compartment.3. A wire retention clip as in further comprising a flexible and resilient arm extending from said body claim 2 , said arm together with said body defining said first compartment.4. A wire retention clip as in wherein said arm is attached to said body along a first end of said arm and a second end of said arm is not attached to said body.5. A wire retention clip as in wherein said second end is allowed to flex away from said body to allow said first wire to be inserted into said first compartment and said second end springs back toward said body after said first wire is inserted into said first compartment.6. A wire retention clip as in further comprising:a first arm extending from said body; anda second arm extending from said body;wherein said first compartment is defined between said first arm and said second arm.7. A wire retention clip as in wherein:said first arm is attached to said body along a first arm first end of said first arm and a first arm second end of said first arm is not attached to said body; andsaid second arm is attached to said body along a second arm first end of said second arm and a second arm second end of said second arm is not attached to said body.8. A wire retention clip as in wherein said ...

Real-Time Weld Quality Analysis Systems And Methods

A weld system includes: a robot control module configured to actuate a robot and move a welder along a joint of metal workpieces during welding, the welder being attached to the robot; a weld control module configured to, during the welding, apply power to the welder, supply a shield gas, and supply electrode material; a vision sensor configured to, during the welding, optically measure distances between the vision sensor and locations, respectively, on an outer surface of a weld bead created along the joint by the welder; and a weld module configured to: determine a strength of the weld bead at a location based on: the distances at the location along the joint; and at least one parameter from at least one of the robot control module during the welding, the weld control module during the welding, and a sensor configured to capture data of the welding during the welding. 1. A weld system comprising:a robot control module configured to actuate a robot and move a welder along a joint of metal workpieces during welding, the welder being attached to the robot;a weld control module configured to, during the welding, apply power to the welder, supply a shield gas to the welder, and supply electrode material to the welder;a vision sensor configured to, during the welding, optically measure N distances between the vision sensor and N locations, respectively, on an outer surface of a weld bead created along the joint by the welder,wherein N is an integer greater than two; and [ the N distances at the location along the joint; and', 'at least one parameter from at least one of (a) the robot control module during the welding, (b) the weld control module during the welding, and (c) a sensor configured to capture data of the welding during the welding; and, 'determine a strength of the weld bead at a location along the joint based on, 'store the strength of the weld and the location in memory., 'a weld module configured to2. The weld system of wherein the weld module is ...

Bio-Based Reactive Polyurethane Hotmelt Adhesives

The present invention relates to a moisture curable hotmelt adhesive composition comprising at least one polyurethane prepolymer obtained from the reaction of a) at least one polyether; b) at least one (meth)acrylic resin; c) at least one crystalline polyester; d) at least one amorphous polyester; e) at least one isocyanate compound; in a presence of a catalyst, wherein at least one of said polyether, crystalline polyester and amorphous polyester is partially or completely bio-based material. 1. A moisture curable hotmelt adhesive composition comprising: a) at least one polyether;', 'b) at least one (meth)acrylic resin;', 'c) at least one crystalline polyester;', 'd) at least one amorphous polyester;', 'e) at least one isocyanate compound;, 'at least one polyurethane prepolymer that is the reaction product of'} 'wherein at least one of said polyether, crystalline polyester and amorphous polyester is partially or completely bio-based material.', 'in a presence of a catalyst,'}2. A moisture curable hotmelt adhesive composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a polyether compound from 18 to 24% by weight of the total weight of the composition.3. A moisture curable hotmelt adhesive composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a (meth)acrylic resin from 18 to 24% by weight of the total weight of the composition.4. A moisture curable hotmelt adhesive composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a crystalline polyester compound from 23 to 29% by weight of the total weight of the composition.5. A moisture curable hotmelt adhesive composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises an amorphous polyester compound from 14 to 20% by weight of the total weight of the composition.6. A moisture curable hotmelt adhesive composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises an isocyanate compound from 11 to 17% by weight by the total weight of the composition.7. A moisture ...

LOW PROFILE PROTECTIVE COVER CONFIGURABLE AS A STAND

A protective cover having a front cover, a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover, an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover, a holding sheet that is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and is not attached to the middle rear cover, the holding sheet having bands located at corners of the holding sheet, the bands configured to be attached to corners of an electronic device for securing the electronic device to the protective cover, and an anti-slip pad attached to an inner surface of the front cover. 1. A protective cover for an electronic device comprising:a front cover;a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover;an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover;a holding sheet that forms a plane and is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and is not attached to the middle rear cover, the holding sheet having openings formed in the plane and located at corners of the holding sheet to form bands, the bands configured to attach to corners of the electronic device for securing the electronic device to the protective cover; andan anti-slip pad attached to an inner surface of the front cover.2. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip pad has an upper surface having a friction coefficient claim 1 , the friction coefficient maintaining a position of the electronic device secured by the holding sheet in a configuration where the exterior rear cover is angled from the middle rear cover at the folding portion such that the holding sheet is spaced from the inner surface of the middle rear cover claim 1 , and an edge of the electronic device is positioned onto the anti-slip pad.3. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip pad is formed as an ...

LOW PROFILE PROTECTIVE COVER CONFIGURABLE AS A STAND WITH INTEGRATED BATTERY

A protective cover having a front cover, a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover, an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover, a holding member that is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and not attached to the middle rear cover for securing the electronic device to the protective cover, and a battery attached to the middle rear cover. 1. A protective cover for an electronic device comprising:a front cover;a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover;an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover;a holding member that is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and is not attached to the middle rear cover for securing the electronic device to the protective cover; anda battery attached to the middle rear cover.2. The protective cover of claim 1 , further comprising:an anti-slip pad attached to an inner surface of the front cover, wherein the anti-slip pad has an upper surface having a friction coefficient, the friction coefficient maintaining a position of the electronic device secured by the holding member in a configuration Where the exterior rear cover is angled from the middle rear cover at the folding portion such that the holding member is spaced from an inner surface of the middle rear cover, and an edge of the electronic device or an edge of the holding member is positioned onto the anti-slip pad.3. The protective cover of claim 2 , wherein the anti-slip pad is formed as an elongated pad extending substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis formed by the articulable back.4. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the holding member is a holding sheet that has openings formed in corners of the holding sheet to form bands claim 1 , the bands configured ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING, RECORDING AND/OR REPORTING INCIDENTS IN PROXIMITY OF AN AIRCRAFT

Systems and methods are provided for monitoring, recording and/or reporting information about incidents that occur within proximity of an aircraft. When an incident monitoring mode is activated, external imagers of the aircraft begin recording of video images outside the aircraft in a temporary buffer as pre-event video data. Motion sensors that detect movement in the vicinity of the aircraft, and movement sensors that detect movement of the aircraft are also enabled. When a sensor detects a trigger event, an incident report file (IRF) is saved that includes the pre-event video data that is stored in the temporary buffer. Post-event video images are then recorded in the IRF as post-event video data until a condition occurs. Alarm signals that are perceptible outside the aircraft, and an incident report message can be generated and communicated to an external computer to indicate that an incident has occurred in proximity of the aircraft. 1. A method for recording information about incidents that occur within proximity of an aircraft , the method comprising:activating, via a processor of the aircraft, an incident monitoring mode, the activating including:enabling, via the processor of the aircraft, external imagers of the aircraft to acquire video images from outside the aircraft, and recording the video images in a temporary buffer as pre-event video data;enabling, via the processor of the aircraft, sensors of the aircraft, wherein the sensors comprise: motion sensors that detect movement in the vicinity of the aircraft, and movement sensors that detect movement of the aircraft;determining, at the processor, whether a trigger event has been detected by one or more of the sensors;when the trigger event has been detected by one or more of the sensors:saving an incident report file in a memory onboard the aircraft, the incident report file comprising: the pre-event video data that is currently stored in the temporary buffer when the trigger event was detected; ...

