Abstract: The invention is a receiver and a method of receiving data having a preferred application in a satellite receiver in accordance with the invention includes a memory (114) including an addressable storage array which stores a sequence of data samples contained in a time division multiplexed signal from a plurality channels (X, Y and Z) and outputs the stored data samples in a sequence of data groups with each data group containing a plurality of samples from one of the plurality of channels; and a decoder (116), responsive to the data groups, which decodes the data samples within the data groups and outputs decoded data samples.

Abstract: A steering apparatus (10) for turning steerable wheels of a vehicle having first and second sets (14 and 16) of steerable wheels comprises a first steering gear (22) actuatable, in response to rotation of a handwheel (110), to effect turning of the first set (14) of steerable wheels. The steering apparatus (10) also comprises second and third steering gears (24 and 26), each of which is independently actuatable to effect turning of the second set (16) of steerable wheels and thereby providing redundancy for turning of the second set (16) of steerable wheels. A sensor (112) senses a steering position of the first set (14) of steerable wheels and provides a steering signal indicative of the sensed steering position. A controller (114) receives the steering signal and, in response to the steering signal, controls actuation of the second and third steering gears (24 and 26).

Abstract: A flame simulating apparatus to simulate flames emanating from a wood or fossil fuel burning fire. The flame simulating apparatus includes a light source, a light reflecting element, and a fire simulation screen. The light reflecting element produces a moving and generally random pattern of reflected light when light is cast upon it by the light source. The fire simulation screen has the image of a fire thereon and is positioned so that reflected light from the light reflecting element is cast upon its rear surface. The fire simulation screen includes at least one portion that is at least partially translucent such that light cast upon the partially translucent portion by the light reflecting element is diffused and at least partially passes through the translucent portion to present a moving flame image when viewed from a position in front of the fire simulation screen.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for attachment to bone (18) comprises a plate (12) having a lower surface (28) for abutting against the bone (18) and an upper surface (30) opposite the lower surface (28). The plate (12) further includes a plurality of through-holes (32) extending between the lower and upper surfaces (28 and 30). Each through-hole (32) has an associated countersink (34). Each through-hole (32) defines a substantially square opening in the lower surface (28) of the plate (12) and each associated countersink (34) defines a circular opening in the upper surface (30) of the plate (12).

Abstract: The present invention consists of materials and a processing method for coating rigid-rod poly(ionomers) or salts thereof, in a solvent system, directionally on charged surfaces resulting in the formation of liquid crystal display surfaces with planar alignment and pretilt.

Abstract: An actuating device for a safety arrangement in a vehicle has a pneumatic muscle as drive and a pyrotechnical gas generator for feeding the pneumatic muscle.

Abstract: A tire parameter sensing system (12) for sensing a parameter of a tire (16) includes a power transmitting antenna (44) that is actuatable for producing a magnetic field at a location of the tire (16). A rim (140) upon which the tire (16) is mounted includes first and second magnetically conductive surface portions (160 and 168) that form a drop well (156). A tire-based unit (34) is mounted in the drop well (156) so that a coil antenna (96) of the tire-based unit (34) is located adjacent to both the first and second magnetically conductive surface portions (160 and 168). The central axis of the coil antenna (96) extends in a direction parallel to the first magnetically conductive surface portion (160) and the first and second magnetically conductive surface portions (160 and 168) guide magnetic flux of the magnetic field to the coil antenna (96).

Abstract: System and method for cross directory authentication in a Public Key Infrastructure. A first directory is configured to query a second directory when receiving queries regarding signature certificates from a second enterprise PKI. The first directory is part of a first enterprise PKI, and the second directory is part of the second enterprise PKI. Access to a first enterprise PKI server is attempted by a user. The user presents a signature certificate from the second enterprise PKI to the server for authentication. A query is sent to the first directory from the server to determine if the user is allowed access to the server. A query is sent to the second directory from the first directory to determine if the user is a member of the second enterprise PKI. The server approves access to the server if the user is a member of the second enterprise PKI.

Abstract: A drive apparatus is provided to transmit force from a source of power to a driven assembly, such as a pump, in an aircraft. The drive apparatus can be operated from a disengaged condition back to an engaged condition when the aircraft is on the ground. The drive apparatus includes a first annular array of teeth which is connected with an input member and a second annular array of teeth which is connected with an output member. A plurality of disengagement levers extend outward from the output member. A retaining member is connected with outer end portions of the disengagement levers. An actuator member or yoke is movable to move the retaining member and the outer ends of the engagement levers to disengage the drive apparatus.

Abstract: A waveguide horn antenna includes a horn-shaped body portion and one or more feed structures. Each feed structure includes feed locations positioned between spaced apart ends of the body portion according to short circuit locations of desired frequencies to facilitate propagation of electromagnetic energy at the desired frequencies. Multiple frequency bands can be supported with the antenna by employing more than one axially spaced apart feed structures having associated feed locations arranged along the body portion of the antenna.

