Abstract: The controller 70 of the brine supply device 10 performs the PID calculation of the manipulated variable MV of the valve 14, calculates the compensated manipulated variable MV′ by compensating the manipulated value MV, and controls the operation of the valve 14 based on the compensated manipulated variable MV′. The variation &Dgr;MV of the manipulated variable MV becomes proportional to the variation &Dgr;PV of the brine supply temperature Pt1 as the operation of the valve 14 is controlled with the compensated manipulated variable MV′. This makes it possible to control temperature with a high accuracy using only one set of PID constants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conductor rail for supplying power to current consumers. The inventive conductor rail is comprised of a base body (1) and of a slide surface (2a) which is connected to the base body (1) and which is made of an especially wear-resistant material. Connecting elements (5) extending over the length of the slide surface (2) are provided on the side of the part (2) which forms the slide surface (2a); said side pointing toward the base body (1). Each connecting element (5) together with an elongated narrow side (2b) of the slide surface part (2), forms a recess (3). The recess is at least partially filled with the material (6) of the base body (1).

Abstract: Image templates are extracted from video images in real-time and stored in memory. Templates are selected on the basis of their ability to provide useful positional data and compared with regions of subsequent images to find the position giving the best match. From the position data a transform model is calculated. The transform model tracks the background motion in the current image to accurately determine the motion and attitude of the camera recording the current image. The transform model is confirmed by examining pre-defined image templates. Transform model data and camera sensor data are then used to insert images into the live video broadcast at the desired location in the correct perspective. Stored templates are periodically updated to purge those that no longer give valid or significant positional data. New templates extracted from recent images are used to replace the discarded templates.

Abstract: This invention concerns a remote control unmanned fishing boat intended for enjoyment of remote control fishing and a remote control device for use with the boat. The invention contemplates enabling the operator to advance the boat forward and backward and change the direction of the advance of the boat by manipulating the remote control device 2. By the operator using the remote control device 2 for actuating a depth sounder, the information concerning the depth of water and the condition of water bottom determined by the depth sounder is displayed on a monitor 41 of the remote control device 2. When the optimum position for fishing is found consequently, the operator is allowed to lower his fishhook in the water by manipulating the remote control device 2.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic drive, comprising and armature that can move electromagnetically back and forth. The movement of the armature drives a valve of an internal combustion engine. The ratio of the depth of the yoke in relation to the width of the yoke of the electromagnets and the length of the armature in relation to the width of the armature is greater than 1.5 in order to reduce the power consumption of the drive.

Abstract: The present invention provides decorative synthetic stucco compositions having a shiny sparkling metallic finish comprising a synthetic stucco finish coating and approximately 200 mesh aluminum metal pigment. Also provided are compositions with one or more colored metallic pigments. The present invention also provides methods for making synthetic stucco compositions having a shiny, sparkling metallic finish.

Abstract: A device, system and method for locating a specific patch cord connection port contained within a telecommunications closet having line tracing capabilities. An LED is provided at each of the connector ports present within the telecommunications closet that is positioned to illuminate the connector port or illuminate a shroud positioned in front of the connector port. The LEDs can be individually and selectively illuminated. Accordingly, individually identified connector ports can be selectively illuminated within the telecommunications closet. This greatly increases the ability of a technician to accurately locate the patch cord connector port within the telecommunications closet that has been targeted by the patch cord tracing system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for UV irradiation of treated waste water. The device comprises a plurality of UV modules, each UV module being an immersed radiator that comprises a low-pressure mercury radiator surrounded by a round sheathing tube permeable to UV rays. Each UV module is assigned to an irradiation chamber of square cross-section, the midpoint of which is also the midpoint of the UV radiator. The distance between the UV modules is selected in such a way that the cross-sectional area of the irradiation chamber of each UV module is not more than ten times larger than the cross-sectional area of the UV module itself.

Abstract: A self-inflatable mattress is formed from an open pore foam core and one or more layers of dual melt film. Initially, a layer of dual melt film is placed on top of the open pore foam block such that the side with the lower melting temperature contacts the foam core. A non-stick, heat transferable buffer layer is then placed on top of the film and heat and pressure are applied, preferably through a roller, causing the bottom surface of the film to stick to the top surface of the foam core. The edges of the top sheet are also adhesably attached to the sides of the core using a pair of heated side pressure rollers. Lastly, the cushion is inverted and a second, or bottom, sheet of dual melt film is placed on top of the foam core and attached to the bottom surface and sides in a similar manner. Finally, a valve, which may be either oral, or one way, is attached to the side of the mattress.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the protection of neuroprosthesis operation against unauthorized access to the function or operating data. The system is assigned to neuroprostheses for treating functional disorders of the nervous system. This neuroimplant protection system (NIS) comprises at least one neuroprosthesis component which is in contact or operational connection with nerve tissue. Neuroprosthesis operation takes place only during the period of a specific authorization and/or comprises an authorized data transmission between external component and implanted component and/or an authorized communication for monitoring and/or defining the neuroprosthesis functional state. The communication between external and implanted component is in encrypted form.

