Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-piece shaft for an idler roller. The method includes providing a tube having a first end and a second end, mechanically crimping the first end of the tube to a first stub to secure the first stub to the first end of the tube with a mechanical interlock, and mechanically crimping the second end of the tube to a second stub to secure the second stub to the second end of the tube with a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end of the tube and the second stub extends from the second end of the tube.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-piece shaft for an idler roller. The method includes providing a tube having a first end and a second end, mechanically crimping the first end of the tube to a first stub to secure the first stub to the first end of the tube with a mechanical interlock, and mechanically crimping the second end of the tube to a second stub to secure the second stub to the second end of the tube with a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end of the tube and the second stub extends from the second end of the tube.

Abstract: A multi-piece shaft for an idler roller including a tube having a first end and a second end. The shaft includes a first stub secured to the first end of the tube by a mechanical interlock and a second stub secured to the second end of the tube by a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end and the second stub extends from the second end when secured to the tube such that the tube, the first stub and the second stub define a length of the shaft.

Abstract: A multi-piece shaft for an idler roller including a tube having a first end and a second end. The shaft includes a first stub secured to the first end of the tube by a mechanical interlock and a second stub secured to the second end of the tube by a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end and the second stub extends from the second end when secured to the tube such that the tube, the first stub and the second stub define a length of the shaft.

Abstract: A mechanism for managing software modules in a VOIP service is discussed. A component management agent is provided for each VOIP software component in the VOIP environment. The component management agent registers with a session management agent which is in communication with a session management software facility. The component management agent accepts registrations from each software module in the component that it represents. The software module registrations indicate the type of objects that the software module supports. Subsequent managed object requests received from the session management facility are automatically directed to the appropriate software modules based on the registration information. Additionally, the session management agent and component management agent perform format conversions for the managed object requests where the session management facility and software modules are utilizing different object systems.

Abstract: A mechanism for managing software modules in a VOIP service is discussed. A component management agent is provided for each VOIP software component in the VOIP environment. The component management agent registers with a session management agent which is in communication with a session management software facility. The component management agent accepts registrations from each software module in the component that it represents. The software module registrations indicate the type of objects that the software module supports. Subsequent managed object requests received from the session management facility are automatically directed to the appropriate software modules based on the registration information. Additionally, the session management agent and component management agent perform format conversions for the managed object requests where the session management facility and software modules are utilizing different object systems.

Abstract: A method of and software for automatically determining whether a mesh can be generated by sweeping for a representation of a geometric solid comprising: classifying surface mesh schemes for surfaces of the representation locally using surface vertex types; grouping mappable and submappable surfaces of the representation into chains; computing volume edge types for the representation; recursively traversing surfaces of the representation and grouping the surfaces into source, target, and linking surface lists; and checking traversal direction when traversing onto linking surfaces.

Abstract: A control circuit for supplying current from an electrical power source to a damper motor and an evaporator fan motor of a two compartment refrigeration unit. The control circuit includes a first and second thermostatic switches to regulate the temperature in respective first and second refrigeration compartments. The control circuit further includes a first mechanically actuated switch having a first common contact electrically connected to the damper motor. A first contact of the first switch connects the damper motor to the power source via the second thermostatic switch in response to a decrease in temperature in the second compartment. A second contact of the first switch connects the damper motor to the power source via the second thermostatic switch in response to an increase in temperature in the second compartment. The control circuit further has a second mechanically actuated switch with a second common contact connected to the evaporator fan motor.

Abstract: The drive train of an appliance timer includes a slip clutch formed of a triangular spring meshing with the outer flat surfaces of a hexagonal drive shaft. The slip clutch is incorporated into a drive pinion in the appliance timer drive train. Excessive torque causes the walls of the triangular spring to resiliently bend outward under rotational pressure from the drive shaft, permitting the drive shaft to rotate without rotating the drive pinion. When used in an icemaker, the slip provided by the clutch alleviates the need for an expensive, stallable motor.

