Abstract: An iontophoretic drug delivery device comprising a flexible reservoir sandwiched between a flexible printed circuit board and a pair of flexible electrodes. A rigid top cover is mounted on a spine on the reservoir by means of snap-fit connections. The rigid cover protects the device from damage while the flexible reservoir, circuit board and electrodes can conform to the skin of a subject. The configuration of the flexible elements allows the manufacturing process to be simplified considerably, resulting in a less expensive device with ease of fabrication.

Abstract: A gas fired burner is provided for use in applications such as chemical process furnaces for process heaters in refineries and chemical plants, and the like. The burner is provided with a plurality of fuel gas inlets for enabling manipulation of the flame shape and combustion characteristics of the burner, based upon variation in the distribution of fuel gas between the various fuel gas inlets.A combination pilot and flame holder for a burner, such as may be used in process heaters and furnaces for refineries, chemical plants and the like, is also provided. The pilot is mounted atop a supply pipe for premixed fuel and air, which is positioned in the bore of a burner quarl. The pilot includes a radially outwardly extending flange which is upstream of a surface combustion flame holder for establishing a radially directed surface combustion flame.The present invention also provides a low-emissions burner and pilot system for use in such process heaters and furnaces.

Abstract: An outsole including a base member, an insert member and a member for attaching a blade chassis to the insert member. The base member includes an outer surface, a ball region and a heel region. The insert member is integrally molded with at least a portion of the outer surface of the base member.

Abstract: An electrode for use in an electrolytic cell, and, an electrolytic process, wherein the electrode includes an electrode active material having at least one partially inorganically fluoridated surface to, in turn, increase at least one of stability, capacity, and rate capacity of the electrode. The fluoridation can be carried out by atmospherically controlled plasma treatment.

Abstract: An electrode for use in an electrolytic cell and an associated process, wherein the electrode includes a current collecting substrate, an electrode active material having at least one component including inclusions no greater than one micron within a carbon particle. The electrode includes degradation preclusion mean which comprise the inclusions having a volumetric variation which is less than the maximum elasticity of the associated carbon particle.

Abstract: A product display system having a backing plate which supports both a product support member and a reflective member. In the preferred embodiment, the backing plate is mounted to a supporting vertical wall and the support member and reflective member project outwardly therefrom. The support member is adapted to support a product such as an athletic shoe and the reflective member is adapted to reflect one surface of the shoe such as the sole, which may not easily be observed absent removing the shoe from the display.

Abstract: An improved ceramic interconnect component for a solid oxide fuel cell having good electrical conductivity and thermodynamic stability in the presence of fuel and a coefficient of thermal expansion matching closely that of zirconia electrolytes is disclosed. The interconnect is a lanthanum chromite material including strontium and magnesium as dopants.

Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a housing having an open end and an interior surface. The interior of the housing defines a cavity within the housing. The cavity, in combination with a piston-like member, defines a reservoir for containing a fluid (e.g. such as an aromatic or other solvent or a solvent in which has been dissolved an aromatic substance). The piston has a port, and fits in piston-like arrangement within a cylinder contained within the housing. The piston moves within the housing, and movement of the piston acts to displace fluid from the port upon contraction of the reservoir (e.g. when the annular piston is driven into the device). Preferably, a fluid tight membrane covers the housing's open end. The apparatus also preferably further includes a conduit to transport fluid from the housing of the reservoir. The conduit has, on a first end, an exterior circumference sized and shaped to interact with the port of the annular member.

Abstract: A pipe sealing system comprising an insertion tool and a seal apparatus for providing sealing to a damaged pipe. The sealing apparatus includes a cover member and a tool attachment member. The insertion tool includes a handle having an outer tube and an inner shaft slidably positioned within the outer tube. Additionally, the insertion tool includes an attachment region associated with the inner shaft for releasably attaching the tool attachment member to the insertion tool. The attachment region enables releasable controlled positioning of the cover member within the outer tube of the handle. The invention further includes a method for repairing damaged pipes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dry phosphate cement mixture and process for manufacture of same. The dry mixture includes at least Al(H.sub.2 PO.sub.4).sub.3, a group IIA metal bonded to oxygen, and an aggregate. The process for manufacturing cement includes associating the dry reagent with a substantially polar solvent, such as water. The total reagent concentration is formulated such that only nominally exothermic reactions are observed. The process accommodates variable setting times and provides resulting concrete which exhibits formidable structural integrity.

Abstract: A controlled delivery device for holding and administering a biologically active agent includes a housing having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a port associated with the housing. Enclosed within the housing is a displacing member, a chemical or electrochemical gas generating cell, activation and control circuitry. The electrochemical or chemical cell generates gas within the housing, forcing the displacing member against the beneficial agents contained within the housing and forcing the beneficial agents through an outlet port and into an animal's body cavity at a predetermined rate. An anchoring mechanism may be associated with the housing for securing the housing inside the body cavity of the animal being treated. Also disclosed are methods of delivering the beneficial agents into the animal's body cavity using the delivery device of the present invention.

