Abstract: An antenna structure is provided that improves performance of a Near Field Communication antenna by constructing a pattern for NFC in an inner center region of a pattern for a wireless charging pad. The structure includes a Printed Circuit Board including a first and a second substrate layer, where the first substrate layer includes a first and a second non-conductive area, one first conductive wire constructed in a shape surrounding the first non-conductive area, one second conductive wire constructed in a shape surrounding the second non-conductive area, and a first antenna corresponding to a first frequency band. The second substrate layer includes a third non-conductive area, a third wire surrounding the third non-conductive area, and connection wires electrically coupling the first and the second conductive wire forming a second winding. The first winding and the second winding are a second antenna corresponding to a second frequency band.

Abstract: The curved-type rigid board includes: a main sheet layer capable of maintaining a curved state with a certain curvature; a first adhesive layer formed on the main sheet layer; a sub sheet layer bonded onto the main sheet layer by the first adhesive layer while the sub sheet layer forms a line structure having diagonal lines, which do not match directions of horizontal and vertical lines of the mesh structure of the thermosetting resin of which the main sheet layer is made, in order for the main sheet layer to have rigidity to maintain the curved state; a second adhesive layer formed on the sub sheet layer; and a pattern forming layer bonded onto the sub sheet layer by the second adhesive layer.

Abstract: Provided is a three-dimensional antenna apparatus formed through a curved substrate for a portable terminal, which can be implemented by a first antenna pattern formed on one side surface of the curved substrate, a second antenna pattern formed on the other side surface opposite to the one side surface of the curved substrate, and an antenna connection pattern electrically connecting the first antenna pattern and the second antenna pattern.

Abstract: Method of combusting hydrocarbon fuel to form combustion products low in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) and mixing the combustion products with additional air to provide a heated air stream suitable for heating enclosed spaces includes the following steps: (a) delivering a fuel stream to a burner assembly; (b) delivering a combustion air stream to the burner assembly; (c) combining the fuel and air streams within a combustion chamber and heat exchanger wherein the mixture is ignited, completely combusted, and the temperature of the products of combustion are reduced; (d) providing tempering air to the external side of the combustion chamber and heat exchanger to transfer heat away from the combustion gases to tempering air; (e) combining the partially heated tempering air and cooled combustion products low in NO2 and CO; and (f) discharging the mixture into a space to be heated.

Abstract: Method of combusting hydrocarbon fuel to form combustion products low in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) and mixing the combustion products with additional air to provide a heated air stream suitable for heating enclosed spaces includes the following steps: (a) delivering a fuel stream to a burner assembly; (b) delivering a combustion air stream to the burner assembly; (c) combining the fuel and air streams within a combustion chamber and heat exchanger wherein the mixture is ignited, completely combusted, and the temperature of the products of combustion are reduced; (d) providing tempering air to the external side of the combustion chamber and heat exchanger to transfer heat away from the combustion gases to tempering air; (e) combining the partially heated tempering air and cooled combustion products low in NO2 and CO; and (f) discharging the mixture into a space to be heated.

Abstract: A plasma generating apparatus includes a plurality of discharge cells in which a gas is excited by a high frequency excitation signal produced at an inverter. Each of a plurality of transformers couples the excitation signal from the inverter to one of the discharge cells, thereby forming a separate resonant circuit that has a resonant frequency. A gap in the transformer core creates a stray magnetic field outside the transformer. The plurality of transformers are in close proximity to each other so that the stray magnetic field from one transformer is coupled to at least one other transformer. Coupling the stray magnetic fields between transformers results in each resonant circuit resonating at the same frequency.

Abstract: A fuel burning device includes a tubular combustion cylinder open at opposing first and second ends. A fuel inlet pipe has a first end extending through the first end of the combustion cylinder partially into the combustion cylinder and a second end extending outside of the combustion cylinder. The fuel burning device also includes a burner head connected to the first end of the fuel inlet pipe and an orifice connected between the burner head and the first end of the fuel inlet pipe. The burner head is structured and arranged so that combusted fuel discharged at the second end of said combustion cylinder has reduced CO and NOx emissions.

Abstract: A method for producing a novel yeast and mold inhibiting products (FIC) from a Lactobacillus, particularly a Lactobacillus casei having the yeast and mold producing characteristics of Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus NRRL-B-15972 is described. The products (FIC) are particularly useful in retarding yeast and mold growth in foods and other materials in need thereof.

Abstract: A battery drain limitation circuit for use in engine powered vehicles and equipment which rely upon a battery to start the engine and also to operate accessories. When the engine is not running, the circuit disconnects the battery from all loads when battery charge, as measured by either one of two complementary means responsive to high and low drain rates, respectively, falls to a level below which the battery charge may not be sufficient to start the engine. High drain rates exaggerate battery voltage reduction below no load voltage levels, and are detected by a low cutoff voltage level after which the battery voltage recovers to reflect sufficient charge to start the engine. Battery dissipation from low drain rates is prevented by a long timing delay following detection of a high cutoff voltage level. The circuit is rendered inoperable if the engine is running, by means of a microphone which detects engine noise. The device is simple to install at the battery.

