Abstract: A wrap package and method for making the package are disclosed. The wrap permits the packaging of a plurality of containers in an array of two or more rows. The wrap includes a top panel, side panels, and end panels all of which provide adequate area for product markings. The wrap is adapted to hold the containers in close proximity while preventing contact therebetween. The wrap package provides adequate package rigidity to support a plurality of containers packaged in any number of rows.

Abstract: A method obtains physiologic parameter information of an animal or human, such as respiratory tidal volume, from a blood pressure signal from an implanted blood pressure sensor in the animal or human. Specifically, the blood pressure signal is externally signal processed to develop an amplitude versus time waveform. A sequence of selected blood pressure features derived from individual cardiac cycles of the amplitude versus time waveform over a selected time interval are extracted from the developed amplitude versus time waveform. A mathematical model is fitted to the extracted sequence of selected blood pressure features to yield a fitted mathematical model. Blood pressure information indicative of a magnitude of the change in blood pressure that occurs over a respiratory cycle is computed from the fitted mathematical model. The physiologic parameter respiratory tidal volume, is then computed as a function of a correction factor and the blood pressure information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve assembly suitable for use on a pressure washer pump. The valve assembly includes an unloader valve having an inlet port sized and configured to be connected directly to the pressure washer pump. The unloader valve also includes an outlet port sized and configured to be placed in fluid communication with a release mechanism. The unloader valve further includes a bypass port sized and configured to be placed in fluid communication with the pressure washer pump. Finally, the valve assembly also includes a thermal relief valve connected directly to the unloader valve at a location generally opposite from the bypass port.

Abstract: The present invention includes a device for enabling a pilot to maintain a conscious state at a high G-force. The device comprises a platform and seat radially movable about an axis. The device also comprises a mechanism for moving the platform in order to optimize the position of the pilot with respect to the G-force so that the pilot is conscious.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.6, A, B, and D have any of the values defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound or salt, and methods of treating a bacterial infection by administering such a compound or salt.

Abstract: A vehicle, such as a lawn mower or garden tractor, includes an engine attached to a frame. The frame includes several wheels including two driven wheels. A first axle shaft is attached to the first driven wheel. A second axle shaft attached to the second driven wheel. The vehicle has a transmission for transmitting power from the engine to the first axle shaft and the second axle shaft for driving the first and second wheels. The transmission includes a differential for accommodating different lengths of travel between said first wheel and said second wheel, such as when the vehicle makes a turn. The differential includes a ring gear supported by the first axle shaft and the second axle shaft. A first planet gear is supported on the first planet shaft. The first planet shaft is attached to the ring gear. Similarly, a second planet gear supported on a second planet shaft. The second planet shaft is also attached to the ring gear.

Abstract: A disk drive system includes a base, a disk rotatably attached to the base, and an actuator assembly pivotally attached to the base. The actuator assembly moves the transducer to selected areas of the disk where information representative of data is to be written or read. The actuator assembly maintains the transducer in a transducing relationship with the disk. The actuator assembly includes an arm and a head gimbal assembly. The head gimbal assembly includes a suspension. The arm has a length from the point where it pivots to the end of the arm. The length of the arm is greater than 1.5 times the length of the suspension. The ratio of the length of the arm to the length of the suspension is in the range of 2.0 to 10.0. The arm is made of a composite material that includes elongated stiffening fibers. The resulting composite has a stiffness to mass ratio higher than aluminum, steel, or magnesium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single paperboard sheet of material which can be folded upon itself to form a container which can support in its interior material to be provided in roll form with a supporting core. The sheet comprises four major wall panels which are aligned in a row with a major flap insert panel, each of the major wall panels having a pair of minor side wall panels aligned with minor side edges of the major wall panels, at least three of the of the major wall panels having pairs minor side panels aligned at minor side edges with holes therein, with at least two adjacent pairs of minor side panels and the major side panels most distant from each other having holes therein. This sheet may be folded upon itself to provide a self-supporting carton with holes in opposite minor side panels which can support a core or a roll of material on a core. Internal locking pieces may be provided so that no stapling or gluing of the panels is needed to secure the carton together.

