Abstract: A perforated plate for use in a high g vibratory device in the separation of solid particles within a slurry. The plate is rigid and has perforations with a span of no greater than 3/16 inch.

Abstract: A seal can have a middle portion, an upper lip, and a lower lip. The upper lip has a configuration with an upper end portion, an upper top portion, and an upper bottom portion with a void space defined in part by the upper end portion, the upper top portion, and the upper bottom portion. The lower lip can have a configuration with an upper end portion, a lower top portion, and an upper bottom portion with a void space defined in part by the lower end portion, the lower top portion, and the lower bottom portion. A middle portion connects the upper lip and the lower lip.

Abstract: A process of separating a fluid and mill scale particles from mill slag can include: 1) Putting the mill slag onto a vibrating screen device which has a plurality of screen assemblies in a sequential configuration. Each screen assembly comprises a screen having a perforated center portion with elliptically shaped perforations with a span of no greater than 0.175 inches. 2) Vibrating each screen assembly to expedite separation of the mill scale particles and the fluid from the mill slag on each screen such that the fluid separated from the mill slag on each screen passes through the perforations and the mill scale particles convey along the screen. 3) Conveying the mill scale particles from a screen assembly that is sequentially before to a screen assembly that is sequentially after for further separating the fluid from the mill scale particles.

Abstract: A process of separating a fluid and fibrous material from wet fibrous matter can include: 1) Putting the wet fibrous matter onto a vibrating screen device which has a plurality of screens in a sequential configuration. Each screen has a perforated center portion with elliptically shaped perforations with a span of no greater than 0.1 inches. 2) Vibrating each screen to expedite separation of the fibrous material and the fluid from the wet fibrous matter on each screen such that the fluid separated from the wet fibrous matter on each screen passes through the perforations and the fibrous material conveys along the screen. 3) Conveying the fibrous material from a screen that is sequentially before to a screen that is sequentially after for further separating the fluid from the fibrous material.

Abstract: A vibrating screen device has a screen assembly and a basket. The screen assembly comprises a plurality of screens disposed within the vibrating screen device. The plurality of screens are constructed and arranged in a stepped down configuration such that each screen that is arranged below an adjacent screen in a stepped down configuration is at least partially overlapped by the adjacent screen arranged above. Each screen has a middle portion and a perimeter portion. The middle portion is porous, and the perimeter portion is substantially thicker than the middle portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use by an investor to analyze investments in a user's portfolio of investments. The method assists an investor in determining the proper mix of investments such as securities to hold in their investment portfolio to achieve an acceptable mix of investment risk and investment return. The investment risk and return data are analyzed and an investment portfolio is constructed that meets the investor's criteria.

Abstract: An automated optical transport system is provided which provides for automatic discovery of system components, automatic inventory of system components, automatic topology detection, automatic provisioning of channels, and automatic characterization and tuning of system components and fiber. The invention provides automation capability through inclusion of management card capabilities at each station which communicates through a reverse propagating service channel. Dynamic and propagation direction independent segments are provided in conjunction with a token-based scheme to repeatedly tune, update and monitor the transport system.

Abstract: An automated optical transport system is provided which provides for automatic discovery of system components, automatic inventory of system components, automatic topology detection, automatic provisioning of channels, and automatic characterization and tuning of system components and fiber. The invention provides automation capability through inclusion of management card capabilities at each station which communicates through a reverse propagating service channel. Dynamic and propagation direction independent segments are provided in conjunction with a token-based scheme to repeatedly tune, update and monitor the transport system.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed toward an artificial fishing lure component. In particular the present invention is directed toward a fishing lure component simulating a worm's head, which may be used as a slip sinker, a pegged sinker, or simply as an addition to a traditional, artificial worm lure to facilitate the natural movement of live bate in weeds, brush, twigs, and stone. The present invention is conically shaped and composed of soft flexible material with a cavity for snugly encapsulating a weighted sinker. The present invention may be used in a variety of configurations including both Texas and Carolina Rigs.