Abstract: A p-i-n photodiode included a heavily dopes epitaxially grown layer of semiconductor. The photodiode is comprised of heterojunctions of epitaxial material grown on an InP semiconductor substrate (12, 14). A heavily doped layer (20) is patterned on top of an InP layer (18) to define the source of p-type diffusion for the definition of the active region (22) of the p-n junction. The epitaxially grown source layer (20) may be comprised of ternary or quaternary III-V semiconductor alloys, typically InxGa1−xAs. The principle can be extended to alloy layers that are not lattice-matched to the InP substrate. The p-type dopant is typically Zn, but may also consist of other commonly used p-type dopants such as Be.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bird launcher with a remote controlled system. The bird launcher includes a box open on its top. First and second support bars are extended widthwise from the upper corners of the sidewalls of the box. A pair of cradle rods are each rotatably inserted at both ends into two holes formed in one-side ends of the support bars. A net-shaped fabric is attached at opposite side ends to the cradle rods. A holding lever is rotatably attached to the box by a center pin, and rotatably provided at its upper end with a roller bearing. A release lever rotatably is attached to the first support bar so as to position a bird accommodated in the fabric in the box when its bend portion is engaged with the roller bearing and a depression formed on the box. A transmitter transmits a user's command.

Abstract: The travel range is extended for electrostatically actuated micro mirrors used as attenuators, modulators and switches in optical networks by the use of dielectrically coated, preferably with Silicon dioxide, inner surfaces. Oxide charge and oxide capacitance combine to expand the travel range of the mirrors before snap down, at the expense of increased applied bias voltage. This method of travel range extension is preferred over other range extension methods due to its simplicity, reproducibility, and ease of manufacture, as well as benefits of decreased stiction and inhibited electrode shorting. A method for the manufacture of the devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite resonator (10) consisting of a conducting metal (14) and a dielectric material (12) is used to provide resonant frequencies lower than can be obtained using the same volume of dielectric alone and with higher unloaded Q than can be obtained using the same volume of metal imbedded into a cavity and used as a resonator. This significantly reduces the cost and size of the resonator (10) without degrading its performance. An inexpensive metal (14), such as aluminum, can be substituted for more than half of the dielectric (12) and stille form a resonator (10) with substantially equivalent resonant properties. The operative embodiments of the resonator invention (1) cover composites with doughnut-shaped, i.e., cylindrical, configurations, with the “doughnut” either metal (14) or dielectric (12), and the “hole” either dielectric (314) or metal (312), respectively.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus having a receiving antenna and method of controlling the apparatus are disclosed. The transmitter of the apparatus varies or sets the intensity level of the electric shock linearly by an electric shock adjusting means, operates any one selected from the first through fourth function switches, and outputs a control signal corresponding to a selected switch from the antenna of the transmitter to a receiver worn on the neck of an animal, and the receiver receives the signal from the transmitter, outputs the electric shock to the animal while varying the electric shock linearly by the electric shock adjusting means for a predetermined period of time when the trainer operates the first function switch.

Abstract: In a process and apparatus for producing long plastic sheets by pressing molten plastic materials between the forming roller and the forming drum unit, the forming drum unit including a thin cylindrical sleeve supported from inside by a drum support unit and pressed against the outer surface of the forming roller to deform elastically in a curve along the outer surface of the forming roller as it rotates, thus maintaining a relatively long contact length.

Abstract: A pipe attaching apparatus is used to attach pipe, electrical conduit and the like to a channel support without the use of tools. With one hand, an installer holds the apparatus containing a pipe between two clamp halves, squeezes a pair of base plates together, inserts a pair of hooks into a support channel and releases the base plates so that the hooks engage inturned flanges in the support channel. Using the same hand, the installer locks the apparatus by engaging a pair of locking pins on a cam in holes in the base plates. The cam in a locked position gives a visual indication of successful installation.