Abstract: A device for requesting emergency assistance having a built-in panic button that may be implemented in hardware or software. The device may be in a wearable configuration so that the user in need of emergency help can carry the device on the user's person, or the device may be located at a fixed location accessible by the user. Activation of the panic button by the user results in the device automatically transmitting one or more TCP/IP messages over the Internet to an emergency service center requesting emergency help and identifying the user requesting such help. The emergency service center may also communicate, e.g., via Internet e-mail, with the device (and, hence, with the user) prior to dispatching emergency help. The resources of the Internet may thus be advantageously harnessed to allow users to request emergency help using the device of the present invention.

Abstract: This invention has for object to propose an operation level indicator device for watches with double spring barrels, both those with manual winding and those with automatic winding. This scope is reached by an operation level device, having two spring barrels 1, 2, one for winding 1 and the other for unwinding 2, a star wheel 3 integral with a display means 17. According to the invention, the winding spring barrel includes a winding pin 9 actuating a winding lever 4 dragging the star wheel 3 into positive rotation, the unwinding spring barrel 2 includes an unwinding pin 10 actuating an unwinding lever 5 that drags the star wheel 3 into negative rotation, the latter being maintained in its position by a catch 8.

Abstract: An intraluminal stent placeable in the lumen of the human body. Includes a generally tubular wall having a filigree-like pattern of interconnected links and open work. The pattern includes nodes that have a central hub and three arms connected to the hub. The arms are arranged circumferentially about the hub and lie adjacent the next adjacent arm of the node in a spiral-like fashion. The arms are connected to other components of the stent which, themselves, may comprise other nodes. The nodes are arranged in repeatable clusters. The disclosure also relates to a technique for making a stent and for mounting a stent on a delivery catheter by which the stent may be crimped onto the catheter in its lowest profile configuration.

Abstract: An enclosure having a housing defining an access opening. The housing defines an external portion and an interior portion and includes a first door pivotally connected to the housing via a first hinge. The first door is pivotally moveable between a closed position and an open position about a first pivot axis defined by the first hinge. The housing further includes a shield connected to the housing via a second hinge. The shield is pivotally moveable between a closed position and an open position about a second pivot axis defined by the second hinge.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus is disclosed for communicating one or more telecommunication call records requested through a court order to a predetermined account in response to a court-ordered request. The system includes a telecommunication switch circuit; a computing system in communication with the switch circuit, the computing system including one or more computers having one or more processors for executing logic instructions and a memory for storing the instructions and a storage device in communication with the computing system; and one or more sets of logic instructions operative with the one or more processors to cause the one or more processor to: at predetermined scheduled intervals, identify one or more call records in a call records database in accordance with the court-ordered request; retrieve the identified one or more call records from the database; and transmit the one or more call records to the predetermined account.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor. According to one embodiment, the sensor comprises a synthetic antiferromagnetic (SAF) layer having first and second wing regions and an active region therebetween. The SAF layer includes a non-magnetic metal layer having first and second wing region portions and an active region portion therebetween, the non-magnetic metal layer including first and second opposing surfaces. The SAF layer also includes a first ferromagnetic layer adjacent a first surface of the non-magnetic metal layer and having first and second wing region portions and an active region portion therebetween. The SAF layer further includes a second ferromagnetic layer adjacent the second surface of the non-magnetic metal layer and including a first wing region portion adjacent the first wing region portion of the non-magnetic metal layer and a second wing region portion adjacent the second wing region portion of the non-magnetic metal layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for phonetically screening predetermined character strings. The apparatus includes a text-to-speech module, and a phonetic screening module in communication with the text-to-speech module. The phonetic screening module is for replacing a first character string with a second character string based on a phonetic enunciation by the text-to-speech module of the first character string.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the recovery of an organic acid from a fermentation broth which comprises drying the fermentation broth to obtain a dried product, adding the dried product to a lower alcohol in the presence of an acid, and then removing the insoluble material to obtain an organic acid. In accordance with the recovery process of the present invention, organic acids of a high purity can be recovered in high yields from the whole fermentation solution containing various impurities with fewer steps as compared with conventional methods. In an embodiment, the fermentation broth is a whole broth containing insolubles including all microbial biomass present after fermentation. The insolubles are not separated until the organic acid is recovered. Prior to recovery, the organic acid may be esterified to the corresponding ester, and the insolubles are removed to recover the ester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wideband 180° microwave phase switch structure, consisting of microwave or millimetric wave elements such as waveguides, microstrips, striplines or coaxial cables, which are connected in such a way that they can produce a structure with a 180° phase difference between the two possible low-loss outputs in the band width used, with a high band width, flat phase and balanced amplitude. The structure disclosed in the invention is based on interconnection of two hybrid rings (“magic T”) that are embodied according to a given configuration of the different ports of the two rings, thereby providing a unique structure resulting in a practical application device with a 180° phase difference and given properties relative to the length of the waves and the impedances relative to the resulting lines.

