Abstract: A magnetic actuator core is provided for a radial bearing that supports a rotor for rotation about an axis. The magnetic actuator core includes a back iron, and a plurality of poles spaced circumferentially about the axis and extending radially from the back iron. Each of the poles has a taper wherein the circumferential width of the pole tapers from larger to smaller as the pole extends from the back iron.

Abstract: A kit having: a border assembly with a plurality of elongate elements that are capable of being placed against a subjacent surface to define a border around a predetermined area within which a frozen surface is to be formed; and a flexible liner that is selectively reconfigurable between a) a collapsed state and b) an operative state. The elongate elements each have an inside surface, a top edge, and an outside surface. The flexible liner has a shape and size preselected to cover a subjacent surface in the predetermined area and to be placed against the elongate elements in a predetermined manner so as to define a receptacle for a liquid that can be cooled to form a frozen surface over the predetermined area.

Abstract: High inertia and large bearing loads encountered in monorotors for gas turbine engines are reduced in a monorotor having a compressor wheel section (10) made of a relatively low density material while the turbine wheel section (12) maintains resistance to heat by being made of a relatively higher density, heat resistant material. The two are joined into a monorotor through the use of two bodies (24,38) which are inertia welded to the respective wheels (10,12) and then welded together by any one of a variety of welding processes.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for the hot air roasting of coffee beans is provided and includes structure for inhibiting contaminants from entering the hot air stream used in the roasting of coffee beans, structure for obtaining a uniform roast of the coffee beans, unitary structure for mounting a handle to a roasting chamber and removably and releasably mounting a cover to the roasting chamber, structure for initiating a roasting cycle and terminating the roasting cycle for a predetermined cooling period at any point during the roasting cycle, structure for double sealing a cover to a roasting chamber, structure for assembling a vessel, a metallic base, and a plastic mount ring into an integral roasting chamber, structure for releasably and removably mounting a roasting vessel to a main housing, dual filters for preventing the blockage of a hot air stream through a hull and chaff collector, and a “fan based” method for controlling the roasting temperature.

Abstract: A tool for use in installing the bead seat band (44) and rim flange (42) of a multiple piece wheel as part of a tire changing or servicing operation that includes a tool body (10) having a corner with a first elongated surface (34) at the corner adapted to engage a rim flange (42) and a bead seat band (44) in an axial direction. The tool includes a second elongated surface (36) at the corner adjacent the first surface (34) at an acute angle to the first surface and adapted to engage the rim flange (42) in an axial direction at a location spaced from the intended point of engagement of the ring flange (42) by the first surface (34). The first and second surfaces (34), (36) define a notch (32) opening away from the body (10) and a tool mounting fixture (26) is connected to the body (10) generally opposite the notch (32).

Abstract: This invention relates to colloidal systems charged with polymethine dyes and having suitable photophysical and pharmacological properties, their use as a contrast medium in fluorescence and transillumination diagnostics in the near infrared spectral range, as well as methods for their production.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip interposer increases fatigue life of interconnections between a first component having a relatively high thermal coefficient of expansion (TCE) and a second component having a relatively low TCE. The semiconductor chip interposer includes a thin metal plate having a plurality of through holes, the thin metal plate having a TCE intermediate the relatively high TCE and the relatively low TCE. An insulation coating on the thin metal plate is also included on walls of the through holes. An electrical conductive material fills each of the insulated through holes for electrical interconnection between the first component and the second component.

Abstract: A unitary plastic open head drum includes a cylindrical sidewall closed at a bottom end with a bottom wall and open at an upper end. A cylindrical chime is integrally formed with the sidewall at the open end. The chime comprises an annular wall having a thread extending helically about the annular wall. The thread has a depth of approximately ⅜ inch. The threaded drum cover is removably receivable on the cylindrical chime.

Abstract: A flexible hose for establishing a fluid connection between remote components of a fluid line system includes an integral housing formed directly in at least one end. Male member portions of the system components are received and retained in the integral housing. The hose housing includes a radial wall which engages an upset formed on the male member to prevent retraction of the male member from the hose. Sealing means in the form of O-rings may be disposed inside of the hose.

Abstract: Environmental control and electric power are provided for a vehicle (12) carrying at least one gas turbine engine (14, 16) including a turbine (40,46) and a compressor (42,48); a stored energy device (28); a first turbine (64) powered by the stored energy device (28); an expansion turbine (60) for an air cooling cycle; and an electric generator (34) rotatably driven by the first turbine (64) and the expansion turbine (60). The electric generator (34) has a minimum operating speed required to generate acceptable electric power for the vehicle (12).

