Abstract: The present invention discloses a hydrocarbon-removing component for the air intake system of an internal combustion engine which removes hydrocarbons escaping a vehicle when the engine is not in use. The hydrocarbon-removing component of the present invention includes a duct with a hydrocarbon-removing material incorporated in an inner surface. The preferred hydrocarbon-removing material include activated carbon and zeolites.

Abstract: An arrangement for labeling a subassembly having first and complimentary parts in which the subassembly labeling includes a label portion of each part. The first part has a first label portion and a window. The complimentary part is connectable with the first part in different spatial orientations to form different subassemblies. The complimentary part has second and third label portions in respective positions such that when the complementary and first parts are connected together in the first spatial orientation to form a first subassembly the second label portion is located behind the window and with the first label portion forms a label for the first subassembly, and such that when the complementary and first parts are connected together in the second spatial orientation to form a second subassembly the third label portion is located behind the window and with the first label portion forms a label for the second subassembly.

Abstract: A wireless access point includes at least one access antenna for communicating with wireless subscriber units. An access data terminal formats information packets for transmission by and after reception from each access antenna. At least one backhaul antenna interconnects the access point with the remainder of a wireless communication system. A backhaul data terminal formats information packets for transmission by and after reception from each backhaul antenna. Access data terminals and backhaul data terminals within the access point exchange information through baseband digital packets.

Abstract: An engine control system for a compression ignition engine employs a microprocessor-based controller that detects engine operation in a speed range previously determined to be undesirable, and responding to the detection by changing operation of the engine. In the preferred embodiment, the controller commands a parameter for adjusting engine operation to reach a different speed outside of first and second thresholds defining the undesirable range in a time period subsequent to the detection.

Abstract: Textile structures comprise fibers and an organopolysiloxane-polyurea-polyurethane block copolymer (A) of the general formula (1) as a coating material or finishing material for fibers where R is a hydrocarbyl group, X is an alkylene group, A and Z are oxygen or primary or secondary amino groups, Y is a divalent hydrocarbyl group, D is an alkylene group, and Q is an end group, 1≦n≦4000, a≧1, 0≦b≦40, O≦C≦30, and d>O. The textile structures exhibit excellent hand, waterproofness, and water vapor permeability, and are stable to lanudering.

Abstract: A battery-operated power tool includes housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a battery, a light source, a driver circuit, and first and second physical switches. The driver circuit includes a transistor configured as a switch connecting the battery to the light source. The driver circuit further includes a capacitor arranged to form a timer. The first physical switch is arranged such that its assertion connects the battery to the light source for a predetermined period of time. The second physical switch is separate from the first physical switch and is arranged such that its assertion connects the battery to the motor.

Abstract: A process for preparing unsaturated organosilanes containing organic carbonyloxy groups and having the formula (R1O)3−nR2nSi—X—OC(O)C(R3)═CR32  (I), where R1, R2, and R3 are hydrocarbon groups optionally containing interspersed ether linkages, and optionally substituted, X is an alkylene group, optionally containing ether linkages, and n is 0 to 3, by reacting haloorganofunctional silicon compounds of the formula (R1O)3−nR2nSi—X—Y  (II), where Y is a halogen atom, with a salt of an unsaturated organic carboxylic acid of the formula M+[−OC(O)C(R3)═CR32]o  (III), where M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal and o is 0 or 1 depending on the valence of M, in the presence of a phosphonium salt as phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: A high-speed, three-dimensional, gamma-ray imaging method and system as well as a detector and array of such detectors for use therein are provided which characterize radioactivity distributions in nuclear and radioactive waste and materials facilities by superimposing radiation images on a view of the environment using see-through display screens or shields to provide a stereoscopic view of the radiation. The method and system provide real-time visual feedback about the locations and relative strengths of radioactive sources. The method and system dynamically provide continuous updates to the displayed image illustrating changes, such as source movement. A pair of spaced gamma-ray cameras of a detector subsystem function like “gamma eyes”. A pair of CCD cameras may be coupled to the detector subsystem to obtain information about the physical architecture of the environment.

Abstract: A friction clutch assembly that is adapted particularly for use in a powertrain for a vehicle for controlling transfer torque to traction wheels for the vehicle. The torque capacity of the clutch assembly is modified by adjusting the effective clutch engaging force. Pressure balance springs oppose a primary clutch spring engaging force. The compression distance of the pressure balance springs is controlled to achieve an effective clutch engaging force that accommodates varying operating torque requirements.