Ladder Rung Bracket Assembly

A bracket assembly is disclosed to secure a cable bundle to a ladder rung. The bracket assembly includes a metal bracket and protective grommets. The metal bracket has a first member, side walls and second members. The first member of the metal bracket is parallel to the second members of the metal bracket. The protective grommets are secured to the metal bracket. The protective grommets have a base member, sleeves extending from the base member, a side member and a bottom member. The assembled metal bracket and protective grommets receive the ladder rung and the sleeves of the protective grommets wrap around the cable bundle positioned on the ladder rung to secure the cable bundle. 1. A bracket assembly for securing a cable bundle to a ladder rung , the bracket assembly comprising:a metal bracket having a first member, side walls and second members, wherein the first member is parallel to the second members; andprotective grommets secured to the metal bracket, wherein each protective grommet having a base member, sleeves extending from the base member, a side member and a bottom member;whereby the assembled metal bracket and protective grommets receive the ladder rung and the sleeves of the protective grommets wrap around the cable bundle positioned on the ladder rung, wherein the sleeves overlap to secure the cable bundle.2. The bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first member and the second members of the metal bracket having holes for receiving locking features of the protective grommet3. The bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein a back side of each bottom member includes a locking feature and the back side of each base member includes a locking feature claim 1 , whereby the locking features of the protective grommets are received in holes in the first and second members of the metal bracket.4. The bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the protective grommets are identical grommets that are interlocked with each other.5. The bracket assembly of claim 1 , ...

Freezing of Gait Cue Apparatus

A freezing of gait cue apparatus that provides a visual cue, and a method for providing a visual cue, upon detection of a gait irregularity. The gait irregularity, such as a freeze of gait (FOG) for sufferers of neurological diseases like Parkinson's disease, is determined by a processor in communication with a motion sensor worn by the sufferer. When the gait irregularity is determined the apparatus projects a laser light beam on the ground in front of the user of the apparatus to cue them to continue walking. 1. An apparatus for providing a visual cue upon detection of a gait irregularity of a user , the apparatus comprising:a processor;at least one motion sensor in communication with the processor; anda light source in communication with the processor;wherein the processor determines a gait irregularity utilising data communicated from the motion sensor and, when a gait irregularity is determined, activates the light source.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor determines the gait irregularity by performing a fast Fourier transform (FFT) on the data from the motion sensor.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processor determines the gait irregularity by dividing data output from the FFT into frequency bands.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the data output from the FFT is divided into high frequency claim 3 , mid frequency claim 3 , and low frequency bands.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the processor determines the gait irregularity by determining a ratio of average amplitudes of the high frequency band to the average amplitude of the low frequency band.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the processer determines the gait irregularity by comparing the ratio with a predetermined sensitivity number.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light source projects a dot claim 1 , a line claim 1 , and/or a pattern onto the ground adjacent the user.8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light source is a laser light ...

Rfid-enabled physically manufactured figurines

A user can create and customize a digital character, for instance an avatar, a playable video game character, or a rendering of a character. The user can likewise define characteristics of the character, including a physical appearance of the character, statistics associated with the character, accessories of the character, and the like. The digital character can be manufactured, producing a physical figurine, which can include an RFID device. An NFT can be generated based on the digital character, for based on one or more characteristics of the character, the user, or any other factor. The NFT can be associated with the figurine, with the user, with a user account of the user, with an identifier associated with the RFID device, and with the digital character. The figurine can be used to unlock one or more features of a gaming system, a game, an entertainment platform, or any other system.

AIRCRAFT TOW OBSTACLE ALERTING AND INDICATION & METHOD FOR RECORDING AND NOTIFICATION OF PARKED AIRCRAFT DAMAGE

The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for avoiding a collision between an aircraft and an obstacle when the aircraft is being moved on a ground surface via a ground vehicle. When a processor onboard the aircraft determines that the obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft, the processor generates a warning generator signal, which causes an apparatus to communicate a warning signal that is perceptible to an operator of the ground vehicle to warn the operator of the obstacle. 1. A method for avoiding a collision between an aircraft and an obstacle when the aircraft is being moved on a ground surface via a ground vehicle , the method comprising:at a processor onboard the aircraft: determining that the obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft; andgenerating, at the processor onboard the aircraft in response to determining that the obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft, a warning generator signal; andvia an apparatus: communicating, in response to the warning generator signal, a warning signal that is perceptible to an operator of the ground vehicle.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is at least one of:warning equipment located in or on the aircraft;alert equipment located in or on the ground vehicle;external alert equipment located external to the ground vehicle and the aircraft; andan operator apparatus associated with the operator of the ground vehicle that is configured to generate the warning signal.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein determining claim 1 , comprises:receiving, at the processor onboard the aircraft, a detection signal from one of a plurality of proximity sensors, wherein the detection signal indicates that the obstacle has been detected by a particular proximity sensor that transmitted the detection signal.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein generating the warning generator signal claim 1 , comprises: a control signal that is sent to warning equipment located in or on ...

GROUND VEHICLE WARNING TO INDICATE PRESENCE OF AN OBSTACLE NEAR AN AIRCRAFT

The disclosed embodiments relate to avoiding a collision between an aircraft and an obstacle when the aircraft is being moved on a ground surface via a ground vehicle. Sensors can be mounted in and/or on the aircraft. The sensors can detect obstacles located in proximity to the aircraft and can communicate information to a processor onboard the aircraft. When the processor determines that an obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft, the processor generates a warning generator signal, which causes an apparatus to communicate a warning signal that is perceptible to an operator of the ground vehicle to warn the operator of the obstacle. 1. A collision avoidance system , comprising: a plurality of proximity sensors mounted in or on an aircraft structure that is a portion of the aircraft at a plurality of extremity portions of the aircraft, the proximity sensors each being configured to detect presence of obstacles in proximity to the aircraft, and to transmit a detection signal when an obstacle is detected;', 'an onboard computer that is communicatively coupled to the plurality of proximity sensors, the onboard computer comprising: a processor that is configured to: determine that the obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft in response to receiving the detection signal from a particular proximity sensor that indicates that the obstacle has been detected by the particular proximity sensor; and generate in response to determining that the obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft, a warning generator signal;, 'an aircraft comprisinga ground vehicle that is mechanically coupled to the aircraft so that the aircraft can be moved along a ground surface by the ground vehicle; andan apparatus that is configured to communicate, in response to the warning generator signal, a warning signal that is perceptible to an operator of the ground vehicle to warn the operator of the obstacle.2. A collision avoidance system according to claim 1 , wherein the aircraft ...

Ladder Rung Bracket Assembly

A bracket assembly is disclosed to secure a cable bundle to a ladder rung. The bracket assembly includes a metal bracket and protective grommets. The metal bracket has a first member, side walls and second members. The first member of the metal bracket is parallel to the second members of the metal bracket. The protective grommets are secured to the metal bracket. The protective grommets have a base member, sleeves extending from the base member, a side member and a bottom member. The assembled metal bracket and protective grommets receive the ladder rung and the sleeves of the protective grommets wrap around the cable bundle positioned on the ladder rung to secure the cable bundle. 1. A bracket assembly for securing a cable bundle to a ladder rung , the bracket assembly comprising:a metal bracket; andprotective grommets secured to the metal bracket, wherein each protective grommet having a base member, sleeves extending from the base member, a side member and a bottom member, wherein the protective grommets are interlocked with each other;whereby the assembled metal bracket and protective grommets receive the ladder rung and the sleeves of the protective grommet wrap around the cable bundle positioned on the ladder rung, wherein the sleeves overlap to secure the cable bundle.2. The bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the protective grommets are identical.3. The bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bottom members of the protective grommets include a plurality of fingers.4. The bracket assembly of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of fingers of each protective grommet interlock claim 3 , the interlocked fingers of the protective grommets create a channel for receiving the ladder rung.5. The bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the side members and the bottom members of the protective grommets include a crown feature for accommodating different rung dimensions and increasing resistance to movement when the bracket assembly is installed on the ladder rung.6. The ...

