Abstract: A satellite-capable mobile terminal that communicates both with terrestrial networks and a satellite network using an integrated antenna.

Abstract: A body tissue graft for use in a patient includes a frame structure made of a first elastic material, a covering of a second elastic material on the frame structure, the covering substantially filling openings in the frame structure, and a connector connected to the frame structure. Projections are secured to the connector structure. The projections facilitate attachment of the tubular graft in a patient by securing the graft to the body tissue with which the graft is employed. The connector selectively circumferentially expands and the projections selectively circumferentially expand. This may be done using an inflatable balloon to circumferentially expand the projections. A restraining member may be provided to restrain the projections in a cone shape so that an end of the graft may be used to open an aperture through a side wall of existing body organ tubing and a portion of the projections may enter the aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus for the collection of airborne microorganisms and gaseous substances includes an air intake mechanism capable of drawing in an air sample. The air sample is thereupon percolated through a reservoir containing a liquid means as the air is passed through an air intake chamber and through the reservoir. As the air sample is passed therethrough, airborne pathogens including microorganisms or gaseous substances disposed within the air sample will become suspended within the liquid means. The air sample is thereupon exhausted through the apparatus through an exhaust chamber. A sampling port adjacent to the reservoir allows for the extraction of a sample of liquid means so the sample may be tested to determine the presence of any airborne pathogens including microorganisms or gaseous substances by means of its DNA or genetic fingerprint or by gas mass spectrometry.

Abstract: Provided is a cooking surface that incorporates a reverse-image decorative design so that when a foodstuff is prepared on the cooking surface, the design is transferred to the foodstuff. When the foodstuff is placed on the cooking surface, the foodstuff rests upon the decorative design element. A heat source applied to the cooking surface cooks the foodstuff such that, when food stuff is finished cooking, an image of the design element is displayed upon the foodstuff. By means of the present invention, a restaurant can impress, or “print,” a logo or message upon a steak, hamburger or other food product. A business owner can display a trademark on a food product for promotional purposes, a parent can place a cartoon character on a child's meal to encourage the child to eat the meal, and a stadium owner can place a local sport team's logo on a hamburger or hot dog.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for suppressing route request messages for wireless gateway applications by establishing a relationship between a serving mobile switching center identifier and a facility identifier at a wireless gateway switch. The wireless gateway switch determines a corresponding facility to the serving mobile switch in order to establish an incoming call to a wireless subscriber unit. An exemplary embodiment exploits the present invention in a wireless system utilizing ANSI-41 messaging.

Abstract: A system and method for computer controlled flexible manufacturing of aluminum articles having patterns thereon is disclosed. The pattern is digitized or otherwise reduced to computer-readable format and then printed onto an aluminum article under computer control. The pattern is preferably printed using an ink jet, dot matrix color printer which has been modified to feed the aluminum substrate in an essentially flat manner. The pattern can be sealed within the anodized coating of the aluminum article for permanence.

Abstract: An electrically heated convertible tool for removing a golf club head from a shaft inserted in the hosel of both metal and wooden golf club heads includes a pair of plier-like pivotally connected opposed jaws each carrying an electric heating block. The heating blocks are disposed in opposed clamping relationship and are each provided with an arcuate recess sized to closely engage and heat the tapered hosel surface of a metal golf club head. The blocks are adjustable relative to each other to accomodate for size variations in hosels. An elongated heat exchange member having a head sized to be clamped in the arcuate recesses of the blocks and an elongated linear portion sized to be insertable into the interior of a hollow metal golf club shaft is provided to permit use of the tool to heat the hosel of a wooden club head. The tool permits heat to be applied to the hosel of the club heat to soften the cement holding the hosel to the shaft of the golf club.

Abstract: In the production of metal by electrolysis of a metal compound dissolved in a molten solvent, the electrolysis is carried out with a bed of conductive pebbles.