Abstract: A switched power supply, which can effectively detect and monitor the power supply to electrical appliances and terminate the power supply if any abnormal overpower phenomenon occurs, is disclosed. The switched power supply includes a detecting and processing unit connected between an output end of the switched power supply and a wave width modulator of the power supply for detecting an output power of the switched power supply. The detecting and processing unit includes an overpower detecting circuit for determining whether the output power of the switched power supply exceeds a set value, and a timing circuit for determining whether the duration of overpower phenomenon exceeds a set time period and switching off the wave width modulator if the set time is exceeded.

Abstract: A method for making ornamental hologram stickers that does not use cutters and is able to produce stickers with delicate figures thereon. The method includes coding a releasing agent onto a paper like base to form a releasing layer; adding adhesive resin to the releasing layer in a particular shape by screen printing to form an adhesive layer; adding a base plate layer with the same shape as the adhesive resin to the adhesive layer; adding the pattern to the base plate layer to form a hologram base layer via hot-stamping; adding the color to the hologram base layer to form a color printing layer; and adding a transparent foil on the color printing layer by screen printing to form a protective layer.

Abstract: An implantable artificial iris device which takes the form of a thin, generally annular, single-radially-split wafer, or web, of a bio-compatible, flexible material which can be colored in various ways to replicate the appearance of its predecessor, damaged natural iris. The device permits and encourages a surgical procedure which involves gentle and very simple circular threading (or snaking) of the device circularly longitudinally through a tiny slit created as an incision near the periphery of a cornea. The device is suitable for easy placement within the environment of an eye, either within the region known as the ciliary sulcus or in the region of meeting or joinder of the anterior and posterior capsules and within the realm of the capsular bag.

Abstract: A gyroscopic motion device constructed for relative motion over an external support structure. The device includes a frame structure configured to support a pair of spaced apart gyroscopes. The device also includes a substructure operatively interposed the pair of gyroscopes which initiates a precessing effect, which results in a change in the angular disposition of the axes of rotation of the gyroscopes to cause the device to move relative to the external support structure.

Abstract: A method of making two wood products using a single attaching or laminating step. A cut is made only partially through a first piece of wood. A second piece of wood is laminated or otherwise attached to the first piece of wood to make a composite piece of wood. The composite piece of wood is then cut to create the two wood products. The method may be used to create two wood products having substantially identical cross-sections.

Abstract: A supplemental heating system for heating a first fluid such as potable water. The supplemental heating system is configured for use in a recreational vehicle having a primary heating system that also heats the first fluid. The supplemental heating system includes a heating element that heats a second fluid and a heat exchanging component removably fitted into the recreational vehicle and having a first fluid conduit for permitting the first fluid to enter and exit the heat exchanging component, and a second fluid conduit for permitting the second fluid to enter and exit the heat exchanging component. Heat from the second fluid is transferred to the first fluid within the heat exchanging component and thereby provides a heating operation of the first fluid independent of the heating system of the recreational vehicle.

Abstract: A fuzzy processor which can be programmed and expanded is disclosed. The fuzzy processor has a membership function I/O circuit for inputting and outputting a plurality of membership functions respectively corresponding to each one of a plurality of features of each one of a plurality of standard patterns. A feature decoder receives a to-be-recognized pattern having a plurality of input features for generating a plurality of feature values. A membership function generator stores the plurality of membership functions and receives the plurality of feature values to generate a plurality of current-type membership degrees for the plurality of input features corresponding to the plurality of standard patterns respectively. A plurality of accumulators receive the plurality of current-type membership degrees respectively for generating a plurality of synthesis membership degrees.

Abstract: A locking system for pets. The system includes a locking leash assembly comprising a leash with a pet-securing region and a handle region. The handle region is adapted to be held by a user. The pet-securing region includes a lock assembly having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration the lock assembly is adapted to secure together spaced-apart portions of the pet-securing region, thus defining a closed perimeter. The closed perimeter is sized to extend around a portion of a pet and configured to prevent removal of the leash from the pet. The lock assembly in the unlocked configuration is adapted to permit the release of the spaced-apart portions of the pet-securing region. In some embodiments, the leash includes a coupling structure adapted to be removably interlocked to a pet collar.

