Abstract: A pivoting clip for joining a strap to a pair of goggles. The pivoting clip has a clip receiver mounted on the goggles, and a pivotable mount attached to the clip receiver, with a hinge pin for pivotally attaching the pivotable mount to the clip receiver. A pivot pin and pivot pin retainer pivotally mount a strap hanger and a ratchet pawl to the pivotable mount.

Abstract: An infrared (IR) thermometer for performing temperature measurement of an object without having contact with the object. The IR thermometer comprises at least one IR sensing element which, upon exposure to IR radiation, produces a response. The IR sensing element comprises a flat thermistor flake supported by a substrate. The IR thermometer further comprises a processing circuit which analyzes the response to predict the steady-state response of the at least one IR sensing element and temperature of the object. In one embodiment, the processing circuit may obtain two or more responses separated by a predetermined period of time to predict temperature of the object. The processing circuit may also associate reference data in its prediction algorithm.

Abstract: Conductive devices and tools to provide electrical conduction with a generally planar conductor which is covered with an insulation substance such as paint, rust or dust, by scraping a portion of the conductor and removing the insulation substance. A conductive device includes a conductive metal serration means and a tool utilizes such a serration device. Such a serration device can be a bolt device, nut device or washer device, or washer-incorporated threaded device. A connector device is also disclosed to provide electrical conduction between a conductor and a conductor plate covered with an insulation substance.

Abstract: A bingo bag carrying case comprising a primary shell of weatherproof pliable material, the shell formed of at least two half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming at least two receptacles, each half shell formed of a rectangular back panel with a bottom panel, a top panel and two end panels secured along the periphery of the back panel forming the at least two receptacles, a multipocket panel assembly secured to the external facing side panel of one of the half shells and including a pleated or zig-zag folded panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a foldable closure panel that is secured along the hinging edge along the common side of one of the external half shells and folds over the plurality of pockets. The lower closure panel has multiple pockets for storing assorted items.

Abstract: The invention concerns a disk drive assembly in which one or more rotating rigid disks are enclosed in a "wet" operating environment in which a liquid lubricant is circulated from the surface of the rotating disks, through a wicking material within the disk drive assembly, and back to the head-disk interface. The wet environment supports the provision of open conical bearings in the spindle and actuator portions of the head-disk-actuator (HDA) of the disk drive assembly.

Abstract: A key establishment protocol between a pair of correspondents includes the generation by each correspondent of respective signatures. The signatures are derived from information that is private to the correspondent and information that is public. After exchange of signatures, the integrity of exchange messages can be verified by extracting the public information contained in the signature and comparing it with information used to generate the signature. A common session key may then be generated from the public and private information of respective ones of the correspondents.

Abstract: A secure computer architecture having a central processing unit, zero or more memories, at least one input, at least one output and a bus to communicate signals between the components which are all untrusted elements. The computer architecture also includes a trusted access monitor device, a trusted gateway device located between each of the memories, a further trusted gateway device located between each of the inputs and the bus, and a further trusted gateway device located between each of the outputs and the bus, where the access monitor device controls either the one-way or two-way direction of the signals through a respective gateway device. In one aspect of the invention each memory location is each of the zero or more memories, and each input and each output has a respective tag which is representative of a security related attribute associated with the data in that memory location or that input or that output.

Abstract: A laser scanner sensor for measuring the spatial properties of objects in a scene within a range less than a predetermined maximum object distance. Applications of the laser scanner system includes measurement of the dimensional weight of parcel(s) being transported by a moving forklift. In the laser scanner sensor, a laser diode supplies a laser beam that is intensity-modulated by a reference waveform from a waveform generator. A variation of the optical scanning sensor system scans a field of measurement which the moving forklift traverses. The forklift has at least three retroreflectors attached to act as calibration targets within the viewing field.

Abstract: An ultra performance yo-yo having greatly improved spinning characteristics formed of two sections made of it least two materials, so that a substantial portion of the weight of each section is located about a periphery of the section thereby maximizing the rotational inertia of the yo-yo, and an axle assembly positioned between the two sections locating them in a spaced apart relationship. A string finger guard is used with the yo-yo string, and comprises a flexible sleeve having a longitudinal aperture, with a flexible leash slidably positioned in the longitudinal aperture. The yo-yo string is coupled to the leash, and the flexible sleeve protects the player's finger from pinching and discomfort.

Abstract: A nail care case for organizing and storing manicuring implements and articles is described designed to be carried by hand or stored in a purse. The case includes a foldable semi-rigid enclosure defining a receptacle in which preferably, at least two panels are attached. These panels are contained within a recessed folded sections of the enclosure. Features of each panel includes retaining flexible loops for mounting a plurality of manicuring implements and articles, a detachable hinged retainer member for stabilizing bottles and other containers when performing a manicure, a detachable holder in which other objects are stored, a mesh-type pocketed retainer with foldable flap using hook and loop fasteners. Attached to enclosure is a foldable workstation panel that can include storage pocket to hold objects. Moreover, an auxiliary pivotally mounted panel can be attached to the enclosure for mounting additional manicuring implements and articles.

