Abstract: An image sensing chip includes an active pixel sensor array including a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns. A built in self test circuit is coupled to the active pixel sensor array. The built in self test circuit includes an output port adapted to be coupled to external circuitry and the built in self test circuit is operable to test the active pixel sensor array and provide the results of the test on the output port.

Abstract: An active pixel sensor (APS) image sensor comprises an array of pixel circuits corresponding to rows and columns of pixels, a plurality of amplifiers that buffer signals output by the array of pixel circuits, and a plurality of sample and hold circuits that read the buffered signals. A routing mechanism is positioned between the array of pixel circuits and the plurality of amplifiers.

Abstract: A delay circuit is provided that delays the sampling signal by a selected amount in order to ensure that sampling does not occur concurrently with the occurrence of a noisy event. The noisy events on the IC tend to be periodic and occur at regular intervals. The invention allows the delay in the sampling signal to be adjusted such that sampling does not occur at the same time as the reoccurring noisy event. This ensures that the sample signals will not have noise in them resulting from the occurrence of the noisy event. In addition, the delay circuit is programmable to allow the amount of delay to be set on the fly.

Abstract: The device implements nanotechnology by embedding nanocircuits with sensors to surfaces such as walls, wall coverings, clothing, windows, window coverings, flooring, roofs, roadways and telephone poles. Using a plurality of nanocircuits in a multitude of locations, events can be continuously detected and recorded without intrusion, and reconstructed at a later time.

Abstract: A system and method utilizing an imaging device able to distribute readout paths for pixel signals in a captured image. The device includes a pixel array organized into a plurality of sets of pixels, each pixel in each set of pixels operable to store a signal corresponding to a respective light level. The device further includes a readout circuit having a plurality of readout paths coupled to the pixel array, each readout path operable to read the signal stored in a corresponding pixel in a set of pixels, each readout path corresponding to one pixel during a readout phase for each set of pixels. The device further includes a readout path selection circuit coupled to the readout circuit and operable set a pattern for matching one readout path to one pixel for each set of pixels for each readout phase, the pattern differing from set to set.

Abstract: The device implements nanotechnology by embedding nanocircuits with sensors to surfaces such as walls, wall coverings, clothing, windows, window coverings, flooring, roofs, roadways and telephone poles. Using a plurality of nanocircuits in a multitude of locations, events can be continuously detected and recorded without intrusion, and reconstructed at a later time.

Abstract: A therapeutic cylindrical support device, preferably made of foam or some other such flexible, compressible material, that works on a pneumatic basis whereby once a person's head, neck, back or any other body part is rested upon the device, the weight of the person will cause a small amount of air to discharge from the device and at the same time, maintain a comfortable level of firmness, thus providing the desired outcomes for the therapeutic results from the product.

Abstract: A filter cartridge (20) and method for making a filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a particulate laden fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge (20) is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream. The filter cartridge (20) comprises filtration media (24) formed into a tubular configuration and having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart pleats (26). A retention device (82) to limit radial movement of the filtration media (24) when subjected to the periodical cleaning fluid and to maintain the pleats (26) in the filtration media circumferentially spaced apart when exposed up to 130 degrees Celsius. Preferably, the extrudate (144) is thermoplastic, polyester, elastomeric material and at least one additive may be present. Multiple layers of the extrudate (144) may be fused together.

Abstract: This invention relates to the fabrication of veneer faced panels (10), in particular veneer faced panels (10) for mounting in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. A blank (14) is shaped and trimmed by placing it in a first press (20) having a tool with a flat peripheral pressing surface (30) and then placed in a second press (40) also having a flat peripheral pressing surface (31) following which a layer of veneer (16) is placed over the blank (14) before being pressed against the blank (14), so that a veneered panel (10) is formed with flat and parallel end face (18).

Abstract: A diagnostic tool suite is made available to technicians servicing equipment at residential and business locations using a portable device such as a PDA. The PDA runs a main engine that can execute diagnostic modules, with each diagnostic module corresponding to a particular appliance or device that requires troubleshooting, repair, diagnosis, maintenance or installation. The diagnostic modules use a limited number of templates to define possible screen layouts for each screen displayed to the technician. Additionally, the diagnostic module includes a diagnostic flow definition file wherein each record corresponds to a screen displayed to a technician. The main engine uses the template information and the diagnostic flow definition records to fully define a screen to display to a technician. In this way, an extensible, modular, non-specific diagnostic tool suite is available to a technician.

Abstract: A filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a particulate laden fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge (20) is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream. The filter cartridge (20) comprises filtration media (24) formed into a tubular configuration and having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart pleats (26). A retention device (82) to limit radial movement of the filtration media (24) when subjected to the periodical cleaning fluid and to maintain the pleats (26) in the filtration media circumferentially spaced apart. A method of making a filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge and that is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream.

