Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for unlocking in-game content for a video game application. In one embodiment, the video game application may be operated by a user that is concurrently viewing media content. The video game application captures an audio signal from the concurrently-playing media content, performs content recognition on the captured audio signal, and determines whether to unlock one or more portions of in-game content based on the identified media content.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging dressing includes a patient interface layer, an absorbent layer, a foam layer, an oxygen scavenging layer, and a film layer. The film layer is configured to seal with a patient's skin and define an inner volume within which the patient interface layer, the absorbent layer, the foam layer, and the oxygen scavenging layer are positioned.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bearing comprising: an inner race and an outer race having a plurality of rolling elements therebetween and defining an axis of rotation about which the inner and outer race rotate relative to one another; an ultrasonic transducer mounted to either the inner race or the outer race and a transducer transceiver electrically connected to the transducer and configured to wirelessly transmit electrical signals for the transducer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a piezoelectric transducer which is mounted to a target in use, comprising: a piezoelectric element having a front face which faces the target, and an opposing rear face which faces away from the target, wherein the piezoelectric element has a first acoustic impedance; an compression element located on the rear surface side of the piezoelectric element, the compression element having a second acoustic impedance which is less than the first acoustic impedance; and, a compression mechanism which urges the compression element towards the piezoelectric element such that the compression element is compressed between the compression mechanism and piezoelectric element.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a load bearing member (12), comprises providing the load bearing member in a condition in which it is secured to a formation with a securing assembly (14). A predetermined load is applied to the load bearing member, thereby stressing the securing assembly. A signal is transmitted through a component (24, 108) of the securing assembly transverse to the direction at which the load is applied, and a measurement is taken of an effect on the signal to determine the aforesaid load.

Abstract: A method of analysing a load bearing member (12), comprises providing the load bearing member in a condition in which it is secured to a formation with a securing assembly (14). A predetermined load is applied to the load bearing member, thereby stressing the securing assembly. A signal is transmitted through a component (24, 108) of the securing assembly transverse to the direction at which the load is applied, and a measurement is taken of an effect on the signal to determine the aforesaid load.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for hydrogen loading silica glass and silica glass comprising loaded H2. The methods can lead to H2 gradient in the glass material. Alternatively, the method may involve the use of varying H2 partial pressure of H2 in the atmosphere. Both can result in expedited hydrogen loading process.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for attachment to a pipe includes a sleeve. One end of the sleeve is configured to receive a pipe end. The pipe coupling also includes an annular gasket disposed within the end of the sleeve for encircling the pipe end. The coupling includes a flanged assembly for compressing the annular gasket to form a seal between the pipe and the sleeve. The sleeve and the gasket are configured so as to define a leak path between an axially inner portion of the gasket and the inner surface of the sleeve, whereby pressurized fluid from the pipe may pass along the leak path so as to pressurize a radially outer surface of the gasket and urge the gasket against the compression flange to enhance the seal between the gasket and the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention provides a pipe coupling (2) for connecting together a first pipe member (P1) having a liner pipe (L1) arranged in the bore thereof, to a second pipe member (P2); the pipe coupling comprising a first sleeve member (8) arranged to receive an end of the first pipe member (P1) whereby an end of the liner pipe (L1) can protrude axially therefrom; a second sleeve member (10) arranged to receive an end of the second pipe member (P2); a first annular sealing means (12) for disposal about the first pipe member (P1), the first annular sealing means (12) being arranged axially between a first annular collar (4) and the first sleeve member (8); second annular sealing means (14) and first gripping means (62) for disposal about an end of the liner pipe (l1), the second annular sealing means (14) being arranged axially between the first and second sleeve members (8,10); third annular sealing means (16) for disposal about the second pipe element (P2), the third annular sealing means (16) being arranged axially

Abstract: A guard rail post is molded from a plastic recycled material which is reinforced with a vertical and a horizontal reinforcing member embedded within an L-shaped plastic body.

