Abstract: A method of distributed collaborative computing is provided. The method includes: partitioning a collaboration function into sub-functions; assigning at least one said sub-function to each of a plurality of logical processes; associating a respective management process with each of said plurality of logical processes, said logical processes configured so that each said logical process is capable of communicating with every other said logical process through said respective management process; communicating between said logical processes using said respective management processes; and monitoring said respective management processes with a single supervisor process; wherein said communicating employs a secure protocol on a dedicated network.

Abstract: An imging lens device has a zoom lens system and an imaging sensor. The zoom lens system has a plurality of lens units and changes gaps between the lens units to thereby generate an optical image of an object which can be optically and successively zoomed in and out. The imaging sensor which converts an optical image generated by the zoom lens system into an electric signal. The zoom lens system comprises, from the object side, a first unit having a negative power, a second unit having a positive power, the second unit having a cemented lens element joining three lens elements, and a lens element having a positive power, a third unit having a positive power, and an aperture stop disposed between the first unit and the second unit. Among the three lens elements which form the cemented lens element, a lens element disposed on the object side directs a convex surface toward the object side while a lens elements disposed on the image side directs a concave surface toward the image side.

Abstract: A multi-spectral photodetector for detecting two or more different bands of infrared radiation is described. The photodetector includes a diffractive resonant optical cavity that resonates at the two or more infrared radiation bands of interest. By detecting infrared radiation at two or more discrete applied biases and by generating a spectral response curve for the photodetector at each of these biases, the response to each of the individual bands of infrared radiation can be calculated. The response to each band of infrared radiation can be found by deconvolving the response at each bias. The photodetector finds many uses including military and medical imaging applications and can cover a broad portion of the infrared spectrum.

Abstract: A coupling assembly is provided such that a conduit having an annular bead and an annular seal can be slidably inserted into a specially formed port. The port is provided with a series of beveled surfaces that accommodate the seal in such a way that the conduit can be slidably inserted with a reduced risk of seal extrusion. An anchor plate is provided for bearing down on a side of the annular bead opposite the port in order to hold the conduit in place after insertion. The coupling assembly can include two or more conduits inserted into respective ports having the series of beveled surfaces. According to one embodiment, the port(s) also includes a counterbored surface at a depth of the port at or near where the end of the conduit reaches.

Abstract: A grinding tool comprising a housing (1) and a motor-driven driver spindle (2) equipped with a tool receptacle (4) at a free end (3) projecting from the housing (1). An extraction hood (5) is connected to the housing (1), encloses the free end (3) of the driver spindle (2) and open towards the tool receptacle (4). The extraction hood (5) comprises an upper part (6) and a bottom part (7) connected therewith and opening towards the tool receptacle (4). The upper part (6) is pivotable about the longitudinal axis (L) of the driver spindle (2) and is mounted on the housing (1) immovably oriented with the longitudinal direction (L).

Abstract: A steering gear shaft for a steering column of a motor vehicle has at least one crash-deformable section formed as a corrugated tube at least a portion of a longitudinal extent of which that contains at least one of corrugation crests of the corrugated tube, is formed of several layers, with a wall thickness of at least one layer in the at least one of the at least one of the corrugation crests and a respective corrugation trough diminishing over a region of the at least one of the corrugation crests and the respective corrugation trough between a side of the corrugation tube adjacent to which a universal joint is provided, and a side of the corrugation tube remote from the universal joint.

Abstract: A fuel for internal combustion-powered tools, especially for setting tools for fastening elements and based on a liquefied, combustible gas or gas mixture with a vapor pressure of 2 to 15 bar absolute at 20° C., and at least one combustible compound, which is soluble in the gas or gas mixture and is a liquid at 20° C. and atmospheric pressure, and which is used as an agent for improving the combustion behavior.

Abstract: A body panel mounting system for a vehicle has panel supports, a hinge bar, a latch bar, a support bracket, fastening collars, fastening brackets, and fasteners. The panel supports are coupled to the body panel and are adapted to receive the hinge bar and the latch bar. The support bracket is attached to the vehicle chassis and is adapted to removeably receive the hinge bar. The fastening collars slideably couple to the latch bar. The fastening brackets are coupled to the chassis of the vehicle and are adapted to receive the fasteners. The fastener couples the latch bar to the vehicle chassis via the fastening collars.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus which has: a liquid crystal display which has chiral nematic liquid crystal between a pair of substrates with electrodes thereon and which makes a display by use of selective reflection of the liquid crystal; and a driving circuit for driving the liquid crystal by applying voltages to the electrodes. When an electric field of a specified strength is applied to the chiral nematic liquid crystal, the liquid crystal changes the direction of the helical axis without untwisting. By using this characteristic, the direction of the helical axis of the liquid crystal is changed by changing the direction of the electric field applied thereto, and thereby, the liquid crystal is set to a planar state or a focal-conic state. In this way, writing on the liquid crystal is carried out.