Systems and Methods for Coding Data from a Medical Encounter

Systems and methods assist in gathering relevant data in a doctor-patient encounter for obtaining a properly specified diagnosis code. In one embodiment, selectable data items which are provided as part of a medical charting program may be correlated with one or more standardized diagnosis codes (e.g. ICD-10 codes). Upon selection of the appropriate data items when charting a patient encounter, one or more diagnosis codes which are correlated with the selected data items may be flagged and/or generated for later use, such as for filing a claim submission as part of a billing process or to further enhance the clinical workflow of patient encounter documentation. 1. A method for obtaining one or more diagnosis codes , said method comprising:receiving, at a processing device, one or more inputs corresponding to the selection of selectable data elements that are selected in the course of documenting a patient encounter;dynamically correlating the received inputs with one or more diagnosis codes as an input is received; andnotifying a user that insufficient selections of data elements have been received to generate a correlated diagnosis code.2. The method of further comprising prompting a user that additional data is needed to obtain each data point for a particular diagnosis code.3. The method of wherein said prompting includes providing a selectable icon which lists missing items.4. The method of wherein said prompting includes highlighting a plurality of selectable data elements of a first category which represents that an item in that category must be selected.5. The method of wherein said prompting includes highlighting a plurality of selectable data elements of a second category which represents that an item in that category must be selected claim 4 , wherein said highlighting the first category is implemented with a different appearance as the highlighting of the second category.6. The method of further comprising receiving at the processing device additional ...

Permit Compliance System

A system and method is disclosed that enables the display of permits and/or permit information related to a specific location, collection of permitting data onsite, comparison of the onsite data to permitted constraints, and reporting the results of the inspection (as required under the appropriate regulatory policy or as requested by the organization or entity being inspected), as well as sending immediate notifications, as appropriate, to decision makers. In certain embodiments, the system and method may also offer predictions on the likelihood of an enforcement action against the organization given factors such as, but not limited to, the type of violation, degree of violation, and enforcement actions against others for similar violations. In other embodiments, the system and method allows the permittee to mitigate the risk of a violation by notifying emergency personnel in addition to decision makers within the organization. 1. A permit compliance system for evaluating discharges from a site , the site being subject to a plurality of permit limitations , the permit compliance system comprising: determine a location of the handheld mobile compliance device;', 'present to a user a first permit limitation when the handheld mobile compliance device is proximate a first permitted discharge location associated with the first permit limitation;', 'receive data representing a first actual discharge at the first permitted discharge location only when the handheld mobile compliance device is proximate the first permitted discharge location, and wherein the user cannot access the first actual discharge data when the handheld mobile compliance device is not proximate the first permitted discharge location;', 'present to a user a second permit limitation when the handheld mobile compliance device is proximate a second permitted discharge location associated with the second permit limitation, the second permitted discharge location being different than the first permitted ...

Multi-Pot Device

A multi-pot device for facilitating a press fit connection between the device and a plurality of pots or planters, which enables a user to simultaneously and securely use, store, and transport multiple pots. Further, the multi-pot device does not conceal the markings located on the exterior of the individual pots. The multi-pot device comprises a top portion and a side portion. The top portion is further comprised of a plurality of spaced apart openings therein for receipt of the pots. Further, each of the openings is formed by a side that extends downwardly from the top portion, and each side is preferably comprised of a first lip, a first wall portion, a second lip, a second wall portion, a third lip, a third wall portion, a fourth lip and a fourth wall portion, the purpose of which is to form a press fit with the side walls of the pot. 1. A multi-pot device for securing at least one pot , comprising:a top portion;a side portion; anda plurality of openings formed in the top portion for receipt of the at least one pot; andwherein each of the plurality of openings are formed by a side that extends downwardly from the top portion; andwherein each side comprises a first lip, a first wall portion, a second lip, and a second wall portion such that the at least one pot is secured within one of the plurality of openings via frictional contact with the first and the second wall portions.2. The multi-pot device of claim 1 , wherein each side further comprises a third lip claim 1 , a third wall portion claim 1 , a fourth lip claim 1 , and a fourth wall portion such that the at least one pot is secured within one of the plurality of openings via frictional contact with the third and the fourth wall portions.3. The multi-pot device of claim 2 , wherein the first and the second wall portions are formed at an angle of less than 90 degrees as measured from the at least one pot claim 2 , such that an inside diameter of each of the plurality of openings increases going upward along ...

PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF ACETONE FROM THE KETONIZATION OF ACETIC ACID

A method for purification of acetone including the steps of: a) feeding a crude product mixture comprising acetone, water, an impurity to a distillation column; b) withdrawing a liquid side draw stream from the distillation column; c) separating the side draw stream into a water layer and an organic layer, and returning the water layer to the distillation column; and d) recovering from the distillation column: (i) a lower boiling fraction comprising a purified acetone, relative to the crude product mixture and (ii) a higher boiling fraction comprising a major amount of the water. 1. A process for the purification of acetone , comprising:(a) feeding a crude product mixture comprising acetone, water, and an impurity to a distillation column;(b) withdrawing a liquid side draw stream from the distillation column;(c) separating the side draw stream into a water layer and an organic layer, and returning the water layer to the distillation column; and(d) recovering from the distillation column: (i) a lower boiling fraction comprising a purified acetone and (ii) a higher boiling fraction comprising a major amount of the water.2. The process of wherein said crude product mixture is an acetic acid ketonization product stream from a ketonization reaction comprising acetone claim 1 , water claim 1 , an impurity and ketonization reaction by-products.3. The process of wherein said impurity comprises at least one acetic acid azeotrope-forming impurity selected from the group consisting of an alkyl aromatic hydrocarbon claim 1 , an aldehyde claim 1 , a ketone claim 1 , an aromatic ester claim 1 , an acyclic ester claim 1 , a terpene claim 1 , a terpenoid claim 1 , an acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The process according to claim 3 , wherein the crude product mixture comprises about 25 to about 70 weight percent acetone claim 3 , about 25 to about 75 weight percent water claim 3 , and about 10 ppm to about 25 weight percent of said impurity ...

System and Method for High Flow Valve

A system and method for a high flow valve includes a seal rod, an armature configured to be connected to and move the seal rod, a valve seal configured to be connected to the seal rod, an exhaust seal seat and a diaphragm. The valve seal is configured to be positioned on the exhaust seal seat and exert an exhaust seal pressure force. The diaphragm is configured to exert a diaphragm force opposite the exhaust seal pressure force to balance the exhaust seal pressure force. 1. A high flow valve , comprising:a body including a supply port, a delivery port and an exhaust port;an exhaust seal seat and a supply seal seat positioned within the body;a solenoid including an armature;a seal rod positioned within the body and connected to the armature, the seal rod being configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position by the armature, the seal rod being extended in the first position and retracted in the, the armature being configured to pull the seal rod to the second position when energized;a return spring attached to an end of the seal rod opposite from the armature, the return spring being configured to bias the seal rod toward the open position;a valve seal on the seal rod in a position such that the valve seal is positioned in sealing contact with the exhaust seal seat when the seal rod is in the open position and in sealing contact with the supply seal seat when the seal rod is in the closed position;a diaphragm that extends between the body and the seal rod adjacent the armature, the diaphragm being configured to generate a balancing force in a direction opposite to a pressure force exerted on the valve seal in a direction toward the exhaust seal seat when the valve is in the open position and a closed position, the supply port is positioned on the body between the diaphragm and the supply seat,', 'the delivery port is positioned on the body between the supply seat and the exhaust seal seat, and', 'the exhaust port is positioned on the body between ...