Abstract: A protective device comprising a shell and a liner. The shell includes an interior surface. The liner is associated with the interior surface of the shell. The liner includes a member for enabling control displacement of the preselected regions of the liner upon various degrees of impact of the protective device. The control displacement member comprises a first member and a second member. Each of the first and second members having a top surface, a bottom surface and a different impact absorbing characteristic. The top surface of at least one of the first and second members is associated with the interior surface of the shell. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the first member extends further from the interior surface of the shell and the bottom surface of the second member.

Abstract: A gravity force driven device and associated methods for the sustained release of a fluid such as a volatile substance into a local environment. The device includes a housing having a lumen and a first open end, at least one porous plug permeable to volatilized substance positioned within the housing's first open end and partially occupying the lumen thereby, a reservoir, defined by the lumen and porous plug, and a quantity of the fluid contained within the reservoir. In use, the device is oriented so that the substance contained within the reservoir is in constant fluid communication with the porous plug. The device may further include an inlet port for refilling the device with the substance in fluid communication with the reservoir, and, for home use, may have an ornamental piece associated with (e.g. affixed to) the device. The device may also use an electrochemical gas generating cell to assist the gravity-driven dispersal.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a landscape system comprising a plurality of system members which edge and retain fill material and facilitate landscaping. Each system member includes a base plate, a front portion, a connecting member and an accepting member. The base plate includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal end and a distal end. The base plate is configured to be substantially held in place by the fill material. The front portion includes a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side. The first side includes a first receiving member which is capable of releasable mating engagement with a second receiving member of another of the plurality of system members, and, the second side includes such a second receiving member capable of releasable mating engagement with a first receiving member of another of the system members. Such attachment facilitates horizontal engagement.

Abstract: The present application discloses a system and associated method for lowering heat dissipation created by running a motor. The system comprises a voltage regulator, the motor, and a controller. The voltage regulator is connected to a supply voltage and has an output voltage with an associated output current dependent upon impedance of the system. The motor, which may be AC or DC, is driven by the output voltage and an output current at a current running speed. The controller controls the supply of the output voltage and associated output current to the motor toward varying the current running speed of the motor while minimizing the power dissipated throughout the system.

Abstract: A protective pant for use in a contact sport comprises an outer shell, a back padded region, an upper padded member, right and left leg padded members and a check pad. The outer shell includes an upper region, a left leg region and a right leg region. The upper region includes a front side, a right side, a left side and a rear side. The back padded region is associated with the rear side of the upper region and includes multiple back padded members positioned in a substantially vertical orientation. The upper padded member is slidably movable and overlayingly positioned relative to the right and left leg padded members. The check pad is operably associated with the outer shell.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a core plug from a core blank having an outer rim, a top surface and a bottom surface. The method comprises positioning the core blank into a stamping apparatus. Subsequently, a recess is stamped into the outer rim of the bottom surface of the core blank. Next, the bottom surface of the core blank is positioned in a blank accepting region of a second die member of a core die formation apparatus. The core blank is then propelled through an opening extending through the second die member, and, the outer rim is deformed inward and upward, thus forming the core plug. The deformation does not affect the recessed region of the resulting core plug. The invention additionally comprises a core plug manufactured by the foregoing method and a core die formation apparatus used in conjunction with the method.

Abstract: A brush having a handle and associated surface application portion, which brush handle contains a beneficial agent generator. The brush typically has a stem with first and second ends, the first end serving as a handle. Bristles are associated with the stem's second end. A beneficial agent generator (such as an electrochemical gas generating cell) that generates a fluid comprising an oxidizing agent is encased within the stem. For treating teeth, the generator will generally be chosen to generate an oxidizing agent such as a peroxide, ozone, oxygen, or mixtures thereof. When the generator requires it, the brush will also include a battery and a switch associated with the stem and in electrical contact with the generator. The switch may be associated with the first stem end and will be in operable (e.g., electrical) contact with the electrochemical gas generating cell and the battery.

Abstract: A remote pipe sealing system comprising an insertion tool and a seal apparatus for providing sealing to a damaged pipe. The sealing apparatus includes a cover member and a tool attachment member. The insertion tool includes a guide member and a handle having an outer tube and an inner shaft slidably positioned within the outer tube. The guide member is slidably associated with the outer tube. Additionally, the insertion tool includes a member for releasably attaching the tool attachment member to the inner shaft of the handle. The releasable attachment member enables releasable controlled positioning of the cover member within the outer tube of the handle. The invention further includes a method for remotely repairing damaged pipes.