Abstract: Decentralized development and deployment of applications is described. An application may be defined as being composed of multiple code libraries, each independently developed and deployed. Packagers of individual code libraries may deploy various versions of respective code libraries in multiple code cells and may further define cell selection criteria for the libraries. An application manifest may be constructed identifying the component code libraries with optional version selection criteria for the libraries. Upon receiving a request for the application for a particular client, a refined manifest for the application may be generated for that client, the refined manifest including identifiers of particular cells for the respective component code libraries. The application may then be generated according to the refined manifest and provided to the client. Subsequent requests for the application for the same client may be serviced according to the refined manifest.

Abstract: Decentralized development and deployment of applications is described. An application may be defined as being composed of multiple code libraries, each independently developed and deployed. Packagers of individual code libraries may deploy various versions of respective code libraries in multiple code cells and may further define cell selection criteria for the libraries. An application manifest may be constructed identifying the component code libraries with optional version selection criteria for the libraries. Upon receiving a request for the application for a particular client, a refined manifest for the application may be generated for that client, the refined manifest including identifiers of particular cells for the respective component code libraries. The application may then be generated according to the refined manifest and provided to the client. Subsequent requests for the application for the same client may be serviced according to the refined manifest.

Abstract: A process for pelletizing particles of a fine mineral ore, the process comprises the steps of a) mixing the particles of a fine mineral ore with a binder composition to obtain a pellet feed, b) forming the pellet feed into balls, c) drying the balls to form dried balls, d) preheating the dried balls at 60 to 105° C. until constant weight to form preheated balls, e) subsequently heating the preheated balls to a temperature of 1200° C. to 1400° C. to obtain pellets, wherein the binder composition comprises a) at least one colloid agent which exerts a cohesive force on the particles of a fine mineral ore forming the pellets, and b) at least one synthetic polymer which disperses the particles of a fine mineral ore in the pellets, wherein the synthetic polymer is a maleic acid/acrylic acid or a maleic acid/methacrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: A body flight simulator of quick and efficient assembly and operation, includes the ability of having multi-flight areas to facilitate the teaching and skill building of novice users, as well as the ability for performances of experienced users. In addition, it includes easy viewing by observers, noise reduction and minimized environmental impacts. Finally, the modular nature of the components, allow for the assembly of modular arena stages, capable of having elongated/widened body flight areas.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a binder composition for pelletization of fine mineral particles comprising a) at least one colloid agent which exerts a cohesive force on the mineral particles forming the pellets, and b) at least one synthetic polymer which disperses mineral particles evenly in the pellets.

Abstract: A body flight simulator of quick and efficient assembly and operation, includes the ability of having multi-flight areas to facilitate the teaching and skill building of novice users, as well as the ability for performances of experienced users. In addition, it includes easy viewing by observers, noise reduction and minimized environmental impacts. Finally, the modular nature of the components, allow for the assembly of modular arena stages, capable of having elongated/widened body flight areas.

Abstract: Binder composition for agglomeration of fine minerals and pelletizing process The instant invention relates to a binder composition for pelletization of fine mineral particles comprising a) at least one colloid agent which exerts a cohesive force on the mineral particles forming the pellets, and b) at least one synthetic polymer which disperses mineral particles evenly in the pellets.

