Mesh for Screening a User from Direct Impact of a High Pressure Fluid by Diffusing the Fluid Stream

A mesh () for use in screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid J is adapted for receiving and diffusing S the high pressure fluid therethrough when positioned in relation to a location P from which the high pressure fluid issues. The mesh () can form part of a screening apparatus that comprises a frame () for supporting the mesh in a spaced relationship to the location P from which the high pressure fluid issues. The mesh and apparatus can be employed in a method in which the high pressure fluid is diffused at a first location that is spaced with respect to a second location from which the high pressure fluid issues. 1. A mesh for use in screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid , the mesh being adapted for receiving and diffusing the high pressure fluid therethrough when positioned in relation to a location from which the high pressure fluid issues.2. A mesh as claimed in that has the form of:a panel that has a spaced relationship to the location from which the high pressure fluid issues; ora sleeve that can be closely positioned to the location from which the high pressure fluid issues.3. A mesh as claimed in wherein claim 2 , when the mesh has the form of a panel claim 2 , it is adapted for being supported at a frame.4. Screening apparatus for screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid claim 2 , the apparatus comprising:a mesh arranged and adapted for receiving and diffusing the high pressure fluid therethrough; anda frame for supporting the mesh in a spaced relationship to a location from which the high pressure fluid issues.5. A mesh or apparatus as claimed in or wherein the entire mesh or edge(s) of the mesh are reinforced for fastening with respect to the frame.6. A mesh or apparatus as claimed in wherein the mesh is reinforced with a polymeric rubber.7. A mesh or apparatus as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the mesh is coated or moulded on one or both sides with a polymeric rubber.8. ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TIRE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Apparatus and method for tire temperature measurement is disclosed. The apparatus includes a thermocouple having a measurement junction and a pair of first and second conductive leads. The measurement junction is mounted in a passage provided in the tire. The pair of first and second conductive leads extend through the passage in the tire and exit the tire at an interface. A patch is mounted to the tire at the interface. The pair of first and second conductive leads extend from the interface into a passage provided in the patch. The first and second conductive leads are surrounded by the patch at the interface where the first and second conductive leads exit the surface of the tire. 1. A tire temperature measurement apparatus , comprising:a thermocouple having a measurement junction and a pair of first and second conductive leads, said measurement junction being mounted in a first passage provided in the tire, said pair of first and second conductive leads extending through the first passage in the tire and exiting the surface of the tire at an interface;a patch mounted to the tire at said interface, said pair of first and second conductive leads extending from said interface into a second passage provided in said patch; anda temperature measurement circuit in operable communication with said pair of first and second conductive leads;wherein said first and second conductive leads are surrounded by said patch at said interface where said first and second conductive leads exit the tire.2. The tire temperature measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said temperature measurement circuit comprises a processor and a reference junction claim 1 , said reference junction comprising a temperature measurement device in thermal contact with said reference junction.3. The tire temperature measurement apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said temperature measurement device comprises a p-n junction.4. The tire temperature measurement apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said temperature ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING PATIENT DATA

A system includes a host computer system that includes a processor configured to acquire and to analyze image data acquired from a medical imaging device. The system also includes a pluggable support configured to couple to the host computer system, wherein the pluggable support comprises an executable analysis program configured to automatically access the one or more databases via the host computer system, the one or more databases storing data summarizing the image data, and to analyze individual patient data from multiple patients within at least one database of the one or more databases. 1. A system , comprising:a host computer system comprising a processor configured to access and to analyze image data acquired from a medical imaging device; anda pluggable support configured to couple to the host computer system, wherein the pluggable support comprises an executable analysis program configured to automatically access one or more databases via the host computer system, the one or more databases storing data summarizing the image data, and to analyze individual patient data from multiple patients stored within at least one database of the one or more databases.2. The system of claim 1 , the system comprising the medical imaging device coupled to the host computer system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the medical imaging device comprises a computed tomography imaging device claim 2 , a positron emission tomography device claim 2 , a magnetic resonance imaging device claim 2 , a fluoroscopy imaging device claim 2 , an ultrasound imaging device claim 2 , an X-ray imaging device claim 2 , or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more databases are stored on the host computer system.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more databases are stored on a central database remote from the host computer system.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the patient data includes results of imaging scans claim 1 , parameters ...

CONTACT DETECTOR WITH PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR

Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for detecting contact within a monitored area. A piezoelectric sensor is attached to one end of a detector which is positioned for contact by passing items or individuals. The detector may correspond to a plurality of parallel, rubber calendared cables or a strip of polycarbonate resin. Body deformations induced into the detector upon contact travel to the piezoelectric sensor and are detected as strain coupled to the piezoelectric sensor. The apparatus and methodology may be employed to detect vehicular traffic along travel paths, human contact with walls or floors, manufactured product contact with delivery systems or any other physical contact by animate or inanimate objects or individuals. 122-. (canceled)23. A contact detector , comprising:a deformable detector having a first end and a second end, said deformable detector comprising a polycarbonate resin strip having at least one slot cut in a central portion of the polycarbonate resin strip; anda piezoelectric sensor secured to the first end of said detector,wherein contact with said detector will produce body deformation in at least portions of said detector and induce strain into said piezoelectric sensor.24. The contact detector of claim 23 , wherein said at least one slot comprises a pair of slots cut in said deformable detector extending outwardly from a central solid portion of said detector toward the first and second ends of said detector.25. The contact detector of claim 23 , wherein said polycarbonate resin strip comprises a slot provided at the first end of the detector.26. The contact detector of claim 23 , wherein the deformable detector comprises:a first portion having a first end and a second end, said piezoelectric sensor secured to the first end of the first portion, anda second portion, said second portion having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second portion secured to the second end of the first portion.27. The contact detector of ...

PIEZOELECTRIC BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TIRE LOAD

Systems and methods of determining tire load from measured tire parameters include using a piezoelectric based sensor to obtain one or more contact patch parameters (e.g., contact patch entry time, contact patch exit time total contact patch time and contact patch angle) and one or more additional sensors to obtain tire pressure. Selected contact patch parameter measurements and pressure values are then compared with known combinations of contact patch parameter values and pressure values stored in a look-up table. A corresponding determined tire load value is then provided as electronic output. 1. A method of electronically determining tire load , comprising:determining tire pressure within a tire;determining one or more contact patch parameters related to the tire's operation within a contact patch area adjacent to a ground surface by analyzing the output of a piezoelectric sensor provided with the tire;electronically comparing the determined tire pressure and the one or more contact patch parameters to a database of known values to determine a corresponding tire load value for the tire; andproviding the determined corresponding tire load value for the tire as electronic output.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more contact patch parameters comprise a plurality of contact patch parameters respectively associated with a plurality of piezoelectric elements provided within the piezoelectric sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more contact patch parameters comprises one or more of a contact patch entry time claim 1 , contact patch exit time claim 1 , total contact patch time and contact patch angle.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said one or more contact patch parameters are determined by identifying maximum and minimum values of the first derivative of the raw signal obtained from the piezoelectric sensor.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein said one or more contact patch parameters are determined by identifying zero crossings of the ...