Abstract: A transducer for measuring the relative velocity of movement of a body in a liquid or gaseous medium employs no reciprocating parts and functions by sensing the force applied to a diaphragm (6) die to its movement through the medium or the movement of the medium towards the diaphragm. The speed transducer makes use of a Hall effect solid state device (7) that produces an output when a magnetic field is applied to either of its surfaces. The level of the output voltage is proportional to the velocity of movement in the positive direction, i.e. when the force acts on diaphragm (6) in (FIG. 1). Since the transducer takes into account differential forces, an unwanted common force acting on both diaphragms simultaneously will have no effect on the measured speed. The tubular body (1) in which the Hall effect device is located may be made from any non-magnetic material suitable for the environment in which the transducer will be used.

Abstract: An intelligent data storage manager is operational in a virtual data storage system that uses a storage element to store data for a host processor. The storage manager includes a host interface and a controller. The host interface receives a virtual volume having virtual blocks from a host processor. The controller sequentially segments the virtual volume into data pages. Each data page includes virtual blocks of the virtual volume. The controller generates a meta data page associated with the virtual volume to map the data pages to the virtual blocks of the virtual volume. The controller uses the meta data page to selectively store the data pages onto the storage element. The storage element has a partitioning configuration and the amount of the virtual blocks included by each data page is a function of the partitioning configuration of the storage element. The meta data page associated with the virtual volume includes meta data page records.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a fuel injector having a needle valve for controlling an injector valve orifice, the needle valve being subjected to a spring force and a fluid pressure force. The needle valve registers with a fuel delivery orifice and is movable into and out of engagement with a valve seat surrounding the orifice. The needle valve is normally biased to a valve closing position by a spring located in a spring cage. The spring cage becomes pressurized upon movement of the needle valve toward the needle valve open position, whereby a positive pressure is maintained in the spring chamber throughout the fuel injection event. A calibrated bleed orifice allows the spring chamber pressure to decay to a low value between injection events.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of spray forming a boron steel metal article, and to the formed article. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises (a) providing a spray forming pattern, (b) spraying metallic particles onto the spray forming pattern, and (c) allowing the sprayed metallic particles to cool to form a metal article. In at least one embodiment, the metallic particles are sprayed from a carbon steel feedstock having a boron content of 0.25-2.25 weight percent, based on the total weight of the feedstock.

Abstract: A method for reducing unauthorized software use includes supplying a first authorization code with the software. The first authorization code enables the software on a computer for use by a user during an initial period upon entry by the user. The user then contacts the representative for retrieval of an additional authorization code. The software is operable during subsequent periods without further communication with the representative following entry of the additional authorization code. The user chooses either manual or electronic registration and provides registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the additional authorization code. Previously stored registration information is compared with the registration information provided by the user to the representative prior to retrieval of the additional authorization code to determine if the user is an unauthorized user.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium having data representing instructions executable by a computer to reduce unauthorized use of software. The medium includes instructions for requiring a user to enter a first authorization code supplied with the software to enable the software on the computer for use by the user for an initial authorization period. The medium also includes instructions for requiring the user to contact a representative for retrieval of an additional authorization code. The software is operable during a subsequent authorization period beyond the initial authorization period without further continual communication with the representative following entry of the additional authorization code. The medium further includes instructions for requiring the user to provide registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the additional authorization code.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing isocyanato-organosilane of general formula (I) R2R3R4Si—R1—N═C═O. According to said method, gaseous carbamato-organosilane of general formula (II) R2R3R4Si—R1—NH—CO—OR (II), wherein R represents a monovalent C1-C10 alkyl radical, R1 represents a bivalent C1-C6 hydrocarbon radical and R2, R3 and R4 respectively represent a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy or i-propoxy radical, is heated in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst.

Abstract: Transfers, suitable for applying complex designs to articles by the application of heat and pressure, are prepared simply and economically by printing the design onto plain paper or other fusible polymer-free substrate from a conventional ink-jet printer. The avoidance of polymer-coated paper allows the design to be transferred to fabric articles without altering the hand and feel of fabric in non-printed areas without the necessity of cutting the transfer from the substrate.

Abstract: A method for determining the position of an element drivable by a motor within a travel segment between first and second positions. The method includes energizing a motor to drive the element along the travel segment. Current ripples contained in an armature current signal of the motor are counted as the motor drives the element. The position of the element along the travel segment is determined as a function of the counted current ripples. The motor is de-energized once the position of the element is within a certain distance of the first position if the element is to be driven into the first position. The motor is then re-energized to drive the element into the first position. The counted current ripples is set to a reset value after the element has been driven into the first position such that the reset value corresponds to the first position.

Abstract: Library system health is monitored and displayed based on the location of equipment within the library relative to track layout. Robotic devices travel on rails within the data storage library accessing data storage devices such as cartridges, cassettes, media packages, media access equipment, identification devices, access ports and the like. The rails are divided into a plurality of rail segments. A database holds information about each rail segment. The database is updated based on use of each rail segment by the robotic devices. Data is generated and displayed to describe the use of each rail segment.