Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules.

Abstract: A method for processing light energy is provided that includes receiving a plurality of photons reflected by an object and generating sensor data that is based a portion of the plurality of photons received. The sensor data is processed in order to generate processed sensor data. A segment of the processed sensor data that directly corresponds to the portion of the plurality of photons is displayed such that the segment may be viewed.

Abstract: A method for processing light energy is provided that includes receiving a plurality of photons reflected by an object and generating sensor data that is based a portion of the plurality of photons received. The sensor data is processed in order to generate processed sensor data. A segment of the processed sensor data that directly corresponds to the portion of the plurality of photons is displayed such that the segment may be viewed.

Abstract: A system and method for combining image data are disclosed. Sensor data sets (210, 212) are received from sensors (112). An image metric (214) with slots (217) is generated by repeating the following for each sensor data set (210, 212) until a final slot (217) of the image metric (214) is reached: generating display data from a subset of a sensor data set (210) for a slot (217) of the image metric, and generating display data from a subset of a next sensor data set (212) for a next slot (217) of the image metric (214). An image generated from the image metric (214) is displayed.

Abstract: A system and method for combining image data are disclosed. Sensor data sets (210, 212) are received from sensors (112). An image metric (214) with slots (217) is generated by repeating the following for each sensor data set (210, 212) until a final slot (217) of the image metric (214) is reached: generating display data from a subset of a sensor data set (210) for a slot (217) of the image metric, and generating display data from a subset of a next sensor data set (212) for a next slot (217) of the image metric (214). An image generated from the image metric (214) is displayed.

Abstract: A reticle adapter (100) for judging distance from an object (12) is used with a viewing apparatus (A) to detect relative positions of signals from at least two spaced apart marker devices (10) formed on a first object (12). An image of the relative positions of the markers is created within a field of view (16). A reticle projecting member (110) is removably mounted on the viewer (A). The reticle projector (110) forms a reticle signal (112) superimposed on the field of view at the scene input end (118) of the viewer (A). The reticle is selected to form a control area within which simultaneous appearance of at least two images of the spaced apart markers indicates that the first object (12) is at a distance at least as great as a desired distance from the viewer.

Abstract: A distance judging system (S) includes at least two spaced apart marker devices (10) formed on a first object (12) and providing a signal (14). A viewer (A) is adapted to detect relative position of the signals (14) from the markers (10), and create an image (22) of the relative positions of the markers (10) within a field of view (16). A reticle (18) is superimposed on the field of view (16) of the viewer (A). The reticle (18) is selected to form a control area (20) within which simultaneous appearance of at least two images (22) of the markers (10) indicates that the first object (12) is at a distance (24) at least as great as a desired distance from the viewing apparatus (A); whereas, simultaneous appearance of less than two images (22) of the markers (10) within the control area (20) indicates that the first object (12) is at a distance (24) less than the desired distance.

Abstract: An architecture and coherency protocol for use in a large SMP computer system includes a hierarchical switch structure which allows for a number of multi-processor nodes to be coupled to the switch to operate at an optimum performance. Within each multi-processor node, a simultaneous buffering system is provided that allows all of the processors of the multi-processor node to operate at peak performance. A memory is shared among the nodes, with a portion of the memory resident at each of the multi-processor nodes. Each of the multi-processor nodes includes a number of elements for maintaining memory coherency, including a victim cache, a directory and a transaction tracking table. The victim cache allows for selective updates of victim data destined for memory stored at a remote multi-processing node, thereby improving the overall performance of memory.

Abstract: A machine for regrinding components of a constant velocity universal joint is disclosed. The machine contains (1) a chuck mechanism and an adaptor for mounting a component in the chuck mechanism, (2) a grinding bit comprised of a grinding tip, an arbor, and means for removably attaching the grinding tip to the arbor, (3) a rotatable support means for supporting the chuck mechanism, (4) a high speed spindle, (5) a means for adjusting the position of the spindle in the Y axis to move the spindle in and out, (6) means for injecting nonaqueous lubricant onto the grinding bit, and (7) means for purifying contaminated nonaqueous lubricant.

Abstract: A portable communications receiver is disclosed having a receiver for receiving and detecting periodically transmitted selective call paging signals and data signals. In response to the selective call paging signal, a decoder generates control signals which allow storage of the data signals in a memory, and the display of the latest stored signals. A graphic characterization is provided for depicting the moving object. The effect of movement of the object is generated as the data signals are periodically updated and displayed. By individually animating the graphic characterization between updates, the effect of movement is enhanced. The data signals are periodically updated and include an absolute position signal for depicting an absolute position of the moving object. The data signals further include a relative position signal for depicting a relative position of the moving object relative to another moving object.

Abstract: An emergency lighting unit having physical dimensions and electrical and electronic components and circuitry such that it can be directly substituted for a conventional hot cathode type fluorescent lamp in a conventional fluorescent lamp fixture which incorporates a rapid start type ballast. The emergency lighting unit comprises a direct current power supply in the form of rechargeable batteries, a light source in the form of one or more groups of low voltage high intensity miniature lamps, and electronic circuitry and components utilizing power supplied by the rapid start ballast for charging the batteries, monitoring their condition and reacting accordingly, and detecting the state of the normal alternating current power source and reacting accordingly. In a preferred embodiment, the emergency lighting unit utilizes pulses to detect the emergency or "FAIL" state of the system power. The pulses are supplied by a unique pulser unit which is designed to be directly substituted for a standard wall switch.

Abstract: A high speed printer has multiple paths to accommodate cut paper sheets, manually fed paper and continuous forms for supply to a cylindrical platen such that the printer can be utilized with various types and sizes of paper. The printer includes a bail mechanism operable to capture the cut paper sheets and the manually fed sheets and to be moved to a displaced position when the printer is used for continuous forms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and electrolytic cell for making hypochlorous acid (HClO) by electrolysis of an aqueous chloride solution circulating through a generally closed-loop system. The electrolytic cell includes a first electrode comprising a plurality of first wires which are generally spaced from each other, and a second electrode comprising a plurality of second wires generally spaced from each other. The first wires are juxtaposed with the second wires so as to form a passageway for enabling the flow of the chloride solution therebetween. The two electrodes are carried within a housing which includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening coupled to a conduit and spaced on the housing for guiding the flow of the chloride solution over the electrodes. Electronics are provided for impressing an electrical potential of opposing polarity onto the first and second electrodes, thereby enabling the electrolysis of the chloride solution therebetween.