Abstract: Implants and associated delivery systems for promoting angiogenesis in ischemic tissue are provided. The implants may be delivered percutaneously, thoracically or surgically and are particularly well suited for implantation into the myocardium of the heart. The implants are configured to have a first configuration having a low profile and an expanded, second configuration having a large profile. The implants are delivered to the ischemic tissue location in the first configuration, implanted then expanded to the second configuration. The expanded implants maintain a stress on the surrounding tissue, irritating and slightly injuring the tissue to provoke an injury response that results in angiogenesis. The flow of blood from the surrounding tissue into the implant and pooling of the blood in and around the implant leads to thrombosis and fibrin growth. This healing process leads to angiogenesis in the tissue surrounding the implant.

Abstract: A communications network for accessing a call management profile. The network includes a database storing the call management profile, a server in communication with the database for generating an interface document including the call management profile, and an AIN in communication with the server.

Abstract: Methods for aligning a satellite reflector with an antenna that has a feed/LNBF assembly. The feed/LNBF assembly is electronically coupled to a set top box which is electronically coupled to a television that has a television speaker. A transmitter is placed adjacent the television speaker. The speaker transmits the audio tones emitted by the television speaker which are indicative to the alignment of the antenna with a satellite to a speaker located adjacent to or attached to the antenna.

Abstract: Corner mounts for photographs or other sheet-like articles are provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Each corner mount includes a base sheet and a cap, both made from paper and adhesively attached to each other to define a pocket receptive to a corner of the article to be mounted. The underside of the base sheet has a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is covered by an easily separated liner. The corner mounts may be made in large quantities on high speed flexographic printing machinery.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposing support members that may be releasably and sealingly secured together. The upper support member may have a substantially uninterrupted convex surface that has a desired texture. The lower support member may be sized and shaped such that no portion thereof protrudes outwardly beyond the upper member to form any surfaces, pockets, etc. wherein dirt, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. may accumulate. A seal or grommet may be employed to establish a seal between the conduit and support to prevent the infiltration of dirt, debris, cleaning fluids, etc., between the conduit and the conduit support.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymerizable composite material and method of making at least one multifunctional acid containing monomer having a concentration ranging from about 10% to about 85%, a non-reactive filler having a concentration ranging from about 1% to about 80%, a polymerization system having a concentration ranging from about 1.5% to about 15%, and water having a concentration ranging from about 0.1% to about 25%.

Abstract: An alignment device for aligning an antenna with a satellite. In one embodiment, the device includes a digital compass to provide an azimuth reading of the antenna when the device is removably affixed to the rear surface of the antenna reflector. In another embodiment, the device includes a first digital level that provides an elevation reading of the antenna when the device is affixed to the rear surface of the antenna reflector. Another embodiment includes first and second digital levels that cooperate to emit a skew signal that is indicative of the skew orientation of the antenna when the device is affixed to the antenna. In yet another embodiment, a speaker is provided adjacent to the antenna to receive a series of tones transmitted by a transmitter that is placed adjacent to a television that is attached to a set top a box that is attached to the antenna.

Abstract: A method of forming a powder metal material or article includes the steps of molding a compact from a metallurgical powder, and then sintering the compact. The metallurgical powder may include at least one of a stainless steel powder and a low-chromium steel-base powder, and about 0.5 to about 15 weight percent of glass powder. Alternatively, the metallurgical powder may include at least one of a stainless steel powder and a low-chromium steel-base powder, about 3 to about 15 weight percent molybdenum, and about 1 to about 15 weight percent of nickel-base alloy powder. The present invention also is directed to metallurgical powders useful in and materials and articles made by the methods of the present invention. Such articles include, but are not limited to, valve guides for internal combustion engine EGR systems, valve seats, exhaust system components, combustion chambers, other combustion engine parts subjected to high temperature, and chemical industry valve and corrosion parts.

Abstract: A method for increasing production in an existing processing plant for converting natural gas into a product, wherein the natural gas is first converted into a synthesis gas in a synthesis gas section, the synthesis gas is reacted in a reactor for synthesis of the product, where non-converted synthesis gas and product are separated into two streams, where a product-rich stream is taken out of the process, while a product-poor stream is recycled as feed to the reactor together with make-up synthesis gas, and where a portion of the recycle stream is taken out of the recycle loop as a purge gas, where the purge gas is separated into hydrogen-rich and hydrogen-poor streams, where hydrogen-rich streams are introduced into steps in the process where it is desirable to have a supplement of hydrogen, and where the residual thermal value of the hydrogen-poor stream is optionally used for heating before it is discharged. A modified processing plant for carrying out the method is also described.

Abstract: An emergency notification system. The system includes a first server for receiving an emergency communication from a telecommunications network and for transmitting a message to a subscriber of the emergency notification system. The system also includes a second server in communication with the first server, the second server for supplying the first server with information associated with a subscriber.

Abstract: At telecommunication service that takes caller mobility into account and allows the caller to connect to a destination on one attempt. The intelligent call connection service according to the present invention receives a call initiated by a caller/subscriber and dials the called party's number identified by the subscriber. If the called party's line is busy or unanswered, the connection service prompts the subscriber to hang up. Thereafter, the connection service continues calling the called party for a predetermined duration and, when the called party answers, calls the subscriber back at one or more of the telephone numbers supplied by the subscriber as part of the service subscription. Thus, the subscriber or caller mobility is not hampered when the called party's line is busy or unanswered. The service-doesn't require the caller/subscriber to reinitiate the call when the called party's line is busy or unanswered.