CONTEXT-BASED MESSAGE NOTIFICATION

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for performing context-based delayed notification of messages are disclosed. Context-based delayed notification of messages can include delaying notification of incoming messages received or generated by a user device to a user of the device until a determination is made that the messages satisfy message delivery criteria. Contextual data such as location data, time data, device usage data, or the like can be used to determine whether the message delivery criteria are satisfied. Messages received by a user device from one or more senders can be categorized into one or more message categories based on message categorization criteria. Individual messages or groups of messages within a message category can be evaluated against the message delivery criteria using the contextual data to determine whether notification of the messages to a user should be delayed or allowed to proceed. 1. A computer-implemented method for delaying message notification , the method comprising:receiving, by a user device, messages from one or more senders;categorizing the messages into one or more message categories based at least in part on message categorization criteria;identifying contextual data;identifying message delivery criteria that is relevant to the categorized messages;determining, based at least in part on the contextual data, that at least one message satisfies the message delivery criteria for delivery to a user of the user device;generating one or more notifications indicative of receipt of the at least one message; andpresenting, via the user device, the one or more notifications to the user.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein categorizing the messages into one or more message categories comprises:determining that a subset of the messages were received from a particular sender;determining, based at least in part on the message categorization criteria, that notification of messages received from the particular ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT APPROACH SELECTION

Avionics systems, controllers, and methods are provided. An avionics system includes a display and a controller, and the controller performs a method. The controller is configured to generate an image with a runway characteristic criteria portion, an airport location criteria portion, an airport weather criteria portion, and an airport service criteria portion. The controller receives inputs corresponding to user selected criteria from the portions and filters a list of airports, approaches, runways, or combinations thereof based on comparisons between an approach information database and a user selected runway characteristic criterion and a user selected airport location criterion. The controller further filters the list based on a comparison between an airport services database and a user selected airport service criterion and based on a comparison between current or projected airport weather condition data and a user selected airport weather criterion. The display presents the list. 1. An avionics system , comprising:a display; anda controller communicatively coupled with the display and configured to control the display to present an image, the controller further configured to:generate instructions for the display to present a runway characteristic criteria portion of the image, an airport location criteria portion of the image, an airport weather criteria portion of the image, and an airport service criteria portion of the image;receive inputs corresponding to a user selected runway characteristic criterion, a user selected airport location criterion, a user selected airport weather criterion, and a user selected airport service criterion;filter a list of airports, approaches, runways, or combinations thereof based on a comparison between an approach information database and at least one of the user selected runway characteristic criterion and the user selected airport location criterion;filter the list of airports, approaches, runways, or combinations thereof ...

Mobile Device Operating System for Providing Enhanced Communications Via Segmented Message Templates

Provided is a display control mechanism for improving functionality of a handheld mobile device including an operating system (OS). The display control mechanism includes a content delivery system (CDS) configured to create an advertising (ad) message, the add message being represented by templates formatted into a plurality of portions. A first template portion includes instructions directing how to render the ad message to interact with the mobile device based upon capabilities of the device, a second template portion includes instructions directing what to render as content of the ad message based upon the device capabilities, and a third template portion includes data for use in rendering the ad message. A content message layer manipulates the OS and the device capabilities, and includes one or more application programming interfaces (APIs) configured to receive, store, and render messages sent by CDS. 1. A display control mechanism for improving functionality of a handheld mobile device including an operating system (OS) , the display control mechanism comprising:a content delivery system (CDS) configured to create an advertising (ad) message, the ad message being represented by templates formatted into a plurality of portions;wherein (i) a first of the template portions includes instructions directing how to render the ad message to interact with the mobile device based upon capabilities of the device, (ii) a second of the template portions includes instructions directing what to render as content of the ad message based upon the device capabilities; and (iii) a third of the template portions includes data for use in rendering the ad message; andwherein the CDS is configured to compare the first template portion instructions to registered capabilities of other mobile devices to determine a percentage of the other mobile devices capable of receiving the ad message;a formatted data package for (i) transmitting the first, second, and third template portions ...

Product Manifolds For Use With Portable Oxygen Concentrators and Portable Oxygen Concentrators Including Such Product Manifolds

Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds. An example product manifold for use with a portable oxygen concentrator includes a body, a first product port, a second product port, an accumulator port, an output port, and a flow path. The flow path fluidly couples the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port. The product manifold includes a first control port, a second control port, and a third control port. The first, second, and third control ports fluidly couple the flow path. The product manifold also includes a first solenoid valve assembly, a second solenoid valve assembly, and a third solenoid valve assembly. The first, second, and third solenoid valve assemblies are secured to the body of the product manifold adjacent the first, second, and third control ports, respectively, by a corresponding snap fit connector. 1. A product manifold for use with a portable oxygen concentrator , the product manifold comprising:a body;a first product port, a second product port, an accumulator port, and an output port;a flow path fluidly coupling the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port;a first control port, a second control port, and a third control port fluidly coupling the flow path; anda first solenoid valve assembly, a second solenoid valve assembly, and a third solenoid valve assembly;wherein, the first, second, and third solenoid valve assemblies are secured to the body of the product manifold adjacent the first, second, and third control ports, respectively, by a corresponding snap fit connector.2. The product manifold of claim 1 , wherein the snap fit connector includes a first opening and a second opening disposed on opposite sides of a corresponding one of the solenoid valve assemblies claim 1 , and further includes a first ramp and a second ramp disposed on opposite sides of a ...

Product Manifolds For Use With Portable Oxygen Concentrators and Portable Oxygen Concentrators Including Such Product Manifolds

Product manifolds for use with portable oxygen concentrators and portable oxygen concentrators including such product manifolds. A product manifold for use with a portable oxygen concentrator includes a first product port, a second product port, an accumulator port, an output port, and a flow path. The flow path operatively coupling each of the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port to one another. The product manifold includes a plurality of control ports. Each of the control ports fluidly coupling the flow path. The product manifold includes a first orifice disposed in a first portion of the flow path; a second orifice disposed in a second portion of the flow path; and a third orifice disposed in a third portion of the flow path. Each of the first orifice, the second orifice, and the third orifice being formed by an electrical forming process and having a thickness of between about 0.0025 inches and about 0.004 inches. 1. A product manifold for use with a portable oxygen concentrator , the product manifold , comprising:a first product port, a second product port, an accumulator port, and an output port;a flow path operatively coupling each of the first product port, the second product port, the accumulator port, and the output port to one another;a plurality of control ports, each of the control ports fluidly coupling the flow path;a first orifice disposed in a first portion of the flow path;a second orifice disposed in a second portion of the flow path; anda third orifice disposed in a third portion of the flow path;each of the first orifice, the second orifice, and the third orifice being formed by an electrical forming process and having a thickness of between about 0.0025 inches and about 0.004 inches.2. The product manifold of claim 1 , wherein each of the first orifice claim 1 , the second orifice claim 1 , and the third orifice are adapted to provide a bidirectional flow tolerance of approximately +/−2.5%.3. ...

OPTIMIZING A DIGITAL DISPLAY

An approach is provided for optimizing a digital display. Classifications of advertisements are determined. A location of a future action in an event is predicted. A sentiment of an audience is determined. The audience includes spectators at the venue, viewers who are viewing the event via devices receiving a live broadcast of the event, or a combination of the spectators and the viewers. Based on the location of the future action, a digital display is selected from digital displays in the venue and content on the digital display is predicted to be captured as an image by a camera and broadcast to devices of the viewers. Based on the classifications, the sentiment, the location of the future action, and the content being predicted to be captured and broadcast, an advertisement is selected. The selected advertisement is sent to the selected digital display. 1. A method of optimizing a digital display , the method comprising:determining, by one or more processors, classifications of advertisements that are available for display on a plurality of digital displays in a venue during an event being conducted at the venue, the event including actions being captured as images by one or more cameras, and the images being broadcast to devices of viewers who are viewing the event via the devices receiving a live broadcast of the event;using a cognitive analysis engine, predicting, by the one or more processors, a location of a future action in the event;using the cognitive analysis engine, determining, by the one or more processors, a sentiment of an audience viewing the event, the audience including spectators at the venue, the viewers who are viewing the event via the devices, or a combination of the spectators and the viewers;based on the predicted location of the future action, the one or more processors (i) selecting a digital display from the plurality of digital displays and (ii) predicting that content on the selected digital display will be captured as an image by a ...

