Abstract: User code is operated in either a multithreaded or non-threaded programming environment by linking the code to different libraries. A standard thread library is linked with the code when operated in a multithreaded mode. A null thread library is linked to the code to operate in a non-threaded mode. The different libraries are linked to the user code through a common application programming interface allowing the same thread function calls to operate in either the multithreaded or non-threaded mode. The null thread library implements thread function calls as blocking functions which synchronize thread launches while eliminating the performance and memory overhead required in multithreaded processes.

Abstract: A pickup reel for a harvesting platform including a reel support structure with a reel shaft rotatably supported thereon. A plurality of radially extending arms are mounted to the reel shaft and a plurality of transverse rockshafts are mounted to the radially extending arms and are axially offset and parallel to the reel shaft and span the width of the platform. Radial fingers are mounted on each rockshaft. A cam is mounted to the support structure adjacent one or both ends of the rockshafts and defines an endless cam path about the reel shaft. A crank arm attached to each rockshaft carries a cam follower that engages the cam path for following along the path. The cam path is configured to cause the crank arms, and thus the rockshafts, to rotate about the respective rockshaft axis to vary the attitude of the fingers relative to the ground as the cam followers move along the cam path. The cam is segmented, having two or more cam segments joined together to form the endless cam path.

Abstract: A continuous gear hinge, having extruded aluminum leaves and an extruded aluminum cap which holds the leaves together at meshed gear segments on the leaves, has the capacity to establish a seal between the door and hinge jamb to which it is attached. That seal derives from intumescent strips which lie in recesses that open out of the of the leaves. In the presence of a fire, the intumescent material, the strips of which extend the full length of the hinge, expands and bonds to the door and hinge jamb to not only seal the space between the two, but also to secure the door should the hinge lose its capacity to hold the door.

Abstract: There is provided a ketosulfone derivative represented by the formula (I): wherein Ar represents an aryl group which may be substituted, and R1′ and R2′ represent a hydrogen atom or a protective group of a hydroxyl group and processes for producing the same.

Abstract: An improved, pre-coated aluminum-alloy aircraft component prepared by providing an aluminum-alloy component precursor to a coating apparatus having a fluidized-bed or mist apparatus, suspending the components in the fluidized-bed apparatus vertically at a distance from the bottom of the apparatus and introducing a coating to the apparatus to coat the components while being suspended in the airstream flowing through the apparatus. The non-contact, fluidized-bed or mist coating method allows for the coating of increased batch sizes in shorter coating times with decreased variations in coating thickness and uniformity.

Abstract: An assembly technique has been developed which reliably inserts the outer disk of an exposed film indicator into the crimp diameter of the cartridge end cap. This process gimbals the fixture containing the film cartridge, and rocks it in a manner that creates a circular wobble motion.

Abstract: A material injection hopper is adapted for mounting on a movable working arm of a self-propelled vehicle. The injection hopper is carried downwardly by the working arm into a waste storage lagoon to deliver waste-processing material to a predetermined subsurface target area in the lagoon. The injection hopper includes a hopper body including an inlet for receiving the material to be delivered to the lagoon, and an outlet downstream of the inlet for discharging the material. An auger conveyor is located within the hopper body and arranged between the inlet and the outlet for moving the material entering the hopper body downstream and outwardly through the outlet to the subsurface target area in the lagoon.

Abstract: A generally flat rectangular pencil blank made from a composite celluosic and resin material or cross-linking agent includes a longitudinal axis, a first surface and a second surface with a repeatable profile transverse to the longitudinal axis on the first surface of the blank, the profile representing an approximate peripheral shape of a repeated series of longitudinal sections of an outside peripheral portion of a series of parallel elongated pencils, and an integral web between each adjacent pair of the series of longitudinal sections and extending to the second surface. In one embodiment, the second surface further includes a series of spaced parallel longitudinal grooves for reception of pencil cores, formed on the second surface and positioned laterally so as to be aligned to an apex of each repeatable profile. Methods of making the pencil blanks including dies and molds for making the pencil blanks are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lock that may be inserted into a standardized locking aperture, such as a standard Kensington key lock slot in the cover of a computer or other electronic device to secure the cover to the chassis of the computer or device in order to prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the computer or electronic device. The lock may be easily installed by the end user rather than having the locking mechanism installed during the manufacture of the computer with the additional cost of a locking mechanism added to all computers. Further, the locking mechanism may be removably attached to the outer cover of the computer or electronic device by means of an adhesive, double sided tape, Velcro, a hook or magnet, so that the locking mechanism may be removed and reused with a different computer or electronic device as the device is replaced, upgraded, etc. or as security needs change.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of self-aligned floating gate, flash memory device on a semiconductor substrate includes the following steps. Form a blanket silicon oxide layer over the substrate. Form a blanket floating gate conductor layer over the silicon oxide layer. Pattern the blanket silicon oxide layer, the floating gate conductor layer and the substrate in a patterning process with a single floating gate electrode mask forming floating gate electrodes from the floating gate conductor layer and the silicon oxide layer; and simultaneously form trenches in the substrate adjacent to the floating gate electrode and aligned with the floating gate electrodes thereby patterning the active region in the substrate. Form a blanket dielectric layer on the device filling the trenches and planarized with the top surface of the floating gate electrodes. Form an interconductor dielectric layer over the device including the floating gate electrodes. Form a control gate conductor over the interconductor dielectric layer.

