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TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a high-speed evaporator defrost system for defrosting refrigeration coils of evaporators in a short period of time without having to increase compressor head pressure.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] In refrigeration systems found in t... | A defrost refrigeration system having a main refrigeration system and comprising a first line extending from a compressing stage to an evaporator stage and adapted to receive refrigerant in high-pressure gas state from the compressing stage. A first pressure reducing device on the first line is provided for reducing a ... | 5 |
[0001] This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Application 60/626,037, filed on Nov. 8, 2004.
[0002] The present invention relates to methods and devices for drying lumber.
[0003] Combustible gases are produced by landfills. The quality of this gas as an energy... | Provided, among other things, is a method of drying lumber comprising: igniting landfill gas to directly or indirectly create a heated gas or heat exchange medium; and directing the heated gas into an enclosure containing lumber to be dried or directing the heat exchange medium into a heat exchanger located within the ... | 5 |
This is a national stage application of PCT/IB96/00530 filed May 30, 1996.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method and a device for the initial flushing of a blood treatment apparatus.
2. Description of the Related Art
It is... | A method and apparatus are disclosed for flushing a blood treatment apparatus. The blood treatment apparatus has a first compartment and second compartment separated by a semipermeable membrane substantially impermeable to gas. A flushing circuit is set up by connecting an inlet of the blood treatment apparatus to a fl... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a method and a circuit for removing noise signals from video signals by means of adaptive median filtering.
2. Description of the Related Art
German Patent Application P 43 26 390.9, corresponding to U.S. Pat. No. 5,5... | A method of and a circuit for removing noise signals from video signals by adaptive median filtering which masks errors in large-size disturbed picture areas caused by dirt and dust during scanning of the film. In this method, the picture content is always classified in stationary, moving, undisturbed and disturbed pic... | 7 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to integrated circuits and methods of manufacturing integrated circuits. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a semiconductor having a tensile strained substrate and a method of making such a semiconductor.
B... | An exemplary embodiment relates to a method for forming a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET). The method includes providing a substrate having a gate formed above the substrate and performing at least one of the following depositing steps: depositing a spacer layer and forming a spacer around a ... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to gas turbine operation and, more particularly, to a system and method for controlling gas turbine operation in a closed-loop manner based on estimated stress levels at key locations within the turbine.
[0002] Typical gas tu... | Critical stress in a gas turbine can be estimated using one or more readily measurable temperatures in the gas turbine. First and second critical temperatures can be estimated based on the at least one measurable temperature using heat conduction and convection equations. Subsequently, the critical stress can be estima... | 5 |
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0001] Not Applicable
REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX
[0002] Not Applicable
TECHNICAL FIELD OF INVENTION
[0003] The present invention generally relates to the field of augmented reality (AR) systems and a... | The invention discloses an apparatus and system for establishing an Augmented Reality (AR) Kiosk (ARK) in public places or social venues such as, shopping mall, public transportation terminal, hotel, trade show, conference, convention center, expo, museum, library, college/university campus, amusement park, etc. Catego... | 7 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 08/309,043, filed Sep. 20, 1994, now abandoned which is a continuation of Ser. No. 08/060,604, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,348,192.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a valve for use in a bev... | A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container having an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve, has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin, for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. The dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing the pin to vertic... | 8 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to a monofilament, in particular for use as a component in an industrial textile, such as a papermachine clothing (PMC) fabric.
[0002] Monofilaments formed from polymeric resins are used as yarns in a v... | A monofilament is particularly suited for use as a component in an industrial textile such as a papermachine clothing (PMC) fabric. The monofilament is formed from a composition including more than 70 weight % to 99 weight % polyamide and from 1 weight % to less than 30 weight % polyphenylene ether. | 3 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to ultrasonic bonding machines and more particularly concerns an open center mounting that permits optimum substantially linear motion of a bonder tip.
2. Description of Related Art
In the manufacture of microele... | A movable open center mounting for the tool of an ultrasonic wire bonding machine employs ball-bearing rollers (22, 24, 30, 32) to permit limited motion of the wire bonding tip (13a) substantially constrained to a vertical line with a minimum of tip skid. The mounting structure which is all positioned on one side of th... | 7 |
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is an improvement of the patents that have been previously issued to the same applicants: Kent U.S. Pat. No. 7,144,052 and Kent U.S. Pat. No. 7,216,903.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A. Field of the Invention
It is sometimes important, particularly for... | This is a device, which will be inserted over the doorknob and behind a deadbolt. It will prevent a deadbolt from turning in the event that someone with a key tries to enter the home or business while the space is being occupied. This device is not meant to function as a security device but only to insure greater priva... | 8 |
BACKGROUND OF THE NEW VARIETY
The present invention relates to a new, novel and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica var. nucipersica , and which has been denominated varietally as ‘Burnectten’.
ORIGIN
The present variety of nectarine tree resulted from an on-going program of fruit an... | A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus persica, var. nucipersica ) denominated varietally as ‘Burnectten’, and which produces attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone nectarines which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 5 to May 11 under the ecological conditions prevailing ... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a bonnet type steamer which shortens the duration of preheating and makes the temperature of a resulting steam easily adjustable.