Abstract: A method of bonding together metallic glass laminations to form a stack and thereafter shaping the stack, for example, by cutting, to form a bulk object such as a wound stator or rotor of an electric motor. Metallic glass is an amorphous ferromagnetic material used in the construction of electrical equipment to reduce core losses. The method involves coating individual laminations of metallic glass with a temperature resistant, non-gas producing metal bonding agent, stacking the coated laminations, applying a pressure to the stacked laminations such that the bonding agent does not exude from between the laminations, allowing the bonding agent to cure, and thereafter shaping the stacked laminations as required. In some cases, temperature resistant wiring and insulation are fitted to the shaped laminations and heated to a temperature sufficient to anneal the metallic glass. The laminations are shaped by cutting with a mixture of fluent material and abrasive material emitted from a nozzle at high pressure.

Abstract: A height adjustable false bottom for multi-purpose pools. The apparatus has a device for adjusting the height of the false bottom, where a plurality of supporting legs, which are pivotable and have a variable length, are used for the height adjustment. The supporting legs are preferably formed as rotatable spindle drives.

Abstract: An information flow control means for location between a first and second computer network where the first network has a higher security classification than the second network. The information flow control means comprises an information switch having an information input, a first output connected to the first network, a second output connected to the second network, a controller having at least two states, a first state controlling the information switch to connect the input to the first output and a second state controlling the information switch to connect the input to the second output, and an information diode having an input for receiving information from the second network and an output for transferring information received from the second network to the first network through a connection from the information diode output to the first network and which prevents information flowing from the output to the input.

Abstract: Goggles for protecting the eyes of a wearer in ultra-hazardous conditions. The goggles comprise a frame that seals to the face of the wearer so that the wearer's eyes are enveloped. An adjustable strap is attached to the goggles and goes around the head of the wearer in order to secure the goggles over the wearer's face. Indirect ventilation is utilized to eliminate fogging, and drains are used in the frame to evacuate trapped moisture. A curvilinear lens with multiple optical zones is secured within the frame of the goggles and angled for increased lower peripheral vision. The materials with which the goggles are constructed are capable of withstanding a temperature of at least about 550.degree. F. for a minimum of five minutes without oozing or dripping or otherwise deforming.

Abstract: A continuous flow sludge pasteurization system includes a flow chamber having an inlet and an outlet and structure within the liquid flow chamber between the inlet and the outlet defining a continuous path for maintaining a continuous flow of a slurry from the inlet toward the outlet at a predetermined rate for establishing a minimum period of residence time of the slurry within the flow chamber, the residence time sufficient to kill all pathogens in the slurry at a predetermined minimum temperature of between about 145 and 160 degrees F, a pump for introducing a continuous flow of a liquid slurry of sludge into the liquid flow chamber and for establishing and maintaining a continuous flow of a liquid slurry through the liquid flow chamber from the inlet to the outlet at the predetermined rate, and a source of heat for introducing heat into a liquid slurry being introduced into the liquid flow chamber for heating the continuous flow of slurry to the predetermined minimum temperature, and dewatering apparatus

Abstract: A filter inspection system for inspecting filters comprising a support frame for supporting a substantially tubular filter having inner and outer surfaces for rotation about its axis, a source of EMR for directing radiation along one of the inner and outer surfaces of a filter, an EMR sensing unit mounted adjacent to the other of the surfaces for sensing EMR passing through the filter and generating a signal, and an indicator responsive to the signal for indicating the existence of and the location of passage of EMR through the filter.

Abstract: An organizing case for articles that can be carried as a clutch, or small shoulder bag, or in a purse. The carrying case comprises a generally rectangular primary panel having an inner and an outer face that is folded along a selected transverse line forming a front panel and a back panel with the inner face defining a primary receptacle. A pocket assembly and an inner mounting panel--having a mirror mounted on one face, and a plurality of attachment devices for detachably mounting a plurality of items--are pivotally mounted inside the primary receptacle. A removable cover--stowable in the case--is shaped to envelop the case so that the case can be carried as a purse.

Abstract: A flat structure made of foil or sheet metal to be used as a heat shield, for example in motor vehicles in order to insulate the muffler against heat. The flat structure comprises at least one layer and is divided into a plurality of flat regions. Some of the flat regions are non-deformed and smooth and other flat regions are shaped from the plane of the non-deformed flat regions.

Abstract: A storage cabinet, comprises a generally rectangular open front housing having a rear wall joined to a top wall, bottom wall, and side walls, a plurality of mounting grooves, each groove extending horizontally along the inside back wall and side walls of the housing, a plurality of storage units having mounting edges adapted to be selectively mounted in the housing in selected ones of the mounting grooves, wherein at least one of the storage units having a width less than the full width of the interior of the housing, at least one latching device for latching each of the storage units in one of the mounting grooves, wherein at least one of the storage units is supported solely by the storage unit mounting edges engaging one of the mounting grooves along a portion of the back wall and one of the side walls.

Abstract: A monolithic inductor (10) comprises an elongated substrate having opposite distal ends (14) and (16), each end having an end cap extending from the opposite ends to support the substrate (12) in spaced relation from a PC board, the end caps being formed with non-mounting areas and a deflection area for preventing the substrate resting on the non-mounting area, a substantially steep side wall (16) on the substrate side of the end cap (14) at the non-mounting area, and an inclined ramp extending up to a top of the end cap on the substrate side substantially opposite the non-mounting area, an electrically conductive soldering band (30) extending partially around each end cap, each soldering band having a gap (34) at the non-mounting area for thereby reducing parasitic conduction in the band (30), and an electrically conductive layer formed on the substrate in a helical path extending between the opposite ends and in electrical contact with the conductive soldering bands (30) at the ramps (120).