Abstract: Fabricating roll-good fuel cell material involves laminating first and second bonding material webs having spaced apart windows to first and second surfaces of a fuel cell membrane web. First and second active regions of the membrane web are positioned within the respective bonding material windows. Third and fourth gasket material webs having spaced apart windows are respectively laminated to the bonding material on the first and second membrane web surfaces. The bonding material windows align with the respective gasket material windows so that at least some of the bonding material extends within the respective gasket material windows. Fluid transport layer (FTL) material portions cut from fifth and sixth FTL material webs are laminated to the respective first and second active regions. The FTL material portions are positioned within respective gasket material windows and contact the bonding material extending within the respective gasket material windows.

Abstract: A graphics accelerator using an improved method for evaluating a power function. As part of determining realistic shading for objects in a three-dimensional scene, the Phong technique requires repeated evaluation of the power function D.sup.P, where D is a base value and P is a power value with a fractional component. In one embodiment, a hardware implementation of this function determines the logarithm log.sub.2 (D.sup.P) using a table lookup and a multiplication. An anti-logarithm function is then performed as follows. The logarithm log.sub.2 (D.sup.P) is split into three parts: an integer portion I, a five bit fractional portion F, and a remainder fractional portion R. The desired value D.sup.P is then expressible as 2.sup.I 2.sup.F 2.sup.R. The factor 2.sup.F In2 is found using a 32-entry lookup table. The factor 2.sup.R /In2 is closely approximated by adding 1/In2 to R. Multiplying these two factors and shifting by I bits advantageously produces the desired value D.sup.P.

Abstract: A conveyance system provides for storing, monitoring, and retrieving (multi-purpose) canisters "MPC" for intermediate storage of spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants. The system includes a shielded transport system, an access corridor shielded for radiation, a lifting transport conveyance, an elevation chase, a dry-pool, seismic bracing to support the canisters in storage, associated shielding to confine radiation to the dry-pool, and air manifold system for cooling, and facilities to add alternative liquid radiation shielding around the canisters in the dry pool.A RR-locomotive moves a RR-car having a radiation shielded transport container to communicate with a dry-pool access corridor. A bridge crane carries an "MPC" through the corridor to a vertical chase which accesses to the dry-pool. The bridge crane places the "MPC" at a cooling vent manifold. A seismic brace engages the "MPC" secure to the dry-pool wall. A configuration of radiation shielding confines emissions.

Abstract: A unitary medical dressing is provided which includes a generally elastic bandage wrap configured for rapid attachment to a wearer, a generally inelastic absorbent pad affixed to the bandage wrap, a medicated, non-adherent gauze mesh affixed to the absorbent pad opposite the bandage wrap, and an adhesive affixed to the perimeter of the gauze mesh so as to adhere to the wearer's skin.

Abstract: A control system for water faucets comprises an on-off control switch located at a sink and actuated by pressure applied and released by the body of the user. When the body of the user pushes forward towards the sink, the switch will be depressed and the water faucets will turn on. When the user backs away from the sink, the switch will be released and close off the flow of water. An overflow reservoir is provided to collect cold water run off prior to the time when hot water makes its way through the water pipes, and a temperature sensor switch and/or alarm controls either an automatic or manual change over from hot to cold water. In addition, a microprocessor and key board control various water delivery functions such as volume and temperature. The control system reduces leakage and saves water which would otherwise be lost due to running the hot water until it becomes heated to the desired temperature.

Abstract: Verification of proper operation of computer programs executing in a central processor and protection of critical data is accomplished by an independent software monitor which accepts data keys from the executing program and outputs defined legitimate codes in response thereto. Legitimate codes and selected portions of input data keys are compared to validate proper softward execution.

Abstract: Hot gases from a fuel burner in a combustion chamber are exhausted to a flue at the top of the furnace. Air to be heated is drawn into the furnace through an upper inlet, passes through a chamber around combustion gas flow tubes, and then downwardly through sidewall flow spaces along the outside of the combustion chamber. Partially heated air from the sidewall spaces flows to one end of the furnace and then through air tubes above the burner to a plenum at the other end of the furnace where the so heated air is withdrawn by a fan. The fuel can be a solid fuel such as lignite, and the heated air can be used for grain drying.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electronic cuff to monitor blood pressure which is non-invasive and non-pneumatic for high fidelity recording for use in polygraph recorders.

Abstract: A disposable stylus and housing for polygraph or other comparable instruments for recording responses from a subject on paper charts.

Abstract: A timed lighting display adjacent the chart drive area of a polygraph indicating when the examiner and examinee have time to ask and respond to a test examination question before the next question.