Prior art bonnet type steamer mainly for hair treatment in beauty salons, barbershops and homes is adapted such that feed wat... | A bonnet type steamer including an ultrasonic atomizer for generating a mist at room temperature and an electric heater for heating the mist for the generation of steam before the mist enters into the interior of a bonnet where the customer's head is inserted for hair treatment. Specifically, the steam is ejected f... | 8 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1) Field of the Invention
The field of this invention relates generally to resurfacing methods and more particularly to a new and improved method of recycling an asphalt surface such as a roadway or pavement.
2) Description of the Prior Art
Asphalt is widely used in t... | The method of resurfacing an asphalt surface which comprisies heating of the surface, scarifying the surface creating a layer of loose aggregate material, adding an amount of additional virgin asphalt in the amount of 10% to 30% by weight of the loose aggregate material, evenly applying a quantity of heated light oil t... | 4 |
[0001] This application is a divisional application from, and claims the benefit of, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/508,462 filed on Jul. 23, 2009 to Wei, also entitled “Method and System For Simulations of Dynamic Motion and Position,” which claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 6... | Methods and systems for simulating dynamic motion and position. The methods and systems are particularly well-suited for use in sports simulation video games (e.g., a basketball simulation) and gaming systems. Using a simplified model of mass and structure and a physics engine, realistic movement can be mimicked by sim... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to resin compositions adapted for weather, heat and light resistance, and which are also resistant to discoloration.
2. Prior Art
Resin compositions are useful for coating and protecting items subject to weatheri... | The present invention relates to weather resistant resin compositions consisting essentially of at least one polymeric substance and comprising discoloration effective amounts of:
(i) a hindered amine stabilizer;
(ii) a hindered-phenol-hindered amine stabilizer; and
(iii) a UV absorber. | 2 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/552,109 filed on Oct. 4, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,472,749, which is a 371 of PCT/GB2004/001472 filed Apr. 2, 2004, which claims priority to GB 0307766.6 filed Apr. 4, 2003, and GB 0316427.4 filed Jul. 14, 2003. ... | A method of checking for restrictions in a string of tubing formed of a plurality of tubing sections. The method involves providing a profile in the tubing string, providing a drift member adapted to engage with the profile, passing the drift member through the tubing string, and determining whether the drift member ha... | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates generally to an improved stereoscopic viewing device. It is particularly directed to the provision of a stereoscopic viewer adapted for using a film strip containing spaced stereograms thereon in cooperation with an attached booklet.
Stereoscopic viewers are... | A stereoscopic viewer and booklet device for presenting information in two complimenting media, i.e., stereograms accompanied by a booklet containing relevant and interesting information pertaining thereto. The viewer utilizes a split 35mm film having pairs of stereoscopic spaced (corresponding picture) frames. Sprocke... | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to an adjusting member for adjusting seat back slope, especially to a two-stage adjusting member for adjusting seat back slope that the user can operate a first stage adjusting member to make the seat back recline a certain angle. Then by a sec... | A two-stage adjusting member for adjusting slope of a seat back formed by a first stage adjusting member and a second stage adjusting member is disclosed. A user operates the first stage adjusting member so that the seat back reclines from 90 degrees to 70 degrees to the horizontal. Then the users operates the second s... | 0 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a radial piston engine.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART
A radial piston engine of this type, as is known for example in French Published Patent Application 2,296,778, and therein only a partial compensation of the hydraulic forces acting on the guide body of th... | In a radial piston engine having pistons bearing against the circumference of an eccentric, which pistons execute a swivelling motion upon the rotational motion of the eccentric and are in engagement with a guide body, which bears on the radially outer end by a radially outwardly convex spherical-annular bearing face a... | 5 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
This disclosure relates to electrical power generation and utilization, and more particularly to distributed electrical power generation and utilization systems. The disclosure relates even more particularly to power quality concerns associated with certain generators and load-types connected to t... | A distributed electrical power generating and utilizing system includes an induction generator driven by a prime mover requiring reactive power to operate for providing electrical power on a bus. The bus has a gross load and is also connectable to a utility power grid by a switch. The gross load includes at least a non... | 8 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention refers to a plant and a method for supplying machines with dyes for the continuous dyeing of textile materials.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known to those skilled in the art that the continuous dyeing of textile materials such as carpets, fabrics... | Plant for supplying machines with dyes for the continuous dyeing of textile materials, comprising means for preparing a dyeing bath, the dyeing bath consisting of a mixture of dyeing products, chemicals and/or auxiliary products in aqueous solution, said means comprising an apparatus ( 12, 13, 14 ) for the preparation ... | 3 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority to German Patent Application No. 102007052974.2, filed Nov. 7, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a restraint system having at least one airbag module ... | A restraint system is provided that includes, but is not limited to at least one airbag module having an airbag having at least one chamber for front vehicle occupants in a vehicle, a space at a distance from the windshield between dashboard and front vehicle occupant being fillable using the airbag by unfolding. To im... | 1 |
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application is continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/160,407 filed Jun. 14, 2011, which claims the benefit of French Application No. 10/54699 entitled “Autonomous Intracardiac Capsule And Its Implantation Accessory” and filed Jun. 14, 2010, both of which a... | A system and method for implantation of an autonomous intracardiac capsule. The autonomous capsule includes a cylindrical body with an anchoring screw for penetrating a tissue wall, and at least one coupling finger radially projecting outwards. An implantation accessory includes a lead body and a helical guide, for gui... | 0 |
FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to an internal combustion engine and more particular, to an internal combustion engine having an efficient cam phaser actuation supply system.