1-D TIRE APPARATUS

Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and methodology for mounting devices within a tire. In certain embodiments a signal generator may be mounted to the tire to generate signals based on changes in the radius of curvature of a tire. A piezoelectric sandwich and/or a substrate is/are provided having a length and width based at least in part on tire dimensions and positioned in the tire such that the longer length dimension is positioned laterally with respect to the width of the tire. The sandwich and/or substrate is/are sized such that the width dimension provides substantially no response to changes in the circumferential radius of curvature of the tire so that the length dimension defines the primary bending direction while the width dimension provides a strain free mount for associated devices. 124.-. (canceled)25. A tire mountable apparatus , comprising:a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having a length L and width W, the length L being at least twice the width W; anda pair of terminal/support elements extending from said first surface,wherein said pair of terminal/support elements extends from said first surface in a line 90°±10 to a line in the direction of the length L, and the line 90°±10° to the direction of length L identifies the direction of rotation of a supporting tire.26. The tire mountable apparatus of claim 25 , wherein said pair of terminals extends from said first surface in a line 90°±5° to a line in the direction of the length L claim 25 , and the line 90°±5° to the direction of length L identifies the direction of rotation of a supporting tire.27. The tire mountable apparatus of claim 25 , wherein said pair of terminals extends from said first surface in a line 90°±2 to a line in the direction of the length L claim 25 , and the line 90°±2° to the direction of length L identifies the direction of rotation of a supporting tire.28. The tire mountable apparatus of claim 25 , further comprising:an ...

GAS TURBINE ENGINE

There is disclosed a gas turbine engine for an aircraft comprising: a propulsive fan having a plurality of fan blades; a fan casing; and an air intake; wherein the air intake is mechanically coupled to the fan casing at a point having an axial position that is within a range of axial positions from a first axial position that is rearward of the leading edge of the fan blade at its radial tip by an axial component of a blade chord length, to a second axial position that is forward of the leading edge of the fan blade tip by an axial component of the blade chord length. 1. A gas turbine engine for an aircraft comprising:a propulsive fan having a plurality of fan blades;a fan casing; andan air intake;wherein the air intake is mechanically coupled to the fan casing at a point having an axial position that is within a range of axial positions from a first axial position that is rearward of the leading edge of the fan blade at its radial tip by an axial component of a blade chord length, to a second axial position that is forward of the leading edge of the fan blade tip by an axial component of the blade chord length.2. A gas turbine engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the point of mechanical coupling is axially forward of the leading edge of the fan blade tip by 10% claim 1 , 20% claim 1 , 30% claim 1 , 40% claim 1 , 50% claim 1 , 60% claim 1 , 70% claim 1 , 80% or 90% of the axial component of the blade chord length.3. A gas turbine engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the point of mechanical coupling is axially rearward of the leading edge of the fan blade tip.4. A gas turbine engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the point of mechanical coupling is at the same axial position as the leading edge of the fan blade tip.5. A gas turbine engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fan comprises a central portion and the plurality of fan blades are formed integrally with the central portion.6. A gas turbine engine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fan casing is ...

Plant growth promoting rhizobacterium

This disclosure presents the Pseudomonas fluorescens strain GM30, compositions containing the GM30 strain, and methods of using the GM30 strain to enhance plant growth and/or enhance plant resistance to pathogens.

1-D Tire Patch Apparatus and Methodology

Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and method that includes a substrate defining a longitudinal direction, a top surface and a bottom surface. The substrate has a plurality of conductor terminals arranged in a substantially linear relationship. A first support element is located below the bottom surface of the substrate and a second support element is located above the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of conductor terminals are positioned between the first and second support elements. The substrate may be a piezoelectric device having a piezoelectric layer arranged between first and second conductive layers. The plurality of conductor terminals may be arranged in a substantially linear relationship along a line about ° to about ° to the longitudinal direction of the substrate, and the longitudinal direction of the substrate being substantially perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the tire. 113.-. (canceled)14. A method for reducing strain in a tire mounted assembly , comprising:providing a substrate defining a longitudinal direction, a top surface and a bottom surface, the substrate comprising a plurality of conductor terminals arranged in a substantially linear relationship;positioning a first support element beneath the bottom surface of the substrate so that the first support element overlaps the plurality of conductor terminals of the substrate; andpositioning a second support element above the top surface of the substrate so that the second support element overlaps the plurality conductor terminals of the substrate.15. The method of claim 14 , comprising:positioning the conductor terminals of the substrate along a line about 80° to about 100° to the longitudinal direction of the substrate; andmounting the substrate in a tire so that the longitudinal direction of the substrate is aligned substantially perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the tire.16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the substrate comprises a piezoelectric device ...

STERILE DRAPES FOR X-RAY DEVICES, SYSTEMS CONTAINING THE SAME, AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Sterile drapes for C-arm X-ray devices that allow users to easily maintain sterility in a surgical field as the C-arm is rotated or moved around a patient are described. The sterile drape contains a slide rail assembly configured to be connected to a C-arm of an X-ray device that extends from a lower portion of the C-arm to an upper portion of the C-arm, a sterile drape assembly comprising a length of compliant material, the sterile drape assembly configured to be detachably coupled to the upper portion of the C-arm and to the slide rail assembly, and an anchor assembly configured to be connected to the X-ray device at one end and configured to be connected to the sterile drape assembly at the other end so that the anchor assembly draws the sterile drape assembly along the slide rail assembly as the C-arm is rotated. The sterile drape is connected to the X-ray device so that one end of the sterile drape assembly remains in substantially the same position regardless of the movement of the C-arm. Other embodiments are described. 1. A sterile drape for an X-ray device , comprising:a slide rail assembly configured to be connected to a C-arm of an X-ray device so as extend from a lower portion of the C-arm to an upper portion of the C-arm;a sterile drape assembly comprising a length of compliant material, the sterile drape assembly configured to be detachably coupled to the upper portion of the C-arm and to the slide rail assembly; andan anchor assembly configured to be connected to the X-ray device at one end and configured to be connected to the sterile drape assembly at the other end so that the anchor assembly draws the sterile drape assembly along the slide rail assembly as the C-arm is rotated.2. The sterile drape of claim 1 , wherein the slide rail assembly comprises a slide rod and a plurality of slide anchors configured to mount the slide rod to the C-arm.3. The sterile drape of claim 1 , wherein the anchor assembly comprises a first articulating arm with a ...