Automatic reconfiguration system for change in management servers

A client on a network is provided with auxiliary low power logic, at the network adaptor, that is always active and simulates network traffic (e.g., Ethernet format) normally sent under control of the main client system processor(s). This logic collects client status information and reports to the network manager, even when the system CPU is powered down, information which allows the network manager to exercise broader control and perform maintenance and upgrades which would otherwise require a dialog with the user and/or limit maintenance and reconfiguration of the client system to off-hours activity.

Assessment of ischemic wound healing therapeutics

The present invention is directed to the assessment of ischemic wound therapeutics by characterizing wound healing parameters such as epithelialization, granulation tissue formation and contraction. The present invention is also directed to an animal model for assessing ischemic wound therapeutics.

Security apparatus

A security apparatus (10) for securing a closure member such as a garage door (13) in a frame member (18). Said security apparatus (10) in use being locatable across said garage door (13) either from side to side, top to bottom or diagonally. The security apparatus comprising a first elongate member (11) and a second elongate member (12) wherein each member (11, 12) having means at one end for location in a respective aperture (17) in said frame (18). Said security apparatus (10) also comprises locking means (14) for locking said first elongate member (11) and said second elongate member (12) at a desired relative position.

Method and apparatus for channel allocation in a wireless local area network (WLAN)

The present invention provides a method for allocating channels in a wireless local area network (WLAN) among a plurality of clients. This method involves first assigning at least one client of the plurality of clients to a channel of a set of active channels. Next, for each client the access time is determined based on an access time factor. Assigning individual clients to channels further involves determining available channel capacity of the set of active channels and the desired channel consumption of the multiple clients. When the available channel capacity is equal to or greater than the desired channel consumption, multiple clients may be assigned to multiple channels. However, when the available channel capacity is less than the desired channel consumption, the desired channel consumption of the multiple clients is scaled to produce a scaled channel consumption wherein multiple clients are assigned to channels based on the available channel capacity of each of the set of channels and the scaled channel consumption.

Nanoparticle-based etching of silicon surfaces

A method ( 300 ) of texturing silicon surfaces ( 116 ) such to reduce reflectivity of a silicon wafer ( 110 ) for use in solar cells. The method ( 300 ) includes filling ( 330, 340 ) a vessel ( 122 ) with a volume of an etching solution ( 124 ) so as to cover the silicon surface 116 ) of a wafer or substrate ( 112 ). The etching solution ( 124 ) is made up of a catalytic nanomaterial ( 140 ) and an oxidant-etchant solution ( 146 ). The catalytic nanomaterial ( 140 ) may include gold or silver nanoparticles or noble metal nanoparticles, each of which may be a colloidal solution. The oxidant-etchant solution ( 146 ) includes an etching agent ( 142 ), such as hydrofluoric acid, and an oxidizing agent ( 144 ), such as hydrogen peroxide. Etching ( 350 ) is performed for a period of time including agitating or stirring the etching solution ( 124 ). The etch time may be selected such that the etched silicon surface ( 116 ) has a reflectivity of less than about 15 percent such as 1 to 10 percent in a 350 to 1000 nanometer wavelength range.

N-¬¬¬1-(2)naphthylenemethyl or quinol-6-ylmethyl)-4- piperidinyl|amino|-carbonyl|-6-quinolinecarboxamide compounds

ABSTRACT HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS The invention concerns the preparation of compounds of formula

Bicyclic carboxamides as 5-ht1a antagonists

Bicyclic carboxamides of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are 5-HT1A binding agents, particularly 5-HT1A antagonists, and may be used, for example, as anxiolytics. In the formula, X represents -CR2 = CR2- or -(CR2)q-; m represents 0, 1 or 2; n represents 0, 1 or 2; p represents 0, 1, 2 or 3, and q represents 0, 1, 2 or 3; A is an alkylene chain of 1 or 2 carbon atoms optionally substituted by one or more lower alkyl groups; R is a mono or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl radical; R1 is an aryl or aryl(lower)alkyl radical; and each R2 is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl.

Tamper detection mechanism for a personal computer and a method of use thereof

A tamper detection mechanism for a personal computer (PC) and a method of use thereof is disclosed. Accordingly, a first aspect of the present invention comprises a tamper detection mechanism. The tamper detection mechanism comprises a first Root-of Trust Measurement (RTM) module which is coupled to and fixed within the PC, a second RTM module being removably attached to the PC and a diagnostic program for comparing a copy of the first RTM module with a copy of the second RTM module to determine whether the first RTM module is valid. A second aspect of the present invention comprises a method of provided tamper detection for a PC. The method comprises providing a first RTM module, providing a second RTM module and utilizing a diagnostic program to compare a copy of the first RTM module with the a copy of the second module to determine whether the first RTM module is valid. Through the use of the present invention, an extra level of tamper protection is added to the PC since it would require an attacker to disable the RTM module as well as the diagnostic program. Additionally, the preferred embodiment of the present invention provides cost differentiation to the Original Equipment Manufacturer whereby customers that do not want or need this level of protection can be provided with platforms that are built without it at a substantially lower cost.

Sectional meter shut-off and agricultural implement having sectional meter shut-off

An assembly for selectively supplying particulate material to an air seeder, an agricultural implement able to selectively supply and dispense particulate material into the ground and a method of selectively dispensing particulate material into the ground are provided. The assembly has at least one supply receptacle for receiving particulate material from a source and a metering roller for supplying the material to an air seeder. The assembly is operative to selectively supply the material to the air seeder and prevent the material from being supplied to the air seeder. The implement can use the assembly to selectively supply particulate material to ground engaging openers where the particulate material will be dispensed into the ground. Particulate material can be selectively supplied to the implement when it is desired to have the particulate material dispensed into the ground and then prevented from being supplied to the implement when it is not desirable.

Derivatives of 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid

Řešení se týká derivátů kyseliny 1,4-dihydropyridin-3,5-dikarboxylového vzorce I, které mají farmaceutické vlastnosti, zejména jde o antihypertensivní látky, které je možno použít pro výrobu farmaceutických prostředků k léčení zvýšeného krevního tlaku.ŕ The present invention relates to 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I having pharmaceutical properties, in particular antihypertensive agents which can be used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of elevated blood pressure.

System and method for combined microseismic and tiltmeter analysis

A system and method for monitoring geophysical processes is disclosed. The system may include a component array located within the bore hole of the active well, or, alternatively, in the bore hole of a nearby offset well, or, alternatively, in multiple shallow boreholes in the surface around the active well. The system may include a sensor array (42) located within a bore, wherein the sensor array has at least one tilt sensor (206, 208) and at least one microseismic sensor (202), a transmitter (201) in communication with the at least one tilt sensor (206, 208) and the at least one microseismic sensor (202), and a receiver in communication with the transmitter (201). In one embodiment, data comprising tiltmeter data and microseismic data from a sensor (206, 208, 202) during at least one geophysical process is received. The microseismic data is analyzed to ascertain a location of each microseismic event of a plurality of microseismic events isolated from the microseismic data, and the tiltmeter data is analyzed to ascertain orientation and dimension of a fracture developed during said at least one geophysical process.

Improvements in or relating to wrapping materials

949,482. Laminates. TRANSPARENT PAPER Ltd. April 27, 1962 [May 5, 1961], No. 16478/61. Heading B5N. Wrapping material comprises a strip of transparent, non-fibrous heat-sealable material having laminated thereto a narrower central strip of reverse printed transparent heatsealable material so that the printing is between the strips. The materials employed may be a polyolefine or cellulosic material, coated if necessary to impart heat-sealability and both strips may be transparent. In the example, a 4-inch width strip of reverse printed regenerated cellulose is adhesively laminated to a 16-inch with strip of the same material.