Abstract: The described embodiments of the present invention include a cyclonic filter having an inlet and outlet. The cyclonic filter includes a chamber in communication with the inlet, flow from the inlet being directed in a rotational flow about an axis within the chamber. The cyclonic filter also includes a first baffle element positioned in the chamber, the first baffle element having at least one inlet. The cyclonic filter further includes a second baffle element positioned within the first baffle element, the second baffle element having at least one outlet, the at least one outlet of the second baffle element being positioned relative to the at least one inlet of the first baffle element in a direction opposite to the rotational flow, the interior of the second baffle element being in communication with the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleotide sequences, including expressed sequence tags (ESTs), oligonucleotide probes, polypeptides, antagonists and agonists vectors and host cells expressing, and immunoadhesions and antibodies to PRO201, PRO308 or PRO309 polypeptides. The invention further relates to compositions and method for the diagnosis and treatment of neoplastic cell growth and proliferation in mammals, including humans. The invention is based in part on the identification of genes that are amplified in the genome of tumor cells. Such gene amplification is expected to be associated with the overexpression of the gene product and contribute to tumorigenesis. Accordingly, the proteins encoded by the amplified genes are believed to be useful targents for the diagnosis and/or treatment (including prevention) of certain tumors (e.g., cancer) and may act as predictors of the prognosis of tumor treatment.

Abstract: A setting tool including a piston guide (1) for guiding the drive piston (4) of the tool, a bolt guide (2), and a buffer member (8) located in the guide bore (12) of the piston guide (1) between the sealing element (5) of the drive piston (4) and the bolt guide (2) and surrounding the drive piston stem (6), with the guide bore (12) of the piston guide (1) having at least one stop shoulder (7) having a stop surface facing in the setting direction, and the buffer member (8) having at least one mating shoulder (10) having a facing in a direction opposite the setting direction, mating surface cooperating with the stop surface of the stop shoulder (7) of the guide bore (12).

Abstract: A pillow-shaped damping element to be located in an interior of a percussion instrument includes upper and bottom sides, a filling material having sound-absorbing characteristics and located between the upper and bottom sides, and a holder for a microphone provided on the upper side of the damping element.

Abstract: A grinding tool, in particular a concrete grinding tool, comprising a drive spindle (1) driven by a motor in the working rotational direction (A) having a tool receptacle (7) at its free end. The tool receptacle (7) is provided with a flange (2) non-rotationally disposed on the drive spindle (1) and a nut (3) that can be threaded onto the free end (6) for clamping the tool (5) against the flange (2). The tool receptacle (7) further comprises an anti-rotation device (4) that prevents a rotation of the tool (5) relative to the drive spindle (1) in the working direction of rotation (A) of the drive spindle (1).

Abstract: A chuck for an annular core bit (1) having an inner thread (2) includes a motor-driven rotatable spindle (4) having a threaded support (5) cooperating with the inner thread (2) for supporting the annular core bit (1), a stop member (7) associated with the axial stop flange (6) provided on the work spindle (4), locking wedge elements (9) for axially connecting the stop member (7) with the axial stop flange (6) under compressive strain, and a manually actuatable, displaceable release member (10) for displacing the locking wedge elements (9) between a position in which the locking wedge means (9) axially connects the stop member (7) and the axial stop flange (6) under compressive strain, and a position in which the stop member (7) is axially displaceable relative to the axial stop flange (6).

Abstract: An information display apparatus which has a liquid crystal display which uses chiral nematic liquid crystal with a memory effect and can be driven by a matrix driving method. The screen of the display is divided along a scanning line into a still picture display area and a motion picture display area. The information display apparatus may have a first display and a second display on one screen. The first display is a reflective type liquid crystal display with a memory effect, which has an advantage of saving energy, and is used exclusively to display a still picture. The second display is a liquid crystal display which requires only a short time for writing. Information to be written in a short time, such as inputted information, is displayed on the second display.

Abstract: A drilling water filter (1) with a self-cleaning system including a filter container (2), a cover (3) and a filter element (6) that can be inserted in the flow arm between an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) for separation of solid material from the fluid. The cover (3) has a displaceable carrying handle (7) for transporting the drilling water filter. The carrying handle (7) is connected with at least one self-cleaning means, in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A compound having the formula (I) wherein the substituents are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including a compound of formula (I) in a pharmaceutical carrier, for treating a disease caused by a picornavirus. Also provided is a method of treating a subject with a disease caused by a picornavirus, including a compound of formula (I) in a pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: A binding member removing apparatus 300 comprises a tray 30 for mounting thereon a bundle D of document sheets bound with a staple S, a removing unit 410 for removing the staple S from the bundle D of document sheets mounted on the tray 30, and a moving unit for moving the staple S removed by the removing unit 410. The removing unit 410 is provided with an inserting member 411 to be passed between the bundle of document sheets and the binding member binding the bundle of document sheets and the inserting member 411 is provided with a plurality of elongated parts 412 formed in the shape of a comb having teeth extended in the direction of insertion thereof. The inserting member optionally comprises a first inserting member 811 to be passed between the obverse face of the bundle D of document sheets and the staple S and a second inserting member 812 to be passed between the reverse face of the bundle D of document sheets and the staple S as a binding member.