BACKGROUND
[0002] This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which ... | A hydraulic cam phaser includes at least one of an advance chamber and a retard chamber for receiving hydraulic fluid for advancing or retarding a rotational position of the camshaft. The hydraulic actuation system includes a hydraulic accumulator in selective communication with the at least one of the advance and reta... | 5 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. Non-provisional application Ser. No. 14/487,850 filed Sep. 16, 2014 that in turn claims priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/878,442 filed Sep. 16, 2013; the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. ... | A method for forming a sill pan is provided that includes the measurement of a width and length of an opening sill to be sealed. A piece of flexible sill pan material is cut based on the measured opening sill. Fold lines and cuts are created in the piece to form the sill pan. The resulting sill pan is readily formed to... | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing a temporary enrichment of the fuel-air mixture fed to an internal combustion engine during acceleration. The method and apparatus of the invention may be used with a fuel mixture preparation system of any kind and is base... | The fuel mixture preparation system of an internal combustion engine, especially a continuous fuel injection system, is engaged during intended engine accelerations by a pressure sensor in the induction manifold which responds to increasing manifold pressure to close a switch. The switch closure affects a pressure cont... | 5 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to pharmacy bottles and, more particularly, a pharmacy bottle that conveys the maximum amount of information to a patient receiving prescription medication.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
For a patient that buys prescription medication, the amount of informat... | A pharmacy bottle for prescription medication is shown that conveys information thereon to the patient that is clear and understandable. Colored rings are attachable to the cap of the pharmacy bottle to convey general information. Increased surface area of the pharmacy bottle is provided for more specific information t... | 6 |
This invention was made under U.S. Government Contract N00014-77-C-0634 and is subject to the provisions of ASPR 7-104.18, December, 1969, and ASPR 7-302.23(b) long form August, 1977.
The present invention relates to novel N,N'-bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)oxamide compounds, superior compositions con... | N,N'-bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)oxamides are described with 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, (ethoxycarbonyl)methyl, and [(phenylmethoxy)carbonyl]methyl substitution at the amido nitrogen atoms. These compounds, when used in chemiluminescent formulations, furnish superior light capacity and quantum efficiency. Preparation of... | 2 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to industrial dampers of the type used in flue gas ducting systems and, in particular, provides improvements to the type of damper utilizing a sliding blade mechanism and inflatable seal.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
The devices of the type disclosed herein are... | This invention discloses improvements to a damper of the type used in industrial applications to open and close ducts carrying noxious or corrosive materials, such as combustion by-products. The improvements include a linear rack and wheeled pinion system to raise and lower a damper blade plate and improvements to the ... | 5 |
This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/845,603, filed Apr. 25, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,925,384, which is incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to encapsulating electronic elements in a plastic m... | A manual loader for use in bypassing an automatic pellet feeder for an automold machine used to encapsulate integrated circuit assemblies in plastic. The loader has a support mounted adjacent the mold section of the machine. The loader also has at least one pellet boat which moves relative to the support into and out o... | 1 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a divisional application of copending application Ser. No. 12/140,676, filed Jun. 17, 2008, which is a divisional application of prior application Ser. No. 11/195,147, filed Aug. 2, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,399,421. The entire contents and disclosures of... | A wafer-scale apparatus and method is described for the automation of forming, aligning and attaching two-dimensional arrays of microoptic elements on semiconductor and other image display devices, backplanes, optoelectronic boards, and integrated optical systems. In an ordered fabrication sequence, a mold plate compri... | 7 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
Applicants claim, under 35 U.S.C. §119, the benefit of priority of the filing date of May 31, 2011 of a German patent application, copy attached, Serial Number 10 2011 103 739.3, filed on the aforementioned date, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROU... | A method for installing a measuring tape on a circumferential surface of a holder. The method including wrapping the circumferential surface of the holder with the measuring tape and bracing the measuring tape such that the measuring tape extends spaced apart from the circumference of the holder. When the measuring tap... | 8 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/239,048 filed on Sep. 1, 2009, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
... | An inertial igniter including: a body having a base and three or more posts, each post having a hole; a locking ball corresponding to each post, wherein a portion of the locking balls are disposed in the hole; a striker mass movably disposed relative to the posts and having a surface corresponding to the posts, the str... | 5 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a process for broadening the width of a bundle of parallel filaments having a band form and thereby preparing a thinner layer therefrom, which process comprises pinching the bundle along a direction-turning bar or bars arranged ... | A process for broadening the width of a bundle of parallel filaments having a band form is provided, which comprises, during the running course of the bundle in the lengthwise direction, holding the bundle under press by a direction-turning bar or bars arranged obliquely to the advancing direction of the bundle along i... | 3 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to an apparatus for the spinning of yarn.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Spinning machines are known wherein the roving is wound around so-called double-roving bobbins. On each of these double-roving bobbins, two rovings, preferably of combed wool, but also op... | Apparatus for spinning yarn from roving including a spinning frame with spinning units arranged thereon. The roving to be drawn is fed from a common double-roving bobbin to each of two neighboring spinning units, further referred to as spinning units pair. At least one stopping device is assigned to each of the spinnin... | 3 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus for sensitively detecting and quantitatively analyzing biological and biochemical substances.
