Abstract: A system and method for providing signals from a plurality of satellites to a plurality of receiving units is disclosed. The system and method of the present invention make efficient use of multi-switches to enable multiple receiving units to seamlessly alternate between channels of various satellite signals, and optionally between satellite signals and terrestrial antenna signals. In basic form, first and second receptors, such as DISH satellite LNBs, are connected to input ports of primary Digital Broadcast System multi-switches having multiple input ports and output ports. The output ports of the first such primary multi-switch are conductively connected to first input ports of at least two secondary multi-switches, and the output ports of the second such primary multi-switch are conductively connected to second input ports of the same secondary multi-switches. The outputs of the secondary multi-switches are provided to receiving units.

Abstract: A label assembly having multiple viewing areas and indicia portions is disclosed. A label is affixed to a non-opaque container, such as a glass or plastic bottle. The container contains an opaque substance, such as a consumable beverage. In one embodiment, the label includes two vertically separated viewing areas through which indicia portions on the inward side of the label on the opposite side of the bottle can be viewed. Thus, as the beverage is consumed below a first level, the first indicia portion becomes viewable through the first viewing area. As the beverage is consumed below a second level, the second indicia portion becomes viewable through the second viewing area. The first indicia portion is optionally an inquiry or question, and the second indicia portion is optionally a response or answer which is logically related to the first indicia portion. Packages of such containers can be assembled having various configurations of categories of subject matter contained in the indicia portion pairs.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool pouch for mounting on a rear wall of a cab of a truck-like vehicle. The tool pouch has a backing which is preferably nylon or canvas. The front portion of the backing preferably has a plurality of pockets of different sizes and shapes, loops, hooks, T-hooks, clips for holding and storing a number of different tools and accessories in a neat, organized fashion. The tool pouch is attached to the rear wall of the cab by a number of attaching means such as by a groove attachment and mounting hook assembly, a hook and loop fastener attachment, or via a pair of snap fittings. In one embodiment, the tool pouch has support rods for additional support. The backing optionally includes an open space for disposing the pouch over a transmission drive hump.

Abstract: A pair of rollers (2), constituting the seat and the traction means for the formwork (3) to be reinforced, are established on a bench (1). A pair of upper pressure rollers (12) act, at the same time, on the formwork. On the same bench (1) there are also placed, laterally with respect to the formwork (3), a pair of longitudinal guides (15) for the movement, in parallel to the formwork (3) of a carriage (14) wearing the fiberglass mesh delivering reel (13), said reel (13) being furthermore mounted on the carriage (14) with the possibility to rotate around the vertical axis, in order to vary the orientation of the fiberglass mesh with respect to the formwork (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuator for automotive air duct damper, and more particular to an actuator for automotive air duct damper with a new structure which allows a precise control on the flow of the air supplied in the indoor space of a car and which is improved in durability. The actuator for automotive air duct damper according to the invention, includes a driving motor and a power transmitting mechanism for transmitting the torque of the driving motor to a damper, said power transmitting mechanism being provided at its final stage with the damper for opening and closing air duct, wherein said actuator further comprises a rotary member provided on a free end of the rotation shaft of the driving motor, and an optical sensor disposed so as to interact with the rotary member.

Abstract: A child seat restraining device is disclosed having a stationary base with a securing mechanism for securing the base to a vehicle seat. A mobile platform is movably attached to the base and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel with respect to the stationary base between a first ready position and a second loading position. Optionally, the mobile platform is rotatable with respect to the base. A locking mechanism is provided for releasably locking the mobile platform into the ready position, and a child seat securing apparatus is provided to removably secure the child seat to the mobile platform. In one embodiment, a rotating platform is mounted to the mobile platform and the child seat is secured to the rotating platform. Alternatively, a rotating platform is mounted between the base and mobile platform, and the child seat is secured to the mobile platform. Optionally, integral lips secure the platforms to one another, and a convenient handle is formed in the mobile platform.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a feed-through filter having improved shielding and mounting functions. The feed-through filter of the present invention has an insulating substrate (40), one or more lead terminal through holes (42), lead terminal connection parts (43a), a top surface ground part (41), filter devices (C1 and C2), and a bottom surface ground part (44). The insulating substrate (40) has top, bottom and side surfaces. The lead terminal through holes (42) pass through the top and bottom surfaces of the insulating substrate (40). The lead terminal connection parts (43a) are separately formed around the through holes (42) on the top surface using conductive materials, and electrically connected to lead terminals (L1 and L2). The top surface ground part (41) is formed along the border of the top surface of the insulating substrate (40).

