Abstract: A hand-free operator can be externally dialed via a dialing device. It is more particularly related to an external dialing device, which can be applied to all kinds of cellular phones. Thereby people do not have to keep telephone numbers in memory, they can make direct dials on a hand-free operator by means of telephone numbers stored in advance in a memory unit of a dialing device. It mainly houses a hand-free operator circuit and a dial processing unit in a hand-free operator embodiment that operate in collaboration with a signal cable and a dialing device (DTMF acoustic generator). It enables people to make a dial on cellular phones of all kinds via a hand-free operator without memorizing phone numbers or resorting to phone books, effectively facilitating the use of cellular phones and advancing driving safety.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition that exhibits good adhesion to polyamide material and other materials, comprising 60 to 99 weight percent of a copolyester elastomer, and 1 to 40 weight percent of a novolac resin, based on the total weight of the copolymer elastomer and the novolac resin only, wherein the composition comprises greater than 50 weight percent copolyester elastomer based on the total weight of the composition. The invention also concerns an article comprising at least two materials bonded together at one or more defined contact surfaces, a first one of the bonded materials comprising a copolyester elastomer and a novolac resin. Such bodies can be welded, injection molded, and extruded simultaneously or sequentially.

Abstract: A process for forming a relatively high quality, lower cost organic semiconductor film is provided. A substrate is formed by depositing an organic semiconductor film via a lower cost method such as printing or spin coating on a support substrate. A portion of a solvent is vaporized to bring the vapor into contact with the film. The chemical potential of the vapor molecules is controlled to provide an interaction with the organic semiconductor film to alter the molecular arrangement of the film. The process further entails placing the substrate on a first temperature controlled stage and placing the solvent on a second temperature controlled stage. The chemical potential of the vapor is adjusted by controlling the temperature of the solvent. Appropriate annealing conditions are obtained by adjusting the temperature of the solvent, the substrate, and the anneal time. The process can assist manufacturing of lower cost displays that utilize arrays of organic thin-film transistors.

Abstract: The push brush carpet or hard surface cleaner of the present invention is preferably comprised of a cleaning brush with a round surface area to which cleaning bristles of any conventional size and shape are attached. The brush is preferably attached to a frame by use of an axle, wheel and bearing configuration which permits locking of the axle in place at a given rotary position of the brush and also unlocking of the axle to permit rotation of the brush to a different position. In use, the rotary brush is locked in place in a given rotary position by the user, and a portion of the brush surface will come in contact with the carpet or hard surface as the user pushes the brush in a preferably reciprocating motion. In so doing, debris on the carpet or hard surface is agitated and/or expelled by the contacted area of the brush surface.

Abstract: A sheet composition with certain proportions of meta-aramids and mica used as a flame barrier composition.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for the detection of a specific target bacteria in a complex sample mixture. The sample mixture may contain a variety of components including non-target or background microorganisms as well as other organic contaminants such as food debris. The method proceeds by first culturing the complex sample mixture in a non-selective growth medium, followed by isolation and detection of target bacteria DNA. Target DNA is detected via a DNA amplification protocol with a primer pair selected to amplify a specific, identifying portion of the target bacteria DNA. A control DNA is amplified concurrently with the target bacteria target DNA. The control DNA is specifically designed to be amplified with a single primer that is identical to one of the primers used in the amplification of the target genomic DNA. Use of this control validates the amplification reaction. Detection of the amplified target DNA and the control is accomplished by gel electrophoresis or by fluorescent means.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for performing surgery on a heart of a patient comprising a first arm, a second arm and an actuator, the actuator moving the first arm relative to the second arm. The apparatus further includes a first blade on the first arm and a second blade on the second arm, the first and second blades having first and second surfaces facing away from each other, the first and second surfaces being adapted to atraumatically engage tissue or bone for the retraction thereof. The apparatus also includes a stabilizer adapted to be mounted to one of the first and second arms and having a foot, the foot being configured to atraumatically engage the surface of the heart. In a various embodiments, the apparatus includes removable blades mounted to the arms, suture stays removably mounted to the arms, and multiple rails for mounting the stabilizer in various positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-readable record medium for storing programs of realizing a method for processing payments and deliveries in the electronic commerce business.

