Abstract: This invention relates to a circuit which enables even a single loudspeaker or audio channel to appear spatiotemporally as real to life. A discrete signal source with at least two discrete in-phase reference signals is split to form a first and second pair of signals. The second pair of signals is mixed to form one signal which is gain adjusted and then phase reversed before separately mixing with each of the first pair of reference signals to produce a pair of output signals. A monophonic signal source can be split to form the at least two discrete in-phase reference signals.

Abstract: This invention relates to a circuit which enables even a single loudspeaker or audio channel to appear spatiotemporally as real to life. A discrete signal source with at least two discrete in-phase reference signals is split to form a first and second pair of signals. The second pair of signals is mixed to form one signal which is gain adjusted and then phase reversed before separately mixing with each of the first pair of reference signals to produce a pair of output signals. A monophonic signal source can be split to form the at least two discrete in-phase reference signals.

Abstract: A holder is provided which includes a first connection member having at least one coupling member, a mobile device holding member rotatably attached to the first connection member and configured to accommodate a mobile device therein, a second connection member including at least one receiving member configured to receive the at least one coupling member, and an attachment member configured to be attached to an external device. The first connection member is interposed between the mobile device holding member and the second connection member. The at least one coupling member is detachably attached to the at least one receiving member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for redeeming otherwise closed and concealed information contained in audio signals. An active circuit balances the ratio between in-phase and out-of-phase signals through the application of sum and difference signals and adjusts the ratio of gain in stereophonic signals as well as in monophonic and multichannel signal applications. This includes both the primary reference signal, and a plurality of redundant duplicate signals, substantially identical in all respects to the primary reference signal except in relation to magnitude and phase, for the purpose of unfolding, or opening the audio signal content. A pair of output signal levels approximates the golden ratio where the golden ratio is one plus the square root of five divided by two which gives an irrational number 1.618.

Abstract: A bidirectional water turbine comprising: an upstream rotor module and a downstream rotor module, each of the upstream and downstream rotor modules carrying a rotor comprising a plurality of blades; wherein the upstream and downstream rotor modules are individually removable from the turbine, the turbine being configured to operate with one of the upstream and downstream rotor modules removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for redeeming otherwise closed and concealed information contained in audio signals. This includes both the primary reference signal, and a plurality of redundant duplicate signals, substantially identical in all respects to the primary reference signal except in relation to magnitude and phase, for the purpose of unfolding, or opening the audio signal content into layers that result in an omni-directional acoustic signal, representing the sound as it would behave in nature. The audio reproduction system uses an in-phase circuit and a separate phase layering technique circuit to drive independent multiple mixed channels, to produce an open, substantially complete sound from a discrete audio signal, for the purpose of enabling a substantially complete audio signal to be formed, or to transform existing incomplete audio signals into a substantially complete audio signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for redeeming otherwise closed and concealed information contained in audio signals. An active circuit balances the ratio between in-phase and out-of-phase signals through the application of sum and difference signals and adjusts the ratio of gain in stereophonic signals as well as in monophonic and multichannel signal applications. This includes both the primary reference signal, and a plurality of redundant duplicate signals, substantially identical in all respects to the primary reference signal except in relation to magnitude and phase, for the purpose of unfolding, or opening the audio signal content. A pair of output signal levels approximates the golden ratio where the golden ratio is one plus the square root of five divided by two which gives an irrational number 1.618.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for redeeming otherwise closed and concealed information contained in audio signals. This includes both the primary reference signal, and a plurality of redundant duplicate signals, substantially identical in all respects to the primary reference signal except in relation to magnitude and phase, for the purpose of unfolding, or opening the audio signal content into layers that result in an omni-directional acoustic signal, representing the sound as it would behave in nature. The audio reproduction system uses an in-phase circuit and a separate phase layering technique circuit to drive independent multiple mixed channels, to produce an open, substantially complete sound from a discrete audio signal, for the purpose of enabling a substantially complete audio signal to be formed, or to transform existing incomplete audio signals into a substantially complete audio signal.

Abstract: A target junction is illuminated with energy at a fundamental RF frequency and reflections from the non-linear junction are analyzed to determine the type of junction detected. The power output level of a transmitter emitting the illuminating signal is automatically controlled so as to drive the signal strength of the received signals towards a predetermined value, e.g. a minimum threshold value. An indication of the current received signal strength, adjusted by a factor so as to compensate for any automatic adaptation in the actual transmitter power output level, may be provided to an operator.