FREE PISTON STIRLING COOLER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR TEST

A portable cooling system and apparatus for semiconductor device testing includes a free piston Stirling cooler. This eliminates the need for cumbersome remotely located equipment, such as a chillers, compressors, coolant storage equipment, hoses and hose connections. An electrical power line and an air supply line are routed from a head control unit to a portable system control unit. The head control unit is positioned by an adjustable frame structure to locate the Stirling cooler vertically directly over a semiconductor device under test. The head control unit includes a thermal adapter system, which is configured between the free piston Stirling cooler and the semiconductor device under test. 1. A portable semiconductor cooling apparatus , comprising:a free piston stirling cooler (FPSC);a support member configured for locating the FPSC directly over a semiconductor device under test in a vertical orientation; anda thermal adapter coupled to the FPSC and configured for coupling to the semiconductor device under test.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a portable system control unit coupled to the free piston stirling cooler.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , comprising an electrical power line extending between the portable system control unit and the FPSC.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , comprising an air supply line extending between the portable system control unit and the FPSC.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the electrical power line and the air supply line are supported by the support member.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising an adjustable support frame including the support member claim 1 , the adjustable support frame configured for locating and orienting the FPSC in a fixed location proximate to the semiconductor device under test.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the FPSC is suspended vertically above the semiconductor under test.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , comprising:a support frame base coupled to the adjustable support frame, the support ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TIRE UNIFORMITY PARAMETERS FROM PIEZOELECTRIC MEASUREMENTS IN THE TIRE COUNTER-DEFLECTION ZONE

Systems and methods of determining tire uniformity parameters from piezoelectric tire sensor output signals obtained while operating in the counter-deflection zone include establishing a transfer function that relates a tire uniformity parameter to the piezoelectric output signals. Piezoelectric output signals from two or more piezoelectric tire sensors are then monitored to measure the voltage change from each piezoelectric tire sensor while it is operating in the counter-deflection zone. These output signals are correlated, and an actual tire uniformity parameter value is determined by applying the measured and correlated piezoelectric output signal voltage change levels to the established transfer function. Actual tire uniformity values are ultimately provided as electronic output to a user. 1. A method , comprising:electronically establishing a transfer function relating a tire uniformity parameter to a piezoelectric output signal for a given tire;monitoring the piezoelectric output signal from two or more piezoelectric tire sensors to measure the voltage change from each piezoelectric tire sensor while it is operating in the counter-deflection zone, wherein the counter-deflection zone comprises an area of the tire that is not in contact with a ground surface;correlating the piezoelectric output signals from each one of the two or more piezoelectric tire sensors;electronically determining the actual tire uniformity parameter value by applying the measured and correlated piezoelectric output signal voltage change levels to the established transfer function; andproviding the actual tire uniformity parameter value as electronic output.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of electronically establishing a transfer function comprises relating a tire uniformity parameter as a function of azimuth to the voltage change from a piezoelectric output signal for a given tire having a known rotational speed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the two or more ...

One Up, One Down Connection Structure For Piezoelectric Device In Tire Patch

A conductive terminal structure for a piezoelectric device used as part of a tire mountable apparatus is provided. Unlike known electrical connection structures which include a plurality of conductive terminals that are all exposed through a single insulating layer of the piezoelectric device, such as a top layer of the piezoelectric device, the electrical connection structure can be arranged in a one up, one down configuration. In this configuration, at least one conductive terminal is exposed through a top insulating layer of the piezoelectric device. In addition, at least one conductive terminal of a piezoelectric component is exposed through a bottom insulating layer of the piezoelectric device. The electrical connection structure can be used in combination with a connector assembly design to preserve the integrity of the electrical connection between the electrical and mechanical connection structure and a printed circuit board. 1. A tire mountable apparatus comprising a substrate , the substrate comprising:a piezoelectric component, the piezoelectric component comprising first and second conductive layers and a piezoelectric layer arranged between the first and second conductive layers;a first insulating layer disposed on the first conductive layer and a second insulating layer disposed on the second conductive layer such that the piezoelectric component is arranged between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer in the substrate; anda conductive terminal structure, the conductive terminal structure comprising a plurality of conductive terminals, the plurality of conductive terminals comprising a first conductive terminal electrically coupled to the first conductive layer and a second conductive terminal electrically coupled to the second conductive layer;wherein the first conductive terminal is exposed through the first insulating layer of the substrate and the second conductive terminal is exposed through the second insulating layer of the ...

Contact Patch Measurements During Hydroplaning Events

Systems and methods for determining the contact patch parameters of a tire while rolling on deformable surfaces, such as during a hydroplaning event, are provided. More particularly, a piezoelectric sensor configured to provide a piezoelectric sensor output signal indicative of the time-varying curvature of a rolling tire can be mounted in a tire. The piezoelectric sensor output signal can be analyzed to detect a signal perturbation corresponding to the hydroplaning event. One or more characteristics of the contact patch during the hydroplaning event can be analyzed based on the signal perturbation. For instance, a parameter indicative of the shape of the contact patch during the hydroplaning event can be assessed based on the signal perturbation. 1. A method of analyzing a contact patch of a tire during a hydroplaning event , comprising:obtaining a piezoelectric sensor output signal from at least one piezoelectric sensor mounted in a tire, the piezoelectric sensor output signal being generated at least in part during a hydroplaning event;analyzing, with one or more processing devices, the piezoelectric sensor output signal to determine a contact patch entry and a contact patch exit for the tire;detecting, with the one or more processing devices, a signal perturbation corresponding to the hydroplaning event in the piezoelectric sensor output signal, the signal perturbation occurring between the contact patch entry and the contact patch exit; andassessing a parameter of the contact patch based at least in part on the signal perturbation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contact patch entry is determined by identifying a maximum slope in a first direction of the piezoelectric sensor output signal and the contact patch exit is determined by identifying a maximum slope in a second direction of the piezoelectric sensor output signal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting claim 1 , with the one or more computing devices claim 1 , a signal perturbation in the ...

Mesh for Screening a User from Direct Impact of a High Pressure Fluid by Diffusing the Fluid Stream

A mesh for use in screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid J is adapted for receiving and diffusing S the high pressure fluid therethrough when positioned in relation to a location P from which the high pressure fluid issues. The mesh can form part of a screening apparatus that comprises a frame for supporting the mesh in a spaced relationship to the location P from which the high pressure fluid issues. The mesh and apparatus can be employed in a method in which the high pressure fluid is diffused at a first location that is spaced with respect to a second location from which the high pressure fluid issues. 1. A mesh panel for use in screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid , the mesh of the panel being adapted for receiving and diffusing the high pressure fluid therethrough when positioned at a location that is separated from where the high pressure fluid issues.2. The mesh panel of claim 1 , wherein the mesh panel is adapted for being supported at a frame.3. A screening apparatus for screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a mesh panel adapted for receiving and diffusing the high pressure fluid therethrough when positioned at a location that is separated from where the high pressure fluid issues; anda frame for supporting the mesh panel in a spaced relationship to a location from which the high pressure fluid issues.4. The screening apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the entire mesh or edge(s) of the mesh are reinforced for fastening with respect to the frame.5. The screening apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the frame forms part of a cage for screening the user in use.6. The screening apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the mesh panel is reinforced with a polymeric rubber.7. The screening apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the mesh is coated or moulded on one or both sides with a polymeric rubber.8. The screening apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the mesh panel has a series of holes ...

Circumferential orientation of piezoelectric device in tire to improve signal quality

An apparatus and method for monitoring parameters of a tire using a piezoelectric device is provided. The piezoelectric device is mounted as part of a tire mountable apparatus with a circumferential orientation in a tire such that that the direction defined by length of the piezoelectric device is generally aligned with the direction of rotation of the tire. This can lead to increased coupling of the piezoelectric device to changing circumferential tire shape as the piezoelectric device enters and exits the contact patch of the tire while at the same time reducing the coupling of the piezoelectric device to changing lateral tire shape. Contact patch entry and exit times from piezoelectric signals generated by the piezoelectric device can be more readily identified, leading to increased accuracy of tire parameters determined from the contact patch entry and exit times, such as tire revolution count, tire speed, and contact patch angle.