Abstract: A diaper storage and dispensing device and method is disclosed including a housing having an interior within which a stack of diapers is stored. The diapers are preferably stacked on top of a movable platform. The housing includes an access aperture through which the device can be stocked with diapers. The movable platform is preferably under tension in order to press the diapers upward. A dispensing opening is located toward the top of the device. The top diaper is aligned with the dispensing opening, and a diaper displacement mechanism operates to advance a single diaper at least partially out through the dispensing opening. The displacement mechanism is operated by a user pressing on a lever such as a foot pedal. After the diaper is removed, the next diaper in the stack is aligned with the displacement mechanism and the dispensing opening.

Abstract: A microcomputer heat dissipation system comprising heat-absorbing units, wherein said heat-absorbing units can be bonded to heat-generating electrical components inside the microcomputer and are in communication with a fluid circulating unit, and, to said fluid-circulating unit, there can be serially connected at least a heat-radiating pipe bondable to a heat-radiating plate, with said heat-radiating plate disposed on the outer wall surface of the chassis. In this manner, most of the heat generated by the microcomputer is dissipated to the space outside of the microcomputer, and, at the same time, the elimination of the internal fans of the microcomputer permits a considerable reduction in the acoustic noise level during operation of the microcomputer.

Abstract: A cable composed of material capable of conducting light, sound, or electricity is inserted by appropriate means into a material to be examined. A portion of said cable having predetermined parameters is fixed internally within the material. The cable is equipped with anchors that restrict movement within the material to be examined. Displacement or deformation of the material to be examined results in displacement and deformation of the sensor cable system. The anchors preferably concentrate stress or deformation at specific points of the cable as the cable deforms. The anchors may also allow movement of the cable such that displacement and deformation of the cable within the material is reduced.

Abstract: Flux cored wire for dual stainless steel having flux filled into a stainless steel sheath of the invention, the flux contains, with respect to the total weight of the wire: 0.02 to 0.10 wt % C; 0.10 to 1.0 wt % Si; 1.0 to 3.0 wt % Mn, 15 to 35 wt % Cr, 7.0 to 12.0 wt % Ni; 1.5 to 3.5 wt % Mo, 0.02 to 0.2 wt % N; 0.02 to 0.2 wt % Nb; and 0.5 to 5.6 wt % slag forming agent. The components composing the flux cored wire satisfy the following equations of: 1.5≦{(Cr+Mo+1.5Si+0.5Nb)/(Ni+0.5Mn+30C+30N)}≦2.3 and 25≦PREN (Cr+3.3Mo+16N)≦45. The welding wire of the invention forms the suitable weld metal in welding the dual phase structure stainless steel instead of the single phase steel so that remarkable effects can be expected in welding equipments of the sea water resistant austenitic-ferritic stainless steel which are used for various apparatuses for the chemical industry.

Abstract: A filing device (1), which has a reference cover-forming member (2) having a cover (21), a spine (22), and a back cover (23) integrated in one body, and a movable cover-forming member capable (3) of relative movement with respect to and along the inner surface of the reference cover-forming member (2), and in which the reference cover-forming member (2), in the area where the aforementioned spine (22) is formed, is provided with a cover motion-enabling insertion engagement section (25) extending in the longitudinal direction of the spine-forming section, and, along with that, is provided with a guiding section (26) controlling the motion of the movable cover-forming member (3).

Abstract: A strap-supported article such as a back pack having a messaging device is disclosed. The messaging device is located in an easily accessible position on the strap of the article. The user can access the device for operation conveniently without removal of the article. The device is affixed to the strap by clipping into a slit or pocket, or by disposing within a pocket in the article. The pocket preferably includes a clear outer wall, and a user interface such as a touch plate is accessible through the clear wall. Alternatively, the device may be embedded within the strap. Operation of the device is accomplished via a record button and a recording switch for selecting between modes. Prerecorded messages are accessed by touching the touch plate, and successive touches are utilized in order to access successive prerecorded messages. Alternatively, voice activation circuitry is included to access playback of messages. The device utilizes either analog or digital recording circuitry.