Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition for inhalation, containing as active ingredient effective amounts of salmeterol or a physiologically salt of salmeterol or a solvate thereof, and budesonide or a therapeutically salt of budesonide or a solvate thereof, wherein the molecular ratio of salmeterol component to budesonide component is in the range 1:2 to 1:50, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method for transferring a finely ground weight material for use in drilling fluids including providing the finely ground weight material to a pneumatic transfer vessel and supplying an air flow to the finely ground weight material in the pneumatic transfer vessel. Furthermore, transferring the finely ground weight material from the pneumatic transfer vessel to a storage vessel. Additionally, a method for transferring a finely ground weight material for use in drilling fluids including modifying a particle distribution of the finely ground weight material and sealing the finely ground weight material in a pneumatic transfer vessel. Further, supplying an air flow to the finely ground weight material in the pneumatic transfer vessel and transferring the finely ground weight material from the pneumatic transfer vessel to a storage vessel.

Abstract: There is provided an innovative tool mounting device for a turning center in which special manipulation is not required even with a simple configuration, and whereby when a cutting tool is clamped/fixed, the bearing unit is deformed by the retraction force of the drawbar because the cutting tool is supported by the ram, the tapered shank is automatically pressed to the mounting engagement unit in a state in which the cutting tool is supported by the ram, an automatic mechanical lock in a state of dual-surface restraint can be implemented, and the turning tool can be securely clamped/fixed.

Abstract: The number of measurements needed to calibrate an electrical device is reduced. Apparatus and methods minimize output of one or more unwanted signals by determining a calibration setting, in a minimal number of measurements, from determined distances to a best setting. Each distance to a best setting can be determined as a function of the characteristic of the unwanted signal and the measured unwanted signal level. A calibration setting point can be determined by searching for a setting point having a lowest sum of distance errors determined from the calculated distances and from the measured and non measured setting points. The techniques and apparatus are useful for minimizing a number of measurements that would be needed for determining a setting that substantially prevents generation of unwanted output signals, such as carrier leakage (LO-leakage) and unwanted sidebands, and for quickly determining whether an acceptable calibration setting exists for a device.

Abstract: Ascertaining which one of a number of cells of a cellular communication system transmitted an OFDM signal involves obtaining reference symbols from the OFDM signal. Compensating phase shift values for phase aligning the plurality of reference symbols are estimated and used to generate phase corrected reference symbols. At least two scrambling code sequences are applied to the phase corrected reference symbols to obtain at least two de-scrambled phase corrected reference symbol sequences, wherein each of the scrambling codes is associated with a respectively different one of the cells of the cellular communication system. A power value of each of the de-scrambled phase corrected reference symbol sequences is ascertained. That one of the scrambling codes that is associated with a highest one of the power values is ascertained, thereby ascertaining which one of the number of cells of the cellular communication system transmitted the OFDM signal.

Abstract: A vehicle body hinge mechanism includes at least one hinge set carried by a support plate that retains a pivot pin and a retainer bar in a cantilevered manner. Preferably, the plate is stamped, and the pivot pin supports a lever, such as a gooseneck arm, that will be coupled to the hood. The plate includes a mount that will be carried by peripheral body structure around the hood opening. The retainer bar carries a helically wound spring that secures one end of the spring for resistance to rotation about the axis of the bar. The other end of the spring engages a linkage that urges the lever to pivot toward the open position. Preferably, a stop limit is integrally incorporated in the linkage carried by the plate to stop the lever at a desired hood opening limit.

Abstract: Ascertaining a signal power of an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) signal involves ascertaining a plurality of channel estimates from the OFDM signal. Compensating phase shift values for phase aligning the plurality of channel estimates are estimated and used to generate phase corrected channel estimates. The phase corrected channel estimates are coherently combined, thereby ascertaining the signal power of the OFDM signal. The compensating phase shift values may be based on a channel characteristic (e.g., delay spread) or may alternatively be hypothesized.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus, system and method for stochastic sensing of an analyte to a protein pore. The protein pore may be an engineer protein pore, such as an ion channel at temperatures above 55° C. and even as high as near 100° C. The analyte may be any reactive analyte, including chemical weapons, environmental toxins and pharmaceuticals. The analyte covalently bonds to the sensor element to produce a detectable electrical current signal. Possible signals include change in electrical current. Detection of the signal allows identification of the analyte and determination of its concentration in a sample solution. Multiple analytes present in the same solution may also be detected.

Abstract: A suspension system that requires minimal or no welding and can be easily adapted for use with a variety of frame configurations without adversely affecting the frame integrity. One embodiment includes a top bearing (21), a base bearing (31), an upper clamp (19), and a strut (41). The bearing inserts may be secured with conventional fastening means, for example, adhesives or screws. In one embodiment, a lower spring seat may be secured with a snap ring and heat sensitive materials may be used. Thus, the suspension systems may, if welding is necessary, be installed using standard frame welding practice without the need for extraordinary or special fixtures or procedures. Options are thus now available in component material selection and suspension configuration which have previously been limited because of the heat of welding. This frame integral technology may be used with only minor changes to current fabrication practices.

