Abstract: A variable valve timing system for a vehicle includes an intake camshaft for operating an intake valve, an exhaust camshaft for operating an exhaust valve, an intake cam sprocket mounted on the intake camshaft, an exhaust cam sprocket mounted on the exhaust camshaft, a chain interconnecting the intake cam sprocket and the exhaust cam sprocket, and a device for varying phases of the intake and exhaust camshafts by, according to an engine rpm, pushing and pulling the chain to forcedly rotate the intake and exhaust cam sprockets at a predetermined angle while moving in a perpendicular direction with respect to a longitudinal direction of a power transmission member.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes front and rear insulating substrates, each having inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of the rear substrate faces the inner surface of the front substrate. A transparent electrode is formed on the inner surface of the front substrate, and a mirror electrode made with a reflective material is formed on the inner surface of the rear substrate. A polarizer is attached on the outer surface of the front substrate, and homogeneously aligning films are coated on the transparent and the mirror electrodes, followed by rubbing unidirectionally. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the homogeneously aligning films on the two substrates. The liquid crystal layer is composed of a nematic liquid crystal material which has positive dielectric anisotropy and a chiral dopant to have a twisted structure. The molecular director in the liquid crystal layer is initially in the &pgr;-twisted state.

Abstract: An anti-roll system for vehicles includes first and second hinge shafts mounted in connectors, which connect left and right lower control arms to a vehicle body. The first and second hinge shafts rotates as the left and right lower control arms respectively undergo movement, and when one of the hinge shafts is rotated in one direction, and the other is rotated in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A method of monitoring patients with at least one electromedical implant, in which at least one first data transmission is effected between the implant provided with a first transmitting/receiving device and at least one external apparatus provided with a second transmitting/receiving device. At least first data are transmitted from the implant to the external apparatus and at least one second data transmission is effected between the external apparatus and at least one central storage arrangement for the storage of first data, by a telecommunication connection which is at least partially made by way of a mobile radio network. The transmission at least of the first data to the central storage arrangement is effected by way of the portion, formed by the mobile radio network, of the telecommunication connection in the form of at least one SM-string (Short Message String).

Abstract: A system and method for displaying an electronic program schedule guide is provided. The system has areas for displaying program schedule information. In addition, the system also has areas that may be used for advertising programs, products or services. In another embodiment, the system has areas for displaying messages to the user.

Abstract: A method or detecting the presence of living or dead microorganisms and viruses in a sample comprises adding to a pre-determined volume of a sample comprising nucleic acid-containing microbe (s) and/or virus (es), known amounts of a pair of primers binding to sequences up-stream and down-stream to a universal or specific microbial and/or viral nucleic acid sequence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) reagents, cycling the mixture to amplify the universal or specific microbial and/or viral nucleic acid sequence; adding a polynucleotide comprising a DNA internal segment that is hybridizably complementary to at least a portion of the universal or specific nucleic acid sequence; and a first and a second DNA arm segment adjoining the DNA internal segment, the first DNA arm segment ending in a 5′ terminus and the second DNA arm segment ending in a 3′ terminus, the arms segments comprising nucleotide sequences such that they are hybridizably complementary to one another.

Abstract: A theft-resistant container or keeper of the instant invention is suitable for use with a case having a hinged edge and an opening edge, the keeper comprising a frame, a locking mechanism, a cover member. The frame has a back panel, a top wall, a bottom wall, a side wall and an extended frame portion off the bottom wall, the side wall substantially covering the opening edge of the case when contained in the keeper. The locking mechanism is substantially housed in the extended frame portion, the locking mechanism having a locking tab, a locking member and a latch. The locking mechanism is movable between a locked position and a unlocked position where the locking tab is biased toward the locked position. Spring members may also be provided in the frame to adapt the frame to cases of varying sizes and dimensions. A releasor is provided to release the case from the theft-resistant container.

Abstract: The present invention presents an innovative packing box for food-stuffs which may serve as both a shipping carton and as a display box. The carton is constructed from a single, continuous blank of corrugated cardboard or other suitable material. The carton includes inwardly sloping side walls with support ledges to allow for easy stacking of the cartons. The side walls are of folded over design which provides the walls with a double thickness of material for added durability. The carton further includes a front window which provides convenient access to the food-stuffs stored within.

Abstract: A wager is placed by a first user for a second user, through a wager server. The wager is composed from a selection of events and associated odds. The wager is tracked by the wager server. Once an outcome of the wager is determined, the wager server notifies the second user. If the outcome is positive, the second user is provided the winnings of the wager, while the first user receives no monetary reward from the wager.

Abstract: A drip irrigation hose of the continuous emitter type in which the outlets from the regulating passage each comprise a single longitudinal slit. By controlling the length of the slits and the flexibility of the film, water drips from the outlets when the hose is pressurized without clogging when the hose is depressurized. The slits are sufficiently long and the film is sufficiently flexible so the water drips from the outlets when the hose is pressurized. The slits are sufficiently short and the film is sufficiently rigid so the outlets close completely when the hose is depressurized. An outlet forming wheel has a knife blade on its periphery. A backing wheel engages the outlet forming wheel to establish a first nip therebetween. The backing wheel has on its periphery a circumferential slot into which the knife blade fits at the first nip. A rib forming wheel has around its periphery impressions that define a desired track pattern for the ribs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a charged-particle beam lithography system in which deterioration of a BAA chip is prevented without a reduction in the magnitude of a charged-particle beam used for exposure. The charged-particle beam lithography system has a charged-particle beam emitter source and a chip having a plurality of apertures arrayed therein. The plurality of apertures shapes a charged-particle beam emitted from the emitter source so that the cross section thereof will have a predetermined shape. The charged-particle beam lithography system uses the charged-particle beam having passed through the apertures to pattern an exposed sample. The charged-particle beam lithography system includes a mask having a plurality of apertures bored therein. The plurality of apertures is arrayed in the same manner as the plurality of apertures arrayed in the chip, and has a size that is any multiple of the size of the apertures of the chip.

