Abstract: A truck trailer scuff liner formed from parallel grained laminated veneer panel adapted to be bolted to the insides and nose of a dry wall van trailer. The sections of the laminated veneer panel are secured together by a finger joint arrangement in which strength and elasticity are preserved. A laminated wood veneer beam is formed by attaching a plurality of panels to each other and then attaching the bound panels to each other.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an electrical bond between a conductor and an electrical connector contact. The apparatus generally comprises a power source and a weld head. The power source has a first polarity output and a second polarity output. The weld head has an input for connection to the first polarity output of the power source. The apparatus includes a first electrode electrically connected to the weld head input. The apparatus further includes a second electrode electrically connected to the second polarity output of the power source.

Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical combinations for inhibiting estrogen-dependent tumors via the co-administration of antiestrogen triphenylethylenes, including tamoxifen, and alkyl PCDFs.

Abstract: A frequency and protocol agile wireless communication product, and chipset for forming the same, including a frequency agile transceiver, a digital interface circuit for interconnecting the radio transceiver with external devices, protocol agile operating circuit for operating the radio transceiver in accordance with one of the transmission protocols as determined by a protocol signal and an adaptive control circuit for accessing a selected wireless communication network and for generating the frequency control signal and the protocol control signal in response to a user defined criteria.

Abstract: In a radio telecommunications network, a system and method of providing service differentiation for call forwarding based upon the type of call. The system provides network support that allows the forwarding of calls of different types to appropriate devices for each type of call, as identified by the call's service code. The system determines whether a call to a mobile station is a data call, and if it is a data call, provides the network support for forwarding the call to a different number than voice calls. A Service Type parameter is added to ANSI-41 signaling messages to inform various nodes in the network of the type of call. The network includes a home location register/service control point (HLR/SCP) with a database of call forwarding (transfer) numbers for its served mobile stations. The database records at least one transfer number for each type of service. Service logic in the HLR/SCP associates the type of call with the appropriate transfer number.

Abstract: A method and system for providing support of local control functionality in a mobile telecommunications system independently of mobile station roaming status is provided. In the invention, upon receiving a registration access message a visited system accesses a database and determines whether the registering mobile station supports local control features supported by the system. If the mobile station and system support common local control features the system returns a local control registration confirmation message in place of the normal system registration confirmation message. The local control registration confirmation message confirms registration and also serves as an indication to the mobile station that the mobile station and system support common local control features. The mobile station and system may now function accordingly to allow use of the common local control features.

Abstract: A propellant case includes a case sleeve having a longitudinal axis; a case bottom including a case bottom base; and an axially extending case bottom dome having a socket for supporting a primer therein. The case bottom base is releasably attached to the case bottom dome, while the case bottom dome is permanently attached to the case sleeve, whereby upon removing the case bottom from the case bottom dome, a connection between the case bottom dome and the case sleeve is preserved.

Abstract: A plastic pipe adaptor (10) includes a length of pipe (12) having a plastic pipe wall (14) with a substantially rigid pipe stiffener (32) disposed inside the pipe and a substantially rigid collar (34) disposed about the pipe exteriorly of the pipe wall (14), the collar having a recess (40) therein. The stiffener (32) and collar (34) are positioned such that a portion (50) of the plastic pipe wall is disposed between the stiffener (32) and the collar recess (40) and at least a portion (52) of the pipe stiffener is deflected outwardly against the pipe wall portion (50) by an amount sufficient to wedge the pipe wall portion (50) into engagement with the collar recess (40). The result is a firm grip to the pipe which allows the collar to serve as an attachment to another member such as a mechanical joint (30). A method of making the adaptor (10) is also described.

Abstract: A method and composition of matter for balancing tire and rim assemblies of vehicles is disclosed wherein the composition of matter has rounded balancing elements of different size to line the interior of a tire casing and to move over the lining to offset points of imbalance.

Abstract: In response to gateway switching node reception of an incoming call dialed to a certain mobile station and implicating a certain calling service, the gateway switching node queries a home location register for location information on the called mobile station. The home location register then contacts a currently believed serving visited switching node for routing information. The visited switching node and its satellite switching node(s) then poll for the called mobile station. Responsive to a successful poling for the mobile station by the satellite switching node, a communications resource is reserved to handle delivery of the incoming call implicating the certain calling service. If, however, the satellite switching node does not support the implicated calling service, this is detected by the visited switching node and the incoming call is disconnected. A release reserved resources message is then sent to the satellite switching node.

Abstract: A process for converting natural gas to a liquid includes heating the gas to a selected range of temperature to convert a fraction of the gas stream to reactive hydrocarbons, primarily acetylene, and reacting methane and the reactive hydrocarbons in the presence of an acidic catalyst to produce a liquid, predominantly pentane. Hydrogen resulting from the reactions is used to heat the incoming natural gas, either with a hydrogen furnace or by electrical energy generated from the hydrogen. Little or no use of methane is required to supply energy for the process.