Abstract: A method for producing a novel yeast and mold inhibiting products (FIC) from a Lactobacillus, particularly a Lactobacillus casei having the yeast and mold producing characteristics of Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus NRRL-B-15972 is described. The products (FIC) are particularly useful in retarding yeast and mold growth in foods and other materials in need thereof.

Abstract: A bacteriocin produced by Lactococcus lactis NRRL-B-18535 is described. The bacteriocin is useful in foods and other materials and has a wide spectrum of activity against Gram-positive bacteria in a pH range between 2 and 8.

Abstract: A protocol for multilink access network-local exchange (AN-LE) interfaces is provided for common channel signaling on all AN-LE links and the transfer of calls and control to operational links upon detection of a link failure. The protocol permits the AN to assign channels on an AN-LE link and is error-tolerant and self-aligning.

Abstract: A bacteriocin produced by Lactococcus lactis NRRL-B-18535 is described. The bacteriocin is useful in foods and other materials and has a wide spectrum of activity against Gram-positive bacteria in a pH range between 2 and 8.

Abstract: A distributed, predictive, event-driven processing environment is provided for controlling a number of elements characterized by different states and events. Transitions between states are reflected by predictive, event-driven, independent functions provided in the action subroutines and do not require state searches associated with fixed state machines. Action subroutines can be grouped together in various service groups which require similar event processing. Service groups are invoked by an action subroutine manager which can also access a application programming interface set. Processing of different elements can be spread across multiple processors or a single processor with the action subroutines having no knowledge of the number of processors.

Abstract: A telecommunications system is provided to connect a plurality of dissimilar types of subscriber telecommunications devices and to provide integrated telecommunications services. The system is provided with a digital communications link comprising a PCM bus for voice and data and an HDLC coded PCM highway for control signals to create a master slave environment, wherein a central processing board operates as a master processor for a plurality of peripheral processor boards. The peripheral boards are coupled to various subscriber telecommunications devices. The CPU board is provided with hierarchical program control that includes low level program code for driving CPU board components, and mid-level program code for effecting system functions and CPU board functions. The mid-level code can also be used to create data bases relating to system configuration as well as data bases for each port associated with the peripheral boards.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the growth of bacteria in raw or processed meat products having a pH between about 6.0 and 6.5 stored at above freezing temperatures using an inorganic propionate salt which extends the shelf life of the meat is described. The salt is preferably sodium propionate or calcium propionate and is used in an amount less than about 1% by weight and preferably between about 0.05 and 0.5 percent by weight of the meat such that no flavor is imparted to the meat. Preferred dried compositions containing a bacteriocin from Pediococcus acidilactici and a propionate salt are also described.

Abstract: A non-perforated metal tube with open opposite ends extends coaxially around a plasma discharge tube that projects beyond both ends of the metal tube. The plasma tube contains an ionizable gas and an electrode. The ends of both tubes engage two end cap assemblies which maintain the tubes in a coaxial, uniformly spaced relationship. Both end cap assemblies have a tubular coupling that fits around a flared end of the metal tube and have a mechanism for supporting the glass tube. Passages are provided in the end cap assemblies for gas to enter and exit. A plasma is established in the plasma discharge tube by applying an excitation potential between the electrode and the metal tube.

Abstract: A lactose-fermenting (Lac.sup.+), mucoid (Muc.sup.+) Streptococcus lactis transconjugant designated ML-3/2.230 was obtained by conjugative co-transfer of Lac.sup.+ Muc.sup.+ phenotypes from Lac.sup.+ Muc.sup.+ Streptococcus cremoris MS to lactose-negative (Lac.sup.+), non-mucoid S. lactis ML-3/2.2. Curing studies on the transconjugant ML-3/2.230 showed that Muc.sup.+ phenotype in the strain was encoded on two plasmids, pSRQ2203 and pSRQ2204. DNA hydridization experiments also indicated the involvement of two plasmids in the expression of the mucoid phenotype. Plasmid pSRQ2203 also contained genetic information for lactose utilization (Lac.sup.+).

Abstract: A transformer of the type used to produce high voltage for an electrostatic field apparatus has a hermetically sealed container. The container encloses a coil assembly having primary and secondary coils wound on a common core. Electrical terminals extend outward from the container and are connected to the coils. The interior volume of the container is completely filled with a thermally conductive, electrically non-conducting fluid. The internal pressure of the transformer is less than one atmosphere at 22.degree. C. The transformer can be operated in any mounting orientation of its rated power. A method of manufacturing the transformer is described by which gases are removed from the container so that it can be completely filled with the fluid.

Abstract: A method for providing fungal inhibition using Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus which produces an antifungal substance is described. Bacterial compositions of LCR are also described. The method and compositions are particularly useful for producing fermented foods.