Abstract: A plastic card, such as a radio frequency identification card, including at least one electronic element embedded therein and a hot lamination process for the manufacture of radio frequency identification cards and other plastic cards including a micro-chip embedded therein. The process results in a card having an overall thickness in the range of 0.028 inches to 0.032 inches with a surface suitable for receiving dye sublimation printing—the variation in card thickness across the surface is less than 0.0005 inches. A card manufactured in accordance with the present invention also complies with all industry standards and specifications. Also, the hot lamination process of the present invention results in an aesthetically pleasing card. The invention also relates to a plastic card formed in accordance with the hot lamination process of the present invention.

Abstract: A tubular beam motor vehicle differential axle assembly having two (2) tubular shafts, each of the tubular shafts having gear teeth formed on one end thereof, or alternatively having a gear mechanically connected to the end of the tubular shaft by, for example, a chemical bonding material, a weld, an interference fit and/or one or more mechanical fastener(s), and the other end of each of the tubular shafts having a flange to which a motor vehicle wheel is mounted. A tubular differential case partially houses the two (2) tubular shafts, a set of pinion mate gears and a pinion mate gear shaft. A ring gear is positioned outboard of the tubular differential case which receives rotational power from an input shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an activity book designed to make reading more enjoyable and educational for young readers. The activity book of the present invention comprises at least one illustrated page with at least one opening on the page through which a moldable material such as modeling clay is forced or extruded by the reader as through a die. The moldable material is forced through the opening(s) by the reader compressing the illustrated page against an area located on a hard flat surface such as a table or another page of the book. The moldable material passing through the opening(s) completes the illustration on the page. The shape of the opening(s) compliments the illustration and facilitates the completion of the illustration when a moldable material is extruded through the opening.

Abstract: A railcar has a substructure, a superstructure and intermediate webwork sides joining the substructure and the superstructure to form a truss-like structure for carrying automobiles. The resultant truss-like structure does not have a straight through center sill, but does retain end stub sills. The main deck of this structure can be depressed between the railcar trucks, and, in combination with a vehicle supporting deck structure allows vehicles of a greater height to be carried in the depressed center than over the end structure above the railcar trucks. The integrated structure, including a structurally significant roof frame, is also used to support the vehicle carrying decking.

Abstract: To enable the mass injection of a sample in a gas chromatography and prevent occurrence of residue or decomposition of a desired constituent during analysis. The invention calls for providing the injection port with a liner, connecting the column and the liner to a press-fit, evaporating the solvent introduced into the liner, and discharging the evaporated solvent from a discharge port formed at the upper part of the liner.

Abstract: Extreme pressure lubricants, concentrates and greases. Disclosed herein are extreme pressure metal working lubricants which comprise a lubricant base material and a reaction product of (1) an amine containing from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms and (2) sulfamic acid or derivative thereof containing from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms. The reaction product or extreme pressure additive may be either water soluble or oil soluble. Amines containing from 1 to about 7 carbon atoms are generally used for making water soluble reaction products, and amines containing 8 or more (up to about 30) carbon atoms are generally used for making oil soluble reaction products. Water based lubricants comprise water and a water soluble reaction product. Oil based lubricants comprise an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil soluble reaction product. Reaction products may be either addition products or sulfonamides.

Abstract: A vehicle safety collision headrest system which substantially instantaneously moves a headrest of a seat from any manually adjusted position to a fully extended position. The system includes a pressure actuation assembly having combustible propellant or fluid tank fluidly connected to a cylinder. The cylinder is rigidly connected to a bottom of the headrest and upon the occurrence of a collision or abrupt stopping the pressure actuation system fires the cylinder upwardly which causes the headrest to extend to a properly adjusted position behind a passenger's head and neck. The pressure actuation system inflates a front airbag which extends between a bottom of the headrest and a top of the seat to fill the gap therebetween. The front airbag cushions the passenger's head and neck as the passenger is thrust rearward and protects the passenger's head and neck from contacting the cylinder and poles rigidly mounted to the bottom of the headrest.

Abstract: An apparatus for developing a consistent and working golf swing in the classic form, by constraining the movement of the wearer's trail arm in relation to the wearer's torso from the set-up, through striking of the ball, while allowing for unrestricted movement for the swing follow through. The apparatus comprises a resilient arm band formed in an arm loop that is partially self adjusting, being worn by a golfer on the trailing arm just above the elbow. The arm band connects to an adjustable strap assembly which comprises an inelastic strap which adjustably loops through a manually adjustable strap buckle. The adjustable strap assembly connects to a belt line anchor through an “O”-ring connector. The belt line anchor is attached to the wearer's waist or belt at a point on the waist or belt, above the hip of the wearer on the wearer's pants or belt, opposite the trailing arm.

