Abstract: A process for controlling and thus predicting the microstructural bias of multi-phase composites to obtain preferential positioning of the component compounds in their morphology and position in the resulting microstructure to cause the grains of a first phase either to locate at the grain boundaries of a second phase, or to be homogeneously distributed in the second phase using both conventional manually mixing (MM) and advanced self-propagating high-temperature (SHS) processing technologies. A process whereby a lower cost composite material performs comparably to a more expensive monolithic nature of higher performance material by causing the higher performance first phase grains to preferentially locate at the grain boundaries of the second phase during densification/fusing.

Abstract: An insecticide method to control and kill insects in the exterior walls of architectural structures, and the apparatus for doing so. This method is particularly useful for stucco walls and involves cutting cavities in the stucco wall near the soil line around the circumference of the structure. An inspection panel permits visual inspection to determine if insects are present. If so, a termiticide can be injected into the cavity. Alternatively, tubing with periodic holes and injection ports for dispensing an insecticide can be placed in the cavity. This apparatus includes an inspection panel to aide in the detection of insects and also a protection panel which is painted or fabricated to coordinate with or match the exterior wall. A method is also provided for making bait available to the insects that traverse the cavity and injecting an insecticide into the cavity when insects appear.

Abstract: A method of determining linear position by means of lenticular screens in a direction perpendicular to the axes of the lenticules and in the planes of the screens is disclosed comprising the steps of:a) directing a collimated beam of radiation perpendicularly into a first sheet of lenticular material;b) allowing the beam transmitted by the first sheet to enter a second sheet of similar pitch, oriented parallel to the first sheet, and with the axes of the lenticules parallel to the axes of the first sheet, and spaced so as to recollimate the radiation beam upon exit from the second sheet;c) placing a radiation detector array situated to receive the collimated beam exiting from the second lenticular sheet and subtending the field-of-view of the lenticules;d) sensing the position of the collimated beam within the field-of-view of the lenticules, and keeping account of the number of transits and fractions thereof of the beam across the center of the field-of-view of the lenticules with the detector array, due to

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling the quantum state probability distribution of one quantum object of a pair of correlated quantum objects, which include providing a pair of correlated quantum objects, each of said objects having a uniform quantum state probability distribution, providing a system for controlling the quantum state probability distribution of the one quantum object by using said controlling system to choose the probability distribution of the observable quantum states of the other quantum object of the pair of correlated quantum objects, using said controlling system to choose the probability distribution of the quantum states of the other quantum particle, choosing whether to observe the quantum state of the other quantum object, and subsequently observing the quantum state of the one quantum object of said pair of correlated quantum objects to determine if said prepared quantum state probability distribution of said one quantum object has been altered by an observation of

Abstract: The present invention is a fully automated modified batch dyeing process that provides a process that reduces water consumption, reduces environmental pollution, and reduces the energy and chemical consumption of the conventional batch dyeing process through efficient reuse of spent dyebath. The invention provides a holding tank which stores the spent dyebath, and an analysis system which allows for the analysis of the dyebath in the holding tank so that the dyebath may be reconstituted and used in the batch dyeing process.

Abstract: Gear transmission between an input shaft and an output shaft, comprising a first and second face gear which are rotatable about a first axis of rotation and have identical toothing as regards number of teeth and module, which face gears are mounted at an adjustable distance from each other with the toothing facing each other and with an essentially fixed rotation position relative to each other, comprising a first cylindrical pinion with an axis of rotation at right angles to the first axis of rotation, which first pinion with a first tooth clearance is in mesh with the first face gear, and comprising a second cylindrical pinion whose axis of rotation is parallel to the axis of rotation of the first cylindrical pinion, which second pinion with a second tooth clearance is in mesh with the second face gear while the input or the output shaft is connected to the first pinion.

Abstract: A vaginal sleeve used to cover the conventional vaginal speculum, generally comprising an elastomeric sheath having a small orifice at the distal end thereof a flange adapted to cover the pubic region, wherein the vaginal sleeve improves the physician's visibility during gynecological examination and surgical procedures, removes the need for using other medical instruments, such as retractors, by shoring the walls of the vaginal, and labia, from collapse, protects the walls of the vagina, and labia, during gynecological examinations and surgical procedures involving lasers and/or electricity, and further protect the vaginal region from speculum pinching during extraction.

Abstract: Composites of paper and bioriented polyester plastic film are made by passing a web of paperboard and a web of plastic film, with a layer of extruded molten polymer impregnating and bonding agent between the webs, through a nip. The process involves controlling one or more of the speed of the webs, the temperature of the molten polymer, the pressure or spacing of the rolls at the nip, and the rate of extrusion, relative to the porosity and surface characteristics of the paper web such that a portion of the molten polymer impregnates partially into and becomes part of the paper web and a substantial portion lies outwardly of the surface of the paper web and solidifies to form a new surface to which the film is bonded and which it is supported clear of the paper surface. The molten polymer may be polyethylene or an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer. These composites are useful in forming corrugated structures which may be used for baking in convection ovens.

Abstract: The present invention is a force resisting corrugated assembly, and can be constructed into a pallet or dunnage support made from corrugated paperboard that minimizes adverse environmental impact, occupies little space before it is configured, and effectively saves production, storage and transportation costs. The present corrugated paperboard assembly can be shipped and stored as either one or more die-cut and scored corrugated paperboard pieces, thereby eliminating excess volume, with the pieces being readily interconnectable to form a complete pallet or dunnage support assembly. Preferably, the paperboard of the present invention further has a low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), excellent glueability and recyclability. The present invention incorporates a lower and upper frame member foldably constructed from corrugated paperboard blanks. Each frame member has ribs having locking slots.

Abstract: An electromechanical food preparation apparatus comprising a turntable and base for supporting a food product while it is being prepared, a weight sensing circuit for determining the weight of the food product supported by the turntable and for outputting a voltage signal proportional to the weight of the food product as it is being prepared, a signal processing circuit for receiving the voltage signal and for converting the voltage signal into display information which can be displayed on a digital display, and a digital display for receiving the display information and for displaying a digital number which corresponds to the weight of the food product supported on the turntable.

Abstract: A fuel cell gas management system including a cathode humidification system for transferring latent and sensible heat from an exhaust stream to the cathode inlet stream of the fuel cell; an anode humidity retention system for maintaining the total enthalpy of the anode stream exiting the fuel cell equal to the total enthalpy of the anode inlet stream; and a cooling water management system having segregated deionized water and cooling water loops interconnected by means of a brazed plate heat exchanger.

Abstract: A diaper changing restraint system for restraining an infant while changing the infant's diaper. The system provides a four-point restraint system for securing the infant by itself or in conjunction with a diaper-changing table. The system includes a bottom portion, a top portion and a mechanism for fastening the top portion to the bottom portion. The top portion is generally one piece and is in the shape of the front of a tank-top shirt having two shoulder straps and two side portions. The bottom portion includes a stiff stable surface having four cloth-like material portions attached thereto. The four cloth-like material portions are positioned so as to align with the two shoulder straps and the two side portions of the top portion. A fastening mechanism, preferably hook and pile (i.e., VELCRO.RTM.), is provided for attaching the top portion to the bottom portion via the two shoulder straps and the two side portions.