2. Description of the Prior Art
With the recent progress of immunology, the application of immunity ha... | Apparatus is disclosed for sensitively detecting and quantitatively analyzing biological and biochemical substances. Charged into a cell is a test molecule labeled with a fluorescent dyestuff. An exciting optical system transmits plane polarized light from a light source into the labeled molecule to excite the molecule... | 6 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of German patent application 10 2005 005 382.3, filed Feb. 5, 2005, herein incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates to a top roller carrier for drafting systems in ... | A top roller carrier for drafting systems in spinning machines with at least one pair of feed rollers, one pair of apron rollers and one pair of output rollers as top rollers and with holding devices for the top rollers, and wherein the top rollers are rotatably mounted on the ends of axles which are held centrally bet... | 3 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention generally relates to the administration of parenteral fluids to a patient by means of an intravenous (IV) set and particularly to an improved means for mounting a drop sensing unit to a drip chamber dedicated to the particular IV delivery instrument.
An IV set for ... | The invention is directed to an improved system for mounting a drop sensor onto a drip chamber having laterally projecting wing-like or flange-like extensions. A pair of mounting members, one fixed, one laterally movable, are provided on the drop sensor housing. The mounting members have inclined guiding surfaces which... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an aural transmitter device in which the amplification level of the voice amplifier is controlled according to the input level of a sound signal applied through an aural transmitter (such as a microphone) or the like, whereby the effect of environmental noise ... | An aural transmitter device is improved by largely eliminating the amplification of ambient environmental noise. To this end, control may be effected in response to the difference between a smoothed, rectified output of an amplifier and a reference voltage, either with or without a high-pass filter for removing low fre... | 7 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is related U.S. Application Ser. No. 60/611,161 titled “Closed System Artificial Intervertebral Disc”, by Smith, et al., filed Sep. 17, 2004, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
... | Devices and methods for manufacturing devices for treating degenerated and/or traumatized intervertebral discs are disclosed. Artificial discs and components of discs may include an artificial nucleus and/or an artificial annulus and may be comprised of shape memory materials synthesized to achieve desired mechanical a... | 0 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a novel rubber-like crosslinked molded polymer article and a process for producing said article More particularly, the invention relates to a rubber-like crosslinked molded polymer article produced by the simultaneous metathesis polymerization and molding of... | An elastic crosslinked metathesis polymer composition is disclosed comprised of a copolymer of a norbornene-type compound which metathesis polymerizes to a linear polymer and a norbornene-type compound having a second double bond of similar reactivity which forms a crosslinked polymer, and a hydrocarbon-based extending... | 2 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to stents, and particularly to bioresorbable stents useful in the treatment of strictures and preventing restenosis disorders.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Tubular organs and structures such as blood vessels, the esophagus, intestines, end... | A bio-compatible and bioresorbable stent is disclosed that is intended to restore or maintain patency following surgical procedures, traumatic injury or stricture formation. The stent is composed of a blend of at least two polymers that is either extruded as a monofilament then woven into a braid-like embodiment, or in... | 3 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The subject matter of the present invention pertains to computer systems, and more particularly, to an arbitration mechanism which resolves priority of access to a shared bus based on a rotating priority scheme, the scheme being selectively changeable by... | An arbitration apparatus for use within a computer system comprises a plurality of individual arbiters arranged in a particular configuration wherein some individual arbiters are higher in the particular configuration than a specific arbiter and some individual arbiters are lower in the particular configuration than th... | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a valve having a mechanically journalled movable element for regulating the opening of the valve, the movable element being journalled in a stationary bearing, and to an electromagnetic valve whos... | In a valve having a mechanically journalled movable element for regulating the valve's degree of opening, and in a method for controlling such a valve, the movable element and journals are made to move in relation to each other in order to reduce friction in the journals of the movable element. The movable element ... | 6 |
This invention relates to injector apparatus and in particular, but not exclusively, to such apparatus used for injecting multiple doses of variable magnitude, for example of insulin.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In our earlier Autopen® device, a rotatable dose setting knob attached to the rear end of the pe... | An injector apparatus includes a housing ( 10 1 , 10 2 ) for a cartridge or syringe, a plunger ( 40 ) for cooperating in use with the cartridge or syringe to express successive doses, a dose setting arrangement ( 16, 20 ) to select a dose volume, and a drive mechanism ( 22, 24 ) releasable to advance the plunger ... | 0 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a National Phase Application (35 USC 371) of PCT/EP2003/012409 and claims priority of German Application No. 102 57 532.0 filed Dec. 10, 2002.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
... | A marking device for encoding metallic workpieces with two-dimensional matrix codes includes a striking tool for forming the code recesses, driven by an electromagnetic device. The driving movement is performed against the force of a return device. A positioning device displaceable on two axes (x, y) of a plane perpend... | 1 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is entitled under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e)(1) to the filing dates of earlier co-pending provisional applications U.S. Ser. No. 60/006,259, filed Nov. 7, 1995, U.S. Ser. No. 60/009,983 filed Jan. 16, 1996, and U.S. Ser. No. 60/025,284, filed Sep. 19, 1996.
FIE... | A ureteral stent for assisting movement of urine along a patient's ureter and into the patient's bladder. The stent includes an elongated tubular segment extending toward the bladder from a kidney end region for placement in the renal cavity to a bladder end region. A central lumen connects at least one opening... | 0 |
[0001] There are no related patent applications.