Abstract: A method of producing a device containing pyrotechnical material comprises the following steps: providing a tubular housing element with a base and metal ducts incorporated in the base, with the housing element and the base being integrally formed of glass and the housing element and the base defining a housing interior with a bottom adjoining the base, and the metal ducts extending through the bottom into the housing interior; applying a metal layer on the bottom by forming a heat-generating element integrally connected with the metal ducts and the bottom; introducing the pyrotechnical material into the housing element; and sealing the housing element by heating and melting off. The device obtainable in this way serves for use in vehicle occupant restraint systems, for instance as an igniter in gas generators and belt tensioners.

Abstract: A first enterprise official desires to recover an encryption certificate of a user. The user may be a current member of an enterprise or a former member of the enterprise. The first enterprise official convinces a second enterprise official to designate the encryption certificate of the user as approved for recovery, where the second enterprise official has authorization to designate the encryption certificate as approved for recovery. The encryption certificate is designated as approved for recovery. The first enterprise official convinces a third enterprise official to execute recovery of the encryption certificate. The third enterprise official has authorization to execute recovery of the encryption certificate. The encryption certificate is recovered by the third enterprise official and provided to the first enterprise official.

Abstract: A buckle tensioner for pre-tensioning a safety belt band comprises a traction transmission device engaging on a belt buckle, a motor and a pressure storing device which is able to be compressed by means of the motor. The traction transmission device is coupled in a force-fitting manner to the pressure storing device and the pressure storing device is arranged such that an expansion of the pressure storing device brings about a pulling away of the belt buckle for tensioning the safety belt band.

Abstract: A sharply tuned bandpass RF filter is presented herein. The filter has an input port for receiving television RF signals and passing same to an output port for application to a load. The filter is tuned such that it exhibits the characteristic of passing only RF signals having frequencies within a given frequency channel out of a plurality of channels, all having the same frequency bandwidth while rejecting all other frequencies. The bandwidth of each channel is on the order of W MHz. The filter exhibits an amplitude response within a mandated mask such that when operated in an RF transmitter the amplitude of the response is attenuated uniformly about the center frequency of the given channel within a frequency range of about ±0.5W MHz to a maximum of about ±(0.5W+0.45) MHz and extending to an attenuated level of about ?1 to ?18 dB from the in-band power level.

Abstract: An accessing technique includes a first networked entity having a first security level and a search engine having a second security level. Access is allowed to the first networked entity upon the second security level being equal to or higher than the first security level. Access to the search engine by a user having a third security level is allowed upon the third security level being equal to or higher than the second security level. The search engine and the user may present a digital signature certificate in attempting access of the first networked entity and the search engine respectively. The first networked entity may query a second networked entity to determine the security level of the search engine relative to the first networked entity and the search engine may query the second networked entity to determine the security level of the user relative to the search engine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport device for transporting sheets (2) in a plant comprising a high-speed printer which is provided for printing the sheets (2) or a continuous web which is cut to sheets (2). The transport device includes at least one vacuum means (9b) having at least one vacuum opening (9c, 9d) and at least one conveyor belt (9a) with vacuum holes (9e) which communicates with the vacuum opening (9c, 9d), and a vacuum generating device (VA) for generating a vacuum in the vacuum opening (9c, 9d) of the vacuum means (9b) and in the vacuum holes (9e) of the conveyor belt (9a) such that said conveyor belt (9a) can engage and transport the sheets (2). The vacuum generating device comprises a compressor-air generating device (9f) from which compressed air is fed or supplied to at least one ejector (9g) such that a jet (D) of compressed air therein generates a vacuum in the vacuum openings (9c, 9d) in the vacuum means (9b) and the vacuum holes (9e) in the conveyor belts (9a).

Abstract: An implantable apparatus (10) for attaching bone fragments in a bone fracture reduction procedure comprises a bone affixation plate (12) and a polymeric applicator (18) having a deflectable portion (22) that is deflectable to engage a portion (16) of the plate to attach the applicator to the plate. The applicator (18) is thereafter deflectable to disengage from the portion (16) of the plate (12) to remove the applicator from the plate. The applicator (18), when attached to the plate (12), enables the plate to be handled and manipulated during the bone fracture reduction procedure. The applicator (18) may includes information (24) for identifying the plate (12).

Abstract: A steering wheel includes a hub, a steering wheel rim, at least one spoke connecting the hub and the steering wheel rim, and at least one decorative element. At least one of the steering wheel rim and the spoke have a skeleton and a sheathing surrounding the skeleton. The skeleton has a recess and the decorative element has a fastening element which projects into the recess.

Abstract: A belt retractor for a vehicle safety belt comprises a frame, a belt reel rotatably mounted in the frame, and an energy converter coil having at least one metal strip. The energy converter coil has a plurality of metal strips which are disposed symmetrically with respect to the middle axis of the belt reel.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) with an upper portion (38) and a lower portion (40) in an inflated condition in the vehicle. A fabric deflector tube (60) is located in the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and has opposite first and second ends (62, 64). The first the end (62) is completely closed. The deflector tube has a first outlet (66, 68) adjacent the closed end (62) for directing a first amount of inflation fluid from an inflator (32) to the upper portion (38) of the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). The second end (64) of the fabric deflector tube (60) is completely open and defines a second outlet for directing a second amount of inflation fluid, larger than the first amount of inflation fluid, from the inflator (32) to the lower portion (40) of the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14).