Abstract: A patient fluid collection system is disclosed which includes a fluid collection reservoir, a cover for the reservoir, and a port on the reservoir having a scalloped upper edge. The scalloped upper edge prevents the port from being inadvertently closed off in the event that a tube valve containing a flapper valve is improperly positioned on the port.

Abstract: A hog fuel board is made by placing a hog fuel matrix with flexible non-sticking layers on outside surfaces between screens in a preheated platen press and pressing the matrix to preset stops and for a predetermined time and pressure to cause adhesives naturally present in the hog fuel to disperse throughout the board. The process requires heating platens higher than used for particle board but avoids using a vacuum press. There is also supplied a hog fuel veneer board with a hog fuel matrix sandwiched between veneer sheets and a lumber product with a hog fuel coating thereon.

Abstract: An asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) digital electronic communication system includes an ATM communication system interconnection and termination unit (ATMCSI/TU). This ATMCSI/TU includes both a programmable microprocessor and several hardware-implemented coprocessors. The hardware-implemented coprocessors are under control of the microprocessor, and are dedicated to the performing of repetitive tasks. Thus, the microprocessor is freed to perform supervisory tasks in the ATM in addition to performing tasks associated with actual communication of digital data packages (i.e., CS-PDU's) in the ATM system. Thus, the APU is freed from doing repetitive data manipulation tasks, while these tasks are performed by one or more hardware-implemented coprocessors using memory mapped data structures and linked lists of data.

Abstract: A shaking table assembly includes a plurality of first linear guides arranged in parallel with each other. A supporting table is slidably mounted on the first linear guides along a longitudinal direction thereof. A plurality of second linear guides are fixedly mounted on a top surface of the supporting table and are arranged in parallel with each other and perpendicular to the plurality of first linear guides. A testing table is slidably mounted on the second linear guides along a longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A finish composition for a precursor for high-performance carbon fibers, containing (1) 0.2-10 parts by weight of an aminocarboxylic material selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid salts of alkylamines, carboxylic acid salts of arylamines, carboxylic acid salts of alkylarylamines, amino acids and betaine compounds, and (2) 100 parts by weight of a mixture of (a) 80-20 parts by weight of a finish prepared by adding, to (i) a silicone finish containing 50 wt % or more of an amino-modified polysiloxane having a nitrogen content in amino groups in the range of 0.05-2.0 wt % and a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 500 centistokes or more, (ii) 0.3-5.0 molar equivalents of a lower aliphatic monocarboxylic acid of 6 carbon atoms or less with respect to 1 mole of the amino group, and (b) 20-80 parts by weight of a nonionic emulsifier consisting mainly of a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, a polyoxyethylene alkylaryl ether or a polyoxyethylene fatty acid ester.

Abstract: A camera holder is provided which has a support structure which is generally a single arcuate bar. Attached to one end of the support structure is a body rest member, adapted to fit comfortably against the upper torso of the user. Attached to the other end of the support structure is a pair of lateral members extending laterally in opposite directions from the support structure. Attached to the support structure is a strap which is placed behind the neck of the user to support the furthermost end of the support structure. The camera holder of the invention provides a simple, lightweight and stable platform for holding a portable camera, especially a video recorder, without the necessity of the hands of the user.

Abstract: A video pedobarograph system for providing a real time, qualitative display of dynamic relative pressure measurements includes a plurality of force sensors, a substantially rigid support structure and video pedobarograph electronics. The force sensors generate dynamic relative pressure signals and are positioned within a force sensor matrix structure. The substantially rigid support structure includes a substantially planer surface to which the sensor matrix structure is fixedly secured. The video pedobarograph electronics include a video sync stripper and control logic. The video sync stripper strips a video sync signal from a composite video signal received by the video pedobarograph electronics.

Abstract: Systems for ablating tissue control radiofrequency power to an ablation electrode by relying upon actual phase sensitive power measurements, unaffected by phase shifts between radiofrequency voltage and current. The systems also detect these phase differences, if they develop, and integrate this factor in making their control decisions.

Abstract: Methods of making a set of golf clubs and shafts that are matched according to vibration frequency are disclosed. The methods may include a random selection of shafts from a stock of raw shafts, wherein the vibration frequency of each shaft is determined and then each shaft is assigned a club head number. By determining conversion values based on desired and actual club head weights for each shaft and by determining a value between a desired and measured frequency of each shaft, a total frequency conversion value may be obtained. The total frequency conversion value may then be used to determine an amount to trim each shaft and thereby linearly match each shaft in the set based on vibration frequency and an increase in club head number.