[0002] This application did not receive any federal research and/or development funding.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention generally relates to a form for constructing and aligning masonries. The terms “masonry” o... | An alignment tool, for aligning masonry structures, includes at least one pair of upright guides arranged on one side of the alignment tool for centering masonry materials such as blocks or bricks. In a first embodiment for use with laying bricks, other uprights are provided on an opposite sides of the alignment tool f... | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to optical instruments, and particularly to a Berek compensator having a birefringent crystal, which can be both tilted and rotated by means of adjustment rings which are concentric to the optical path of the device.
2. Descr... | The present invention is a mount for optical instruments, and particularly, for a Berek compensator having a birefringent crystal, which can be both tiled and rotated by structure of adjustment rings which are concentric to the optical path of the device. | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to archery equipment in which the force to be imparted to an arrow is held by the archer and more particularly to a bow and bowstring release mechanism which optimize the force exerted on the arrow upon release.
2. Des... | An archery apparatus for optimizing the force exerted on the arrow upon release includes a frame or riser and a pair of resilient limbs extending in opposite directions therefrom. A bowstring is connected between the free ends of the limbs and includes a nocking point for engagement with the nock of an arrow. an arrow ... | 5 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention concerns catalytic converters used for treating the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/928,996, entitled "Catalytic Converter", filed on Sep. 12, 1997, and assigned to the assignee... | A catalytic converter for use in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, said catalytic converter including a housing having a cavity formed therein and having a gas inlet end and a gas outlet end, a pair of end members, each of said end members having an opening for allowing exhaust gases to pass therethr... | 5 |
[0001] This invention is directed to a dispensing container and to a method of dispensing a liquid from a container. More particularly, this invention is directed to a dispensing container where the dip tube is provided with a decorative feature which also provides an additional function. The decorative feature may ... | A container comprising a body portion and a neck portion, the neck portion having a pump dispenser thereon, the pump dispenser comprising a pump mechanism, a dip tube on one end of the pump mechanism, a pump outlet on another end of the pump mechanism, the dip tube extending downwardly from the pump mechanism into the ... | 1 |
PRIORITY
[0001] This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/308,756, filed on Dec. 3, 2002, which claims priority to an application entitled “Method for Allocating UATI in a Mobile Communication System for High-Speed Packet Data Transmission” filed in the Korean Industrial Property O... | A signaling processing method for allocating a UATI (Unicast Access Terminal Identifier) to a given AT (Access Terminal) in a mobile communication system including ANs (Access Networks) each having an BS (Access Network Controller), for communicating by radio with ATs, and at least one DLR (Data Location Register) conn... | 7 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention refers to the subsampler and to a subsampling method that allows for an environmental biomonitoring without the use of large sample volumes, thus ensuring the diversity of the species and a quick analysis.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] ... | The present invention refers to the subsampler and to a subsampling method that allows for the execution of environmental monitoring without the use of large sample volumes, thus ensuring specimen wealth and expedited analyses. | 0 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] Shock waves, i.e. mechanical waves sometimes also named “acoustic”, are presently used in different ways for therapeutic treatment. Shock wave lithotripsy is especially important and has been the starting point of the development in a historical sense, namely the disintegration of concreme... | The invention generally relates to apparatuses and methods for shock wave treatment of the human body. In particular, the invention relates to navigational aspects of the shock wave treatments, including apparatuses and methods which enable accurate focusing of shock waves. | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to body-implantable, medical apparatus, and more particularly to a cardiac rhythm management device (CRMD) having a capability of recording polysomnogram (PSG) data and/or phonocardiogram (heart sound) data upon the detec... | Currently, brady, tachy and CRT devices all provide stored electrograms that record ambulatory electrograms with programmable trigger mechanisms. The present invention comprises an implantable device with additional capability that can store polysomnograms and phonocardiograms. The polysomnograms can be obtained from a... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the manufacture of refrigeration cabinets and, more particularly, to a cabinet construction which requires a minimum of assembly operations, labor, and number of components for its manufacture.
PRIOR ART
Refrigeration cabinet construction ha... | A disclosed refrigeration cabinet has an integrated construction of sheet material and insulating foam which substantially eliminates the need for mechanical fasteners and welding, minimizes assembly operations, and permits the use of prefinished sheet panels. An outer cabinet shell preferably includes a prefinished sh... | 8 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of PCT Application No. PCT/US2013/037360 filed Apr. 19, 2013 which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/635,421 filed Apr. 19, 2012, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herewith.
... | A device, method, and test kit for rapidly detecting cyanide in a sample. The inventive device comprises a container comprising a sample chamber and a sensor chamber separated by a selectively permeable barrier. The sample chamber contains a reagent for releasing cyanide from the sample, and the sensor chamber contains... | 8 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] In general, the present invention relates to computer implemented systems and methods for providing services to a network of customers, more specifically to services enabled by methods comprising the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data in a central database from a plur... | Systems and methods are provided for collecting ( 200 ), aggregating ( 201 ), and analyzing data ( 202, 203 ) associated with the installation and deployment of systems. Energy systems, specifically renewable energy generating systems, are used as examples. The aggregated data ( 201 ) serve as the basis for a variety o... | 8 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is the U.S. national stage of International Application No. PCT/EP2015/0008887, filed Apr. 30, 2015 and claims the benefit thereof. The International Application claims the benefit of German Application No. 102014008200.8 filed on May 30, 2015, ... | A surface structure of a glass panel is formed by deep-drawing the surface in the heated state of the glass panel to provide a touch-sensitive operating surface of an operating element for a motor vehicle. The surface structure has a wave-shaped design, and additionally at least one glass panel surface part which is co... | 1 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/231,946 filed on Aug. 6, 2009.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to the field of battery conversion and battery adapters and more particular... | The present invention is an apparatus and method which allows a smaller size battery to be adapted for use in a device which uses larger size batteries, thus saving energy costs. The apparatus can be mass produced from recycled in-expensive materials and is far less costly to manufacture than existing battery conversio... | 8 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to a CVT belt comprising a multi-ribbed belt with transversely attached clips.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Belts for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) generally comprise a plurality of members mounted transverse to... | The invention comprises a CVT belt having two multi-ribbed belts. Each belt is engaged in an opposing slot in a transversely mounted clip. Each belt is retained in each slot by a flat belt which is sandwiched into each slot with the multi-ribbed belt. | 5 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO A RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61/146,883, filed Jan. 23, 2009, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, including all figures, tables and drawings.
