Abstract: The assembly includes a pair of parallel guide rails, each shaped generally as an inverted U; a first gate segment having at least one pair of rollers positioned on opposite lateral sides thereof, where each roller is received within a respective one of the guide rails so that the first gate segment is guided by the pair of guide rails; a second gate segment having at least one pair of rollers positioned on opposite lateral sides thereof, where each roller is received within a respective one of the guide rails so that the second gate segment is guided by the pair of guide rails; and at least one substantially rigid cross-bar pivotally connected between the first and second gate segments.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant coating for metal surfaces curable with actinic radiation. The blend uses acrylate resin, photoinitiator and a corrosion preventing agent such as a metal surface passivator, overbased calcium sulfonate/calcium carbonate, a barrier pigment, or a combination of two or more of these agents.

Abstract: A slicer having an interlock mechanism, the slicer comprising a tray for receiving a food product to be sliced, the tray being movable along a slicing path and having a tray arm. The slicer further includes a blade for slicing the food product as the tray moves along the slicing path and a carriage having a locking arm for receiving the tray arm. The locking arm is movable between a release position wherein the tray arm can be placed into and removed from the locking arm, and a locking position wherein the tray arm cannot be placed into or removed from the locking arm. The slicer has a gauge plate adjuster for controlling the position of a gauge plate in the slicer, and the gauge plate adjuster has a recess formed therein. At least part of the locking arm is received in the recess of the gauge plate adjuster when the locking arm is in the release position.

Abstract: A display system adapted for use in combination with one or more electronic display tags is provided and includes a mounting panel having a plurality of openings therein forming at least one line of spaced openings. A conductive member is positioned adjacent the mounting panel and extends along at least a portion of the line of spaced openings. An elongated peg hook frame has a display end and an attachment end. The peg hook frame includes an elongated product support adapted at its front end to receive products for support and display thereof, and an elongated information display support having an attachment surface at its front end for receiving an electronic display tag. The rear end of the peg hook frame includes at least one hook-type member which is positioned within one of the spaced openings of the mounting panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for pushing tubular members along a tunnel, the apparatus comprising a frame shaped to receive a tubular member therein and having an open end shaped to receive the tubular member therethrough, and a pushing element mounted on and displaceable along the frame for engaging a tubular member within the frame and pushing the tubular member along the frame and through the open end. The apparatus further includes a drive motor mounted on the pushing element and engaging the frame, the drive motor displacing the pushing element along the frame relative to the open end.

Abstract: A method for flowing data, such as text data, into an arbitrary path defined by a page description language specification (“PDL specification”) generally comprises the steps of: identifying a path defined in the PDL specification as a data-wrapping path; associating a data block with the data-wrapping path; and generating a bitmap representation of the data block according to the path boundary and according to a pre-defined flow rule. Preferably, the identifying step includes the steps of associating a graphics state with the path and storing the graphics state in memory, and the generating step includes the step of applying the stored graphics state to the data block. Therefore, the generating step can be repeated for multiple data blocks to generate multiple bit map representations. The text wrapping path is preferably identified in the PDL specification by an attribute string associated with the path.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement for improving cardiovascular health via aiding in preventing, delaying the onset of and/or slowing the progression of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, the supplement comprising one or more flavonoids and folic acid or folate; and a method for aiding in preventing, delaying the onset of and/or slowing the progression of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease are described.

Abstract: A method for precisely and efficiently creating three dimensional bodies, relief images or patterns, colored bodies, or a combination of these using photopolymers, photocolorizable polymers or photoresponsive coatings, in one irradiation step as disclosed. In particular this invention describes a method of generating objects or patterns with differential control of properties (depth, pore size, color, density, mechanical strength, hardness, degree of cross-linking, tackiness, etc.) such that the property varies across the xy array.

Abstract: An MRI control system for controlling the operation of an MRI scanner from within an RF shielded MRI exam room in which the MRI scanner is located includes an MRI compatible infrared remote control device located within the MRI exam room for producing infrared control signals within the MRI exam room. An infrared receiver is positioned for receiving infrared control signals emitted by the infrared remote control device and producing electrical control signals in response thereto. An MRI controller located outside the MRI exam room is operatively connected to the infrared receiver for receiving control information. The MRI controller is operatively connected to the MRI scanner for controlling the MRI scanner and receiving scan information and the MRI controller operable to control operation of the MRI scanner in response to control signals emitted by the infrared remote control device based upon control information received from the infrared receiver.

Abstract: A child car seat is configured for attachment to vehicle anchor points in at least two configurations including a frontward facing configuration and a rearward facing configuration. The child car seat includes an exterior portion and an interior portion, the interior portion defining a receiving area for a child. A front area of the interior portion is generally open and a rear area of the interior portion is generally closed by a back section. A first structure is positioned on the interior portion for securing a first strap thereto such that the first strap is positioned interiorly of the seat and is capable of extending both toward the front area and the rear area, and a second structure is positioned on the interior portion for securing a second strap thereto such that the second strap is positioned interiorly of the seat and is capable of facing both toward the front area and the rear area.

Abstract: An insulating vacuum panel comprising a microporous, open cell silica foam or a precipitated silica insulating support member enclosed within a sealed, flexible polymeric envelope, the envelope comprising a heat-sealable barrier film comprising a multiple layer laminate containing at least one polyethylene terephthalate layer and at least two barrier layers selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl alcohol, polyamide, polyolefin and aluminum foil, or a biaxially oriented liquid crystal barrier film which minimizes permeation of gas and liquid through the barrier film, the panel having an R value per inch of at least about 20 wherein the enclosed insulated vacuum panel is useful as insulation to maintain an essentially constant temperature in a closed structure, a system for storing and transporting temperature-sensitive materials wherein the insulated vacuum panels are employed to provide and maintain a constant temperature in the system, a method for manufacturing the insulatin

Abstract: A mud flap retainer system includes a mud flap retainer member; a plurality of threaded studs extending substantially horizontally and rearward from the rear face of the mud flap retainer member and positioned between the top and bottom ends of the mud flap retainer member; a plurality of nuts, sized for being threaded onto the threaded studs; and a plurality of coupling shoes. Each coupling shoe includes a bore extending substantially horizontally therethrough for receiving a corresponding one of the threaded studs. Thus the shoes can be positioned on the retainer member by sliding threaded studs through the bores. By holding the mud flap between the retainer member and the shoes, and below the threaded studs, and by threading the nuts onto the ends of the threaded studs extending through the rear opening of the bores, the shoes are caused to be pressed towards the retainer member, which in turn, causes the mud flap to be retained between the retainer member and the shoes.