Anti diarrhoeal agents

N-[(2-aryl-phenyl)alkyl]-piperazine derivatives

Piperazine derivatives of formula I <IMAGE> and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are 5-HT1A binding agents, particularly 5-HT1A antagonists and may be used, for example, as anxiolytics. In the formula R is hydrogen or one or two lower alkyl groups, R<1> is a mono of bicyclic aryl or heterozryl radical, R<2> is aryl and A is a C2-5 alkylene chain optionally substituted by lower alkyl.

Heterocyclic compounds

Benzoquinolizines

1,4-Dihydropyridines

The invention concerns compounds of formula or salts thereof; wherein: Ar is an optionally substituted aryl radical; R represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl or aralkyl group; R' and R' are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and saturated or unsaturated, cyclic or acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon residues optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from halogen, OH, carboxy, CN, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, substituted amino, and optionally substituted aryl; A represents a group of formula -XR 3 wherein X is (i) a group of formula - (CHR 6 ) P -Y-(CHR 7 ) q - or (ii) a group of formula - (CHR 6 ) r -O-(CHR 7 ) in which formulae: Y represents -S-, NR 6 or a direct bond, p and q each represent O, or 2 providing that p and q do not both represent zero when Y is a direct bond; one or r and s represents O, or 2 and the other is zero; R 6 , R 7 and R 6 independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl, and R 3 is an optionally substituted nitrogen ring heteroaryl radical optionally containing other ring heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur; B represents hydrogen, carboxyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkyl optionally substituted by amino, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl or carboxyl, or amino optionally substituted by one or two lower alkyl groups, which compounds possess antihypertensive and antithrombotic activity.

Burner with a cylindrical mixing chamber

PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ANTIDIARRHEAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION

Postage meter stepper motor module

N-(piperidylaminocarbonyl)quinolinecarboxamide derivatives having psychotropic activity

System and method for combined microseismic and tiltmeter analysis

A system and method for monitoring geophysical processes is disclosed. The system may include a component array located within the bore hole of the active well, or, alternatively, in the bore hole of a nearby offset well, or, alternatively, in multiple shallow boreholes in the surface around the active well. The system may include a sensor array (42) located within a bore, wherein the sensor array has at least one tilt sensor (206, 208) and at least one microseismic sensor (202), a transmitter (201) in communication with the at least one tilt sensor (206, 208) and the at least one microseismic sensor (202), and a receiver in communication with the transmitter (201). In one embodiment, data comprising tiltmeter data and microseismic data from a sensor (206, 208, 202) during at least one geophysical process is received. The microseismic data is analyzed to ascertain a location of each microseismic event of a plurality of microseismic events isolated from the microseismic data, and the tiltmeter data is analyzed to ascertain orientation and dimension of a fracture developed during said at least one geophysical process.

Method and apparatus for minimizing transient sampling fluctuations upon transition between modes of communication

The present invention provides a transceiver which does not lose synchronization upon a transition from a non-precoded communication mode to a precoded communication mode and minimizes phase drift. A transceiver unit outputs a signal representing the phase of a received signal, and that possesses a controllable sampling rate. The transceiver is coupled to a phase reference selector and a timing control system. Upon a transition between communication modes, an adaptation period is initiated. The phase reference selector captures the phase estimate immediately prior to termination of the adaptation period, outputting a predetermined phase reference until such termination, at which point the stored phase estimate is outputted. The timing control system minimizes the difference between the phase estimate and the output of the phase reference selector by altering the sampling rate, except during the adaptation period, during which the sampling rate is held constant.

SIDE PERCUSION CARTRIDGE AND ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Aircraft and instrumentation system for voice transcription of radio communications

Es werden Flugzeug-Instrumentenausrüstungssysteme, Flugzeuge, und Steuerungen zum Transkribieren von Funk-Kommunikationsvorgängen zur Verfügung gestellt. Ein Flugzeug-Instrumentenausrüstungssystem und ein Flugzeug weisen ein Funkgerät auf, eine Anzeigeeinheit, und eine Steuerung. Die Steuerung steht in Kommunikationsverbindung mit dem Funkgerät und der Anzeigeeinheit. Die Steuerung ist dazu ausgebildet, das Funkgerät zu überwachen, und einen Sprach-Kommunikationsvorgang zu erkennen, der über das Funkgerät empfangen wird. Die Steuerung ist weiterhin dazu ausgebildet, eine elektronische Transkription des Sprach-Kommunikationsvorgangs zu erzeugen, und die Anzeigeeinheit so zu steuern, dass sie eine Transkription des Sprach-Kommunikationsvorgangs anzeigt. Aircraft instrumentation systems, aircraft, and controls for transcribing radio communications are provided. An aircraft instrumentation system and an aircraft include a radio, a display unit, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the radio and the display unit. The controller is adapted to monitor the radio and to detect a voice communication process received over the radio. The controller is further configured to generate an electronic transcription of the voice communication process and to control the display unit to display a transcription of the voice communication process.

1,4-Dihydropyridines

Benzoquinolizines

The invention concerns N-methyl- N-(1,3,4,6,7,11 b alpha -hexahydro- 2H-benzo[alquinolizin-2 beta -yl)-iso-butanesulphonamide and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds possess high alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonistic activity with a good alpha 2/ alpha 1 adrenoceptor antagonistic selectivity.

heterocyclic compounds

4-oxo-quinoline and chromone derivs of formula (I) and their acid addn salts are new. R1 = H or at least one of lower alkyl, 0H, lower alkoxy, halo, methylenedioxy, halo-lower alkyl, N02, NH2, lower alkylamino or di-lower alkylamino. X = -0- of -NR2-. R2 = lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, cyclo(lover)alkyl, cyclo(lower)alkyl-lower alkyl, aryl, aryl(lower)alkyl, -(CH2)r-W-R8 or -Z-, which is connected to the 8-position of the aromatic ring to form a 5-7 membered heterocycle, in which the ring members represented by Z are -CH2-gps (opt substituted by at least one alkyl) and opt a hetero gp selected from 0 S, S02 or NR5. r = 1-4. W = 0, S, or NR5. R5 = H or lower alkyl. R8 = H, lower alkyl or cyclo(lower)alkyl. Y = 0 or NR3. R3 = H or lower alkyl. B = a standard azabicyclic ring of formula (II)-(V) or their N-oxides. m = 2, 3 or 4. R4 = H or lower alkyl. p = 1, 2 or 3. q = 0, 1 or 2. 15 cpds are specifically claimed, including (endo)-N-(8-methyl -8-azabicyclo(3.2.1)octan-3-yl 1,4-dihydro-1-methyl -4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide. Unit dose contains 0.5-750 mg of (I).

Extending an allowable transmission distance between a wireless device and an access point by communication with intermediate wireless devices

A remote mobile unit (MU) including a radio device is provided with an ability to communicate through a LAN by remote association with an access point (AP) that is out of range for communication with the radio device of the remote MU. The remote MU transmits a quest frames that is received and retransmitted by one or more intermediate MUs until a connection is made with the AP. Each of the intermediate MUs adds an identifying address to the request, forming a path that is used in both directions to transmit a response from the AP to the remote MU and to transmit data between the AP and the MU.

Benzoquinolizines

Thermoplastic resin compositions and method of bonding resins to substrates

The bonding between thermoplastic resins and inorganic oxide substrates is improved by providing at the resin/inorganic oxide interface as an adhesion promoter a combination of (a) a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated organic monomer and an unsaturated organosilane containing hydrolyzable groups; and (b) a monomeric hydrolytically reactive organosilane. A composition comprising a thermoplastic resin, the copolymer and the organosilane has been found to have good bond strength with inorganic oxide substrates.

