Abstract: A system for delivering rerun digital programming via digital side channels and the Internet to consumers, which system includes a video recorder which provides the rerun programming in other than real time.

Abstract: A leg positioning and training device for a golfer is disclosed. The device is characterized by the structure including platform having a foot base plate rotatably mounted thereon for the golf's rear foot, wherein the foot base plate is adjustable in two planes. The footbase plate includes a segment that extends upwardly from the base plate in receiving relation to the user's foot and ankle, and this segment is angularly adjustable with respect to a plane that is substantially normal to the foot base plate. A strain gauge is operatively attached to that segment for receiving and measuring force applied by the user, and a display indicator is provided in operative connection to the strain gauge, whereby the user may see a representation of the force applied thereto during a golf swing.

Abstract: A system for selecting antenna for a particular street address for terrestrially broadcast signals, where the system uses a web server to provide antenna performance characteristics for antennae recommended for use at the street address to receive the signals.

Abstract: A computer and internet-based system and method for providing television and radio programming information and channel assignments to users, which is based upon a household level determination of a location of the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the reception of electronic digital signals, which could include internet signals as a function of the location of a receiver for receiving the internet signals and further as a function of the signal strength of a terrestrially broadcast television signal at the location of the internet receiver is disclosed.

Abstract: A computer and internet-based system and method for programming a PVR to record a particular program on an on-line programming guide, where clicking on a link in a cell in the program guide provides to a PVR or image viewer a standardized set of instructions directing the PVR or image viewer to record or display the program associated with the programming guide cell.

Abstract: A system for authorizing reception, via multiple signal distribution mechanisms including: satellite, cable, internet, broadcast, etc. by a consumer at a first location, of programming content based upon numerous criteria, including a signal strength calculator, a distance from a point calculator, and a GIS boundary computer, the system including an authorization server making repetitive authorization determinations and providing a location specific authorized content list for the first location.

Abstract: A system for delivering rerun digital programming via digital side channels and the Internet to consumers, which system includes a video recorder which provides the rerun programming in other than real time.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the reception of electronic digital signals, which could include internet signals as a function of the location of a receiver for receiving said internet signals and further as a function of the signal strength of a terrestrially broadcast television signal at said location of the internet receiver is disclosed. In one embodiment, a GPS receiver and a radio receiver are utilized to control the reception at the location.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the reception of electronic digital signals, which could include internet signals as a function of the location of a receiver for receiving said internet signals and further as a function of the signal strength of a terrestrially broadcast television signal at said location of the internet receiver is disclosed. In one embodiment, a GPS receiver and a radio receiver are utilized to control the reception at the location.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the reception of satellite signals as a function of the location of a receiver for receiving said satellite signals and further as a function of the signal strength of a terrestrially broadcast television signal at said location of the satellite receiver is disclosed. In one embodiment, a GPS receiver and a radio receiver are utilized to control the reception at the location.

Abstract: A fluid mixing apparatus for mixing a first fluid with a second fluid and to prevent acoustic hammer effects, utilizing a condensing tube array. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a direct steam injection process heater is provided, having a first body for introducing a first fluid, generally a liquid or slurry, a second body for introducing a second fluid, generally steam, an orifice plate disposed between the two bodies, and a valve member for movement to and away from the orifice plate. The orifice plate has a plurality of frusto-conical holes which are engaged preferably by an equal number of complementary-configured, conically-tipped pins mounted onto the valve member. An actuator moves the valve member relative to the orifice plate such that the pins penetrate and partially or wholly obscure the holes, thus regulating the flow of the second fluid through the holes.

Abstract: A fluid mixing apparatus for mixing a first fluid with a second fluid is provided. The fluid mixing apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a first actuator corresponding with the first housing, and a second actuator corresponding with the second housing. The first housing is provided with an inlet for supplying a first fluid such as water in the form of steam, and a nozzle outlet attached to a nozzle end of the first housing. The second housing is coupled to the nozzle end of the first housing and includes a inlet for supplying a second fluid such a slurry. A mixing tube, which may be slidable, is contained within the second housing for mixing the first fluid and the second fluid therein before passing the mixture out of the second housing. Alternatively, collar member may be circumferentially mounted around a stationary mixing tube contained in the second housing, or alternatively, around the nozzle outlet of the first housing.

Abstract: A fluid mixing apparatus for mixing a first fluid with a second fluid is provided. The fluid mixing apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a first actuator corresponding with the first housing, and a second actuator corresponding with the second housing. The first housing is provided with an inlet for supplying a first fluid such as water in the form of steam, and a nozzle outlet attached to a nozzle end of the first housing. The second housing is coupled to the nozzle end of the first housing and includes a inlet for supplying a second fluid such a slurry. A mixing tube, which may be slidable, is contained within the second housing for mixing the first fluid and the second fluid therein before passing the mixture out of the second housing. Alternatively, collar member may be circumferentially mounted around a stationary mixing tube contained in the second housing, or alternatively, around the nozzle outlet of the first housing.

Abstract: In order to enable measurement of liquid flow through channels noninvasively without contact or interference with the flow through the channel, detectors of liquid level and velocity through the channel are installed above and below the channel and transmit and receive only ultrasonic signals. A flow measuring system is operated by their detectors and measures flow in terms of the product of the area through which the liquid flows and its velocity.

Abstract: A pressure rise tube sampler for sampling liquid flowing in a conduit under high pressure including a pressure rise tube, a side arm sampler in communication with the rise tube, a first valve arrangement for permitting high pressure liquid to enter the rise tube from a high pressure liquid conduit, a liquid level control for closing the first valve arrangement after the liquid level in the rise tube has exceeded the level of the side arm and for opening a second valve arrangement to permit the liquid to be forced from the rise tube by the air which it compressed in entering the rise tube, and a third valve arrangement in the side arm for permitting liquid to be discharged therefrom into a container for analysis purposes.

Abstract: The ball-pitching apparatus of this invention has a ball-holding container affixed to one end of an arm. A baseball can be releasably supported within the container. The arm is pivotally mounted to a base such that opposed ends of the arm may be pivoted with respect to the base.A pitching spring and an arresting spring are affixed to the base. The remaining end of the pitching spring is connected to the arm at a location between the ball-holding container and the pivot point, while the remaining end of the arresting spring is secured to the end of the arm which is opposite to the baseball-holding container.The springs normally bias the arm into a position of rest, and when the arm is yieldably forced to pivot in opposition to the pitching spring, energy is stored therewithin. The springs have respective ends that are anchored to a common point on the base.

Abstract: A liquid sampler including a force main sampling chamber, a seal leg having an end portion immersed in liquid in said sampling chamber, a dam in the sampling chamber for maintaining the liquid at a predetermined minimum elevation therein, a draw tube in communication with the seal leg, a pump for supplying either compressed air or vacuum to the draw tube, first control means for causing the pump to supply vacuum to the draw tube only when a sample is to be taken, a side arm in the draw tube for receiving liquid, second control means including non-contact liquid-level sensing means in the draw tube for causing the pump to supply pressure rather than vacuum after the liquid reaches a predetermined level in the draw tube, and circuit means for terminating operation of the sampling cycle in the event a sample is not taken within a predetermined time period after the sampling cycle is initiated.