BACKGROUND ... | Water structure breakers are included with dispersants in high solids aqueous slurries to stabilize the aqueous solution structure over a long period of time. The incorporation of a dispersant and a water structure breaker effectively inhibits the viscosity increase typically associated with high solid slurries, such a... | 3 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an in-vivo tomographic imaging system utilizing a nuclear magnetic resonance phenomenon, and more particularly to a phase distortion correcting method and apparatus suitable for attainment of phase distortion correction with high precision by use of onl... | In one aspect of correcting phase distortion in an MR imaging system at high speed and with high precision, partial regions having any shapes are established on a complex image reconstruction, linear phase distortion is estimated for every partial region and the phase distortion of the whole image is corrected by use o... | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(1) Field of the Invention
The present invention provides novel anthracycline glycoside derivatives belonging to rhodomycin-group, and relates to a process for the production thereof, and more particularly, the present invention relates to the novel derivatives of anthracycline g... | New anthracycline glycoside derivatives of rhodomycin-group, ε-rhodomycin RDC, ε-isorhodomycin RDC, β-rhodomycin RDC, γ-rhodomycin RDC, γ-rhodomycin RDRs and β-pyrromycin RDC having potent anticancer activities and lower toxicities and a process for the production thereof by microbiological conversion method are disclo... | 2 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a titanium dioxide coating method and the electrolyte used therein, and more particularly to an electrodeposition method for coating titanium dioxide and the electrolyte used therein.
[... | A titanium dioxide coating method is disclosed. An electrolyte containing Ti 3+ and at least one of NO 3 − and NO 2 − is provided for an electrodeposition device. A substrate is immersed into the electrolyte and electrically connected to the electrodeposition device. A cathodic current is applied to the substrat... | 2 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a semiconductor memory test system which is capable of testing semiconductor memories by providing address signals and write-in data to the memories under test from a pattern generator, reading out the stored data from the memories under test, and comparing th... | In a semiconductor test system, higher accuracy testing of semiconductor memories is achieved by providing test data from a modified pattern generator to identical addresses in both the memory under test and a buffer memory. This is achieved for various types of semiconductor memories by treating data generated by the ... | 6 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a partition assembly and, in particular, to panels that can be connected together through an intermediate post.
It is known to divide an office floor by using quickly assembled partitions. These partitions are free standing and therefore do not be... | A partition assembly has a hollow post with an upper open end. The assembly includes a panel having an edge recess and a post clip mounted in the recess for releasably attaching to the hollow post. The assembly also has a top spanner having a central prong sized to fit into the upper open end of the hollow post. This s... | 4 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/082,414, filed on Nov. 20, 2014, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates generall... | A system and method is disclosed for supplying power to an electronic device from a plurality of different power sources, comprising a plurality of input power interfaces, a plurality of power adapters connected to the input power interfaces, and at least one power bus connected to the power adapters, wherein any of th... | 7 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention relates to an operating aid for use on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Operating-aids for touch-sensitive displays are generally known. Such operating aids are often used, fo... | The invention relates to an operating aid ( 10 ) for use on a touch-sensitive display ( 4 ), having a base element ( 12 ) which has an adhesive layer ( 16 ) for removably attaching to the display ( 4 ), said adhesive layer being provided on a display-side surface ( 14 ), and on which at least one activation region ( 24... | 6 |
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for avoiding erosion and high friction loss for power cable deployed electric submersible pump (ESP) systems.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
For certain production wells, artificial lift systems can be... | A method and apparatus for reducing erosion and friction losses in a wellbore using a power cabled deployed electric submersible pump (ESP). The apparatus can include an ESP disposed within production tubing, wherein a portion of the production tubing surrounding the ESP contains fluid openings that are operable to all... | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to an observation and target system that can be raised for combat vehicles, consisting of a platform capable of being run out and/or pivoted in relation to the vehicle, on which at least one television camera is located, said camera being connected by means of a c... | An elevatable observation and target for combat vehicles increases safety and the reaction velocity by a stabilized vision line camera, that is remotely controlled from the combat compartment with an adjustable focal width prepared on an elevatable platform, with the camera comprising angle indicators for the generatio... | 5 |
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a U.S. national stage of application No. PCT/EP2013/053247 filed 19 Feb. 2013. Priority is claimed on German Application No. 10 2012 202 893.5 filed 27 Feb. 2012, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
... | A laser spectrometer and method for measuring gas component concentration in a measurement gas, wherein light intensity from a wavelength-tunable laser diode is detected after irradiation of the measurement gas and a reference gas, and the concentration of the gas component is determined based on reduction of the light... | 6 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application entitled “Remotely Locating and Commanding a Mobile Device,” U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/434,586, filed May 1, 2009, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference in its e... | Methods, systems, and apparatus are presented for processing a remote lock command message. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, by a mobile device, a remote lock command message comprising a lock command and specifying a passcode to be set by the mobile device, locking the mobile device in response to the recei... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a printing press with a plurality of in-line printing units, with a transport system for the rectilinear transport of substrates to be printed through the printing units, and with a feeder at which the substrates are stacked for tra... | A printing press has a plurality of in-line printing units in which substrates are transported along a rectilinear transport path. The printing units include several recto printing units and several verso printing units disposed along the transport path. A transport system, which transports the substrates through the p... | 1 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of Application Ser. No. PCT/EP96/04080, filed Sep. 18, 1996 which claims the priority of Belgian Application No. 9500769, filed Sep. 19, 1995, and each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
... | Steel wire element for mixing into subsequently hardening soft materials includes hook-shaped ends and a middle portion the length/diameter ratio of which is between 20 and 100. The middle portion of the element displays a substantially circular cross section over essentially its entire length and the hook-shaped ends ... | 4 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/855,426 filed Aug. 12, 2010, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the ... | A color display and an electronic apparatus including the color display are described herein. The color display includes a first substrate having an illuminating area, a color filter unit, a plurality of power sources and a colored fluid. The color filter unit has a first and second electrode on the illuminating area, ... | 6 |
This is a division of application Ser. No. 589,493 filed Mar. 14, 1984.
FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates in general to sewing machines and in particular to a new and useful sewing machine having a magazine containing a plurality of separate thread supply needles in need... | A thread changing mechanism for sewing machines includes a magazine in which a plurality of needle holders is received, to be positively coupled to the sewing machine needle bar by a vertical motion of the magazine. Upon effecting a coupling, the magazine is retracted into a starting position remote from the needle bar... | 5 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates in general to earth boring bits and in particular to an insert type rock bit of the rolling cutter type having specially shaped cutting tips.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Rock bits using sintered tungsten carbide ins... | A specially shaped insert of the type used for the cutter teeth of rock bits used in drilling soft and medium formations of the earth. The insert is generally chisel-shaped with flanks converging to a crest. The flanks are asymmetrical with respect to each other. The leading flank is scoop-shaped and the trailing flank... | 4 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/734,852 filed Apr. 13, 2007, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method f... | An apparatus and method for connecting to the down spout of a gutter system to slow, disrupt, diffuse and absorb energy from runoff water to thereby eliminate erosion and destruction of surrounding landscaping is beneficial and desirable. The apparatus has an enclosure for passing runoff water therethrough. At least on... | 5 |
Cross-Reference to Related Application
This application is a continuation of copending application Ser. No. 715,974 filed Mar. 26, 1968, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a process for oxidizing halo-olefins without the use of an added catalyst, initiator o... | Process for the non-catalytic liquid phase oxidation of halo-olefins, having 2 to 7 carbon atoms, by O 2 at elevated temperatures and pressures to produce oxygenated organic products having the same number of carbon atoms as the starting material. | 2 |
FIELD OF THE ART
[0001] The present invention refers to the technology of equipment, applied to operating machines provided with hydraulic or electric plant, and in particular to the buckets of the loading and digging machines. The international classification of reference is E 01 C.
STATE OF THE ART... | A bucket (B) that is applicable interchangeably to operating machines provided with hydraulic or electric plant, equipped with one or more rotors (R) actuated by one or more hydraulic or electric (M) engines or gear motors fed by the hydraulic or electric circuit resting inside operating machines or outside the bucket. | 4 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to scuba diving apparatus, and more particularly pertains to an in-line air pressure regulator interposed between a tank of high pressure air and a second stage demand regulator.
2. Description of the Prior Art
T... | An in-line air pressure regulator for scuba diving is designed to augment an independent air supply system in the event of a failure of the primary pressure regulator. The in-line air pressure regulator comprises a small, encapsulated, spring-biased valve which is designed to reduce tank pressure to a level which is co... | 8 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to high density integrated circuit non-volatile memory, and specifically to a method of making a ferroelectric device wherein etching of a bottom electrode is accomplished without damaging the underlying substrate.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
One of the mo... | A method of making a ferroelectric memory transistor includes preparing a silicon substrate including forming plural active areas thereon; depositing a layer of gate insulator on the substrate, and depositing a layer of polysilicon over the gate insulator layer; forming a source region, a drain region and a gate electr... | 7 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a bath and method for the desizing and bleaching of fabrics in a single operation in a bath based on hydrogen peroxide.
Such a bath and method are the subject of French patent application No. 80 27866, equivalent to U.S. Pat. No. 4,457,760.
