Abstract: A gasket for securing and sealing a sink in an opening of a counter. The gasket includes a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink. The gasket also includes at least one projection spaced apart from the flange. The at least one projection engages an inner surface of the counter when installed. Accordingly, the gasket enables top-down, press fit installation of the sink. A method of using the gasket is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-line chalk reel is disclosed that may be comprised of three or more line reels disposed in a polar arrangement of parallel but distinct rotation axes that has a single method for engaging and disengaging a single drive arrangement to any one spool. This arrangement provides a variety of advantages, including a package solution of useful dimensions and a low part count to minimize parts in assembly. The single drive arrangement reduces cost, and provides for convenient access to individual spools.

Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to formula (I): and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of kinase activity, in particular IKK2 activity.

Abstract: A reservation system for performing priority reservations and transactions, such as real estate reservations and transactions. In one embodiment, the reservation system can receive a reservation request from a potential buyer for reserving a next available priority number on an interest list. In some embodiments, the reservation system can create a reservation account and receive deposit funds in the reservation account. In other embodiments, the potential buyer is linked to and provided with a unique PIN. A real-time priority number can be made available upon receiving a real-time priority request, wherein the real-time priority request comprises the PIN.

Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to formula (I): and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of kinase activity, in particular IKK2 activity.

Abstract: A multi-line chalk reel is disclosed that may be comprised of three or more line reels disposed in a polar arrangement of parallel but distinct rotation axes that has a single method for engaging and disengaging a single drive arrangement to any one spool. This arrangement provides a variety of advantages, including a package solution of useful dimensions and a low part count to minimize parts in assembly. The single drive arrangement reduces cost, and provides for convenient access to individual spools.

Abstract: A covered swimming pool is comprised of an aboveground swimming pool, two spine brackets, a plurality of pairs of rib brackets, a flexible spine, a plurality of flexible rib pairs and a cover. The spine brackets are mounted to opposing ends of the rail of the pool. The rib bracket pairs are each mounted to opposing ends of the rail. The flexible spine is attached to the spine brackets such that the spine is bowed above the pool. Each flexible rib pair is transversely attached to the spine and a pair of rib brackets. The cover is draped over the spine, ribs and rail. The cover is secured to the rail with cover clips. Each cover clip is comprised of a tubular body having a lengthwise slit defining a pair of clamping surfaces. A flexible protective membrane is inserted between the clamping surfaces.

Abstract: A communication system (1) in which a user (A) can elect to leave a message directly in the mailbox (11a) of another user (B) without calling or disturbing user (B). A store (database 7) is generated and maintained which identifies those users who are allowed direct access to the mailbox of user (B). The store is automatically updated whenever user (B) sends a communication to other users.

Abstract: A retractable step alarm in a motor vehicle or trailer which includes a processor coupled to an alarm, a door sensor, vehicle operation sensors, and extended and retracted step position sensors. The alarm is activated by an enable signal sent by the processor. The extended step position sensor is positioned to detect if the steps are fully extended and the retracted step position sensor is positioned to detect if the steps are fully retracted. The processor activates the alarm means if the vehicle operation sensor indicates that the vehicle ignition is on and/or the transmission is engaged, indicative that the vehicle is bound for movement, and the retracted step position sensor indicates the steps are not fully retracted, or if the door sensor indicates the door is open and the extended step position sensor indicates the steps are not fully extended.

Abstract: High performance thin film thermoelectric couples and methods of making the same are disclosed. Such couples allow fabrication of at least microwatt to watt-level power supply devices operating at voltages greater than one volt even when activated by only small temperature differences.

Abstract: A gasket for securing and sealing a sink in an opening of a counter. The gasket includes a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink. The gasket also includes at least one projection spaced apart from the flange. The at least one projection engages an inner surface of the counter when installed. Accordingly, the gasket enables top-down, press fit installation of the sink. A method of using the gasket is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multiple heat sensor alarm system for use in a vehicle to indicate that the interior temperature is above a preset limit has a control head with a microprocessor. Heat sensors or thermometers are placed at different points in the vehicle and connected to the microprocessor. The processor averages all sensor inputs and compares the average to the preset alarm temperature limit. When the limit is exceeded the microprocessor issues an alarm command. The system is connected to the vehicle components and the alarm command operates the horn, lights, windows, doors, or engine. The system may correspond with a portable beeper/pager. The microprocessor has a time delay mode on initial start-up. The system also monitors the battery power of the vehicle and indicates a low power situation.

Abstract: A pressure washer is provided including the capability of interchangeably connecting a plurality of cartridges containing various additives for the application of the additives within a high pressure water stream. The pressure washer includes a gun which includes a cartridge receiver capable of connecting, one at a time, the plurality of cartridges and allowing for the additive to be included within the high pressure water stream.

Abstract: A voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) system and more particularly, an improved VoIP system serving a distributed group of teleagents. Network parameters that affect voice quality over broadband connections are rapidly detected by generating both detected and subjective alerts when problems with the quality of a IP telephone connection are detected and correcting the detected problems. Network parameters are monitored during an actual VoIP telephone call or by using synthetic traffic. If the voice quality degrades for a particular teleagent, the teleagent is removed from the pool of available agents until voice quality improves. Alternatively, the voice quality of each teleagent may be ranked according to the service provided.

Abstract: Tuning fuel composition delivered to a spark ignition, internal combustion engine as a function of driving cycle conditions results in improvements in one or more of fuel efficiency and combustion emissions.

Abstract: A preloaded spring assembly is provided in a recess in each shroud in axial opposition to an aft facing sealing surface of a turbine nozzle retaining ring. Each spring assembly includes a spring, preferably a bellows type spring, with a plate mounted on one side and a sealing surface on the side of the plate remote from the spring. The sealing surface may be an abradable coating or a honeycomb seal. The seal assembly is maintained preloaded by a wrap which upon reaching turbine operating temperature disintegrates, enabling the spring to load the sealing surface against the retaining ring surface to prevent or minimize air leakage from outside the nozzle retainer ring into the hot gas path.

Abstract: Jewelry items such as rings, bracelets and necklaces are made of pop beads of novel construction. The structure includes a spherical body from which extends an elongate, flexible neck having a ball formed on its distal free end. The neck is sufficiently long to enable it to be formed into a loop so that it can be press fit into a socket formed on the opposite side of the same spherical body, and the neck is adapted to receive a plurality of strung beads. In a second embodiment, the neck is not long enough to enable it to be formed into a loop, but is sufficiently long to receive at least on strung bead so that Jewelry items are made by connecting a plurality of the pop beads together with strung beads being positioned between the respective spherical of the pop beads.

Abstract: High performance thin film thermoelectric couples and methods of making the same are disclosed. Such couples allow fabrication of at least microwatt to watt-level power supply devices operating at voltages greater than one volt even when activated by only small temperature differences.

Abstract: High performance thin film thermoelectric couples and methods of making the same are disclosed. Such couples allow fabrication of at least microwatt to watt-level power supply devices operating at voltages greater than one volt even when activated by only small temperature differences.

Abstract: A multiple heat sensor alarm system for use in a vehicle to indicate that the interior temperature is above a preset limit has a control head with a microprocessor. Heat sensors or thermometers are placed at different points in the vehicle and connected to the microprocessor. The processor averages all sensor inputs and compares the average to the preset alarm temperature limit. When the limit is exceeded the microprocessor issues an alarm command. The system is connected to the vehicle components and the alarm command operates the horn, lights, windows, doors, or engine. The system may correspond with a portable beeper/pager. The microprocessor has a time delay mode on initial start-up. The system also monitors the battery power of the vehicle and indicates a low power situation.