Abstract: A throttle pedal assembly comprises a base, a pedal pivotably mounted on the base, and a gear box coupled to the pedal. The gear box has a throttle wheel with a plurality of throttle cable terminal attachment locations and the gear box has a plurality of throttle cable mounting locations. A throttle cable is selectively and releasably attached to one of said plurality of throttle cable terminal attachment locations, and the throttle cable is selectively and releasably attached to one of said plurality of throttle cable mounting locations.

Abstract: A throttle pedal assembly comprises a base, a pedal pivotably mounted on the base, and a gear box coupled to the pedal. The gear box has a throttle wheel with a plurality of throttle cable terminal attachment locations and the gear box has a plurality of throttle cable mounting locations. A throttle cable is selectively and releasably attached to one of said plurality of throttle cable terminal attachment locations, and the throttle cable is selectively and releasably attached to one of said plurality of throttle cable mounting locations.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to prevent serious injuries and cuts that occur from used razorblades that are used with many types of blade holding devices such as razor knifes, scrapers and alike. The blade disposal apparatus was invented to dispose razor blades when no longer needed. The invention has a tamper proof body structure and can be mounted by screws or its magnetized backing. Once the blade disposal apparatus is full of blades the entire device must be discarded. This device can remind people who use them that there is a safe way to discard a still dangerous blade.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a set of priority contacts based on their strength of relationship with a user. Contacts of users and communications from those contacts are aggregated across multiple online accounts into a single set of communications. An affinity score is calculated for each of the user's contacts based on adding up the total weight and frequency of communications with the user and a predetermined number of contacts having the highest affinity score can be identified as priority contacts. The affinity score is used to filter the news feed in a user interface display so that only communications from priority contacts are displayed in the news feed.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to generating a set of priority contacts based on their strength of relationship with a user. Using the techniques introduced herein, contacts of users and communications from those contacts can be aggregated across multiple online accounts into a single set of communications in a centralized queue. The communications can then be analyzed to determine the category and frequency of the communications and weights can be assigned to each different category of communication based on a set of rules adapted to show the level of affinity of a particular contact with the user (and vice versa). An affinity score is calculated for each of the user's contacts based on adding up the total weight and frequency of communications with the user and a predetermined number of contacts having the highest affinity score can be identified as priority contacts.

Abstract: A mailbox for holding mail may include a housing to house the mail and a stand to support the housing. The housing may include a security shelf to prevent access to a bottom portion of the housing. The housing may include a lower door and the lower door may be pivotable to access the bottom portion of the housing. The lower door may include a lock, and the housing may include a fixed wall to prevent access to the housing. The housing may include a flap to cooperate with the fixed wall, and the security shelf may include a horizontal section. The security shelf may include an inclined section, and the mailbox may include a light. The light may be powered by solar, and the light may be powered by landscaping power.

Abstract: A method of venting a rotational mold at a predetermined condition by actuating an actuating venting assembly pierces the shell of the molded article and introduces a passageway to relieve pressure during the molding cycle. The actuating venting assembly enables a tactical methodology for venting such molds.

Abstract: A process for quiescing a master (master) and a plurality of subordinate computer systems (subordinates) in a cluster. An original or a pending state may be entered that is a quiesce or an online state. The master instructs the subordinates the quiesce or online state be made the pending state. The subordinates prepare to change accordingly, determine whether successful, and vote to commit or abort. Based on whether all voted to commit, the master instructs the subordinates to either commit or abort. If to commit and the pending state is the quiesce state, an operation is performed in the subordinates. If to commit and the pending state is the online state, the subordinates prepare to resume the original state. The subordinates change from the original to the pending state. Otherwise, if to abort, the subordinates prepare to remain in the original state and reset the pending to the original state.

Abstract: A method of venting a rotational mold at a predetermined condition by actuating an actuating venting assembly pierces the shell of the molded article and introduces a passageway to relieve pressure during the molding cycle. The actuating venting assembly enables a tactical methodology for venting such molds.

Abstract: A process for the desulfurization of a fuel cell feed stream, wherein a sulfur contaminated hydrocarbon feed stream within a fuel cell system is desulfurized by passing it over a catalyst adsorbent containing from about 30 percent to about 80 percent nickel or a nickel compound, from about 5 percent to about 45 percent silica as a carrier, from about 1 percent to about 10 percent alumina as a promoter and from about 0.01 percent to about 15 percent magnesia as a promoter. The invention also includes a fuel cell system utilizing this catalyst adsorbent.

Abstract: A packer that is usable with a subterranean well includes an assembly to circumscribe one out of multiple tubular arrays that are inserted through the packer. The packer also includes a member that is separable from the assembly to configure the assembly for connection to the tubular array. The member includes a first seal between the member and the tubular array and a second seal that is located between the member and the shell. The first seal is separate from the second seal. The assembly includes a slip to engage a casing of the well and a sealing element to seal an annulus of the well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G (US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith.

Abstract: An environmental control system includes a turbomachine and an air cycle machine that is driven by shaft power of the turbomachine. The turbomachine includes a compressor, which supplies compressed bleed air to the air cycle machine. Ambient air is compressed by the compressor, and heat of compression is removed by an air-to-air heat exchanger, which envelops the turbomachine. The cooled, compressed air is expanded in the air cycle machine to produce a stream of cooled, conditioned air. Ambient air used by the air-to-air heat exchanger to cool the compressed bleed air is drawn into the turbomachine's exhaust by an eductor.

Abstract: A packer that is usable with a subterranean well includes an assembly to circumscribe one out of multiple tubular arrays that are inserted through the packer. The packer also includes a member that is separable from the assembly to configure the assembly for connection to the tubular array. The member includes a first seal between the member and the tubular array and a second seal that is located between the member and the shell. The first seal is separate from the second seal. The assembly includes a slip to engage a casing of the well and a sealing element to seal an annulus of the well.

Abstract: Amplification primers and methods for specific amplification and detection of a rnpB gene sequence are disclosed. The primer-target binding sequences are useful for amplification and detection of organisms of the Chlamydiaceae family in a variety of amplification and detection reactions.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus for lithographic printing plates includes a rotating elastomeric roller that contacts imaged plates, which are typically (although not necessarily) carried on a rotary cylinder, at a velocity different from the velocity (if any) of the plate. The roller may spin in the direction of, or opposite to, that of the cylinder and at substantially different speed. Typically, the apparatus is mounted proximate to the cylinder, circumferentially adjacent to the imaging system, and is retractable so as to be selectively engaged when imaging is complete. The apparatus may include, in addition to or in lieu of the elastomeric roller, a second retractable cleaning member for rubbing the imaged plate with a cleaning fluid. The second cleaning member may be an elongated cartridge having an absorbent towel exposed along one face thereof. A cleaning fluid is dispensed onto the towel by, for example, a spraying device. The cartridge is then extended to urge the towel against the printing plate as it rotates.