Abstract: An apparatus and method for making grain based baked products according to a predetermined ingredient recipe having a plurality of raw goods supply bins for raw materials. A processing unit selectively introduces predetermined amounts of the grain and the liquid/dry ingredients into a mixing chamber according to the recipe selected. The mixture produced is conveyed through proofing and baking steps. A customer interface permits selection of recipe, amount of product and time of delivery. The customer may place an order from a remote location using a phone or computer to have the baked grain based product produced at a desired time.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus for the calf muscles of the legs includes a foot platform which may rock forward and rearward on the base of the apparatus. A lateral arm is supported above the base and has spaced shoulder engagement arms which overlie the foot platform. The lateral arm is raised and lowered by the action of a user rocking back and forth on the foot platform. The lateral arm is linked to a weight arm which is raised and lowered with the movement of the lateral arm. Free circular weight plates can be suspended on the weight arms.

Abstract: A brush, preferably a toothbrush, comprises a brush body and at least one bundle of flexible bristes. At least one supporting element is provided on the brush body for laterally supporting at least one bundle of bristles. This improves the service life of the bundles of bristles, allowing a prolonged use of the brush and a sufficiently high flexibility of the bristles or bundles of bristles at the same time. A method of producing the brush is also indicated.

Abstract: A device includes first and second scales. The first scale has a reference mark, at least one first mark disposed a first distance from the reference mark in a first direction, and at least one second mark disposed the first distance from the reference mark in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. The second scale is perpendicular to the first scale and includes at least one third mark disposed a second distance from the first scale. One can use such a device to position items on a uniform or other back piece without the guesswork associated with conventional measuring devices. For example, he/she can use the first scale as a centering scale to locate a pocket midline, and then, without having to move the device, can use the second scale as a measuring scale to locate a point along the pocket midline.

Abstract: Disclosed are the dbp gene and dbp-derived nucleic acid segments from Borrelia burgdorferi, the etiological agent of Lyme disease, and DNA segments encoding dbp from related borrelias. Also disclosed are decorin binding protein compositions and methods of use. The DBP protein and antigenic epitopes derived therefrom are contemplated for use in the treatment of pathological Borrelia infections, and in particular, for use in the prevention of bacterial adhesion to decorin. DNA segments encoding these proteins and anti-(decorin binding protein) antibodies will also be of use in various screening, diagnostic and therapeutic applications including active and passive immunization and methods for the prevention of Borrelia colonization in an animal. These DNA segments and the peptides derived therefrom are contemplated for use in the preparation of vaccines and, also, for use as carrier proteins in vaccine formulations, and in the formulation of compositions for use in the prevention of Lyme disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an atmospheric discharge protection arrangement in an antenna (10) arranged in communication with a hull of an aircraft (11), the antenna comprising a housing, consisting of at least a first side (14), a second side (15), a third side (16a) and a fourth side (16b), at least one of the third and fourth sides being at least transparent for electromagnetic waves. The protection arrangement is an internal protection arrangement comprising the first side (14) electrically coupled to the second side (15) through at least one antenna element (24), the first and second sides consisting of a conductive material, and that the second side being connected to hull of the aircraft (11).

Abstract: A multi-service integrated hardware circuit (20) transmits cells between an external interface (62) and plural on-board service devices (701, 702, 72, and 74) handling differing telecommunication services. The on-board service devices include one or more ATMF transceivers (701, 702), a Utopia 2 level device (74), and a circuit emulator (72) which interfaces with one of a PCM interface (301, 302) and an E1 or TI interface (32). The multi-service circuit comprises a multiplexer/demultiplexer core (60) which connects to the external interface (62) and which connects via an internal interface (64) to the plural service devices. In the illustrated embodiments, the external interface (62) and internal interface (64) are Utopia level 2 interfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning fecal matter from the interior of an extracted animal intestine is disclosed. The apparatus has a horizontal tube member for supporting an intestine; support members attached to opposite sides of said tube member for supporting the side portions of a slit intestine; a transporter mounted below and adjacent to the bottom side of said tube for moving intestines from adjacent the distal end of said tube towards the proximal end; a cutting blade mounted above said tube member; and a plurality of nozzles arranged at transversely opposite sides of said tube member for directing fluid downwardly and about the top side of said pipe member. A method for cleaning animal intestines using such an apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a telecommunications network wherein a location area contains GSM cells having adjacent or neighboring UTMS cells, a dedicated procedure is employed to download information about a UTMS cell to a mobile station. After entering the location area, the mobile is notified of the presence of the UTMS cell. In response to the notice, the mobile is operated to acquire specified information about the UTMS cell from the network, such as frequency and scrambling code combinations, radio access bearer configuration, and information pertaining to intersystem cell selection.

Abstract: Ready-to-use preshaped, prefabricated cured structural components are prepared in a variety of shapes and sizes to be used in the fabrication of dental appliances. Preferably the structural components are fabricated of a fiber-reinforced composite material or a particulate-filled composite material comprising fibers or particulate filler impregnated with a polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix is partially or fully cured to the point of sufficient hardness to provide a ready-to-use structural component for use in the fabrication of dental appliances such as orthodontic retainers, bridges, space maintainers, tooth replacement appliances, splints, crowns, partial crowns, dentures, posts, teeth, jackets, inlays, onlays, facings, veneers, facets, implants, abutments, cylinders, and connectors.

