Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically generating a visual representation of a resistance network and an equivalent point to point resistance for any set of terminals on the resistance network are provided. With the apparatus and method, a cell layout is input to a resistance/capacitance (RC) extraction tool. The RC extraction tool extracts the RC parasitics from the cell layout and inputs them into a resistance network visualization and analysis tool. From the RC parasitics, a graph data structure representation of the resistance network is generated. The graph data structure of the resistance network may then be reduced using, for example, a single layer series and parallel reduction, all layers series and parallel reduction, layer specific reduction, or the like. Following reduction, if any, a visual representation of the resistance network is generated using the graph data structure. Thereafter, equivalent point to point resistance for any set of terminals on the resistance network may be generated.

Abstract: A hand grip of a screwdriver for bits has a grip member having a first end and a second end. The first end has a tool holder for the bits. The second end has a stationary core with a round magazine having bit compartments extending in the longitudinal direction of the grip member and a closure device rotatable relative to the round magazine. The closure device has a sleeve providing an ergonomic outer shape of the second end of the grip member. The sleeve is rotatably supported on the stationary core and has a longitudinal access opening which passes externally across the bit compartments when the sleeve is rotated relative to the stationary core. The access opening can be aligned with the bit compartments for removal or insertion of the bit. The sleeve has a longitudinal length such that the upper end and the lower end form a closed ring, respectively.

Abstract: A liquid vitamin composition comprising (a) a first liquid vitamin formulation comprising vitamins A, D3, B12 and optionally vitamin E, (b) a second liquid vitamin formulation comprising vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and H, and (c) a third liquid vitamin formulation comprising vitamin K3 wherein the three formulations are separate solutions.

Abstract: A combiner for use in a spatial diversity radio receiver which receives multiple data signals through spaced apart antennae. The combiner includes a receiving component configured for receiving strength-indicative signals, each strength-indicative signal being indicative of the strength of one of the received data signals, and demodulated data signals. A control signal generating component configured for generating control signals generates control signals responsive to the strength-indicative signals. A combining component configured for combining signals combines, in linear proportions determined by the control signals, those of the demodulated data signals which are both above a predetermined strength threshold level (“combiner threshold”) and differ in strength by less than a predetermined margin of preferably between 3 dB and 12 dB (e.g. 6 dB) to provide a combined output data signal. When more than the margin separates the signal strengths, only the strongest signal is used.

Abstract: Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and labels are produced having customized variable imprinting. Sheets of paper are used to form a simple and inexpensive structure for supporting and protecting RFID transponders. The paper structure also serves as a surface for customized variable imprinting using laser printers. The structure includes a base sheet, a cover sheet upon which a laser printer applied image is formed by passing the sheet assembly through a print path of a laser printer, and a mask sheet having at least one window. The sheets form a protective pocket within the window for protecting an electronic circuit from the heat and pressure applied by the laser printer when printing an image on the cover sheet. After printing, the structure can be separated into multiple RFID tags or labels. Identification information is transmitted from the electronic circuits inside the protective pockets to an external receiver.

Abstract: A process for starting up a Fischer-Tropsch reactor includes establishing, in the reactor, an initial charge of molten wax. The initial reactor temperature is below the line-out reactor temperature but is sufficiently high for a Fischer-Tropsch reaction to take place. The reactor contains, in contact with the molten wax, at least a portion of its line-out catalyst inventory. Syngas is fed into the reactor at an initial flow rate below the line-out syngas flow rate. Initially a syngas H2:CO molar ratio is maintained at a higher value than its line-out value, whereafter the syngas H2:CO molar ratio is decreased to its line-out value. The syngas flow rate and the reactor temperature are then increased to their line-out values.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a thermoplastic multilayer composite (4) in the form of a hollow body which is formed by at least one inner layer (1) on the basis of polyamides, at least one inter-mediate layer (2) as well as at least one thermoplastic outer layer (3). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for making such a thermoplastic multilayer composite as well as to the use of such a thermoplastic multilayer composite as a tubing in particular for fuels. In particular in the context of the use as a tubing for fuels the proposed multiplayer structure shows to be surprisingly resistant against petrol comprising peroxide while at the same time having a simple structure, if the inner layer (1) is based on a mixture of different polyamide homopolymers.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.

Abstract: An embossing head (2) is mounted on an embossing device (1) for movement between an inactive position and a position in which it is pressed against a sheet of metal supported on an anvil (5) to emboss an identification or serial number. The embossing head includes a series of serrated rollers (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f) which are rotatably mounted on a transverse axle (7). The rollers are stacked immediately adjacent each other without intervening space. A one piece operating pawl (13) includes a series of staged teeth (29a, 29b, 29c, 29d, 29e, 29f) descending in height from a first to a last of the teeth. The pawl further includes a side projection (30) which lifts the teeth over numbers on the rollers to limit wear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chuck (1) for tools, especially screwdriver bits with a polygonal section (2), having a polygonal cavity (3) for the insertion of the polygonal section (2), the wall (4) of the polygonal cavity (3) having a window (5) in which is disposed a pressure-piece (6) which can be displaced in the insertion direction (E) and which, in order to secure the inserted polygonal section (2) against being drawn out, is forced against the polygonal section (2), in a direction transverse to the insertion direction (E), by a sloping inner wall (9) of an actuating element which is outside the window and is retained in a clamping position by a restoring spring (10), and which, in a release position of the actuating element (7), can move aside out of the polygonal cavity (3) in order for the polygonal section (2) to be drawn out, and proposes to achieve a further development of the generic type in that the pressure-piece (6) is subjected to the action of a compression spring (8) acting counter to the ins

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel vectors, to DNA vaccines and gene therapeutics containing said vectors, to methods for the preparation of the vectors and DNA vaccines and gene therapeutics containing the vectors, and to therapeutic uses of said vectors. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel vectors comprising (a) an expression cassette of a gene of a nuclear-anchoring protein, which contains (i) a DNA binding domain capable of binding to a specific DNA sequence and (ii) a functional domain capable of binding to a nuclear component and (b) a multimerized DNA sequence forming a binding site for the anchoring protein, and optionally (c) one or more expression cassettes of a DNA sequence of interest. In particular the invention relates to vectors that lack a papilloma virus origin of replication. The nuclear-anchoring protein might be the E2 protein of Bovine Papilloma Virus type 1 or Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen 1.