Isolated Container Event Monitoring

A host operating system running on a computing device monitors resource access by an application running in a container that is isolated from the host operating system. In response to detecting resource access by the application, a security event is generated describing malicious activity that occurs from the accessing the resource. This security event is analyzed to determine a threat level of the malicious activity. If the threat level does not satisfy a threat level threshold, the host operating system allows the application to continue accessing resources and continues to monitor resource access. When the threat level satisfies the threat level threshold, the operating system takes corrective action to prevent the malicious activity from spreading beyond the isolated container. Through the use of security events, the host operating system is protected from even kernel-level attacks without using resources required to run anti-virus software in the isolated container. 1. A method comprising:detecting an access to a resource by an application running in a container that is isolated from a host operating system;monitoring application activity in the container while the application is accessing the resource;responsive to detecting potentially malicious activity in the container, generating a security event that includes information describing the potentially malicious activity; andanalyzing the security event to determine a threat level associated with the potentially malicious activity.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the generated security event to a computing device that is remote from a host computing device implementing the container.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the host computing device is a computing device within an enterprise of computing devices and the remote computing device is a central server for the enterprise of computing devices.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the potentially ...

SELECTIVE PERSISTENCE OF DATA UTILIZED BY SOFTWARE CONTAINERS

Technologies are described for selective persistence of data utilized by software containers. A configuration policy is defined that includes data that specifies one or more data stores for which data is not to be persisted following accesses to a software container and one or more data stores for which data is to be persisted following accesses to the software container. When the software container is first accessed, the data stores identified in the configuration policy are attached to the software container. Upon a subsequent access to the container, such as at the conclusion of a user session or upon destruction of the container, the data in the attached data stores is persisted or deleted based upon the configuration policy. When the software container is once again accessed, the data store containing the persisted data can be re-attached to the software container. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising: a first data store for storing first data for the software container that is not to be persisted following destruction of the software container and', 'a second data store for storing second data for the software container that is to be persisted following destruction of the software container;, 'storing a configuration policy for a software container, the configuration policy comprising data defining'}responsive to a first access to the software container, identifying the first data store and the second data store based on the configuration policy, and attaching the first data store and the second data store to the software container;following the first access to the software container, deleting the first data stored in the first data store, and persisting the second data stored in the second data store; andresponsive to a second access to the software container, identifying the first data store and the second data store, and attaching a second instance of the first data store and the second data store comprising the persisted second data to the ...

Method for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) with altering the concentration of oxidizing agent in slurry

Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) a metal film ( 155 ) at the surface of a substrate ( 150 ), with mixing a slurry precursor ( 201 ) with an oxidizing agent ( 202 ) to provide a slurry ( 200 ) with a predetermined agent concentration, and supplying the slurry to a CMP pad ( 140 ) to polish the film at a predetermined polishing rate is modified by altering the agent concentration at the end of polishing. Since the polishing rate is reduced, endpointing is enhanced. The concentration is altered by adding further oxidizing or reducing agents.

Method for the flotation of finely divided minerals

Mill for shredding material

Method and apparatus for transmitting data

A method of transmitting data relating to a number of different categories, from a central location (A) to at least one remote receiver (C). The method comprises allocating a priority to the data to be transmitted in accordance with its category, the priorities defining a relationship between the different categories of the data; transmitting the data in a manner determined by the allocated priorities; monitoring the data to be transmitted to determine whether the data will be transmitted in a satisfactory manner; and, if necessary, changing the priority of any data which has not yet been transmitted so that it will be transmitted satisfactorily.

Magnetic separation method and apparatus

IMMUNO-ENZYMATIC DETERMINATION METHOD AND KIT FOR IMPLEMENTING IT

METHODE DE DOSAGE IMMUNO-ENZYMATIQUE ET TROUSSE POUR SA MISE EN OEUVRE. METHODE DE DOSAGE IMMUNO-ENZYMATIQUE POUR DETERMINER LA PRESENCE OU LA QUANTITE D'UNE SUBSTANCE DANS UN MILIEU POUVANT LA RENFERMER. CETTE METHODE COMPORTE LES ETAPES SUIVANTES: A.MELANGER LE MILIEU AVEC UN CONJUGUE CONSISTANT EN LADITE SUBSTANCE LIEE A UN ANTICORPS SUSCEPTIBLE D'ACTIVER UNE ENZYME SENSIBLEMENT INACTIVE, AVEC UN ANTICORPS OU UNE PROTEINE LIANTE SPECIFIQUE POUR LADITE SUBSTANCE ET AVEC UN EXCES DE LADITE ENZYME SENSIBLEMENT INACTIVE, LESDITS COMPOSES ETANT AJOUTES DANS UN ORDRE TEL QUE LADITE ENZYME N'EST PAS MELANGEE AVEC LE CONJUGUE TANT QUE LADITE SUBSTANCE N'A PAS ENCORE EU L'OPPORTUNITE DE REAGIR AVEC L'ANTICORPS OU LA PROTEINE LIANTE SPECIFIQUE POUR LADITE SUBSTANCE, ET B.AJOUTER UN SUBSTRAT POUR LADITE ENZYME ET DETERMINER L'ACTIVITE DE LADITE ENZYME. APPLICATION AU DOSAGE D'HORMONES, DE PROTEINES, DE VITAMINES, DE POISONS, DE DROGUES OU DE METABOLITES DE CELLES-CI CONTENUS DANS DES LIQUIDES BIOLOGIQUES. IMMUNO-ENZYMATIC ASSAY METHOD AND KIT FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION. IMMUNO-ENZYMATIC ASSAY METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OR THE QUANTITY OF A SUBSTANCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT CAN CONTAIN IT. THIS METHOD INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A. MIX THE MEDIUM WITH A CONJUGATE CONSISTING OF THE SAID SUBSTANCE LINKED TO AN ANTIBODY LIKELY TO ACTIVATE A SENSITIVELY INACTIVE ENZYME, WITH AN ANTIBODY OR A BINDING PROTEIN SPECIFIC TO THE SADDLE SUBSTANCE AND A SUBSTANCE SPECIFIC TO THE SADITE IN EXITE SENSITIVELY INACTIVE, THE SAID COMPOUNDS BEING ADDED IN AN ORDER SUCH THAT THE SAID ENZYME IS NOT MIXED WITH THE CONJUGATE UNTIL THE SAID SUBSTANCE HAS YET HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACT WITH THE ANTIBODY OR THE BINDING PROTEIN SPECIFIC TO THE SAID SUBSTANCE, AND B. ADD A SUBSTRATE FOR SADITE ENZYME AND DETERMINE THE ACTIVITY OF SIDITE ENZYME. APPLICATION IN THE DOSAGE OF HORMONES, PROTEINS, VITAMINS, FISH, DRUGS OR METABOLITES OF THESE CONTAINED IN BIOLOGICAL ...