Abstract: An insulated container includes a drain assembly having an outer drain and an inner drain. The inner drain may be constructed from a polypropylene material and the outer drain may be constructed from a thermoplastic elastomer material, in order to provide a higher quality seal, a snap-on assembly method, and a dual material ergonomic feel to the user.

Abstract: An automated optical transport system is provided which provides for automatic discovery of system components, automatic inventory of system components, automatic topology detection, automatic provisioning of channels, and automatic characterization and tuning of system components and fiber. The invention provides automation capability through inclusion of management card capabilities at each station which communicates through a reverse propagating service channel. Dynamic and propagation direction independent segments are provided in conjunction with a token-based scheme to repeatedly tune, update and monitor the transport system.

Abstract: An article holding device for a cooler for removably positioning on a cooler for transportation items with the cooler. The article holding device for a cooler includes a top panel having a peripheral edge. A peripheral panel is attached to and extends along the peripheral edge such that a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of side panels are defined. The top panel is positionable on a cover of a cooler such that the peripheral panel generally covers walls of the cooler. A plurality of pockets is attached to the peripheral panel. Each of the pockets has an opening facing upwardly toward the top panel.

Abstract: Techniques are described for implementing the automatic generation of a DynaKey™ GUI external file that is then used by the corresponding builder <B>, runtime <R>, and tester <T> systems. The automation begins by data-mining <D> a design document, screen-by-screen, to extract pertinent text, icon, static key, screen branching, and other necessary information. The data-mined file is then used to create a new GUI external interface file or to modify an existing interface file. During the process, information is provided in list boxes to insure the design document is free of errors as well as to provide a log of update modifications when an interface is modified. The list box contents can also be printed to allow for viewing an expanded version of the list box contents. Accordingly, many successive prototypes leading to the final production system can be implemented much more quickly and efficiently than with typical preexisting approaches.

Abstract: An article holding device for a cooler for removably positioning on a cooler for transportation items with the cooler. The article holding device for a cooler includes a top panel having a peripheral edge. A peripheral panel is attached to and extends along the peripheral edge such that a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of side panels are defined. The top panel is positionable on a cover of a cooler such that the peripheral panel generally covers walls of the cooler. A plurality of pockets is attached to the peripheral panel. Each of the pockets has an opening facing upwardly toward the top panel.

Abstract: Flux calcined kaolin clay especially useful as a pigment for low sheen paints is obtained by mixing hydrous kaolin with an aqueous solution of alkaline flux, spray drying, pulverizing, calcining and repulverizing.

Abstract: Flux calcined kaolin clay especially useful as a pigment for low sheen paints is obtained by mixing hydrous kaolin with an aqueous solution of alkaline flux, spray drying, pulverizing, calcining and repulverizing.

Abstract: A roller apparatus for a corrugator machine comprises a tubular mantle secured to a central core. Circumferential grooves are provided in the surface of the roller. The grooves provided at the centre of the roller are inclined at an angle ".alpha." which is less than the angle of inclination ".alpha." of the grooves provided at the outer regions of the roller.

Abstract: A multi-layer circumferentially reinforced radial pneumatic light truck tire having a belt structure of at least two layers of 2+2x.35ST cord for Load Range E.

Abstract: A multi-layer circumferentially reinforced radial pneumatic light truck tire having a belt structure of at least two layers of 2.degree.2x.30HT cord for both Load Range C and D.

Abstract: A vehicle tire (10) has a tread (20) with a plurality of ribs (30,31,32) extending circumferentially about the tread. The ribs each have a pair of lateral edges (48,49;60,61) which comprise edge segments placed end to end to present a zigzag configuration. Each rib has grooves (37,38;39,40) therein which intersect the lateral edges of the respective rib and have varying depths at said lateral edges. Preferably, the tread has an all-season configuration.