Abstract: A sintered steel and a method for the manufacture thereof are described, the sintered steel being made by a method comprising the steps of providing a first pre-alloyed steel powder having a composition comprising in weight %: C 0.5-2, Cr 3.5-6, (2 Mo+W) 12-22, V 0.5-5, Co 0-12, Mn 0.1-0.5, Si 0.1-0.6, Fe balance apart from incidental impurities; providing a second pre-alloyed steel powder having a composition comprising in weight %: C 0.3-0.7, Cr 3-5.5, Mo 1-2.5, V 0.3-1.5, W 0-2, Mn 0.1-0.6, Si 0.8-1.2. Fe balance apart from incidental impurities; mixing together from 2 to 50 weight % of the first pre-alloyed steel powder with 98 to 50 weight % of the second pre-alloyed steel powder optionally up to 60 weight % of an iron powder and with carbon powder such that the final carbon content of the matrix of the sintered steel powder is a maximum of 1.1 weight %1; compacting the mixture and sintering to form the sintered steel.

Abstract: A filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a particulate laden fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge (20) is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream. The filter cartridge (20) comprises filtration media (24) formed into a tubular configuration and having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart pleats (26). A retention device (82) to limit radial movement of the filtration media (24) when subjected to the periodical cleaning fluid and to maintain the pleats (26) in the filtration media circumferentially spaced apart.

Abstract: A filter cartridge (20) and method for making a filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a particulate laden fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge (20) is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream. The filter cartridge (20) comprises filtration media (24) formed into a tubular configuration and having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart pleats (26). A retention device (82) to limit radial movement of the filtration media (24) when subjected to the periodical cleaning fluid and to maintain the pleats (26) in the filtration media circumferentially spaced apart when exposed up to 130 degrees Celsius. Preferably, the extrudate (144) is thermoplastic, polyester, elastomeric material and at least one additive may be present. Multiple layers of the extrudate (144) may be fused together.

Abstract: A filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a particulate laden fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge (20) is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream. The filter cartridge (20) comprises filtration media (24) formed into a tubular configuration and having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart pleats (26). A retention device (82) to limit radial movement of the filtration media (24) when subjected to the periodical cleaning fluid and to maintain the pleats (26) in the filtration media circumferentially spaced apart. A method of making a filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge and that is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream.

Abstract: A diagnostic tool suite is made available to technicians servicing equipment at residential and business locations using a portable device such as a PDA. The PDA runs a main engine that can execute diagnostic modules, with each diagnostic module corresponding to a particular appliance or device that requires troubleshooting, repair, diagnosis, maintenance or installation. The diagnostic modules use a limited number of templates to define possible screen layouts for each screen displayed to the technician. Additionally, the diagnostic module includes a diagnostic flow definition file wherein each record corresponds to a screen displayed to a technician. The main engine uses the template information and the diagnostic flow definition records to fully define a screen to display to a technician. In this way, an extensible, modular, non-specific diagnostic tool suite is available to a technician.

Abstract: A filter cartridge (20) for removing particulates from a particulate laden fluid stream moving one direction through the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge (20) is periodically subject to cleaning fluid moving in an opposite direction to the fluid stream. The filter cartridge (20) comprises filtration media (24) formed into a tubular configuration and having a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart pleats (26). A retention device (82) to limit radial movement of the filtration media (24) when subjected to the periodical cleaning fluid and to maintain the pleats (26) in the filtration media circumferentially spaced apart.

Abstract: A fastener for an outer strap of an air filter cartridge is provided. The outer straps have apertures formed on either end of the strap. An eyelet assembly is secured within one of the apertures. The eyelet assembly includes an eyelet and a backing washer. The eyelet has an annular top placed flush with one side of the strap and a sleeve received within the aperture. The peripheral edge of the sleeve is crimped outwardly to secure the backing washer to the side of the strap opposite the eyelet top. When the strap is secured about a circumference of the cartridge filter, the apertures are aligned and a rivet is placed within the apertures. The rivet has a head and a body. The rivet body pulls the crimped eyelet sleeve and washer toward the rivet head and the ends of the straps are held in firm connection with one another.

Abstract: A self contained manually portable intensive care unit for adults has a housing with a first minor compartment holding medical equipment at one end and a second minor compartment holding medical equipment at an opposite end, medical equipment is located between the minor compartments in predetermined positions to provide a generally balanced assembly. Oxygen storage bottles are retained on one side of a longitudinal medial region while other equipment are retained on the other side of the longitudinal medial region.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and processing system for removing both anionic and cationic technetium complexes from an aqueous solution by adjusting the pH of the solution to greater than approximately 2, and directing the solution into an integrated resin and electrochemical plating device. The integrated resin and plating device has a resin bed or resin membrane in which is disposed one or more cathodes, and one or more anodes. A potential generator produces at least a 1 volt potential between the cathodes and the anodes. As the solution passes through the resin, the technetium complexes are adsorbed onto it. When a sufficient concentration of technetium complexes is adsorbed, the plating process can atlernatively be driven to plate out the technetium onto the cathodes, or to collect various species in system anolytes/catholytes.