Abstract: A heat exchanger bracket for an automotive cooling module may include a first mounting assembly disposed at a first end of the heat exchanger bracket, a second mounting assembly disposed at a second end of the heat exchanger bracket, and a bracket container disposed between the first and second ends of the heat exchanger bracket. The first mounting assembly may include a first free floating retention point, and the second mounting assembly may include a second free floating retention point. The bracket container may be configured to receive a heat exchanger. The bracket container may include a first flexible retainer disposed at a first longitudinal end thereof, and a second flexible retainer disposed at a second longitudinal end thereof. The first and second flexible retainers may be configured to engage opposing longitudinal ends of the heat exchanger responsive to insertion of the heat exchanger into the bracket container.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and controlling the position of a bandsaw blade of a cutting machine used in sawmills are provided. The system comprises a light source, an imaging device and a processing structure for processing images captured by the imaging device and controlling the adjustment of the position of the bandsaw blade. The light source projects diffused light on a first side of the bandsaw blade through a diffuser member and the imaging device looks at a second side of the bandsaw blade. Each image captured by the imaging device shows a boundary line between a light area and a dark area, which represents the position of the cutting edge of the bandsaw blade. The position of the bandsaw blade then can be monitored and controlled for adjustment to its ideal position based on the measurement of the boundary line.

Abstract: A heat exchanger bracket for an automotive cooling module may include a first mounting assembly disposed at a first end of the heat exchanger bracket, a second mounting assembly disposed at a second end of the heat exchanger bracket, and a bracket container disposed between the first and second ends of the heat exchanger bracket. The first mounting assembly may include a first free floating retention point, and the second mounting assembly may include a second free floating retention point. The bracket container may be configured to receive a heat exchanger. The bracket container may include a first flexible retainer disposed at a first longitudinal end thereof, and a second flexible retainer disposed at a second longitudinal end thereof. The first and second flexible retainers may be configured to engage opposing longitudinal ends of the heat exchanger responsive to insertion of the heat exchanger into the bracket container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid vehicle that can be used to create suspensions and/or solutions of liquid or powdered medications. The vehicle is thixotropic and has improved stability and rheologic characteristics. Vehicles of the invention include an aqueous medium and a suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages. The polysaccharide can be a starch, modified starch, or glycogen. The aqueous medium and individual components of the vehicle provide a palatable and easily ingested drug preparation. The invention also provides a vehicle containing an aqueous medium, suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages, buffer, and artificial sweetener, the combined suspending vehicle having a pH of about 3 to about 10 and an osmolality of 300 mOmsol or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid vehicle that can be used to create suspensions and/or solutions of liquid or powdered medications. The vehicle is thixotropic and has improved stability and rheologic characteristics. Vehicles of the invention include an aqueous medium and a suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages. The polysaccharide can be a starch, modified starch, or glycogen. The aqueous medium and individual components of the vehicle provide a palatable and easily ingested drug preparation. The invention also provides a vehicle containing an aqueous medium, suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages, buffer, and artificial sweetener, the combined suspending vehicle having a pH of about 3 to about 10 and an osmolality of 300 mOmsol or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid vehicle that can be used to create suspensions and/or solutions of liquid or powdered medications. The vehicle is thixotropic and has improved stability and rheologic characteristics. Vehicles of the invention include an aqueous medium and a suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages. The polysaccharide can be a starch, modified starch, or glycogen. The aqueous medium and individual components of the vehicle provide a palatable and easily ingested drug preparation. The invention also provides a vehicle containing an aqueous medium, suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages, buffer, and artificial sweetener, the combined suspending vehicle having a pH of about 3 to about 10 and an osmolality of 300 mOmsol or less.

Abstract: A processor for a cable television set-top box has an interface for coupling the processor to a second processor. The processor also has a port that is coupleable to control a tuner, a demodulator and a DOCSIS module with or without DSG support. The tuner has an output coupled to the demodulator input, and the demodulator has an output to the DOCSIS module input. The demodulator's output is also coupled to a conditional access module controlled by the second processor. The processor issues commands via the port to control at least one of the tuner and the demodulator based on instructions received via the interface from the second processor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid vehicle that can be used to create suspensions and/or solutions of liquid or powdered medications. The vehicle is thixotropic and has improved stability and rheologic characteristics. Vehicles of the invention include an aqueous medium and a suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages. The polysaccharide can be a starch, modified starch, or glycogen. The aqueous medium and individual components of the vehicle provide a palatable and easily ingested drug preparation. The invention also provides a vehicle containing an aqueous medium, suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages, buffer, and artificial sweetener, the combined suspending vehicle having a pH of about 3 to about 10 and an osmolality of 300 mOmsol or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid vehicle that can be used to create suspensions and/or solutions of liquid or powdered medications. The vehicle is thixotropic and has improved stability and rheologic characteristics. Vehicles of the invention include an aqueous medium and a suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages. The polysaccharide can be a starch, modified starch, or glycogen. The aqueous medium and individual components of the vehicle provide a palatable and easily ingested drug preparation. The invention also provides a vehicle containing an aqueous medium, suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% alpha linkages, buffer, and artificial sweetener, the combined suspending vehicle having a pH of about 3 to about 10 and an osmolality of 300 mOmsol or less.

Abstract: An electrocautery unit includes a light source that may be molded to the electrocautery tip during the manufacturing process. The light source may be chosen by the manufacturer that will work with the electrical system used to power the electrocautery. The light source may be monopolor (on demand lighting when the user initiates the electrocautery), bipolar with constant illumination, or separately wired from the electrocautery device and using its own power supply and on and off switch. The shape and/or angle of the light source may be determined by the function desired by the user. A broad angled light source could be used for large areas needing homeostasis. A narrow light could be used to direct illumination directly ahead of the electrocautery unit. The light source may be a light emitting diode (LED), as such a light source may be reusable through gas sterilization or a single use disposable item.

Abstract: A processor for a cable television set-top box has an interface for coupling the processor to a second processor. The processor also has a port that is coupleable to control a tuner, a demodulator and a DOCSIS module with or without DSG support. The tuner has an output coupled to the demodulator input, and the demodulator has an output to the DOCSIS module input. The demodulator's output is also coupled to a conditional access module controlled by the second processor. The processor issues commands via the port to control at least one of the tuner and the demodulator based on instructions received via the interface from the second processor.

Abstract: A single or multiple cavity mold is described. This mold may be used by Pharmacists to compound lollipops or troches with handles for administration orally. Various vehicles for this purpose currently are in use by Pharmacists: these may be but are not limited to: hard candy based, polyethylene glycol based, or glycerin (“chewy”) based. The vehicle may be molten with or without active ingredients or it may be solid and contain active and ingredients. The vehicle may be poured or compressed into the mold to form molded lollipops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid vehicle that can be used to create suspensions and/or solutions of liquid or powdered medications. The vehicle is thixotropic and has improved stability and rheologic characteristics. Vehicles of the invention include an aqueous medium and a suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% beta linkages. The polysaccharide can be a starch, modified starch, or glycogen. The aqueous medium and individual components of the vehicle provide a palatable and easily ingested drug preparation. The invention also provides a vehicle containing an aqueous medium, suspending agent comprising a polysaccharide having at least 50% glucose repeating saccharide units and at least 90% beta linkages, buffer, and artificial sweetener, the combined suspending vehicle having a pH of about 3 to about 10 and an osmolality of 300 mOmsol or less.