Abstract: A networked-based remotely-controlled power switch device is proposed, which can be coupled to an electricity-powered system, such as a personal computer (PC), a TV, or a video recorder, to allow the electricity-powered system to be powered ON or OFF through remote control by a remote computer system via a network system, such as Internet, Ethernet, or PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). This power switch device allows a user without an Internet account to be nevertheless able to use a remote PC system for remote ON/OFF control of the electricity-powered system. Further, in addition to instant ON/OFF control, this power device also allows the user to perform scheduled ON/OFF control to the electricity-powered system so that the electricity-powered system can be automatically powered ON or OFF at a specified time.

Abstract: An improved circuit and device uses a set of eight switches, four of which are connected to the positive terminal, and four of which are connected to the negative terminal of a high voltage direct current power supply. The eight switches are attached in a distributed and overlapping manner to the inputs of up to six welding transformers. Pulse width modulation is utilized to distributively control power to the six welding transformers utilizing distributed control by a single controller. Phasing of the pulse width modulated power signal enables further optimization of the distributed control and is accomplished by a single controller and based upon feedback demand from the transformers utilizing typical measured parameters.

Abstract: A flush lighting system includes a support ring for attachment, typically to the underside surface, of a lighting fixture containment space, and a finishing ring which can lockably engage the support ring, either directly using threaded members, or by the use of raised dimples on the support ring which interfits with a groove on the finishing ring. The finishing ring preferably contains apertures and radius grooves for accommodating plaster or dry wall compound. A raised abbreviated radial width inner surface transition lies at the inner most portion of the face of the finishing ring. Inside the raised transition and extending axially is an engagement structure for mating with the support ring, through either a groove or apertures for threaded attachment against a radially outwardly existing axial surface of the support ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to the single fiber having superior deodorization and hygroscopicity since carbon powder is contained inside thereof, the processed work and the cotton work thereof, and the producing wherein there is no blocking on an injection nozzle and a disagreeable smell does not occur when carbon powder is contained to the processed work and the cotton work, and whereof the single fiber wherein it is comprised by melting and spinning out of synthetic resin pellet compounding 1-30 weight % of fine carbon powder having 20 &mgr;m or less as pigment, the processed work and the cotton work wherein carbon powder is contained on the fiber surface and/or inside of the fibers, the producing of the processed work, wherein diluted solution of emulsion comprises at least carbon powder, surfactant and water is sprayed or immersed to the processed work and the work is dried with heating.

Abstract: The structures and process for producing the structures as shown will enable extensive and efficient use of block scrap for slat manufacturing. The techniques employed advantageously accomplish two goals simultaneously, enabling scrap, such as block scrap, to be formed into longer effective lengths. Such longer effective lengths can then be cutably formed into slats of various sizes. The joinder of the block scrap is by deeply extending, finite interlock length finger joints which, once the material is cutably formed into slats, remain as relatively shallow (the thickness of the slat) and finite interlock length finger joints. The joints have the added benefit that they statistically “break up” any grain differences which would otherwise create warp, and enable long lengths of slat to be employed from several shorter lengths of scrap. Lengths of scrap may be laterally joined before processing and as such the process and product can further salvage scrap wood narrower than the slat being produced.

Abstract: The system and method of the invention includes surgical instrumentation to enable a spine fusion procedure to proceed more accurately, efficiently and safely by allowing precision placement of an intervertebral implant, precision preparation of the area into which the bone graft is placed, and pre-selection of a pre-specified known shape of bone graft. In the order in which they are used, improvements in a distractor, box chisel, curette, an anterior or anterolateral type intervertebral cylindrically directed or peripheral rasp, intervertebrally operated vertebral bone plate shaping rasp, or roughing combination rasp, and an intervertebral sizing tool; any combination of which may be anatomically shaped.

Abstract: An integrated support for tools utilizes both round and rectangularly shaped “U” socket tool support members that can be slidably mounted on a metal strip, and displaceable supports that can be mounted on a solidly shaped strip to provide an extended support with which the strip may be supported and stabilized. The extended support may be extruded, cut, or formed in any manner. It provides a body to which the strip may be attached, provides side surfaces that include recessed surfaces to facilitate grasping, and may optionally provide an extended area magnetic base, which works well with metal tool boxes to provide a measure of stability beyond its own weight. The support may actively provide accommodative support to a plurality of strips.

Abstract: The system and method of the invention includes surgical instrumentation, implants, bone graft material, and measurement equipment to enable a spine fusion procedure to proceed more accurately, efficiently and safely by allowing precision measurement of the characteristics of the intervertebral space, selection of and provision of new implants, placement of an intervertebral implant, all where improved healing thereafter takes place.

Abstract: A side brake device, wherein a pivot of a lever (5) is pivotally supported rotatably on a fixed plate (3) located at an operator's seat side, a side brake wire (2) is fixed to one end of the lever and the one end of an elastic body (7) is fixed to the other end of it, the lever is energized by the elastic body so that it is always rotated in the direction to apply a side brake by pulling the side brake wire, a side brake lever (1) is installed so that it can be rotated by a fixed amount relative to the lever, a wire (10) is passed from one end of the side brake through the other end of the lever to an appropriate position of a door, and the lever is rotated downward against the energizing force of the elastic body so as to loosen the side brake wire and release the side brake, the lever is held by a holding means at the lever releasing position, holding by the holding means is released by the opening of the door or upward manual rotating operation of the side brake lever, and the lever is rotated in the

Abstract: An automatic testing illumination system has advantages of speed, quick calibration ability and therefore high accuracy over conventional illuminators. An spherical light source/concentrator exit port is rapidly and sequentially covered by at least one automated device for affecting the light leaving the exit port. Automation enables a very rapid sequencing of light onto a two or three dimensional array to cut the time for test and evaluation, and to permit very accurate calibration of the illuminator system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stainless spheroidal carbide cast iron is such: comprises Fe as its main component;, C 0.6˜4.0% and V 4˜15% as its necessary components, P 0.01˜0.15%, S 0.01˜0.05%, and Al 0.05˜1.0% as bubble assistants, and Ni 4˜15%, Si 0.2˜4.5%, Cr 13˜30%, and Mn 0.2˜1.5% as anticorrosion matrix formers in weight %; produced by the process that minute spheroidal space of gas (hydrogen) bubble is dispersed substantially equally into molten metal positively by high temperature melting at 1950˜2073 K which is the bubbling reaction temperature, and spheroidal vanadium carbide of a covalent bond is crystallized inside of the spheroidal space, which has special characteristics such as corrosion-resistance, heat-resistance, abrasion-resistance, toughness and processing ability.

Abstract: A brace hinge includes an upper and lower intermeshing gear members each having an elliptical gear intermeshed with the other and sandwiched by two very thin profile cover and support plates. The elliptical gears produce an eccentric motion which lends it self to following the natural motion of the human knee or other joints such as the elbow. The elliptical gear of one member has its radius extend toward the pivot axis of the other gear as the radius of the other elliptical gear retreats from the pivot axis of the one member. The magnitude and radial extent over which the ellipse extends can be varied. The combination of advancing and retreating radius gear members, relatively few gear teeth and sandwiched support plates eliminate any interruption to a smooth transition, provide superior load bearing ability and provide for extremely low friction.

Abstract: A ventless humidity cabinet system with entry window includes operating elements for providing an evenly heated humid air supply to products, such as food products, and utilizes any combination of air curtain fans, water tanks, inlet water lines, water inlet valves, wet heating elements, dry heating elements, water temperature probes, air temperature probes, air humidity probes, water level sensors, lower drain valves and a control computer.