Abstract: A chromatic confocal point sensor optical pen comprises a multi-stage optical configuration providing an enhanced range-to-resolution ratio. The optical configuration comprises at least first and last axially dispersive focusing elements that combine to contribute to the overall axial chromatic dispersion of the optical pen. The first focusing element receives source radiation and focuses that radiation at a first focal region internal to the multi-stage optical configuration and the last focusing element receives radiation from a last focal region internal to the multi-stage optical configuration and outputs the measurement beam. Intermediate focusing elements may provide additional focal regions internal to the multi-stage optical configuration. This configuration provides an unprecedented combination of extended sensing range, compact lens diameter, and high numerical aperture. The focusing elements may comprise refractive lenses or diffractive optical elements.

Abstract: A stop member (74; 174) is affixed to an elongated rudder blade (16) near its top and projects forward beyond the leading edge of the blade. A frame (62) in which the blade (16) is slidable lengthwise extends along a portion of the trailing edge of the blade and forward along the opposite sides. A separate mounting block (12) has a groove (48) receiving a portion of the leading edge of the blade (16). A pivot component (82) is mounted in the groove (48) for engagement against the underside (78) of the stop (74) when the blade (16) is in a normal upright steering position. A spring (52) is connected between the mounting block (12) and the frame (62) to bias the frame toward a position in which the blade (16) received therein extends in an upright steering position. From such position, the blade (16) can be swung upward and rearward, followed by forward translational movement through the frame (62) and along the mounting member (12).

Abstract: A kit for modifying a strut of an aircraft with an aerodynamic cover includes a rigid sheath formed from a first portion and a second portion. Each of the first portion and the second portion have a curved shape. The rigid sheath includes an angled leading edge and an angled trailing edge. Convex surfaces connect the leading edge and the angled trailing edge. There is an attachment for attaching the rigid sheath to the strut, the attachment securing the sheath to the strut such that the strut is positioned at the camber of the rigid sheath.

Abstract: An artificial bone generally includes an outer wall defining an inner cavity and an inner core disposed within at least a portion of the inner cavity, wherein the inner core includes a porous material having stiffness within a range of stiffness properties for mammalian cancellous bone and strength within a range of strength properties for mammalian cancellous bone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a buffer packing material having an air injection path formed with a bypass, and more particularly, to a buffer packing material, in which a bypass is formed at one side of a passage between an air injection path for injecting air from the outside and an air guiding path for guiding the injected air into an air cell and in communication with the outside so as to prevent a specific air cell from being deformed or broken by an excessive air injected into the specific air cell due to an increased pressure in the air injection path when air is injected into the cell, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A translation graph is created using a plurality of reference sources that include translations between a plurality of different languages. Each entry in a source is used to create a wordsense entry, and each new word in a source is used to create a wordnode entry. A pair of wordnode and wordsense entries corresponds to a translation. In addition, a probability is determined for each wordsense entry and is decreased for each translation entry that includes more than a predefined number of translations into the same language. Bilingual translation entries are removed if subsumed by a multilingual translation entry. Triangulation is employed to identify pairs of common wordsense translations between a first, second, and third language. Translations not found in reference sources can also be inferred from the data comprising the translation graph. The translation graph can then be used for searches of a data collection in different languages.

Abstract: Extension pole apparatus includes an attachment component (20,100) having an elongate body (22,105) that is adapted to receive a tubular or rod like component so that the latter extends generally parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body. A pair of plates (24,25;110a,110b) are mounted to and project laterally from the body. The plates extend generally parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body for receiving between them an aligned element of a powered sanding apparatus, which aligned element is a hollow shaft or a rib of a motor unit of the apparatus. Means (29,155) is included by which the plates may be rigidly fastened to the aligned element. A tubular or rod like component is receivable into the elongate body, and means (23,165) is provided by which the tubular or rod like component may be fastened to the attachment component while it is received in the elongate body.

Abstract: A fairing assembly is suitable for use with a heavy duty vehicle having a cab mounted to a frame, wherein relative motion occurs between the cab and the frame during vehicle operation. The fairing assembly extending downwardly from a lower portion of the cab and includes a fairing panel and a hinge for hingedly connecting an upper portion of the fairing panel to a lower portion of the cab. The hinge defines a hinge line extending in a generally longitudinal direction. The fairing assembly further includes a link having a first end rotatably connected to a lower portion of the fairing panel and a second end rotatably connected to the frame. The link substantially limits rotation of the fairing panel about the hinge line and rotates relative to the fairing panel to allow for relative motion between the frame and the cab.

Abstract: A ferrule for use in a fluid transfer assembly having a fluid conduit includes a frusto-conical seal portion having a first cylindrical bore sized and configured to slidably receive a fluid conduit. The seal portion is formed from a first material suitable to seal the fluid conduit within a first fitting without substantially deforming the fluid conduit. A frusto-conical collet portion is mated with the seal portion and includes a second cylindrical bore in substantial alignment with the first cylindrical bore. The collet portion includes at least one axial finger extending along the tapered end that is configured to be biased into locking engagement with the fluid conduit. The collet portion is formed from a second material that substantially prevents deformation of the fluid conduit when the finger is biased into locking engagement with the fluid conduit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an iontophoresis apparatus, and more particularly, to an iontophoresis apparatus detachable from a mask or patch, wherein after skin condition is previously diagnosed before an iontophoresis is performed, the amount of current is adjusted according to the skin condition to absorb effective components contained in functional cosmetics or medicines into the skin, and a plurality of electrode pairs are applied to use interference current generated between the electrode pairs thereby accelerating absorption of the effective components and improving the skin condition.