Abstract: A number of channels of data, including audio, image, text, and support data are collected at one or more centralized servers. The individual channels are edited and processed for content and format, including the deletion and insertion of advertising content as well as inserting markers to indicate acceptable locations for additional content to be added. The edited and processed channels are sent to a plurality of transmission servers for additional processing and transmission. The transmission servers process one or more of the channels including the insertion of content at designated markers and the combination of the channels of data into a single, packetized data transfer stream. The data transfer stream is broadcast to a plurality of receiving units which de-packetize the original data channels and present any selected channel to the user of the receiving unit.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a mixture of an oxide powder or powders and a Reactive Organic Medium (ROM) which can be used to create electronic components on a suitable. The materials are applied to conventional polymer-based circuit substrates by any convenient printing process and thermally cured to well-consolidated oxide components at a temperature, which the substrate can withstand. Mixtures for various components, including resistors, capacitor dielectrics and magnetic cores and processes to apply them are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the electrostatic printing of dry or wet toners using a novel tiered printing plate allows for superior and efficient transfer of toner from the plate to the printed item. The process for producing the printing plate uses photo polymer film resist with a positive photo tool which after developing yields trenches between ridges of hardened photo polymer which hold the toner in desired pattern.

Abstract: The invention describes techniques for the electrostatic printing of functional materials configured as liquid toners (45) on glass substrates (26) in a non-contact mode. The toners are patterned by a sensitized electrostatic printing plate (11) of fixed image configuration. Toner images (50) are transferred by an electric field (33) across a fluid filled mechanical gap (42) to the glass substrate (26). Techniques for optimizing the imaging and transfer processes are also disclosed. Two other techniques in which partially finished pieces are manipulated to “self-part” themselves, are described. In both cases defects in the pieces will over print the defect in the “self-healing” mode.

Abstract: An electronic circuit is made by printing a Parmod® composition on a temporary substrate and curing it to produce a pattern of metal conductors. The conductors are laminated to a substrate under heat and pressure to produce a laminate with the metal prepatterned into the desired circuit configuration. The conductor can also be coated with a polymer and cured to form a prepatterned substrate. Single and double-sided circuits or multilayers can be made this way.

Abstract: A continuously-variable-ratio transmission belt includes a beltlike continuity element having a body made of elastomeric material and in turn having inner teeth and outer teeth and a number of threadlike longitudinal inserts embedded inside the body; and a number of separate friction blocks which are made of plastic material, are co-molded onto the continuity element so as to each incorporate one tooth of the inner teeth and one tooth of the outer teeth, and are each defined by two lateral surfaces converging inwards of the belt and cooperating with respective sides of a groove of a trapezoidal-grooved pulley.

Abstract: A toothed belt wherein the toothed portion is covered with a cover cloth consisting of a weft and a warp. The weft consists of weft yarns defined by an elastic core yarn and by at least one composite yarn wound about the elastic yarn; and each composite yarn comprises a high thermal and mechanical resistance yarn and at least one covering yarn wound about the high thermal and mechanical resistance yarn. To improve adhesion of the cloth to the elastomeric material of the belt body and teeth, to improve abrasion resistance and to extend the average working life of the belt, according to the present invention, the cloth is treated with an adhesive composition comprising resorcinol, formaldehyde, a highly saturated and carboxyl groups containing nitrile and conjugated diene copolymer latex, and epoxy resins.

Abstract: A rotary pulsation device having a body, at least one rotor and one or more stators, in which the increased efficiency of the device is effected through the presence of ultrasonic vibrations generated by the bulk vibration of the rotors, stators, or both, the generation of the vibrations is a function of a combination of one or more of: the clearance between the rotors and stators which can be adjusted; turbulizing elements on the rotors, stators, or both; incisions on the rotors; slots in the rotors; and choke channels for controlling and directing recirculated flow within the device.

Abstract: A formulation which promotes gum and oral health through the presence of natural components exhibiting astringent, antiseptic and local stimulant effects. The formulation can be in the form of a concentrate, an oral rinse, gel, ointment, and other topical forms. The formulation also promotes healing of sores and wounds as well as preventing toothdecay. The use of cayenne as a preferred component has a synergistic effect on other components effects.

Abstract: A method for the refinement of a thrombin substrate, characterized by comprising therein a step of affinity chromatography formed by using an affinity adsorbent having as a ligand a thrombin or thrombin analogue deprived of nucleophilicity (activity) without causing stereostructure to the linkage with a substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A continuous emissions monitor for the measurement of vapor phase and particulate-based metals in gas streams such as those at coal-fired utility plants, incinerators and manufacturing facilities, in which a pulsed plasma source (10), utilizing a resonant reentrant microwave cavity (12) which is powered by a microwave generator (34), operates at sub atmospheric pressures (<50 Torr.) by using a pump (48) in order to eliminate quenching of the light emission processes by other species in the gas stream and reduce the background emission and where the pulsed operation of the source reduces background light emission from oxides of nitrogen produced in plasma sources operating with nitrogen and oxygen gases thus enhancing the contrast and signal-to-background; resulting in the instrument having a minimum detection level of 0.01 micrograms/m−3 for mercury, as well as, other metal elements such as arsenic and selenium, and requiring less than 10 Watts of microwave power.