Control apparatus for wet oreprocessing system

Method and apparatus for transmitting data

A method of transmitting items of information from a plurality of data sources ( 25-28 ) to a data destination ( 9 ) over a common data channel. The method comprises: transmitting the items of information from each data source to the data destination as a series of data packets ( 70-73 ), each data packet being separated from successive data packets transmitted by the same data source by a repetition period, the repetition period of each data source being different from the repetition periods of the other data sources; and repeatedly transmitting each item of information from the same data source in at least N adjacent data packets, where N is the number of data sources, in order to ensure that at least one of the N successive data packets is received at the data destination without overlapping with data packets from the other data sources, wherein Period n =2*burst period*[( N −1) 2 +n] where Period n is the repetition period of the nth data source and burst period is a parameter related to the length of the data packets.

Cyanidation of gold ores

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention relates to a cyanide process for the recovery of gold from complex sulphide bearing gold ores wherein in a preferred embodiment of the invention, a pulp of the ore is subjected to aeration conditioning at at least one optimum pH point resulting in gold recoveries exceeding 90%, reduction in cyanidation of gold dissolution time to a maximum of 24 hours, and making it possible to recycle substantially all of the barren solution.

Sandwich piezoelectric device with solid copper electrode

Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for minimizing and compensating for cracking in piezoelectric devices so as to maintain long term functionality of the devices. Compensation for cracking is achieved by applying solid conductive electrodes over the entire surface of the piezoelectric device and extending the electrodes beyond the perimeter of the piezoelectric device. In this way electrical connections are maintained even in the presence of cracking. Cracking of the piezoelectric device is limited by minimizing the local bending moment of the piezoelectric device by way of applying insulative support materials that may vary in thickness.

Flotation of sulphide minerals from sulphide bearing ores

Process for the magnetic separation of particulate matter

Interactive, predictive game control system

An interactive, predictive game control system for use in conjunction with a live TV broadcast received by one or more remote players (C). The system comprises a central controller (1) for generating game playing data for transmission with a TV broadcast to the remote player(s) and for receiving information from the remote player(s). An input device (2) is connected to the central controller (1). A database (4A) is connected to the central controller (1) for storing data relating to the content of the live broadcast and known in advance of the live broadcast. The central controller (1) is responsive to signals from the input device (2): a) prior to the live broadcast, to select data from the database (4A) for transmission to the remote user(s) in advance of and/or during the live broadcast, and b) during or after the live broadcast, to record the time of occurrence of one or more events relating to the live broadcast which are to be predicted by the remote player(s), as indicated by an operator to the central controller (1) via the input device (2).

Wound clip removal device

METHOD AND APPLIANCE FOR DATA TRANSMISSION.

LA INVENCION SE REFIERE A UN PROCEDIMIENTO PARA LA TRANSMISION DE LOS DATOS RELACIONADOS CON UN NUMERO DE CATEGORIAS DIFERENTES, DESDE UNA POSICION CENTRAL (A) HASTA AL MENOS UN RECEPTOR REMOTO (C). EL PROCEDIMIENTO INCLUYE ASIGNAR UNA PRIORIDAD A LOS DATOS QUE SE VAN A TRANSMITIR, DE ACUERDO CON SU CATEGORIA, EN DONDE LAS PRIORIDADES DEFINEN UNA RELACION ENTRE LAS DIFERENTES CATEGORIAS DE LOS DATOS; TRANSMITIR LOS DATOS DE UNA MANERA DETERMINADA POR LAS PRIORIDADES ASIGNADAS; MONITORIZAR LOS DATOS QUE SE VAN A TRANSMITIR PARA DETERMINAR SI LOS DATOS SE VAN A TRANSMITIR DE MANERA SATISFACTORIA; Y, SI ES NECESARIO, MODIFICAR LA PRIORIDAD DE CUALQUIER DATO QUE NO HA SIDO TRANSMITIDO TODAVIA DE FORMA QUE SE TRANSMITA DE FORMA SATISFACTORIA. THE INVENTION REFERS TO A PROCEDURE FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF DATA RELATED TO A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT CATEGORIES, FROM A CENTRAL POSITION (A) TO AT LEAST A REMOTE RECEIVER (C). THE PROCEDURE INCLUDES ASSIGNING A PRIORITY TO THE DATA TO BE TRANSMITTED, ACCORDING TO ITS CATEGORY, WHERE PRIORITIES DEFINE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF THE DATA; TRANSMIT THE DATA IN A WAY DETERMINED BY THE ASSIGNED PRIORITIES; MONITOR THE DATA TO BE TRANSMITTED TO DETERMINE IF THE DATA WILL BE TRANSMITED SATISFACTORY; AND, IF NECESSARY, CHANGE THE PRIORITY OF ANY DATA THAT HAS NOT BEEN STILL TRANSMITTED SO THAT IT IS TRANSMITTED SATISFACTORY.

Back-door data synchronization for a multiple remote measurement system

Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for synchronizing data received at a central location that has been collected at plural remote locations and separately transmitted to the central location. A plurality of remote sensors is provided and configured to be simultaneously triggered to begin a data collection sequence and to subsequently transmit the collected data along with remote sensor identification data and timing information to the central location. Timing information may include a specifically transmitted time reference or may be derived based on successive transmissions from the individual remote sensors.

Method and apparatus for transmitting data

A method of transmitting items of information from a plurality of data sources (25-28) to a data destination (9) over a common data channel. The method comprises: transmitting the items of information from each data source to the data destination as a series of data packets (70-73), each data packet being separated from successive data packets transmitted by the same data source by a repetition period, the repetition period of each data source being different from the repetition periods of the other data sources; and repeatedly transmitting each item of information from the same data source in at least N adjacent data packets, where N is the number of data sources, in order to ensure that at least one of the N successive data packets is received at the data destination without overlapping with data packets from the other data sources, wherein Period n = 2*burst period*[(N-1)2 +n] where Period n is the repetition period of the nth data source and burst period is a parameter related to the length of the data packets.

Device for use in temporary insertion of a sensor within a patient's body

A device for use in placing a non-sterile sensor probe such as an ultrasound scanning transducer in a desired position within a patient. A flexible probe-receiving tube has a closed distal end so that a probe inserted within the tube through an open end located outside the patient is isolated from contact with the interior of the patient's body. The probe-receiving tube is attached to and extends alongside a chest drain tube which supports the probe-receiving tube in a location proximate an organ to be observed. An attached sterile sensor may be attached directly to an interior blood vessel, and sensors such as an ultrasonic sensor, a light emitting sensor, or a multi-function combination sensor may be used in the probe-receiving tube.