... | A bath for the simultaneous desizing and bleaching of fabrics comprising hydrogen peroxide, a sequestering agent, an amylase, a surfactant, and a buffer consisting essentially of sodium tetraborate decahydrate. Also, the method for the simultaneous desizing and bleaching a fabric comprising saturating a fabric with the... | 3 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention concerns vaccines against Neisseria meningitidis
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Neisseria meningitidis is the cause of epidemic bacterial meningitis. Capsular polysaccharide is a major virulence determinant of N. meningitidis . Among the 13 meningococcal... | The instant invention provides improved culture, fermentation and purification conditions for preparing Neisseria meningitidis polysaccharides. The invention in particular relates to a novel fermentation medium, optimal feed solution addition strategies and an improved purification process devoid of any chromatograph... | 2 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an ultra fine groove chip (or tip) having less susceptibility of the working surface to thermal damage during the working in shear (ductile) mode and having high efficiency in disposing of swarf, and to an ultra fine groo... | The present invention relates to an ultra fine groove chip (or tip) and an ultra fine groove tool, wherein thermal damage is reduced as coolant retained in grooves stops heat generation when working in shear (ductile) mode and whereby good quality of worked surface is obtained. The present invention comprises an ultra ... | 1 |
RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/393,327, filed Oct. 14, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is relat... | The invention provides a novel chemical series of formula I, as well as methods of use thereof for binding to the benzodiazepine site of the GABA A receptor and negatively modulating the α5 subtype of GABA A , and use of the compound of formula I in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of GABA A receptor... | 2 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a divisional of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/792,346, filed Mar. 11, 2013, which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/946,990, filed on Nov. 16, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,394,400 which is a divisional of Ser... | The invention relates to bulking agents and apparatus and methods for using the disclosed bulking agents. The bulking agents can be used to treat such conditions as urinary and fecal incontinence, gastro-esophageal reflux, ancurismal blockages, and cosmetic deformities. The invention also relates to an injection method... | 0 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 60/529988, filed on Dec. 15, 2003, entitled “Fullerene Derivatives Useful as Radical Scavengers/Antioxidants,” the contents of which are incorporated in their entirety by reference.... | Chemically functionalized fullerenes are useful in various applications as radical scavengers. These chemically functionalized fullerenes offer the advantages of preservation of the high innate radical scavenging efficiency of the fullerene cage and ease of synthesis of fullerene derivatives of desirably altered chemic... | 1 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention is concerned with thermochemical-energy transport processes and, more particularly, with the CO 2 --CH 4 reforming-mathanation chemical cycle of transporting energy, such as solar energy, to a place of use from a place of generation.
Thermochemical energy transpo... | The CO 2 --CH 4 reforming-methanation chemical cycle provides an ractive means of transporting energy, such as solar energy, from the place of generation to the place of use. CO 2 /CH 4 molar ratios of 2.0-7.0 permit the use of low-temperature pipelines, while lowering the carbon removal temperature of the system.... | 1 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an adjustable elastic strap and fastener suitable for securely retaining protective eyewear, such as swim goggles, to the head of the wearer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A variety of activities are safer and more enjoyable when they are performed with s... | An adjustable elastic protective eyewear strap for swimwear goggles and the like includes an elongated elastic cord having an elastic core encased in a stretchable cover. The goggle strap uses a releasable lock providing quick and convenient length adjustment for the goggle strap. The goggle strap is used in conjunctio... | 0 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/218,562 filed Sep. 14, 2015, entitled “Flow Meter System,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSOR... | A flow meter system is disclosed that includes a first flow sensor and first and second fluid flow conduits extending from the first flow sensor. The second fluid flow conduit may be disposed inside the first fluid flow conduit thereby forming a fluid annulus between the first and second fluid flow conduits. The first ... | 4 |
CROSS-REFERENCED TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/131,396, filed Oct. 5, 1993, and entitled "Adjustable Cycling Apparatus", now U.S. Pat. No. 5,342,261.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The p... | An adjustable cycling apparatus comprising a pedal mechanism which may be adjusted to various horizontal and vertical positions for a more versatile cycling exercise routine. The cycling apparatus includes a frame unit upon which the pedal mechanism is mounted. The pedal mechanism is collapseable into the frame unit fo... | 0 |
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/815232, filed on Jul. 31, 2015, entitled “Physiological Measurement Communications Adapter,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/217,788, filed on Mar. 18, 2014,... | An arm mountable portable patient monitoring device configured to receive physiological information from a plurality of sensors attached to a patient via wired connections for on-patient monitoring of parameter measurements and wireless transmission of parameter measurements to separate monitoring devices. The arm moun... | 0 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The field of invention is adjustable guitar structures and their construction as well as methods to accurately intonate acoustic guitars.
The six-string acoustic guitar has survived many centuries without much alteration to its original design. Prior to the present invention, one... | A fully adjustable acoustic guitar bridge is claimed that allows the strings (nylon or steel) of an acoustic guitar to be separately and continuously intonated accurately and easily whenever necessary. The bridge system employs a minimum of alterations to the traditional non-adjustable acoustic guitar bridge to retain ... | 8 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/977,160, filed Apr. 9, 2014.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This application relates to a method of preparing a ceramic fiber for a subsequent coating, ... | A method of coating a fiber for forming a ceramic matrix composite material comprises the steps of moving a fiber through an energy application station, and applying energy to the fiber, and providing an outer coating on the fiber. | 3 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] This disclosure relates to supply chain financing, and more particularly to invoice agent coupling.
[0002] A buyer and seller of goods typically coordinate a delivery of goods by utilizing the services of a freight carrier. In some cases, the buyer relies on a third-party freig... | A method for invoice agent coupling includes, among other things, receiving a service invoice generated by a primary service provider and receiving an authorization of payment of the service invoice. Additional steps include receiving a request for early payment authorization, and transmitting a services payment to the... | 6 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/895,411, filed on Mar. 16, 2007. The disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD
The invention relates generally to a multiple speed transmiss... | A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices incl... | 5 |
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