Abstract: Ink jet printing apparatus for forming a plurality of ink images on a receiver and for cutting the receiver to form separate prints of such ink images in response to a digital image file including at least one digital image, includes at least one ink jet print head adapted to deliver ink to the receiver for moving the ink jet print head in one or more passes to form ink images on a receiver. The receiver is moved along a first receiver path past the ink jet print head. Control circuitry responsive to one or more digital image files for actuating the ink jet print head to form a plurality of ink images on the receiver. A first actuatable receiver cutter responds to the control circuitry and cuts the receiver across the first receiver path. The receiver is moved along a second receiver path that is perpendicular to the first receiver path.

Abstract: This invention comprises a photographic element having a support bearing one or more silver halide emulsions and one or more DIR couplers of structure I or II below: wherein: Z is a moiety which can react with oxidized developer to release a coupling-off group; R1 is a hydrogen atom or a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen atom, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, alkylthio, arylthio, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, carbonamido, carbamoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, aryloxy, arylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, sulphonyl and sulphonamido groups; each of the R2 substituents is a halogen atom or a substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, alkylthio, arylthio, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, carbonamido, carbamoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, aryloxy, arylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, sulphonyl and sulphonamido groups; X represents the atoms required to make a second ring which is aromatic and contains at least one nitrogen atom; and n is between 0 and the num

Abstract: A method of source/drain and LDD implantation using a single implantation step is described. A gate electrode is formed in an active area on surface of a semiconductor substrate. The gate electrode and the semiconductor substrate are covered with a resist layer. The resist layer in the active area is exposed to lithography source, such as electron-beam direct writing, or other process, wherein a portion of the resist layer overlying the planned LDD regions is exposed to a first energy and a portion of the resist layer overlying the planned source/drain regions is exposed to a second energy greater than the first energy and wherein a portion of the resist layer outside of the active area is not exposed. The resist layer is developed to leave a resist mask having a first thickness in areas not exposed and to leave a resist mask having a second thickness in areas exposed to the first energy and to leave no resist mask in areas exposed to the second energy.

Abstract: A method for optical signaling for electrical switch control, and in addition, optical powering of the electrohydraulic servovalve by means of opto-electric conversion using solar cells with a battery backup and dual redundancy for reliability. Optical power sources are e.g., laser diode, LED, or high intensity lamp.

Abstract: A jumper tube for connecting a flow restricting capillary tube and an evaporator in a refrigerator system includes a transition portion in between a cavity portion and a cylindrical portion. The transition portion is crimped and folds a portion of the jumper tube sidewall onto itself to form a passage in the shape of clam shell. The transition portion prevents the creation of popping sounds in the jumper tube due to uncontrolled expansion of refrigerant exiting the capillary tube.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a propulsion system of a vehicle. The propulsion system includes at least one propulsion effector. The system also includes sensors for sensing vehicle position and motions, a control device for generating control signals, and a generator for generating desired vehicle forces/moments from the sensed vehicle position and motions and the generated control signals based on predefined vehicle compensation and control laws. Also included is a neural network controller for generating propulsion commands for the at least one propulsion effector based on the generated desire forces/moments, wherein said neural network controller was trained based on pregenerated vehicle control distribution data.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions suitable for formation into mild personal cleansing or laundry detergent bars, as well as other uses. The compositions generally comprise: (a) from about 30% to about 99% by weight of a mixture of anionic surfactants comprising: i) an alpha sulfonated alkyl ester; and ii) a sulfonated fatty acid; (a) from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of a fatty acid; and (b) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight water; wherein the ratio of i) to ii) is from about 10:1 to about 0.5:1, and wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) is about 1:1 to about 11:1.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a gap between two opposing surfaces by utilizing a dial gauge instead of feeler gauges is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting block, an extension arm and a dial gauge which may be used to measure any gap distance between about 0.01 mm and about 10 mm. The method is carried out by first zeroing the dial gauge by utilizing a calibration block which has the same thickness as the gap distance to be measured. The novel method and apparatus can be used to replace a conventional feeler gauge method and achieve the benefits of greatly improved precision in measurement, a short measurement time required and completely eliminating human error due to operator dependency.