Abstract: A Compartmentalized Pump Termination Enclosure for Multiple Pumps with Integral Load Disconnects assembly consisting of multiple compartments arranged so as to allow service of each individual load side compartment without exposure to line voltages while still maintaining operation of the other pumps within the pumping system. The assembly includes a plurality of load side disconnect compartments each including a lockable handle operator that that is interlocked with its corresponding load side compartment door. The handle operators are mechanically connected to the disconnecting devices via flexible cables or mechanical linkage. A key feature/distinction of this invention is that the disconnecting devices have their line and load side compartments segregated, so that when the handle operator is switched to the OFF position there are no components (e.g. disconnecting device and/or its conductors) within the load side compartment that remain energized by line voltage.

Abstract: An improved microelectronic assembly (100) and packaging method includes a device package for housing a semiconductor die or chip, (105), an array of passive electronic components (305-355) operating in cooperation with the flip chip semiconductor die (105) and housed inside the device package to decouple noise from input signals, and a heat spreader (195) disposed between a top surface of the semiconductor die (105) and a package cover (185). The semiconductor die (105) is configured as a flip chip die and the device package includes a package substrate (110) configured as a ball grid array. The improved microelectronic device (100) reduces parasitic inductance in electrical interconnections between the semiconductor die and an electrical system substrate (115) and reduces signal noise in mixed signal high frequency analog to digital converters operating at clock rates above 1 GHz.

Abstract: An improved microelectronic assembly (100) and packaging method includes a device package for housing a semiconductor die or chip, (105), an array of passive electronic components (305-355) operating in cooperation with the flip chip semiconductor die (105) and housed inside the device package to decouple noise from input signals, and a heat spreader (195) disposed between a top surface of the semiconductor die (105) and a package cover (185). The semiconductor die (105) is configured as a flip chip die and the device package includes a package substrate (110) configured as a ball grid array. The improved microelectronic device (100) reduces parasitic inductance in electrical interconnections between the semiconductor die and an electrical system substrate (115) and reduces signal noise in mixed signal high frequency analog to digital converters operating at clock rates above 1 GHz.

Abstract: The use of actinidin as a digestive/laxative aid. Method of obtaining actinidin from fruit.

Abstract: A stackable chair having a back member may flex to allow for improved user comfort. An inline spring-to-frame configuration with a pair of spring members reinforced by steel plates on the top and bottom of each end of each spring is attached to the underside of the left and right members of the seat support frame. The spring-to-frame configuration may allow the back support frame to flex relative to the seat support frame.

Abstract: A system comprises marine geophysical equipment, adapted for towing through a body of water; and tightly fitting covers, attached to the marine seismic equipment, to fill-in indentations in the marine geophysical equipment, for gathering marine geophysical data. A method comprises marine geophysical equipment having tightly fitting covers, to fill-in indentations in the marine geophysical equipment, attached thereto, for gathering marine geophysical data.

Abstract: Methods and media are provided for objectively valuing advertising content (or the potential viewer impact thereof) that occur during the course of an event or other presentation (such as TV sitcom). In one embodiment the method includes receiving a source of media, indexing a set of sponsorship images within the media to provide a set of indices, and providing valuation factors by aggregating the indices so that valuation factors can be derived that indicate a viewer's potential awareness of the advertising content or images therein. The valuation factors can be used in connection with a benchmark, such as the 30-second spot rate or time, to determine a value associated with the media source, including a monetary value.

Abstract: An easy lock and release mechanism for a safety seat retaining on a stroller frame and a base, comprising a base, a stroller frame, a safety seat, and a release mechanism. The base has two transversal bars for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The stroller frame has two sides, two spring-loaded latches and a front confinement. The front confinement is stretched between the two sides of the stroller frame. The spring-loaded latch is projectively and retractively mounted at the front confinement for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The safety seat has a front end, a rear end, two anchoring slots, two latching elements and two positioning protrusions, the two positioning protrusions protruded downwardly for resting within the positioning indent and each formed with an orifice for engaging with the spring-loaded latch thereby retaining the safety seat on the stroller frame. The two anchoring slots is capable of anchoring on the two transversal bars and locked by the two latching elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a motion analysis system for measuring the relative function of one anatomical structure to another based on multiple accelerometer axis data, where the components of hard and soft tissue are used in analysis and where the data can be compared in a time series such that probabilities of involvement with various tissues can be correlated to the accelerometer data. The invention measures acceleration at various positions and can relate the data to various muscle and other soft tissue variations within the constraints of the anatomy and physiology including motion in three dimensional space, including rotations and translations and any functions including velocity and displacement.

