Abstract: A pipe conveyor system which operates to assemble and disassemble a plurality of pipes.

Abstract: Compositions or extracts (2)(15)(24)(25)(16)(23)(31)(36)(41) obtained from the fruit (4) or leaves (26) of plants of the genus Hippophea (1) and methods of using such compositions or extracts to reduce loss of reproductive cell function.

Abstract: Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of corn germ oil from corn germ utilizing extraction conditions adapted to a dry corn fractionation ethanol production process.

Abstract: A fuel injection system providing both fuel injection devices (5) and methods of fuel injection for internal combustion engines (1) in which a piezoelectric material (29) generates a current discharged to ignite fuel (8) delivered into the engine combustion chamber (2).

Abstract: A liquid sampler which provides a receptacle and a releasably sealable receptacle cover having at least two apertures each of which can be configured to adjust the flow rate of an amount of liquid into the liquid sampler upon submersion into a liquid.

Abstract: An illumination device worn at chest height to illuminate an area proximate to the wearer.

Abstract: Semiconductor component or device is provided which includes a current barrier element and for which the impedance may be tuned (i.e. modified, changed, etc.) using a focused heating source.

Abstract: A cycle direction control which pivotally couples each of the opposed ends of an axle to a corresponding one each of a pair of members which operate in directionally opposed travel to control direction of an annular member which rotates about the axis of the axle.

Abstract: A data encoder-decoder which generates an encoded data element which can be stored in and retrieved from a reduced space memory element.

Abstract: Specifically, a dry corn fractionation system which operates to produce an endosperm fraction which can be concurrently of greater purity at greater yield than obtainable from corn milling or dry corn milling processes.

Abstract: An animal feeder which generates sensorially perceivable indicia upon the coincidence an alteration in food or water conditions and the proximity of a person to the animal feeder.

Abstract: An intra-repetition exercise system which allows comparison of actual performance of intra-repetition exercise characteristics (2) to pre-established target performance of intra-repetition exercise characteristics (3) by an exerciser (1).

Abstract: Stable water soluble polypeptides which are potent inhibitors of endothelial cell proliferation and of angiogenesis. Polypeptide inhibitors of endothelial cell growth may have important uses in the elucidation of the mechanism of angiogenesis, disease diagnosis and prognostication, and drug therapies for use in animals and humans.

Abstract: A pitching screen which provides a first pitching lane and a second pitching lane in a single pitching screen configuration to allow both left-handed pitchers and right-handed pitchers to pitch without repositioning the pitching screen.

Abstract: A pipe conveyor system which operates to assemble and disassemble a plurality of pipes.

Abstract: A tether having an elastic member which provides an unstretched length having a first part and a second part with the first part of the unstretched length having less elastic resistance than a second part of the unstretched length to alter characteristics of stretch and recovery toward the unstretched length under load and unloaded conditions.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interpreting vaginal measurement data by electronic means without the need for the user to take part in the data interpretation process. More specifically, an intelligent probe monitors folliculogenesis and correlates the ovarian function data to probe profile characteristics of the female reproductive cycle. A fertile window is defined with reference to the correlation between folliculogenesis and probe cyclic profiles. Data stored within the apparatus can be downloaded into an external display appliance or data analysis unit. Another aspect of the invention allows for continuous layout of the memory of preceding cycles in the inventory of the apparatus, retaining the most recent while erasing the most distant stored data.

Abstract: A support for the upper drive shaft of a marine stern drive unit. The support has an axial body installable in the axial bore of the upper case. Retainers on the body are engageable with the upper case to secure the support in place. One or both retainers are axially adjustable relative to the body. Adjustment may be achieved at threaded sections on the body which matingly engage threaded sections on the retainer.

Abstract: A fruit protection and transportation system providing various apparatus and methods to absorb impact and compression forces to reduce damage to fruit (3). Particular embodiments of the invention comprise a fruit protector blank (1) of resiliently compressible force absorption material having a substantially planar surface (2) that can be conformed to a portion of the exterior surface of various kinds of fruit (3). Other embodiments of the invention provide a molded force absorption cover (21) of resiliently compressible foam material that elastically conforms to a portion of the exterior surface of a fruit (3).

Abstract: A marine stern drive and multi-speed transmission propulsion system in which a transmission, either manual or automatic, is interposed between the engine and stern drive extending at least partially outboard of the transom. A stern drive extension housing enclose the outboard transmission. The various embodiments may include automatic shifting, torque-absorbing couplings, dry oil sump and misalignment couplings. The system may be provided as an OEM item or as a retrofit and allows the engine to be maintained in its normal or original position thus enhancing the performance characteristics of the boat. The stern drive has forward, reverse and neutral shifting capabilities.