Piezoelectric based system and method for determining tire load

PROCESS FOR IMPROVING BAUXITES, BILINGUAL CLAYS AND CLAYS CONTAINING ALUMINUM ORE

L'INVENTION SE RAPPORTE AUX TRAITEMENTS DES MINERAIS. ELLE CONCERNE UN PROCEDE D'AMELIORATION DE MATIERES ALUMINIFERES, COMME LA BAUXITE ET LES ARGILES BAUXITIQUES, AU MOYEN D'AU MOINS TROIS OPERATIONS D'ENRICHISSEMENT, A SAVOIR UNE DISPERSION 10 D'UNE PULPE DE LA MATIERE A UN PH DE 8,9 A 12,5, UN TAMISAGE 11 SUR UN TAMIS DE GROSSEUR APPROPRIEE ET LE PASSAGE 14 DANS UN SEPARATEUR MANGETIQUE A HAUTE INTENSITE. UTILISATION PAR LES UTILISATEURS DE MINERAIS ALUMINIFERES. THE INVENTION RELATES TO MINERAL TREATMENT. IT CONCERNS A PROCESS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALUMINIFEROUS MATERIALS, SUCH AS BAUXITE AND BAUXITIC CLAYS, BY MEANS OF AT LEAST THREE ENRICHMENT OPERATIONS, namely A DISPERSION 10 OF A PULP OF THE MATERIAL AT A PH OF 8.9 At 12.5, SIEVE 11 ON A SIEVE OF APPROPRIATE SIZE AND PASS 14 INTO A HIGH INTENSITY EAT SEPARATOR. USE BY USERS OF ALUMINUM ORE.

Patent DE1795699C3

Process for treating a material in the state of particles

Piezoelectric based system and method for determining tire load

Systems and methods of determining tire load from measured tire parameters include using a piezoelectric based sensor to obtain one or more contact patch parameters (e.g., contact patch entry time, contact patch exit time total contact patch time and contact patch angle) and one or more additional sensors to obtain tire pressure. Selected contact patch parameter measurements and pressure values are then compared with known combinations of contact patch parameter values and pressure values stored in a look-up table. A corresponding determined tire load value is then provided as electronic output.

Method and apparatus for transmitting data

A method of transmitting data relating to a number of different categories, from a central location (A) to at least one remote receiver (C). The method comprises allocating a priority to the data to be transmitted in accordance with its category, the priorities defining a relationship between the different categories of the data; transmitting the data in a manner determined by the allocated priorities; monitoring the data to be transmitted to determine whether the data will be transmitted in a satisfactory manner; and, if necessary, changing the priority of any data which has not yet been transmitted so that it will be transmitted satisfactorily. <IMAGE>

Flotation process for mineral processing

Adjustable supporting bracket having plural ball and socket joints

An articulating supporting bracket for a surgical tissue stabilizer comprises a series of elements (52, 58, 66-72, 74, 80-88, 90-108, 112) joined to one another by articulating ball-and-socket joints. A flexible cable (50) extends through passages in the elements, and, when tightened, causes the balls and sockets to lock together frictionally. The ball of each joint fits into its socket by an interference fit, whereby the ball and socket of each joint engage one another over an area of contact when the cable is tightened, thereby providing a strong, rigid support for the tissue stabilizer.

Flotation process applicable to metal oxides

Moisture control of feed material in systems including both combined dry crushing-and-grinding mills and wet grinding mills

Retrograde coronary sinus perfusion cannula and methods of using same

A retrograde coronary sinus perfusion catheter including a tubular catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner lumen, and an inflatable balloon spaced proximally from the distal end of the catheter body, wherein the balloon is echogenically enhanced.

Removal of iron, titanium and silicon values

system and method for determining tire uniformity parameters of piezoelectric measurements in the tire counter-deflection zone

1/1 resumo “sistema e método para a determinação de parâmetros de uniformidade do pneu de medições piezoelétricas na zona de contra-deflexão do pneu” a presente invenção refere-se a sistemas e métodos para determinar os parâmetros de uniformidade de pneu de sinais de saída dos sensores piezoelétricos de pneu obtidos durante a operação na zona de contra-deflexão que incluem o estabelecimento de uma função de transferência que relaciona um parâmetro de uniformidade de pneus para os sinais de saída piezoelétricos. sinais de saída piezoelétricos de dois ou mais sensores piezoelétricos de pneus são então monitorados para medir a variação de tensão de cada sensor piezoelétrico de pneu enquanto ele está operando na zona de contra-deflexão. estes sinais de saída são correlacionados, e um valor real do parâmetro de uniformidade do pneu é determinado pela aplicação dos níveis de variação de tensão de sinal de saída piezoelétrico e sua relação com a função de transferência estabelecida. valores de uniformidade de pneus reais são em última análise fornecidos como saída eletrônica para um usuário.

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF A TOOL

La position angulaire d'un outil 25 qui peut pivoter autour d'un axe 26 à une extrémité d'un bras articulé 17, 18, 22, est commandée par un système qui comprend un capteur 32 qui produit un premier signal électrique correspondant à la position angulaire de l'outil par rapport à un plan de référence, un dispositif 38 pour produire un deuxième signal électrique correspondant à une position souhaitée de l'outil 25, et un circuit de commande 34 asservissant un actionneur 27 conformément à une différence entre les premier et deuxième signaux. L'invention est notamment applicable à la commande d'un coupeur de végétation. The angular position of a tool 25 which can pivot about an axis 26 at one end of an articulated arm 17, 18, 22, is controlled by a system which includes a sensor 32 which produces a first electrical signal corresponding to the angular position of the tool relative to a reference plane, a device 38 for producing a second electrical signal corresponding to a desired position of the tool 25, and a control circuit 34 slaving an actuator 27 in accordance with a difference between the first and second signals. The invention is particularly applicable to the control of a vegetation cutter.

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Sandwich piezoelectric device with solid copper electrode

Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for minimizing and compensating for cracking in piezoelectric devices so as to maintain long term functionality of the devices. Compensation for cracking is achieved by applying solid conductive electrodes over the entire surface of the piezoelectric device and extending the electrodes beyond the perimeter of the piezoelectric device. In this way electrical connections are maintained even in the presence of cracking. Cracking of the piezoelectric device is limited by minimizing the local bending moment of the piezoelectric device by way of applying insulative support materials that may vary in thickness.

Flotation of gold, gold bearing minerals and uranium oxides from ores and metallurgical plant products

Agricultural separating device and agricultural separator

An agricultural separating device has a starshaft ( 7 ) comprising a row of resilient starwheels ( 2 ) mounted on a rotatable shaft. Rings ( 5 ) formed of a rigid material (e.g. nylon or polypropylenes), and having an outer diameter such that they extend radially along 40-80% of the radial length of the fingers ( 4 ) of the starwheels ( 2 ), are mounted between adjacent starwheels ( 2 ) so as to close off the radially inner space between the fingers ( 4 ) without reducing the length and therefore flexibility of the fingers ( 4 ).

Flotation of metallic oxides

Tray support arm assembly

A tray support arm assembly provides for the positioning of a tray and an attached movable arm in a substantially horizontal orientation with respect to the console portion of a machine for use and a substantially vertical orientation with respect to the console portion of a machine for storage. The tray support arm assembly includes a lockable tray rotation joint, a lockable wrist joint, a lower arm assembly, a lockable elbow joint, an upper assembly and a lockable shoulder joint.

Intraocular lens delivery device

Method and apparatus for transmitting data

A method of transmitting data relating to a number of different categories, from a central location (A) to at least one remote receiver (C). The method comprises allocating a priority to the data to be transmitted in accordance with its category, the priorities defining a relationship between the different categories of the data; transmitting the data in a manner determined by the allocated priorities; monitoring the data to be transmitted to determine whether the data will be transmitted in a satisfactory manner; and, if necessary, changing the priority of any data which has not yet been transmitted so that it will be transmitted satisfactorily.

