Abstract: A magnetic positioning device is disclosed and claimed wherein two magnetic arms are hingeably connected by an axle connector with locking bolt and nut, and an activation hole with pin inserting through the connection disks having arc-shaped toothed-groove made the selection of frequently used angles straight-forward and easy, when the pre-select angles are built to the “indents” in the toothed-groove, so that the enlarged head on the pin can be used to easily engaging to the selected angle, by pushing toward the spring located inside the hole on the disk. An optional switch is provided on the second end of the magnetic arm for easy control of the magnetic power direction.

Abstract: For controlling 1st and 2nd torsion characteristics in a disk drive suspension, a disk drive suspension is provided having a beam portion with edge rails extending along its edge regions, the edge rails are locally varied substantially identically between lesser and greater heights along their lengths, the beam portion having a central region increasingly extending above or below the plane of excitation in inverse response to the edge rails increasingly or decreasingly extending above the plane of excitation. The inverse relation of the beam portion central region and the rail heights relative to the plane of excitation tends to offset in at least part changes in the balance of the suspension upper and lower inertia components from changes in the geometry of said suspension.

Abstract: An angle bracket formed of a block of material. It has an elongated upper arm member formed adjacent the top end of a connecting member and an elongated lower arm member connected to the bottom end of the connecting member. The rear surface of the respective arm members make a 90 degree angle with each other. The top surface of the respective arm members have a swivel pad recess and a plurality of locking channels extend radially outwardly therefrom for receiving the arm of a clamp. An alternative embodiment angle bracket is capable of adjustable angles. It has an L-shaped upper clamp arm that is pivotally connected to an L-shaped lower clamp arm. Each of these arms have a V-shaped support clamp portion formed at their free end.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizing the mechanism of conventional locking plier comprises a swiveled V-shape convex clamping jaw and a V-shape concave clamping jaw. The V-shape convex clamping jaw is pivoted to one end of a straight shank slidably mounted to the fixed arm of the clamping device. The V-shape concave clamping jaw comprising two flat clamping surfaces of various forms including but not limited to rectangular form is mounted to the movable arm of the clamping device. A crank handle is provided at the end of the fixed handle of the clamping device.

Abstract: An angle bracket formed of a block of material. It has an elongated upper arm member formed adjacent the top end of a connecting member and an elongated lower arm member connected to the bottom end of the connecting member. The rear surface of the respective arm members make a 90 degree angle with each other. The top surface of the respective arm members have a swivel pad recess and a plurality of locking channels extend radially outwardly therefrom for receiving the arm of a clamp. An alternative embodiment angle bracket is capable of adjustable angles. It has an L-shaped upper clamp arm that is pivotally connected to an L-shaped lower clamp arm. Each of these arms have a V-shaped support clamp portion formed at their free end.

Abstract: A multi-function clamping system composed of a few interacting and interoperative clamping components. It is based around a J-bar to which other clamping components such as X-axis, Y-axis, extender blocks, L-links, bench rests, joint V-blocks, and V-pad clamping components can be threadably or slidably assembled into a wide variety of configurations. The multi-function clamping system that can be configured for expansive or compressive clamping, simultaneous or sequentially clamping along one or several axes, clamping of one or more workpieces, clamping of two or more workpieces in various positions relative to one another, clamping of workpieces in various crafts such as, for example, welding, woodworking, machining, mechanical repair, and the like.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizing the mechanism of conventional vise-grip locking pliers comprises an extendable fixed arm and an extendable movable arm, both fitted with threaded holes at one end to attach a wide variety of clamping jaws and accessories. The device is capable of clamping workpieces of various shapes such as rectangular, cylindrical, triangular, and spherical, etc. with adjustable clamping force. It is also capable of clamping workpieces of a broad range of sizes, and capable of clamping a plurality of workpieces at the desired spatial relationship between each other.

Abstract: Formulations and methods for preparing a lyophilized composition comprising liposomes comprised of an unsaturated lipid and a hydrophobic drug associated with the liposome, and a cryoprotectant in a solution at a selected concentration. The phase transition temperature of the lipid is greater than the freezing point of the solution at the selected concentration.

Abstract: A multi-function clamping system composed of a few interacting and interoperative clamping components. It is based around a J-bar to which other clamping components such as X-axis, Y-axis, extender blocks, L-links, bench rests, joint V-blocks, and V-pad clamping components can be threadably or slidably assembled into a wide variety of configurations. The multi-function clamping system that can be configured for expansive or compressive clamping, simultaneous or sequentially clamping along one or several axes, clamping of one or more workpieces, clamping of two or more workpieces in various positions relative to one another, clamping of workpieces in various crafts such as, for example, welding, woodworking, machining, mechanical repair, and the like.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizes the mechanism of conventional vise-grip locking pliers to clamp internally or to expand workpieces with adjustable force. The invention comprises a fixed arm, a movable arm with quick release mechanism, a pair of special design, crossed clamping arms with jaws. Also included with the invention is the rear adjustment screw attached to one end of the fixed arm for setting the clamping gap and the clamping force.