Abstract: A receiver for analyzing input RF signals includes a first stage that includes an input for receiving one or more RF signals for analysis and a first local oscillator having an output including a first plurality of frequencies. The input is mixed with the local oscillator output in a first mixer to generate a first intermediate frequency spectrum output. A second stage includes a second local oscillator adapted to produce as output a sweep signal traversing a second plurality of frequencies and a second mixer for combining the second local oscillator output with the first intermediate frequency output to generate a second intermediate frequency output.

Abstract: A receiver for analysing input RF signals comprises a first stage (51-55a) which includes an input for receiving one or more RF signals for analysis and a first local oscillator (51) having an output comprising a first plurality of frequencies. The input is mixed with the local oscillator output in a first mixer (55a) to generate a first intermediate frequency spectrum output. A second stage (56-59) includes a second local oscillator (58) adapted to produce as output a sweep signal traversing a second plurality of frequencies and a second mixer (55b) for combining said second local oscillator output with said first intermediate frequency output to generate a second intermediate frequency output.

Abstract: A non-linear junction detector (“NLJD”) detects junctions between two materials exhibiting dissimilar electronic or electrical properties, such as semiconductor junctions or junctions between dissimilar metals. A target junction is illuminated with energy at a fundamental RF frequency and reflections from the non-linear junction are analysed to determine the type of junction detected. The NLJD automatically controls the power output level of a transmitter emitting the illuminating signal so as to drive the signal strength of said received signals towards a predetermined value, e.g. a minimum threshold value. Advantages of the invention are improved system efficiency and the elimination of target saturation effects and unwanted device triggering/indications.

Abstract: An amphibious catamaran is characterised by the inclusion of two spaced apart hulls (1,2); a framework (3) supporting the hulls; a motor (14) supported by the framework; a drive unit (21) for water propulsion actuated by the motor (14) in use; at least (3) land wheels such as (40-44); two sub-frames (44, 45), each supporting one or more land wheels (40-44); height adjustment means (46; 47) enabling in use one sub-frame, and preferably both sub-frames (44, 45), to be moved with respect to the framework (3) from a position where the land wheels (40-44) stably support the catamaran for travel on land, with the hulls (1, 2) clear of the land, and a position where those of the land wheels (40-44) associated with the moveable sub-frame are raised upwardly above the bottoms of the hulls (1, 2); drive means (not shown but including motor (14)) for land propulsion coacting with one or more of said land wheels (40-44); steering means (not shown) for steering the craft on water and on land; and an input station (59) for

Abstract: An equine saddle pad for use in direct contact with the animal's hide and hair is constructed from a mat of piled polymer filaments extruded into an elongated continuity of about 1/2 inch thickness having 65% to 80% void volume within a thermally bonded matrix of approximately 10 mil to 30 mil diameter filaments. In one alternative embodiment of the invention, a hinge band of reduced thickness and void volume is heat formed along the pad center to divide the pad into two substantially symmetric leaves. Another alternative embodiment comprises a unitized overlay of the polymer filament pad by a dissimilar material such as neoprene foam, felt, woven nylon, woven or knitted polyester, cotton, wool or linen.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming multiple cavities in the tissue of a patient into which hair transplant grafts are placed is disclosed. The apparatus comprises interengaging plates. A first plate includes a number of downwardly extending spikes for extension through a number of downwardly extending hollow catheters of a second plate. The first and second plates are pressed together with the interengaging spikes and catheters penetrating the tissue. The first plate is removed, leaving cavities formed by the hollow catheters of the second plate. A third plate having downwardly extending hollow catheters filled with hair grafts is sleeved into or aligned with the catheters of the first plate. The hair grafts are pressed downward through the third plate, through the first plate, into the scalp, preferably by use of rods extending down from a fourth plate.

Abstract: Compounds which block neuronal M-channels are useful for treating conditions involving neurotransmitter deficiencies, traumatic brain injury, or the depressive phase of bipolar disorder. Compounds can be evaluated for utility in treating these conditions by determining whether they are capable of blocking neuronal M-channels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming multiple cavities in the tissue of a patient into which hair transplant grafts are placed is disclosed. In one form, the apparatus is a cartridge comprising a housing, a guide, and a depressor. The guide comprises a plurality of dilator accepting passages located in the housing or in a template in the housing. The depressor is a plate or actuated plunger located at a first end of the dilators which, when depressed, forces the dilators from the guide into tissue of a patient. In a second form, the apparatus comprises mating male and female templates. The male template includes a number of downwardly extending spikes for engagement with a number of downwardly extending hollow guides on the female template. The spikes of the engaging male and female templates are pressed into the tissue and the male template is removed, leaving cavities formed by the hollow guides of the female template, into which hair grafts are located.