Abstract: An improved dimple pattern for a golf ball is disclosed. The dimples may be arranged according to an Archimedean pattern. The dimples may be arranged on the golf ball such that there is no great circle about the golf ball that does not intersect a dimple. Preferred Archimedean patterns include a truncated octahedron, a great rhombcuboctahedron, a truncated dodecahedron, and a great rhombicosidodecahedron. A nonplanar parting line may be used. The parting line may include a parallel segment parallel to the true equator of the golf ball and a plurality of diverging segments that diverge and converge relative the true equator. The parallel segment may be non-collinear with the true equator. The diverging and converging parting line segments may cooperate to form areas that diverge and converge away from the true equator. The size of this area may be designed to not fully surround the biggest dimple or to minimize any undercut.

Abstract: A golf ball having a plurality of dimples on its surface, the dimples as a whole are distributed on at least a portion of the golf ball using principles of electromagnetic theory. The dimples placed on the golf ball surface are assigned charge values that are used to determine the electric potential. A solution method is then applied to minimize the potential by rearrangement of the dimple positions.

Abstract: A method for placing an image onto an object is described. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes obtaining a first image. At least one region of the image may then be defined. Each defined region may then be manipulated as desired. After manipulating each region, a desired color may be added to each region to produce a second image. The second image may then be transferred onto a desired object.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a multilayered circuit module and a method for constructing such a module, wherein the module has passive components such as capacitors, inductors, transformers distributed into a ceramic substrate. This module provides an optimally close packing density of these components without wasting large areas of unused substrate. The module of the present invention weaves capacitors, inductors, and transformers into the substrate without the use of printed circuit boards and eliminating discrete components. The substrate of the module becomes a functional component itself, rather than just a block receptacle for discrete components. The module of the present invention provides a very densely packed power supply with good heat conduction properties and which is also less costly to build than HDI modules.

Abstract: A method for coupling several non-radial light sources to a light guide having an input end, where the light guide has, in a cross-section perpendicular to the direction of propagation of light, an at least partly curved form, and the light sources are coupled on the edge region at the input end of the light guide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit and method for generation of trigger signals for a radar level gauging systems. A pulse-width modulator, has an input connected to a pulse-repetition-frequency generating oscillator. A monostable multivibrator, has an input connected to an output of the pulse-width modulator. First and second integrators are connected to an output of the pulse-width modulator and the monostable multivibrator respectively. A voltage summation element, is connected to an output of the first and second integrators respectively and at least one control signal input. A servo regulator provides a control loop between an output of the voltage summation element and a control port of the pulse-width modulator. A reference clock output is provided at the output of the monostable multivibrator and a second clock output is provided at the output of the pulse-width modulator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the mining of material from a seam includes a mining apparatus and a self-propelled conveyor capable of advancing or retreating in the seam on its own power and an advancing and steering arrangement for the mining apparatus. The self-propelled conveyor, electric cables and other services for the mining apparatus are protected against roof falls. The power input for the self-propelled conveyor is provided by continuous drive shafts powered at either one or both ends of the conveyor. Alternately, a unique reciprocating conveyor mechanically powered at either one or both ends of the conveyor is provided for conveying of aggregate material. An apparatus for assembling the conveyor and receiving aggregate material is provided at the rear end of the conveyor. A method and apparatus for accurately and precisely navigating the mining machine is disclosed.

Abstract: Golf balls are disclosed having novel dimple patterns determined by the science of phyllotaxis. A method of packing dimples using phyllotaxis is disclosed. Phyllotactic patterns are used to determine placement of dimples on a golf ball. Preferably, a computer modeling program is used to place the dimples on the golf balls. Either two-dimensional modeling or three-dimensional modeling programs are usable. Preferably, careful consideration is given to the placement of the dimples, including a minimum distance criteria so that no two dimples will intersect. This criterion ensures that the dimples will be packed as closely as possible.

Abstract: A device and method of making a device for indicating a change in condition is disclosed. A first embodiment of the device includes a housing and a capsule. A first reactant and a liquid are included within the capsule. The liquid is chosen such that it expands upon freezing. The capsule is sized such that when the liquid freezes and expands, the capsule fractures. A second reactant is provided within the housing. The location of the second reactant and the method of attaching (if any) the second reactant to the housing may take various forms. When the liquid within the capsule freezes, it expands and fractures the capsule. Upon thawing, the reactant within the capsule escapes and mixes with the reactant located outside the capsule. A second embodiment is a time-temperature indicator, which uses a flexible housing to allow manual deformation of the housing to fracture a capsule enclosed therein.

Abstract: The invention includes a golf ball having a core, a hoop-stress layer of high tensile elastic modulus material wrapped or wound about the core, at least one outermost layer of a thermoset material having a thickness of greater than about 0.065 inches. A binding material can be used in conjunction with the hoop-stress layer to facilitate positioning of the hoop-stress layer around the core for easier manufacturing.