Abstract: An image receptor surface which receives an image of a sublimation dye thermally transferred thereto from a foundation sheet for formation of the image therein, the image receptor surface comprising a thermochromatic layer. The thermochromatic layer is a layer of a thermochromatic ink, and contains at least either one of an epoxy resin and an epoxy acrylate resin. The thermochromatic layer reversibly changes its color between an image concealable color and transparence in a predetermined temperature range. The image receptor surface may be formed of any of various materials or articles such as metals, wood materials, glass materials, ceramics, plastics, fabrics and fibrous materials for any applications, especially a mug.

Abstract: An improved portable cooler includes a cooler body (10) provided with wheels (36) and a pivoted towing handle (16) provided with two grips (140,142) to allow use of the cooler by persons of both tall and short stature. The cooler cover (12) is provided with a recess (44) and a closure panel (58) for storage of items within the cooler but above melting ice or relatively heavy items that might crush items contained in the cooler. A table assembly (14) is operable independently of the lid (12) allowing the table (14) to be deployed on a leg (78) with the cooler lid (12) in a closed position, as well as to allow access to the interior cavity (28) of the cooler without clearing the table (14). Retractable bungee cords (108) for securing items to the cooler are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to an in-situ implant that can be produced by placing a sterile, injectable, and water-insoluble complex from a biodegradable polymer and a biocompatible polyether with functional end-groups in the organism, and coagulating them under the influence of the body fluid. This coagulate may optionally contain at least one bioactive substance selected from the group of hormones, immunomodulators, immunosuppressants, antibiotics, cytostatics, diuretics, gastro-intestinal agents, analgesics, local anaesthetics and/or neuropharmacological agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 2-methyl-thiazolidine-2,4-dicarboxylic acid and/or its physiologically tolerable salts as mucolytic agents.

Abstract: A deck board fastener has first and second parallel straight prongs for insertion respectively into a deck board and a supporting joist, a crown coplanar with and joining the first and second prongs, a third prong extending from the crown at an angle to the first prong for securing a second deck board to the joist adjacent the first deck board and the crown has a driving surface in the plane of the first and second prongs and at a right angle to the axes of the first and second prongs. The angle between the third prong and the first prong is formed at the juncture of the third prong and the crown.

Abstract: A system and method for setting up an applicator to treat a target blank traveling on a conveyor includes placing a mark on an example blank, where the mark represents a desired location for treatment of the target blank. The marked example blank is passed along the conveyor, and the location of the mark is sensed on the example blank. The applicator is programmed to treat the target blank at the sensed location. Further, a method and system for regulating an applicator for treating a desired location of a target blank traveling along a conveyor include passing the target blank along the conveyor and sensing an applied location of the treatment to the target blank. The applied location is compared with the desired location and responsive to the comparing, the applicator is adjusted to apply the treatment closer to the desired location.

Abstract: A radio communication device including a housing and a flip that is rotatably connected to the housing by a hinge means. The housing contains electrical components on a printed circuit board. The flip contains electrical devices including an antenna and a microphone. A coupling is contained in the hinge means between the housing and the flip which electrically and mechanically couples the housing to the flip. The electrical components in the flip are connected to the printed circuit board through the coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle that is fixed relative to the housing and a header electrically and mechanically coupled to the receptacle. A bearing circumscribes the header and is able to rotate freely around the header. The bearing is held in place around the header by a bearing retainer. The bearing is fixedly attached to the flip and allows the flip to rotate around the coupling while the coupling remains fixed relative to the housing, allowing the coupling to act as an axle mechanism.

Abstract: A mechanical end face seal includes one seal ring having two elements, a seal face extension portion immediately adjacent a sealing face and a seal ring body removed from the sealing face. Each of the ring elements has a radial outer diameter dimension and a radial inner dimension. The seal face extension portion is defined by an annular gap separating the seal ring body from the seal face extension portion. The annular gap opens out onto the high-pressure side of the seal. The axial thickness of the seal face extension portion is much smaller than the radial dimension of the sealing face. The seal face extension portion is connected to the thicker seal ring body by means of a thin connecting “neck”, which has a small radial dimension than the radial dimension of the sealing face. Preferably, the radial dimension of the neck has a ratio relative to the radial width of the ring sealing face between about 0.10 to about 0.70, more preferably about 0.25 to about 0.60, and most preferably about 0.

Abstract: A basketball goal has a hoop connected through a breakaway mechanism with a support, independently of the backboard. A force on the hoop is transmitted to the support and is not applied to the backboard.