Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a needle in conjunction with a biopsy using a medical imaging device, where an open-ended needle guide with an adjustable slidable multi-gauge needle stop is used to guide a needle during insertion and during a tilting of the needle with respect to the medical imaging device.

Abstract: A contaminant-flushing machine for removing contaminants from a container, such as an engine transmission, air-conditioner coil, or transmission cooler, which includes hoses for coupling to the transmission cooler and a pump for circulating fluid through the hoses and the transmission cooler, and a fluid filter having a reduced tendency towards causing vaporization of the fluid. Also included in the contaminant-flushing machine is an automatic aeration system for injecting air into the circulating fluid at predetermined intervals. Additionally, a reverse flow piping circuit is included to permit automatic and electric manipulation of the flow direction of fluid through said transmission cooler while at the same time not altering the direction of flow of fluid through the pump. The flow reversals are repeated with a cycle of three (3) seconds in one direction followed by a flow in the other direction of one-fourth (¼) of a second, thereby creating an overall flow of fluid primarily in one reverse direction.

Abstract: A system and method for securing electronic devices with a non-physical tether which automatically disables operation of the device when the device fails to confirm its location within a predetermined area and/or connection to a predetermined network.

Abstract: A system and method for causing a differential flow rate to exist in a downspout so as to reduce abrasion of a bottom side of said downspout and to sort dry bulk material flowing therethrough. The present invention reduces the velocity of the mass of the dry bulk material, such as corn, thus preserving grain quality and reducing the exit velocity at the lower end of the spout.

Abstract: A vehicle that uses a steel lug wheel assembly while in the field and has retractable rubber tires for transport on paved roads. The vehicle is capable of simultaneously performing multiple farm operations in a field. The multiple farm operations include shredding, chiseling, tilling, as well as pulling any farm implement device such as a planter or a fertilizer.

Abstract: A system and method for holding turkey pan calls which utilize a holder with legs that elevate the bottom of the pan call, having a plurality of grasping fingers which grip a side portion of a turkey pan call in response to a mechanical adjustment.

Abstract: A system and method for weighting a model railcar which uses a plurality of thin machined led alloy weights disposed in recesses of a model rail car frame.

Abstract: A system and method for extending a separation distance between a PC and its accompanying keyboard, video display, mouse and serial port, which includes an internal expansion card disposed in a PC where the expansion card combines/multiplexes conventional keyboard, video display, mouse and serial signals, to/from a combined signal on a single elongated link cable extending to a remote module disposed near the remote keyboard, video display, mouse and ports.

Abstract: A system and method using SMTP messages for remotely and simultaneously reconfiguring monitor parameters in management appliances disposed in numerous dispersed industrial computers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconditioning tires while on lift trucks where a cutting tool is mounted to the lift truck and brought in contact with the tire and the tire is rotated, thereby removing material to return the tire to a more circular shape.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a needle where a structure is attached to the sterile sheath to aid in coupling the needle guide to the transceiver. In one case, the needle guide is attached to the exterior of the sheath; in another, a needle guide adapter is attached to the exterior of the sheath; in still another, an adhesive is attached on the inside of the sheath to assist in attachment with the transceiver. In still another, a temporary adhesive cover is attached to the internal adhesive and is removable upon full insertion of the transceiver into the sheath.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optically reading information is disclosed. The apparatus includes a photosensor, and a reading system capable of generating a decoded signal regardless of the orientation of the optical indicia relative to the photosensor. The method includes steps of positioning an optical reader containing a photosensor, imaging an information area onto the photosensor without requiring prior angular movement of the reader, and generating a digital representation of content imaged from the information area onto the photosensor for any angular relationship between orthogonal axes of the information area and the pixel axes of the photosensor.

Abstract: A system for selecting antenna for a particular street address for terrestrially broadcast signals, where the system uses a web server to provide antenna performance characteristics for antennae recommended for use at the street address to receive the signals.

Abstract: A convertible material spreader in which a single hopper bin with a conveyor is converted into a dual bin hopper with dual independent conveyors by nesting a secondary hopper and conveyor combination into the primary bin after removing an end gate.

Abstract: A system and method for repairing a PC where an extender card with both ISA and PCI buss connections is used to elevate the motherboard during troubleshooting operations, the extender card includes imbedded thereon, current-measurement stations to aid in efficient assessment of current flow through portions of the motherboard.

Abstract: A game call with a game call multi-colored volume and tone control which includes a game call volume and tone control-tapered inner chamber and a rotatable game call volume and tone control outer chamber having an outer chamber sound exiting port which variably exposes alternately oriented inner chamber sound exiting ports.

Abstract: A system and method for providing non-volatile memory to a PC which includes a compact flash expansion slot coupled to a horizontal backplane in an industrial PC and in the alternative, having an externally accessible slot for receiving a compact flash expansion card therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the reception of electronic digital signals, which could include internet signals as a function of the location of a receiver for receiving the internet signals and further as a function of the signal strength of a terrestrially broadcast television signal at the location of the internet receiver is disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for blind-mateably electrically connecting a 1U industrial personal computer with an industrial PC receiving bay in a rack, where the 1U industrial personal computer has a protuberant printed circuit trace member extending therefrom for cooperation with a blind-mateable connector assembly having a plurality of conductive trace grasping contacts therein.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing prophylaxis paste during dental cleaning procedures which includes a flow control valve, which is actuated by pressure between the prophy cup and the tooth, and also includes a source of prophylaxis paste delivered under pressure.