Abstract: A simple, but intelligent watchdog circuit uses an up/down counter for its delay element. A watchdog event will occur if the counter is allowed to over flow or under flow its boundaries (in either direction). The system objective is to keep the counter within its boundaries by controlling the direction of the count. The count direction is simply a function of the Most Significant Bit (MSB) of the counter. Thus, the system must simply monitor the counters MSB and perform a little intelligent to determine the desired count direction.

Abstract: A system for docking an electronic test head with a handling apparatus is provided. The system includes an assembly for at least partially aligning and subsequently bringing together the electronic test head and the handling apparatus. The system also includes a power driven actuator for providing only partially powered assistance in bringing together the electronic test head and the handling apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a load comprises a pivot apparatus coupled to the load and movable with the load; and a base stationary relative to the pivot apparatus. At least two areas of support are situated between the pivot apparatus and the base. Respectively opposite force components are at the two areas of support. The two areas of support move along a one curved path to tilt the load.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula (I), for example: (1), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are described herein, are useful as inhibitors of plasma carboxypeptidase B. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of using these compounds as antithrombotic agents and processes for synthesizing these compounds are also described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives of general formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4, A and D have the meanings that are contained in the description, as inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases and VEGF receptor tyrosine kinases, their production as well as their use as medications for treating various diseases.

Abstract: A cradle motion unit for positioning a test head. The test head has a support structure which provides three degrees of freedom, a first lock, and a second lock. The three degrees of freedom are prevented by actuation of the first lock and the second lock.

Abstract: A system is useful for positioning a load, such as a test head. The system includes an arm which supports the load and which moves along a first vertical axis. The system also includes a rotation unit for rotating the first vertical axis about a second vertical axis spaced apart from the first vertical axis.

Abstract: A system is useful for positioning a load, such as a test head. The system includes an arm which supports the load and which moves along a first vertical axis. The system also includes a rotation unit for rotating the first vertical axis about a second vertical axis spaced apart from the first vertical axis.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically gathering information from different types of devices connected in a network when a device fails includes a network connecting a plurality of different types of devices which communicate with one another across the network. A network controller determines which devices in the network are capable of saving failure information during the time when one of the devices encounters an error. The network controller determines when one of the devices encounters an error. The network controller then gathers the failure information from the devices upon determining that one of the devices has encountered an error.

Abstract: A flow-sensing shutoff valve connectable between upstream and downstream portions of a hydraulic system comprises a valve body having pressure entrance and return exit ports connectable to the upstream portion of the system, and pressure exit and return entrance ports connectable to the downstream portion of the system. A valve element within the valve body is movable between a normally open position in which the pressure and return entrance and exit ports are connected by separate passages in the valve body, and a closed position in which the passages are blocked. Pressure and return flowmeters are adapted to sense fluid flow in the passages between the valve element and the pressure exit port and the return exit port, respectively.