Removal of iron, titanium and silicon values - from aluminium-contg. materials, by chlorination using aluminium chloride and beneficiation

One, two or three chlorination steps are used using aluminium chloride as the main or only chlorinating agent in the first step and chlorine or phosgene in the subsequent steps. The material is first treated, if necessary, to reduce the iron content to max. 8.0 wt. % (calc. as Fe2O3), e.g. by mangetic treatment, and may then be granulated or pelletised. After dehydration by heating at 625-1050 deg.C, the material is chlorinated at 550-1050 deg.C using AlCl3, including recycle impure AlCl3, and opt. also phosgene or chlorine plus a reducing agent as chlorinating agent in a 25% stoichiometric excess of the amount needed to convert all the iron materials to their chlorides. The gaseous effluent is condensed or fractionated to recover chlorides of iron, etc. and the residue, contg. AlCl3, is recycled. The chlorinated material may then be further chlorinated to remove Si and/or Ti values and gives alumina or aluminium chloride, free from Fe, Si and Ti, as the product. The methods produce cell grade alumina or AlCl3 from bauxite, bauxitic clays or other clays without the need for any complex separation processes.

Method and apparatus for screening fibrous material

Large stone and boulder separating device

A large stone and boulder separating device comprises two spaced, substantially parallel rotatable members (1, 2) mounted for rotation in the same direction, and each carrying a plurality of axially-spaced starwheels (5) having angularly- spaced, resilient fingers (7). The rotatable members (1, 2) are mounted to allow adjustment of the gap between the ends of the fingers of the starwheels on one of the rotatable members (1, 2) and the ends of the fingers of the starwheels on the other rotatable member (2, 1). <IMAGE>

A mesh for screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid by diffusing the fluid stream

A mesh (10) for use in screening a user from direct impact of a high pressure fluid J is adapted for receiving and diffusing S the high pressure fluid therethrough when positioned in relation to a location P from which the high pressure fluid is-sues. The mesh (10) can form part of a screening apparatus that comprises a frame (72) for supporting the mesh in a spaced rela-tionship to the location P from which the high pressure fluid issues. The mesh and apparatus can be employed in a method in which the high pressure fluid is diffused at a first location that is spaced with respect to a second location from which the high pressure fluid issues.

Tray support arm assembly

A tray support arm assembly provides for the positioning of a tray and an attached movable arm in a substantially horizontal orientation with respect to the console portion of a machine for use and a substantially vertical orientation with respect to the console portion of a machine for storage. The tray support arm assembly includes a lockable tray rotation joint, a lockable wrist joint, a lower arm assembly, a lockable elbow joint, an upper assembly and a lockable shoulder joint.

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Interactive communication system

An interactive communication system comprises a central controller; and at least one remote unit connected in use to a display device, the central controller generating signals in accordance with a service function, access to all or part of which is restricted. The signals are supplied to the remote unit(s) for display on the display device. The or each remote unit includes a processor, responsive to signals from the central controller, and selectively connectable to the central controller to transmit information back to the central controller. The or each remote unit further comprises an input device and a control memory connected to the processor, the input device allowing a user to enter information, and the control memory storing access control data. The processor is responsive to the access control data to allow a user to gain access to the restricted part of the service function, and periodically supplies data to the central controller related to said access. The central controller can generate signals which are supplied to the remote units) to modify the access control data. The processor is adapted to modify the access control data in the control memory to allow additional access, independently of the central controller.

Separating device

1-D tire patch apparatus and methodology

Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and method that includes a substrate defining a longitudinal direction, a top surface and a bottom surface. The substrate has a plurality of conductor terminals arranged in a substantially linear relationship. A first support element is located below the bottom surface of the substrate and a second support element is located above the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of conductor terminals are positioned between the first and second support elements. The substrate may be a piezoelectric device having a piezoelectric layer arranged between first and second conductive layers. The plurality of conductor terminals may be arranged in a substantially linear relationship along a line about 80° to about 100° to the longitudinal direction of the substrate, and the longitudinal direction of the substrate being substantially perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the tire.

Flotation of sulphide minerals from sulphide bearing ore

A process for the recovery by flotation of sulphide minerals from ores whereby a pulp of the ground ore is conditioned in at least one agitation conditioning stage in the pH range of about 8.0 to 12.0 in the presence of a sulfhydryl anionic collector, after which the conditioned pulp is subjected to flotation to produce a concentrate high in the desired sulphide minerals recovery and a tailings impoverished in the desired sulphide minerals.

Contact detector with piezoelectric sensor

Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for detecting contact within a monitored area. A piezoelectric sensor ( 40 ) is attached to one end of detector ( 100 ), which is positioned, for contact by passing items or individuals. The detector may correspond to plurality of parallel, rubber calendared cable or strip ( 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 ) of polycarbonate resin. Body deformations induced into the detector upon contact travel to piezoelectric sensor and detect as strain coupled to the piezoelectric sensor. The apparatus and methodology may be employed to detect vehicular traffic along travel paths, human contact with walls or floors, manufactured product with delivery system or any physical contact by animate or inanimate objects or individuals.

In-tire multi-element piezoelectric sensor

Closed circuit air swept rotating drum material reduction system with air drawoff todust collector and air entry control means adjacent mill inlet

Synchronising data transmitters to receiver, data packets contain time stamp representing time difference between generation of packet and transmission

Back-door data synchronization for a multiple remote measurement system

Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for synchronizing data received at a central location that has been collected at plural remote locations and separately transmitted to the central location. A plurality of remote sensors is provided and configured to be simultaneously triggered to begin a data collection sequence and to subsequently transmit the collected data along with remote sensor identification data and timing information to the central location. Timing information may include a specifically transmitted time reference or may be derived based on successive transmissions from the individual remote sensors.

Interactive communication system

(57)【要約】 （修正有） 【課題】 加入者がテレビ番組へ迅速にアクセスできる ようにする。 【解決手段】 対話型通信システムは、セントラルコン トローラ１と、表示装置１２に結合されたリモートユニ ット９とから構成される。セントラルコントローラ１ は、サービス機能に応じて信号を生成し、リモートユニ ット９を通して表示装置１２に表示する。リモートユニ ット９のプロセッサ１４は、セントラルコントローラ１ からの信号に応答して動作し、セントラルコントローラ １に選択的に接続され情報を返送する。プロセッサ１４ は、制御メモリ１７に格納されたアクセス制御データに 応じて、ユーザからのアクセスデータをセントラルコン トローラ１に供給する。また、セントラルコントローラ １は、アクセス制御データを変更するための信号を生成 してリモートユニット９に供給する。プロセッサ１４ は、セントラルコントローラ１とは独立して、ユーザか らの追加アクセスを可能にする。

Concentration of hydrated aluminum oxide minerals by flotation

A process for the concentration of hydrated aluminum oxide minerals from raw materials by flotation alone or in combination with magnetic separation using a series of conditioning steps prior to flotation involving dispersion, precipitation and flocculation.