Abstract: Apparatus for molding an elongated cylindrical object includes an elongated cylindrical mold. First and second closure plates are positioned within the mold and an elongated tube is suspended between the closure plates within the mold. A sliding piston is mounted over the elongated tube. Molten plastic is introduced into the mold between the piston and one of the closure plates so as to cause the piston to slide along the tube within the mold toward the opposite closure plate. When the mold is filled, the piston engages the opposite closure plate, and further introduction of molten plastic is stopped. This process produces an elongated plastic body having the tube embedded therein.

Abstract: A pipe coupling comprises an annular sleeve member arranged in use at a free end thereof to overly an end of a plain ended pipe to be connected by the coupling, the free end of the sleeve member being inclined radially outwardly towards its end; an elastomeric annular sealing gasket disposed at least partly within the inclined free end of the sleeve member and held in place by an annular compression flange member; the compression flange having a skirt portion, axially outwardly, and an axially inwardly extending collar portion radially outwardly overlying the free end of the sleeve member; the gasket including, when in a relaxed condition, an axially outwardly directed rear surface arranged in use to engage an axially inwardly directed face of the annular radially inwardly extending portion of the flange member, a radially inner surface extending generally axially inwardly of the coupling from a gasket heel to a gasket toe, and an inclined surface extending generally between the two above mentioned surfaces o

Abstract: The method of the present invention involves taking a comminuted mixture of waste plastic materials, feeding the mixture into a screw extruder capable of applying heat and pressure to the mixture; using the screw extruder to heat the mixture to a temperature of between 350.degree. and 600.degree. Fahrenheit; and forcing the molten mixture outwardly through a die opening under a pressure of from 100 lbs. per sq. inch to 600 lbs. per sq. inch into a mold in tightly sealed relationship over the die opening. The mold, after being filled, is removed from the screw extruder, and the mixture is permitted to cool and harden in the mold. The hardened mixture is then removed from the mold.

Abstract: A product is made by recycling a beverage container comprising a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) body having a plastic base cup and a metal cap attached thereto. The base cup is made from a plastic material different from the PET. The method includes grinding the entire beverage container including the PET body, the metal cap and the base cup, into particles sufficiently small to flow into a plastics molding machine. The ground particles are fed into a molding machine which heats and applies pressure to them and forces them into a mold of predetermined shape. The molded material is then cooled whereby the molded material hardens and forms a solid object having the predetermined shape of the mold.

Abstract: The molding machine of the present invention comprises a screw extruder for extruding plastic material. A plurality of molds are moved one at a time to the outlet end of the extruder for receiving the plastic material therefrom, One end of the mold is open for receiving the plastic material and the opposite end of the mold includes a closure plate covering the end of the mold. The closure plate has a small fill sensing aperture therein. A sensing switch is mounted adjacent the fill sensing aperture and is adapted to sense when molded plastic exits from the fill sensing aperture so as to shut off the extruder and cause the mold to move away from the extruder so that an additional mold can be filled. A cylinder operated closure device clamps the opposite ends of the mold after the mold has moved away from the filling station so as to contain the plastic material within the mold while the plastic material cools and hardens.

Abstract: The molding machine of the present invention comprises a screw extruder for extruding plastic material. A plurality of molds are moved one at a time to the outlet end of the extruder for receiving the plastic material therefrom. One end of the mold is open for receiving the plastic material and the opposite end of the mold includes a closure plate covering the end of the mold. The closure plate has a small fill sensing aperture therein. A sensing switch is mounted adjacent the fill sensing aperture and is adapted to sense when molded plastic exits from the fill sensing aperture so as to shut off the extruder and cause the mold to move away from the extruder so that an additional mold can be filled. A cylinder operated closure device clamps the opposite ends of the mold after the mold has moved away from the filling station so as to contain the plastic material within the mold while the plastic material cools and hardens.