Abstract: Specific-point signage structure for use in an interior building space of the style generally divided and organized by low-wall cubicle panels—in particular where such a point can be approached and viewed from a large number of different angularly displaced locations. The signage structure is configured in such a fashion that it presents a viewing surface, such as a curved, or otherwise angularly differentiated, viewing surface, which readily conveys information to viewers distributed at widely different angular locations relative to the position of the structure.

Abstract: Ductile, high-density, non-toxic W—Ni—Mn—Fe alloy compositions and methods of manufacture by which they may be converted to shot (for use in shotshells) and other useful products traditionally made of lead alloys are presented. Product of the present invention is softer than gun barrel steels and may be hand-loaded (and recycled/reloaded) into shotshells using conventional powders, primers, casings and wads. If desired for game law enforcement, shot of the present invention may be formulated to be ferromagnetic while retaining all other desirable attributes.

Abstract: A hand-held portable sign employs pulsed light to increase visibility. A battery compartment is located remotely from the upper portion of the sign. Flaps are defined in a flexible sign expanse to allow wind to pass through.

Abstract: A temporary tattoo formed from an image-bearing laminate for attachment to human skin. The laminate includes a printable release coating on a backing sheet and an image printed with ink on the printable release coating. A film that is impenetrable to the ink is attached to the image, and includes adhesive on an exposed face of the film. The coating, image and film may be attached to human skin by pressing the combination of the coating, image, film and adhesive on skin. A method of creating the temporary tattoo includes the steps of providing a coated release sheet, printing an image on the coated release sheet, providing a film, covering the image with the film so that the image is located between the film and the coating of the release sheet to create a film/image/coating laminate, attaching the film/image/coating laminate to skin, and removing a backing sheet of the release sheet from the film/image/coating laminate.

Abstract: Reference fiducials for sample holders. The reference fiducials may be configured to provide information that facilitates sample handling and/or analysis. The sample holders may include microplates and biochips.

Abstract: The present invention offers biomaterials exhibiting excellent sustained-release property and degradation property such as that polypeptides or the like having a biological activity can be continuously released for a prescribed life span in vivo. The said biomaterials consist of a copolymer prepared by the reaction of lactic acid and/or glycolic acid and p-dioxanone with polyethylene glycol as main components.

Abstract: A lens circumscribing rays of light incident thereupon from various directions within a fixed region, the system condensing light therewith, and the lighting therewith, are provided. Plural circumscribing ray route lenses 1 characterized by; a refraction condensing light means for transmitting the incident light within a fixed region by refraction in accordance with the region of the incidence angle, and a total reflection condensing light means for transmitting the incident light within a fixed region by total reflection in accordance with the region of the incidence angle: are arranged in a state of transmitted light being emitted within the energy receiver section 12 as a elected region for condensing the sunlight in accordance with the arrangement location of each said lens (FIG.

Abstract: A head-up display, an IR camera and associated electronics including power are integrated into portable, self-contained, wrap-around, face-worn vision-enhancement apparatus useful in environments of dense air-borne particulate and thermal extremes such as encountered in fire fighting situations, in accordance with the invention. Reflective and opaque lenses are provided at approximately eye level for IR, vision display and blinding purposes, respectively, to produce a clear bright picture of a scene otherwise obscured by darkness or obscurants. The IR camera is integral with wrap-around system along with a self-contained power supply so that the system is portable and requires no umbilical cord or other external connections. An optical axis of the IR camera and an axis describing the user's virtual line of sight through the viewing eye converge at a nominal arm's length in front of the user's viewing eye, e.g. 3 feet away.

Abstract: A saddle for an electro-acoustic stringed instrument is provided having a string supporting member supported by a plurality of pillars. The pillars have bases and are separated from each other by gaps which are relatively large in comparison to the bases. The saddle has a total base area, defined by the combined area of the bases, which is relatively small compared to the total base area of a saddle with a continuous base surface, such that a biasing force applied to the string supporting member is applied to a relatively smaller area. Furthermore, all of the bases have substantially equal surface areas such that force applied to the string supporting member is transmitted to each base equally. Each of the pillars has constant cross-sectional areas along its length so that adjusting the height of a pillar does not change the surface area of its base.