Abstract: An improved icemaker having a number of features, including: a dual-activated feeler bar switch which combines the motion of two cams to operate a single switch; an adjustable-duration water fill switch which is closed by rotating a connector between two contacts; switches mounted to make wiping contact so as to clean the contact area; a combination deflector which not only deflects ice removed by the ejector from the ice mold, but also supports and lifts a feeler bar to determine whether the ice storage bin is full; a clutch mounted between the motor and ejector bar to permit slip therebetween so as to avoid stalling the motor as the ejector bar presses upon ice in the mold; a manual start button for starting the motor, simplifying installation; and an anti-back mechanism in the icemaker drive train to prevent an installer from damaging the icemaker by rotating it backwards.

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Abstract: An improved icemaker having a number of features, including: a dual-activated feeler bar switch which combines the motion of two cams to operate a single switch; an adjustable-duration water fill switch which is closed by rotating a connector between two contacts; switches mounted to make wiping contact so as to clean the contact area; a combination deflector which not only deflects ice removed by the ejector from the ice mold, but also supports and lifts a feeler bar to determine whether the ice storage bin is full; a clutch mounted between the motor and ejector bar to permit slip therebetween so as to avoid stalling the motor as the ejector bar presses upon ice in the mold; a manual start button for starting the motor, simplifying installation; and an anti-back mechanism in the icemaker drive train to prevent an installer from damaging the icemaker by rotating it backwards.

Abstract: Spectinomycin analogs of formula I, wherein R is alkyl, are used in the treatment of gonococcal, non-gonococcal and post-gonococcal urethritis and chlamydia infections.

Abstract: Disclosed are 6'-thiomethylsubstituted spectinomycins (XII) which are useful in the same way as other spectinomycin pharmaceutical agents.6'-Thiomethylsubstituted (XIV) and protected spectinomycin (XIII) intermediates useful in the production of 6'-thiomethylsubstituted spectinomycins (XII) and 6'-alkenylspectinomycins (IX) are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of preparing a wide variety of spectinomycin analogs and biologically acceptable salts thereof. Further, the invention relates both to novel intermediates and novel products therein. The novel products are spectinomycin analogs which can be used for the same biological purposes as spectinomycin. The processes of the invention provide for novel intermediates that are versatile and highly reactive exocyclic enones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and processes. In particular, the invention relates to novel analogs of the aminocyclitol antibiotic spectinomycin. More particularly, it relates to novel processes for synthesizing analogs of spectinomycin; both known analogs and the novel analogs of the present invention. Additionally, the invention includes novel intermediates.The novel analogs of spectinomycin disclosed herein are useful as antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the synthesis of 6'-ethyl spectinomycin and analogs thereof, including intermediates utilized in the method. The method comprises converting an enamine by a Grignard addition to various novel dienones not hitherto known. The dienones are then hydrogenated and deblocked to obtain 6'-ethyl spectinomycin and analogs thereof. The 6'-ethyl spectinomycin and analogs thereof prepared by the invention exhibit especially good antibacterial activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of preparing a wide variety of spectinomycin analogs and biologically acceptable salts thereof. Further, the invention relates both to novel intermediates and novel products therein. The novel products are spectinomycin analogs which can be used for the same biological purposes as spectinomycin. The processes of the invention provide for novel intermediates that are versatile and highly reactive exocyclic enones.

Abstract: Process for preparing 6'-alkylspectinomycin and analogs thereof. Also provided are novel intermediates utilized in the process.

Abstract: An imput of a CMOS integrated circuit device is protected from excessive voltage swings at an input terminal by a protection circuit which comprises two series-connected protective stages between the device input terminal and the input. Each protective stage comprises a current-limiting series resistor and clamping diodes connected to the supply voltages of the device. The two stages enable the series resistance of the protection circuit to be much lower than that required for a single stage diode clamping arrangement, this being particularly advantageous if the device is an analog-to-digital converter for converting to digital values analog voltages present at the input terminal.