Abstract: A polymer useful in forming coatings for articles is provided. The polymer is an acrylic copolymer formed as the reaction product of a plurality of monomers which include an alkyl (meth)acrylate, a quaternary amine (meth)acrylate, a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, an N-vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and a fluorinated (meth)acrylate. The polymer is formed in the presence of surfactants, preferably by sequential polymerization of two separate monomer mixtures. To form a coating, the polymer is blended with an elastomeric material such as nitrile rubber latex. The resulting coating is useful both as a print coating for substrates used with ink jet printers and as a coating for rubber articles.

Abstract: Digital compressed codes, associated with advertisements enable a user to selectively record additional information, which would be broadcast on a television channel at a later time. The advertisement could be print advertisement or broadcast advertisement on television or radio. The user enters the digital code (I code) associated with an advertisement into a unit with a decoding unit which automatically converts the code into CTL (channel, time and length). The unit within a twenty four hour period activates a VCR to record information on the television channel at the right time for the proper length of time. The decoded channel, time and length information can be communicated directly to a VCR and used by the VCR directly to automatically activate the VCR to record a given television information broadcast corresponding to the communicated channel, time and length.

Abstract: An irrigated tip catheter comprises a catheter body, a tip section, and a porous tip electrode. The catheter body has an outer wall, proximal and distal ends, and a lumen extending therethrough. The tip section comprises a segment of flexible tubing having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen therethrough. The proximal end of the tip section is fixedly attached to the distal end of the catheter body. The porous tip electrode is fixedly attached to the distal end of the tubing of the tip section. The tip electrode has an outer surface and comprises a body and an insert. The body comprises a porous material through which fluid can pass and has a cavity therein. The insert, which comprises a non-porous material, is contained within the cavity of the shell. The insert has at least one passage extending therethrough in fluid communication with a lumen in the tip section. An infusion tube having proximal and distal ends extends through the central lumen in the catheter body.

Abstract: A cardioelectric apparatus for the early detection of a tachycardia of the heart is provided.

Abstract: A rear suspension system for a vehicle having a rear axle centrally fixed to the vehicle body and a pair knuckles connected one to each end of the rear axle for mounting rear wheel in a wheel housing formed on left and right sides of the vehicle body, wherein the rear suspension includes upper and lower arms, one end of each respectively connected to upper and lower portions of the knuckles, a suspension mounting bracket fixed to a sidewall of the wheel housing and connected to one end of the upper arm, and a shock absorber inserted into the suspension mounting bracket at its upper portion and connected to the lower arm at its lower portion for absorbing bouncing impacts of the wheel.

Abstract: A sheet having at least one self-adhesive special purpose label arrangement set having a postage indicia label, and preferably a sender label and also preferably an addressee label, and a process for printing these special purpose label arrangement sets. The postage indicia label printed by the process is sized and shaped so that it can be applied to a variety of mail pieces, including mail pieces that have FIM patterns, and the printed postage indicia label can be applied to an upper right hand corner of a mail piece without encroaching on the FIM pattern. The invention also provides a process for printing the self-adhesive special purpose label arrangement set with postage indicia, sender information, and addressee information.

Abstract: The invention discloses a vehicle engine mount having a mounting rubber bush (110), a fixing portion (111) and engagement portion (112) being integrally formed, the mounting rubber bush (110) being inserted into the frame (200) forming the vehicle body, the fixing portion (111) for engaging the mounting rubber bush (110) in the frame (200) by bolt (120), and the engagement portion (112) being engaged with the engine bracket (310) to connect the mounting rubber bush (110) to the power train (300). In mounting the mounting rubber bush (110) in the engine room, the mounting rubber bush (110) is inserted into the insertion hole (210) formed at the frame (200) and the fixing portion (111) is engaged to the frame (200) by bolt (120). In the engagement hole (112a) of the engagement portion (112) formed at the mounting rubber bush (110), the stud bolt (311) formed at the engine bracket (310) is inserted for engagement by nut 130, thereby improving the assembly workability.

Abstract: Enhanced inserts are formed having a cylindrical grip and a protrusion extending from the grip. An ultra hard material layer is bonded on top of the protrusion. The inserts are mounted on a rock bit and contact the earth formations off center. The ultra hard material layer is thickest at a critical zone which encompasses a major portion of the region of contact between the insert and the earth formation. Transition layers may also be formed between the ultra hard material layer and the protrusion so as to reduce the residual stresses formed on the interface between the ultra hard material and the protrusion.

Abstract: A method for measuring bonding agent content and distribution in a composite product that includes bonding agent and cellulosic material. The method involves using a bonding agent that includes electronegative functional groups and an X-ray active cationic label bonded with the functional groups in the manufacture of the composite product. The cellulosic material is exposed to X-rays to generate a characteristic fluorescence signal from the label. The X-ray fluorescence of the label is measured to determine the amount and distribution of the label in the cellulosic material and thereby the amount and distribution of the bonding agent in the composite product. The present invention also provides a bonding agent composition useful for determining the distribution of the bonding agent in a composite product comprising a bonding agent containing electronegative functional groups and a label compound that includes positively charged ions to emit characteristic fluorescence when exposed to X-rays.