Abstract: A night light which plugs directly into an electrical outlet with a rotatable housing which swivels 360° to direct light in a desired direction. The night light includes a light bulb connected to its power source in a self-contained housing. The night light also includes a light sensor which activates and deactivates the bulb depending upon ambient light levels.

Abstract: A passive garage door opener system includes a sensor for determining the position of the vehicle relative to the receiver. When the vehicle is within a predetermined area near the receiver, the transmitter sends the signal to open the garage door. Other conditions of the vehicle, such as speed and heading, may also be monitored to determine when and whether to send the signal.

Abstract: A method of controlling the brightness level of a screen display having a matrix of pixels that each have a brightness level controlled by a first and second voltage includes maintaining the first voltage of each pixel at a preselected voltage level. The second voltage level is controlled and adjusted depending on the ambient light conditions. The second voltage is increased during daytime conditions to increase the brightness of the screen display and decreased during nighttime conditions to decrease the brightness of the display. The ambient light conditions are determined by using a light-sensitive sensor or a manually adjustable control.

Abstract: A display system generally comprises an ELD including a plurality of pixels each activated by a voltage across an inner and outer electrode. A controller applies voltages to each of the pixels via the inner and outer electrodes at a refresh rate to illuminate the pixels. The controller varies the voltage and refresh rates of each of the plurality of pixels in order to provide varying levels of brightnesses of the pixels.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a connector for joining fluid flow passegeways in a fluid handling system. The connector may be manually manipulated, without using any tools, to quickly and easily couple or decouple the mating connector components. Those components include a plug having a cylindrical plug wall and a radially extending flange, and a mating socket having a cylindrical socket wall and a pair of diametrically opposed retainers. The retainers each comprise an axially extending flexible lever spaced from the socket wall. The lever is joined to the socket wall at a base or proximal end and has a latch at its free or distal end. The lever is also joined to the socket wall by a fulcrum wall or living hinge positioned intermediate the ends of the lever. A split lock ring is disposed between the socket wall and each retainer and is movable from a position adjacent the base of each retainer to a position remote from the base of each retainer.

Abstract: A compact, electronically operated, rotary positive displacement pumping device having a stator which functions as an electric motor stator and also as pump stator, a rotor or rotors which function as electric motor rotor or rotors and also as pump rotor or rotors, and a highly efficient and effective magnetic flux path which has low reluctance, said flux path being used in a magnetic drive arrangement to impart rotation to the rotor or rotors to create a pumping action.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for visually confirming at a work site the accuracy of measurements representing the shape of an object. Include is a microprocessor into which a plurality of measurements representing a plurality of reference points corresponding to the shape of the object is inputted. The device and method may also display a plurality of the reference points, either individually or as connected line segments corresponding to the measurements, This allows for the visual confirmation of the accuracy of the measurements by comparing the image displayed with the shape of the object. In addition, this may also permit an operator to notice an incorrect measurement input and make the appropriate correction.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for inhibiting HIV replication in a cell by binding Leukemia Inhibitory Factors (“LIF”) LIF to its receptor in a cell to inhibit HIV replication within the cell. In addition, the present invention concerns a method for preventing uninfected individuals from infection with HIV by administering a dosage of LIF to prevent establishment of HIV infection. The present invention also provides a method of treating HIV infected individuals by administering a dosage of LIF to prevent disease progression.

Abstract: A computerized imaging system (such as CAT scan, MRI imaging, ultrasound imaging, infrared, X-ray, UV/visible light fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy or microwave imaging) is employed to sense the position of an endoscopic treatment system within the body of a patient. In a preferred embodiment, the system provides real-time computer control to maintain and adjust the position of the treatment system and/or the position of the patient relative to the treatment system; and also provides (if desired) real-time computer control of the operation of the treatment system itself.

Abstract: A halogen shop light having an elongated housing defining an interior space and mountable to a support surface and which includes an external receptacle. The light also includes a light source comprised of a housing, handle, lens, halogen lamp, and outwardly extending post which terminates in a ball like free end. A second post extending from the housing is also provided. The second post has inner and outer sleeves which are rotatably connected. There is also a socket in the second post which receives the ball-like free end to form an universally rotatable ball and socket connection. Wiring for energizing the lamp and the external receptacle is further provided and the wiring is placed in a channel which travels through the posts and ball.