Abstract: A locked nut and bolt assembly for bolting a plurality of members one to another in tight abutment, the assembly having: a bolt having a head and a threaded body portion; a complementarily-threaded nut having a nut outside diameter received in locked engagement on the bolt; the plurality of members retained on the bolt between the head and the nut; a casing having—a first terminal portion defining an inwardly protruding retained portion defining a first aperture embracing the bolt body portion and the retained portion in abutment with and retained by the tightened nut; a second terminal portion defining an inwardly protruding covering portion defining a second aperture embracing the bolt body portion and the covering portion in covering close proximity to the nut as to prevent access to the nut by nut engaging and turning means to effect loosening thereof; and a body between the first and the second terminal portions and surrounding the nut in close proximity thereto as to define therebetween a receiving rece

Abstract: The apparatus is used for installing a wire in a crimp, in particular a wire being provided on a wire spool mounted on a spool holder. The wire outputs the apparatus at a wire output guide. The apparatus comprises a crimp punch tool located in front of the wire output guide. A first actuator allows operating the crimp punch tool. The wire is cut using a wire cutter adjacent to the crimp punch tool. The cutter tool is operated by a second actuator. In use, the wire is installed by feeding the wire from the wire spool thought the wire output guide and then into the crimp. The crimp is closed by punching it using the crimp punch tool. The wire is cut after the last crimp using the wire cutter tool. The apparatus and method can be used for installing very fragile and small wires.

Abstract: A distributed directory service for an on-line services network comprises multiple, separate services, referred to as “Directory Service Providers,” running on respective groups of application servers. Each Directory Service Provider stores and provides access to a respective hierarchical directory structure, with nodes of the directory structures representing the various on-line services and other content entities which may be accessed by end users of the network. Junction point nodes are used to provide user-transparent links between the different directory structures, so that the directory structures appear to end users as a single, hierarchical directory. A common application program interface (API) is implemented by all Directory Service Providers, allowing client applications running on computers of end users to access the different directory structures using a common set of software methods.

Abstract: A distributed directory service for an on-line services network comprises multiple, separate services, referred to as “Directory Service Providers,” running on respective groups of application servers. Each Directory Service Provider stores and provides access to a respective hierarchical directory structure, with nodes of the directory structures representing the various on-line services and other content entities which may be accessed by end users of the network. Junction point nodes are used to provide user-transparent links between the different directory structures, so that the directory structures appear to end users as a single, hierarchical directory. A common application program interface (API) is implemented by all Directory Service Providers, allowing client applications running on computers of end users to access the different directory structures using a common set of software methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods measure a round trip delay of voice packets through a telephone system that includes a plurality of cabinets connected through a network. Each cabinet includes a link for communicating with other cabinets through the network by passing information such as voice packets. Each link includes a field programmable gate array (FPGA) that inserts and reads information in the voice packets to measure a time delay of the network. A first cabinet link sets a transmit bit in a voice packet directed to a second cabinet and starts a timer. The second cabinet monitors the transmit bit in received voice packets to determine if the bit is set. If so, the second cabinet sets a receive bit in the next outgoing voice packet directed to the first cabinet. The first cabinet monitors the receive bit in incoming voice packets and if set, stops the timer. The resulting value in the timer reflects the network delay.

Abstract: A distributed directory service for an on-line services network comprises multiple, separate services, referred to as “Directory Service Providers,” running on respective groups of application servers. Each Directory Service Provider stores and provides access to a respective hierarchical directory structure, with nodes of the directory structures representing the various on-line services and other content entities which may be accessed by end users of the network. Junction point nodes are used to provide user-transparent links between the different directory structures, so that the directory structures appear to end users as a single, hierarchical directory. A common application program interface (API) is implemented by all Directory Service Providers, allowing client applications running on computers of end users to access the different directory structures using a common set of software methods.

Abstract: A series device for protection against a heating of aparallel protection element of an equipment of a telephone line, including a bi-directional cut-off element, of normally on state and placed in series with the parallel protection element, a temperature detection element, and a switching element adapted to turning off the cut-off element when the temperature detected by the detection element exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: In a full power state, data packet are transferred at full power from a transmitter to a receiver, whereas in a low power state data packet s are transferred at low power from the transmitter to the receive. To transit fast from the low power state to the full power state, the transmitter interrupts transmission of the currently transmitted low power data symbol and transmits a copy of the currently transmitted low power symbol at full power to the receiver.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicone/adhesive complex including at least one silicone coating applied on a first support and an adhesive coating applied on a second support, wherein the release force of a silicone/adhesive interface is capable of being modulated. The invention is characterized in that its silicone coating results from polymerization and/or curing by cationic process of polyorganosiloxane monomers, oligomers and/or polymers bearing as reactive groups at least epoxy, oxetane, dioxolane and/or alkenylether functions and the silicone coating further includes at least an additive regulating the release force of a silicone/adhesive interface and whereof the activity is photochemically initiated and adjustable.