Abstract: The invention relates to a sleeper frame for a track system for railborne vehicles, particularly for a ballasted track, consisting of several cross-ties (1) provided in the direction transverse to the track, and one or several longitudinal supports (2) connected with the cross-ties, wherein one cross-tie (1), respectively, substantially forms the outer delimitation of the sleeper frame in the longitudinal direction, with outer bearings (4) and fixtures (3) for the rails (6) being provided on the outer cross-ties, and with a continuous or quasi-continuous bearing for the rails (6) being provided between the outer rail bearings (4).

Abstract: A satellite receiving antenna (16) at a user location (14) receives satellite signals at a first frequency from a satellite (12). The satellite signals travel along a satellite signal route (42) within a look angle about the centerline (28) of the antenna (16). A terrestrial transmitter (20) transmits signals at the first frequency along a wireless transmission route (40) from the transmitter to the user location (14). The terrestrial transmitter (20) is located with respect to the user location (14) so that the wireless transmission route (40) is at a relatively large angle to the centerline (28) of the first antenna (16). The angle of the wireless transmission route (40) to the satellite antenna centerline (28) is large enough so that the terrestrial signals present at the location (14) result in terrestrial input signals from the antenna (16) which are less than an interference level with respect to satellite input signals produced by the antenna.

Abstract: A locking device (1) includes a first clip member (20) and a second clip member (40). The first and second clip members (20, 40) include a first and second clip base (21, 41), respectively. A first jaw (22) extends outwardly from the first clip base (21) whereas a second jaw (42) extends outwardly from the second clip base (41). The first and second clip members (20, 40) are connected together so that they may move with respect to each other between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the first and second jaws (22, 42) cooperate to form a locking loop (6). The locking loop (6) is adapted to fit through and lock with a locking feature (32) on an object to be secured. When the first and second clip members (20, 40) are moved to the open position, the first and second jaws (22, 42) are separated by an opening.

Abstract: A string assist apparatus and method (10) includes a support (12) and a resilient extension (14) connected to the support (12). When placed in position on an instrument (20), one end (18) of a string (16) is connected to a bridge (22). The string (16) is passed over the top of resilient extension (14) and connected to tuning post (26). As string (16) is wound around tuning post (26) tension is applied by resilient extension (14) keeping the end (18) of string (16) in place on bridge (22) and freeing both user's hands to attend to the winding process. A connector (42) for removably attaching the invention to the instrument (20) and a height adjuster (62) for adjusting the height of the resilient extension (14) are also provided.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a heating arrangement for a moving material web, particularly a pre-heater for a corrugated cardboard facility, with a rotating heating roll (3) which can be wrapped around by the material web (13) to be heated at a predetermined looping angle, and with at least two guide mechanisms (7, 11) for the material web which can pivot around the periphery of the heating roll while maintaining their relative positions to each other. The looping angle is determined by means of the position of a first (7) of the at least two guide mechanisms. A second (11) of the at least two guide mechanisms is arranged relative to the first guide mechanism such that in the position of the guide mechanisms defining the maximum looping angle, the material web (13) not directly wrapping around the heating roll (3) is guided at a distance from the heating roll by means of a second guide mechanism (11).

Abstract: An apparatus for inserting and removing a flexible first material into a second material (20) includes a moveable carriage (22). An adjustable clamp (24) is connected to the moveable carriage (22), adjustable between an open position and a clamped position on the first flexible material. In a preferred embodiment, a receiver stiffener casing (26) is configured to receive and support the flexible first material as the flexible first material is inserted into and removed from the second material.

Abstract: The method includes defining at least one sizing parameter for a capacitor arrangement (11). Once the parameter or parameters are defined, the method includes applying at least one sizing parameter to select a particular capacitor arrangement (11) for a free area on the integrated circuit chip (12). The selected capacitor arrangement comprises the largest arrangement which is accommodated within the free area, subject to the sizing parameter or parameters employed. Sizing parameters may include a height dimension range between a maximum and minimum height dimension for the capacitor arrangement, and permissible width dimensions for the capacitor arrangement. Steps in the layout method may be performed on a computer system (51) under the control of operational program code.