Abstract: The present invention provides the capability by which mobile applications can provide improved usability in the areas of information input to the mobile application, such as to online forms, storage and management of information used with mobile applications, and support for mobile application content created using various different formats. The present invention utilizes a server-side approach, in which online applications for a mobile device are invoked on a server through a server-side proxy/cache. The proxy scans the content that is generated by the application for transmission to the mobile device to find forms that may be embedded in the content. When a form is encountered, fields of the form are filled with stored information based on automatically generated mapping information. The information is stored in a secure, extensible wallet used to store information for automated entry into forms transmitted from online applications to mobile devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf ball that provides improved playing characteristics by providing a cushioning interface between a center and subsequent layers. The ball can include a center, a soft intermediate layer, and a cover, although various constructions and modifications are possible. The intermediate layer can include an elastomeric latex or solution that will dry to form a soft film on the surface of the center. Such a soft rubber interlayer can serve as a cushioning interface to help improve durability and softness of the ball upon club impact. In another embodiment, the thin intermediate layer includes a responsive viscoelastic composition that exhibits an increase in viscosity under shear forces.

Abstract: Radar antenna (1) for the transmission and reception of radar waves (4) for measuring the level of a surface of a liquid enclosed in a tank, wherein the radar antenna (1) is arranged above the surface (3a) of the liquid and substantially directed downwards towards said surface and said level determined by evaluation of the time lapsed between the transmission and reception of a signal included in said radar waves and wherein said radar antenna (1) has a front surface (1a) for transmission and reception of said radar waves, wherein said antenna (1) is a planar antenna having a sheet arranged on the surface (1a) of the antenna, wherein said sheet has a sheet surface (1b) between said antenna front surface (1a) and the surface (3a) of the liquid and said sheet surface (1b) being arranged in a predetermined angle &agr; being greater than 0° in relation to the horizontal plane H, whereby a fluid occurring on the surface (1b) of the sheet is drained off by means of gravity.

Abstract: Golf balls are disclosed having novel dimple patterns determined by a plurality of connected polygon regions. A method of packing dimples using the connected polygons is also disclosed. For each disclosed dimple pattern, connected polygons extend from a pole of the golf ball towards the parting line. Dimples are positioned on the golf ball surface according to the pattern of connected polygons and then the remaining space of the golf ball is filled with dimples. This results in a golf ball having a dimple pattern that has some uniformity but also some variance.

Abstract: Golf balls are disclosed having novel dimple patterns determined by the science of phyllotaxis. A method of packing dimples using phyllotaxis is disclosed. Phyllotactic patterns are used to determine placement of dimples on a golf ball. Preferably, a computer modeling program is used to place the dimples on the golf balls. Either two-dimensional modeling or three-dimensional modeling programs are usable. Preferably, careful consideration is given to the placement of the dimples, including a minimum distance criteria so that no two dimples will intersect. This criterion ensures that the dimples will be packed as closely as possible.

Abstract: An outlet device for a jet engine (2) includes an outlet channel (3), which has an upstream end (3′) for being connected to the jet engine and a downstream end (3″) and which defines a main flow direction (a) for a jet from the jet engine. The outlet channel has in the proximity of the downstream end an elongated shape, seen in a section across the flow direction, and includes at least two outlet portions (4, 5, 6), which are separated from each other, for a respective outlet flow of said jet. A first outlet portion (5, 6) includes means for controlling the outlet direction of the outlet flow in a first plane and a second outlet portion (4) includes means for controlling the outlet direction of the outlet flow in a second plane, which forms an angle to the first plane. An aircraft may include such an outlet device.

Abstract: A set of golf clubs, each of the clubs in the set having substantially the same loft angle and each of the clubs in the set has a shaft length that is different from the other clubs in the set. The loft angle is preferably between about 40 and 50 degrees.

Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball and methods for preparing a portion thereof including a core having at least one core layer, a mantle having at least one layer including an amount of reinforcing polymer component and a resilient polymer component disposed concentrically adjacent the core, and at least one cover layer disposed concentrically adjacent the mantle, wherein the layer of the mantle is sufficiently rigid to inhibit the resilient polymer component from substantially altering shape prior to crosslinking. The invention also includes an elastomeric composition including a polybutadiene having a high molecular weight average and a predominantly 1,4-cis content, a free-radical initiator, and a reinforcing polymer component having a sufficiently low viscosity at a mixing temperature to permit substantially uniform dispersion of the polymer component with the polybutadiene and having a crystalline melting point sufficiently low to permit mixing while avoiding substantial crosslinking.

Abstract: A golf club head adapted for attachment to a shaft is provided. The head includes a first portion that forms an integral face and neck, with the neck having a keyed section. A second portion of the club head provides a body with a crown region and a sole region, the crown region including a keyway. A third portion is also provided in the form of a hosel tube with a top end being configured and dimensioned to receive the shaft. The hosel tube is received in the neck and fixed thereto. The first portion is fixed to the body to form a cavity, with the keyed section mating with the keyway.

Abstract: A radar level gauge for measuring a level of a surface of a product in a tank having a two-wire process control loop, output circuitry coupled to the two-wire process control loop for setting in the loop a desired value of a loop current (Iloop) corresponding to the product level, a power supply circuitry coupled to the two-wire process control loop for receiving power from the loop and being a source of power for a microwave source, a microwave receiver, a measurement circuitry and the output circuitry and including a converter for transferring power from the loop to said power supply circuitry by means of feeding a first current (IDC/DC) from the loop to the power supply circuitry, a current generator included in said output circuitry for generating in parallel to said first current a second current (Ish) in the loop for maintaining said loop current at a value corresponding to said product level and a sensing circuit for determining the value of said second current and having an output indicative of the va