Abstract: A skin formulation comprising ascorbic acid suspended as a dispersion in a non-aqueous vehicle. The non-aqueous vehicle comprises a volatile organic solvent and a gelling base. The formulation provides a unique delivery system of Vitamin C to the skin.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically setting up a call in a radio telecommunications network. The system includes a first mobile switching center (MSC) servicing and controlling an area where a originating MS is located and a home location register (HLR) associated with the first MSC. The originating MS sends data which includes the selected time and a destination number of a terminating party. Within the HLR is service logic which determines when the selected time has arrived and initiates the call. Upon determining that the originating MS is idle and available, the HLR establishes a voice channel between the first MSC and the originating MS. Additionally, the HLR establishes a voice channel between the terminating party and a second MSC if the terminating party is a mobile station. The system also records a message for delivery at the selected time to the originating party. Additionally, the terminating party may be a telephone in the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electronically measuring a floor space area into which a floor covering is to be installed. A stylus is traced around the periphery of the floor space. The stylus emits signals which a controller decodes into electronic measurement data. The electronic measurement data is stored in memory. Data stored in memory is then transferred to an electronic cutting unit which uses the measurement data to generate commands for controlling a cutting tool to cut the floor covering to a predetermined size.

Abstract: A converter output filter for an induction drive system is provided. The converter output filter (40) comprises an L-R-C network (41) that can be coupled between each converter output (38a, 38b, and 38c) of a converter (16b) and a DC-link midpoint node (35) of the converter (16b). Each L-R-C network (41) comprises an inductive element (42a, 42b, and 42c), a resistive element (44a, 44b, and 44c), and a capacitive element (46a, 46b, and 46c) coupled in series. An electrical device (18) can be coupled to the L-R-C network (41) between the respective inductive element (42a, 42b, and 42c) and the respective resistive element (44a, 44b, and 44c).

Abstract: A method [40, 70] for estimating particle motion is provided. The method includes a plurality of processing nodes of a parallel processor [12] accessing in parallel data related to an estimate of cell exiting particle fluxes from the immediate upstream cell and fluxes exiting into a group boundary to a current cell of a plurality of cells.

Abstract: A system and a process for combusting hydrocarbons to recover energy and the carbon dioxide resulting from the combustion is provided. The process utilizes a two-stage combustion process, each stage utilizing water injection and a recirculation stream to increase the efficiency of combustion to generate larger proportions of carbon dioxide. An energy recovery boiler is used to recover heat energy from the combustion product. Combustion product is then cleaned and the carbon dioxide is separated and condensed into a useable liquid carbon dioxide product.

Abstract: A microporous marking structure, a hand stamp and methods of manufacturing a hand stamp is disclosed. The microporous marking structure includes a noncontinuous pattern of sealed portions on the rear surface thereof. The microporous marking structure may be mounted for use in a pre-inked hand stamp which can be used to create numerous impressions without reinking.

Abstract: A system for condensation and collection of atmospheric water is provided made up of a system having an aperture pipe at the top for airflow, a condensation material providing condensation surfaces within the system; openings, ducts or other spaces for conducting a flow of moisture-containing air from outside the system where it comes into contact with the condensation surfaces; and a water tank containing water heated during the daytime by the sun or by another heat source near the top of the system in the aperture pipe for heating surrounding air from which the water has been removed by condensation on the condensation surface, so that air flows out of the system through the aperture pipe at the top, drawing moisture-laden air from outside into the system.

Abstract: A plurality of pivotable spray chambers are mounted on an elongated beam extending from a boom secured to a three-point trailer hitch of a tractor. Controlled herbicide spraying of the unwanted growth which occurs in the furrows between dikes in fields of strawberries, lettuce, corn, tomatoes, onions, and other crops is achieved. Each furrow is sprayed by at least two spray chambers pivotally mounted from a beam. Each spray chamber includes an open bottomed box, with each of the two spray chambers being movable towards and away from each other against the bias of springs so that varying widths of furrows between adjacent dikes are accommodated.

Abstract: The invention provides molded, extruded or formed phosphorescent plastic articles having laser marked indicia and methods for preparing the articles. The indicia may be seen as a contrast against a phosphorescent background or, alternatively, the indicia may themselves be phosphorescent. An article of the invention has a composition comprising about 50% to about 99% by weight of a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin, about 1% to about 50% by weight of a phosphorescent phosphor pigment and about 0.001% to about 1% by weight of a laser energy absorbing additive. Resin compositions which themselves are laser energy absorbing do not require the additive; however, the addition of small quantities of the laser energy additive enhances the quality and contrast of the laser mark.

Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and methods for identifying animals that are resistant or susceptible to diseases associated with intracellular parasites such as brucellosis, tuberculosis, paratuberculosis and salmonellosis. More particularly, the present invention relates to the identification of a gene, called NRAMP1, which is associated with the susceptibility or resistance of an animal, such as an artiodactyla to diseases such as brucellosis, tuberculosis, paratuberculosis and salmonellosis. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to the identification of specific sequences of bovine NRAMP1 which associate with resistance or susceptibility to ruminant brucellosis, tuberculosis, paratuberculosis and salmonellosis, and to the method of identifying said sequences to identify animals who are susceptible or resistant to disease.

Abstract: This invention is a side wheel attachment for removably attaching an auxiliary side wheel to a bicycle. The side wheel attachment comprises a single structural rod which is folded in the desired shape, i.e. forms a helical torsion spring. In natural unbiased condition, the first and second ends of the spring rod extend generally perpendicularly to one another. The first end of the spring is inversely U-shaped and tangentially engages by its web the rear axle of the bicycle where it can be fixed after adjusting its vertical position relative to the bicycle. The second end of the spring rod is rotatably engaged by the auxiliary side wheel, therefore acting as its axle. Both ends can angularly move relative to one another due to the helical spring. Therefore, in use, both auxiliary side wheels (installed on one side and the other of the rear bicycle wheel) and the rear bicycle wheel loaded by a bicycle rider, always stay in contact with the ground so as to accomplish their respective tasks.

Abstract: A shoulder orthosis is utilized to effect relative movement between bones in a body of a patient. The orthosis includes a base section which is connected with a trunk of a patient's body, an upper arm section which is connected with an upper portion of an arm of the patient, and a lower arm section which is connected with a lower portion of the arm of a patient. An interconnection between the base section and upper arm section of the orthosis is disposed beneath an axilla between the trunk and arm of the patient. A main drive assembly is operable to rotate the lower arm section of the orthosis is relative to the upper arm section of the orthosis to pivot a humerus bone in the upper arm of the patient relative to a scapula bone in a shoulder of the patient. A secondary drive assembly is operable to move the lower arm section and upper arm section relative to the base section of the orthosis to move the upper arm of the patient into alignment with the shoulder of the patient.

Abstract: An ankle pouch that can be worn either under one's clothing, or can be worn in conjunction with evening wear or formal wear. The pouch has elastic gathers which snugly hold the pouch in place to one's arm or leg area Another embodiment of the pouch has a water-tight compartment for protecting articles while swimming. Located along the flap, which covers the mouth opening of the pouch, is a translucent pocket for displaying information in case of an emergency, such as instructions on dispensing the medication located within the pouch. In situations where one is jogging, the pouch is slipped over the wrist with an arching strap inserted between the fingers of the hand. The pouch has many other uses, such as carrying pepper spray or pagers.

Abstract: A method of increasing the efficiency of the electrostatic separation of a continuous hydrocarbon emulsions or dispersion by increasing the electrical conductivity of the emulsion or dispersion. An increase in electrical conductivity is provided with an effective amount of an electrically conductive agent (conductivity modifier). Examples of electrically conductive agents are antistatic agents such as anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants.

Abstract: Mobile radio telephone service is provided to a plurality of members of a subscriber group. Members of the subscriber group, which may comprise, for example, members of a family or employees of a small business, share a single subscription to the mobile radio telephone network which subscription limits the number of traffic channels which can be simultaneously occupied by the members. The group subscription avoids each of the individual members having to have a separate mobile radio system subscription and at the same time allows the network operator to spread subscriber traffic over a larger period of time during the day.

Abstract: A two-part housing (1) for pressure sensors, with a bottom part (2) as the process connection and a top part (3) as the component receiver which contains at one-half of the electrical and electron components. Joining of the bottom part (2) and the top part (3) of the described housing (1) is especially simple and reliable in that the bottom part (2) and the top part (3) are connected to one another by an elastic press fit and in the area of the press fit there are straight surfaces (6) and curved surfaces (7).

Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial Zoysia japonica with a unique combination of characters including white stigmas, and anthers are 5.0 RP 3/6.