Abstract: A surgically implantable radioactive wrap is positioned around the wall of a body vessel, duct or passageway to maintain patency of these structures by mitigating overexuberant cellular proliferation. Such excessive cellular growth may occur as the result of a disease process or following a trauma or an intentional surgical or intravascular intervention. The device provides for delivery of ionizing radiation to a localized target tissue site. Integral design features provide for the shielding of non-targeted tissues and for the attachment of the device to the target tissue structure. A radiation attenuation element serves to absorb extraneous low-energy electrons incidentally emitted by the treatment source and provides for a more uniform radiation dose distribution through the full thickness of the target tissues. The wrap can be easily applied with minimal handling and with limited radiation exposure to operating personnel.

Abstract: This invention concerns a remote control unmanned fishing boat intended for enjoyment of remote control fishing and a remote control device for use with the boat. The invention contemplates enabling the operator to advance the boat forward and backward and change the direction of the advance of the boat by manipulating the remote control device 2. By the operator using the remote control device 2 for actuating a depth sounder, the information concerning the depth of water and the condition of water bottom determined by the depth sounder is displayed on a monitor 41 of the remote control device 2. When the optimum position for fishing is found consequently, the operator is allowed to lower his fishhook in the water by manipulating the remote control device 2.

Abstract: A self-inflatable mattress is formed from an open pore foam core and one or more layers of dual melt film. Initially, a layer of dual melt film is placed on top of the open pore foam block such that the side with the lower melting temperature contacts the foam core. A non-stick, heat transferable buffer layer is then placed on top of the film and heat and pressure are applied, preferably through a roller, causing the bottom surface of the film to stick to the top surface of the foam core. The edges of the top sheet are also adhesably attached to the sides of the core using a pair of heated side pressure rollers. Lastly, the cushion is inverted and a second, or bottom, sheet of dual melt film is placed on top of the foam core and attached to the bottom surface and sides in a similar manner. Finally, a valve, which may be either oral, or one way, is attached to the side of the mattress.

Abstract: Topical drug compositions, containing contact sensitizing agents as the active components of the subject patent compositions, can provide a pharmacological action that induces a delayed hypersensitization reaction resulting in stimulation of cell mediated immunity when applied to the skin. The preferred composition contains, but is not limited to, Diphenylcyclpropenone as a preferred embodiment of the class of contact sensitizing drugs applied to the skin in an optimally prepared pharmaceutical formulation with controlled absorption properties to reach the peripheral circulation resulting in increases in CD4+ helper T cells of benefit to immunocompromised patients.

Abstract: A sterilizable bracket (10) for supporting medical instruments (22) includes a resilient body (12) that surrounds and encapsulates a relatively rigid metal skeleton (14) which is attached to a plurality of studs (16) which secure the bracket (10) to a sterilizable tray (18). instruments (22) are received in indentations (24) in the resilient body (12). Each indentation (24) includes a plurality of ribs or fingers (28) which permit sterilizing steam to flow around the instruments (22). The resilient body (12) comprises a silicone material which encapsulates the skeleton backbone (14) which, in turn, gives the bracket (10) strength and flexibility. Threaded studs (16) having a slot (46) at one end and threads (50) at the other are employed to attach the bracket (10) to the sterilizable tray (18). The slot (46) in the head (44) of each of the studs (16) receives the metal skeleton backbone (14).

Abstract: A composition of matter having a metal powder or powders of specified characteristics in a Reactive Organic Medium (TOM). These compositions can be applied by any convenient printing process to produce patterns of electrical conductors on temperature-sensitive electronic substrates. The patterns can be thermally cured in seconds to form pure metal conductors at a temperature low enough to avoid damaging the substrate.

Abstract: Fatty alcohol or aliphatic glycol-grafted rubber-like silicone gels with enhanced oil compatibility are synthesized by 1) reacting a fatty alcohol or a aliphatic glycol with methylhydrodimethylsiloxane copolymer in the presence of a platinum catalyst in a reaction medium of a silicone fluid or a cosmetic oil or a mixture thereof, and 2) further reacting the mixture with a vinyl-functional siloxane polymer. The resulting compounds may be used as gelling agents for hydrocarbon oils, vegetable oils and silicone oils. The efficient synthetic process approaches a 100% yield.

Abstract: A self-inflatable mattress is formed from an open pore foam core and one or more layers of dual melt film. Initially, a layer of dual melt film is placed on top of the open pore foam block such that the side with the lower melting temperature contacts the foam core. A non-stick, heat transferable buffer layer is then placed on top of the film and heat and pressure are applied, preferably through a roller, causing the bottom surface of the film to stick to the top surface of the foam core. The edges of the top sheet are also adhesably attached to the sides of the core using a pair of heated side pressure rollers. Lastly, the cushion is inverted and a second, or bottom, sheet of dual melt film is placed on top of the foam core and attached to the bottom surface and the sides in a similar manner. Finally, a valve, which may be either oral, or one way, is attached to the side of the mattress.