Bicyclic carboxamides as 5-HT1A antagonists

1,4-Dihydropyridines.

Securing decrypted files in a shared environment

A method, system and computer program product for securing decrypted files in a shared environment. A filter driver in a kernel space may be configured to control service requests to encrypted files stored in a shared area, e.g., a shared directory on a disk unit, accessible by multiple users. The filter driver may receive a service request to open an encrypted document in the shared area issued from an authorized user. Upon receiving the encrypted data, the filter driver may decrypt the encrypted data. The filter driver may subsequently store the decrypted data in a file in a non-shared area, e.g., a non-shared directory. The non-shared area may be accessible only by the authorized user that requested access to the encrypted file. By storing the decrypted data in a file in the non-shared area, a file once decrypted may be protected in a file sharing environment.

A lead-free primed rimfire cartridge and method of making the same

Thermoplastic resin compositions and method of bonding resins to substrates

1,4-Dihydropyridines

The invention concerns compounds of formula or salts thereof;wherein: α and β together represent a bond and additionally when B is an electron withdrawing group α can also represent OH and β can represent hydrogen;Ar is an optionally substituted aryl radical;R represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl or aralkyl group;R¹ and R² are the same or different and are selected from hydrogenand saturated or unsaturated, cyclic or acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon residues optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from halogen, OH, carboxy, CN, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, substituted amino, and optionally substituted aryl;A represents a group of formula -XR³ whereinX is a group of formula -(CHR⁶)_p-Y-(CHR⁷)_q- ­in which formula : Y represents -O-, -S-, NR⁸ or a direct bond, p and q each represent 0, 1 or 2 R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl and R³ is an optionally substituted nitrogen ring heteroaryl radical optionally containing other ring heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur; B represents haloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, -CN, -CHO, -CH(Olower­alkyl)₂ or -CH²OH.

Magnetic roller

A magnetic roller system configured for use within a web handling system, the system including a drive hub, and a roller that is magnetically coupled to the drive hub. The roller is configured to support a web of material. An adjustable gap is defined between the drive hub and the roller. The strength of the magnetic coupling increases as the adjustable gap decreases.

Solar-powered bus stop

A bus stop illuminating assembly (400) used in public transportation system comprises a solar-powered head assembly (100) for illuminating around said bus stop for security at night and signaling to a bus driver that passengers are waiting; an edge-lit bus schedule assembly (200) to give transportation information to passengers; a post (8) to secure said head assembly and said bus schedule assembly thereon, wherein necessary functions of said head assembly or said schedule assembly are selectively activated by said passengers, by means of a button assembly (300).

Client module, multimedia server and methods for use therewith

An encoded signal is modulated to produce a first radio frequency (RF) signal that is transmitted to a client module over a first transceiver channel when a first transceiver module is in a transceive mode. A channel scan is performed when the first transceiver module is in a scan mode. The encoded signal is modulated to produce a second RF signal and that is transmitted over a second transceiver channel when a second transceiver module is in a transceive mode.

Distillation apparatus to produce distilled water from contaminated liquid

Bonding thermoplastic resins

Method and system for automatic reconfiguration of a multi-dimension sound system

A method and system for reconfiguring a multi-dimension sound system is disclosed. The method and system include a remote control that is capable of emitting a low-frequency sound wave pulse pattern, and a plurality of speakers, wherein each speaker includes a pulse counter that counts a number of sound wave pulses received from the remote control over a predetermined time period. The method and system further include an audio receiver that includes a digital audio encoding system. The receiver uses the respective sound wave pulse count from each of the speakers to compute the distance between the remote control and each speaker, and programs the digital audio encoding system with speaker delay times based on the computed distances.

Microseismic fracture mapping using seismic source timing measurements for velocity calibration

A system and method for micro seismic fracture mapping using seismic source timing measurements for velocity calibration (28) and mapping. The system is deployed and coupled to a wire line (36) and a seismic source trigger with the sensor and transmitter coupled to the sensor with transmission of the time value of the first signal and the receiver and micro seismic velocity analyzer using receiving and transmitting of the first signal and the receiving and transmitting of the second signal transmitted to the analyzer (28) and the micro seismic velocity is calibrated based on the time difference between the first time value and a second time value associated with the second signal.

Lead-free primed rimfire cartridge and method of making the same

Polycystic kidney disease 1 gene and uses thereof

The present invention relates to the polycystic kidney disease 1 (PKD1) gene and its nucleic acid sequence, mutations thereof in patients having PKD1-associated disorders, the protein encoded by the PKD1 gene or its mutants, and their uses in disease diagnosis and therapy.

1, 4-dihydropyridines

THE INVENTION CONCERNS COMPOUNDS OF FORMULAFORMULA 1)OR SALTS THEREOF;WHEREIN Ar IS AN OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED ARYL RADICAL; R1 REPRESENTS HYDROGEN OR AN OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED ALKYL OR ARALKYL GROUP; R1 AND R2 ARE THE SAME OR DIFFERENT AND ARE SELECTED FROM HYDROGEN AND SATURATED OR UNSATURATED, CYCLIC OR ACYCLIC ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON RESIDUES OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED BY ONE OR MORE GROUPS SELECTED FROM HALOGEN, OH, CARBOXY, CN, ALKOXY, ALKYLTHIO, ARYLOXY, ALKOXYCARBONYL, AMINO, SUBSTITUTED AMINO, AND OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED ARYL; A REPRESENTS A GROUP OF FORMULA -XR3 WHEREIN - X IS (i) A GROUP OF FORMULA -(CHR6)P-Y-(CHR7)Q-OR (ii) A GROUP OF OFRMULA -(CHR6)R-O-(CHR7)SIN WHICH FORMULAE: Y REPRESENTS -S-, NR8 OR A DIRECT BOND, p AND q EACH REPRESENT 0,1 OR 2 PROVIDING THAT P AND Q DO NOT BOTH REPRESNET ZERO WHEN Y IS A DIRECT BOND; ONE OF r AND s REPRESENTS 0, 1 OR 2 AND THE OTHER IS ZERO: R6, R7 AND R8 INDEPENDENTLY REPRESENT HYDROGEN OR LOWER ALKYL, AND R3 IS AN OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED NITROGEN RING HETEROARYL RADICAL OPTIONALLY CONTAINING OTHER RING HETEROATOMS SELECTED FROM OXYGEN, NITROGEN OR SULPHUR; B REPRESENTS HYDROGEN, CARBOXYL, LOWER ALKOXYCARBONYL, LOWER ALKYL OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED BY AMINO, LOWER ALKOXY, LOWER ALKOXYCARBONYL OR CARBOXYL, OR AMINO OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED BY ONE OR TWO LOWER ALKYL GROUPS, WHICH COMPOUNDS POSSESS ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AND ANTITHROMBOTIC ACTIVITY.

Mammalian sperm protein pkdrej with homology to polycystin-1

ANALOGUE PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THERAPEUTIC ACTIVE BENZOKINOLIZIN DERIVATIVES.

HETEROCYCLISKA FOERENINGAR.

The invention relates to compounds of formulaor a salt thereof, wherein =X- is =CH- or =N-, R and R¹ independently represent hydrogen, halogen or lower alkoxy and R² is hydrogen or a substituent selected from halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halolower alkyl which compounds exhibit psychotropic activity and are useful as anti-depressants.

Process for producing new heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds

Ground vehicle warning to indicate presence of an obstacle near an aircraft

The disclosed embodiments relate to avoiding a collision between an aircraft and an obstacle when the aircraft is being moved on a ground surface via a ground vehicle. Sensors can be mounted in and/or on the aircraft. The sensors can detect obstacles located in proximity to the aircraft and can communicate information to a processor on board the aircraft. When the processor determines that an obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft, the processor generates a warning generator signal, which causes an apparatus to communicate a warning signal that is perceptible to an operator of the ground vehicle to warn the operator of the obstacle.