Abstract: A system comprises towed marine seismic equipment marine seismic equipment, adapted for towing through a body of water; and a coating of copper particles covering the marine seismic equipment to protect from marine growth. A method comprises towing marine seismic equipment having a coating of copper particles thereon to protect from marine growth.

Abstract: An inclination adjustment mechanism for a base of safety seat includes a base, a heelpiece and a spring-loaded press button. The base has one end formed with a plurality of positioning indents, and a upper surface for supporting a safety seat. The heelpiece is pivoted to the base and formed with a protruded portion for selectively engaging with one of the positioning indents thereby to keep the base in a selected inclination position. The spring-loaded press button is operatively connected to one end of the heelpiece for releasing the protruded portion from the positioning indents, so as to change the selected inclination position of the base by pressing the spring-loaded press button and moving one end of the base relative to the heelpiece.

Abstract: A quick release locking mechanism for securing an infant carrier to a base, includes at least a transversal bar, a spring-loaded locking element, a manipulating element and a linking element. The infant carrier is formed with a downward holding slot on the underside thereof, and the base is formed with a upper surface for supporting the infant carrier thereon. The transversal bar is fixed on the base in a position relative to the downward holding slot. The spring-loaded locking element is pivoted on the infant carrier for closing the downward holding slot and retaining the transversal bar within the downward holding slot automatically while the infant carrier is resting on the base. The linking element is connected between the spring-loaded locking element and the manipulating element, and the manipulating element is operatively mounted on the infant carrier for driving the spring-loaded locking element in a remote position.

Abstract: A method for determining absorbent article effectiveness of a virtual absorbent article. The steps of the method include providing a virtual body model, providing a virtual absorbent article model, providing virtual simulation software, running a virtual simulation of deformation of the virtual absorbent article model in proximity with the virtual body model, running a virtual simulation of the fluid balance of the virtual absorbent article model in proximity with the virtual body model, coupling the virtual simulation of deformation of the virtual absorbent article model and the virtual simulation of the fluid balance of the virtual absorbent article model, and determining absorbent article effectiveness of the virtual absorbent article model in proximity with the virtual body model.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel mGlu2 agonists useful in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Abstract: An infant safety seat with an adjustable accommodating space includes a multi-layer cushioning insert which is detachably insertable into an infant safety seat for accommodating an infant in different stages of growth with different sizes. The multi-layer cushioning insert comprises a first cushioning part and a second cushioning part both may detachably to overlap each other and connect into the accommodating space to provide the necessary support for keeping an infant in proper postural position. The first cushioning part includes a U-shaped head cushion part, U-shaped body cushion part and U-shaped leg cushion part for restricting the side moving of the infant. Further, for accommodating a smaller infant, the second cushioning part can be detachably overlapped onto the first cushioning part for further reducing the side moving space and upright moving space of the baby in the infant safety seat.

Abstract: Methods for delivering a drug to a patients in need of the drug, while restricting access to the drug by patients for whom the drug may be contraindicated are disclosed. The methods are of the type in which prescriptions for the drug are filled by a pharmacy only after a computer readable storage medium has been consulted to retrieve a prescription approval code. Embodiments are provided wherein the patients are assigned to risk groups based upon the risk that taking the drug will lead to an adverse side effect, and certain additional information, such as periodic surveys and diagnostic tests probative of the ongoing risk of the side effect developing are obtained before prescriptions for the drug are approved.

Abstract: A system comprises towed marine seismic equipment marine seismic equipment, adapted for towing through a body of water; and a surface covering, with longitudinal ribs, attached to the marine seismic equipment to reduce drag. A method comprises towing marine seismic equipment having a surface covering, with longitudinal ribs, attached thereto to reduce drag.

Abstract: A computer method for simulating motion of at least a portion of a virtual body is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: providing a surfaced body model; capturing or computing motion data for an external surface of the surfaced body; dividing the body model into at least two volumes, one of the volumes comprising at least a portion of the external surface of the surfaced body and being a deformable volume, and one of the volumes being a prescribed motion volume, the two volumes defining an interfacial surface; moving the external surface of the surfaced body according to the motion data while computing motion of the interfacial surface; and, simulating motion of the portion of a body by driving motion of the interfacial surface through the computed motion to provide an accurately positioned moving deformable surface that can be used in garment design.

Abstract: Novel methods for delivering a drug to a patient while preventing the exposure of a foetus or other contraindicated individual to the drug. Embodiments are provided in which the involved prescribers, pharmacies and patients are registered in one or more computer databases. Embodiments are also provided in which registered patients receive counseling information concerning the risks attendant to foetal exposure to the drug. Male patients and female patients who are not pregnant may, in certain circumstances, receive the drug.