Abstract: A method and system for handling granular material, such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling, is provided. In an operational configuration, a delivery module having conveyors receives and conveys granular material to a delivery location, and one or more mobile storage modules receive, hold and dispense granular material downward to the delivery module. The mobile storage modules comprise a raised, angular container portion for holding granular material. Each module may comprise a rock-over chassis for support against ground. In a transportation configuration, each of the delivery modules and mobile storage modules are separately transportable as semi-trailers. System redundancy features such as hydraulic power packs are also provided for.

Abstract: An Early Payment Discount (EPD) mechanism that enables customers to automatically receive an early payment discount for paying their invoice electronically, e.g., via electronic funds transfer (EFT), through an e-Billing system within a designated number of days from on-line invoice post date.

Abstract: An Early Payment Discount (EPD) mechanism that enables customers to automatically receive an early payment discount for paying their invoice electronically, e.g., via electronic funds transfer (EFT), through an e-Billing system within a designated number of days from on-line invoice post date.

Abstract: An Early Payment Discount (EPD) mechanism that enables customers to automatically receive an early payment discount for paying their invoice electronically, e.g., via electronic funds transfer (EFT), through an e-Billing system within a designated number of days from on-line invoice post date.

Abstract: A baffle system (30) for use in a gas generating system (10). The baffle system (30) includes a plurality of adjacent plates (82a, 82b, 86), each plate of the plurality of adjacent plates having at least one through orifice formed therein. Each orifice in any given plate of the plurality of adjacent plates (82a, 82b, 86) is in fluid communication with at least one orifice in each plate adjacent the given plate so as to provide at least one gas flow path extending through the plurality of adjacent plates. A gas generating system (10) incorporating the baffle system (30), and a vehicle occupant protection system (180) incorporating the gas generating system (10), are also described.

Abstract: The invention claimed herein provides a process to oxidize N-(5-alkoxy-2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)acetamides to N-acyl-2-amino-4-alkoxy-5-nitrobenzoic acids using potassium permanganate in the presence of magnesium sulfate in aqueous sulfolane or aqueous pyridine.

Abstract: A gas generating system is provided including a first housing formed from a polymeric material, and a pyrotechnic gas generant material contained in the first housing. The first housing forms a combustion chamber for the gas generant. An airbag system and a vehicle occupant protection system, each incorporating a gas generating system as described herein, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention claimed herein provides a process to oxidize N-(5-alkoxy-2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)acetamides to N-acyl-2-amino-4-alkoxy-5-nitrobenzoic acids using potassium permanganate in the presence of magnesium sulfate in aqueous sulfolane or aqueous pyridine.

Abstract: A payment disallow mechanism for an e-billing system including a computer system accessible for on-line interactive communication of invoices to users. The computer system including a database for storing customer invoice information, the information including an invoice date and an total invoice amount for display to said customer for on-line interaction; a mechanism for initiating electronic payment of the modified total invoice amount via the e-billing system, and a mechanism for determining whether the total invoice amount is a zero balance or credit balance prior to executing the electronic payment, wherein in response to determination of the zero or credit balance, the mechanism terminating the payment mechanism and generating a disallow payment message for display to the customer.

Abstract: A baffle system (30) for use in a gas generating system (10). The baffle system (30) includes a plurality of adjacent plates (82a, 82b, 86), each plate of the plurality of adjacent plates having at least one through orifice formed therein. Each orifice in any given plate of the plurality of adjacent plates (82a, 82b, 86) is in fluid communication with at least one orifice in each plate adjacent the given plate so as to provide at least one gas flow path extending through the plurality of adjacent plates. A gas generating system (10) incorporating the baffle system (30), and a vehicle occupant protection system (180) incorporating the gas generating system (10), are also described.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of Formula (I): wherein S1 and S2 are each independently, hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and S1 and S2 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a nitrogen containing heteroaryl and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method of preparing the compound of Formula (I), and use of the compound of Formula (I) in the preparation of 3-cyano quinolines.

