Abstract: The door sill includes a sill deck and a rail carrier assembly having a function of height adjustment. The rail carrier assembly is configured on the sill deck. The rail carrier assembly includes a rail cap, a rail carrier, an adjustment nut and an adjustment screw. The rail cap is snapped onto an upper end of the rail carrier. A groove is formed in the sill deck for the rail carrier to fit in. A nut installation hole is formed in the rail carrier. The adjustment nut is assembled at the nut installation hole, and is in threaded fit with the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw drives the adjustment nut to move up or down in an axial direction of the adjustment screw through rotation, thereby altering the height of the rail carrier fitted in the groove and altering the height of the rail cap.

Abstract: The door sill includes a sill deck and a rail carrier assembly having a function of height adjustment. The rail carrier assembly is configured on the sill deck. The rail carrier assembly includes a rail cap, a rail carrier, an adjustment nut and an adjustment screw. The rail cap is snapped onto an upper end of the rail carrier. A groove is formed in the sill deck for the rail carrier to fit in. A nut installation hole is formed in the rail carrier. The adjustment nut is assembled at the nut installation hole, and is in threaded fit with the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw drives the adjustment nut to move up or down in an axial direction of the adjustment screw through rotation, thereby altering the height of the rail carrier fitted in the groove and altering the height of the rail cap.

Abstract: A bell unit of a portable bell system, including a support structure, a plurality of bells mounted on the support structure, a bell shell including a plurality of segments, at least one of which is displaceable to allow a size change of the bell unit. The bell shell is configured to be in a first position when the plurality of segments form a shell that is of a shape of a bell, and hangs over and partially encloses the support structure and the plurality of bells, and is in a second position when the at least one segment is displaced to effectuate the size change.

Abstract: A bell unit of a portable bell system, including a support structure, a plurality of bells mounted on the support structure, a bell shell including a plurality of segments, at least one of which is displaceable to allow a size change of the bell unit. The bell shell is configured to be in a first position when the plurality of segments form a shell that is of a shape of a bell, and hangs over and partially encloses the support structure and the plurality of bells, and is in a second position when the at least one segment is displaced to effectuate the size change.

Abstract: A method and system for transmitting a facsimile message uses a public-switched telecommunications network, the public-switched telecommunication network having a messaging platform capable of storing a plurality of facsimile messages. The initiation of a telephone call to a destination is detected, the content of the call including the facsimile message. If the destination is available at a first time to receive a telephone call, the facsimile message is transmitted. The facsimile message may be stored on the messaging platform only if the destination is unavailable at the first time, or every time a telephone call is initiated by the originating party. The method also provides for situations where a telephone call is redirected, where an inter-NPA seven digit dialing case has occurred, and where “busy” or “no_answer” triggers are implemented. If the facsimile message was stored, the facsimile message is transmitted at a second time if the destination is available.

Abstract: An illuminated sign or nametag achieving the even glow and brightness of neon light displays without neon light tubes. Each character or symbol of the sign or nametag contains a plurality of light emitting members. Each such indicia comprises a light diffusion layer illuminated by light emitting members disposed on, near or in the light diffusion layer. A permanent or temporary masking layer partially covers the light diffusion layer to form a glowing border around the masking layer. Reflective layers covering either or both faces of the light diffusion layer may be used to intensify the light emitted therefrom. By the particular arrangement of the reflective surfaces relative to the light diffusion layer, electromagnetic radiation in the form of visible light from the light emitting members is controlled to provide an aura that enhances formed outlines or contours of light around the indicia making up the sign.

Abstract: A method and system for transmitting a facsimile message uses a public-switched telecommunications network, the public-switched telecommunication network having a messaging platform capable of storing a plurality of facsimile messages. The initiation of a telephone call to a destination is detected, the content of the call including the facsimile message. If the destination is available at a first time to receive a telephone call, the facsimile message is transmitted. The facsimile message may be stored on the messaging platform only if the destination is unavailable at the first time, or every time a telephone call is initiated by the originating party. The method also provides for situations where a telephone call is redirected, where an inter-NPA seven digit dialing case has occurred, and where “busy” or “no_answer” triggers are implemented. If the facsimile message was stored, the facsimile message is transmitted at a second time if the destination is available.

Abstract: An illuminated sign or nametag achieving the even glow and brightness of neon light displays without neon light tubes. Each character or symbol of the sign or nametag contains a plurality of light emitting members. Each such indicia comprises a light diffusion layer illuminated by light emitting members disposed on, near or in the light diffusion layer. A permanent or temporary masking layer partially covers the light diffusion layer to form a glowing border around the masking layer. Reflective layers covering either or both faces of the light diffusion layer may be used to intensify the light emitted therefrom. By the particular arrangement of the reflective surfaces relative to the light diffusion layer, electromagnetic radiation in the form of visible light from the light emitting members is controlled to provide an aura that enhances formed outlines or contours of light around the indicia making up the sign.

Abstract: A marine jet drive has at least one stator comprising at least one hollow vane containing coolant passages. Coolant passes from the engine to cooler intake into manifold, through passages and axial manifold, and back to the engine through manifold and exit. The stator may be made of aluminum; the coolant may be water, or a water/glycol mixture. This design offers a large surface area for effective cooling, and protection against coolant contamination, and against cooling passage blockage by marine debris. Integration of the cooler into the jet drive saves weight and spaced compared to use of a separate cooler. Water passing through the jet drive is at ambient temperature, in turbulent flow and passes at high speed, further improving cooling efficiency.

Abstract: A combined wiper and head cover for a golf club, including a club head scrubber, and the method of applying the cover to the club and in particular to a putter. A preferred embodiment of the cover includes a towel section and a head-engaging section secured to the towel section for engaging the heel of the club head, a fastener for releasably securing the head-engaging section to the club such that the towel section drapes from the toe of the club head and is substantially confined to one side of the club shaft when the club's head is positioned above its shaft, and a pliant scrubber patch secured to the cover.

Abstract: A combined wiper and head cover for a golf club, including a club head scrubber, and the method of applying the cover to the club and in particular to a putter. The cover includes a towel section and a head-engaging section secured to the towel section for engaging the heel of the club head, and fastening means for releasably securing the head-engaging section to the club such that the towel section drapes from the toe of the club head and is substantially confined to one side of the club shaft when the club's head is positioned above its shaft.

Abstract: A combined wiper and head cover for a golf club, including a club head scrubber, and the method of applying the cover to the club and in particular to a putter. The cover includes a towel section and a head-engaging section secured to the towel section for engaging the heel of the club head, and fastening means for releasably securing the head-engaging section to the club such that the towel section drapes from the toe of the club head and is substantially confined to one side of the club shaft when the club's head is positioned above its shaft.

Abstract: A combined wiper and head cover for a golf club, and the method of applying the cover to the club and in particular to a putter. The cover comprises a panel of preferably absorbent material having a portion for engaging the heel of the club head, and fastening means in the vicinity of the heel engaging portion for releasably securing the panel to the club shaft with the panel extending to one side of the shaft and draping over the toe of the club head when the club's head is positioned above its shaft.