ANALOGY PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THERAPEUTIC ACTIVE PIPERIN DERIVATIVES.

Magnetic recording media having CrTiX underlayers to reduce circumferential/radial anisotropy and methods for their production

The present invention provides magnetic recording media comprising a rigid substrate and an underlayer disposed over the substrate, in which the underlayer comprises CrTiCu or CrTiV. A magnetic layer is disposed over this underlayer, and is also disposed over a texturized surface. Generally, the substrate comprises aluminum, and an NiP layer is disposed over the substrate and below the underlayer. The texture will typically be imposed on this NiP layer. Advantageously, the CrTiCu or CrTiV underlayer has been found to compensate for texture-induced anisotropy, limiting a ratio of circumferential coercivity to radial coercivity within the range between about 0.8 and 1.25.

Bearing material and method for the production thereof

(endo)-n-(((8-methyl-8-azabicyclo(3.2.1)octan-3-yl)amino)carbonyl)-2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)benzamide; preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions

(Endo)-N-[[(8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-( cyclop r opylmethoxy)benzamide and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are useful as 5-HT3-antagonists, e.g. in the treatment of anxiety.

Apparatus used to increase heat flow from a radiator

An apparatus used to increase heat flow from a radiator comprising passing a flow of fluid through the radiator whereby the flow of fluid is used to create movement of a fan 130 located in a housing 116 and the fan 130 is used to blow air over the radiator. The flow of fluid through the radiator may be forced by a pump of a central heating system. The fan 130 producing the air flow is may be operated without the need for electrical power. The housing 116 may be clamped 117 to pipes 110 communicating the fluid of the central heating system and may be connected to ducting 121, 122 so that the air flow exits via apertures 124 to flow over the radiator. The apparatus may also be used in air conditioning units or domestic or industrial heat pumps.

LIQUID CONCENTRATOR.

SE PRESENTA UN OBTURADOR (22'') PARA UN EJE GIRATORIO QUE TIENE UNA CARA SELLADORA (24'') PROVISTA CON UNA PLURALIDAD DE RANURAS (33'') EN LA CUALES SE MANTIENE UN FLUIDO SELLADOR MEDIANTE LA FUERZA CENTRIFUGA Y LA FUERZA DIFERENCIAL DE PRESION A MEDIDA QUE EL OBTURADOR (22) GIRA PARA FORMAR UN BLOQUEO ENTRE LA CARA SELLADORA (24'') Y LA PARED DEL ALOJAMIENTO PARA EL EJE. LAS RANURAS (33'') PUEDEN SER DE UNA ANCHURA CONSTANTE Y/O ESTAR DISPUESTAS DE MANERA NO RADIAL. EL DISPOSITIVO SELLADOR PUEDE USARSE COMO DISPOSITIVO SELLADOR DE VACIO EN UN COMPRESOR PARA COMPRIMIR VAPOR EN UN APARATO CONCENTRADOR DE LECHE. A SHUTTER (22 '') IS PRESENTED FOR A ROTATING AXLE THAT HAS A SEALING FACE (24 '') PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF SLOTS (33 '') IN WHICH A SEALING FLUID IS MAINTAINED THROUGH CENTRIFUGAL FORCE AND DIFFERENTIAL FORCE OF PRESSURE AS THE SHUTTER (22) ROTATES TO FORM A LOCK BETWEEN THE SEALING FACE (24 '') AND THE WALL OF THE HOUSING FOR THE SHAFT. THE SLOTS (33 '') MAY BE OF A CONSTANT WIDTH AND / OR BE NON-RADIAL ARRANGED. THE SEALING DEVICE CAN BE USED AS A VACUUM SEALING DEVICE IN A COMPRESSOR TO COMPRESS VAPOR IN A MILK CONCENTRATING DEVICE.

Piperazine derivatives as 5-HT1A ligands

Piperazine derivatives of formula (I) and their salts are 5-HT 1A binding agents and may be used, for example, as anxiolytics. In the formula, R, R 2 and R 4 are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R 1 is mono- or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl, R 3 is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl, A is an alkylene chain and X is --CO--. --CR 5 OH-- (where R 5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl), --S--, --SO-- or --SO 2 -- or X can also be --(CH 2 ) n -- (where n is 0, 1 or 2) when R 3 is cycloalkyl. ##STR1##

Improvements in flytraps

Process for producing piperazine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them

A találmány szerint előállított új vegyületek (I) általános képletébenA 1-2 szénatomos alkiléncsoport, amely adott esetben 1–4, összesenlegfeljebb 4 szénatomot tartalmazó alkil- csoporttal helyettesítvelehet, R1 jelentése adott esetben halogénatommal helyettesített fenil-vagy naftilcsoport, R2 jelentése 5 tagú, 2 vagy 3 heteroatomottartalmazó heteroaromás gyűrű, amelyben a heteroatomok oxigén-,illetve nitrogénatomok lehetnek, de legfeljebb egyikük oxigénatom, agyűrű adott esetben két szomszédos szénatomján egy benzolgyűrűvellehet kondenzálva, és a heterogyűrű adott esetben 1–6 szénatomosalkilcsoporttal vagy egy fenilcsoporttal lehet helyettesítve, R2 lehettovábbá pirrolidino-, piperidino-, piperazino- vagy morfolinocsoport,R4 jelentése 1–6 szénatomos alkoxicsoporttal helyettesített fenil-vagy naftilcsoport. A vegyületek a központi idegrendszerre hatnak. Atalálmány vonatkozik a vegyületeket tartalmazó gyógyszerkészítményekelőállítására szolgáló eljárásra is. ŕ

Piperazine derivatives as 5-ht antagonists

PCT No. PCT/GB93/02661 Sec. 371 Date May 24, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date May 24, 1995 PCT Filed Dec. 24, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/15928 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 21, 1994Piperazine derivatives of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are 5-HT1A binding agents and may be used, for example, as anxiolytics. In the formula, R and R3 are hydrogen or lower alkyl or R3 is spirocycloalkyl, R1 and R2 are aryl or heteroaryl radicals and n is 1 or 2 and m is 1 to 3 and the total of n+m is 2-4. <IMAGE> (I)

Method and apparatus for upgrading a bed to include moveable components

A mattress support includes a first section and a second section configured to be coupled to the first section. Each of the first section and the second section includes a base plate configured to be positioned on a box frame of a bed. A top plate is pivotable relative to the base plate. A bladder structure is positioned between the base plate and the top plate and inflatable to adjust a height of the top plate.

HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS.

Heterocyclic urea and carbamate cpds. of formula A-X-NH-CW-Y-B (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addn. salts are new where A is aromatic gp. of formula (A1)-(A4). R1 is H or one or more of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, OH, halogen, lower haloalkyl, NH2, NO2, carboxamido, phenyl(lower) alkoxy (where phenyl is opt. substd. by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen substit(s).), acylamino or mono- or di-lower slkylamino, Z1-Z2 are CH2-CH, NR2-CH, 0-CH, -S-CH, CH2-N, O-N, S-N, NR2-N, CH-NR2 or N-NR2, R2 is H, lower alkyl or phenyl or phenyl(lower)alkyl where phenyl is opt. substd. by lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen substit(s).; Z2-Z4 are CH:CH, O-CH2 or N:CH, Z5 is N or CH, Z6 is O, S or NH; X is a bond or -CO-, W is O or S, Y is NH or O, B is satd. azacyclic ring of formula (B1-(B5) or N-oxide of (B2), n is 2, 3 or 4, R3 is H or lower alkyl, m is 1, 2 or 3, p is 0, 1 or 2 and R4, R5 are H or lower alkyl, with the proviso that when X is bond, A is (A3) or (A4) and W is O, then (A3) or (A4) does not contain a substit. ortho to the -X-NH-Cw-Y-B side chain.