Abstract: A blow molding machine capable of relatively high production rates at relatively low cost is provided. The blow molding machine comprises a base, a reciprocating shuttle mechanism supported by the base, a single blow molding station supported by the base, and adapted to receive a parison for forming the hollow article at the blow molding station, a pair of cooling stations supported by the base on flanking sides of the blow molding station, a pair of blow pin carriages spaced from one another, each of which is connected to the shuttle mechanism and is indexable to the blow molding station and to one of the cooling stations. Each blow pin carriage can comprise one or more blow pin assemblies that are movable independent of the shuttle mechanism between a rest position and a blow position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for recording motion of a vehicle or a fixed structure with a self-contained motion recorder apparatus. The self-contained motion recorder apparatus is a sealed unit that contains a power source together with controller, sensor and recording devices. The controller device includes a power consumption manager that manages and conserves the overall power consumption of the apparatus. A sensor device is further included in operable communication with the controller device that produces signals that represent the motion of the vehicle or structure as a function of time. Additionally, a recording element is provided in operable communication with the controller for storing data that corresponds to the signals. A communication interface is further provided such that data may be read from the apparatus and commands and data may be written into the apparatus, from an external device.

Abstract: A thermal sensitive material 61 is disposed between a spring valve 60 and an end cap 50 of an oil filter (FIG. 1). Upon reaching a predetermined pressure, e.g. when the media of the oil filter becomes clogged, an opening 52 in the end cap opens to allow the oil to bypass the filter media. However, the thermal sensitive material precludes bypass flow through the end cap (e.g. during initial operation of the engine when a pressure surge may occur) until a predetermined oil temperature is attained.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a roll of previously wound material and for unwinding the material from the roll is disclosed. The apparatus includes a hollow column around which a lift arm assembly is moved from a load position to an unwind position. A lifting mechanism for lifting the roll after it is loaded at the load position is also provided. A plurality of lift arm assemblies can be provided so that a stand-by roll can be loaded onto the apparatus to be quickly rotated into an unwinding position. The lift arm assembly supports the roll without the use of a shaft through the core of the roll. A drive motor is provided which includes a splined shaft for engaging the roll and turning the roll to unwind the material therefrom.

Abstract: A TCP gateway terminates TCP flow control and retransmission control of TCP packets which are input from a transmitter side terminal, in place of a receiver side terminal. Also, the TCP gateway transfers the packet to the TCP gateway which is located on the opposite side, by using selective retransmission procedures in a data link layer using SSCOP and by using peculiar flow control procedures. In addition, the TCP gateway provides the process of transferring the packet to the receiver side terminal in accordance with the TCP process procedures in place of the transmitter side terminal, to a plurality of TCP connections simultaneously.

Abstract: An aqueous gel in unit dose form and suitable for topical delivery of clonidine and comprising clonidine, a water-gelling amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable gelling agent and having a pH value in the range of about 6 to about 8.5. Clonidine is present in an amount in the range of about 0.05 to about 3.5 milligrams per unit dose and at a concentration in the range of about 0.01 to about 0.5 weight percent.

Abstract: A telephone accessory communications device suitable for the delivery of DTMF tones over a standard telephone line, which has a card reader, microprocessor and telephone signaling generator that produces the DTMF tones corresponding to data encoded on the strip of a card. A memory device may also be included that stores information regarding the location of the telephone accessory communications device, and one or more telephone numbers used to access desired services. A standard telephone set can be connected to the telephone accessory communications device. The device can be programmed by a computer via a cable connector or a magnetic programming card.

Abstract: The invention provides for a novel human checkpoint kinase gene, hCDS1, translated protein, compositions, methods, and kits.

Abstract: To provide a powder for dust cores capable of improving magnetic properties such as magnetic permeability in a molded compacted powder magnetic core and mechanical properties such as size precision of the molded compacted powder magnetic core and radial crushing strength and, a dust core using the powder. A powder for a dust core contains a ferromagnetic powder, an insulating material containing silicone resin and/or phenol resin, and a lubricant, wherein the lubricant contains aluminum stearate, and a dust core using the powder for a dust core.

Abstract: A headlight allowing easy adjustment of a delicate light distribution pattern during manufacturing is provided. The headlight includes a light source, a reflector surrounding the light source from its backside to reflect light incident from the light source frontward, and a front lens located in front of the light source and the reflector. The front lens is provided with at least two portions different in light transmission characteristic from each other.

Abstract: A device to collect, dry and transport precise volumes of blood. A blood sample is introduced into a device through an aperture connected to a channel containing an absorbent material.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods for inhibition of tumor growth in the brain, using antagonists of integrins such as &agr;v&bgr;3 and &agr;v&bgr;5. Antagonists of the present invention can inhibit angiogenesis in brain tumor tissue. They can also inhibit vitronectin and tenascin-mediated cell adhesion and migration in brain tumor cells. They can further induce direct brain tumor cell death.

Abstract: A lasing device for performing a myringotomy or like procedure is provided. The distal end portion of an optical fiber used to transmit a laser energy beam to the surgical site is covered with a disposable, removably mounted sheath, whose distal end is substantially transparent to the wavelength of laser energy being emitted through the optical fiber. Optionally, a relatively low power aiming beam can be emitted coaxially with the laser energy beam.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed, molded thermoplastic dispensing container is provided which includes a nozzle having a resilient and unitary annular bead about the periphery thereof. The nozzle is sized to receive the hub of a dispensing assembly in a mating relationship and the bead provides a secure friction fit and liquid seal between the hub and the nozzle. The method of forming a container with a nozzle having such a bead includes the use of seal molds having a groove conforming to the shape of the bead and a vacuum passage in communication with such groove and the step of creating a vacuum through the passage and the groove to pull a portion of a parison into the groove to form the bead.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inhalation device for dispensing a medicament. The device includes a housing defining a lumen, and level indicator and dose indicator devices both of which are operably associated with the housing. The level indicator device linearly indicates a remaining amount of medicament, while the dose indicator device indicates a number of doses dispensed for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A multi-station rotary blow molding machine suitable for molding hollow articles from a thermoplastic parison is described. Plural, indexable dials present blow mold assemblies for parison insertion at a common, shared parison insertion station. The parisons can be extruded parisons or injection molded preforms.

Abstract: An automobile wash and wax composition suitable for simultaneously washing and waxing a soiled exterior surface of a vehicle without buffing. The automotive wash and wax composition being an aqueous emulsion containing an anionic surfactant, a silicone oil, an amino-functional silicone, a wax, and a cationic emulsifier. The wash and wax composition is applied to a pre-wetted exterior surface of a vehicle so as to substantially coat the surface of the vehicle that requires cleaning and polishing. After the coated surface has substantially dried, the surface is washed with a sufficient quantity of water to rinse away the soil particles and the residue of the anionic surfactant, leaving behind a durable, evenly distributed, high-gloss, water resistant protective film of silicones and wax on the vehicle surface, without any buffing of the surface.