Abstract: The disclosed invention generally pertains to a collapsible sign having an open arm span that is substantially larger than that of the closed arm span, thus allowing the open frame to hold a much larger sign face than the closed frame. The face of the sign can be made to collapse as well thus further reducing the over-all size of the stored sign. Among other uses, the Ninja Sign is great for residential and commercial real estate agents, and it is not limited to outdoor applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a collapsible style sign. More specifically, the invention pertains to a Compact Sign with an erect frame that has a span that is substantially larger than that of the closed frame, thus allowing the erect frame to hold a large face while the closed frame is compact and easy to store. Compact Signs are great for residential and commercial real estate use, but they are not limited to outdoor applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for regulating the development of apical bud formation in a plant comprising the step of modulating the expression of PtFD1 or a protein having substantial identity to PtFD1, in the plant. Transgenic poplar trees that either overexpress PtFD1 or that down regulate PtFD1 are also provided. Also provided are methods for identifying the regulatory targets of PtFD1.

Abstract: A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached functional units, with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for safety and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no further units are attached.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for regulating the development of apical bud formation in a plant comprising the step of modulating the expression of PtFD1 or a protein having substantial identity to PtFD1, in the plant. Transgenic poplar trees that either overexpress PtFD1 or that down regulate PtFD1 are also provided. Also provided are methods for identifying the regulatory targets of PtFD1.

Abstract: A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached functional units, with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for safety and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no further units are attached.

Abstract: A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached functional units, with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for safety and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no further units are attached.

Abstract: A sign comprising a board with advertising applied to a first portion and a second portion devoid of advertising; and a set of letters for spelling out a message, the letters adapted to attach semi-permanently to the board within the second portion. The entire board could be magnetic and the letters made of a magnetic material. Alternatively, a layer of magnetic material could be affixed just to the second portion. As another alternative the second portion and the letters could be semi-permanently affixed to each other with layers of hook and pile fastener. Preferably the set of letters includes a plurality of each letter of the alphabet, a plurality of Arabic numbers and a plurality of standard abbreviations.

Abstract: A cycle time analyzer system and method monitors machine events (analog or digital) and calculates elapsed times for these events. The system and method allow an operator to setup and recall process configurations that define the machine events to be monitored. The process configurations comprise machine event descriptions along with respective programmable logic controller (PLC) addresses that define the start and stop of an event. Each event relates to a step or operation performed by the machine. Standard times or tolerances for performing the steps are specified. Machine cycle times that are outside the standard times or tolerances may be indicative of a malfunction in the manufacturing production environment. Various software modules support process configurations for controlling which machine events are monitored and how they are monitored. The source of a problem may be located by defining additional process configurations to focus on a particular set or series of machine events.

Abstract: A compact device called the split cavity modulator whose self-generated oscillating electromagnetic field converts a steady particle beam into a modulated particle beam. The particle beam experiences both signs of the oscillating electric field during the transit through the split cavity modulator. The modulated particle beam can then be used to generate microwaves at that frequency and through the use of extractors, high efficiency extraction of microwave power is enabled. The modulated beam and the microwave frequency can be varied by the placement of resistive wires at nodes of oscillation within the cavity. The short beam travel length through the cavity permit higher currents because both space charge and pinching limitations are reduced. The need for an applied magnetic field to control the beam has been eliminated.

Abstract: An air operated brake actuator has an air pressure operated brake force applying member, the application to and removal of pressure from which member determines the brake force, another such member which must be separately pressurised to follow the first member to lock in a brake force, and yet another member which requires to be additionally pressurized to effect unlocking of the brake force.