Abstract: This invention discloses a biometric method eliciting a migrating biometric characteristic from individuals, the method including storing at least first and second templates of at least one migrating biometric characteristic for each of a population of individuals, the first template being a reference sample of an individual's biometric characteristic and the second template being initially derived from the first template, and comparing an individual's first and second templates to a fresh sample provided by the individual and, if the fresh sample is found to sufficiently resemble the first and second templates, modifying the second template to take into account differences between the reference sample and the fresh sample. A biometric system eliciting a migrating biometric characteristic from individuals is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a soluble conjugate vaccine, and preferably protein/polysaccharide conjugates. In this process, the polysaccharide is reacted with a reagent so as to provide a functional group on the polysaccharide molecule. Once the functional group is in place, the polysaccharide is reacted with a homobifunctional or heterobifunctional vinylsulfone to produce a vinylsulfone derivatized polysaccharide. Thereafter, the vinylsulfone derivatized polysaccharide is reacted with a protein to produce the conjugate. If desired, the protein may be derivatized with a functional group prior to the conjugation reaction step. In an alternative embodiment, the protein may be functionalized with a reactive group and then derivatized with the vinylsulfone group to produce a vinylsulfone derivatized protein. This protein may then be reacted with a polysaccharide to produce the conjugate. Optionally, the polysaccharide may be functionalized with a reactive group prior to the conjugation reaction.

Abstract: A method of electrically logging subterranean wells using a conductive fluid in which the conductive fluid includes a miscible combination of an oleaginous fluid, a polar organic solvent, and an electrolytic salt. The electrolytic salt or brine of the salt is present in a concentration sufficient to permit the electrical logging of the subterranean well. The medium may further include gelling agent, weight material, surfactant, or corrosion inhibitors. The polar organic solvent may preferably be a oil soluble glycol or glycol ether such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, and the like.

Abstract: An electrochemical fuel cell contains first and second monolithic electrically conducting flow field-bipolar plate assemblies arranged essentially parallel to each other such that an inside surface of the first bipolar separator plate is facing an inside surface of the second bipolar separator plate, wherein the bipolar separator plates are electrically and mechanically connected by intervening layers that are directly bonded to each other. The fuel cells can be stacked between endplates and supplied with hydrogen and oxygen to generate electric power. An air cooled condenser for use with a fuel cell stack is composed of a porous foam condensing element and a porous foam cooling element. The condenser can be placed by a fuel cell stack for cooling purposes.

Abstract: A combination switch including a time slot switch and a router for receiving circuit-switched and Internet Protocol packet data.

Abstract: Wrapping apparatus for winding a wrapping foil web (F) around an object (1) includes a foil dispenser (2) arranged to circulate along a ring-like endless track (3) around the object to be packaged. The foil dispenser (2) comprises a frame (4), a detachable and replaceable foil roll (5) mounted on the frame, supporting elements (6) for supporting the foil roll on the frame, and tensioning arrangements (7) for braking foil delivery from the roll and maintaining a predetermined foil tension. The tensioning arrangements (7) comprise a sensor (8) for detecting foil web tension, and an electric motor (9) for driving the foil roll (5). The torque, speed of rotation and direction of rotation of the electric motor is controlled on the basis of foil tension as detected by the sensor.

Abstract: In a digital cellular radio communication network, modulation and channel coding for a plurality of radio links of a given cell is determined in response to quality information received during network operation and indicative of communication quality associated with the plurality of radio links. A single modulation and channel coding scheme is determined in response to the quality information, and the single modulation and channel coding scheme is used in each of the links.

Abstract: A clean room is provided through which clean air/recirculated air flow, and which comprises at least one processing unit and/or processing surface to which is supplied a gaseous medium of known composition, wherein the gaseous medium can be supplied to the clean room separately.

Abstract: A current sensor coil design for reducing or eliminating long undulations of magnetic sensitivity. Such reduction or elimination improves isolation of the current sensor such that proximate currents and accompanying effects do not affect the accuracy of the current sensor determination of a current being measured. Several designs, which may be incorporated separately or in combination, include modifying the specifications of the quarter waveplate, cutting the fiber of the sensor coil to a proper length, choosing a proper perimeter length of the sensor coil or head, and using a particular length of fiber adjusted to work in conjunction with a multi-wavelength or broadband light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film treatment device (1) in conjunction with a wrapping apparatus and to a wrapping apparatus provided with a film treatment device. The film treatment device comprises a cutting device (2) for the cutting of a plastic film web (F). The cutting device (2) comprises an elongated electric resistor (5) fastened by both ends with fastening elements (3, 4), against which resistor the film web can be pressed and cut via heating of the electric resistor. The cutting device (2) comprises a supporting element (6) disposed to support the electric resistor laterally substantially over the entire length of the electric resistor between the fastening elements (3, 4). (FIG.