Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, the render rate is varied across and/or up and down the display screen. This may be done based on where the user is looking in order to reduce power consumption and/or increase performance. Specifically the screen display is separated into regions, such as quadrants. Each of these regions is rendered at a rate determined by at least one of what the user is currently looking at, what the user has looked at in the past and/or what it is predicted that the user will look at next. Areas of less focus may be rendered at a lower rate, reducing power consumption in some embodiments.

Abstract: A shaped bracket having a multi section bent flat plate having an elevated abutment member having an oval cutout that permits projections or lugs on the post to be secured therewithin, such flat plate configured to fit the surface of the T-shaped post, and, thus, functions to enable a metal post bracket assembly configured to securely affix fence rails to T-shaped posts, more specifically, a single piece bracket that is easily attached and easy to install to the T-shaped post, provides neat or hidden appearance, and can be firmly secured to the steel posts capable of withstanding side winds.

Abstract: The disclosed system overlaps the control operation for throttle and governor valves to shorten a steam chest warmup period by fully opening a pilot valve and closing down the governor valve to maintain rolling speed when the steam chest needs wraming and the throttle valve - governor valve transfer speed has not been reached. The system also sets a minimum rate of acceleration for vibration run through periods and allows speed changes at designated periodic speed change windows as long as stress is within an allowable range. The system further eliminates vibration transients during a speed change operation by providing a smoothed trend preventing speed holds from increasing unnecessarily.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning reels comprises a set of vats mounted in tandem provided with a track over which reels may be rolled successively through the vats. An endless conveyor extends along the series of vats from which resilient grab arms are pivotably suspended. The arms are provided with sockets to capture opposite ends of the reel axles. Cam rods are provided for guiding the sockets into and out of positions of axial alignment with the reel axles to effect reel pickup and release.

Abstract: A fireplace heating unit for use in a conventional fireplace comprises a plurality of vertically spaced horizontally positioned curved tubes that are positioned outwardly of the inner walls of the fireplace and extend into a front enclosure that closes the opening of the fireplace. The ends of the tubes are open so that air can be circulated through the tubes and enclosure.

Abstract: A system and method for complete on line testing of the emergency trip system of a turbine power plant is disclosed. The mechanical trip valve and a portion of a line to drain, of the emergency trip system, are isolated from the remaining portions thereof. The testing of the valve is permitted without an opening to drain of the line, which would cause a turbine trip. A three-way solenoid valve obstructs the line to isolate an upstream portion from a downstream portion while permitting introduction of fluid into the downstream portion at a pressure distinct from that in the isolated upstream portion. Pressure sensitive switches, which operate suitable indications are provided in fluid communication with both portions of the line to drain to sense the differential pressure therebetween upon operation of the solenoid valve and, subsequently, a rapid diminishing of pressure in the downstream portion indicative of a successful test of the mechanical trip valve.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising a part of a shock absorbing wheel suspension system of a motorcycle sidecar which is adjustable for securing the sidecar wheel at both different toe-in positions and offset positions. The suspension system includes an elongate swing arm that is pivotally secured to the sidecar frame at one end and carries the wheel assembly at its other end. In one embodiment, the swing arm comprises two elongate members that may be secured together at different relative angular positions corresponding to different sidecar wheel toe-in positions. Means are also provided so that the wheel-carrying one of the two members may be secured at different locations along the length of the other elongate member corresponding to different wheel offset positions. The means provided for securing the members together at different angular positions also functions to secure them together at different relative longitudinal positions.