Abstract: A particular node (24) in a tree structure (23) defined in a data processing system (10) may be selected for display as the root node in a tree structure display window (21). Once a particular node (24) is selected as the root node, only that portion of the tree structure branching from the selected node (24) is displayed. The portion of the tree structure (23) which does not branch from the selected node (24) is omitted from the display. In addition to the portion of the tree structure branching from the selected node (24), the system also displays a path map window (22) containing information about the portion of the tree structure omitted from the display. The path map window (22) may include a representation of the selected node (24) and a representation of each ancestor USA node for the selected node, all arranged in the order of the path from the actual root node to the selected node.

Abstract: A master-slave flip-flop circuit (200, 200′) includes a master latch circuit (202) and slave latch circuit (203). A hold control component (220) included in the master latch circuit (202) is interposed between a master latch node (ML) and a slave input node (SI). The hold control component blocks the transfer of data from the master latch node (ML) to the slave input node (SI) in response to a hold input. In the preferred form of the invention of the hold control component (220) comprises a tri-state inverter having an input connected to the master latch node (ML) and an output connected to the slave input node (SI). The hold input, comprising a high level hold signal and its complementary or inverted signal, disables the tri-state inverter and thus prevent data from being transferred from the master latch node (ML) to the slave input node (SI).

Abstract: In a length of rigid material (12) with first and second unjoined edges (16 and 20), a reinforcing ridge (10) includes a short extension (14) connected to the first unjoined edge (16). A long extension (18) is connected to the second unjoined edge (20). When the unjoined edges (16 and 20) are brought together, the long extension (18) is bent over the short extension (14) forming a connection locking slot (22) and the reinforcing ridge (10). In a preferred embodiment, at least one reinforcing rib (26) is formed in a side opposite the reinforcing ridge (10) and at least one strength indent (28) is formed in a side adjacent to the reinforcing ridge (10). As formed, the rigid material is sufficiently strong to resist collapse when joined together by use of automatic joining devices.

Abstract: An exercise device (10) includes a base (11) comprising a rigid piece of material which may be placed flat on a floor. An isokinetic resistance unit (12) is pivotally connected at a lower end to the base, with a harness (13) connected to an upper end of the resistance unit. A user uses the device by attaching the harness (13) preferably around the waist and, while standing on the base (11), bending to a squatting position and then returning to an upright position. The resistance unit (12) comprises a cylinder (30) and piston (31) arrangement which provides resistance as the user moves from the squatting position to the upright position. The resistance is provided through a negative pressure developed in a working chamber (38) defined between the piston (31) and a first end of the cylinder (30).

Abstract: A manipulating apparatus (10) receives a plurality of previously frozen pieces of pH modified foodstuffs or workpieces (23) and physically manipulates or stresses the workpieces while they remain in a frozen state. The physical manipulation causes relative movement between various points within the volume of the workpieces (23) and kills microbes within the foodstuff . One preferred pH modifying arrangement includes a supply of NH3 gas (11) and a pump (9) for placing the comminuted foodstuffs to be processed and the NH3 gas together under an operating pressure for a period of time sufficient to increase the pH of the foodstuffs.

Abstract: Ammonia is first applied to a meat product to produce an ammoniated meat product. The ammoniated meat product is then contained in a treatment vessel in a treatment gas atmosphere substantially free of ammonia gas. Once the ammoniated meat product is contained in the appropriate atmosphere, the treatment method includes increasing the pressure in the treatment vessel to an operating pressure greater than the vapor pressure of ammonia at the temperature of the ammoniated meat product being treated. The operating pressure is held within the treatment vessel for an operating period effective to reduce the amount of ammonia gas which escapes from the meat product after the product is placed again under atmospheric conditions.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention concerns an endoscope, in particular a flexible endoscope, with a minimum of one valve which is positioned at the proximal end of an endoscope housing and which comprises a valve piston and a valve cylinder with a plurality of valve openings, with the minimum of one valve provided being designed as a valve module which is detachably connected to a complementary recess in the endoscope housing.

