Abstract: A system that determines a projector's true state in an automatic projection sequence. The system includes a projector in a primary display system, having a lamp for displaying visual information; and a sensor to determine the state of the lamp in the primary display system. Additionally, an interface to a secondary display system is included for sending an operational signal to the secondary display system, wherein the secondary display system operates subject to a predetermined state of the primary display system as determined by the state of the lamp in the primary display system.

Abstract: An interactive risk management system and method for a business or other organization generates a graphic display to the user, through the browser, to display a mapping of processes used in conducting the business or the affairs of the organization and allow the user to selectively view additional data, such as messages describing risks associated with the process selected. The user may navigate thorough and among the processes to access and review associated data, allowing the user to gain information about selected processes and associated risks.

Abstract: An interactive risk management system and method for a business or other organization generates a graphic display to the user, through the browser, to display a mapping of processes used in conducting the business or the affairs of the organization and allow the user to selectively view additional data, such as messages describing risks associated with the process selected. The user may navigate thorough and among the processes to access and review associated data, allowing the user to gain information about selected processes and associated risks.

Abstract: An adjustable height platform comprising a bottom platform, a top platform and a scissors linkage secured between the top and the bottom platforms. The scissors linkage includes scissors legs which pivot about a pivot axis. A drive system provides a horizontal force to the scissors linkage. An unlocking mechanism lifts the pivot axis in response to the horizontal force and unlocks the scissors legs from a collapsed, retracted, and aligned position. After unlocking the legs, the horizontal force continues to raise the top platform with respect to the bottom platform.

Abstract: An adjustable height platform comprising a bottom platform, a top platform and a scissors linkage secured between the top and the bottom platforms. The scissors: linkage includes scissors legs which pivot about a pivot axis. A drive system provides a horizontal force to the scissors linkage. An unlocking mechanism lifts the pivot axis in response to the horizontal force and unlocks the scissors legs from a collapsed, retracted, and aligned position. After unlocking the legs, the horizontal force continues to raise the top platform with respect to the bottom platform.

Abstract: An adjustable height platform comprising a bottom platform, a top platform and a scissors linkage secured between the top and the bottom platforms. The scissors linkage includes scissors legs which pivot about a pivot axis. A drive system provides a horizontal force to the scissors linkage. An unlocking mechanism lifts the pivot axis in response to the horizontal force and unlocks the scissors legs from a collapsed, retracted, and aligned position. After unlocking the legs, the horizontal force continues to raise the top platform with respect to the bottom platform.

Abstract: A device for increasing the visibility of bicyclists and others “at risk” at night and during other low visibility conditions, and the chemical method of producing the same, wherein the device is a luminescent, planar portion of material manufactured using a mixture of PVC, phosphorescent, brightener, and fluorescent color that results in bonding of the phosphorescent and fluorescent ingredients. The luminescent portion provides continuous, visible light emission in the dark and at other times of low visibility, given intermittent exposure to an external light source. A fastener for attaching the luminescent material to the spokes of a bicycle wheel is also provided. An anchor pin projecting through the luminescent portion has a slotted end for receiving the spoke of a bicycle wheel. A lock washer fits over the tapered end of the anchor pin and retains the spoke between the closed end of the slot and a flange.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to rotary disc filters and in particular to sectors for such filters. Drainage channels are formed in broad, planar surfaces of the filter media support member of the sector, with the drainage channels being parallel and aligned toward elongate side channels at radial sides of the sector. The sectors have elongate side channels at radial sides of the sector. The side channels can be connected to the central shaft of the rotary disc filter apparatus so that fluid flows directly from the side channels to fluid handling means in the central shaft of the filter apparatus. The present invention further discloses planar drainage members made of elongate slats that are aligned side-by-side slats so that adjacent slats are interengaged fashion.

Abstract: A food storage bag holder for supporting a food storage bag in an open position. The inventive device includes a pair of support members which can be positioned at a desired spacing by a pair of adjustable spacing means extending therebetween. Mounting clips are secured to upper edges of the support members to secure a food storage bag between the support members in an open position to facilitate loading of food or other objects into the storage bag. The spacing means extend along only one vertical side of the device to allow for lateral removal of a loaded food storage bag from the device.

Abstract: A remotely monitored tamper bar apparatus for monitoring two shut-off valve handles of a water supply backflow preventer includes an elongate U-shaped member having a base and two side legs. The base and two side legs form a channel for receiving the handles and to prevent movement of the handles. A switch is operatively associated with the U-shaped member. The switch has a first position which maintains the handles within the channel and a second position which allows the U-shaped member to be removed from the handles such that movement of the handles is permitted. The switch provides a signal for remotely monitoring whether the switch is in the first position or the second position.

Abstract: A condition control system in the form of a fuel burner control means is disclosed. A group of relays and their associated contacts are used to control the burner means. The status of the relays and their contacts are continuously checked by a control logic means by having the voltage on key relay output contacts fed into the control logic means through isolated signal transmission means. All of the relays are capable of being deenergized in the event of the need for safety shut down as determined by the control logic means.

Abstract: A control logic means or microcomputer controlled burner control system has been disclosed. The system utilizes a safety relay that has contacts that are in series with all of the other loads for the system. The safety relay contacts are checked prior to operation of the system to verify their ability to open the load circuit. The operation of the electronics for the control of the safety relay are regularly checked during the operation of the system by a combination of feedback circuits from the electronics, and from the final control element for the various loads.