Abstract: A folding flatrack freight carrier has folding walls (111) comprising slender corner posts (112) of a width similar to the conventional lashing gap (L). The posts (112) are synergetically supported by the wall structure (111) which may be transversely corrugated (113) or may have transverse or other stiffeners (127) secured to it. The slender corner posts (112) may comprise solid bars, rolled or pressed angle sections (129) or channel sections (138,139). The wall structure (113) may be extended angularly at (140) to form a hollow box section (141) with the slender corner post (112). The flatrack based platform may be made of an extended width (E) compared with the basic width (B) of a conventional flatrack, whilst still accommodating the corner posts (112) alongside the side rails (118) in the folded condition.

Abstract: A golf club shaft including a base rod and a hosel section of a substantially uniform predetermined thickness extending radially outwardly from a portion of club head end of the base rod. The length of hosel section is substantially greater than the length of the club head hosel recess into which the shaft will be inserted.

Abstract: A plurality of macro-arrays are formed on a semiconductor substrate. Each macro-array includes a logic area in which a plurality of interconnectable logic gates are formed, and an Input/Output (I/O) area in which a plurality of I/O devices are formed. I/O terminals are formed outside the I/O area, which enable the logic devices of the macro-arrays to be interconnected with the logic devices of the other macro-arrays via the I/O devices. Alternatively, connections can be made directly to the logic devices. The interconnections are made using a pattern of conductors such that the macro-arrays are linked to form a composite gate array which provides a programmed logical functionality. A number of contiguous macro-arrays which provide the required number of gates are used, with the unused macro-arrays being cut away and discarded.

Abstract: A ballast can having at least one of an opening which faces in a direction other than toward the rear of the refrigeration unit in which it is mounted and a ballast mounted on the can's cover. The ballast can may include resilient members for attaching the can to a refrigeration unit frame.

Abstract: A method is provided for the controlled formation of voids in integrated circuit doped glass dielectric films. The film can be formed of borophosphosilica glass (BPSG) or other types of doped glass. The method involves the steps of providing a substrate on which conductors are formed, depositing a first layer of doped glass to a thickness in a predetermined ratio to the size of the space between conductors, reflowing the first doped glass layer, applying one or more additional doped glass layers to make up for any shortfall in desired total doped glass thickness, and performing a high temperature densification to smooth each additional layer. The method provides for increased integrated circuit speed by controlled formation of voids which have a low dielectric constant and therefore reduce capacitance between adjacent conductors. The method can be performed using existing doped glass deposition and reflow equipment.

Abstract: A deflectable biopsy catheter for obtaining a tissue sample from a body cavity of a patient comprising: an axially elongated catheter shaft having proximal and distal portions respectively terminating at proximal and distal ends, the catheter shaft being sized and constructed to be advanced into a body cavity of a patient; a deflection wire coupled to the distal portion of the catheter shaft and extending within the catheter to the proximal end thereof; and a pair of biopsy jaws coupled to the distal end of the catheter shaft and having first and second opposed free cutting surfaces exposable for contact with a selected area of tissue within the patient's body cavity and movable with respect to each other to cut a tissue sample from the selected area of tissue. Schemes for obtaining samples from body cavities (e.g., the gastrointestinal tract, the heart, the intestines, the uterus, the muscles, the bile duct, and the esophagus) are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved ankle brace may have two relatively rigid side supports, the outer edge portion of the lower area of the side supports, adjacent to the ankle being covered with a flexible or resilient material. The flexible resilient material may be permanently secured to the side supports by bonding, mechanical interlocking, or by any other suitable arrangements. Additional resilient flexible material may be placed on the interior surface of the side supports to improve the fit and comfort of the brace around the user's lower leg. The rigid side supports may be of an open type with the resilient flexible material extending across the side supports and beyond the edges thereof. The lower area of the side supports may include a pivoting mechanism to adjustably receive heel straps. Each of the side supports may include a structural frame that surrounds but does not cover the ankle or malleolus.

Abstract: Novel biocompatible, high strength hydrogels useful in intraocular lenses are provided which are optically transparent, have high refractive indices and possess long term stability. The hydrogels are prepared from cross-linked copolymers of N-benzyl-N-methylacrylamide.

Abstract: A label for applying to a CD includes a label adhering section and a detachable centering section integral therewith. The centering section is shaped so that the label registers exactly on center on the CD when the outside edge of the centering section abut the inside surfaces of the portable container in which the CD is housed.