Abstract: An optical shock sensor 22 which includes a light generator 40 adapted to generate light 46 and a light detector 44 which are an optical communication by means of a moveable hemispheric dome 48. Specifically, an intrusion, tampering, motion, and/or shock, applied to vehicle 11, causes the moveable dome 48 to move, and to interrupt or change the amount tyoe, focus and/or intensity of the light 46 which is reflected or communicated to light detector 44, thereby causing a tampering output signal to be selectively produced.

Abstract: A truss bracket 28 for securing a spanning member of a truss fixedly to a wall plate member of an interior wall of a building such as a residential house. The truss bracket 28 includes a base portion, an inside upright portion extending perpendicularly of the base portion, a top portion extending a perpendicularly from an upper end portion of the inside upright portion, and an outer lip portion extending perpendicularly of an outer edge portion of the top portion and also parallel to the inside upright portion. The outer lip portion includes at least one "L"-shaped spike portion which is adapted to be engaged to penetrate the spanning member, thereby preventing the spanning member from moving either horizontally or vertically relative to the plate member.

Abstract: An weapon localization system for determining the location of hostile weapon fire. In one embodiment, the weapon localization system includes acoustical detection means for detecting energy of a first frequency originating from said hostile weapon fire; and for transmitting a first set of data describing the location of said hostile weapon fire; optical detection means for detecting energy of a second frequency originating from said hostile weapon fire, and for transmitting a second set of data describing the location of said hostile weapon fire; and processing means coupled to said acoustical and said optical detection means, for receiving said first and said second set of data, and for determining whether said location of said first set of data match said location of second set of data and for generating a signal output if said match occurs.

Abstract: An intermediate layer of switch service management between a number portability administration center and a switch selects those ported telephone numbers for in switch-based ported number routing, thus greatly improving the efficiency of number portability.

Abstract: A connector assembly effective to selectively form a tonneau cover frame. In one embodiment of the invention, the connector assembly comprises a plurality of corner members 12 having a base 14 from which two substantially similar plugs 16, 18 project, and from which two substantially similar clips 20, 22 project. The assembly further includes a plurality of generally hollow rails 36, each having substantially identical ends which include a plurality of openings 40, 42 which allow one plug 16, 18 to be removably secured into one of the rails 36 by means of one of the clips 20, 22.

Abstract: A thermal energy apparatus and methodology 10 including a computer 12, operating under stored program control, to selectively allow elements 26 and 28 to be created and partitioned and to further allow the partitioning to be dispensed with upon calculating the radiation aspect of the thermal model. The thermal calculation and measurement apparatus and methodology can further include a means for allowing elements 102-108 to be created and thereafter allow an amorphous potting solution or other model wide elements 120 to be integrated into the model without detrimentally affecting the previously created elements 102-108.

Abstract: A vehicle security system 10 having a sensor 28 which selectively produces output signals based upon a threshold signal comparison, which automatically deactivates upon the presence of transmitter 20, and which may be used in combination with an existing vehicle security system 106.

Abstract: An apparatus for a ball bearing or needle bearing enclosure having an outside hardened raceway that accommodates two separate compliments of ball bearings located at each end of the raceway to engage with and support a central pin that protrudes cone shape out of the bearing enclosure at the front end to engage in contact with a screw thread. The total bearing and pin assembly is secure in a pocket in the worm wheel having a slip fit mating that allows the total bearing enclosure to move forward and back for a controlled distance against a spring washer of calculated pressure to accept the pressure generated from the cone shaped pin and screw thrust. The central pin is cored out to accept a spiral shaped object for the purpose of pre-spinning the central pin with a jet of pressurized air prior to engaging with the screw thread to eliminate any skidding action between the two surfaces.

Abstract: Several bottle assemblies 10, 50, 662, 70, and 80 are disclosed having a cap retention portion, respectively identified by reference numbers 28, 54, 64, 73, and 84 which are adapted to allow removable storage of bottle cap 22.

Abstract: A computer system which receives non-incremental computer source code which is created and generated from a non-incremental computer system and which places the received non-incremental source code in a parse tree arrangement, thereby enabling the received source code to be developed, compiled, and/or executed with an incremental computer and to be selectively and communicatively exported to a non-incremental computer system.

Abstract: Several embodiments of computer security systems are described and which are adapted to grant an authorized individual access to a secured domain, such as a computer or data stream. In one embodiment, the security system comprises: an analyzing means for receiving first and second passwords, each of said passwords being transmitted over a first communication channel, analyzing said first password, transmitting a first signal output only if said first password is authorized, and granting access to said secured domain only if said second password is substantially identical to a code; and a random code generating means for generating said code, transmitting said code over a second communication channel upon receipt of first signal output, and transmitting said code to said analyzing means; and a notification means for receiving said code and for notifying said authorized individual of the identity of said code.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree 10 having several branch segment assemblies 14-18 is disclosed, and further having electrically activated lights 46, 48, and 50 which are predisposed or preassembled upon the tree. Also disclosed is a method for automatically winding or placing the lights upon tree 10.