Abstract: This invention relates to an composition, comprising A) at least one quaternary ammonium compound which is a collector for the reverse flotation of magnesium minerals from calcium carbonate B) at least one antifoam agent C) a solvent and its use in the reverse flotation of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: This invention relates to an composition, comprising A) at least one quaternary ammonium compound which is a collector for the reverse flotation of magnesium minerals from calcium carbonate B) at least one antifoam agent C) a solvent and its use in the reverse flotation of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flotation agent for phosphate ore, comprising at least one fatty acid and at least one sarcosinate of the formula (I) wherein R is a C7 to C21 alkyl or alkenyl group, which sarcosinate may be present in the form of a cation derived therefrom caused by protonation of the nitrogen atom, wherein the amount of fatty acid is from 70 to 99 wt.-%, and wherein the amount of the sarcosinate of the formula (I) is from 1 to 30 wt.-%.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a binder composition for pelletization of fine mineral particles comprising a) at least one colloid agent which exerts a cohesive force on the mineral particles forming the pellets, and b) at least one synthetic polymer which disperses mineral particles evenly in the pellets.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a wireless portable medical monitoring apparatus that includes (a) a hospital bed or medical stretcher; (b) a plurality of wireless biomedical sensors attached to the hospital bed or medical stretcher; and (c) a communications module configured for wirelessly transmitting jointly compressed biomedical signals. The communication module is configured to transmit signals as a block of coherent data. Additionally, the communication module includes fast-joint coding and decoding, transmission error correction, and information exchange between different layers to optimize network throughput.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a the portable medical apparatus that comprises (a) a patient monitor comprising a plurality of wireless biomedical sensors including an electrocardiogram sensor, a non-invasive blood pressure sensor, and a pulse oximetry sensor; and (b) a communications module configured to wirelessly transmit jointly compressed signals. The communication module is configured to transmit signals as a block of coherent data. Additionally, the communication module includes fast-joint coding and decoding, transmission error correction, information exchange between different layers to optimize network throughput, and adapts the Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees for each type of traffic offered.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising of guide rails mounted on the interior section of opposite side panels extending up from the bed of a truck, and longitudinally extensible and retractable arm members for engagement removably to respective end-joints, which can be adjusted higher or lower with respect to said guide rails, for guiding a trunk with rollers and a pair of removable seat bottoms and reclinable backrests until retained in place either in the middle of the truck bed or on the end of said bed next to the cab of the truck is disclosed. The trunk can be secured from theft in the open-topped bed of the truck. The removable seat bottoms and the reclinable backrests on top of the trunk can also be secured from theft.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a seat structure for two people with a trunk for the safekeeping of valuables within the open-topped cargo compartment of a truck is disclosed. The trunk occupies the entire area underneath the seat structure. The apparatus is designed to be secured removably to either opposite side walls or the front wall of said cargo compartment. The seat structure has reclinable backrests which can be releasably locked in different reclined orientations to secure against theft items outside said trunk but within said cargo compartment. The seat structure can also be turned and releasably locked in different positions so that its occupants face either the rear or the front of the truck, without having to move the trunk underneath. The apparatus has wheels and guide rails to facilitate its movement back and forth, as well as its attachment to different securing locations within the cargo compartment.

Abstract: A two-piece board having flat rigid tops, inner rectangular bottoms and short legs is disclosed. The two-piece board can be retained in place on top of a conventional pool table with its short legs snugly fitted inside certain holes of the pool table. The two-piece board on top of the pool table thus converts the pool table into an ordinary table. A net can optionally be suspended across the middle of the table to play table tennis.

Abstract: A platform structure for a water structure surrounded by water is disclosed. The platform structure includes a set of inflatable sacks held in place by arm members which are hollow tubes rotatably attached to a hinge structure to a side of said water structure. The platform structure is especially designed to protect the water structure as well as other approaching water crafts from the impact of collisions. The arm members of the platform structure can also be used to tug floating platforms and various water crafts with minimal water drag. The platform structure can also be adjusted to function with a hinge structure installed at any of various heights on said water structure. The platform structure also has means to provide it with added stability on the water.

Abstract: A platform structure for a water structure surrounded by water is disclosed. The platform structure includes a set of inflatable sacks held in place by arm members which are hollow tubes rotatably attached to a hinge structure to a side of said water structure. The platform structure is rotatably attached but may be fixed in a vertical position. The platform structure can be assembled, expanded, contracted and disassembled without the users entering the water. The arm members may alternatively be used to furnish additional storage space beyond the periphery of the water structure. The platform structure may also be put together with additional support components so as to hold a stretched net underwater, thereby providing an underwater platform. The platform structure is designed to provide the option of a waterway for stationing small watercraft adjacent to the water structure.

Abstract: A headrest apparatus for securing to a seat having a back rest, the back rest having an upper end and a front face and a rear face includes a flexible sheet member for wrapping over the upper end and having a sheet member first end for extending down the rear face of the back rest and a sheet member second end for extending down the front face of the back rest, a pair of lateral head support cushion members secured to the sheet member second end and laterally spaced apart from each other a sufficient distance to receive between them the head of a user for comfortably retaining the head against lateral sliding and rotation, and a mechanism for securing the apparatus to the back rest. The cushion members preferably include inflatable sacks having inflation and deflation mechanisms.