Abstract: A packaging material comprising a plurality of flexible strips of material integrally interconnected to one another along one end thereof so as to form a unitary mass and so that the strips of material are intertwineable with one another to form a resilient tuft. The strips of material interconnected via a border have a bonding material disposed thereon for bondingly connecting the packaging material to a container.

Abstract: A replaceable sleeve insert for a choke assembly is disclosed, wherein the replaceable sleeve insert has a tubular member coaxially and sealingly retained within an upper body section of the choke assembly. The tubular member is also sealed against the bonnet. The tubular member has an inner diameter sufficient to accommodate coaxial linear displacement of a shuttle assembly and an outer diameter sufficient to fit within an upper body orifice in the upper body section. At least one attachment member outwardly extends from the tubular member and is retained between the upper body section and the bonnet. The tubular member has an opening in the sleeve wall to provide fluid communication from the choke inlet to the interior of the tubular member. A method of assembling a choke with a replaceable sleeve insert is also described.

Abstract: A magnetic claiming system for a shale shaker including at least one screen having at least two side ends extending between a first side and a second side and at least one attachment surface, at least one mating surface of a shale shaker configured to receive at least one screen, wherein the shale shaker has a first end and a second end, and at least on magnet disposed between the at least one screen and the shale shaker, wherein the at least one magnet is configured to magnetically couple the at least one screen to the shale shaker is disclosed. A method for replacing a screen in a shale shaker including activating at least one decoupling apparatus, wherein a magnetic clamping system includes the at least one decoupling apparatus, removing at least one screen from the shale shaker, deactivating the at least one coupling apparatus, and installing at least one screen into the shale shaker is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to conduit or tubing for holding and/or protecting flexible members from exposure and/or contamination. The conduit preferably includes convolute tubing having a longitudinal slit and at least one securing flap for covering the slit to hold flexible members in the internal cavity of the tubing. The use of a flap in the slit conduit substantially prevents flexible members from undesired exit from the cavity of the conduit while at the same time protects the flexible members from exposure to the outside environment and contaminants. A method of manufacturing convolute tubing with a securing flap is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for separating solid particles from a fluid. One preferred embodiment includes a tank for settling particles out of the fluid, a conical chamber at the bottom of the tank, an outlet connected to conical chamber, and a conical auger within the conical chamber. The tank may have a tangential inlet that creates a fluid circulation that exerts a centrifugal force on the solid particles to increase the settling of particles out of the fluid. The tank may have a static spiral on the inner wall that helps small particles coalesce into larger particles that settle faster out of the fluid. The fluid content of the solids removed from the tank may be controlled by varying the rotational speed of the conical auger. The rotational speed of the conical auger may be varied depending on the torque required to rotate the conical auger.

Abstract: An embodiment is a method for configuring a terminal (e.g., a radio) over a radio control channel. Instead of requiring on-site technicians to physically connect to the radios or error-prone and time consuming data calls to individual radios, an embodiment broadcasts software and configuration data as part of one or more radio control channel messages. As the radio control message or multiple messages are broadcast, any radio listening to the radio control message(s) may be configured. Additionally, radios of a particular type will be configured to use the same version of software and configuration data.

Abstract: A dielectric resonator radiator comprising first and second portions, each portion being conical or monotonically varying in shape having a larger basal surface and a smaller basal surface and defining a longitudinal axis, the first and second portions being arranged with their longitudinal axes collinear and their larger basal surfaces parallel and adjacent to each other and separated by a gap.

Abstract: An embodiment is a radio system including a primary radio site and one or more fully redundant hot standby radio sites that may be activated in the event of a catastrophic failure of the primary radio site. In an embodiment, a hot standby radio site may be activated automatically to substantially avoid the radio service restoration delay that would accompany, for example, manual initiation of the failover to the hot standby radio site.

Abstract: A method to control drilling fluid properties, including: circulating a drilling fluid through a wellbore to form a suspension of drilled solids in the drilling fluid; and separating the suspension in a separator to form a particulate fraction and an effluent, wherein the particulate fraction includes at least a portion of the drilled solids and the effluent includes the drilling fluid. The particulate fraction may include particulates having a minimum particle size of 100 microns or greater, and the effluent may include a micronized weighting agent having a particle size d90 of 10 microns or less.

Abstract: A method for sealing a subterranean zone is disclosed. The method includes the steps of preparing a wellbore fluid, placing the wellbore fluid into at least a portion of an annular space between the sidewalls of a wellbore and the exterior of a casing string disposed in the wellbore, and allowing the wellbore fluid to solidify therein, wherein the wellbore fluid includes an oleaginous fluid as the continuous phase of the wellbore fluid, a non-oleaginous fluid as the discontinuous phase of the wellbore fluid, and about 5 to about 50 pounds per barrel of a thermally activated hydrocarbon gellant.