Abstract: Robotic systems for modeling, mapping and exploring subterranean void spaces such as mines, caves, tunnels, bunkers, and conduits. Robotic modeling of subterranean voids is generally enabled by a procedural system consisting of preprocessing, ingress, void modeling, mapping and navigation, exploration, conveying payloads other than void modeling sensors, egress, and post processing. The robots can either be imposed mobility or can be self mobile with either autonomous, remote, teleoperated, or manual modes of operation. The robot may optionally transform from a compact size into a more conventional operating size if the operating size exceeds the void entry opening size. Void geometries with flat floors are amenable to robot locomotion such as rolling, crawling, walking or swimming. Alternatively, irregular floor geometries that preclude self mobilization may be accessible by imposed mobilization such as dropping or pushing a movable robotic sensor into such voids.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of 3-cyano-6-alkoxy-7-nitro-4-quinolone intermediates useful for the preparation of protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) inhibitors which are useful in the treatment of cancer of the formula: wherein R is alkyl(C1-C3) prepared by reacting a substituted anthranilate with N,N-dimethylformamide dimethyacetal to obtain a N,N-dimethylamidine which is condensed with t-butylcyanoacetate to obtain a N-(2-cyano-2-t-butoxycarbonylvinyl)anthranilate, which is hydrolyzed to yield a N-(2-cyano-2-carboxyvinyl)anthranilate followed by decarboxylating to obtain a N-(2-cyano-2-carboxyvinyl)anthranilate followed by cyclizing to obtain a 3-cyano-6-alkoxy-7-nitro-4-quinolone.

Abstract: In a packet-based network node, traffic management functions are apportioned between an upstream device and a connected queuing device. The upstream device is responsible for receiving packets and optionally discarding them. The queuing device is responsible for enqueuing undiscarded packets into queues pending transmission, computing the congestion states of the queues, and communicating the congestion states to the upstream device. The upstream device bases its optional discarding on these computed congestion states and, optionally, on discard probabilities and an aggregate congestion level, which may also be computed by the queuing device. The upstream device may additionally mark packets as having experienced congestion based on congestion indication states, which may further be computed by the queuing device. Any statistics maintained by the upstream device may reflect packets discarded for any reason (e.g. at both OSI layers 2 and 3).

Abstract: A fluid pressure cylinder assembly is provided with a sensor for sensing the extension of a piston rod from a tubular cylinder. The tubular cylinder has a base block that seals the end of the tubular cylinder with an inner wall. The inner wall has a threaded bore for receiving the sensor housing, which has an elongated sensor rod passing into an axial bore in the piston rod. The piston rod carries a sensor element that moves relative to the elongated sensor rod. The inner wall is at an inner end of an access bore in the base block. The sensor is threaded into a bore in the inner wall using a socket that has a slot to permit a sensor lead to extend to the exterior of the socket and out of the access bore so the lead rotates with the socket in the access bore while the sensor is tightened in place. The base block is provided with a slot that extends to the exterior of the base block so that when installed the sensor lead can be extended out through the slot for connection to suitable controls.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of 3-cyano-6-alkoxy-7-nitro-4-quinolone intermediates useful for the preparation of protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) inhibitors which are useful in the treatment of cancer of the formula: 1

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: An Early Payment Discount (EPD) mechanism that enables customers to automatically receive an early payment discount for paying their invoice electronically, e.g., via electronic funds transfer (EFT), through an e-Billing system within a designated number of days from on-line invoice post date.

Abstract: A payment disallow mechanism for an e-billing system including a computer system accessible for on-line interactive communication of invoices to users. The computer system including a database for storing customer invoice information, the information including an invoice date and an total invoice amount for display to said customer for on-line interaction; a mechanism for initiating electronic payment of the modified total invoice amount via the e-billing system, and a mechanism for determining whether the total invoice amount is a zero balance or credit balance prior to executing the electronic payment, wherein in response to determination of the zero or credit balance, the mechanism terminating the payment mechanism and generating a disallow payment message for display to the customer.

Abstract: A unidirectional clutch of the hyperboloidal type is provided having an inner race member defining an inner race surface, an outer race member defining an outer race surface and a plurality of thrust transmitting cylindrical rollers therebetween. Each of the rollers makes line contact with the inner race surface and line contact with the outer race surface along generators of these surfaces. A biasing member is provided for biasing the inner and outer race surfaces axially toward one another to maintain the rollers in line contact with both inner and outer race surfaces. The inner race member is connected to a driven member and the outer race member is connected to a driving member. Torque is transmitted between the driven and driving members causing the biasing member to impose a net axial force on the inner race member tending to urge the inner and outer race surfaces toward one another axially.