Abstract: An apparatus for compressing a loose material that includes a compression chamber. Movement of a first ram discharges the loose material in a compressed state through an outlet port in the compression chamber. A packaging receptacle is positioned proximate the outlet port to receive the compressed material. The packaging receptacle is then moved to a second position where the movement of a second ram ejects the compressed material from the inner volume of the packaging receptacle. The second ram may be alternatively extended into and retracted from the packaging receptacle during ejection of the compressed material. The refilling of the compression chamber for the next cycle may begin prior to the retraction of the second ram from the packaging receptacle. A packaging jacket may be positioned about the packaging receptacle such that the ejection of the compressed material injects the compressed material into the packaging jacket.

Abstract: Digital photography and a dye-sublimation process are used to generate and affix, in sequence, each of a succession of photographs of a particular environment onto one or more fabric panels that form a camouflage hunting blind whereby the sequence of the photographs generate a 360° continuous panoramic view or realistic pattern that replicates the actual outdoor environment in which the blind is placed, such as a replication of the actual trees, bushes, and like foliage of the setting in which the blind is to be placed.

Abstract: A method for use in rendering includes receiving an input particle system, an instancing program, and a number indicating a maximum number of particles to be stored in memory, providing an input particle count representative of at least a portion of the input particle system to at least one operator for the instancing program, running the at least one operator in a prediction mode to generate an output particle count, comparing the output particle count to the number indicating a maximum number of particles to be stored in memory, and spatially splitting a bounding box representative of the input particle count in response to the output particle count being greater than the number indicating a maximum number of particles to be stored in memory.

Abstract: A method for use in computer graphics includes receiving data representative of a plurality of particles. For each particle, the method further includes calculating a time at which a collision will occur based on a current trajectory of the particle. For pairs of particles that will collide with each other, another operation includes changing a direction of the particles to avoid a collision, wherein the changed directions approximate directions that would result from the collision. For particles in static contact, another operation includes allowing particles to push each other without bouncing. For particles in static contact that were previously moved by being pushed, the method also does not allow the particles to move during future collisions occurring during a time step.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a —CH2—, —O—, —S—, or —S(O)—; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A system or method presents a plurality of content items to each of a plurality of users and receives an evaluation score for each item from each user. An average score for each item is calculated and then, for each user, a composite variance score is calculated. The composite variance score is the sum of the absolute value of the difference between a user's score for an item and the population's average score for that item. The evaluators' performance and the items' rankings can be used for additional information and purposes.

Abstract: A system for delivering content from one user to a plurality of other users across a network is disclosed. A user transmits content and a list of users to a network server. The network server determines what devices each target user is presently operating. The network server may convert the content into a format compatible with a target user's device. The network server then transmits the formatted content to each target user.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a CH2, CH(OH), C(O), C?NOR4, NR5, O, S, S(O), or S(O)2, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or prodrugs, individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a —CH2—, —O—, —S—, or —S(O)—; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a CH2, CH(OH), C(O), C?NOR4, NR5, O, S, S(O), or S(O)2, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or prodrugs, individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a —CH2—, —O—, —S—, or —S(O)—; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonamide derivatives that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonamide derivatives that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: A light emitting diode warning lamp which meets selected Society of Automotive Engineers Standards. The invention comprises a housing, a printed circuit board secured within the housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to the printed circuit board and operatively arranged to produce light in substantially a 360° arc surrounding the housing in a horizontal plane, and a driving circuit operatively arranged to flash the plurality of light emitting diodes.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonamide derivatives that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.