Abstract: A pivoting handle assembly having weight compensation which is anticipated to be used in conjunction with parts, part handling fixtures and other materials to reduce the apparent weight of the pivoting handling assembly having weight compensation to an operator and thereby reduce operator fatigue. In particular, an elongated spring member is positioned in the interior of an elongated pivoting arm member to at least partially compensate for the apparent weight to an operator of the pivoting handle assembly having weigh compensation being supported, transported and/or positioned thereby. As elongated pivoting arm member is rotated in a first rotational direction, a chain is wrapped around the center diameter of a pivot portion between the elongated pivoting arm member and a stationary arm member and a pin is pulled to compensate for the change in length, thus compressing the elongated spring member.

Abstract: A process and a composition is described of a color developing agent for processing a silver halide color photographic material, the composition containing a paraphenylenediamine type color developing agent and an amine of formula (I) or a salt thereof R1NR2R3  (I) wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from alkyls, phenyls, hydrogen, and substituted derivatives thereof, such substituents including hydroxyl, alkoxyl, amide, sulfoneaminde and alkyl sulfoneamide groups, and R3 represents an aromatic such as phenyl or naphthyl and substituents thereof. When used in highly concentrated solutions, the compositions are capable of preventing the precipitation of the color developer agent.

Abstract: Overhead garage door position monitoring systems including one or more smoke detector sensors, carbon monoxide sensors, thermal sensors and/or magnetic sensors to measure the smoke concentration level, the carbon monoxide level, the temperature and the position of an overhead garage door, respectively. These sensors are controlled by and report the status of parameters to a controller, such as a microcontroller. This controller is programmed to report the status of parameters through, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) and/or a voice synthesizer and an audio speaker.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to hydraulically actuated limited slip differentials. More particularly, the present invention relates to a hydraulic limited slip differential which utilizes a variable pressure relief check valve used to vary the maximum hydraulic pressure available within the differential case in a manner that the limited slip feature can be adjusted anywhere between a full “ON” and a full “OFF” configuration. Hydraulic fluid will not flow through the check valve until the hydraulic pressure within the case results in a reaction force larger than the check valve activation pressure, thus providing a maximum pressure limit in the hydraulic system. The activation pressure of the check valve can be selectively controlled by an actuator. The movement of the actuator corresponds to a change the retaining force of the check valve. Dynamic control of the system in response to vehicle operational parameters may also be performed.

Abstract: A reassemblable reel which can easily be assembled and has a capacity as well as strength sufficient to contain and protect a great quantity of chips or other electronic components when in use and, after use, can easily be disassembled into compact parts which are easy to transport. The reassemblable reel generally includes two flanges and a reel hub having flexible plates formed therein. Each flexible plate is provided with tooth-shaped protrusions formed on the front and back ends of the flexible plate. The reel is so designed as to be formed by bringing the flanges into contact with both ends of the reel hub and pushing the flanges to engage the flexible plates with the tooth-shaped protrusions in stopper portions formed in the flanges. The tooth-shaped protrusions of each flexible plate can be disengaged by pushing the flexible plate from the outside of either flange in such a direction as to disengage the tooth-shaped protrusions.

Abstract: A bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly which can be used for example, in a powertrain design including a transfer case with front & rear outputs mechanically connected (no differential or in-line torque coupling), a primary axle of conventional design, and a secondary axle assembly with a unique differential assembly of which the bidirectional overrunning clutch assembly is a component thereof. The unique differential assembly utilizes two one-way bidirectional clutch assemblies which provide for axle shaft differentiation while turning, include speed-sensing limited-slip capability, and eliminate the necessity for an interaxle differential or in-line torque coupling device in the transfer case. Each clutch assembly includes two sets of struts. Each set of struts is used to transmit torque in one direction. A laterally sliding decoupler is utilized to control which set of struts is functional. The decoupler moves only when the one-way clutch rotating direction is reversed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stationary boat lift comprised of a housing in which a boat is able to enter and exit with little difficulty. The boat lift allows a boat to bypass various barriers in a efficient and safe manner by vertically lifting the boat out of one body of water, translating the boat horizontally over a desired barrier, and then vertically lowering the boat into a second body of water.

Abstract: For a truck trailer bed or a truck cargo enclosure including one or more compartmented, hollow floor sections, a reinforcement system is provided. The system makes use of strip-like metal inserts which are introduced into selected compartments of the flooring sections that lie beneath a relatively compact, heavy object such as a coil of flat-rolled steel or like cargo. The inserts preferably will be fabricated from the same metallic substance as the flooring sections and will be of a transverse cross section that is identical to the compartments provided in the flooring sections. Having such a cross section, the inserts will fill the selected flooring section compartments and increase the rigidity and resistance of the compartments to damage caused by the concentrated object loading thereon.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process of inspecting a container wherein a container is positioned at a predetermined location for inspection. At least a portion of the container is illuminated over a defined finish surface, which can relate to various complete surfaces of the container design. Illuminating light is captured from an area corresponding to the defined finish surface without physical manipulation of the container. Thereafter, it is determined whether the defined finish surface of the container is within predetermined tolerances, which then can be used for quality control or other purposes. An apparatus in accordance with the invention preferably has a source of illuminating light to direct light over defined finish surface of the container, and a light sensor to capture light from an area corresponding to at least the defined finish surface.