Abstract: Pulp production techniques are disclosed. In one embodiment, pulpstone segments are provided, that include proppant grits in the place of some or all of the conventional abrasive typically used in pulpstone applications. The proppant or proppant-abrasive mixture can be combined into a three-dimensional matrix supported by a vitrified bond. Alternative embodiments use proppant grits in an organic bond or a metal bond or a cement bond (each of which may also include abrasive grits in addition to proppant grits). The proportion of proppant grits to abrasive grits can be varied to produce pulp of varying fiber length distribution as required by the end-user (e.g., paper mill). The greater the proppant concentration, the less cutting of the fibers by the conventional abrasive will occur, producing a greater percentage content of longer fibers. Such pulp produces higher quality paper.

Abstract: Pulp production techniques are disclosed. In one embodiment, pulpstone segments are provided, that include proppant grits in the place of some or all of the conventional abrasive typically used in pulpstone applications. The proppant or proppant-abrasive mixture can be combined into a three-dimensional matrix supported by a vitrified bond. Alternative embodiments use proppant grits in an organic bond or a metal bond or a cement bond (each of which may also include abrasive grits in addition to proppant grits). The proportion of proppant grits to abrasive grits can be varied to produce pulp of varying fiber length distribution as required by the end-user (e.g., paper mill). The greater the proppant concentration, the less cutting of the fibers by the conventional abrasive will occur, producing a greater percentage content of longer fibers. Such pulp produces higher quality paper.

Abstract: A wireless communications device that alerts a user to a predetermined event includes a transceiver, a speaker, memory, and a controller. First and second pre-recorded audio files are stored in the memory, and may be, for example, pre-recorded music and the user's pre-recorded voice. When the device receives an incoming call, for example, the controller combines the first and second audio files to form a combined audio signal. The controller then plays the combined audio signal through the speaker for the user as a personalized ring tone.

Abstract: A method of operating a vaporization system including a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and an eductor having a suction inlet, a motive inlet, and an outlet is provided. The method includes vaporizing uranium hexaflouride in the first cylinder, channeling the vaporized uranium hexaflouride in the first cylinder to the suction inlet of the eductor, monitoring the pressure of the vaporized uranium hexaflouride channeled to the suction inlet, and channeling the vaporized uranium hexaflouride through the outlet. The method also includes vaporizing uranium hexaflouride in the second cylinder, and channeling the vaporized uranium hexaflouride in the second cylinder to the motive inlet of the eductor when the flow of uranium hexaflouride channeled to the suction inlet is below a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A wireless communications device that alerts a user to a predetermined event includes a transceiver, a speaker, memory, and a controller. First and second pre-recorded audio files are stored in the memory, and may be, for example, pre-recorded music and the user's pre-recorded voice. When the device receives an incoming call, for example, the controller combines the first and second audio files to form a combined audio signal. The controller then plays the combined audio signal through the speaker for the user as a personalized ring tone.

Abstract: A system is provided such that automated real property valuation may be achieved accurately, rapidly, objectively and consistently. The application accepts information associated with a subject property, such as the street address, and then locates that property in an associated database. Following that, the application computes a valuation for the subject property based upon comparable properties, prior sales history and other factors and data inputs. The system of the present invention accesses databases as necessary for comparable data and automatically and systematically determines the most appropriate comparables to use in arriving at a valuation. Additionally, the system may be customized by various users such that the valuation process may be undertaken in connection with pre-determined criteria such as the number of comparables to use, the maximum acceptable adjustment and other user defined criteria.

Abstract: A shaftless rotor (12) for a dynamoelectric machine includes a stack (20) of ferrous laminations (22) provided with a central opening (110) extending through the stack (20) and adapted to be located on the axis of rotation (14) of the rotor (12). A sleeve (112) is located in the central opening (110) for orienting the laminations (22) with respect to one another. Manifold and vane clamping pieces (52) are located on opposite sides of the stack (20) and engage the endmost laminations (22) and the sleeve (112). A pair of spaced shaft segments (24,26) engage respective ones of the clamping pieces (52) and a single tie bolt (32) extends through the sleeve (112) between the shaft segments (24,26) to interconnect the same. The tie bolt is in tension to apply clamping force to the shaft segments (24,26) for transmittal to the clamp pieces (52) to the laminations (22) in the stack (20).

Abstract: An antenna coupling system including an antenna stem (108) with a raised wall (206) having an opening (210) therethrough and defining a plurality of key receptacles (216, 218, 220, 222) and detents (224, 410, 412) coupled to an antenna latch detent mechanism (102) that provides a manner of maintaining a SSU antenna (106) in a stowed position and two deployed positions with respect to the SSU handset (100). The antenna coupling system further includes an antenna connector (110) and a handset connector (104) wherein rotation of the antenna connector (110) with respect to the handset connector (104) maintains a robust RF connection and notifies circuitry in the handset (100) when the antenna (106) is in one of two deployed positions.

Abstract: The hydraulic components of a cooling circuit for a dynamoelectric machine are eliminated in a totally air cooled dynamoelectric machine which includes a rotor (12) rotatable about an axis (14) and including a central stack (20) of ferrous laminations (22) defining a plurality of radially outwardly directed circumferentially spaced poles (132), spaced shaft ends (24,26) on the axis (14) and extending from opposite sides of the stack (20) and a first air passage (46) in the stack (20). Magnetic journal bearings (54,56) and a magnetic thrust bearing (58,60) are provided for the shaft segments (24,26) and impellers (62) are located on opposite sides of the stack (20). A stator (16) surrounds the rotor (12) and includes windings (76) connected by end turns (94) located exteriorally of the stator (16).

Abstract: In order to secure a cylindrically shaped inertial instrument transducer such as an accelerometer within a cylindrically shaped housing so as to minimize thermal and mechanical stresses on the transducer, a disk of thermally conductive, compliant adhesive film is used to bond one end of the transducer to the bottom of the housing. The disk can also be composed of a ceramic layer of alumina interposed between two layers of the adhesive film. To provide additional strength, a series of micro dots of epoxy resin located around the periphery of the upper surface of the transducer can be used to bond the transducer to the inner sidewall of the housing.

Abstract: A Venturi type tube is coaxially connected with the depending end of an oil well pumping string for installation in a producing oil well for increasing the ratio of oil to salt water obtained from the well.