Abstract: An emollient composition is derived from jojoba oil comprises:at least 10% by weight fatty alcohols comprising:R.sup.1 CH.sub.2 --OHat least 10% by weight of alkyl esters comprising:R.sup.1 --COO--R.sub.4andwax esters selected from the group consisting of:R.sup.1 --COO--CH.sub.2 --R.sup.2andR.sub.2 --COO--CH.sub.2 --R.sub.1,wherein R.sup.4 comprises an alkyl or other aliphatic group,R.sup.1 comprises CH.sub.3 --(CH.sub.2).sub.7 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --, andR.sup.2 comprises CH.sub.3 --(CH.sub.2)y whereinx is 6, 8, 10 and 12, and y is 16, 18, 20 and 22.These emollient compositions may be used as emollient carriers for various materials to be externally applied to the skin.

Abstract: An information handling system, such as a magnetic disk drive, includes a data channel which has a method and apparatus for detecting binary symbols from a received signal occurring at high data rates. The data channel includes a detector that has two inputs. The detector has a first portion which determines a first estimate of a binary input. The second portion, operating in parallel with the first portion, determines two conditional estimates for a second binary input. The estimate for the second binary input is selected after the first estimate is determined. The first and second estimates for the first and second binary inputs are then output from the detector. Each of the first and second portions of the detector uses a three dimensional observation space with orthogonal coordinate axes. Each of three consecutive synchronous observation samples of the received signal corresponding unambiguously to an axis in the observation space.

Abstract: The use of devices in procedures, especially medical procedures where the events take place under view of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems is becoming more important. Although some general and specific structures have been discussed in the literature and commercialized, little has been done effectively to design devices for MRI procedures for specific tasks. The present invention describes a device for use within an organism, said device comprising an element having at least one pair of opposed RF receiver microcoils having a space between each microcoil of said pair of microcoils, the coils of said microcoils may have diameters of less than 2.4 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a game of skill and chance. The game includes a step of providing a display with a plurality of positions and directing a player to place a bet to play on an identified game of chance. A marker is provided for each player. The player is next provided with a chance device to advance the marker from one position to another. A bank and jackpot are provided for a receipt of a wager from each position on the board. A banker is provided for permitting the player to settle the wager at each position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for bridging the gap between an integrated circuit package or component mounted on a circuit board and a heat sink such that there is little stress placed on the component, but there is still a connection between the component and the heat sink for dissipation of heat. The invention provides mechanical integrity for delicate component packages, and in doing so allows for the use of a variety of heat sinks to provide cooling. A printed circuit board has integrated circuit packages or other components mounted to the circuit board. A cooling cap comprised of a thermally conductive material is mounted on the circuit board, such that the component is enveloped by the circuit board and cooling cap. A layer of thermally conductive material may be deposited between the component and the cooling cap to provide a thermally conductive path from the component to the cooling cap.

Abstract: A computer system includes seveal computing areas which are connected to one another by a number of cables. The cables are necessary to carry information from one computing area to another computing area. The cables can be thought of as the information highway between computing areas. The computer system has a first housing which has a frame. The frame includes an elongated hollow corner post that has an opening along the length of the corner post. The hollow portion of the corner post is used as a cable run.The corner post further comprising an exterior surface having a key way therein. A number of cable guides, each having a key that fits within the key way of said elongated corner post, is attached to the corner post. Each cable guide has a two ends. One of said ends is positioned near the opening in the corner post and the other end of said cable guide is positioned near a computing area when the cable guide is positioned within the key way.

Abstract: The present invention includes a device for macerating a thrombus in a living being. The device includes an elongated main body defining a lumen. The elongated main body includes a sleeve component, also defining the lumen, and a mandril component positioned within the sleeve lumen. The elongated main body terminates at a distal end in one or more expandable rib elements.