Abstract: An process and method for monitoring and limiting high voltage conditions in a transport refrigeration unit is disclosed. The system provides a microprocessor control which monitors the load, generator temperature and engine speed and compares it to an algorithm or map programmed into a controller for the unit. The map or algorithm preferably predicts voltage based upon load (amperage), generator temperature and engine speed. If the result of the monitored features predicts a voltage above preselected acceptable levels which are programmed into the controller, then the controller will drop the engine into low speed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vibratory powder feeding and metering apparatus that achieves the above-mentioned requirements. Generally, the apparatus of the present invention includes a housing defining a powder reservoir, a powder storage hopper having an outlet disposed to deliver powdered resin to the reservoir, a powder distribution block having one or more generally vertical fill tubes, a plurality of discharge ports extending from the reservoir to the fill tubes in the distribution block, and a vibration device to which the housing is mounted. Typically, the fill tubes are in communication with individual spray nozzles for transmission of the powdered resin. The housing also carries an adjustable barrier which serves as a dam to control or meter the flow of powdered resin into the discharge ports.

Abstract: A worklight mounting system having a post extending from a support and a light having a catch. The post is insertable into the catch and is releasably secured within the catch by the coaction between a groove and at least one roller. The coaction there between prevents axial movement while permitting rotational movement there between.

Abstract: A vehicle display system includes an electroluminescent display showing images of a plurality of control switches within the vehicle. Whenever one of the control switches is accessed by a vehicle operator, a controller alters the image of that control switch. The altered image can be highlighted or have a different color, for example. The visual indication of which switch is being accessed provides the vehicle operator visual confirmation of which switch is being accessed so that the operator need not look directly at the switch.

Abstract: A dual purpose light that may be configured as both a floor-type worklight and as an elevated stand light. The present invention provides a light stand which has a threaded post on its terminal end that is adapted to receive a light housing having a pair of pivotal support legs. When the leg are in an open position, they support the light housing on a support surface in a non-elevated position. When in a closed position, the legs are co-extensively arranged with a common aperture that accepts the thread post on the stand for affixing the light housing to the stand for use in an elevated position.

Abstract: The invention is a special modified scuba diving apparatus intended for use by an animal, and more specifically the famous diving dog “Shadow.” The invention includes a helmet, a harness for supporting the helmet and a source of breathable gas, a special regulator providing a supply of breathable gas to the interior of the helmet, an exhaust for withdrawing exhaled air and residue water from the helmet without depressurizing the helmet, and a system of weights to compensate for the buoyancy of the user, and to counteract a net moment created about the center of buoyancy. The breathing system includes a muffler. An intercom system for providing voice instructions to Shadow can also be included.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a Document Process Server (DPS) for users of mainframes, such as Unisys' IPS and DPI 800/DP500 Series Reader/Sorters. The DPS allows ORS and Poll Select DP Series Reader/Sorters to be connected to ClearPath™/A/V Series Unisys mainframes via LAN/WAN connectivity and/or economical telephone company connections such as Frame Relay. The DPS enhances the IPS/DP Series user's system in that it allows ClearPath™/A/V Series users to use LAN/WAN connectivity with their existing Reader/Sorter investment. ClearPath ™ users are not required to purchase new NDP Reader/Sorters since Unisys does not support the ORS interface. “Click”/usage charges associated with the NDP Series are averted. Cost of dedicated telephone lines and MUX equipment are not needed. V Series users are not required to purchase single or multiple dedicated A/ClearPath™ Series to interface TCP/IP to the V Series host.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating tissue necrosis (loss) in an animal. Tissue necrosis is treated by providing the subject with an anti-adhesion cell agent capable of binding an ICAM-1 antigen, a CD18 antigen, an L-selectin agent, a CD44 antigen, a P-selectin antigen, a VCAM-1 antigen, an ICAM-2 antigen, or a fragment thereof. Also provided is a method for preventing thermal-related tissue loss or necrosis, particularly the thermal injury and progressive tissue necrosis which results from a burn injury. Thermal-related tissue injury surrounding a thermal injury site is inhibited or prevented by providing an animal with an anti-adhesion agent, such as an anti-CD18 antibody, an anti-ICAM-1 antibody, or a mixture or fragment thereof. A method for inhibiting/preventing scarring attendant healing of a thermal injury is also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery pack 13 (FIG. 2) comprises an elongated cylindrical, metal casing 35, a plurality of cells 41, 43 in casing 35 and three coaxial pack terminals 46, 54, 61. For enhanced convenience, pack terminals 46, 54, 61 are electrically connectable in a cordless device 11 regardless of the angular orientation of the pack 13 about casing axis 33. To reduce cost and increase durability, pack 13 has no welded connections and will permit high current discharge rates. Cells 41, 43 are electrically connected but are mechanically disconnected. A spring 73 engages cell 41 and biases cells 41, 43 tightly together in compression to form good, low resistance electrical contact between cells 41, 43, casing base cap 45 and top 53. To provide a pack with two output voltages, the third pack terminal 61 has a polarity (relative to first pack terminal 46) the same as second pack terminal 54 and is electrically connected to the cell can terminal 43b of forward cell 43, thereby electrically by-passing cell 43.