Abstract: A cantilever clamping device capable of clamping work pieces of variable sizes and shape is equipped with a quick release button at its fixed arm to release the threaded rod and hence the work piece. The Quick Release Cantilever Clamp utilizes a fixed arm and a movable arm with floating pads to clamp the work piece. Clamping action is achieved by turning the threaded rod, one end of which is connected to the movable arm and the other end is attached with a turning handle. Both the fixed arm and the movable arm are designed to have clamping teeth on the curved inner edges to clamp large size cylindrical work pieces and the floating pads are for smaller size cylindrical work pieces and work pieces of different shape and sizes. The fixed arm is equipped with two holes for attaching the optional base block to mount the clamp on a work surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a general purpose clamping device. It comprises a straight shank with the lower end attached to a short cylindrical sleeve and a movable arm sliding over the shank. Feeding through the free end of the movable arm is a threaded rod with clamping pad and turning handle at the lower end and upper end respectively. The present invention is designed to hold a workpiece tightly, quickly and conveniently on the working surface of a table, workbench or machine tool. And the invention can be relocated easily over the workbench made of wood or metal, or over the working surface of a machine tool. Attachments are provided to enhance the functionality of the invention. A Y-axis attachment assembly is adapted to being slidably mounted on the straight shank to hold a second workpiece along an axis that is generally perpendicular to the vertical clamping direction of the multi-function clamp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a general purpose clamping device which is called the inserta clamp. It comprises a straight shank with the lower end attached to a short cylindrical sleeve and a movable arm sliding over the shank. Feeding through the free end of the movable arm is a threaded rod with clamping pad and turning handle at the lower end and upper end respectively. The present invention is designed to hold a workpiece tightly, quickly and conveniently on the working surface of a table, workbench or machine tool. And the invention can be relocated easily over the workbench made of wood or metal, or over the working surface of a machine tool. Attachments are provided to enhance the functionality of the invention.

Abstract: A clamping device allows welding, or other application of three-axis workpieces by providing X, Y, and Z clamping surfaces. The device is equipped with three mutually perpendicular base plates and on one of which a floating right-angle head is mounted through a threaded shaft with quick acting button for rapid advance and return. Inserts like leveling pads can be inserted to the tooling holes in the floating right-angle head to increase working access, especially at the joint area where the X and Y axes meet. A Z-axis attachment including base plate extension with clamping arm and a threaded shaft is mounted by screws to two of the base plates. The clamping arm of the Z-axis can be swung away for easy removal of the workpiece after work. The outside walls of the base plates are machined flat and square so that the angle clamp can be laid sideway to hold a workpiece vertically in place.

Abstract: A cantilever clamping device capable of clamping work pieces of variable sizes and shape is equipped with a quick release button at its fixed arm to release the threaded rod and hence the work piece. The Quick Release Cantilever Clamp utilizes a fixed arm and a movable arm with floating pads to clamp the work piece. Clamping action is achieved by turning the threaded rod, one end of which is connected to the movable arm and the other end is attached with a turning handle. Both the fixed arm and the movable arm are designed to have clamping teeth on the curved inner edges to clamp large size cylindrical work pieces and the floating pads are for smaller size cylindrical work pieces and work pieces of different shape and sizes. The fixed arm is equipped with two holes for attaching the optional base block to mount the clamp on a work surface.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizes the mechanism of conventional vise-grip locking pliers to clamp internally or to expand workpieces with adjustable force. The invention comprises a fixed arm, a movable arm with quick release mechanism, a pair of special design, crossed clamping arms with jaws. Also included with the invention is the rear adjustment screw attached to one end of the fixed arm for setting the clamping gap and the clamping force.

Abstract: A method, system and computer for sharing customer information, such as travel-based information, among a plurality of electronic storage facilities are provided. The travel-based information may include at least one of a travel profile, current trip information, customer service incident information, customer contact log data, customer service suggestion information, and prior trip information associated with the traveler. The travel-based information stored by the various storage facilities is cross-referenced by an identifier that is associated with a respective traveler and is maintained by a master data store. By accessing the travel-based information cross-referenced by a respective identifier, a comprehensive view of the travel-based information associated with the traveler designated by the respective identifier may be provided.

Abstract: A clamping device allows welding, or other application of three-axis workpieces by providing X, Y, and Z clamping surfaces. The device is equipped with three mutually perpendicular base plates and on one of which a floating right-angle head is mounted through a threaded shaft with quick acting button for rapid advance and return. Inserts like leveling pads can be inserted to the tooling holes in the floating right-angle head to increase working access, especially at the joint area where the X and Y axes meet. A Z-axis attachment including base plate extension with clamping arm and a threaded shaft is mounted by screws to two of the base plates. The clamping arm of the Z-axis can be swung away for easy removal of the workpiece after work. The outside walls of the base plates are machined flat and square so that the angle clamp can be laid sideway to hold a workpiece vertically in place.

Abstract: Acetobacter strains are identified as stable under agitated culture conditions and exhibit substantially reduced gluconic and keto-gluconic acids production. A method and media for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose product is produced using the methods and conditions claimed, and may be converted to of a sheet characterized by substantial resistance to densification and great tensile strength when produced by sheet forming means. Preferred Acetobacter strains are ATCC Nos. 53264, 53263 and 53524.