Abstract: An EMI gasket (20) includes a plurality of serrations (34) along at least one edge (35, 36). The serrations (34) are arranged side-by-side so that each may be articulated individually. That is, one of the serrations (34) may be displaced significantly out of the plane of the gasket without affecting adjacent serrations. Thus, when the edge of the gasket (20) is compressed between two surfaces which include a discontinuity (40) such as a step or protuberance between them, the serration in contact with the discontinuity is displaced out of the plane of the gasket without displacing adjacent portions of the gasket. Allowing a portion of an EMI gasket (20) to be displaced out of the plane of the gasket without affecting adjacent portions of the gasket substantially reduces or eliminates gaps which occur due to the failure of the gasket to precisely follow the contour of a component.

Abstract: Pools of game play records (25) used in lottery-type games are stored at each player terminal (14) in a network which includes at least one player terminal and least one central processing system (12). The central processing system (12) is responsible for receiving game play requests from the player terminals (14) and, in response to each game play request, providing game play record identifying information (32) to the player terminal from which the game play request originated. This game play record identifying information (32) allows the player terminal (14) to access the identified game play record (25) and use information from the game play record to communicate to the player the result of the game play.

Abstract: A shipping carton (10) is formed from a primary box (11) and an extension box (12) adapted to be joined together in a connected position. The primary box (11) may contain a base product while the extension box (12) provides room for optional items which may be purchased together with the base product. When joined together in the connected position, the combined boxes provide the unitary shipping carton (10) which accommodates both the base product and optional items. The extension box (12) includes at least two stabilizing tabs (16, 17). The stabilizing tabs (16, 17) extend from a connecting side (32) of the extension box (12) which is adapted to abut a side of the primary box (11) when the boxes are in the connected position. The stabilizing tabs (16, 17) function to stabilize the extension box (12) from lateral movement with respect to the primary box (11).

Abstract: A packaging device (10) includes two separate container portions. A first container portion (11) contains general documentation, while a second container portion (15) contains system setup material (30) having setup indicia (31) such as a COA which is required for setting up or installing the subject equipment. The second container portion (15) includes a window (22) through which the setup indicia (31) is visible when the material (30) is properly received in a display position. A locking arrangement (38) may be included with the second container portion (15) for locking the setup material (30) in the proper display position. Also, the packaging device (10) may include identifying indicia (35) printed on an exterior surface adjacent to the window (22) for drawing the customer's attention to the important setup indicia (31) visible through the window.

Abstract: A fan mounting arrangement (10) includes at least one mounting member (14). Each mounting member (14) includes a resilient outer element (19) and an inner element (18) made from a substantially rigid material. The mounting members (14) are all arranged to extend generally parallel to each other. Each mounting member (14) is adapted to be received in a corresponding mounting receptacle (31) associated with a fan housing (11). Once the fan (11) is placed over the mounting members (14) with each mounting member received in its respective mounting receptacle (31), a retaining arrangement retains the fan in the installed position on the mounting members. In this installed position, the resilient elements (19) absorb vibrations from the fan (11) to mechanically isolate the fan from the remainder of the system.

Abstract: A waste tire processing apparatus (10) reacts waste tires (26) with a molten reactant metal (19) to recover primarily carbon and stainless steel. The apparatus (10) includes a tire positioning arrangement (20) for positioning the waste tires (26) in the molten reactant metal (19) for a reaction period. After the reaction period, the tire positioning arrangement (20) removes from the molten metal non-reacted solids remaining after the reaction. The non-reacted solids comprise primarily stainless-steel included in the waste tires. As the waste tires (26) are reacted in the molten reactant metal (19), a gas recovery arrangement (14) collects process gases released from the molten metal. The gas recovery arrangement (14) recovers primarily carbon, metal salts, hydrogen, and nitrogen.