1- (2-Hydroxyethyl) -2- (4-fluorophenyl) -5-nitroimidazole, process for its preparation and medicaments containing this compound

Interactive system.

Contact detector with piezoelectric sensor

The invention relates to a contact detector, comprising a deformable detector having a first end and a second end; and a piezoelectric sensor secured to the first end of said detector, whereby contact with said detector will produce body deformation in at least portions of said detector and induce strain into said piezoelectric sensor. The said deformable detector further comprises a polycarbonate resin strip having at least one slot cut in a central portion of the polycarbonate resin strip. The invention also relates to a respective method.

Autolocation of all tire id's on a multi-axle vehicle

Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for identifying tire locations associated with a vehicle. Sensed variations in tire related parameters are measured as a vehicle traverses a known or ascertainable travel path. Data accumulated over one or more measurement windows may be analyzed to determine the location of each individual tire associated with a vehicle. Measurements and accumulation of data may be initiated upon detection of a stationary vehicle state exceeding a predetermined time, a predetermined lateral acceleration, and/or a predetermined vehicle speed.

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Flotation of sulphide ores ii

1 -d tire patch apparatus

Process for the preparation of 2-arylnitroimidazoles

A head immobilizer

Grinding process with automatic adjustment applicable to various materials in particular to ores such as gold ores

1 -d tire patch apparatus and methodology

Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and method that includes a substrate defining a longitudinal direction, a top surface and a bottom surface. The substrate has a plurality of conductor terminals arranged in a substantially linear relationship. A first support element is located below the bottom surface of the substrate and a second support element is located above the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of conductor terminals are positioned between the first and second support elements. The substrate may be a piezoelectric device having a piezoelectric layer arranged between first and second conductive layers. The plurality of conductor terminals may be arranged in a substantially linear relationship along a line about 80° to about 100° to the longitudinal direction of the substrate, and the longitudinal direction of the substrate being substantially perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the tire.

Material reduction mill

1-D tire patch device and method

【課題】タイヤパッチ並びに関連の支持されたデバイス及び構造体の耐久性を向上させること。【解決手段】長手方向を定めると共に頂面及び底面を備えた基板を有するタイヤ取り付け型装置及び方法が開示される。基板は、実質的に直線関係をなして配列された複数個の導体端子を有する。第１の支持要素が基板の底面の下に配置され、第２の支持要素が基板の頂面の上に配置されている。複数個の導体端子は、第１の支持要素と第２の支持要素との間に位置決めされている。基板は、第１の導電性層と第２の導電性層との間に配置された圧電層を備えた圧電形デバイスであるのが良い。複数個の導体端子は、基板の長手方向に対して約８０?〜１００?をなす線に沿って実質的に直線関係をなして配列されるのが良く、基板の長手方向は、タイヤの回転方向に実質的に垂直である。【選択図】図１

One up, one down connection structure for piezoelectric device in tire patch

A conductive terminal structure for a piezoelectric device used as part of a tire mountable apparatus is provided. Unlike known electrical connection structures which include a plurality of conductive terminals that are all exposed through a single insulating layer of the piezoelectric device, such as a top layer of the piezoelectric device, the electrical connection structure can be arranged in a one up, one down configuration. In this configuration, at least one conductive terminal is exposed through a top insulating layer of the piezoelectric device. In addition, at least one conductive terminal of a piezoelectric component is exposed through a bottom insulating layer of the piezoelectric device. The electrical connection structure can be used in combination with a connector assembly design to preserve the integrity of the electrical connection between the electrical and mechanical connection structure and a printed circuit board.

Agricultural separating device and agricultural separator

Upgrading of bauxites, bauxitic clays and aluminum mineral bearing clays by beneficiation

UPGRADING OF BAUXITES, BAUXITIC CLAYS, AND ALUMINUM MINERAL BEARING CLAYS BY BENEFICIATION ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A process for the upgrading of aluminum mineral bearing raw materials by using at least three beneficiation treatment stages consisting of dispersion of a pulp of the material in specific pH ranges, screening in specific mesh sizes, and using at least one stage of high intensity magnetic separation.

1 -d tire patch apparatus and methodology

Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and method that includes a substrate defining a longitudinal direction, a top surface and a bottom surface. The substrate has a plurality of conductor terminals arranged in a substantially linear relationship. A first support element is located below the bottom surface of the substrate and a second support element is located above the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of conductor terminals are positioned between the first and second support elements. The substrate may be a piezoelectric device having a piezoelectric layer arranged between first and second conductive layers. The plurality of conductor terminals may be arranged in a substantially linear relationship along a line about 80° to about 100° to the longitudinal direction of the substrate, and the longitudinal direction of the substrate being substantially perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the tire.

Isolated container event monitoring

A host operating system running on a computing device monitors resource access by an application running in a container that is isolated from the host operating system. In response to detecting resource access by the application, a security event is generated describing malicious activity that occurs from the accessing the resource. This security event is analyzed to determine a threat level of the malicious activity. If the threat level does not satisfy a threat level threshold, the host operating system allows the application to continue accessing resources and continues to monitor resource access. When the threat level satisfies the threat level threshold, the operating system takes corrective action to prevent the malicious activity from spreading beyond the isolated container. Through the use of security events, the host operating system is protected from even kernel-level attacks without using resources required to run anti-virus software in the isolated container.

tiller

1 -d tire patch apparatus and methodology

Surface cooling

Exemplary embodiments of a method, system, and apparatus for electro-plating an alloy upon a cathode. For example, a bath which includes disodium tungstate and an iron group substrate in an aqueous solution with a complexant to form complexes which remain in suspension in the bath can be provided. Further, the bath can be maintained at a temperature in the range of approximately 50-90° C. and at a pH in the range of approximately 5 to 7 and a current density in the range of approximately 1 to 4 Adm −2 .

Interactive system and approach

An interactive system, comprises a local controller (8) operable to control data flow to and from at least two local handsets (11,22) for generating data. The local controller (8) includes a store (28) for storing data and a processor. A central controller (1) is connectable to the local controller, and a display (12) is provided for displaying data locally from the central controller and the local controller. The local controller (8) stores data generated by each local handset and selectively transfers stored data to the central controller (1). A handset for use in the system comprises a transmitter and a receiver (9) for transfer of data between the handset (11,22) and the local controller and input means to input data for controlling the output of the display via the local controller is input to the local controller by means of a cursor control (33) laterally movable over a plane (36) and a sensor (38,41) for sensing a position of the cursor control within the plane (36) and causing a cursor on the display (12) to take up a similar position. A method of operating the system comprises broadcasting first data from the central controller to which the local controller responds by causing the display to display the broadcast first data. Second data from each local handset relating to the first data is stored in the local controller and then selectively transferred to the central controller if predetermined conditions are satisfied. <IMAGE>

High density wet grinding mill

Removal device

Conveyor elevator web

A conveyor/elevator web is provided and comprises transverse bars attached to rubber traction belts, wherein the transverse bars have a plurality of spaced outwardly extending fingers or projections in order to provide a means of attachment of either a flexible conveyor sheet and/or of the above rubber traction belts. Also at least some of the outwardly extending fingers or projections of the transverse bars provide a means of entrainment of the crop or material being conveyed/elevated.