Abstract: The invention provides a mold insert system that includes an insert for insertion into an injection mold apparatus and an actuator. The insert includes a movable imprint plate with a predetermined pattern of protrusions configured to form grooves in an article molded by the mold apparatus. The insert also includes a stationary piece with a pattern of slots configured to correspond to the predetermined pattern of protrusions in the imprint plate. The actuator moves the imprint plate from a first position in which the protrusions on the imprint plate do not extend beyond the slots in the stationary piece to a second position in which the protrusions on the imprint plate extend temporarily beyond the slots in the stationary piece. An injection mold apparatus including the mold insert system, as well as a method of making a molded article including the mold insert system are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a mold insert system that includes an insert for insertion into an injection mold apparatus and an actuator. The insert includes a movable imprint plate with a predetermined pattern of protrusions configured to form grooves in an article molded by the mold apparatus. The insert also includes a stationary piece with a pattern of slots configured to correspond to the predetermined pattern of protrusions in the imprint plate. The actuator moves the imprint plate from a first position in which the protrusions on the imprint plate do not extend beyond the slots in the stationary piece to a second position in which the protrusions on the imprint plate extend temporarily beyond the slots in the stationary piece. An injection mold apparatus including the mold insert system, as well as a method of making a molded article including the mold insert system are also provided.

Abstract: A four-bar linkage hinge having a restraining catch arranged to prevent the hinge from opening and translating rearward when said hinge is subjected to an external force causing a transverse deflection of its linkage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing targeted advertising to individuals in a venue. Advertising content is delivered to a predetermined individual via a user interface associated with that individual's seat. The advertising content can be selected based on the location of the user interface. The advertising content can be selected based on stored demographic information associated with the individual's seat or related directly to the individual. The advertising content is conveyed to the individual at a predetermined condition associated with the event, such as a time out.

Abstract: A four-bar linkage hinge having a restraining catch arranged to prevent the hinge from opening and translating rearward when said hinge is subjected to an external force causing a transverse deflection of its linkage.

Abstract: Techniques for configuring wireless communications devices are disclosed. For instance, an apparatus may include a storage medium to store one or more configuration files, and a configuration module. Each of the one or more configuration files may correspond to a network carrier. The configuration module selects one of the configuration files and to extract one or more operational parameters from it. This selected configuration file and the one or more operational parameters correspond to a designated network carrier.

Abstract: Various Embedded File System recovery techniques are described. A mobile computing device may comprise a radio, a processor coupled to the radio, and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory may be arranged to store a file system manager module (FSMM) that when executed by the processor manages an Embedded File System (EFS). The FSMM may create a factory image of the EFS on a periodic basis, or in response to a specific event such as a power down event. The FSMM may detect an error condition for the EFS, and replace the EFS with the factory image when an error is detected. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A discharge chamber for a lamp, the discharge chamber comprising a monolithic ceramic article having a main body defining an arc chamber and generally opposed leg members defining openings which may accommodate an electrode or electrode lead through. A method of making a ceramic discharge chamber comprising the steps of forming a mixture comprised of ceramic powder and a binder and injecting the mixture into a die and around a mold to form at least a main body of the discharge chamber.

Abstract: An arc tube for a ceramic metal halide lamp includes a hollow first body member (40) that is tapered along a majority of its length to aid in removing the molded component from a pin during assembly. An open end (46) of the first body member has a constant diameter (60) allowing it to be joined to a constant diameter portion (72) of the second body member or end cap (70). The mating constant diameter portions ensure that the hollow first body member can be monolithically joined with the end cap with a reduced level of seal voids.

Abstract: A new toothbrush with a protective covering for the purpose of safely brushing one's teeth and reducing the risk of injury to the gums. The inventive device includes a handle, a brushing region, a bristle portion, a bristle cluster extending from the bristle portion, and a protective covering surrounding the brushing region. The protective covering reduces the risk of bleeding in the user's mouth that results from brushing one's teeth, which therefore reduces the transmittal of diseases carried in the blood.

Abstract: A faucet 10 having a copper tube waterway 44 assembled to hot water valve 40 and cold water valve 42 to control the discharge of water for the waterway 44, and a housing 12 with a base 14 and a spout 16 formed therein. A unitary member 74 including a throat plate 76 is connected to cover the spout 14 and mount the waterway 44 therein, and a putty plate 78 to cover the base 14 and be connected thereto by fasteners 94. The connection of the throat plate 76 to the spout 14 is by ribs 116 that wedgingly engage bosses 56 of the spout 14 to interconnect the spout 14 and the throat plate 76 and simultaneously mount the waterway 44 therebetween.

Abstract: A flat tube display is fabricated having internal structural supports running the height of the display at selected periodic intervals. This construction permits light weight face plates and back plates to be used in the construction of displays independent of display size, yet still providing the required stength to withstand atmospheric pressure. By compressing the dot matrix of the first plate of the switching stack, relatively large areas free of the dot matrix are provided whereby the internal supports may be attached without interferring with the operation of the display. The control plates of the flat tube display are pseudo-aligned to the phosphor screen. Electrons are injected into the stack channel comprising plates at successively higher positive potentials so that self-guiding through the channels at 100% transmission is achieved. Apertures of the control stack are fabricated into horizontal slots to provide for increased brightness as a result of greater electron transmission through the stack.

Abstract: A flat tube display is fabricated having internal structural supports running the height of the display at selected periodic intervals. This construction permits light weight face plates and back plates to be used in the construction of displays independent of display size, yet still providing the required strength to withstand atmospheric pressure. By compressing the dot matrix of the first plate of the switching stack, relatively large areas free of the dot matrix are provided whereby the internal supports may be attached without interfering with the operation of the display. The control plates of the flat tube display are psuedo-aligned to the phosphor screen. Electrons are injected into the stack channel comprising plates at successively higher positive potentials so that self-guiding through the channels at 100% transmission is achieved.

Abstract: A plurality of control plates are sandwiched between a cathode and a target to control the flow of charged particles such as electrons and ions between the cathode and the target. Each control plate has a plurality of apertures formed therein which are effectively aligned with corresponding apertures on the other control plates. At least one input buffer plate and one output buffer plate are sandwiched between the control plates and the cathode and target respectively. The input buffer plate and the output buffer plate have a plurality of apertures formed therein aligned with corresponding apertures in the control plates. The aligned apertures form beam channels. The control plates have conductive electrodes thereon arranged at predetermined coded finger patterns. D.C. voltages are applied to the buffer plates to provide electron optic lensing and voltages are selectively applied to the control plate electrodes by switching circuitry to selectively open and close beam channels.

Abstract: A plurality of control plates is sandwiched between a cathode and a target to control the flow of charged particles such as electrons and ions between the cathode and the target. The cathode includes an elongated filament for generating charged particles such as electrons. A first electrode having a negative potential is positioned behind the filament with a second electrode having a positive potential interdigitated with the first electrode. Each control plate has a plurality of apertures formed therein which are effectively aligned with corresponding apertures on the other control plates. The aligned apertures form beam channels. The control plates have paired conductive electrodes thereon arranged at predetermined coded finger patterns.