Abstract: A container for storage and display of collectible items is disclosed. The container includes a lid and plural base units that are sized to snugly fit a particular size of collectible item within a category of collectible items. The base units define a receptacle that receives the collectible item. In order that the collectible item is snugly fit into the receptacle for optimum protection, the base unit includes sizer members that extend into the receptacle to reduce dimensions of the receptacle. The lid is sized to fit plural base units, having different sizer members. Accordingly, containers may be provided for a category of differently sized collectible items, wherein the container have uniform exterior dimensions to provide aesthetically pleasing display containers. The base units further include stiffening ribs to provide support for relatively heavy, flexible collectible items.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin having an upper liquid permeable layer; a lower liquid impermeable layer; an absorbent body placed between the upper and lower layers; an impermeable top film over the lower layer; laterally extended wings that can be folded and lodged, in a rest position, between the lower layer and top film. The wings are releasably attached to the top film.

Abstract: Transition metal imine complexes can be prepared by reacting the imine precursors, a carbonyl compound and a primary amine, in the presence of a selected transition metal compound. The complexes may be used as catalysts for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: A toothbrush for false teeth includes first and second sets of bristles respectively implanted in a bottom face and a top face of a brush head, and a handle integrally formed with the brush head, the handle having a first and second recesses defined in a first side and a third recess defined in a second side face opposite the first side. The recesses arranged such that the brush can be gripped using just the index and middle fingers, and the thumb, in either of two positions, one of which is especially suitable for cleaning surfaces of the teeth, and the other of which is especially suitable for cleaning metal parts and gaps in the false teeth.

Abstract: Annealed carbon soot is useful as an electron field emitter. Field emitting cathodes made up of annealed carbon soot attached to the surface of a substrate are also provided. The field emitters and field emitter cathodes are useful in vacuum electronic devices, flat panel computer and television displays, emission gate amplifiers, klystrons and lighting devices.

Abstract: Discloses apparatus for use with a modular fluid pump assembly, particularly pumps used to pump fluids containing entrained contaminants such as grit. The apparatus includes a pair of removable end plates attachable to a modular pump housing. A bearing assembly is detachably mountable on the exterior of the and plate and provides a cavity to receive a pump shaft fitted with a shaft seal and shaft bearing. A grit collar to surround the pump shaft is mountable on the interior side of the end plate. Replacement of the pump seals or bearings can be effected by removing the bearing assembly. More extensive maintenance, such, as replacement of the grit collar or pump gear or shaft, can be effected by removing the end plates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for polymerizing ethylene, acyclic olefins, and/or selected cyclic olefins, and optionally selected olefinic esters or carboxylic acids, and other monomers. The polymerizations are catalyzed by selected transition metal compounds, and sometimes other co-catalysts. Since some of the polymerizations exhibit some characteristics of living polymerizations, block copolymers can be readily made. Many of the polymers produced are often novel, particularly in regard to their microstructure which gives some of them unusual properties. Numerous novel catalysts are disclosed, as well as some novel processes for making them. The polymers made are useful as elastomers, molding resins, in adhesives, etc.

Abstract: An improved method for the selective vapor phase oxidation of acrolein to acrylic acid in a recirculating solids reactor system using a particulate molybdenum vanadate multimetal oxide as oxidant involving specific reactant concentrations (preferably 5 mol % to 30 mol % propylene, 0 to 20 mol % oxygen, 0 to 70 mol % water, and the remainder inert gas), solids particle size (20 to 300 micrometers), temperature (250 to 450° C.) and gas (1 to 15 seconds) and solids (2 to 60 seconds) residence times. Such a process leads to improved selectivity, conversion and solids conversion ratio.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: A passenger seat configuration for an aircraft cabin having a fuselage wall with windows therein and an aisle for permitting movement within the cabin. The configuration includes an outboard seating unit for being positioned adjacent the fuselage wall of the aircraft, the outboard seating unit having a primary scat formed of a seat back and seat bottom, and a forwardly spaced-apart ottoman movable with respect to each other to define upright, semi-reclined and fully reclined positions. An inboard seating unit is provided for being positioned adjacent the at least one aisle and between the inboard seating unit and the aisle, the inboard seating unit having a primary seat formed of a seat back and a seat bottom, and a forwardly spaced-apart, free-standing ottoman movable with respect to each other to define upright, semi-reclined and fully reclined positions, the primary seat and ottoman of the inboard seating unit being positioned aft of the primary seat and ottoman of the outboard seating unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical cell and a process for converting anhydrous hydrogen halide to halogen gas using a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) or a separate membrane and electrode arrangement, such as gas diffusion electrodes with a membrane.