Abstract: A system and method for routing an emergency services call from a mobile station to a selected Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in a radio telecommunications network. The system intelligently selects the PSAP from a plurality of PSAPs, warns the selected PSAP that the emergency services call is coming prior to routing the call to the selected PSAP, and provides the selected PSAP with advanced information regarding the context of the call. The emergency services call is received by a serving mobile switching center (MSC) which determines that the call is an emergency services call and sends cell or sector information to a service control point (SCP). The SCP includes a PSAP selector which selects the PSAP based on such information as, for example, the location of the mobile station, the Local Access and Traffic Area (LATA) in which the mobile station is located, the time-of-day, and the day-of-week.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring and displaying information related to pressure exerted at a point of interest during an isometric exercise includes a fabric base, adapted to receive a body part. A sensor is attached to the fabric base and disposed at the point of interest during the isometric exercise, and measures a pressure magnitude at the point of interest and provides a pressure signal corresponding to the pressure magnitude. A monitor, which receives the pressure signal, processes the pressure signal to derive information that is meaningful to a user, and generates a display signal corresponding to the information derived from the pressure signal. The monitor is coupled by a wireless link to a processing device, which receives the display signal. A display device receives the display signal from the processing device and provides a visual indication of the information to the user. The visual indication of the information may be a metaphorical representation of the pressure signal.

Abstract: An aluminum heat sink bridge (1), mounted overlying a transistor unit (5) on a circuit board (12), has affixed to its underside, along two lateral edges, a pair of resilient plastic or rubber members (4), which, when the bridge is screwed down into place, exert continuous vertical pressure on the collector tab (8) and the base tab (7) keeping them in electrical contact with their underlying electrical contact points on the circuit board (12) while permitting horizontal movement of the tabs due to variations in temperature. One embodiment of the invention has resilient members extending the entire length of the bridge to exert vertical pressure on grounding tabs (9) extending laterally from the ends of the transistor unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described relating to barrel crash cushions which readily collapse when impacted from a substantially end-on direction, and are more capable than conventional designs of substantially redirecting vehicles impacting from non-end-on directions and reducing the chance of these vehicles tearing through the crash cushion. The described configurations also substantially reduce the harm associated with "coffin corner" impacts through a structurally reinforced portion that increases the ability of the barrel cushion to withstand impacts from directions other than substantially end-on.In some exemplary embodiments, the structural reinforcement is provided by a telescoping bracket assembly which surrounds some of the barrels of the crash cushion. In another embodiment, the reinforcement is provided by a plurality of interconnected cable sleeves which are carried on cables disposed along the longitudinal sides of the crash cushion to form a linear brace.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a fluid from a first tank into a second tank, in which one of the tanks is attached to a vehicle. The system comprises a flexible, stretchable, resilient delivery hose, a first end of the delivery hose being connected to the first tank and a second end of the delivery hose being attached to a nozzle adapted to dispense the fluid into the second tank. A flexible tension element is provided between first and second fittings on the hose, the fittings being separated by at least six feet (two meters), the tension element substantially eliminating stretching of the delivery hose between the fittings. The tension element substantially reduces damage to the hose and to surrounding persons and objects when the hose is pulled and released as in a drive-away from a gasoline dispenser.

Abstract: A brake system slows and/or stops a downhill wheeled board for simulating snowboarding on a snowless terrain. The downhill wheeled board includes a platform having a top and a bottom; at least a first wheel, a second wheel and a third wheel, each wheel having an independent suspension and rotationally mounted to the bottom of the platform for rotation about an axis of rotation; and a brake system. The brake system for the downhill wheeled board includes a control mechanism such as a hand-held trigger, a force splitter such as a Y-plate, a first brake for braking the first wheel and a second brake for braking the second wheel. The force splitter is coupled to the control mechanism for movement by movement of the control mechanism. The first brake is coupled by a first flexible coupling to the force splitter and the second brake is independently coupled to the force splitter. By having a flexible coupling, the independent suspension of the wheels does not affect braking.

Abstract: Existing communication connections in a cellular telephone base station can become allocated to communication equipment in a less than optimal fashion. To address this problem a detector identifies when an existing communication connection routed through the base station is terminated. The detector informs a processor which calculates a channel allocation for the remaining communication connections currently routed through the base station which optimizes channel utilization. The optimal channel allocation is then implemented through intra-cell handovers.

Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial Zoysia japonica with a unique combination of characters including white stigmas, anthers which are 5.0 RP 3/4, and a distinct DNA fingerprint.